UPDATED – Annual General Meeting – May 7, 2014

On May 2, 2014   /   Club meetings, Feature, News and Events, West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association  
UPDATED - Annual General Meeting - May 7, 2014

WCSTA Poker run 2014

Please join us at the West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association Annual General Meeting – to be held on Wednesday May 7th, 7:30pm, at the W. Erskine Johnson Arena, Carp (in the Sports Bar meeting room, upstairs).

Board of directors will be nominated and elected by our members at this meeting, and we encourage all current permit holders to join us and participate in setting the course for snowmobiling in West Carleton, and representation of our club within the OFSC for next season.

We invite all 2013-2014 season permit holders to join us! Also, we are looking for people who would be willing to join as directors, or in other volunteer positions. Have any special skills that you might be willing to share to make next year even better than this? Please contact us.

We will also be voting on recent amendments to the club bylaws. If you would like a copy of the proposed updates to the Bylaws, please contact Ted Kelly (ted-kelly@sympatico.ca).

Immediately following the AGM the newly appointed Board will commence with the election of President, Vice President and other Officers for the 2014-2015 season.

We hope to see you there!

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OFSC Trails Now Closed for the Season

On April 3, 2014   /   Feature, Landowners, Media Release, News and Events, OFSC, Trail Conditions, Volunteers, West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association  

Spring thaw - Trails Closed

Trails are now closed. Thanks to our landowners and permit buyers

Snowmobilers are being warned to stay off of area OFSC Prescribed snowmobile trails effective immediately as the snowmobile season has come to an end. These trails are now reported as “Unavailable” (Red) on the OFSC Interactive Trail Guide at www.ofsc.on.ca, because area clubs have stopped regular grooming operations, and signs and stakes are being removed and gates and fences closed. Snowmobilers are also advised that rapidly deteriorating snow and ice conditions due to spring thaw make snowmobiling extremely hazardous anywhere. Roads and road crossings are now generally bare and the ice on all waterways is melted, melting or unstable.

It has been a phenomenal season, and now the only safe and sensible course of action for snowmobilers is to put away their sleds until next winter. The risks of trying that ‘one last ride’ are simply too high now that spring thaw has commenced.

The public is also reminded that a OFSC snowmobile trail on private land reported as “Unavailable” means that access to that trail is also prohibited for any other users or persons for all other seasons, without the specific prior permission of the landowner. On behalf of our clubs and volunteers, we want to thank all of the landowners who have generously allowed the use of their property for an OFSC snowmobile trail this winter. We also appreciate the support of the many snowmobilers who bought trail permits to help pay their share of the cost of trail operations for the past season.

A very special thanks is also extended to all of the club volunteers who donated their services to assist local clubs in providing a successful season of snowmobiling. Although the winter is over, snowmobiling has become a year round business, so many volunteers will start immediately to plan and prepare for next winter. If you are interested in helping out, please let us know.

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WCSTA Club Meeting Tuesday April 1st

On March 29, 2014   /   Club meetings, News and Events, Volunteers, West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association  
WCSTA Club Meeting Tuesday April 1st

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The April meeting for the West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association will be taking place at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 1 at the Sports Bar in the W.E  Johnson Arena in Carp. All members of the West Carleton club, volunteers and landowners are invited to attend. If you would like to find out more about what goes on behind the scenes, or get involved, please join us!

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Test Drive OFSC Trails at no Cost!

On February 6, 2014   /   News and Events, West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association  
Test Drive OFSC Trails at no Cost!

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Last winter, almost 11,000 Ontarians tested OFSC snowmobile trails with a no cost Try Our Trails Permit affixed to their sleds. The promotion was so successful that the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is inviting first timers, newbies and former snowmobilers to do it all over again in 2014. Regular permit buyers are also invited to bring their families and friends along for a ride at no charge. 

In cooperation with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), the OFSC is celebrating Ontario’s only mid-winter statutory holiday long weekend with the return of the 2014 no cost “Try Our Trails” Permit to encourage more people to get outdoors and enjoy winter by going snowmobiling on OFSC trails. This permit is available without payment from those who pre-register online and is valid only from 12:01 AM Saturday, February 15 until 11:59 PM on Monday, February 17, 2014. Permit registrations start online at 12:01 AM on Saturday, February 1.

The 2014 no cost Try Our Trails Permit is available only by pre-registering online at www.ofsc.on.ca and printing out a permit good for Ontario’s Snowmobiling Family Day Long Weekend only. There is no charge for either the 2014 Try Our Trails Permit or the registration process, but to access OFSC trails, a printed permit must be affixed to the sled to which it is assigned in accordance with Ontario law. Any sled on OFSC trails without a permit on Ontario’s Snowmobiling Family Day Long Weekend is illegal and the operator can be subject to a fine of up to $1,000. Riders must also carry a valid driver’s licence or Snow Vehicle Operator’s Licence, sled registration, proof of insurance, and follow all the rules and assumptions for safe OFSC trail riding. 

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WCSTA Charity Poker Run – Saturday Feb.1

On January 22, 2014   /   Feature, News and Events, West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association  
WCSTA Charity Poker Run – Saturday Feb.1

West Carleton Poker Run in support of The Snowsuit Fund

Join the fun at the 2014 WCSTA Annual Poker Run, in support of The Snowsuit Fund. This year’s event is being held in partnership with Kinburn Community Association and Kinburn Winter Carnival activities.

