NENSA Youth XC Ski Events Calendar

The 12th Annual MVP Health Care YAM Scram on Saturday May 26, 2012 in Burlington's Waterfront Park consists of 1/2, 1 and 2 mile runs for children. The event is open to children from 4 to 14 years of ag. All participants receive a t shirt and finisher's medal.

www.RunVermont.org no race day registration This event will sell out. Register early!

Join the US Biathlon Team and the Craftsbury Green Team for a weekend of biathlon! Where: Craftsbury Training Center, Craftsbury, Vermont When: arrival 3pm, June 15 with pickup at 12noon on June 17. What: Train with USBA coach Algis Shalna and members of the Craftsbury Green Team, learning the basics of biathlon marksmanship. Training will include dryland training as well: agility, plyometrics, trail running, ski technique drills, and a running biathlon race. Athletes will learn lots about biathlon and what it’s like to train and compete at a high level. Algis is an Olympic Gold Medalist, and athletes from the USBA Jr and Sr National teams will be helping out at the camp. Who: Athletes ages 11-13 who have a solid xc skiing background and are currently in good physical condition. Athletes must be highly motivated and able to take instructions well. Athletes will be learning to shoot on 22cal biathlon rifles, so listening and following instruction are important for safety as well as for learning a new skill. How: 1) email Algis Shalna at algisshalna@aol.com that you intend to register 2) Fill out the registration and include check and mail in to: Algis Shalna USBA Eastern Regional Coach 25 Slate Barn Dr Williston, VT 05495 Questions? email Algis Shalna at algisshalna@aol.com How Much: Cost for the camp is $185 and includes room/board, coaching and equipment. Checks should be made out to US Biathlon Association What to bring: Athletes will get detailed information regarding the camp schedule and what they need to bring in mid May, or after they register.

Registration for Youth Biathlon Training Camp, Craftsbury, VT June 15-17, 2012 Name: Address: DOB: Email and cell phone: Parents’ names, email, and cell phone (for emergency contact): Ski/Biathlon Club: Grade in school Right or Left handed: Height: Weight: What other sports do you compete in? Please list team sports as well: What are you goals in sport? Why are you interested in Biathlon? Cost for the Camp is $185. Please make checks out to US Biathlon Associaton

GMVS is once again offering it's two popular summer ski camps and opening group training throughout the summer. Based in Waitsfield, Vermont, the camps kick off the summer training season for GMVS athletes, which meet for 3 day “mini-camps” every other week through the summer. These unique camps focus on quality training practices, adventuring in our amazing Green Mountain backyard and eating healthy and local food. There are two camp sessions. The first is appropriate for strong J3s through J2 skiers. The second is a high level training camp for strong J2 through OJ. Both sessions conclude with an App Gap Challenge that draw top level skiers. The official App Gap Challenge, with current record holders (David Sinclair and Heidi Halvorsen) is held on July 3 – this is an open event with prize money for breaking records (details forthcoming). Kick off your summer with a super fun camp devoted to learning about dry land ski training and having fun adventures in the Green Mountains.  If you like tasty local food, cool swimming holes after workouts, and want to improve your understanding of Summer Ski Training -- come to Waitsfield and see what it's all about. Activities: Foot training in the mountains, Roller skiing, Strong Training, Swimming, Games and more! Camp is led by Justin Beckwith (GMVS Head Coach). -Evan Dethier (Williams College '11) -Tim Reynolds (GMVS alum, Middlebury '08, Craftsbury Green Team) -Dylan Grald (GMVS alum, Current UVM, and 2012 NCAA National Champion Team Member!) Session One. June 24-June 27.

Camp is based on the GMVS campus in Waitsfield, Vermont. Contact Justin Beckwith at beck@gmvs.org for more information. cost $325

Learn to rollerski day with NENSA and the Mansfield Nordic Club! For BKL and middle-school athletes that would like to try rollerskiing in a safe and fun environment. 1:00 - 3:00pm at Jericho Elementary School (with MMUHS as backup). NENSA will provide rollerskis with both types of bindings (SNS & NNN). Just bring your ski boots and a helment!

