Crystal Community Ski Club Awarded Grant from The Seabury Foundation for Winter Season 2024
Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC) is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a grant from The Seabury Foundation for the upcoming winter season.
The Seabury Foundation, established in 1947 by Charles Ward and Louise Lovett Seabury, is renowned for its dedication to community building, with a strong focus on cultural institutions, conservation, healthcare, education, and opportunities for young people.
For over 75 years, the Seabury Family's commitment to active care for their community has transcended generations, fostering positive change and leaving a lasting impact. This legacy of community engagement and support has made a significant mark on countless lives and organizations.
The grant awarded to CCSC will play a pivotal role in enhancing its operations and overall impact for the upcoming winter season. The support received from the Seabury Foundation in the previous year has already had a transformative effect, reaching and positively influencing over 850+ youth.
This season, CCSC aims to amplify its efforts and extend its reach even further, impacting more young individuals within the community.
"CCSC is immensely grateful to The Seabury Foundation for their unwavering support," said Hunter Steinkamp, Operations Manager of CCSC. "Their commitment to fostering knowledge, skills, and understanding perfectly aligns with our mission. With this generous grant, we are better equipped to provide enriching experiences for the youth in our community, empowering them with valuable life skills through the joy of winter sports."
The Seabury Foundation is known for its focus on organizations that contribute to the development of knowledge, skills, and understanding. Their dedication to creating trust-based relationships with nonprofits operating in areas that align with their core values has established them as a cornerstone of philanthropy and community betterment.
As CCSC prepares for an impactful winter season, it acknowledges that this partnership with The Seabury Foundation will propel its mission to new heights.
The combined efforts of both organizations stand as a testament to the enduring legacy of Charles Ward and Louise Lovett Seabury's commitment to active care for the community.
Fall Volunteer Opportunities with CCSC
Did you know that CCSC only has ONE paid staff member (aside from our coaching staff)? We couldn’t do all that we do without the help of our incredible volunteers, and we’d love to have you join us!
There are several ways you can help this fall, and all of them help us raise money for CCSC!
Keep reading for more details, and join our volunteer team here.
Labor Day 5K Race
Where: Crystal Mountain
When: September 2, 2023; 8AM - 11AM
Needs: 5-6 volunteers
Labor Day Tent Sale
Where: Crystal Mountain
When: September 1-3, 2023; 9:30AM - 6:30PM each day
Needs: 2-3 volunteers each day
Ironman Aid Station
Where: Frankfort
When: Sunday, September 17th , 2023
Needs: More than 75 volunteers!
Click here for more information.
Crystal Ski Swap
Where: Crystal Mountain
When: October 27th - 29th (exact shifts TBD)
Fri - evening
Sat morning OR evening
Sun morning or evening
Needs: 5-6 volunteers
Sign Up to Volunteer
If you’re interested in any or all of these volunteer opportunities, please click here to register as a volunteer. Let us know in the info box if there are specifc events/dates or times that you’d like to help.
If you’re interested in volunteering to help with the Ironman Aid Station, please click here to sign up.
Join us to volunteer at Ironman Michigan in Frankfort
Ironman Michigan 70.3 will be coming to Frankfort on Sunday, September 17, 2023, and Crystal Community Ski Club is teaming up with Crossfit Dunes to host an AID STATION on the RUN COURSE!
More than 3,000 participants will be swimming, biking and running to the finish line, and we'll be along the race course to cheer them on and pass out drinks.
We need to recruit more than 75 volunteers to help at RUN Course Aid Station #2 on Race Day. We'll be on the run course between Frankfort and Elberta.
By volunteering, CCSC will receive a GRANT from the Ironman Corporation! All of the details are below. We hope to see you there!
Who: You and your family and friends
What: Volunteer at Ironman Michigan in Frankfort at RUN COURSE aid station #2 with members of the CCSC and CROSSFIT DUNES.
When: Sunday, September 17. There are two shifts you can choose from (9am-1:30pm/1pm-5:30pm) - or you can volunteer for the full day.
Where: More details will be sent out to registered volunteers with exact location and parking information. The aid station will be located along the pathway between Frankfort and Elberta near the East Shore Marina.
Theme: The theme for the aid station is NEON! Wear your brightest colors and accessories!
