NWVT BKL Mini Fest: Registration OPEN
2021-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
Isabella Altadonna at last year’s festival.
Good News! NWVT BKL District Clubs (MNC, Frost Mt, Sleepy Hollow & Mad River) have decided to band together to hold our own Mini-BKL Festival this year on March 6, at Sleepy Hollow. This will be different than the big New England Festivals for COVID reasons, but we think it will be fun and a nice event for the kids.
The format will be skate races in the morning, traditional BKL distances, all featuring a little snow-cross course as part of the race course to make things more fun. There will be a self-guided mini-marathon course to do after (or before) kids race. As per Vermont COVID guidelines, there will be no spectating at the races. Parents will be able to ski the mini-marathon course with their children. There will also be a “Try-it” Category for tentative first-time racers and a mini-marathon-only option for those who want to skip the racing altogether.
Registration on SKIREG is now Open. Deadline to register is March 3. Registration is capped to 125 total participants so don’t delay in registering because we expect it to fill up!

BKL Parent Meeting on ZOOM
2021-11-30 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM
You never know what conditions will be on the first day of practice! We’ll be ready for everything!
Dates have been corrected & verified!!
Be Sure to Attend the Parent Meeting!
All BKL parents should attend this meeting! Get all the info on getting into the Range, how things will run this year, where to find info on practice plans, our teaching philosophy and meet this year’s coaches. We’ll answer all your questions! Meeting will be recorded if you cannot attend at the time.
Program start for Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes and Racers: Thursday 12/02.
Program start for Penguins: Tuesday 12/07.
Ski from your car, bring a mask to wear inside the Walker Building (for bathroom use).
First Racer Weekend Practice: 12/04, 10 AM. Location & other details to be posted on the BKL Weekly Training Schedule (website).
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BKL First Day: All Groups
2021-12-07 03:45 - 17:15
3:45 to 5:15. Meet in front of the Walker Building

Sleepy Hollow BKL Race
2022-01-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
Sleepy Hollow Ski Club BKL Race & Fun!
Sunday, January 9th
9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Welcome youth skiers! We are inviting kids to join us for races and fun on the trails at Sleepy Hollow. We’ll be having a race for each age group and some fun obstacle course elements to play on:). See information for registration, race information and volunteer sign up below.

Registration: Please register all children coming to the event. We have online registration (link below) open until Saturday January 8th at 1:00 pm. Registration will also be open on Sunday, January 9th from 9:00 am – 10:30 am. Cost is $6 per skier (for racers and non-racers) and payment for all registrations will be in person on January 9th- cash or check will be accepted. For day of race registration, you must register at least an hour in advance of the race start time.

Online Registration Link

Volunteers Needed: We need volunteers to help with various jobs for the races and registration. Please sign up if you can help below. Many thanks!

Volunteer Sign Up Link

Race Technique & Course: The race technique will be CLASSIC. The courses will be set closer to the race date, when we have a better idea of snow coverage and conditions. Courses will be clearly marked for skiers, and we’ll put down v-boards to change courses for each successive age group race. Start and finish will be in Molly’s Meadow.

Lollipop (Kindergarten/pre-K) : ~ 0.5 km
Grades 1/2: ~ 1 km
Grades 3/4: ~ 2km
Grades 5/6: ~ 3 km
Grades 7/8: ~ 4 km

Start: The races will start at 10:00 am with the Lollipop age category. Race start times are listed below. Start format will be a wave start for each race, and with the exception of the lollipop, boys will race first followed by girls in each age group.

10:00 am- Lollipop
10:15 am- Grades 1/2
10:45 am- Grades 3/4
11:15 am- Grades 5/6
11:45 am- Grades 7/8

Awards will be happening shortly after the end of the Grades 7/8 race. All participants will be receiving a ribbon or a lollipop:).

COVID Precautions: The ski lodge will not be open, with the exception of getting water, rentals or a quick warm up. We are generally asking folks to use the portalets in the parking lot and stay outside as much as possible. Many thanks for your support with this!

