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World Snow Day is proud to be working along side January Learn 2 Ski and Snowboard Month
22 December 2011
World Snow Day has seen more than 200 events join the campaign. Many organizers are creating their own events for this special occasion. Along with these organizers many existing events are building on their strong foundations and also joining World Snow Day. Indeed World Snow Day has become a platform for various activities and organizations to join.

Whilst 22nd January 2012 marks a very special day, the month of January in the in the United States is also a very special occasion in its entirety. Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM) is a grass-roots event that has gained official recognition from the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and many big names in the US snow sports industry. LSSM Director Mary Jo Tarallo recently shared the following:

Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month is a grass-roots, national initiative organized through a coalition of members of the U.S. snow sports industry. The goal is to encourage children and adults to learn skiing and snowboarding by taking lessons from professional instructors. Partners include the National Ski Areas Association, Professional Ski Instructors of America-American Association of Snowboard Instructors, the National Ski Patrol, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, SnowSports Industries America, 21 state, regional and national resort/Nordic associations, retail buying groups and their members, rep associations, the trade media, and consumer product suppliers.

Ski and snowboard areas in 34 states will participate in January’s Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, a national initiative that encourages children and adults to learn how to ski and/or snowboard by taking lessons from professional instructors. Five national organizations, 19 state and regional associations, retailers, reps and the snow sports media play an active role in the program. HEAD Wintersports tops a growing list of product suppliers supporting LSSM.

January learning offers are posted on the national Web site www.skiandsnowboardmonth.org. Most include a lift ticket, rentals and a lesson at participating venues. Offers are free in some cases or reasonably priced. The Web site also provides helpful tips and advice for those who are new to skiing and/or snowboarding. It can be translated into eight different languages.

LSSM organizers also are working with two U.S. Government agencies with logical ties to the snow sports industry including the U.S. Forest Service, which hosts 122 ski and snowboard areas in the U.S., and the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. Children and adults can earn a Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) from the President’s Council by participating in alpine skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. LSSM supports First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move and Let’s Move Outside initiatives.

SKI magazine and Ski Utah are teaming up on a Bring a Friend offer that encourages current skiers and snowboarders to sign up newcomers for a beginner lesson taught by professional instructors. “There are many synergies between LSSM and World Ski Day,” said Raelene Davis, chair of LSSM and marketing director for Ski Utah. “For instance, one of the WSD goals is to influence newcomers to snow and to provide value to those who already participate.”
World Snow Day has been extremely fortunate to be working with some great organisers and the partnership now developing with LSSM is extending this list. Thank very much to Mary Jo for her very kind words but most of all thank you for putting together a great imitative to give children a chance to Explore, Enjoy and Experience the snow.


