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BKL Info January 6-12

By on 6 January, 2025 in BKL Training Schedule

Thursday 1PM Update: Practice is on, but it is snowy out there, so please feel free to stay home if you come from farther away and don’t want to venture out. The trails are getting groomed just before practice and the Thursday plan below for more details.

Tuesday Update: Practice is on and we will classic ski in the powder. It’s snowy out there, so if you come from farther away or don’t feel like venturing out in the weather please feel free to stay home. At home you can get out in your yard for a ski, go sledding or play in the snow.

It’s MNC Skiathlon week! This is our “home” ski race for all ages and proceeds go to support the MNC scholarship fund. Everyone is invited to race or come cheer and check out the scene (details and registration link below). At practice this week kids that are planning to race will do some skiathlon practice. On Thursday we’ll practice with skate boots and both skate and classic skis and poles.

It looks chilly and snowy this week – To stay warm wear warm layers, use hand warmers and eat a big snack before practice.

Tuesday 1/7: Penguins, Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes & Racers
Location: Tomasi Meadow
Details: Classic for ALL – Racers are practicing at Sleepy with Peter Davis. Devos are also at Sleepy with Coach Kristen – check the juniors training doc for technique.

Practice Waxing Info: If you raced this past weekend at the Bogburn it would be good to use a putty knife and some wax remover to clean-off our kick zone before putting on some new kick wax. Forecast is for mid teens and something like Swix Blue, Swix VR 40/45, Toko Red should work well.  We’ll have the wax bench setup on the side of the parking lot near the trailhead. Please come a few minutes early if you need wax.

Parking: The Tomasi lot on Mountain Rd. Please park tight, so there is space for everyone. Please don’t park on Pinnacle Ridge (it’s a private driveway). Underhill Central School is an overflow parking location.

Reminder: There is no inside space or bathrooms (go before heading over). Wear a headlamp!

 

Thursday 1/9: JackRabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers & Devos
Location: Tomasi
Details:  Skate for some and Skiathlon Practice for kids signed up to race this weekend.

Skiathlon Practice for Racers, Devos, Jack Rabbit Red Group and any Arctic Fox or Jack Rabbit in Grades 3 or 4 that are doing the Skiathlon: Wear the boots you use for skating and bring both Skate & Classic Equipment for Skiathlon Practice. Let your coach know and they will help connect you with a group that is practicing Skiathlon.

Parking: The Tomasi lot on Mountain Rd. Please park tight, so there is space for everyone. Please don’t park on Pinnacle Ridge (it’s a private driveway). Underhill Central School is an overflow parking location.

Reminder: There is no inside space or bathrooms (go before heading over). Wear a headlamp.

Sunday 1/12: Skiathlon at Sleepy Hollow
Online registration closes Saturday 1/11 at 5pm (BKL $12 and lollipop free)
Day of race registration is also available (BKL $20 and lollipop free)
Let coaches know you are coming: Racer Sign Up List
We do need some parents to Make Cookies for Finish Line Prizes  and help feed hungry racers Bring Something for our Team Snack Table

MNC Team Info will be updated here on Thursday and will also be email it to everyone on our Racer Sign Up List.

January Events – MNC BKL

By on 6 January, 2025 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

January Mansfield Nordic BKL Events- Starting this weekend

Hi BKL Families-

To celebrate what looks like the return of winter, I wanted to let you know about some upcoming weekend events. This weekend is our annual Skiathlon Race at Sleepy Hollow. It’s a fun team event and everyone is welcome!

Thanks to support from a couple families in our program we have custom neck gaiters for all our skiers! Coaches started handing them out last week and we hope to hand out the rest this week. They are perfect for cross country skiers.

 

BKL Beginner Waxing Clinics and Open Waxing Time – Sat, Jan 11 and Sat, Jan 18 from 2-3:30pm

Location: MNCC in Jonesville

We’ll start with a short beginner waxing clinic followed by some open time where you can wax your own skis. Bring your own wax and tools or use ours. Coaches and volunteers will be around to answer questions and help with waxing. Suggested for kids grade 4-8 and their parents. The waxing clinic is open to all BKL Families, but there is limited space for the open waxing time at the end. Sign Up Here

 

Backcountry Film Festival – Saturday, January 11

Our friends at the Underhill Recreation Committee are hosting a movie night at the Underhill Town Hall. See their Facebook Page for more info and tickets.

 

MNC Skiathlon Race at Sleepy Hollow – Sunday, January 12

This is our “home” ski race for all ages and proceeds go to support the MNC scholarship fund. Everyone is invited to race or come cheer and check out the scene.

