Mansfield Nordic Club

HURT-athon 2017
2017-02-12 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | North Creek Ski Bowl, ski bowl road, North Creek, NY, United States
Join us for the 2017 HURT-athon! The Gore Mountain Ski Bowl Park is featuring a new and improved FIS homologated race course with snow making and lights and HURT nordic is proud to showcase their amazing facilities. We will be offering age group awards for all race categories and this is a NYSSRA series points race. Plan on coming out to score some points for your home club. The start for the juniors race, masters women race and masters men race will be an interval start and we will do our best to seed the start list based on previous NYSSRA series race performances so that you will be near your immediate competition. The U16/18 race will begin at 9:00 am. Following a 10 minute gap, the Open/Masters Men field will begin, followed by another short gap, then the Masters Open/Women.
Day-of registration will be $30.00 and you will not be seeded in the field. You will be placed at the back of your respective category.
If you are not a NYSSRA member, you will be expected to pay a one-day $5.00 NYSSRA racing license fee when you pick up your bib. This fee can be included in your registration check or you can pay for it separately if you submit your payment online.
REGISTRATION

U16/Eastern HS Qualifier
2017-02-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Two races in 1 day comprise the qualifying events for the Vermont team to NENSA’s annual championship events: the U16 Festival and the Eastern High School Championships.
Please see more info and registration details (and please consider volunteering!) at the link below:
U16/EHS Qualifiers
Some MNC skiers celebrating Vermont’s victory at the 2016 Eastern HS Championships

BKL: Strafford Nordic Relays
2017-02-19 | Strafford Nordic Center, 53 Rockbottom Rd., Strafford, Vermont, 05072, United States
Find a relay partner and sign up! Do the skate race in the morning and the classic race in the afternoon!
For Info: Strafford Nordic Relays
To Register: SKI REG

Woodstock Sweetheart Races
2017-02-19 08:00 - 11:00 | Woodstock Touring Center
See below for the race flyer for a great event in Woodstock!
Sweetheart Race Flyer

Lake Placid Loppet
2017-02-25 | Mt. Van Hovenberg, 5021 Rte 86 Scenic, Wilmington NY, Lake Placid, NY, United States

Bogburn Citizen & BKL Race
2017-02-25 | Haydock Farm, 1051 Skyline Dr., North Pomfret, VT, United States
Classic race on old time trails through the woods on the Haydock Family Farm. Register on Ski Reg.

Stowe Derby
2017-02-26 | Stowe Mountain Resort, 5781 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT, 05672, United States

Stowe Derby Short Course, BKL
2017-02-26 08:30 - 17:00 | Stowe High School, 413 Barrows Rd, Stowe, VT, 05672, United States
The Short Course will start at 8:30am again this year.
For skiers ages 6 and up.
Bib pick-up opens at 7:30am. Register online at Ski Reg
Plan to ski as a family, or introduce some friends to the race!
Adults skiers welcome!

Trapps Marathon is Cancelled
2017-03-04 | Trapp Family Lodge, 700 Trapp Hill Rd, Stowe, VT, 05672, United States

BKL Festival - Gould Academy
2017-03-04 - 2017-03-05 | Gould Academy Trails, 39 Church St , Bethel, ME, 04217, United States
March 4-5, 2017 Gould Academy Trails, Bethel, ME Event Info: The Bethel Outing Club will be hosting the 2017 Bill Koch League Festival from March 4-5th. Book your rooms now and stay close to all the action happening on the Gould Academy Campus. Registration: Contact:amber@nensa.net

U16 Championships – Titcomb Mtn., Maine
2017-03-10 - 2017-03-12 | Titcomb Mtn., 180 Ski Slope Rd , West Farmington, ME, 04992, United States
The NENSA U16 Championships began modestly in 1992 has grown into one of the highlights of the season for junior athletes. Each New England state and New York can qualify their fastest 24 14-15 year old boys and girls. Four races ensue over 2 1/2 days. Seeded wave starts ensure match racing at its finest. This event will typically see invited entries from other regions within the US and Canada.

