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Rossignol Free Fall Oct 12 … need YOUR HELP

The club is excited to be hosting two big events during the month of October. You could say that they are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to physical exertion…one is a ski race, and the other is a dinner and trivia night! The common theme running between them? Fun and spirited competition!

First up is the Rossignol Free Fall, formerly the Fall Rollerski Classic on Saturday, October 12th

Last year this race, hosted by our club, topped the charts as the LARGEST ROLLERSKI RACE IN NORTH AMERICAN HISTORY. Let’s make history again, and let’s do it in a big way with the most exciting, well-run, and fun rollerski race the continent has ever seen. What do we need to make that happen? Volunteers who are willing to share their passion for racing and managing a busy day.

From traffic ushers and registration checkers to course monitors and bib collectors, there is a job for everyone. Check out the form below if you’re interested in being a part of what we hope will be another one for the record books!

Volunteer for the Rossignol Free Fall Rollerski Race (Click Here)

MNC Skiathlon Recap

By Adam Terko on 12 February, 2019 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog, Uncategorized

We had bright sun and amazing conditions for this year’s MNC Skiathlon! Racers from lollipop age to seasoned Masters all competed on Sunday in one of the club’s premier events. The day began frigid, but the clear skies and abundant sun warmed things up and the atmosphere was fun and exciting. Icy klister and fast snow were the conditions on-hand, and our racers all did great.

7th/8th grade girls heading out on course

Thanks so much to our great events supporters: Skirack, Toko, Rossignol, and of course Craftsbury for putting together an immaculate venue as always. We also had an army of MNC volunteer making sure things ran smoothly! Whether in the timing booth, the registration table, or on the snow, our club pulled off another successful day.

Carl showing the Lollipop skiers the way!

Mike and Kort racing up the steep Chip Hill

Results can be viewed HERE

Photos (including above) from Dave Priganc can be viewed HERE.

Photos (from Paul Bierman) can be viewed HERE.

Bogburn 2019 Report

By Adam Terko on 14 January, 2019 in Junior Blog

Photos by Jamie Doucett

Results at NENSA

No slush this year! It felt kind of odd, actually. If you raced this event for the past 2 years you know that the wet and sloppy conditions have been the name of the game (particularly in 2017 when the course conditions could be described as chocolate milkshake-consistency mixed with rocks and sticks). Of course, the true testament is that this race always happens and is always a good time.

This year we traded slush for cold, as those of us in Northern VT woke up to temps of -12 in Bolton and -14 in Westford. Crossing the mountain line into Waterbury though, things warmed to a balmy 9F and for the race it was more like low teens. Some easy kickwaxing, some beautiful snow-covered trees on a narrow old-school course, and a bright sunny blue sky made for a very Vermont-y race if there ever was one.

Another thing that I particularly love about this race is that it brings together everyone: BKL, Junior, and Masters racers all in the same event! Shows how great the club scenes are to have all ages from all across New England making the journey. Oh, and the older skiers also had the same start lineup, so it meant there was a lot of skiing with your teammates out there:

Meredith and Timmy. Biathlete Timmy beat a lot of strong Eastern Cup classic skiers, showing how fit and strong he is as he gets ready to take on the 2nd half of the race season

Not counting Max who is quite busy with USBA, every Cobb raced this year! Here’s Charlie who had a top-10 finish

One thing that was particularly nice was having a relaxed atmosphere after a lot of stress surrounding the first Eastern Cups and US Nationals. I think the Junior team really needed the change of pace, and it seems like they made it into quite a weekend with a sleepover hosted by the Grossman family in Woodstock and then the Olivers in Montpelier. Truly a dysfunctional traveling circus of motley teenagers but in the best way possible.

Rose, sporting what I only now recognize as the vintage VOLVO bibs from NENSA days of yore

Coaches raced too, as Adam, Liam, and Rosemary fought valiantly to bring home some Club Cup points for MNC

The Masters contingent raced hard and also helped rake in those Club and Zak Cup points! Mike Millar avenged his dislocated shoulder from the slush situation of 2 years ago, Katie had one of her first races with the club, race regulars Karen and Ellie fought among the fray of powder, and another great Bogburn went down in the books.

Next week will be a new adventure for the Junior team aka Pugs aka Dysfunctional Traveling Circus, as a group of us will head over to Gore Mtn for a Mid-Atlantic race. Have heard only good things about this venue, and it’ll be a nice chance to mix it up with the best of NY as we’ll spend Friday night over there in prep for a short classic race on Saturday morning.

