Jumping News

See the below message about a new Wednesday evening gathering of adults on skinny skis with headlamps! It is a BLAST to ski at night with a light. Check it out…

Tonight, Wednesday January 14th
Headlamp ski at Garipay
5:30 pm
I will ski around next to the parking lot and folks can join me, then we will head out.
Ford Sayre Masters club is organizing this and we encourage any and all to join.
David Loney and David Lindahl are the point people for this.
We will meet every Wednesday when the conditions allow.

I will be there early tonight, possibly even 4:30, if anyone wants to start early. I will be back at the parking area at 5:30 to meet you. David Lindahl will be arriving about 6:00, so if you come late plan on meeting at the lot at 6:00. We will ski until 7 and of course you can stay longer if you have a good battery.

See you this evening.
David Loney aka D Lo

PS I use a bike helmet with a lamp mounted on it. I got it from Omer and Bobs. If you go to Omer and Bobs to buy a lamp I recommend you get one with a battery on a long wire. You will want to keep your battery against your body to keep it warm. If a battery goes dead and is cold it will likely lose its ability to recharge.

Hello 1-day a week BKL families,

Tomorrow promises to be chilly, but we have snow and sunlight and are set to have fun!

Please remember, we consider the 1-day program as an introduction to skiing – and you should consider participation in all practices as optional. We love to see your children, but if you are concerned that they will be too cold tomorrow – we understand and will look forward to seeing your child on a warmer day!

Notes:

1. DRESS APPROPRIATELY. Temps are predicted at 10 F. Warm kids are happy kids, so PLEASE send your children dressed in non-cotton layers and make sure they have dry, warm, non-cotton socks (e.g. SmartWool). Consider giving them toe warmers in their boots and hand warmers in their mittens, and you can put lotion on their faces to prevent them from getting chapped cheeks. We’ll have hot chocolate to warm them back up after practice, but please be on time for pick up at 4:30.
2. DID YOUR CHILD GET HIS/HER BUFF? Now is the perfect time for your child to wear his or her new Ford Sayre buff!!! If your child has not yet received his or her buff, please pick it up from the box at the white table. … And, then put it on your child before practice (either around their neck – or their neck and head). (They are really versatile, warm, and useful!!!)
3. VOLUNTEER! We need you! The Silver Fox Trot, our “home” race, is coming up on February 14, on Garipay Fields in Hanover. We often have over 200 kids as well as adults racing that day and we need all the volunteers we can get. If your child is racing, come help! If your child isn’t racing, come help and have your child watch. It is a great venue for spectators on and off skis. Go to this google form to sign up. Our goal is to get as many families participating as possible. And really, you don’t have to know anything about ski racing! You can volunteer to help with the BKL races (kids K-8th grades) or with the Eastern Cup Race at Oak Hill (ages 9th grade – masters).

Information for the 2 & 3 Day Program:

Notes:

1. It’s snowing! YAY!
2. It will be COLD tomorrow, so please come prepared. Gloves tend to be a curse on really cold days; try lobster gloves or mittens and plenty of layers. Toe warmers are great, too.
3. Thanks to those of you who completed our survey. We had 30% participation, which we’re pretty psyched about! We’re glad to report that folks seem really happy about the sense of community engendered in our club, the coaching crew and the way we communicate and organize our club. We’re so glad those things are working for you. We’ll work on improving the connection between coaching faces and coaching names so kids know the names of their coaches. Now that we are on snow, groups and coaches will soon become more consistent which will help with this as well. In addition, don’t forget that our coaches’ faces, names and bios are on our site here. Ask your child to show you who s/he has been working with.
4. The Bobgurn race on Saturday was a blast! We had 37 racers attend! The course was tricky with a crunchy, icy trail and not a lot of track, but the day was terrific. Congratulations to those who made this their first race ever! Huge thanks to the waxing crew who managed to get everyone’s skis klistered and ready to go. This was not an easy task and they did it with smiles on their faces. Thanks to the racers and families for their great sportsmanship regarding the detour many 7/8s took. Times like these teach kids to see the sport for what it is – a way to get out and have a good time challenging themselves in the woods. It’s always a learning experience and the Bogburn is the perfect site for learning good lessons.
5. Ford Sayre car magnets are available for new families. I have them in my car. Please feel free to come ask me for one. They are free:)

Cheers!

Ashley and Peter

Message from Head Coach, Jay Davis:

Hello race families.

Report from the course, from our very own coach Hilary, is that the Bogburn trails are in excellent condition, and that we will not be needing klister.  Music to this, and many other, coach’s ears.

For tonight, check the RACE DOC for all needed info.  As it says, please lightly sand (100 grit would be perfect, or higher) the kick zones to help wax adhere tomorrow.  For glide wax on the tips and tails, CH5 or LF5, or CH4 if you don’t have 5.

And please do make sure to be at the race with enough time to get your skis to the waxing area at the time indicated on the google doc in your child’s age group area.  That will mean arriving at the parking lot by 8:50 for younger kids, and right around 9:00 for older ones.

It will be a delightful day out there.  Have the kids bundled warmly in layers so they can peel for the race and be warm before and after.  If you have any questions about the race, feel free to call me at 603-795-2779 tonight.

Cheers,

Jay

For directions, google map 105 Skyline Drive, North Pomfret, VT

Also, if anyone would like to carpool, please contact Melissa Herron, mother of Miriam.

melissa.herron@mac.com and phones: 603-643-4785 (home) 603-359-5052 (cell).  Thanks!