Rules & Regulations

Rules & Regulations While Skiing

1. There is no time limit to your rides each day (except we do limit tricks to 10- & wakeboard to 15 min.) unless safety is being overlooked. Once you are tired you do not accomplish as much.
2. When you are skiing, if you are getting tired and will only be able to go down the lake and back be sure and signal to the next skier "1" more so that he/she tells the instructor and he/she will signal the next skier can be ready in time.
3. The next skier must be IN THE WATER and ready to Go BEFORE the boat comes back to the dock to pick you up.
4. Stay inside the boat wakes during the turns. The islands and banks are covered with rocks that you could hit if you swing wide or move to the inside of the boat’s wake. If you follow the prop wash during the turns you will be fine.
5. Do not walk up the rope with your hands while skiing or when coming in for a landing. Nor should you put the handle in your elbow. These are both very dangerous and could result in the loss of a finger/hand or injury to your shoulder.
6. Always signal if you are okay when you fall by raising your hands over your head.
7. No dock landings - release the rope early enough to be able to sink into the water and then swim in. Ski Or ride back to the dock - don't ride back in the boat.
8. Be sure and pace yourself during the first few days especially. Try to finish up Monday afternoon wishing you could ski a few more times.
9. Protect your hands. If they begin to get sore, be sure to tape them up, wear two pair of gloves, or wear power pulls.
10. Know your hands signals. When the instructor signals for you to pull out to the side of the boat be sure to hold on to the handle.
11. Do not leave skis and equipment out on the starting docks or in the sun. Also at the end of the day, be sure and put your equipment away.
12. No horseplay on the starting dock or boat launches at any time. No skiing while under the influence.
13. If you are sharing skis with another student, be sure there is at least one skier between the two of you so that you will have time to get your equipment back and be ready and in the water before your turn comes up.

Rules & Regulations Off The Water

1. Be on time for meals and morning warm ups (refer to Daily Schedule).
2. All students are to stay OUT OF THE KITCHEN - if you need something just ask for it, we will be glad to get it for you!
3. Keep living facilities and bathrooms neat and clean - pick up after yourself. Before going to bed be sure to pick up everything in the living area. Please do not leave the bathroom floors or mats soaking wet, others may slip and fall. Also, please do not leave your personal toiletries in the rest rooms, carry them back and forth.
4. Do not come inside soaking wet - dry off fist, I will give you a beach towel to use if you do not have one. Do not sit on couches if your suit is wet - a towel beneath you does not work - change clothes!
5. At least put the fitted sheet on your bed and a pillowcase on.
6. No open food in rooms, twist ties are available.
7. No girls are allowed in the guy's rooms or boys in the girls.
8. No minors will be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages.
9. Minors are not allowed to leave the premises without permission from Jay or Anne.
10. Everyone is in bed with lights and music out at 10:30 p.m.!!!
11. Be courteous to other students at all times.
12. Be sure all of your skis and equipment are put away after the afternoon sessions.
13. Don't pick up equipment on the dock and use it! If you need equipment, check with an instructor and he/she will suit you up.
14. Observe game room rules posted on the wall. It closes at 10:00 p.m.!
15. Feel free to shop in the Pro Shop - let a staff member know of your purchases. We can run a tab for you, which will be cleared on Thursday. We also have a snacks for your convenience.
16. Students with extra money are welcome to store it with Anne in the office -you can have access to it whenever necessary.
17. When appropriate, hot tubs are available - be sure to keep tops on and wetsuits out of tubs, so the stay warm & clean.
18. A staff tip box is located on Lake I if you desire to tip the instructors.

Game Room Rules

1. No horseplay.
2. Use equipment correctly.
3. Do not abuse the games.
4. Turn the stereo and light off when leaving..
5. Keep pool sticks away from the ceiling.
6. Do not enter the pool house wet at any time.
7. Dispose of all trash properly.
8. Swimming Pool Rules
9. Do not climb on the fence for any reason!
10. Be aware of shallow water.
11. No diving in shallow water
12. No horseplay or running in the pool area.
13. No small toys in the swimming pool.
14. Do not play or interrupt the pool sweeper.
15. Follow any posted pool rules.
16. Pool is closed during morning and afternoon skiing sessions.
17. Pool is open after lunch until 1:25 p.n.
18. Pool is open when afternoon rounds are completed.
19. Pool closes at 10:00 p.m.

Lake 3 Rules

1. NO jumping out of boat until driver says o.k
2. Use extreme caution when loading and unloading equipment into boats (fins and edges are sharp and will tear/scratch boats).
3. Do not swim in the boat turn around area (may swim near "pass-through”).
4. Do not throw rocks.
5. Store equipment In shed overnight (not on dock).

Deposit Payment

For ski school bookings for February, March, April and through to May 22:
$100 non-refundable

For ski school bookings for all dates from May 24 through August 7:
A $200 non-refundable deposit is required. For bookings of less than a full week only a $100 non-refundable deposit is required.

Use the QR Code shown or click here to send deposit via Venmo.

If you wish to pay using a Credit Card you can

* email those details to jay@skibennetts.com,
* message via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BennettsWaterSkiWakeboardSchool
* text Jay at 225-921-5999

 

 

Warning: Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability and Indemnification Agreement
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY & WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS.

