Winterset Ski Club – Newtown’s Ski Club

(Founded in 1970 - over 700 members - over 250 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.

• We are a member Club of the Connecticut Ski Council (see CSC Discount Days below.)
• Our Bulk Buy ticket program gives members the opportunity to pre-purchase tickets in September for their favorite mountains at a significantly reduced price.
• Monday Night Racing is a great program for adults of all skiing ability – held at Mt. Southington.
• We also enjoy discounts at local ski shops.

• Day Bus Trips – 5 to 7 day trips per season, typically leaving town hall at 6:00 am and returning at 8pm on Saturdays or Sundays.
• CSC Discount Days – dozens of days throughout the ski season where our membership entitles us to significant discounts on mountains all over the Northeast.
• Weekend trips – 1 or 2 weekend trips to Vermont or New Hampshire for 2 full days of skiing.  We find reasonable accommodations and usually package meals into the price.
• Already planned for this season:
  • Jan 2011 - Sunday River ME - bus trip
  • First weekend in March, On-Snow Carnival at Mt Snow
• Week Long Trips – 2 week long trips 
• Already planned for this season:
  • February 2011 - Steamboat, CO
  • March 2010 -Sugarloaf, ME
• Other Activities in the planning stages include a Newtown Winter Festival – a day long celebration with ice skating, cross country skiing, bonfires & fun.

• Summer/Fall Picnic – the official start to our season – 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.
• Ice Cream Social – Usually the end of September or beginning of October each year.
• Ski Tune Night – an education in how optimize the performance of your skis.
• Raffle Night – Our biggest social function of the year.  Win lift tickets and other prizes from mountains all over the Northeast.
• New Member Night – A reception and information opportunity for new and potential members.
• Pot Luck Dinner – An informal food and refreshments filled evening in March where we can regale each other with our ski stories.
• 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.