Additional Details: All volunteers need to be registered separately in order to get waivers signed, including children. Every single volunteer will receive a race T-shirt and is invited to the Ironman Michigan volunteer dinner held at 6:30pm in Frankfort at Mineral Springs park on Sunday night after the race. Raffle prizes will be drawn. Additionally, lunch will be served at the aid station. It should be a fun and exciting day!
How to Register: Click on this link to register to volunteer.
Questions? Contact Anna Luther at mylifeandkids.anna@gmail.com for more information.
Thanks so much! We hope to see you on Sunday, September 17!
Local Brothers and Nordic Ski Coaches to Compete in Upcoming US Biathlon National Championships in March
Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC) is proud to have two of their own coaches, Ian and Ryan Durand, competing in the US Biathlon National Championships, taking place on March 23rd in Casper, Wyoming.
Over the past five years, the Durand brothers have brought a unique combination of elite-level skiing, passion for the sport, and empathy for their students to the fledgling CCSC Nordic Team.
CCSC’S NORDIC GOLDEN TICKET
"Together, they form what I call our 'Golden Ticket'," says one of the program founders, Beth Major. "What they bring to the Nordic Team is a brand of magic and fun that has kids falling in love with the sport."
Ryan Durand, a 20-year-old athlete and photographer, will be competing in the US Biathlon National Championships in the IBU Junior category. Durand will be participating in two races over two days and aims to earn a spot on Team USA. “My ultimate goal is to represent Team USA at the Olympics,” says Durand.
Ian Durand, a 24-year-old Paramedic and Firefighter in Benzie and Long Lake Counties, will be representing the state at the US Biathlon National Championships in the 22+ category in the sprint, pursuit, and relay races. While he’s relatively inexperienced in the sport of Biathlon, competing in just three Biathlons in the past, he has been a celebrated Nordic skier for the past 11 years, competing at both national and international levels.
“The impact of Ian and Ryan Durand on the youth in Benzie County has been truly transformative, and the CCSC Nordic Program is proud to support their journey as elite athletes,” says Major. “This biathlon championship is a great opportunity for Ian and Ryan to showcase their skills and represent Northern Michigan at the national level.”
CCSC Hosts First Invitational of the Season
In the first Race Academy invitational of the season, CCSC hosted 172 athletes from five different teams across Northern Michigan for the CCSC Invitational on Sunday, January 22, 2023.
Athletes competed in Slalom and Giant Slalom races with older kids competing on Buck and younger kids competing on Cheers.
Huge Thanks to Our Parents, Volunteers and Coaches!
With our first full-day invitational, we couldn’t have done it without the help of all of our parents, volunteers and coaches. From checking in teams, serving as gatekeepers, starters, conducting course maintenance, managing a potluck to keep everyone fed and happy and guiding our young athletes through a full invitational race - THANK YOU!
Especially Mark Hughes!
A huge shout out to our Super Race Volunteer and Board Member, Mark Hughes. This invitational would not have been possible without the countless hours of scheduling, communicating and organizing from Mark Hughes. THANK YOU!
And a Special Shout Out to Riley Bishop!
In case you missed it, one of our CCSC Race Academy athletes, Riley Bishop, served as the announcer for Sunday’s race. She completely nailed it, with several spectators suggesting she go full-time as a ski race announcer. THANK YOU RILEY!
Congratulations to our CCSC Athletes!
Several of our CCSC skiers were on the podium. Woo hoo! See all of the results here.
Matt Clayson Named President of Crystal Community Ski Club Board of Directors
Crystal Community Ski Club (“CCSC”) is proud to announce the election of Matthew Clayson to President of the CCSC Board of Directors, effective November 16, 2022. CCSC was established to develop and lead programming that removes barriers in getting kids involved in winter sports. Last season, CCSC introduced 871 Michigan youth to winter sports through its Alpine, Nordic, Teen Leadership and Outreach programs.
“I am excited that Matt is at the helm of our Board as CCSC plans the next steps of its future,” says Hunter Steinkamp, CCSC Operations Manager. “Matt's experience in the nonprofit, legal, and business sectors as well as his passion for snowsports will certainly be of benefit to CCSC and the youth we serve."
