Author Archive | Liz Hollenbach

The end of BKL Practices arrived in a hurry with this warmup. Tomorrow is going to be our last BKL practice with a End of Season Celebration- more details below.

Season Lease Ski Equipment and Race Suit Return – We’ll be collecting equipment tomorrow at our last practice. If you plan to ski more that’s great, just return by April 6th at the latest. More Info Here 

Tuesday 3/10: Penguins, Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers and Devos
Location: Underhill Central School Playground, Underhill from 3:45-5:00 (We are going to end a bit early.)
Details: We’ll play a big game of tag, play on the playground and do our awards. And at the request of our penguin skiers we’ll have hot cocoa! Each BKL skier will receive at certificate along with a gingerbread edible medal and our new sticker.  All the gingerbread medals are gluten free.

Wear outdoor gear along with snow boots, rain boots or sneakers.

Weather looks nice and parents are welcome to stay and join us.

Upcoming Spring Skiing Events – Winter is sure to make a return in the coming weeks. If your child is not quite ready to put away the skis – here are a few youth and family ski events for the end of the season.

March 15 – Paintball Biathlon at Mountain Top, Chittenden, VT

Biathlon is a really fun event for kids to try and there is even an adult race. More Info

March 20 – FIS World Cup Finals in Lake Placid 

Come watch the best cross country skiers in the world! The New England Nordic Ski Association is also helping to organize a bunch of fun youth events – check it out.

April 4 – Nordic X at Cochran’s

This is the 10th year and there are both kids and adult races. Tons of fun to race or spectate. Our local Olympians will be there and racing! Throw on a costume and come on down for this really fun end of season Nordic party!  Check it out

Feb 27 & 28, 2027 – New England BKL Festival at Prospect Mountain in Woodford, VT

Mark your calendars. It’s going to be the best Fest ever!

Thanks for renting equipment and race suits through MNC this season.

Ski Equipment Rental Return:

If you are done skiing for the season please return your skis at the last day of practice. We will have a bin for boots and a bag for skis and poles.

Please make sure everything is wiped clean and dry. Let us know if anything is broken or missing, so we can get it fixed up for next season. Include a note with your child’s name, so I can easily mark them as returned.

If you can’t make it to practice or want to try and ski a few more times this season please return skis by April 6 at the latest. Email Coach Liz for drop-off details – bkl@mansfieldnordic.org

Race Suit Rental Return:

If you are done racing for the season, please return your washed suit to Coach Liz at the last practice. We’ll have a bin for race suits.  Please put your suit it in a bag and write your child’s name on the outside so we know who returned the suit.

If you are hoping to race some late season races, please keep your suit and return by April 6. Email Coach Liz for drop-off details – bkl@mansfieldnordic.org

I hope everyone had a great break last week. We are looking forward to some fun ski practices this week.

It also looks like the weather is turning, so we’re planning our final practice and awards celebration for Tuesday, March 10th. We’ll either ski at Tomasi if there is still snow or have practice at the Underhill Central School playground.

Tuesday 3/3: Penguins, Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers and Devos
Location: Tomasi Meadow, Underhill from 3:45-5:15
Details: Classic for all groups.  Devos can ski with the Juniors at Sleepy in the morning or with the Racers in the afternoon at Tomasi. Check the Junior training plan for details.

Thursday 3/5: Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers and Devos
Location: Tomasi Meadow, Underhill from 3:45-5:15
Details: Skate for all groups.

We have great snow this week and warmer temps! Tuesday is a regular classic practice and Thursday is our Olympics Day on skate skis! Thursday is also our last practice before break and we’ll resume practice on Tuesday, March 3rd (Town Meeting Day).

Tuesday 2/17: Penguins, Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes and Racers
Location: Tomasi Meadow, Underhill from 3:45-5:15
Details: Classic for all groups.  Devos are at Sleepy with Coach Kristen and the Juniors. Check the Junior training plan for details.

Thursday 2/19: Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers and Devos
Location: Tomasi Meadow, Underhill from 3:45-5:15
Details: Skate for all. It’s Olympics Day. We’ll divide up into multi-age country team and have fun competing in four Olympic events.

Sunday 2/22:   Mansfield Nordic Skiathlon  
Location and Time : Sleepy Hollow, Huntington, Vt  – Kids races start at 11:45am
Details: Registration, Info + Schedule | Let coaches know you are racing | MNC Team Info (coming later in the week)

We invite all skiers in MNC BKL to come try the Skiathlon. The race is classic only for both Lollipop (pre k-) and Grade 1/2. From Grade 3/4 on up to Grade 7/8 its a Skiathlon, which means it’s classic first, then skiers swap to skate during the race.

Looking ahead:

Monday 2/23: Online Registration Deadline for the BKL Festival in Jackson, NH (Festival Dates Feb 31-March 1). Online Registration | More Information

Tuesday 2/24: MNC BKL Craftsbury Ski Day over February Vacation – More Info| Let coaches know you are planning to attend