Bill Koch League

2005-2006 Schedule of Events

(Updated 10/24/05)

 

REGISTRATION!!!  REGISTRATION!!!

 

Now that I have your attention…

 

Please, oh please, make my life easier.  Take note of the two registration dates!!

 

October 26        Wednesday Stowe Elementary School Cafeteria

                                  2:45PM to 4:30PM

                                  Includes Nordic ski gear / clothing swap

October 29        Saturday    Golden Eagle Resort Library Room (above pool)

                                  9AM to 10AM

                                  Immediately followed by dry land clinic with

                                  Jim Fredericks and Joanne Hanowski

 

The registration papers will be provided; you just need to bring your checkbook!  If you would like to apply for a scholarship please call me at home (888-7474).

 

The first registration is an opportunity for you to sell or donate Nordic ski gear and clothing.  We have many children in the BKL program who do not have their own gear.  If you have anything Nordic you would like to sell or donate please bring it to the cafeteria on 10/26 before registration starts.  Have all items marked clearly with your name and number as well as the amount you would like to sell it for (or a note saying that it is a donation).  Please remember to stop back at 4:30 to collect anything that does not sell.

 

The second registration is followed by a dry land clinic with Jim Fredericks and Joanne Hanowski.  Meet at the Golden Eagle Resort Library Room (above the fitness center/pool) at 10am and remember to bring your poles!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly BKL Program - Dry Land Activities

(Updated 10/9/05)

 

This is a 6 week program designed to have fun and get ready for skiing.  We are fortunate to have Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA BKL program director, providing a free clinic at our first dry land gathering.  Dorcas is committed to children (and parents) having a positive experience in the BKL program.  She has a lot of information garnered from years of experience in the sport of cross country skiing.  Please try to make it to this very valuable clinic.

 

November 8            Tuesday       Golden Eagle Resort Library Room (over pool)

1PM Clinic for Parents with Dorcas

                                                3PM Clinic for SNOC Kids with Dorcas

November 15          Tuesday       Stowe Middle School

                                                3PM to 4PM

November 29         Tuesday       Stowe Middle School

                                                3PM to 4PM

December 6           Tuesday       Stowe Middle School

                                                3PM to 4PM

*December 13        Tuesday       Stowe Middle School

                                                3PM to 4PM

*December 20       Tuesday       Stowe Middle School

                                                3PM to 4PM

 

* If there is snow, we will begin meeting at the Stowe Mountain Resort Touring Center.  You will be notified via email.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting with Parent Coaches

 

November 1            Tuesday       3:00PM

                                                Place TBD

 

 

New This Year - Introductory Lessons

(Updated 10/9/05)

 

We are inviting older children (10 – 13 years old) and BKL parents who are new to the sport of cross country skiing to attend these preseason ski lessons.  Our goal is to have the older children feel more comfortable joining the club and to get the parents skiing!  Please RSVP to Deb if you are interested.

 

December 10          Saturday      Stowe Mountain Resort Touring Center

                                                Morning (Time TBD)

December 18          Sunday         Stowe Mountain Resort Touring Center

                                                Afternoon (Time TBD)

 

 

 

Creating a ski park

 

When the snow starts to fly we will set a date to build a ski park at the touring center.  My hope is that this will be an opportunity for families to have fun together.  Stay tuned for more details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly BKL Program – On Snow

(Updated 10/9/05)

 

This is a 10 week program designed to have fun and ski!  The times provided are estimates.  In January the darkness sets in early and we are usually done before 4:30.  Late February and March brings longer days and warmer temperatures sometimes “forcing” us to ski a little longer.

 

January 3              Tuesday       Stowe Resort X/C Center

                                                3PM to 4:30PM

 

January 10            Tuesday       Stowe Resort X/C Center

                                                3PM to 4:30PM

                                                Happy Birthday Carol!  We will celebrate

                                                Carol’s 50th birthday (1/14) with cake and

                                                hot chocolate!  (Shh, don’t tell Carol!)

 

January 17            Tuesday       Stowe Resort X/C Center

                                                3PM to 4:30PM

 

January 24            Tuesday       Stowe Resort X/C Center

                                                3PM to 4:30PM

 

January 31            Tuesday       Stowe Resort X/C Center

                                                3PM to 4:30PM

 

February 7            Tuesday       Stowe Resort X/C Center

                                                3PM to 4:30PM

                                                In honor of the Olympics beginning 2/10,

                                                we will have a special Olympic Theme today.

Stay tuned for more details!

 

February 14           Tuesday       Stowe Resort X/C Center

                                                3PM to 4:30PM

                                                Bring a buddy day!  In honor of Valentine’s Day

                                                we invite everyone to bring someone special to ski

                                                with us as we celebrate friendship!  Remember to

                                                wear something red!

 

 

February 21           Tuesday       Begin at Stowe Resort X/C Center

                                                3PM to 4:30PM

                                                This is a busy week at the Touring Center.  We

                                                will meet at the Center and then we will ski the

                                  Stowe Recreation Path which will be groomed

for the Stowe Derby (2/26).  Stay tuned for more details.

 

March 14               Tuesday       Stowe Resort X/C Center

                                                3PM to 4:30PM

                                                Bring an adult day!  Let’s get those adults in on

                                                the fun.  We will plan fun relays for children of

                                                all ages.  It is always a hoot to see big people on

                                                skinny skies!

