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2024 U15 Biathlon Mini-Camp


  • Craftsbury Outdoor Center 535 Lost Nation Road Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827 United States (map)

Camp Dates: July 19-21

Cost: $288. Includes lodging & tax, meals (dinner on the 19th through lunch on the 21st) and use of a COC biathlon rifle and ammo for the camp.

Registration: By phone, 802-586-7767. Please confirm with office if you will be borrowing a rifle or bringing your own.

Age: 13-14 (U15 for the 2024-25 season)

Capacity: 12 athletes

Lodging: Dorm-style housing at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center’s Cedar Lodge. Each athlete should expect to be paired with a roommate.

Coaches: Craftsbury Biathlon coaching staff and professional athletes

Contact: biathlon@craftsbury.com

Purpose:

This mini-camp for 13 and 14 year-olds is a great way for budding biathletes and interested skiers to go all in for three days on biathlon training. A shorter intensive yet fun style of camp like this can not only solidify what athletes have learned at weekly practices but can also rapidly advance their skills in a way that weekly practices cannot. Athletes will have the opportunity to work with high-level coaches and GRP biathletes, learn the basics of shooting, develop a robust shooting process, and learn how to shoot fast and accurately under pressure through range games and fun competitions.

Schedule:

3:30pm - check-in on the 28th
1:00pm - check-out on the 30th.
Campers will be provided a more detailed schedule before camp

Requirements:

  • Shooting experience is welcome but not required. This camp is for both biathletes and skiers who have no biathlon experience!

  • Equipment: athletes should bring running shoes, swim trunks, a hydration vessel, positive attitude, and rollerski equipment (if you need to borrow rollerski equipment please email us)

  • Craftsbury will provide each athlete a biathlon rifle and ammunition for the camp.

  • Athletes should be able to handle full days of rigorous activity!

  • Any questions are welcome, contact us at biathlon@craftsbury.com 

Camp provides:

  • Comprehensive firearm safety instruction and coaching by Green Racing Project coaches and athletes

  • Rifle and ammunition for use during the week

  • Rollerski training on the Craftsbury Outdoor Center rollerski loop

  • Games and activities to supplement our biathlon training

By the end of camp, each skier should:

  • Understand and practice the rules of firearm safety

  • Understand the fundamentals of prone and be able to shoot with a cuff/sling

  • Understand the components of an elite biathlete’s shooting process

  • Be able to “zero” a rifle

  • Improve in their skate skiing technique

  • Have experienced what it is like to train as a biathlete

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