Master Winter Orientation & Social
2019-11-22 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Queen City Brewery, 703-B Pine Street, Burlington, VT
Join us on November 22 5-8Pm at Queen City Brewery for an MNC Masters Winter Season Orientation and Social. Whether you are a prior, new or prospective member, this is a great time to learn all that you need to be ready for the upcoming season. Or just to see friends you haven’t seen since last winter.
The structure will be informal with short introductions by MNC Coaches who will be on hand to answers any questions you may have in regards to session structure, ski equipment & waxing, racing etc….
Rough agenda starting 5:30 – 5:45 ish

MNC Master Coach Introductions – Kort

Adam Terko – MNC Head Coach & Program Director
Rick Costanza Master Head Coach & Black/Blue Group Lead
And Grab – White / Green Group Lead

MNC Master Racing Lead – Karen Alence
Socializing and Questions

The meeting will be held in the QCB Event Space with QCB beer and pizza available for purchase.
Please RSVP so we can get a sense for how many people is coming. Guest and family are welcome. RSVP Here

Ski Author Talk
2019-12-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Essex Free Library
Open to the public on December 5th at 6:30 PM, visit the Essex Free Library to hear Vermont author Sam Brakeley discuss his book Skiing with Henry Knox. The book is about his cross country ski of the Catamount Trail.

MNC Coaches Gathering/Training
2019-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
This year for our MNC coaches we will be hosting a clinic on Dec. 7th at 11 AM in Craftsbury. Adam is leading it: we will spend the first part on skis, then talk over nuts, bolts and protocols for MNC practices and logistics over lunch (bring your own or buy at Craftsbury).

Then we will go down to the basement at Cedar to review video, focus on body positioning and more. The focus of this year’s clinic is agility, hip engagement and what’s new in ski technique. We should finish at about 1 pm.

Dublin Citizen Sprint
2019-12-08 | VT
NENSA Calendar Link
Skate sprint, approximately 1.0 km. King’s Court Format. Low-key race with hand timing to the second. 10:00 am juniors/open/masters prologue, BKL to follow. Heats in afternoon.
*Please note this is a no-fluoro race*
Registration opens Sunday, December 1Entry Fee: $15 master/senior/junior; $5 BKL

Kathy Maddock

kmaddock@sprise.com

Toko Wax Clinic with Coach Adam @ Skirack
2019-12-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Skirack, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Visit Skirack’s lower floor on Monday, December 16th for a wax clinic with Coach Adam! Learn the basics of kick waxing, glide waxing, klister waxing, and skin ski care.
5:30-7:00PM
BONUS MATERIAL:
-What’s the latest on wax restrictions? Helpful slides on product differentiation and suggested tips for selecting the right wax for a given venue and race series
-What’s the deal with liquid paraffins? De-mystifying these new products, tips for use and ways to incorporate them into your skiing and tuning
Presented by Skirack and:

Eastern Cup Opener: Sugarloaf, ME
2019-12-21 - 2019-12-22 | VT
EVENT PAGE and RACE REGISTRATION
MNC Travel Trip Registration

Saturday December 21 – Free Sprint (1.5km)
Sunday December 22 – Classic (5km U16 and women / 10km men and Citizen)

BKL New Year's Family Ski
2020-01-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Ski-in the new year with a family ski at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center! Meet Coach Rosemary outside the Touring Center on skis at 11 AM. Parents, siblings, masters, Juniors – everyone is welcome. Your choice of technique. Purchase trail passes inside if you don’t have a membership: $5 kids, $10 adults.

BKL Stowe Nordic Cross-Cut Classic
2020-01-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Stowe Mountain Cross Country Center, Stowe, VT, United States
*This race is at the Stowe Mountain Cross-Country Center, Rte. 108, just before the Toll Road.
Time: 10 am registration, 11:30 race
Cost: $10, Day of Race registration only
Distance: Probably 2-3 km for everyone.
Format: Mass Start – all kids together

Bogburn BKL Classic
2020-01-11 | Haydock Farm, 1051 Skyline Dr., North Pomfret, VT, United States
This is always a favorite race and done by BKL kids, juniors, parents and coaches! A classic race on lovely old-time (narrower) trails through the woods held at the Haydock’s Farm in Pomfret.
Register Online by Friday, 1/10 at 5 pm: Bogburn Classic SkiReg
Cost: $10 online, probably $15 Day of Race
Distance: 2.5km for all BKL
Time: Registration opens at 8:30, Races begin at 10 AM. Please arrive 90 minutes before start time to allow us time to wax your skis and to ski the course.
Format: Individual Start, 15-30 seconds apart.

