Author Archives: Paul L'Huillier

A Reminder – Paul Kovacs – Photo Night & Chat: Sat 12th Aug 7:30pm

Another 2017 event to celebrate 40 years of BNSC. We have already had the Casserole Dinner and Mid-Season Dinner. What else is to come? National team skier Paul Kovacs has offered to present a photo night and chat about life … Continue reading

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Another … Call for Hoppet Helpers

As a club member have you offered to assist at this years Kangaroo Hoppet in SOME capacity? Don’t just ski the race and walk away. DO SOMETHING — help the race committee either on the Friday set-up, morning of the … Continue reading

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Adult Instruction Clinics – Sat Aug 12th & Tues Aug 15th

Adult Instruction for BNSC members Saturday August 12th – 1:30 to 3:00 pm (Beginner Skate) Tuesday August 15th – 10:30 to 12 noon (Skate Intermediate/Advanced) Places (although limited) still available – email: nick@birkebeiner.org.au to book. Get first class instruction from … Continue reading

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Ski de Femme & Rocky Valley Rush (Sat 12th Aug & Sun 13th Aug)

Enter Online Rocky Valley Rush & Sun Valley Ramble (C/F) – Falls Creek: Sunday 13th August starting at 10:30 am. Rush 15km and Ramble 7km. Participants can choose either classical or freestyle technique on the entry form. Late entries will be … Continue reading

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Call for Hoppet Helpers

The Kangaroo Hoppet is the major event for Australian XC skiing but it can’t run without BNSC volunteers. Our Club receives significant funding from Kangaroo Hoppet in recognition of the club’s involvement in organising the event and the volunteer contribution … Continue reading

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Paul Kovacs – Photo Night & Chat: Sat 12th Aug 7:30pm

Another 2017 event to celebrate 40 years of BNSC. We have already had the Casserole Dinner and Mid-Season Dinner. What else is to come? National team skier Paul Kovacs has offered to present a photo night and chat about life … Continue reading

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Australian Junior XC Skiing Championship Results

On Saturday 29th July and Sunday 30th July the club conducted the Australian Junior XC Skiing Championships at Falls Creek. The classic sprint event was Saturday (75 finishers) and the freestyle distance Sunday (68 finishers). Click [HERE] to view the … Continue reading

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Birkebeiner Bulletin – July 2017

for July 2017 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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Up Coming Races & Ski de Femme

Enter Online Australian Senior XC Ski Championships (Falls Creek): Saturday 19th August – Sprint (C) starting at 9:30 am and Sunday 20th August – Distance W10 km & M15km (F). Click [HERE] Rocky Valley Rush & Sun Valley Ramble (C/F) … Continue reading

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Junior Birkie Coaching Timetable

2017 Junior Birkie Coaching Sessions are for age 11-16 years (school year levels 5-9) who may be interested in some racing and is focused on skill development and fun with participation in some races (not compulsory though!). It is definitely not … Continue reading

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