The Westmoreland Ski Club of PA Home Page

Westmoreland is an active and friendly club for skiers of all abilities and ages. Your membership will bring opportunities for yearlong enjoyment, including ski education, trips, programs, and social activities in every shape and form!

Fundraising 2008/2009

The 2009 “Entertainment Books” will be available for sale at the October 8th general meeting. These coupon books are being sold as a fundraiser for WSC.
They make great Christmas or birthday gifts, and of course you’ll want one for yourself!

COST: $18.00

Remember—these books will only be available from WSC up till and including the November meeting so get yours soon and support the club.

Membership Benefits [go top]
Just a few of the benefits of being a member of WSC are:

Admission to all the club's social events during the year.
Use of the club's privately owned ski lodge for overnight lodging and social events.
Monthly newsletter, The Skizette, with the favorite column "NewsFlakes"(our gossip column)
Eligibility for all the club's ski trips, including the western trips.
Eligibility for all events and ski trips sponsored by the Western Pa Ski Council
Ski racing programs
Discount lift tickets during WPSC events
Ski lessons from club members
Monthly membership meetings with a variety of interesting programs for skiers.
Other club members to ski with to enjoy the slopes
Annual membership directory

How to become a member of WSC [go top]
The easiest way to apply for membership in the Westmoreland Ski Club is to click on MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION to get a blank application form which you can print out on your computer printer, then fill out, sign, attach your check, and mail to the club.

You can also attend one of the monthly meetings and apply for membership at the meeting. See Club Meetings for the time and place of the monthly meetings.

And a third way you can apply for membership is by sending an email to the club requesting that an application and club information flier be sent to you. Just click on the email link below to get the email screen, fill in your name and address, indicate what information you are requesting, then click on the "Send" button. It's that easy.

The WSC email address is: WSCSkier@comcast.net

Membership in the Westmoreland Ski Club is accepted from applicants residing in any of the following ten counties in PA: Westmoreland, Allegheny, Butler, Armstrong, Indiana, Cambria, Somerset, Fayette, Washington, and Bedford counties.

Club Meetings [go top]
Club membership meetings are held October through April on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Rodney's Lounge on 123 Wendel Road, in Irwin. Monthly meetings feature a variety of programs of interest to skiers, such as: Ski fashion shows, fitness sessions and discussions by ski patrol teams. By far, the best way to learn about the Westmoreland Ski Club is to come to a membership meeting. The meetings are free and you are invited to attend.

Upcoming Meetings
Date	Program
Wed. 12/10/2008	WSC Christmas & Holiday Party at Denunzio's Chophouse Time: Doors Open - 6:45pm, Dinner - 7:30pm Menu: The menu is a buffet with various options. See your Skizette for a reservation form and additional details. Cost: $24.00 per person. You MUST make a reservation for this event by 12/1. Contact Andrea Schneider or send in your reservation form from the Skizette.
Sat. 1/17/2009	WSC General Meeting at the WSC Lodge Time: 5:00pm What's a better excuse for attending a Club meeting other than going skiing first at Seven Springs? This year's annual meeting at Seven Springs has been moved to the WSC lodge. Remember to plan your day of fun by coming up and skiing with club members to be followed by a get together at the WSC lodge. The meeting is BYOB. We will provide the soft drinks. We are planning on having a program. More details will be posted as they become available.

Ski Lodge [go top]
The "prize jewel" of the club is the privately owned ski lodge, located just minutes from Seven Springs, which was built by club members. The three level spacious A-frame has a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, living room, four sleeping rooms, and men and ladies' rest rooms with showers. The ski lodge provides lodging for the members as well as a friendly atmosphere for many of the social events.

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More lodge photos.

Ski Activities [go top]
Members can participate in organized skiing events at Seven Springs including NASTAR racing and instruction for all levels of skiers.

TBD

Ski Trips [go top]
The club offers different each season to ski areas in Pennsylvania as well as a weeklong western trip to a major ski resort. And, of course, club members always organize small groups during the ski season to ski together at some of nearby ski resorts.

During the past several years, the club has taken ski trips to Aspen, Big Sky, Whistler-Blackcomb, Banff / Lake Louise, Quebec, Steamboat, and Lake Tahoe, CA, just to name a few. Click here to view some club photos from past trips.

Upcoming Trips
Trip	Date	Information
Banff, Alberta Canada	Febuary 28-March 7, 2009	It's official, WSC will be traveling to Banff, Alberta Canada in 2009. A few of the trip details are as follows: Round trip jet service to Calgary from Pittsburgh, PA including ground transfer to and from our hotel Seven nights at the four start Banff International Hotel in the heart of Bannf. Five days lift tickets Cost: $1475 New Price per person See your skizette for more details and for your reservation forms and payment schedules.
Planning your own trip?		See our links page for valuable information...
Western Pennsylvania Ski Council Trips
Whitefish Mountain	January 17-24, 2009	Whitefish (a.k.a. Big Mountain) for $1275, including air, transfer, lodging and breakfasts at Grouse Mt. Lodge, lift tickets, and the chance to visit Fernie or Glacier National Park. I don’t think I need to tell you what a great package this is. I’ve heard it is a great place—just not a huge mountain.
Mt. Snow VT	February 1-6, 2009	WPSC is doing a bus trip to MT. SNOW. Price of $636 per person includes a Super Bowl Party with fantastic munchies, four dinners (one to be lobster or steak), five breakfasts, 5 days of lift tickets, five nights lodging, and bus transportation.
Other Western Pennsylvania Ski Council Club Trips
Slovenia	January 31-February 8, 2009	Shenango Valley Ski Club is doing SLOVENIA for $1595. Contact Flavio Tiberia if interested. This is a third world country—not generally what the group is used to, but it offers a great adventure.

Social Events [go top]
The club also offers a full calendar of social events every month, many of them at the club's ski lodge located three miles from Seven Springs. Socials include: Halloween parties. Octoberfest, Autumnfest, Wine tasting, Corn Roasts, Christmas party, Spaghetti night, Pot Luck night, Bike rides, and the annual Spring Banquet.

TheSkizette- Newsletter [go top]

December 08 Skizette e-mailed 12/2/08

All members receive the club's monthly newsletter publication of the Skizette. The Skizette contains articles, features, NewsFlakes (our gossip column), and a calendar of all upcoming ski activities and social events.

Haven't received this month's Skizette? Click Here!

Membership Dues [go top]
Annual membership fee is $30.00 per person. $10.00 for Junior members age 6-21. (Those between 6 & 21 must be sponsored by a parent or relative belonging or also joining WSC.) A $50 family membership category is also available.

Membership Application [go top]
Any person at least 21 years old may join WSC as an Associate member. New applicants must reside in the ten county Pennsylvania area comprised of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, and the eight counties that border them; namely, Beaver, Butler, Armstrong, Indiana, Cambria, Somerset, Fayette, and Washington.

Any person under 21 years of age is considered a junior member and must be related by blood, marriage or adoption to a Senior or Associate member.

Click here for an application form to printout.

Senior Membership Application [go top]
An Associate member that meets the following criteria may apply for Senior membership utilizing the attached form.

Must be at least 21 years old,
be actively involved in the club,
be willing to serve on a club committee,
will comply with the lodge rules,
have read their WSC Constitution and By-Laws,
be an active Nordic/Alpine skier or Snowboarder, and
must have been an Associate member for at least one full year (365 days) at the time of Senior membership application

Western Pennsylvania Winter Sports Hall of Fame Nomination Form [go top]
Click here to access a nomination form for the Western Pennsylvania Winter Sports Hall Of Fame.

Club Photos[go top]
Click here to view some club photos.

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