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20102011 MEDIA GUIDE GUIDE DE PRESSE biathloncanada.ca PROUD SPONSOR OF THE CANADIAN BIATHLON TEAM ATIÈRES M ABLE OF CONTENTS / ABLE DES T T MEGAN IMRIE 2010-2011 Calendar of Events Calendrier des compétitions 2010-2011 2 Directory Annuaire 3 Coaches Entraîneurs 6 Senior Team Athletes SMALL ENOUGH TO RESPOND. Athlètes : Équipe senior 9 LARGE ENOUGH TO DELIVER. Youth/Junior Team Athletes Athlètes : Équipe junior/benjamin 24 Millennium Geomatics Ltd. provides quality geomatics solutions and exceptional service to the Western Canadian oil and gas in- 2009 World Championships Results Résultats: Championnat du monde 2009 31 dustry. Millennium Geomatics offers ground-based and satellite Cover design and layout/ surveying techniques, project accuracy and high performance Conception et mise en page : 2010 Olympic Games Results data collection capabilities. LazerGraphics Résultats : Jeux Olympiques 2010 32 Cover photo/Photos de couverture : Christian Manzoni 2009-2010 International Results Athlete/Athlète: Zina Kocher Résultats internationaux 2009-2010 33 Millennium Geomatics Ltd. Spectator’s Guide 400, 609 - 14th Street N.W. Action photos/Photos d’action : Guide du spectateur Christian Manzoni, John Evely 36 Calgary, Alberta T2N 2A1 Head shots/Photos des athlètes : Acknowledgements/Official Sponsors Toll Free 1.877.575.9575 CREDITS / CONTRIBUTIONS Dave Buston Remerciements/Commanditaires officiels [email protected] 40 NOVEMBER / NOVEMBRE 25-28 IBU Cup#1/Coupe IBU #1 Beitostölen, NOR 29-5 World Cup#1/Coupe du monde #1 Östersund, SWE NATIONAL OFFICE / BUREAU NATIONAL Suite 111, 2197 Riverside Dr. 2197 Prom. Riverside, bureau 111 DECEMBER / DÉCEMBRE Ottawa, ON K1H 7X3 Ottawa, ON K1H 7X3 Tel: 613-748-5608 Tél: 613-748-5608 10-12 North American Cup #1/Coupe nord-américaine #1 Canmore, AB Fax: 613-748-5762 Téléc: 613-748-5762 8-12 World Cup #2/Coupe du monde #2 Hochfilzen, AUT www.biathloncanada.ca www.biathloncanada.ca 9-12 IBU Cup#2/Coupe IBU #2 Martell, ITA VENTS Joanne Thomson Joanne Thomson E ENTS 2010-2011 14-19 World Cup#3/Coupe du monde #3 Pokljuka, SLO 15-18 IBU Cup#3/Coupe IBU #3 Obertilliach, AUT Executive Director Directrice générale M 18-21 Youth/Junior World Championship Trials Whistler, B.C. Chris Lindsay Chris Lindsay 28-30 North American Cup #2/Coupe nord-américaine #2 Jericho, VT High Performance Director Directeur du programme de haute performance Bernard Voyer Bernard Voyer JANUARY / JANVIER Domestic Coordinator Coordonnateur domestique 3-9 World Cup #4/Coupe du monde #4 Oberhof, GER Becca Leopkey Becca Leopkey 6-9 IBU Cup #4/Coupe IBU #4 Nove Mesto, CZE Administrative Assistant Assistante administrative 8-9 North American Cup#3/Coupe nord-américaine#3 Canmore, AB Media inquiries should be directed to: Pour les demandes médiatiques, contacter : 10-16 World Cup #5/Coupe du monde #5 Ruhpolding, GER Chris Dornan Chris Dornan 12-15 IBU Cup #5/Coupe IBU #5 Altenberg, GER Tel 281-703-4394 Tel 281-703-4394 15-16 North American Cup#4/Coupe nord-américaine#4 La Patrie, QC Email: [email protected] Courriel: [email protected] 18-23 World Cup #6/Coupe du monde #6 Antholz-Anterselva, ITA 22-23 North American Cup#5/Coupe nord-américaine#5 Jericho, VT 27-5 World Championships