Biathlon

The Sovereign Lake Biathlon Program encourages athletes from age 8 to masters to join this exciting program. Our Biathlon programs are fun and challenging and don't require any previous shooting or skiing experience. We'll teach you everything you need to know. The program includes training and technical coaching for all levels, from beginners to competitive athletes. Training will be held on our new permanent Biathlon Training Range.

Sovereign Lake's Biathlon coaches are trained under the new NCCP system and are among the first coaches in the country to receive training in implementing the new Biathlon Bears program.

We are always looking for new athletes and coaches to help out as our programs grow, so please contact us if you are interested!

The Programs

Biathlon Canada's "Biathlon Bears" program introduces youth between 8 and 13 years of age to biathlon, developing both their marksmanship and skiing skills. "Bears" progress through three levels (Black Bear, Grizzly Bear and Polar Bear) as they progress through a program focused on fun, safety and skill development. Bears don't need to have any prior skiing or shooting experience - come and try it!
For some pictures from a biathlon bears fun event check out the newsletter for more info - PDF

Junior Development

Athletes over the age of 14 are encouraged to come and join our Junior Development Program. Again, no previous biathlon experience is required and programs will be delivered to the athlete's skill level.

Masters Biathlon

A fun or competitive program (it's up to you) for skiers over the age of 30. Masters biathlete's don't need to be experienced skiers as the focus of the program is on the shooting component of biathlon. If participants wish to advance their ski skills, programs are available through the Master's cross country programs. Masters will be taught proper shooting skills from the ground up, no experience needed! Masters biathlete's can choose to be recreational or competitive as coaching will be individualized to suit each participant's needs.

The Racing Program

This program will operate in conjunction with the Bears and Masters programs. There will be coaching support available for any athletes that wish to go to select Biathlon events (primarily BC Cup Series). More details will be available this fall.