National Capital Biathlon

About

In 2026, Chelsea Nordiq is forming a new training group for both post secondary aged athletes as well as athletes of any age living outside of the National Capital area looking to continue their high performance pursuits in biathlon.  The National Capital Biathlon (NCB) program will be based out of Camp Fortune Range and coached by our head coach, Dave Bradley.  We will be a full service program training both skiing and shooting, as well as providing year round training plans and analysis.

In-Person Program (National Capital Area-Based Athletes)

The program will deliver:

• A customized annual training plan for each athlete, integrating shooting, skiing, strength, fitness, and mental performance development

• Four coached sessions per week, focused on key technical and performance areas

• Ongoing performance tracking and evaluation across core development metrics

• Flexible weekly planning, co-developed with athletes to align with academic and professional schedules, and build independence into the athletes

• Supplemental access to range, including independent range sessions during other biathlon programs such as HP or Senior Dev. Athletes receive a ‘zero’ but not formal coaching

• Weekly one-on-one coaching sessions (30 minutes per athlete), tailored to individual needs (e.g., technical analysis, SCATT, performance review, race debrief etc…)

Training sessions will include a combination of:

• Integrated sessions with existing High Performance (HP) groups

• Dedicated sessions structured to accommodate diverse athlete schedules

This model emphasizes shared accountability, encouraging athletes to take an active role in their development while maintaining access to high-quality coaching support.

Virtual Hybrid Program (Athletes based outside of area)

To expand reach and support athlete retention across the Eastern Region, a virtual hybrid program will be offered to athletes remaining within their home clubs (ex: Highlands, La Pursuite, etc.)

Key elements include:

• Access to customized annual and weekly training plans, aligned with the in-person program

• Virtual coaching support, including structured check-ins and performance reviews

• Ongoing video analysis and feedback for shooting and skiing technique

• Participation in 3–4 in-person training sessions per month in the NCD/Chelsea Biathlon 

• Attendance at Chelsea Biathlon training camps (excluding travel and accommodation costs)

This hybrid model enables athletes to maintain local affiliations while accessing a higher level of structured training and coaching.

Collaboration and Integration

The program will seek to collaborate with regional ski clubs and university teams to:

• Increase training group size and quality

• Provide athletes with additional training partners

• Enhance overall program integration within the regional sport ecosystem

Where feasible, this integration will be pursued at no additional cost to athletes.

Details

Start Date:

Summer: May 11, 2026

Fall: September 7, 2026

Group size limit:  10 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

For more information contact biath-coord@chelseanordiq.ca

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FAQ

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

  This program is for advanced biathletes who have or are aspiring to compete at the provincial and national levels.

• 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. Additional sessions will be scheduled once the program starts.

• 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 $1400 in person/$700 virtual

  Fall/Winter $2100 in person/$1050 virtual.

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