Win Fischer Skis, Swix Poles, Bindings from New Moon,
Free Birkie Entry, and Parking at Race Start!
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation’s annual Birkie T-Shirt Design Contest is now open for entries! The winning design will be featured as the official T-shirt of the 2015 Swix American Birkebeiner to be held February 19-22nd, 2015–the 42nd annual event.
Anyone Can Enter the Contest – No Design Experience Necessary
Deadline for Entries is July 15th, 2014
YOU Vote for the Winner
After all the designs had been submitted, the top three to five designs are determined by the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation and posted for voting on www.birkie.com. More than 7,000 people cast their votes last year to determine the ultimate winner. This year the voting will take place for one week, July 28 to August 1, 2014–Monday through Friday. Look for announcements on the Birkie Facebook page.
Proceeds from sales of the official 2015 T-shirt
will benefit youth ski programs nationwide.
- T-Shirt Design Guidelines and Rules
Please visit the 2015 Birkie T-Shirt Design Contest Page for complete details. The deadline for submission of T-shirt artwork is Tuesday, July 15th. Please send artwork or any questions to birkie@birkie.com (or call 715-634-5025). A complete list of contest rules and information is available online at the Birkie’s Birkie T-Shirt Design Contest page.
- Prizes for Winner
The winning T-shirt design will be part of the largest and most prestigious cross country ski event in North America. As well as being recognized for his or her winning T-shirt design, the designer will receive a new pair of Fischer RCS skate or classic skis and Swix Triac Ski Poles. Bindings and mounting will be provided by New Moon Ski & Bike Shop of Hayward, WI. The winner also receives a complimentary race registration to the 2015 or 2016 Swix American Birkebeiner races and a VIP Parking Pass to the Race Start area.
Thanks to All our Sponsors, including SWIX, Title Sponsor of the American Birkebeiner and Birkie ski events, Feb. 19-22, 2015, as well as FITS, New Moon Ski & Bike, Gu Energy, Hammer Nutrition, Marshfield Clinic – Hayward Center, Timber Ford of Hayward, and dozens of other businesses, organizations, and professional services.
SKI . RUN . BIKE . LIVE! The Birkie is a year-round lifestyle choice for thousands of outdoor fitness enthusiasts of all levels. From its signature ski race–the legendary American Birkebeiner–The Birkie has grown into an exciting array of fitness and recreational opportunities. The 107-kilometer Birkie Trail system attracts skiers, runners, bikers, trekkers, and hikers, from casual day-trippers to elite superstars. Located near Hayward and Cable, Wisconsin, the Birkie is now an outdoor sports mecca, a series of great races, a fitness destination, and a lifestyle. Ski . Run . Bike . Live!