Archive
Save the Date 22 March 2013
3rd Edition of World Snow Day announced [>> more]
Caught on Camera 18 March 2013
World Snow Day Videos are here [>> more]
Watching them grow 22 March 2013
Zakopane event expands for 2nd Edition of World Snow Day  [>> more]
The Outdoor Classroom 18 March 2013
Voss engages school kids [>> more]
Dreaming of the Snow 13 March 2013
Korea’s Dream Programme brings kids to snow sports [>> more]
2nd edition of World Snow Day even bigger and better 25 January 2013
Huge success for FIS World Snow Day 2013 worldwide [>> more]
2nd World Snow Day attracts huge interest 16 January 2013
435 events in 39 countries to take place on 20th January 2013 [>> more]
Apen Bakke - Open Day in Norway  16 January 2013
99 Ski Resorts around Norway open for free skiing and snowboarding on World Snow Day  [>> more]
Partnership Announcement - Eurosport 16 January 2013
World Snow Day partners with Eurosport for second edition of the event [>> more]
Partnership Announcement - Sanetta 16 January 2013
World Snow Day welcomes 7th partner to the event [>> more]
Message from FIS President Gian Franco Kasper 16 January 2013
Interview with FIS President Gian Franco Kasper before the 2nd edition of World Snow Day [>> more]
Partnership Announcement - European Broadcasting Union 19 December 2012
World Snow Day establishes partnership with EBU [>> more]
Don't miss out FINAL CALL! 12 December 2012
World Snow Day Registration Closing Soon [>> more]
He's Back!  12 December 2012
New World Snow Day Promotional Trailer [>> more]
Website Launched  12 December 2012
Bring Children to the Snow website launched  [>> more]
Kids plus Oberstdorf equals great time 12 December 2012
Oberstdorf World Snow Day  [>> more]
I started snow sports when.....round 2 12 December 2012
World Snow Day finds out how some of the most famous people in snow sports started their snow sports lives [>> more]
225 Organisers and 39 Countries. ONE BIG EVENT! 19 November 2012
Latest World Snow Day numbers [>> more]
Organiser Profile: Chamonix, France 19 November 2012
Returning for 2nd edition of World Snow Day Chamonix, France [>> more]
I started skiing when.... 19 November 2012
World Snow Day finds out how some of the most famous people in snow sports started their snow sports lives  [>> more]
Hammer please? 19 November 2012
Have you seen the World Snow Day Toolkit? [>> more]
Nothing is impossible, creativitiy is welcome 19 November 2012
Don't be afraid be creative [>> more]
100 Days to go! 16 October 2012
100 Days to go until the next World Snow Day! [>> more]
10 Years of Youth  16 October 2012
10th FIS Youth and Children's Seminar  [>> more]
Back to Cause Mischief  16 October 2012
World Snow Day Promotional trailer to return  [>> more]
World Snow Day re-visits China 16 October 2012
Beidahu Ski Resort Returns for 2nd Edition of World Snow Day  [>> more]
Big Gets Bigger 16 October 2012
Birkietour returns for 2nd Edition of World Snow Day  [>> more]
Partnership Announcement - Best of the Alps 13 August 2012
Best of the Alps will be partnering with the 2nd Edition of World Snow Day [>> more]
Recipe for an Idea 13 August 2012
Need Ideas for a World Snow Day event? [>> more]
Its All About Snow 13 August 2012
The World Snow Foum joins World Snow Day  [>> more]
Happy Partners 13 August 2012
Partnering with World Snow Day Events [>> more]
I'm Small but Powerful 13 August 2012
Translation of World Snow Day website [>> more]
Here Is Your Invitation 12 June 2012
Registration for 2nd Edition of World Snow Day now open! [>> more]
You Have Been Reported  9 July 2012
World Snow Day Final Report now available  [>> more]
Did you know World Snow Day has a relative! 9 July 2012
SnowKidz and World Snow Day relationship [>> more]
Attention World Snow Day Organisers in Switzerland! 9 July 2012
World Snow Day Award in Switzerland back on [>> more]
A Lilac Snow Storm 9 July 2012
Milka is back as a World Snow Day partner! [>> more]
From First Gear to Fifth 8 June 2012
World Snow Day Team steps up the pace  [>> more]
Write That Down! 8 June 2012
The dates for 2nd edition of World Snow Day  [>> more]
World Snow Day Enjoyed the Kimchi 8 June 2012
World Snow Day at 48th International Ski Congress [>> more]
Like a Boomerang  8 June 2012
Andrew Cholinski returns to the World Snow Day Team [>> more]
Events and Sponsoring 8 June 2012
Marcel's Marketing Pointer's [>> more]
Kidz Festival - Armenian  29 March 2012
Armenian 1st World Snow Day! [>> more]
2nd World Snow Day on 20th January 2013 3 February 2012
