US Biathlon Seeks Newbies for Third-Annual Talent ID Camp

BrainspiralApril 6, 2016

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(Press release)

US Biathlon Talent Identification Camp

Olympic Training Center

Lake Placid, New York

Dates:

Arrival: June 19th – camp starts on Monday June 20th at 8:00 AM

Departure: June 23rd – camp ends June 23rd at 11:00 AM

Camp Activities:

US Biathlon is looking for talented endurance athletes who are interested in becoming world-class competitors.  The talent identification camp will help us evaluate your stage in this journey.

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  • Physical tests, e.g. uphill run, 30 meter test
  • Strength tests and flexibility screening
  • Roller ski technique training with World Cup athletes Lowell Bailey, Susan Dunklee, Tim Burke, and Olympic Champion Andrea Henkel Burke
  • Shooting drills and precision test
  • Question and answer sessions with World Cup athletes Lowell Bailey, Susan Dunklee, Tim Burke, and Olympic Champion Andrea Henkel Burke
  • Final running Biathlon competition running at the Olympic Biathlon venue Mt van Hoevenberg

Needed material:

  • Gear for indoor and outdoor sport
  • Gym shoes
  • Running shoes
  • Roller skis, ski boots, poles
  • Writing material

Applications: please fill out this application form and email it to US Biathlon Chief of Sport Bernd Eisenbichler by May 5th: b_eisenbichler@yahoo.de

Invitations: will go out latest by May 15th

Travel: Applicants are responsible for their own travel.  Those arriving by air should plan to arrive in Albany, NY.

Housing & Meals: The camp will take place at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY.  Meals and lodging will be provided there free of charge.

Application form

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