Registration link for biathlon programs.

Biathlon

Biathlon is a sport that combines cross-country skiing and target shooting. In the spring, summer, and fall seasons, biathlon can be a combination of running & shooting, biking & shooting, or other activity & shooting. It’s a great challenge to push yourself physically, arrive out of breath at the biathlon range, and focus on getting a good score at target shooting. Biathlon aims to improve focus and fitness, aside from it being fun and social.

Biathlon at Golden Nordic

Golden Nordic hosted a biathlon demo day in February 2024 and learned how to use the EcoAims rifles and targets. The club then was offered to keep two sets to use, thanks to Biathlon Canada and Biathlon BC. Since then, the club has grown its program to include 5 lanes of electronic rifles/targets. The club hosted a couple of regional biathlon festivals which include various challenges such as precision shooting, slalom skiing, speed descent, and a mini-biathlon race with a ski-shoot-ski-shoot-ski format. The club also has hosted numerous demo events for newcomers to try this fun sport!

EcoAims

The camera-based, optical rifles are connected to their targets with a computer. The advantage of using EcoAims over other traditional biathlon equipment include that they are safe, quiet, and waste-free. While the equipment is safe to use, it is treated with respect and same safety protocols apply to EcoAims as to other rifles.

biathlon Programs 2026 - 2027: the details

Biathlon Bears (8 - 12 year old) and Biathlon Adults (18+)

The program combines cross-country skiing and target shooting using Ecoaims (electronic) rifles. Youth are encouraged to also join the Jackrabbits or Nordic Cruisers for building their skiing skills and fitness. The focus in the sessions is on improving your aim in the range and working on your skiing and transition from skiing to shooting to skiing.

Cost & Registration Requirements

program cost $80 for 4-week program
Recreational athlete annual Biathlon BC membership $15
Recreational athlete annual Biathlon Canada membership $15
Skate ski rentals included for youth, 50% discounted skate ski rentals for adults (limited supply)
Not included: club membership (required)
Includes the really fun Regional Biathlon Festival at Dawn Mountain on Feb 27th, 2027.

Need help paying? Apply for a grant through KidSport Canada

Space - Each program is limited to 10 spaces for 5 lanes. Aside from target shooting expect to be skiing, too!

Cold weather policy - We will email participants the night before or at least by 8 am the day of the program if we need to cancel due to adverse conditions. We consider temperature, windchill factor, and sunshine. Generally, our cut-off temperature is -15C. We may be able to postpone a session to the first two weeks in March.

Open Range TBD if this runs- This is a FREE (*) drop-in option for self-directed adults who have taken a 4-week program with us before. The range will be open to practise shooting and also to work on transitions, skiing and shooting, etc. This may be opened up to youth if they have a parent supervising. (*) Note that current Biathlon Canada, Biathlon BC, and club membership is required.

Parent Expectations - Parents are expected to support the program as a volunteer. Setting up the range, taking down the range, assisting the coach, etc. are all important roles to help make the programs run smoothly. We need coaches to make the programs possible. Please consider becoming a coach. Please reach out to programcoordinator@goldennordicclub.ca.

Biathlon Programs 2026-2027