Biathlon is a combination of the endurance sport of cross country skiing and small bore rifle shooting. In Edmonton, we combine shooting with skiing, running, and mountain biking to provide a variety of year-round activities. In the winter season, it becomes an integrated Nordic sport, complementing our competitive ski programs.
Summer and Fall programs combine running and biking with shooting. Winter programs are on-snow and combine skiing and shooting. Biathletes in this program are expected to participate in other ENSC programs designed to improve endurance (Summer programs) and ski skills (Winter programs). |
Program Objectives:
• Foster a positive and cooperative team spirit to support individual achievement.
• Master fundamental shooting skills with firearms at 50m
• Master the fundamental skills of Biathlon shooting at 50m
• Master Biathlon shooting under competition stress
• Improve mental skills, including focus, attention and time management
• Improve ski skills, both Classic and Skate skiing
• Improved performance in ski competitions
• Participate regularly in Provincial competitions
• Progress to National and International level competitions |
Program Details:
All programs require a Club membership with ENSC and a Biathlon Alberta Membership. Wax and coaching support for races will be charged extra. Fees include instruction from certified coaches and participation in local training camps . All shooting sessions will be at the Biathlon Range – Strathcona Science Park Locations and activities may vary for dryland training. Stay tuned to the Blog for updated information |
| The following options are available: |
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPETING |
| Age |
Ages 13-19
Age 12 and adults with permission of coach |
| Schedules |
1 shooting Session –Wed Evening, 6:30 to 8:00 PM, and
1 shooting session on Sat from 11:30 to 1:00 PM
Plus
1 Ski or Dryland training session on Sat. 9:30 to 11:00 AM with appropriate Skill and Age
Group of skiers as determined by coach.
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| Fees |
Sept. – April $700.00
Year round May to April $1050.00
Fees include:
- Instruction from certified coaches
- Local training camps (excluding any accommodations
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| LEARN TO COMPETE |
| Age |
Ages 14-20 |
| Schedules |
1 Shooting session Wed Eve 6:30 – 8 PM and
1 shooting session Sat morning 11:30 – 1:00 PM
Plus
1 Ski or Dryland Session on Tuesday 6 :30 – 8 PM and
1 Ski or Dryland Session on Saturday 9:30 – 11 AM
Skill and Age group for skiing skills training to determined by coach
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| Fees |
Sept – April fees: $ 800.00
Year round fees: $ 1200.00 |
| HIGH-PERFORMANCE PROGRAM |
| Age |
Ages 16-20 |
| Schedules |
1 Shooting Session each on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday as groups above
Plus
1 Skiing or Dryland session each on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday as groups above |
| Fees |
Sept – April fees: $1200.00
Year round fees: $1700.00 |
| BASIC SHOOTING OR MASTERS PROGRAM |
| Age |
30 + or Beginners to the sport age 12 + that would like to do it recreationally only |
| Schedules |
1 shooting session per week on Saturday from 11:30 to 1:00 PM |
| Fees |
Sept – March: $300.00 |
| SUMMER SHOOTING PROGRAM |
| Schedules |
2 shooting sessions per week on Wednesday and Saturday as groups above |
| Fees |
May – August: $200.00 |
| ALL PROGRAMS |
| Coaches and Support |
The Biathlon Competition Programs coaches are certified NCCP coaches, with a minimum of Community Coaching Gold or old NCCP Level 1. The program is organized and administered by a Level 2 (Introduction to Competition) certified coach or above, assisted and supported by our senior Club coaches. |
| Equipment Requirements |
Firearms and ammunition may be supplied by the club for the first two years of this program. There is a rental fee for the rifle, and ammunition, is supplied at cost. Participants and their families are expected to acquire firearms safety training, a Firearms License (PAL) and a personal rifle at the end of two years (circumstances permitting).
Summer programs require good running shoes and appropriate clothing, plus ski poles for dry land training. Summer programs will include roller skis, which may be borrowed from the club. Participants will supply their own roller ski poles. Bikes are optional equipment. Winter, on-snow programs require participants t o have skate skis and poles, and ideally, classic skis and poles.
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| Program Contribution |
Parents are expected to contribute to the seasons activities. These contributions can include:
- Coaching – work toward community coaching certification and higher
- Photographers and videographers
- Safety – taking care of those who may be cold etc.
- Special events organization – program and social events
- Racing event support –a large volunteer effort is required
- Waxing team support –learn how to wax with experts
- Participate in work parties to maintain the range and grounds
- Participate in hosting the Calforex Cup or other races during the year
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