2018 US Biathlon Talent ID Camp Application

The US Biathlon Association is once again hosting its annual Talent ID Camp, set for June 17-21, in Lake Placid, N.Y. See complete details and link to application below:

US Biathlon Talent Identification Camp

Olympic Training Center

Lake Placid, New York

Dates:

Arrival: June 17th – camp starts on Monday June 18th at 8:00 AM

Departure: June 21st – camp ends June 21st 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.

Physical tests, for example: uphill run
Roller ski technique training with World Championship Medalist: Lowell Bailey, Susan Dunklee, Tim Burke, and Olympic Champion Andrea Henkel Burke
Shooting drills and precision test
Question and answer sessions with World Championship Medalist: 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 the attached 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.