The Biathlon Team  (information upadate November 2003)

Are you an avid cross-country skier looking for a little extra challenge?  If you answered yes, Biathlon might be for you.  Combining the endurance of cross-country skiing with the precision and focus of rifle marksmanship, Biathlon offers the opportunity to learn and master new skills while improving your skiing.  This program is open to those 10 and older.

Team Objectives
Ø To create an enthusiastic biathlon team.
Ø To teach & reinforce the skills needed to become efficient cross country skiers & biathlon shooters.
Ø To train & compete with the Wapiti Nordic Cross Country Ski Racing Team.
Ø To compete as a team in a number of Alberta Cup Biathlon races each season.

Athlete Expectations
Ø To be enthusiastic about training for both cross country skiing and biathlon shooting.
Ø To regularly attend & be on time for dry land & snow training sessions.
Ø To follow without question all safety requirements associated with handling firearms.
Ø To record training activities in a training log.
Ø To show respect for the other athletes, coaches & the facilities that we are so lucky to have at our disposal.
Ø To accept & use the coaching & feedback provided in a positive manner.
Ø To follow team guidelines whenever competing for the WNSC.

Competition Schedule
The team will participate in the club & regional cross-country ski races plus a number of team biathlon races.  We will plan to attend 3 or 4 out-of-town races that are part of the Alberta Cup series.  We will host & compete in an Alberta Cup race in Grande Prairie on the weekend of January 11 and 12, 2004.

For further information, contact the coaches: Michael Morgan (532 8105) or Rick Watson (539-1416.) The regular training session is on Saturdays from 1 p.m to 3 p.m.  Meet at the biathlon tower.