Mansfield Nordic Club

Fall Fridays in Underhill!
2014-10-17 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mills Riverside Park, Route 15, Underhill, VT, 05489, United States
Jackrabbit and Racing Team age skiers are invited to pre-season activities starting October 17th from 3:30 – 5:00 at Mills Riverside Park in Underhill. There is no fee for this program lead by MNC coaches and parents. Newcomers are welcome and parents are encouraged to help out as well. Kids will engage in activities designed to challenge them, improve agility, balance, strength and overall fitness in a high energy and fun environment. This is a perfect opportunity for our young skiers to make new friends and get to know their coaches before winter.

Fischer Night at Ski Rack
2014-10-19 15:00 - 19:00 | Skirack, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
You’re invited to a special evening of Fischer products, prize drawings and pro race fits.
Skirack, Vermont’s only Fischer Nordic Race Center, and Mansfield Nordic Club are proud to host this annual event.
Come in and check out the 2014/15 line of Fischer Skis, Boots, Bindings and Poles.
Event Highlights:
3:00 – 7:00: Preview the new Fischer gear. Skirack’s nordic fit specialists will be available all evening to personally fit you for skis, boots and poles
4:00 – 6:00: Enjoy Snacks and refreshments
4:00 – 7:00: Wax specialist Dave Boucher of Toko shares product info and waxing tips
5:00 Mansfield Nordic Head Coaches Rick Costanza and Tim Weston introduce us to the the exciting ski season programs and special events for BKL, Juniors and Masters
5:15 Special Guest Speaker
5:30 Raffle Drawing for Fischer prizes

Salomon SuperFit @ Skirack
2014-10-24 - 2014-10-26
Free Salomon binding with purchase of any Salomon ski!!!

MNC Winter Program Registration Opens
2014-11-01

Last Day to Order MNC Race Apparel
2014-11-02
New team apparel for the ‘14/’15 season is ready for ordering! Along with our new logo, we are rolling out new team apparel for our Junior , Masters and older BKL skiers this season. Last day to order is October 27, 2014. Click for ordering information.

Junior (BKL) Athlete Day @ Edgewise (Stowe)
2014-11-09 11:30 - 16:30
It’s a fun event for both Nordic and Alpine racers. We will have dryland training sessions, tuning clinics, the opportunity to talk with reps, and of course, to gear up for the season. And, this year, there will be a BBQ!

We are taking input for the content of our clinics on this day, so if you are planning to come, please let us know if there is a topic you would like covered.

11:30 – ??? = BBQ (free I believe)
2:30 – 3:30pm = Nordic dryland training clinic with Jim Galanes (former Olympian and former US Ski Team coach!)
3:30 – 4:30pm = Nordic ski waxing & tuning clinic

Other deals and industry reps will be on-hand

Skirack and Swix Cera Nova X Speed Tour
2014-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Skirack, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join Chris Hall from Swix for an educational afternoon learning about the newly formulated Swix Cera Nova X wax system.
See an in-depth presentation on the development and improvements of this new wax line.
Door Prizes Including:
CERA NOVA X PINT GLASSES
CERA NOVA X BOTTLE OPENERS
CERA NOVA X LF 180G WAX BARS

Masters Season Kick-Off Potluck
2014-11-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Jim & Sue Bentlage’s, 68 Foothillls Dr., Jericho, VT, United States
Come join us for us for this fun season opening social event. Meet other Masters and get excited about the upcoming season. Also, samples of our Mammut team jackets and vest will be available for people to try on for sizing.

BKL Parent Meeting (no practice)
2014-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, 8 River Rd, Jericho, VT, United States
For more info contact Rick Costanza rtcostanza@gmail.com.
BK Parent Meeting – Agenda
1. Coaches Introduction
2. MNC – Club and coaches approach to kids skiing programs
3. Weekly Practices and Communication
4. Equipment Needs
5. Team Apparel & Registration
6. Being prepared for practice
7. Ethan Allen Biathlon Range Rules – National Guard
8. Volunteer Opportunities
9. Winter Schedule – Practices, Races, Family Outings, Fun Day
10. BK Festival
11. Parent Feedback and additional opportunities

Last Day to Order Team Mammut Jackets & Vests
2014-11-24
See our Apparel page for details.

