Birkie News Update

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

Australian Senior XC Championships

Last weekend the club conducted the FIS# Australian Senior Sprint (C) and Distance (W10 km and M15 km – F) Championships at Falls Creek for Ski & Snowboard Australia. Note – #FIS stands for Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS; English: International Ski Federation. 

The club was successful on both days with Phil Bellingham taking out the double, winning the sprint and distance races. Congratulations Phil. Our ladies were impressive as well. In the sprint Katerina Paul was first, Casey Wright second and Ella Jackson third. In the distance race Casey Wright was first with Katerina Paul second.

The club’s volunteer workforce turned out in numbers thanks to our hard-working race secretary Ann Bellingham and her band of key helpers namely Ewan Silvester (volunteer co-ordinator), Ronice Goebel (chief of the race), Andrew Walker (chief of the course), Peter Smith on skidoo duties and of course the Alpine Timing team of Michal Trnka and his sidekick Bill Little. A big thank you to Ben Derrick and Finn Marsland who provide advice and assistance with the organisation and do a lot of hands-on work.

Results

Australian XC Ski Championships – Sprint – click HERE
Australian XC Ski Championships – Distance – click HERE
Left – Roger Blackwell (Chief of Start), Casey Wright in the gate and wand operator Tony Crapper
Distance race winner Casey Wright looking strong out of the start
Alpine Timing Team – Left Bill Little (Michal’s sidekick) and Michal Trnka
Left photo – Ronice Goebel & Michelle Donagan. Right photo – David Price & Chris Wright handing out anklebands and race bibs.

On-going Junior Programs — Click [HERE] and look under Programs > Junior Joeys > Junior Birkies.

On-going Adult Instruction Programs — Click [HERE]

Events coming up — Ski de Femme Sat 10th August & Rocky Valley Rush (F) Sun 11th August. Check out the details on the club’s website under Events.

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Mid-Season Dinner – a good night

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

On Thursday 25th July the club held its mid-season dinner at Roi’s Restaraunt in Tawonga. Forty-five people attended. The meal was terrific and the enthusiastic talk by Erin Yungblut our visiting overseas Canadian coach enjoyable. Erin thank you for the presentation.

Thanks also to the club for subsidising the meal (and to Roi and Sue for its preparation) and to our new social secretary Elaine Thomas for organising the dinner.

Erin sharing her experiences as a national level biathlete
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2019 Aust Open XC Championships – 27th-28th July Falls Creek

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier
  • Sprint (C) – Saturday 27th July.
  • Distance (F) – W10 km & M15 km — Sunday 28th July..
Click HERE to Enter

Entries close mid-night Wednesday 24rd July

Volunteers needed for Aust Senior Champs

The Championships are on 27th-28th July at Falls Creek. If you can assist on either day please contact the race secretary Ann Bellingham <racesecretary@birkebeiner.org.au> and offer your help. She would really appreciate it.

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Lost ski poles at Vic Juniors & Alpine Timing

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

Lost ski poles

One of our very keen juniors (Zoe Hocking) had her ski poles taken from outside the clubhouse following the Vic Junior Championships on the weekend. They are a Swix RC610 composite 145cm pole. Her name may be on them. Note: there were a longer pair of poles left there so another member may have accidentally taken Zoe’s by mistake.

Can birkie members please check their ski bags for the lost poles. Please contact Megan Hocking on mobile: 0433 626 527.

Results

Victorian Junior XC Ski Championships – Sprint – click HERE
Victorian Junior XC Ski Championships – Distance – click HERE

Alpine Timing – a local sports timing business

Long-time Birkebeiner Ski Club member (joined in 1992) Michal Trnka conducts his own sports timing business called Alpine Timing. He times all sports locally, regionally and interstate. We see Michal in action timing all our club events, national championship events we conduct and of course the big one, the Kangaroo Hoppet. He also does all the registrations for these events. The clubs electronic membership database is also looked after by Alpine Timing. Previous to starting this business Michal had his own IT business. Now he only has time for Alpine Timing. A feature of Michal’s timing is LIVE RESULTS. While an event is in progress log onto Alpine Timing <www.alpinetiming.com.au> and look under LIVE on your digital device to view the action.

