If you and your family are looking for a great day of activities, learning and fun then be there on Sunday.
Contacts: Mini Series — Bob Cranage – Mob: 0418 568 657. Junior Joey — Michelle Forrer – Mob: 0417 206 672.
Hi Everyone
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See below Futures flyer supported by Ski and Snowboard Australia (SSA). The intention of this is just the get the event and date out (SSA Futures XC Sessions — 20-22 Sept. ’13 at Falls Creek) there with this preliminary flyer. Activities will include: On Snow – skate and classic technique and ski specific circuit training at Falls Creek. A no snow plan will include an intro to rollerskiing and alternative dryland activities such as hillbounding, rogaine, ski specific fun “fitness games”.
The target group is developing skiers from grade 5 and 6 to year 9 NOT in the Vic Junior XC Ski Team. It may appeal to year 10 skiers if they are keen.
National team coaches and members will be providing coaching. The usual SSA format is “day camp”, but accommodation at YMCA Howmans Gap has been booked and will be made available at summer rates. Local families can travel up on the Saturday and Sunday. Further information will be posted online by SSA.
When registration is open on the SSA website, I will alert you. In the meantime, if interested feel free to reply to <ronice.goebel@gmail.com>.
Regards
Ronice Goebel
Manager Vic Junior XC Ski Team
Website: www.skiandsnowboard.org.au
As many of you know we are fast approaching the end of the Australian competition season. However, for many XC athletes, the focus is shifting to the coming European season. Most Australian XC athletes are currently balancing their training with full time study as well as part time jobs to fund their overseas trips.
This year the Australian National team has started a fundraising program with the aim of having as many people as possible from the XC skiing community to donate $25 by the 25th of August (or more!). You can donate at www.ausxc.com.au website by following the Towards 2014 link. Thank-you to everyone who has already contributed!
The August 2013 Birkebeiner Bulletin is now available for viewing on-line as a pdf file (2.8 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.
A big thank you to everyone who volunteered last weekend at the National Championships. There were so many people who put up their hands, and considering the forecast, it was a mighty effort. From those out battling the winds on Sunday, to those being entertained in the bowl (thanks to our announcers), it made for a well run race for the athletes.
Thank you for giving up your time to help,
Graeme on behalf of the Race Committee
If you want to race in the National Championships this weekend you can either enter online by Tuesday (tomorrow) or on the day. Online is preferable. Here is the link: http://regonline.activeglobal.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1241233.
The following info about Race Licences is useful and provides a direct link.
Race Licence info for Juniors in Victoria
Note for Parents: If your child is Under 12, please contact Ronice (0409 332 642) for clarification about the events.
These programs are provided free to members. Instruction is provided by experienced members and club coaches. Victor is booked as the instructor for this session.
Bookings are required so that enough instructors can be arranged and any changes notified to participants.
INTERMEDIATE
Skate
Wednesday 24th July. Club House 1:30pm-3pm.
Elaine Thomas will take bookings for places until Monday at mickandelaine@bigpond.com
A big thanks to Victor and Alecia.
Photo provided by Gary Phillips.
An extra Birkie Juniors session is on tomorrow (Thursday).
Be ready to go at clubhouse at 10am.
Skate technique with Victor and Alecia. (11-15 years 2013)
See you there!
Further info?
Ronice – 0409332642
These programs are provided free to members. Instruction is provided by experienced members and club coaches.
If you would like to learn as a beginner or develop your skills in an intermediate sessions please book as outlined below.
More sessions may become available and will be announced as soon as possible.
Bookings are required so that enough instructors can be arranged and any changes notified to participants.
Please book at least 24 hrs. before a session.
BEGINNER (in conjunction with Junior Joey program)
Saturday 20th July. Meeting at the Clubhouse 11am.
Saturday 10th August. Meeting in the Nordic Bowl 11am.
INTERMEDIATE
Classic
Saturday 13th July. Nordic Bowl 1:30pm – 3pm.
Skate
Wednesday 24th July. Club House 1:30pm-3pm.
Wednesday 7th August. Club House 1:30pm-3pm.
Saturday 10th August. Nordic Bowl 1:30pm-3pm.
Elaine Thomas will take bookings for places on any program before 24th July at mickandelaine@bigpond.com
Jim Gargan will take bookings for places on any program after 24th July at gargan@internode.on.net
