Author Archives: Paul L'Huillier

Ski & Snowboard Australia – National Participation Committee (Expressions of Interest Sought)

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Paul L'Huillier

Dear Member and Interested Person, Under the directive of the Australian Sports Commission, SSA has a responsibility to encourage more Australians, particularly young Australians to participate in sport more often, whether at school or with local communities and clubs. Interschools … Continue reading →

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Skike Australia Victorian Ski Chase Announcement – April 2016

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Paul L'Huillier

Greetings Skiers, Hopefully you all have had a wonderful summer, and/or northern winter, and are now starting to think about this upcoming southern winter. As many of you know, the Victorian Ski Chase is organised and run by Ski Cross … Continue reading →

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Falls Creek Resort early bird entry passes, Coach Level 0, Roller Ski Champs, AUSXC Awards Dinner & Junior Coaching

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Paul L'Huillier

Falls Creek Resort early bird entry passes now available — $295. Over 65 years $245. Save $30. Click [HERE]. Closes 30th April. Australian Roller Ski Championships — Saturday 9th April, Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra ACT. Click [HERE] for information and … Continue reading →

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Search & Rescue Group wins Alpine Shire Australia Day Award

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Paul L'Huillier

The Alpine Shire 2016 Organisation of the Year was awarded to the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club Search & Rescue Group which has been called-out for rescues in the region’s high plains and remote areas 80 times since its formation in 1982 (33 years). … Continue reading →

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2016 AUS Rollerski Champs & AUSXC Awards Dinner

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Paul L'Huillier

The 2016 Australian Rollerski Championships will be held on Saturday April 9 at the Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra. This year there is also a new social event on the schedule – the inaugural AUSXC Awards Dinner! This will be … Continue reading →

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Annual End of Season BBQ – Sun 22nd Nov ’15

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Paul L'Huillier

When: Sunday 22nd November. Where: In the picnic area by the lake in Mount Beauty. Time: From 5.30 p.m. 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 … Continue reading →

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Discover XC (new website) – Boosting Participation

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Paul L'Huillier

The Ski & Snowboard Australia Cross Country Committee is excited to announce the launch of Discover XC, an introductory web portal that aims to boost cross country skiing grassroots participation. The new website has been put together in partnership with … Continue reading →

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Birkebeiner Bulletin – October 2015

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Paul L'Huillier

The Birkebeiner Bulletin — October 2015 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 … Continue reading →

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Do you want to join the Birkebeiner ‘Timing Team’?

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Paul L'Huillier

This season the Club got serious about the timing of major National races and invested $10,300 in a new timing system called ‘Race Results’. Michal Trnka (Chief of Timing) leant the bases of new system quickly and put it into … Continue reading →

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Juniors Birkies Sunday 9th August

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Paul L'Huillier

Eric’s  Junior Birkie Coaching Session this Sunday will start at 10am in the Nordic Bowl  NOT 10:45am as has been the previous arrangement. Following the coaching session juniors will be able to enter the Mini Series Race #3 in classical … Continue reading →

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