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Snow Sports Training Course (Fri 2nd to Sun 4th June – Bright)

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The Last King – The Birkebeiner Movie (SBS On Demand)

Norway has made a movie of the Birkebeiner Story which was released in February 2016. The language is Norwegian but has English subtitles. It runs for 135 minutes. It’s available for free via SBS On Demand through its internet streaming … Continue reading

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Casey Wright endures to take third in XC Sprint in Asian Winter Games

Casey Wright, from Launching Place Victoria and a Birkebeiner, has given Australia its first cause for celebration at the Sapporo 2017 Asian Winter Games, finishing third in the women’s 1.4 km cross country skiing sprint. Wright was consistently strong across … Continue reading

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Birkebeiners at the 2017 World Championships – Lahti Finland

Congratulations to the five Birkebeiner members who have been selected to compete in the 2017 World Championships in Lahti, Finland, from 22nd February to 5th March 2017. The Club wishes them every success. The Full Australian Team for the 2017 Cross Country … Continue reading

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Valerio Leccardi (SUI) appointed as new Australian Cross Country Head Coach

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Finn Marsland on the AUSXC website. Australia is set to continue its proud history in Cross Country under the guidance of new Head Coach Valerio Leccardi, appointed by the Ski & Snowboard Australia Cross Country Committee. … Continue reading

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Australia Day Awards – 2017

The Alpine Shire Council Australia Day 2017 Community Awards were held on Thursday 26th January in Hydro Park Mount Beauty (newly named park next the the Mt Beauty Swimming Pool). Congratulations to: Allan Marsland who was awarded an Order of Australia … Continue reading

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Falls Creek — Resort Entry Season Permit for 2017 – low price by 5pm today Friday 16th Dec

Also – not forgetting about winter…if you haven’t got in early and secured your Resort Entry season permit for 2017 at the unbelievably low price of $295, you better hurry! $99 down is all it takes. Be warned, prices will be going … Continue reading

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2016 Kangaroo Hoppet Annual Report

The Kangaroo Hoppet held its 2016 AGM on Thursday 24th November. Click – 2016 Kangaroo Hoppet Annual Report to view.

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Gone Missing : A “Not New” Fischer ski bag

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, … Continue reading

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Club Jersey ordering — Definitely the Last chance!

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 … Continue reading

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