Bretton Woods Marathon/Half Marathon CANCELLED
2017-03-11 | Omni Mount Washington Resort, 310 Mt. Washington Hotel Rd, Bretton Woods, NH, United States

BKL: Shooting Starts Youth Biathlon Fesitval
2017-03-12 10:00 - 13:30 | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States
The Shooting Stars Youth Biathlon Festival promises to be a fun introduction to the sport of Biathlon at one of our dedicated regional Biathlon centers, the Ethan Allen Biathlon Range in Jericho, VT.
Enthusiastic volunteers have planned many activites that kids can rotate through to gain a taste of Biathlon. For all particpants, there will be a Paintball Range set up, along with an Air Rifle range. Inside there will be laser rifles for everyone to try and finally for our older participants ages 11- 14, the .22 biathlon range will be open and clinics will be offered every 20 minutes for kids to learn how to shoot a .22 biathlon rifle at real biathlon targets. The clinics will be taught by Algis Shalna, an Olympic Gold Medalist in Biathlon and a USA coach for the last 25 years. Algis has insturcted U.S. Youth for the last 10 years and is very adept at introducing the sport in a very captivating style. Many skilled vounteers will be supporting Algis on the range and throughout the venue. Relays at each of the different Biathlon styles will complete the day. Kids can chose which type of biathlon they would like to do for the relay or just spectate if they choose.Lunch and raffle prizes will follow the completion of the relays.Each participant will receive a USBA hat as part of their entry.For more information please contact Mary Anne Levins at malevins@me.com or 802-345-1665

For more details see the event flyer. To register click here.

NENSA Eastern High School Championships
2017-03-17 - 2017-03-19 | Mountain Top, Chittenden, VT, United States

New England Club Relay Championship
2017-03-25 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Results: Club Totals | BKL | <200 Men | <200 Mixed BKL | >199 Men | >199 Mixed | >199 Women
Photos from Gary Solow HERE
This festive weekend of racing will kick off with the first annual New England Club Relay Championship followed by the Craftsbury Spring Fling the following day. The New England Club Relay Championship, hosted by Mansfield Nordic Club, will attract skiers of all ages and abilities and is perfect way to involve all club members in a fun and exciting event.
Race Format
Race Start Time 10AM
The race format will be four legs of 4km with 2 CL and 2 FS technique legs. The four person relay teams will be placed in two age group categories. Combined age of 200 years and over and combined age under 200 years. Each official team must be from the same NENSA Club/team. Unofficial teams (unofficial means not from the same club/team) may enter as well, but will not score for the official club championship award.
Awards from Toko will also be presented to the top Male team, Female team, and mixed team (made up of at least two women). We will also have a BKL award for top team with no designation for male, female, or mixed teams.
Clubs may enter as many teams as possible and club points will be scored using world cup point system. First place 100 pts down to 30th place one pt.
MNC Member Looking for a Relay Team?
Our goal is to get as many MNC teams skiing as possible. So whether you are an experienced or first time racers there is a team for you. Use MNC Team Sign-Up Sheet google doc to add your name, technique of choice and any other preferences.
Several days before the race our Coaches will build the team and sign team captains to sign-up and register.
Great prizes will be on hand from Toko!
Registration
If you already have a team you can register here on SkiReg.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to registration, tag zone and the start finish areas. If you would like to help, please see our volunteer Sign-Up Sheet.

Craftsbury Spring Fling - MNC Masters Target Event
2017-03-26 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Our spring citizen’s race offers 15k or 30k of freestyle fun. Our unique 15k loop course utilizes many of our core trails and the Craftsbury classics of Ruthie’s and Sam’s. Post-race, skiers will enjoy a spring BBQ on the deck of our new Activity Center as you await awards, all included in your entry fee. (The BBQ is a part of the Volunteer/Landowner Cookout – so bring any family or friends who fall into either of those categories too). Awards will be food and/or merchandise for overall awards, plus age/gender groups (though we reserve the right to combine categories in the event of low turnout). Craftsbury houseguests race for free, so if you’re looking to make it a weekend, contact the office to book your stay – stay(at)craftsbury.com.
REGISTER HERE

MNC End-Of-Season Party
2017-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Join us at Craftsbury for a celebration of the ski season!
Sign-Up Deadline 3/28
Cost is $12, $6 (5-12 year olds), under 5 are free. No charge for skiing if you are registered!
Registration link has closed: for late-signups please email Ken at kennetbruce@hotmail.com
Food Details: Lunch at 12:30 followed by skier recognition.