This past weekend was also the first EISA Carnival…congrats to many of our alums who raced, some in their first collegiate meets ever.

Eliza Thomas (SLU), Will Solow (Colby), Ben Carnahan (SLU), Isaac Freitas-Eagan (Williams), Greg Burt (UVM), Charlie Maitland (Clarkson), and more. Keep up the hard work!

Fall Rollerski Classic EVENT SCHEDULE

By Adam Terko on 12 October, 2018 in Uncategorized

Welcome to NENSA’s Rossignol Fall Rollerski Classic presented by Mansfield Nordic Club!

COURSE MAPS (CLICK FOR LINK)

STADIUM MAP (CLICK FOR LINK)

Wednesday 10/10

Online registration closes 5pm
Day-of-Race Registration: $35

Friday 10/12

5pm pre-registered startlists posted (NENSA, MNC websites)

Saturday 10/13

8AM venue open for arrival, course marked for inspection, DOR registration open in Timing Building
Day-Of-Rage Registration ($35): 5km DOR closes at 9:00AM. 10km DOR closes at 10:00AM.
9:55 courses closed to rollerskiers (running permitted)
10AM Men’s/Women’s U16 5km classic, 15 sec interval starts CLOSED COURSE
Course OPEN for warmup after final 5km finisher: 10:20-10:30AM via stadium announcement
11AM Women’s 10km classic, 15 sec interval starts CLOSED COURSE. Masters seed to follow.
11:45AM Men’s 10km classic, 15 sec interval starts CLOSED COURSE, Masters seed to follow
12:45PM Youth Fun Race, 15 sec interval starts
1:15PM Awards/Podium ceremony in stadium

Course Notes

Courses will be marked and labelled in the intended direction of travel. For safety reasons, please DO NOT ski backwards on the course at any time.
A designated rollerski warmup loop (400m) separate from the race courses will be marked within the stadium area. Course preview for U18 and older athletes available after the finish of the final U16 athletes, roughly 10:20-10:30AM

Race and Ski Notes

NENSA will determine seeding list for matched Swenor rollerskis as part of the NENSA Bag Balm Rollerski Race Series. Expect matched ski list to be published alongside start list on Friday, 10/12
While this is a race, please keep safety in mind at all times. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY for all racers. Avoid overtaking competitors on fast downhill and cornering sections.
Coaches First-Aid and Red Cross certified will be on hand in stadium and on-course.
Volunteer course monitors will be present on race day. While TD officiating will not take place, please do your best to observe all FIS rules regarding races in the classic technique. Link: FIS Classical Technique Rules
Race organizers reserve the right to omit or make note on published/final results any skiers utilizing rollerskis with unreasonably fast or “racing” (e.g. urethane) wheels.

Directions to Camp Ethan Allen Training Site

Please follow THIS LINK for some helpful directions. Be mindful of Range speed limits at all times!

NENSA’s Rossignol Fall Rollerski Classic (Presented by MNC!)

By Adam Terko on 20 August, 2018 in

After a successful inaugural event in 2017, the NENSA Fall Rollerski Classic (Presented by MNC) is BACK for 2018! Now sponsor by Rossignol, we are pleased to announce a $200 prize for the men’s and women’s open class winners.

Bigger and better than ever, this event is now a part of the new NENSA Bag Balm Rollerski Race Series. Come out to the Range on Saturday, October 13th to watch some of the best Junior, Collegiate, Professional, and Masters racers tackle a 10km classic race on the rollerski track.

The Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018

The Race: A 10 kilometer rollerski race on the paved rollerski track located at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, VT

New in 2018! Following the Open 10km races will be a fun novice/youth rollerski race (U14 athletes and younger)! 2.5km with prizes for all participants! Expect this event to begin at noon.

REGISTRATION PAGE (SKIREG)

Thanks to our event sponsors: Rossignol, Bobo’s Oat Bars, Toko, Skirack, and Bag Balm

Interested in becoming a sponsor of the event? We are soliciting contributions at all levels, from prize donations to title sponsors. For more information, contact MNC Head Coach Adam Terko: adamterko@mansfieldnordic.org

Note: MNC is an 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax-deductible

Interested in volunteering? Sign up for a slot to help out at this link Fall Rollerski Classic Volunteering

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Race recap from the 2017 Fall Rollerski Classic

Photos from the 2017 Fall Rollerski Classic

Results from the 2017 Fall Rollerski Classic