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We would like all snowmobilers using our trails within the limits of the city to check out our Trails page. Our district, the Upper Canada Snowmobile Region, has completed a new land use agreement with the city on behalf of the 5 clubs that have trails within the City of Ottawa.
On Tuesday evening October 8th was our annual AGM and quite a few interested snowmobilers were in attendance. One of our biggest news item for this year is the club name change to better reflect the entire area that our club covers.We will now be known as
West Carleton Mississippi Mills Snowmobile Club Inc.
Our next big project is getting an up to date Landowner Use Permission from every landowner that our trail is on.The OFSC is telling us that this has to be done. Anyone who can give us a hand with this please contact the club it would be very much appreciated.
Finally the bad news is that 3 board members have stepped down.
1st Ron Anderchek who after many years of being on the board and the past 3 as Vice President has stepped down
Ron has done a tremendous pile of work for this club from doing his own section of trail and plus also managing all the A01 forms which have to be completed before any trail can be opened plus also managing all our raffle tickets which is well over 1000 tickets.Ron was there to help in any way he could and he will be surely missed and hard to replace.
Mark Hatfield who has been our Administrator for the past number of years is also stepping down. Mark has done a great job for the club and was always ready with something funny for us to lighten the mood of the meeting.
He will stay on to manage our social media sites. Thanks Mark for your what you have done for the club and are continuing to do.
Stuart Williamson has been with us a short time on the board but he took on the job of lead of our Trail Patrol which is very important for the club to be an ambassador for snowmobiling to answer any questions sledders have out on the trail. Eg. sledders who are looking for the proper trail to take to get to their destination whether it be a town, restaurant or a place to stay overnight.
Thanks Stuart for your help in this role.
The good news is we have 2 new board members and a veteran member has stepped up to be Vice President Kinburn’s own Kyle Fierens is our new Vice President and will do a great job.Thanks Kyle for taking on this position
Mitch Osborne is a new board member and also has taken on the role of Risk Management.Mitch has been attending our meetings for the past year and has stepped up to help the club.Thanks Mitch for joining and helping out
Ed Hoskins has joined the board and will be our new administrator. Thanks Ed for doing this and being part of the board.
Although she is not a board member Cheryl Robinson along with the trail work she does will be taking over the position of managing all the A01 forms.
Thanks Cheryl for agreeing to help in this position
The club has a small group of dedicated volunteers and we desperately need more sledders to step up and get involved especially for trail work. This club has over 250 Km of trail to maintain and many volunteers are needed to keep them open every year so if you want to help the club and keep all of our trails open please just contact anyone of us
Let’s continue to keep this club and all our trails thriving
Steve Burgess
President
All sledders are welcome to attend!
The club is in need of many volunteers for all positions including: President,
Vice President,
Trail coordinators,
landowner liaison,
administration
along with volunteers to do signage and brushing on trails.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
Kinburn Community Centre
3045 Kinburn Side Rd, Kinburn, ON
End of Season Message 2024
Dear Members and Volunteers,
As the snow has sadly melted and the season comes to an abrupt close, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to the sport of on-trail snowmobiling. Although short, this season has been filled with unforgettable memories, hard volunteer effort, shared adventures, and a few thrilling rides through the breathtaking winter landscapes of our district.
Your unwavering support and enthusiasm to your club and to the district has truly made this season as successful … as it could be given the weather. There is an important Sherry Anderson quote to consider: “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or a newcomer to the clubs, your participation has contributed to the success and camaraderie that define our snowmobiling community in Eastern Ontario. Volunteers, like you, are the driver to make the whole snowmobiling system work.
When the trails were available this season, I received a lot of positive feedback from riders about the excellent trail conditions even given the low snow conditions. A big shout out goes out to our grooming operators and grooming coordinators for making this happen!
As you can appreciate, our volunteer base is aging and dwindling in numbers, which puts the clubs and trails at risk. We sell over 10,000 Ontario Trail Permits in UCSR but the clubs function only a fraction of those people – about 1000 volunteers. We need your help! Contact us or your local club to see how you can help. A 3390 km trail network spread over 16 clubs starts and ends with well-organized and healthy clubs.
As we look forward to the next snowmobiling season with anticipation and excitement, let us take this time to reflect on the memories we have created, the friendships we have forged, and the experiences that have brought us together as a united snowmobiling family.
Thank you once again for your continuous support, dedication, and passion for snowmobiling. I am confident that the seasons ahead will be even more exhilarating and fulfilling. Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable summer. Stay safe, stay connected, and keep the spirit of snowmobiling alive until we meet again on the trails.
Warm regards,
Ian Edwards
President
UCSR
WCSTA meeting, March 12th @ 7:30 Kinburn Community Association – Everyone invited!
We may not have snow, or open trails – but we still appreciate our Volunteers!!
Did you volunteer for us this season? Please RSVP to social@wcstai.com!
We wish we had the snow! We’ll try again next year!
Join the fun at the2024 WCSTA Charity Poker Run, in support of The West Carleton Food Access Center. This event is held in partnership with Kinburn Community Association. A valid Trail Pass is mandatory.
GREAT PRIZES
Top Poker Hand – Oldest Driver – Youngest Driver
A raffle prize ticket will be given for each food item donated or $5 donation to the West Carleton Food Access Centre.
LOCATION
Kinburn Community Centre, 3045 Kinburn Side Rd., Kinburn, ON.
There will be plenty of parking on site for trailers. At the end of the Poker Run dinner will be served. A cash bar will be available.
ENTRY FEES (per sled, includes dinner for one and one poker hand)
| Before January 22nd | $45 | |
| After January 22nd | $60 | |
| Youth (under 12) | Free | |
| Extra Poker Hand | $10 | |
| Dinner Only | $20 | |
| Poker Run Only | $25 |
SCHEDULE
| 9:30 a.m. | Registration | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Departure | |
| 5 to 5:30 p.m. | Return | |
| 6 p.m. | Supper (bar opens at 5 p.m.) |
Registration
Payment can be made via Interac e-Transfer to recipient: pokerrun@wcstai.com. We advise using a Security Question: 2024 snowmobile fundraiser and an answer of : pokerrun (all lower case).
Please complete the form below and select the “Send” button to register.
The club is hosting a free Trail Patrol training session. It will be held December 2nd, at the Kinburn Community Association.
There is no cost to sign up. Participants would be encouraged to assist in patrolling the West Carleton and Mississippi Mill trails this upcoming season.
To RSVP or for more information, please contact: trailpatrol@wcstai.com.
West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association invites you to our Annual General Meeting, Tuesday, October 10th at 7pm at the Kinburn Community Centre
We are ALWAYS looking for new board members who have a passion for snowmobiling!
Please come out and get involved!
W1 Trail Brushing, Fitzroy to Stonecrest Rd, Saturday January 21st starting at 8am in Fitzroy Harbour / Galetta Side Rd.
Bring Brush Cutters, Pole Saws, Chainsaws, etc.
Let’s get this done before the Sledding Season really starts!
Contact Ron Anderchek for more details. 613-915-7896