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Other Trips
    Golf
    Canoe
    Bike
    White Water Rafting

Annual Events
    Annual Corn Roast Membership Drive
    Late New Years Eve Party
    Top of the Park
    Art Fair
    German Park

Activities
    Outings    
    Nights on the Town
    Golf
    Volleyball
    Softball
    Biking
    Mountain Biking
    Roller Blading
    Tennis
    Cross-Country Skiing
    Ski Races

Meetings
    
General Meetings
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Ski Trips

Sunday Outings
Sunday Outings, a perfect way to get out and enjoy our wonderful local parks, with friends and family, non-members are welcome ! We will meet each Sunday in Jan and Feb at 10:30 for breakfast and then meet again at 12 noon, at the park activity building. Depending on the weather, we can ski, snowshoe or hike. And everyone may decide to go out afterwards, too. This year the program will run like the mountain bike group: there will be a time and place listed, but no official leader. So come out and join the fun. No cost, except park entrance fees. If you are interested in leading an outing or hosting an after-ski party, please let Karyn Haas know ksh2008@yahoo.com and updated emails can be sent. Check the monthly calendar for locations.

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Instructional
Learn to Turn at Mt. Brighton
For decades the Ann Arbor Ski Club has provided instruction Mt. Brighton. Although most of the alpine activities are out west or up north, a ski area 25 minutes from town is a resource that we are lucky to have. We are joining the Thunderbird Ski Club on Sunday mornings for lessons at Mt. Brighton. The lessons are inexpensive and we get a substantial discount in lift tickets through the T-birds. However, bring your money in cash; No checks or credit cards.

Angles!
What can be done at Mt. Brighton? If you don't ski or board, this is the cheapest place to learn. A bunny hill is a bunny hill, whether at Mt. Brighton or at Vail. In the club program, you'll be able to take lessons at all levels for 8-10 weeks (depending on the weather) - and it is very economical.

If you kind of know how to ski or board, but are still a beginner, you might as well learn the basics here where it is so convenient. Then, if you make it up north or out west, you'll be able to get off the green (beginner) slopes and hit the blue and black (not black and blue) slopes where the best scenery is.

What if you are an intermediate or advanced skier? Consider running gates. Unlike many types of racing, ski racing is not won by those in the best physical condition, nor is it won by those willing to take the biggest risk by "pointing them downhill." Instead, it is won by those who can make the best turns. You have to go around the gates (poles), and if you don't turn very well, you don't go very fast. Note the pictures above. They are of skiers before and after lessons with gates. Note that the picture on the left shows the skier leaning into the hill with too much weight on the inside ski. The second picture shows a much more dynamic stance with most of the weight on the outside (left) ski (but both skis are working). Note that in the second picture the upper body more vertical (almost in line with the gate or pole). This leaves him ready to initiate the next turn without skidding.

If you spend any time running gates, you will find that your ability to turn when and where you want will improve tremendously. It will help your skiing in the trees and in the bumps, and you will be able to leave those railroad track ski marks in the snow. Even if you don't like to ski fast, you'll find that you have better control after you've spent a few nights trying to make it around the gates. This is where the convenience of Brighton pays off: gates at Brighton are the same as gates at Vail. A turn is a turn. Brighton will give you several opportunities to improve this year.

Here are the details for the Mt. Brighton program.

  • When: Sunday mornings.
  • Dates: see calendar
  • Times: Signup: 10:00AM -- 11:00 12:30PM -- 1:00
               Lessons: 11:00AM -- 12:00 1:00PM -- 2:00
  • Cost: Lessons: $10(payable in cash only)
Sign-up: The AASC will be joining the Ford Thunderbirds' program for ski and nowboard lessons this year. The Thunderbirds have an established lesson program with PSIA-certified instructors for ski lessons. The lessons are pay as you go.

