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BKL Info December 2-8

By on 2 December, 2024 in BKL Training Schedule

This week we have our virtual parents meeting and the first day of practice for everyone, except Penguins. The new snow over the past few days has allowed Coach Peter to work on grooming at Tomasi Meadow in Underhill Center. We’re going to jump at this chance to ski.

*Practice Location Update – MNC has just learned that The Range, our home base for skiing, might not be open for this ski season. We have our fingers crossed that we can work with the National Guard to make something work starting in January. We will not  be at The Range for December.  We are working on several other options. This will impact some families with children in multiple programs and those that do the Masters program in the evening. Afternoon Masters Group will be at the BKL location.  Read All the Details Here

Tuesday, December 3 at 7pm – Virtual Parents Meeting on Tuesday. Check your email for a meeting link.

Thursday, December 5 – First day of practice for JackRabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers and Devos

Location: Tomasi Meadow, Underhill Center
Parking: The Tomasi lot on Mountain Rd was expanded this summer and we should all be able to squeeze in.
Time: 3:45pm-5:00pm (we’ll end 15 minutes earlier than usual, but bring a good head lamp!)
Details: Classic Skiing (Choose your skis depending on what you have- waxable classic skis, classic rock skis or no-wax classic skis)
Reminder: There is no inside space at Tomasi or bathrooms (go before heading over).

Pro tips to help you get equipment ready for ski practice:

  • Practice putting on ski pole straps – Bring your poles inside, put on the gloves or mittens you plan to wear to skiing. Test that ski pole straps are secure. They should be loose enough to slide hand through easily over mittens/gloves, but snug enough so if you let go of the pole grip, it stays close to your hand.  Make sure kids know how to put on their own poles and practice putting on poles in the living room.
  • Practice putting on your skis. Bring your skis into the living room.  Put on your ski boots ski boots and set skis right down on the carpet. Practice opening the bindings and putting boots into the bindings.
  • Label all equipment, so kids and coaches can find the name easily (skis and poles especially). It doesn’t have to be anything fancy- masking tape and sharpie work great.

BKL Info Nov 18-22: Our Last Fun Fall Friday

By on 18 November, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

Last week at the end of our practice we played Sharks and Minnows in the shadow of Mt. Mansfield with a full moon rising over us. It was a great end to the week.

What to Expect: We’ll start with a little hike or run, and do some dryland ski exercises. 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.

Date: Friday, November 22nd, Mills Riverside Park, Rt. 15, Jericho (our last one for this season)

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.

Season Lease Equipment from MNC

We have quality gear that is perfect for Penguins and Jack Rabbits. We still have a good selection of season lease gear available – especially our classic no-wax equipment. Most of our skate skis have been rented out, but we have skate boots and pole. Classic no-wax is $89 per set and skate equipment is $109 per set.  More Info

Other Equipment Resources

SkiRack also has some season lease Equipment and upcoming Black Friday sales.

Play it Again Sports  in South Burlington can also be a great spot to purchase gear and as of last week they had a good selection of kids gear.

Front Porch Forum (make a post about what you are looking for) and Facebook Marketplace are also good resources.

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.

BKL Info Nov 11-16: Fun Fall Friday and Season Lease

By on 11 November, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

We had a blast at Cochran’s last week on Friday. The surprise  at practice was  from US Ski Team Member and Olympian Julia Kern. We visited with her and we all played a big game of Everyone is It Tag together.

Hanging out at practice with Julia Kern (in her cool US Ski Team Orange Jacket)

BKL Fun Fall Fridays

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 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.

Season Lease Equipment from MNC

We have quality gear that is 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 an appointment for Saturday, November 16

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

By 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.

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