Welcome to the 2019 Spring and Summer Training Program.

This program has been created to deliver solid athlete development and support by combining the spring and summer into one consistent program to provide a strong start to the 2020 Winter. This program is flexible to families who may take holidays or athletes who are enrolled in more than one sport.

We recognize that summer is an important time for families, so - except for Senior biathletes who shoot on Saturdays - training will occur during weekdays with a once a month full team training weekend. These weekends will focus on technical skills and/or volume. Parents can join the fun packed team building weekend get-a-ways.

The attached schedule specifies training time and does not include set-up time. Training plans will be adapted for athletes who may be away for a period of time. For athletes enrolled in other sports, our CNSC Head Coach, will meet with the other sport coaches to discuss how to best meet the needs of the athlete. All athletes’ progress will be monitored and receive feedback by the Head Coach to optimize their potential. New to this year will be an incentive program for athletes to complete their journaling and Training Peaks entries.

Biathlon Specific : Biathletes will be provided volume shooting blocks to ensure shooting requirements are met.

Optional Add On : Strength Training through UNBC. We have paired up with UNBC again to provide an additional strength training component.

Program Goals

• To provide dry land coaching and training support to athletes aged 13 – 18 from May to August
• To continue to build positive relationship with athletes and team
• To provide support that considers time away from Prince George (ie: family holidays), and participation in other sports or physical activities
• To take the athlete’s best interests and well-being into account when providing them with a training program

Program Deliverables and Requirements:

For athletes who are in Prince George and do not do other sports

• The athlete makes every effort to attend all team training sessions
• If the athlete plans to be away from Prince George, they give the Head Coach at least 1 week notice.  The Head Coach and the athlete will discuss what kind of training they can do while they are away and a specific plan will be made for the athlete
• The athlete fills out Training Peaks with all the activities they are doing (not only ski training)

For athletes who are in Prince George and do other sports

• The athlete attends a minimum of one team training session per week
• The Head Coach will meet with the athlete at the start of each month to create a plan that works around their other sport(s)
• The athlete provides the Head Coach with the training schedule for the other sports they are doing, in order for the Head Coach to build a plan that works with their other commitments
• The Head Coach meets with the coaches from the other sports before the season starts to discuss how to work together in the best interests of the athlete
• Athletes fill out Training Peaks with all the activities they are doing (not only ski training)
• Discuss with coaches from other sports both having access to Training Peaks

For athletes who are away a lot and still in our programs

• The athlete and Head Coach understand that the athlete will attend team training sessions when they are in Prince George
• The athlete and Head Coach will arrange skype, phone, Whats app or other messaging to keep in contact through the summer, monthly at minimum
• The athlete provides the Head Coach with a draft of what their summer looks like, what type of activity they will have access to and do
• The Head Coach will provide the athlete a plan based on what activities they can do
• The athlete fills out Training Peaks with all activities they are doing (not only ski training)