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BKL News Oct 30-Nov 5

By Liz Hollenbach on 30 October, 2023 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Uncategorized

We had a great xc ski swap this past weekend. It was awesome to see so many familiar faces and fun to meet lots of new kids, families and coaches. Thanks to all that consigned gear and came to purchase gear.

November is almost here and there are several events starting later this week.

BKL Fun Fall Fridays

This is our first week for Fun Fall Fridays and we’ll be at Cochran’s. The weather is looking good. Please wear bright clothes, bring a headlamp (if you have one) and wear sneakers or running shoes.

We’ll play games, hike, do some dryland ski exercise and get outside for some exercise. It’s a great chance to meet coaches, other skiers and parents. These days are for parents and kids- everyone is encouraged to join the groups! (Don’t worry if you can’t make it, Fall Fridays are just an extra.)

November 3 at Cochran’s in Richmond- we’ll meet in the upper parking lot. Let us know if you plan come.
November 10 at Mills Riverside Park, Rte. 15, Jericho
November 17 location is TBD

Time: 3:45 to 4:45. Bring your headlamp!
Fun Fall Fridays are FREE!

Tomasi Trot and Annual Meeting and Potluck

MNC also has a couple events coming up this weekend that are great for BKL families. Sunday is the Tomasi Trot in Underhill. It’s a fun trail running event on the mowed field trails that we ski on in the winter. Lots of kids and adults will be running and racing. Just after the run is the Annual Potluck Dinner and Meeting at the Underhill Town Hall. Families are encouraged to come. Lots more info here

Equipment

At the swap 11 skiers outfitted with BKL season lease gear over the weekend. We still have more classic no-wax lease gear available- especially for Penguins up to 1+2 grade. Skis, boots + poles are $89 for the season. Please check out the *new* BKL Equipment 101 page of the website for more info (it’s under the BKL Kids).

Tomasi Meadow Trot + Annual Meeting Nov 5!

By Adam Terko on 27 October, 2023 in Uncategorized

We are closing-in on November 5th, which is a big day for MNC. We have two big events on the calendar, the Tomasi Meadow Trot and the MNC Annual Meeting.

The Tomasi Meadow Trot is a fun, relaxed 5km event (including a shorter kids run) that is a fundraiser for the ski trails at Tomasi Meadow. MNC has become a partner in grooming, maintaining, and running this trail system in collaboration with the Town of Underhill.

Registration is from 1-1:45, with a kids race at 2pm and main event to follow.

Funds raised from this event help keep the snowmobile running smoothly, the trails maintained with signage, and more. Please consider signing up for this low-cost, low-pressure on a beautiful trail network…the race course is actually a preview of the winter Nordic layout!

Tomasi Meadow Trot

After the Tomasi Meadow Trot, stay in town and head just down the road to the Underhill Town Hall for the MNC Annual Meeting.

Join us at the Underhill Town Hall for a potluck dinner, a gathering with other members and friends, and presentations by club leaders!

Learn what MNC is all about, AND what we’re up to this winter. This is an event that allows members of all ages to gather together to welcome the coming season.

Join us starting at 4pm or just after the running event, and sign up for a the potluck below:

Annual Meeting Potluck Signup

Interested in BKL coaching?

By Adam Terko on 16 October, 2023 in Uncategorized

Do you know how to skate ski in addition to classic? Do you enjoy spending time with kids? Consider becoming a BKL Ski Coach with MNC! We currently need a few more coaches for our Jack Rabbits and Arctic Foxes programs. Coaching these kids is quite fun; you will learn a lot more about skiing, get great exercise every week, and give back to your ski community.

We teach our coaches how to teach skiing and provide detailed lesson plans to help guide every practice. As a thank you, coaches receive a credit to use towards any MNC program, a MNC coaching jacket and access to skiing at The Range any time MNC is present.

MNC BKL programs take place at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site (The Range) in Jericho on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 to 5:15, with coaches ideally arriving at 3:30 or earlier. You can choose to coach one or two days a week.

If you are interested in coaching and would like to learn more, please contact Liz Hollenbach at: bkl@mansfieldnordic.org

Support the VT U16 and EHS teams (and win season passes!)

By Adam Terko on 8 October, 2023 in Junior Blog, Uncategorized

The U16 Festival and Eastern High School Championships are a highlight of the season for many skiers. These events are competitive, fun, memorable, and pivotal to the development of skiers in our region.

As with many things these days, costs for these trips are escalating. In an effort to cover more of the line items like lodging, bus transport, and team entry fees (while keeping the costs for each trip as close to past years as possible) the Vermont Nordic Ski Team is having a fundraising raffle!

Through the link below, you can make donations to the teams/trips and be entered to win season passes to awesome Nordic areas like Sleepy Hollow, Craftsbury, Wild Wings, Rikert, Kingdom Trails, and Woodstock Nordic Center. Check it out, and help support the future of skiing in Vermont and New England!

VT Nordic Team Raffle/Fundraiser

MNC XC Ski and Gear Swap 2023

By Adam Terko on 2 October, 2023 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog, Uncategorized

Our ski and gear swap event is back for 2023!

On the afternoon of Sunday, October 29th you can stop by the Community Center of Jericho to find all sorts of Nordic needs…used skis, boots, poles, and apparel will be available for purchase. The swap runs from 12-5pm (with the first hour for MNC members).

This is your chance to clean out all the Nordic ski gear in your basement earn some money, help MNC, and outfit local skiers with gear. You can drop-off items on Saturday, October 28th from 4-6pm.

After the event? Stop by to pick up your unsold items. If you’d like to keep them out of your closet, garage, or basement, MNC will bring them to the Cochran’s Ski Swap the following weekend, and/or consider them a donation.

Come to the swap to make sure you have the equipment you need for the ’23/‘24 season and beyond.

In addition to traditional ski swap items we will have our full stock of BKL rental skis, boots, and poles from Alpina to get younger skiers all set for winter.

If you would like to bring your own items to the swap you may choose to contribute either 25%, 50%, or 100% of your sold items to MNC.
Item drop-off is on Saturday, October 28th from 4-6pm at the Community Center. Additionally, we will announce drop-off options with Coach Adam in the MNC trailer in Jericho.
Please keep in mind that this swap/sale is for Nordic-specific skis, boots, poles, and apparel only! Thanks.

Items contributed will need to be registered for tracking and sale purchases. You may fill out a hard copy of this information on-site, but it is preferred that you use the form below to provide details of your gear and equipment (up to 5 items per form).

Online gear intake is now closed. You may do consignment on Saturday with an in-person form.

Interested in volunteering to help work at the swap? You can find a volunteer sign-up form below. Thanks for your interest in helping make the sale a success!

Ski Swap Volunteer Form