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MNC Sweatshirts!

The cool fall air is here, and the MNC sweatshirts have arrived just in time! This order is designed as a fundraiser, so not only are you getting a sweet piece of MNC gear, you’re directly supporting the club! Our last club-wide sweatshirt order was back in 2016 and it’s time to bring it back. Perfect for fall sports (competing OR spectating), school days, holiday gifts, or as a piece of iconic fall fashion, the hooded sweatshirt is hard to beat.

Comes with the MNC shield logo on the front, and the “Mansfield Nordic Club” wording across the back. Consider sizing up: these do shrink and they can run a bit small. For reference, these are the exact same model as the “Life of Pablo” edition sweatshirts from Mountain Camp 2018. Coach Adam wears a size large, perfect after a few cycles through the dryer.

Click the embedded option below to visit the fundraiser site, or CLICK HERE.

US Biathlon Summer Nationals: Volunteers Needed!

By Adam Terko on 27 July, 2021 in Junior Blog, Masters Blog

If you want to see the nation’s best biathletes in action and help them achieve their national and international goals, consider volunteering at the 2021 US Biathlon Rollerski Championships!

The races take place August 7th and 8th and are hosted by Ethan Allen Biathlon Club at the Range. Part of the reason our Juniors have been able to rollerski at the Range this summer is thanks to the help and guidance of EABC in navigating the intricacies of the National Guard process. We definitely owe them one, and this is a great way to show our thanks 🙂

If interested in volunteering, please reach out ASAP to John Madigan:

jpmad2013@yahoo.com

eabiathlon@gmail.com

Thank you!

Tim racing to 3rd in the Pursuit

Summer Running Biathlon events from EABC

By Adam Terko on 19 July, 2021 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Summer 2021 Running Biathlon Races (open to first timers without a rifle)

We have a 6 race summer running training race series will be held on Thursday evenings throughout July and August.

These races are open to beginners age 14 and older as well as experienced biathletes. No experience is needed and first timers with no shooting experience are welcome.

Race distance is usually 5 kilometers on mostly dirt with some pavement. Safety clinic, instruction and shared rifle use is available for novices. Rifles will be left on the mat.

You must register before 1pm day of race. This allows time for the list of attendees to be sent to Force Protection so you will be allowed on base.

Sport Class /Novices are required to attend a safety clinic, which are good for 1 year. These will be held on the day of race at 5:00pm to 5:30. This safety clinic is required in order to be able to race.

Zero will be 5:30pm to 6:00. Race start 6:15pm.

The cost per race is $15 and there is a discount for current EABC members.

Please email questions to: eabiathlon@gmail.com

The speed limit on base is 20 mph, it is very important to adhere to this as we are guests on base and this activity can lead to our lease being revoked.

Dates: July 22nd, 29th, August 12th, 19th, 26th

Awards are given at the end of the 6 race series. We look forward to see you!

Masters Roller Ski Classes Start June 29th

By Kort Longenbach on 28 June, 2021 in Masters Blog

Interested on learning to or improving your roller skiing technique? Coach Andy will be starting up an 8-week program on Tuesday’s at 5:30 PM. The group will meet at Allen Brook School in Williston, where there is access to both introductory and more challenging terrain as the group progress. You can sign up here.

If you aren’t sure and want to give us a try and need roller skis, drop us an e-mail at info@mansfieldnordic.org.

Rollerski Safety Piece

By Adam Terko on 9 June, 2021 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

A quick link to a recently (re)published Fasterskier article about rollerski safety, with advice from the US Ski Team. Our Juniors have really stepped it up in the past years, although it has admittedly been a multi-year process.

Rollerski Safety Best Practices

No matter how friendly to skiers our community is, there are always a few bad apples. It’s also too easy for any of our skiers (and coaches) to get distracted now and then, and when safe clothing and signs and habits are on our side it really keeps the odds working for us.