Author Archive | Liz Hollenbach

Directions + Tips to register for BKL Winter Programs

By Liz Hollenbach on 29 September, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

Registration opens October 1st at 9am.

Before you get started on registration here is some information and tips that will hopefully make everything go smoothly.

It is easiest to register on a computer and not a phone.

The Process (all the reg links below will be live once registration opens)

Step 1: Go here to sign up for your annual MNC Membership. This membership is required before signing up for programs. You will receive an automated email shortly after registering for your membership. This email includes your unique membership number. If you don’t see it at first check your junk mail box.

Step 2: Go here to check out the program options and confirm your child’s group name.

Step 3: Go here to sign up for programs. You will need to enter your unique MNC Membership number at the top of this page to register for programs.

But before you start…

Registration tip for great communication: Most of our communications come through the MNC Website and weekly E blast. The E blast goes to the email address that was used on the membership signup and the programs signup. If you want both parents or guardians to receive the E blast, then use one email address to sign up for the MNC Membership and the second email address to sign up for Programs.

Scholarship Info: If you are considering applying for a MNC Scholarship we encourage you to fill out that form as soon as possible and before signing up for programs. Hold off on registering for programs until you hear back about your Scholarship request. Scholarships Info

Multiple Child Discount: MNC offers a multiple child discount. This discount applies after the first full price 2- day or 3-day enrollment. Additional children enrolled in the Winter 2 day & 3 day programs from the same family receive a $50 discount. This discount does not apply to additional children enrolled in our Penguins 1-Day program. All of the discount codes are listed within the registration form.

The registration form will ask you about your plans while your child is at ski practice. This is a list of the Parent Options while your child skis:

MNC Masters Programs: This program includes Range Access and group coaching for adults during BKL practice times. More Info
Range Access Program: This pass gives you access to ski at the range on Tuesdays and Thursdays during BKL Practice. Sign Up Here
Penguin Parents: Parent’s of Penguin skiers are required to ski with their child at practice on Tuesdays and no other pass required.
Coach: If you have ski experience and are interested in coaching or being a substitute coach please reach out. bkl@mansfieldnordic.org
Don’t ski: Just drop your child off.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.

We can’t wait for winter!

Liz

bkl@mansfieldnordic.org

BKL Kids Warmup Jackets — Order Here

By Liz Hollenbach on 16 September, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Uncategorized

BKL Kids Puffy Warm Up Jackets

These jackets are optional, but great for cold days at practice, wearing to events, races and school. If you have a jacket from last year that is too small and needs a new home – try selling it at the Ski Swap, pass it to someone else in the club or let us know and we’ll help you get it to another MNC skier.

Purchase your own jacket using one of the links options below.

Columbia (Black) | Eddie Bauer (Blue Saphire or Black) | Lands End (Nautical Blue or Black)

If you find another good jacket let us know and we’ll add it to the list of purchase options. The goal is to have all our team jackets be either black or royal/bright blue.

Embroidery – MNC Logo on the front and Mansfield Nordic Club on the back
1. Drop off jackets by October 20th to Coach Liz
  1. Option 1 – At the MNC Ski Swap on October 12 or 13
  2. Option 2 – On the front steps at Coach Liz’s house in Jericho or make another arrangement. Email bkl@mansfieldnordic.org for details.
2. Make sure your name is on the inside of your jacket
We’ll bring all the jackets to be embroidered and have them back late November. This will be approximately $20 per jacket. Payment due after the embroidery is complete.

Sleepy Hollow Mtn Race – racing and volunteering opportunities

By Liz Hollenbach on 15 April, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Calling all runners and uphill enthusiasts…the Sleepy Hollow Mountain Race is a fun, challenging, local mountain race. For the second year in a row this race is at Cochran’s.

Oh…and there will be pancakes for all, much like at Nordic Cross! Check out photos from last year’s race to get psyched!

The kids race is the perfect spring adventure for BKL skiers. Kids races are free, but online registration is encouraged.

Race Date is Sunday May 5, 2024 kids race at 11:15 and 10km at noon
Registration Link Here
If you are curious who else is registered Link Here
Online pre reg is $30 + reg fee (late rate after 4/26 $40); Under 18 is $25 + reg fee
www.sleepyhollowmtnrace.com

This race is part of the USATF-NE Mountain Running Series, the oldest mountain running circuit in the US.

Volunteers needed! Help support this homegrown local race. Coach Liz is looking for a few more volunteers to help make the race run smoothly. If you want to get in some training while volunteering, try course monitor. Other volunteer jobs include parking, registration, timing or pancake flipping. There will also be a crew of kids at the water station (right next to the Cochran’s lodge). Email us if you are interested in volunteering or Sign Up to Volunteer Here

We hope to see you at the race!

Liz Hollenbach and Kasie Enman

sleepyhollowmtnrace@gmail.com

Kids 2 laps racers sprinting off the start line. photos by @joevigerphoto

Sweet prizes! photos by @joevigerphoto

Volunteering fun! photos by @joevigerphoto

Sleepy Hollow BKL Camps

By Liz Hollenbach on 24 March, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

Heather LaRocca, director of Sleepy Hollow BKL, hosts a couple summer camps each summer. She has extended her camp invitation to any MNC BLK families that want to join. All the info is below.

Sleepy Hollow Summer Camps 2024

SLAMMIN’ OUTDOOR CAMP: Get outside and adventure in Sleepy Hollow’s 850 acres of forest and trails! We head out on the trails every day to explore the natural world around Sleepy with a new outdoor theme every day, including forest, stream and pond studies. We also do fun outdoor activities every day- hiking, mountain biking, swimming and more! Campers can expect a fun week outside packed with activities, art projects and games.

Ages: 8-12 years old

Cost: $300 per camper

Weeks: July 22nd – 26th OR July 29th – August 2nd

Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

SUMMER SKI CAMP: Spend the week outside at Sleepy Hollow’s 850 acres of forest and trails, with running, hiking, mountain biking, rollerskiing*, swimming and more! The camp is geared towards kids that are excited to try some summer nordic summer training. We get out on the trails every day and do activities, art projects and games too, all with the focus of summer fun outside! *Rollerskis not needed- we team up with NENSA for rollerskiing, and they provide a fleet for us to use.

Ages: 10-14 years old

Cost: $300 per camper

Weeks: July 15th – 19th

Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Go to the Sleepy Hollow Summer Camps webpage for the registration link.