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You can now download the lastest updates to the Ski Weekend program! 

Just click (or Right-click and choose Download to disk). 

Being a JCI member means you look for opportunities. How to be better at doing your job. So the JCI Innovation Ski Weekend team have put together a value proposition for you. 

Use the Value proposition to show your employer (or accountant) why you need to take part of the JCI Innovation Ski Weekend 2008.

Remember - JCI is all about learning and growing. This event is no different!  

Download the Value Proposition document here! 

Our partner Svarstad Skisenter (Svarstad ski station) is located in the beautiful medieval  valley of Lardal, centrally placed only 100 KM south of Oslo.

The station is small - but has slopes for all levels of skiers - from the totally new, to the expert!

Take a look at the images from the JCI Innovation Ski weekend 2007!

These shows some of the fun we had, and the learning experience! Remember, 22 people from 11 nations can have a lot of fun!

* What are the VISA requirements? 

Please check the VISA requirements here. 

Getting a VISA is your own responsibility.  

* When will it be?

The event is Friday 1. to Sunday 3. of February.

Trainings are on Friday, skiing and ski-training on Saturday, and more action on Sunday.

There will be a pre-program with a special sightseeing of Oslo Thursday. This program is free, but you will be expected to cover your own costs.

* Can we stay longer?

I would like to come a few days early, or stay a few days longer. Is that possible?

Yes it is. We can help set you up with home hospitality in Oslo, Drammen or other places in Norway. We also have access to low-price accommodation in Oslo (centrally), as well as here in Svarstad.

Please contact the COC with your requests!

* What will be the price?

the price in 2008 is €190,- per person, including accommodation, food, trainings, fun and all action.

Ski pass and beverage is not included.

We do everything we can to make the most spectacular event, at the lowest possible price.

* Do you need to be an able skier?

No. As a matter of fact, many participants has never skied before.

You will be able to participate in ski-training if you like. If you prefer not to ski at all, you will be able to luge, rest, sightseeing or just enjoy the sceneries.

* What type of terrain will there be?

The terrain is southern-Norwegian hill-side, with a salmon river and forest surroundings. The ski-slopes are short, but good quality.

* Will there be transport from Oslo?

We will arrange transport from Oslo. Either by cars, or bus.

Please note: the transportation will be Thursday 31st January evening from Oslo Center.  Exact time and location will be communicated to each participant.

If you arrive Friday, we will try to help you, but most likely you will have to go by bus.  

Please make sure to send your traveling itinerary to the COC well in advance.

* Where is the nearest airport? 

The nearest international airport is only 45 minutes from the venue. It is called Sandefjord Torp (TRF). You may get there cheap by the low-fare companies - but you may equally well find it very expensive if choosing the conventional companies. 

We will pick you up and deliver you to the Sandefjord Airport (or you can rent a car).  

Your other option is to go to Oslo International Airport (OSL). This airport is located apox. 2 hours north of the venue.

Most international flights go here, so a good price should be possible to find. If you choose to fly here, you need to take the Airport Express train to Oslo Central Station. 

We will arrange to pick you up and deliver you at the Oslo Central Station. 

No matter your selected airport - please make sure to inform the COC when you arrive, and depart, so we can arrange for the transportation. 

* Can I travel by car? 

Sure you can!  You are going here!

If you drive from Denmark, you may consider taking the ferry to Larvik - which is only 30 minutes by car from the venue.  

If you come from south of Norway - follow E-18 to Larvik, then NR40 to Svarstad (direction: Kongsberg, aprox. 30 mins).

If you come from Oslo, or North of Oslo, follow the E18 to Drammen, then in direction of Kristiansand. After the Toll station in Sande, follow the direction to Skien (NR 40 and NR 32). From Oslo, it is aprox. 1h10mins drive, from Drammen aprox. 50 mins.  

* Is there a call for papers (ie how may I become a trainer - I am CNT)?

Yes. We have a couple of training session openings. We encourage new trainers for an opportunity of their first international trainings, and we also want CLT/CNT/IG/ITF level trainers to clock international hours, and share their training expertise to less experienced trainers.

* What should I bring?

You need to bring warm, winter clothes. As a bare minimum - hot underwear (wool is preferred), a middle tier with sweater and soft-pants (fleece is great), and an outer shell that is water and wind repellent (Gore text or similar). In addition, you might want to bring a warm, isolating jacket.

For your feet's - bring wool socks or other thermo wear, as well as winter boots. There is no reason to bring city or indoor shoes - except some slippers. Shoes must be able to keep you hot and dry all day and night.

You also need head-wear and something to warm your hands.

We will be playing in the snow, so consider bringing extras.

* Can I bring a quest (JCI/Non-JCI)

Sure! The event is about networking and inter cultural exchange.  If you have friends you would like to bring, please do so!

The price is per person, so each guest you bring will pay the same amount as you do.  

* What can we expect?

Read the report from 2007 :)

It is time to start the preparations! The JCI Ski Weekend 2008 will take place in Svarstad, Norway the first weekend of February 2008!

You will need to reserve Friday, Saturday and Sunday. And you should consider the now in-famous Tour-d'Oslo on Thursday - a guided tour of Oslo, to places you'd never knew you needed to visit!

Keep a watch on this page and we will keep you posted!

Questions? Contact Kai NOW!

Reservations? Go ahead - order YOUR seat NOW!

NOTE: Limited number of spaces, unlimited fun and experiences!

So Timo was visting Norway. And what is only natural to do here? Go to the fish-factory!

Here we see Timo finding his target. Selecting the right fish for the task at hand is utmost important!

And here is the Pike Timo decided to have. I tried to convince him that hooking and unhooking Pikes are a thing best left to pro's...

This picture is best not viewed. So it is not here...

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And finaly - the now infamous words of "I told you to SUCK it, not BITE it, you bastard" came roaring from Timos gorge... Need I say more???

Moscow: A great and inviting city proposed emotions and challenges. I was overwhelmed by the hospitality of this metropol of wich I had only read about.

The reason I went to Moscow in the first place was the invitation from my JCI friend Katarina Zenina. She asked if I would be interested in joining their chapter training weekend. Since I had never been in Moscow, this was the excuse I was looking for!

Please download the final report from the JCI Innovation Ski Weekend here!

To download the report - click on the title (above), then on the Attachment final_report_v2.2.pdf below!

Or - rightclick this link, and choose "Save target as".