Mount Dobson Ski and Snowboard Club
Why Join the Mount Dobson Ski and Snowboard Club?
Any one who shares a mountain passion and a thrill from the sport should join our club. Parents who wish to extend their children's skills… people who enjoy socializing with like-minded people… those who enjoy contributing to mountain events… athletes who value competition. This is an arena like no other for thrills with your mates.
Other reasons people join the Mount Dobson Ski and Snowboard Club
- Half-day rates for a full day pass
- Discounted lessons and race training at ski school
- Eligibility to enter the Development race team and potentially compete nationally and internationally (you must be a club member to race inter mountain events)
- A club lunch shelter with a view to envy is for members use
- Join social events and club races
- Learn how to run mountain events that your committee designs
- Meet new people and build networks to share transport up the mountain
What can you do for the club?
- Offer to help at the occasional lunch time B.B.Q. fundraiser outside the club shelter and meet other members
- Help at one or two race events run by the club. It is easy when lots of members pitch in to help
- Consider joining the committee if you feel you can enrich the club.
- Encourage others to experience the sport, the people, the mountain and they might join too
- Motivate kids to gain proficiency quickly so they are hooked on the mountain sport for life
Why is the Mount Dobson Club special?
We draw members from a huge area. Some of our members are supported by the club, and with dedicated parents urging them on, reach national and international honour and recognition such as Tamara & Alana Gould, Carla &Elke Braun-Elwert and Estelle Baker and Adeila White.
This club has an events ability that you usually pay for at a commercial field …we're good at it and have the equipment to keep it that way as long as members are keen to pitch in a little.
Development Clinic
Club funds heavily support this dedicated group of capable skiers. Student club members enroll early in the season at the ski instructors H.Q. and train for 2 hours each Saturday and Sunday. They are trained with a view to entering the ski team and represent the mountain at other resorts. Parents pay a small daily subsidy and students are expected to commit to it like any other sport would expect. New race vests are issued this season.
To get so much quality tuition for so little cost is a rare commodity today so enjoy.
Seasons 'High Points'
Club Fun Events Day Sunday 8 Aug
Aoraki Secondary School Champs Monday 16 Aug (17 Aug if closed)
2010 SCHOLARSHIP RESULTS
Although fairly intense in our approach we had the desired result of drawing in genuine applicants. From the many keen kids 11 were invited to be assessed on the mountain by three ski professionals then the results and recommendations were worked in with the written applications.
Here then are the results…
1ST. Kyle Bell- Tekapo
Showed the most scope for development.
Free seasons pass to Mt.Dobson, free club membership, free ski clinics each Sunday PLUS
New Dynastar skis poles & boots and ski maintenance thanks to DYNASTAR,SKI SHACK Fairlie and Mt. Dobson Ski Area
2nd. Bradley Staley- Tekapo
Most developed focused and passionate sports person. Free seasons pass to Mt.Dobson, free club membership, free ski clinics each Sunday.
Three place getters receive…
Free club membership, free ski clinics each Sunday because they show real spirit and potential.
a. Kate Weith -Timaru
b. Nicole Wiles - Timaru
c. Gregor Staley - Tekapo.
All applicants and other keen skiers should apply next year for a scholarship as this is year one of a revived tradition that Mt Dobson "the ski field" initiated and has now passed to the club to develop.
How do you contact the club?
Secretary
Paula Eadie paula@polarcold.co.nz 10
Lachlan Place Timaru 03 6845808
2010 Subscriptions
Join the Club today - just print out the 2010 subscription form, fill in the details and send it to the address shown on the form.
| Family Membership | $75.00 |
| Senior Membership | $50.00 |
| Junior Membership | $25.00 |
Please Note: Family members who have left school are classed as senior members and need to pay the senior membership fee.