Rentals: Not included. Contact Mt. Brighton and allow time before the class to get equipment.
Go to the ski lesson desk inside on the left of the center walk through to purchase. Since we are not contracting through Mt. Brighton for lessons, we will not receive a discount at the ticket window.
Information: For more information, contact Dick Steele [DickSteele@aol.com] 248-685-1146.

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Other Trips

Golf
2007 Kentucky Golf Weekend: April 13-15
OSCODA SPRING ADVENTURE TRIP June 20-22, 2008

Canoe
OSCODA SPRING ADVENTURE TRIP June 20-22, 2008

Bike
Traverse City Bike Weekend: May 16-18 2008

White Water Rafting
Planning in progress...visit this page again soon!

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Annual Events

Annual Corn Roast Membership Drive
The annual Ann Arbor Ski Club Corn Roast is typically held the last Sunday of August from 1-7pm. (Check the calendar for specific date) Volleyball, Games, Music, Corn, Beverages,and Great Folks–it’s a great afternoon. This is the event at which our Alpine ski trips open for sign-ups. Bring something to grill, and a dish to share with new friends, and join us at the Corn Roast!

Want to volunteer to help??? Call Duane Cole for more info or to volunteer. 734-516-0296 duanecole@worldnet.att.net

Location:

Cobblestone Farms
2771 Packard Road
Ann Arbor
See map for direction..
*Please note..* while the Corn Roast begins at 1:00PM trip sign-ups will start at 2:00PM.


Late New Year’s Eve / Early Mardi Gras Party
No matter what we call it, it’s the dress-up event of the year! Here’s your chance to dust of those glam gowns or don a shirt and tie (better yet, a tux!) and dance the night away. Sumptuous food, live music, and good friends add up to a night of fancy fun! Shake the post-holiday blues and join us for this annual January event held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Dexter, MI.

Check the calendar for details.

Top of the Park
One of Ann Arbor's most beloved events, Top of the Park is the annual outdoor music and movie series produced by the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. Focusing primarily on local and regional artists, the admission-free event occurs nightly from mid-June to early July.
Location:
Ingalls Mall
University of Michigan campus
East Washington Street between Thayer & Fletcher

Check the calendar for club gatherings at Top of the Park!.


Art Fair
Strolling the Art Fair? Be sure to drop in at the Ski Club booth for a visit! We are always located in the not-for-profit section.
Interested in working the booth? Email: jstarr403@yahoo.com

German Park
Es ist Sommerzeit im Park! During June, July & August, join the Ski Club the last Saturday of each month, from 4-11 pm, at German Park for fun, food, music, and polkas! German Park is located north of Ann Arbor at 5549 Pontiac Trail. Cover charge: $5.00 Look for our table!

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Activities
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Night on The Town (NOTT)

Friday, July 6th Ann Arbor Summer Festival' Top of the Park
Top of the Park is one of Ann Arbor's most beloved events. This year, Top of the Park takes place at its new location at Ingalls Mall. Whether you come before or after an indoor performance, or simply to hang out on a warm starry night, bring your family and friends for a fun-filled evening of eclectic entertainment and lasting Ann Arbor memories. Maison Bleue will play Cajun and Zydeco flavors from 7-7:45 followed by Nite Flight playing Reggae, Soca & Calypso. Duane Cole will be there at 7:00 p.m. to grab a space for the ski club.

Friday, July 13th Rush Street Restaurant, 318 S. Main, A2. Meet at 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Check out the 12th Annual "Rolling Sculpture Car Show" that will be downtown from 2 PM -10 PM. This top-quality show features more than 400 exotic, antique, classic, and concept cars. Afterwards go dancing at a nearby venue.

