USBA Biathlon Junior Development Training Camp Jericho, Vermont- March 9-12, 2014

Biathlon Junior Development Training Camp
Jericho, Vermont- March 9-12, 2014

Who: This training camp is for xc skiers age 13-19 who are competing at a high level in cross country skiing and want to see what biathlon training is like. This camp is also for those who have some biathlon experience and are looking to get some additional coaching.

What: This camp will focus on intensive biathlon marksmanship training, though we will make time to ski train, during the 4 day camp. Each athlete will have a rifle set up for them individually, and will learn range procedure and shooting techniques. We will run a biathlon race on the morning of March 12^th so you can put your new skills to the test. We will have an option for athletes to stay and compete at the US Biathlon National Championships, March 13-16, though this option would primarily be for those with previous biathlon experience. Athletes interested in staying through March 16 should inquire with Piotr Bednarski, mnbiathlon@aol.com.

When & Where: Camp Ethan Allen, Jericho, Vermont, March 9-12, 2014, with possible extension to March 16^th. We will begin training on March 9^th at Camp Ethan Allen, Walker building, beginning at 12noon.

How to Apply: Please email or call Piotr Bednarski, Director of Athlete Development- 952/237-0765 cell, mnbiathlon@aol.com to discuss your skiing results and see if you are qualified. Please include a summary of your best xc skiing performances. Please list other outstanding athletic performances, as well as any previous biathlon experience. The camp is limited to 16 athletes. Note that athletes applying to this camp are expected to already be skiing at a high level. Qualification to one of the XC Junior National regional teams is considered the standard at which athletes need to be performing in order to qualify for this camp. Those that did not qualify for XC JN’s can still apply, and performance in regional xc skiing and in other endurance sports will be considered.

Coaching: Algis Shalna (Olympic Gold Medalist and former Head National Team Coach), Eric Tremble (former Jr World Championship Team athlete), Vladimir Cervenka (Jr National Team Coach), Seth Huybbard (Maine Winter Sports Center) and Piotr Bednarski (Director of Athletes Development) will be conducting daily training with help from additional regional biathlon coaches and experienced athletes.

Transportation: US Biathlon will pick up athletes by van in Stowe, Vermont at the conclusion of Junior Olympics on Sunday, March 9 by 9:30 am, arriving in Jericho around 11:00am. Athletes will be transported to departing flights on the afternoon of March 12 (best for flights departing after 12noon), or on March 16^th (flights after 1pm). Please email Piotr at mnbiathlon@aol.com with your flight info and cell number.

Equipment: US Biathlon Will provide rifles and ammunition for all novices at the training camp. All you need to bring is your skis and be ready to train and learn. If you have your own biathlon rifle, we encourage you to bring it. We can arrange a place for you to ship it to if necessary.

Housing: We will be staying on the National Guard Army base, Camp Ethan Allen, Jericho, VT. We will stay in barracks (Army style!) that are set up in a dorm style- 6 to a room. Athletes will need a sleeping bag. We’ll have meals there, and will go out for dinners. Contact phones: Piotr Bednarski- 952 237 0765, Algis Shalna 802 355 8495.

Training Day: A typical training day will look something like this:

7am breakfast, 8:00am rifle fitting/drills, 8:30 depart for skiing/shooting 12pm lunch, 1:00-2:30pm rest, nap, clean rifles, 3:00pm afternoon training/shooting, 5:30pm dinner preparation, eating, clean up, 7:30pm group dryfire and training discussion, 10pm get to sleep

Costs, Room and Board: US Biathlon will take care of all housing, food, and ground transport arrangements (from Stowe, and to Burlington Airport).

1) Cost for athletes arriving by van from Stowe on March 9th and staying through March 12 is $ 300. This includes ground transport from Stowe, room/board, coaching and rifle use/ammunition.
2) Cost for athletes arriving on March 9th and staying through March 16, $500.

Note: this does not include entry fees to National Championship races, or ammunition for race days.

Registration and Payment: Athletes need to email application forms to mnbiathlon@aol.com. Athletes need to mail registration checks and USBA membership forms/fees to USBA. After March 2^nd, should plan on bring them to the camp. Attn: Ruth Hall, United States Biathlon Association, 49 Pineland Drive, Suite 301A, New Gloucester Hall , New Gloucester, Maine 04260

USBA Membership: All Camp athletes need to be USBA members. Athletes who are not already USBA members will need to print out and fill out the USBA membership and send in the membership form to the USBA office, preferably before the camp begins. The membership form will act as the permission slip/waiver for the camp. Membership can also be downloaded here: http://www.teamusa.org/US-Biathlon/Membership/Join-USBA USBA memberships are very inexpensive, 21 and under $50, 15 and under $15.

US Nationals Race Entries: Race registration can be done here: www.eabiathlon.org . Experienced biathletes should register for all three races on their own before arriving in Jericho. Novice athletes should discuss the races with camp coaches at the camp before signing up. Race entries are not included in the camp fees.

Club Coaches: Any xc or biathlon club coaches that would like to attend the camp can do so at a nominal fee of $20 per day defray food costs). We definitely encourage coaches to come – it’s the best coaches education opportunity we could provide. Please email Piotr Bednarski at mnbiathlon@aol.com.

Please fill out the camp application below and then email to Piotr Bednarski, Director of Athlete Development, mnbiathlon@aol.com. If you have questions, please free to contact any of the USBA staff:

Contacts

Piotr Bednarski, Director of Athlete Development,

mnbiathlon@aol.com, 952/237-0765 cell

Vladimir Cervenka, Junior National Team Coach,

cervenkv@gmail.com, 218/256-8323

Algis Shalna, Eastern Regional and Collegiate Coach,

algisshalna@aol.com, 802/355-8493

Registration For Junior Development Training Camp

email to Piotr Bednarski, mnbiathlon@aol.com,

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Basic Information:

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Parent’s home and cell phone:

DOB:

Email:

Parent’s email:

Ski/Biathlon Club:

Hometown:

Coach’s name, email and phone:

Special health consideration (allergies, food allergies, injuries, medications, etc):

Grade in School:

Right or Left handed:

Height: Weight:

Transportation:

Arrival:

We will be picking up athletes in Stowe at 9:30am on March 9^th. All athletes need to confirm their pickup with Piotr Bednarski via email: mnbiathlon@aol.com.

Departure:

We can provide transport to Burlington, VT airport on Wednesday, March 12^th, preferably after 12noon. Also can provide transport to Burligton VT airport on Sunday, March 16^th. Based on the race schedule the earliest we can get to the airport on March 16th is 1pm. Transport will also be available on the morning of March 17^th.

Please list your transport needs below:

About YOU:

1) List several of your best XC skiing Results from the past two seasons (JO results, regional JOQ, high school):

2) 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:

3) What are you goals in sport?

4) Why are you interested in Biathlon? Do you have any biathlon experience?

5)Do you have a training log? If so, what were your training hours last year? (Feel free to attach an annual log spreadsheet).

Please email to Piotr Bednarski, Director of Athlete Development, mnbiathlon@aol.com. If you have questions, please free to contact any of the USBA staff: