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BKL Fall Hikes

By on 8 October, 2017 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Uncategorized

Come join your BKL friends and Coach Rosemary for a hike!  Family and friends welcome. If your child needs a ride, contact Coach Rosemary (sheacobb19@gmail.com) and she may be able to help. Hikes go in rain, shine or snow. Pack for the weather- appropriate clothing, water and lots of snacks! Most hikes begin at 10 am. Check event calendar for details and trailhead map links.

Schedule:

10/14: Stowe Pinnacle. Meet at Parking Lot at 10 AM. Rendezvous at Cold Hollow for cider & donuts for those homeward bound through Waterbury. Email Rosemary if you are going. Map & Info

10/20 (Friday): No School Hike! Hunger Mountain, Waterbury. Meet at Trail Head on at 10 AM. Email Rosemary (sheacobb19@gmail.com)  if you are going. Map & Info

10/29 (DATE CHANGED): Mt. Mansfield via Butler Lodge Trail.  Meet at trail head (Stevensville Rd) at 9:30. Email Rosemary (sheacobb19@gmail.com) if you are going. Map & Info

11/04:  Sunrise Hike!  Camel’s Hump via the Burrows Trail. Meet at Burrows Trail Head Parking lot.  Waterbury folks might want to hike up from that side and meet us at the top by 7:25.  Potluck Breakfast at the top! Email Rosemary (sheacobb19@gmail.com) if you are going. Map & Info

11/11:  Camel’s Hump Loop: Forest City Trail to Long Trail to summit and back down the Burrow’s Trail. Maybe we’ll find some snow! Option for a shorter hike for those who want to do less. Meet at Burrows Trail Head, Huntington at 10:00 am. Email Rosemary (sheacobb19@gmail.com) if you are going. Map & Info

 

MNC Gear Swap Page

By on 25 September, 2017 in BKL Race Blog, Equipment Swap, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

As you go through your gear inventory for the fast approaching ski season…  Don’t forget to check out our Gear Swap Page  http://www.mansfieldnordic.org/gear-sale-swap/

We list skis, poles, boots and any gear related to the sport.  There is also a ‘wanted’ section.

Have extra or outgrown ski gear?    List it for sale on the MNC Gear Swap Page

Need some new(used) ski gear?   Check out the MNC Gear Swap Page for some great deals  …  and list under the wanted section if you don’t see what you’re looking for.

To put a listing on site, please email Karen    kalence@comcast.net.

BKL News from Coach Rosemary!

By on 18 September, 2017 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

Hi BKL Parents and Kids! It’s fall and time to start thinking about this winter!

Here is a mini to-do list for the near future 🙂

1) Reserve your Room for the BKL Festival! This year’s Festival is on Feb. 17 & 18 in Weston, Ma.  The host hotel is the Embassey Suites in Waltham. Be sure to use the group code to get the special rate of $119/nt.

Group Name: BILL KOCH FESTIVAL
Group Code: BKF
Check-in: 16-FEB-2018
Check-out: 18-FEB-2018
Hotel Name: Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
Phone Number: 7814874240
2) Coming soon: BKL Fall Hiking Series! Keep your eye on the e-blast and MNC website for dates and times to be posted soon! Hikes will be on weekends in November and October. Can’t wait to see you all at the hikes!
Hope you are all having a fun, active fall!
PS…check out this awesome video of Brady practicing his backflips on skis. Wow!

MNC awarded Bronze Level Status by US Ski and Snowboard Podium Certification Program!

By on 6 September, 2017 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog


MNC has received recognition as a Bronze Level program by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard’s Podium Club Certification Program. MNC is the ONLY Nordic-specific club in New England to achieve this status. Along with Loppet Nordic Racing in Minnesota, Mansfield Nordic is one of only TWO Nordic-specific clubs in the country to be awarded status from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard certification system.

Below follows a press release from U.S. Ski and Snowboard:

The Mansfield Nordic Club has recently been awarded Podium Certification at the Bronze level by U.S. Ski and Snowboard. U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Podium Club Certification Program requires a rigorous, mission driven self-assessment and review of best principles and practices in eight areas of organizational performance. The Mansfield Nordic Club has demonstrated appropriate levels of performance in all areas and is recognized as an important partner of U.S. Ski and Snowboard and a leader among ski and snowboard clubs in the nation.

Statements:
Ellen Adams, USSA Club Development Manager
The Certification process not only recognizes club excellence, but also gives a clear roadmap for all clubs to become stronger organizations. This is a strategic part of U.S. Ski and Snowboard’s plans to support clubs, be a more club-based organization and better understand the challenges and opportunities that exist for clubs in every corner of the country. The process to achieve Podium Level Certification requires a commitment to excellence on behalf of a club and its constituents, and clubs have reported finding great value in doing the work necessary to complete the certification. Many clubs have found that the most positive impact was not necessarily the certification designation, but, rather, in uncovering the true opportunities they have to improve and continue to deliver sustained excellence. These clubs all set great examples, and are leading the charge for club improvement nationally.
 
Luke Bodensteiner, USSA Executive Vice President of Athletics
Working in closer partnership with our member clubs to recognize excellence and create a platform for continued improvement is the new frontier for our organization. Our clubs are our sport’s biggest asset to athlete recruitment and development, and working hand-in-hand with them will enhance their levels of achievement and will transform the performance of our athletes and teams at all levels.
 
Jon Casson, USSA Sport Education Director
The USSA Club Certification program is a valuable resource for all our clubs.  Our clubs all are working hard to be the best they can be and give all of their athletes a great experience in skiing and snowboarding.  The Certification programs give our clubs the resources they need to assess and improve their structure and programs to meet their organizational goals and the goals of the thousands of U.S. Ski and Snowboard athletes across the US.
MNC end of season party
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