US Biathlon Talent Identification Camp
Olympic Training Center
Lake Placid, New York

Arrival: June 19^th – camp starts on Monday June 20^th at 8:00 AM

Departure: June 23^rd – camp ends June 23^rd 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, e.g. uphill run, 30 meter test
–          Strength tests and flexibility screening
–          Roller ski technique training with World Cup athletes Lowell Bailey, Susan Dunklee, Tim Burke, and Olympic Champion Andrea Henkel Burke
–          Shooting drills and precision test
–          Question and answer sessions with World Cup athletes 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 5^th: b_eisenbichler@yahoo.de

Invitations: will go out latest by May 15^th

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.