1) Athletes must be members of Biathlon
2) Athletes must be born in the years - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 .
***note*** younger athletes will be allowed to vie for selection to the team
3) Athletes must announce their intentions of trying out for the team and sigh an athlete agreement to this effect. Athletes, who have attended at least two camps and have paid their team fee will be eligible to attend training camps in Nov 2009 and Nov 2010 at Silverstar.
4) Over 2 years, six camps will be designated as Canada Winter Games Camps. Athletes must attend a minimum of three camps. If camps are cancelled, it becomes 3/5, 2/4 To qualify as having attended a camp, an athlete must be present for three quarters of the camp or two full days of any of the longer camps.
The first "official" camp will be held in conjunction with Westerns in
5) Athletes must be on a year-round training program that is approved and monitored by the provincial coaching staff.
6) Selection Races
Athletes meeting this criteria above will be eligible to compete in Selection Races.
There will be six selection races, weather permitting. Athletes will choose their best. In each race, the athletes total points will be calculated based on a percentage of the average of the top three finishers.
Choose Best Race - Value 5%
Two qualifying races will be held at the end of the 2009-2010 season. Sprint, Mass Start
***note*** these two races will use reduced distances and athletes will not carry rifles while skiing.
Choose Best three Races of Four - Value 95%
Two will be held at
Individual, Sprint (if races are cancelled best 2 of 3, or best one of 2)
Two will be held at a site to be determined (
The team will be ratified by the executive and will be announced Jan15, 2011.
7. At the end of the 2019-10 season, the high performance committee, on advice of Coaching Staff (Aimee Procyk and Richard Boruta
may preselect up to two athletes to the team.
8 Leading up to the Canada Winter Games, any athlete that qualifies for the World Junior Team or World Youth Team will automatically qualify provided there is no conflict in the dates of these two events.
9. Athletes moving to
10. The fifth placed athlete would be the alternate in case someone cannot go.
11. An athlete protest procedure consists of an appeals committee set up by the executive that contains at least two people not on the executive. All appeals must be initiated by the athlete before Jan 20 2011.
12. Weather Consideration
In the event of a severe weather "situation" that would make travel dangerous, an athlete can apply to the executive for special consideration.
13. Team Selection / Medical Replacement
The Saskatchewan Sport Medicine policy explains what occurs in the
event of injury and is outlined on the following page.
For developmental reasons
1) Athletes must race at an out of province race. If an athlete finishes within 75% of the top three finishers at an Alberta Cup Race, or out of province race they will be selected.
2. Athletes who do not meet this standard and have special circumstances can still apply to the high performance committee and be selected. (an email or letter can be forwarded to Doug Sylvester)
3. Athletes wishing to pay their own way entirely may ask to be sanctioned by Biathlon
4. The final team selections will be made by the high performance committee and ratified by the executive Feb 20th.
5. There will be a team fee for all athletes going that must be paid in advance. The fee will be determined at a later date. Likely $400-700.
The athlete's highest percentage in an out of province race will determine the level of funding. For example, an athlete with 84% would receive 84% of the funding that an athlete achieving a standing of 100% .
Recognizing the importance of Saskwinter Games to the grass roots development of our organization, this proposal is a way to ensure full participation of all the zones at the next Saskwinter Games In Moose Jaw. Mid Feb 2010. For kids aged 11-14. 8 athletes/zone.
Organizers of the camps will be responsible for their own travel and food expenses.
Their main goal is to build on the success of this summers tyalent ID program and to field full teams in all nine zones for Sask Winter Games. In some zones, this will mean finding coaches, managers as well as athletes. Call Doug Sylvester for more information . 445 6887.
Nov 26-30
Dec 2 Doug's Birthday, Scott Perras Races First World Cup
Dec 6,7 S Cup#1 Blue Mountain
Dec 27 – 28
Jan 3,4, X
Jan 11 X Country
Jan 17,18 S Cup #2
Feb 6,7,8 Cadet Provincials - Saskadet
Feb 8 Cheesecake Classic Turtleford
Feb 13 X country Pinehouse
Feb 19-20
Feb 21, 22 Westerns
Feb 22 Blue Mtn Loppet
Feb 28 Mar 1 S Cup #3
Mar 1-8 Cadet Nationals , Val Cartier
Mar 7 Saskaloppet
Mar 14, 15
Mar 24- 30 Canadian Nationals Val Cartier
Oct 17 2009 Saskski AGM 11:30 - 1:00
If interested Please email Neil Fahlman @ nk.fahlman@sasktel.net with a resume and cover letter
Applications Close April 24, 2008 11:59 p.m. CST
Interviews will be conducted.
Biathlon Saskatchewan Summer Job
Positions:
There will be 2 summer student positions with Biathlon
Who is eligible:
Must be registered to attend University in the Fall 2008 semester.
Must be 18 or over.
Must have a valid drivers license and a reliable vehicle.
