Table of Contents Table des matières Media Guide Guide de presse 2007-2008 biathloncanada.ca 508.odint_140x216_XC_INT_EN.qxd 4.10.2006 9:32 Uhr Seite 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table des matières Table des matières Jaime Robb Photo: Christian Manzoni Page 2007/2008 Calendar of Events 2 Calendrier des compétitions 2007-2008 Directory 3 Annuaire Coaches 6 Entraîneurs Senior Team Athletes 9 Athlètes : Équipe senior Youth/Junior Team Athletes 25 Athlètes : Équipe junior/benjamin 2007 World Championships Results 30 Résultats: Championnat du monde 2007 2006 Olympic Games Results 31 Résultats : Jeux Olympiques 2006 2006/2007 International Results 32 Résultats internationaux 2006-2007 Spectator’s Guide 35 Guide du spectateur Acknowledgements/Official Sponsors 39 Remerciements/Commanditaires officiels Credits / Contributions Cover design and layout / Conception et mise en page: LazerGraphics Inc. Athlete photos / Photos des athlètes : Dave Buston Cover photos/Photos de couverture: Christian Manzoni Action photos/Photos d’action: Christian Manzoni, Fotostudio 2000 Head shots/Photos des athlètes: Dave Buston with functional sportswear from 1 2007-2008 Calendar of Events Directory Calendrier des événements 2007-2008 Annuaire November / novembre National Office Bureau National 23-25 European Cup/Coupe européenne #1 Geilo, NOR Suite 111, 2197 Riverside Dr. 2197 Prom. Riverside, bureau 111 28-02 World Cup/Coupe du monde #1 Kontiolahti, FIN Ottawa, ON K1H 7X3 Ottawa, ON K1H 7X3 29-01 European Cup/Coupe européenne #2 Torsby, SWE Tel: 613-748-5608 Tél: 613-748-5608 Fax: 613-748-5762 Téléc: 613-748-5762 December / décembre www.biathloncanada.ca www.biathloncanada.ca 1-2 North American Cup/Coupe nord-américaine #1 Canmore, AB, CAN Joanne Thomson Joanne Thomson 5-9 North American Cup/Coupe nord-américaine #2 West Yellowstone, MT, USA Executive Director Directrice générale 6-9 World Cup/Coupe du monde #2 Hochfilzen, AUT Chris Lindsay Chris Lindsay 7-9 European Cup/Coupe européenne #3 Obertilliach, AUT Technical Programs Coordinator Coordonnateur des Programmes Techniques 12-15 European Cup/Coupe européenne #4 Bansko, BUL Bernard Voyer Bernard Voyer 12-16 World Cup/Coupe du monde #3 Pokljuka, SLO Domestic Coordinator Coordonnateur domestique Media inquiries should be directed to: Pour les demandes médiatiques, contacter : January / janvier Chris Dornan Chris Dornan 2-6 World Cup/Coupe du monde #4 Oberhof, GER Tel 403-247-5423 Tel 403-247-5423 5-6 North American Cup/Coupe nord-américaine #3 Canmore, AB, CAN Email: [email protected] Courriel: [email protected] 8-13 World Cup/Coupe du monde #5 Ruhpolding, GER 11-13 European Cup/Coupe européenne #5 Langdorf, GER National Training Centres Centres nationaux d’entraînement 16-20 World Cup/Coupe du monde #6 Antholz, ITA Bill Warren Training Centre Centre d’entraînement Bill Warren 17-20 European Cup/Coupe européenne #6 Osrblie, SVK 100-1995 Olympic Way 100-1995 Olympic Way 26-02 Youth/Junior World Championships/ Canmore, AB T1W 2T6 Canmore, AB T1W 2T6 Championnat du monde junior et Benjamin Ruhpolding, GER Tel: 403-678-4002 Tél: 403-678-4002 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 8-17 World Championships/Championnat du monde Östersund, SWE Valcartier, PQ GOA 4Z0 Valcartier, PQ GOA 4Z0 9-10 North American Cup/Coupe nord-américaine #4 Jericho, VT, USA Tel : 418-844-5000 Tél: 418-844-5000 16-17 North American Cup/Coupe nord-américaine #5 Lake Placid, NY, USA 18-24 European Championships/Championnat européen Nove Mesto, CZE International Biathlon Union (IBU) Union internationale de biathlon (UIB) 23-24 North American Cup/Coupe nord-américaine #6 La Patrie, QC, CAN www.biathlonworld.com www.biathlonworld.com 27-02 World Cup/Coupe du monde #7 Pyeong Chang, KOR March / mars Division Presidents Présidents de divisions Yukon Vicki McCullom Yukon Vicki McCullom 1-2 North American Cup/Coupe nord-américaine #7 Valcartier, QC, CAN Northwest Territories Pat Bobinski Territoires du Nord-Ouest Pat Bobinski Eastern Canadian Championships/Championnat de l’Est du Canada British Columbia Marie Skinner Colombie-Britannique Marie Skinner 1-2 Western Canadian Championships/ Alberta Noel Charchuk Alberta Noel Charchuk Championnat de l’Ouest du Canada Camrose, AB Saskatchewan Margo Miller Saskatchewan Margo Miller 5-9 World Cup/Coupe du monde #8 Khanty Mansiysk, RUS Manitoba Marg Imrie Manitoba Marg Imrie 7-9 European Cup/Coupe européenne #7 Cesana-San Sicario, ITA Ontario Rick Dory Ontario Rick Dory 9-15 Cadet National Championships/Championnat national Cadets Valcartier, QC Québec Bruno St-Onge Québec Bruno St-Onge 9-15 Arctic Winter Games/Jeux d’hiver de l’Arctique Yellowknife, NT New Brunswick Ray Kokkonen Nouveau-Brunswick Ray Kokkonen 12-16 World Cup/Coupe du monde #9 Holmenkollen, NOR Nova Scotia Murray Wylie Nouvelle-Écosse Murray Wylie 12-16 European Cup/Coupe européenne #8 Valromey-Retord, FRA Newfoundland & Labrador Daniel Boudreau