Mansfield Nordic Club

BKL NENSA SWIX Apparel Orders Due
2017-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
NENSA and long-time sponsor, Swix, are teaming up to offer the BKL SWIX Jacket program again this year! This program is a benefit for NENSA Clubs, such as MNC. Click here: NENSA SWIX Jacket Program to see what you can get this year and for more info.

How to Order: All orders are through your club, so e-mail Coach Rosemary
with: your name, telephone number, e-mail, your child(ren)’s name, the item name, size, color and price. Then send a check for the full amount made out to Rosemary Shea-Cobb, 22 Brookside Rd, Westford, VT 05494.

All orders are due to Rosemary by Sunday, Nov. 12. Orders should be in just before Christmas, although last year, some things got delayed. The store will be open again for a later order between Dec. 15 and Jan. 15.

MNC Annual Meeting
2017-11-12 14:00 - 18:00 | Underhill Center Town Hall, 12 Pleasant Valley Rd, Underhill, VT, United States
Join us for the Mansfield Nordic Club Annual Meeting at the Underhill Town Hall on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Prior to the Annual Meeting, MNC will offer an optional 3-5 mile hash run (details below). The Annual Meeting will begin with a potluck meal and the MNC program presentation followed by a multi-media presentation by World Master Champion, JoAnn Hanowski called “Skiing across Finland and Beyond”.
The MNC Annual Meeting is open free of charge to all interested Nordic skiing enthusiasts. Please RSVP by November 9th.

RSVP & Potluck Sign-Up Here
Schedule:
2;00 pm – 4:00 pm Drop off food dishes for Potluck meal at the Underhill Town Hall in Underhill Center.
2:30 pm – 3:50pm Hash Run at 70 Maple Rd, Underhill VT(see directions below)
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Pot Luck meal and MNC program presentation at the Underhill Town Hall followed by guest speaker presentation and raffle.
What is a Hash Run?
A hash run is designed to engage runners of all ages and levels to follow a marked course with many options but only one correct route to finish. A very fun event for all abilities Or more specifically…
At a hash, one or more members (“hares”) lay a trail, which is then followed by the remainder of the group (the “pack” or “hounds”). Sawdust, flour, chalk, and toilet paper are used to mark the trail. The trail periodically ends at a “check” and the pack must find where it begins again; often the trail includes false trails, short cuts, dead ends, back checks, and splits. These features are designed to keep the pack together despite differences in fitness level or running speed, as front-runners are forced to slow down to find the “true” trail, allowing stragglers to catch up.
Directions to 70 Maple Leaf Rd:
Drive up Stevensville Rd in Underhill Center, take a left turn at Maple Leaf Farm onto Maple Leaf Road. Continue for ¾ mile up around the sharp curve to the 1st house on the right.

First Day of BKL Practice!
2017-11-13 15:45 - 17:15 | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
What to bring will be posted on the BKL Training Blog on Sunday night before practice. Most likely, we’ll be dryland training so wear your running shoes & dress in layers.

Juniors Heat Box Ski Prep
2017-11-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Henry/Solow’s, 209 Coyote Ridge Rd , Hinesburg, 05661
Bring your race skis to the Henry/Solow house to get them ready to rock for the season! We’ll have heatbox wax on hand that will help your skis get their fastest…just bring your skis and a snack to share!
Putting your skis in a heatbox with special wax helps them absorb more wax and be more consistently fast in the winter…since MNC has a hotbox of its own, this treatment is FREE although you are required to apply the wax yourself 🙂

BKL Parent Meeting
2017-11-30 16:45 - 17:30 | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
4:45 pm- 5:30 pm. in the Walker Building at the Range. Come meet the coaches, get your questions answered on equipment, where to get info on practices, racing, Bill Koch Festival and more! All BKL parents highly encouraged to attend.

MNC Coaches Meeting/Technique Clinic
2017-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
All MNC Coaches (BKL, Juniors, and Masters),
Please join us at Craftsbury on Saturday, December 2nd at 2pm for a coaches meeting and technique clinic! We’ll have several objectives and topics, and we’re hoping to be on SNOW for a ski as well! Our agenda includes:

Range safety protocols and emergency plan review
General training day set-up and expectations: please share input or feedback on past seasons or new ideas for this year!
Quick review of MNC handbook(s)
Slideshow/video archive of technique updates for 2018, teaching points for developments
Race calendar overview: BKL, Eastern Cup, Zak, Club
Technique clinic out on snow!

