Jumping News

  • Practice is CANCELLED for Tuesday, 1-27-15 January 26, 2015
    Information for the 2&3 Day Program:
    Location:  NA
    Time: NA
    Technique: NA
    Wax Recommendation:  NA
    Upcoming Race: The world famous, Ford-Sayre-favorite Mt Top Paintball Biathlon take place this Sunday, February 1! Go here or here for information and here to register. We will post our race organization doc on Thursday.
    Notes:
    1. The Hanover school system has cancelled school tomorrow, so our practice will be cancelled.  You can go here for Hanover School System cancellations.  This is a Ford Sayre policy. Of course, you are welcome to frolic on your skis on your own in the new snow – we just can’t officially provide the coaching.
    2. What an AMAZING day we all had at Craftsbury for the Mansfield Duathlon! Over 30 of our skiers raced as well as many BKL alumni, coaches and parents. Despite the cold, there were lots of smiles, and families enjoyed the fantastic trails on their own before and after the races. Many thanks to our coaches, some of whom don’t have children in the program and some who attend races even when their children don’t race. We also send applause to the impressive waxing crew that is comprised of parents and coaches. It is the commitment of these volunteers that makes our program wonderful. Go team!
    3. Come support the Hanover High School jumping team this Wednesday, at 6:00pm (in the dark!) at the NH High School Ski Jumping competition. It takes place at Oak Hill. If you are curious about the sport or just want a thrill, go check it out. For more details, go to our Community events page.
    4. There will also be a Ford Sayre jumping meet at Oak Hill this Saturday at 10:00. Come watch some of our FS skiers fly through the air on enormous skis!
    5. We have had notice of many exciting upcoming events. Too many to list here. Please go to the Community Events page to see more details (to be posted soon)- note the Tiki Torch Trek in Hartland on Feb 7. It is fun, family friendly, mellow event!
    6. Dennis reminded me that biathlon fans should check out this site for video clips!
    7. Have fun in the snow tomorrow!
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  • NH High School Ski Jumping Competition January 26, 2015

    Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 6:00pm
    Roger Burt Memorial Jump, Oak Hill, Hanover
    Free Admission

    This exciting competition starts at 6pm this coming Wednesday night, and only lasts about an hour.

    Come join us for hot chocolate, campfire, marshmallows, athletic courage and quite likely a few good wipe outs.

    Anyone coming please bring any noisemakers you have (bells, horns, etc.) to cheer the Hanover High School team competing in this state-wide event!

    It’ll be a popular event with a crowd. Therefore, it’s best to park close by in the parking lot of the Ray School on Reservoir Road.

    Watch top Male and Female High School competitors from around the state soar over 100 feet under the lights.

    DIRECTIONS

    • From downtown Hanover take Lyme Road (Rt 10 North to the first rotary just before the COOP Foodstore).
    • Take the first right off the rotary onto Reservoir Road.
    • Reservoir road comes to a “T” after roughly 0.7 miles.
    • Take a left down to the Storrs Pond/Oak Hill ski complex.
    • Park there. The jumps are up the hill to the left (hidden by a few trees). From the parking lot you’ll see the lights from the ski jumping complex shining through the trees.
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  • Race Information for Mansfield Duathlon – Sunday, Jan 25, 2015 January 23, 2015

    The Mansield Duathlon is being held at Craftsbury this Sunday. Races begin at 1:00pm with the Lollipops and move on from there. Go here for up-to-date event information. Or here to register through SkiReg.org

    The duathlon requires both skate and classic ski techniques. We will have a waxing crew to help with the waxing of classic skis. You must bring your skate skis prepared. Bring both sets of poles. See our organization doc for wax prep information and arrival/wax bench information. PLEASE MARK EVERYTHING WITH NAMES AS THERE WILL BE AN INSANE NUMBER OF SKIS AROUND! Clearly mark the kick zones join the sides of your skis with a sharpie pen and label the top front of the skis with NAME and GRADE LEVEL on a piece of medical tape or duct tape.

    It is incredibly helpful if we know IN ADVANCE if your child plans to ski on Sunday so we can be prepared for the number of skis we will have to wax. Please take two minutes to add your skier’s name to our race organization google doc here. Thanks in advance for helping us out.

    Craftsbury is a fabulous place for a family ski day, so bring the family, ski together in the morning, enjoy the new lodge and join in the fun of the races in the afternoon.

    See you there!

    Ashley, Peter and Jay

     

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  • Friday Practice Plan for 1-23-15 January 22, 2015

    Information for the 2&3 Day Program:

    Location:  Oak Hill
    Time: 3:30-4:30
    Technique: skate AND classic bring both pairs of skis and poles and skate boots
    Wax Recommendation:  don’t worry about your wax. We’ll figure it out there.
    Upcoming Race: Mansfield Duathlon (at Craftsbury) this Sunday. Go here for up-to-date event information. Or here to register through SkiReg.org (Parents, there’s a masters class for you, too!) Ford Sayre race organization doc will come out soon.

    Notes:

    1. Dorcas and coaches have a plan for practicing with the theme of duathlon. Should be fun!
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  • Practice Plan for Thursday, 1-22-15 January 21, 2015

    Information for the 2&3 Day Program:

    Location:  See notes below
    Time: 3:30-4:30
    Technique: see below
    Wax Recommendation:  see below
    Upcoming Race: Mansfield Duathlon (at Craftsbury) this Sunday. Go here for up-to-date event information. Or here to register through SkiReg.org (Parents, there’s a masters class for you, too!) Ford Sayre race organization doc will come out tomorrow.

    Notes:

    1. Oak Hill and Garipay conditions won’t seem to cooperate, so we have another solution…
    2. Practice tomorrow will be by towns:
      1. Hanover/Norwich kids who are able and eager to get out, please join us at the Millikens’ house in Norwich, for crust SKATE skiing in the meadows. Drive to the top of Happy Hill Rd, take a right into #160, drive all the way to the house turn around near the garage, turn around and drive back out and park on the right side of the driveway facing the road as far to the right side as possible. Please drive SLOWLY on Happy Hill Rd – it is a one lane road with a blind curve and is dangerous. We will aim to start around 3:30 but please don’t rush.
      2. Thetford/Lyme kids: Lyme and Thetford skiers will be skiing in Lyme, with Jay Davis coordinating timing, technique and logistics with those families.
      3. Kids from other towns: Join in where you wish!
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