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Skikes on TV - The Living room Update

20/8/2013

We had a terrific response after skikes were demonstrated last Friday 16 August on the "Hot or Not" segment of the popular Channel 10 lifestyle program The Living Room

If you missed it you can watch the show (Series2, episode 25) online at the shows website http://livingroomtv.com.au/video.htm Around the 9 minute mark of the video you can see Barry Du Bois rolling around very well as a skike noobie. Well done Baz!

Please then go to The Living Room “Hot or Not” webpage and vote for skikes as being ‘HOT’ http://livingroomtv.com.au/hot-or-not-listing-4462.htm?pritab=6 and view the progress of voting.

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Vic Ski Chase update - Rocky Valley Rush

20/8/2013

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After the unfortunate cancellation of three of the Vic Ski Chase events due to insufficient snow, the competition is up and running again after the successful running of the Rocky Valley Rush. Many thanks to the team at Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club who once again put on a great event in what was promising to be very challenging conditions. Somehow they managed to put together a race with a tail-wind for 90% of the course.

In the women's competition a couple of recent registrations saw the Oldis sisters rocket into second and fourth place, with Kerryn Rim and Belinda Phillips holding on to first and third places respectively after solid performances in the Rocky valley Rush. With one event to go (Hoppet/Birkebeiner/Joey) there appear to be only two people capable of challenging Kerryn's strong lead, the very promising XC skiing new-comers, Brianna and Aliena Oldis.

In the men's competition Kevin Tory has an unbeatable lead, demonstrating the old maxim "you've got to be in it to win it". Ben Derrick and Ian Franzke are currently in second and third place respectively, but they could face serious challenges from Bruce Ellis, Paul Waller and Merve Trease this Saturday. (Remember only your best two Falls Creek events are included in the points tally.)

Full results can be accessed here:
MensSkiChaseResultsInterim19Aug2013 WomensSkiChaseResultsInterim19Aug2013

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Skikes on TV this Friday

13/8/2013

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A reminder that Skikes are going to be demonstrated this Friday 16 August on the "Hot or Not" segment of the popular Channel 10 lifestyle program The Living Room

The Hot or Not segment is usually aired in the first 15 minutes of the show so be watching from 7.30pm.

After the show goes to air, the entire show (Series2, episode 25) can be watched online at the shows website http://livingroomtv.com.au/video.htm

Please then go to The Living Room “Hot or Not” webpage and vote for skikes as being ‘HOT’ http://livingroomtv.com.au/hot-or-not-listing-4462.htm?pritab=6 and view the progress of voting.

With the popularity of the show we are expecting a rush on orders. Current stocks are good but may not last. If you've been thinking of getting into skikes, now is the time to act as prices on the next shipment will increase.

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Vic Ski Chase Update - Bullfight Charge

5/8/2013

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The Bullfight charge was the second event to be held in the Victorian Ski Chase. Not surprisingly, the only skier to compete in both events (Kevin Tory) now holds a handy lead in the men’s competition. A great ski by Bruce Ellis sees him jump straight to second place. In the women’s competition Penny Grose is the only registered newcomer, and she jumps to fourth place with a second place finish.

Check out these links for the latest results:
WomensSkiChaseResults 5 Aug 2013
MensSkiChaseResults5 Aug 2013
(The results include people who have registered but are yet to participate in an event.)

A reminder that everyone who registers and participates in at least one event receives a chance to win a pair of skikes from Skike Australia, and all entrants 25 and under are also eligible for a chance to win prize money. See competition details on the Victorian Ski Chase page.

We still have fewer than 10 male and female participants with ski chase points who are eligible for the cash prize (25 and under). So if you have competed in either event we encourage you to register and get your name included in the prize draw.

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Vic Ski Chase Update - High Plains Tour Results

5/8/2013

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The first event of the Victorian Ski chase to be held this year was the Snowgum Wodonga high Plains Tour. A good turn-out in great skiing weather (despite the threat of rain) saw some great racing and some familiar names appearing at the top of the leader board.

In the women’s competition Kerryn Rim had a solid start 10 points clear of second place Emma Pollard, with Belinda Phillips two points behind her in third place. In the men’s competition, a big win by Ben Derrick combined with his no longer insignificant age points sees him take a substantial lead. A very honourable mention goes to J-C Legras who put in an incredible ski to take second place, a few points clear of third place Ian Franzke. With only three points separating third and eighth place we can look forward to changes in the top three positions in the coming weeks. In both the mens and womens competition we could see changes in these places as more people register for the competition.

A reminder that everyone who registers receives a chance to win a pair of skikes. All entrants 25 and under are also eligible for a chance to win prize money. See competition details on our Victorian Ski Chase page.

At present we only have six males and two females eligible for the prize money. As the top ten male and female point scorers go into the draw for a $600 prize, the odds are looking pretty good for these entrants. You’ve got to be in it to win it, so register here at http://tinyurl.com/victorianskichase. Further information also available at www.ausxc.com

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Len - Well known in the Australian XC skiing community as a competitor, coach, race organiser and instructor who is also passionate about skikes.

Marshall - The first to introduce and import skikes to Australia. Enjoys outdoor pursuits and has a strong attraction to anything with wheels.

Skikes on TV - The Living room Update

Vic Ski Chase update - Rocky Valley Rush

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