 

March 21               Tuesday       Begin at Stowe Resort X/C Center

                                                Begins at 3PM

                                                This is our annual ski from Mansfield to

Trapp’s.  We encourage parents to join in as we

celebrate the end of our season.  The ski to Trapp’s brings us past the Slayton Pasture Cabin where snacks and a drink are enjoyed before the fun ski down to Trapp’s X/C Center.

 

March 21               Tuesday       Golden Eagle Colonial Café

                                                Begins at 5:30

                                                This is our annual end of the season Pot Luck

                                  Dinner.  All BKL children and their families are

                                                welcome.  Those coordinating this event will

                                                provide more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005-2006 Special Events

(Updated 10/9/05)

 

December 17          Saturday      BKL Sprint Races

Trapp’s X/C Center

11AM (after JO AM Sprint Heats)

 

December 31          Saturday      Mt. Hor Hop

                                                BKL Race sponsored by Memphamegog

                                                Beautiful view of Lake Willoughby and great snow!

 

January 7              Saturday      4th Annual Stowe BKL Mini-Marathon

                                                Stowe Resort X/C Center

                                                10AM (9-9:45AM registration)

                                                Pre-event-day registration recommended so we

can have enough chili and we can start on time!

                                                If you only make it to one special event, make it

                                                to this one!  Yummy food stops, post event chili

                                                meal, and a commemorative gift makes this the

                                                event of the season!  This year we will include an

                                                easy 5K loop with a food stop for the younger

                                                skiers along with our 15K and 25K loops.  This

                                                is a great family event!

 

January 21             Saturday      Stowe Winter Carnival BKL Race

                                                An fun introductory race for skiers of all abilities.

Stayed tuned for more information.

                  

January 22            Sunday         NENSA Womens’ Day

                                                Trapp’s X/C Center

Clinics and events for mothers, daughters, and

female friends.   Instructors include previous Olympic athletes!  Designed especially for beginner and intermediate skiers.  Have fun learning and honing your skills in a safe and fun environment.

 

 

 

 

January 28            Saturday      Craftsbury Marathon 

Touring and racing divisions.

(sign up begins Nov. 1st and fills up quickly)

Enjoy some of Vermont’s most beautiful scenery.

Food stops along the way complete the package!

 

February 5            Sunday         Memphamegog Marathon Tour

                                                Similar to our own mini marathon only this one has

                                                views of Canada!   Stay tuned for more details.

 

February 18-20     Saturday      Canadian NORAM Midget Championships

                             Sunday         Joliette, Quebec

                             Monday        This is a well organized and fun racing experience

                                                for J4 (10 & 11 year olds) and J3 (12 & 13 year

                                                olds) racers.  Let Carol or Deb know if you would

                                                like to be a member of the Northern Vermont

                                                Team.

 

February 26          Sunday         Stowe Derby

                                                The short course is perfect for BKL kids!  Sign

                                                up through SNOC and receive a discount.

 

February 28                             Family Ski at Trapp’s Touring Center

                                                Meet at 9AM

                                                Ski to the Slayton Pasture Cabin for lunch.

                                                $5 per person includes trail pass and rentals.

 

March 4-5             Saturday      Bill Koch Youth Ski League Festival

                             Sunday         Bethel, Maine

                                                The theme this year is “Flying Moose in the

                                                Maine Woods”.  How could you miss an event with

                                                a theme like that?  Contact Carol (253-4500)

ASAP for discounted room rates.  This is a family event with many fun activities.  You can choose to tour the woods or participate in races.  Competitive and non-competitive skiers have a lot of fun at these festivals.

 

 

 

March 11-12           Saturday      3rd Annual Relay for Life

                             Sunday         Trapp’s X/C Center

This fund raiser for cancer research begins Saturday evening and goes through the night

                                                ending early Sunday morning.  This is a team

event with participants of all ages taking turns skiing through the night.  Contact Ellen Roberts

(253-7055) or Deb Taylor (253-8746) to be a part of the SNOC Team.

 

 

 

I am currently arranging a Telemark Clinic for intermediate and advanced skiers.  The date has not been set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer Opportunities

 

The SNOC BKL program is run primarily by the parents of the participating children.  Without these parents, the program would not exist.  Many parents choose to volunteer their time as coaches, skiing with the children each week.  There are other ways in which parents can help the club.  If you have the time and see a volunteer activity that appeals to you please let me know at registration.  Remember, you are not required to volunteer for your child to participate in the program.

 

1.      Parent Coach

 

2.      Organize a X/C skiing presentation by BKL children at Friday Morning Meeting

 

3.      Handout rental equipment

 

4.      Make sure rental equipment is returned (check inside and outside building)

 

5.      Make sure children stowe their belongings away before heading out to ski

 

6.      Clean up touring center after program (garbage picked up, furniture put back in place, may need to vacuum, collect items left behind and put into BKL lost and found)

 

7.      Take pictures for the bulletin board

 

8.      Substitute coach

 

9.      Help build a ski park

 

10.  Coordinate end of season Pot Luck Dinner

 

11.   Bill Koch 2007 Festival Volunteer

 

The 2007 Bill Koch Festival will be held at the Trapp’s Touring Center.  Our district is the host and we need the help of many volunteers to make this a success.  Please consider being a part of this wonderful event.