Annual General Meeting – Wed. 21st May 2014

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Paul L'Huillier

The Clubs 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held this Wednesday night 21st May 2014 starting at 7:30pm in the Auditorium (next to the Kangaroo Hoppet Office) of the Mt Beauty Visitor Information Centre. The meeting reports on the past years activities including reports from the following: president, treasurer, race, junior, clubhouse and search & rescue committees. Office bearers and ordinary committee members will be elected.

Please attend and support the club.

A great supper will be served following the meeting with lots of socialising included.

If you are interested in an executive position or as an ordinary committee member please  let our secretary Trish Cross know. A Nomination Form was included in the May newsletter which is available on the club’s website. The club also has a number of sub-committees i.e. race, junior, clubhouse and search & rescue. If you would like to assist on one of these please indicate your interest to the secretary — Telephone: (03) 5754 4323 or Email: trishacross@bigpond.com

The Weekend Working Bees  — Saturday’s trails working bee had 23 in attendance. A terrific turnout. Thanks to Jim Gargan who co-ordinated all the work and to Helen L’Huillier for the BBQ lunch. For Sunday’s clubhouse working bee there were 17 volunteers. Thanks to Bron & Paul Gray for coordinating the clean-up.

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Birkebeiner Bulletin – May 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Paul L'Huillier

The May 2014 Birkebeiner Bulletin is now available for viewing on-line as a pdf file (2.3 MB). It will open in your internet browser when you click the link below. Or you can download the pdf file to your computer. (Right click the link below and select ‘Download Linked File…. or ‘Download Linked Target…’ depending on the browser you use).

You can also navigate via the Birkie website to Newsletters to view the Bulletin.

Birkebeiner Bulletin – May 2014

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Club – Pre-Season Activities

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Paul L'Huillier

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Falls Creek XC Ski Trails Working Bee Weekend – 17/18 May 2014

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Paul L'Huillier

Possible jobs in conjunction with Falls Creek Resort.

  • Erecting mesh fencing on the Dam Wall.
  • Repositioning snow poles in Sun Valley.
  • Mowing tracks about the Nordic Bowl  and Hoppet Start. (Nordic Bowl and Hoppet Start have already been slashed)
  • Restricting access behind Race Hut. (Last year 2 kids were buried when snow fell off the roof)
  • Tidy up storage in Race Hut and Horse Yard Hut.
  • Improve access to Horse Yard Hut.

Possible jobs in conjunction with Parks Victoria

  • Erecting 3 portable experimental snow fences at Langford’s Gap.  (supplied by Parks)
  • Maintenance work on Pauls’ Track.
  • Establishing alternate route for Langford Loop from Watchbed Creek corner.
  • Erecting direction signs for Birkebeiner and Hoppet courses.

A BBQ lunch will be provided by Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club on both days. (BNSC will also have a Clubhouse working bee on the Sunday)

Low cost accommodation may be available in Mount Beauty and Tawonga South for Friday and Saturday nights.

Please let Jim know by Wednesday 14th May if you can make it for all or any of the weekend. Any information about special skills or specialist tools appreciated. (e.g. have chainsaw and can use, brushcutter, power trimmer on pole, trailer, heavy duty mower, etc.)

Contact: Jim Gargan — Email: <gargan@internode.on.net>
or  Telephone: (03) 5754 1785

— Help make Falls Creek’s great Cross-Country ski trails even better —

Hope to see you there.
Jim Gargan (Co-ordinator)

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Dryland SSA Futures Cross Country Ski Camp– Wangaratta 10/11 May

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Paul L'Huillier

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Wangaratta will host a Dryland SSA Futures Cross Country Ski Camp on the weekend of the 10/11 May.

Futures is a Ski & Snowboard Australia athlete development and talent identification program. SSA Futures has a vision to further develop the opportunities and resources for athletes involved in the SSA athlete pathway. These camps are open to skiers of all abilities between the ages of 12-18 although younger skiers may be considered.

Athletes will benefit from expert coaching from national level coaches and athletes.

Following the Futures Camp, athletes will be provided with information on how to join the NSW Cross Country Programs and the Victorian Junior Team and Victorian Development Team.

Fast and Female Australia will be running a power hour for female athletes who are part of the SSA Future Camps in Wangaratta as well.

Wangaratta parents are happy to host any kids who would like to stay overnight in Wangaratta, if that helps rather than travel from Mt Beauty and other parts of the Kiewa Valley.

For more information on SSA Future Cross Country Ski Camps and to sign up visit <SSA Futures XC Ski Camp Registration>. Click the image that appears for more information and to register.

Alternatively, contact Nick Grimmer — Mob: 0458185 485 and Email: <grimmer.nick@yahoo.com>

Registrations close—  5pm 9th May 2014.

 

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Falls Ck – Early Bird Season Permit Sales Close 5pm Apr 30th

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Paul L'Huillier

You can now purchase your 2014 Falls Creek Season permit at the Early Bird price of $275. This price is for online sales only which you can access by clicking this link <www.fallscreek.com.au/ResortEntry>. Early Bird sales are open until 5pm April 30th.

 

Visitors aged 65 and over (at time of purchase) can purchase Falls Creek only Resort Entry permits (not available for All Resorts Permits) at a 10% discount of the regular rate ($247.50 via online sales) with proof of age and vehicle ownership. 

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2014 Australian Race Calendar

Posted on April 14, 2014 by PaulGray

The Ski & Snowboard Australia Cross Country Committee (SAXC) has just released the 2014 Australian Race Calendar.

There are several key changes for this year. To read more about these changes and the reasons behind them please click here.

 

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Bush Search and Rescue Annual Training 3-4 May 2014

Posted on April 14, 2014 by PaulGray

Information for Members & Potential Members

The weekend will provide Bush Search & Rescue (BSAR) members and other interested experienced bushwalkers with training in skills for bush search and rescue with BSAR.  The program is designed to be active and hands-on for all participants.

Training will include a full search exercise, a GPS rogaine and workshops.

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Falls Creek XC Ski Trails Working Bee Weekend 17-18 May 2014

Posted on April 14, 2014 by PaulGray

Help make Falls Creek’s great Cross-country ski trails even better.

General maintenance and development of ski trails will be undertaken in consultation with Ben Derrick from Falls Creek Resort Management and Parks Victoria.

Information about specific jobs will be provided before the event.

A BBQ lunch will be provided by Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club on both days. BNSC will also have a Clubhouse working bee on the Sunday (18th May).

Low cost accommodation may be available in Mount Beauty and Tawonga South for Friday and Saturday nights. 

Please contact Jim Gargan at gargan@internode.on.net if you can help out.

Please let Jim know if you can make it for all or any of the weekend. Any information about special skills or specialist tools appreciated (e.g. have chainsaw and can use, brushcutter, power trimmer on pole, trailer, heavy duty mower, etc.)

Hope to see you there.
Jim Gargan
gargan@internode.on.net

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XC Ski Coach – Level 0 Course (dryland training)

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Paul L'Huillier

Click this link to take you directly to the Online Registration — Level O Coaching Course (dryland training)

Level O Coaching Course

 

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