Nordic News

1/1/14 — Ford Sayre Nordic kids and parents know the right way to start off 2014. Approximately 40 kids and as many parents took part in a New Year’s Day Funfest at Thetford Academy. Low-key freestyle races for each age group featured a tight 360 turn. Then it was adults turn to race with parents and coaches giving it a try. The day culminated with an egg relay race featuring seven kids teams of mixed ages. Thank goodness the eggs were hard-boiled!  Plenty of cookies, brownies and hot cocoa were on hand to reward participants.

Many thanks to all the volunteers who made the day possible!

View photos from the event at:  http://losborn.smugmug.com/share/FordSayre

Dave Holbrook jumping at Oak Hill – 1939

Here is Dave Holbrook going off a jump at Oak Hill in 1939.  He was one of the first participants in the program.  But it goes full circle, as his children and grandchildren also went through the Ford Sayre program.  His daughter, Pam, is currently the Vice-Chair and Secretary for the Council.

COCHRAN’S NORDICHALLENGE
(The first Nordic Ski Cross Event in New England)
Sunday, March 9th

Cochran’s Ski Area
910 Cochran Rd
PO Box 789
Richmond, VT  05477

• A fun, festive, and competitive citizens Nordic Ski Cross Race for all ages.
• Uphill, downhill, slalom gates, jumps, and obstacles, all on one pair of skis.
• Spectator friendly!  Don’t want to race?  Come watch the fun and eat pancakes with hot Slopeside Syrup.
• Interval start.  Seeding based on ability, age and sex.  Shorter course for kids, 12yr. and under.
• Prizes for top three in all age and ability categories.
•  Cost:  Adults $30 preregistered by March 2nd online www.cochranskiarea.com or $40 after March 2rd and same day.  Kids $10 (12yr. & under). Includes entry fee, headband and pancake sausage feast with Slopeside Syrup.
• Start Time: 10am Kids and 11am Adults

For more information contact:
Laura Farrell laura@cochranskiarea.com, or 802-291-1348

DON’T MISS IT!!
BE PART OF THE FIRST
NORDIC SKI CROSS EVENT IN NEW ENGLAND

Nordic BKL and JNT at the top of Holts Ledge

11/17/13 – A large group of kids and parents got together on a foggy Sunday morning to hike up the Holt’s Ledge trail at the Dartmouth Skiway to kick off the 2013-14 ski season. Spirits were high and treats were enjoyed at the top by the chairlift. The Junior Nordic team joined the group at the top to complete their workout.

View photos from the event at:  http://losborn.smugmug.com/share/FordSayre

LOOK GOOD AND FEEL GOOD THIS SKI SEASON!

We are here to help outfit you for a fun and fantastic season.

Looking to swap or donate clothing?  If you have gently used Ford Sayre nordic racing VoMax tops or tights, Ford Sayre nordic ski team VoMax jackets, or other nordic clothing you would like to swap for a different size, let another family use for this season, or donate to a family looking to outfit their skier(s), we’d be happy to help.  Email nordic.orders@fordsayre.org  The swap will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so send us an email early.

We are offering new VoMax uniforms, NENSA/SWIX jackets and pants, and SKIDA hats and headbands!  We also have buffs, but quantities are limited!  If you order by NOON on November 1, you are guaranteed to get the style and size you need.  If you order by NOON on December 1, sizes and styles maybe limited.

To see and order this season’s new clothing options follow this link: www.FordSayre.org/shop

Questions, email nordic.orders@fordsayre.org