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Junior Racing Team – Biathlon
Focus: Training and racing
A complete training and racing biathlon program for youth aged 12 to 18 who have completed the Radical Skiers program or reached a comparable level of skiing and training. The program provides biathletes the opportunity to develop their skiing and shooting skills with physical conditioning, shooting education and proper skiing techniques. The Junior Racing program follows Biathlon Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. The program also promotes goal setting that may eventually lead athletes to be selected to the Alberta Biathlon Team. The Junior Racing Team will travel and compete at the National Championships, Alberta Winter Games, Western Canadian Championships, and the Calforex Cup Series. Special events and camps offered throughout the year for an additional fee.
OPTION 1 – Train to Train 1 (TT1): 3 sessions per week for athletes aged 12-14
OPTION 2 – Train to Train 2 (TT2): 4 sessions per week for athletes aged 14-16
OPTION 3 – Train to Compete (TC): 4 sessions per week for athletes aged 16-20
The ages are general guidelines, group placement will also depend upon skill/experience
| Dates: |
September 8 to March 30 |
| Times: |
Train to Train 1: Tuesday, Thursday 4:30pm to 6:30pm & Saturday 9:30am to 11:30am
Train to Train 2: Tuesday, Thursday 4:30pm to 6:30pm & Wednesday 4:30pm to 6:00pm & Saturday 9:30am to 11:30am
Train to Compete: Tuesday, Thursday 4:30pm to 6:30pm & Wednesday 4:30pm to 6:00pm & Saturday 9:30am to 11:30am |
| Cost: |
$700 TT1
$850 TT2
$850 TC |
| Coaching: |
Roddy Ward, NCCP level 3 coach |
| Resource: |
Biathlon Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model |
| Contact: |
Suzanne Jenkins at bearnec@telusplanet.net |
Biathlon Bears
Focus: Introduction to Biathlon
Biathlon air rifle program for ages 10-12 with a focus on skill development and fun. There is a mandatory joint participation in either RS-Unlimited or RS-Track Attack cross country ski programs.
| Dates: |
September 26 to March 13 |
| Times: |
Wednesday 6:00pm to 7:30pm |
| Cost: |
$150 (+ $20 ammunition + $30 rifle rental) |
| Coaching: |
Roddy Ward, NCCP level 3 coach |
| Resource: |
Biathlon Canada’s Biathlon Bears Program |
| Contact: |
Suzanne Jenkins at bearnec@telusplanet.net |
Biathlon Bears for Jackrabbits (winter only)
Focus: Introduction to Biathlon
Biathlon air rifle program for ages 8-10 with a focus on skill development and fun. This program runs in the winter only and must be taken simultaneously with the Jackrabbit cross country ski program.
| Dates: |
January 9 to March 13 |
| Times: |
Wednesday 6:00pm to 7:30pm |
| Cost: |
$85 |
| Coaching: |
Roddy Ward, NCCP level 3 coach |
| Resource: |
Biathlon Canada’s Biathlon Bears Program |
| Contact: |
Suzanne Jenkins at bearnec@telusplanet.net |
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