TRY OUT FOR THE TEAM

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

  1. Weight: 100 kg +
  2. Height: 5' 9" + (bobsled only)
  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 + (bobsled only)
  6. Power Clean: 100 kg + (bobsled only)


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 and skeleton schools to provide athletes from all nations the opportunity to learn basic driving/sliding skills. These training sessions, held over a number of days at tracks in Europe and North America, focus on novice drivers and provide expert instruction for beginners.

Training: Individual conditioning and speed training is required at least four days per week.

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.