Birkebeiner Bulletin – July 2018

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

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for July 2018 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 the web page, use the following keyboard shortcuts: Windows: hold down Control then type +, Apple: hold down Command then type +

Alternatively, if you wish to save the newsletter to your computer, there are two options: 1. Save it from your Browser (File > Save) or 2. Go to the club’s website <Newsletters> and download the Birkie Bulletin pdf file. Hint: Right click the link and select ‘Save Link As…. or ‘Download Linked File As…’ depending on the browser you use. Past issues can also be accessed on the site.

Birkebeiner Bulletin – July 2018

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Weekends Race Results (Vic Juniors & Senior Nationals)

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

National Senior Championships — Perisher Valley NSW

  1. Sprint (C) (Time Trial only) — Click [HERE]
  2. Distance (F) — Click [HERE]

Victorian Junior Championships — Falls Creek Vic

  1. Sprint (C) — Click [HERE]
  2. Distance (F) — Click [HERE]

National Junior Championships
28/29 July at Perisher Valley NSW
Click [HERE] to enter Sprint Event (F) & [HERE] to enter Distance Event (C)

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Ski de Femme – Sat 11th August: 10 am

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

Please note that the Ski de Femme is definitely on the Saturday and not Sunday as was shown on the previous Poster emailed earlier today.

The 2018 Ski de Femme event is on Sat 11th August
starting at 10:00 am in the Falls Creek Nordic Bowl. Event comprises instruction in the morning with a fun race starting about noon.

Registration is essential — Please click [HERE] then just follow the instructions.

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Presidents request…

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

Dear Birkebeiner club members

As many of you will know BNSC runs a number of races across winter, ranging from citizen participation races to FIS accredited National championships. These races are run by the BNSC race sub-committee but require the contribution of a number of volunteers in order for them to run smoothly. Because our membership changes over the years, not everybody is aware of the race committee’s work.

If you are interested in being involved in helping run these races, please let us know. There are a range of roles that you can take on and a wealth of experience you can draw upon from other club members.

In 2018 we are responsible the following races and events:

  • Sun 8th July                Birkebeiner Classic (C) 2.5/5/10km (Falls Creek)
  • Sat 11th August            Ski de Femme (F) Fun Race 1, 2.5 & 5km (Falls Creek)
  • Sun 12th August          Rocky Valley Rush/Sun Val Ramble (15/7.5km) (F) (Falls Creek)
  • Thu 17th August          North East Primary School Relays (Falls Creek)
  • Sat 18th August           AUS Open Sprint Champ’s (F) (Falls Creek)
  • Sun 19th August          AUS Open Champ’s 5/10 km (C) (Falls Creek)

If you are interested in being on our list of race volunteers please let me know.

Regards
Ewen Silvester (President)

Email: president@birkebeiner.org.au

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Adult Instruction Clinics

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

• Coach: Cambria McDermott (visiting American coach)
• Meeting place — Falls Creek Race Hut in the Nordic Bowl 10 minutes before clinic start time.
• Registration is essential. Maximum of 8 participants per clinic with places allocated on a first in first served basis. Please email to <nick@birkebeiner.org.au> Note: Clinics will only go ahead if there is a minimum of 3 participants registered.
• Skating — All Clinics will use the skating technique. Clinics are aimed at the developing intermediate level skier.
• Clinics are for members only.
• Dates are:

  • Saturday July 21st — 1:30-3:00 pm
  • Tuesday July 24th — 1:30-3:00 pm
  • Tuesday August 7th — 10:30 am-12 noon
  • Tuesday August 14th — 10:30 am-12 noon
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You have been warned!

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

The club’s 2018 Birkie Junior 2 Day Development Camp is being conducted this coming weekend July 14-15 and has 35 juniors plus parents and coaches. The club has been conducting these junior development camps since 1983. That’s a lot of camps and a lot of juniors.

They use the clubhouse for a lunch break between ~12 noon and 1:00 pm on both days, so this is a good time NOT to be in the clubhouse! So please schedule your time around these times. Paul and Bron Gray (camp co-ordinators) would appreciate it as it is a full-on weekend.

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Hoppet Training Group Schedule

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

• Coach: Cambria McDermott (visiting American coach)
• Meeting place — Falls Creek Race Hut in the Nordic Bowl 9.50 am
• Day & Time — Monday 10 – 11:30 am.
• Registration is essential: Please email the <secretary@birkebeiner.org.au>
•Clinics are for members only.
• Dates are:

  • July 16th 
  • July 23
  • July 30
  • August 6
  • August 13
  • August 20
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Results of Birkebeiner Classic XC Ski Race – Sun 8th July

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

Click [HERE] to view the results of the Birkebeiner Classic XC Ski Race – Sunday 8th July. There were 45 participants for the opening race of the season. Thanks to Michal Trnka (Alpine Timing) for providing the online results.

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Mid-Season Dinner at Roi’s Diner – Tawonga

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier
  • When: Thursday 19th July 2018
  • Time: 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm meal.
  • Where: Roi’s Diner – 179 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga.
  • Meal is part subsidised by the club.

Please RSVP with any dietary requirements by Tuesday 10th July to Michelle Forrer. Email < mishforrer@gmail.com> or Mobile: 0417 206 672.

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

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Man of the Mountains

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

This photo and article about Allan Marsland appeared in the local Kiewa Valley paper ‘The Alpine Observer’ – Wednesday 4th July. Click [HERE] to read the great article.

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