It's a weekly program for kids that brings parents and kids together on snow. The Androscoggin Valley Bill Koch League is a partnership that focuses on fun and instruction for kids.

WHO: Kids ages 6-13 interested in cross country skiing and their parents.
WHAT: An organized ski club run by parents for kids at Great Glen Trails.
WHERE:  Great Glen Trails is the homebase with trips to other venues possible and participation in the New England BKL Festival at Gunstock, NH March 1-2 is highly encouraged.
WHEN: Sundays 1-3 pm, late December – March
WHY:  FUN!! (and improve ski skills)

Unlike many other Bill Koch Leagues, children are led and taught by  professionals at Great Glen Trails. In fact, Great Glen Trails goes one step further and on most Sundays this instructor is Ski School Director and 1984 Olympian Sue Wemyss.

Each year in November, the Androscoggin Valley Bill Koch League raises money through their bake sale and raffle at the Great Glen Craft Fair.  The date of this year’s Craft Fair is Saturday, November 24. Parents may get involved by selling baked goodies and raffle tickets and providing baked items to sell.

Parent volunteers are required for each session. Parent volunteers are needed for: communication and coordination of volunteers; Craft Fair bake sale; membership records; skiing assistants; lodge parents.

All participants receive 25% discount to Club members for children’s ski equipment:  skis, boots, poles, bindings at Great Glen Outfitters.

Costs:
To join AVBKL Club
    Club Dues: $10/first child; $5/each additional child
    NENSA membership*  $20/child

Trail Pass for BKL on-snow session at Great Glen (Sunday afternoon)
    Kids….$3/session
    Parent Volunteer skiing with Club that afternoon . . . $0

Rentals (if needed)
   Kids . . . $3/session
   Parent Volunteer  $12/afternoon (begins at 12:30 pm; regular rental rate)

*NENSA (New England Nordic Ski Association) Benefits:
     Individual – 6 issues of New England Nordic News; sticker & poster; opportunity to participate in New England Festival, March 1-2, 2008 in Gunstock, NH; online Forum  www.nensa.net
     For Club – insurance coverage for all Club activities; resources & info; possible clinic with NENSA Staff member;
     Support the main governing body of cross country skiing for New England region