MNC is producing several Coaches Education documents. These will be distributed at the event, but you can also check out some of them right now!
Coach Adam’s NENSA L100 Handout
Adams’s Technique Archive

Toko Team Orders 2017
2017-12-04
It’s time to order your Toko gear, wax, and tools for the 2017/2018 season! MNC is fortunate to receive great discounts on Toko products each year for our Toko Team Night.
Each fall, members can download and fill out order forms for great products. On or before DECEMBER 4th members may submit their forms to Toko’s Dave Boucher (davidnboucher@comcast.net)
When the orders are in, just head to Skirack to pick up your stuff! Here are the details:

Fill in these forms electronically
Email them to dave at davidnboucher@comcast.net

You will find the forms below. There is an order form for Softgoods/Gloves as well as Wax/Tools:
GLOVES
WAX and TOOLS
You can find catalogs for all Toko products at the Dropbox link below:
CATALOGS
Happy waxing!
Coach Adam’s Favorite Toko race Products:

Jetstream Red Powder
Jetstream Red Block
Jetstream Yellow Block
Helx Yellow Spray
Base Green kickwax
Red and Yellow kickwax
Spray green base klister
HC3 fluoro cleaner solvent (for glide wax, not kick wax!)
Profi (lightweight) gloves
Thermo Plus (heavy) gloves

BKL Wax Clinic
2017-12-05 15:45 - 17:15 | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
Toko Rep Dave Boucher will be on hand and will do a wax clinic during BKL practice for the kids and their parents. Older kids will learn how to hot wax their skis, while younger kids will learn to apply kick wax. Dave will also be available to answer any questions you may have on wax products that you can order from Toko. In addition, he is going to push back the deadline for Toko orders to Dec. 7 so that you can get info on products from him at the wax clinic.

Friday Fox Volunteer Parent Clinic
2017-12-08 15:30 - 17:00 | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
Coach Rosemary will show you how to teach kids to ski and show you how you can support the group if you are not a skier. Meet at the Walker Building. For questions, e-mail Rosemary at sheacobb19@gmail.com.

MNC Torchlight Notch Ski
2017-12-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Smuggler’s Notch, 4323 Rt 108 South, Jeffersonville, VT, 05464, United States
Last year on a dark winter evening, a line of blazing tiki torches stretched from the gate of Smuggler’s Notch in Jeffersonville upward along the snowy road. With a trail illuminated by the bright flames, MNC skiers turned a cold and snowy evening into a memorable experience…one we are looking to bring back even bigger and better this year!
Join us on Friday, December 8th for the second-ever MNC Torchlight Notch Ski! We will have torches set up by nightfall. After the ski, we invite participants to join us at the John house in Underhill for a winter gathering.
What: MNC Torchlight Notch Ski
Where: Smuggler’s Notch, Rt 108 in Jeffersonville, VT. Torches will line the Jeffersonville side of the Notch, though skiers are welcome to ski in from the Stowe side! Parking is available at the top of Rt 108 where the gate closes off the road. Additional parking may be found in the very upper lot of the Smuggler’s Notch ski resort.
When: Friday, December 8th at sunset (group ski departs at 5pm, classic or skate!)
After the ski: Join club members at the John family house for a campfire, some light snacks, and good company (BYOB, 7-9pm). Address:
419 Irish Settlement Road, Underhill

Fort Kent EC Race Trip
2017-12-15 07:00 - 2017-12-17 19:00
The first Eastern Cup of the season is set to take place in Fort Kent, at the far northern end of Maine. MNC is offering a race trip to this event that includes all travel to/from Fort Kent, plus lodging and meals. Please note that this race trip does not include race entry or wax support fees!

If attending, please plan to miss a day of school on Friday, December 15th
Fort Kent is a LONG trip and we’d like to leave as early as 7am in order to arrive with daylight to ski the course and get set-up for the weekend
Please bring schoolwork for a study hall on Saturday afternoon/evening (as well as the aforementioned long car ride)
Also, please note that this trip will require travel through Canada, and a passport/enhanced license is required!

