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Below are OFSC’s latest press releases and announcements on news and events related to snowmobiling in Ontario.

JUN 13

New Study Finds Snowmobiling Can Contribute up to $3.3 Billion Annually in Economic Activity

(Barrie, ON – June 12, 2019) – The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) has released a new economic impact study based on the 2018-19 snowmobile season. The study found that the economic impact of snowmobiling has the potential to generate between $1.6 and $3.3 billion in total economic activity in any given season, dependent on factors such as weather.

MAY 24

OFSC ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR ITS GROOMER FLEET GPS DATA COLLECTION

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is accepting proposals for its groomer fleet GPS data collection program. Data derived from the program is used to determine eligible grooming hours for equalization and confirm areas serviced by the OFSC’s groomer fleet. The OFSC is seeking a hands-free GPS device operation that will transmit data to a flexible, centralized and multi-user real-time reporting system.

Click Here to view the full RFP.

MAY 22

OFSC ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR ITS ANNUAL RADIO MEDIA BUY & AGENCY

MAR 21

OFSC Welcomes Expanded Use of Service Plates by MTO

(Mississauga, ON – March 21, 2019) – Transporting snowmobiles and other recreational vehicles in Ontario is being made easier today after a joint announcement by Ontario’s Minister of Transportation Jeff Yurek and several industry representatives, including Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Executive Director Ryan Eickmeier.

MAR 6