ABOUT US
The Central Ohio Alpine Ski Troop (COAST) was founded in 1989 in Columbus, Ohio. The purpose of this organization is to promote the sport of skiing among minorities with an emphasis on youth and to enhance the sport of skiing through community involvement, group participation and educational seminars. COAST is an affiliate of the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS).
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Thus, “The National Brotherhood of Skiers” was charted in 1974 by the founding ski clubs. The organization was incorporated as a non-profit Illinois corporation in 1975.
The mission of the National Brotherhood of Skiers, Inc. and its’ affiliates are to:
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Promote skiing within the African American communities around the nation
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Find, select and fund high potential youth who have the ability and desire to secure a berth on a United States Ski Team
MEETINGS
Club Meetings
Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month (Aug-May) at 6:30 P.M. at REI, Easton, 4150 Worth Ave., Columbus, OH (James Road near COSTCO)
Contact Art Cox, President 614-360-9366
MEMBERSHIP
Join
Are you interested in joining COAST? Please fill out the membership application!
Go Meetings
Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month Aug-May. Also, go on Ski Trips with the club.
Pay Dues
$49 Family (First Time)
$65 Family (Renewal)
$35 Individual (19 yrs and over)
$15 Youth (13 YRS-18 yrs w/o family)
UPCOMING SKI TRIPS
MLK Jr Weekend
COAST - FAST (Families Ski Together)
January 18-21, 2019, Seven Springs, PA
7 Springs Ski Resort is just a bit over 3 hours from Columbus Ohio. The easy drive makes it a perfect opportunity to take the entire family on a fun ski weekend at reasonable prices. In addition to skiing, the resort has roller skating, tubing, mini-golf, bowling, and swimming. COAST provides a huge conference room for family games and activities.
Deposits will be due in June, 2018. There is no registration fee.
Wendell B. Higgins Family - FAST (Families Ski Together) SKI EXPOSURE PROGRAM
Feb 2, 2019, Mad River Ohio
Get on the snow, learn to ski, and discover a new sport you're going to love! Winter's fun and excitement! We have a new twist this year to encourage more adults to ski. Adult members ski free with a paying child.
Download and fill out the Youth Out Application
National Brotherhood of Skiers
BLACK SUMMIT 2019
March 2-9, 2019 Steamboat, CO
We bring our clubs together for a week long series of events including skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, races for all levels, daily happy hours and evening entertainment.
Please check back, information for 2019 coming soon!
NBS MIDWEST REGION
LAST CALL
March 31st - April 7th 2019, Mammoth Mountain, CA
The NBS Midwest Region invite you to join them on an amazing trip to Mammoth Mountain. This trip includes the option of a 5 or 7 night package with accommodations at the beautiful Juniper Springs Lodge located right at the base of Mammoth Mountain and just a moment's walk to the closest chairlift.
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Organization Representative, Vincene Verdun Cox at Sports America Representative, Mike Hibbard at , 800-876-8551 x108
Register Today