CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL skiclub.com March, 2018 president@skiclub.com PRESIDENT S MESSAGE COUNCIL MEETING: I hope that everyone has squeezed in every possible moment to enjoy what has been a very good season for winter sports! Collectively, our member clubs have offered over 30 trips this year to mountain resorts throughout the world! I hope you have all taken advantage of at least one of these opportunities to expand your travel and skiing horizons. Kids Day was a great success, with the council being able to give 74 children the chance to ski free for the day and get a proper lesson. The staff at Mt. Southington did a superb job in organizing young skiers by age and ability, and giving them a solid experience to expand their winter sports knowledge while having a fun time doing it. OnSnow Weekend will take place next weekend, and I am sure that everyone will have a great time at Okemo. Monday Night Racing is winding down, with just 1 more week to go as I write this. 14 clubs sent racers out during the course of the eight week series, and the participants have had a fabulous time skiing and socializing so far. COMMITTEE REPORTS: SKI VOUCHERS Nancy Nolan (Southern tier) and Cheryl Parmalee (Northern tier). As always, if you have any questions or concerns about vouchers, please contact these folks to assist you. AWARENESS DAYS John Filakovsky. PLEASE do not download the Awareness Days schedule to your club s website, as it does change slightly as the season progresses. Keep your club members informed that the CSC website is THE place to go for the most complete information about this and other Council activities. THANK YOU ALL for making this the cleanest year that I can remember for the proper use of the ski vouchers and Awareness Day stickers. CSC SNOWBALL - Melissa Patterson and Marsha Baretta have booked the Windsor Marriott for Saturday, November 17, 2018. More details to follow. NATIONAL SKI COUNCIL FEDERATION Ben Tomczak will provide updates about the Federation activities and news of interest soon. MONDAY NIGHT RACING As mentioned, the first seven weeks have gone off without a hitch, and everyone is enjoying themselves while getting in some winter fun. Thank you again Rob Dexter! KIDS DAY A GREAT SUCCESS!! It seems that holding this event on the Sunday before the Super Bowl works out well for a lot of people. I do not know the date for 2019, but it will be the weekend before the Super Bowl. OnSNOW WEEKEND A special THANK YOU to Ron Kaprazewski and Marsha Baretta for working hard to make this such a fun event. Requests for bids will be sent out shortly to various mountains to determine who will host the OnSnow Carnival next year. We will announce the date of the selection meeting shortly. (Continued on page 2) March 13, 2018 LOCATION: The Back 9 at the Stanley Golf Course, New Britain Following meeting: April 10, 2018 Newsletter Deadline The next newsletter will be for April deadline is March 20. MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS!!! don.ludwig45@gmail.com Thanks, Ginny Ludwig NOMINATING COMMITTEE and ELECTION OF OFFICERS This spring the CT Ski Council will elect both a President and a Treasurer, each for 2-years terms. If you or anyone in your club is interested in either of these positions, please contact a member of the Nominating committee. They are: Kevin Cronin, Joe Mahowski, and Paul D Attilio. BEN TOMCZAK, our current Recording Secretary, has placed his name on the slate for the position of President. Anyone else?
