Benefit Cross Country Ski Race and Tour - February 11, 2008
A benefit cross country ski race and tour will be held on Sunday, February 17th, at 10:00 A.M. at Mt. Greylock Regional High School. In the event of limited snow coverage at Mt. Greylock, the race will be postponed until March 22nd. Those interested in participating are asked to please call in advance to confirm the date.
The race/tour will be for the classic technique and will be approximately five kilometers in length. Prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females under twenty years and over twenty years of age. A fifteen dollar entry fee is requested with all proceeds from the event going to the Mathias Jessup Bartels Memorial Scholarship.
Mathias Bartels was an outstanding young man, a scholar, athlete, and leader of his class. He was a high school junior and standout member of the Mount Greylock Cross Country Ski Team when he died in his sleep on January 31, 2004 of sudden cardiac arrest due to a heart arrhythmia. The Mathias Jessup Bartels Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior who exhibits the integrity, kindness, and commitment to excellence shown by Mathias.
Skiers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate in the event. For more information, please call Ben Ogden at (413) 822-9233 or send email to beno1413@verizon.net. |
|
Enter your email address below to receive our FREE iBerkshires.com Newsletter
|