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For those juniors looking to go to US Biathlon Nationals in W. Yellowstone in March, USBA will be organizing a training camp, starting Monday, March 12 in W. Yellowstone- running through the end of US Nationals on Sunday, March 18.  Rob Rosser and Vladimir Cervenka will be there to run training sessions for experienced biathletes age 14 and up.   Approximate cost for housing, food, ground transport, and coaching support will be $65 per day with arrival on Monday, March 12 and departure on Sunday, March 18 (housing for Sunday night, March 18 will be available).  Athletes are responsible for race registration fees- and getting registered.   Registration form for US Nationals is attached (registrations need to be received by March 9th).  Those that wish to attend the camp must contact Piotr Bednarski asap to confirm dates of arrival/departure.

Transportation to US Nationals:
Arrival:
Flying into Bozeman:   we will arrange a pick up from the airport on Monday, March 12 from the airport at 2pm.  Please plan you flights to arrive 2pm.  otherwise there are shuttles to W. Yellowstone (approx $75).
Coming From Soldier Hollow:  XC Junior Nationals-  we will find ground transportation for you from Heber to W. Yellowstone on Sunday, March 11 to W. Yellowstone.  We will be able to start housing on Sunday, March 11.

Departure:
Bozeman: USBA will find ground transport for athletes to get to the airport in Bozeman for flights that leave at 4pm or later on Sunday, March 18.  We can also provide transport to the airport  in Bozeman on Monday, March 19th.
Salt Lake City:  If you need to fly out of Salt Lake, it may be possible to get transport out of Salt Lake on Monday, March 19 after 6am.  Please contact Piotr or Algis if you need to fly out of Salt Lake.

Once you have your flights, please send itineraries to Piotr at mnbiathlon@aol.com.   If you have questions, please email.

thanks,
Piotr

Piotr Bednarski
Director of Athlete Development
US Biathlon Association

Only those results using poles for the 4 x 5 and 20 x 1 shot tests are shown, but I have considered changing your own target equal to moving back to the 3 meter start line as the test protocol actually calls for. [In the 20 x 1 shot you need to return back to the 3 meter line for each shot until the target needs resetting--then reset it without returning that time--etc]

I have included results for two newer tests:
40 shot on paper– use alpha for zero–then 10 shots prone each on B & C; and 10 shots standing on each D & E. Score like this: in prone-a biathlon miss–doesn’t break the prone ring–2 pts against; a biathlon hit [breaks the line] but x ring miss counts 1 against; breaks the x ring line = 0 pts against.

In Standing- a biathlon miss = 2 pts against; a biathlon hit that doesn’t break the  80mm scoring ring – 1 pt against and a 80mm hit = 0 pts against.

Top possible score = 0. Worst = 80.

“Vlad’s 20 shot test”
On 10 ring paper– 10 shots prone on one target and 10 shots standing on another. If it breaks the line it counts up. Top score =200pts. This is actually 1/3 of the normal 60 shot test. It is good as a daily or every other shooting accuracy workout.

Enjoy!! If you have others recently–sent them along.

Bill Meyer

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Always come out of position and off the firing line after each magazine–and for one shot drills–after each shot.

Always send me the breakdown of the score:  prone, standing= total. Also please note if shot in an indoor range. I will then post, but will note the type of range.

40 shot test–this is a tough measure of grouping–specifically good for biathlon. Use a row of 5 paper targets–need an x ring and a standing scoring ring. Use the alpha target to zero with up to 10 rds–then put 10 each on bravo and charlie prone–and 10 each on delta and echo standing.
Score–if it breaks the line it counts as good. Complete prone misses and complete standing misses [normal] count 2 against; prone hits but x ring misses count 1 against–same with standing hits but scoring ring misses. So top score is 0, worst possible is 80 points.

50 shot test–on metal–score misses– 25 prone and 25 standing. Top score is 0 worst would be 50.. we have some 2′s  floating around locally.

60 shot test–on 10 ring standard paper. Use upper alpha for zero. Then 10 on each lower target [3 x 10] prone and 15 standing on each of the remaining upper targets [2 x 15]. Scope as much as the athlete wants to. Break the line to count up. All scoring rings count– both prone and standing. [Even biathlon misses]. Top score is 600–worst score 0.

50 shot standing. 5 target strip. Shoot across. All standing– 10 x 5. Score 2 points against for a total miss, 1 point against for a biathlon hit, but scoring ring miss. Top score 0, worst score 100.

20 x 1 shot. For novices–use ammo off the shooting point mat. For advanced athletes only, under coaches supervision–use two magazines and fire a shot from one, don’t bolt, next time change magazines to the other one.

