Tuesday, 2/13: Penguins Classic & All others Skate

Penguins: Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt!

Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes & Racers: Valentine’s Day Mini-Marathon

It’s time for our annual mini-marathon!  How many laps (or Km’s) can you ski in one hour?  We will do a little warm-up and start all together at 4 pm.  Kids will ski as much as they can on the designated loops, stopping to fuel up at the snack table and record their laps.

Parents:  1) Every kid should bring a filled water bottle labeled with their name. Kids will get thirsty. They can leave water by the snack table. (Remember that Range water is non-potable).

2) We need parents to bring some healthy snacks for the snack table. Valentine’s treats are OK too.

3) We need 2-3 parents to help with the snack table and to help the kids mark down their laps. If you can help, email Coach Rosemary: sheacobb19@gmail.com

Thursday, 2/16: Skate At Tomasi’s & Funky Hat Day. Practice will be 4-5:15pm. Check before you go for last minute changes. 

Update Wed. 2/15, 2PM:  The Range is closed for the rest of this week, but the skating should be OK at Tomasi’s Field and way better than the last time we skied there on frozen grass!

Parking: We will plan to park & drop off at the Casey’s Hill parking lot on Mountain Road and meet kids there.

Weekend Racers: Off

It’s Middle School Championships, Coach Rosemary will be at the Dublin Eastern Cup and some kids are recovering from illnesses. Get some needed rest or ski with the family this weekend.

After all that brutal cold weather, this week will give us much warmer temperatures, possibly even rain (but hopefully not).  We’ll be practicing ski changes this week in preparation for the MNC Skiathlon.

MNC SKIATHLON– Saturday, 2/11. This race is a fundraiser for our scholarship fund. Skiers do a lap of classic, change skis and finish with a lap of skating. Grades 1 & 2 do a Classic lap only. It’s a lot of fun! There is a race for everyone with Adult races in the morning and BKL Races in the afternoon. Everyone is welcomed to race! Check it out:

MNC Skiathlon

Cookies for the Skiathlon:

We need cookies for the BKL Skiathlon Race!  If you are planning to come, please bring cookies so we can have refreshments for the kids at our awards party after the race! Drop them off at the Round Barn (Registration). Thanks so much!

We still need a few more volunteers, too:   Skiathlon Volunteering

Tuesday, 2/07: Penguins, Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes: Classic

Racers, Liz’s Jack Rabbit Group and Any child doing the Skiathlon: Bring both Skate & Classic Equipment for Skiathlon Practice

We will practice ski changes for the MNC Skiathlon race coming up on Saturday.

*If there are any Arctic Foxes or 3/4 Jack Rabbits (1/2 Racers do a classic loop only) who are interested in racing the Skiathlon, they should bring both Skate & Classic skis and they can join Racers and Liz’s Group for Skiathlon practice. Let your coach know and they will help connect you.

Thursday: Everyone Skate.

• Good idea to check the website before you go for cancellation- 100% chance of rain forecasted.

Racers, Liz’s Jack Rabbit Group and Any child doing the Skiathlon: Bring both Skate & Classic Equipment for Skiathlon Practice

Saturday Racers: MNC Skiathlon at Sleepy Hollow

Registration open on SKIREG until Friday at 5 PM. Day of race registration avialable (increased fee).

Let MNC Coaches know you are coming: Racer Sign-up List

All the info:   MNC Skiathlon

If you need kick wax, plan to drop off your classic skis 75 minutes ahead of your race time so we can get them kick waxed in time for you to try them out.  Check back later in the week and I may post some meeting times for course preview with coaches.

Coming Up Next Week: Valentine’s Day BKL Mini-Marathon!

We will need parents to bring some healthy snacks, and maybe some of them could be Valentine’s Day themed! We will also need a couple of parents to help setup & monitor the snack table & to help count laps. Please email Rosemary if you can help: sheacobb19@gmail.com