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!

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 location defined below. 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	Event
Wed. October 13, 2010	WSC General Membership Meeting Where: Jioio's Restaurant Meeting Time: 7:00pm Program TBD The October program will be presented by TBD. Come meeting with your ski buddies to see what they've been up to over the summer. Jioio’s is located on the eastbound side of Rte. 30 where the Norwin Diner was formerly located at the bottom of Jacktown Hill (phone: 724-382-4915). They close at 9:00 p.m., so the meeting WILL start at 7:00 p.m. For those of you wishing to eat, please come earlier. You can call ahead to reserve seating in the dining area.
Wed. August 25	WSC Board Meeting Where: TBD Meeting Time: 7:00pm

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.

See the Upcoming Events page for more details.

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
Big Sky, Montana	March 12-19, 2011	The 2011 WSC Western Ski Trip arrangements have been finalized and we're going to Big Sky, Montana! For those of you that have never been to Big Sky, it's a beautiful area with varied terrian and Yellowstone National Park only a short distance away. Costs: $1495 per/person for Members, $1530 per/person for Non-members based on double-occupance. Trip Details Seven Nights at the Huntley Lodge (ski in/ski out) Huge daily breakfast buffet (One of the better ones) 5 days Big Sky lift tickets with Moonlight Basis option Welcome Wine and Cheese Party Ground transfers Air: Round trip Jet service to Bozeman Dicounted equipment rental, Lessons, Spa Services and Logo items in the retail shop Additional Notes All persons participating in the trip must sign a trip activity waiver form. Pariticipating individual residing within Westmoreland, Allegheny, or the eight adjacent surrounding counties MUST be a member of Westmoreland Ski Club. Non-members will be assessed a $35 club surcharge. WSC recommends trip insurance, particularly after last year. Insurance at group rates is available through Travel Protectors, per the attached flyer. Questions can be sent directly to Travel Protectors. Checks and reservations for trip insurance are to be sent to the WSC Trip Chairman, Richard Zisek. This trip requires a deposit by August 15th, so if you are interested in this trip, please send your deposit to Marty's Mountains & Meetings by the date requested.
Planning your own trip?		See our links page for valuable information...
Western Pennsylvania Ski Council Trips
Mt. Snow, Vermont	January 30—February 4, 2011	The cost of this trip will be $560 per person ($20 less for seniors), and it includes a day at Bromley, VT. In you’re interested in more details, call Walt Prest. See final flyer information attached Mt. Snow Trip
Alyeska, Alaska	February 26—March 5, 2011	See attached flyer Alaska Trip
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon	January 15— 22, 2011	See attached flyer Mt. Bachelor Trip

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.

The- Newsletter [go top]

October 2009 Skizette e-mailed 10/05/09
November 2009 Skizette e-mailed 11/3/09
December 2009 Skizette e-mailed 12/1/09
January 2010 Skizette e-mailed 1/5/10
February 2010 Skizette e-mailed 2/4/10
March 2010 Skizette e-mailed 3/2/10
April 2010 Skizette e-mailed 4/6/10
May 2010 Skizette e-mailed 5/27/10
Summer Bulletin 2010 Skizette e-mailed 8/2/10

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 a New Member 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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