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BKL Practice Week of 1/06/20-1/12/2020

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 5 January, 2020 in BKL Training Schedule

Classic Week!

We are going to take advantage of cold temps and fresh powder this week and go classic all week! The Range has good snow on their snowmaking loops and with the bits of fresh powder we’ve been getting, we may be able to ski on some of the other trails as well.

Tuesday 1/07: Everyone Classic

We will work on refining our classic kicking and gliding with games, drills and thrills!

Thursday 1/09: Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers: Classic

We will build on what we did on Tuesday and also focus on downhill techniques.

Saturday 1/11: Racers & anyone who wants to race: Bogburn Classic BKL, Pomfret, VT

Get the info on the race here: Bogburn BKL Calendar Listing

Pre-register by 5 pm on Friday to avoid the late fee: http://www.mansfieldnordic.org/event/bogburn-bkl-classic/

Latest info: Bogburn Facebook Page

Email Rosemary if you are going: sheacobb19@gmail.com

The forecast right now is for warm temps and possibly snow or rain. This means a klister classic with great kick!

If they think they will get too much rain and need to cancel, we will do a practice, possibly involving a time trial.

Wax Recommendation: 1) Clean your kick zone (we’ll be using klister)

2) Hot wax tips and tails with a non-fluro wax: TOKO yellow or Swix CH 8 & 10 mixed 1:3.

Update 1/09: The latest is that the race is on! Rain is supposed to come later in the day. They may adjust times accordingly. They also got 3-4″ of fresh powder last night. They have also secured a back-up race site which is Woodstock Nordic Center. The race will happen one way or another. Be sure to register and let Rosemary know you are coming.

Update 1/10: Adjusted start times:

Grades 1-4: 9:30 am

Grades 5-6: 9:40 AM

Grades 7-8: 9:50 AM

Lollipop: 10:15 am

BKL Awards: about 10:15

Adults & U16: 11:45 am

10 second intervals for everyone

BKL Practice Week of l2/30- 1/05/20

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 29 December, 2019 in BKL Training Schedule

Tuesday 12/31: No Practice

Wednesday 1/01: BKL Family Ski- Open to EVERYONE!

Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 11:00 AM

Technique: Your choice!

Meet on skis at 11 AM outside the Touring Center.

Craftsbury has had great conditions on their 3km of manmade snow as of 12/29. With the additions of Monday and Tuesday’s snowfalls, they should be able to open up even more trails for New Year’s Day.

Thursday 1/02: Practice at the Range

Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes & Racers: Skate Technique

Meet at the usual places. Skate skiing should be quite good.

Sunday: Confirmed: Stowe Nordic Cross-Cut Classic Race

Racers, MS Racers, & any others who want to race.

Venue: Stowe Mountain Cross-Country Center on Rte. 108 (just before the Toll Road/Alpine Area)

Time: 11:30 start, Registration 10 AM, Cost: $10

Arrival: 10:00 to get your skis waxed. Find Rosemary and deliver your skis for waxing, then register.

Distance: To be decided, but probably 2-3km.

BKL Practice Week of 12/17-12/22-UPDATED

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 15 December, 2019 in BKL Training Schedule

Tuesday 12/17: Dryland or Classic at Mill River Park

The Range is not going to be open to us for skiing tomorrow, but we are hoping that they will be good to go on Thursday.

We are supposed to get 2-4 inches of snow throughout the day tomorrow, and with frozen ground, we should be able to ski on very little in the fields at Mill River Park. Bring your classic equipment (no-wax if you have it) and your running sneakers just in case. I will bring wax and a bench for those who will need wax. We will end when it gets dark (4:45/5 pm). Remember that there is no inside space to warm up at Mill River Park.

Thursday 12/19: Check back before you leave for changes!

Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers & MS Racers: Classic at the Range

We are going to take advantage of cold temperatures and fresh snow and go classic again. Everyone should meet inside today due to the cold (dress extra warmly). Racers and others with waxable skis will get waxed up inside.

Saturday 12/22: Racers & MS Racers

Skate at Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 11 AM- 12:3o PM.

Coach Rosemary is in Waterville this weekend so Coach Jen will lead the charge! Meet her at the Touring Center at 11 AM. Racers are responsible for purchasing a trail pass ($5) or a season membership.

BKL Practice Update for Thursday 12/12

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 11 December, 2019 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

The Range is closed. We will do dryland on foot at Mills River Park. We will go from 3:45- dark (4:45/5pm). There are no lights and no indoor space, so dress warmly in layers, wear sneakers for running, and bring a headlamp if you have one. We’ll do some dryland stuff, play some games and go for a run or hike in the woods and have some fun on foot! Parents are welcomed to join us, have some fun and get some exercise!

Mills River Park is located on Rte. 15 across from the JOLLY’s gas station between Brown’s Trace Rd and the Deborah Rawson Library (on River Rd).

The Range is working on making snow but we are getting more warm temps and more rain again this weekend so it may be difficult. Stay tuned and get those kids to do a snow dance!

BKL Practice 10/12- 10/15

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 8 December, 2019 in BKL Training Schedule

Tuesday 10/12- Range Closed!

Due to warm temps and rain, the Range will be closed on Tuesday, so we will have practice at Metrorocks in Essex and work on our strength while having a good time and getting to know each other better. We have done this at least once for the past two or three years and everyone always has a blast at Metrorocks! Kids who have not been there will need a parent to come in and sign a waiver. We are getting a nice group rate: $20 each- $14 for climbing, $4 shoes and $2 for harness. We will do our regular time (3:45- 5:15).