We’ve managed to endure one of the craziest weather winters anybody can recall. Although the weather was a challenge for the entire year, the BOC managed to have a very successful year. JISP, the mid-week program and weekend program saw unequaled growth in participation. We also managed to host 34 of the 35 events we had scheduled in the fall. Our athletes also performed with great success, Mikayla Lathrop was crowned top J4 in Vermont( and has regional competition ahead), Mark Nebraska and Allie Zeigler both placing 2nd in overall Vermont Cup standings for J1/2′s( Mark only missing the top spot by only one point and Allie’s injury taking her out of competition with 2 events to go) and Burr and Burton repeating as Vermont State High School Boys Champions for 2012. While not all of our athletes saw podium finishes, this year our BOC skiers and riders had a great deal of success in developing the skills needed to attain those top results and many found personal best performances during the year. It was very satisfying to see the growing passion our athletes exhibited all winter long, no matter what the weather dished out to us.
All in all, our 61st season was a great year. Like you, we too are frustrated by the abrupt end to the ski season and wish it could go on a bit longer ( the Sugar SL is now 3/31&4/1).
Thank You, to all the parents, volunteers, athletes, coaches, board members and staff who made the 2011/2012 a great season for the BOC.
We hope everyone is looking forward to great weekend ahead, with outstanding weather and good times in the forecast. Please feel free to bring those beach chairs and sand toys. We are planning to start the festivities after the Pabst race( which starts at 10).
We have just received a wonderful donation from our friends at the US Ski Team that was suppose to be here for Febfest. Since it was too late for that purpose, we have elected to auction off a official women’s team jacket (size 10) and a official team issue DH suit( adult small) at our Saturday Beach Party BBQ. Surfs up, see ya at the beach.
This weekend is likely the finale for the BOC this season. The weather has hit the hill hard. As the mountain had commitments to the Mountain Dew Tour this weekend, we are unable to get the lodge for our end of season pot luck. However, we have come up an alternative, last minute plan with what we hope will be a fun and unique way to cap off a great season…
Saturday (forecast is 60/sunny)
Pabst race (starts at 10am)/Club Championships(starts shortly after the Pabst race)
BEACH PARTY…Since nature rained down lemons, let’s make lemonade!!!!! we will lug up the grill and cook up sausages burger and dogs, crank up some Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffet and Beach Boys on the PA, set up some volleyball nets and whatever else we can come up with at the last moment. Later in the afternoon we’ll have our coaches recognize their athletes and the other customary acknowledgments. BYOB (we may a keg and drinks for kids), bring up deserts or anything you would bring to the beach. we plan on kicking this off around 2pm.
Sunday
J1/J2 race on Peril (starts at 9.30). We still could use some help with this season ending event.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS IS ALL DEPENDENT ON SNOW CONDITIONS AND SOME OR ALL OF THE EVENTS MAY BE MODIFIED OR CANCELLED!!!!!!!!
Please RSVP to boc@bromleyoutingclub.com we can get a rough headcount for the grill meisters.
See you all
As you look outside today anywhere in the northeast, it appears more like May then March. The forecast for the coming week is calling for more warm weather and is forcing us to consider making some changes to our traditional season ending events scheduled for the weekend of March 24th and 25th. We currently are considering moving our club championship, JISP race and year end social to the coming weekend of March 17th and 18th. These events and the already scheduled Pabst race, Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge and J 1/2 will need to be rearranged for the coming weekend(3/17&18). We hope to have a revised schedule completed by Wednesday(3/14) and you will be able to join us for an action packed weekend. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Good article on the mental side of ski racing…..http://www.skiracing.com/?q=node%2F11528
Stephan
I want to get a quick update out to you. As our season begins to wind down, we have begun the process of reviewing staff and procedures which includes a survey to all membership to solicit feedback on what went well and what could be improved. We have formed a committee to draft the survey to membership and will have different form for staff and coaches. We expect to have it out in a couple of weeks. It is important that everyone complete it as your feedback is necessary if we are to deliver the experience that makes the BOC special.
Stephan
Another timely article in Ski Racing Mag. Please follow this link
http://www.skiracing.com/?q=node/11481
Stephan
On behalf of the board, I would like to express our gratitude to all the people that made this year’s event a success. Your hard work and generosity are very much appreciated.
Thank you,
Stephan
How does marinated skirt steak and marinated chicken sound????? Bring your appetites!
AND
We need items for auction, deserts and volunteers!!!! This is our biggest event of the year and we need your help to pull it off. Please email the BOC with your donations and if you can help.
thank you
Stephan
Show off your confectionery talents, we could use deserts donated for FEBFEST. Cookies, cupcakes, pastries, pretzels…..preferably things that are finger friendly. Thank you!!!
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