High Performance (HP)

ABOUT

The High Performance (HP) program is for 0.22 athletes aged 16 and older looking to help develop and advance their shooting abilities and who are looking to compete at the provincial, national, and international level. This program is built around 3 sessions of live shooting per week, as well as some at-home dry-firing drills suggested by coaches. Sunday training will only run from May to end of October. This shooting schedule is fully integrated with the overall Nordic Race and Biathlon Race training plan. Athletes MUST also be registered in a Nordic Race program (either with Chelsea or another club) and have their own Yearly Training Plan that is shared with the biathlon coaches. Previous biathlon experience is required.

Athletes must have their own rifle and purchase their own ammunition. The club does have a limited number of rifles to rent for the summer or season Priority will be given to athletes in the Junior/Senior Development program.

For more information contact biath-coord@chelseanordiq.ca

Start Date:

Summer: May 11th, 2026

Fall: September 7th, 2026

Group size limit:  15 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)

• A valid Non-Restricted Firearms Acquisition License (PAL). 

• To get your PAL, you must take the CFSC course See CFSC being offered on the Gatineau area

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FAQ

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

  Previous biathlon experience required. Athletes should also be registered in a nordic race program.

• When and where will the sessions take place?

  Sessions are Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm and Saturday 1:00-2:30pm. For the Spring/Summer season , there is an additional practice on Sundays 8:00-9:30am. For Fall/Winter season, the Sunday practices will run until the end of October. All sessions are at Chelsea Nordiq’s Biathlon Range, located at Camp Fortune.

• Who coaches the sessions?

  Sessions are led by Comp Dev certified coaches.

• What equipment does each athlete need?

  Active wear, running shoes (in summer), skate skis, skate boots, poles, gloves, tuque. Athletes must provide their own Biathlon rifle.

• Sounds great. What’s the cost?

  Spring/Summer $475

  Fall/Winter $1200.

  Additionally, all registrants must purchase a Family or Individual Chelsea Nordiq Club Membership.

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