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Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Patrol. Provides emergency first aid to injured skiers. Freddie Shima, 216-524-3387.
Chagrin Valley Ski Club celebrates its 35th year as a nonprofit sports-oriented organization. The club is a sociable group of winter enthusiasts who participate in ski and snowboard activities when possible and more importantly, social and fun events throughout the year. CVSC sponsors several one-day trips to Western New York and Pennsylvania. Week-long trips are planned to Europe and out West. Barbara Tackas, 440-729-3062. www.chagrinskiclub.org.
Cleveland Metro Ski Council (CMSC). Made up of 25 ski clubs with a combined membership of about 8,000 in Northern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, the clubs participate in various sports all year. New this season: CMSC Adult Race Program launches Geiger’s Rookie Race Challenge in partnership with Geiger’s. Experience the excitement, camaraderie and thrills of ski racing CMSC-style. For CMSC ski club members only. www.skicleveland.com.
Cleveland Ski Club. The only ski club in Northeast Ohio that owns and operates a downhill ski facility, Big Creek Ski Area in Concord Township, for members and guests. Bob Ayers, 216-531-5571. www.bigcreekski.org.
Continental Ski Club. Ski and social club with various activities year-round. Ski activities include weekend ski trips and participation in both the CMSC Adult and Kids Race Programs. Winter meetings: Mick’s Pub & Grill, 36200 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Summer meetings: The Clubhouse, Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, in the Perfect Landing Tropical Bar. Second and fourth Thursday each month beginning at 8 p.m. Chuck Heppner, 216-531-0670.
Cuyahoga Nordic Ski Patrol. Volunteer organization affiliated with the National Park Service and National Ski Patrol, providing first aid and rescue services to park visitors sledding and cross-country skiing in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Daryl Knauss, 440-884-4165. www.skisite.com/clubs.
Edelweiss Ski Club. Downhill skiing, social functions and limited racing. Weekend trips to Western New York. Meetings: Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center ( Lenau Park), 7370 Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls. The second Monday of each month, October - April. Bob Gutwein, 440-734-3495.
Erie Shore Ski Club. Founded 43 years ago to encourage the sport of skiing and enjoy the fun and friendship which accompany a good day skiing with friends. Trips to the Western United States and several one-day and three-day trips to Western New York. Meetings: Lenau Park, German American Club, Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls. Second Thursday of month, September - March, 7 p.m. Bob Griffin, 440-356-2571.
Esprit “The Ultimate” Ski & Sports Club. Instrumental in exposing many African-Americans to skiing and offers trips to the Midwest, Western states and international trips. Chuck Myrick, 440-666-4330.
Euclid Ski Club. Race team open to children and adults. Leigh Garam, 440-946-8303.
Fagowees is the Cleveland area’s largest ski and social club with members from all over Northeast Ohio. Fagowees sponsors ski trips to: Colorado, Pennsylvania and New York. www.fagowees.org for meetings and calendar. Join Cleveland’s largest ski and snowboarding club for monthly meetings and socials. 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. First meeting is free. Ampol Hall, 4737 Pearl Road. 21 and over.
Ford Ski & Snowboard Club. Members are a “love-to-ski and snowboard group” for all levels, including beginners. Jerry Toich, 440-327-3025.
Good Times Ski Club is a mid-week ski club in Warren, with ski trips scheduled on Wednesdays to Western New York and Pennsylvania. Lynn Johnson, president, 330-638-1920.
Goodyear Ski Club is a friendly club dedicated to skiing and other year-round activities. Mary Beth Dombrosky, 330-922-0650.
Great Falls Ski Club is an active, year-round club offering many gatherings, such as skiing, picnics, rafting and bicycling. Meetings: East of Chicago Pizza, Wooster, across from the fairgrounds. Third Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. Mike Hinshaw, president, 419-289-7834.
