Author Archive | Rosemary Shea-Cobb

BKL Practice Cancelled 2/09/23

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 9 February, 2023 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

There is a 100% chance of rain forecasted with gusty winds between 3 and 6 pm today so we will cancel BKL practice today. A good day to make cookies for the Skiathlon or treats for our Valentine’s Mini-marathon on Tuesday.

BKL Festival- Register NOW before the price increase!

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 6 February, 2023 in BKL Race Blog

From our friends at NENSA and Craftsbury:

Greetings!

Just a quick note to remind you all that registration for the race categories at the BKL Festival increases by $15 at midnight on Friday, February 10th. That means race fees go from $70 to $85. You can register at the link below and we look forward to seeing you at the Festival!

Also a quick reminder that to register for the Festival, you need to be a NENSA member. By being a member you help support our Northeastern ski community and you get member benefits including discounts from our sponsors. We also offer bulk member uploads for clubs to simplify the membership process. You can direct any membership-related questions to Preston at preston@nensa.net and read more about membership HERE.

The Bill Koch Youth Ski League Festival is the marquee event of the Bill Koch Youth Ski League. This fun annual Festival features races as well as a wide variety of exciting non-competitive winter activities for skiers of all skill and ability levels from kindergarten up to 8th grade! This year’s Festival will be held March 4-5, 2023 on the beautiful trails at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Craftsbury, VT. The dedicated folks at Craftsbury are planning fun races and exciting activities with the theme North Woods in Winter! Read more about the Festival HERE.

BKL Practice Week of 2/06/23 & MNC Skiathlon

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 6 February, 2023 in BKL Training Schedule

After all that brutal cold weather, this week will give us much warmer temperatures, possibly even rain (but hopefully not). We’ll be practicing ski changes this week in preparation for the MNC Skiathlon.

MNC SKIATHLON– Saturday, 2/11. This race is a fundraiser for our scholarship fund. Skiers do a lap of classic, change skis and finish with a lap of skating. Grades 1 & 2 do a Classic lap only. It’s a lot of fun! There is a race for everyone with Adult races in the morning and BKL Races in the afternoon. Everyone is welcomed to race! Check it out:

MNC Skiathlon

Cookies for the Skiathlon:

We need cookies for the BKL Skiathlon Race! If you are planning to come, please bring cookies so we can have refreshments for the kids at our awards party after the race! Drop them off at the Round Barn (Registration). Thanks so much!

We still need a few more volunteers, too: Skiathlon Volunteering

Tuesday, 2/07: Penguins, Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes: Classic

Racers, Liz’s Jack Rabbit Group and Any child doing the Skiathlon: Bring both Skate & Classic Equipment for Skiathlon Practice

We will practice ski changes for the MNC Skiathlon race coming up on Saturday.

*If there are any Arctic Foxes or 3/4 Jack Rabbits (1/2 Racers do a classic loop only) who are interested in racing the Skiathlon, they should bring both Skate & Classic skis and they can join Racers and Liz’s Group for Skiathlon practice. Let your coach know and they will help connect you.

Thursday: Everyone Skate.

Good idea to check the website before you go for cancellation- 100% chance of rain forecasted.

Racers, Liz’s Jack Rabbit Group and Any child doing the Skiathlon: Bring both Skate & Classic Equipment for Skiathlon Practice

Saturday Racers: MNC Skiathlon at Sleepy Hollow

Registration open on SKIREG until Friday at 5 PM. Day of race registration avialable (increased fee).

Let MNC Coaches know you are coming: Racer Sign-up List

All the info: MNC Skiathlon

If you need kick wax, plan to drop off your classic skis 75 minutes ahead of your race time so we can get them kick waxed in time for you to try them out. Check back later in the week and I may post some meeting times for course preview with coaches.

Coming Up Next Week: Valentine’s Day BKL Mini-Marathon!

We will need parents to bring some healthy snacks, and maybe some of them could be Valentine’s Day themed! We will also need a couple of parents to help setup & monitor the snack table & to help count laps. Please email Rosemary if you can help: sheacobb19@gmail.com

Arctic Foxes: Check your Poles!

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 30 January, 2023 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

We have an Arctic Fox Pole mix-up! Linnea Dailey left her poles behind at the range and picked up someone elses. From memory, the ones she picked up (and we left in our MNC closet) are Swix Dynamic Jr 130, black with some red. If those are your child’s poles and you have Linnaea’s, let’s do a switch. See Coach Jim Adkisson and he will help!

BKL Practice Week of 1/31/23

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 29 January, 2023 in BKL Training Schedule

Tuesday, 1/31/23: Classic at the Range

High in the mid-teens today- Bundle up!

Kick Wax: Mostly likely Swix V30 (Blue), Toko Red or Blue, Rode Blue

*Keep checking in as “EABC” this week.

Thanks to people who signed up to bring bathroom supplies too! We are set on TP for this week, but will need some for next week. Sign-up HERE

Thursday, 2/02/23: At the Range

Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers: SKATE

Hot Chocolate Day and we need some supplies and water: Sign-up HERE

Weekend Racers: Sunday 2/05: Frost Mt. Nordic BKL & Citizens Race (Skate)

Here is the link to register:

Frost Mountain Nordic’s BKL & Citizens Race (google.com)

Here is the link for volunteering:

Citizens Race 23 Volunteer Sign-up – Google Sheets

Here is the MNC Sign-up. (For any last minute updates and so coaches know who’s coming)

Plan to arrive one hour before your start time so you can ski the course and pick up your bib. Coach Rosemary will not be there (she’ll be in Waterville with the Juniors), but there will most likely be some parent coaches there to help and rally the troops.