Mansfield Nordic Club
Ski coaching, training and playing in the shadow of Mt Mansfield for all ages and abilities
Bring your skate skis, skate poles, classic poles, your sneakers, and wear your ski boots! We should be able to ski, but it may be limited and crowded, so we will probably do some activities on foot as well. We will also adjust our pole straps on both sets of poles and probably play some games with poles too! Think Snow!
We’ll be on foot for Tuesday’s practice doing some fun dryland activities and games! Penguins should wear warm snow boots, but all others should wear running sneakers with warm wicking socks (wool, synthetics- no cotton). Bring boots and extra dry socks to change into after because our feet may get a little wet. Dress warmly but dress in layers! Everyone will start inside the Walker Building today.
Meet inside the Walker Building. We will go over the rules, then break into our groups and do some intro & team building games, then go outside for some ski specific drills & games.
Wear sneakers, warm socks and dress in layers. Bring warm boots to change into for after.
If there is enough snow, we will ski. Racers & other waxable skiers- if you have no wax skis, please bring them instead of waxable today.
Meet outside in meeting places at 3:45. We will do more team building games, adjust ski pole straps, and focus on some agility.
Wear sneakers, warm socks and dress in layers. Bring warm boots to change into for after. Bring skate & classic poles. If you would like coaches to check your skis & boots, bring them too.
Meet Coach Rosemary in the Touring Center at 9:30 AM to get waxed up. Racers are responsible for purchasing a trail pass ($5) or a season membership.
Saturday 12/07: Racers & MS Racers
With high school teams, MNC juniors, masters, biathletes and up to 90 BKLers all using the Range, it’s likely that someone else will have equipment that looks a lot like yours and that your equipment will get mistaken and taken home by someone else. The solution? Labels!! Here are some ideas:
If you rent:
Get some Painter’s tape or masking tape that is easily removable at the end of the season and label skis, boots and poles with your child’s name in permanent marker.
If you own:
*Permanent marker on masking tape works. Permanent marker on skis & boots works well too but is harder to remove.
*Mailing labels. Sometimes hard to read because of small sprint, but so easy!
*Decorative duct tape especially on poles will make your child’s equipment easily recognizable. We take off our poles and leave them all together a lot so it’s important that your child can recognize their own.
Here is a the calendar of practices and races for the season for the Race Team. This is a work in progress, so changes will be made as needed. BKL Race Calendar
The Mansfield Nordic Community Center (MNCC) is our club’s resource for strength training, events, meetings, and more! But how do you get there, and where do you park? Read More about “Parking at the MNCC”…
Join us on Sunday, December 15th at Craftsbury for our Masters Mini Camp. We’ll work on both skate and classic, gather for lunch, and review video and talk technique! Read More about “Masters Mini Camp @ Craftsbury”…
Masters athletes…are you looking to build strength and train with friends and teammates? Join us at the Mansfield Nordic Community Center on Wednesday nights! Read More about “Masters Strength @ The MNCC”…