Team Soldier Hollow offers recreation and competition focused programs during the summer, fall, and winter.
OUR MISSION: Teach the sports of Nordic Skiing and Biathlon and develop regional, national and internationally competitive athletes, all while encouraging a life-long love of sport. Check out our Program Structure at a glance below and explore the details of individual programs further by expanding each of the sections below.
OUR MISSION: Teach the sports of Nordic Skiing and Biathlon and develop regional, national and internationally competitive athletes, all while encouraging a life-long love of sport. Check out our Program Structure at a glance below and explore the details of individual programs further by expanding each of the sections below.
CROSS COUNTRYComp XC
Title of program: NORDIC COMP Program description: The Comp Team is a year-round training program that focuses on building strength and endurance as well as developing technique. Skiers will train 5-6 days a week. Workouts will include running, classic and skate roller skiing, strength training, biking, agility, speed, and technique. The spring and summer training is essential to building fitness, strength and endurance. During the fall the focus shifts to building max vo2 and power. During the winter season the Comp Team members compete in local and regional races with the possibility of national and international racing. Primary races for the team are the 3 sets of IMD Junior National Qualifiers. The team will also have 2-3 dryland or on-snow training camps. Recommended ages: U16, U18, U20 Age Groups Program fee includes: Coaching, Soldier Hollow season pass, coaching at local competitions, Fit Stop membership and activities which may include running, hiking, biking, team games, strength, and swimming. Camps: Thanksgiving. There will be no regular scheduled training on the venue during camps. There will be no regular scheduled training during camps. Required equipment: Classic and skate skis, boots, and poles, bounding poles, running shoes, helmet, water bottle and carrier. In addition to the gear above, we recommend that all comp athletes purchase their own classic and skate roller skiing gear by their 2nd year on the Comp team. A full list of recommended equipment can be obtained from coaches. Questions on the Program, Contact: Gerrit Garberich / ggarberich@uolf.org / 218.839.6340; Zachary Hall / zhall@uolf.org / 435.709.3466 devo + XC
Title of Program: NORDIC DEVO PLUS Program description: The Soldier Hollow Devo Plus Team is for youth ages 12-13 who have ski experience and an interest in racing. Skiers will begin to apply and understand basic training principles of cross-country skiing and biathlon. Devo Plus fall training is a fun way to stay active during the off season, and includes activities such as hiking, agility, games, roller skiing, biathlon, running, and more. Devo Plus athletes will join with the Comp Team once/week for training through the fall and winter. Winter training begins to focus more on ski technique as well as learning to love skiing as a life-long sport. Recommended ages: U14 Age Group Program fee includes: Coaching, access to roller skis and ski equipment, Soldier Hollow season pass, coaching at local competitions, and activities which may include running, hiking, biking, team games, strength, and swimming. Camps: Thanksgiving (by invitation). There will be other possible opportunities to do some at an additional cost. There will be no regular scheduled training during camps. Required equipment: Equipment and clothing for running and hiking. Clothing for skiing and a helmet and water bottle with holder. A full list of recommended equipment can be obtained from coaches. Contact: Zachary Hall / zhall@uolf.org 435.709.3466 devo XC
Title of Program: NORDIC DEVO The Soldier Hollow Devo Team is for youth ages 10-13 who have some ski experience and an interest in racing. Skiers will begin to apply and understand basic training principles of cross-country skiing and biathlon. Devo fall training is a fun way to stay active during the off season and may include activities such as hiking, agility, games, intro to roller skiing, biathlon, running, and more. Winter training begins to focus more on ski technique as well as learning to love skiing as a life-long sport. Recommended ages: U12/U14 Age Group Program fee includes: Coaching, access to roller skis and ski equipment, Soldier Hollow season pass, coaching at local competitions, and activities which may include running, hiking, biking, team games, strength, and swimming. Camps: There may be opportunities to do some weekend camps that will be an additional cost. There will be no regular scheduled training during camps. Required equipment: Equipment and clothing for running and hiking. Clothing for skiing and a helmet and water bottle with holder. A full list of recommended equipment can be obtained by visiting www.teamsoho.org/equipment. Contact: Zachary Hall / zhall@uolf.org / 435.709.3466 Comp Rec XC
Title of Program: NORDIC COMP REC Program description: The Soldier Hollow Comp Rec Team is for middle and high school age athletes 14-19 years old who are interested in cross-country skiing recreationally. Comp Rec is part of the Team SoHo Comp team but has workouts designed specifically for athletes new to the sport and those who are less inclined to race. They will begin to apply and understand basic training principles of cross-country skiing. Comp Rec is a fun way to stay active during the off season from Biking, XC Running, Soccer, or other warm weather sports and includes activities such as hiking, agility, games, intro to roller skiing, intro to biathlon, some light running, and more. Comp Rec athletes will join with the Comp Team. Winter training begins to focus more on ski technique as well as learning to love skiing as a life-long sport. Recommended ages: U16, U18, U20 Age Groups Ability Level: Beginner / Intermediate Gerrit Garberich / ggarberich@uolf.org / 218.839.6340; Zachary Hall / zhall@uolf.org / 435.709.3466 KICKERS & GLIDERS XC