“I am excited that Matt is at the helm of our Board as CCSC plans the next steps of its future.”
Matt, a third generation competitive skier whose family has roots in various ski clubs - both defunct and current - in Western Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, is father of two skiers, one who is an alpine racer in Crystal Community Ski Club’s “Race Academy” program.
When not at Crystal Mountain or Northern Michigan, Matt is in Detroit where he is Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of Detroit Trading Company, a leading automotive digital marketing agency. He’s been named to the TechWeek 100 Most Innovative Leaders in Tech and Entrepreneurship, and has been recognized by the German Marshall Fund, Crain’s Detroit Business, the AdCraft Club of Detroit, the American Institute of Architects and the BMW Foundation for his commitment to leadership, service and innovation.
Matt looks forward to establishing CCSC as a premier organization that connects youth and their families to winter sports and activities, instilling a lifetime love of winter in all Michigan residents.
“It is important that we ensure that Michigan youth, regardless of background, are able to enjoy everything that a good, cold and snowy Michigan winter can offer.”
“Michigan winters are the best. They connect us with each other, enable us to find beauty in the smallest things, and create memories that last a lifetime. And it is important that we ensure that Michigan youth, regardless of background, are able to enjoy everything that a good, cold and snowy Michigan winter can offer,” Matt says.
“Crystal Community Ski Club Nordic and alpine programming at Crystal Mountain brings the joy of winter sports to more than 800 Michigan youth each year, in large part due to committed instructors, generous volunteers and strong community partnerships. I look forward to growing these existing partnerships and establishing new partnerships to ensure Crystal Community Ski Club is able to meaningfully connect even more youth to the awe of a good, cold, snowy Michigan winter.”
Thank You to Our Warren Miller Movie Event and Silent Auction Sponsors!
We’d like to extend a giant thank you to the following companies and individuals that supported Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC) through a cash or in-kind donation in support of our recent Warren Miller Movie Event and Silent Auction.
Through their generosity, we were able to raise $8,000 to help us get even more kids involved in our programs this winter. (Read more about the event there.)
Please support these businesses that are supporting our club.
Special Thanks to Our Title Event Sponsor
Special Thanks to Our Movie Sponsor
Special Thanks to Our Silent Auction Sponsors
Big Fish Sportswear
Designs in Bloom, Carolyn Thayer
Tim Furbacher + Beth Major
Johnson Chiropractic, Christa Johnson
Ann Kuhn
Michigan Center for Holistic Medicine
Barb Skurdall
Sun N Snow Ski and Snowboard Shop
Dave VanHammen
Warren Miller Movie Event + Silent Auction a Huge Success
The Warren Miller Movie Event and Silent Auction, benefitting Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC) was held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, and was a huge success for the club!
“It was inspiring to see so many members of the CCSC community and beyond come together for this event. From the individuals and businesses that donated items for the silent auction to our title sponsor, Stormcloud Brewing, our movie sponsor, Crystal Mountain, and the hundreds of people that purchased movie tickets and bid on silent auction items, the entire event was a huge success,” says Hunter Steinkamp, Operations Manager.
The evening began with dinner at Stormcloud Brewing from 4-6pm, where 20% of the proceeds benefitted the club. From there, the doors opened at the Garden Theater. Guests could make their final silent auction bids (after bidding took place online for the week prior), purchase items from the bake sale to benefit the Nordic program and grab goodies from our local Atomic ski rep, Patti Yearn-Andresen.
In the theater, our very own CCSC Program Director and Coach Marco Dudenbach spun tunes from his DJ booth, and the evening kicked off with some announcements and door prizes from Operations Manager, Hunter Steinkamp. Following these announcements, the premier of our CCSC season “movie” premiered on the big screen.
You can watch it here.
The Warren Miller movie played on the big screen to a crowd of more than 150 people. Following a brief intermission, a few more door prizes, and the close of the silent auction, the evening ended with everyone feeling excited for the upcoming season.
“You could really feel the energy from the room. We had just had our first snowstorm of the winter, and there was just this excitement for the upcoming winter season. We can’t wait,” says Beth Major, Nordic coach.
The best part of the night? $8,000 was raised to help CCSC get even more kids participating in programs this year.
