BIATHLON

Enhance your physical fitness through participation in the sport of biathlon. Biathlon is an Olympic winter sport, which combines competitive, free-technique cross-country skiing and small-bore rifle marksmanship. Training consists of strength and cardiovascular conditioning as well as shooting practices.

In a biathlon competition cadets ski 5 kilometers and stop at the shooting range to shoot twice in the prone position.

Cadets get the chance to compete at the regional, provincial and national level.

COACH

OCdt Isla McLean

REQUIREMENTS

Any cadet, from any level, may come out for biathlon. No previous experience is required.

Registration for 2024 – 2025 – Now Closed

Weekly practices are expected to start in October and run weekly on Saturday mornings, transportation and meals are not provided. Ski equipment will be provided to those who do not have their own.

Please note that those wishing to compete at regionals will be required to attend ALL rifle practices at Camp Fortune. Rifle practices are currently scheduled for 14 Dec 24, 11 Jan 25, 18 Jan 25.

*** Athletes may be precluded from competing if there is safety concerns at the discretion of the coach and zone biathlon coordinator.

LOCATION

Biathlon practices will be held at the Quarter Master Outaouais (QMO) in Gatineau until there is enough snow to ski at Camp Fortune in Chelsea. The cadets are responsible to make their way to and from the QMO and Camp Fortune. No transport is provided and carpooling is recommended.

Cadets who register for biathlon will receive detailed emails about where to go each week.

COMPETITION PARTICIPATION PINS

The Cadet Biathlon Championship Series Pins are awarded when a member competes in the various levels of competition.