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Orangeville Snowmobile Club
The Orangeville Snowmobile Club is located in District 4 in Southern Ontario.
We are a member of the Huronia Snowmobile Southern Zone and part of the B109 Trail System.
Our members are volunteers who help take care of over 125 kms of well marked trails.
Why Should I Volunteer?
Often I hear the words, I paid for my permit why should I volunteer as well?
Most who have volunteered quickly learn that the reason we have a $250 permit is because of all the volunteers that work countless hours to insure we have a fantastic trail system in our province. In fact the $250, does not cover the costs with all the volunteer hours but thanks to the funds from the Provincial Government the annual costs are just covered.
But back to why should I volunteer, snowmobilers are a group that will give and help anyone. Have you ever stopped on the side of a trail and had every sled stop and make sure everything is OK before they go by? Well if you do need help they are all there to help. This goes further, not to just on the trail, as a few examples, I was installing a hardwood floor and without being asked, Mike shows up, with tools, and says do you need a hand? Wow now where else do you meet people like that? Many of us have been stuck, sometimes in the mud, but when a call goes out, these same volunteers, make sure the equipment that is needed, is there, and drop everything from Grocery shopping to Christmas dinner to help out.
Orangeville and District is very lucky to have a core group of over 20 volunteers, who are willing to help anyone who appreciates the sport we all love.
We do not have a clique, everyone's welcome, and their thoughts listened to, and the group steers the ship. We all have fun, and any tongue and cheek comments are meant to instill laughter as we all truly care for and support each other.
Recently we have seen more couples and family’s involved, and the the ages range from 16 to 70 but yet we all work as one unit.
Everyone is welcome to come out to any meeting, and observe then step up and volunteer, I can tell you that you will get back much more than you put in!
Shortest Season on Record
Well we did not have the season we expected. Your club put countless hours in getting the trails ready, installing over 3,000 stakes and 1,700 signs, to only open part of the trail for a day and a half. We then spent a number of hours to remove all the trails before the farmers begin to cultivate the land. We did mention in our last email that the club costs did not go down, even though we did not open, as our costs are to install and dismantle the trails, but our grooming association also saw a decrease in revenue because of the reduced permit sales, and costs for equipment maintenance and storage that did not decrease. All said Ontario did have a number of trails open and I hope you had a chance to ride some of the excellent trails in our province. Let’s hope next year will be one of those October to April riding seasons!
Pray for Snow Dance
The 14th Annual Pray for Snow dance provided a fun night out for all who attended. If you have any photos, please send us an email and we'll be happy to post them
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Goodbye to a Good Friend
It is with Great Sadness that I need to advise everyone of the passing of Charlie Carr.
Charlie has not only been an active member of our club for more years than many of us can remember, but Charlie was our head driving instructor. Charlie trained hundreds of children in the safe operation of a snowmobile, and never lost his positive attitude towards the youth.
Charlie trained all three of my children, as well as many of your children, over the last 15 years with a true interest in making them into both safe snowmobilers and future members for our club. Charlie had such a passion for his position, we have all suffered a huge loss with his departure.
Over the last year, Charlie made sure we had additional staff, and that driver training could continue smoothly, for our club, as his health was beginning to suffer.
Charlie will be missed by us all.
Monthly Meetings
All monthly club meetings will be at the Anglers and Hunters on County Rd 16, just east of Blind Line, at 8pm, third Monday of each month.
Everyone is welcome! Call 519-341-5277 for details
Precision Team at the Olympic Torch Run
Click here to see all the great photos from the first ever performance of the Orangeville Snowmobile Club Precision Team.
Thanks to everyone who participated and to all those who came out to watch.
If you have some photos you'd like to share, please email them to: info@orangevillesnowmobileclub.com
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Torch Run
On December 28th, 2009 the Olympic torch passed through Orangeville and the town had a celebration to beat all celebrations. The Orangeville Snowmobile Club's Precision Riding Team, tool part in the celebration. Although our part was only a few minutes it shows how valued our group is in the community.
To practice for the event the team has been using ATV’s until we have enough snow to switch to sleds.
News Release from the Town of Orangeville
Click here for the article published by the Orangeville Citizen on Sept 3, 2009
Photos from the CTV filming Sept 1 2009
Trail Parking
The following location is available to be used as a staging area:
Mono Plaza - Hwy 10 North of Hockley Road
Please park between Rona and Ken Young Aluminium. Trail starts across the street by Coffee Time.