Location: Kinburn Community Centre, 3045 Kinburn Side Rd., Kinburn, ON.
(There will be plenty of parking on site for those who wish to trailer to and from the event).

At the end of the Poker Run dinner will be served, and a cash bar is available.

Schedule

8 - 11amBreakfast, served by Kinburn station firefighters.
$6 ($4 for 12 & under), $1 discount with carnival button
10 amRegistration
11 am SharpDeparture
6 pmDinner served (bar opens at 3pm)
All dayWinter Carnival activities

Entry fee: $25.00 per sled (includes dinner for one)

Dinner only: $10.00 per person, additional poker hands: $5.00

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, oldest/youngest riders and more!

Contact: Scott Hamilton, WestCarletonPokerRun@gmail.com

Proceeds will benefit The Snowsuit Fund.

We’ll be collecting donations of new and gently used winter wear (snowsuits, hats, mitts, boots) of all sizes. Let’s help out a great cause and have fun on the trails!

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Please visit this site or our Facebook event, West Carleton Snowmobile Annual Charity Poker Run in Support of the Snowsuit Fund! for updates or cancellations.

 

We also wish to thank our many sponsors, including:

Black’s Corners Motorsports

Carleton Place Marine

Delta Global Logistics Inc.

Eli El-Chantiry, Councillor Ward 5, West Carleton – March

George’s Marine and Sports

Pivot Point Solutions Design and Communication

Sammy’s Pizzeria Restaurant

Ted Kelly, Broker, Seller’s Choice Ottawa Valley Realty Inc. Brokerage

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Driver Training Sunday December 15

On December 1, 2013   /   News and Events  
Driver Training Sunday December 15

 

Young DriversOntario Law requires any person 16 years and over to hold a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence or a Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s Licence to operate a snowmobile on OFSC snowmobile trails. Persons 12 to 15 years old require a Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s Licence.

Courses cost approximately $40.00. Each student must produce their birth certificate upon pre-registration.  The West Carleton Snowmobile Club will provide complimentary pizza lunch and soft drinks.

Course date for 2013-2014 is set for Sunday December 15 at Kinburn Community Centre.

To register or for questions please contact Greg Veldhuizen at greg@wcstai.com. It is expected that the course will fill up quickly, so please register as soon as possible!

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Media Release; Get Ready to Go Snowmobiling Ontario Week – November 24 to 30

On November 27, 2013   /   Media Release, News and Events, OFSC  
Media Release; Get Ready to Go Snowmobiling Ontario Week – November 24 to 30

Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs

(Barrie, ON. November 22, 2013) – The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) and its member clubs are celebrating the coming sledding season during Get Ready to Go Snowmobiling Ontario Week, November 24 to 30. The celebration starts as club volunteers are hard at work clearing, preparing and signing over 30,000 kilometres of OFSC trails. Although OFSC trails are not available for snowmobiling at this time, early indicators are very positive for a great 2014 snowmobile season ahead, with long-range forecasts predicting a cold, snowy winter and many parts of the province already having experienced below zero temperatures and early snowfalls.

With tens of thousands of trail permits already sold, Get Ready to Go Snowmobiling Ontario Week invites more Ontarians to discover the family fun of organized snowmobiling, plus its many social, health and recreational benefits. Get Ready Week is also the cue for OFSC snowmobilers to start making their Ontario ride plans and preparing their sleds and gear. As well, Get Ready Week marks the final days that Seasonal and Classic Snowmobile Trail Permits are available at pre-December 1st savings. Permits can be bought online at www.ofsc.on.ca.

This season, Get Ready to Go Snowmobiling Ontario Week also celebrates many OFSC initiatives to improve the rider experience that can be found online at www.ofsc.on.ca:

  • Tour Loops: The OFSC has launched a new winter product with eight exciting tour loops that make exploring Ontario easy and convenient. Each loop delivers a unique snowmobiling adventure on well established, marked and maintained trails with good access to services and amenities.
  • Interactive Trail Guide: The OFSC Interactive Trail Guide features the most accurate and up to date display of the entire OFSC trail network available anywhere. This online tool enables OFSC snowmobilers to plan their rides and view the latest
  • Colour-coded trail status updates: (Red = Trail Not Available; Yellow = Limited Availability; Green = Trail Available.)
  • Early Season Priority (ESP) Trails: Snowmobilers looking for their first ride of the season can find it on ESP Trails. These OFSC trails on old logging roads, abandoned rail lines, utility corridors and unassumed road allowances will signal their early limited availability by turning from red to yellow on the OFSC Interactive Trail Guide.
  • New Website: The OFSC’s new public website is being revamped for this season with a new look, improved navigation and updated information. The new site will be launched in December.
  • Mobile Apps & Routable GPS: OFSC snowmobilers will soon be able to check trail status from their smart phones by downloading the latest version of the OFSC trail network with the OFSC’s faster new snowmobile apps. Routable versions of
  • The OFSC provincial trail system will also be available for download to popular GPS units. Coming in December!

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is a volunteer led not-for-profit association, which through strong leadership, provides a wide range of quality programs and services to, and on behalf of, its member organizations. Our provincial network of organized snowmobile trails connects Ontario communities providing responsible riding experiences that are safe, enjoyable and environmentally sustainable.

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