**REGISTRATION IS OPEN**
2023 FSC Spring Meeting
June 9-11, 2023
Time to register for our 2023 Spring meeting and Industry Showcase!
SEE REGISTRATION LINK ON LEFT
Here's the high-level agenda:
Friday 6/9
Saturday 6/10
Breakfast in the am for club and Council participants followed by the first half of our Spring meeting. Bid presentations for the FSC 2025 January and February trips will occur, along with a recap of the 2023 South America FAM and a review of potential 2025 international destinations.
Industry partners whose entire team is playing golf on Saturday afternoon will be able to set up their Showcase displays in the am while the Council meeting occurs. Remaining exhibitors will be able to set up displays after lunch.
Lunch provided for all participants followed by fun activities like golf (9 holes), volleyball or lounging by the pool.
Industry Partner Showcase in the evening with food provided for all participants.
Adjourn around 9 pm to the La Margarita Lounge for socializing.
Sunday 6/11
Breakfast in the am for club, Council & sponsored charity participants.
Club and Council reps meet to conclude the business meeting, including voting for the 2025 January and February FSC trip destinations and tour operators, along with voting to determine if FSC will host a non-ski trip to South America in 2024. Voting will also be conducted for an International FAM destination to occur in 2024 for the potential 2025 international ski trip selection.
The meeting on Sunday will end with FSC Officer elections for the 2023-2024 term. All elected FSC Executive Committee members will be eligible to run for a second 1-year term. All elected positions are open to any qualified candidate from any of the FSC member clubs in good standing.
HELPFUL LINKS
Mission Inn Website: click HERE
Howey-in-the Hills 10-day Weather Forecast: click HERE
To see Meal Sponsorship Opportunities for Industry Partners,
click HERE. Contact the FSC Treasurer, Joe Bayliss, for more information (click HERE).
Room Reservations
Book your room by phone by calling 800-874-9053. IMPORTANT: be sure to state when calling that you are with the Florida Ski Council. FSC room rate is $149 per night plus 11% tax for a Deluxe room (single or double occupancy) and a $16 per night + 7% tax resort amenities fee. Please note that a one-night deposit ($183.15) will be required at the time of reservation. These special rates are only guaranteed through May 8th. Higher rates may apply after that date.
FLORIDA SKI COUNCIL
OFF-ROAD CYCLING EVENT
Friday June 9th
9 am to 3 pm (estimated return time)
Event Leader: Toufic Moumne (813-545-3369)
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL OFF-ROAD RIDING SKILLS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE.
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 1ST.
This is a great opportunity to see some Florida terrain not visible during your drive on the interstate! Our goal is to HAVE FUN!
We will be biking at the Santos Trailhead (formerly known as the Cross Florida Barge Canal Trail), located in Belleview, Florida. Santos Park is a biking park like no other. The single and double tracks are divided into three difficulty levels:
Does that sound familiar to you skiers/riders?
The park has many rated loops with names, just like any slope in a ski resort. There are many areas with changes in elevation throughout the park. We could call them "Florida Mountains".
We will leave Friday morning. The bike shop will be open at 9 am to rent the bikes. There will be a cost for bicycle rental (see details below). Depending on the number of interested persons, you may be asked to provide your own car to the route start, so please be sure to indicate in the event registration if you are willing to drive in case we need you. We will be leaving from Mission Inn on Friday morning.
**IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ALSO PRE-REGISTER FOR YOUR RENTALS ON THE BIKE SHOP'S WEBSITE. **
Click HERE to go to the rental shop's website.
BIKE RENTALS:
Santos Bike Shop
8924 US Highway 441
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 307-2453
RENTAL COST:
Hard Tail $30 per day
Full Suspension $55-$70 per day
Click HERE to read more about the Santos trails.
ANNUAL GOLF EVENT
SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH at 1 PM
The FSC Annual Golf Event will be a 9-hole scramble event with tee times starting at 1 PM. The event has been reduced to 9 holes to allow plenty of time for our golfers to finish, shower and attend the FSC Spring Showcase on Saturday evening. Golfers will be allowed to continue golfing and play a full 18 holes if desired.
The Las Colinas course will be played at a cost of $68 + tax which will include golf cart and range balls. Payment is due at the Mission Inn Pro Shop following the FSC luncheon prior to play. Club rentals are available from the Pro Shop by calling 352-324-3101 to arrange.
For more information, contact Rob Livingston at CLICK HERE
***SAVE THE DATES***
2023 FSC Fall Meeting
IN PERSON
November 3-5, 2023
Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Airport Website: click HERE
Orlando 10-day Weather Forecast: click HERE
Since opening its slopes for the first time on Dec. 16, 1961, the resort has paved the way for innovation, access and high alpine adventure across its Five Peaks, from being on the forefront of new lift technology and installing the world’s first high-speed quad; to being the first major Colorado resort to welcome snowboarders in 1984; to providing unrivaled access to signature high alpine terrain with the introduction of the T-Bar, the Imperial Express, and the opening of Peak 6 in 2013. While the resort has continued to grow and evolve over the decades with new lifts, new peaks, new experiences and beyond, guests can still find the same energy, sense of adventure and spirit of community that draws people in from near and far to Breck. With nearly 3,000 acres, North America’s highest chairlift and some of the country’s best High Alpine terrain, Breckenridge, affectionately known as ‘Breck’ to locals and visitors alike, is a historic mining town and vibrant mountain community that boasts a serious dose of high alpine adventure, natural beauty and ski town charm.
Click HERE to read more about the resort improvement projects and timeline.
Visit: Breckenridge Resort
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Click HERE to see the Covid safety protocols in place at this resort.
Contact one of the 2024 Breckenridge trip participating FSC clubs today. Click on a club link below to join in the fun!
Ft Lauderdale Snow Ski Club
Jacksonville Ski Club
Miami Ski Club
Naples Ski Club
Orlando Ski and Travel Club
Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club
Pensacola Ski & Travel Club
Ski Club of Sarasota
Space Coast Ski & Travel Club
Tampa Bay Snow Skiers & Boarders
Bill Healy, a former Army 10th Mountain Division member, founded Mt. Bachelor Ski Area (then known as Bachelor Butte ski area) December 19, 1958, with a rope tow and a single lift. Mt. Bachelor has since grown to be the 6th largest ski resort in the U.S. The resort, located on the Eastern side of the Cascades, boasts a wide variety of terrain with over 4,300 acres of lift accessible terrain, allowing guests to ski or ride 360 degrees off the summit, hike the adjoining cinder cone for a well-earned run down, or ski the trees off the western bowls to find that great cache of powder. Add to that the incredible town of Bend, with the most breweries per capita in the state of Oregon plus distilleries, wineries, restaurants and shopping, and you have the perfect combination for an amazing ski vacation!
Click HERE for more Mt Bachelor info.
Click HERE for more info on the city of Bend.
Contact one of the 2024 Mt Bachelor trip participating FSC clubs today. Click on a club link below to join in the fun!
Boca Ski Club
Clearwater/St Pete Ski & Sports Club
(courtesy of Sölden.com)
Click HERE to visit the Sölden website.
Contact one of the 2024 FSC Sölden trip participating clubs today. Click on a club link below to join in the fun!
The Florida Ski Council promotes and represents the ski clubs of Florida to the resorts each year, in which most of the clubs participate, taking thousands of Floridians to the slopes.
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