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Biathlon (ages 9 to adult)

 

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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.

All Biathlon programs run as fully integrated options of our 2Hop, Track Attack, Junior Development and Masters programs.
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


Biathlon Bears
Ages:    8-12yrs

Biathlon Canada's "Biathlon Bears" program introduces youth between 8 and 12 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.  Skiing skills and fitness training for biathlon are fully integrated with 2Hop and Track Attack.  Range/shooting practice times are as follows:

On Snow:  Dec 3 – Mar 11
Saturdays  1:00 – 2:30pm
Note: no sessions on the following dates
o    Dec 10     (due to NorAm Races @ SLNC

Cost:  $140 + $50 rifle rental (limited availbility)
 

Junior Development
Ages:    12-19yrs

Athletes 12 yrs and older 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.  Skiing skills and fitness training for biathlon are fully integrated with Team Racing Programs. Range/shooting practice times are as follows:

On Snow:  Dec 3 – Mar 10
Saturdays  1:00 – 2:30pm
Note: no range/shooting sessions on the following dates
o    Dec 11     (due to NorAm Races @ SLNC)
o    Dec 25     (Happy Holidays !)
o    Mar 5         (due to WMC @ SLNC)
o    Mar 12    (due to SLNC Loppet)

Cost:  $250 + 50 rifle rental (limited availability)
 

Biathlon Adults/Masters
Ages:    19yrs+

A fun or competitive program (it's up to you) for skiers 19yrs and older. Masters biathlete's don't need to be experienced skiers as the focus of the program is on the shooting component of biathlon. 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 range coaching will be individualized to suit each participant's needs.  Skiing skills and fitness training for biathlon are fully integrated with the Wednesday night and Sunday morning  Masters Programs. Range/shooting practice times are as follows:

On Snow:    Dec 4 – Mar 3
Saturdays 10:00 – 12noon
Note: no range/shooting sessions on the following dates
o    Dec 11     (due to NorAm Races @ SLNC)
o    Dec 25     (Happy Holidays !)
o    Mar 5         (due to WMC @ SLNC)
o    Mar 12    (due to SLNC Loppet)


Cost:  $250 + $50 rifle rental (limited availability)
 

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). For more details contact Biathlon Coach Dominik Dlouhy.

Questions still? Contact Head Coach Darren Derochie and he’ll be happy to help.

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