FIS is pleased to confirm that following the first successful edition of World Snow Day 10 days ago, the second global celebration of all things snow will take place on Sunday 20th January 2013. [>> more]
For the record  27 January 2012
La Molina + Masella break the world record with 5089 skiers [>> more]
Get a Glimpse 27 January 2012
Here is a selection of the amazing videos from our World Snow Day Organisers  [>> more]
An insightful insight 27 January 2012
FIS Marketing Manager Marcel Looze gives some great marketing advice to current and potential organisers  [>> more]
Fast Facts 24 January 2012
Some brief facts about the World Snow Day websites and organisers  [>> more]
Grindelwald Snow Day for children from SOS Village (Switzerland) 23 January 2012
“I think it should be the same in life. Just believe yourself and never give up, then you will be motivated to become better.” [>> more]
Successful premiere staged worldwide 23 January 2012
Sunday, 22nd January 2012 saw the inaugural FIS World Snow Day take place all around the world.  [>> more]
Report Mode 24 January 2012
World Snow Day website shifts into reporting mode [>> more]
FIS President Gian Franco Kasper 19 January 2012
A very special interview with FIS President Gian Franco Kasper [>> more]
To our World Snow Day organisers 19 January 2012
A big thank you to the inaugural World Snow Day organizers [>> more]
Show your colors: Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA 14 January 2012
Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom and USA show their fantastic events [>> more]
Show your colors: Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden 14 January 2012
Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain and Sweden show their fantastic events [>> more]
Show your colors: Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia 14 January 2012
Poland, Portugal, Romania and Russia show their fantastic events [>> more]
Show your colors: Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Pakistan 14 January 2012
Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Pakistan show their fantastic events [>> more]
Show your colors: India, Ireland, Italy, Japan 14 January 2012
India, Ireland, Italy and Japan show their fantastic events  [>> more]
Show your colors: Georgia, Germany Greece, Hungary, Iceland 14 January 2012
Georgia, Germany Greece, Hungry and Iceland show their fantastic events  [>> more]
Show your colors: China, Cyprus, Cezch Repubic, Estonia, Finland and France 14 January 2012
China, Cyprus, Cezch Repubic, Estonia, Finland and France show their fantastic events  [>> more]
Show your colors:Bulgaria, Belarus and Canada 13 January 2012
Bulgaria, Belarus and Canada show their fantastic events [>> more]
The Magic Number  11 January 2012
The final number is 225 events 39 countries  [>> more]
Check this out! 11 January 2012
World Snow Day events in detail [>> more]
World Snow Day and FIS Staff: Andrew Cholinski 11 January 2012
FIS World Snow Day assistant Andrew Cholinski shares his thoughts on World Snow Day [>> more]
Colourful Changes  11 January 2012
We are making some colourful changes to the FIS website and discipline websites  [>> more]
Toolkit Updates 11 January 2012
Phase three of the Toolkit is here  [>> more]
Sochi 2014 and World Snow Day  22 December 2011
Rosa Khutor joins World Snow Day  [>> more]
Records are made to be broken 16 December 2011
World Snow Day is going to set a World Record [>> more]
World Snow Day and FIS Staff: ZHANG Yu (Kim) 22 December 2011
FIS World Snow Day assistant ZHANG Yu (Kim) shares his thoughts on World Snow Day [>> more]
Big news 22 December 2011
Eurosport Partnership in the final stages [>> more]
More Videos 22 December 2011
World Snow Day Youtube Channel Launches [>> more]
Have a closer look 11 January 2012
World Snow Day is much bigger than you think [>> more]
World Snow Day and FIS Staff: Walter Hofer 11 January 2012
FIS World Snow Day assistant Walter Hofer shares his thoughts on World Snow Day [>> more]
Expanding Snowsports in China 11 January 2012
Beidahu Ski Resort is one of the most progressive resorts in China. Now they have joined World Snow Day [>> more]
News

You've been reported
World Snow Day report here  >> more
World Snow Day increases in size
Over 430,000 participated in the 2nd edition of World Snow Day  >> more
World Snow Day aftermovie
The World Snow Day aftemovie is here  >> more
Mum and Dad vs. the Kids
Rivella Family Contest and World Snow Day   >> more
World Snow Day Organisers keep growing
Snow Camp is recognised for their outstanding work  >> more

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