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Snowsports Leadership Academy...


92nd Annual Far West Ski Association Convention

June 12 - 15, 2025



Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs
1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 • 833-372-3940
https://rivierapalmsprings.com/


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Snowsports Leadership Academy Topics

Saturday, June 14, 2025


    

8:45 am – 10:45 am – Roundtable Roundup #1 – “Club Administrative & Financial Strategies”

2:40 pm – 4:00 pm – Roundtable Roundup #2 – “Club Operational & Marketing Strategies”


The Snowsports Leadership Academy, is planning a “Crowd Sharing” panel discussion at this year’s convention. 

We invite ALL current, past and future ski club leadership - club presidents, board of directors or other officers - to participate in the panel discussions and share how your club handles common organizational operations. The moderator will allow the discussion to flow to the subjects that will best serve how each club solves common ski club problems and operations such as:  increasing membership, planning less expensive trips, paying for trips and parties, and using websites and credit cards.  

We are open to suggestions on topics that your club would like to cover. 

Contact Craig Caples, FWSA, VP Membership & President of the Las Vegas Ski Club, to submit discussion topics or for additional information, at 
vpmembership@fwsa.org, 702-682-0587.




 

 

 


 





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:
 Todd Hood Craig Caples
VP Council Services VP Membership
  203-570-5733 702-682-0587














Online Registration will be available soon.

Book your lodging by May 19, 2025 to secure your room.

We look forward to seeing you in Palm Springs, CA,  June 12-15, 2025