2006/2007 Program Information
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The Biathlon Program
encourages athletes from age 8 to masters to join this exciting program. Biathlon is a fun and challenging sport and participants don't need to have any prior shooting experience to join - we'll teach you everything you need to know. The biathlon program offers training and technical coaching for all levels, from beginners to competitive athletes. Training will be held on our new Biathlon Range.

The Sovereign Lake Nordic Club's Biathlon Program
was awarded a Skill Development Grant from Biathlon Canada for the 2006-2007 season. This funding will be used to increase the participation of youth in biathlon through the Biathlon Bears program. This means more coaches, more equipment, and more fun!

Sovereign Lake's Biathlon coaches, Leanne Ingham and Lisa Wright
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. Both coaches are former racers and are eager to introduce the sport of biathlon to Sovereign Lake. We are always looking for new athletes and coaches to help out as our programs grow, so please contact us if you are interested!

Biathlon Canada's "Biathlon Bears" program
is used to introduce youth between 8 and 13 years of age to biathlon and develop marksmanship and skiing skills. "Bears" progress through three levels (Black Bear, Grizzly Bear and Polar Bear) as they master skiing, shooting and safety skills. The program is focused on fun, safety and skill development. Bears don't need to have any prior skiing or shooting experience - come and try it!
See what the Biathlon Bears did during the 2005-2006 Season .pdf

Biathlon 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 developed to the athlete's skill level.

Masters Biathlon
is a fun program 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.
See what the Masters did during the 2005-2006 Season .pdf

A Competitive Biathlon
option will be offered for the 2006-2007 season. The Racing Program will not operate independently of the Bears and Masters programs, rather, 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.

Biathlon Bears 2006 Newsletter .pdf

Canadian National Biathlon Team Photo Gallery

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