The Springfield Ski Club's
Blandford Ski Area
2008 Calendar of Events


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2007/08 operating schedule
This schedule is our anticipated operating schedule for the season. Check our conditions page for daily operation status.

Upcoming Events
Check our conditions page for daily operating status.

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16 open days 8:30a-4p
6 open days 830a-4p & nights 'till 9
10 open nights 3-8p
 
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Recurring Events

- Frank Manzi with acoustic rock most Saturday evenings in Jan. & Feb.

- Adult Corporate Racing  If your company and co-workers or just a group of friends would like to form a race team, Wednesday nights will be the time for fast fun on the mountain.
With our new race shack at the start line and plans for a dual course this season promises some wild Wednesday nights!
Email Bill Scherpa at race@skiblandford.org for details

January

Fri. Jan. 18, Friday - Springfield Ski Club's Annual Senior Luncheon.
Performances by the Gateway Regional High School Choir & the Gateway Regional High School Concert Choir
On the lunch menu - Chicken Picatta (chicken breast sautéed in white wine and butter caper sauce) or baked scrod. Salad, rolls, veggie, potato & dessert.
Coffee hour begins at 10a with coffee, tea, donuts, and danish.
Tickets: $10 for Members
                 12 for Guests
Tix available at club office or by calling 413.848.2860
Includes complementary lift ticket
All ticket holders automatically entered to win great door prizes.

RESCHEDULED for this Sat.
Sat. Jan 19
- Club RACE
 
Dave Alves Memorial   2pm
All welcome - register 10-noon behind the fireplace
RESULTS

Sat. Jan. 19 - Chili Contest
Sample Chili from local chefs and restaurants and vote for your favorite!
RESULTS

Sat. Jan. 19 Oma’s Small Fry Race for Kids!
A small race for children 10 and under.  French fries for all who participate.
Registration: 10:30-12:00 Old Lodge
Race Location and Time: Schoolhouse  1:00 PM
RESULTS

Fri - Sun. Jan. 25-27 - Military Weekend
FREE lift tix for all military personnel and their immediate families. It's the least we can do for those that serve our country. Show your military ID at the ticket window.

Sat. Jan. 26 - Spaghetti Supper
Come and be served a wonderful pasta dinner by our very dedicated Board of Directors.
$10 non-member, $8 member,
$5 children 6-12, and children 5 & under free. 
Tix available at Club Office 413.848.2860

Sat. Jan. 26 - RACE
Tristate J1& 2 slalom  race starts at 9.30a sharp. Registration at 7.30am

RESULTS

Sun. Jan. 27 - Blandford's Great Cardboard Box Race!
This year's theme - ANIMALS!

 

February

Sat. Feb.2 - Slush Puppy Race for Kids!
A medium sized race for juniors up to 12 years old.  Slush Puppies for all who participate.
Registration: 10:30-12:00 Old Lodge
Race Location and Time: Schoolhouse 1:00 PM

Sat. Feb. 2 - COLLEGE DAY!
Students with valid ID's can buy one lift ticket and get one FREE! Wear a college T-shirt or Sweatshirt and be entered to win a door prize. A fun time for people of all ages with music by local artists.

Sun. Feb 3  - RACE
Tristate J3, 4, & 5.  Race starts at 9.30a sha
rp.  Registration at 7.30am

Sat. Feb 9 - Blandford Ski Area is proud to host over 100 Special Olympics athletes, coaches and volunteers as they compete to move on to the Special Olympics Massachusetts Winter Games in Worcester February 29th – March 2nd! Come cheer on these amazing athletes of all abilities as they compete in events ranging from the giant slalom to the 10 meter Super Glide! To volunteer for this event or to find out more about Special Olympics, please contact Heather at 747-8946!

Sat. Feb 9 - FIESTA!
Bring your sombreros and join the fun! We will have tacos for sale and a pinata with a terrific door prize for one lucky winner.

Sat. Feb 9 - Club Race
Oma’s Large Fry Race- A bigger race for “kids” age 11-111.  French fries for all who participate.
Registration: 10:30-12:00 Old Lodge
Race Location and Time: Broadway 
2:00 PM (Time change)

Sat. Feb 16 - Halloween in February
Wear your favorite costume and be eligible to win prizes

Sat. Feb 16 - Club RACE
Super G                2pm

Sat. Feb 16 - Blandford Day
Blandford residents ski free as a thank you to our host town since 1936! Valid ID required.

Sun. Feb 17 - RACE
Interclub  slalom  race at 9.30

Sun. Feb 17 - Junior Program Event
Teddy Bear Picnic
- Bring your favorite stuffed animal to ski with you for the day.  We will parade down Schoolhouse and then enjoy a picnic on the deck.  Sign up on the bulletin board outside Snow Sports Education Center so we know how many to wait for at the top of the hill.

Sat. Feb 23 - JUBILEE CELEBRATION
Come join in on a tradition and celebrate another great season with friends and family with a wonderful winter meal catered by our own Hetti Van of Oma's Kitchen.
MENU:  Roast Beef with potato and veggie or chicken parm with penne. Dinners include salad, beverages, and dessert.
Children menu for children 5-11: mac n cheese and chicken nuggets, salad, beverages, and dessert.
4 and under eat free.
$5 children 5-11.
$12 for members.
$14 nonmember.

Reserve your tickets now at the club office 413.848.2860

Sat. Feb 23 - Club RACE
Family Challenge - One adult and one child from a family team up to combine their times and race against other families.
Registration: 10:30-12:00 Old Lodge
Race Location and Time: Broadway  1:00 PM

Sun. Feb 24 - Peppermint Patties Back To School Race for Kids! - A medium sized race for juniors up to 12 years old.
Registration: 10:30-12:00 Old Lodge
Race Location and Time: Schoolhouse 1:00 PM

March

Sat. Mar. 8 - Lollipop Race for Kids!
A medium sized race for juniors up to 12 years old.  Lollipops for all who participate.
Registration: 10:30-12:00 Old Lodge
Race Location and Time: Schoolhouse 1:00 PM

Sat. & Sun. Mar. 8, 9 - RACE
J5 Festival
Info and registration form


Sat. Mar. 1 - Ice Cream Race for Kids!
A medium sized race for juniors up to 12 years old.  Ice cream for all who participate.
Registration: 10:30-12:00 Old Lodge
Race Location and Time: Schoolhouse 1:00 PM