Saturday, July 14th Jackson Hot Air Jubilee Meet at the Hunt Club for dinner at 4:45 p.m. The Hunt Club is located at 1514 Daniel Road in Jackson. Jill Secord has agreed to coordinate this event and may be able to reserve a private room if we have enough people. Please e-mail Jill regarding your intention to attend at jsecord@med.umich.edu. Afterwards, we will go to the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee. Admission is $10 at the door or $8 in advance (you're on your own). Activities include an Arts and Crafts show, car show, stunt kite demonstrations, radio controlled airplanes and cars, static aircraft displays, antique military displays, and live entertainment. Don't miss the Balloon Night Glow at Dusk-Tethered balloons put on a spectacular light show. The Jubilee is held at the airport.

Saturday, July 21st Summer Picnic, Kensington Metro Park Meet at 10 a.m. at Maple Beach parking lot in Kensington Metro Park. People can bring bikes, roller blades or plan to hike. The trails pass right by the parking lot, go to the right side (as you look at the lake) of the sand beach, on the grass. Bring your own lunch, or arrange with some others for a pot-luck. After lunch, you can relax, visit and enjoy more of the park, rent a boat or bring your kayak. You can also bring your swimsuit.

Friday, July 27th Chelsea SummerFest, Chelsea SummerFest is an annual festival in historic Chelsea, Michigan. The two-day event features fine art and crafts displays, merchant booths, live music, children's crafts and activities, specialty foods, a classic car show, and much more. Rick and Diane Monier will be hosting fellow ski club members in the "beer tent" in the parking lot behind the Common Grill beginning at 7 p.m. At 9 p.m., children will be asked to leave and dancing will begin. Don't miss this fun evening!.

Saturday, June 28th German Park Join fellow ski club members for good food, beer and a summer evening of fun. The German Society of Ann Arbor has an old fashioned German picnic with lenty of German food, brew, music and dancing. The park is located north of Ann Arbor on Pontiac Trail, ¾ mile west of Dixboro Road. The party starts at 4 p.m. and continues until 11 p.m. Try to get there before 4:45 p.m. as the park fills up fast and the lines get much longer as the evening goes on. Look for the AASC signs on the tables at the west side of the park.

Friday, September 7th, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m Come to the Heidelberg Restaurant at 215 N. Main in Ann Arbor. GO UPSTAIRS TO THE BAR! (The downstairs bar is for the youngsters). They have a wonderful happy hour that includes great dance music and there is plenty of room to dance. There is a minimal cover charge. Heidelberg does not serve dinners upstairs, only sandwiches are available. Cash bar. Hope to see you there. Event co-ordinator: Elena O'Connor

Friday September 14th, Dominick's, 6-10 p.m. As the leaves begin to change and summer comes to a close. Join other club members for another Night On The Town (NOTT) at Dominick's in the shadows of the U of M Law Quad located at 812 Monroe. Enjoy some of Ann Arbor's finest sangria or some of the freshest Bells O'beron around. Dominick's also has pizza, pasta, subs and salads for your enjoyment. Event co-ordinator: Jim Leach

Friday, September 21st, Informal Euchre League Romance, Adventure, Danger! Join us Friday, Sept. 21, for an evening of Euchre at Cubs AC, inside Colonial Lanes located on South Industrial, south of Stadium. Food and beverages available. $4.00 cover, snacks provided. We'll be in the back room of Cubs AC Speakeasy, Password: Euchre. Contact Dana Arning@ 734-674-1773

Friday, October 5th, Outdoor Movie Come and watch an outdoor movie at the Compuware parking lot at the intersection of M-14 and Beck Rd. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and thermos! See October newsletter for more specific information. Event co-ordinator: Dana Arning

Friday, October 12th, Carson's Join other club members at Carson's from 4-6 for Happy hour, located at 2000 Commonwealth Blvd. Off Plymouth Rd. During happy hour 3-6 Carson's features 1/2 off draft, and appetizers $2 off wine by the glass and $2 off drinks. Carson's features a wide array of American favorites including panko fried artichoke hearts and burger bites as appetizers. An excellent variety of entry salads will showcase the Montana Cobb, Heirloom Tomato and a Southwest Chicken Caesar. Although Carson's serves burgers and sandwiches, emphasis is on the entrée selections featuring items such as Black Angus steaks and Prime Rib, Bison, Baby Back Ribs and various fresh seafood dishes including Cedar Planked Salmon and Almond Crusted Whitefish.

