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 bring your own chair, cutlery, plates, drinks, plus, for families, a salad and a sweet to share (singles and couples – please bring a salad OR a sweet to share).
RSVP to Kerry Lucas (social secretary) by Thursday 16th November:
Email: <km.lucas@bigpond.com> or Mobile: 0407 814 114
As a courtesy to Kerry, please let her know you will be coming and if you need vegetarian food (or else BYO meat!!) If you don’t reply, we will assume you are not coming so we don’t over-order. It also makes it easier to contact you if the weather necessitates a change of venue.
If you decide to come at the last minute, please bring your own meat!
Birkebeiner is wanting an extra six people to make up a table at the Mt Beauty Primary Schools Retro 80’s Trivia Night. This is a major fundraiser for the school.
Contact — Ronice Goebel: Mob: 0409 332 642 if you want to join the BNSC table.
Congratulations to those Birkie members selected to the National Team for 2017/18.
for September 2017 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 – September 2017
Another 2017 event to celebrate 40 years of BNSC. You are invited to a special screening of THE LAST KING.
Based on true events, THE LAST KING is set in civil war-ravaged Norway. Aided by rebel group the Birch Legs (Birkebeiners) the Norwegian King fights for survival against the Church’s Bishopsmen. Tasked with guarding the only remaining heir to the throne, two Birch Legs warriors, Skjervald and Torstein, escape with the infant heir and must traverse treacherous landscapes to protect their future King.
Entry is free and a light supper will be provided.
Please note: Rated R: Restricted – under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Click here to view the poster : Birke movie poster
Another 2017 event to celebrate 40 years of BNSC. We have already had the Casserole Dinner and Mid-Season Dinner. What else is to come?
National team skier Paul Kovacs has offered to present a photo night and chat about life on the road. He will be speaking about his experiences competing at the highest level in World Championships, World Cup and life in Alaska.
Entry is free and a light supper will be provided.
His photos are stunning!
As a club member have you offered to assist at this years Kangaroo Hoppet in SOME capacity? Don’t just ski the race and walk away. DO SOMETHING — help the race committee either on the Friday set-up, morning of the race, during the race or for the post race clean up. Indicate your interest to Nick Wright (volunteer co-ordinator). Details below.
The Kangaroo Hoppet is the major event for Australian XC skiing but it can’t run without BNSC volunteers.
Our Club receives significant funding from Kangaroo Hoppet in recognition of the club’s involvement in organising the event and the volunteer contribution of club members.
These funds support club programs including Junior Birkie activities, coaching clinics, social activities, the race program and support for our elite athletes training and competing overseas, allowing us to keep our membership fees very low.
As a Birkebeiner member, you are asked to help make the 27th Kangaroo Hoppet a success.
Depending on your role you maybe provided with a Hoppet T-Shirt ( via a Hoppet Shop voucher in Mt Beauty), lunch and drinks.
Thank you – from the Kangaroo Hoppet Organising Committee.
Contact — Nick Wright to register where you can help. Email: nick@birkebeiner.org.au
We need volunteers for the following days:
Friday 25th August
Saturday 26th August
Birkebeiner members who have skied in the Joey Hoppet or the Australian Birkebeiner are asked to volunteer for the afternoon shift and event pack-up in the Nordic Bowl. For non-skiing members, the afternoon pack up is an awesome way to help after watching the race!
Click [HERE] to view more details about the jobs above.
Adult Instruction for BNSC members
Places (although limited) still available – email: nick@birkebeiner.org.au to book.
Get first class instruction from our overseas club coach Miles Havlick.