Questions? Contact the race director, Heather LaRocca, laroccabeal@gmail.com

Craftsbury Scramble
2022-01-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
This looks like a very fun event for BKL, Junior & Masters skiers! It’s a team sprint which is a two-person relay in which the first team member races around a short course, tags off to the second team member, who races around the same course and tags back to the first team member again, repeating until each team member has skied three times. The loop for BKL will be 0.5 km and the loop for all others (the open category) will be 1 km. Techinique is freestyle.
So grab your self a partner and sign-up! More information and a link to registration here:
Craftsbury Scramble

UPDATED: Silver Fox Trot BKL & Citizen's Race
2022-01-16 10:00 - 15:30 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States
1/12/22: Race date has been changed to Sunday 1/16 due to cold temps. All starts will be delayed one hour. Online registration deadline is now Friday, midnight. See Ski Reg for detailed schedule.
Always a very well-run and fun event on the beautiful trails of Rikert!
Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 13th at midnight. Day of Race Registration also available for BKL kids.
Hosted by the Ford Sayre Nordic team.
Technique: mass-start, freestyle race (by age group/gender class), except for the 1st/2nd graders, who will be skiing a classic race.
The Bill Koch League (BKL) race is for 1st through 8th graders. There is also a lollipopper race for kindergarten and younger who can sign-in on day of race – no fee required. 1st through 8th grade skiers can pre-register on Ski-Reg. Day of Registration and bib pick-up for the BKL races is from 9:00am to 12:00pm, but registration for a race will close half an hour before the scheduled start.
In an effort to more gradually recognize results as kids get older, 1st – 4th graders will not be timed – order of finish only will be posted on site. There will be no podium or place ribbons. Times & results for 5th-8th graders will be posted on site & 5th-8th grade skiers will receive place ribbons for the top ten in each gender/age group and a podium ceremony.
The Citizens Race is a mass start freestyle race open to all. There is a half distance option geared toward U16’s but open to all. This race will start at 1:30 or after the conclusion of the awards for the BKL races. Registration and bib pick-up for the Citizens Race is open until 1 hour before the race.
Wax Policy: This race follows the BKL Wax Policy which can be found here: https://nensa.net/2021/12/30/bill-koch-league-race-updates/
Please be sure to indicate your club name when you register, and select the appropriate NENSA class (school grade). Your NENSA number is not required, but would be helpful to have on hand.

Mad River Valley BKL Race
2022-01-22 08:00 - 17:00
Exact location TBD! Details coming!

MNC Skiathlon
2022-02-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
The MNC Skiathlon is on Sunday, February 13th this year! Join us for the big race that WE host every year, with races for all ages and abilities!
The BKL races are a main highlight, but with Zak Cup and Club Cup points up for grabs the Popular/Citizen races should certainly be a draw for adults. There is even a “what the heck” race for first-time racers and low-key fun competition!
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact organizer Christine Massey (Christine.Massey@uvm.edu) to help out.
Registration can be found at the link below on SkiReg:
MNC Skiathlon Registration
Full schedule:

BKL Craftsbury Day
2022-02-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Everyone invited! Meet at 10 AM outside the Activity Center on the upper soccer field at Craftsbury Outdoor Center for a long ski tour, some play on the hills and a few games. Bring a lunch- you’ll get hungry! Those that are up for it can ski more after lunch. Your choice of technique.
$5 day pass for kids, $10 for adults.
Conditions & passes

NWVT BKL Mini-Fest Relays
2022-02-27 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States
NWVT BKL MINIFEST Relays

Sunday, February 27th, 2022
@ Rikert Nordic Center
This pandemic inspired event is back with a twist and a different location! Find yourself a relay partner or we’ll find one for you! Record your name & partner on this document: Mini-Fest Relay Partner Spreadsheet. If you are looking for a partner, sign-up on the spreadsheet under a leg and we will look for a partner for you. If we don’t have an MNC partner for you, we will find you a partner from a different club in the same age class for you. I will submit relay partners on Friday, 2/25.

Registration: – Registration will be inside the BARN at Rikert. Registration will open at 8:45 and remain open until 10:30. Day of race registration available up to an hour before each race. Coaches will send relay pairings prior to race day. Day of race registration available for paired relay partners and individuals in need of a partner. Day of race registration $18/skier.

Registration Link

Volunteers Needed: We need volunteers to help with various jobs to make the fest a success! Please sign up to help where you can.

Volunteer sign-up

SCHEDULE

*All Relays will be Freestyle Technique
10 AM- Lollipop ~.5km
10:15 AM- Grades 1/2 ~2X1K
10:30 AM- Grades 3/4 ~ 2x1K
11 AM- Grades 5/6 ~2X2K
11:30 AM- Grades 7/8 ~2X2K

Mini Marathon and Treasure Hunt
A long and short course mini marathon will be open throughout the day for parents and kids to ski to the two beautiful cabins at Rikert, partake in refreshments and seek treasure along the way.

