Name:Kiernan Broda-Milian
Born:1993
Residence:Winnipeg
Club:Red River Nordic &Biathlon Club
Years in BAM:5
Goals in BAM:Perform to the best of my abilities.
Thoughts on training:“Pain is weakness leaving the body.”
Thoughts on competition:Competition is the culmination of many months or years of training,it’s a venue where we can show what we can do and the best we can do.
Other interests:Flat-water kayak racing.
Future Goals:Medal at the 2011 Canada winter games for Biathlon.
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Name:Brooke Christie
Born:19
Residence:Falcon Lake,MB
Club:Falcon Snow Club
Years in BAM:5
Goals in BAM:To make myself proud
Thoughts on training:I find training is not only a physical challenge but also a piece of cake;it is full of layers,requires careful amounts of all the important ingredients,and it is rather rewarding.
Thoughts on competition:Garrrr I am so competitive!!! Nah,I’m more of the level headed type;minus the odd snap. All in all,my competitive nature generally hangs out below the surface.
Other interests:I enjoy sawing on the fiddle and hammering on the banjo on a daily basis,otherwise I suppose I’m your average adventure enthusiast.
Future Goals:My future goals are to become better at living in the moment,therefore I will not go into any more detail about my future goals.
Name:Rachel Koroscil
Born:April 9,1991
Residence:Sandy Lake,Manitoba but currently in Winnipeg for University (University of Manitoba)
Club:Biathlon Manitoba
Years in BAM:5
Goals in BAM:Canada Winter Games Top 10!
Thoughts on training:Thoughts on training:Ski fast,shoot straight! This is for you dad:“Train like you’re racing and race like you’ve trained”.
Thoughts on competition:Ski faster,shoot straighter!
Other interests:Farming,Fishing,Biking,Kayaking,Skeet Shooting,Downhill Skiing,Skating,Ukrainian Dancing,Having Fun!
Future Goals:Same as “goals in BAM”. Ones that aren’t biathlon related:Graduate university with a Bachelor of Physical Education. Travel to every continent. Never stop laughing.
Name:Jessica Biggs
Born:1990
Residence:Winnipeg
Club:Biathlon Manitoba
Years in BAM:5
Goals in BAM:Compete in Canada Winter Games 2011
Thoughts on training:Training is a vital component to any sport. I think it is also important to train with a goal in mind. “One day of practice is like one day of clean living. It doesn’t do you any good.” – Abe Lemmons.
Thoughts on competition:I love competitions. Races are a chance to put all your training to use and a time to achieve new personal bests. There are some things that you don’t have control over,like snow conditions,but those are the same for everyone in the race and it is a test of who has the most determination to not let it bother them. “The finish line is sometimes merely a symbol of victory. All sorts of person triumphs take place before that point,and the outcome of the race may actually be decided long before the end.” – Laurence Malone
Other interests:Flying,gliding,traveling.
Future Goals:Graduate from Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manitoba. Get my night rating for my private pilot license. Win a medal at nationals. Finish in the top 5 in Canada Winter Games. Shoot clean in a race.
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Name:Kjell Schmidt
Born:04/17/93
Residence:Dryden ontario
Club:red river nordic
Years in BAM:4
Goals in BAM:succeed in Canada games
Thoughts on training:it’s necessary
Thoughts on competition:good times competing with your buddies
Other interests:pretty much everything that’s outdoors and a little out of the ordinary
Future Goals:to do well in whichever field I end up in.
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Name:Nathan Mallyon
Born:Dec. 1993
Residence:Minnitaki,ON
Club:Red River Nordic
Years in BAM:with BAM for 2 yrs but training with them for 4
Goals in BAM:I would like to have a clean shoot in a race
Thoughts on training:It’s tough but worth it in the end,also I prefer to train with others rather than alone
Thoughts on competition:tough,but in the end it’s fun,and this is where my training is tested
Other interests:most outdoor activities,cadets
Future Goals:keep with biathlon as long as I can,
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Name:Nicholas Dumontier
Born:03/09/94
Residence:Red Lake
Club:Red River Nordic
Years in BAM:4
Goals in BAM:Succeed in Canada Games
Thoughts on training:summer’s for training winter’s for racing
Thoughts on competition:Dream Big!
Other interests:snowmachining,hunting,fishing.
Future Goals:Make my dreams come true.
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Name:Candace Glowa
Born:February 18 1993
Residence:Dryden,ON
Club:Red River Nordic
Years in BAM:2 years as a member,but I’ve been skiing at BAM races for about 4 years now.
Goals in BAM:Do always do my best and most importantly have fun.
Thoughts on training:“Pain is temporary,Pride is forever”
Thoughts on competition:Competition can be so exciting but just the thought of knowing that all your training
has led to this one competition can change that real fast. The most important thing is to make sure you finish
your race with no regrets. Nothing is worse than finishing a race thinking you could’ve pushed yourself harder.
Other interests:Cross-country running,track,cross-country skiing
Future Goals:Go to university,graduate with a bachelor in athletic therapy
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Name:Erik Lockhart
Born:Dec. 17,1993
Residence:Kenora,ON
Club:KNTA
Years in BAM:five
Goals in BAM:To do well at Canada Winter Games
Thoughts on training:Train harder than you race!
Thoughts on competition:Do as best as you can,no matter what
the results say
Other interests:rowing,downhill skiing,the outdoors
Future Goals:To live life to the fullest
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Name:Jeannine Beattie
Born:1987
Residence:Winnipeg,MB
Club:RRNBC
Years in BAM:1
Goals in BAM: To meet,train and socialize with fellow biathletes,as well as pass on knowledge and joy of the sport!
Thoughts on training: Training is something that seems easy enough to do when looking at a plan or program,but is much harder to follow through with. Having the determination to truly follow your training plan is the key to succeed. “Don’t wait until you feel like training. Just get up and do it.”
Thoughts on competition:Competition is something I’ve always enjoyed. I’ve had good races and bad,and I have to say that each and every one of them has tested my resolve and determination. Being able to compete and finish a race means believing in yourself and going beyond what you thought was your limit.
Other interests:I enjoy most sports,such as cycling,running,roller-skiing,open-water kayaking,swimming,riding,plus the occasional video game!
Future Goals: As a career I am currently teaching,really enjoying it,and planning to do so indefinitely. In terms of sports,all I know for sure is that I want to keep training and continue to improve in biathlon. Short term,I’d like to be nice and fit for a 17 day cycle tour of Manitoba in July 2011!