Terre-Neuve et Labrador Daniel Boudreau 18-23 North American Championships/Championnat nord-américain Mt. Itasca, MN, USA Prince Edward Island Robert Bentley Île-du-Prince-Édouard Robert Bentley 25-30 Canadian Championships/Championnat canadien Callaghan Valley, BC 2 3 SeniorSenior TeamTeam ÉquipeÉquipe seniorsenior 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. For all your ammunition needs, contact: Hirsch Precision Inc. Photo: Christian Manzoni 33 John Wood Lane, Lake Echo NS B3E1N1 tel. 1-902-829-2932, fax 1-902-829-2782 email: [email protected] www.lapua.com Robin Clegg Matthias Ahrens Roger Archambault Geret Coyne Jean Paquet Coach Coach R & D Coordinator / Coordonnateur Coach Entraîneur Entraîneur de recherche-développement Entraîneur Born/Né: 26/05/61 Ort, GER Born / Né: 19/02/67 Prince Albert, SK Born/Né: 17/05/66 Cayley, AB Born/Né: 12/10/64 Jonquière, QC Current residence/Lieu de résidence: Canmore, AB Residence / Résidence: Gatineau, QC Current residence/Lieu de résidence: Canmore, AB Current residence/Lieu de résidence: Jonquière, QC Years on team/Années sur l’équipe: 3 Years on team/ Années sur l’équipe: 10 Years on team/Années sur l’équipe: 15 Years on team/Années sur l’équipe: 4 Training Centre/Centre d’entraînement: Canmore, AB Training Centre/Centre d’entraînement: Canmore, AB Training Centre/Centre d’entraînement: Canmore, AB Training Centre/Centre d’entraînement: Valcartier Background Background Background Background • Competed at the international level for Germany in both • Is certified NCCP Level 5 and is a former • Spent four years competing internationally for Canada • A certified NCCP Level 3 coach. biathlon and cross-country skiing from 1978 - 1984. National Team Member before switching his attention to coaching. • Jean’s interest in biathlon started after he watched the • Matthias has earned his NCCP Level 3 certification in • Has been coaching part time and full time with National • Currently has an NCCP Level 4 coaching designation, has 1984 Olympic Winter Games on television. Two years biathlon and is presently at work on attaining his Level 4 Team since 1991 and was the Eastern Training Center Coach enjoyed great success as a coach. later, while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, Jean designation. He also holds Level 3 status in the sport of from 1995-1999 took up the sport and began his 16-year competitive • Member of Canada’s Junior World Championship squad, cross-country skiing. career. • Was the Canadian Forces CISM Head Coach from 1991-2000 and also competed as a member of the pre-Olympic World • He is an ISIA Level 4 ski instructor, an IFMGA Cup team during the 1987-88 campaign. • He represented Canada in biathlon at the 1992 Olympic • Involved in the Olympic Games team staff as Assistant internationally certified mountain guide, a journeyman in Winter Games, where he placed 77th in the 20-km event. Coach at the 1998 Nagano Olympic Games and as the Team • Member of coaching staff for 1994 Canadian Olympic the trade of carpentry, and a graduate of the Mountain Leader at the 2006 Torino Olympic Games Biathlon Team. • He identifies a 17th-place finish on the World Cup circuit and Ski Sports program from the Technical University of as a highlight of his athletic career. Munich, Germany. • Has coached at over 80 World Cups, WCH, YJWCH, ECH, EC • Has coached at major international events every year Cups as a National Team Coach since 1992 and sent athletes under his tutelage to three • Jean made a smooth transition from athlete to coach, in • Named 2005 Coach of the Year for Biathlon Canada consecutive Olympic Winter Games in 1994, 1998 and large part due to the fact he’d already begun coaching • Named 1993 and 1997 Biathlon Canada Coach of the Year • He enjoys mountaineering, mountain biking, hiking, 2002. two years prior to his retirement from active competition. climbing and alpine skiing in his spare time. • His hobbies include golf and running marathons • Has coached five athletes into Olympic competition. • Jean lists running, cycling and spending time with family as his favourite activities outside of biathlon. • Leisure interests are cycling, hiking, canoeing and alpine Histoire Histoire skiing. • Il a fait une carrière d’athlète pour son pays natal, • Détient la certification PNCE Niveau 5 et est ancien Histoire l’Allemagne, entre 1978-84, concourant au niveau membre d'équipe nationale Histoire • Entraîneur PNCE détenant la certification Niveau 3. international au biathlon et au ski de fond. • Depuis 1991 est entraîneur d'équipe nationale, à temps • Matthias détient sa certification d’entraîneur PNCE plein ou a temps partiel; entraîneur chef du Centre • A représenté le Canada sur le plan international pendant • C’est en regardant les Jeux Olympiques d’hiver 1984 Niveau 3 au biathlon et il travaille à remplir les critères d'entraînement de l'Est du Canada 1995-1999 quatre ans avant de suivre la voie de l’entraînement.