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Snowsports Leadership Academy...
93rd Annual Far West Ski Association 
SkiCon

June 11 - 14, 2026



San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
8757 Rio San Diego Dr, San Diego, CA 92108 • 800-228-9290 
www.marriott.com/sanmv


"Peak to Pier"


 












Snowsports Leadership Academy Topics

Saturday, June 13, 2026


    

8:45 am – 10:45 am – “The Membership Multiplier:  Modern Marketing for Ski & Snowboard Clubs”  ~Moderators:  Craig Caples & Tammi Loveland

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm –  “Snowball Effect: Turning Small Efforts into Big Fundraising Wins”  ~ Moderator: Tammi Loveland







 

 

 


 





All attendees of the Snowsports Leadership Academy will receive a Certificate of Completion for each module. All Delegates to the FWSA Convention are given internet access to the Leadership Packet, which contains a myriad of information on each of the components (with expanded topics).



Why should you attend the Snowsports Leadership Academy?
The purpose of the Snowsports Leadership Academy is to provide an informational forum to the members attending the Far West Ski Association Convention, and has evolved into a valuable resource. It is a Far West education program designed to provide Far West members training and tools to enhance and expand their clubs and be recognized industry wide as having a measure of standards and consistency.













   

The Academy Involves Eight Components

  • Taking Office
  • Membership and Communications
  • Risk Management
  • Travel Programs Management
  • Technology Resources
  • Ethical Responsibilities
  • Ski Equipment Design
  • Building Membership Through Racing

 


 


Contact:  Tom Bundgard Craig Caples
VP Council Services VP Membership
  619-884-3848 702-682-0587













Book your lodging by May 21, 2026 to secure your room.

We look forward to seeing you in San Diego, CA,  June 11-14, 2026

  
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