Biathlon: Biathlon Bears (ages 9-12), Youth (ages 13-18,) and Adults  (ages 19+)

 

About: This program is a combination of Nordic skiing and shooting.

 

Biathlon Bears and Youth biathletes are encouraged to be involved with the Track Attack and Adventure Ski programs for their ski training. Sessions at the biathlon range focus on developing marksmanship skills and putting it all together with ski skills in order to compete in biathlon recreationally or at a higher level. Although ski technique is a key component to biathlon, Nordic skiing is not a requirement to register for any of our programs.

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In the KNC Biathlon program, our three NCCP Biathlon Intro-Comp certified/trained instructors, provide a high coach-to-athlete ratio for safety and fun. For our recreational programs we have six new Community Bronze/Silver trained coaches who will aid to continue our commitment to safety within our programs. All our programs feature a wide variety of games, drills, and friendly competitions to create a dynamic team environment and instill a lifelong interest in sport.

Track Attack/Biathlon athletes are in the “Learning to Train” stage of the Long Term Athlete Development model. In addition to important gains in aerobic fitness, ski specific sport skills and social developments, biathlon helps to develop the mental skills, focus and discipline needed for success in life.

Come join us this season as we look forward to meeting you!​

 

When we meet: 

Dates: Biathlon runs on Saturdays from January 6 to mid-March, depending on snow conditions and

temperatures. 

 

Times: 

• Adult Sessions: 10:00 - 11:30am

• Biathlon Bears: 11:30 - 1:00pm

• Youth: 1:15 - 2:45pm

• Track Attack Biathlon Bears (6 weeks): 2:45 - 4:15pm

 

Cost: 

• Program cost: $175 

• Biathlon Canada Recreational Athlete membership: $10

• Biathlon BC Recreational Athlete membership: $20

• Note: Biathlon Bears (9 - 12) and Youth recreational registration includes rifle rental and ammunition fees. Adult registrants and youth competitive registrants will need to pay an additional fee for rifle rentals and ammunition. Please contact admin@kimberleybiathlon.ca for additional information.

• Need help paying? Apply for a grant through Kidsport Canada

 

Registration Deadline: Ongoing

 

Biathlon Canada/BC Registration: 2024-25 Biathlon Canada Individual Registration

 

Parent Expectations: 

• For every athlete registered in the program, there is a need for volunteer help from at least one parent. Parents are encouraged to find a volunteer role that best suits their schedule, interest and abilities. The club requires both new and experienced coaches at various levels, so if you are interested in coaching and don’t want to coach your own child, that’s not a problem.  We’ll help you find a suitable coaching role. The club provides coach training, and you provide your time and knowledge to develop future athletes. If you would prefer a volunteer task that does not involve coaching, awesome! We have endless opportunities!

• Parents are also encouraged to ski with their kids on their own time at KNC.

• Fundraising is a requirement of the program.

• Parents are expected to be involved with some maintenance of skis and help in others ways associated with the program.

 

Additional Information: 

• Location: Our programs are held at the biathlon range, which is ~2.5 km from the KNC lodge. Please ensure that program participants adjust arrival time accordingly so that they are at the range at the program’s start time. See map for range location. 

• Seasons passes must be shown to Kiosk
  attendants when entering the Nordic Club. 

• All coaches are volunteers. All monies generated
  from registration, rentals and fundraising is used
  directly for this program.

• All Biathlon participants and parents must sign the Code of Conduct before the start of the program.

• We apologize in advance if sessions are canceled due to inclement weather and/or other significant KNC events that curtail us from running our programs, ex. the Kootenay Cup. We will make every effort to make up for canceled days. 

• Cold weather cancellation is -15 C or below 

 

Want to know more? Contact our Program Administrator, Anna Malvin, at programs@kimberleynordic.org or 250-427-5268.