The BCSF Annual General Meeting is fast approaching in Fernie, BC March 23-26th, 2023 and we hope each club will send at least one delegate to join us. Fernie is a historic mountain town best known for its rich coal mining history, legendary 29ft of annual snowfall, four-season resort town status... and location of some pretty rad Hollywood film projects (hello Hot Tub Time Machine!). The Fernie Snowmobile Association manages nearly $1m in public recreation infrastructure, maintains 5 distinct riding areas that welcome 15,000 riders each year, and generates over $11m in annual economic output each year. Rolling Stone even named it the 'Coolest Town in North America'.
More formal details will be launching soon but here are a few 'Save The Date' reminder with a few teasers.
Tentative Schedule:
Thurs March 23rd: BCSF Board Meetings (Board only)
Fri March 24: Club Congress, evening social
Sat March 25: AGM and Excellence Awards
Sun March 26: Fernie Snowmobile Association on snow event
Club Congress Speaker Teasers:
Tourism Fernie - Forge meaningful partnerships between your club and community to help sustainably grow snowmobile traffic and maximize marketing opportunities.
Avalanche Canada South Rockies Field Team: The valuable symbiotic relationship between snowmobile clubs and Avalanche Canada as well as how to manage unpredictability in our operations and everyday lives.
Matt Mosteller: Ski bum, writer... and Senior Vice President of Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Marketing, Sales, and Resort Experience - 'Powder Matt' will take us on a journey to remember why connecting people with joy and freedom on the snow is so important. As well as real-world leadership strategies for providing great guest services, messaging, and communications during difficult situations.
Simon Rizzardo: BCSF 2022 Groomer of the Year... and tech wizard! Simon walks us through some of the incredible technology and communications setups in place at the Merritt Snowmobile Club including solar power, satellite webcam, radio, and barcode scanner systems.
And MORE!
Book Your Hotel NOW!
Best Western Fernie, 1-866-423-5501, info@bestwesternfernie.com, room rate is $164.99 +tax per night. Our meetings will all be taking place in the banquet room downstairs so this is a great hotel if you are looking to stay on-site. Deadline to book is March 6th.
Fernie Fox Hotel, 1-877-447-6788, stay@ferniefoxhotel.com, room rate is $115 + tax per night. 'The Fox' is a Fernie sledders favorite, and one of BC's most sustainable hotels. Deadline to book is Feb 23rd.
Other local accommodations HERE.
Book Your AGM Event Tickets
HERE is the link to book your AGM and Gala event tickets.
Excellence Awards
The Excellence Awards have a new look this year. Click HERE for more information and nomination package. Deadline is Feb 26th.