Monday, April 28, 2014

Scout Week has begun!



FONTANA SPORTS' SCOUT WEEK 2014
Sunday, April 27th - Sunday, May 4th, 2014

Did You Know?
Fontana Sports Specialties is owned by an Eagle Scout and a lifetime Girl Scout. Their son John is an Eagle Scout also and their daughter Elizabeth is a Silver Scout. Many of our past and present employees were/are Scouts and Eagle Scouts. Fontana Sports Specialties is locally owned and operated.

Add to those facts that our employees are outdoor enthusiasts who are environmentally focused with hundreds of hours spent enjoying and perfecting their experiences of traveling, hiking, camping, climbing, fishing, and skiing and you have a wealth of experience, knowledge and love for the outdoors. Because of this we have planned a 2014 Fontana Sports Scout Week.

Fontana Sports Scout Week will recognize all Scouts with their Boy Scout or Girl Scout card by giving them 20% OFF ALL NON-SALE PURCHASES from Sunday, April 27th – Sunday, May 4th , 2014. See in-store for details. Fontana Sports will also be offering FREE clinics to Scouts during the week. See clinic schedule bellow. Your Troop, Scout individuals and friends/parents of Scouts are invited to attend. If your troop plans to attend, please call ahead so we can make space. We hope to see you!


Other Scout Opportunities: 
If your Troop is interested in a clinic about a topic we don’t have scheduled, we’d be happy to discuss putting together a clinic for you. Please call Elizabeth 608.662.9706.
Does your troop need to put together a large order for items such as freeze dried food, tents, or sleeping bags? We want to work with you to give you the best possible deal. Please call John or Jeff at 608.833.9191.



CLINIC / EVENT SCHEDULE


Downtown Location Clinics and Events
216 N Henry Street, Madison 53703
(608) 257-5043

Monday, April 28th at 6:00 p.m. – Ask the Expert!
Fontana staff members are passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced outdoorsmen and women. Do you have a question about what footwear to buy, or how to pick the best tent for you? Curious how to pack a backpack properly or what the differences between all the different stoves are? This clinic will be tailored to the participant’s questions and can cover any of the gear or sports that we carry at Fontana.

Tuesday, April 29th from 4:30-7:00 p.m. – Ice Age Trail Alliance 2014 Guidebook/Atlas release party
Join us as we celebrate the release of the new 2014 Ice Age Trail Guidebook and Atlas. There will be cake, friendly IATA folks to answer questions and, at 6:00 p.m. a talk by avid IAT hiker Todd McMahon on The Best Day Hikes & Backpacking Trips on the IAT. Buy the Guidebook or Atlas during the event and get entered to win your choice of Merrell hiking boots values at $100-$150. Luke Kloberdanz, IATA Outreach & Education Manager said, “I really like the new Guidebook and Atlas. They are very hiker friendly.” There may even be an appearance by Monty the IATA mammoth! Please join us to support and celebrate this great organization.

Sunday, April 27th 11:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m. & Tuesday, April 29th 4:30-7:00 p.m. – Tent Time Trials
Think you are efficient at setting up camp? Stop by and put your skills to the test. Participants will be timed at setting up a tent. The tent will be the same for all contestants and be packed and put away by Fontana staff for a fair and even playing field. The top times at the end of the week will receive prizes.

Saturday, May 3rd 11:00 a.m. – 3:00p.m. – Stove/Cooking Demos
Stop by and check out different types of stove and sample some tasty camp food.



Westside Location Clinics and Events
231 Junction Road, Madison 53717
(608) 833-9191

Wednesday, April 30th at 6:00 p.m. – Ask the Expert!
Fontana staff members are passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced outdoorsmen and women. Do you have a question about what footwear to buy, or how to pick the best tent for you? Curious how to pack a backpack properly or what the differences between all the different stoves are? This clinic will be tailored to the participant’s questions and can cover any of the gear or sports that we carry at Fontana.

Thursday, May 1st at 6:00 p.m. – Planning and Backpacking at Glacier National Park
Join experienced backpacker and Scout trip leader Steve Dewitt for a presentation on backpacking in Glacier National Park. He will share his experiences and photos as well as cover some of the logistics of planning and organizing a trip. Novice and experienced backpackers alike will benefit from Steve’s wealth of knowledge.

Sunday, April 27th 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. & Thursday, May 1st 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. – Tent Time Trials
Think you are efficient at setting up camp? Stop by and put your skills to the test. Participants will be timed at setting up a tent. The tent will be the same for all contestants and be packed and put away by Fontana staff for a fair and even playing field. The top times at the end of the week will receive prizes.

Saturday, May 3rd 11:00 a.m. – 3:00p.m. – Stove/Cooking Demos
Stop by and check out different types of stove and sample some tasty camp food.


Friday, April 25, 2014

Cinco de Fido in 10 days!

Don't forget to register for Cinco de Fido! The event is quickly approaching and is going to be a blast! We can't wait to get everyone together and in their sombrero's enjoying an icy, cold Berghoff beer and some yummy Tex Tubb's food! Plus, this event supports the Dane County Humane Society, which is very important to our community. We hope to see you there!

Visit here to purchase tickets!

Visit here for more info about the event!


Monday, April 21, 2014

Spring Tent Sale Starts Thursday!

Don't miss our Westside location's Spring Tent Sale that starts this week, Thursday, April 24th. We have some amazing deals and TONS of products!








It is always surprising how easily we fill a 40'x100' circus tent up with deals! Look for the tent in the parking lot and don't forget to visit in-store as well for other deals and the full selection of sale cross country skis, downhill skis & snowboards. Happy shopping!



Friday, April 18, 2014

Donate $10 to River Alliance of WI with your footwear purchase!


Patagonia Footwear Advocate Weeks
Help support local conservation efforts! April 17 – May 4, Patagonia Footwear will donate $10 to River Alliance of Wisconsin for every pair of Patagonia shoes you buy at either of Fontana Sports locations or online at FontanaSports.com. Plus, get in on a raffle for a free pair of Patagonia Footwear!

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Celebrate Earth Day with us!


CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN TRIVIA
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014, at 6:00 pm
Downtown Location - 216 N. Henry St., Madison, WI

River Alliance of Wisconsin is hosting Environmental Trivia at our downtown location in celebration of Earth Day! It will be a fun 30 minute event where you have the chance to win some sweet, fun outdoor prizes! Everyone in attendance will get a The North Face Cinch Sack ($14.99 value) before the game even begins. Plus you have the opportunity to win another prize if you know your stuff!

1st place – 2014 Bucky Book & a pair of Smartwool Socks
2nd place – 18 oz Klean Kanteen Bottle & a pair of Smartwool Socks
3rd place - $15 iTunes Gift Card & $5 Caribou Coffee Gift Card
The first 20 people to register can attend. Join us! Contact Elizabeth at 608.662.9706 to reserve your space. This is a free even. Check out the Facebook page for the event here!


Tuesday, April 01, 2014

Events & Clinics - April 2014

INTRO TO NORDIC WALKING
Tuesday, April 1st, 2014, at 6:00 pm
Downtown Location - 216 N. Henry St., Madison, WI

Join Judith Hutchinson, trained Leki Instructor, as she shows you how to turn your walk into a total-body workout. Enjoy a nice walk outside while learning about the physical and mental benefits of Nordic walking. Please bring appropriate clothing and shoes for walking. Leki Nordic Walking poles will be provided. Space is limited. Contact Elizabeth at 608.662.9706 to reserve your space. This is a free event.

PADDLING BASICS
Wednesday, April 9th, 2014, at 6:30 pm
Westside Location - 231 Junction Rd., Madison, WI

Before you head out on the water, be sure to learn the paddling basics. This class offers you an overview of info on Kayaks & Stand-up Paddleboards. Our expert staff will cover Equipment, Apparel, Trip Planning and Transportation. This class is free.

CHOOSING & FITTING THE RIGHT BACKPACK 
Tuesday, April 15th, 2014, at 6:30 pm
Westside Location - 231 Junction Rd., Madison, WI

Join us for an intro course on how to properly choose, fit and pack your backpack in preparation for your next adventure. Come and learn how to get started – no experience necessary! This is a free event.

