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Practice Cancellation Reminders

By Adam Terko on 20 December, 2017 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Hello all,

Yesterday was our first big situation of practices needing to be changed and altered due to conditions at the Range. We have many ways of reaching out to members when things come up unexpectedly.

The blog and website are always tools for communication. Likewise, the Junior and Masters training docs, respectively, will usually have info posted even if it’s last-minute.

The Range Snow Report page has conditions and will often have useful training updates as well.

Finally, the “Remind” app is a great way to be absolutely in touch. This app sends out mass-texts to our various groups. If we need to make a last-minute change to a ski day, we will try to send out a Remind note by 2:30pm.

To sign up for Remind, send a text to the number 81010. In the body of the text, put @mncbk (for BKL) @mncma (for Masters) or @mncj (for Juniors).

Update: Tuesday BKL at Mill River Park

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 19 December, 2017 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

The Range trails are closed today. BKL will meet at Mills River Park (Rte. 15 Jericho)

BKL Training Week of 12/18

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 16 December, 2017 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Training Schedule

2 & 3 day skiers:

We are hoping to have some Guest Coaches join us this week!

Tuesday 12/19: Skate Technique.

Thursday 12/21: Classic Technique & Hot Cocoa & Snack Day!

Look for the wax benches and send your kids with skis there to get waxed. Any parents who can, please help the kids get waxed! It helps to get to the Range EARLY!
EVERYONE bring water jugs/bottles if you can to contribute to the Hot Cocoa (Water at the Range is not potable). I will bring herb tea as an option.
Bring a snack to share- cookies, gorp, fruit, gluten free snacks are great – we have a couple of gluten free kids and at least one nut allergy so please label any baked goods accordingly. Parents with allergic kids should monitor their kids’ snacks.
If you can help with putting out the snacks and making the hot cocoa, please e-mail Rosemary at sheacobb19@gmail.com

Saturday (3-day skiers): No practice this weekend. Ski on your own if you can!

Friday Foxes

More fun at the Range!

People who picked up rentals: Please label your equipment by applying a piece of painter’s (preferable) or masking tape to each ski, boot and pole and writing your child’s name on it. About ten of the kids have identical equipment!

NENSA SWIX Apparel Store Now Open!

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 16 December, 2017 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Training Schedule

NENSA and long-time sponsor, Swix, are teaming up to offer the BKL SWIX Jacket program again this year! This program is a benefit for NENSA Clubs, such as MNC. Click here: NENSA SWIX Jacket Program to see what you can get this year and for more info.

How to Order: All orders are through your club, so e-mail Coach Rosemary at sheacobb19@gmail.com

with: your name, telephone number, e-mail, your child(ren)’s name, the item name, size, color and price. Then send a check for the full amount made out to Rosemary Shea-Cobb, 22 Brookside Rd, Westford, VT 05494.

All orders are due to Rosemary by Friday, Jan. 13. I will place our club order on Jan. 14. I think we will get the order a month later- around Feb. 15.

BKL Training Week of 12/11

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 10 December, 2017 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Training Schedule

Snow Leopards, Jackrabbits (2-3 Day) & Penguins

There is snow in the forecast! Check out the National Weather Service Forecast for Jericho. We are hoping to get on snow this week!

Tuesday: It’s supposed to snow much of the day. Travel could be unsafe. We will have coaches at the Range unless we post otherwise, so check the website before you leave to be sure nothing has changed! Regardless, it is always up to you to decide whether or not travel from your area to the Range is safe enough for you to make the trip.

We will plan to ski, SKATE technique (Penguins: classic). Bring Skate equipment, but also bring running shoes, just in case! If you have old skis or “rock” skis, you might want to bring those.

Thursday: Definite plan is to ski, SKATE technique! It will be cold, so bundle your kids. We need some parents to stay inside and help & monitor kids that coaches send in to warm up. Please e-mail me at sheacobb19@gmail.com if you can help out!

Saturday: Classic technique, long easy distance ski at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe. They got over a foot of snow! Should be great! Meet at 9:30 to get waxed and ready, on snow by 10:00.