2008 OFSC Snowmobile Show in Toronto a Hit
2008 OFSC Toronto Snowmobile Show: Excellent!
Three volounteers from St Mary's Ontario, hand out maps and answer questions for OFSC District # 5 .
This was year two for the newest snowmobile show in Ontario, and from my perspective, it was a full on success! The numbers weren't reflective of the quality of the event. I'm certain the numbers will increase next year when the word gets out. This was a true family snowmobile show, introducing the new person to the sport, entertaining those that already enjoy it, and reminding people that may once have been snowmobilers, just how good riding outdoors can be.
The show was a hit, and attendance in the future will definitely go up.
At the show I met several people who are super committed to snowmobiling, everyone from snowmobile club presidents, to the guys that volounteer to run the groomers on their days off. Hundreds of families turned up together, wandered through all the displays, and had the opportunity to learn about safety, the rules of the trail, and snowmobile fashions. People looking at the sport for the first time, had the chance to drive a new snowmobile out in the parking area. Volounteers partnered with business people, and the result was magic.
Yamaha Canada helped out by setting up a live test track where newcomers to the sport could try out the newest technology. Hundreds lined up for their ride.
I learned how to rescue myself from a sudden cold water immersion, and I hope I never have to try it. The demonstration was sensational, and all the kids gathered around to watch as a volounteer dove into a huge tub of water and ice near the main stage. With a microphone strapped to his head, he explained what he was experiencing as his body went through three stages of shock. Then he pulled out two little safety ice picks, and yarded his soaking wet body out onto the ice, describing what to do, and how to do it in order to save yourself. It was brilliant. What amazed me most, was that he repeated the demo several times over the weekend, in order to teach as many people as possible, to save themselves.
Volounteer models showed off the latest snowmobile fashions.
The backers of this show deserve a big pat on the back. The volounteers of the OFSC, and those that organize Ontario snowmobiling full time, get top marks for putting on an excellent weekend exhibition, which showed off the best attributes of our favorite sport.
I can't wait till next year. This is the kind of public display that makes us all look good, and raises our profile in the community, as a positive, fun, and wholesome family winter activity. Bravo.
Zen's Canadian Snowmobile Blog is produced and owned by Zenwaiter Internet Services, Box 53, Mossbank Saskatchewan Canada
e-mail zen@zenwaiter.com
We welcome your snowmobile stories and photos, and all your ideas.
zw
Three volounteers from St Mary's Ontario, hand out maps and answer questions for OFSC District # 5 .
This was year two for the newest snowmobile show in Ontario, and from my perspective, it was a full on success! The numbers weren't reflective of the quality of the event. I'm certain the numbers will increase next year when the word gets out. This was a true family snowmobile show, introducing the new person to the sport, entertaining those that already enjoy it, and reminding people that may once have been snowmobilers, just how good riding outdoors can be.
The show was a hit, and attendance in the future will definitely go up.
At the show I met several people who are super committed to snowmobiling, everyone from snowmobile club presidents, to the guys that volounteer to run the groomers on their days off. Hundreds of families turned up together, wandered through all the displays, and had the opportunity to learn about safety, the rules of the trail, and snowmobile fashions. People looking at the sport for the first time, had the chance to drive a new snowmobile out in the parking area. Volounteers partnered with business people, and the result was magic.
Yamaha Canada helped out by setting up a live test track where newcomers to the sport could try out the newest technology. Hundreds lined up for their ride.
I learned how to rescue myself from a sudden cold water immersion, and I hope I never have to try it. The demonstration was sensational, and all the kids gathered around to watch as a volounteer dove into a huge tub of water and ice near the main stage. With a microphone strapped to his head, he explained what he was experiencing as his body went through three stages of shock. Then he pulled out two little safety ice picks, and yarded his soaking wet body out onto the ice, describing what to do, and how to do it in order to save yourself. It was brilliant. What amazed me most, was that he repeated the demo several times over the weekend, in order to teach as many people as possible, to save themselves.
Volounteer models showed off the latest snowmobile fashions.
The backers of this show deserve a big pat on the back. The volounteers of the OFSC, and those that organize Ontario snowmobiling full time, get top marks for putting on an excellent weekend exhibition, which showed off the best attributes of our favorite sport.
I can't wait till next year. This is the kind of public display that makes us all look good, and raises our profile in the community, as a positive, fun, and wholesome family winter activity. Bravo.
Zen's Canadian Snowmobile Blog is produced and owned by Zenwaiter Internet Services, Box 53, Mossbank Saskatchewan Canada
e-mail zen@zenwaiter.com
We welcome your snowmobile stories and photos, and all your ideas.
zw
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