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BKL SWIX Jacket Program

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 5 November, 2018 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

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

18-19 BKL Program Updates

By Kort Longenbach on 16 October, 2018 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

18-19 BKL Programs

This season MNC is restructuring our BKL programs to better address the broad range of skiers and skier interests. Primary training days will be Tuesday and Thursday for all groups. Our youngest group, the Penguins meeting will meet only 1-Day of the week on Tuesdays and our more advanced Racing and Devo teams will add additional days on the weekend.

Our programs will primarily be differentiated by grade level, with our oldest skiers also being separated by racing interest. Key highlights of the program are below with more details available on our BKL Winter Page.

Penguins (Pre-K to 1st) This program is now open to all skiers and not just siblings of older skiers as in past years.
Jackrabbits (1st – 4th) Are younger newer skiers who have a focus on improving technique and fitness, while having fun and getting to know what ski racing is all about.
Arctic Foxes (5th – 8th) is our newest program meant for older skiers who love having fun on snow but aren’t interested in racing at this time.
Racing Team (5th – 8th) are older skiers who love to ski and want to learn how to go faster!
Racing Team – Middle School Option (5th – 8th) is a reduced rate for those skiers who want to race with their Middle School teams and can’t participate in all the weekend training sessions we offer.

If you have questions about the programs or what is suitable for your child, please feel free to e-mail Head BKL Coach Rosemary: sheacobb19@gmail.com.

Lost Fischer Ski Bag

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 7 February, 2018 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Jillian Doktor’s black Fischer ski bag was mistakenly taken by someone on Tuesday night from outside the Walker Building. It has multiple pairs of skis & poles and they are labelled with her name. Please check your ski bag and if you find you mistakenly took Jillian’s, please e-mail Jess Doktor at jessdoktor@gmail.com

Thank you!

BKL Practice Week of 1/15/18

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 13 January, 2018 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Training Schedule

2 & 3 Day Programs:

Tuesday: Classic

Thursday: Skate- Get ready for racing!

Saturday: RANGE RAMBLE! Everyone is invited to race! This is a good race for first-time racers. We need lots of help from parents to make it happen! Please visit both these links:

Range Ramble Details

Range Ramble Job Sign-up

Friday Foxes:

We will meet at Mill River Park because MMU Nordic is having their pursuit race at the Range. Friday Foxes are welcome to race in the Range Ramble as well. See above links for details.

Range Closed: BKL Practice Change for 1/11 & 1/12

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 10 January, 2018 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Training Schedule

The Range is going to be closed Thursday and Friday due to warm temperatures because they want to maintain the snow. So, a change of plans…

Thursday 1/11: We will practice at Catamount Family Center in Williston. Trail fee will be the awesome special group rate of $5. Please pay inside the Touring Center for your children. SKATE technique.

Friday Foxes 1/12: Meet Amy at Mills River Park for a backcountry tour. Most likely it will be raining, so wear a raincoat over your ski clothes. We’ll keep moving and explore some trails and then end a little early before it gets dark. Note: Practice on 1/19 will also be at Mills River Park due to a race happening at the Range.

3-Day Skiers: Sunday, 9:30 at Rikert Touring Center, Ripton. Skate skis. Coach Rosemary needs to take her son to a biathlon race in Canada, so you will meet Coach Tom at 9:30 outside the Rikert Touring Center. You will watch the U-16 girls race, then go for a skate ski with Tom. You will be done by 11:30.