group rates really aren't important when you can't get the day off.... if i could ski during the week i would definitely much prefer it! one factor to consider is the phrasing of the question which asks for 'preferance' not 'availability'. the poll fails to consider the possibility that some people may prefer friday but still be able to attend a saturday whereas most people that prefer saturday probably can not attend friday. just a thought.... a biased thought for sure
but an important one when trying to organize the largest gathering possible.