Black Bears
ABOUT
The Black Bears program is for athletes 10-13 years old who have no biathlon experience and wish to build basic biathlon skills. Athletes are invited (but not required) to compete in local races organized by the club, however, the focus of the program is on fun and learning skills, not competing.
Chelsea Nordiq will provide laser rifles for this group to train on.
We will split the season into two sessions (fall and winter) so athletes can choose to do either one of the sessions, or both sessions. This enables athletes to start later in the season or explore other activities should they choose.
The building of biathlon skills will take place in weekly training sessions with the Fall session starting in late September, and the Winter session starting in early January. Training sessions will run Sunday afternoons.
Some ski instruction will be provided, however athletes are encouraged to be registered in a ski training group either within Chelsea Nordiq or another ski club.
For more information contact biath-coord@chelseanordiq.ca
Start Date: Fall: September 29, 2024
Group size limit: 26 participants
Mandatory external memberships:
Biathlon Canada membership (register first with Biathlon Canada. Have your membership # handy for Chelsea Nordiq biathlon registration)
Quebec Biathlon Federation (FQB) or Biathlon Ontario (BiON) membership (select your province of residence during Biathlon Canada registration)
FAQ
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No previous shooting experience. Ski experience is helpful but not mandatory. It is encouraged to sign up for a nordic ski program (Race or Adventure)
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Sessions are Sunday afternoons from 12pm-1:30pm at Chelsea Nordiq’s Biathlon Range, located at Camp Fortune. Final times will be communicated in September.
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Sessions are led by trained coaches and supported by volunteer parents.
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Active wear, running shoes, skate skis, skate boots, poles, gloves, tuque.
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The cost for the program is $175.00 for the fall session and $175.00 for the winter session.
