Quick Racing Links

The Club organises free group lessons which cover techniques useful to racers on several weekend trips. As well, experienced members are always happy to pass on advice and tips on an informal basis.

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Activities

Racing

Cross Country Ski Racing
Melbourne Nordic members participate in cross country ski racing. See the Australian Cross Country Ski Racing calendar.

Some members compete in interclub races. Others compete in Citizen Races, such as the Kangaroo Hoppet, Australia's ski race marathon.

For details Australian Cross Country Ski Racing calendar

See the list of Race Secretaries below.

Lake Mountain Mini-Series
Melbourne Nordic members, together with Mount Bullfight Ski Club, participate and help organise the Lake Mountain Mini-Series, a series of three ski events for junior skiers. More details on Lake Mt. Mini-Series

Mt Stirling Silver Ski Race: Mid August
Melbourne Nordic is participates in running this long-standing ski event - at Mount Stirling, of course!.

As co-organisers of the race, Melbourne Nordic are (always) seeking both race participants and volunteers to help with the running of the race.
The race start is usually around 11:00AM at King Saddle, but may be moved depending on snow conditions.
Download the Stirling Silver Ski Race Entry Form (which contains details of the race for the current year).

Melbourne Nordic has a weekend trip to Mansfield, coinciding with this race. For details see the activities calendar.
WARNING: We have been informed that the race cannot be run at the cricket pitch in 2011 and there may not be sufficient snow to run the race at King Saddle. Please check the Melbourne Nordic home page on the day before the race to see whether the race will proceed.

Hoppet/Birkebeiner/Joey: Late August
The Hoppet is Australia's marathon ski race. The races are held at Falls Creek on Saturday.

Joey - 7km; Birkebeiner - 21km and; Hoppet - 42 km

Club members enter according to their ability, fitness and/or energy. Use this fun race as a motivator to get fit.

MNSC traditionally staffs a drink station, usually in fancy dress. This is another option for less energetic members and a hilarious time is had by all. The drink stations are a welcome sight for the participators so you will be much appreciated if this is your choice.