Author Archives: Paul L'Huillier

2018 Birkie Junior 2 Day Development Camp Applications – now open

The 2018 Birkie Junior 2 Day Development Camp Applications are now open. The two day camp will be held on Saturday 14th to Sunday 15th July 2018 using the Outdoor School – Bogong Village for accommodation and skiing at Falls Creek. The camp is open to students … Continue reading

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Athlete Overseas Reports

A number of Birkebeiners were selected in national teams to compete overseas in 2017/18. The club provided some financial assistance to each athlete and in return they are required to submit a report for publication on returning to Australia. Reports can be … Continue reading

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Birkebeiner Bulletin – May 2018

for May 2018 is now available for viewing as a pdf file. To view the latest Birkie Bulletin, all you need to do is click the link in this email message and the pdf file will open in your web browser. Hint: To enlarge the text on … Continue reading

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Club Weekend Working Bee Report

Last weekend (2/3 March 2018) the club conducted a working bee on the Falls Creek XC Trails and also around the Hoppet Horseyard Hut. This was done in conjunction with Falls Creek Resort Management (Geoff Sorenson) and Parks Victoria (Kevin … Continue reading

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A Reminder: Working Bee on Falls Creek Trails this W’end

Blair Hume co-ordinator of this weekends Club Working Bee on the Falls Creek Trails  would like to know if you intend to assist. Please RSVP  to Blair Hume – by Wednesday 28th February 2018.  • Email: blairhume@yahoo.com.au or • Mobile: 0427 817 … Continue reading

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Club has Three Winter Olympians for Sth Korea

Congratulations to the following three club members who have been selected for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games in South Korea starting today 9th February 2018. The Games conclude on 25th February. The first XC event is on Saturday 10th February … Continue reading

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Working Bees – Falls Creek Trails (March & May)

Summer Working Bee — W/End 3rd & 4th March 2018 Autumn Working Bee — W/End 12th & 13th May 2018 Times – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (1 hr for lunch BBQ Lunch provided by the club) Some of the tasks we have been … Continue reading

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Phil Bellingham qualifies for Dresden World Cup Sprint

Perseverance, hard work and dedication has finally paid off for Phil Bellingham who last weekend qualified for the Dresden – West Germany World Cup Sprint after many years of trying. Phil, congratulations, a top effort. For those members not familiar … Continue reading

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National Teams Program Update

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A Reminder – Annual End of Season BBQ: Sat 18th Nov 2017

When: Saturday 18th November. Where: In the picnic area by the lake in Mount Beauty. Time: From 5:30 p.m. What to bring We will provide the meat (and vegie burgers for those who prefer them), as well as bread and sauce. You’ll need to … Continue reading

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