President s Message, continued CSC WEBSITE Bill Leuze, our Council webmaster, has done a superb job this year in upgrading and expanding the Council website. A round of applause for Bill! Bill will be glad to post information about your club s activities just email him the info. NEWSLETTER To have information included in the April, 2018 newsletter, send it to Ginny Ludwig, our newsletter editor, by March 20. PLEASE NOTE HER NEW EMAIL ADDRESS, found on page 1. ELECTION COMMITTEE We have 2 Officers positions up for election this year at the annual meeting. Please let the Committee know if you wish to be considered for President or Treasurer of the Council. We would love to have new Council members step up to serve us all. Current and former officers will work hard to ensure that you have plenty of support and guidance. Please think about it. COUNCIL SUPPORT OF SKI-RELATED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - We will be hearing from several charitable organizations involved in the sport over the next couple of months. I would love to see the Council and our member clubs get more involved in these efforts with our time and our money. KEEP HAVING FUN, AND ENJOYING YOUR WINTER ACTIVITIES! See you all at The Back Nine at STANLEY GOLF COURSE at 7:30 PM on MARCH 13, 2018. Jonathan Racing Bits and Pieces RACING AWARDS Will be handed out at the April 10 CSC meeting. Awards will be sorted by club. Any unattached (no club noted) racer can get their awards by contacting Rob Dexter at skicouncil@sbcglobal.net, and making arrangements for pick-up after that date. STATE RACES Downhill Okemo Mar 2 9:30 AM Snowboard Okemo Mar 3 10:00 AM Cross Country Okemo Golf Course Mar 4 9:00 AM From Our Race Chairman. Monday Night Racing Series (8 Weeks) at Mount Southington Racing has been going well, now 7 weeks completed. The last few weeks were a study in contrast, as week 6 saw hard and icy snow, as icy as any Olympic course. Most of the 143 racers had sharp edges, but some were sliding by the gates. Week 7 had much softer snow, as l09 racers came and braved the forecasted rain. The clouds parted and the rain held off when the race was in progress. Looking at the weather app just before racing, the rain went to the north and south of the mountain- it could have been much wetter. Mount Southington has been doing an excellent job of setting courses, and since the afternoon high school races have been completed, there are no ruts to get around these last few weeks. Head Skis held a demo on week 7, with a NASTAR course in place to allow for ski testing. A number of club skiers enjoyed the ski tests. The competition is as fierce as it was last year with Newington Ski Club and Mt Laurel battling for first place bragging rights. Newington on week 6 earned one more point than Mt Laurel, but, week 7 and the rain showed that Mt Laurel likes soggy weather, as they jumped 239 points ahead of Newington that night. Mt Laurel is in the lead after 7 weeks at 4782, and Newington is now at the adjusted total of 4059. With the forecast of rain and some 70+ degree days in the next week, race 8 might be in question. We could still have a pizza party night even if there is no racing, as the restaurant is willing to open. Stay tuned! OnSnow Carnival at Okemo, VT, March 2, 3, 4, 2018 Four forms have been sent out to all team captains for this year s OnSnow Carnival at Okemo Mountain in Vermont. They are: The weekend seed list. The roster for each activity (an Excel spreadsheet for each individual event, to be submitted by team captain in order of their team seed). The OnSnow waiver (each and every weekend participant must sign and submit one). The Onsnow Carnival info package and schedule. The now-extended deadline for all OnSnow information to be returned is Saturday, February 24, to the OnSnow coordinator, names as provided on the forms. Still hoping for good weather the first weekend of March! Get your club organized to come out and enjoy the final competition weekend of the season! Rob Dexter skicouncil@sbcglobal.net
