Welcome to the 2870 RCD RCACC Development Team Website. This site contains links and notes for cadets of the corps who are members of the development and competition biathlon teams and their parents or guardians.
Friday, November 1, 2013A New DawnWith my departure to the shores of Lake Ontario there is a new team in place to continue on with the 2870 Biathlon program. Maj Babin has taken the helm of the team with Capt Miller RSO as RSO. The future of this website is up in the air while is it determined if it will be migrated to 2870armycadets.ca or simply archived. Until that time, you will still find valuable information within its pages. Remember to join the 2870 Biathlon Development Team Facebook group if you are a new member or you simply didn't get around to it last season. Sunday, June 9, 2013New Biathlon Awards Handed Out at AnnualTwo new biathlon awards were unveiled at this weekend's Annual Review. MWO Esteban Sanchez-Maya was awarded the new "Lt(N) J.D. Wright, CD Top Biathlete" award and Sgt Chris Hoffmann received the new "Most Improved Biathlete" award.
These presentations are bittersweet in that this was my last official duty as coach of the 2870 Biathlon Development Team. Wednesday, February 13, 2013EOA Is Heading to Nationals AgainThe Eastern Ontario Area biathlon team will have its largest representation on Team Ontario for the National Cadet Biathlon Championships being held at Valcartier, Québec in March. Four cadets have advanced from Orleans, Casselman and Cartier Square. Esteban Sanchez-Maya placed 11th in his Mass Start category with an actual runtime of 53:03.3 and knocking seven plates down. The top time in the Youth males was 38:13.7 with 13 plates down. The mass start consists of 5 loops of skiing with 4 bouts of shooting with a total distance of 8.5 km. The male relay composite teams place third and forth in their standings. MWO Sanchez-Maya's team placed 4th with a total runtime of 1:17:23.4. The competition results can be found at http://www.jafspar.ca/2870biathlon/results/2013/results-2013-region.html. Tuesday, January 29, 2013Competition Results Are Now AvailableI want to congratulate the competition team for an excellent perfomance this weekend at the EOA Biathlon Championships. Esteban Sanchez-Maya skied away with the bronze medal in the Youth Male category and earned a spot at the Regional Championships at Sault Ste. Marie in February. The male relay team, consisting of team captain Curtis Johnson, Esteban Sanchez-Maya and Ross Tansey, earned the Bronze medal. Some quick facts:
Each and every one of you should be proud of your accomplishments. You have done the corps and I proud. The competition results can be found at http://www.jafspar.ca/2870biathlon/results/2013/results-2013-area.html. Quick note to everyone...you can hang on to your equipment until after I get back from Provincials. Take advantage of the snow and continue to work on your skills to prep for next season. Wednesday, January 23, 2013Finalized Itinerary PostedThe finalized schedule is posted on the competition page. You need to be at the corps NLT 0600 hrs. We will be leaving for Camp Fortune by 0630. Lunch and supper will be provided but do not forget to pack healthy snacks. Awards ceremony will be at the drill hall approximately 1900 hrs after we have eaten supper at the mess. Parents are more than welcome to attend. Parents are welcome to watch the racing at Camp Fortune. Keep in mind that parking may be at a premium and the racing starts at 1000 hrs, temperature and wind chill depending. Cadets are reminded to bring in their equipment Wednesday evening so I can wax them Friday evening. In lieu of the temperatures this week I am strongly encouraging that any cardio training be done inside and limit the exposure outside. Stretches are a must as well as plenty of rest. If you have the equipment to wax your skis then you do not need to bring them in but I need to know. I mentioned to some that I will be at Connaught Thursday evening. This will not be the case so please bring in your gear Wednesday evening and leave it in QM (remember with your name on it). If you will not be in or you forget your gear I will be at Connaught after 2130 hrs Friday evening. Last but not least, you need to have your OHIP card before you board the bus so don't forget it. Thursday, January 17, 2013Getting Down to the CrunchThe January 20th practice will be the last formal practice prior to the EOA competition that is happening on Saturday, January 26th at Camp Fortune. If you are going directly to Camp Fortune meet at the chalet near the range for 0900 hrs. For those carpooling, meet at Connaught for 0800 hrs. Return to Connaught ~ 1300 hrs as per normal protocol. I am still looking for one or two more drivers for carpooling. Email me at 2870biathlon@jafspar.ca if you are available to drive. Currently the weather on Sunday is expected to be snowing with a low of minus 11 and high minus 7. Ensure you dress appropriately. You should not be wearing your ski boots to or from the site. Bring two or three pairs of gloves or mitts. Check out the list of personal gear you should be bringing. The itinerary for competition day is being finalized but you can check out the EOA competition page for an idea as to what to expect. Important to note is that all competitors will be leaving and returning to Connaught. More details to follow. For those who are on Facebook please request to join the 2870 RCD RCACC Biathlon group. Wednesday, January 2, 2013Happy New Year!First of all, I like to wish everyone a Happy New Year for 2013. I hope that the holidays have been fun. EOA Competition Sunday's Practice O-Cup/Q-Cup Connaught Practice updated by Coach @ 10:25 PM Saturday, December 29, 2012Training LogsThe Dec 8 training logs are now posted on the training page. Take a look to see how you did Saturday, December 1, 2012Welcome to DecemberJust a quick reminder that we are at Connaught all morning and not Camp Fortune. Meet you at P4 unless is is really raining. If it is then we'll meet at the drill hall For those who are doing Wreaths Across Canada and Biathlon let me know first thing in the morning so I know to need to leave early. Don't forget your poles. Thursday, November 13, 2012Shortened Practice SundayDue to an unexpected but necessary trip out of town Sunday afternoon practice will be shortened by an hour ending at 1100 hrs. Start time will still be 0800 hrs. We will be meeting at the drill hall but pick up will be at P4 (the pistol ranges for those who aren't familiar with the reference). Click on this link for a map. Wednesday, November 14, 2012E Squadron, Meet Centurion!Starting this upcoming Sunday 2870 with be teaming up with the sea cadet biathlon team from our sister unit at Connaught, RCSCC CENTURION. I'll be mentoring their new biathlon coach, showing him the ropes and learning the tricks of the trade. No doubt we will welcome them and remember that a little friendly competition never hurts. Tuesday, October 23, 2012Schedule is Posted On-LineThe training schedule has been updated with the latest and greatest info. Currently there are no changes from the paper copies that were handed out at last practice. If you need more copies of the personal training log you can find it under Training. Friday, October 12, 2012Seventh Season Premier2870 Biathlon's seventh training season will premier on Sunday, October 23, 2012 at Connaught starting at 0900 hrs. I really like the analogy I used at the start of the 2011-2011 training season regarding television shows. The start of the season will see familiar faces missing and new members joining the "cast". There are changes afoot this year but I don't like spoilers so you will just need to wait.
I am really looking forward to this training season and looking forward to seeing each and every one of you on Oct 23. |       
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