Silver Fox Trot BKL Race
2020-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States
Always a very well-run race featuring traditional BKL distances on the lovely trails of Rikert.

Location: Rikert Nordic Center, Ripton
Time: Registration at 9, Races start at 10:45
Registration: Online by Thursday Jan. 16 at Silver Fox Trot.
Day of Race Registration available too.
Technique: SKATE
Distances: Grades 1/2: 1 km, Grades 3/4: 2 km, Grades 5/6: 3km, Grades 7/8: 4 km.

Geschmossel Masters Trip: Meet @ Richmond Park and Ride
2020-01-20 07:30 - 16:00 | Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods, NH, United States
THE RACE FOR THE CLUB CUP IS TIGHT and our club is within striking distance. Never before have we held this close to the top of the leaderboard, with only a few key points separating us from the lead. Remember, everyone that races scores points for the Club Cup, regardless of your ability level or speed. The Club Cup is most often won by participation number, NOT by hardcore racers. The best opportunity to close the gap is the Geschmossel ski race
This event features a beautiful, gentle course and conditions are looking fantastic with a big storm of new snow hitting New England on Saturday.
Geschmossel MNC Trip Info
We will have a TEAM VAN for Masters looking to race this event…just jump in the van and focus on your race. Coach Adam will drive the van (12 available seats assuming we remove the rear 2 seats to fit team and personal gear) down to Bretton Woods. MNC will provide wax and waxing help, though if you have your own wax you are encouraged to utilize it.
Depart: 7:30AM from Richmond Park and Ride
Arrive: 9:45AM
Tent set-up, bib pickup, wax testing, etc
Race begins: 11:00AM
Awards: 1:00PM
Ride back: 1:30PM, with stop for libations at the delicious Bethlehem Village Store
NENSA EVENT PAGE
SKIREG REGISTRATION

Eastern Cup #2: Craftsbury
2020-01-25 - 2020-01-26 | VT
EVENT PAGE and RACE REGISTRATION
Combined with US Ski and Snowboard Supertour. Events for Juniors AND Masters/Citizen racers.

15th Annual Mt Top Paintball Biathlon BKL & Citizen Race
2020-01-26 | Mt. Top XC Center, Mt. Top Resort, Chittenden, VT, United States
A really fun race that all the kids love! Ski a loop, shoot five paintballs at targets, ski another loop, shoot more paintballs! Well organized and always well-attended!
Registration is open on SKIREG! (closing Saturday, 25 jan 20 @ 10am):
https://www.skireg.com/15th-annual-mountain-top-paintball-biathlon
Entrants will receive a Mountain Top Resort Paintball Biathlon SKIDA headband while supply lasts… register early!
The 2 km snowmaking loop and the stadium area have been re-fortified with even more snow, so we are prepared for whatever crazy weather is to come our way.
Targets are clean and waiting for the first of 16,000 paintballs to hit them!

Craftsbury SuperBKL CLASSIC Race
2020-01-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
It’s a big weekend coming up in Craftsbury! SuperTour! Eastern Cup! UVM Carnival! So much spectating and amazing skiing!

And the highlight: the SuperBKL Classic on Sunday, 1/26. Note: this will now be a classic mass start (by age group) race.

Registration: at 11:30 AM in the Activity Center. Please note: there will be NO REGISTRATION FEES for all age categories in this event.

Racing begins at 1:00 PM with the 7th/8th grade group.

Courses will be close to standard BKL distances. Maps will be available for review at registration.
(Grade 1/2- 1km, Grade 3/4 2km, Grade 5/6 3km, Grade 7/8 4 km).

Results will be order-of finish with no times for grades K-6. There will be timed results for grades 7/8.