Saturday, October 13th, Dianne Reeves Concert 8:00PM Hill Auditorium A block of tickets are reserved in the B-Mezzanine for $24/each, so everyone will be seated together. (This is $10-off the original ticket price -- almost a 30% discount.) To get this specially-priced ticket, individuals will need to call 734-763-3100 and ask for the "Arts & Culture Lovers" ticket. Tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, August 20. (The tickets will not be available to purchase at the door the night of the concert -- only by calling that phone number in advance.) Post-performance, UMS will host a mixer at Zanzibar for those ticket buyers (event ticket stub needed for entry). We're paying to keep Zanzibar open until midnight and UMS will pay for some "sweet & savory" treats to munch on. Cash bar for drinks. Event co-ordinator: Liz Perry

Friday, October 19th, Informal Euchre League Join us for an evening of Euchre at Cubs AC, inside Colonial Lanes located on South Industrial, south of Stadium. Food and beverages available. $4.00 cover, snacks provided. We'll be in the back room of Cubs AC Speakeasy, Password: Euchre. Contact Dana Arning 734-674-1773

Friday, October 20th, Wine Tasting Come to Vintner's Wine Cellar on 8515 North Lilley Road in Canton. Cost is $15 per person and includes two bottles of wine. Enjoy a wine tasting, munchies and participate in starting a few batches for future bottling. The group will gather again on December 1st at 3 p.m. to bottle the wine made this night. Please make checks payable to Ann Arbor Ski Club and mail to:

Linda Hahn
1415 Jay Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Event co-ordinator: Linda Hahn

Friday, October 26th, Halloween Night in Hell For our 6th year running, you and 60 of your closest friends are invited to party at the Dam Site Inn in Hell, Michigan on Friday, October 26th. The theme of the day."rock on".in costume. Those who wish to eat one of their fine dinners should plan to arrive at 7:30 pm to allow ample time to order, eat and digest before the mayhem begins. Should you want to dance only, plan your arrival by 8:30pm to assure a square foot of floor space. The music begins "around" 9pm. Their band has that great 'ole rock-a-billy sound. Now, as it is nearly Halloween, why not dress up in something abit unusual and challenge your friends to recognize you? The Dam Site will be sponsoring a costume party of their own, so prizes will be "on tap". No need to RSVP, just plan on it and we'll see you there! Jeff and Linda Schroeder (734) 973-2136, Directions to Hell: (.the Michigan one)

    Coming from the East:
  • take US-23 north to N. Territorial Road
  • turn west on Territorial and go 12.3 miles to Hankard Road
  • turn north (right) on Hankard/Glenbrook Rd. and go 3.5 miles to
  • Patterson Lake Rd. (note: Hankard Road becomes Glenbrook Rd. at the Livingston County line)
  • turn east (right) on Patterson Lake Road and go approx. 2 miles to the Inn (on your right).
    Coming from the West:
  • take I-94 to Chelsea
  • proceed north on M-52 (through Chelsea) for 7.5 miles to N. Territorial Rd.
  • turn east (right) on Territorial and go 5.0 miles to Hankard Road
  • turn north (left) on Hankard/Glenbrook Rd. and go 3.5 miles to Patterson Lake Rd. (note: Hankard Road becomes Glenbrook Rd. at the Livingston County line)
  • turn east (right) on Patterson Lake Road and go approx. 2 miles to the Inn (on your right).


