News

OFSC and OFATV Advocate No Riding on Private Land Without Landowner Permission

Posted on: April 15, 2013

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) and the Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicles (OFATV) urge all motorized riders to be responsible by respecting landowner rights.

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OFSC Trail Riding Finished for this Season

Posted on: March 28, 2013

OFSC Thanks Landowners and Permit buyers. Snowmobilers are being warned to stay off of area OFSC Prescribed snowmobile trails effective immediately as the snowmobile season has come to an end.

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Test Drive OFSC Trails At No Cost!

Posted on: January 15, 2013

(Barrie, ON) For anyone who has ever wanted to try snowmobiling, Family Day Long Weekend provides an ideal opportunity – and now Ontarians are invited to test drive available OFSC trails at no charge for a permit!

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Get Prepared Before You Ride

Posted on: January 2, 2013

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) are reminding riders that a snowmobile can quickly take you away from areas where services, communities and emergency assistance are easily accessible or available. Responsible snowmobilers take charge of their own safety and well-being by preparing their sled, gear and equipment before the first ride of the season. In addition to getting properly trained and knowing the law, there are other factors to consider when getting ready for safe snowmobiling...

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Know the Law and Get Trained Before You Ride

Posted on: December 19, 2012

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) remind snowmobilers that their safety, peace of mind and enjoyment while sledding this winter start with being compliant with the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act (MSVA) and being properly trained.

Many of the rules governing motor vehicle drivers apply to snowmobile operators, such as speeding, failing to stop at a road crossing and driving with a Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) that exceeds the legal limit. Failure to comply with the law carries penalties including fines, loss of driver’s licence, criminal charges and/or imprisonment.

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Ottawa Valley Upgrades Trails

Posted on: November 20, 2012

With the good news received recently, snowmobilers should think seriously about including a trip to the Ottawa Valley in their snowmobiling plans for this winter. Ontario snowmobiling in that region takes a big step forward this winter thanks to a $230,000 tourism development investment in improvements for many of the trails you may ride.

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The Reason to Buy Your Permit Early

Posted on: November 15, 2012

The operation of Ontario snowmobile trails is solely funded by snowmobilers buying permits. Ontario snowmobiling does not benefit from any dollars from fuel taxes, sled registrations or other government largesse for regular snowmobile trail operations. So OFSC snowmobile clubs must rely on snowmobilers buying enough permits — and purchasing them early enough — to pay the considerable start up costs for trails and equipment each fall.

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Permit Fee Talking Points

Posted on: October 15, 2012

Recently, the Minister of Transportation approved a $10 fee increase for a dedicated OFSC groomer fund. Consequently, 2013 Seasonal permits cost $10 more (and Classic Permits $5 more). Here’s the information you need to know about the fee increase

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Snow Country Funding Announcement

Posted on: November 12, 2011

Snow Country! OFSC District 6 is pleased to announce receipt of over $800,000 in funding assistance from the Province of Ontario's tourism development investment supporting snowmobile tourism for the 2011/12 season. As part of the Ministry of Tourism & Cultures initiative to support attraction, product, development and capacity this funding will support infrastructure projects underway for this season. This funding will help boost the 1 million dollars in economic benefit to the County generated annually by our snowmobile clubs and the local trail system. Our 1800 kilometers of snowmobile trails are an economic cornerstone of winter tourism within Renfrew County.

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Snowmobile Clubs Call for Volunteers

Posted on: October 12, 2011

Your Help is Needed This Fall!

Snowmobile clubs in communities from coast to coast are joining in a national call to all snowmobilers from the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO) for volunteers to help clubs prepare for the upcoming winter. Canada's 673 snowmobile clubs operate 103,843 kilometres of snowmobile trails for 648,174 registered snowmobiles used by over a million riders. Organized snowmobiling in Ontario is provided by 230 member clubs of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club (OFSC) and its website is a good first contact point for those wishing to volunteer this fall. Visit www.ofsc.on.ca and then click on the "Volunteering" button.

