Navigation

You are here: Home › Blog

18-19 BKL Program Updates

By on 16 October, 2018 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

18-19 BKL Programs

This season MNC is restructuring our BKL programs to better address the broad range of skiers and skier interests.  Primary training days will be Tuesday and Thursday for all groups.  Our youngest group, the Penguins meeting will meet only 1-Day of the week on Tuesdays and our more advanced Racing and Devo teams will add additional days on the weekend.

Our programs will primarily be differentiated by grade level,  with our oldest skiers also being separated by racing interest. Key highlights of the program are below with more details available on our BKL Winter Page.

  • Penguins (Pre-K to 1st) This program is now open to all skiers and not just siblings of older skiers as in past years.
  • Jackrabbits (1st – 4th) Are younger newer skiers who have a focus on improving technique and fitness, while having fun and getting to know what ski racing is all about.
  • Arctic Foxes (5th – 8th) is our newest program meant for older skiers who love having fun on snow but aren’t interested in racing at this time.
  • Racing Team (5th – 8th) are older skiers who love to ski and want to learn how to go faster!
  • Racing Team – Middle School Option  (5th – 8th) is a reduced rate for those skiers who want to race with their Middle School teams and can’t participate in all the weekend training sessions we offer.

If you have questions about the programs or what is suitable for your child, please feel free to e-mail Head BKL Coach Rosemary: sheacobb19@gmail.com.

Fall Rollerski Classic Recap!

By on 15 October, 2018 in Junior Blog

What a big day! 172 racers made for the biggest rollerski race in North America! Thanks to everyone who competed, volunteered, and came to support. It truly felt like an Eastern Cup on rollerskis,

The MNC crew had a great time, with some standout performances! Hanna duked it out with some strong Canadians to finish 4th in the 5km race…but 1st American 🙂

 

Aidan won the U16 5km race by 2 minutes, while Sammie put the hammer down at a race she was looking forward to for a long time. She was 1st place for all the U18 racers and you could tell just by watching her ski that she was going to win. Really cool!

Sammie and Ali striding up from Badger loop!

What’s more, Julia and Meredith battled it out the whole way to push to times far faster than this same course back in August…in slower conditions nonetheless. Brook snuck ahead of some college racers and skied with great tempo the whole time, while Ali and Magda laid down a solid ski working their strengths.

We ski on these trails all the time, so it’s great to see so many others racing hard. With a lot of starters and a 3-lap race it meant that some of the girls got to ski with Olmypians like Caitlin Patterson and Ida Sargent, while the guys got to share the trail with pro skiers like Kyle Bratrud and Adam Martin.

Brook pushed to the max!

Happy Pug gang!

Thanks again for a great event…results and photos (thanks Dave!) can be found on the previous blog post. We’re proud to have played a role in such a big event and we’re looking forward to even more next year. Can we surpass 200 racers??

Some trusty volunteers headed home after a long day…Rick, Rose, and Lily 🙂

 

 

Fall Rollerski Classic EVENT SCHEDULE

By on 12 October, 2018 in Uncategorized

Welcome to NENSA’s Rossignol Fall Rollerski Classic presented by Mansfield Nordic Club!

COURSE MAPS (CLICK FOR LINK)

STADIUM MAP (CLICK FOR LINK)

Wednesday 10/10

  • Online registration closes 5pm
  • Day-of-Race Registration: $35

Friday 10/12

  • 5pm pre-registered startlists posted (NENSA, MNC websites)

Saturday 10/13

  • 8AM venue open for arrival, course marked for inspection, DOR registration open in Timing Building
  • Day-Of-Rage Registration ($35): 5km DOR closes at 9:00AM. 10km DOR closes at 10:00AM.
  • 9:55 courses closed to rollerskiers (running permitted)
  • 10AM Men’s/Women’s U16 5km classic, 15 sec interval starts CLOSED COURSE
  • Course OPEN for warmup after final 5km finisher: 10:20-10:30AM via stadium announcement
  • 11AM Women’s 10km classic, 15 sec interval starts CLOSED COURSE. Masters seed to follow.
  • 11:45AM Men’s 10km classic, 15 sec interval starts CLOSED COURSE, Masters seed to follow
  • 12:45PM Youth Fun Race, 15 sec interval starts
  • 1:15PM Awards/Podium ceremony in stadium

Course Notes

  • Courses will be marked and labelled in the intended direction of travel. For safety reasons, please DO NOT ski backwards on the course at any time.
  • A designated rollerski warmup loop (400m) separate from the race courses will be marked within the stadium area. Course preview for U18 and older athletes available after the finish of the final U16 athletes, roughly 10:20-10:30AM

Race and Ski Notes

  • NENSA will determine seeding list for matched Swenor rollerskis as part of the NENSA Bag Balm Rollerski Race Series. Expect matched ski list to be published alongside start list on Friday, 10/12
  • While this is a race, please keep safety in mind at all times. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY for all racers. Avoid overtaking competitors on fast downhill and cornering sections.
  • Coaches First-Aid and Red Cross certified will be on hand in stadium and on-course.
  • Volunteer course monitors will be present on race day. While TD officiating will not take place, please do your best to observe all FIS rules regarding races in the classic technique. Link: FIS Classical Technique Rules
  • Race organizers reserve the right to omit or make note on published/final results any skiers utilizing rollerskis with unreasonably fast or “racing” (e.g. urethane) wheels.

Directions to Camp Ethan Allen Training Site

  • Please follow THIS LINK for some helpful directions. Be mindful of Range speed limits at all times!
Social media & sharing icons powered by UltimatelySocial