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Masters and BK UPDATE FOR SATURDAY 12/6/14

By on 30 November, 2014 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Masters Blog, Masters Training Schedule

12/6/14 Masters and BK Racing – 10 AM on skis at at Craftsbury.  Masters will be with Coaches Leigh Mallory and Ollie Burruss and possibly Andy Grab.  BK Racing will be with Coaches Rick Costanza and Anna Schulz.

PLEASE NOTE:

  •  You must purchase a trail pass if you don’t have one already (a yearly family pass is only $100)
  • It will be busy and and we may all be on the manmade loop unless it snows a little more by Saturday
  • Craftsbury is also hosting a DEMO days from 9-3 on Saturday http://www.craftsbury.com/skiing/nordic_center/news/14DDAnn_141026.htm
  • BK – Skate, Masters ideally skate and classic depending on conditions.  Bring a pair of classic – no wax if you have them and we can decide once we see what the conditions are like.

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After a short taste of winter it looks like we will be back to dry-land training this week unless it snows several inches.  Dan and his crew will start making snow as soon as the weather cooperates.  Please check the blog for updates before heading to the range as we are trying to minimize email traffic.

Coaches this week:

3:30-5:00 Early Group with Christa
6:00 – 7:30 Group with Rick and Andy

Tuesday 12/2

Start with a warm up run/hike followed by some ski imitation and agility drills then strength and balance and finish with an easy run/hike. Please bring classic length poles and water bottle.

Thursday 12/4

TOKO SKI PREP HANDS-ON CLINIC AND DEMO with Dave Boucher .  Two sessions BK and early Masters at 4:00 and a second one a 6:00.  If you have never prepped a skis and want to try it bring a clean pair of skis and a bit of glide wax.  He will also cover kick waxing.

We will also incorporate dry land training into the evening for those that don’t need the full hands-on waxing experience.

 

BK Winter Program 12/2 and 12/4 2014

By on 30 November, 2014 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

Looks like we will be on foot instead of skis this week but cold weather is on the way. Please check the blog for updates before heading to practice.
Tuesday – 3:30 – 5:00 – dry-land ski practice at the range – BRING: in addition to a big smile and lots of energy you will need; classic length poles, running shoes, water, snack, hat and gloves. It is more than likely you will get wet and cold so dress appropriately for the weather.  PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP IN SHORTS AND A COTTON T-SHIRT. Note the water in the Walker Building is not potable.

Thursday 3:30 -5:00 – Demo and hands on TOKO Wax Clinic with Dave Boucher as part of practice.  We will also have you outside for some fun and fitness too. If you have never prepped skis and want to try it, bring a pair of skis and a bit of glide wax. Dave will also cover kick waxing.  All of this is especially useful for parents and our volunteer wax team too!

New Snow and Early Season Races at Craftsbury on Sunday. All Ages!!

By on 27 November, 2014 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Masters Blog, Masters Training Schedule

DUST OFF YOUR SKIS AND HEAD TO CRAFTSBURY THIS WEEKEND!!!

We know most of you haven’t been on snow yet but if you are up for an early season challenge there will be some races at Craftsbury on Sunday.   Check out the details below taken from the COC website.  Remember – Races this time of year are not to be taken seriously for most of us but rather a chance to get on snow, shake the rust off and have a good time. Hope to see you there.

We’re excited to invite everyone to the Craftsbury Opener this Sunday, November 30. In a new twist this season, we’re making one change to this traditional early season interval start freestyle race:  we’re asking all competitors to keep their wax to low fluoro or hydrocarbon only – no HF, topcoats, powders, or liquids. 

We’ve had success doing this for our GRP SpringTour FIS races every March, and thought it’d be a great way to keep this early season test simple, cheap, and low-key while minimizing stress for athletes, coaches, and parents as they prep for the first event of the year. So save your cash and fancy ski prep for later in the year, and come on up for a fun event at Craftsbury!

Event details:
Date – Sunday, November 30, 2014 – BKL kicks things off at 9:00

BKL – 2k – Mass Start Freestyle

U16 and under Jr Boys and Girls – 5k interval start freestyle

Men and Women over 16 – 10k interval start freestyle

Registration – Online – FREE for houseguests, $25 for everyone else – price includes lunch! DOR for another $10.

Remember – Low Fluoro only!

Questions? Take a gander at this, or look at the registration page. Still baffled? Contact us –skiing@craftsbury.com

BKL Race Suit Lease/Buy Back Program

By on 16 November, 2014 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog

Program Overview 

As we introduce our new BKL race suit design based upon the new Adult version,  we are also introducing the BKL Race Suit Lease/Buy Back Program.  In addition to a  straight purchase to own option, we created this Lease/Buy Back option to help families manage the cost of Nordic skiing and to enable as many of our BKL skiers to have race uniforms as is possible.  For this program, we simply ask that families order and pay the full price of their uniforms at the beginning of the season.  At the end of the season, families participating in this program will return their suits to the club, at which time they will be refunded the difference between the purchase price and one season rental fee (~50% of the purchase price).

To participate, please follow these steps:

  1. Please email Lisa Burt by 11/21 that you want to participate in the Lease/Buy-Back Program. In your note please provide, name, address, e-mail and intended suit size order.
  2. Go to our  Apparel page for details on how to order and pay for your suit.
  3. Suits will be available 5-6 weeks from order closure,  so your prompt response to the order deadlines is appreciated.
  4. At the end of the season, return the suit to our Lease Coordinator Lisa Burt to collect your refund.

New Design Lease Costs &  Rebates:

Youth Sizes: Suit Cost $110, Lease Fee $55, rebate upon return $55.

Adult Sizes: Suit Cost $160, Lease Fee $75, rebate upon return $85.

Sizing information can be found at:

https://www.podiumwear.com/sports/nordic/size-charts/

Finally, please note there is a minimum order qty of 5 suits for both the Youth & Adult sizes.  So even if you are on the fence,  please considering getting a suit as it will help achieve our minimums for other club members who want a suit.

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