Sorry for the incorrect day in the body of the last Post. It’s definitely Saturday 19th November. When I take short cuts like copy & paste from last year I need to proof the Post better.
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 bring your own chair, cutlery, plates, drinks, plus, for families, a salad and a sweet to share (singles and couples – please bring a salad OR a sweet to share).
RSVP to Kerry Lucas (social secretary) by Wednesday 16th November:
Email: <km.lucas@bigpond.com> or Mobile: 0419 349 319
As a courtesy to Kerry, please let her know you will be coming and if you need vegetarian food (or else BYO meat!!) If you don’t reply, we will assume you are not coming so we don’t over-order. It also makes it easier to contact you if the weather necessitates a change of venue.
If you decide to come at the last minute, please bring your own meat!
Club News
National Teams — Good Luck and safe travels to Birkie skiers in Senior and Junior National Teams heading overseas for training and competition this Northern Winter.
Namely, Phil Bellingham who is again on a mission to crack the top 30 in World Cup Sprint events. Paul Kovacs currently training in Anchorage, Alaska. Casey Wright also currently studying and training in Anchorage, Alaska. Kat Paul, Aimee Watson, Nick Montgomery, Abe Wright and juniors Jarrah Forrer, Findlay and Freya Clarke. Best wishes to any Masters skiers heading overseas — Ronice Goebel (President)
National Team Club Travel Grants — From November, BNSC National Team members will be training and representing Australia at events that include World Junior and U23 Championships in Soldier Hollow Utah, USA, World Senior Championships in Lahti Finland, and many others such as various World Cup venues from Estonia to a pre Olympic World Cup in Korea.
Six members have been allocated grants totalling $4000 to assist with their endeavours and goals in the upcoming northern season. The successful applicants are: Continue reading
Last seen on Friday in the ski racks at the clubhouse (before the Nationals at Falls Creek.) In the bag are ATOMIC WORLD CUP SKIS, AND 2 PAIRS OF POLES (RED LEKI AND SWIX TRIAX)
It was raining and windy, so I did not go back to collect them after the TD course, thinking they’d be fine.
I am hoping someone has kindly thought to look after the bag or has mistakenly taken it home. Worst case, but unlikely scenario is they have blown away!
They are my favorite skis and I’d love to ski on them at the Hoppet!
Contact: Ronice Goebel — Mobile: 0409 332 642 if seen or take to the clubhouse.
Thanks.
Junior Joey#3 is happening this Sunday 7th August. There will be a SNOWGAINE for all juniors (apart from the Grade 7/8 Junior Birke group who will meet Kristian in the Nordic bowl at 10 am)
The Snowgaine is for all Junior Joey’s, Gliders and Grade 5/6 Birkies. It is a great way to get some fun mileage (Joey training!) into their legs. Meet at the club house at 10.30 am to organise groups, gear and maps. The event will run between 11 am & 12:30 pm. Sausages and bread provided afterwards.
For further details contact Michelle Forrer Mob: 0417 206 672
Also don’t forget the Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series #3 (classical style) Saturday 6th August starting at 11:00 am in the Nordic Bowl. Entries — 9:15 am to 10:15 am at Windy Corner Day Shelter.
Rocky Valley Rush (Sunday 14th August) starting at 10:30 am over distances of 7.5 & 15 km in the classical style. Enter on-line by clicking [HERE]. Online entries close 7 pm on Friday 12th August. Late entries will be accepted at Windy Corner Day Shelter 8:30 am to 9:30 am on race day. Add an extra $10 to the fees. The race committee needs some volunteers for this event. Please put your hand up. Contact Paul L’Huillier Mob: 0400 056 247.
Ski de Femme (Saturday 13th August). Meet at 10 am in the Nordic Bowl. Fun races starting at 12 noon. Registration is necessary. Click [HERE].
Our lovely models are from left: President Ronice Goebel & Junior co-ordinator Michelle Forrer
Kerry Lucas is doing a second run of the very popular new Club Jersey’s.
Orders — must be in by Friday 5th August for delivery pre-Hoppet.
Jerseys are Australian made by Kerry Lucas of SACUL Tawonga South. They are technical performance ski jerseys and manufactured from high quality, Italian, mid-weight, brushed fabric, offering excellent stretch, wind resistance and great thermal protection.
Click [HERE] to download a PDF order form & size chart or [HERE] for a Word version. Postage is $15.00 or arrange pick up (Mob: 0407 814 114).
This is sent to you as either an existing Technical Delegate (TD) or a prospective beginning TD. Both types of TD are required to undertake initial training and regular re-training at these seminars. I encourage new TD’s to attend. There are personnel criteria in the FIS TD rules. All people that I have spoken to and encouraged to attend would meet the criteria. New TD’s usually need to attend two seminars, with a period of gaining experience and exposure to TD work. The first seminar allows you to work as a National TD, at NON – FIS races, or as an assistant TD at FIS races. Once you have attended and meet the assessment criteria at the second seminar, you would then get accreditation as a FIS TD.
for August 2016 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 the web page, use the following keyboard shortcuts: Windows: hold down Control then type +, Apple: hold down Command then type +
Alternatively, if you wish to save the newsletter to your computer, there are two options: 1. Save it from your Browser (File > Save) or 2. Go to the club’s website <Newsletters> and download the Birkie Bulletin pdf file. Hint: Right click the link and select ‘Save Link As…. or ‘Download Linked File As…’ depending on the browser you use. Past issues can also be accessed on the site.
Birkebeiner Bulletin – August 2016
Our lovely models are from left: President Ronice Goebel & Junior co-ordinator Michelle Forrer
Kerry Lucas is doing a second run of the very popular new Club Jersey’s.
Orders — must be in by Wednesday 3rd August for delivery pre-Hoppet.
Jerseys are Australian made by Kerry Lucas of SACUL Tawonga South. They are technical performance ski jerseys and manufactured from high quality, Italian, mid-weight, brushed fabric, offering excellent stretch, wind resistance and great thermal protection.
Click [HERE] to download a PDF order form & size chart or [HERE] for a Word version. Postage is $15.00 or arrange pick up (Mob: 0407 814 114).
Junior Joey#1 is happening this Sunday 3rd July. Meet at 11 am at the Nordic Bowl. This program caters for primary aged kids of all levels.
Because of this event, the Junior Birke session (for older more experienced juniors, usually occurring at 11 am will be at 1:30 pm so that Kristian (our new Norwegian coach) can assist with both sessions.
Also don’t forget the Club’s Birkebeiner Classic race (C) on Saturday 2nd July starting at 10:00 am in the Nordic Bowl. Enter at Windy Corner Day Shelter 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Distances: 10, 5 & 2.5 km. The 2.5 km distance is deal for juniors.
for July 2016 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 the web page, use the following keyboard shortcuts: Windows: hold down Control then type +, Apple: hold down Command then type +
Alternatively, if you wish to save the newsletter to your computer, there are two options: 1. Save it from your Browser (File > Save) or 2. Go to the club’s website <Newsletters> and download the Birkie Bulletin pdf file. Hint: Right click the link and select ‘Save Link As…. or ‘Download Linked File As…’ depending on the browser you use. Past issues can also be accessed on the site.
Birkebeiner Bulletin – July 2016
