Mansfield Nordic Club

Stowe Derby *^
2018-02-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Stowe Mountain Resort, 5781 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT, 05672, United States
The Stowe Derby is one of the oldest and most unique ski races in North America and is celebrating a 73rd anniversary in 2018. Over the course, participants ski through approximately 12.5 miles (20km) of challenging terrain, racing down Mt. Mansfield’s Toll Road and along the Stowe Recreation Path before reaching the finish at the Stowe High School or other finish point, depending on weather conditions! The course has a total vertical drop of almost 2,800 feet. The winners will complete the course in about 45 minutes, while recreational skiers can take a couple of hours to go the same distance.
The Derby Short Course, presented by Ben & Jerry’s Factory in Waterbury, is designed families, for children ages 6 and up or those who prefer to avoid the rigors of a long and sustained descent. This fun and friendly flat race is approximately 6 km. The course begins in a mass start on the Stowe Recreation Path and follows the final leg of the Long Course.

Registration is OPEN — https://www.skireg.com/stowederby

^ 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. – Stowe Derby Short Course. About 6K flat, classic or skate and all ages – no intimidation factor.
* 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

The Bogburn Classic
2018-02-24 | Bogburn Classic, 1051 Skyline Dr, North Pomfret, VT, United States
Race Information:
13km men, 7km women, 6km for U16 and BKL (distances vary with age group) classic individual start. More details to follow.

Link for more info here.

Wednesday Night Worlds XC Race Series @ Sleepy Hollow ^
2018-02-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-01-31 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-01-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-01-17 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-01-10 18:30 - 20:30 | 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.

Masters Highland Lodge Ski
2018-02-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Join Masters Coaches Rick and Liam for a Craftsbury ski from Highland Lodge.
We will plan to potentially form two groups, one taking the longer (~20k) and the other shorter (~13k) route back.
Cost to ride the shuttle $5.
Plan to arrive at Craftsbury at 9:00 AM (Purchase shuttle tix, coffee + waxing support)
Shuttle departs at 9:30
Please RSVP to mncbod@gmail.com if you plan on attending.

EABC Biathlon Race Series #6 of 6^
2018-02-15 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.

Woodstock Sweetheart BKL Race
2018-02-11 | Woodstock Touring Center
This race date has been changed to Feb. 11!
I’ve heard good things about this race and it sounds like fun! Let’s see if we can get a group to go! Coach Rosemary will be there. Details in link below.
SweetHeart Race 2018

44th Annual Mt. Washington Cup Cross Country Race
2018-02-11 | Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods, NH, United States
Join us for this 43rd Annual 10km Freestyle (skate ski) Race. Located on the grounds of the historic Mount Washington Hotel and the White Mountain National Forest, the Bretton Woods Nordic Center is one of the largest cross country areas in the East.
Link for more info here.

Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon and Half Marathon*
2018-02-10 | Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods, NH, United States
Staged between the historic Mount Washington Hotel and majestic Mount Washington, the New England Ski Museum’s Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon at Omni Mount Washington Resort has quickly become a North Country winter tradition. This 42-kilometer, classic format, cross-country ski race showcases one of the largest Nordic systems in the northeast. In the tracks of the famed 1982 US National Championships and such legends as Bill Koch and Tim Caldwell, this race is steeped in history and Nordic skiing tradition.

* 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

EABC Biathlon Race Series #5 of 6^
2018-02-08 17:00 - 19:30 | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States

Wednesday Night Worlds XC Race Series - CANCELLED THIS WEEK
2018-02-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
CANCELLED THIS WEEK DUE TO THE STORM
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.

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

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

Masters Fri Night Ski & Potluck
2018-02-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Jim & JoAnn’s, 70 Maple Leaf Rd, Underhill, Vt, United States
Jim Fredericks and JoAnn Hanowski are inviting you to a Masters potluck & ski party at their house on 70 Maple Leaf Rd in Underhill on Friday Feb 2nd at 6:00pm. We will lead a 5km night skate ski on our trails and then have potluck following the easy ski. Three things to remember:
1. RSVP to jimfredericks2@gmail.com by Wed Jan 31st.
2. Bring a potluck dish and beverage of choice.
3. Bring a headlamp to ski.
Just in case snow is poor, we will email people who have responded to forget about ski part of the gathering.Use Stevensville Rd in Underhill Center to get on Maple Leaf Rd. Do not take Maple Leaf Rd via Mountain Rd as directed by GPS.
We look forward to seeing you for a fun evening.

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

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

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/

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

Toko Wax Clinic: Craftsbury Marathon Prep!
2018-01-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Skirack, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join Toko representatives Dave Boucher and Adam Terko at Skirack for a wax clinic geared toward the Craftsbury Marathon!
Get tips on the wax based on the projected forecast, and watch some demonstrations of application techniques for kick and glide.
Visit Skirack from 6-7pm on Wednesday, January 24th for all the action!

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

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

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

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

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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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.

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