Huge thanks to our event sponsors! Please click here to see the full list.
Weekly Practice Schedule for CCSC
Trying to plan your season? Have multiple kids participating in CCSC programs? Or trying to determine if your child can participate in more than one program?
Check out our weekly calendar!
This weekly calendar will help you keep our programs organized on your schedule. Click here to download a PDF version.
You can also view our online calendar here to stay up to date on schedule changes as well as weekends without programming.
Making a Difference on and off the Trails
When Beth Major and her husband Tim Furbacher first moved to Northern Michigan, they never anticipated that they would become the founders of a Nordic Ski program. "This was never part of our plan," says Major. "But when you see the gorgeous groomed trails in the area with NO kids on them, and then you hear that there's no program for the kids to learn the beauty of Nordic Skiing, well, we didn't really have a choice."
So the Nordic arm of the Crystal Community Ski Club was born. Their goal? Get kids outside in the winter experiencing snow sports with as few barriers as possible. This meant getting grants and donations for skis and equipment, recruiting a team of PSIA-certified instructors and volunteers, and creating a program that takes kids that have never even heard of cross country skiing and building their skills until they are eventually able to compete on the high school nordic team (which they also had to create).
In its fourth year, more than 650 kids participated in the Nordic Program, and the girls high school team placed 4th in the state of Michigan.
"It’s kind of like a miracle really; it’s so amazing to see kids doing this sport. A lot of them never even knew what it was four years ago,” Major says.
Major and Furbacher donate countless hours of their time teaching kids, fundraising and facilitating a sustainable program that can continue to build a culture of cross country skiing for years to come.
"Countless times I heard in our community, 'I've always wanted to try XC' or 'I used to'…" Furbacher says. "Turning thought into action: Step 1, lower the barriers, provide equipment, instructors, a facility. Step 2: Start with the KIDS - they will lead the way!”
Reaching Out with Hamtramck
On a snowy weekend in March, 22 students from metro-Detroit arrived at Crystal Mountain.
“Hamtramck is a unique community whose wealth lies in its diversity of cultures. Many of the students participating in the SOS Learn to Ride program are recent or first-generation immigrants from Yemen, Bangladesh and Poland,” Hamtramck English Teacher Jessica Madden said. “These students have not had the chance to venture much further than the metro-Detroit area to experience the beauty of the Great Lakes that is now their home.”
SOS Outreach is a progressive mentor-driven organization focused on teaching kids the life skills they need to live happy, healthy and successful lives despite social, societal or economic barriers.
One way they do this is by taking kids to the slopes.
“We have lots of big, wide-open spaces at Crystal Mountain,” Crystal Community Ski Club Alpine Coordinator Hunter Steinkamp said. “Being able to work with kids who otherwise may not have had the opportunity to try snow sports – and connecting them with other skiers and riders their age – is a phenomenal opportunity.”
The weekend with the Hamtramck and CCSC kids kicked off with s’mores around a campfire, a snowsports lesson and lunch on Saturday, an overnight at Crystal Mountain, and a snowshoe tour through Michigan Legacy Art Park on Sunday. They also spent time getting to know CCSC students and learning about mountain safety.
One highlight? On Saturday night, the Hamtramck kids prepared their ethnic food for dinner and dined with CCSC instructors and staff. "It was an absolute highlight of the weekend," said ski instructor Allen Parkes.
CCSC: Competition not Required
CCSC is a club that strives to fit all niches in snowsports, forging a path for all youth to participate in a way in which they find enjoyment and fulfillment. We are looking to add to the traditional competitive ski club model, and offer diversity in our programming that is both competitive and non-competitive.
On our alpine side, Master The Mountain (MTM) serves as our “learn to ski & ride” program - although the program provides learning at all levels, not just at the beginner level. MTM often serves as the point of entry for the alpine side of the club; some students stick with MTM to improve their skills in a non-competitive fashion, and others transition to Race Academy, Freestyle Camp, Junior Instructor, or Junior Patroller programs.
“All of the programs mentioned above are about the future of what ski clubs can be,” said MTM Director Marco Dedenbach.
“Ski clubs used to just be all about competition (which is still amazing for many kids), but what we’re doing here is offering each kid a chance to participate in a way that is best for them.”
