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Fire & Ice History
Fire and Ice Ski Club is predominantly an African American ski club based in the San Jose area. We emerged from All Seasons
Ski Club located in Oakland, California, and organized May 1990.
In 1985, South Bay members of the Oakland club began conducting meetings in San Jose, California. Interest in starting a local club grew,
and Fire and Ice Ski Club was formed. Our membership grew to over 100 members during our first year and continues to grow.
We organize functions throughout the year with a variety of activities for folks of all ages. Some of the events include ski trips, tennis
tournaments, beach parties, skating, bowling, theater, game parties, community outreach, family activities, cruises, wind surfing, camping,
and whatever sparks the interest of our members.
Fire and Ice Ski Club became a member of the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) in June 1990. The NBS is a non-profit organization comprised
of over eighty predominantly African American ski clubs with over 12,000 adults and children throughout the United States. The goal of the NBS
is to identify, develop, and finance the training of future African American Olympians. All training funds are provided through donations and
nationally sponsored fund raising activities such as the National Black Summit. In less than two decades, the NBS SUMMIT has become the largest
ski convention in the country and represents the fastest growing segment of the skiing market.
In support of the NBS efforts, Fire & Ice has become a member of the United States Skiing Association (USSA) and the Bay Area Council of Ski
Clubs which assist our racing efforts.
Fire and Ice Ski Club promotes the acquisition of skiing skills and encourages competitive racing, primarily among our youth. We support these
efforts through local fundraisers, such as ski trips, game parties, and our annual Halloween Party.
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