Grilled chicken. (Thighs)
Vermont Sausage. (Meat & vegetarian option, vegetarian is a cheese sausage)
Buns, onion & pepper provided
Coleslaw
Cornbread
Cider
Dessert: Brownies/Fruit crisp

Cochran's Nordic Cross
2017-04-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Cochran’s Ski Area, 910 Cochran Rd, Richmond, VT, 05477
Find info on this event HERE.
A super fun way to end the season. Jumps, berms, slaloms, and PANCAKES!

Trail Shoe demo day @ Sleepy Hollow
2017-04-12 11:00 - 2017-04-15 15:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States

Pop-up event: Bolton Sunset Summit
2017-04-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Bolton Valley Ski Area, 4302 Bolton Valley Access rd, Bolton Vallet, VT, United States

Masters End of Season Wax Party
2017-04-29 15:30 - 18:00 | The Supple’s, 103 Westall Drive, Richmond, VT
Please join the MNC Masters for an end of the season summer wax prep party on Saturday April 29, 2017. Hosted by Jen and Bill Supple at 103 Westall Drive, Richmond. Please RSVP at jssupple@gmail.com to help get a sense of who will be attending. Thanks!

There will be irons, benches, and electricity available but please feel free to bring your own bench and iron, scrapers, brushes and other tools you like to use, if you have them and can share. Please supply your own summer wax (yellow non-fluoro) or other of your choosing.
We will also be brainstorming summer activities and events for masters continued training and exercise. The coaches want to know what we are interested in pursuing! Let’s take advantage of their enthusiasm to keep us in shape over the summer!
There will be snacks and drinks for the afternoon session followed by light dinner at Stone Corral when everyone is ready at, or before, 6 pm!
Hope you can make it! We will assume great spring, sunny, driveway-gathering weather, but will take it into the garage if need be…

Summer Kickoff Ride/Hike
2017-06-17 08:30 - 15:00 | Henry/Solow’s, 209 Coyote Ridge Rd , Hinesburg, 05661
Join us for this annual tradition hosted by the Solow/Henry family! We will gather for either a hike up Camel’s Hump or a road bike ride (2 route options) followed by a potluck.
Ride begins at Hinesburg Central School at 9:15AM
Hike meets (to carpool) at Brewster Pierce Elementary School in Huntington at 8:30AM
We will gather for a potluck lunch at the Henry/Solow household between 11:30 and noon!
MNC cycling crew about to tackle App Gap and more
Detailed schedule:
ACTIVITIES:
o Bike ride – 9:15 am, meet at Hinesburg Community School. There will be 2 bike routes: one up App Gap (~40 miles) and one ‘Around the Block’ (~15 miles).
o Hike – 8:30 am, meet at Brewster Pierce School in Huntington to car pool to Camel’s Hump.
o Potluck picnic – 12 noon, gather back at Henry/Solow house (209 Coyote Ridge Rd, Hinesburg) for a potluck picnic lunch. See below for suggested items.
o Pond for swimming – bring your suit (or not) if you want .
o Frisbee horseshoes – bring an old ski pole
o Send off for our graduating seniors (Eliza, Ben, Will and Alex)
o Bring a lawn chair or blanket for hanging out and catching up!

POTLUCK items needed (the athletes come back really hungry!):
o Vegetable side dishes
o Green salad
o Tabouli salad
o Hummus (large bowl)
o Guacamole (large bowl)
o Appetizers (bean dip, cheese/crackers, chips, salsa, your favorite dip)
o Drinks – Seltzer, ice tea
o Your favorite summer dish….or whatever else you think of

We will have on hand:
Paper goods (plates, napkins, forks, knives, spoons, cups)
Sandwich meats, condiments, lettuce, tomato, pickles
Bread/wraps
Water
Questions: call Sharon (802) 598-7072; sharonhenry5149@gmail.com

Masters Hike, Run, Swim and Pot Luck Event on the Slopes Mt. Mansfield!
2017-06-25 14:00 - 18:00 | Jim and Joann’s, 70 Maple Leaf Road, Underhill , VT
Jim Fredericks and JoAnn Hanowski are hosting a Potluck outing at their home in Underhill, VT. This event is open to all MNC master skiers, adult club members, parents of Junior and BKL skiers and friends. Participants have the option of a hike or guided trail run on some of the many trails on nearby Mt Mansfield followed by a relaxing wood fired sauna, swim in the pond and/or pot luck meal. There will also be a badminton net set up and croquet for extra fun. Please join us for any part of the event that you can!
What: MNC Masters Outing with hike or guided trail run from Fredericks/Hanowski residence in Underhill followed by sauna, swimming and potluck meal.
When: Sunday, June 25
Time: Short hike or guided trail run leaves the residence at 2:00pm, sauna and swim starting at approximately 3:30pm followed by Potluck Meal at 4:00pm
Where: 70 Maple Leaf Road, in Underhill, VT
RSVP by June 23 to
Jim Fredericks at jimfredericks2@gmail.com or
Jen Supple at jssupple@gmail.com

