Junior Olympics, Presque Isle, Maine

March 8, Sprint classic

March 10, 5/10/15k mass start classic

March 12, 5/10k skate

March 13, Team Relay skate

JO's Calendar of Events

Last day of training for J5/J4/J3 BSF Nordic athletes :(

J3 athletes have the option of continuing training through March with the J2 group. Please talk to Gro if you are interested.

Happy Spring Break!

Gallatin Glissade - Freestyle Nordic Race, Big Sky, Montana

Registration & Finish: 2 miles from 191 on Highway 64, right on Little Coyote, then 1st left on Black Otter, .5 miles left on golf course. On site registration: 7:30-9 am. $25 for 20k, $10 for 2k. The race is a fun point–to-point freestyle (skate or classic) race. Start is at 6900’, Lone Moose Meadows. Finish is at 6200’ at Big Sky’s Bunker on the golf course. Shuttles generously provided by Lone Mountain Ranch. Kids 2k kids' race to follow 20k. For more information, please contact Tom Owen at Gallatin Alpine Sports: 1-406-995-2313 or 1-888-3ALPINE. Presented by: Gallatin Alpine Sports, Lone Mountain Ranch and BSSEF. All proceeds to benefit BSSEF nordic team.

Homestake End of Season Party - From Chris Axelson: "We are getting near the end of the ski season at Homestake Lodge, so its time for our annual end of season celebration. We’ll hope for a bright sunny day or oodles of new snow, either way, the skiing will be free. From 11:30 to 2:00 we’ll be serving a barbecue of hamburgers, brats and beer on tap for $5. There may even be some of Mandy's homemade soup. Everything in the shop will be on sale at 30% off our regular prices. Come on out and enjoy a day with friends and family and maybe make a few new acquaintances along the way.

Equinox Ski Challenge, Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone, MT. Mass start, freestyle technique. Racers complete as many laps as they can in the 6 Hour, 12 Hour or 24 Hour divisions. Skiers can enter as a relay team of up to 8 members or as a soloist. Race details.

Race Contact: Sam Newbury, (406)-209-3533, email: equinoxskichallenge@gmail.com

BSF Nordic End of the Season Party 5:30 p.m. at Lindley Center. We will honor our graduating skiers, and have the Third Annual Skiers' Choice Awards. Don't miss out on the fun!

This event is is a BSF-Nordic sponsored barbecue (not a potluck). Come help us celebrate a fantastic 2009/2010 ski season!

BSF athletes and coaches, please bring your BSF jacket for a team photo.

Parents/volunteers who are able to arrive at 4:15 p.m.and help take down the Lindley Park snow fence and snow-making equipment would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Rotary Fun Run:   A fun run for the Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center, put on by Bozeman High School students of the Rotary Interact Club.  5km and 1 mile distances.  Where:  East Gallatin Rec Area. When:  April 3rd 2010, race start at 10:00 Register:  you can register online at Active.com!!!

Start of dryland training for J1/OJ athletes.

Governor's Cup Race, Helena, Montana. 6-9am Packet Pickup. 10k race starts at 8:00 am. 5k starts at 10:00 am. Register Online.

Start of Summer training for J4/J3/J2 athletes.

Please see "Forms/Publications" link for summer registration forms.

Jim Bridger Trail Run - 10 mile trail run with 2000 feet vertical. Start & Finish: The Sypes Canyon Trail Head. Post-race Food: Included with entry, $2 for non-racers. Entry: $30 early, $35 race day. Register Online at active.com or Download printable registration form.

The Beartooth Run, Red Lodge. Montana - 8.4 or 4.2 distances. The course winds up the switchbacks of the Beartooth Pass through alpine, mountain scenery, starting at an elevation of nearly 7,000 feet and finishing at the scenic outlook of Vista Point at more than 9,200 feet. Pre-registration until June 14, 2009, On-line registration- 4.2 or 8.4, Race Day registration available at the start area from 7:00-7:45 a.m.

Make it Hurt on the Dirt Duathlon, Homestake Lodge, Butte, MT. Race start time: 9:00am. Adults (10K+ Mt Bike and 5K+ Run), Youth Race (2k mountain bike and 1k run). Great way to start celebrating the 4th of July: music and famous cheesburger feed. This event will be run at the Homestake Lodge. The courses will be on the x-c ski trails and forest service roads. They will wind through woods, meadows and include some steep ascents and descents. Online Registration. Adults $30/Relay $45/ Youth $12.50 Directions: Get off I-90 at Exit 233 and head to the south side of the highway overpass. Forest Service Road 240 begins at the cattle guard. Drive 3 miles and look for the Homestake Lodge Entry on the right after the power lines.

