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#JuneTerm
June 1 - June 30
#juneterm is a month long event with opportunities for BKL, recreational and competitive collaboration. Each week will present its own challenges – with leaderboards and social recognition for outstanding efforts and creativity. This month-long program is designed to continue to bring our broader ski community together – share standardized testing and challenge data – and yet be flexible enough to be integrated into athletes personalized training programs. We hope you will join us!
SAFE – LOCAL – DISTANCE(D)
NENSA says … the number one rule is SAFETY. Participants must select terrain suitable for their skill level for all activities and remain in close proximity to their homes – you are encouraged to complete the event solo or with the support of a small responsible group in accordance with your own state guidelines. Distance (10+ feet – no drafting) must be maintained if exercising with others.
Club Criteria – For every week a participant completes the challenge they will earn one club point for the club they designate in registration. NENSA will tally participation at the end of each week and reward the club leader with a special prize.
To submit activities at the end of each week, please visit https://forms.gle/bdAghvDMKVWD6C8p9
Three registration categories:
BKL: Geared towards fun – but for all ages! – $10
For the young and young at heart.
Week 1 – Build and share your own agility course – take pictures or create a video. GRASS SKIING or ROLLERSKIING in a safe manner is encouraged!
Week 2 – “My mountain or trail.” – create a short written piece or illustration about your favorite place to visit and adventure.
Week 3 – Bag-A-Peak or Take-A-Hike!! Top out on your favorite mountain or hill and send a picture of your adventure! Recs for each state.
Week 4 – “Get Out Everyday” Do something every day, be it chores, playing outside, running, biking etc. NENSA will provide a journal for all participants by mail the week of June 15th to record activities and serve as a motivational keepsake.
Regional Training Group: Open to the entire community. – $15
Join top skiers for a challenging training month – for the “big dogs” and “strong pups!” Weeks can be substituted/combined to accommodate club training. This category includes reporting and sharing of standardized testing and educational material. During the final week, participants will share the training plan and testing protocol used by our REG (Regional Camp) Group – these athletes are selected based on Elite and Development Team selection. You have the opportunity to see how you compare to the top junior skiers in the East!
Week 1 – GO BIG! First Week of June. Pick a unique, long local favorite OD Workout. Slow, Steady, Continuous. Could be a COMBO WO- Rollerski/Run, Rollerski/Bike?? Your choice! Be creative and get out there!
Week 2 – DP Test – in collaboration with Andy Newell’s – Nordic Training Solutions program.
Week 3 – Run-A-Peak! Pick your favorite mountain and challenge yourself with a continuous Run to Top effort! – in collaboration with the Green Mountain Valley School.
Week 4 – Virtual Training Camp: training schedule, education and testing (3000m, 1000m SkiErg (if possible), NTS Strength Test)
*Prizes will be given to testing winners, exceptional efforts and creativity.
**Registration includes interaction and content from Elite Skiers & Coaches.
Popular Challengers / Masters Class: $15
Looking for some challenge & competition? Keep it Simple – Just for fun in June.
Week 1 – 5km run
Week 2 – 10km ski (or bike, or…)
Week 3 – Rollerski Double Pole Challenge / Strength Challenge
Week 4 – Over Distance
*Includes educational content from Elite Skiers & Coaches.
**This category will have recognition and prizes for weekly winners.
Sponsors/Partners:
Bliz, Start, Swenor & Anti-Freeze, through their US distributor EnjoyWinter.com, are the presenters of the June challenge. We are also excited to partner with Andy Newell’s Nordic Team Solutions and the Green Mountain Valley School. We will notify winners of prizes each week and ship them directly to you!
Prizes from EnjoyWinter are :
Swenor, the Official Rollerski of NENSA, Special Edition Skate Pink
Bliz, the choice of Sophie Caldwell & Gus Schumacher, Vision Yellow
Star, the choice of Gus Schumacher & Ian Torchia, Start Race Ultra Poles
Anti-Freeze, the choice of anyone who does not want frostbite, Face Tape, 10 pack
You can always make these your choice by shopping at www.enjoywinter.com and use “NENSA” as your promo code for 20% off.