Additional Details:
Coaches, please send relay pairings to britta@frostmountainnordic.org by Friday 2/25
Come with a partner to register day of and no worries, individuals registering without a teammate will be provided a relay partner at registration.
Indoor bathrooms and portable toilets available at Rikert.
Parents skiing with kids need to purchase a day pass inside the Nordic Center.
Racer’s trail pass included in fee.
Masks required when inside any buildings at the center.
​Please no dogs or walking on the trails at Rikert.

Contact us: info@frostmountainnordic.org

New England BKL Festival
2022-03-05 - 2022-03-06 | Quarry Road Trails, 300 Quarry Road, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
This year, the Festival is in Waterville, ME on March 6 & 7. Saturday will feature a classic relay and Sunday will be the individual skate. Nordic Adventure activities both days. Find lodging first, then register. For details and links to all info & registration: NE BKL Festival

MNC 25k in May Rollerski for Juniors + Masters
2022-05-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Ferrisburgh Central School, 56 Little Chigago Road, Ferrisburgh, 05456, United States
Join the MNC Juniors on Sunday, May 29th to ski 25km (or more!) on the flat and rolling terrain of Kingsland Bay. We will meet at the Ferrisburgh Central School at 9am, where there’s ample parking. The roads heading west toward Kingsland Bay and the surrounding farmland make for great long-distance skiing at easy paces, with the potential to cover a lot of ground and no challenging climbs or descents.
Ferrisburgh Central School Map Link
Wear bright colors, and don’t forget some snacks and hydration! The Juniors will be classic skiing/double poling but any technique is fine. After the ski, submit your entry for the NENSA 25k in May event!

Intro Rollerski Clinic #1
2022-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Allen Brook School, 497 Talcott Rd, Williston, 05495, United States
Join MNC for an introductory rollerski clinic focused on learning the basics of safety (turning, slowing, stopping, climbing), equipment maintenance, and road awareness. This clinic is not age-specific…if you’re a BKL skier who has never tried rollerskiing, or a Masters skier who has always wanted to give it a go, this is for you!
Want to learn how to snowplow without the snow?
Ready to see the fastest snow-to-rollerski pole tip changeover ever?
Looking to expand your off-season possibilities?
MNC will have a selection of rollerskis available to try (NNN/Prolink-compatible boots preferred) and it is recommended participants bring their personal boots and poles. Much of this intro clinic will be completed without poles, and rollerski pole tips are recommended but not required.
We will meet in the Allen Brook School parking lot at 1pm, getting our feet/wheels under us on flat and open terrain before heading out to the nearby bike paths.
Our favorite rollerski apparel is a bright, visible shirt!
RSVP for June 11 Clinic

Craftsbury Intro-To-Biathlon Summer Camp
2022-06-19 - 2022-06-24
See Craftsbury’s website for info on a biathlon camp June 19-24!

Lost Nation Roll(erski Race)
2022-07-03
A great rollerski event at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, July 3rd!
Includes a less-challenging intermediate race with fewer descents, and a learn-to-rollerski clinic at 1pm after the races conclude.
Race Info and Registration

Schedule:
8:30AM – Bib pick up and day-of-race registration opens (if numbers allow); course opens for warmup
9:25AM – Course closes to all racers.
9:30AM – U16 races start. 1 skier every 30 seconds, mixed gender. Two 3.3km figure 8 laps for a total of 5.6km.
10:00AM – Open races start. 1 skier every 30 seconds, mixed gender.
11:15AM – Intermediate race (7.5km, no outer loop)
12:00PM – Podium ceremony
1:00PM – NENSA Learn to Roll Clinic

Rollerski in Williston Parade!
2022-07-04 09:30 - 11:00
Join us rollerskiing in the Williston 4th of July Parade! This is now a fun tradition for the club, and the more rollerskiers the better. The route is entirely flat and we travel around 3mph 🙂
MNC brings the van and the trailer, and we gather SNOW from the local ice arenas to share with the crowd. It’s quite a fun time and a great visibility boost for our club and programs in our community.
We will meet at the Johnson farm field off Rt 2 west of the village at 9:30AM. Please wear a bright MNC shirt if you can!
Meeting point (field)