Title of Program: NORDIC KICKERS & GLIDERS Program description: The Soldier Hollow Kickers and Gliders program is for youth ages 6-12 who have no or little ski experience. Kickers and Gliders will learn skills through games and drills on snow. This program is designed to teach the basics of skiing and instill a love for the sport. While this program functions as the introductory program for Team Soldier Hollow, athletes are separated into groups based on age and ability levels. There is no weekend race support, but athletes wishing to participate may borrow equipment as available to compete in local Citizen Series races. All equipment is provided for participants. Recommended ages: U8-U14 Age Groups Program fee includes: Coaching, use of ski equipment at practices, Soldier Hollow season pass for participants. Required equipment: Clothing for skiing, including gloves and hat. Contact: Mark Burnham / mburham@uolf.org / 801.554.1173; Zachary Hall / zhall@uolf.org MASTERS XC
Title of program: TEAM SOHO PLUS – MASTERS XC & BIA TEAM Program description: The Masters XC & Biathlon Team at SoHo is a training program that focuses on aspects of XC & Biathlon for both new and experienced masters athletes. XC athletes and biathletes will train Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings while Biathletes will train Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. The XC athletes will focus on ski technique, fundamental balance drills, specific strength exercises, and race strategy. On the range, Biathletes will focus on learning firearms safety, developing strong fundamental shooting skills, and preparing for competition through “combination” training and skills development. Biathletes will also have access to ski technique, drills, strategy, etc. There will be opportunities for local racing as available. Program includes Red Book (re)certification, coaching, 1,000 rounds of ammunition, rifle fitting (if you own your own), access to purchase team race suits/warmups/etc, and trail/range access during team sessions. We encourage all participants to purchase an annual pass to have access for training on all other days. Recommended ages: 25+ Ability level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Required equipment: Water bottle with carrier, running shoes, rifle arm cuff, and training clothing. Personal biathlon rifle or use of team rifle is required. A full list of recommended equipment can be obtained from coaches. *Rollerskis are recommended for fall sessions, but not required. **For athletes interested in pursuing biathlon long-term, purchasing a personal firearm is recommended. ***No rolleskiing will be allowed with club rifles. Rifles not available for use outside of team training sessions. Other info: USBA Competitor license (purchase separately) and SoHo venue waiver are required before first training session. Please email Zach Hall with USBA license number (zhall@uolf.org). Questions on the Program, Contact: Zachary Hall / zhall@uolf.org / 435.709.3466 |
BIATHLONcomp flex BiA
Title of program: BIATHLON COMP FLEX Program description: The Biathlon Comp Development program at Soldier Hollow is a year-round training program that focuses on all aspects of biathlon. Athletes are required to be enrolled with an area Nordic program to join. Biathletes will train two days per week with a focus on safety, developing strong shooting fundamentals, introductory visualization, and learning about biathlon competition. Workouts will include both slow-fire drills and ‘Combo’ workouts that combine shooting drills with core strength, specific strength, and/or rollerski technique. During the winter season, Comp Team athletes will compete in all IMD Nordic Junior National Qualifiers with their respective home clubs and will also have an opportunity to compete in local and regional biathlon races. There will be options for 2-3 training camps during the season. Recommended ages: U14(by coach invite only), U16, U18, U20 Age Groups Ability level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Program fee includes: Coaching, access to rifle during training, ability to apply for scholarship rifle, ammunition, and coaching at local competitions. Required equipment: Skate roller skis and skis, boots, poles (w/ biathlon straps), running shoes, helmet, biathlon arm cuff, water bottle and carrier. Rifles & ammunition will be available for use during training sessions. *Purchasing a personal firearm is strongly recommended but not required. Questions on the Program, Contact: Zachary Hall / zhall@uolf.org / 435.709.3466 devo & devo plus flex BIA
