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End of Season Message 2026 from UCSR
Dear Club Members, Volunteers, Landowners, and Snowmobilers,
With warmer forecasted temperatures and rain expected in the coming days, it appears our 2026 snowmobile season is quickly drawing to a close.
On behalf of the UCSR Board, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who contributed to making this season a success. From our dedicated volunteers and grooming teams, to our supportive landowners and passionate snowmobilers, your commitment to organized Snowmobiling continues to make our trail system possible.
We would also like to recognize the resilience and cooperation of our clubs throughout the OFSC trail reduction exercise last summer and fall. This was a difficult task to undertake and with the help of $3.9 Million in provincial government funding, it was reversed just before the season started. As you can imagine this created extra work for all clubs, and in the end the clubs were able to open the majority of the 3390 kms of trails for the 2025/2026 snowmobile season.
This season started on schedule, and, unlike recent years, we avoided the typical mid-season melt. As a result, snowmobilers were able to enjoy some of the best and most consistent trail conditions we have seen in several years. The winter of 2025/2026 will certainly be remembered for the great riding, shared adventures, and lasting memories created across our trail network.
A special thank you goes out to our grooming operators and grooming coordinators who worked countless hours—often overnight and in changing weather conditions—to deliver safe and enjoyable trails. This season also represented an important step forward as we transition toward a district-wide grooming approach. While changes like this take time, the cooperation between clubs, grooming operators, and volunteers has helped strengthen our ability to deliver consistent trail conditions across the region.
We would like to take time to recognize our landowners. Without your continued generosity, support and willingness to allow trails across your property, the interconnected snowmobile trail network across Eastern Ontario simply would not exist. Your partnership is essential to the future of our sport.
Volunteers remain the foundation of our trail system. Across 16 clubs, we are incredibly fortunate to have approximately 1,000 dedicated volunteers supporting our 3390Km trail system while serving more than 10,000 permit buyers across the district. This demonstrates just how important volunteer involvement is to the sustainability of our sport. Many clubs are in desperate need of volunteers to take on leadership roles. Attending your club’s meetings, getting involved, and stepping forward for an elected leadership position will help ensure our clubs remain strong for years to come. Growing our volunteer base helps ensure we can continue delivering quality trails for everyone to enjoy. There are many steps involved in creating our trail system, you may be just what your club is looking for.
The work that goes into building and maintaining our trail system continues year-round. As we move into the off-season, we encourage snowmobilers to get involved with your local clubs. Please take some time to help with trail tear down & clean up, summer trail projects, brushing, bridge work, and trail preparation. These are all important ways snowmobilers can contribute to the continued success of our trail network in the off season. Your increased efforts and the ongoing collaboration between clubs, volunteers, landowners and the district all remain an important part of keeping our trail network in place for the future.
Many hands make light work.
Finally, Many Thanks to all snowmobilers who purchased a trail permit this season. Permit sales remain our primary source of funding that allows clubs and the district to maintain infrastructure, operate grooming equipment, and keep trails open for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you again for your support, dedication, and passion for snowmobiling. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the trails next winter.
Have a great summer!
Tim Krause
President
UCSR.
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Congratulations Rideau Snowmobile Club!
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New For 2022-23 Season
Look for the new addition to Rideau Snowmobile Club when on the trails this winter, a 2021 Prinoth Husky.
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Congratulations
Congratulations to Fred Seabrook Allan Seabrook, Wayne Avery, and Todd O'Connor for 25 consecutive years of volunteering with Rideau Snowmobile Club.
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Congratulations George Pratt
Congratulations to George Pratt of the Rideau Snowmobile club commemorating 35 years as a driver trainer hosting classes for over 700 students during that time.
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All young drivers must be 12-15 years old on or before the course day.
Online Driver Training is now offered through the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC). For more information and to register go to: Driver Training - OFSC
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RSC Annual Breakfast - January 18, 2026
Location: Pierce's Corners Hall
(Marlborough Community Center)
(Malakoff Rd. at Pierce Rd.)
Ride in by sled, right on Trail RSC55.
8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Enjoy a Home cooked Breakfast prepared by Club Volunteers!
Buffet Style Includes:
Eggs, Ham, Sausage, Hash Browns, Toast,
Coffee, Tea, Juice, Hot Chocolate.
Adults $15.00 and Kids ... $8.00
Information contact:
Wayne Avery (613) 850-8469
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This year, OFSC Trail Permits will be available on-line only, starting on Oct 1, at www.ofsc.on.ca
Permit prices for 2025-26 are as follows:.
$214 for seasonal on or before November 1
$244 for seasonal on or before December 1
$294 for seasonal after December 1
$171.20 for classic on or before December 1
$201.20 for classic after December 1
(service fees apply for the on-line purchase)
As in previous years, there are gradual price increases later in the season.
When buying your permit on-line, in support of "Buy where you ride", please select your home club as the Rideau Snowmobile Club.
This ensures that your permit money is returned to your club trails.
Click on the button below to buy your 2025-26 Permit online starting on Oct 1!
Thank you for supporting the Rideau Snowmobile Club!
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Early Permit Buying Made Easy!
SIMPLE, CONVENIENT, SECURE, AND EASY AS...
1. Go online at www.ofsc.on.ca
2. Make sure you choose "Rideau Snowmobile Club", place your order and pay by credit card.
3. Get your permit(s) in the mail.
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