The Israeli Bobsled Team is recruiting talented and mature athletes who possess the physical attributes, determination and commitment required to be an international bobsledder. To be considered for the team you must meet the following requirements:

1. Weight: 100 kg +
2. Height: 5' 9" +
3. Speed: 30 meters in fewer than 4.0 seconds
   100 meters in fewer than 11.5 seconds
4. Vertical Jump: 70 cm +
5. Bench Press: 120 kg +
6. Power Clean: 100 kg +

If you are unable at present to meet the athletic standards in speed and strength, you must have the ability to do so within six months of bobsled training. Helpful is a background in track & field, rugby, football, weightlifting or other power sports.

Commitment Required:
Getting started: The FIBT (Federation Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing) holds seasonal bob schools to provide athletes from all nations the opportunity to learn basic driving skills. These training sessions, held over a number of days at tracks in Europe and North America, focus on novice drivers and provide expert tuition for beginners.
Training: Individual conditioning and speed training is required four days per
week. Additionally, the team meets monthly at one of a number of designated
training facilities.

Competition:
The yearly race circuit (October - February) consists of as many as seven races held at various venues throughout Europe, North America and Japan. In addition, there are World and European Championships every season. Israel currently has one team on the men's FIBT circuit. The summer serves as a period of intensive conditioning work, and is also a busy time for push start competitions, which culminate with the World Push Championships.