East Region:
Sir Sams:
As a warm up to the Rockstar World Cup Ski Cross Grand Prix Series, Sir Sams is hosting the first CFSA Ski Cross of the year on January 10th. It promises to be a great event, with the most excitement coming from the adult races.
Dagmar:
The Dagmar lodge and bar area has been newly renovated this season for a more warm and cozy feeling! Come and join our Adventurous Adults Lesson Program on Saturday nights (singles nights, karaoke night, and live bands). If you’re an instructor and looking to work towards your next level, weekly training is available from our Level 3 and 4 instructors!
Brimacombe:
Jayne Fisher joins our management team as the Brimacombe Snow School Manger. Jayne has been an instructor at the club for more than 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to this position from her more than 25 years experience in the sports and recreation field.
South West Region:
Chicopee:
Chicopee is anxiously looking forward to the kick off of its 75th season of operations. December 29th 2009 will mark the event with our official Birthday Bash! Chicopee is proud to announce the development of a new Beginner Terrain Park for the 2009/2010 season. This is the first stage in the continued development of our Kids Zone to provide additional terrain and facilities for our beginners and children’s area.
Mount Chinguacousy:
Mount Chinguacousy will also be hosting freestyle events including a Big Air Competition on February 5th, a Rail Jam on the 19th and a Slope Side Event on March 5th. For more information give us a call or visit the website.
National Capital:
Mt. Pakenham:
Mount Pakenham has been working on more upgrades including 2 new glades and new features for the Terrain Park. Mount Pakenham has also added a Winter Outdoor Wonder (WOW) program for school groups. WOW introduces students to winter wilderness in eastern Canada. Students snowshoe on our interactive Discovery Nature Trail where they learn interesting facts about wildlife, birds and outdoor winter survival.
Central:
Earl Bales and Centennial:
New to the Toronto Ski & Snowboard Centres for the 2009-2010 season is our Participant Helmet Policy. All participants in any program must wear a recognized ski or snowboard helmet while participating in any instructional program. All on-snow staff will also be required to wear a ski or snowboard helmet.
Heights of Horseshoe:
A private Ski Club across the road from Horseshoe Resort. Great new Glades have opened this year called “Wild Bills.” The Heights also boasts one of the steepest pitches in Ontario on “The Chief” run
Snow Valley:
With about 320 people needed to manage the ski and snowboard traffic at the resort, Snow Valley welcomes back its returning staff and welcomes the many new faces this year. Snow Valley looks forward to all it’s events this season, including several Terrain Park Competitions.
Collingwood
Alpine:
Alpine can’t wait for the season to start. They are very excited to be the host of Snowfest on March 26th. As the hosts they are looking to claim the coveted ‘Golden Ski’ prize; who else will contest them in the synchro competition?
Blue Mountain:
New this season – Blue Mountain has renamed “Mogul Alley” to “Legacy.” More details will be posted on their website.
Georgian Peaks:
The Tornado of August 22nd is all but a memory for the Peaks now, at least to their facilities. They have fixed all the lifts and buildings damaged that day and look forward to a great year on snow. We will all be forever reminded of the destruction that day by the many trees that were lost; the landscape of the Peaks will remain forever changed.
North
Searchmont:
Searchmont Resort is the only facility in Northern Ontario to offer an adaptive ski program. NO LIMITS volunteers and CADS certified instructors open the slopes to kids and adults with various physical disabilities. For more info visit our website.
Mount Evergreen
Operating since 1946 as a not-for-profit community club, Mount Evergreen is located with in the City Limits of Kenora. It boasts the best skiing between Thunder Bay and Winnipeg with 220 feet of vertical, groomed runs, a terrain park and lights for night skiing. This season will see the completion of a multiyear project, including the installation of a new snowmaking system and magic carpet as part of the new ‘Learn to Ski Park’. Are your friends looking to become instructors too? This December Mount Evergreen will host a level 1.