Sweet Pea Festival. BSF Nordic volunteers needed to help with food preparation, set-up at the booth, food servers to work various shifts at the booth, help with take down of the booth. FYI, workers must attend food safety training course at the courthouse. Please contact Shawn Dunnagan or Sue Higgins if you can help.

Canmore Camp, Canmmore, Alberta, Canada. All J3 second-year and older athletes (13 or older by Jan. 1, 2010) are invited to participate in this amazing camp experience in the beautiful Canadian Rockies near Banff. Passports required for entry into Canada.

Parents, get updates of the camp by following "BSF_Nordic" at Twitter.com!

Photos of the 2008 camp.

BSF Nordic Benefit Golf Tournament

BSF Nordic Ski Season training starts!

John Colter Run

Remember - registration ends early and there is no race-day sign up!

Homestake 5-miler at Homestake Lodge.

10:00 AM Start of Youth Race and Adult Race Start immediately after Youth Race finish.

It’s the 3rd annual trail run on Homestake Lodge’s trail system. Cash awards to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the overall Women’s and Men’s categories ($125, $75, $50). There will also be a 1 Mile Kids Race (12 and Under). The terrain is varied with a mix of old roads and single track, some steep ascents and descents. Entry fee: Adults $25 and Youth $10.

After the event there will be a BBQ. Homestake Lodge will provide the food a

Download your registration form here.

BSF Chili Feed 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Lindley Center.

We need all the Nordic volunteers we can get, so please come sign up for a time you can work at the Ski Swap . . . and have some chili too!

The BSF Nordic Snow Dance and Auction at the Emerson Culteral Center Ballroom. Live and silent auction items include resort vacations, alpine ski lift tickets, original artwork and more. Funds raised support community skiing, trail grooming and youth cross-country ski racing. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. For tickets or Donations.

BSF Ski Swap at the Fairgrounds. BSF coaches/volunteers will be on hand to help you select the appropriate gear. Please look for volunteers with nametags for help with selecting equipment.

Thanks for volunteering; this is an important fundraising event for BSF!!

Want to volunteer? Contact Kris Holland at the BSF Office, 587-2445.

BSF Nordic Potluck at Lindley Center. Please pick up your skiers at Lindley Center after training today.

BSF Thanksgiving Camp open to J3 and older athletes. Vans will depart for West Yellowstone at 7am from the Swim Center. Be there by 6:45 to load up. Please email Kristen and Dragan if you are driving with your family to West and will have room to take BSF gear in your vehicle. Thanks!

West Yellowstone Ski Festival

November

West Yellowstone SuperTour - Race schedule and details

Nov. 25, Sprint classic - qualifying only

Nov. 27, 10/15k classic

Nov. 28, 5/10k skate

Bozeman SuperTour Race

Dec. 5th - Sprint skate at Lindley Park, conditions permitting

Dec. 6th - 10/15k Classic distance at Bohart Ranch

Bozeman Christmas Stroll

Volunteers needed to help with the BSF Nordic booth and to make glogg.

Bobcat Christmas Pole at Bohart Ranch - a fundraiser for the MSU Nordic Ski Team.

Kick off your ski season with this fundraiser event for the MSU Nordic Ski Team. 1K & 3K classic or skate races begin at 10:30 AM. 5K and 10K skate races begin at 11:00 AM. Race day registration 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Camaraderie, fun and prizes! Call 994-4118 for information.

Bozeman Creek Climb Race

3 mile and 5 mile distances, Classic technique. Registration on Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Race Start time 10:00 a.m.

Hyalite Tour for all ages on the BSF-groomed ski trails of Hyalite Canyon. Tour will start at 10:00 a.m. at the winter-use parking lot. Classic technique. BSF skiers will ski with family and friends. See training schedule for more info.

Senior Nationals

Full schedule of events

Results

January

Spam Cup #2 Race, Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone.

Skate Technique

Lindley World Cup Race #2 and Potluck at Lindley Center - Lindley World Cup Race #2 format will be a duathlon (both skate and classic techniques). Race start will be at Lindley Center (drop off and pick up athletes at the Lindley Center parking lot). The race will start at approximately 4:30 p.m. Everyone welcome!!

Racers should dress in their most bold/bright/ugly/crazy/eye-catching lycra.

Banff Mountain Film Festival, Willson Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Films start at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Bangtail Bike & Ski, Northern Lights, or Mountain Hot Tub for $12 one night, $22 for two nights. Tickets at the door $14 per night. BSF families volunteer opportunities. BSF ATHLETES BE SURE TO GO ON STAGE WITH THE TEAM FRIDAY NIGHT--DETAILS HERE.