While SuperTour races are not subject to the Craftsbury wax policy, the SuperBKL Classic will follow the Center’s wax guidelines available for review here.
2020SuperBKLClassicFlyer

Eastern Cup #3: Rumford
2020-02-08 - 2020-02-09 | VT
EVENT PAGE and RACE REGISTRATION

Woodstock Runners BKL Sweetheart Freestyle Race
2020-02-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Woodstock Touring Center
Lollipop starts at 10 am with age group mass starts to Follow.
Info & Registration: SKIREG
Citizens Races to follow in the afternoon!

Eastern Cup #4: Dublin/Holderness
2020-02-15 - 2020-02-16 | VT

New England BKL Festival
2020-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | VT
The most fun ski weekend for kids ever!!
Festival Website & Registration: https://greatglentrails.com/bklregistration
Email Coach Rosemary if you want to go but haven’t signed up yet: sheacobb19@gmail.com

MNC Nordic Skiathlon
2020-02-22 09:30 - 17:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
Bring the entire family to this MNC signature event. Racing is available for all age groups at a new the local venue this season and the addition of an adult 5k “try it” race.
Location this Season: Sleepy Hollow 427 Ski Lodge Dr. Huntington, VT
Registration: https://www.skireg.com/mncskiathlon
Race Format

Classic/Freestyle Skiathlon: Skiers switch from classic to freestyle skis mid-race.
** New** single technique 5K “try it” option for those adults new to racing. Racers can choose technique and do 5k of racing on the Skate portion of course ahead of the main field.

Schedule of Events
Men and Women U16 and older
9:30-10:30am Registration
10:45am 5 km “Try It” Freestyle Race (choice of technique on skate loop)
11:00am Men’s 7 km classic + 7km freestyles
11:15am Women’s 7 km classic + 7km freestyles
12:30pm Age-Class Podiums
Custom mugs to top three finishers in each full skiathlon age class!
BKL
10:30- 12:30am BKL Registration Opens (Round Barn)
1:00pm Lollipop 0.5k
1:15pm Grades 1/2 1k CL only
1:45pm Grades 3/4 1k CL + 1k FS
2:15pm Grades 5/6 1.5k CL + 1.5k FS
2:45pm Grades 7/8 2k CL + 2k FS
3:15pm BKL Ribbons for all skiers (Round Barn)
3:30– Snacks and Raffle!
Please Note: Sleepy Hollow is a non fluorocarbon wax venue. Paraffins only.
Skiathlon Flyer

Stowe Derby
2020-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Stowe High School, VT, United States
20K Classic or skate wave start
or short course 6K, either technique

Vacation- No BKL Practice
2020-02-24 03:45 - 17:15, 2020-02-27 03:45 - 17:15 | VT

BKL Craftsbury Day
2020-02-26 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
10:00 AM Craftsbury Outdoor Center- great trails, great grooming and so much fun to ski there!
Bring both skate & Classic equipment and Bring Lunch (a water belt is also a good idea).
We will start off classic- Meet Rosemary at 10 AM with skis in the wax room. We will go for a long classic ski. After lunch, we’ll switch to skate skis and play some games and do some obstacle courses and possibly relays. We will pack up be headed home around 2 pm.
IF YOU NEED A RIDE: Email Coach Rosemary: sheacobb19@gmail.com. I can meet you in Jericho, or hook you up with someone coming from your area. If there are enough kids needing a ride, we might be able to take the MNC van.

BKL Awards Day
2020-03-12 15:45 - 17:15 | VT
This is our awards day and last regular BKL practice! Games, fun, awards and a little party at the end!

UVM Fun Day-CANCELLED!
2020-03-17 15:45 - 17:25 | VT
The UVM Team is not going to be back on campus for a while. We’ll try again next year.

