Friday, February 24, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS TERESA and MIKE!

CONGRATULATIONS TO BRIMACOMBE'S MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS MANAGER ON THE BIRTH OF HER AND HER HUSBAND MIKE'S SON LOGAN!

LOGAN ARRIVED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012 AT 4:30AM!

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It's a BIG weekend here at BRIMACOMBE...
join us for the fun!



JOIN US FOR BRIMFEST 2012!
February 24-26, 2012


Presented by KX96 and 94.9 The Rock


Join us at Brimacombe from February 24-26 for a weekend-long celebration on the slopes, perfect for the entire family.

Enjoy music, facepainting, interactive displays and demo tents, contests, giveaways & more!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

LIGHT THE SLOPES beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Complimentary glow sticks for the first 75 people!
Visit the Main Office to pick yours up beginning at 5:30 p.m.
One per person. Additional glow sticks only 75 cents while supplies last!

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE EVENING DISCOVER PACKAGES
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

For only $48, both you and a friend can learn to ski or snowboard with a Beginner Discover Package that includes a four-hour equipment rental and beginner lift ticket, plus a one-hour beginner lesson and everything you need to get started on the slopes! [learn more]

LIVE MUSIC BY SHARK WEEK on the deck @ 7:00 p.m.
Inspired by the everyday, this rock/hip hop/reggae band performs songs about summer, chillin with friends, chasing dreams and the love of music (not necessarily in that order). [learn more]

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Join 94.9 The Rock and the Rock Girls at Brimacombe for a rock'n day on the slopes!

It's Retro Fashion Day! - ALL DAY
Break out your favourite out-of-style gear and show off your best "retro" look. No decade is out of the running. As long as it would get you funny looks at the mall, it belongs at Retro Day. Just make sure your costume is safe for riding the lifts and the slopes. Spirit awards will be given away throughout the day!

SCAVENGER HUNT - ALL DAY
Stop by Brimacombe's Slopeside Retail Store and pick up your Brimfest Scavenger Sheet. Complete all the tasks and you'll be entered to win some great prizes, including lift tickets!

DOUGHNUT GIVEAWAY @ 10:00 a.m. outside the East Chalet
An annual tradition: 25 dozen doughnuts to giveaway...need we say more?! One per person, while supplies last!

FACEPAINTING by Janet Lange Art & Design from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

TONY THE TOQUE & SLOPE SAFETY with the Canadian Ski Patrol
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join Tony the Toque and the CSPS and learn how to have fun and be safe on the slopes and lifts at Brimacombe.

FIRE SAFETY with Clarington Emergency & Fire Services
from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join Sparky the Fire Safety Dog as he reminds everyone to stay safe at home and at play. Check out the displays, test your knowledge and skills in the Fire Prevention Challenge Course and take a tour of a real fire truck!

Plus, watch as Sparky partners with the Canadian Association of Disabled Skiing and hits the slopes in a sit-ski, demonstrating that the slopes are accessible to everyone!

LIVE PAINTING EXHIBITION by Graffiti Artist, Renier Torres Calvo
from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Watch as Renier brings a canvas to life before your eyes using a combination of mixed media and street culture.

LIVE ICE SCULPTING by Ice Guys
from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Watch as a block of ice gets chipped away into a work of art

BAMBI DUAL SLALOM - Registration: 12:00 p.m. Event: 1:00 p.m.
Calling all kids! Come test your skills and have fun in the Bambi Dual Slalom held on the Bambi Hill in front of the Brimacombe Snow School. Prizes for everyone. Open to ages 12 and under.

75th BIRTHDAY BASH & REUNION
Sat. Jan. 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Oshawa Ski Club with a night of fun, family and camaraderie! Enjoy complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, music, door prizes & giveaways.


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Grab the family and join KX96 at Brimacombe for a fun-filled day on the slopes!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Bring your friends and family to the East Chalet for a hot pancake breakfast, straight off the griddle

3 pancakes, 2 sausages and coffee or juice | only 5.75

DOUGHNUT GIVEAWAY @ 10:00 a.m. outside the East Chalet
An annual tradition: 25 dozen doughnuts to giveaway...need we say more?! One per person, while supplies last!

FACEPAINTING by Janet Lange Art & Design from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

TONY THE TOQUE & SLOPE SAFETY with the Canadian Ski Patrol
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tony the Toque is back with the CSPS to teach you how to have fun and be safe on the slopes and lifts at Brimacombe.

BAMBI JUMP - Registration: 12:00 p.m. Event: 1:00 p.m.
Calling all kids! Come test your skills and have fun in the Bambi Jump held on the Bambi Hill in front of the Brimacombe Snow School. Prizes for everyone. Open to ages 12 and under.


ANNUAL CLUB RACES

Open to all members, our Annual Club Races are a long-standing
tradition at the Oshawa Ski Club and now Brimacombe.

Come join in the fun yourself or cheer on your friends and family!

