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MNC Rollerski Order 2016 – DUE 4/17

Hello MNC skiers-

We just received a great offer from Skirack on some rollerskis for this season! If you are in the market for your own pair, please take a look at the following deals. All orders are to be placed by 4/17. Please use the following form to submit your info:

MNC ROLLERSKI ORDER FORM 2016

Members will pay for skis and pick them up at SkiRack on their own, but orders MUST BE IN BY APRIL 17th.

MODELS AVAILABLE

Swenor Tristar Classic $199

Recommended for smaller, lighter skiers (under 140lbs)

Swenor Fiberglass Classic $270

Recommended for heavier/more experienced skiers (over 140lbs)

Swenor Skate $209

Light, durable ski with same wheels as the more expensive “Elite” model. Especially recommended for smaller athletes due to their low weight. Will have some road vibration.

Swenor Skate Elite $270

Premium model with vibration dampening. Heavier than standard Skate model.

Wheels are also available for order. Wheel speed is as follows (applies to both classic and skate):

#1 = least resistance

#2 = medium resistance

#3 = higher resistance

The MNC team is currently all on Swenor #2 wheels (“standard” on some listings). For this season, if you are getting new wheels (or new skis) I am recommending a mix of #2 and #3 wheels. Athletes can keep their #2 wheels to swap out for rollerski timetrials in order to keep even testing conditions, otherwise I (Adam) would prefer we slow our skis down a bit for a more representative ski speed.

Bindings can also be ordered via the form (prices listed on form). Bindings ordered WITH rollerskis will be mounted free-of-charge.

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Mansfield Mountain Camp – registration full!

By Adam Terko on 27 March, 2016 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Uncategorized

Please note: Registration is now full for Mountain Camp 2016! Plenty more exciting events, trips and sessions are being planned for this summer, however. Stay tuned to the Jr Blog and club schedule for more info. Be sure to check out registration for Spring and Summer training which is now open!

Spring 2016 Training

Summer 2016 Training

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Get ready for Mansfield Nordic Club’s first-ever summer training camp! The White Mountains of New Hampshire will play host to 4 days and 3 nights of tough training to kick off the summer season. Expect epic mountain runs, sendy mountain biking, and rollerskiing in the shadow of some of New England’s biggest peaks.

Wide shoulders for rollerkiing and plenty of hills to climb in the Jefferson/Gorham area

Our lodging for this training event will be the Supple family camp right off Rt 2 in Jefferson, NH. Beds will be limited but floor-space will be plentiful. We’ll cook our own meals, train like we mean business, and show the people of New Hampshire what MNC skiers are made of!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Mansfield Mountain Camp will only be open to the first 10 registered athletes! In the future there is the possibility to expand the camp further. Coaches will be on hand and training will continue as structured in Vermont during the dates of this camp.

A view of the awesome Supple Family camp house

More details:

Dates: Thursday, June 23rd through Sunday, June 26th (4 days, 3 nights)

Cost: $249, via Mansfield Mountain Camp registration form (below).

Special note: Athletes registered for the MNC 5-Day Comp Team are eligible to receive a $50 discount on this camp. See payment section of registration form for details.

Training Itinerary

Thursday, June 23

Distance trail run and circuit strength in Jefferson

Friday, June 24

Distance double pole/classic ski uphill at the scenic Kancamagus Highway

Lunch and swim at Great Glen Outdoor Center

Ziplining at Wildcat Mountain ski area!

Mountain bike or trail run (athlete choice) at Great Glen

Saturday, June 25

Long hike in the Presidential Range, Mt Washington and possibly other peaks

Lunch break during hike, swim after

Strength games and team competitions

Mini golf in Gorham

Sunday, June 26

Classic rollerski near St. Johnsbury, en route to home

Return to South Burlington late Sunday afternoon!

