Warren Miller in Greensburg December 15th

December 5, 2011

Warren Miller

Thursday, December 15th at 7:30 PM

At the Palace Theater in Greensburg, PA

Tickets are $10 at www.showclix.com/event/WarrenMillerPGH

Use the coupon code “WINTER” to get 20% off of online tickets (will expire soon)

The Mon Valley Ski Club presents Warren Miller Entertainment’s 62nd winter sports film, Warren Miller’s . . . Like There’s No Tomorrow. Hosted by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and shot on location in India, New Zealand, Chile, Alaska, Norway, British Columbia and beyond.

. . . Like There’s No Tomorrow is your annual reminder that winter is on its way and, with it, four months of an adrenaline-fueled dance with gravity.

Featuring world-class athletes, like Colby West, Julia Mancuso and Chris Davenport, . . . Like There’s No Tomorrow celebrates those who take on the mountains with an abandon that amazes and inspires us all.

Warren Miller films attract a cult-like following and mark the official start of winter for sports enthusiasts everywhere. Warren Miller premieres are an experience and phenomena not to be missed.

Opened in 1926, the historic Palace Theater of Greensburg, PA is a 1,320 seat performing arts facility. The Palace Theater has comfortable theater seating, amazing acoustics and a full cash bar.

Also, just for showing up you will get a one year subscription to Ski Magazine and the opportunity to win great trips and gear such as:

- Canadian Mountain Holidays Heliskiing Adventure
- Chile Vacation at Ski Portillo
- Antarctic Ski Gear Package
- Ski Tickets and Gear

If you would like to sponsor this event please contact kyle@monvalleyskiclub.org

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Learn to Ski Day

November 16, 2011

WESTERN PA SKI COUNCIL (WPSC)

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LEARN TO SKI/ SNOWBOARD DAY – SEVEN SPRINGS MT. RESORT

Open to ski club members and their children only!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012

Level 1 – Ski: $20 Snowboard: $20 Ages 8 and older

Level 1 is for the person who has never tried skiing or boarding.

Includes: 115 Minute lesson, Rental equipment, and Limited access lift ticket (Chairlift 3 & 4 / Carpet 1, 2 & 3)

Lesson Times – 10 am, Noon, or 2 pm. Report to Ski School 1 hr. before lesson time.

Level 2 – Ski: $30 Snowboard: $30 Ages 8 and older

Level 2 is for the person who has been on skis or snowboard and can link turns.

Includes: 115 minute lesson, Rental equipment, and Limited access lift ticket

(Chairlift 3 & 4 / Carpet 1, 2 & 3)

Lesson Times – 10 am, Noon, or 2 pm. Report to Ski School 1 hr. before lesson time.

Sign up is required before Monday, January 2, 2012

Contact: Your Ski Club WPSC Representative.

Allow enough travel time to park vehicle and take shuttle.

Bring Photo ID and $1 bills for token machine.

Bring extra pair of socks to ski in. Have fun!!

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Johnstown SC Kick-Off Ski Party

October 28, 2011

The Greater Johnstown Athletic Ski Club will kick off the 2011-12 ski season at their 33rd Annual Kick-off Ski Party on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 7pm – 11pm at Ace’s Chestnut Room, 316 Chestnut Street in the Cambria City section of Johnstown, PA.  Admission is $30 and includes a one-year membership, food, beverages, Calendar of Events, and ski discounts.  Representatives from several ski resorts will be present.  Dance music will be provided by John Stiffler.  Members must be 21 years of age and over.  Guests: $20.

More info:  www.johnstownpa.com/skiclub or call 814-255-1780.

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Council Cup Postponed to March 12

February 24, 2011

Western Pennsylvania Ski Council presents the annual Council Cup

Saturday, March 12, 2011

The Council Cup on Sat. March 5 has been postponed. It will take place Sat. March 12 – weather and conditions permitting.

Please check with Seven Springs Ski School to make sure it will be held on Sat. March 12.

Registration: 8-10 a.m. in the Ski Lodge *

Fee: $10 per racer

Race: 11:30 a.m.

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Format: One-run Giant Slalom held on Avalanche Slope with teams consisting of 7 or more racers.

Each team must have a minimum of 5 males and 2 females.

Race will be handicapped.

You will race in the order in which you sign up.

*All racers must be registered by 10 a.m. the morning

of the race, no exceptions.

* Children may only race if parents are present at the race site.

*You must be a ski club member identified on a roster submitted to WPSC

one week prior to race date to race in the Council Cup.

