Biathlon

Biathon Programming on Pause

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Biathon Programming on Pause 〰️

Biathlon Programming

XC Bragg Creek Ski & Bike Society with support of AB Biathlon, offers a youth Biathlon program for ages 9-12 years, coached by certified Biathlon coaches. Biathlon is a combination of skate skiing and marksmanship.

Biathlon is now an add-on program under the umbrella of the Competitive program. Athletes must be registered in a competitive program to register in biathlon. The program includes 1 session (Wednesday evenings) of training a week in addition to another competitive ski program. Athletes new to the program should be able to keep moving continuously for 30 minutes on skis. Previous experience in Jackrabbits or the ability to ski all of the West Crystal Trail are benchmarks for entry level athletic requirements.

  • For ages 9 & up

  • Sessions run weekly

  • Program typically runs Nov-March but is on hold for 25-26 season

    • No formal team sessions during the Christmas/New Year period.

    • No formal team sessions during the Family “Week” period.

  • Cost: TBD

Registration is on hold for the 2025-2026 Season as we are seeking a Coach for this program.

Participants must also be registered with Biathlon Canada to participate in this program.

Requirments:

  • Skate ski gear, properly fitting

  • Headlamp for dark evenings

  • XCBC Club jacket

  • proper layered clothing & gloves, mitts (please see full equipment and clothing list under “equipment section”

Biathlon Eco Aim, non-projectile camera rifles are supplied for usage during lessons (price is included in the Biathlon program fee)

About Eco

Aim Rifles

The EcoAims camera based rifles are a non-projectile, non-invasive rifle allowing coaches to view what the athlete sees through their site. Portable target systems are hooked up via wires to the rifle and computer system to relay information of on target hits, misses and timing. The EcoAims camera system is like a high-fidelity Nintendo, is battery powered, completely portable and emission free. The EcoAim rifle simulator has the shape and feel of a biathlon rifle but it cannot fire a projectile. The rifle simulator contains a camera which reads the infrared emitter on the target. A hit or miss is registered on the target with red or green LED lights. A control unit records the accuracy of the athlete. The EcoAims system is so precise that Olympic level athletes incorporate it into their training regime.