From the American Council of Snowmobile Associations Polaris announced the organizations that will receive grants from their $130,000 Grant Program to assist the Snowmobile, ORV and ATV Clubs across the US and Canada. “Riding builds a connection between friends and family and the outdoors, and the impact these clubs and organizations make locally through their grassroots efforts and ingenuity is…
By John Prusak originally published on Snogoer.com The world of snowmobiling lost an icon today when Richard “Dick” Decker of Eagle River, Wisconsin, died. He was 92. He lived a life full of energy, passion and enthusiasm. That and his love of the sport that he exhibited in so many ways made him a good friend of mine who I…
Now the season is over, could you please fill out this quick survey for ISMA for the 2023-2024 season? We all ride a little differently each year and this helps us to better serve you next season. ISMA really appreciates you taking a couple of minutes to complete this survey by April 19th! Please share with your fellow club members! Click…
The Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs held the drawing for their annual fundraiser on March 12, 2024 at the VFW Hall in Rochelle, IL. Congratulations goes out to all the winner. A Thank you to all the people who purchased tickets and an extra big thank you goes to all the clubs that donated to the fundraiser to help increase…
We recognize that snow conditions may determine your ability to pull out the sleds, but when winter weather truly returns, a full weekend of free snowmobiling Feb. 9-11 is a great way to ignite (or reignite) your love of winter trail riding! Grab your friends and ride 6,000-plus miles of DNR-designated snowmobile trails, public roads and public lands (where authorized). You legally…
Great little writeup of the recent snow and snowmobiling in northern Illinois. https://www.wrex.com/news/stateline-snowmobilers-enjoy-nearly-2-000-miles-of-trails-in-northern-illinois/article_3922f6f4-b595-11ee-82c3-77db96380629.html?fbclid=IwAR1Q
SPRINGFIELD – Seven snowmobile trail projects in Illinois have been awarded $392,150 for the development, rehabilitation, and maintenance the trails. The grants come from the Illinois Snowmobile Grant program (SNOW) and the Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund Grant program (STEF). SNOW grant recipients are: STEF grant recipients are: The Illinois Snowmobile Grant program (SNOW) provides financial assistance to eligible local units…
The Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs had their 51st Annual Convention in Rockford, IL on 11/3/2023. It was a great event attended by many representatives of the 49 clubs located in Illinois. It was a busy weekend that included several meetings and our Annual IASC delegate meeting. In addition several seminars covering the subjects of Grooming, Trail signage and volunteerism were…
American Council of Snowmobile Associations Seeks Input Into Ambassador Program Development The American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) is seeking input into the development of the ACSA Youth Ambassador Program. We are asking people between the ages of 12-30 to take a moment and share your opinion by completing the input survey. You do not need to be a member…
ISMA PRESS RELEASE: HASLETT, MI, October 3, 2023: The members of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (Arctic Cat, BRP, Polaris, and Yamaha) are joining together again this season with the snowmobile community in promoting the Take The Pledge campaign. The Pledge is designed to ensure snowmobilers protect existing riding areas and trail systems for current and future generations and landowners…