International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) is an organization representing the four snowmobile manufacturers, Arctic Cat, BRP, Polaris and Yamaha. ISMA's main function is to provide and encourage policies, programs and activities to improve the sport of snowmobiling throughout the world. ISMA coordinates committees within the industry to handle concerns such as snowmobile safety, the promotion of snowmobiling, keeping accurate statistics, reporting the growth of the industry and the positive economic impact snowmobiling has throughout the world.
American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) is a non-profit national (US) association dedicated to providing leadership and advancing the efforts of all snowmobile-affiliated organizations to promote the expansion and education of responsible snowmobiling in the United States. Acts as national coordinator and spokesperson for state volunteer snowmobile associations and snowmobile clubs. ACSA was formed in 1995.
State Associations - each state in the snow-belt areas of the U.S. has a non-profit state snowmobile association representing the interests of snowmobile users, dealers, and service and supply companies within their state.
Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations - Counsil Canadien des Organismes de Motoneige (CCSO/CCOM) is a non-profit federation of snowmobiling organizations located within Canada, dedicated to providing leadership and support to organized snowmobiling in Canada. Designed to facilitate effective communication and cooperation among snowmobile organizations, government(s) and industry; unite snowmobilers in Canada to pursue common goals; promote the opportunity to snowmobile in Canada; and to promote safe and environmentally responsible snowmobiling. The CCSO/CCOM was formed in 1974.
Provincial Organizations - each province and territory in Canada has a non-profit snowmobile organization representing snowmobile clubs and users. Membership in most of the provinces is mandatory if users wish to use the trail system within the province. The trails within the provinces are maintained, designed, developed and controlled by the snowmobile clubs through an arrangement with the province and private land owner.
International Association of Snowmobile Administrators (IASA) is government employees and paid administrators who coordinate government action pertaining to the snowmobile industry and in particular, manage the safety training programs and the trail systems within the states and provinces.
National Snowmobile Foundation (NSF) - a 501(c)(3) foundation designed to educate the public about safe snowmobiling and assist snowmobile organizations with fundraising for charity.
Snowmobile Safety and Certification Committee (SSCC) - was formed in 1974. The organization is responsible for the safety certification standards covering new production snowmobiles. The members work with 3rd party inspection agencies and engineering groups.
International Snowmobile Council (ISC) was formed in 1973 and is designed to provide a communication forum and a means of addressing issues that are common from an international perspective. Delegates from ACSA and CCSO/CCOM form the ISC.
International Snowmobile Congress - an event held annually (early June) in North America. All snowmobile representation groups meet, exchange information and address issues and concerns common to the industry.
International Snowmobile Media Council (ISMC) - an organization of media personnel from within the snowmobile industry. They meet at least twice per year and exchange ideas on the snowmobile industry.
International Snowmobile Tourism Council (ISTC) - an organization of tourism bureau representatives
from the states, provinces and territories. They meet at least once a year at the International Snowmobile Congress to discuss the importance of the industry to tourism and how they can work cooperatively to expand and promote snowmobiling within the tourism industry.
Iron Dog Brigade - was formed in 1975 to recognize and honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to snowmobiling. Honorees demonstrate the fun of snowmobiling to families, clubs, and non-snowmobiler through leadership and by working with clubs, legislators, government associations, and the media. Membership is by invitation only.
International Snowmobile Hall of Fame - was formed in 1990 to recognize and preserve the history of people who have contributed significantly to the sport of snowmobiling. Categories of recognition include: volunteers, promoters, explorers, adventurers, inventors, designers, manufacturers, trail and program developers, journalists, groomers, and historians.
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