Do you have what it takes?
GB Bobsleigh athletes continue to demonstrate some of the strongest athletic ability in the world, and we want to know if you have the potential to match them.
We use a battery of tests that identify athletes’ performance profiles specific to bobsleigh and, if you meet the criteria below, we want to hear from you.
You never know, it could be your first step to Winter Olympic glory.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR...
SPRINT SPEED
PUSH SPECIFIC SPEED
REACTIVE STRENGTH/PLYOMETRIC ABILITY
To take the next step to a new challenge, tell us if you can achieve at least one of the minimum performance standards below:
| Sport | Men's Desired Standard | Men's Min standard | Women's Desired Standard | Women's Min Standard |
|
Sprinting (100m) |
10.2-10.5 secs | 11.00 secs | 11.3-11.5 secs | 12.0 secs |
|
Sprinting (30m)* |
≤ 3.60 secs | ≤ 3.80 secs | ≤ 4.00 secs | ≤ 4.15 secs |
| Long jump | ≥ 7.0m | ≥ 6.5m | ≥ 6.3m | ≥ 6.0m |
|
Rugby (10m sprint) |
1.55 secs | 1.65 secs | 1.90 secs | 2.00 secs |
|
Rugby (40m sprint) |
4.70 secs | 4.85 secs | 5.25 secs | 5.40 secs |
| Squat (full) | ≥ 200kg | ≥ 170kg | ≥ 140kg | ≥ 120kg |
| Power clean | ≥ 140kg | ≥ 120kg | ≥ 100kg | ≥ 80kg |
| Vertical counter movement jump | ≥ 65cm | ≥ 60cm | ≥ 55cm | ≥ 50cm |
|
Broad jump (into sand) |
≥ 3.20m | ≥ 3.00m | ≥ 2.85cm | ≥ 2.65cm |
| Wattbike®** |
2100W @ 188rpm 22 Watts/kg |
2000W @ 176rpm 20 Watts/kg |
1500W @ 167rpm 21 Watts/kg |
1400W @ 162rpm 19 Watts/kg |
*2-point start. 1m start box behind 0m gate
**6 second power test. Men - air resistance level 6; women - air resistance level 5
If you match one or more of the above standards and are interested in attending a specific trial, please complete the attached form (link below) and return to rob.condliffe@thebbsa.co.uk
