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Hello 1-day a week BKL families!

Welcome to our new email format. In an effort to simplify your lives (and ours), we are changing our communication system. You’re now receiving this email through our website. All emails, current and past, will be posted and archived on the site so you can reference them at any time.

We also encourage you to USE the site to answer your questions. Check out the menu at the left side of the Nordic, BKL One Day tab. Many of your questions are answered right there.

Before every practice, you’ll receive an email in the format below. It should show up on your phone looking the same way, so on strange weather days you can check it on your way to practice to see if anything has changed.

We rarely cancel practice. However, IF PRACTICE IS CANCELLED, it will be posted on the site in this location. The notice should also come to you as an email, but you should always check the site if you aren’t sure since the site will be real time.

Please continue to reach out to me with questions and comments. I want to hear about what is working well, what could be improved, and what is still confusing!

Thanks, Aricca, BKL.One.Day@fordsayre.org

Information for Practice on: Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Notes:

1. The 1-, 2-, and 3-day a week BKL programs will all be at Garipay Field tomorrow – nearly 200 kids! Please be careful in the parking area, especially driving in low-light conditions.
2. It is getting dark very early these days – please show up a bit before 4:30 so that we can make sure that all children are with their family or guardian before it gets dark.
3. Please check your e-mail/the website tomorrow in case there is a change in practice plans. Any change will be made by noon.
4. Note that before, during and after practices, we encourage kids to ski on the snow, not throw it. We’d love your help reminding kids not to throw snowballs.
5. Families with kids in the 2 & 3 Day Nordic program will receive a separate email about details for those practices. Please make sure to read both our email and that one as the programs will often have different plans.

Location:	Garipay Field
Time:	3:30-4:30
Technique:	Classic skiing OR Running – bring tennis shoes/snow boots AND/OR ski equipment (if you already have it).
Upcoming events:	Thetford Annual Ski & Skate Consignment Sale: December 7th from 9:00-11:00am at the Thetford Elementary School

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Notes:

1. How about that snow over Thanksgiving! Our family got out for two nice skis in the woods…hope some of you did, too!
2. Many thanks to Tracy, Jane and many, many contributing families for the yummy snacks after practice last Tuesday. It was fun to connect with so many of you around the fire!
3. A reminder that we do our best to choose the best possibility for practice sites and techniques. We have many dedicated coaches who take time to go check out venues and conditions the day before practice. This is why we wait until the evening before our practice to send an email with plans. Thanks for your patience and for understanding that conditions can make these decisions challenging.
4. Please check the website tomorrow in case there is a change in plans. Any change will be made by noon.
5. Check out our Nordic News page on the website. This is where we will post community events that relate to Nordic skiing. Lake Morey Skate-a-thon is coming up and you can see the group picture from our Skiway hike here:  https://www.fordsayre.org/news/nordic-news/
6. Note that before, during and after practices, we encourage kids to ski on the snow, not throw it. We’d love your help reminding kids not to throw snowballs.
7. Families with kids in the One-Day Nordic program will receive a separate email about details for those practices. Please make sure to read both our email and that one as the programs will often have different plans.

Cheers!

Ashley and Peter

Location:	Garipay Fields (near Rugby House)
Time:	3:30-4:30
Technique:	Skate skiing OR Running – bring shoes and skis!
Wax Recommendation:	NA
Upcoming Race:	NA

 

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Thanks to everyone that came out to the Dartmouth Skiway to start the season with a hike up the AT to the top.

 

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UVTA presents Lake Morey Skate-a-thon 2015
Sunday, January 18, 2015

Enjoy winter’s wonderland on the longest groomed skating trail in the country. See how far you can skate? This annual UVTA fund-raising event is held at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vermont. Pre-register or purchase as gift today!

Nordic skate rentals provided for free as part of registration thanks to Nordic Skater. Registered Skaters also receive hot chocolate, lunch and one raffle ticket. You’ll also receive one additional raffle ticket for some fun prizes for each lap you complete around the skating trail. If you pick up a copy of NH Magazine’s December 2014 edition, you’ll see more about Nordic Skating in New England and beyond.

Special thanks to Lake Morey Resort for hosting and partnering with us on this annual winter celebration! Accommodations are available for attendees of the event at the Lake Morey Resort (tel. 800-423-1211) for the discounted rate of $85/night plus applicable VT taxes. Please mention Lake Morey Skate-a-thon when booking.

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