Tuesday Update: Practice is on and whoever comes we will classic ski in the powder. It’s snowy out there, so if you come from farther away or don’t feel like venturing out in the weather please feel free to stay home. At home you can get out in your yard for a ski, go sledding or play in the snow.
It’s MNC Skiathlon week! This is our “home” ski race for all ages and proceeds go to support the MNC scholarship fund. Everyone is invited to race or come cheer and check out the scene (details and registration link below). At practice this week kids that are planning to race will do some skiathlon practice. On Thursday we’ll practice with skate boots and both skate and classic skis and poles.
It looks chilly and snowy this week – To stay warm wear warm layers, use hand warmers and eat a big snack before practice.
Tuesday 2/6: Penguins, Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes & Racers
Location: Tomasi Meadow
Details: Classic for ALL – Racers are practicing at Sleepy with Peter Davis. Devos are also at Sleepy with Coach Kristen – check the juniors training doc for technique.
Practice Waxing Info: If you raced this past weekend at the Bogburn it would be good to use a putty knife and some wax remover to clean-off our kick zone before putting on some new kick wax. Forecast is for mid teens and something like Swix Blue, Swix VR 40/45, Toko Red should work well. We’ll have the wax bench setup on the side of the parking lot near the trailhead. Please come a few minutes early if you need wax.
Parking: The Tomasi lot on Mountain Rd. Please park tight, so there is space for everyone. Please don’t park on Pinnacle Ridge (it’s a private driveway). Underhill Central School is an overflow parking location.
Reminder: There is no inside space or bathrooms (go before heading over). Wear a headlamp!
Thursday 1/9: JackRabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers & Devos
Location: Tomasi
Details: Skate for some and Skiathlon Practice for kids signed up to race this weekend.
Skiathlon Practice for Racers, Devos, Jack Rabbit Red Group and any Arctic Fox or Jack Rabbit in Grades 3 or 4 that are doing the Skiathlon: Wear the boots you use for skating and bring both Skate & Classic Equipment for Skiathlon Practice. Let your coach know and they will help connect you with a group that is practicing Skiathlon.
Parking: The Tomasi lot on Mountain Rd. Please park tight, so there is space for everyone. Please don’t park on Pinnacle Ridge (it’s a private driveway). Underhill Central School is an overflow parking location.
Reminder: There is no inside space or bathrooms (go before heading over). Wear a headlamp.
Sunday 1/12: Skiathlon at Sleepy Hollow
Online registration closes Saturday 1/11 at 5pm (BKL $12 and lollipop free)
Day of race registration is also available (BKL $20 and lollipop free)
Let coaches know you are coming: Racer Sign Up List
We do need some parents to Make Cookies for Finish Line Prizes and help feed hungry racers Bring Something for our Team Snack Table
MNC Team Info will be updated here on Thursday and will also be email it to everyone on our Racer Sign Up List.
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