On metal. Coach clears target. 15 sec penalty per miss. 10 individual shots prone and 10 individual shots standing. Start 3 meters behind firing line. Return to that line after each shot and at end. Total time plus 15 sec per miss.

4 x 5 shot on Metal, coach clears target. Normal shooting with a full magazine so 2 mags prone, 2 mags standing. 10 sec per missed shot penalty. Start 3 meters behind the firing line and return to 3 meter line between magazines and at end. Total time plus 10 sec per missed shot.

Notes: The 20 x 1 shot test and the 4 x 5 shot test are range procedure tests and thus you need to use ski poles–and have the straps on when circling behind the 3 meter line. Coaches–to put more emphasis on accuracy during these timed range procedure drills–double the time penalty for misses. Don’t send those to me, however.

The Game- Put 10 loose rounds on mat. Shooting on metal. Start 3 meters behind firing line. Shoot one full magazine in prone. Then if any misses must get out of position–go back to 3 meter line, back to mat–hand load one round..return to 3 meter line. Continue that until all targets are down..then shooter changes target to standing [don't need to go back to 3 meter line] and uses one full magazine standing. Then back behind the 3 meter line and back into position using one handloaded round, and etc.  Total time.

So the penalty for misses after using the full magazine is to get out of position, go to 3 meter line, and back in for each followup shot. [one shot drills]. This continues until all targets are down, or the 10 spare rounds are gone. It makes no difference where the 10 rds are used–prone or standing. All prone targets must be down before the shooter starts on standing. Cleaning with the mag is golden (:-)

There are other similar tests. These are all good and I am tracking all of these. Some for many years.

In addition there is a good test to find the optimum shooting HR–[may be different HR prone and standing]. For good, experienced shooters only. Use a strip of 5 paper for prone and at least 4 for standing.
Zero on other paper. With no raised HR “cold zero” [CZ] 10 shots on alpha prone. This is for comparison only. Then use HR goals  like 160,170,180,190 or similar for goals. Athlete runs or roller skis sufficiently to get HR up and steady [0.5km minimum] and gives HR to coach as he hits the shooting point..picks up rifle–goes into position and fires a magazine immediately on say Bravo at 160 HR. Then repeats that at 160 goal on Bravo again. Then 2 times at 170 on Charlie. Then 2 x 180 on Delta, and 2 x 190 on Echo. Either same day or later–repeat in standing on fresh paper.

Now look at the groups–avg the two actual HRs for that target–and probably ignore 1 or 2 fliers. Especially if shooter knew they were fliers. Measure the group and look at the shape.

Find the smallest group–usually around the lactate threshold [LT]. Now look at the group shape. If strung out vertically–athlete has a breathing problem. If horizontally… a position instability. But around that HR will be their best race shooting as to the effect of heartrate and throbbing during the shooting. Normally we find the area 15-30 beats below LT is the poorest along with the group when the athlete is way over LT.  Good to train a lot with combos in the optimum zone or just above it to bring the group even tighter.

So have fun… send me results. Click here to email Bill.

Bill Meyer

April 30. Arrival to Mammoth.
May 1.   Arrival to Mammoth.  Camp meeting along with what the camp is looking to accomplish.
May 2.   Skate Skiing along with Shooting  8am/11am
May 3.   Skate Technique instruction, 8am/11am
May 4.   Morning off to walk around town.  Weight training in the evening w/easy run 4pm/5:30pm
May 5.   Skate Skiing with Shooting 8am/11am
May 6.   Classic
May 7.   Unofficial Biathlon Time Trial for experienced athletes.  Trails will be open for skiing.  8am/11am
May 8.   Rest Day.  Range Closed
May 9.   Choice of XC Skiing or Roller ski intervals at 3,000 feet.  Range Closed
May 10. Skate Skiing with Shooting  8am/11am
May 11. Morning Off.  Weight Training in the evening w/easy run 8am/11am
May 12. Skate Skiing with Shooting 8am/11am
May 13. Skate skiing with Shooting 8am/11am
May 14. Travel home
May 15. Travel home

This is the camp structure.  Depending on the temperatures the times will very for the late morning thaw.  There are scholarships available for elite athletes. (free housing and no training fees)  First come first serve basis.  Additional athletes will be staying at the Mammoth Mountain Inn.  We will make your reservations for you there is a training camp discounted price if you want to share rooms that will be an option.  If you are not able to do the whole two week camp it’s not a problem.  We will just need your intended dates for the housing.  There is a free town shuttle that runs from the Mammoth Mountain Resort into and around the town.

