The Far West Ski Association conducted its 91st Annual Convention and Business Meeting at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, June 6-9, 2024. Founded in 1930, the Far West Ski Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization representing 150 affiliated ski clubs located throughout nine regional councils located in 12 western states. The Far […]
What could be sweeter than chocolate for a good cause? Buy delicious See’s Candies to show your support for Far West Ski Foundation. The deadline to make a purchase is: March 24, 2023. The overarching objective of the Far West Ski Foundation is to sustain snowsports to ensure that the inspirational experiences of snowsports will […]
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), USA Nordic Sport (USANS) and the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has announced that the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup will return to the USA this winter, February 10-12, 2023 in Lake Placid, New York.
The Far West Ski Foundation has announced the 2022-2023 Athletic Scholarship recipients for junior racers. This program is designed to provide financial assistance to junior ski racers throughout the western United States where Far West Ski Association has a presence. The Athletic Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, athletic performance, academic achievement, and community […]
Sorry you missed out for this year 🙁 See’s Candies Yum-Raising Fundraiser Chocolate for a good cause, what could be sweeter? Buy delicious See’s Candies to show your support for Far West Ski Foundation missions. Visit our Storefront to pick and choose your favorites and buy and ship your candy online.
FWSF Announces 2022-2023 Athletic Scholarship Recipients The Far West Ski Foundation has announced the 2022-2023 Athletic Scholarship recipients for junior racers. This program is designed to provide financial assistance to junior ski racers throughout the western United States where Far West Ski Association has a presence.
The Far West Athletic Scholarship Program, now in its 13th year as a means of making a positive contribution to junior racing, has continued to garner more support each year. Since 2004, FWSA has awarded 104 scholarships for a total of well over $100,000. United States Ski Association licensed junior racers in the U21, U19, […]
By John Watson Placer County Board of Supervisors 175 Fuller Avenue Auburn, CA 95603 I represent the Far West Ski Association and the Far West Ski Foundation which is the fund raising arm of the Association. I am President of Christian Power Equipment, Inc., past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of FWSA, past FIS representative […]
By John Watson Placer County Board of Supervisors 175 Fulweiler Avenue Auburn, CA 95603 The Trustees and contributors of the Foundation anticipate with great enthusiasm the construction and operation of the Squaw Valley Olympic Museum and Winter Sports Heritage Center. Legacy preservation is one of the Foundation’s four missions. We have named Mr. Alan Christian […]
J. WATSON, FWSF PRESIDENT FWSF raised through auctions, gifts, and partnerships well over $10000 for the 2015 cycle of grants. This occurred Friday through Sunday June 7, 2015, with the big push coming on Sunday. Alpine scholarships basically made their basic target for this cycle and will certainly go even higher as partnerships roll in […]
