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BKL Fun Fall Fridays (& a Thursday!)

By on 17 October, 2022 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

Mansfield Nordic Fall Activities

Join Us for Pre-Season Fun, Games and Exercise!

Location:  Mill River Park, Rte. 15, Jericho

Dates:

Friday Nov. 4, 3:45- 4:45

Friday Nov. 11, 3:45- 4:45

Thursday Nov. 17th, 3:45-4:45

Open to all BKL kids, free & no registration necessary.

Let’s get our muscles ready to ski, meet some friends and coaches and have a good time doing it! Coach Rosemary will lead grades 5-8 and Coach Liz will lead grades 1-4. We’ll play soccer, lots of games and do a little dry land ski training and hiking. Older kids will also do some running and bounding.

Parents encouraged to come & participate!

We need help corralling all the kids and you will get to meet some of the other kids and parents.

After daylight savings time ends on Nov. 6, we will end in the dark, so bring a headlamp and wear a light if you have one.

What to wear:

Wear sneakers and dress in layers that you can take off as you warm up. We will be running around a lot.

Where to find bad weather cancellations & other info:

Right here on the BKL blog. We won’t go out in a downpour but we probably will in a light rain.

See you there!

 

BKL Ski Equipment 101

By on 8 October, 2022 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Equipment Swap

Does my child’s equipment from last year still fit? What do they need for the program? Below is a quick guide.

What does my Child Need for Equipment?

It depends on which program you are planning to register them for. (You can find Program Descriptions HERE.)

Penguins 1-Day: Pre-K to 1st Grade:

Equipment needed: No-wax classic skis, boots, and poles. THESE ARE ALL AVAILABLE TO RENT THROUGH THE CLUB at our Ski Swap (October 23), or if you miss that, through the MNC REGISTRATION PAGE with pick-up at Adam’s house in Bolton. 

Jack Rabbits2-Day : Grades 1-4

Equipment needed: Classic no-wax or waxable skis, classic length poles, skate skis, skate length poles and combi boots.

Arctic Foxes2-Day : Grades 5-8

Equipment needed: Classic no-wax or waxable skis, classic length poles, skate skis, skate length poles and combi boots.

Racing Team 3-Day: Grades 5-8

Equipment needed: Classic waxable skis, classic length poles, skate skis, skate length poles and combi boots.

How Do I Know If My Child’s Equipment Still Fits?

When my kids were BKL age, I found that skis would last 1-2 years, and then they would be too short. I found that my kids usually needed larger boots and longer poles every year. Kids grow and they will have a better ski experience if they are using equipment that fits them correctly. Here is how to know:

Boots:

Have your child put on a ski sock (a heavy, synthetic or wool hiking type of sock) to try on boots. They should fit like a sneaker. A little room to grow is good- it’s October now and we’ll be skiing into March! Nordic Ski boots are usually sized in EU sizes.

Skis:

Ideally, you  fit skis by weight of the skier. Skis are measured and sized in centimeters.  HERE is a chart by Fischer that will give you a good idea of what length of ski your child should be skiing on. Look for the Junior Nordic chart. Skate skis should be 5-10 cm. shorter than classic skis and are also sized by weight. There are usually a couple of different length options for a specified skier weight. If your skier is a beginner, go for the shorter option. If your skier is more advanced go for the longer option.

Poles:

Classic:  Standing in shoes on a floor you want classic poles to reach all the way up to the top of the shoulder or just under it. Once in ski boots on skis & snow, those poles will reach just under the arm pit. The exception is young beginners. It’s OK for them to have poles that are shorter- sometimes it’s just easier for them to learn if there is less pole there.

Skate: In shoes on a floor, skate poles should reach up to the skier’s upper lip or nose. Once on snow, they will be at upper or lower lip level.

Err on the longer side with poles if you are getting them in October or November! I’ve seen many kids outgrow their poles by mid-February!

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Discounts on Bliz glasses, Start wax, and much more!

By on 6 October, 2022 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

The winter is fast approaching, and our friends at EnjoyWinter have a lot to offer that can set you up right for the season.

Use the code MNC2223 at checkout for 30% OFF your order! What’s more, with each order using that code, MNC receives 10% of the purchase price to spend on wax and tools for the upcoming season…that may not sound like much, but last year this promotion helped us provide klister and kickwax for many of our training sessions. We love being able to provide wax at training sessions (especially klister days), rather than asking our members to purchase their own out-of-pocket.

 

So…if you need some cool new gear for the winter, check out EnjoyWinter.com and use the coupon code MNC2223 at checkout!

Some notes on brands and products from EnjoyWinter, including brands you may not have heard of:

  • Bliz glasses…goes without saying these are some of the most popular ones on the market!
  • Swenor rollerskis…our preferred brand of rollerskis, and we particularly prefer aluminum models for their light weight and durability
  • Start wax…the klisters and hardwaxes are great in particular, and the “Oslo” kickwaxes are a must-have for New England skiing
  • STC poles…a brand the specializes in lower-cost poles and a great entry option for stiff poles at lower prices than Swix or OneWay
  • 4KAAD poles…see above!
  • Spine boots…much like STC poles, this is a smaller company and a great option for lower-cost boots than more familiar brands

MNC Race Suits/Jackets/Hats…Storefront OPEN

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

The Podiumwear team storefront for all of our MNC apparel is NOW OPEN for round one of ’22/’23 gear ordering.

MNC Team Storefront: Fall ’22

This is the place to order things like:

  • Your MNC race suit (with options for one-piece or two-piece)
  • Your MNC warmup jacket
  • MNC warmup pants, pom hats, compression shorts, etc

Some items have new models, and may take a day or so to appear in the online store…please keep checking back periodically.

This storefront closes on October 31st with an expected ship date in late November. We will do a second round of storefront ordering shortly thereafter, but if you are seeking a race suit for the winter this is the best time to ensure that you have a suit in time for the early-season races.

Please note that prices are set by Podiumwear, and MNC does not profit from sale of these items. All transactions and payments go directly through Podiumwear, and this storefront is simply a conduit for ordering and production. 

Note that this order does NOT include a parka or “puffy coat” option. Are you a Junior looking to get a puffy coat? This year we’ve found an option for a Backcountry insulated jacket for around $50. Juniors who are interested in having this be their MNC jacket should order this model from this website and bring it to Coach Adam before October 31st for embroidery (about $10-15 per jacket, we will have the shield logo on the arm and ‘Mansfield Nordic Club’ on the back, all in official MNC script/branding).

A few Juniors have already received their parkas, and we can confirm that the jacket fits true-to-size and is good quality. Note that the women’s model does not have a hood, so it may be worth considering the men’s model for that benefit.

Men’s model: please choose Blue (“Nebula Blue”) or black (“Stretch Limo”). Blue is preferred. 

Women’s model: please choose Blue or black. Blue is preferred.

Stoic - Insulated Hooded Jacket - Men's - Nebulas Blue

 

 

 

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