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We want your input! Let us know how we can serve you and the community. We are a 100% volunteer organization and encourage participation in our committees and board.
Mini-Grant information and applications are now available for 2010-2011.
BOC Purposes
The Bethel Outing Club's purposes are: 1) to promote Nordic skiing as sport and recreation in the greater Bethel and western Maine area, with particular emphasis on youth development Nordic ski programs, and 2) to support recreational activities and family-oriented outings in the out of doors. As of June 10, 2010, BOC is a non-profit recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3), making donations to BOC tax deductible.
Nordic Skiing
BOC was founded to support cross-country skiing in the local schools and throughout the community. Sign your kids up for our Sunday afternoon ski program. One of our premiere events is the Flying Moose Classic.
News
Our members participate in events all over New England and the U.S. We'll try to keep you posted.
Events & Activities
We try to spread the word through the BOC Calendar
at Google. You can also subscribe to our listserv at Google Groups , which sends announcements from members to your email (or just email the webmaster to be added if that's easier). Inclusion of an event does not imply sponsorship or endorsement by BOC.
photos: Alison Aloisio/Bethel Citizen, Ken Pooley, Kirk Siegel
YOUTH PROGRAMS Nordic skiing is fun for the whole family! We encourage parents to come and participate. For those kids and parents who do not have skis, we can make arrangements for borrowing equipment.
Who will teach my child?
Coaches and volunteers will teach your child how to cross-country ski or teach new techniques on how to become a better, faster skier. Practices will be fun-filled and will meet your child’s skill level.
How can I join and how much will it cost?
Your child can join the Bill Koch League by becoming a Bethel Outing Club (BOC) member for $15.00 for a family annually. After paying the BOC membership fee, all skiing (during the organized practices) is free. Alternatively, daily ski passes can be purchased and participation is free.
Questions? Contact Ian Blair: 207-824-0424.
First practice will be Sunday January 2nd at 2:00PM at the Bethel Inn. If you provide Ian with your email address, details on upcoming Sunday practices will normally be sent on a weekly basis.
Sign your child up for BOC's Bill Koch Youth Ski League.
What is Bill Koch?
The Bill Koch Youth Ski League is the largest membership group in cross-country skiing in the United States. Founded by Olympic Silver Medalist Bill Koch, the League’s mission is to introduce young people to cross-country skiing. The League includes 41 local clubs comprised of more than 1000 children throughout New England. http://www.nensa.net/bk/
Where and When?
Every Sunday from 2PM -4PM through mid-March. Skiing will alternate between The Bethel Inn, Carter’s on Intervale Road or the Sunday River Outdoor Center.
Who can come?
Bill Koch is designed for children and youth from age 5 through 14. Children younger than 5 will need to be supervised by their parents. Advanced activities will be designed for youth skiers who would like a challenge.
Crescent Park School Ski Program
In 2011, the program was for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders and run by Marie Keene (4th & 5th), Suzanne Newsom & Tracyn Thayer (2nd & 3rd) and parent volunteers. The program is free and equipment is provided for children and adult volunteers. The cost for the program is underwritten by BOC, the school district, and the Town of Bethel Recreation Committee.
Andover & Woodstock Elementary Ski Programs
These schools have long traditions of cross-country skiing and have active programs. BOC has supported both.
Middle School and High School Programs
BOC supports the programs and skiers at Telstar Middle School, Telstar High School, and Gould Academy. The club also works to share expertise and resources among the programs, and create opportunities for participants and coaches in these programs to learn from each other.
Annual Kids Triathlon
BOC runs the annual kids triathlon the day before the Maine State Triathlon. The highly successful event is untimed and for children ages 8-14. It consists of a 200 yd. swim, 3 mile cycle, 1 mile run. Information is available from the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce.
BOC FALL SKI SALE Guidelines for Selling Equipment
Please do not bring obsolete equipment. Ski shops will not work on alpine bindings that are not current by industry standards; also there is no demand for alpine skis that are not “shape” skis.
Buyers are looking for bargains, so you may wish to price your items accordingly. NEW SINCE 2009: Prices on all personal equipment (e.g., other than equipment brought in by our ski shops) will be reduced by 50% on Saturday. If your item does not sell on Friday night and you do not wish to have it offered for sale at half price, you must claim it at the close of the sale on Friday night at 9:00 p.m.
