Dear Students,

Now that Winter is in full swing, it is time to start thinking about our Nordic Ski Club, SKIGA.  There are a few items which you should all be aware of:

(1.) Join SKIGA!
Even if you have been a SKIGA member in the past, sign up for SKIGA
this year.  Click on this link:
SKIGA 2012
Fill in all of the necessary information to join.

In order to qualify for SKIGA Rental Benefits, you must sign up by
FRIDAY, 1/13 at 5PM. You may still sign up for SKIGA after this
date, but you will not qualify for rental benefits.

(2.) SKIGA benefits.
Rentals at Rikert Ski Touring Center: SKIGA members who sign up before the above
date will be eligible for  two free rentals at the Rikert Ski Touring Center.  Your name will
appear on a list that can be found at Rikert.
Dear everyone, please note two things: 1. These rentals won’t take effect until at least Saturday 1/14  and 2. There is a finite (but not insignificant) amount of money in our free-rental budget, so it could potentially be exhausted before you get your two rentals in. We’ll keep you posted on both of these things.

Wax box.  The club has a well-stocked wax box as well as use of the Campus Bike Shop for waxing.
Use of the wax box is for members only.

(3.) Group Skiing
We are interested in getting groups of people together to head up to Rikert several afternoons per week.
No matter your skiing ability, we would love you to come out for an afternoon.

(4.) SKIGA Race Crew
We are exploring the possibility of joining the USCSA, an intercollegiate organization that offers semi-competitive college racing.
In addition we have a number of racing events planned for this winter season including the Craftsbury Marathon. If you would like to join SKIGA in attending some races, from
Wednesday night race series at Sleepy Hollow to the New England
Eastern Cup Series, please check the proper column in the spreadsheet
above.

If you would like to get involved in SKIGA, or have any questions or ideas, Please come to our informational meeting:
on THURSDAY 1/12 @ 7:00 PM in BI-Hall 216.

Hope to see you on the trails,

Paul Quackenbush and Eric Hemphill
SKIGA President and Treasurer