Due to vehicle/hotel space, this trip is limited to 6 athletes. It is expected that all trip participants will stay at the team hotel and have meals with the Race Trip group.
Race trip cost: $239
Registration currently filled!
Click the button above to register!

Wednesday Night Worlds XC Race Series @ Sleepy Hollow ^
2018-01-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-01-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-01-17 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-01-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-01-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
Skirack hosts Wednesday Night Worlds XC Race Series at Sleepy Hollow. Races Start at 6:30pm, and they are mass start. Registration open from 5:30pm – 6:29pm. $12 Entry Fee (includes night skiing trail pass). $6 High School or Bill Koch. $25 for race pass for all 8 races for Season Pass holders. All types of racers are welcome – from never have raced before up through competitive racers. Race distances are 2km, 4km, and 6km – you can choose at sign in time. You also choose your technique – classic or skate. Come on out and give it a try. Prizes from Skirack based on number of races attended, and awarded after the last race of the season. Prizes provided by the Skirack in Burlington. The race is mass start at 6:30pm. Faster skiers should line up near the front, and slower skiers towards the rear.
We also have a potluck dinner available to everyone after the race. Bring a dish of your choice to share, and enjoy some great company while you eat! All racing here is designed to be fun and enjoyable from beginner skiers through faster racers. The important thing is you come out and participate!

^ MNC New Racer Friendly – Never raced before but would like to try? These races have been identified as great places to give it a try. Choose 2K, 4K or 6K skate or classic. Although high end racers attend regularly, so do little kids and rec skiers. It is totally non-intimidating. Everyone gathers after each race for a potluck dinner.

Lake Placid Team Camp 2018
2018-01-05 16:00 - 2018-01-07 15:00 | Mt. Van Hovenberg, 5021 Rte 86 Scenic, Wilmington NY, Lake Placid, NY, United States
The MNC Junior team will head over to Lake Placid January 5th-7th for a weekend of training to kick off 2018 and prepare for the heart of the Eastern Cup season. The goal of this camp is some team time to reunite and re-focus after the holidays, in order to get ready for a fast race season in January, February, and March.
We’ll depart on Friday afternoon, after school on January 5th. Upon arrival at our cabin in Wilmington (just down the road from downtown Lake Placid, at the base of Whiteface) we’ll go for a headlamp-powered backwoods ski and settle in for the weekend. We’ll then compete in a Mid-A JNQ race and get in a long ski at Mt Van Hoevenburg.
Cost includes travel, lodging, meals, and trail passes at Mt Van Hoevenberg. Racers must register separately for the HURT Nordic JNQ race on Saturday, Jan 6th (click for link)

Night ski at Wilmington Flume trails
Meals cooked family-style at the house
Mid-A JNQ classic race Saturday morning
Study Hall Saturday afternoon, easy ski in Lake Placid
Long Sunday ski at Mt Van Hoevenburg

Pricing note: the cost of the camp will depend on the total number of athletes. More athletes = lower cost! With 6 athletes the cost of the camp will be $289. With 8 athletes (max number) the camp will be $259. Registration will be done via a $100 deposit due by 12/31 with the final cost announced then.
Lake Placid Team Camp Registration
Click button above to register!

Stowe Nordic 10K Classic *
2018-01-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Stowe Mountain Cross Country Center, Stowe, VT, United States
Stowe Nordic is excited to host a Zak/Club Cup race at Stowe Mountain Resort Cross-Country Center — a great New England venue for a classic race. Race Information: 10km Classic mass start. 2km BKL Mass Start. Post race BBQ and Party. Registration Information: Registration is now OPEN on SkiReg.com. https://www.skireg.com/stowe-nordic-crosscut-classic For more information contact Neal Graves at neal.t.graves@gmail.com For more info: https://stowenordic.org/events/crosscut-classic-zak-cup-citizens-race/

* MNC Masters Target Race: This race is part of the MNC Master’s target race series. Whether you are new or an experienced racer, come join MNC Masters for a fun day of racing. MNC skiers and Coaches will be available to provide wax support, race advice and share post race stories. For more information and to get on our weekly mail list contact Karen at kalence@comcast.net

CANCELED - EABC Biathlon Race Series #2 of 6^
2018-01-11 17:00 - 19:30 | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States
Due to warm weather the range has been closed for Thurs & Fri.