Films on the 2011 Tour

Second InterMountain Division Qualifier, Soldier Hollow, Utah

All J3 and older athletes are encouraged to travel with the team to the IMD qualifying events--it is a great opportunity to do a big race and meet the other skiers in our InterMountain Division!

Check summittiming.com. for race results and start lists.

Event information here.

Spam Cup #3 Race, Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone, MT

Classic Technique

Boulder Mountain Tour, Sun Valley, Idaho

Legends of the Wulf Race - "Heads up from Mile High Nordic!  The Legends of the Wulf ski race will be February 13, 2010 at the Mt. Haggin Ski Trails.  19 and 9 K races as well as kids races!  The 9/19 race starts @ 11AM There will also be a non-timed tour starting shortly after the race start....the post race feed will be held afterwards at the Chamber of Commerce in Anaconda.

Moose Chase, Teton Village

Sacagawea Classic Ski Race at Bohart Ranch

28K, 14K, 12K, 6K, and 1K Classic Races and 14K Tour event through the beautiful Bridger Mountains. Races begin at 8:45 AM, 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Discount for early registration. 28k Classic (over 17) $35 (early) / $45 (race day), 14k Classic $35/$45, 14k Classic Tour $35/$45,12k Classic Race $15/$20, 6k Classic $15/$20, 1k Classic FREE. Applications at ski shops and Bohart Ranch. Info, call 585-9235.

Download more information and 2010 registration form here.

If you are not racing and can volunteer or if you need more information, call 587- 8872 or email Jerry Coffey at coffey@english.montana.edu.

Radical Reels Film Festival, Willson Auditorium

Western States Youth Ski Festival - J5 second year/J4/J3 athletes:

This event provides a fantastic opportunity for younger skiers to participate in age-appropriate racing, team-building, and fun! Travel with your teammates in a safe Karst Stage and have a blast!!

Questions? Please talk with your group coaches. Mark your calendars, and get ready for an adventure!!

Feathers n Fins Skiathlon - Harriman State Park is hosting its 2nd annual skiathon on Saturday, February 27th. The event is a freestyle ski (classic and/or skate) designed for ALL people interested in getting out in winter on ski trails. Are you a person that likes to participate in Fun Runs in the summer and misses that exercise in the winter? Well this event is for you. We are offering 7km, 10km, and 20km distances in a timed, mass start event. Phone: (208) 558-7368

Event Day Registration & Bib pick-up: 10:00am-10:45am at the Cook House
No Registrations will be accepted after 10:45am.
Skiathon Start: 11:00a.m.
Start Line: Cookhouse at Ranch (Participants must ski in 1 mile (1.6km) to the start line)
Ski Distance Options: 7km, 10km, 20km – classic and skate divisions - Mass Start, timed event
TroutHunter Post Event Gathering: 2:00pm-6:00pm. Participants will receive coupon to restaurant

Website for more information - scroll down for brochure & registration form

GVLT Make Tracks for Trails (Ski-A-Thon) at Bohart Ranch

11am - Noon - Beginner ski clinics: Classic with Norm Bishop, Skate with Sandy Knapp

1pm - 2pm - Intermediate ski clinics: Skate with Doug McSpadden, Classic with Cliff Montagne

1pm - 2:30pm - Kid's Activities!! Obstacle course and more with YSL coaches :)

2:30 - 3pm - 5k and 1k fun scramble races

3pm - After ski party with Cafe Zydeco gumbo and Bozeman Brewery beer and the raffle drawing!

Red Lodge Nordic Fest at the Red Lodge Nordic Center - February 27, 2010
Registration 9:00 a.m.  Races Start at 10:00 a.m.   Events:  5 & 10K Skate, 5 & 10K Classic, 1 & 2K Kid’s Classic or Skate, Snow Shoe Obstacle Course. Chili Lunch and Awards following races. Registration Fees:  $15.00 - 18 and above; $10.00 - 13 to 17; Kids 12 and under Free

For more Information or call 406-425-2043

Schedule:

1:00 Beginner XC ski lessons, classic & skate style. Call 425-0130 to sign up
4:30 to 6:30PM  Sleigh/Wagon Rides (Donations appreciated)
5:30 Red Lodge Ales beer Concession
5:30 to 8PM  Full-Moon Cross-Country Skiing

West Yellowstone Rendezvous Race, Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone.

The Rendezvous race will be training for all groups. There is no race-day registration. Please go to the Rendezvous Ski Trails website to register. Check back for race day schedule.

J5's age 9 and younger race 2k

J4/J3 (age 10 and older) race 5k

J2 race 10k

J1/OJ please see Dragan for recommendation.