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2010 Events

February 23-24: University of Canterbury’s Clubs DaySee you on the C-block lawn and sign up to this epic club, that owns a ski lodge!

March 6-7: Initiation Weekend Work PartyA party/work weekend where we do some work on the ski field for the season and get lift pass tickets for your time; a great weekend to meet the new members and party at 1300meters

March 11: Foo Sans Dinner - Come along for dinner with other like minded skiers and boarders, eat from the renowned student friendly establishment and bring your own booze (you can even bring a keg!).

March 16: Annual General Meeting - Come along to see what’s happening and have a beer with us! Join the 2009 committee if you’re keen to help out this year.

April – June: Other work parties - More chances to help out on the mountain and get more lift pass tickets. A good opportunity for any one keen to get more involved with the ski industry.

May 13: Party Bus Trip – Experience the outlying bar life of Christchurch on this party bus trip while meeting new people

June 5-7: Queen’s Birthday Work PartyAnother huge party/work weekend where we set up the ski field for the season (in exchange for free skiing of course). One of the biggest party’s of the year!

July 10-11: Learners’ Weekend A new event this year where more experience skiers and boarders will be there to help people with the basics and how to use the nutcracker tows.

July 24-25: 80′s Party WeekendStart the ski season in style by dressing in your retro one-piece suit/bright fluoros for an impressive weekend at Temple Basin.

August 7-8: Kingswood Fire and Ice weekendA huge party on the mountain, with a DJ or band, fire juggling, a bonfire and to top it off, night skiing! All while drinking your favourite drop  (goon).

August 21-22: Gnomes Freeride WeekendBig mountain competition involving Canterbury, Lincoln and Otago students.

August 22-28 & August 29-September 4: Ski weeksIn the university holidays we offer a super cheap week package at Temple, $475 for a whole week in the snow (lift passes, food, accommodation). Huge amounts of snow and partying for a low price!

September 11-12: Clubs WeekendA weekend on the slopes, with competition for the club ski trophies and the usual socialising and night skiing.

October: End of Season JibGreat way to wrap up the ski season by showing off your newly learnt skills on the box, in front of your newly found ski mates, all while having a great party.