Title of program: BIATHLON DEVO / DEVO PLUS FLEX BIATHLON Program description: The Biathlon Devo Plus Flex program at Soldier Hollow is a training program that focuses on all aspects of biathlon. Athletes are required to be enrolled with an area Nordic program prior to joining the SoHo Biathlon Devo Plus program. Biathletes will train one day per week at the Soldier Hollow Biathlon Range with a focus on learning firearms safety and developing strong fundamental shooting skills. Recommended ages: U12/U14 Age Groups Ability level: Beginner/Intermediate Program fee includes: Coaching, access to roller skis, ski equipment, rifle use at practice, ammunition, Soldier Hollow season pass, and coaching at local competitions. Camps: Thanksgiving (by invitation only): Required equipment: Skate skis, boots, and poles (with biathlon straps). Water bottle with carrier, running shoes, rifle arm cuff, and training clothing. A full list of recommended equipment can be obtained from coaches. *Rollerskis are recommended, but not required **Rifles & ammunition will be available for use during training sessions. Questions on the Program, Contact: Zachary Hall / zhall@uolf.org / 435.709.3466; devo & devo plus BIA add-on
Title of program: BIATHLON DEVO / DEVO PLUS ADD-ON – (only available to SoHo XC Devo/Devo Plus athletes) Program description: The Biathlon Devo/Devo Plus Add-On program at SoHo is a training program that focuses on all aspects of biathlon. It is only available to athletes currently enrolled in the SoHo Devo or Devo Plus XC programs. Biathletes will train 1 afternoon per week at the Soldier Hollow Biathlon Range with a focus on learning firearms safety and developing strong fundamental shooting skills. There will be opportunities for local racing. Recommended ages: Under 12 & Under 14 Age Groups Ability level: Beginner/Intermediate Program fee includes: Coaching, access to roller skis, ski equipment, rifle use at practice, ammunition, Soldier Hollow season pass, and coaching at local competitions. Camps: TBD (By coach invitation) Required equipment: Skate skis, boots, and poles (with biathlon straps). Water bottle with carrier, running shoes, rifle arm cuff, and training clothing. A full list of recommended equipment can be obtained from coaches. *Rollerskis are recommended, but not required **Rifles & ammunition will be available for use during training sessions. ***For athletes interested in pursuing biathlon long-term, purchasing a personal firearm is recommended. Max Class Size: 12 Questions on the Program, Contact: Zachary Hall / zhall@uolf.org / 435.709.3466; comp BIA add-on
Title of program: BIATHLON COMP ADD-ON (only available to SoHo Comp Team athletes) Program description: The Biathlon Comp Add-On program at Soldier Hollow is a year-round training program that focuses on all aspects of biathlon. It is only available to athletes currently enrolled in the SoHo Comp XC program. Biathletes will train 2 days per week with a focus on safety, developing strong shooting fundamentals, introductory visualization, and learning about biathlon competition. Workouts will include both slow-fire drills and ‘Combo’ workouts that combine shooting drills with strength, agility, and skiing/roller-skiing workouts. During the winter season, Comp Team biathletes will compete in all IMD Nordic Junior National Qualifiers with Team SoHo and will also have an opportunity to compete in local and regional biathlon races. There will be opportunity for training camps during the season. Recommended ages: U16, U18, U20 Age Groups Ability level: Intermediate/Advanced Program fee includes: Coaching, access rifle during training, ability to apply for scholarship rifle, all ammunition, Soldier Hollow season pass, and coaching at local competitions. Required equipment: Skate roller skis and skis, boots, poles (w/ biathlon straps), running shoes, helmet, biathlon arm cuff, water bottle and carrier. Rifles & ammunition will be available for use during training sessions. *For athletes interested in pursuing biathlon long-term, purchasing a personal firearm is strongly recommended. Questions on the Program, Contact: Zachary Hall / zhall@uolf.org / 435.709.3466 Masters BIA
Title of program: TEAM SOHO PLUS – MASTERS XC & BIA TEAM Program description: The Masters XC & Biathlon Team at SoHo is a training program that focuses on aspects of XC & Biathlon for both new and experienced masters athletes. XC athletes and biathletes will train Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings while Biathletes will train Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. The XC athletes will focus on ski technique, fundamental balance drills, specific strength exercises, and race strategy. On the range, Biathletes will focus on learning firearms safety, developing strong fundamental shooting skills, and preparing for competition through “combination” training and skills development. Biathletes will also have access to ski technique, drills, strategy, etc. There will be opportunities for local racing as available. Program includes Red Book (re)certification, coaching, 1,000 rounds of ammunition, rifle fitting (if you own your own), access to purchase team race suits/warmups/etc, and trail/range access during team sessions. We encourage all participants to purchase an annual pass to have access for training on all other days. Recommended ages: 25+ Ability level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Required equipment: Water bottle with carrier, headlamp (evenings), and training clothing. Personal biathlon rifle or use of team rifle is required. A full list of recommended equipment can be obtained from coaches. *Rollerskis are recommended for fall sessions, but not required. **For athletes interested in pursuing biathlon long-term, purchasing a personal firearm is recommended. Other info: USBA Competitor license (purchase separately) and SoHo venue waiver are required before first training session. Please email Zach Hall with USBA license number (zhall@uolf.org). Questions on the Program, Contact: Zachary Hall / zhall@uolf.org / 435.709.3466 |