4th Annual New England Club Relay Championships - Canceled
2020-03-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
NE Club Relay Championships 2020
Canceled
If you registered a team will be in contact to process a refund.
A Festive End of Season Team Event
Presented by Mansfield Nordic Club

On March 22, 2020, 200 skiers comprised of 50 relay teams ranging in age from 10 to 70, will toe the starting line at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury Common, Vermont. This fun filled Nordic relay event is open to skiers of all abilities and all proceeds go to the Mansfield Nordic Club. There are multiple prize categories within the three age divisions of over 200 years of age, under 200 years of age and BKL. The winners in each category can claim bragging rights along with some fun Vermont themed prizes.
If you can ski 5K you can participate. The event is open to any New England nordic ski club member – participate as mixed age team with 2 men and 2 women, 4 women or 4 men. The goal is for each club to field as many teams as possible utilizing as many club members as possible in the makeup of their team.
This fun event happens at Craftsbury but is a Mansfield Nordic race and is a fundraiser to help young aspiring nordic ski racers. Thanks to our volunteers we could not do this event without you and our sponsors Green Lantern Solar, Toko, Rossi and Ski Rack.
Registration:

$140 per team online or $160 per team on race day. BKL skiers can register for $60 per team online or $80 per team day of race. Online registration closes on Thursday, March 19 at 11:59pm. Day of race registration and bib pickup will be from 9:30-10:30am.

Register at: https://www.skireg.com/mncrelay

Prizes awarded to first place teams from our Sponsors

Quarantine Uphill Challenge (May 1-3)
2020-05-01 | VT
Now a NENSA event!
With the running season starting in earnest for many of us, it’s time to collectively rally toward a goal. We may not be able to gather in person, but Virtual Races

have become a way for athletes to stick to some familiar territory (the competitive side) regardless of the social distance between them.
For the ultimate in socially-distant masochism, look no further than the recently-completed Quarantine Backyard Ultra, won by Mike Wardian after running 262.5 miles worth of 4-mile loops in his neighborhood.
Our new challenge for Spring 2020 is not quite as epic in terms of length…but you WILL notice that the quarantine ultramarathon race came down to 2 competitors, one on a treadmill and the other (Wardian) running on a flat loop in Arlington, VA. What’s lacking here? That’s right, some UPHILL!
Our MNC training year often starts off with a grueling workout: the Bolton Uphill Run Test. We use this test to gauge fitness several times in the year…often once in the spring, twice in the summer, and once or twice in the fall. It’s not unheard of for the first test of the year (May) to involve scrambling over some un-melted snow, just as we’re equally likely to have snow falling on our heads during the final test of the year in October or November. We keep a long-running archive of tests to track fitness.
In this time of COVID-19, we are putting the challenge out there for New England skiers to run their own uphill test to kick-off May. Much like NENSA’s Club Cup and Zak Cup, this is a challenge for everyone! You’ll find the rules to be quite forgiving when it comes to the “uphill” requirements. Read more below:
What: MNC Quarantine Uphill Run Challenge
When: May 1st, 2nd, or 3rd (Fri/Sat/Sun)
Rules: Run your own uphill test, on foot, as fast as you can. The requirements for this test?
-Race must finish higher than it started: a net elevation gain. No minimum or maximum on the elevation gained…it can even finish just going up your driveway if that’s higher than the surrounding road!
-Race has to be on foot…no faster means of transportation like a bike, or even rollerskis..!
-Race cannot take place on closed trail systems such as the Long Trail or local MTB networks. Please respect the closures from our trail stewards, and focus on roads (paved or dirt).
-Use the form below to submit your race data, including (optional) Strava or other fitness-tracker details as well as photos. We will have awards for all sorts of catagories including most elevation gained, fastest 2-mile course, most creative route, and best race photo (can be staged).
Results Submission Form
Submissions due by Monday, May 4th. Time to start planning your ultimate uphill test!

Start of Junior Spring Training
2020-05-16 | VT
The beginning of MNC Junior Spring training!
See the Junior Training Doc (and bookmark it!) for all the daily session details
See the Junior Spring page for program information
See the Registration page to get signed up today!

Beginning of Junior Summer Training
2020-06-23 | VT
The beginning of MNC Junior Summer training!
See the Junior Training Doc (and bookmark it!) for all the daily session details
See the Junior Summer page for program information
See the Registration page to get signed up today!
Top of the Kanc!

Mountain Camp 2020
2020-07-08 - 2020-07-12 | VT
For information on Mountain Camp and Mini Mountain Camp, please see the webpage HERE.
Please see the Registration Page to sign up!
