Maine Nordic Ski Full Event Calendar
Past Schedule
Oct. 09, 2005: Sugarloaf Uphill Climb Oct. 22, 2005: Puzzle Mountain Puzzle Mountain Loop, Grafton Notch, 21 miles, 12 hours, starts at 5:00 a.m.. The ultimate over distance workout. Followed by feast at Sudbury Inn. Contact either Saranne Taylor (890-4998) or Alice Goodwin (474-8324 ext 111). No further announcements will be made regarding this event. Oct. 23, 2005: Rangeley Rollover 10K Skate rollerski race. Starts at Rangeley Regional Health Center on Rt 4. Register for $8 day of race. Finishes at Saddleback Alpine Lodge. Almost all new pavement. Enjoy a chance to run the new Rangeley Lakes / Saddleback xc trails after the race. Oct. 29, 2005: Coastal Nordic Roller Ski Championships New England Rollerskiing Championships Valhalla Country Club, Cumberland, ME Event Info: 8:00 a.m. 15K classic--men, women; 5km classic--juniors. Roller ski race open to high school, college and masters skiers on a rolling well-paved course. Please feel free to call if you have questions or need more information. Hosted by the Coastal Nordic Ski Club. Age group awards, raffle prizes. Directions: www.mapquest.com (type in 50 Val Halla Road, Cumberland, Maine). For more informaiton go to NENSA.net Nov. 06, 2005: Hampden Hoppett Roller Ski (Bike) and Annual Meeting Hosted by Paul O'Brien (356-4867) and Peter Brickley. Several course lengths available. Meet between 9:00 and 9:30 at the O'Brien's (277 Monroe Rd, Hampden). Lunch and brief Mtg to follow at Noon. Come to the city for a fun workout and some relaxation afterward (shopping and amenities nearby). Call Paul (356-4867) or Sue (356-4862) FMI or directions. TO O'BRIEN''S in Hampden: From "Downtown Hampden" follow Rt. 1A South until you come to the corner of Kennebec Rd. and RT 1A. (You will see Village Pizzeria on your right) . Take a Right onto Kennebec Rd. and go about 2.5 miles. On your left you will see "Highland Corner Store" and the road there is Monroe Rd. , take Monroe Rd. out about 1.4 miles. Just before our driveway you will see Norway Drive, we are the next driveway on Monroe Rd (on the left) . (Box 277 and I will try to put out a sign. ) Please be careful turning left into the driveway, there in a blind spot in the dip in the road. See you there! Nov. 19, 2005: Boardwalk (Sugarloaf) Skiing Meet at 7:00 a.m. at bottom of double runner chair. Gentle uphill ski. Finish at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast at 8:15 a.m. Contact Chris for more information: cdorion@infionline.net Cell Phone: 944-9049 Dec. 03, 2005: Training Day with Coach Paul Stone At the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley Tenative Schedule of Activities
Paul, a former captain of the Dartmouth Nordic Ski Team and current coach of the Coastal Nordic Junior program, comes highly recommended: “Tremendous coach…very thoughtful, not afraid to give an immediate assessment”. Paul was interim coach at Colby College for the 2004-2005 season. Note: Adults will be charged a small head fee to cover expenses, no charge for Juniors
Dec. 04, 2005: Sugarloaf VIP Training Maine Nordic Club members can extend your training into Sunday morning by joining the Sugarloaf VIP instructors for movement analysis and video work. Start at 9:00 a.m at the Outdoor Center. Dec. 30, 2005: Technique Clinic at the Sunday River Inn 9:30 a.m., Friday, December 30th, 2005 Some Free Ski, Some Video, Some Tea and Crumpets Hosted by Saranne Taylor (890-4998) Trail Pass required All you need to do is show up! Don't be shy! Jan. 08, 2006: On Snow Follow-up with Coach Paul Stone 9:30 a.m., Sunday, January 8th, 2006 Sugarloaf Outdoor Center On Snow Follow-up to December Training with Coach Paul Stone (Optional afternoon Time Trial included) Trail Pass required plus $20 head fee Jan. 22, 2006: Time Trials - Sundays at One - 12/18 through January Tune up for the ski season or just get more fit without the pressure of a race. Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. Feb. 20, 2006: Tour de Rangeley Loppett Join Maine Nordic club members Mary Lou Lowrie and Nat Steele for a preview/analysis of the new Rangeley Lakes Loppett course. Whether you are racing or touring don't miss the opportunity to ski and learn from the local experts. Or maybe you just want to ski the new trails at Rangeley. Bring some water and food for the trail. Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Mar. 12, 2006: White Mountain Classic 30K Masters "Team" Event POSTPONED FROM JANUARY 21ST Maine Nordic needs you! This is a NENSA organized event. Best information we have to date is that a "team" is to be comprised of all men, or all women (no mixed teams). A team can be as big or small as we'd like. Scorers will be TOP 3 for women, TOP 4 for men. We shall have a designated Team Captain (Saranne Taylor 890-4998) and that person is responsible for "Placing". Low score wins. I think we have at least one team going, two would be better. We aren't look for any superstars. Just come join the team! Apr. 02, 2006: Family Day POSTPONED TO 2007 June 10, 2006: Women's Weekend June 9,10 and 11 Lake Pennesseewassee, Norway,ME Going into our ninth year of fun and excitement. Festivities begin Friday night June 9th at 6:30 p.m. and continue through Sunday June 11th. There will be a Presidential hike on Saturday and a Triathlon on Sunday. The theme for the weekend is "Birds of a Feather" and attire Saturday evening should reflect this theme. We also will be planning for our 10th Women's Weekend, which will be monumental. If you want to join the fun contact either: Sue Foster at safxcski@tdstelme.net or Saranne at jfsn@megalink.net Aug. 12, 2006: Bad Boys Brighton IV It's Bad Boys Bike Brighton IV. Siren homestead, early August, call 654-3011 for more information. A 5 hour mountain bike ride through the Maine woods in and around Moxie Bald Mountain. Mostly logging roads, not single track. Shorter ride also in same area. Same BIG BREAKFAST. Arrive Saturday afternoon for fun trail run to a lake and swimming, evening cookout, ride Sunday morning. Oct. 29, 2006: Annual Meeting-Maine Nordic Ski Club NEW DATE to coincide with Hampden Hoppett Roller Ski (or Bike)! Meet at the O'Brien's, 277 Monroe Rd, Hampden (1st Left south of Norway Drive) at 10:00 a.m. Lunch and meeting to follow. Sue will be making her famous potato soup (bring side dish, BYOB). Contact Paul or Sue 862-4669 (spob1@tds.net) to RSVP. Come one come all. Event will be held Rain, Shine or Snow! Nov. 04, 2006: Rangeley Rollover 10K Rollerski Race Freestyle technique. Interval start 10 a.m. at Rangeley Rehab/Wellness Pavillion. ****Canceled due to Snow and Sand 11-02-06**** Dec. 03, 2006: Early Season Fitness, Sugarloaf Birches Charlie Cary will lead the group. Focus will be on balance, glide and timing. Update 11/30/06 Meet at the Outdoor Center at 9 a.m. Sunday for final planning and carpooling. Ski workout would be priority if ski able terrain is available (golf course, Birches).(Accuweather forecast for freezing rain on Friday night might turn out to be snow!) Alternatively, Charlie would like to lead a nordic hike to Caribou Pond. Estimated distance is 14 miles round trip, with AT options. He anticipates two or more subgroups differentiated by speed with something for everyone. Bring water, food, poles, and appropriate clothing and gear. FYI The Birches currently has some snow and Maine Coast Nordic trained during off hours in and around the Super Quad last weekend. Dec. 17, 2006: NENSA Club Series & Zak Cup TD Banknorth Eastern Cup at Trapp Family Lodge. Dec. 30, 2006: Farmington Group Ski Canceled due to lack of snow. See you on Sunday at the Loaf!
