Hello BKL kids & parents –
We’re really looking forward to meeting all of you tomorrow (Jan. 19, 2011)…
Bill Koch – what is it?
The New England Bill Koch League’s (“NEBKL”) mission is to “introduce young people to the lifelong sport of cross-country skiing with all of its recreational, social, fitness, and competitive opportunities.” (The Bill Koch Youth Ski League Parent/Leader Manual, p. 5)
It is named after 1976 Olympic Silver medalist and Vermont native Bill Koch. BKL’s parent organization is the New England Nordic Ski Association (“NENSA”).
What to expect the first day
BKL meets from 3:30pm-5:00pm on Wednesdays. For veteran BKLers, some of the Wednesdays will offer opportunities to mix in some skate skiing and pre-race skills with Heather.
Kids, you should ask your parents to drop you off in the stadium. The Bill Koch instructors can help you bring your stuff inside and place your equipment on the rack.
During your time with your Bill Koch instructors, you can expect to spend a lot of time playing games and skiing and not much time standing around talking. We’ll play games like the Samurai, Hit the Deck!, the Hokey Pokey, and more…
We end our lesson time with a big game that all of the Bill Koch kids play – usually something like Sharks and Minnows. Parents, you’re free to pick your child up from this game time, if you wish. The official ending time of Bill Koch is 5:00pm.
How to dress & what to bring
Layer, layer, layer! Cross-country skiing is a sport that is highly aerobic so body warmth varies widely within a short time. Kids also need to be able to move their bodies easily, which makes traditional snowsuits really hard to ski in.
Top Layers
Thin shell – like a windbreaker
Sweater/vest/fleece
Track pants or thinner snow pants
Bulky snowpants are not recommended
Extra socks and gloves/mittens are recommended
Bottom Layers
Long underwear
Non-cotton thermal shirt
Non-cotton turtleneck
You should also bring a snack and something to drink.
The BKL Blog and Communicating Cancellations
In the event that we decide to cancel BKL lessons for the day, Heather will post this info on the Titcomb BKL Blog and send an email to parents before 12:30pm. If you do not have Internet connectivity - and we're aware of this - your child’s instructor will telephone you before our 3:30 meeting time.
Adult lessons
Stephen Davis will again be offering lessons to BKL parents on 1/26, 2/9, and 3/2. This is great opportunity for you adults to polish up your Nordic skills so that family ski jaunts can be as terrific as possible.
Think snow!
David Huish and Heather Ahern Huish
2011 Titcomb Mountain BKL coordinators
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