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About RASkiRASk... Ski trips and so much more...! Cycling, Hiking, Discounts, Fitness, Socials, fun, fun, fun. All for just $54.00 a year...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RASki?RASki is the "RA Ski Club", one of several organized sports clubs within the RA Centre, is a non-profit adult ski club operating since 1967. RASki organizes a variety of activities and outings throughout the fall and winter months, and social events throughout the entire year. RASki is run and organized by an Executive Committee of volunteers who donate their time and effort to produce a quality ski program for downhillers, snowboarders, and cross-country skiers. Back to TopWhere does RASki go on ski trips?The Downhill program consists of day trips, week-end trips and week-long trips. Day trip destinations, usually by highway coach or carpool, generally favour ski areas in the Laurentians. Weekend destinations are usually resorts, 4-7 hours away, in Quebec, New York, and Vermont. Week-long trips have travelled to destinations in Western Canada, USA, Europe and Chile in the summer. The Cross-country program organizes day outings and week-end trips. Day trips regularly go to Gatineau Park, the NCC Greenbelt, and Montebello. Week-end trips generally go to areas in the Laurentians, usually by car pool. Cross-country skiers join the downhill skiers at their week-end and week-long destinations whenever there are cross-country facilities available. Back to TopWhat if I am new to skiing or boarding?We welcome skiers of all levels of abilities. If you want to improve your downhill skills, we recommend taking lessons at one of the local ski hills, or at the Mooney's Bay Cross-Country Ski Centre. Some hills offer a discount for RA Ski members. For cross-country outings, we generally split up into a faster and a slower group. To join us, our only requirement is that you are able to do a snowplow turn and a snowplow stop. The City of Ottawa offers excellent cross-country ski lessons at Mooney's Bay, for both classic and skate skiing, at the beginner, novice, intermediate and advanced levels. Back to TopIs there more than just ski trips?You bet! In the Spring, Summer and Fall, there's a series of organized hikes in the Gatineaus, and bike outings. In the Fall and Winter, we organize Ski-Fit classes - fitness classes designed specifically to help skiers get and stay in shape for the winter ski season. Social activities are organized all year long. We've had pub nights,
pot luck parties, golf, baseball and theatre nights. All
Club "tournaments" expect and welcome novice through expert
participants. Back to TopWhat are the benefits of joining RASki?Your RASki membership entitles you to:
Back to TopWhat does it cost to join?You can join the RA Ski Club for $54.00 a year. Contact the RA Centre for details:
613-733-5100. Back to TopHow does RASki keep its members informed about club events?Newsletters
RA Ski Club Website
Back to TopCan anyone join the RA Ski Club?Membership in the RA Ski Club is open to anyone. For more information on RA membership, please visit www.racentre.com Back to TopHow do I find out more?RA Ski Open HouseOur club's Open House, in November, officially marks the beginning
of the RASki Club year. Each of the Club's programs will present information on
what the Club has planned for the ski season. This is an excellent opportunity
to meet the Executive and enroll in the Club. Local ski areas and sports stores
participate - it's like a mini Ski Show. At this event you can register for ski
trips, but don't wait for November, the Social program will already
be underway before Trip Info Night! Telephone
RA Ski Club website
Back to TopWhere do I find more information about the RA Centre?You can visit the RA Centre's web site at www.racentre.com or phone them at (613) 733-5100. Back to Top |
Snowphone: No longer exists. | Registration (613) 733-5100 | RA Centre: www.racentre.com