The day starts with adult racing from 10-11:00 am followed by BKL racing from 11:45am-1:15pm. It’s classic skiing only for Lollipop and Grade 1/2. Then Grade 3/4, 5/6 + 7/8 all race the Skiathlon, which starts with a classic loop and skiers change equipment midrace and finish with a skate loop.  More Info/Registration (online closes 1/11 at 5pm and there is registration on the day of the event)

We will have a team waxing setup and coaches skiing the course with small groups to explain how the race works. We’ll also practice the Skiathlon equipment transition this Thursday at practice for anyone that is planning to race.

Most of the event volunteer jobs are filled, but we could use a little help for BKL.

Make Cookies for Finish Line Prizes or Bring Something for our Team Snack Table

 

SkiRack Ski Swap and Winter Sale- Gear intake Jan 8-10 and the Swap Jan 11

This weekend is also the SkiRack Swap and Winter Sale.  More Info

Sleepy Hollow BKL Race – February 2

Mark your calendars for this fun event. The event includes kids races, speed runs and a ski tour. More info coming soon.

 

If you want to look ahead to more events this winter please check out the MNC BKL Weekend Race and Event Schedule

Lollipop racers on the start line

BKL Info Dec 30-Jan 4

By on 30 December, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

Thurs AM Update: Tomasi received 6″ of new snow overnight, so we are going to classic ski today at Tomasi. See below for full details.

Happy New Year! We are hoping that January will bring the return of winter. There are a bunch of different things happening this week and regular practice resumes this Thursday. (I had mentioned a possible family ski on New Years Eve, but we’re going to cancel that due to snow conditions.)

Sub-Groups and Coach Info

Parent Meeting Notes

Season Long Schedule
Weekend Race and Event Schedule

Tuesday, December 31: Devos Practice at Sleepy Hollow. See the Junior Training Doc for details and check before you head out (the weather might require plans to be updated).

Wednesday, January 1: This is the first Sleepy Hollow Wednesday Night Worlds of the 2025 season! It’s a low key, ultra customizable (distance and technique) weekly ski race that continues through January and February.  Potluck following each race. A great option for kids that love racing, families that want a little more. It’s on your own, but there will be MNC BKL kids there throughout the winter.  $10 kids and $17 adults. More Info

Thursday, January 2– JackRabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers and Devos
Location: Tomasi Meadow
Time: 3:45pm-5:15pm
Details: We will be classic skiing today.  Come a few minutes early if you need to wax and find us at the wax bench setup on the side of the parking lot near the trailhead. If you wax at home try using Toko Red or Swix Violet.

Parking: The Tomasi lot on Mountain Rd. Please park tight, so there is space for everyone. Please don’t park on Pinacle Ridge (it’s a private driveway). Underhill Central School is an overflow parking location.
Reminder: There is no inside space or bathrooms (go before heading over). Wear a headlamp.

Saturday, January 4 : Bogburn is a classic race hosted by Rikert. BKL races are in the morning and adults races are in the afternoon. This race is open to all BKL Skiers. MNC Team Info – Race Info –  Registration – Let coaches know you are coming

BKL Info December 16-21

By on 16 December, 2024 in BKL Training Schedule

It’s still early season conditions out there and we have both rain and snow in the forecast for the week.

Sub-Groups and Coach Info
Parent Meeting Notes
Season Long Schedule

Tuesday, December 17 – Penguins, JackRabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers and Devos
Location: Mills Riverside Park, Jericho
Time: 3:45pm-5:15pm
Details: Dryland practice for all – wear shoes or boots that you can run and hike in – Penguins (no poles) and everyone else bring classic length poles for some running/hiking.  Wear your headlamp.

Reminder: There is no inside space or bathrooms (go before heading over).

 

Thursday, December 19– JackRabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers and Devos
Location: Mills Riverside Park, Jericho
Time: 3:45pm-5:15pm
Details: Dryland practice – wear shoes or boots that you can run and hike in. Bring classic length poles for some running/hiking.  Wear your headlamp.

Parking: 

Reminder: There is no inside space or bathrooms (go before heading over). Wear a headlamp.

Saturday, December 21 – Racers and Devos Practice at Sleepy Hollow for a Skate ski. Meet Coach Nate at 10am ready to ski on the trail outside the lodge and finish up about 11:30.  Please RSVP to bkl@mansfieldnordic.org, so we have an idea of how many are planning to come.  You can watch the Sleepy Hollow conditions and web cam here.

 

Vacation Week  – We will be off from December 21 – January 1. Here are some ideas on how to stay active over school vacation.

  •  Yard Skiing – If you have snow at home try yard skiing. Make a little track, build a jump or ski after dinner with your headlamp.
  • Tomasi Meadow skiing is  open to the community –  Tomasi Conditions and Grooming Updates
  • Sleepy Hollow and Craftsbury are also great local-ish options and they both make snow.
  • NENSA Ski Bingo is back this year. It’s a fun skiing challenge with prizes.
  • Ice Skating – lots of local indoor community rinks and most rent skates.

    JackRabbits having fun playing games in the snow.

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