- Practice cancelled for 2/2/16 – 1-day a week program February 1, 2016Dear 1-day a week BKL families, I am sorry to say that we have decided to cancel practice for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2nd. Our late afternoon checks of Garipay Field leave us unconvinced that our full group of 145 kids and their coaches can ski at Garipay tomorrow, and the ground is so soggy that it even would be difficult to run around and play games in boots. We encourage you to find a friend and try to find some snow. As of this afternoon, the Hanover golf course looks to have some snow patches big enough for a few skiers at a time. However, with a forecast for 40 degrees and sun, it is unclear what conditions anywhere will look like by Tuesday afternoon. We are so sorry to have to cancel practice. Aricca; BKL.One.Day@FordSayre.org; 603-715-7233Continue reading →
- Practice Cancelled for Tuesday, 2-2-16 February 1, 2016
For 2&3 Day Program:
NOTES:
So sorry to say that Jay’s 5pm ski to check conditions at Garipay and Oak Hill left him unconvinced that our group of 100 kids and coaches can ski at either place tomorrow, so we have decided to cancel practice. HOWEVER, we encourage you to find a friend and go see for yourselves – as of Saturday, Greens in Lyme was good and Huntley Meadow in Norwich also had snow as of Sunday night. The Hanover golf course may even have patches big enough for a few skiers at a time. But with the sun tomorrow, it is unclear what conditions anywhere will look like for our entire group. Sorry to have to cancel, but let us know if you find a good spot!
PAINTBALL A BLAST:
Over 30 skiers showed up for the Paintball Biathlon this weekend! Go Ford Sayre! We would love to see photos if you have them. Go here to upload your photos of the day. They will then appear in an album linked on our site under “photos.”
COMMUNITY SKI EVENT:
The Harland Tiki Torch Ski is coming up! This is a wonderful family-friendly event with food, a bonfire, and trails lit with tiki torches. It’s free for kids under 12, too!
Check it out here:
http://www.hartlandwintertrails.org/
TUESDAY NIGHT SKIING AT WHALEBACK:
While we were just notified that it is not happening this week because of warm temps, in the future, Whaleback will be offering night skiing once a week at the bottom of its alpine slopes on Tuesday nights from 7-9pm. Go here for more information. Again, although the site says tonight is on, we have been told it is not.
Cheers and think snow!
Ashley and Peter
- Plan for Tuesday, 2/2/16: 1-day a week program February 1, 2016
INFORMATION FOR THE 1 DAY BKL PROGRAM:
Location: Garipay Fields (9 Reservoir Road, Hanover) Time: 3:30-4:30 Technique: Classic (K/1s can NOW bring poles) Forecast: High 30s. VERY THIN SNOW COVER…
We’re going to try to squeeze another day out of our remaining snow. Our coaches will work hard to find patches of snow that will allow us to practice nordic technique. If you have a kindergarten or first grade child, they are now welcome to bring their poles.
Note: I will send an e-mail tonight if we lose too much snow, and have to return to running around in boots/shoes.
OTHER IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Thank you to those that brought treats to last week’s practice. They were thoroughly enjoyed by the children!
- Want to volunteer to help out? If you have a few minutes to spare at the beginning or end of practice, please help us with grade-level sign-in/out or hot chocolate. Sign-up to volunteer here!
- Ford Sayre Buffs: If your child is new to the nordic program and hasn’t yet received a buff, please stop by the K/1 table and get one (Fleece for K/1s; fabric for 2nd grade and higher)!
- Community ski event: The Harland Tiki Torch Ski is coming up – Saturday, February 13th! This is a wonderful family-friendly event with food, a bonfire, and trails lit with tiki torches. It’s free for kids under 12, too! Check it out here.
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS:
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns about the program. BKL.One.Day@FordSayre.org
Continue reading → - Ford Sayre Jumping Meet January 30, 2016
Ford Sayre hosted a jumping meet on January 30 at the Roger Burt jumps at Oak Hill. Forty athletes on 9 teams competed on the K10, K20 and K32 jumps. There were 9 jumpers from Ford Sayre, and 3 from Hanover High School. The jumpers ranged in age from U8 to High School. The Valley News published this article.
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- NHIAA Jumping Competition January 29, 2016
NHIAA Jumping Competition was held on January 29, 2016 at the Roger Burt Jumps at Oak Hill.
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