First Event a Success

Wow! 74 kids checked in and skied at the very first Bay Area Youth Nordic Ski Club event. I hope all the kids (and parents) had a great time. It was awesome to see area youths getting out in a group and skiing....exactly what we were hoping for. The weather couldn't have been better with snow coming on the prior Wednesday, sunny skies, and temps in the 20s. Overall, I'm counting it as a success with a few minor tweaks needed to improve each meeting.

Thank you very much to all the coaches and parents who volunteered their time.

Below is a link to photos taken at the event courtesy of BAY Nordic coach/official photographer Steve Hoffman.

http://shoffmanphoto.smugmug.com/Cross-Country-Skiing-2009-2010/Bay-Nordic-Ski-Club

December 12th Ski

BAY Nordic hats are in as well as the Snow! Looks like we'll be able to ski this weekend.

If you are registered but are unable to attend on Saturday, please let us know.

Couple of items for Saturday.

1) We're scheduled for 10 am to Noon at the Brown County Reforestration Camp ski trails. Due to the high volume of kids (about 70 registered), if possible please try to show up early to spread out the check-in and rental. We will try to set up by the trail head and will make sure we are easy to find. All skiers must check in and out.

2) At check-in we'll give direction as to what group to go to. We hope to begin the warmups by 10:15.

3) Parents are asked to please help their kids put on the ski boots.

4) Brown County has been very supportive of our program. Please obey their trail fee policies during the event. Kids 12 and under do not require a ski pass. InCompetition sells Annual Passes for Brown County Parks. Additional sales location are listed on the County's website.

5) The warming hut is not open for Saturday. Hopefully we'll have use of the restrooms however that is no confirmed yet. Please make sure the kids are dressed properly and have extra clothes along.

See you Saturday.

BAY Nordic Update

Lots of skis waiting for the kids. December 12th (10am to Noon) is our first event for BAY Nordic and it looks like we may get some snow next week, hopefully enough to try out the equipment.

We will move forward with the event snow or no snow. If we don't have snow the schedule will consist of an introduction, rollerski demonstration, and games and exercises designed to introduce the kids to the movements of skiing.

Unfortunately, the warming hut at the Reforestation Camp is not open to the public until Dec 15th so please be prepared with extra jackets, hats, etc. for the kids.

We do not have any more rentals available for the year....over 60 kids have signed up for the program.

We will continue posting updated information on this site.

Wish List

We are looking for old ski bags for hauling rental equipment. Please let us know if you can help.

Registration and Equipment Rental

As of today, we have officially registered 53 kids for the program!!!...well beyond the expectations we had for the inaugural year. Through membership fees, funding and equipment donations, BAY Nordic has been able to accumulate 30 to 35 pairs of skis, boots, and poles of various sizes for the rental program. We are very proud to be able to offer this amount for a first year program.

At this time we must begin limiting the equipment rental for new registrants. All registrations we have received as of today will be provided equipment rental. If you have not yet registered, please contact us for availability. We have a few specific sizes remaining. Membership is still open for any kids with their own equipment.

Thank you to everyone for making this first year a success.

Membership Information and Registration

Below is the information needed for the Bay Area Youth Nordic Ski Club. We're happy to announce that the club has received a $1000 grant from the Birkie Foundation. We look forward to officially signing up members and beginning the year in December.

2009-10 Membership Information:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/22341119/09-10-BAY-Nordic-Membership-Information

2009-10 Membership Registration Form:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/22343417/09-10-BAY-Nordic-Registration-Form

Noel

Start of BAY Nordic

Bay Area Youth Nordic Ski Club will begin for the winter of 2009-2010 for the Northeast Wisconsin region. The club is open for youth ages 3 to12 with emphasis on developing enjoyment of skiing though games and basic technique coaching. Response so far has been great with over 40 kids expressing interest. We are looking very forward to the year.

The schedule and membership information will be provided by the end of October.

Flyer Document:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/22340669