Grizzly/Polar Bears

ABOUT

The Grizzly/Polar Bears program is for athletes 10-13 years old who have biathlon experience and wish to continue building basic biathlon skills. Athletes are invited (but not required) to compete in local races organized by the club.

Chelsea Nordiq will provide laser rifles for this group to train on.

The building of biathlon skills will take place in weekly training sessions starting late-September and ending mid-March. Training sessions will run Sunday afternoons.

Athletes are expected to be able to skate ski and should be registered in a ski training group either within Chelsea Nordiq or another ski club.

Please Note: Grizzly and Polar Bears are the same program, they are simply in two different time slots to allow greater participation.  Please register for the time slot that suits you best.

Location Note: Fall sessions will take place at the Biathlon Range at Camp Fortune. The winter session will take at Larrimac Golf Course.

For more information contact biath-coord@chelseanordiq.ca

Start Date: Oct 5, 2025

Group size limit:  15 for each of Grizzly and Polar Bears

Mandatory external memberships:

• Family or Individual Club Membership

• 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)

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FAQ

• What shooting/ski level should the athlete be at?

  Should have previously participated in a Bears program. It is encouraged to sign up for a nordic ski program (Race or Adventure).

• When and where will the sessions take place?

  Sessions are Sunday afternoons.

  Sunday 1:30 to 3:00pm Grizzly

  Sunday 3:00 to 4:30pm Polar

  Fall session will take place at the Camp Fortune biathlon range.

  Winter sessions will take place at Larrimac Golf Course 1148 Route 105, Chelsea. It is strongly recommended to car pool to Larrimac as parking is limited.

• Who coaches the sessions?

  Sessions are led by trained coaches and supported by volunteer parents.

• What equipment does each athlete need?

  Active wear, running shoes, skate skis, skate boots, poles, gloves, tuque.

• Sounds great. What’s the cost, and how do I register?

  The cost for the program is $435.00

  Additionally, all registrants must purchase a Family or Individual Chelsea Nordiq Club Membership, and a Biathlon Canada Membership ($15 to $85 depending on category).

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