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Craftsbury Classic BKL Race Recap

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 2 February, 2021 in BKL Race Blog, Uncategorized

The first in-person, non-virtual, official BKL race of the season was pulled off by the crew up at Craftsbury this past Sunday. What an afternoon for classic! Sunshine, blue skis, packed powdery snow and the excellent trails at Craftsbury were as much as any skier could ask for. The afternoon started with a fun lollipop course which began on the upper soccer field, went over the bumps and ripped down onto the lower soccer field to the finish. Our lollipopper, Bella Altadonna, loved it and skied it really fast!

Bella ready to rip in the Lollipop race.

The rest of the courses all featured everyone’s favorite, Lemon’s Haunt, with some added fun by-passes on single-track “Woodard’s Wheelie” which reminded me of skiing at Bolton! While the 5/6 kids did 2 laps of the featured course, the 7/8’s also got to schuss down Moss Run and run out onto Dennis’ Menace where they climbed up and over to the second little back country single track section before popping out onto Lemon’s Haunt and finishing around by the cabins on the lower soccer field.

Liam Vile and Anna Brillhart skied the 3/4 race and both skied really well. This was Anna’s first race since she was a lollipopper, so congratulations Anna! Kate Carlson, Ryley Morigeau and Hazel Fasching all skied the 5/6 race and all finished in the top 5. Jonah Gorman was our sole competitor in the 7/8 race and won it. Fantastic racing by all these skiers!

Anna Brillhart on course.

Look how high and forward Kate gets in her double pole!

Ryley Morigeau all “buffed” up!

Hazel Fasching ripping out of the start!

Jonah kicking it in to the finish!

BKL Practice 2/2-2/07: Update 2/02 CANCELLED

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 31 January, 2021 in BKL Training Schedule

Tuesday 2/02/21: CANCELLED

With bad driving conditions today and most schools cancelled, we want everyone to stay home & safe. It’s a good day to explore your backyard or neighborhood on skis! Note the technique change for Thursday.

Thursday 2/04/21: CLASSIC

Conditions will be soft after the Tuesday/Wed. storm so we will Classic instead of Skate. It’s going to be a great day for a tour! Temps should be similar to Tuesday.

Weekend Racers: Saturday at Sleepy Hollow

Time: Meet at 9:30 am

Technique: SKATE

Sign-Up Sheet: Please sign-up so we know you are coming (also for contact tracing doc.)

Sleepy Hollow Passes & Trail Sign-In

Coach Charlie will lead the group this week while Coach Rosemary helps the Juniors at their VT Cup Races. He’ll work with kids on some agility and take them on some trails with really fun downhills.

PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR: Evening of Friday Feb. 12: MNC BKL Sweetheart Sprints! I’ve invited the Frost Mt. Club and we’ll have a sprint race under the lights on Picnic! See the details in the calendar listing.

*Parents: I need a number of volunteers and a couple of cookie bakers. Registration & Volunteer Sign-up is HERE (see tabs at bottom). As per VT COVID Rules, there are no spectators allowed, so volunteer instead!

Race Suit Rentals Still Available

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 28 January, 2021 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

If you want to look slick racing and missed ordering an MNC suit, you still might be able to rent one!

As of this post, I have available: 1 XS, 1S, 2M & 1 XL Adult Unisex suits left. For kid’s suits I have 2 each of S, M & L. If you want to rent a suit, email me: Coach Rosemary , to reserve your size and then you will need to register & pay for it here: Race Suit Rental Form

BKL Racer Update: Race at Craftsbury 1/31

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 27 January, 2021 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

Crafts bury has just decided to hold a BKL race on Sunday 1/31. More details will be forthcoming, but these are the main points:

Starting at 1pm with youngest first; older kids going later; should be wrapping up around 3pm
CLASSIC (had initially said skate, but gotta take advantage of these perfect classic conditions)
Pretty standard BKL distances (lollipop does a quick rip; grades 1/2 do 1-2k; grades 3/4 do 2-3k; grades 5/6 do 3-4k; grades 7/8 do 4-5k)
Individual starts (1 racer every 30 seconds) to keep kids spaced out
Pre-registration will be REQUIRED to comply with a bunch of COVID regulations and will close Saturday evening—no day-of-race registration, unfortunately.
There will be an additional health screen form to fill out, too
Spectators are unfortunately not allowed per state rules, so please set parents’ expectations accordingly. Parents of children 10 and under are allowed to get them going but then need to make themselves scarce. Coaches can help out as much as needed.
Entry fee = $0.

**Instead of our Sprint skate time trial practice, we will do this race!

BKL Practice Week of 1/26-1/31

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 24 January, 2021 in BKL Training Schedule

Thanks for remembering headlamps! Keep bringing them!

Should be great ski conditions all this week!

Tuesday 1/26/21: Everyone Classic

Weather: High of 25F, low of 18F

Wax: If you have wax left on from last week, cork it in well, then add 2 more layers: TOKO Red or SWIX V40 (Blue Extra).

Thursday 1/28/2021: Skate

Weekend Racers: Sunday 1/31 at Craftsbury: Classic Race

Craftsbury has just decided to hold a BKL race on Sunday 1/31. More details will be forthcoming, but these are the main points:

Starting at 1pm with youngest first; older kids going later; should be wrapping up around 3pm
CLASSIC (had initially said skate, but gotta take advantage of these perfect classic conditions)
Pretty standard BKL distances (lollipop does a quick rip; grades 1/2 do 1-2k; grades 3/4 do 2-3k; grades 5/6 do 3-4k; grades 7/8 do 4-5k)
Individual starts (1 racer every 30 seconds) to keep kids spaced out
Pre-registration will be REQUIRED to comply with a bunch of COVID regulations and will close Saturday evening—no day-of-race registration, unfortunately.
There will be an additional health screen form to fill out, too
Spectators are unfortunately not allowed per state rules, so please set parents’ expectations accordingly. Parents of children 10 and under are allowed to get them going but then need to make themselves scarce. Coaches can help out as much as needed.
Entry fee = $0.

**Instead of our Sprint skate time trial practice, we will do this race!

If you are coming you need to sign-up, purchase a ticket (or have a season’s pass) and reserve ski time at Craftsbury. Links to all below:

Weekend Practice Sign-up

Crafts bury On-line Tickets ($5 for kids)

Crafts bury On-line Reservations (Reserve a 2-hour slot from 12-2pm).