Note: The trail run will be about 50-70 minutes depending on individual pace. Hike options include the trail running route which leaves Jim and JoAnn’s house on a mountain bike trail to a wonderful lookout of the Champlain Valley, an up and back from Stevensville trailhead to Taylor Lodge, or longer summit bid. Anyone interested in a longer, more extensive hike on Mt. Mansfield should let us know in your RSVP and we can help organize an earlier start time to accommodate.

Girls with Guns Biathlon Event
2017-07-09 13:30 - 15:30 | Mt. Van Hovenberg, 5021 Rte 86 Scenic, Wilmington NY, Lake Placid, NY, United States
Join members of the US Biathlon team and have fun learning about biathlon in Lake Placid! For more info, please view the flyer or registration info below!
FLYER
REGISTRATION

HURT Camp 2017!
2017-07-15 - 2017-07-20 | Camp Meadowbrook, 239 Meadowbrook Road, Queensbury, NY, 12804, United States
Join our friends at HURT Nordic for a week of great training in the southern Adirondacks! Coach Adam will be working at this camp that brings together skiers from all over NY state and beyond. Last year an MNC crew visited for the day and had a ton of fun, and for those that are interested this is a fantastic opportunity to mix up the summer training routine! Please contact Adam for more info, and see the page below for more:
HURT Events Page

Rollerski Clinic w/Ben Lustgarten
2017-07-18 09:00 - 2017-07-25 11:00 | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
FREE Roller Ski Clinic with Ben Lustgarten
presented by SKIRACK & Mansfield Nordic Club
Tuesday, July 25 | 9-11am
Ethan Allen Biathlon Training Facility, Jericho VT

Join us on Tuesday, July 25th for a free roller ski clinic with Craftsbury Green Racing Project skier, VT native and Middlebury grad Ben Lustgarten.

Participants should bring skate rollerskis, classic and skate rollerski poles, classic and skate boots, helmet, running shoes and bounding poles.

Clinic will include:

Warm Up Loop
Drills
Free Ski
Snacks & Group Discussion (school/training balance, training tips, nutrition)

Click HERE for directions.

Hope to see you there!

Shooting Stars Biathlon Event
2017-07-29 09:30 - 16:00 | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
An introduction to biathlon for kids, held at the Range!
Any child ages 10 -14 is welcome to attend! The cost is $30 (t-shirt and lunch included).
Registration is open on skireg. 25 camper limit. (There are 19 spots still available)
The camp will run from 9:30 am (check-in) – 4 pm. It will be a day full of learning about shooting the biathlon .22 rifle, games, food, and a fun race so that everyone can feel the excitement of shooting while their heart is pounding!
The camp will be led by USBA Eastern Regional Development Coach, Algis Shalna and assistants. Having coached in the United States for the last 25 years and as a Lithuanian gold medalist in Biathlon as well, Algis radiates a passion for the sport that children pick up on immediately and feel very comfortable being taught by him. He keeps the learning process fun and interesting, balancing the day so the kids are always positively engaged!
If you would like more information, feel free to email me or give Mary Anne Levins a call @ 802-345-1665

MNC Athlete-In-Residence Weekend
2017-08-03 08:00 - 2017-08-06 17:00
Join MNC for an athlete-in-residence weekend, and see what training with the Pugs is all about! See more at the official page HERE.

US Biathlon Rollerski Trials
2017-08-12 09:00 - 12:00 | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
Check out the top US and Canadian biathletes in Jericho on Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13th! See more details on the Ethan Allen Biathlon Club website.
www.eabiathlon.org

Citizen's Run @ Burlington Invite
2017-09-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Burlington High School, 52 Institute Road, Burlington, VT, United States
Join MNC for a fun 5k right in Burlington! Taking place before the Burlington HS Invitational cross country race, this open citizen’s race runs the same course and is open to anyone! MNC Masters and Juniors are encouraged to attend. Look for the MNC tent down by the North Beach start area. Juniors will be gathering and starting a warmup around 7:45.
Registration and info page