The goal that Mammoth is looking to accomplish is providing an affordable spring camp to help jump start your summer training.  The only requirements are to be motivated to improve your skiing/shooting and no complaining. Transportation can be arranged from the Mammoth Airport for anytime with a two day notice.  There is currently a shuttle that runs from the Reno International Airport to Mammoth for $60.

What do you get from this?  You get great spring skiing, two days of shooting and ski technique with Olympic Biathlete Wynn Roberts, and to ski to your hearts content in May!

For  prices and lodging please email: alarson150@yahoo.com (Subject: Mammoth Ski Camp)

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Schedule and Application

Summer 2011

Goals for USBA Camps
Looking for Top Results at the Olympics and World Cup

The U.S.Biathlon Association has had a long history of recruiting talented and motivated athletes and helping them become world class biathletes.  Currently our men’s team is ranked 10^th in the world, with all 4 of our top men regularly finishing in the top 40 in the world.  Tim Burke, our top athlete this year, wore the yellow bib (# 1 World Cup ranking) for several weeks prior to the Olympic Games.  We are looking toward 2014 and 2018 Olympics with excitement, and we hope to find a number of future Olympians in our Regional Development Camps of 2010.  Most of our current national team athletes all came to similar camps in 1995-1998.

Description and Purpose of Camps

The purpose of the Regional Development Camp is to allow you as an athlete to get a “jump start” in biathlon marksmanship, while at the same time experience a “national team” style training camp.  We will be training lots of hours, working on ski technique and strength training technique.  Many of the camps will be run in conjunction with the Junior national team or other athletes with advanced shooting skills.

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Introductory Camps- for xc skiers with strong xc sking results and little or no biathlon experience. Applications are required. Space is limited and some rifles are available.

Camp #1:  Midwest Regional Camp: Intro Shooting Camp, Ages 13-17. Grand Rapids MN, June 14 – June 22.  Focus on developing biathlon shooting skills- position, accuracy drills, begin combo training.  Volume training focus on rollerskis/running, as well as strength and technique work. Approx cost $400. By application. Vladimir Cervenka – cervenkv@gmail.com

Camp # 2:  Eastern Regional Camp: Intro Shooting Camp- Ages 19-26 June 21-June 28. Lake Placid Olympic Training Center, NY. Focus on developing biathlon shooting skills- position, accuracy drills, begin combo training.  Volume training focus on rollerskis/running, as well as strength and technique work. Approx cost $400.  By application. Algis Shalna, algisshalna@aol.com

Intermediate to Advanced Camps- for experienced biathletes with 1-3 years of biathlon experience and excellent xc skiing results.  Prior camps are a requirement.  Jr National Team or by application.

Camp # 3: High Altitude Camp Granby/Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 21-July 7.  Ages 16-20.  In conjunctions with Junior National Team.  Previous regional shooting camp required. Volume training on rollerskis, trail running/hiking and mnt biking- very high training load.  Intermediate to advanced shooting skills. Included 4 days at the Colorado Springs OTC.  Approx cost $550. Ground transport available from Minnesota.  Vladimir Cervenka- cervenkv@gmail.com

Camp # 4:  Eastern Regional Camp:  Advanced Training Camp, Ages 14-16. July 5-July 17. Jericho, Vermont. Focus on accuracy shooting and combo training.  Volume training focus on rollerskis/running, with some intensity workouts. Previous camp experience required. Approx cost $400. Algis Shalna, algisshalna@aol.com

Camp # 5:  Eastern Regional Camp: Advanced Training camp, Ages 17-21. July 24-Aug 5.  Similar to Camp # 5 , but with older age group. Algis Shalna, algisshalna@aol.com

Camp # 6: National Rollerski Camp and Competition Camp, Camp Ethan Allen, Jericho, VT, July 31 1-7.  Previous regional shooting camp required and good rollerski skills.  Focus on “combination” training, with a shift to more intensity on rollerskis.  Rollerski biathlon races on Aug 6-7. Approx cost $400.  This training is attended by many coaches- contact Piotr Bednarski, mnbiathlon@aol.com to direct you.

Camp #7:  Junior Team Camp-  High Volume Focus, Lake Placid OTC, Aug 8-16, Continued combo training, and higher training volume.  Approx cost $250  Junior national team and intermediate level athletes ages 14-17.  Vladimir Cervenka- cervenkv@gmail.com

Camp # 8: National and Western Regional Junior Camp, Rollerski Combo and Competition.  Soldier Hollow, Utah, Oct 6-20(dates tentative).  Camp conjunction with Junior National Team. Advanced level required.  Approx cost $550. Vladimir Cervenka, cervenkv@gmail.com

Camp #9:  Western and Midwestern Regional Junior Camp, Nov 20-27, West Yellowstone, MT.  On snow, high volume training ski training with daily combo shooting practice.  Some athletes will stay, Nov 16-Dec 4.  Approx cost $800. Vladimir Cervenka@gmail.com and Piotr Bednarski, mnbiathlon@aol.com.