Intro Rollerski Clinic #2
2022-07-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Allen Brook School, 497 Talcott Rd, Williston, 05495, United States
Join MNC for an introductory rollerski clinic focused on learning the basics of safety (turning, slowing, stopping, climbing), equipment maintenance, and road awareness. This clinic is not age-specific…if you’re a BKL skier who has never tried rollerskiing, or a Masters skier who has always wanted to give it a go, this is for you!
Want to learn how to snowplow without the snow?
Ready to see the fastest snow-to-rollerski pole tip changeover ever?
Looking to expand your off-season possibilities?
MNC will have a selection of rollerskis available to try (NNN/Prolink-compatible boots preferred) and it is recommended participants bring their personal boots and poles. Much of this intro clinic will be completed without poles, and rollerski pole tips are recommended but not required.
We will meet in the Allen Brook School parking lot at 9am, getting our feet/wheels under us on flat and open terrain before heading out to the nearby bike paths.
Our favorite rollerski apparel is a bright, visible shirt!
This event is FREE but donations are appreciated!
RSVP for July 9 Clinic
Renate, Katie & Carloyn (akla WoW)

College Mountain Camp
2022-07-20 - 2022-07-24
Find all info about Mountain Camp(s) at this link!
Mountain Camp Info Page

Mountain Camp
2022-07-27 - 2022-07-31
Find all info about Mountain Camp(s) at the main page below!
Mountain Camp Info Page

Mini Mountain Camp
2022-08-04 - 2022-08-07
Find all info about Mountain Camp(s) at the main page link below!
Mountain Camp Info Page

MNC Annual Meeting
2022-11-06 16:00 - 20:00 | Underhill Center Town Hall, 12 Pleasant Valley Rd, Underhill, VT, United States
The annual meeting is BACK after a pandemic hiatus! Join us on Sunday, November 6th at the Underhill Town Hall at 4pm for a special presentation from World Cup biathlete (and 2022 Olympic Alternate) Hallie Grossman, followed by a potluck dinner.
With other speeches from coaches and a community approach, this is a great way to kick off the upcoming winter season! We hope to see you there.
POTLUCK DETAILS:
If your last name starts with A – M please consider bringing a main dish
If your last name starts with N – Z please consider bringing a side or salad

MNC Masters Social - Season Kickoff Sat. 11/19 6-9 PM
2022-11-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Queen City Brewery, 703-B Pine Street, Burlington, VT
Join us at Queen City Brewery on Saturday, November 19th for a Masters Kickoff Social! We’ll be on-site from 6-9pm with reserved space in the brewery/restaurant where folks can mingle with other Masters, learn more about our programs, meet-and-greet coaches and club leaders, and hear some words on the season ahead.
We’ll also have some MNC gear for sale, and pizza/beer/beverages will be available for purchase on-site!
Please RSVP here so we can get a feel for how many people will be attending.
If you can’t make our event please check out our Masters FAQ to learn more about our program.

BKL Parent Meeting on Zoom
2022-11-29 19:00 - 20:00
Lots of important and useful information! Parents of BKL kids should attend!
MNC Coach is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Masters ski day Sunday, 12/11
2022-12-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
MNC Masters: the snow hasn’t been plentiful to start off the season, but we’re fortunate to have a few snowmaking loops providing the goods!
We’re organizing a Masters Ski Day on Sunday, December 11th up at Craftsbury. Join-in for group drills, video footage of your skiing (if you’d like!) and technique work, as well as time spent skiing with friends and fellow club members.
There is a race taking place in the morning, the Kendall Classic, which is open to all…the MNC trailer will be on-site (in the lower lot) and we can help with kickwax for racers interested.
Our group ski will take place after lunch, with things kicking off around 1pm in the lower field.
We’ll begin with classic skiing for the first hour, and then take a break to switch to skate for the remainder of the day.
There is no additional fee or registration for this event, but a short RSVP page is linked below. This isn’t mandatory, but helps gauge interest/numbers as well as provide a few quick questions which can help tailor the event.
Masters Ski Day RSVP

New England BKL Festival
2023-01-02 08:00 - 17:00
A weekend of fun and races, this year at Craftsbury! Registration now open on SKIREG
Fees increase on Feb. 10th.
Races include a relay on Saturday (we’ll find you a partner) and a paired start race on Sunday.
Kids do not have to race to attend- they can register for the Nordic Adventure only and do all the fun activities on skis!
Check out all the info on the Event Website
Coach Rosemary and other coaches will be there to help wax and join in the fun!