Junior/Championnat du monde junior Nove Mesto, CZE NATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES CENTRES NAtionaux d’entraîneMENT TORY/ 29-30 North American Cup #6/Coupe nord-américaine#6 Lake Placid, NY Bill Warren Training Centre Centre d’entraînement Bill Warren C 24-5 Youth/Junior World Championships/ Torsby, SWE 100-1995 Olympic Way 100-1995 Olympic Way Canmore, AB T1W 2T6 IRE Championnat du monde junior et benjamin Canmore, AB T1W 2T6 NNUAIRE Tel: 403-678-4002 2010-2011 CALENDAR OF 2010-2011 CALENDAR CALENDRIER DES ÉVÉNE Tél: 403-678-4002 D A FEBRUARY / FÉVRIER Centre d’excellence Myriam Bédard Centre d’excellence Myriam Bédard Building 693, C.P. Box 1000, Suc. Force Édifice 693, C.P. Box 1000, Suc. Force 2-6 World Cup #7/Coupe du monde #7 Presque Isle, ME Valcartier, PQ GOA 4Z0 Valcartier, PQ GOA 4Z0 3-6 IBU Cup #6/Coupe IBU #6 Osrblie, SVK Tel : 418-844-5000 Tél: 418-844-5000 5-6 Eastern Canadian Championships/ Valcartier, QC International Biathlon Union (IBU) Union internationale de biathlon (UIB) Championnat de l´est du Canada www.biathlonworld.com 8-13 World Cup #8/Coupe du monde #8 Fort Kent, ME www.biathlonworld.com 9-12 IBU Cup #7/Coupe IBU #7 Bansko, BUL 10-19 Canada Games/Jeux du Canada Halifax, N.S. 18-27 Open European Championships U26/Championnat européen U26 Ridnaun, ITA 26-27 Western Canadian Championships/ Camrose, AB Championnat de l´ouest du Canada DIVISION PRESIDENTS / PRÉSIDENTS DE DIVISIONS Yukon Keith Clarke Yukon Keith Clarke Northwest Territories Pat Bobinski Territoires du Nord-Ouest Pat Bobinski MARCH / MARS British Columbia Doug Forsdick Colombie-Britannique Doug Forsdick 1-13 IBU World Championships/Championnat du monde IBU Khanty-Mansiysk, RUS Alberta Ken Davies Alberta Ken Davies 5-12 Cadet Nationals/Championnat canadien des cadets Valcartier, QC Saskatchewan Doug Sylvester Saskatchewan Doug Sylvester 8-13 IBU Cup #8/Coupe IBU #8 Annecy-Le G.B., FRA Manitoba Murray Imrie Manitoba Murray Imrie 15-20 World Cup#9/Coupe du monde#9 Oslo Holmenkollen, NOR Ontario Tom Endleman Ontario Tom Endleman 14-20 US Nationals/Championnat national américain Mt. Itasca Coleraine, MN (Past President) (Ancien président) 21-27 Canadian Championships/Championnat canadien Charlo, NB Québec Bruno St-Onge Québec Bruno St-Onge 31-3 North American Championships/Championnat nord-américaine Whistler, BC New Brunswick Ray Kokkonen Nouveau-Brunswick Ray Kokkonen Nova Scotia Murray Wylie Nouvelle-Écosse Murray Wylie Newfoundland & Labrador Shawn Conway Terre-Neuve et Labrador Shawn Conway Prince Edward Island Robert Bentley Île-du-Prince-Édouard Robert Bentley 2 3 / M EA T ENIOR QUIPE SENIOR S É Aiming for success – with LAPUA .22 cartridges LAPUA cartridges are regularly chosen by the best competition shooters for their top accuracy and reliability even in arctic conditions. MARC-ANDRÉ BÉDARD For all your ammunition needs, contact: Hirsch Precision Inc. 33 John Wood Lane, Lake Echo NS B3E1N1 tel. 1-902-829-2932, fax 1-902-829-2782 email: [email protected] www.lapua.com 5 ZIDEK AQUET HRENS P A M O T Wax Technician & Assistant Coach GERET COYNE Coach Coach Coach JEAN Entraîneur adjoint et Entraîneur Entraîneur Entraîneur technicien de fartage Born/Né: 17/05/66 Cayley, AB Born/Né: 26/05/61 Ort, GER Born/Né: 12/10/64 