2010 Talent ID Camps

BCBSA holds annual physical testing sessions for all BC athletes interested in competing in the sports of Bobsleigh and Skeleton. Physical testing and training for Bobsleigh and Skeleton are for the purpose of having the fastest starts possible in Provincial, National and International competitions.

The goal of these camps is to provide opportunities for BC athletes to get involved in the sports of Bobsleigh and Skeleton, and to evaluate the athletes to determine their potential for the competitive programs.

BCBSA, in partnership with Pacific Sport, will be conducting Talent ID Camps in the following areas during the Summer leading up to the 2010/2011 Season:

• May 1st, 2010 – 10am
  Mount Boucherie Secondary School (2751 Cameron Road, Central Okanagan, BC)

• May 12th, 2010 – 6pm
  Simon Fraser University Outdoor Running Track (8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC)

• June 5th, 2010 – 9am
  Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence (4371 Interurban Road, Victoria, BC)

• June 14th, 2010 – 5pm
  Whistler Sliding Centre (4910 Glacier Lane, Whistler, BC)

• June 16th, 2010 – 6pm
  Simon Fraser University Outdoor Running Track (8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC)

• July 30th, 2010 – 4:30pm
  Simon Fraser University Outdoor Running Track (8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC)

• Date TBC – Prince George, BC
• Date TBC – Kamloops, BC
• Date TBD – Vancouver, BC

For detailed information on upcoming Talent ID camps please see the calendar of events, or to confirm your attendance contact Nicole Simon.

BCS Dry Land Testing Protocol

30m Sprint

Athlete sprints from a 2 point standing start. There is a one meter acceleration line behind the start. The athlete must have one foot on either side of the 1m line. The start tripods are set at their lowest position. All the rest at the highest position. One of the most important tests we do, and give a great indication of the athlete’s ability to accelerate over a short distance.

Team Record: 3.49s – Lascelles Brown, 3.95s – Jenny Ciochetti

Flying 30m Sprint (60m)

Athlete sprints at their top speed through a 30m distance. This is usually done in conjunction with the standing 30m sprint, in order to ensure athletes are hitting the timing eye at there top speed.

Team Record: 2.70sec - Pascal Caron, 3.20sec – Jaime Cruickshank

20m Sled Pull (15kg)

The athletes will pull a 15kg weight through a 35m zone. We will time them for the remaining 20m of the sprint. This is a great test for power and speed, and usually correlates to our single push test almost directly.

Team Records: 2.34sec - Giulio Zardo, 3.05sec - Suzanne Hlady

5 x double leg bound

With both legs together, the athlete will take 5 continuous jumps . These are then measured, and compared to historical data.

Team Records: 18.32 – Sheridon Baptiste, 14.22 – Christy Lees

Vertical Jump

With both feet together, stand and reach upwards as high as possible against wall; measure & record. From a standing start (with both legs together) athlete will squat and then jump upwards, touching
wall at highest point possible.  Record highest touch.  Subtract athletes reach from highest touch.

Team Records: 40 inches – Ken Kotyk, 28.5 inches – Jenny Ciochetti

Strength Tests

Candidates will also be tested on power cleans, front squats and narrow grip bench press.