Sleepy Hollow BKL Race
2023-01-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
Sleepy Hollow Ski Club BKL Race
Saturday, January 7th, 2023
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Welcome youth skiers! We are inviting kids to join us for races and fun on the trails at Sleepy Hollow. We’ll be having a race for each BKL age group. See information for registration, race information and volunteer sign up below.
Registration: Please register all children participating in the races. We have online registration (link below) open until Friday, January 6th at 8:00 pm. Registration will also be open on Saturday, January 7th from 9:00 am – 10:30 am, located at the Barn on the way up to the meadow. Cost is $6 per skier and payment for all registrations will be in person on January 7th- cash or check will be accepted. For day of race registration, you must register at least an hour in advance of the race start time.
Online Registration Link
Volunteers Needed: We need volunteers to help with various jobs for the races and registration. Please sign up if you can help below. Many thanks!
Volunteer Sign Up Link
Race Technique & Course: Due to weather predictions for the next week, the race technique and course are currently TBD. Note that Sleepy Hollow is a fluoro-free zone and only basic block/hot wax, liquid free paraffin waxes are permitted for Eastern Youth BKL races. Courses will be clearly marked for skiers, and we’ll put down v-boards to change courses for each successive age group race. Start and finish will be in Molly’s Meadow.
Lollipop (Kindergarten/pre-K) : ~ 0.5 km
Grades 1/2: ~ 1 km
Grades 3/4: ~ 2km
Grades 5/6: ~ 3 km
Grades 7/8: ~ 4 km

Sleepy Hollow Trail Map

Start: The races will start at 10:00 am with the Lollipop age category. Race start times are listed below. Start format will be a wave start for each race, and with the exception of the lollipop, boys will race first followed by girls in each age group.

10:00 am- Lollipop
10:15 am- Grades 1/2
10:45 am- Grades 3/4
11:15 am- Grades 5/6
11:45 am- Grades 7/8

Results & Awards

Awards will be given when each participant crosses the finish line. All participants will be receiving a ribbon or a lollipop:).

Results will be posted HERE and on Sleepy Hollow’s website on the “Ski Racing & Race Results” page.

Bathrooms/Lodge: The ski lodge is open this year! There is a portalet in the parking lot, as well as bathrooms in the basement of the ski lodge. The Barn (registration spot) will also be open for warming up during the day.

Questions? Contact the race director, Heather LaRocca, laroccabeal@gmail.com or 802-345-7837

NENSA Women's XC Ski Day
2023-01-22
New England Women’s XC Ski Day was started in 2002 by former Olympian Trina Hosmer of Stowe, VT. Trina was inspired by her “Sisters in Skiing” in Anchorage, Alaska, who started the Alaska Ski for Women in 1997. Like the Alaskans’ original event, Women’s XC Ski Day chooses a non-profit women’s organization to benefit, and gathers as many participants as it can for a day of cross country skiing which includes lunch and a raffle. The highlight of the day is learn-to-ski clinics with women instructors; the emphasis being on relaxed, fun learning in a supportive and encouraging environment. All ability, skill, and experience levels are welcome. In addition to this event being open to all women, we also encourage and support the participation of nonbinary people who are comfortable in a space that centers the experience of women. NENSA hopes that Women’s Day helps bring more folx together to enjoy this wonderful sport.
More details for the 2023 event coming soon. Questions? Reach out to kait@nensa.net.
2022 Event Recap Video

Mad River Ramble BKL Race
2023-01-22 08:00 - 17:00
Stay Tuned for Info. Most likely a skate race at Ole’s touring center.

Frost Mt. BKL Race
2023-02-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States
Skate. More info forthcoming closer to the date!

MNC Skiathlon
2023-02-11 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
The MNC Skiathlon is coming up on February 11th! This is our club’s big BKL race each season, and it also features citizen racing too! We hope you’ll join us as a racer, volunteer, or even just a spectator. You can find some initial information below, with more details closer to the event date.
Register via SkiReg
2023 Skiathlon Race Schedule
MNC Skiathlon 2023 Courses
7th/8th grade girls heading out on course