Friday, November 2, Night on the Town, Manhattan Club: Hidden Agenda will be performing at the Manhattan Club at 40380 Grand River in Novi from 9:30 - 1:30. Hidden Agenda is a Top-40 dance band with a mixture of R&B and jazz. They played at the Fox & Hounds, Greektown and MGM Grand Casinos, Phoenix Center, Checkers, among other establishments. There is a cover charge of $3-$4 after 8:30 p.m. See their web site at www.hiddenagendaband.com for more information. The management requires having dinner in order to reserve a table. If you are planning to have dinner, please e-mail msoc2002@yahoo.com by Friday, October 26th. Dinner is on your own. The reservation will be under the name of Ann Arbor Ski Club. Cash bar. Hidden Agenda will be playing at the Early Mardi Gras party in January.

Saturday, November 3rd, Tailgate Party, starts 1/2 prior to kick-off. Back by popular demand! Join 74 other ski club members at Weatherstone Condo Club House. Take Ann Arbor Saline Road to Oak Valley Drive. Go East on Oak Valley Drive to Weatherstone Condos located on the north side of Oak Valley Drive. The condos are before Lohr Road. The Club House is located in the very front of the complex. Please park in designated areas ONLY. Cost: $15 (members), $20 (non-members). Provided: Snacks, Lunch and Beverages. There will be no walk-ins on Saturday. Hosts: Carol Metty/Jeff & Linda Schroeder. Send checks to:

Carol Metty
2851 Quality Hollow Ct
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 971-2748

Friday, November 9th, Whirly Ball Join us for Road Rage Therapy at Whirlyball of Ann Arbor. Friday November 9th, 7-9pm. for 20 people for 2 hours of fun. $17 members $19 non-members. Some beer, pop and munchies included. Whirlyball is at 750 Phoenix Dr. Go south on State St. south of 94, left on Ellsworth to Light. Left on Varsity,left on Phoenix, Then look on left at end of one warehouse for Whirlyball sign. Call Rick Bricault 810-923-5783.

Saturday, November 10th Warren Miller Ski Film Warren Miller's Playground 2007 ski film at the Michigan Theater on Saturday November 10th at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $ 15.00. Arrive early to purchase tickets or go online now to Ticket Master. Get together afterwards at Weber's Inn. Bob Karolyi will be coordinating.

Friday, November 16th, Informal Euchre League Location and time to be announced in the November newsletter.

Friday, November 23rd, Heywood Banks This is a ski club favorite. Heywood Banks appears at the Ann Arbor Comedy Club. Duane Cole will be coordinating this event. Watch future newsletters for more details.

Tiger Baseball, Saturday, September 22, 2007 (If insufficient signups in August, this event will be cancelled): Come cheer the Tigers on to victory against the Kansas City Royals. Transportation, outfield box seats, hot dog, small drink, fireworks after the game and a Sheffield hat can be had to only $68. The bus will depart from the Meijer's parking lot in Belleville at 5:30 p.m. and return around midnight. Contact Linda Hahn at (734) 483-3497 or lhahn@ervindustries.com for information.

Holly Renaissance Festival, Saturday, September 29th The admission price of $17.95 gets you into Hollygrove where you are free to roam the festive marketplace featuring friendly village merchants and vendors selling handcrafted wares. You may also participate in games of skill or watch belly dancers, sword swallowers, musicians, comedians and sword fights. The festival is best known for its jousting tournaments. Some may wish to attend the "Royal High Tea" featuring tasty delicacies and entertainment (for an additional $10) or the "Renaissance Smoker" for quality cigars, premium beer and a snack buffet (also an additional $10). Saturday, September 29th is part of the "Sweet Endings" Chocolate Festival. Hollygrove is open 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Parking at the festival is free. Meet at the park and ride lot at US-23 and North Territorial Road at noon on Saturday, September 29th to carpool to Holly for the Renaissance Festival. Event Co-ordinator: Pat Lyons

Golf
2008 Ann Arbor Ski Club Summer Golf Outings
Coordinator: Kirk Haverkamp
734 474-1032 kirkhaverkamp@gmail.com

Once again, we will be getting together to play golf every other sunday this summer at various golf courses around the area through the end of September, weather permitting. These are casual, fun outings. Partners and regular attendance are not required.

