Biathlon: Biathlon Bears (ages 9-12), Youth (ages 13-18,) and Adult (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.

 

Our three NCCP Biathlon Intro-Comp certified/trained instructors provide a high coach-to-athlete ratio for safety and fun. 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.

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Track Attack/Biathlon athletes are in the “Learning to Train” stage of the LTAD 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.

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​When we meet: 

• Dates: Biathlon runs on Saturdays from January 3rd to mid-March, depending on snow conditions and temperatures

• Times: Adult (9:30-11:00am), Biathlon Bears (11:00am-12:30pm), Youth (12:45-2:15pm) 

 

Cost: 

• Program cost: $175 

• Biathlon Canada Recreational Athlete membership: $10

• Biathlon BC Recreational Athlete membership: $20
  *Note: KNC membership not included with program registration

• 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: Opens August 15th, 2025 at 10:00am (ongoing)

 

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 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

• KNC membership cards must be shown to the facility 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 will make every effort to make up for canceled days due to inclement weather or other conflicting events

• 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