All membership materials and communications will be directed to the local club leader. The program is named for Olympic Silver medalist Bill Koch. Bill, a native of Vermont, began skiing in the early 70's in a local ski club and was an active nordic combined skier before turning his efforts toward cross country ski racing. A few years later, he won the World Cup series. The club may be sponsored by schools, civic groups, ski touring centers, recreation departments, ski clubs, or a group of families or friends.
Typical clubs meet as often as three times a week for skiing, outings, clinics, or club meetings.
Most clubs hold several special events or races during the season. Often clubs within an area will organize a Bill Koch League Festival with regional competitions and special events. These events may include as many as 500 skiers and have the special features generally associated with a major national ski event. X-C skiing can be peaceful and relaxing, challenging and adventuresome, or strenuous and exhilaratingly fast. You can do it all your life, at any pace you choose.