These are emails issued to the One Day a Week BKL program for the 2015-2016 season and before.
- Plan for Tuesday, 2/9/16: 1-day a week program February 8, 2016
INFORMATION FOR THE 1 DAY BKL PROGRAM:
Location: Garipay Fields (9 Reservoir Road, Hanover) Time: 3:30-4:30 Technique: Classic (K/1s can NOW bring poles) Forecast: High 20s IT’S STILL NOT WHITE, BUT… we are hoping that our snow dances are going to pay off soon.
We are planning to have practice on Tuesday.
If we get snow… we’re going to need at least 2-3 inches to use our skis. Given the many variations of the forecast, we won’t know if this will happen until tomorrow morning. I am very hopeful that we’ll be on skis.
But, if we don’t get enough snow, we’re going to be running with poles and playing games.
I will send a message on Tuesday morning to confirm whether we will be using our skis or running.
OTHER IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Want to volunteer to help out? If you have a few minutes to spare at the beginning or end of practice, please help us with grade-level sign-in/out or hot chocolate. Sign-up to volunteer here!
- Ford Sayre Buffs: If your child is new to the nordic program and hasn’t yet received a buff, please stop by the K/1 table and get one (Fleece for K/1s; fabric for 2nd grade and higher)!
- Community ski event: The Harland Tiki Torch Ski is scheduled for Saturday, February 13th! This is a wonderful family-friendly event with food, a bonfire, and trails lit with tiki torches. It’s free for kids under 12, too! Check it out here.
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS:
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns about the program. BKL.One.Day@FordSayre.org
Continue reading → - Practice cancelled for 2/2/16 – 1-day a week program February 1, 2016
Dear 1-day a week BKL families,
I am sorry to say that we have decided to cancel practice for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2nd.
Our late afternoon checks of Garipay Field leave us unconvinced that our full group of 145 kids and their coaches can ski at Garipay tomorrow, and the ground is so soggy that it even would be difficult to run around and play games in boots.
We encourage you to find a friend and try to find some snow. As of this afternoon, the Hanover golf course looks to have some snow patches big enough for a few skiers at a time. However, with a forecast for 40 degrees and sun, it is unclear what conditions anywhere will look like by Tuesday afternoon.
We are so sorry to have to cancel practice.
Aricca; BKL.One.Day@FordSayre.org; 603-715-7233
Continue reading → - Plan for Tuesday, 2/2/16: 1-day a week program February 1, 2016
INFORMATION FOR THE 1 DAY BKL PROGRAM:
Location: Garipay Fields (9 Reservoir Road, Hanover) Time: 3:30-4:30 Technique: Classic (K/1s can NOW bring poles) Forecast: High 30s. VERY THIN SNOW COVER…
We’re going to try to squeeze another day out of our remaining snow. Our coaches will work hard to find patches of snow that will allow us to practice nordic technique. If you have a kindergarten or first grade child, they are now welcome to bring their poles.
Note: I will send an e-mail tonight if we lose too much snow, and have to return to running around in boots/shoes.
OTHER IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Thank you to those that brought treats to last week’s practice. They were thoroughly enjoyed by the children!
- Want to volunteer to help out? If you have a few minutes to spare at the beginning or end of practice, please help us with grade-level sign-in/out or hot chocolate. Sign-up to volunteer here!
- Ford Sayre Buffs: If your child is new to the nordic program and hasn’t yet received a buff, please stop by the K/1 table and get one (Fleece for K/1s; fabric for 2nd grade and higher)!
- Community ski event: The Harland Tiki Torch Ski is coming up – Saturday, February 13th! This is a wonderful family-friendly event with food, a bonfire, and trails lit with tiki torches. It’s free for kids under 12, too! Check it out here.
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS:
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns about the program. BKL.One.Day@FordSayre.org
Continue reading → - A few upcoming events… January 28, 2016
Hi folks,
I wanted to share a few upcoming activities that might be fun for you and your children.
Hanover High School Ski Jumping Competition on Friday, January 29
If you or your child are interested in ski jumping, check out Hanover High students jumping in the NHIAA competition at Oak Hill this Friday night. See details by clicking this link: Ski Jumping Competition in the Dark 1-29-2016 HHS
PAINTBALL BIATHLON: 1/31/16 at Mountain Top Resort in Chittenden, VT
If your child is looking to dip a toe into racing, the Mountain Top Paintball Biathlon is a great option – short ski loop which includes a stop to shoot paintballs at a target. Note that preregistration closes tomorrow but you can also register the day of the race. You can sign up on the SkiReg site. Please let me know if your child is interested in doing the race. I will be there with my family, as will several of our Ford Sayre 1-day and 2-day a week coaches.
Upcoming Community Ski Event in Hartland, VT
The Hartland Tiki Torch Ski is coming up on Saturday, February 7th from 5-8PM! This is a wonderful family-friendly event with food, a bonfire, and trails lit with tiki torches. It’s free for kids under 12, too! Check it out here: TikiTorch2015Flyer
Please keep doing your “Snow Dances” – the small base that we have is melting very quickly!
Have a great weekend!
Aricca
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