LAST CHANCE SKI TRIPS THE SEASON IS GOING FAST! LODGING DEALS THIS SEASON BIG SKY, MONTANA March 6-13, 2018 Host: Newington Ski Club Includes: R/T air Hartford to Bozeman via United; R/T to Big Sky via motor coach; 7 nights at Big Horn Condos; 5 out of 6-day lift pass (deduct $400 if using MaxPass); welcome reception; mountain tour; discount equipment rental; taxes. Cost: $1750 pp Contact: John Hunter, 860-635-3257, or mtholly@sbcglobal.net. PARK CITY CANYONS, UTAH March 11-18, 2018 Host: Meriden Ski & Snowboard Club Includes: R/T air Hartford to Salt Lake City via United; R/T airport/hotel transfers via motor coach; 7 nights at Park Ave Condos (Gold units); 4 out of 6-day pass; 1 day lift pass at Deer Valley; baggage handling; taxes & fees. Cost: $1675 - $1835. Contact: Wayne Gineo, 860-463-5903, or wgineo@cox.net. MOUNT SNOW, VT Mar 23-25, 2018 Host: Pinnacle Ski Club Includes: 2 nights at Snow Lake Lodge; 2-day lift ticket; daily continental breakfast; Fri welcome party. Cost: $159 pp/doub occ. Contact: Lavrel Johnson, 203-838-3109 or 1run-by-1@optonline.net STOWE, VT Apr 6-8, 2018 Host: Pinnacle Ski Club Includes: 2 nights at Golden Eagle Resort; 2 breakfasts; Fri welcome party. Lift tickets $76/day for CSC members. Epic Pass can be used. Cost: $134 pp/doub occ. Contact: Drew Berescik, 203-572-2401 or drewster333@aol.com COMMODORES Inn at Stowe $78/night, doub occ: February and April $98/night, doub occ: March Includes breakfast: 10% tax, 8% service on room additional) 800-44-STOWE or 802-253-7131 GOLDEN EAGLE RESORT at Stowe Use Promo code: SKICLUB2018 when booking at goldeneagleresort.com. Discount is applied to Best Available Rate: 10%-40% depending on dates & availability. Breakfast not included. 800-626-1010 STOWEFLAKE MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA $209/night, doub occ (April) $229/night, doub occ (February and March) Rates start from Luxury Level Guestrooms. Tax, gratuity and breakfast not included. Based on availability. 800-760-1049 STOWE MOTEL AND SNOWDRIFT $72/night, doub occ in Superior Room (April) $80/night, doub occ in Deluxe Efficiency (Feb and March) $80/night, doub occ in Superior Room (Sun-Thurs) $110/night, doub occ in Superior Room (Fri & Sat) $100/night, doub occ in Deluxe Efficiency (Sun-Thurs) $125/night, doub occ in Deluxe Efficiency (Fri & sat) Rates include hearty continental breakfast. 10% tax not included. 800-829-7629 TOWN & COUNTRY RESORT at Stowe $68/night, doub occ (April) Breakfast not included. $79/night, doub occ (February) Full breakfast included. $99/night, doub occ (March) Full breakfast included. 10% tax additional. 800-323-0311 WHEN: NORTH HAVEN SKI CLUB BUS TRIP Saturday, March 17, MT. SNOW - $75 or $30 bus only Conditions for all reservations: Please make reservations in advance. Reservations subject to availability. Please let the lodging property know that you are participating in the 2017-2018 Ski Club & Council Appreciation Days TIME AND PLACE: Bus will depart North Haven Stop & Shop (Washington Ave.) at 6:00 AM. Will depart the mountain at 4:00 PM There will be a dinner stop at VT Country Deli. CONTACT: Annette Murphy at 203-927-3071 or dapdmurph@aol.com. Patryce Murphy at 203-500-4748 or patrycemurphy@gmail.com. BULK TICKET VOUCHERS The season is half over! Get out there and use your vouchers!
CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL Appreciation Days 2017-2018 Season ATTITASH RESORT AND WILDCAT MOUNTAIN Ski Council Appreciation Days 2017-2018 Date Appreciation Rate Group Rate Fri Mar 16 $17 $17 Sat Mar 17 $47 $51 Sun Mar 18 $36 $36 Must have valid photo ID and valid ski club/council membership card. One ticket per member per day. Use any ticket window. Groups of 15 or more contact groupinfo@attitash.com at least 24 hours prior to arrival. SKI BUTTERNUT CSC Ski Club Discount $40 almost every weekend & holiday* $20 every Monday Friday non-holiday* $30 equipment rental almost every day* $25 group lesson almost every weekend & holiday* *Valid for members of ski clubs in the CT Ski Council & immediate family (spouse & children only). Check in at group ticket booth weekends & holidays 8:00 AM to noon; Main office all other times. Present valid CSC ID and Photo ID; cash or credit card only. Skibutternut.com