One example of this is seen when students "graduate" from CCSC programs. Several alumni of our Junior Instructor Program are now certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America, and use the skills they acquired in CCSC to work as instructors.
CCSC Coach Joe Dasin, who has been assisted by these youth in his groups, often remarks at his satisfaction when seeing them get certified and work as instructors. “It’s so cool to see the evolution of these kids,” remarked Dasin. “What a great way to get the next generation involved. I wish I had a club like this when I was a kid.”
Registration is Live for the 2023 Season!
Registration is now live for the 2023 season!
Registration is now live for the 2023 season, and we can’t wait for you to join us!
Whether your child is a competitive Alpine or Nordic ski racer, has never skiied or snowboarded before and wants to learn, is interested in a career in snowsports or just wants to hang with their friends in a fun environment, we have a program that’s right for you!
Our Programs
Kids can participate in one or ALL of our programs. Did you know that several CCSC students participate in two or more programs?
See our full list of Alpine, Nordic and Teen Leadership programs here.
New this year!
Our new program this year is Mountain Movers: Teen Leadership Council!
Play fun games on the mountain, eat great food and join other teens in helping to shape the future of Crystal Community Ski Club programs. You have great ideas, and we want to hear them! In this 8-week program, you’ll team up with other teens, instructors and volunteers to form friendships, ski the mountain, share your ideas and (of course) eat!
Read more about the Teen Leadership Council here!
Scholarships are available!
CCSC is a non-profit organization that strives to remove barriers in getting kids involved in winter sports through our Alpine, Nordic, Teen Leadership and Outreach programs.
Read more about our scholaship opportunities here.
Need a Ride?
New this year! If you live or attend school in Benzie County, transportation to and from practices can easily be coordinated through Benzie Bus - for just $1.50 per ride!
Read more about how to reserve a ride after school or directly to and from your house.
Questions?
If you have questions, we have answers. Be sure to check out the following pages for more information:
FAQ
Ski Pass + Equipment Information
Parent Activities
Scholarship Information
Season Calendar
Transportation
Register Now!
We can’t wait to see you on the slopes! Click here to register now.
Hunter Steinkamp Named Operations Manager of Crystal Community Ski Club
We are proud to announce the hiring of Crystal Community Ski Club’s first employee. Hunter Steinkamp is officially the Operations Manager for CCSC, effective October 1, 2022.
Hunter comes to the position with a wealth of knowledge and experience with snowsports, Crystal Mountain, the local community and CCSC.
“Hunter has been involved with CCSC for the last few years. As a downhill and Nordic ski instructor, an employee of Crystal Mountain and current Revenue Development Chair of the club, we’re excited to see Hunter continue helping us grow and reach more youth,” says CCSC President, Mark Hughes.
Hunter is also looking forward to getting to work. “I’ve been waiting for a position like this for the past 10 years. I’m able to work in snowsports and make a difference in the lives of kids. It’s a dream.”
Hunter will be working with all programs within the club to help with overall communication, organization and efficiency. He will also be writing grants, assisting with fundraising, serving as a CCSC liaison with Crystal Mountain and continuing to serve as an alpine and nordic ski coach.
“It’s a big job,” says Nordic Program Director Tim Furbacher. “But Hunter is 100% up to the challenge.”
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About Crystal Community Ski Club
Established in 2018, Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC) is committed to developing strong skiers, snowboarders and ski racers with a focus on fun and sportsmanship. Our mission is to help kids in our 5-county community and beyond develop a love of outdoor activities, build leadership skills and create transformational relationships through our affordable downhill, nordic and outreach ski programs.
From our student athletes and coaches, to parents and family members, to our local community and beyond, community means a lot of things to our club. In our fourth year, we’ve grown from 100 youth to over 850 kids participating in our programs.
As we look to the future, we plan to continue to attract more local youth to our programs, retain our current membership by improving existing programs, and continue to eliminate barriers to youth participation. 2023 goal: 1,000 kids participating in our programs.
Join Us for the Warren Miller Movie and Fundraiser in Frankfort, MI
We’re thrilled to be hosting a Warren Miller Film Event and Silent Auction, Sponsored by Stormcloud Brewing! Keep reading for all of the fun details. We hope to see you there!