A 6 race winter (freestyle technique) biathlon series will be held on Thursday evenings throughout January and February. Race dates are January 4, 11, 18 February 1, 8, 15. These races are open to beginners as well as experienced biathletes.

Race distance isusually 5 to 7 kilometers. Safety clinic, instruction and rifles are available for novices. Awards are given at the end of the series. Registration 5:00 to 5:30 PM, zero 5:30 to 6:00 PM, Race Start at 6:15 PM. Cost is $10 per race ($5 for EABC members) or $50 for the series ($25 for EABC members).

^ MNC New Racer Friendly – Never raced before but would like to try? These races have been identified as great places to give it a try.

Swix Apparel Orders Due
2018-01-13
NENSA SWIX Apparel Store Now Open!

NENSA and long-time sponsor, Swix, are teaming up to offer the BKL SWIX Jacket program again this year! This program is a benefit for NENSA Clubs, such as MNC. Click here: NENSA SWIX Jacket Program to see what you can get this year and for more info.
How to Order: All orders are through your club, so e-mail Coach Rosemary at sheacobb19@gmail.com
with: your name, telephone number, e-mail, your child(ren)’s name, the item name, size, color and price. Then send a check for the full amount made out to Rosemary Shea-Cobb, 22 Brookside Rd, Westford, VT 05494.

All orders are due to Rosemary by Saturday, Jan. 13. I will place our club order on Jan. 14. I think we will get the order a month later- around Feb. 15.

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45th Annual Geschmossel Classic Ski Race*
2018-01-15 | Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods, NH, United States
The Geschmossel is a long standing race at the Omni Mount Washington Resort that draws many people, including high profile athletes, to the scenic trails surrounding the resort.
Link to more info here.

* MNC Masters Target Race: This race is part of the MNC Master’s target race series. Whether you are new or an experienced racer, come join MNC Masters for a fun day of racing. MNC skiers and Coaches will be available to provide wax support, race advice and share post race stories. For more information and to get on our weekly mail list contact Karen at kalence@comcast.net

EABC Biathlon Race Series #3 of 6^
2018-01-18 17:00 - 19:30 | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States
A 6 race winter (freestyle technique) biathlon series will be held on Thursday evenings throughout January and February. Race dates are January 4, 11, 18 February 1, 8, 15. These races are open to beginners as well as experienced biathletes.

Race distance isusually 5 to 7 kilometers. Safety clinic, instruction and rifles are available for novices. Awards are given at the end of the series. Registration 5:00 to 5:30 PM, zero 5:30 to 6:00 PM, Race Start at 6:15 PM. Cost is $10 per race ($5 for EABC members) or $50 for the series ($25 for EABC members).

^ MNC New Racer Friendly – Never raced before but would like to try? These races have been identified as great places to give it a try.

White Mountain Classic – One Day Club Championships*
2018-01-20 | Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, 153 Village Rd, Jackson , NH, 03846, United States
2018 will be the 15TH year that the White Mountain Classic event has taken place here in Jackson, NH. This event has acted as the NENSA 1 day club championship. The favorite event lunch run by the Jackson Grammar School also acts as a one of the school’s major fundraisers. This has been a wonderful community event for 15 years and we look forward to another wonderful race in 2018.
Link to more info here.

* MNC Masters Target Race: This race is part of the MNC Master’s target race series. Whether you are new or an experienced racer, come join MNC Masters for a fun day of racing. MNC skiers and Coaches will be available to provide wax support, race advice and share post race stories. For more information and to get on our weekly mail list contact Karen at kalence@comcast.net

MNC BKL Range Ramble
2018-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States
It’s the RANGE RAMBLE Race on Jan. 20th! This is a great low-key first time race. See event details below. WE NEED PARENTS TO HELP! Sign-up here: http://www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0A4FA5AB28AAF49-range
Range Ramble BKL Skate Race Info
Saturday Jan. 20, 2018
Ethan Allen Firing Range, Jericho, VT
10:00 Registration, $5 entry fee
11:00 AM Start
Hot Chocolate, refreshments & BKL Ribbon Awards to follow.
Traditional BKL Distances:
Lollipop- 0.5 km- freestyle
Grades ½- 1 km-freestyle
Grades ¾- 2km
Grades 5/6- 3km
Grades 7/8- 4 km
For information: Rosemary Shea-Cobb: sheacobb19@gmail.com
Cancellation info: check the MNC website