MANSFIELD MOUNTAIN CAMP REGISTRATION FORM (click)

Junior Spring Party

By Adam Terko on 24 March, 2016 in Junior Blog

What: A get-together to celebrate the end of the 15/16 season and kick-off the 16/17 season!

Where: Coach Adam’s mansion…or, to be more specific, the large estate Adam is the caretaker of, located at 55 Catella Road in Essex (click for link to directions)

When: Sunday, April 10. 5-8pm

Activities include:

Supplies and set-up for summer ski travel-waxing and cleaning
Junior Team winter slideshow
End-of-season awards
Fun contests for entertaining prizes
Air hockey for fun games
Pool table for intense matches
Hot tub for relaxation
Fire pit for marshmallow roasting

What to bring:

Bathing suit (if you want to hot tub)
Towel (again, for hot tub)
$3-5 suggested donation for pizza and salad

Parents are welcome to visit and socialize as well!

ALSO: Junior Team, please take a look at this survey I’ve set up to help us prepare for some individual meetings this spring…thanks!

Junior Spring Form (click)

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Late-season racing @ Craftsbury

By Adam Terko on 24 March, 2016 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

To all those still looking to suit up one last time and get the race skis out for a rip, Craftsbury will host two events this weekend!

The US National Championship 30/50k classic races (click for link) are this Saturday, run concurrently with 15/20k races for Junior skiers. Adam will be on-site and can provide wax support (see below for prep)

US Distance Nationals Prep:

Glide = Toko HF Red or Red/Yellow Mix (high of 50 but cold overnight means icy tracks and fast snow, race temps in the high 20’s.

Kick = If possible, please iron in a thin klister binder such as Toko Base. Spray-klister is fine as well, though it is ideal to go over it with an iron on sprayed on.

Topcoats, klister layers and hand-structure can be applied on-site. Please get in touch with Adam (adamRterko@gmail) if you are planning to attend!

If racing with the World Cup stars isn’t your thing…the Craftsbury Spring Fling (click for link) will still take place on Sunday! This event is a fun, low-key 10- or -20k freestyle event. See registration and wax info below.

Craftsbury Spring Fling Prep:

Glide = Toko HF Yellow or other yellow glide wax.

Topcoat = Toko Jetstream Yellow or other warm glide wax. High for the day is 57!

Check out some footage from races earlier this week from Falcon Filming!

Eastern HS Championships 2016

By Adam Terko on 20 March, 2016 in Junior Blog

What a great weekend to cap off the season for many MNC Juniors…in some cases, the way to cap off their high school careers! Vermont showed up ready to put their skiing legacy to the test, and delivered with a massive 5,000-point victory…lots of MNC athletes helped contribute to that lead (and legacy). Below are a collection of photos from Gary Solow, along with some tales and recaps of the racers and their performances!

All results can be found by clicking HERE

Chloe was fired up for the classic race, and even after the massive crash off the line left her in dead last, she fought back to 32nd. Here she is in the relay

Chloe was fired up for the classic race, and even after the massive crash off the line left her in dead last, she fought back to 32nd. Here she getting after it on the skate skis!

Tim was the late-addition to the team after states, but he really outdid his seed to finish in the 30’s (as a freshman and first-year U16!)

Marika had an awesome 18th in the skate race!

Greg had a great week with 9th, 11th and 15th-place finishes to earn 10th overall in the individual standings

Here's Greg LEADING the final leg of the relay ahead of Forrest and Wlll Rhatigan. Greg skied great until a crash and broken pole in the last kilometer knocked him into 4th. If that's not motivation going into the summer I don't know what is!

Here’s Greg LEADING the final leg of the relay ahead of Forrest and Will Rhatigan. Greg skied great until a crash and broken pole in the last kilometer knocked him into 4th. If that’s not motivation going into the summer I don’t know what is!

Eliza was just out of the top 20 (21st) in the skate race, and had possibly her best classic race ever. The technique and speed is carried through in this photo! Abby Grab and Marika also snuck into this shot!