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Tomasi Meadow Trot 2024

If you have never been to Tomasi Meadow in Underhill, you owe yourself a visit! It is a beautiful open field with smooth rolling hills right in the shadow of Mount Mansfield. In the summer dog walkers and joggers enjoy the space, which has been conserved by the Vermont Land Trust. In the winter, trails are marked and groomed by Peter Davis with the MNC snowmachine! These trails are totally free for everyone in the community to enjoy.

This Sunday was the third annual Tomasi Meadow Trot, an small “fun run” that raises funds for maintaining and fueling the snowmachine we groom with. Many MNC volunteers helped things run smoothly, as well as Emilie Soisson from the Underhill Rec Committee. Special thanks to the Town of Underhill for lots of important infrastructure like traffic cones and signage.

While the leaves had long since fallen, this year’s TMT was still just as scenic as ever with blue skies and the ever-present mountain as a backdrop. There was a kids race, an open race, and even some trail work after (thanks to Brewster River MTB Club for the tools) to get the meadow in the best shape possible for winter skiing.

They are off!

You can find results and photos from the event below. This event is made possible through a partnership with the Underhill Town Recreation Committee and MNC!

If you are interested in donating directly to the trail system, please use this MNC donation page, scroll down, and mark “Tomasi Meadow” in the comments of your donation in the form. Thanks!

Tomasi Meadow Trot ’24 Results

Tomasi Meadow Trot Photo Album

Getting things ready for winter!

BKL Info Nov 4-8: Fun Fall Fridays and more

By Liz Hollenbach on 5 November, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

It doesn’t quite feel like fall with all these warm days, but November is here and there are lots of ways to get involved with MNC. We have both weekend and weekday events coming up.

And if you haven’t registered your kids for programs this winter now is a great time. Reg Link

BKL Fun Fall Fridays – First one this Friday, November 8

We’ll play games, hike, do some dryland ski exercise and get outside for some exercise. It’s a great chance to meet coaches, other skiers and parents. These days are for parents and kids. Everyone is encouraged to join the groups! Let us know if you are coming.

Friday, November 8th at Cochran’s in Richmond
Friday November 15nd at Mills Riverside Park, Rt. 15, Jericho
Friday, November 22nd, Mills Riverside Park, Rt. 15, Jericho

Time: 3:45 to 4:45. Bring your headlamp!
Fun Fall Fridays are free and completely optional.
Look for a post on the BKL Weekly Schedule (listed under the BKL Kids tab on the website) with updated info each week.

3rd Annual Tomasi Trot – Sunday, November 10th at 10am

This is a fun family event in Underhill is hosted jointly by the Underhill Recreation Committee and Mansfield Nordic. Let’s raise some money for grooming at Tomasi this winter. Options include a 5k race as well as a 1.5k course for kids and walkers. Link here for Registration, Event Website and Volunteer Signup

Season Lease Equipment from MNC – Perfect for Penguins and Jack Rabbits

We still have a great selection of season lease gear available. We have sets of both no-wax ($89) classic and brand new skate equipment ($109).

Make a season lease appointment for Saturday, November 16

MNC Apparel for Youth and Adults– Orders due online by November 30th 11:59pm

Great for BKL skiers, parents and supporters. This order includes sweatshirts, sweatpants, shirts, hats and more.

More Info and Online Order Form

*This year instead of team t-shirts we’re getting custom Mansfield Nordic neck gaiters (like Buffs) for all BKL skiers and they should arrive in early January. So if your child needs a new t-shirt or sweatshirt you can check those out using the apparel order above.

BKL Parent Meeting Save the Date – Our annual Parent Meeting is Tuesday, December 3nd at 7pm. The meeting will be virtual and everyone is encouraged to join. I will send out a link and post on the MNC website (on the Weekly Schedule Page under BKL) after Thanksgiving.

Toko and Swix discounts through Skirack

By Adam Terko on 14 October, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

We get some excellent discounts on Toko and Swix products via Skirack. How does it work?

Download the spreadsheets below…you’ll find three total:

Swix (general)
Toko (gloves, apparel, bags)
Toko (wax and tools)

Email your filled-out form directly to Laura at Skirack before October 21st.

lauraG@skirack.com

When orders come in, you will be contacted by Skirack to come to the store, pick up your orders, and complete payment.

