Talent ID Camps

*No previous sliding experience is required!

BCBSA holds annual physical testing sessions for all 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, or High Performance, programs. Athletes who achieve BCBSA's minimum Physical Testing Standards may be invited into the High Performance Programs after completing a Driving School. Athletes will then train and develop in the provincial system as a part of BCBSA and will have the opportunity to be selected to the Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton (BCS) National team if they meet the National Level standards.

BCBSA will be conducting Talent ID Events in the following areas during the Summer leading up to the sliding season:

• Sunday, August 24, 2014 – 11:15 am Registration & Warm-up, 12:15 pm Testing Starts
  Kerrisdale Park Track (beside Point Grey Secondary School) 5670 East Blvd, Vancouver, BC

• Sunday, September 7, 2014 – 11:15 am Registration & Warm-up, 12:15 pm Testing Starts
  Kerrisdale Park Track (beside Point Grey Secondary School) 5670 East Blvd, Vancouver, BC
• NEW* Saturday, November 8, 2014 – 8:45 am Registration, 9:00am-12:00 pm Testing
  Richmond Olympic Oval - 6111 River Road, Richmond BC
  *Speed and full Strength  testing will take place at this event!
• Sunday, March 8, 2015 - 1:00pm Testing (hosted by BCS)
  Richmond Olympic Oval - 6111 River Road, Richmond BC

(Physical Testing will also take place throughout the season for athletes that are interested in joining the High Performance programs.)

Cost: Free!
Age: 16 years and older (younger athletes will be considered if they meet certain height and weight restrictions)

Physical Tests: Athletes will be tested on the following as per the guidelines set by BCS

Speed & Strength (Bobsleigh & Skeleton)

• 45m Sprint (15m, 30m , 45m Sprint and 30m Fly will be calculated from this test)
• Underhand Forward Medicine Ball Toss
• Standing Long Jump (Broad Jump)
• Standing Triple Jump

Additional Strength (Bobsleigh only)

• Power Clean
• Front Squat
• Bench Press

Minimum Physical Testing Standards can be found below as well as more information on the tests. For more information on Athlete Services from the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific, please visit their website.

Attention Bobsleigh Athletes: For those athletes targeted for Bobsleigh, if you meet or exceed the Physical Standards defined below, you may be invited to a second Talent ID event to test for Power Clean, Front Squat and Bench Press.

For detailed information on specific Talent ID camps please see the calendar of events, or to confirm your attendance contact info@slidebc.ca.

BCS Talent Recruitment Poster November 2014
BCS Talent Recruitment Poster Aug & Sept 2014

Canadian Sport Institute's Podium Search

The Canadian Sport Institute has partnered with BCS to host an Athlete Identification Camp in Whistler. It is a free one-day camp testing athletes' capacity for sport performance at its highest level.

Date: September 20, 2014
Time: 10:30am-3:30pm
Location: Canadian Sport Institute Pacific @ Whistler Athlete's Centre (1090 Legacy Way, Whistler BC)
Age: 14-22 years

For more information, please visit CSI Pacific's website.

BCBSA Minimum Physical Testing Standards

For an athlete to be considered part of the BC Development or High Performance Program, they must meet or exceed 4 of BCBSA’s Physical Testing Standards listed below. CSI-Pacific outlines the requirements and services available for athletes on their website.

These scores are reflective of an athlete that is under 23 years. Older or significantly younger athletes may be subject different standards at the discretion of the coach (taking into account CS4L stages).

BCS Minimum Physical Testing Standards

Some information has not been defined yet or is unavailable. BCS standards were taken from the BCS website (www.bobsleigh.ca).