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN TRIVIA
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014, at 6:00 pm
Downtown Location - 216 N. Henry St., Madison, WI

River Alliance of Wisconsin is hosting environmental trivia at our downtown location in celebration of Earth Day! It will be a fun 30 minute event where you have the chance to win some sweet, fun outdoor prizes! Everyone in attendance will get a prize before the game even begins. There are 20 spots available. Contact Elizabeth at 608.662.9706 to reserve your space. This is a free event. We hope you’ll join us!

FONTANA SPORTS' SPRING TENT SALE
Thursday, April 24th - May 4th, 2014
Westside Location - 231 Junction Rd., Madison, WI

Save up to 75% off under the big top tent in our Westside locations parking lot. Get awesome deals on all your favorite departments – Camping, Summer & Winter Apparel, Footwear, Socks, Kayaks, SUP’s, Downhill Skis, Cross Country Skis, Snowshoes, Snowboards and MORE! Don’t miss it!

FONTANA SPORTS' SCOUT WEEK 2014
April 27th - May 4th, 2014
Downtown & Westside Locations - Madison, WI

Did You Know?
Fontana Sports Specialties is owned by an Eagle Scout and a lifetime Girl Scout. Their son John is an Eagle Scout also and their daughter Elizabeth is a Silver Scout. Many of our past and present employees were/are Scouts and Eagle Scouts. Fontana Sports Specialties is locally owned and operated.
Add to those facts that our employees are outdoor enthusiasts who are environmentally focused with hundreds of hours spent enjoying and perfecting their experiences of traveling, hiking, camping, climbing, fishing, and skiing and you have a wealth of experience, knowledge and love for the outdoors. Because of this we have planned a 2014 Fontana Sports Scout Week.
Fontana Sports Scout Week will recognize all Scouts with their Boy Scout or Girl Scout card by giving them 20% OFF ALL NON-SALE PURCHASES from Sunday, April 27th – Sunday, May 4th , 2014. See in-store for details. Fontana Sports will also be offering FREE clinics to Scouts during the week. A clinic schedule is attached on the next page. Your Troop, Scout individuals and friends/parents of Scouts are invited to attend. If your troop plans to attend, please call ahead so we can make space. We hope to see you!
Other Scout Opportunities:
If your Troop is interested in a clinic about a topic we don’t have scheduled, we’d be happy to discuss putting together a clinic for you. Please call Elizabeth 608.662.9706.
Does your troop need to put together a large order for items such as freeze dried food, tents, or sleeping bags? We want to work with you to give you the best possible deal. Please call John or Jeff at 608.833.9191.
VIEW SCOUT WEEK CLINIC SCHEDULE HERE

2014 ICE AGE TRAIL GUIDEBOOK & ATLAS RELEASE PARTY
Tuesday, April 29th, 2014, at 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Location - 216 N. Henry St., Madison, WI

Join us as we celebrate the release of the new 2014 Ice Age Trail Guidebook and Atlas. There will be cake, friendly IATA folks to answer questions and a talk by Todd McMahon, avid IAT hiker, on The Best Day Hikes & Backpacking trips on the IAT at 6 PM. Buy the Guidebook or Atlas during the event and get entered to win your choice of Merrell hiking boots valued at $100-150. Luke Kloberdanz, IATA Outreach and Education Manager said, “I really like the new Guidebook and Atlas. They are very hiker-friendly.” There may even be an appearance by Monte, the IATA Mammoth! Please join us to support and celebrate this great organization!

THE BEST DAY HIKES & BACKPACKING TRIPS ON THE ICE AGE TRAIL
Tuesday, April 29th, 2014, at 6:00 pm
Downtown Location - 216 N. Henry St., Madison, WI

The Ice Age Trail goes through some pretty amazing places. Avid IAT hiker, Todd McMahon will tell you about some of the best IAT day hikes within an hour of Madison and discuss the best spots for multi-day backpacking trips. Todd has hiked and/or backpacked over 800 miles of the Ice Age Trail, so he has a wealth of knowledge to share. He is also known for photographing the trail, so expect plenty of photos in his presentation. We hope you’ll join us! This is a free event.


Visit Fontana Sports Events page: http://www.fontanasports.com/misc_content/events

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