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Coaches clinic day

By on 5 December, 2022 in Uncategorized

We got a pretty significant group of coaches together at Craftsbury yesterday. While the conditions were a bit icy and sugary, it was a sunny experience to go over some teaching fundamentals as well as just enjoying one of the few places in the state with skiable snow (thanks as always, Craftsbury).

What this little event helped remind me is just how many leaders and engaged coaches ready and willing to help grow our sport. We may not have our “own” venue for skiing, or our own building or headquarters, but we do have the more important element of great people!

As we wait for more consistent snow please keep an eye on the MNC website, the various group docs, and the Eblast newsletter to find out when/where/how we’ll be getting out and training!

BKL Practice Week of 12/05- 12/11

By on 4 December, 2022 in BKL Training Schedule

Tuesday 12/06: Penguins, Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes & Racers: Mill River Park 3:45- 5:15

Possibility of cancellation due to rain. Check back here before you venture out! I will post any cancellation by 2 pm. 

Location of Park: Rte. 15, Jericho

What to Bring/Wear: Headlamp, sneakers, raincoat. Racers should bring classic ski poles for bounding. We will do some team building and some fun dryland games & activities.

Tuesday DEVOS:

Meet Kristen and Adam at Sleepy Hollow from 4-6 for bounding under the lights. Wear sneakers and bring short bounding or classic poles. Check out this JUNIOR TRAINING DOC. before you go to find any changes. Adam updates it regularly and DEVOS will usually go where Juniors are on Tuesdays until we are all at the Range together.

Thursday 12/08: Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers & Devos: The Range, 3:45-5:15

Dryland activities, team building and getting ready for the snow. We’ll have lights tonight!

DIRECTIONS TO THE RANGE

Saturday 12/10: Racers, Devos & anyone who wants to Race*: Silver Fox Trot Race at Craftsbury

Citizen’s race in the morning, BKL race in the afternoon, beginning at 12 with the 1/2 graders.

Feeling like you haven’t skied enough to race yet? Everyone is in the same boat unless you happen to live in Craftsbury! There will be lots of kids participating who are skiing on snow for their first time this year! Come and do it for the fun, the experience and the chance to be on snow again!

Registration & Info: at SKIREG until 12/08 at 11:59 PM, Day of Race Registration also available (increased fee)

Technique: Grades 1/2: classic. Grades 3-8: Skate

Let me know you are coming:  RACE SIGN-UP SHEET

(I will send you details on where to meet me, wax recommendation, etc).

Plan to arrive at least 1 hour before your race start so you can ski the course, get your bib, etc.

*Everyone is welcomed to race, even if you are not a Racer.

 

It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Rental Race Suit!

By on 3 December, 2022 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

We still have race suits available for rent at $80 for Adult sizes and $60 for Youth sizes and who doesn’t want to look slick & fast in the classy MNC Podiumwear race suits?  It’s not too late to get one before the races begin! Here is what we have left:

Youth Small-2

Youth Medium- 3

Youth Large- 1

Adult XS- 2

Adult S- 1

Adult M- 0

Adult L- 1

Adult XL- 1

Renting is a great idea for growing kids who change sizes every year, people who don’t want to invest in buying one and for anyone who missed the Podiumwear purchasing deadline. To rent a race suit, use this link:

MNC RENTAL RACE SUIT FORM

Note: A Youth Large is equivalent to about a child’s size 10 or 12. The next size up is an Adult XS.

Juniors: license and registration, please!

By on 1 December, 2022 in Junior Blog

A note to all Junior (U16, U18, U20) competitors planning to take part in Eastern Cup, US Nationals, and other regional races this year: now is the time to make sure all of your licenses, registrations, and certifications are up-to-date. 

NENSA Membership

ALL Juniors will need to have a NENSA membership to compete in Eastern Cup races. Please sign up or renew your NENSA membership here.

NENSA Membership

US Ski and Snowboard Membership

Eastern Cup competitions require a US Ski and Snowboard (USSS) membership. If you are just trying out an Eastern Cup race or two, you can use a “General Membership” which will allow you to sign up and compete.

However, this General Membership does NOT score you points or allow you to be seeded and ranked for Junior Nationals qualification. Even if you do not believe you are in the running for Junior Nationals, it is recommended to pick up a Competitor License if you are racing multiple Eastern Cup weekends since this membership carries-over your points and allows you to be seeded according to your race performances.

You are not able to retroactively sign up for a Competitor Membership if you start with a General Membership.

USSS Memberships can be obtained at the link below. You should see Mansfield Nordic Club listed in the dropdown menu of club options.

US Ski and Snowboard Membership

Safesport notice: if you are turning 18 within the course of this season, or if you are a U20 athlete, you will be required to complete Safesport training. This process is an online course which can take a few hours to complete. Your membership will NOT BE ACTIVE until you complete this training, and you will be marked as “pending” per US Ski and Snowboard. 

What’s more, it also takes time for this course to process after completion…meaning if you have not done so yet, please complete your Safesport training NOW while we still have two weeks until the first Eastern Cup. 

There is also an “Intro to Avalanches” course which needs to be completed (an alpine thing that we nordies get to inherit) as well as background screening for athletes over 18. Please remember that all of these boxes need to be checked! 

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