No advance registration required. Just show up and sign the waivers! This event is FREE and open to the public!

A challenging mid-summer event to test your fitness. For the sixth year running we will host the dual technique rollerski race that climbs to the top of Appalachian Gap via Route 17. The event is held at the end of the GMVS Summer Camp and has been gaining popularity every year -- this is the first year it is being advertised and prizes will be awarded for top racers, with a cash prize for breaking current course records (David Sinclair/Heidi Halvorsen). The Men's Course climbs 8km from German Flats, (the Women's starts at the Battleground ~5km), transitioning from skate to classic in the Mad River Glen parking lot, and finishing at the top of the Gap. Pre-Race meeting held at the Green Mountain Valley School, and help shuttling is offered. Registration is $25, and includes ice cream awards ceremony and prizes for exceptional efforts. DOR $30. 10am start. Contact Justin Beckwith, at beck@gmvs.org with questions.

By mail: Justin Beckwith Mail to: GMVS c/o Justin Beckwith, 271 Moulton Road, Waitsfield, VT 05673. Pre-Race Meeting 9am at GMVS.

Learn to rollerski day with NENSA and the Mansfield Nordic Club! For BKL and middle-school athletes that would like to try rollerskiing in a safe and fun environment. 1:00 - 3:00pm at CVUHS in Hinesburg VT. NENSA will provide rollerskis with both types of bindings (SNS & NNN). Just bring your ski boots and a helment!

No advance registration required. Just show up and sign the waivers! This event is FREE and open to the public!

The popular SMS BKL camp will be August 12-15th. Campers stay at Stratton Mountain School and do a wide range of training activities. The goals of the camp are to have fun, make new friends and learn about cross country skiing. We have a very busy schedule and top notch coaches.

For more camp and registration info, go to the SMS nordic blog and look for the camo link on the right hand side.

The MVP Health Care Run For Fun youth event is designed to give youth ages 4-14 the opportunity to experience running in a fun event with other kids in their own age group. There will be three separate mass starts for ages 4-7, 8-10, and 12-14 beginning at 12 noon. The run will be one kilometer in length and have both gradual up and downhill terrain on this non-paved course. Participants will also have some fun obstacles to negotiate along the course. Hundreds of spectators will be on hand to cheer the youth as they challenge themselves on this fun course during the BBQ/Awards party. The event will not be timed but every participant will receive a special MVP Health Care Run For Fun medal with ribbon at the finish.

$10.00 includes a MVP Health Care medal, one raffle ticket, and a commemorative race bib. For more information and to preregister, visit our website at www.CatamountTrail.org.

Save the date for the second clinic in the BKL Coaching Series! You\'ll walk away with tons of useful information about running your club, strategies to implement, games to play, and a network of other coaches to connect with throughout the year! More information to come.

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Save the date! More information to come!

The Catamount Trail Association has teamed up with the Moosalamoo Association and Rikert Nordic Center to offer a race and tour on February 10th on some of Vermont’s most scenic backcountry trails once walked by Robert Frost. The course will start and finish at the Rikert Nordic Center in Ripton, VT and follow the rolling terrain of the Catamount Trail and USFS roads within the beautiful Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. These typically un-groomed trails will be groomed classic style specifically for this event. Racers and tourists alike will have this rare opportunity to take in the beauty of one of Vermont’s treasured winter gems. The race will start at 9am with the tour class participants starting immediately following the racers. The 15km event will be open to both non-competitive tour participants and competitive racers while the 25km course will be designated for only competitive racers. Although the tour class will have more opportunity to absorb the natural beauty of the surrounding area, the race class will enjoy the challenge of the varied terrain. Following the completion of the event, there will be an awards party with music and food from local vendors. All finishers will receive an engraved commemorative Danforth Pewter heart pendant and be eligible to win raffle prizes as well. Additionally, handmade stoneware race mugs will be awarded to the top 3 in each age group and overall winners for the 25km race categories.

For more information and to register, visit our website at www.CatamountTrail.org.

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