Mansfield Nordic Club
Ski coaching, training and playing in the shadow of Mt Mansfield for all ages and abilities
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It was a sunny, beautiful day for the Southridge timetrial on Sunday! This annual event is always a fun time with a fast, forgiving course and even some fresh pavement this fall. Our Masters have data going back many years to track improvements and tight battles…and the Juniors have started to get more involved. For the 2021 edition, we even had some collegiate representation from both St Mikes and Bowdoin!
With over 20 competitors this was a big year for the event, and we started in waves (Masters / Juniors) to get a feel for those mass start nerves that we all didn’t get to experience last year with the prevalence of individual-start-COVID-necessitated-races.
You can check out some video below of the Masters and Junior competitors. Everyone was going FAST and working hard…particularly, those with strong tempo on the climbs and a good tuck-skate and willingness to “work the downhills” were able to make up time on the field. This course is a refreshing change from the recent rollerski race up Whiteface and the upcoming race up Trapps that some of the crew will be partaking in!
Also linked here is the results archive where all historical times are included:
The weather turns cold.
The leaves fall.
The pavement gets brittle.
And the annual Southridge Rollerski Timetrial happens without a doubt!
The Southridge timetrial. fall 2019
Join us this Sunday morning, November 7, for a yearly event with a storied history. This timetrial is 6km in length and located on a generally forgiving course with gradual climbs and only one downhill turn. Racers can choose classic or skate, with skate being the primary technique that most times are recorded on.
Southridge is a popular rollerski spot with nice drivers and mostly smooth pavement. This timetrial has happened at least 8 times, likely more before “official” records were kept. You can find the archives here.
Racer arrival and warmup: any time after 9:00AM
Race start time: 9:45AM
Parking is located at 118 Southridge Rd (the first house in the neighborhood), including the small grass lot across the street. Or park at the Allen Brook School and ski over on the bike path, about 2 kilometers.
MNC Juniors will be meeting at Allen Brook at 9AM and heading over to the start to compete.
Special note: we are seeking a few short interview clips/blurbs for an MNC promo video, so bring along any MNC gear (jackets, hats, etc) you can wear if you’d like to be involved!
Coach Emily with the Arctic Foxes.
Do you know how to skate ski in addition to classic? Do you enjoy spending time with kids? Consider becoming a BKL Ski Coach with MNC! We currently need a few more coaches for our Jack Rabbits and Arctic Foxes programs. Coaching these kids is quite fun; you will learn a lot more about skiing, get great exercise every week, and give back to your ski community.
We teach our coaches how to teach skiing, and our coaches are provided detailed lesson plans to help guide every practice. To thank you for your coaching, MNC provides you with a credit that you can use towards any MNC program. In addition, you get an MNC coaching jacket and free Range access any time MNC is present.
MNC BKL programs take place at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site (The Range) in Jericho on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Practice begins at 3:45 and ends at 5:15, with coaches ideally arriving at 3:30 or earlier.
If you are interested in coaching and would like to learn more, please contact Rosemary Shea-Cobb at:
Thanks!
The opening parade
Our BKL, Juniors, and Masters registration is now live and we are excited to announce the return of training to the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site (“The Range”) in Jericho. Please be aware that due to the National Guard instituting a daily per person usage fee, the MNC program fees have increased to cover these costs.
You can use the links below to register for Winter ’21/’22 programming.
Tuesday / Thursday Times
BKL Skiing: 3:45-5:15PM
Junior Skiing: 4:00-6:00PM
Masters Early Session: 4:00-5:30PM
Masters Evening Session: 6:00-7:30PM
Other Locations
Junior training on non-Range days will most likely take place at Sleepy Hollow, and a season pass there is recommended if you are not already purchasing one through a high school team. Early season skiing is most consistent at Craftsbury, and given the frequency of trips, races, and events at that location a season pass to Craftsbury is generally recommended.
Masters and BKL ski sessions not at the Range are also most likely to take place at Craftsbury on the weekend!
Racing Notes
Junior racers, please take a look at the Eastern Cup Primer for some notes on racing and travel this season.
Masters, whether you are an experienced racer or interested in competing in your first race, we are encouraging Masters to come race with us! Our club has an active group of racing masters competing at all levels, distances, speed and abilities. Races are going on every weekend during the ski season. If you are interested in being part of the fun, email Karen kalence@comcast.net to get on the racing masters list. You will receive mid-week email updates on race entry and course details, meeting places, carpooling etc.
The Mansfield Nordic Community Center (MNCC) is our club’s resource for strength training, events, meetings, and more! But how do you get there, and where do you park? Read More about “Parking at the MNCC”…
Join us on Sunday, December 15th at Craftsbury for our Masters Mini Camp. We’ll work on both skate and classic, gather for lunch, and review video and talk technique! Read More about “Masters Mini Camp @ Craftsbury”…
Masters athletes…are you looking to build strength and train with friends and teammates? Join us at the Mansfield Nordic Community Center on Wednesday nights! Read More about “Masters Strength @ The MNCC”…