Must be a member of Biathlon Saskatchewan.
A keen interest in the sport of Biathlon and has some coaching experience.
Preference will be given to those individuals who are registered in kinesiology or have equivalent experience, should have valid first aid (CPR) Experience as a leader, can work independently and with others. Possess good time management skills, computer skills including web design and email.
Prefer individuals with level 1 coaching certification, prefer cadet experience.
Term (negotiable)
April 28, 2008 to June 20, 2008 (8 weeks) Or
May 5, 2008 to June 27, 2008 (8 weeks)
Flexible hours throughout the week, may include limited evening and weekend work approximately 35 hours per week.
Where
Based out of the Biathlon Saskatchewan Provincial Office
Primarily doing field work at various venues throughout
Travel to existing Biathlon
Travel to sports admin zones to aid in the recruitment of new members through information sessions at schools and community groups.
Wages and Expenses:
$4,000 for the 8 week term plus
$1,000 automobile and travel allowance (use of own vehicle required)
Program:
Program Goals
To promote the awareness of the sport of biathlon to schools, community groups, sports organizations and other agencies throughout
To develop a contact list of potential athletes.
To make contact with and develop a list of potential coaches for Sask Winter Games
The target audience is youth aged 9-14.
Employees will be responsible to complete the development of a short presentation (15 to 20 minutes) that highlights the essentials of Biathlon in general and in
This presentation will be delivered to the target group allowing time for questions and discussion. Preparation of additional presentation material will be necessary in the event of no questions from the audience. The entire presentation should be geared to not exceed 45 minutes, or should be adapted to the needs of the audience / group host liaison-coordinator. The program may include an active game(s) to be determined.
The employees will have a supervisor based in
Anticipated Work Schedule:
Week 1
§ Review and collate existing materials
§ Develop and prepare presentation
§ Establish contact list of target groups
§ Make initial contacts with target groups to schedule availability
§ Prepare draft schedule for Fieldwork locations
Week 2
§ Finalize presentation and delivery to test group for review
§ Continue contact schedule
§ Possible start on delivery of presentation
§ Finalization / confirmation of next week schedules.
§ Documentation and reporting of progress, status and recommended changes
Week 3 – 7
Program delivery
Week 8
§ Finalize program delivery
§ Write up final report
§ Documentation of feedback,
§ What worked, what were challenges, what needs to change what did not work
§ Collation of remaining materials
Suggestions:
Presentation provides overview of sport information
Collection of interested students name, age, address, phone number, email etc.
Hands on look at ski equipment, boots, poles, race suit, gloves, touque.
Provide a door prize draw or random give away of (up to the employees to decide Tshirt, touques, ???)
Employees should be in professional appearance, possible outfit
Black or Khaki Shorts or pants
Black / Red Tshirt etc. with
Suggested to take Red Biathlon team jacket
Preparation of handout and distribution of information for upcoming training camps.
Design of give away promotional item Tshirts/ etc Silk-screen production, quantities and costs to be submitted for approval prior to purchase.
Ask for interest for participation in Fall training Camp scheduled for end of September.
Provide feedback form to local host liaison-coordinator to fill out and hand back / or mail directly to Biathlon Sask Office
Saturday Demo or Evening Demo Option for a ½ day hands on orientation / observation of a range setup (air rifle only), possible use of EKO rifle for demonstration purposes, where any interested youth could show up at the local community center for a hands on EKO or Air rifle experience, combined with light aerobic intervals? Logistical problem maybe? If this is done, then pre-booking of facilities would need to occur for each community in advance.
Waiver required for participating in an activity. Waiver on photographs taken to allow
Each program delivery should be geographically centered for that week. (e.g. week 1 should be in
Minimized unnecessary travel
Suggestion that for schools, may be better to go directly to Phys Ed teachers, in addition to Principal and/or V.P.
Contact with local recreation boards and zone sport councils required to establish contact and rapport and possible support when working in regional areas.
Employees are responsible for own accommodations and meals, Existing Biathlon
The program may involve taking several air rifles, mats and targets to various locations and setting up a temporary range AND OR use of EKO rifle (range may be for 1 day only in local community, i.e. meet with schools all week long, and come out on Saturday from 9 – 1 to try it out)
Deliver a promotional video and presentation on the sport of biathlon.
Get kids to try out the air rifle shooting, roller blading, provide demonstration of roller skiing.
Give out information about Biathlon and information about local biathlon clubs, link information to Biathlon Sask Website
Target kids aged 9 to 14
Establish contact with zone sport co-ordinators.
Optional Prepare presentation to Universities to get into the sport camps at U of R and U of S for 2009 season.
Reporting to High Performance Coaching Committee appointed delegate.
Alana Ottenbreit
Biathlon Sask
1860 Lorne Street
Regina, SK
S4P 2L7
(306) 780-9236 phone
(306) 780-9462 fax
sask.ski@sasktel.net
Thanks,
Neil
