2025 ANNUAL GREY ROCK PRESIDENTS RIDE
The Presidents Ride is a weekend of events including a snowmobile ride and banquet dinner that Snowmobile-Motoneige NB (SMNB)holds annually. The purpose of the ride is to show our appreciation to the hardworking volunteers who are the backbone of our organization. The Presidents of the 49 volunteer snowmobile clubs throughout the province work hard year-round to organize their clubs to maintain trails and hold fundraising events. These clubs take care of everything from cutting back brush, decking bridges, raising funds to buy and maintain groomers, to building shelters and keeping them stocked with firewood and many details in between. Without them, there would be no organized snowmobiling in New Brunswick, so this weekend-long event is a token of recognition of their efforts and dedication.
This year, our events are being held at the Grey Rock Quality Inn and Grey Rock Casino in honour of SMNB Exclusive Partner, Grey Rock Power Centre. This is the perfect location as it is situated in Edmundston, SMNB Zone 1 and offers all the amenities we could possibly need. The Grey Rock Power Centre is conveniently located on SMNB Provincial Trail 12 and just off the Trans Canada Hwy #2. Our guests will stay at the Grey Rock Quality Inn, which connects to the Grey Rock Casino by pedway and will enjoy a Meet & Greet the first night of the event at Grey Rock Casino.
The day of the ride begins with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before heading out on a scenic snowmobile ride through the picturesque trails, allowing participants to experience the beauty of winter while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow volunteers.
Our ride has been so big the last few years, we have had to break it up into four groups, two to each lunch destination, either SMNB Corporate Partner Moose Valley Sporting Lodge, or the home of the ASNO Snowmobile Club, Rest-O-Lac (Lac Baker). After arriving at the lunch destination, guests get a chance to warm up, enjoy a delicious lunch and fuel up, then they head back on the trails to the hotel to get ready for the banquet. This event is a chance to connect with others who share a passion for giving back, to make new memories, and to feel the pride of being part of something bigger than ourselves. Whether you’ve volunteered for years or recently joined the team, this day is all about you.
The Grey Rock President’s Ride banquet will be held at SMNB Corporate Partner Grey Rock Casino. Over 100 guests will gather to enjoy a wonderful meal and to celebrate the Club Presidents. SMNB President André Yoston will speak in recognition of the volunteers, staff, and Corporate Partners who all come together to make our sport flourish. Attendees can enjoy delicious food, refreshing beverages, moments of recognition and heartwarming speeches from community leaders.
SMNB is proud to host the Presidents Ride every year where we are able to honor the invaluable contributions of volunteers who have selflessly given their time and energy to make a difference.