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. daily in the East Chalet.
Participants should register in advance of their event start time.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25th

9:30 a.m. Slalom
Peewees & Fleas - Standard Run | Juniors & Seniors - Bens Bump

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26th

9:30 a.m. Giant Slalom
Peewees & Fleas - Standard Run | Juniors & Seniors - Bens Bump

10:30 a.m. Veterans Race on Standard Run

1:30 p.m. Family Race on Standard Run

Brimfest is sponsored in part by:

Janet Lange Art & Design | Tourism Clarington



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SEASON BLOWOUT! 50% OFF EVERYTHING IN-STORE
If you've been waiting for the perfect time to buy some new ski or snowboard gear, this is it! Enjoy savings of 50% off on everything in-store including skis, snowboards, poles, underwear, outerwear and much more!
Only at Brimacombe's Slopeside Retail Store.


SAVE!
50% on Skis, Snowboards, Bindings & Poles!
50% on Jackets, Pants, Long Underwear & Gloves!
50% on EVERYTHING!!!

Brimacombe's Slopeside Retail Store via Gate 4, 4098 Durham Road 9, Orono
p: (905) 983-7669 ext. 226
e: slopeside@brimacombe.ca
Please note: Discounts cannot be combined with any other offers.
All discounts based on Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSL)


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Brimacombe invites you to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Oshawa Ski Club with a night of fun, family and camaraderie, as we reflect on our rich history and celebrate Brimacombe’s bright future.
All past, present and future fans of Brimacombe and the Oshawa Ski Club are welcome.

February 25, 2012
4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Brimacombe’s East Chalet
4098 Durham Road 9, Orono Ontario L0B 1M0
Après Ski Attire
• Complimentary Appetizers • Cash Bar
• Music & Dancing • Door prizes & giveaways
Featuring a commemorative exhibition of historical photos,videos and memorabilia


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ATTENTION ALL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
From Tuesday to Friday during Reading Week, all college and university students receive 20% off a full-day lift ticket!
Plus, because every college/university seems to have a different reading week, this special will be two weeks long...
Week One: Tuesday, February 21 to Friday, February 24

Week Two: Tuesday, February 28 to Friday, March 2
Important Things to Note:
• Students must show a valid college or university I.D. to receive the discount.
• Discount is only valid on Full-Day rates from Tuesday to Friday. Evenings, Weekends and Family Day are not included.

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It’s an exciting time here at Brimacombe!Not only are we celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the Oshawa Ski Club, but the financial success of the past couple seasons has also allowed your Management Team and Board of Directors to move ahead with growth plans for your Club’s future success.
As a first step in this long-term plan, we have committed to the purchase and installation of a new fourth chairlift to be installed in the Standard run area. Our goal is to install the new chair as soon as this coming Summer 2012, but we need your help to ensure we meet this goal. The approximate cost of a new quad chair is $1.6 million. We have already saved about $1 million towards this project, and only need to earn the additional $600,000 this winter to make a new chair a reality this coming summer. We can do this with your support!

You’ve probably heard us say it before, but in case you haven’t I’ll say it again, “Every dollar spent here, stays here!” As a not-for-profit ski and snowboard area, every dollar you spend on-site at Brimacombe is invested back into the facility, contributing to projects such as our new chairlift. It makes supporting your facility easy, and in fact most of you have been doing it already!
Let’s work together to raise the remaining funds and secure a new chairlift by Summer 2012.
Here are four easy ways you can help:

1. Bring someone new to Brimacombe
Do you know someone who would love skiing or snowboarding at Brimacombe? Take the initiative and invite them to try our slopes. Not only could you gain a new ski buddy, but every rental, lift ticket and membership sold also contributes to the purchase of our new chairlift.

2. Shop at Brimacombe’s Slopeside Retail Store
The next time you’re shopping for equipment, apparel and accessories, visit Brimacombe’s Slopeside Retail Store with one location only, conveniently located at the base of Brimacombe. Not only will you discover excellent selection and competitive pricing, but every hard-earned dollar you spend will also support the installation of our new chairlift. No other shop can do that, because Brimacombe does not operate a store in the hamlet of Kirby, Oshawa or any other town!

3. Book a lesson
Is there someone you know who wants to learn to ski or snowboard, or could you yourself use a refresher? Not only will a lesson increase the likelihood that a new skier or snowboarder will stick with the sport, but every lesson booked at Brimacombe’s award winning Snow School will also contribute dollars towards our new chairlift!

4. Treat yourself to lunch
Take advantage of Brimacombe’s on-site food services at the East and West Chalets, as well as the Snack Hut at the top of Standard. Every food and beverage purchase helps raise funds for our new chairlift and meet our goal to have it installed by Summer 2012.

The enthusiasm and support of our members is what has made the Oshawa Ski Club, now Brimacombe, so amazing these past 75 years. On behalf of your Board of Directors and Management Team, thank you so much for your continued support this season as we continue to grow and work together to raise funds to meet our goal of installing a new chairlift by the coming Summer 2012.

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TONS of NEW SNOW fell today onto the slopes of Brimacombe! Make use of it this weekend while it lasts!

It's been another day in Paradise,
Cheers,
Mark