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2023 U15 Biathlon Mini-camp


  • Craftsbury Outdoor Center 535 Lost Nation Road Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827 United States (map)
Biathlete Hallie Grossman sights in on the target during a biathlon race at Craftsbury.

(3 days/2 nights)
Price: $250. Includes lodging, dinner the first night, 3 hearty buffet-style meals on the 29th, and breakfast on the 30th from our incredible dining hall, and use of a COC biathlon rifle and ammo for the camp.

Registration: By phone, 802-586-7767. Confirm with office if you will be borrowing a rifle or bringing your own as our capacity (below) is limited by rifel availability.

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.

Review COVID-19 related requirements for participation.

Coaches: GRP alum and Olympian Hallie Grossman and GRP biathlete Luke Brown along with GRP shooting coach Ethan Dreissigacker and other GRP athletes: Jake Brown, Jackie Garso, and Kesley Dickinson.

Contact: biathlon@craftsbury.com; lukemoose@gmail.com

Purpose:

After a successful U17 camp last summer we want to create more biathlon training opportunities for younger athletes. 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:

3:00pm - check-in on the 28th
Noon - 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