From the Coaches

Hello Ski Fans,

We have a great week of Activities lined up for you guys!

All Events are available on our Website Calendar

Classic Coach Clinic Saturday January 22nd 2022

• Meet at 12 pm after Training at the Timing Hut
• Who is this session for? Telemark program coaches
• This is another opportunity for coaches to improve their coaching with the help of Telemark’s best coaches
• Here is the link to the Classic Technique Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioN7SDShbyo&list=PLpXdmv4V9JhjYedvy9OelaFUurmIg1y2-
• This should be 6 videos on Classic Technique. the first Three are Diagonal Stride and the Next Three relate to Double Pole
• Home Work: Deterministic Model Link
• Optional Volunteer Signup Link helps us get a handle on the numbers

Western Canadian Championships Supported Event

• Red Deer January 28-30th 2022; SK Interval, SK Sprint and CL Interval Start
• Travel Plan Depart Wednesday January 16th and overnight at the Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge in Canmore; email me for a discount code
• Travel the rest of the way to Red Deer Thursday morning and head straight to the trails to pre ski
• Race Information Available Here!
• Registration Fees increase January 24th 2022
• This event has all age categories
• If you are interested in attending please let me know ASAP; we have will limited space in vehicles
• Did your big race of the season recently get canceled? Come to Red Deer!

Race Report Link from the most recent Races is found Here! Thanks Teresa!

Tuesday January 18th 2022

• L2C Skate 5-7:30 pm
• T2T Classic 6-7:30 pm
• Track Attack Skate 6-7:30 pm

Thursday January 20th 2022

• L2C and T2T-2 Bridge Option Classic 5-7:30 pm
• Bridge Training Option is for Fast Highly Motivated T2T-2’s who are at least 14 years of age
• Bridge Training Plan Details
• T2T Classic 6-7:30 pm

Saturday January 22nd 2022

• L2C Classic 9-12 pm
• T2T Skate 9-12 pm
• Track Attack Classic 10-12 pm

Tuesday January 25th 2022

• L2C Bridge Training Option Skate 5-7:30 pm
• T2T Skate 6-7:30 pm
• Track Attack Skate 6-7:30 pm

BC Cup in Salmon Arm will be the next big Team Supported Event

• February 12-13th 2022
• 11-13/22, (2 nights)Comfort Inn, Salmon Arm (250)832-7711, call to book own room. Group name; Telemark Racers15 X Traditional Rooms (2 queens), $99 + tax/night, breakfast. Release date: January 21/22
• Team Supported Races Information Link

Learn to Ski Faster!

The Telemark Programs Covid Safety Plan has been updated to align with Via Sport, Provincial Health orders and Regional health orders. The latest from Via Sport can be found Here!

Values: Adventure, Camaraderie, Integrity and Excellence

We are looking forward to a Fun Training Week! Feel free to contact me by email with questions or concerns. Thank You, 
Adam Elliot

Hello Biathlon Families!

The registrations for the the Biathlon BC Cup races in Quesnel (Feb 4-6) and Whistler (Feb 11-13) are now open. Here are some of the logistic details

BiBC Cup Quesnel Feb 4-6

Dates:

• Plan to be at the Biathlon range at the Cariboo Ski Touring Club on Friday Feb 4 for official training at 12:00
• Plan on returning to Kelowna after the awards ceremony on Sunday Feb 6

Registration

Registration Link: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=28008&lan=1&cartlevel=1

• Registration is now open. Please do not leave it to the last minute. Registration closes on Jan 30
• All individuals who wish to attend (athletes, coaches, volunteers, parent helpers) must register through zone 4 for this event.

Who

This race is a good event for the L2C, T2T and Master’s groups.

Accommodations Quesnel

Please book your accommodations at the following hotel:

Sandman – Southside of town. Denny’s Restaurant and Shark Club Sports Bar

Sandman Quesnel: 250-747-3511 or Central Reservations: 1-800-726-3626

• Sports rate available. Refer to Reservation#277400 for Biathlon BC Cup Race for sports rate group discount (starting at $109 for 2 double beds). 

BiBC Cup Whistler Feb 11-13

Dates:

• Plan to be at the Biathlon range at the Whistler Olympic Park on Friday Feb 11 for official training at 12:00
• Plan on returning to Kelowna after the awards ceremony on Sunday Feb 13

Registration

Registration Link: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=27366&lan=1&cartlevel=1

• Registration is now open. Please do not leave it to the last minute. Registration closes on Feb 10
• All individuals who wish to attend (athletes, coaches, volunteers, parent helpers) must register through zone 4 for this event.

Who

This race is a good event for the L2C, T2T and Master’s groups.

Accommodations Whistler

For this event, the host organizing committee has arranged an accommodation/catering service through the Whistler Athletes Center. and the Whistler Food Company. The Whistler Athlete’s centre is a dorm-style accommodation with single occupancy or double occupancy options. The Whistler Food Company does a pretty good job with catered meals for athletes. Biathlon BC has been using them for their training camps.

Bookings will include accommodations as well as dinner on Feb 11, breakfast and dinner on Feb 12 and breakfast on Feb 13. You can book accommodations by calling: (604) 964 0052

Parent Helpers:

I’ll be putting out a call out for some helper roles once the race registration has opened. Some key 

• Zero coach(es): Coach who can help zero rifles before the race starts
• Warmup coach(es): Coach who can help the T2T group get an adequate warmup prior to the race
• Rifle runners: Individuals who can carry rifles back and forth from the shooting mats and shooting racks during the race
• Ski waxers: individuals who can assist with waxing the team skis for the race