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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.

MNC T-shirts, Sweatshirts and Softshell Jackets

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

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

Outfit yourself and your family in a little MNC gear this winter. This order is great for MNC skiers (BKL, Juniors and Masters), families and supporters. Options includes sweatshirts, sweatpants, t-shirts and hats.

*New this year are adult soft-shell jackets- these are a great lightweight training jacket. The small adult sizes should work well for some BKL skiers – check the size charts on the order form.

Orders will be distributed the week of December 9th and in time for being on snow and the holidays.

Use the button below to see all the options and make your order. We are working with Joann’s Uniforms in Colchester.

More Info and Order Here

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

BKL Kids Warmup Jackets — Order Here

By Liz Hollenbach on 16 September, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Uncategorized

BKL Kids Puffy Warm Up Jackets

These jackets are optional, but great for cold days at practice, wearing to events, races and school. If you have a jacket from last year that is too small and needs a new home – try selling it at the Ski Swap, pass it to someone else in the club or let us know and we’ll help you get it to another MNC skier.

Purchase your own jacket using one of the links options below.

Columbia (Black) | Eddie Bauer (Blue Saphire or Black) | Lands End (Nautical Blue or Black)

If you find another good jacket let us know and we’ll add it to the list of purchase options. The goal is to have all our team jackets be either black or royal/bright blue.

Embroidery – MNC Logo on the front and Mansfield Nordic Club on the back
1. Drop off jackets by October 20th to Coach Liz
  1. Option 1 – At the MNC Ski Swap on October 12 or 13
  2. Option 2 – On the front steps at Coach Liz’s house in Jericho or make another arrangement. Email bkl@mansfieldnordic.org for details.
2. Make sure your name is on the inside of your jacket
We’ll bring all the jackets to be embroidered and have them back late November. This will be approximately $20 per jacket. Payment due after the embroidery is complete.

Sleepy Hollow Mtn Race – racing and volunteering opportunities

By Liz Hollenbach on 15 April, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Calling all runners and uphill enthusiasts…the Sleepy Hollow Mountain Race is a fun, challenging, local mountain race. For the second year in a row this race is at Cochran’s.

Oh…and there will be pancakes for all, much like at Nordic Cross! Check out photos from last year’s race to get psyched!

The kids race is the perfect spring adventure for BKL skiers. Kids races are free, but online registration is encouraged.

Race Date is Sunday May 5, 2024 kids race at 11:15 and 10km at noon
Registration Link Here
If you are curious who else is registered Link Here
Online pre reg is $30 + reg fee (late rate after 4/26 $40); Under 18 is $25 + reg fee
www.sleepyhollowmtnrace.com

This race is part of the USATF-NE Mountain Running Series, the oldest mountain running circuit in the US.

Volunteers needed! Help support this homegrown local race. Coach Liz is looking for a few more volunteers to help make the race run smoothly. If you want to get in some training while volunteering, try course monitor. Other volunteer jobs include parking, registration, timing or pancake flipping. There will also be a crew of kids at the water station (right next to the Cochran’s lodge). Email us if you are interested in volunteering or Sign Up to Volunteer Here

We hope to see you at the race!

Liz Hollenbach and Kasie Enman

sleepyhollowmtnrace@gmail.com