2018 Craftsbury Marathon*
2018-01-27 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
New England’s oldest classic ski marathon is back for 2018! This year the marathon will be Day 2 of the Fischer Sports Marathon Ski Festival, with two days of SuperTour racing occurring the same weekend. We are working on additions to the marathon course for 2018, aiming for a 16k lap that uses new terrain in addition to old favorites.
Race Information:
Classic Wave Start. All women’s distances start at 9:00am, with all men at 9:05am. BKL racers (1 lap only) start at 9:10am.
Zak Cup participants will contest the 3-lap 48k marathon distance unless they are M7 or above, in which case they will race the 2-lap 33k.
Registration Information:
Registration is currently open on SkiReg.com (https://www.skireg.com/2018-marathon-festival) with categories for adults, college skiers, high schoolers, and Bill Koch skiers. For questions, email race director Ollie Burruss (ollie.burruss@craftsbury.com).

* MNC Masters Target Race – This race is part of MNC’s Masters target race series. Whether you are new or an experienced racer, come join MNC Masters for a fun day of racing. MNC skiers and Coaches will be available to provide wax support, race advice and share post race stories. For more information and to get on our weekly mail list contact Karen at kalence@comcast.net

New England Women’s XC Ski Day
2018-01-27 - 2018-01-28 | Woodstock Touring Center
Enjoy a fun day on snow at the Woodstock Nordic Adventure Center in Woodstock, Vermont. Experience cross-country ski clinics for every level of skier-from first-timers to seasoned masters! In addition to top-notch instruction, there will be wax demonstrations, a fantastic prize drawing and a fabulous lunch. Clothing and equipment retailers will be on hand with items to try and buy.
For more information: https://www.nensa.net/women-2/

Mt. Top Paintball Biathlon - BKL, HS, & Adults
2018-01-28 | Mt. Top XC Center, Mt. Top Resort, Chittenden, VT, United States
What could be more fun than skiing a loop, then stopping to shoot a paintball gun at a big target? In this race, kids ski varying distance loops and then stop to shoot a paintball gun in between loops, just like a real biathlon. There are divisions for High schoolers and adults too! Mt. Top does a great job putting on this race and it’s always a favorite.
Coach Rosemary will be on-hand to help. Let her know you are coming by e-mailing: sheacobb19@gmail.com
Wax Recommendation for Sunday: Toko Yellow
Here’s the flyer with times and all the other info you need:
2018 Mountain Top Paintball Biathlon

EABC Biathlon Race Series #4 of 6^
2018-02-01 17:00 - 19:30 | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States

John Roderick Marathon at Black Mountain
2018-02-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Black Mountain Ski Resort, 39 Glover Rd, Rumfrod, ME, 04276
Race Information: 15km, 25km, and 50km Skate, Wave Start, Classic or Freestyle. The race will start at 9:00 am. Participants can select their technique on Saturday during check in and bib assignment. More details to follow. Registration Information Registration is now open on SkiReg.com. Check in and day of race registration will be available at race headquarters at 7:30 am. More details to follow. Sponsors: Black Mountain Ski Resort and Akers Ski For more information please contact Paul Jones at 2pajones@gmail.com

Frost Mt. BKL Classic Relay
2018-02-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States
Rikert Relays – A BKL Classic Relay Race
Presented by Frost Mountain Nordic Ski Club and Rikert Nordic Center
Sunday February 4, 2018
Rikert Nordic Center, Ripton, VT10:00 am Registration
11:00 am Start. Hot chocolate, treats & awards to follow.
We can help match up single skiers with relay partners or add a third skier to a relay team (as in the BKL festival).
Courses to be determined depending on conditions:
Lollipop – 0.5 km – individual freestyle
Grades 1&2 – 2 x 1 km freestyle
Grades 3&4 – 2 x 1.5 km classic
Grades 5&6 – 2 x 2 km classic
Grades 7&8 – 2 x 2.5 km classic
For information: email info@frostmountainnordic.com
For up-to-date course and/or cancellation information, check: www.frostmountainnordic.org
