Navigation

You are here: Home › BKL Race Blog

Archive | BKL Race Blog

Skirack MNC Grinding Order

By on 8 November, 2018 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Calling all skiers looking for a stonegrind! If you are looking to refresh your ski bases, our friends at Skirack have offered the club a team price for a batch order of $55 per pair. Here’s how to get involved:

  1. Clean and scrape the skis you would like ground. Put skis together with tape or rubber bands, not ski ties!
  2. Clearly mark your name, and desired grind, on masking or painters tape on the skis
  3. Drop off your skis downstairs at Skirack any time before 10:00AM on Wednesday, Nov 14 and let the staff know you are part of the Mansfield Nordic Batch for Nov14
  4. Skirack will ideally have the skis turned around by Monday, Nov 19th. Skiers pay for service at time of pickup.
  5. This is the deadline for grinding batch 1, but with 10 or more pairs these batches can continue being assembled!

Find more information on Skirack’s nordic grinds HERE. After a season of testing and racing on Skirack grinds (both personal skis and the MNC wax test skis), Adam recommends the 6.7 for skiers with 1 pair of skate or classic race skis. This is a very adaptable grind for mid-range conditions that can be modified for warmer temps with hand structure!

Informational packets and grind menus can also be found at the MNC Annual Meeting.

BKL SWIX Jacket Program

By on 5 November, 2018 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

Once again, NENSA has teamed up with SWIX to offer jackets, pants, water belts & hats to BKL youths, parents and helpers. This year, you may order on your own and the store will be open through Nov. 19th. You can find all the info, including the items, on the NENSA website: https://www.nensa.net/bkl-jacket-program/

If you decide to order, please e-mail me for the access code: sheacobb19@gmail.com

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.

MNC Public High School Policy Statement

By on 15 September, 2018 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog, Uncategorized

MNC is a non-profit organization devoted to the mission of helping athletes of all ages and abilities improve their Nordic skiing and pursue skiing excellence at the local, national, and international levels. We also believe our success is directly tied to the success of the broader ski community in Vermont.   A large portion of that community are Public High School teams which play a vital role in building broad participation and lifelong interest in our sport.

To that end, we have established a set of policies to guide our Junior programs as it pertains to Public High School teams.   These policies allow us to passionately pursue our mission while also respecting the needs of Public High School coaches and their teams.

MNC Junior Program Policy:

  • MNC is not seeking, nor actively driving any changes to the existing VPA regulations and practices.
  • MNC programs are designed to adhere to current VPA regulations and practices.
  • MNC athletes participating on High School teams are expected to do so in a manner consistent with their individual coaches and VPA regulations.
  • Participation in MNC programs is fully voluntary and our enrollment is open to all, regardless of ability or school affiliation.
  • MNC has and will continue to actively support Public High School skiing efforts as permitted by VPA regulations.

Please refer all questions or concerns regarding these policies to Kort Longenbach at  president@mansfieldnordic.org.

Mansfield Nordic Club is proud to be part of the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) and has achieved  Bronze Level certification by the US Ski and Snow Board Association.

Catamount Group Run & Ride 9/13

By on 10 September, 2018 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Join us Thurs 9/13 at 5:30PM for a run or ride at Catamount Outdoor Family Center.  We will also have samples of a new Mammut soft-shell jacket (Men’s, Women’s) that we will be offering in the fall at significant club discount.

So come join us Thursday, to run/ride with friends you have seen in a while, to support COFC and check out all the great trail improvements as COFC prepares for the transition to the Town of Williston Catamount Community Forrest.

Also, MNC has secured a reduced trail free of $5 for non-COFC members. Hope to see you there!

PS.. For those not familiar with the COFC trail system.  COFC offers a wide variety of double-track and single track trails.  So bring you mountain bike, gravel bike, trail shoes or road shoes.  There is a run/ride for all levels and abilities.

Overall Summer Trail Map

MAMMUT logo

Social media & sharing icons powered by UltimatelySocial