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BKL Practice 12/04-12/08/18: UPDATED

Tuesday, 12/4, UPDATED

We should be good to go at the Range (Range Snow Report) but please check the website before you leave, just in case something comes up. The lights are still out on the trails, so please bring a headlamp if you have one!

Penguins: First Day

Penguins will use classic skis and meet Coaches Julie and Chris inside the Walker Building. Penguins and Parents will quit early at 5:00 and come inside for the Penguin Parent meeting.

Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes & Racers: Skate Technique

Thursday, 12/6

Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes & Racers: Classic Technique

We are supposed to get a little more snow which will give us some decent classic conditions. Please check back here on Wednesday night,  just in case we need to change our plans. If you have a pair of no-wax skis or skins,  please bring them.

Saturday, 12/8: Racers and MS Racers

10:00 AM- 12 at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Skate Technique. Tentative time trial.

 

Rosemary’s BKL Wax Recommendations

If you are wondering what wax you should have on hand for your BKLer, here are my suggestions. These are all Toko Products. See Toko Team Order for info on ordering. Orders due Dec. 7 . 

For Waxable Classic Skis:

Base Cleaning: (to take off klister): Wax Remover (250ml is plenty)

Grip (or Kick) Waxes: (in order of priority)

Toko Red: a great mid-range wax. Similar to SWIX extra blue, it has a wide temp range.

Toko Yellow: One of my “go-to” waxes when temps near 32F or get above.

Toko Blue: For cold dry conditions.

Base Green: An excellent base binder ironed in when it’s abrasive out there.

 Base Preparation:

Natural Wax Cork (for rubbing in the kick wax)

For Skate Skis:

NF or LF Hot Waxes (for skate skis & tips & tails of classic skis): 40 gr. will probably last you a season. NF is no fluro and LF is low fluro. Both these are fine for BKL. LF are faster waxes, especially in humid conditions and if your child is going to race a lot, you may want to get the LF.Start with Red. If you can get more, get Blue, then Yellow.

*You may use MNC’s wax iron, benches and scrapers at the Range to wax during or after practices. Check in with Adam or Rosemary.

BKL Practice- First Week! 11/26-12/02

Reminders:

For directions to the Range, click HERE

They are now checking ID at the Range entrance. Bring your Driver’s License.

Be sure to drive the posted speed limit in the Range (25mph). They check!

The skier’s parking lot is the large lot on the left, just as you crest the steep hill and before you get to the Groomer’s Garage. Use the tunnel to walk the trail to the Walker Building or just ski downhill on the left on the access trail. DO NOT PARK ALONG THE ROAD. Thanks.

The water at the Range is not potable. Bring filled waterbottles- kids get thirsty!

We start at 3:45. Try to get there beforehand if your kids need to change or put on their boots so they are ready to go at 3:45.

Tuesday, 11/27: Skate Technique (Penguins classic)

The weather looks like snow, rain & snow. Please check the website before you come today just in case they close the Range and we have to make a last minute change. I will post by 2 pm if we need to make a change.

We will start inside the Walker Building today.  In addition to your ski equipment, please bring your running sneakers- if we loose too much snow, we will be on foot.  Also bring a rain coat that you can ski and run in. Some dry clothes might be good too. After some introductions, we will be doing some name games, team building games and a little technique work on and off our skis!

Thursday, 11/29: Skate Technique

Check the website before you come today too. Meet the coaches on skis outside. Parents should meet Coach Rosemary inside the Walker Building at 5 PM for the Parent Meeting. 

Saturday, 12/01: All Racers

10 AM- 11:30ish:  Classic at Craftsbury Outdoor Center! Meet Coach Rosemary at 10 AM in the wax room with your skis. After we are waxed we’ll do a little technique followed by a long easy distance ski. If your child needs a ride, please e-mail me. We can arrange some carpools. sheacobb19@gmail.com

To get to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center: https://goo.gl/maps/CcJMurGDDnS2

 

BKL SWIX Jacket Program

Once again, NENSA has teamed up with SWIX to offer jackets, pants, water belts & hats to BKL youths, parents and helpers. This year, you may order on your own and the store will be open through Nov. 19th. You can find all the info, including the items, on the NENSA website: https://www.nensa.net/bkl-jacket-program/

If you decide to order, please e-mail me for the access code: sheacobb19@gmail.com

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