We play Sunday afternoons and frequently gather afterwards for a potluck cookout at someone’s home. BYOB and a dish to pass. Other times we’ll simply gather at the course clubhouse or a nearby tavern to socialize afterward. Non-golfers are welcome to attend the post-golf gatherings.

To reserve your tee time for any Sunday, contact Kirk Haverkamp at least one week ahead of time to make your reservation and get directions to the pot luck or post party.

Players are responsible for their own green fees and cart rental. No shows are obligated to pay by course rules. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your tee time to care of your green fees and meet with your foursome. Singles, doubles and threesomes will be matched up with others to fill out the groups.

We play both 9 and 18 hole events. Often people wishing to play more or less than the scheduled number of holes can still be accomodated. Please check with Kirk when you email or call. All dates and venues are subject to change. Watch this space for updates.

Questions? Want to sign up? Contact Kirk at kirkhaverkamp@gmail.com (734) 474-1032

May 4 - Lake Forest, Ann Arbor
May 18 - Rolling Meadows, Whitmore Lake
June 1 - Fox Hills, Plymouth
June 15- Whispering Pines, Pinkney
June 29 - TBA
July 13 - TBA
July 27 - Pierce Lake, Chelsea
Aug 10 - Green Oaks, Ypsilanti
Aug 24 - AASC Corn Roast - No golf
Sep 7 - TBA
Sep 21 - Fellows Creek, Canton

See you on the course!!

Volleyball

Summer Volleyball in the Park
Coordinators: Jeff and Linda Schroeder (Phone: 734-973-2136)

Event Info:
Yes! Spring is here! Time to roll out them 'ole (hopefully freshly washed) jock shorts and head for the great outdoors. The Ski Club will again offer spring/summer Volleyball in the Park this year. Every Monday night we will meet for volleyball on the east side of the pavilion at Burns Park. Burns is located on the corner of Baldwin and Wells, in east Ann Arbor. (A close major cross street…less than a mile northeast of Packard and Stadium Blvd). Look for us starting at 7pm on May 8th. This is social volleyball and everyone is welcome. Instruction is available upon request if you'd like to learn more about the game. We'll be looking for you!!

Softball

It's that time again - AASC summer softball is right aroung the corner! League games begin May 11th; sign ups will start in April (probably the first meeting in April). There are 6 co-rec teams. The season includes three parties (it wouldn't be an AASC event without parties!). There will be clinics offered for the captains/assistant captains. The price for the season is $53.00/member, $63.00/non-member.
Questions? Contact Jim McGinity, Jim.McGinity@wlps.net

Location of Games: Mitchell Field on Fuller Road, just below and North of the University of Michigan Medical Center.

What to Bring: Bring your selves, maybe a frisbee for after the game, rollerblades for blading down the path to Gallop Park, some refreshments for after the game - no alcohol at the games. However, after the games, we party near or in the parking lot. There is no alcohol allowed in the Mitchell Field area - it is University - but???

Why Come to Mitchell Field? Because Mitchell Field is the place to be on Thursday evenings. This is where you can contact many AASC members and wannabees. Many folks join the AASC just to participate in the softball league. We play games exclusively with other AASC teams. Be there.

More information on softball in Ann Arbor can be found on the Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation web site.

Mountain Biking

OK, OK, maybe we're shy of mountains in Michigan. But there are plenty of hilly trails through the woods, and there is an active group of mountain bikers in the area that goes out twice a week: Friday evenings and Sunday mornings. The rides are usually followed by brunch or dinner, if we feel like it. (We usually do.)

Biking schedule: click here.

Locations of the local rides: click here.

Note: the biking schedule is NEVER final. Check the schedule a few days before each ride "just in case."