Dec. 31, 2006: Group Training w/ Coach Morgan Laidlaw 9:30 a.m. Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. Coach Morgan Laidlaw will guide the group into the ski season with technique work and training plans. Note: There will be a small fee charged for this clinic. Jan. 07, 2007: NENSA Club Series & Zak Cup Bogburn at Haydock House, Pomfret, VT CANCELED!!! Jan. 07, 2007: Video Analysis at the Bethel Inn VIDEO SESSION WITH MORGAN LAIDLAW POSTPONED. MEET AT NORWAY SAVINGS BANK PARKING LOT AT 8:30 ROUTE 2 BETHEL FOR POSSIBLE SKI AT THE BALSAMS. CONTACT SARANNE TAYLOR FMI. Starts at 9:30 a.m. This on ski session will focus on video analysis. Saranne Taylor will host. Coach Morgan Laidlaw will be on hand again. Bring both classic and skate equipment. There will be a small charge for this clinic. Jan. 12, 2007: Women's Fun Day(s) at Great Glen Friday and Saturday. Maine Nordic's Saranne Taylor will be an instructor. Check out the Great Glen Website for more Details Jan. 20, 2007: NENSA Club Championship At the White Mountain Classic, Jackson, NH Each club may enter one men's (minimum 4 skiers) and/or women's team (minimum 3 skiers). The Maine Nordic Ski Club looks again for a great turnout from its members for this event. Jan. 21, 2007: NENSA 1-Day Individual Masters Championship John Sackett Memorial at Burke Mountain Nordic Trails Jan. 27, 2007: Cross Country Skiing in Austria Distant Journeys offers an eight day cross country skiing trip to Austria. Click for Distant Journeys Website Jan. 27, 2007: NENSA Club Series & Zak Cup Craftsbury Marathon VT 50k Classic Feb. 03, 2007: Moonlight Ski Tour Join Charlie Cary, Jane Barron and other Maine Nordic members for a ski under the moonlight Saturday. Meet at the XC Center at 4:30 p.m for a ski to the warming hut and back. Bring snacks and beverages to share afterward. All ages and abilities are welcome. Good chance for especially our Sugarloaf Area members to meet other members and to talk Nordic Skiing (sometimes we feel like a odd sort out there). Very informal and you should be back by your fire in time for the nightly news. The next full moon occurs on Saturday March 3rd. I hope to arrange for perhaps a Spagetti Supper and Ski Movie at that time. So hope to see you at both times! Feb. 03, 2007: 5K Time Trial 11:30 (or self-timed). Sugarloaf Seven Bridges loop counter clockwise. Feb. 10, 2007: 5K Time Trial 11:30 (or self-timed). Sugarloaf Seven Bridges loop counter clockwise. Feb. 18, 2007: NENSA Club Series & Zak Cup TD Banknorth Cheri Walsh Memorial Holderness School Plymouth, NH Feb. 19, 2007: Coaching with Morgan Laidlaw Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, 9:30 a.m. Morgan Laidlaw has agreed to another ski session with us. Session agenda will be catered to attendees. There should be something for everyone even the "expert" skier. For those who worked with Paul Stone last year, you will find Morgan equally helpful or more so. Cost will be only $10 for members and $20 for non-members (plus day pass), a super super bargain. We have Morgan the whole day, so take advantage of it. Mar. 03, 2007: NENSA Club Series & Zak Cup TD Banknorth Rangeley Loppet 50k Freestyle Mar. 24, 2007: Arooski Ski Ski, eat and drink across Aroostook County both Saturday and Sunday. For more information contact: Sheri Sirois" Apr. 01, 2007: TAMC International Spring Series, PI Either watch the U.S. Ski team big guns ski or participate in a 12.5 km citizen race. Lots to see and do in Presque Isle for the last big ski races of the season. Check out the NENSA schedule for more information. Apr. 01, 2007: April Fools Race Sugarloaf USA Just for the fun. Show up in costume and you might win a prize. Apr. 29, 2007: Women's Day Camden Meet at Zoot's in Camden at 9:30 a.m. Bring road bikes, hiking gear, and your lunch. If the weather is no good for cycling there are some beautiful hikes in the area. We will end the day at a good restaurant. Please RSVP to Alice. June 15, 2007: Women's Weekend 10th Anniversary Come help us celebrate our 10th year. Location and specifics to follow. Oct. 27, 2007: Sugarloaf Trails Workday Workday to cut and haul brush on the trail system. Sugarloaf Outdoor Center 9:00 a.m. Contact Charlie Woodworth 207-228-1865 Dec. 09, 2007: Maine Nordic Annual Meeting On Snow at Sugarloaf USA. Time and location to be announced! Feb. 28, 2008: Masters World Cup McCall Idaho The best site for accommodations according to the Idaho gang is: www.visitidaho.org The event website can be found at: http://www.mwc2008.com/ |
