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Birkebeiner Classic Race cancelled

The race committee last night made the tough decision that due to the poor weather forecast and current snow conditions the Birkebeiner Classic scheduled for Sunday 7th July 2019 has been cancelled. Falls Creek XC facebook page. To join click … Continue reading

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Race Weekend

Please enter online. Click [HERE] Mini-Series Race Saturday 6th July ’19 Falls Creek Nordic Bowl – 1:00 pm (freestyle) Ski de Femme Registrations are open. Click [HERE]

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Athlete Overseas Reports

Birkebeiner has always supported athletes that make National Cross Country Ski Teams. For season 2018/19 Nic Blackwell, Aimee Watson, Casey Wright and Katerina Paul were provided with a club grant to assist them with their trip costs. A requirement for … Continue reading

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Club Junior Coaching

Birkie Junior Development Camp When: Saturday 13th – 14th July 2019 Where: Outdoor School Bogong Village & Falls Creek Ski Resort Cost: $50.00 members, $75.00 non-members (includes $25.00 student membership) Application Form & All Details — Click [HERE]. Contact — … Continue reading

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Mid June Update

Casserole Dinner The annual pre-season get-together was held at ‘Arby’s Place’ Tawonga on Saturday night. There was a good turn-out of members (45). The food was supplied by the members and the eating area organised by Michelle Forrer (social secretary … Continue reading

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YMCA Falls Creek XC Events

The Development XC Skiing Track-Setting/Grooming in Australia from the late 1960’s to today.

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Casserole Dinner, Junior Camp & other news

Please RSVP if you intend to come to the start of season Casserole Dinner Friday 14th June — email the secretary <secretary@birkebeiner.org.au> Note: Special guests Tommy Silverster and Ash Forrer will give a presentation on their recently completed Australian Alps … Continue reading

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Weekend Working Bee Report

Blair Hume (co-ordinator) had a team of 32 people including six kids in attendance over the two days. A heap of work was done. Geoff Sorensen (Resort Management) and Kevin Cosgriff (Parks Vic) were also in attendance to co-ordinate work in … Continue reading

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Local Subsidised 1st Aid Training

Alpine Shire Council has the opportunity to offer a number of heavily subsidised first aid training places for volunteers from community and sporting groups in the Shire. There are two places available per organisation. The cost will be $30 per … Continue reading

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Club Working Bee – Sunday 27th/28th April

Jeanette McLaren & Jim Gargan showing off their culinary skills at a previous working bee lunch BBQ. Date & where to meet — Volunteers should meet at the Birkebeiner Clubhouse at Windy Corner, Falls Creek on 27/28 April 2019. Times … Continue reading

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