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BRP Skidoo Draw - Winner

Posted on: November 2, 2010

The winner of the BRP Skidoo draw is Josh Gillan, a young fellow from Renfrew who is an avid sledder! The sled will be presented to Josh on Saturday Nov 6th at Georges Marine & Sport Eganville. Photos to follow. Congratulations Josh, and thanks to all who bought a ticket.

Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Improves Rider Experience with New Website at www.ofsc.on.ca

Posted on: November 1, 2010

Ontario Snowmobiling Benefits from New High Tech Features Including Interactive Trail Guide, Visual Trail Status Reports and iSnowMobile App

High tech is improving the Ontario snowmobiling experience as riders receive even more value for their permit dollars. The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) has launched its totally revamped, super-easy to navigate and content-rich website at www.ofsc.on.ca. High tech features include many snowmobiling firsts, such as the interactive trail guide, visual trail status reports and iSnowMobile, the new OFSC iPhone App.

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Snow Guarantee Promises Snow or Cash to Ontario Snowmobilers

Posted on: October 13, 2010

Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Launches Industry's Only Weather Promise

Ontario snowmobiling gets a major boost this winter as the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) offers snowmobilers the ultimate weather promise: a Snow Guarantee. Riders who buy a 2011 Seasonal Snowmobile Trail Permit on or before December 15, 2010 can get paid cash if it doesn't snow this winter.

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The Million Dollar Club Support Program

Posted on: October 19, 2009

BRP understands that the heart beat of the snowmobiling community is its volunteers. BRP was there at the beginning when the trail network was being built. BRP is proud to launch a new program that will contribute to the sport, it's our heritage. Read more.

Sharing the Rising Cost of Trails (OFSC Insight)

Posted on: September 14, 2009

By now, most snowmobilers have accepted the user pay system. This is where each individual rider pays a small share of the total cost of providing snowmobile trails to ride. Each small share is partly reflected in the fee for a Snowmobile Trail Permit (I say partly, because in fact, the fee does not cover the full annual cost, as you will see.) The basic idea is that since every sled entering OFSC trails contributes some damage to the trail surface, every sled should have a permit to help defray the expense of making that surface smooth again... Read more

MTO Approves Classic Permit

Posted on: July 31, 2009

For the upcoming season, MTO has approved the sale of a new Classic Permit for sleds 15 years of age and older. The permit fee is $125. This approval from MTO requires that Classic Permits only be available for sale through the district offices. This limitation is an MTO requirement to ensure that only sleds 15 years old or more receive Classic Permits. At their recent meeting, the OFSC Board of Governors approved the process for district sales and details will be made available to clubs later in August... Read the bulletin

Trailer Raffle Winner!

Posted on: July 30, 2009

Congratulations to our raffle winner Robert Maika of Combermere On. Robert was the lucky ticket holder who won our enclosed trailer raffle. Draw took place at Trucks Plus in Pembroke May 30th and Robert was presented with his brand new 2008 Yacht Club trailer by Joel Brown of Trucks Plus and Terry Vaudry of Snow Country. Thanks to all who bought tickets, proceeds of the draw went to support our OFSC Driver Training program and Easter Seals SnowaRama.

Great News: 81% of OFSC Clubs Benefited from Ski-Doo Million Dollar Support Program!

Posted on: March 6, 2009

Snowmobile clubs across Ontario are recipients of over $105,000 in value from the Ski-Doo Million Dollar Club Support Program. This generous contribution will assist volunteers with trail operations thanks to BRP, maker of Ski-Doo snowmobiles. OFSC clubs received almost $84,000 cash, $9,000 in Parts, Accessories & Clothing contributions and one very lucky recipient, the New Dundee Snowmobile Club, was awarded a 2009 Ski-Doo 50th Anniversary Special Edition MX Z snowmobile valued at $12,599. 81% of clubs belonging to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) participated in the Ski-Doo Million Dollar Club Support Program, which ran from coast to coast last fall. Invented and manufactured in Canada, Ski-Doo snowmobiles are the world's best selling brand.

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Posted on: December 11, 2007

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