Venues | Calendar | Program | Race Schedule | Equipment | BKL Festival 2008

The purpose of the West River Nordic Ski Club is to foster a life long love of cross-country skiing for all ages. To accomplish this, we provide three different levels of involvement for young skiers, from kindergarten through 8th grade. Skiers in all age groups will be exposed to both the fundamentals of skiing, and the current skiing techniques. Skiers of all ages are welcome to participate in the weekend races.

New for 2008 - online registration and payment options! Or, print and return these forms (NENSA).

Calendar (2007 - 2008)

Ø  Festival weekend coming right up!

Ski Practices:

All programs - Fridays at Wild Wings, classic

Gliders & Fliers - Mondays at Viking, skating

Fliers - Wednesdays at Wild Wings, classic (or another announced venue for skating)

Southern VT BKL Races 2008: schedule has been updated on 2/22


Fri Feb 22: Viking, Classic, night race, 5:00PM (changed 1/3)

BKL Festival: It's not too early to think about the BKL Festival. Here's the lodging info. Lorraine Cline (the 2008 Festival Chair) has secured 200 rooms for the 2008 BKL Festival, being held at the Gunstock Nordic Center in Gilford, NH on Feb. 29 - March 2.  120 rooms are at the Margate Resort, the Festival's Official Resort (hosting the Turkey Banquet, that's right...not pasta, and festival HQ), and 80 rooms will be available at the Landmark Inn (nearby sister resort, 1/2 the price). We're suggesting that you book a room at the Margate : 1-800-627-4283 ($99 - $119 room/night), since it's close to the off-snow action. Margate can give you Landmark's Tel.#  ($60 - $70room/night).  Those staying at the Landmark will have pool privileges at the Margate as both hotels have the same family ownership.  Make sure to mention NENSA in making the reservation so that you receive the above rates. There are other resorts nearby, so as long as you don't wait until the last minute, finding lodging elsewhere should not be a problem. 
Schedule
Sat Mar 1: Skate Individual
Sun Mar 2: Classic Relays

District Race Results:

Used equipment for sale or swap. Contact owner directly. Please send us the following information if you have used equipment that you would like us to list.

West River Nordic Program

Our goal is to encourage as many young skiers and their families as possible to enjoy the activity of cross country skiing. We have some exciting changes to our program. First, all skiers who sign up will receive a youth trail pass to both Wild Wings & Viking touring Centers. This pass will allow skiers to ski at these areas not just at practices, but anytime they wish. Second, our club has purchased some new equipment which we will make available to skiers who would like to try the sport, before buying equipment. We also encourage parents to ski with the groups to make it a family activity.

As part of our educational focus, parents and skiers will be instructed in waxing technique. The program leaders will give advice on waxing, but the responsibility for having properly prepared skis will rest with the skiers and parents. Skiers in all age groups will be exposed to both the fundamentals of skiing, and the current skiing techniques. The ages listed below are the minimum; older skiers may also participate in the 1 or 2-day programs.

Striders: This program is skiers born in 2002 or earlier. An introduction to classical skiing. This group will meet on Friday at Wild Wings X-C Center from 3:15 – 4:30.  Cost: $75.00*

Gliders: This program is skiers born in 2000 or earlier. Skiers will be exposed to both ski techniques – classic and skate. This group will meet on Mondays (skating) at Viking XC Center from 3:15 – 4:30 and Fridays (classic) at Wild Wings X-C Center from 3:15 – 4:30. Cost: $105.00*

Fliers: This program is skiers born in 1998 or earlier.  This group will meet on Mondays (skating) at Viking XC Center from 3:15 – 4:30, and Wednesdays (classic) at Wild Wings X-C Center, or a skating location, from 3:15 – 4:30 and Fridays (classic) at Wild Wings X-C Center from 3:15 – 4:30 Cost: $150.00*

* All these fees include membership in the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) *

* All fees include a WRNS youth Trail Pass to both Wild Wings and Viking. *

The skiers will be grouped according by birth year, with the ability to ski down an age level to be with school classmates.

Equipment

As well as skis, boots, and poles; each family will need a basic wax kit. The suggested contents of which will be provided at registration. Some families may have used equipment for sale, if you do – please bring what you have available to registration, where you’ll be able to see if anyone wants to buy it.

Race Age Classes

Skiers in any of the programs are welcome to enter races. All age groups for racing are determined by year of birth, as follows:
Lollipoppers are born 2000 and later.
J5’s are born 1998 - 1999
J4’s are born 1996 - 1997
J3’s are born 1995 - 1994

The New England Nordic Festival for 2008 will be held March 1 & 2, in New Hampshire.

Communication

Communication will be through email, announcements at Flood Brook School, office phone machine, and our web site. A call list will be formed after registration and used for passing on information.

BKL Venues:

Grafton Ponds: The easiest route from Londonderry is to take Route 121 (just after the Magic Mountain hill on Route 11) and follow into Grafton.  Take a left at the T-intersection in town, take your first right (in front of the Old Tavern - Townshend Rd) and follow 3/4 mile to Grafton Ponds.  

Prospect Touring Center: Prospect is on the right off Rt 9 E, coming from Bennington.

Putney Grammar School: Come into Putney Village on Rt5N, at the center of town turn left  (by general Store), take the second left (about 2 miles) Grammar School is on your left at crest of hill.

The Putney School: Come into Putney Village on Rt 5N, at the center of town turn left  (by general Store), Take the first left (about 1 mile), climb hill and bear left at fork, school is on your left.

Vermont Academy: Take Rt 103 east from Chester to Pleasant Valley RD on your right; Follow this road to the end, then turn left; after the general store take the 2nd left up to the school.

Mountain Top: Go to Rutland and drive north on RT 7,  Follow Rte 7 North past the junction with RT 4 East - Go straight through the light at Post Road and immediately bear right onto East Pittsford Road which becomes Chittenden Road.  - Go past the church and Fire Station watch for the sign for the Resort and turn left onto Holden Road.- Bear to the right of the Civil War monument onto Mountain Top Road and go straight up Mountain Top Road 1.8 miles to The Mountain Top Inn & Resort.

photos from Grafton 

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