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2018 Northern Region Biathlon TestingCamp
Prince George, BC
September 26-30, 2018
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TARGET ATHLETES This camp is targeted at athletes who are members of any Biathlon Canada division and are in the Junior Boy/Girl, Senior Boy/Girl or Youth categories in the coming race season. There is room for 30 athletes in this camp and they will be selected on a “first-registered, first-serve basis” . Numbers may be limited based on coach availability. |
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CAMP FOCUS The camp will focus on the testing each athlete's fitness and skills so that each athlete is able to fine tune the last eight weeks of training to best fit their personal needs. It is important that athletes come to this camp well rested and this is a good time to test the quality of your rest week. Biathlon coaches will have learning opportunities on the range with athletes, as well as in the afternoons with the guest coaches. Please expect to help out at the camp. A draft camp schedule will be provided to registrants. |
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ACCOMMODATIONS AND FOOD Accommodations: We are working on securing billets for the camp - more information to come. If sufficient billets cannot be arranged, out of town guests are welcome to camp at Otway or stay inside the lodge. Food: Wednesday evening snack to Sunday lunch will be provided to athletes and volunteers as part of the camp fees. Meals will need to be organized and prepared by parent volunteers. All of this will take place at the ski/biathlon area lodge. You are welcome to bring your own food and store and prepare it in the lodge kitchen. Please note that this is planned as a family event. NOTE: A kitchen leader and two helpers are required for each day of the camp. The camp WILL NOT PROCEED without a kitchen leader. Menu, food supplies and recipes will be provided. If you can help please sign up in the volunteer section of your athlete's registration. |
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FEES AND REGISTRATION Camp fees are $175 for the 2 day camp (2 nights), $200 for the 3 day camp (3 nights), or $250 for the 4 day camp (4 nights). Registration process : Register and pay via Zone4. Register by midnight on September 22, 2018. A 100% reimbursement will be provided if camp needs to be canceled due to extraordinary circumstances or insufficient registrations. Your Biathlon BC or other Division Membership must be up to date to attend this camp. |
HELPERS
A more complete list of coaches and helpers will be provided as we get closer to the camp. however, we are very proud to have the following guest coaches helping at the camp:
Biathlon Coaches:
- Petr Zidek (Biathlon Head Coach – Has decades of biathlon coaching experience, with Biathlon Canada, Biathlon Alberta and the Rocky Mountain Racers)
Rollerski Coaches:
- Tomas Caslavsky (Rollerski Head Coach – cross country ski raced internationally, including the World Cup level and won the 1995 American Birkebeiner.)
Other Coaches:
- Zachary Matyas or Cory Watts (Running Coaches– Zach is a technically skilled middle-distance runner who’s name appears in the Prince George Track Club record books; Cory has been racing for over 20 years in Prince George and is highly respected in running circles.)
EQUIPMENT LIST AND CONTACTS
Please bring your homework!
Clothing : camping gear for those staying on site (tent, mattress, sleeping bag, flash light and outdoor shower shoes). Bring clothes for all weather (hot or cold or rainy), rain jacket, sunglasses, hat. Appropriate training clothes for the time of year, small backpack for the day’s activities.
Shooting Stuff : biathlon rifle is required as there will not be any rifles at the camp to borrow, hard or soft case, trigger lock, arm band, ammo (500 rounds), gloves, ear plugs, rifle cleaning kit, P.A.L..
Activity Gear: Outdoor running shoes, hat, comfortable clothing suitable for running, etc. water bottle and carrier, yoga mat .
Swimming stuff: bathing suit, towel, goggles, swim cap if you need it.
Roller Skiing Equipment: Ski boots, skate roller skis, ski poles with roller ski tips sharpened, bike helmet, gloves and possibly knee/elbow pads. High Vis vest
Misc: Training diary, notebook, pen, pencil, camera, a positive mind-set and a big smile :-). Don’t forget sunscreen and insect repellent.
Please arrive at the Otway range on Wednesday Sept. 26th between 18:00 and 19:00. Please ensure that your rifle has been fitted properly. Programming will begin at 19:00.
QUESTIONS? Contact Sally Connon at connonsally@gmail.com or call 250-962-7115.
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- Prince George, BC