New Jersey Ski Council is…

  • Purpose
    • The New Jersey Ski Council was formed in November, 1939 to promote amateur skiing, assist in the development of new clubs, sponsor and run inter-club competition and generally to promote club activity in skiing and other snow sports. It is incorporated as a "not-for-profit" corporation in the State of New Jersey.

  • Membership
    • The New Jersey Ski Council does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in club membership or any sponsored activity. Club membership is available to any active organized ski or snow sports club in the State of New Jersey and adjacent areas upon application and meeting certain requirements (By-laws, membership list, and council meeting attendance). Members of member clubs are automatically considered individual members of the New Jersey Ski Council. Contact any Council Officer for information.

  • Activities
    • The New Jersey Ski Council runs a number of skiing and skiing-related activities during a typical year:
      • Ski Jamboree
        • The NJ Ski Council Ski Jamboree is an annual event run in the Fall of each year. The Jamboree brings together approximately 50 vendors representing:
          • Ski resorts
          • Ski retail businesses
          • Travel service providers
        • In addition to vendors, many of the council's clubs also have information tables to enable skiers to learn about ski club membership opportunities.
        • The 2007 NJ Ski Council Ski Jamboree will be held on November 2, 2007 at Giants Stadium. For more information on the 2007 NJ Ski Council Jamboree, just go to NJSC Ski Jamboree Flyer.

      • Council Meetings
        • The NJ Ski Council meets monthly from September through May.
        • Additional information on the council meetings can be found at NJSC Council Meetings.

      • Racing Programs
        • The NJ Ski Council runs a series of individual and team races each year.
        • Additional information on the council racing programs can be found at NJSC Racing Programs.

      • Instruction Programs
        • The NJ Ski Council is affiliated with the Amateur Ski Instructor's Association (A.S.I.A)
        • The NJ Ski Council runs a series of individual and team races each year encourages its members to take advantage of the opportunities to improve one's skiing ability through the A.S.I.A. training programs.
        • Additional information on A.S.I.A. and its instruction programs can be found at NJSC Instruction Programs.

      • Ski Skills Tune-Up Day
        • The NJ Ski Council offers an early season Ski Skills Tune-up Day at the start of each ski season.
        • This activity is limited to members of affiliated ski clubs and their immediate family members.
        • The 2007 NJ Ski Council Tune-up Day will be held on December 1, 2007 at Ski Windham.
        • Additional information on the 2007 Ski Skills Tune-up Day activity can be found at NJSC Skiing Programs.

  • Affiliations
    • National Ski Council Federation
      • The New Jersey Ski Council is proud to be a Charter Member of the National Ski Council Federation.
      • For information on other Ski Councils or to locate other ski clubs across the U.S., go to the National Ski Council Federation website at www.skifederation.org
    • U.S. Recreational Ski Association
      • The U.S. Recreational Ski Association / U.S. Ski Association Liaison provides the New Jersey Ski Council with current status reports from the USRSA National / Eastern Region and disseminates information on USSA activities.

    • Professional Ski Instructors Association (PSIA)
      • The Professional Ski Instructors Association (PSIA) organization promotes and encourages snow sports instruction programs for member clubs.
      • PSIA distributes information concerning courses to train prospective ski instructors in the American Teaching Method, assists clubs in developing in-club instruction programs and enables club members to receive professional race ski instruction at special reduced rates.
      • There are 22 race events range from a 5-day race week at Hunter Mountain to 2-day weekends. They are excellent programs, professionally coached with emphasis on developing personal skiing skills. Everyone greatly improves skiing ability, and the gate training will enhance both skiing and carving skills.
      • PSIA applications are available from Ed Dalton, or go to PSIA Applications

    • Eastern Ski Writers Association (ESWA)
      • The Eastern Ski Writers Association, founded in 1963, comprises four categories of membership: Honorary, Press, Retired Press and Corporate. The purpose of the association is to promote and sustain the highest standards of ski journalism.
      • In addition to publishing an annual directory of members, ESWA holds several weekend meetings during the ski season, conducts professional development seminars and publishes periodic newsletters to inform members about activities, meetings and services.

    • Charities
      • The New Jersey Ski Council interfaces with charitable organizations which are interested in skiing activities, such as the Special Olympics (for the mentally or physically challenged) and acts as liaison to individuals in member ski clubs who are willing to volunteer their time to such organizations.


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Last Update: November 15, 2007