Unsold equipment and checks for sold items must be claimed by presenting each unsold item’s claim ticket between noon and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday after the close of the sale. ITEMS NOT PICKED UP BY 3:00 p.m. SATURDAY WILL BE CONSIDERED DONATIONS TO THE BETHEL OUTING CLUB and/or WILL BE DONATED TO A CHARITY OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF.
How to Get Items in the Sale
Each item must have a signed & completed ski sale tag. Tags purchased and fully completed in advance are free for up to four items & 25 cents each after the 4th item. They are available at the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce (824-2282, located at Bethel Station & on the web at www.bethelmaine.com) and True North Adventure Ware (824-2201) during business hours. This offer ends Friday at 3:00 p.m. on Friday October 28th.
Equipment may also be tagged at the ski sale beginning on Friday after 3:00 p.m. on Friday October 28th, but subject to a .50/item tag fee for items that aren’t tagged in advance. Look for signs designating the entrance for “WALK-IN SALES” at the sale venue. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED AT CPS BETWEEN 2 AND 3 P.M., AND EQUIPMENT CANNOT BE CHECKED IN UNTIL AFTER 3 P.M.
Map to Crescent Park School
Sell & Buy Snow Sports Gear at the 31st Annual BOC Ski Sale 10/28 & 29, 2011, Crescent Park School, Bethel, ME
Always the last weekend in October, the Ski Sale has provided a community service for over thirty years by bringing new and used equipment from major ski shops and local and visiting skiers, with any proceeds benefitting the charitable purposes of the BOC.
Sale Hours
Friday, Oct. 28: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 29: 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Special Information for Ski Shops
The ski shop contact for this year's sale is Chris Hayward who can be reached via email at haywardc_gouldacademy.org or 207-357-1771. All shops must make arrangements in advance to be part of the sale. Returning ski shop vendors will be notified by email in late summer with details and to confirm their attendance for this year's sale.
MEMBERSHIP Committees
Joining a committee is a great way to put ideas into motion.
Bill Koch Youth Ski League Committee
Grants Committee
Kids Triathlon Committee
Ski Sale Committee
Committees are created by the Board of Directors, which is ultimately responsible for the BOC's program and budget. The Board typically meets 4 or 5 times per year.
Our Address
Bethel Outing Club
P.O. Box 637
Bethel, ME 04217
E-mail the webmaster
Membership
Your membership ($10 per year individual/$15 family) helps us run activities for adults and kids in the out of doors in western Maine and provide scholarships and support for Nordic equipment, training, and travel. BOC membership year runs from November 1 to October 31st.
Clickhereto join BOC online and pay by credit card or PayPal. [USE THE MAIL-IN FORM IF YOUR BROWSER HAS TROUBLE WITH THE ONLINE PAYMENT]
Individual $10 Dues:
Family $15 Dues:
Note: You can join the BOC using the Mail-in Membership Form--click the .pdf button to the left.
Bethel Outing Club Mail-in Membership form.pdf
FLYING MOOSE CLASSIC 2012 moose info.pdf
Course maps and other information :
Kudos to Jim & Chris and Wade & everyone else for pulling off a great event.
Flying Moose Classic, Saturday, February 11, 2012
Sponsored by Bethel Outing Club
Pine Hill Competition Trails, Bethel, ME
Event Info: Classic technique, mass start at Gould Academys Pine Hill Competition Trails. 7.5 km or 22km timed races. Registration at Gould Academy Field House, Bethel, Maine, from 9-10:30am. Youth/Bill Koch League events include lollipop, a 2.25km timed race or a 7.5 km untimed mini-marathon. (Youth wishing to ski longer timed distances must enter the adult event and pay the adult fee). All events are at 11 A.M with the exception of the lollipop which will start at 10:50. The Moose is a New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) sanctioned event and part of the Zak Cup and Club Series.
Registration:
$25 in advance at www.nensa.net or by mail. $30 Day of Race. Youth races $5. Checks to: Bethel Outing Club. Mail to: BOC, PO Box 637, Bethel ME 04217 BOC members pay $15 for entries paid by cash or check on or before February 7, 2012.
Contact: Jim Reuter, jim_smithreuter.com 207-824-4099
2012 Moose Results-all.pdf
Moose Archives
Professional photos from 2008 Moose by Ken Pooley
Flying_Moose_Results_2011.pdf
Video Clip of 22K start, 2/11/2012