About Warren Miller Films
Warren Miller films are annual celebrations that cross generations and connect us to the comforting constant of snow. Daymaker, the 73rd feature film in the Warren Miller library, will take you on a journey to peaks so high, they’ll replace the mountains in your mind with ones that free your mind.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022
Location: Stormcloud Brewing and Garden Theater, Frankfort, MI
Time: Dinner at Stormcloud, 4-6pm (20% of proceeds benefit CCSC)
Theater doors open at 6pm with silent auction on display
Film starts at 6:30pm
Tickets: Movie tickets are $20 per person purchased in advance or $25 per person at the door. You can purchase tickets using the form below.
Silent Auction
Silent Auction: The silent auction will be held from November 10 - 17, 2022, and all bidding will be done online. The auction will close at 9pm ET on November 17, 2022.
Interested in donating an item for the silent auction? Click here for details!
THANK YOU!
A huge thank you to our title sponsor, Stormcloud Brewing Company!
Purchase Tickets!
Use the form below to purchase tickets to the Warren Miller Movie Event. If this form is not working, please click here to purchase tickets.
Volunteer with CCSC at the Crystal Mountain Ski Swap
Volunteer with CCSC at the annual Crystal Mountain Ski Swap
The annual Ski Swap is taking place at the end of October, and 25% of the proceeds will go to CCSC and local ski teams. In exchange for benefitting from this fundraiser, we are required to provide volunteers.
Please consider volunteering your time at the Ski Swap. More details are below, and you can complete the form at the bottom of this page to volunteer.
Ski Swap
Set up: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
Event: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 9am-4pm
Where: Held in the lower level of the Crystal Center
Interested in selling your ski gear or purchasing something at the ski swap? Click here for more details.
If the embedded volunteer sign up form isn’t working, please click here to complete the form.
CCSC Hosts Aid Station at Ironman 70.3 Michigan
More than 50 volunteers spent Sunday, September 11, 2022, volunteering at Ironman 70.3 in Frankfort Michigan. Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC) hosted an aid station along the run course and spent the day passing out drinks and cheering on the Ironman athletes.
“This was our second year hosting an aid station, and it’s so much fun. It’s a lot of work, but I love seeing our CCSC community and the Frankfort community come together for such an incredible event,” said Anna Luther, Aid Station Team Captain.
The day began before 7 am when volunteers arrived at the aid station to start setting up tables, unloading the box truck and getting organized for the day. Also in the group was program director and coach Marco Dedenbach, setting up his DJ station for the day.
“I spin vinyl, so I wanted to make sure that I had plenty of time to set up my tent and get everything pulled together with plenty of time before the runners came through,” said Marco.
“DJ Marco” played music and made announcements all throughout the day - donating more than 8 hours of his DJ time to keep the volunteers and runners hyped.
“The music was awesome. Several of the runners said they could hear it long before they could see the aid station, and it motivated them to keep on running,” said volunteer and CCSC program coordinator Hunter Steinkamp.
This year’s aid station was a Halloween theme, so volunteers decorated the area with skulls, spooky signs and ghosts. Some volunteers even came in costume.
In exchange for hosting the aid station, CCSC will be awarded a grant from the Ironman Foundation.
“We actively raise money for CCSC throughout the year to keep our program costs as low as possible as well as to help with our many outreach activities to give kids the opportunity to experience winter sports,” Steinkamp said. “Getting to come together at such an inspiring event AND raise money for the club is a win-win!”
Special Thanks
Special thanks to DJ Marco, East Shore Marina (for providing electricity) and Jessica Gilbert (for the amazing Halloween decorations and coffee pot).
Save the Date
Next year’s event will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Mark your calendar to join us and volunteer at our aid station!
HUGE THANKS
This event would not be possible without the volunteers that came and helped. Huge thank you to all of you!