Jonquière, QC Born/Né: 05/03/75 Prague, CZE Current residence/Lieu de résidence: Canmore, AB Current residence/Lieu de résidence: Canmore, AB Current residence/Lieu de résidence: Val Bélair, QC Current residence/Lieu de résidence: Canmore, AB Years on team/Années sur l’équipe: 18 Years on team/Années sur l’équipe: 6 Years on team/Années sur l’équipe: 7 Years on team/Années sur l’équipe: 5 Training Centre/Centre d’entraînement: Canmore, AB Training Centre/Centre d’entraînement: Canmore, AB MATTHIAS Training Centre/Centre d’entraînement: Valcartier, QC Training Centre/Centre d’entraînement: Canmore, AB BACKGROUND BACKGROUND BACKGROUND BACKGROUND • Spent four years competing internationally for Canada before • Competed at the international level for Germany in both biathlon • A certified NCCP Level 3 coach. • A certified NCCP Level 3 coach switching his attention to coaching. and cross-country skiing from 1978-1984. • Jean’s interest in biathlon started after he watched the 1984 • Represented Canada at numerous Europa Cups and World • Currently has an NCCP Level 4 coaching designation, has enjoyed • Matthias has earned his NCCP Level 5 coaching in biathlon. He Olympic Winter Games on television. Two years later, while serving Military Championships, as well as three Youth/Junior World great success as a coach. also holds Level 3 status in the sport of cross-country skiing. in the Canadian Armed Forces, Jean took up the sport and began Championships. his 16-year competitive career. • Named head coach of Senior National Team in 2008. • At the National Training Centre Canmore, he is currently coaching • Tom and his older sister Kate competed at the 1993 Youth/Junior the senior men’s team and has coached at international cross • He represented Canada in biathlon at the 1992 Olympic Winter World Championships in Germany. • Member of Canada’s Junior World Championship squad, and also country and biathlon events since 1995. Games, where he placed 77th in the 20-km event. competed as a member of the pre-Olympic World Cup team during • Tom is also a member of a professional adventure racing team the 1987-88 campaign. • He is an ISIA Level 4 ski instructor, an IFMGA internationally • He identifies a 17th-place finish on the World Cup circuit as a called Team Sole. Two years ago, the squad won the grueling certified mountain guide, and a graduate of the Mountain and Ski highlight of his athletic career. four-stage Raid Eco Endurance Adventure race in Quebec. • Member of coaching staff for 1994 and 2010 Canadian Olympic Sports program from the Technical University of Munich, Germany. Biathlon Team. • Jean made a smooth transition from athlete to coach, in large part • In addition to his passions for biathlon coaching and adventure • Named 2005 Coach-of-the-Year for Biathlon Canada. due to the fact he’d already begun coaching two years prior to his racing, Tom enjoys other outdoor sports such as mountain biking • Has coached at major international events every year since 1992 retirement from active competition. and climbing. He also cites music, movies and “waxing lots of and sent athletes under his tutelage to three consecutive Olympic • He enjoys mountaineering, mountain biking, hiking, climbing and skis” as some of his other favourite activities.