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Update 1/02/23:  Sadly, there will be no skiing at the Range this week due to the Mega-meltdown. But we have some fun things to do instead:

Tuesday, 1/03:

Devos: Training w/Juniors & Kristen: Check Junior Training Doc 

Penguins, Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes & Racers:  Climbing Day at Metro Rocks (Plan B)!

Before the pandemic hit, we used to do a day here every year and it was always a lot of fun! If you’ve never been, you can check out their website here.

Details: We are getting a discounted rate: $18 for day pass, $4 for shoes, $2 for harness. Parents need to come in, sign the waiver and get your child set up. We will have a few coaches around  but it would help to have a few extra parents stay.  To expedite things, sign the waiver before hand: Metrorocks Waiver

Time: Normal time: 3:45-5:15 but feel free to stay longer with a parent present.

Metrorocks Location: 320 Sunderland Way, Essex Jnct.  Directions: Turn into the Lowe’s parking lot off the Susie Wilson Rd. Drive through the front Lowe’s parking lot all the way around to the back and you will see MetroRocks on the left.

Website: MetroRocks

Thursday, 1/05: Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers:

Plan B:  Dryland at Mill River Park.

We will have fun doing games, running around and playing soccer. BRING A HEADLAMP!

Saturday Racers: Sleepy Hollow BKL Race- Still On!

*Open to anyone who wants to Race! Be sure to Register!

Sleepy Hollow Race Information & Registration

Technique TBD depending on conditions. Races start at 10 AM with Lollipop.

Are you going? Let me know so I can email you any updates: MNC Racer Sign-up

It’s getting colder and there is snow in the forecast for the weekend! This week we’ll be doing some fun dryland so we ‘re ready when the snow flies!

Tuesday 12/13:  Mill River Park, Rte. 15, Jericho:

Penguins, Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes & Racers

Penguins’s first day!

Wear your sneakers, dress in layers, and BRING A HEADLAMP! It will be dark for much of our practice and there are no lights here. We will do more team building, fun dryland activities, hiking and running.

DEVOS: Practice with the Juniors: Possible ski at Sleepy Hollow. Check the JR TRAINING DOC

Thursday 12/15: Location Change: Mill River Park!

Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers & Devos

Everyone should bring classic ski poles today and your headlamp!

Wear your sneakers, dress in layers. More dryland activities and team building.

 Saturday: Racers at Craftsbury, 10:00-11:30 am

Update: Sunday: Racers at Sleepy Hollow, 1:30-3pm Skate

Rosemary is at the Lake Placid Eastern Cup with the Devos, so Andy Crawford (Oakley’s Dad)  & Brian Sprague (Ansel’s Dad) will lead practice today.  You will play a warm up game and do some distance skiing. Conditions should be very good at Craftsbury with some new snow!

Tuesday 12/06: Penguins, Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes & Racers: Mill River Park 3:45- 5:15

Possibility of cancellation due to rain. Check back here before you venture out! I will post any cancellation by 2 pm. 

Location of Park: Rte. 15, Jericho

What to Bring/Wear: Headlamp, sneakers, raincoat. Racers should bring classic ski poles for bounding. We will do some team building and some fun dryland games & activities.

Tuesday DEVOS:

Meet Kristen and Adam at Sleepy Hollow from 4-6 for bounding under the lights. Wear sneakers and bring short bounding or classic poles. Check out this JUNIOR TRAINING DOC. before you go to find any changes. Adam updates it regularly and DEVOS will usually go where Juniors are on Tuesdays until we are all at the Range together.

Thursday 12/08: Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers & Devos: The Range, 3:45-5:15

Dryland activities, team building and getting ready for the snow. We’ll have lights tonight!

DIRECTIONS TO THE RANGE

Saturday 12/10: Racers, Devos & anyone who wants to Race*: Silver Fox Trot Race at Craftsbury

Citizen’s race in the morning, BKL race in the afternoon, beginning at 12 with the 1/2 graders.

Feeling like you haven’t skied enough to race yet? Everyone is in the same boat unless you happen to live in Craftsbury! There will be lots of kids participating who are skiing on snow for their first time this year! Come and do it for the fun, the experience and the chance to be on snow again!

Registration & Info: at SKIREG until 12/08 at 11:59 PM, Day of Race Registration also available (increased fee)

Technique: Grades 1/2: classic. Grades 3-8: Skate

Let me know you are coming:  RACE SIGN-UP SHEET

(I will send you details on where to meet me, wax recommendation, etc).

Plan to arrive at least 1 hour before your race start so you can ski the course, get your bib, etc.

*Everyone is welcomed to race, even if you are not a Racer.