1. Definitions. The person who is using the facility shall be referred to hereinafter as 'Participant’. The “Undersigned” means only the Participant when the Participant is age 18 or older OR it means both the Participant and the Participant's parent or legal guardian when the Participant is under the age of 18. ‘Released Parties" mean Bennett Ski 5chool, Inc. or Bennett's Boat & Ski or any of their respective successors in interest, añliated organizations and companies, insurance carriers, agents, employees, representatives, assignees, officers, directors, members, and shareholders. The “Activity” means taking part in boat demos/rides, waterskiing, wakeboarding, barefooting, wakesurfing, kneeboarding, tubing, show skiing, wakefoiling or any other towed watersport, and using the watersports facilities for any purpose.
2. Risks of Activity. The Undersigned agree and understand that taking part in the Activity can be HAZARDOUS AND INVOLVES THE RISK OF PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH. The Undersigned acknowledge that the Activity is inherently dangerous and fully realize the dangers of participating in the Activity. The risks and dangers of the activity include, but are not limited to: actual or alleged transmission of a communicable disease such as COVID-19, falling, teaching techniques, lessons or coaching, use of school or camp equipment, boat speed, equipment failure and/or defects, water flow; tides; currents, wakes; drowning entanglement; impacts; collisions with other participants; watercraft and other manmade and natural objects; capsizing, weather conditions; exposure to elements; slips and falls; equipment failure and/or defects; marine and other wildlife; operator error; mental distress from exposure to any of the above; and negligence of employees or others. THE UNDERSIGNED ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RISKS LISTED ABOVE IS NOT COMPLETE AND THAT PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY MAY BE DANGEROUS AND MAY INCLUDE OTHER RISKS.
3. Release, Indemnification, and Assumption of Risk. In consideration of the Participant being permitted to participate in the activity, the Undersigned agree as follows:
   
   1. Release. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY RELEASE, FOREVER DISCHARGE, AND AGREE NOT TO SUE OR BRING ANY OTHER LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE RELEASED PARTIES with respect to any and all claims and causes of action of any nature whether currently known or unknown, which the Undersigned, or any of them, have or which could be asserted on behalf of the Undersigned in connection with the Participant's participation in the Activity, including, but not limited to claims of negligence, breach of warranty, and/or breach of contract.
   2. Indemnification. The Undersigned hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all liability, cost, expense or damage of any kind or nature whatsoever and ff0M any suits, claims or demands, including legal fees and expenses whether or not in litigation, arising out of, or related to, Participant's participation in the Activity. Such obligation on the part of the Undersigned shall survive the period of the Participant's participation in the Activity.
   3. Assumption of Risk. The Undersigned agree and understand that there are dangers and risks associated with the participation in the Activity and that INJURIES AND/OR DEATH may result from participating in the Activir/, including, but not limited to the acts, omissions, representations, carelessness, and negligence of the Released Parties. By signing this document, the Undersigned recognize that property loss, injury and death are all possible while participating in the Activity. RECOGNIZING THE RISKS AND DANGERS, THE UNDERSIGNED UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE ACTIVITY AND VOLUNTARILY CHOOSES FOR PARTICIPANT TO PARTICIPATE IN AND EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL RISKS AND DANGERS OF THE PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, WHETHER OR NOT DESCRIBED ABOVE, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, INHERENT, OR OTHERWISE.
   4. Minor Acknowledgment. In the case of a minor Participant, the Undersigned parent or legal guardian acknowledges that he/she is not only signing this Agreement on his/her behalf, but that he/she is also signing on behalf of the minor and that the minor shall be bound by all the terms of this Agreement. Additionally, by signing this Agreement as the parent or legal guardian of a minor,the parent or legal guardian understands that he/she is also waiving rights on behalf of the minor that the minor otherwise may have. The Undersigned parent or legal guardian agrees that. but for the foregoing, the minor would not be permitted to participate in the Activity. By signing this Agreement without a parent or legal guardian's signature, the Participant, under penalty of fraud, represents that he/she is at least 18 years of age. If signing as the parent or guardian of a minor Participant, signing adults represent that they are a legal parent or guardian of the minor Participant.
   5. Medical Care. Undersigned authorize the Released Parties and/or their authorized personnel to call for medical care for Participant or to transport Participant to a medical facility or hospital if, in the opinion of such personnel, medical attention is needed. Undersigned agree to pay all costs associated with such medical care and related transportation.
   6. Miscellaneous. The Undersigned further agree and understand: (a) Participant will not engage in any activities prohibited by any applicable laws, statutes, regulations and ordinances; (b) this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, and the exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any claim arising out of this Agreement shall be the state courts located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana and Undersigned expressly agree and consent to jurisdiction in said courts; (c) this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between be parties hereto and supersedes any and all prior contracts, arrangements, communications, or representations, whether oral or written, between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof; (d) the Undersigned understand and acknowledge that this Agreement is a contract and shall be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any part of this Agreement is deemed to be unenforceable, the remaining terms shall be an enforceable contract between the parties. It is the intent of the Undersigned that this agreement shall be binding upon the assignees, subrogors, distributors, heirs, next of kin, executors and personal representatives of the Undersigned.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY & INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARETHAT I AM RELEASING LEGAL RIGHTS THAT OTHERWISE MAY EXIST