Comp Team/MNC Academy Winter Semester
Designed as a 6-day/week program in the winter, Comp Team athletes are typically striving toward goals at Junior National, National and International levels. This program revolves around a structured weekly training schedule from early December through the end of the racing season in March. A serious, dedicated and year-round commitment to the sport at the Comp Team level indicates a desire to succeed in Nordic skiing in both the short- and long-term.
HS Skier Program
The MNC HS Skier Program includes training on certain days of the week and is designed to offer structured training, racing and coaching opportunities that complement athletes who compete for a public high school team. Ideal for skiers looking to add varied coaching and training to their winter schedules, as well as receive additional technical and tactical support, the HS Skier Program aims to help high school skiers achieve their goals at all levels. MNC encourages athletes to speak to your HS Coach beforehand if you plan to choose this option.
Program Fees:
Junior programs runs from Thursday, December 1st until we’re out of snow.
- $999 (’22/’23) 6-Day/wk Comp Team (includes full Eastern Cup Race Support)
- $479 (’22/’23) 2-Day/wk+ Training Team
- $279 (’22/’23) 1-Day/wk+ Training Team
Additional costs: please refer to the document below for additional/expected Junior costs for MNC racers
Locations:
Tues/Thurs training days will most commonly be at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site (“The Range”) for the ’22/’23 winter season. Please be aware that in order to access the facility, athletes must be registered before their first session. After registering, athletes will be added to the roster list: the guard booth at the front gate checks every name for entry! Be sure to bring a photo ID for entrance to the gate.
Training on other days of the week (primarily Wed, Fri, and weekends not racing) typically occurs at Sleepy Hollow, and it is highly recommended that MNC athletes get a season pass to Sleepy Hollow if they don’t already do so through their respective high school teams.
Sleepy Hollow is our most reliable local source for both snowmaking and lighted night skiing, meaning that during low-snow or early season weeks the Juniors will often train at Sleepy Hollow instead of the Range.
To register:
All MNC skiers, and anyone planning to ski with the club, must hold a Mansfield Nordic Club Membership. For MNC Membership information and to register click “Join MNC”
Athletes should also be aware of rules governing in season Club and HS activities as well as MNC’s Public HS team policy
MNC Academy
Interested in structuring your Nordic training and racing with an academic schedule that allows for greater flexibility, increased training opportunities, and structured support year-round? MNC Academy athletes would select the “Comp Team” option for Winter Training, which includes full weekly training as well as Eastern Cup support. Follow the link to visit the MNC Academy homepage.
Want to know more about Eastern Cup racing and other events?
Eastern Cup
Eastern Cup events are open to anyone with a US Ski and Snowboard membership. This series features 4 weekends (8 events total) that represent the highest level of racing in New England. Eastern Cup races are divided by age category (U16, U18, U20, and Open). These races may attract anywhere from 50-100 racers in the smaller events in Maine and New Hampshire, or up to 300-400 racers at the very popular Craftsbury and Lake Placid events. Eastern Cup events are awesome stand-alone races, and they also serve as the qualifying series for the New England Junior National Team.
U16 and Eastern High School Championship qualifier races
This qualifier is open to any high school skier in Vermont. This is a single day of racing that typically takes place on the 2nd Sunday in February. The format is 3km skate in the morning followed by a 3km classic in the afternoon. The top 20 U16 skiers on the combined results qualify to represent Vermont at the U16 Championships in March. The top 24 overall athletes on the combined results qualify to represent Vermont at the Eastern HS Championships in March.
U16 Championships
The U16 Championships are an annual event that take place at a different location each year This 3-day event (Friday-Sunday) is for athletes in the U16 category and typically occurs in early March. Athletes represent their state and compete against skiers from other states. This event is only open to athletes that qualify via the U16/EHS Championship qualifier races in February.
Eastern High School Championships
The Eastern High School Championships are an annual event that rotates throughout New England. This is also a 3-day event that typically takes place the weekend after the J2 Championships. Athletes must qualify to participate in Eastern HS Championships via the U16/EHS Championship Qualifier races in February.
Junior National Championships
The Junior National Championships are a week-long event that rotate around the country each year. To participate in Junior Nationals, an athlete must qualify for the New England Junior National Team via good results in at least 3 (U16) or 4 (U18/U20) of the 8 Eastern Cup races. Follow this link to NENSA for information regarding qualifying rules and an explanation of the point-scoring procedures.
MNC athletes and coaches at Junior Nationals 2022 (Minneapolis, MN)
