Putney BKL
Putney Bill Koch League is a youth ski program for kids ages 4 to 14. It is open to all, at any level of experience. We teach beginners to get comfortable on skis and advanced skiers to race, however the goal for everyone is the same: HAVE FUN in the SNOW!
Our practices for the 2024-25 season will be on Monday and Wednesday afternoons (starting December 11th) from 3:30 pm to about 5. We often practice at the Putney School ski trails, although we will use any patch of good snow we can find. Check our Schedule page for an up-to-date list of events, practices, races, etc.
The deadline for registration is December 1, 2024. We will hold a signup and rental night on Wednesday, November 20th at the West Hill Shop from 4-6pm.
Our signup form is now live (link above). There is rental equipment available at West Hill Shop for participants in the BKL program at a cost of $100 for the season. This includes skis, boots, and poles. The club covers the rental fee for first-time participants. Dues for the BKL season start at $50 for kids under 8, and $85 for kids 9 and up. If these costs present a financial strain, please contact us about a scholarship.
You can pay your registration fees online here. Rental fees can be paid when you pick up equipment at West Hill Shop. If you would like to donate to the club to help us keep the rental fleet up-to-date and the cookie supplies stocked, we welcome your support.
For more information you can contact Sam Quintal at sam@putneyskiclub.org
The Putney BKL is one of many similar clubs throughout New England. Across Southern Vermont there are five clubs that hold local BKL races nearly every weekend through the winter. All of these clubs fall under the broad umbrella of the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA), which hosts the BKL Festival every March. This is the crowning event of youth cross country skiing in the northeast and will be held on March 1st and 2nd, 2025, at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville, Maine.