Walter Armstrong
Ashley Armstrong
Mia Armstrong
Elizabeth Armstrong
Ron Bing
Robert Boehm
Nancy Boehm
Luciano Carrella
Jayden Carver
Lisa Clay
Janel Farron
Tim Furbacher
Erin Gilbert
Jessica Gilbert
Wyatt Gilbert
Ada Grubaugh
Katie Hawkins
Natalie Higley
Ava Higley
Anna Higley
Jeffrey Huber
Steven Kermode
Dosie Kermode
Ellis Larsen
Cassie Lietaert
Emilee Lietaert
Alice Luther
Anna Luther
Simon Luther
Miles Luther
Matt Luther
Beth Major
Amy McKinley
Leah McRae
Angela Meyer
Gene Meyer
Owen Mills
Andrea Morin
Brynn Morin
Joseph Morse
Ella Newbold
Sara Padden
August Pityo
Erica Plesha
Cecilia Postma
Michelle Russell
MaryJo Schrank
Barb Sobkoviak
Gloria Sobkoviak
Joel Sobkoviak
Hunter Steinkamp
Carolyn Thayer
Kristen Vigland
Lorenzo Walker
Send us Your Pics
If you were volunteering at the event, we’d love to share your pictures! Please send them to Hunter Steinkamp at HunterSteinkamp@ccskiclub.org.
Send us your Photos and Videos!
We're putting together a video montage from last year's ski season, and we want to feature your family!
Will you please share any pictures and/or videos you have from last season? Ideally these would be featuring CCSC practices and events, but we'd love to see your family ski pictures too!
WHERE TO SEND: Please email all photos/videos to huntersteinkamp@ccskiclub.org or text them to 513-638-0291.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: We want to see it all! Send us your candid photos, staged photos, long videos, short videos, anything and everything!
PLEASE INCLUDE: Your name and any important details you want us to know.
NOTE: Please know that your photos/videos may be used in a CCSC promotional video that will be posted online, shared on social media and shown to public audiences.
DEADLINE: ASAP!
Join us to volunteer at Ironman Michigan in Frankfort
Ironman Michigan 70.3 will be coming to Frankfort on Sunday, September 11, 2022, and Crystal Community Ski Club is once again hosting an AID STATION on the RUN COURSE!
More than 3,000 participants will be swimming, biking and running to the finish line, and we'll be along the race course to cheer them on and pass out drinks.
We need to recruit more than 30 volunteers to help at RUN Course Aid Station #2 on Race Day. We'll be on the run course between Frankfort and Elberta.
By volunteering, CCSC will receive a GRANT from the Ironman Corporation! All of the details are below. We hope to see you there!
Who: You and your family and friends
What: Volunteer at Ironman Michigan in Frankfort at RUN COURSE aid station #2 with members of the CCSC.
When: Sunday, September 11. There are two shifts you can choose from (9am-1:30pm/1pm-5:30pm) - or you can volunteer for the full day.
Where: More details will be sent out to registered volunteers with exact location and parking information. The aid station will be located along the pathway between Frankfort and Elberta near the East Shore Marina.
Additional Details: All volunteers need to be registered separately in order to get waivers signed, including children. Every single volunteer will receive a race T-shirt and is invited to the Ironman Michigan volunteer dinner held at 6:30pm in Frankfort at Mineral Springs park on Sunday night after the race. Raffle prizes will be drawn. Additionally, lunch will be served at the aid station. It should be a fun and exciting day!
How to Register: Click on this link to register to volunteer.
Questions? Respond to this email to have your questions answered.
Thanks so much! We hope to see you on Sunday, September 11!
MOUNTAIN SPORTS LABOR DAY TENT SALE + SKI RACER SALE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
MOUNTAIN SPORTS TENT SALE
Take advantage of sales up to 50% off 2021-2022 gear and clothing! This will also be the best prices of the season on race equipment. We'll also have a preview of what's coming for the 2022-2023 winter season.
September 3: 9am - 7pm
September 4: 9am - 12pm
Not valid in combination with any other discounts, specials or offers. Some exclusions apply. No early sales.
SKI RACER SALE - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 ONLY
Meet with industry representatives from the top ski brands for our annual Ski Racer Sale! Find the best pricing on race gear for the upcoming season. Grab skis, boots, bindings, helmets and race gear from the following brands:
Atomic
Head
Elan
and more!
Locations:
Tent near Mountain Adventure Zone
Tent by Loki Chairlift
Time:
September 3: 9am - 7pm
September 4: 9am - 12pm
For more information, please call 888-968-7686 ext. 4400.