Toko wax and tools RSNordic2425 (1)

Toko gloves RS Nordic Gloves 2425 (1)

Swix 2024_25 Team Nordic Pricing (1) (1)

And shortly after that due date (Oct 21), come back to Skirack for the MNC Fit Night on October 25th! There will be ski reps on hand to fit products, great special deals, snacks, and more!

Toko Logo

Ski and Gear Swap 2024 was great!

By Adam Terko on 14 October, 2024 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Thanks for an awesome swap! This event continues to grow…we had a ton of great gear to sell, which says a lot in two different ways:

MNC and community members were eager and happy to contribute their Nordic ski stuff to the event and pass it onto others
Folks got access to lots of great Nordic ski gear at great prices, and kept these items cycling through our own community

We had a great bake sale and lemonade stand, more boots than ever, and lots of skis from touring boards all the way to World Cup stock race skis. For the first time in swap history, we had a line gathered from the front door, over around the corner of the building. People were pumped to be a part of this event!

The calm before the storm…swap setup on Saturday night

The swap was a great way to connect with many friends and members. People were enjoying the company of fellow skiers, new athletes were learning about the sport, and everyone from BKL kids to high school racers were picking up equipment and clothing that will be important in the coming year.

A few notes, now that the 2024 swap is over:

We have BKL skate skis, poles and boots to lease, in addition to our classic gear. Thanks to Fischer and Skirack for this new addition to our offerings! Click below to find out about lease gear.

BKL Equipment 101

Other swaps are coming up! This weekend (Oct 18/19) is the Skirack Swap
November 4/5 is the Cochrans Swap
Did you pick up some skis at the MNC swap that need a stonegrind? Head to Skirack for a MNC swap special where you can get a discount on a new grind to refresh those swap skis! Just $55 per pair!

Sweet new BKL skate lease skis!

Directions + Tips to register for BKL Winter Programs

By Liz Hollenbach on 29 September, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

Registration opens October 1st at 9am.

Before you get started on registration here is some information and tips that will hopefully make everything go smoothly.

It is easiest to register on a computer and not a phone.

The Process (all the reg links below will be live once registration opens)

Step 1: Go here to sign up for your annual MNC Membership. This membership is required before signing up for programs. You will receive an automated email shortly after registering for your membership. This email includes your unique membership number. If you don’t see it at first check your junk mail box.

Step 2: Go here to check out the program options and confirm your child’s group name.

Step 3: Go here to sign up for programs. You will need to enter your unique MNC Membership number at the top of this page to register for programs.

But before you start…

Registration tip for great communication: Most of our communications come through the MNC Website and weekly E blast. The E blast goes to the email address that was used on the membership signup and the programs signup. If you want both parents or guardians to receive the E blast, then use one email address to sign up for the MNC Membership and the second email address to sign up for Programs.

Scholarship Info: If you are considering applying for a MNC Scholarship we encourage you to fill out that form as soon as possible and before signing up for programs. Hold off on registering for programs until you hear back about your Scholarship request. Scholarships Info

Multiple Child Discount: MNC offers a multiple child discount. This discount applies after the first full price 2- day or 3-day enrollment. Additional children enrolled in the Winter 2 day & 3 day programs from the same family receive a $50 discount. This discount does not apply to additional children enrolled in our Penguins 1-Day program. All of the discount codes are listed within the registration form.

The registration form will ask you about your plans while your child is at ski practice. This is a list of the Parent Options while your child skis:

MNC Masters Programs: This program includes Range Access and group coaching for adults during BKL practice times. More Info
Range Access Program: This pass gives you access to ski at the range on Tuesdays and Thursdays during BKL Practice. Sign Up Here
Penguin Parents: Parent’s of Penguin skiers are required to ski with their child at practice on Tuesdays and no other pass required.
Coach: If you have ski experience and are interested in coaching or being a substitute coach please reach out. bkl@mansfieldnordic.org
Don’t ski: Just drop your child off.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.

We can’t wait for winter!

Liz

bkl@mansfieldnordic.org