Waukesha County Snowmobile Association
Waukesha County Trails Are: Closed
We are currently prepping the trails for the 2024/25 season. Join a club and lend a hand.
IMPORTANT - Call the Snowmobile Hotline for up-to-date trail information - 414.299.0330
WCSA General Meeting:
November 13, 2024
Meeting: 7:30 p.m.
HOST CLUB:
Oconomowoc Throttle Jockeys
LOCATION:
American Legion Post #399
1N50W34750 Wisconsin Ave
Okauchee, WI
Next WCSA Meeting
Proud supporter of:
Fundraiser For Lauren
Saturday, November 2 @ American Legion Post #399
Lauren is in the fight of her life and is currently on the lung transplant list. Due to an autoimmune disease, Lauren is basically in a battle with herself. Hospitalized since Labor Day weekend, the medical bills are piling up. This fundraiser is a way for us to help her and a way for you to support Lauren and her husband Brent.
Join us at the American Legion Post #399 in Okauchee Saturday, November 2 starting at 6:00 pm. A DJ will be spinning the hits and there will be a silent auction, raffle baskets, meat, and 50/50 raffles taking place throughout the evening.
Lauren and her husband are avid snowmobilers and active members of the North Lake Nomads Snowmobile Club and on the executive board of the Waukesha County Snowmobile Association. Lauren was also a candidate for the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs' Miss Snowflake competition.
If you can donate an item for the auction or raffle, please get in touch with Andy at 262.424.5917. All event proceeds will go to Lauren.
If you can't attend the event, please consider donating to her GoFundMe page. Donate Today.
Snowmobile Safety Classes
Hosted and staffed by snowmobile club members
If you were born after January 1, 1985 and are at least 12 years old, you are required to have a snowmobile safety certificate in order to operate a snowmobile on public trails and areas in Wisconsin.
Snowmobile safety is of the utmost concern to the Waukesha County Snowmobile Association and its member clubs. It is important to us to teach young riders about Wisconsin's snowmobile rules and regulations, proper etiquette and basic snowmobile maintenance and care so they become safe and responsible snowmobile operators. These classes aren't just for our youth, they are for anyone new to snowmobiling as it is required by Wisconsin State law.
View upcoming safety classes here
Many of WCSA's member clubs provide snowmobile safety courses each year. Club members volunteer their time to conduct this service each year. Instructors go through a regulated training regiment before being approved by the Wisconsin DNR and can teach a safety class.
For a complete listing of snowmobile safety courses offered throughout Wisconsin visit Wisconsin's Go Wild site to search for classes near you.
Club Membership
has it's Privileges
When you become a member of any snowmobile club, including any of the 17 clubs in Waukesha County, you qualify to purchase discounted snowmobile trail passes for just $10 (non-members $30). You can buy a discounted trail pass for each snowmobile registered in your name.
Once you join a club and your membership has been processed you will receive an Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (AWSC) membership number. This AWSC membership is included when you join a club. You will need this number to be eligible to purchase your discounted snowmobile trail pass for the upcoming snowmobile season.
Discounted trail passes must be purchased from the AWSC.org website as they are the organization that maintains the discounted trail pass program. It is strongly suggested you purchase your trail pass before the snow starts to fly to ensure you receive your trail pass sticker in a timely manner. At the time of purchase, a receipt will be generated which you can use as proof that you have purchased your trail pass for the season but that receipt can only be used as proof of purchase for a limited time.
Now Accepting Applications
WCSA to award two $1,000 scholarships
Each year, the Waukesha County Snowmobile Association awards scholarships to graduating seniors and enrolled students pursuing continuing education. Children and grandchildren of club members are encouraged to apply. Click here for additional information and to download the application.
Pictured above (left to right): Dione Schulz, Scholarship committee chair; 2023/24 scholarship award recipients Kyle and Jake; Brent Riemer, WCSA President.
Position Available
Intersection Numbering System Chair - This position could help save a snowmobiler's life
Harold Butschke, a 50+ year snowmobile veteran, is looking for a dedicated snowmobiler to serve as the next chair of the WCSA Intersection Numbering System you will be working with Waukesha County Response team and WCSA team members who helped create the intersection number system for our snowmobile trail system. You will be responsible for ensuring intersection numbers are properly located on our snowmobile trail map and on the trail.
How the Intersection Numbering System Works
In case of an emergency, a caller calls 911 and gives the operator the closest intersection number either using the map or with any visible sign posted. The number provided allows first responders to quickly locate the area on their map where the caller is located. This helps save time responding to the emergency and possibly saving lives.
Responsibilities
Attend the annual Trail Masters meeting when the Intersection Number System is reviewed each fall.
You will work with each club at this meeting to coordinate all intersection sign changes. If a club adds a trail or relocates a trail, you need to ensure intersection numbers are properly located on the trail map and/or assign new intersection numbers to those trails. Once all intersection numbers are confirmed with the clubs, a new trail map can then be printed.
Once the maps have been printed and the numbered intersection sign created the Chair will distribute them to the clubs so they can post the intersection signs on the trail in the correct locations.
When the snowmobile clubs have marked their trail, it is incumbent upon the Chair to inspect the intersection signs at road crossing by mid-December. This ensure accuracy and that all signs match what is on the trail map and to convey any corrections to the club in a timely manner.
WCSA Team Members
You will coordinator your efforts with Mark Grobarchik. Mark works with the County Response team on updating the intersection numbers and locations.
You will also work with Dean Wandel. Dean creates all the numbered intersection signs for WCSA.
Time Commitment
The Chairman’s job is important and will require several hours of work from October to December. Access to a vehicle is important so you can check on signage.
Training
Harold Butschke and Mark Grobarchik will assist you with learn all about this important and potentially lifesaving program.
If interested, please contact Harold Butschke for more information.
WCSA Annual Raffle
Tickets Available Now!
Support the snowmobile trail system in Waukesha County
One way you can support the snowmobile trail system here in Waukesha County is by purchasing raffle tickets from your local snowmobile club. We have added a few more prizes this year so your odds of winning have improved. The top prize is $3,000 cash. In all, we are giving away more than $5,500 in cash and prizes.
All the proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets go to the Waukesha County Snowmobile Association (WCSA). The WCSA and its member clubs help maintain, mark, insure and groom the snowmobile trail system in Waukesha County for the enjoyment of snowmobilers throughout the winter.
Your support of snowmobiling is greatly appreciated.
2024-25 Prize List:
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1st prize: $3,000
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2nd prize: $1,000
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3rd prize: $500
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4th prize: $500
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5th prize: $250
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6th prize: $250
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7th prize: Stihl MS 170 Chain Saw ($220 retail value courtesy of Oconomowoc Tree Service)
Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00.
The raffle drawing will be held on March 12, 2025, at 8:00 pm at American Legion Post #399 in Okauchee, WI. You do not need to be present to win. Winners are responsible for any taxes due.
Join The Club
There are over 700 individuals and families who are members of one of the 17 snowmobile clubs in Waukesha County. Club members are snowmobile enthusiasts, like yourself, who are dedicated to promoting the sport, snowmobile safety and maintaining the trail system in Waukesha County.
The benefits of club membership are many. You'll join like-minded individuals who enjoy the sport and its continuation, membership in the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (AWSC) which represents all snowmobilers on state issues, participate in club rides and activities, receive a yearly subscription to Wisconsin Snowmobile News and qualify to purchase discounted Trail Passes for each snowmobile you own.
If you snowmobile, make it a point to join a club this year. To find a club view the list of club's on the left side of this page.