Helmets are recommended.

Awards Party: Matterhorn 3 – 5 p.m. *

* Winners must be present to receive prizes.

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Mid-Atlantic Super G

February 23, 2011

Western Pennsylvania Ski Council’s 15th annual

SUPER G RACE

Friday, March 4, 2011

(Helmets are required)

Registration — 8 to 10:30 a.m. in the Ski Lodge

Race — 11 a.m. on Gunnar Slope

Fee — $35 per person

Awards — 4 p.m. in the Matterhorn Lounge*

*Winners must be present to receive their prizes.

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Men and Women’s Divisions in the following age categories*:

17 and under, 18—29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over

*A minimum of six racers per category required or categories are subject to change. Prizes include skis with bindings, poles, gloves and more!

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WPSC Mountain Challenge

February 14, 2011

WPSC Mountain Challenge

10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27

Blue Knob Resort

Entry fee $10 thru Feb. 26 or $15 day of race (includes lunch coupon)

Entry forms can be obtained and left at Ski School Desk

Day of registration ($15 entry fee) 9-9:45 a.m. Feb. 27 near ticket window

Open to all ages and ability levels

Awards Party 4 p.m. in Mueller’s Pub

Prizes to be given away randomly among participants

Questions: Call 941-3972

or e-mail cornsnow@yahoo.com

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February Meeting

February 2, 2011

Title: February Meeting
Location: Penn Monroe Bar & Grill
Start Time: 7:30pm
Date: Thursday Feb 3 2011

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NASTAR Mixer Rescheduled

January 30, 2011

Western Pennsylvania Ski Council presents the annual NASTAR MIXER

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Registration — 8 to 11 a.m. in the Ski Lodge

Race — Noon to 1 p.m.

Fee — $10 per person

Awards — Matterhorn Lounge *

*Winners must be present to receive prizes.

The NASTAR MIXER is a fun race for all – you do not have to be a club member to participate. The race consists of two runs and competitors are placed into equal teams. The fastest racer from each category has a chance to qualify for the National NASTAR Races.

Participants can take part in an après event awards party in the Matterhorn from 4 to 6 p.m. including pizza and prizes. Winners must be present to receive prizes. (Non-racing guests may attend the party for $5.)

For more information contact John Matisko with the Circle E Ski Club at 814-352-7815.

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Gates and Guns at 7springs

January 20, 2011

Gates and Guns – 1st Annual Event
Saturday, February 19, 2011

Get together 5 of your fastest and most accurate friends for a competition like no other!

Teams of 5 will compete against each other for the podium and bragging rights.

How does it Work?

1. Each team member takes at least two runs on the preset NASTAR course

- The fastest time of the day from each person will be used for competition

- Points will be assigned per person based off of the overall ranking

2. Each team will shoot 125 combined targets at the Sporting clays lodge

- Targets are shot in a 5-stand format, 25 targets per person

- Points will be assigned per person based off overall ranking

- Teams will be responsible for their own transportation showing up 30 minutes prior to their designated shooting time.

- All equipment and ammunition will be supplied. You are welcome to use your own if you wish.

The team with the most combined points in the gates and guns category wins. In the event of a tie, the fastest individual time on NASTAR will be used to determine the winner.

Winners will be announced at the Mon Valley Ski Club meeting on 3/11/11 (Participants who are non MVSC members will receive free admittance to meeting)

SPONSORS:

- Western Pennsylvania Ski Council

- Cliff Bar

- Aquaphor Healing

COST:

*Ski and Snowboard rentals are not included in pricing.

All registration forms, and payment must be received by the MVSC meeting Saturday, February 12th meeting. NO EXCEPTIONS. Registration & Payment will be collected at the February meeting, or can be mailed to: Kim Sismour, 168 Altman Rd, Jeannette, PA 15644. Please make checks payable to MVSC.

Any questions please contact Kim Sismour by email kim@outdoorpremiergear.com

Click here for the Gates and Guns Registration Form


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Race of the Decades

December 20, 2010

Western Pennsylvania Ski Council Race of the Decades

Saturday , January 22, 2011

Registration 8:30 –10:30 a.m. in the Ski Lodge

Cost $10

Race: 11 a.m. on the NASTAR Course

Format: Best of Two runs

A minimum of 3 racers required in each age

category (both male and female)

Up to 17, 18-34, 35-49, 50-64, 65+

Awards: 4 –7 p.m. Matterhorn Lounge

1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded in each category.

Must be present to receive prizes.

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