MNC Junior Camp @ Craftsbury
2014-11-26 - 2014-11-30
Junior training camp hosted by Garrott Kuzzy. Wed-Sun.

Last Day for Race Suit Purchase/Lease (Youth & Adult)
2014-11-30
This is you last chance to get a new youth or adult race suit for the season. For more information see our BKL Lease/Buy Back & Apparel links.

Start of Winter Programs
2014-12-02 15:30 - 19:30 | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States
Our BKL, Juniors & Masters all start official training. See the blog and training schedules for locations and times.

MNC Toko Wax Clinic
2014-12-04 04:00 - 19:00 | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States
TAKE THE MYSTERY OUT OF SKI PREP!!!
MNC Hands-on Wax Clinic

Where: Walker Building at Ethan Allen Training Center
Bring A pair of skis and learn form TOKO rep Dave Boucher and the MNC coaches.
We will have a few benches and wax tools for you to use
But please bring your own wax
Glide and kick waxing will be covered
Two Sessions:
4:00 – for BK, JRS and Parents
6:00 – for Masters

BKL and Masters Early Season Ski at Craftsbury
2014-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Come join us for an early season ski at Craftsbury. Plan to meet up at 10am and ski as long as you wish.

Toko Wax Orders - Last Day
2014-12-10
Last day to submit Toko Wax orders. For more information please contact davidnboucher@comcast.net.
Please see eBlast #5 or the link below for the order form , once completed e-mail the form to Dave by 12/10. Your wax order will be available to be picked at the Ski Rack on 12/19. Pay the Ski Rack when you pick up the order.
RSNordic+team+2014-15

Last Day to Order MNC Skida Hats & Headbands
2014-12-11
We recently decided to offer the lined Alpine Hat in addition to a lightweight Nordic hat and headband. Each hat or headband will also include an embroidered MNC label. To order, download the form below and follow the payment instructions. Any questions please contact L_Samuels@yahoo.com.
Mansfield Nordic Skida Team Hat for ’14-15. Order Form

BKL Skiers at Crafstbury
2014-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Watch our blogs for details.

Eastern Cup #1 @ Breadloaf
2014-12-20 - 2014-12-21 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States
Event
Eastern cup #1 at Breadloaf (Middlebury). See NENSA website link below registration and for details.
MNC Team Tent
Also, Thanks to Gary Richter/Lisa Akins we can have a separate tent for gathering and for our food table which will be next to the wax tent; they will also bring a generator and portable fire pit! Please sign up for the potluck at:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0E48ABA928A3F85-rikertbreadloaf

Family Ski at Trapps
2014-12-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Trapp Family Lodge, 700 Trapp Hill Rd, Stowe, VT, 05672, United States
Join MNC Coaches for a Fun family Ski at Trapps. This won’t be a structured ski practice, but just a chance for MNC families and coaches (all ages) to meet up for fun day on the trails and burn off some of those Christmas cookies.

Discounted tickets are available: $19 for Adults & $7 for children of all ages
We will have informal groups based on ability/speed and will ask parents to ski with their kids if they cannot keep up with any of the groups so know one gets lost.
Meet around 10AM at the Yurt.
Please e-mail Rick at rtcostanza@gmail.com with the number attending in your family prior to 12/26.

Mt. Hor Hop
2014-12-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Willoughby State Forest, Route 5A , Westmore, VT, United States
Willoughby State Forest -Route 5A at the south end of Lake Willoughby, Westmore, VT
Freestyle-interval start; U16 – 5k; men, women, masters 10k Start times: U16 – 11:00; women – 11:30; men 12:00

Santa's Revenge and Resolution Relays
2014-12-28 08:00 - 13:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
Burn off those Holiday Calories and Resolve to ski more at this year’s Santa’s Revenge and Resolution Santa’s Relays. Santa’s Revenge will be a Freestyle 5-10km race (depending on conditions). The Resolution Relays will be informal 4X2km relays. 600m Lollipop at 9:00am, 2km BKL to follow, Open Race to follow. Resolution Relay will follow the completion of all events, bring a team or join one at the event.