Hi Rise Ski and Sports Club is a year-round ski, sports and social club. Recreational ski trips include weeklong trips out West or one-day trips to Western New York and Pennsylvania. Weekend bus trips coincide with participation in the CMSC race program. Other activities include softball, golf outings, white-water rafting, camping, kayaking and inline skating. Meetings: (winter) American Legion Hall at 32702 Vine St., Willowick. Summer: The Clubhouse, 29007 Chardon Road, just east of Bishop Road. Second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 8 p.m. Bob Maclauchlan, 440-382-5590 or 216-289-3000. www.hirisekiclub.com.
Inner City Ski Club is the oldest African-American ski club in Ohio and has a family-oriented focus, participating in ski, snowboard and year-around activities. Ray Robinson, or call ICSC Hotline, 216-556-0752.
NASA Lewis Ski Club sponsors year-round recreation including trips for Alpine and Nordic skiing, bicycling, canoeing, rafting and all-around socializing. Members include a wide spectrum of people from young singles to established families. Most club activities are also open to nonmembers. Meetings are held at 5 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month (except May and July). Call to order 6 p.m., with the business portion of the meeting being completed by 7 p.m. There is usually a scheduled activity or presentation during the meeting. Buffalo Wild Wings, lower level, 20412 Center Ridge, Rocky River. Contact Lisa Ferenc at 216-433-6592.
Sandusky Ski Club offers organized day, weekend and weeklong ski trips. The club meets the first and third Mondays, beginning in September at the American Legion Hall, in the back, at 3615 Hayes Ave., Sandusky. Social time, 7 p.m. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. Lisa Johnson, 419-797-2311, www.sanduskyskiclub.com.
Snowballers Ski Club is a year-round social club sponsoring economical ski trips and social and sports activities for everyone. Skiing ability ranges from nonskiers to experts. Trips include CMSC races, one-day bus trips, rafting, camping and more. The club supports all CMSC events. Meetings: (winter) Reinecker’s Party Center, 8575 Freeway Dr., Macedonia: (summer) call for location. Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Frank Houdek, 440-834-9612.
Suburban Ski Club is a social club for adults (most over age 40) in the Cleveland area, offering group ski trips in the winter and social activities year-round. Chris Wolf, 440-254-3479.
Three Trackers of Ohio is a volunteer organization dedicated to the promotion of adaptive recreational sports to people with physical disabilities. Mark Dietz, 216-556-0787, md1053@aol.com.
Timken Co. Ski Club. More than 200 members and open to any interested, avid, skiing/boarding individual, couple or family. Monthly meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at “Rafters Pub,” Meadowlake Golf Club on 39th St. NE, Canton. Social hour, 7 p.m., meetings start at 8 p.m. Ski trips January through March include trips to Colorado, New York and Pennsylvania. Jim Kovach, 330-484-5707.
Warren Ski Club is an active year-round club featuring trips out West and to Europe, plus weekend, racing and one-day ski outings and nonskiing events. Jeff Driscoll, 330-758-6490.
Youngstown Ski Club is a four-season organization participating in skiing and activities off the slopes. Brian Hinchcliffe, 330-207-3775.
Ohio Nordic Ski Club. Club promotes the sport of cross-country skiing throughout Northeast Ohio with races, special events and club activities open to the public. president@ohionordic.org.
SnowOhio-USASA. SnowOhio. Hosts snowboard competitions, sanctioned by USASA, including Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Giant Slalom, Slalom and Boardercross events. 28 divisions all ages, all abilities. Promotes helmet safety. Pat Jackson, 330-352-8117.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park . Kendall Lake Winter Sports Center, Truxell Road between Akron-Cleveland and Akron-Peninsula roads. Kendall Lake is the hub of winter sports activity within the park. Nearby are sledding and tobogganing on Kendall Hills, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating and ice fishing.
Cleveland Heights Speedskating Club. Barb Rosenbaum, 216-401-9392. www.clevelandheightsspeedskating.org.
Elyria Speedskating Club. Greg Koenig, 440-353-0156, koeniggm@comcast.net.
Winterhurst Skating Rink. 216-228-4030. winterhurstfsc.com/club/ClubInfo.htm.
NorthCoast Speedskating Club. Paul Provencher, 440-230-1260.
Ohio Speedskating Association President, Tom Frank, 440-892-9029, president@ohiospeedskating.com. www.ohiospeedskating.com.
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