Additional Camps not yet scheduled:

Far West Regional Camp-  Introductory Camp- ages 12-20.  Northstar Biathlon Range, CA.  Mid-May.  Contact Glenn Jobe, 530-994-1041, gjobe@gotsky.com,

Washington Regional Camp-  Introductory and Advanced Camp- ages 12-20.   Methow Valley, WA.  Contact Betsy Devin Smith, 509/341-9345, drbetsy@methownet.com,

Goals for USBA Camps
Looking for Top Results at the Olympics and World Cup

The U.S.Biathlon Association has had a long history of recruiting talented and motivated athletes and helping them become world class biathletes.  Currently our men’s team is ranked 10^th in the world, with all 4 of our top men regularly finishing in the top 40 in the world.  Tim Burke, our top athlete this year, wore the yellow bib (# 1 World Cup ranking) for several weeks prior to the Olympic Games.  We are looking toward 2014 and 2018 Olympics with excitement, and we hope to find a number of future Olympians in our Regional Development Camps of 2010.  Most of our current national team athletes all came to similar camps in 1995-1998.

Description and Purpose of Camps

The purpose of the Regional Development Camp is to allow you as an athlete to get a “jump start” in biathlon marksmanship, while at the same time experience a “national team” style training camp.  We will be training lots of hours, working on ski technique and strength training technique.  Many of the camps will be run in conjunction with the Junior national team or other athletes with advanced shooting skills.

Application Process

Acceptance to USBA camps is based primarily on XC skiing results.  Exceptional results in other endurance sports such as cycling, running, speed skating, will also be considered.  Please fill out the camp application.   Applications are due by May 15^th.  Please email to the coach contact for each camp, and copy Piotr Bednarski, USBA Director of Athlete development at mnbiathlon@aol.com.  We may call you to further discuss your application.  Applicants will be notified in early May whether they have been accepted.  All athletes that are accepted have until May 10^th to confirm via email or phone that they will be attending:  Please contact Piotr Bednarski at mnbiathlon@aol.com, 952/237-0765 with any questions regarding camps and the application process.

Camp Costs and Rifles

The cost for the camps will be $35-$55 per day- there is some variation depending on location.  In general, athletes need to provide their own transport to the training site.  Ground transport, room and board is provided at training site.  Some loaner rifles are available for camps-  inquire with your application.   Its best if you can purchase your own rifle.  USBA coaches can advise you on how and where to order biathlon rifles.

Coaching Internships

We have several coaching internship positions available during the camp.  Athletes are encouraged to have their home coaches participate as interns/assistants at this camp.  Coaches may apply by emailing Piotr Bednarski at mnbiathlon@aol.com.  Intern coaches must provide their own transport to camps.  Most expenses at camps will be covered by USBA.

USBA Staff Contacts

Piotr Bednarski, Director of Athlete Development,

mnbiathlon@aol.com, 952/924-0381

Vladimir Cervenka, Junior National Team Coach,

cervenkv@hotmail.com, 218/256-8323

Algis Shalna, Collegiate Program Coach,

algisshalna@aol.com, 802/355-8493

Seth Hubbard, Maine Winters Sports Center Coach,

seth@mainewsc.org, 207/227-3867

Regional Coaches and Club Contacts

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Application For Junior Regional and National Camp

-       due May 15th, 2011, but sooner you apply the better!

-       email directly to camp contact.  Also, copy Piotr Bednarski, USBA Director of Athlete Development, mnbiathlon@aol.com, 952/237-0765

Name:

Address:

DOB:

Email and cell phone:

Parents names and cell phone (for emergency contact):

Ski/Biathlon Club:

Coach’s name, email and phone:

High School/College:

Grade in school or college:

Right or Left handed:

Height:          Weight:

Which Camp session(s) do you want to attend?  Please list other sessions that you could potentially attend.

List several of your best XC skiing Results from the past two seasons (JO’s, regional JOQ’s, State HS, USSA Points):

What other sports do you compete in?  Please list some of your top results (times and distances) from the past two years.  Please list team sports as well:

What are you goals in sport?

Why are you interested in Biathlon?

Have you had any laboratory testing- lactate profile or max VO2?  If so, please include results:

Do you have a training log?  If so, what were your training hours last year?