CATAMOUNT Special rates for ski club members! $20 Midweek, non-holiday $49 Weekends including holidays $45 Sundays, non-holiday Just show your valid club ID with CSC sticker for discount! Catamountski.com MOUNT SNOW RESORT Mount Snow has some really awesome ticket prices for us this season, in addition to our bulk ticket voucher rates. Make note of these dates: Mar 16 St. Pat s Day $17 ticket price And, as always, the CT Ski Council Everyday Benefits are offered. You can buy a day ticket for the daily group ticket rate. Present your club membership card with valid CSC sticker and a valid photo ID at the Mount Snow Group Sales office in the clock tower building (Mon-Fri), or the Sundance Base Lodge (weekends & holidays). One ticket per card; all members must be present with photo ID. STOWE Ski Club & Council Appreciation Days GORE MOUNTAIN Ski Council and Club Appreciation Days One-day ticket: $42 Two-day ticket: $75 Available on any of the following dates: Thurs Mar 8 Fri Mar 9 Sat Mar 24 Sun Mar 25 Purchase tickets at Guest Services on the lower level of Northwoods Lodge. Each person must show photo ID and valid club membership card with valid CT Ski Council sticker. cindy@goremountain.com Mar 16-18; April 6-8 Rates Adult (13-64) Senior (65+) Child (5-12) 1-day: $76 1-day: $65 1-day: $48 2-day: $152 2-day: $130 2-day: $96 3-day: $228 3-day: $195 3-day: $144 Participants must present or obtain an Evolution Stowe Card. It is your lift ticket and is specific to each participant. It can be reloaded. For 2017-18 season, Stowe Mountain Resort guests will not be charged to initially obtain an Evolution card. First replacement (loss or forgotten) made at no charge. Second replacement: $10. Go directly to a ticket window at Mansfield or Spruce Camp. Present valid ski club ID with Council sticker & driver s license. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AT THE DON T FORGET YOUR CLUB ID WITH A VALID CSC STICKER EVERY TIME YOU SKI! It s required for all Awareness Days, and to exchange vouchers for day lift tickets. OnSNOW WEEKEND EVENTS!!!!!!! CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR HOW YOU CAN HELP AND TO FILL OUT THE FORM!!
CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL 2017-2018 Season Officers PRESIDENT: Jonathan Houck 424 Cardinal Ln., Cheshire CT 06410 203-213-6991. jhhouck@cox.net VICE PRESIDENT: Marsha Baretta skimars93@gmail.com TREASURER: Kim Roberti 49 Stanton Rd, Clinton, CT 06413 860-669-1811; kim.d.roberti@snet.net SECRETARY: Ben Tomczak, tomczak.ben@gmail.com AMBASSADOR: Melissa Patterson- Meador, 860-913-7777 mpatterson@snet.net AWARENESS DAYS: John Filakovsky jgfilakovsky@gmail.com. BULK TICKETS: Southern Tier: Nancy Nolan, 28 Homestead Pl, Cheshire, CT 06410. 203-272-4681 nancynolan@snet.net. Northern Tier Bulk Tickets: Cheryl Parmelee; parm4ever@yahoo.com NEWSLETTER: Ginny Ludwig 45 Wintergreen, Cheshire, CT 06410 203-250-1560; don.ludwig45@gmail.com RACING: Rob Dexter, 860-836-9304; skicouncil@sbcglobal.net WEBMASTER: Bill Leuze, wleuze@att.net HISTORIAN: TBA PAST PRESIDENT: Tony Edwards PO Box 278586, West Hartford, CT 06127-0586. 860-280-4253 CONTACT INFORMATION: Jonathan Houck 424 Cardinal Ln., Cheshire, CT 06410. 203-213-6991 jhhouck@cox.net BAD WEATHER Bad weather may necessitate the postponement of a CSC meeting. Please check the CSC website at skiclub.com. CT SKI COUNCIL MEETING LOCATION: The Back 9 Restaurant at Stanley Golf Course, 245 Hartford Avenue, New Britain CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL Visit our website at skiclub.com. The purpose of the Connecticut Ski Council is to foster and encourage organized amateur skiing and riding, to assist in the development of new clubs, to sponsor and run inter-club competition, promote club activity on and off the snow, and to teach skiing and ski safety skills to others. The Council offers discounts on lift tickets, ski trips, lodging, competitive racing, Nordic programs, ski instruction, and social and sporting events, community involvement, physical conditioning, meeting people and having fun. Newsletter Editor Ginny Ludwig 45 Wintergreen Lane Cheshire, CT 06410