This season he will also be timing the Victorian and Australian Inter-school Championships as well as the NSW Perisher Valley to Charlotte Pass KAC Race. Click [HERE] to learn more about Alpine Timing.

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Club News … extra

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

Clubhouse Exercise Equipment

Johanna Pihkanen reports that the club has purchased a Sporting Equipment Kit that is stored in the clubhouse.

There is a box of “goodies” under one of the couches consisting of a yoga mat, resistance bands, massage ball and a roller. We also have a balance board.

This equipment is for club members to use before skiing or racing to assist in the warm-up and for recovery. Hope people find the kit useful!

Volunteers needed for Aust Senior Champs

The Championships are on 27th-28th July at Falls Creek. If you can assist on either day please contact the race secretary Ann Bellingham <racesecretary@birkebeiner.org.au> and offer your help. She would really appreciate it.

Race Results

Snow Trek & Travel High Plains Tour – 13th-14th July. Click [HERE]

Excited Juniors – From left: Ashley Spittle, Xanthea Dewez & Anna Trnka

Online Race Entries

Click on the Club’s website link [HERE] to see all online race entry links (bottom right).

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Juniors – Low Fluoro Wax Protocol

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

In the event you are preparing skis for the Victorian Junior XC Championships this weekend 20th-21st July please take note of the LOW FLUORO WAX PROTOCOL which was in place last year — Ronice Goebel (Vic Junior Squad Manager)

Coaches and the general community know this protocol and will support you.

Enter for Vic Juniors Online — Click [HERE]

Past race day action – Left: Anna Trnka & Esther Leccardi (nee Bottomley)
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2019 Aust Open XC Championships – 27th-28th July Falls Creek

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier
  • Sprint (C) – Saturday 27th July.
  • Distance (F) – W10 km & M15 km — Sunday 28th July.
  • Entries close Wednesday 24rd July.
Click HERE to Enter

Ski de Femme Registrations are open. Click [HERE]

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Mid-Season Dinner at Roi’s Restaurant​ – Thur 25th July

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier
  • When: Thursday 25th July 2019
  • Time: 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm meal.
  • Where: Roi’s Diner – 179 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga.
  • The night will also include a short presentation from our Birkie coach, Erin Yungblut from Canada.
  • The meal is partly subsidised by the club — two courses for $30.00. Pay for your own drinks.

Please RSVP with any dietary requirements by Sunday, 21st July to Elaine Thomas. Email <elainemt66@yahoo.com.au> or Mobile: ‭0429 380 408 or text.

As a courtesy to Roi and Sue, they need to know how many to cater for so please let Elaine know ASAP.

Ronice Goebel receiving her life membership at the 2017 Dinner.
Junior Birkie Camp participants. Thanks to Bronwyn and Paul Gray for co-ordinating.
First Hoppet Training Group session with Canadian coach Erin Yungblut. From left: Tony Pammer, Nick Wright, Peter Smith, Kim Pammer, Erin Yungblut (coach), Peter Burgess, Robyn Darby, Steve McDowell, Ronni McDowell and Bronwyn Gray.
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Victorian Junior Champs – Sat/Sun 20th/21st July Falls Creek

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

Apologies for the last email. Dates were incorrect. Junior Victorian Champs are this weekend – 20th-21st July 2019

Register Online — Click [HERE]

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Adult Clinics & Hoppet Training Group Schedule

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

Registration is essential — Email <nick@birkebeiner.org.au>

Registration is essential — Email <secretary@birkebeiner.org.au>

Falls Creek XC Trail Grooming Report. To view each day click [HERE]

Track My Ride App — To receive up to date live grooming and an email in the evening to know what the groomer is planning for the evening or the following morning. Download the Track My Ride Apple iOS or Android App, come into the YMCA Falls Creek XC Ski Hire at Windy Corner to pay $10.00 for the season OR pay over the telephone (‭03 5758 3408‬) and a password will be issued to activate the App.

Falls Creek User Guide (XC Skiing information). Click [HERE]

 

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