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.
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!
Volunteer at the Special Olympics
February 17, 2011
Special Olympics Maryland announces the 2011 Winter Games at Whitetail Resort
February 28 & March 1st
8 AM-4 PM
Be a fan of Special Olympics Maryland and Volunteer!
Special Olympics athletes will compete in Snow Shoe, Alpine and Cross Country skiing. Sport specific knowledge is not required. Sport competition tasks include: escorting and staging athletes and timekeeping and scorekeeping.
This link http://www.somd.org/registration/2011/wg2011.php will connect you to more information and to register as a volunteer. Please feel free to forward this message onto family, friends and colleagues who may also be interested.
WPSC Mountain Challenge
February 14, 2011
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
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
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
January Meeting
January 5, 2011
Title: January WPSC Meeting
Location: Penn Monroe Bar & Grill
Start Time: 7:30pm
Date: Thursday, 1-6-2011
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.
Click here for a printable flyer
Learn to Ski and Snowboard Day
December 9, 2010
WESTERN PA SKI COUNCIL LEARN TO SKI & SNOWBOARD
SEVEN SPRINGS MOUNTAIN RESORT
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2011
Level 1 – Ski: $12 Snowboard: $22
Level 1 is for the person who has never tried skiing or boarding. Ages 8 and older
Includes 115 minute lesson, rental equipment, limited access lift ticket, and $20 credit toward Level 2 lesson package. ** Must request coupon at Ski School Desk.
Lesson Times – 10 am, Noon, or 2 pm.
Level 2 – Ski: $22 Snowboard: $32
Level 2 is for the person who has been on skis or snowboard and can link turns. Ages 8 and older.
Includes 115 minute lesson, rental equipment, and limited access lift ticket.
Lesson Times – 10 am, Noon, or 2 pm.
Sign up is required before Monday, January 3, 2011.
Contact: YOUR SKI CLUB REPRESENTATIVE TO SIGN UP.
Open to ski club members and their children only!
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WPSC Ski Rally
December 9, 2010
Western Pennsylvania Ski Council 19th Annual Ski Rally
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Registration: 9 a.m. -1 p.m. in the Ski Lodge
Rally: 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $10 per person (children 12 and under are free)
A fun event for the whole family, teams of 2 to 4 people search for clues on the mountain during a 2-1/2 hour time frame.
Participants can take part in an apres event party including pizza and prizes in the Matterhorn Lounge at 4:30 p.m.
Open to the public!!! Family Fun Event!
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