2018 Club *SNOW* Events Registration

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

The club has established a *SNOW Events Registration Portal for all events the club will be conducting or assisting with e.g. Vic Juniors this season. Thanks to Michal Trnka for all the hard work in getting this setup.

The below events are currently available for on-line registration.

  1. Birkebeiner Classic (C) – Sun 8th July – $25 Adult / $10 U18 (Family max. $50)
  2. Ski de Femme – Sat 11th August – $0 (no cost & ladies only event) — Free instruction & an optional fun race following.
  3. Rocky Valley Rush (F)  – Sun 12th August – $25 Adult / $20 U20 / $10 U12 (Family max. $50)
  4. AUS Open Sprint Champ’s (F) – Sat 18th August – $40 (late entry $60)
  5. AUS Open Distance Champ’s (C) – Sun 19th August – $40 (late entry $60)
  6. Victorian Juniors registration to be added soon.

Click this link <https://my.raceresult.com/101880/> to take you to the Registration page then just follow the instructions.

NOTE — Access to the *SNOW* Events Registration Portal can also be found on the club’s website Home Page (bottom right under On-Line Race Registrations), Birkebeiner Classic & Rocky Valley Rush website pages.

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Birkie News update

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier
  1. Junior Birkie & Junior Joey Programs start this Sunday 1st July. Birkie Racers 10:15 am (C), Birkie Juniors 10:15 am (C), Joey Gliders 11 am (C) & Junior Joeys 11 am (C) — Meet at the Nordic Bowl. Parents are reminded that registration is essential and is done by clicking on this link <Junior Registration>. Click [HERE] to view the full seasons Junior Program.
  2. Registrations for the Junior Birkie Camp have closed. 30 juniors have registered.
  3. Mid season dinner at Roi’s Restaurant – Tawonga — Thursday 19th July 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm meal. Meal is part subsidised by the club. Please confirm your attendance and any dietary requirements by Tuesday 10th July to Michelle Forrer: Email < mishforrer@gmail.com> or Mobile: 0417 206 672.
  4. Birkebeiner Classic Ski Race — Sunday 8th July starting at 10:30 am in the Nordic Bowl. Entries at Windy Corner Day Shelter from 8:30 am. Click [HERE] for more details.
  5. Falls Creek Guide – Cross Country. Click [HERE]
  6. Madshus X3 Hypersonic Skis — 180cm waxable classic Skis with NNN bindings. The pictured skis below were left in the clubhouse last season. If they are yours or you know who belongs to them please contact the secretary by email <secretary@birkbebeiner.org.au> and include a telephone number. If they are not claimed within two weeks they will be given to a worthy junior member.

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2018 Junior Joey & Junior Birkie Program

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

Registration is required:

Please click [HERE] to download a Word version of the registration form. Fill in and email to the secretary <secretary@birkebeiner.org.au>

Again junior races will be held throughout the season called the 2018 ‘Snow, Trek & Travel Mini Series’ at Falls Creek starting in the Nordic Bowl.  These comprise low key races over distances of 0.5, 1.5 & 2.5km using both the classical (C) and skating (F) styles. These are ideal introductory races for Junior Joeys and Junior Birkies.

2018 Mini Series events

June – Sunday 24    11:00am  Snow, Trek & Travel Mini Series #1 (C) 0.5/1.5/2.5km FallsCreek

July – Saturday 7      1:00pm   Snow, Trek & Travel Mini Series #2 (F) 0.5/1.5/2.5km  FallsCreek

August – Sunday 5   11:00am   Snow, Trek & Travel Mini
Series #3 (C) 0.5/1.5/2.5km FallsCreek

Sept – Saturday 1      11:00am   Snow, Trek & Travel Mini
Series #4 (F) 0.5/1.5/2.5km FallsCreek

Note: (C) = Classical style of XC Skiing and (F) = Freestyle (usually skating)

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Annual Casserole Dinner – Sat 16th June

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

Please RSVP by Thursday 14th June to the secretary <secretary@birkebeiner.org.au>

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2018 Birkie Junior 2 Day Development Camp Applications – now open

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

Skate_poles_kidsThe 2018 Birkie Junior 2 Day Development Camp Applications are now open. The two day camp will be held on Saturday 14th to Sunday 15th July 2018 using the Outdoor School – Bogong Village for accommodation and skiing at Falls Creek. The camp is open to students in years 5 to 8. Applications close Saturday 30 June 2018.

You can download the Camp Information which is included on the Application Form (Word doc) by visiting the Club’s website— Click this link  Programs > Junior Camps

Also we aware of  Junior Joey & Junior Birkie activities throughout the season by visiting Programs > Junior Joeys & Programs > Birkie Juniors on the Club’s website to view the seasons programs including a series of introductory fun races called the Snow, Trek & Travel Mini Series. All activities are at Falls Creek.