Road Biking
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Roller Blading
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Tennis
ASC SUMMER OUTDOOR TENNIS
During summer we will be playing mixed/coed doubles games on Saturdays 9am-12pm at Huron High School courts in Ann Arbor (near crossing of Huron Parkway and Geddes Rd). An alternative location for Saturday mornings is Saline Middle School (crossing of Maple and Woodland)
There will always be players on Sunday from 4pm till dark at Ypsilanti High School courts (near crossing of Packard and Hewitt) Finally, tennis under the lights would take place on Wednesday nights from 8pm till the lights go out at Saline Recreational Center (near crossing of Woodland and Textile) See you there! Egor Alekseev

Saturday/Sunday Tennis League
Chippewa Tennis Club
Schedule: To be announced

Event Info:
In the fall-winter-spring season, there will be weekly social mixed doubles games on Saturdays 6pm-7.30pm and competitive coed doubles games on Sunday 6pm-9pm at Chippewa Club. For more information see AASC Tennis Page or contact Egor Alekseev at yegor@ieee.org.

Cross-Country Skiing
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Ski Races

You Can Be A Racer! Ann Arbor participates in the main alpine ski racing program for Michigan adults. It's organized by 11 ski clubs. Everything you want to know about the program, including the latest schedule, is on the racing web site: www.maccracing.org.

In this program you run on true FIS-style slalom and giant-slalom courses (just like the olympics and world cup), on the best terrain in our region. There are 12 races scheduled for five weekends up north. Four of the weekends are at Boyne Mountain and one is at Searchmont in Canada.

You don't have to make every weekend. If you can make two weekends, it's worth doing. If you can make three or more, it's a no-brainer--if you are an alpine skier, sign up. (And remember, fat old skiers with good technique always beat young athletic skiers with bad technique. In this sport, you can be "out of shape" and still have fun and do well.)

If you're 18 and raced in high school, get ready for Elite-1 or Elite-2. If you're 58 and have never run gates, welcome to class D! Also 16 & 17 years old could race at MACC if parents are registered MACC racers. We have 12 race days covering five weekends "up north" from January through March.

To learn more about racing with the Ann Arbor Ski Club, contact Yasumasa Miyawaki (Yaz) at (ymiyawaki@ppg.com) 616-842-9766

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Meetings

General Meetings


Thursdays, 8-8:45 p.m., followed by socializing, drinks, snack and dancing for a modest donation.

Cobblestone Farms
Packard Road, Ann Arbor

Sept. 6 Welcome
Sept. 20 (Dance)
Oct. 4 Gear & Duds Demo
Oct. 18 X-C Kick Off (Chapel Hill Club House)
Nov. 1 Halloween Party (Dance)
Nov. 29 Game Night, proceeds going to charity.
Dec. 13 Christmas Party (Dance)
Jan. 3 Warren Miller Movie Night (popcorn and socializing)
Jan. 17 TBD (Dance)
Jan. 31 Talent Show (Ski Club Idol)
Feb. 14 Valentines Party (Dance)
Feb. 28 Sadie Hawkins Dance
Mar. 13 St. Patrick's Day Party (Dance)
Mar. 27 Annual Election Night / Slide show of trips (Dance)
April 10 Aloha Party (Dance)
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Discuss upcoming events, downhill and cross-country trips and skiing techniques and equipment.

Board Meetings

July 10 Jackie Watson (Brighton)
Aug. 7 Jim Leach (Chelsea)
Sept. 11 Conchita Snuverin (Pinkney)
Oct. 11 Kerry Chandler (Ann Arbor)
Nov. 7 Liz Perri (Ann Arbor)
Dec. 6 Paula Condon (Howell)
Jan. 10 Kirk Haverkamp (Ann Arbor)
Feb. 7 Valerie Wilson (Ann Arbor)
Mar. 6 TBD
April 3 TBD

The best way to learn what's new is to come to a meeting. (They're free!) From September through April, club meetings are held once per month to announce activities and sign up.

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