Jumping News

  • Silver Fox Trot – Race Organization February 13, 2015
    Dear parents of 1-day a week BKL skiers, We are excited to have so many Ford Sayre skiers participating in the races on Saturday. As of this morning, we have over 80 FS skiers registered, and at least 24 of them are one-day a week skiers! Online registration is now closed, but skiers can register on Saturday morning at the Ray School between 9:00 and 10:15. The official race information is on the Silver Fox Trot tab on our site. Please check it tonight and Saturday morning as race start times may be delayed if it is too cold. If your child plans to participate, please read the race organization document and add your child to his/her grade level list. (Note that the Lollipop skiers are on the far right column.) DRIVING/PARKING: There will be enormous numbers of families skiing at Garipay and Oak Hill on Saturday as well as a basketball tournament at the Ray School. Please make an effort to carpool to the races if you can. Parking will be tight. It would be very helpful if families did not bring two cars. REGISTRATION: All bib pick up and day-of-race registration will take place in the Ray School lobby. When you arrive, please drive to the Ray school, park temporarily, pick up your bib/s and then get back in your car and park at Garipay or the Dartmouth Day Care Center. BKL FAMILIES ARE ASKED NOT TO PARK AT THE RAY SCHOOL. Please remind your friends and family about this, too. COLD: It is predicted to be very cold on Saturday. ALL children should wear appropriate layers, toe/hand warmers, hats, buffs, and mittens. Make sure ears are covered by hats or buffs. We will have a tent erected so kids can get out of the cold, but it won’t be hot in there, so be prepared. Our younger racers should plan to race in what they wear to practice. Many children sweat during the race and will need to put warm, dry layers back on after the race so they don’t get chilled.  We are excited to see you out there! Bring a cow bell and lets all cheer for the Ford Sayre skiers! Go Ford Sayre! Aricca; bkl.one.day@fordsayre.org; 603-715-7233Continue reading →
  • Race Organization Document – SFT February 13, 2015

    Here it is! Please read and add your child’s name.

    Race org doc – SFT

     

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  • Help Setting Up Tents? February 12, 2015

    Three Day Families,

    We welcome available parents to come help Jen Frost and Co. set up the smaller FS tents at Garipay after you drop off your child at Oak Hill tomorrow. Anyone who likes puzzles will take particular pleasure in this task. Many hands…

    See you there.

    Ashley & Peter

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  • Practice Plan for Friday, 2-13-15 February 12, 2015

    Information for the Friday Program:

    Location:   Oak Hill
    Time: 3:30-4:30 IT IS PREDICTED TO BE VERY COLD! WE WILL END AT 4:30, NOT 5:00
    Technique:  skate
    Wax Recommendation:  Same as Thursday is fine
    Upcoming Race:  The Silver Fox Trot – our home race takes place Saturday at Garipay! Go to SkiReg to register and to the SFT page on our site for details and schedules. Parents, don’t forget the citizen’s race! Low key, great exercise, lots of fun! Please register early to help us organize!

    Notes:

    1. We’ll have some fun amidst the growing excitement of Eastern Cup preparation at Oak Hill. Please be aware that many teams will be arriving in the afternoon so there will be plenty of cars and activity. Drive carefully.
    2. Note that we will end at 4:30! Please be on time to pick up your skier as it will be cold!
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  • Practice Plan for Thursday, 2-12-15 February 11, 2015

    Information for the 2&3 Day Program:

    Location:   Garipay
    Time: 3:30-5:00
    Technique:  skate
    Wax Recommendation:  Same as Tuesday is fine
    Upcoming Race:  The Silver Fox Trot – our home race takes place Saturday at Garipay! Go to SkiReg to register and to the SFT page on our site for details and schedules. Parents, don’t forget the citizen’s race! Low key, great exercise, lots of fun! Please register early to help us organize!

    Notes:

    1. If your child wants to join in the fun on Saturday at the race and you are not feeling confident about glide waxing your child’s skis, please let Jonathan Chipman, our Wax Coordinator, know by emailing him at jonathan.chipman@gmail.com. He is more than willing to fill you in and help you out.
    2. Many thanks to all who helped organize and provide for the snacks on Tuesday. The kids and coaches had a blast. We will post our photos soon and let you know where you can see them.
    3. The Hanover Historical Society is sponsoring a showing of the film, Passion for Snow, on Wednesday, Feb. 25th, at 7:00 p.m., in the Mayer Room of the Howe Library. Please spread the word to friends and family. Passion for Snow, produced by the Dartmouth College Class of 1965, tells about the role that Dartmouth College, the town of Hanover, and the Ford Sayre program played in developing the U.S. ski industry. The film covers: the beginning of collegiate skiing in 1910; the development of current day ski racing techniques like the slalom (1925), downhill (1927), and giant slalom (1937); the start of the Winter Olympics; the founding/developing of most major US Ski Resorts; the U.S. Army Mountain troops in WW II; and the training of disabled skiers.  With old film footage, new interviews and period music, the film shows how Dartmouth and Hanover utilized their fortunate placement in snow country to have a phenomenal influence over winter activities worldwide.The film was nominated for an Emmy and won the Outdoor Writers’ Association First Place award as Ski History Film of the Year.
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