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WINTERSET SKI CLUB
Newtown, Connecticut
For people who love to ski - or
always thought they'd like to try -
Winterset Ski Club offers
families, singles, young and old an opportunity to
ski and snowboard some of the best mountains in the East, Canada and
Europe...
for prices that are impossible to beat!
For more information about the club
please go to 'About Us' |
  Club Notes & Information:
The ski year will officially end May 31st with the Pasta,
Awards and Election Night being the last social event of the year.
Election of Board Members will take place on May 17th. The new board will
meet shortly thereafter to start planning and getting ready for the 2008-09 ski
year and season. Nominations for board members are still being taken.
If you or someone you know would like to serve on the Board of Directors, please
email the club at
wintersetskiclub@hotmail.com.
Bulk Buy Lift Tickets Returns needed to be
returned by April 30th for credit for next year.
Pasta, Awards & Elections Night -
Saturday, May 17th, Botsford Firehouse - RSVP needed. This event is listed under
PIZZA NIGHT under the Club Events tab to the left.
Constitution Updates and Changes - changes and
updates to the Constitution are listed on the website. Please see the page
reading - Proposed changes - changes are in red. These changes will be
voted on during the Pasta, Awards & Elections Night on May 17th.
Labor Day Parade - We are looking for a group
of people that would like to help prepare and/or partake in the Newtown Labor
Day Parade. In the past we have been able to enter a float - and even came
in Second Place in the float division! This is a great way to get your
volunteer work done for the year. If you are interested in helping out by either
letting us use your trailer, chairing the event, or simply being a worker bee,
please let us know - your help will be greatly appreciated.
Winterset Ski Club –
Newtown’s Ski Club
(Founded in 1970 - over
700 members - over 400 families)
Winterset’s Mission: We are a
volunteer and member driven Club – organized to promote skiing (downhill and
cross country) and snowboarding. Through our buying power and through our
organized trips, social events and other activities, we make skiing and learning
to ski affordable for individuals and families. We promote safety, learning and
skills improvement at all levels of ability and for all ages from toddlers to
senior citizens.
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We are a member Club of the
Connecticut Ski Council (see CSC Discount Days below.)
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Our Bulk Buy ticket
program gives members the opportunity to pre-purchase tickets in September
for their favorite mountains at a significantly reduced price.
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Monday Night Racing is a
great program for adults of all skiing ability – held at Mt. Southington.
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We also enjoy discounts
at local ski shops.
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Day Bus Trips – 5 to 7
day trips per season, typically leaving town hall at 6am and returning at
8pm on Sundays.
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CSC Discount Days –
dozens of days throughout the ski season where our membership entitles us to
significant discounts on mountains all over the Northeast.
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Weekend trips – 2 or 3
weekend trips to Vermont or New Hampshire for 2 full days of skiing. We
find reasonable accommodations and usually package meals into the price.
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Already planned for this season:
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Jan 25-27, Okemo at
Echo Lake Inn
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Feb 29-Mar 2, On-Snow
Carnival at Okemo
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Week Long Trips – 2
week long trips, at least 1 coinciding with school vacation.
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Already planned for this season:
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Feb 15-23, Cortina Italy
(school break week)
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Mar 23-28, Sugarloaf, ME
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Other Activities in the
planning stages include a Newtown Winter Festival – a day long celebration
with ice skating, cross country skiing, bonfires & fun.
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Summer/Fall Picnic – the
official start to our season – this year on Sunday, September 16 at
Dickinson Park. You are invited to come to learn more about the club and to
meet other club members and get info about our upcoming ski trips and
special events.
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Ice Cream Social –
September 29 at the Newtown Meeting House.
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Ski Tune Night – an
education in how optimize the performance of your skis.
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Raffle Night – Our
biggest social function of the year. Win lift tickets and other prizes from
mountains all over the Northeast.
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New Member Night – A
reception and information opportunity for new and potential members.
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Pot Luck Dinner – An
informal food and refreshments filled evening in March where we can regale
each other with our ski stories.
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End of the Season Celebration
– Awards given to On-Snow Carnival and Monday Night Racing participants and
winners. Also our election night for new officers. A great way to end the
season.
Contact Information:
- Postal address
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PO Box 231, Newtown CT 06470
- Electronic mail
- General Information:
wintersetskiclub@hotmail.com
Webmaster:
info@wintersetskiclub.org
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