Annual General Meeting – May 13, 2013

On April 10, 2013 / Club meetings, News and Events, West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association

The West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association Annual General Meeting will be held in the spring this year, on Monday May 13th, 8pm, at the Sports Bar in W. Erskine Johnson Arena, Carp.

There are a number of major OFSC initiatives underway which will directly impact snowmobilers and snowmobiling in Ontario. It will be important to have our 2013-2014 board and executive in place to allow us to respond to these changes. Additionally, holding the AGM in the spring will allow us to better position our own club to get new projects and event planning underway earlier for next season.

We strongly encourage all current permit holders to attend and participate in the election of directors and officers for next season. Also, we are looking for people who would be willing to take a more active role as directors, or in other non-executive volunteer positions. Please join us!

Club Meeting Monday April 8th

On April 4, 2013 / Club meetings, News and Events, Volunteers, West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association

The West Carleton snowmobile club holds seasonal monthly meetings 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, please join us Monday April 8th at 7:30pm!

This is our last regularly scheduled meeting of the season. Spring and Summer meeting dates, and Annual General Meeting to be determined.

Trail Status – Unavailable

On March 28, 2013 / West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association

It has been one of the longest riding seasons, and best sledding conditions in West Carleton on record, but it has finally drawn to a close.

This year we were able to start grooming just before Christmas and riding continued into the early spring. Above and beyond lots of great riding, we also enjoyed a hugely successful Poker Run, trailside hot dogs and bonfire on Family Day weekend, and various other organized runs and activities. Permit sales and riders on the trails are a great sign that snowmobiling is a thriving way to spend winter days in our area!

Once again, HUGE THANKS to our many landowners, volunteers, groomer operators and supporters for a fantastic snowmobile season in West Carleton! Without each one of you it would not have been possible.

Over the summer months we are hoping to plan some brushing and trail upgrade parties, and we could really use your help – so that we can be out riding when the snow is on the ground and not doing as much trail work! Please contact us to be notified of upcoming off-season events and activities!

Thanks, and have a great ‘off-season’!

Club Meeting Tonight

On March 14, 2013 / Club meetings, News and Events, West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association

The West Carleton snowmobile club holds monthly meetings 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, please join us tonight at 7:30pm!

2013 WCSTA Meeting Schedule

(all meetings held at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted)

Tuesday January 15/2013

Wednesday February 13/2013

Thursday March 14/2013

Monday April 8/2013

2014 Snowmobiles Sneak Peek in Kanata March 25-26!

On March 1, 2013 / Feature, News and Events, West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association

Show your buddies the tail light they’ll be chasing next year – only at the 2014 Manufacturer’s Sneak Peek!

Be the first to see the 2014 snowmobiles from Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha at the Bell SensPlex in Kanata on March 25, 5pm-9pm and March 26th, 11am-9pm.

For more information, please visit http://snowsneakpeek.com/

Poker Run – New Date. New Location!

On February 8, 2013 / News and Events, West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association

West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association and Delta Global Logistics Inc. are pleased to bring you the 2013 Annual Charity Poker Run, in support of The Snowsuit Fund.

The weather did not cooperate with our original date, but we’re counting on better luck this time! The added bonus is that by rescheduling to Ontario’s Family Day Weekend, riders can take advantage of the OFSC “Try our Trails at No Charge” weekend!

Come out and join us for a fun day of riding West Carleton trails, meeting new people, finishing off with dinner at the Constance Bay Legion and some great prizes available to be won!

Date: Saturday February 16, 2013

Registration: 10:00 a.m.

Poker Run: 11:00 a.m.

Location (start and finish): Constance Bay Legion, 377 Allbirch Rd., Constance Bay, ON.

There will be plenty of parking on site for those who wish to trailer to and from the event.

We will be serving dinner, and a cash bar is available.

Cost: $20.00 entry fee (one poker hand), additional hands $5.00 each

Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, as well as oldest and youngest riders.

Contact: Scott Hamilton, WestCarletonPokerRun@gmail.com

Proceeds will benefit The Snowsuit Fund

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

Please visit this site or our West Carleton Snowmobile Association Inc. Poker Run Facebook group for updates or cancellations.

We wish to thank our many sponsors, including:

Delta Global Logistics Inc.

Black’s Corners Motorsports

George’s Marine and Sports

Carleton Place Marine

Seller’s Choice Ottawa Valley Realty, Ted Kelly

Pivot Point Solutions Design and Communication

Eli El-Chantiry, Councilor Ward 5

JR’s Restaurant

Nichol’s Ultramar Gas Bar

Ottawa Senators

The Point Dining Lounge

The Pond Boy

The Prior Sports Bar

West Carleton EMC

Poker Run to be Rescheduled

On February 4, 2013 / News and Events, West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association

Due to lack of snow, icy conditions and open water, the Poker Run has had to be rescheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience – please stay tuned and we will post you with updates once a new date has been determined.

Everyone join in and do the snow dance so that we can get our trails back into shape!

Try Our Trails Permit – It’s Free!

On January 16, 2013 / News and Events, West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association

Exciting news just in!

In cooperation with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is celebrating Ontario’s mid‐winter Family Day Long Weekend by launching a
new 2013 Try Our Trails Permit.

Permits are available online at no cost and valid only from 12:01 AM Saturday, February 16 until 11:59 PM on Monday, February 18, 2013. So, if you’ve ever wanted to give our trails a try, or if you’ve got that old sled that needs to get dusted off and out for a run, this is the perfect time! Just a reminder – Police and Trail Patrol will still be out checking to make sure you have your free permit affixed to your snowmobile, and your license, insurance, registration are all in order

Here are the Quick Facts:

• New permit now available to test-drive OFSC trails
• Get your Try Our Trails Permit on line at no cost
• Permit valid for available OFSC trails on Ontario’s Family Day long weekend Feb. 16-18
• Print permit yourself from confirmation email you receive after registering online
• Permit must be affixed to your sled

Welcome to OFSC Trails and Enjoy Your Ride!

For more information, and to get your no-cost Try Our Trails Permit, click here!

Poker Run – February 2nd

On January 14, 2013 / News and Events, West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association

West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association and Delta Global Logistics Inc. are pleased to bring you the 2013 Annual Charity Poker Run, in support of The Snowsuit Fund.

Come out and join us for a fun day of riding West Carleton trails, meeting new people, finishing off with dinner at the Kinburn community centre and some great prizes available to be won!

Date: Saturday February 2, 2013