The Iowa State Snowmobile Association (ISSA) has been serving the Iowa snowmobiling community since 1973. Through a dedicated membership of 57 snowmobile clubs, the association has helped to maintain an expansive fleet of groomers and a trail system comprising 8,800 miles. Since 2017, the ISSA has also managed snowmobile registration receipts and distributed those funds through annual trail grants. The ISSA is a dues-paying member of the American Council of Snowmobile Associations, and each June, our organization sends delegates to the International Snowmobile Congress. We also host a state convention each November.
The Iowa Snowmobile Trail Grant Program is once again reminding state snowmobile clubs that they must view, verify and approve their groomer miles in the SNARS program at the club level before the ISTGP Committee can approve the miles and issue payment.
"These must be submitted by May 1 to be eligible for reimbursement," reads the April 7 email from the ISTGP.
The ISSA has contracted with Iowa State University to conduct a new Economic Impact Study on Snowmobiling in Iowa. Student surveyors will be contacting random registered snowmobilers in Iowa to gather input on the health of the winter time sport in our state. The ISSA is encouraging the support of all respondents contacted.
The last Economic Importance of Snowmobiling in Iowa was completed in 2011. This 2026 survey will be conducted during the month of April, and results will be published in May.
A Youth Snowmobile Safety Certificate is required for youths between the ages of 12 and 17. The course can be completed online or in person when available.