A Reminder — Memberships are due on 1st June 2018. Click [HERE] to join or renew your membership online.

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Athlete Overseas Reports

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

A number of Birkebeiners were selected in national teams to compete overseas in 2017/18.

The club provided some financial assistance to each athlete and in return they are required to submit a report for publication on returning to Australia. Reports can be viewed by clicking the links below.

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Birkebeiner Bulletin – May 2018

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

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for May 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 – May 2018

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REMINDER: Annual General Meeting – THIS TUESDAY 15th May 2018

Posted on May 13, 2018 by PaulGray

The Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held this Tuesday 15th May starting at 7:30pm in the auditorium next to the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre.

Meeting reports — Reports on the past years activities come from the following: President, Treasurer and Sub-committees: race, junior, clubhouse and search & rescue.

Meeting elections — Office bearers (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) will be elected. A number (to be decided at the AGM) of ordinary committee member positions will also be elected usually with designated portfolios. These can include, for example, social secretary, membership secretary, Bulletin editor, website administrator, volunteer co-ordinator and sub-committee convenors (Race, Junior, S&R and Clubhouse). Some of these roles would be volunteer non-committee positions.

If you are interested in an executive position or ordinary committee role please notify Ronice Goebel (Acting Secretary). For a Nomination Form click [HERE]. The Form is in Word format so it can be downloaded, filled in on the computer and emailed to ronice.goebel@gmail.com by 5pm tomorrow (Monday 14th May). Alternatively a form can be downloaded, printed off, filled in and mailed to Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club, PO Box 192, Mount Beauty 3699. Forms can also be handed in at the AGM. The club also has a number of sub-committees i.e. race, junior, clubhouse and search & rescue. If you would like to assist on one of these please indicate your interest either on the form or at the AGM.

Proxy voting: A member may appoint another member as his or her proxy to vote and speak on his or her behalf at the AGM. This must be in writing and signed by the member who is appointing the proxy. Get them to hand it in at the AGM.

A great supper will be served following the meeting with lots of socialising included.

The club relies on volunteers so please have a think about how you can contribute to this great club in 2018/19. 

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Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club – Junior Program Director 

Posted on April 30, 2018 by PaulGray

 The Birkebeiner Committee would like to appoint a Junior Program Director for this autumn and winter. See below for a Position Description.

Please contact  secretary@birkebeiner.org.au for more information or to express interest in this position.

Position Description

  • Plan and organise pre-season (Term 2) weekend program
  • Liaise with Mount Beauty SC staff to assist Autumn training program (before and after school sessions)
  • Plan and organise volunteers for Junior Program (Joeys, Gliders, and Junior Birkies) including the new ‘Possum’ program pilot.
  • Assist in the delivery of winter junior program where possible on designated weekend day.
  • Assist Birkie Junior Development Camp co-ordinators
  • Provide race support to Birkie juniors at the Victorian Junior Champs
  • Manage junior registration and medical forms
  • Manage WWCC records, ensure Codes of Conduct are available and signed by coaches.
  • Car pooling options developed
  • Investigate grant opportunities to subsidise race costs to Birkie juniors attending Junior Nationals in 2018 at Perisher, NSW.
  • Needs to be a member of Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club
  • Reimbursement of expenses to be negotiated.

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Annual General Meeting – Tuesday 15th May 2018

Posted on April 29, 2018 by PaulGray

The Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday 15th May 2018 starting at 7:30pm in the auditorium next to the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre.

Meeting reports — Reports on the past years activities come from the following: President, Treasurer and Sub-committees: race, junior, clubhouse and search & rescue.

Meeting elections — Office bearers (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) will be elected. A number (to be decided at the AGM) of ordinary committee member positions will also be elected usually with designated portfolios. These can include, for example, social secretary, membership secretary, Bulletin editor, website administrator, volunteer co-ordinator and sub-committee convenors (Race, Junior, S&R and Clubhouse). Some of these roles would be volunteer non-committee positions.

If you are interested in an executive position or ordinary committee role please notify Ronice Goebel (Acting Secretary). For a Nomination Form click [HERE]. The Form is in Word format so it can be downloaded, filled in on the computer and emailed to ronice.goebel@gmail.com by 5pm Monday 14th May. Alternatively a form can be downloaded, printed off, filled in and mailed to Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club, PO Box 192, Mount Beauty 3699. Forms can also be handed in at the AGM. The club also has a number of sub-committees i.e. race, junior, clubhouse and search & rescue. If you would like to assist on one of these please indicate your interest either on the form or at the AGM.

Proxy voting: A member may appoint another member as his or her proxy to vote and speak on his or her behalf at the AGM. This must be in writing and signed by the member who is appointing the proxy. Get them to hand it in at the AGM.

A great supper will be served following the meeting with lots of socialising included.

The club relies on volunteers so please have a think about how you can contribute to this great club in 2018/19. 

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