CANCELED - Annual Juniors Sledding Party at Henry/Solow's
2014-12-28 17:00 - 22:00 | Henry/Solow’s, 209 Coyote Ridge Rd , Hinesburg, 05661
Unfortunately we will need to cancel the sledding party scheduled for Sunday (12/28) due to the lack of snow! We’ll see if we can find another time provided the weather cooperates. Hope you’re all having a great holiday break.

No 6 PM Masters this week - Updated12/29
2014-12-29 08:00 - 17:00
Sorry gang – the trails do not have enough snow for skiing. Try to join up with some other skiers for a dry-land workout close to home. Craftsbury does have good skiing if you can get the day off of work.

MNC Club Holiday Ski at Craftsbury
2014-12-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Come joins us for a fun club ski – timing & details tbd.

Ladies Nordic Ski Expo
2015-01-10 | Trapp Family Lodge, 700 Trapp Hill Rd, Stowe, VT, 05672, United States
Ladies, are you looking for a supportive environment to try out nordic skiing? Or, possibly, looking for advice to help you master traditional classic or skate technique? If so, please mark your calendars and join us for the Annual Ladies Nordic Ski Expo on Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont. This is an amazingly fun and social event taught by women for women. The Ladies Nordic Ski Expo is unique in that it offers an opportunity to receive instruction in the traditional skinny-ski track disciplines of both classic and skate skiing as well as backcountry and telemark techniques. Participants are able to pick and choose the type or types of instruction they want to receive during this day long event. Instructors for the event are the best of the best and include some of the world’s top master skiers. We promise you will receive lots of attention as we strive to keep the student to instructor ratio low in order to maximize learning opportunities. The Trapp Family Lodge, with its great access to backcountry and telemark terrain, and exceptional facilities and views is the perfect classroom. Also, they have snow-making so we can pretty much guarantee that the conditions will be perfect!

Bogburn Classic
2015-01-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Bogburn Classic, 1051 Skyline Dr, North Pomfret, VT, United States
Bogburn Classic Race is ON!!! Just received a message from the Haydock’s. The snow held up in N. Pomfret so make sure you sign up for the race on Saturday. https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.php?id=1647 Photos of the trails are posted on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bogburn-Cross-Country-Ski-Race/177290886373

Stowe Mini-marathon
2015-01-11 10:00 - 13:30 | Stowe Mountain Cross Country Center, Stowe, VT, United States
A fun family tour (not a race) geared to BKL skiers and their families. Food stops that fuel your adventure further than you thought you could go. Chili feed at end.
Choose your distance: 22K, 15K, and 5K for Lollypoppers. Timed tour with alphabetical results. Terrain is best suited to classical skiing. Please sign up for distance that you can complete in a maximum of 3.5 hours.
It is not required that every child have a chaperone but please use discretion based on your child’s age and ability. Also, those touring without a chaperone are strongly encouraged to ski in a group. Anyone wishing to accompany their child will need to either register for the event or purchase a day trail pass (or have a season’s pass to Stowe Mt. Touring Center).
Online registration closes on Friday January 9, 2015 8PM for $20. Register at SKIREG:https://www.skireg.com/stowe-nordic-bkl-mini-marathon

Eastern Cup #2 @ Rumford, ME
2015-01-17 - 2015-01-18 | Black Mountain Ski Resort, 39 Glover Rd, Rumfrod, ME, 04276
Eastern cup weekend #2 in Rumford, ME. See NENSA calendar for details

BONUS SESSION - Masters Highland Lodge Ski at Craftsbury
2015-01-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
******** Schedule Update **********
If you would like to ski from Highland lodge back to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center please email coach Rick at. The center has a van leaving at 10:30 and can follow with a second if needed. If we have an accurate count we can call ahead BUT we may still need some vehicles to drive up to Highland and shuttle people back up later in the day.
Also, please plan to arrive before 10:00 or by 9:15 if wax support is needed.
