SKI CLUB OVERVIEW
The Schussmeisters' Ski Club was founded in Flint in 1961. Its purpose is to "...encourage participation in the sport of skiing, to improve individual skiing proficiency, and to promote the social aspects of a ski group." We are an adult ski club open to individual members 18 years old or older. Our member’s ages run from 18 to 80.
Membership benefits include ski lessons, subscription to the Schuss News newsletter, membership pin and access to all Club activities.
Club activities are planned year-round. Winter activities begin with fall membership meetings beginning in October. These meetings are for joining or renewing membership in the Club, signing up for lessons, signing up for ski trips and socializing.
Lessons start the first Thursday night in January and continue each Thursday night as long as Mt. Holly is open. Lessons are available for all levels of skiing and snowboarding ability.
One-day and weekend bus trips to ski areas in northern Michigan and in Canada are planned throughout the ski season. These ski areas may include Boyne Mountain, Boyne Highlands, Nubs Nob, Sugarloaf, Schuss Mountain, or Searchmont. In addition, weeklong trips to western ski areas are available.
Summer activities can include white water rafting, canoeing, boating, Tiger baseball, picnics etc.
A new member orientation meeting/party will be held December 1, 2007 with all Club Members invited.
NEW Membership Meeting @ Bristol Fish & Grill
7pm - ?
1519 W. Bristol Rd.
Flint, MI 48507
Corner of Bristol Rd. and Van Slyke
MEMBERSHIP COSTS:
New Member - $40.00 any time this season
Renewal - $30.00 before November 1st.
Late Renewals - $35.00 on or after November 1st.
Membership Application
Ski School Program
The by-laws of the Schussmeister Ski Club identify the purpose of the club as "to encourage participation in the sport of skiing and to improve individual skiing proficiency". To accomplish this task, members of the Schussmeisters Ski Club, as a benefit of their membership, have access to one of the best ski instruction programs in Michigan.
We have a weekly lesson program on Thursday nights at Mt. Holly. Ski instruction covering all ability levels from first time skiers to racing are provided. Other opportunities for instruction are available on one day bus trips.
The Ski School teaches the American Teaching System (ATS) ski technique as developed by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). The highly structured system of the past has been replaced by four basic skills: balance, turning, edging and pressure control. Relating the complexity of skiing to these basic skills brings order and simplicity into the otherwise confusing myriad of mechanical concepts. What this all means is that learning to ski becomes fun without sacrificing proper technique.
Most of our instructors are certified by the Central Division of the PSIA as qualified ATS instructors. Certified instructors are required by PSIA to maintain their teaching abilities by attending PSIA training sessions on a regular basis. Both certified and non-certified instructors are required to attend Ski School training sessions throughout the year.
The Ski School is an active participant in other club activities. The Cold Duck Race and the Ski Club Trophy Race are two such activities run by the Ski School and open to any club member
Schussmeister Ski Club Inc.
P.O. Box 808
Flint, Mi.48503
