Erie County Federation of Snowmobile Clubs

01/18/2026

Come out and say hi..we are setting up for the Ride In at the Forestry..

01/17/2026

Getting underway with this weekend's events...safety course at Emery Park starting now. The Annual Ride In tomorrow (January 18th) at Genesee Road Forestry will be a go for the cook out at noon even if we only can drive to the Forestry. Come out for some food and conversation.

01/16/2026

I will be tendering my resignation as the Erie County NYSSA Director in the Spring. I have high hopes that someone will want to take on this responsibility and represent Erie County at the State level.
Erie County has traditionally had Sled Registration numbers among the top 2 or 3 Counties in the State. We need to have an effective and committed representative at the State level. There are a few NYSSA Board Meetings left before I step out and I would welcome anyone interested to join me at a meeting.
The Director responsibilities can be found in the NYSSA By-Laws and Policy Manual on the NYSSA website. The required involvement is to be on a Standing Committee (I am on the Trails & Funding Committee) and attend the meetings which are about 1/2 in-person and 1/2 virtual. You can be as involved as you want beyond that (I have been on the By-Laws Ad Hoc Committee for about a year).
The main benefit of having a Director representing the County is to provide a direct information pathway to communicate issues, comments, concerns and questions between the Federation Clubs and NYSSA.
If you are interested (or know someone that may be interested, pass this along), message me and we can talk.

Dave Waples

01/11/2026

Mark your calendars and hope for snow!!
The Federation Ride-In Event (pending trails are open) will be on January 18, 2026. We will be at the Warming Shelter on Genesee Rd in the Erie County Forestry - Trail C4 near Junction Erie 17.
Come ride out and stop to visit us from Noon to ~3:00PM. We'll have burgers, dogs, snacks, pop and water.

There are also still spots available for the upcoming snowmobile safety course being held at Emery Park on January 17th, registration and details for the course are online through NYS Parks website: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/237337

Season started off great and let's all hope for more local riding to come this season!

01/26/2025

Ride In 2025! Thanks to everyone that stopped to visit.

01/26/2025

Food is on the grill! Stop by and say hi while out on the trails this afternoon. Here till about 3pm

01/22/2025

ALL SYSTEMS ARE A GO FOR THE RIDE-IN ON SUNDAY.
We hope to have a great turnout, tons of snow and great trail conditions!! See you there.
Dave

01/12/2025

ALL SYSTEMS ARE A GO FOR THE RIDE-IN ON SUNDAY.
We hope to have a great turnout, tons of snow and great trail conditions!! See you there.
Dave

International Snowmobile Safety Week Events in Erie County brought to you by the Erie County Federation of Snowmobile Clubs...
January 25, 2025 - Snowmobile Safety Training Course at Emery Park, sign up on the OPRHP website https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/222005
January 26, 2025 - Ride-In at the Warming Hut in the County Forestry on Genesee Rd - Trail C4. Noon to 3:00. Burgers, Dogs, Pop, Water, Sweet Treats, Restrooms. Bring your friends, family and Tall Tales. (Pending Weather/Conditions - no No Snow Date)

10/02/2024

The Club Reps approved a motion at yesterday's meeting to donate $1000 to Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief. $500 will be donated to the American Red Cross. They have a fund dedicated to Helene Relief. $500 will be donated to World Central Kitchen. WCK was here in Erie County during the 2022 Christmas Blizzard working with snowmobile clubs and their members providing assistance and meals.
Snowmobilers are an extremely generous collection of people. I am urging NYSSA; County Federations/Associations; Clubs and Club Members across New York State and beyond to consider making a donation to help the people and communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

Send a message to learn more

09/23/2024

04/23/2024

Congratulations to Roseanne Warner, President and Leo Burns, Secretary. Both were nominated from the Floor during the NYSSA Annual Meeting and elected by the Delegates in attendance. They join Dave Vanderlinde, VP and John Ochinno, Treasurer as the Officers of the Association.

01/20/2024

The Erie County Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Ride - In is a GO for tomorrow, Sunday from Noon to 3:00. Many trails leading to the location are opening up, some with marginal conditions. Ride lightly and come enjoy a cookout with fellow snowmobilers. Plenty of time to get home for the Kick-Off!! Go Bills!!