What is Biathlon? Is it for me?
Want to challenge yourself beyond your current skiing abilities? Would you like to combine the mental aspect of rifle marksmanship with the physical demands of skate skiing? If so, it's time to consider biathlon!
At WNSC we have two options:
Anyone interested in either Biathlon program is encouraged to get more information (see button below) and get involved now! Don't wait for the snow ..... we have lots of fun activities and pre-season training we can do in advance to get in shape and work on your skills!! Both Biathlon groups meet on Saturdays, with the older group practicing an additional two evenings during the week.
Want to challenge yourself beyond your current skiing abilities? Would you like to combine the mental aspect of rifle marksmanship with the physical demands of skate skiing? If so, it's time to consider biathlon!
At WNSC we have two options:
- Biathlon Bears (10 - 12 years): This fun-based program uses air rifles and teaches rifle handling / safety and focuses on basic shooting skills and skate skiing basics to build a good biathlon foundation. New participants to the sport are welcome and past participants can hone their skills as they get older so they will be ready to advance to the regular Biathlon program.
- Regular Biathlon Group (13 years to Masters!): Skate skiing experience is preferred for this fun-based group with just enough seriousness to test their skills against other athletes from across the province in the Calforex race series. Come out and learn the basics so you can join the rest of us on our race road trips!
Anyone interested in either Biathlon program is encouraged to get more information (see button below) and get involved now! Don't wait for the snow ..... we have lots of fun activities and pre-season training we can do in advance to get in shape and work on your skills!! Both Biathlon groups meet on Saturdays, with the older group practicing an additional two evenings during the week.
Congratulations to Michael Morgan for the nomination for Coach of the year.
Michael has coached the Wapiti Nordic Ski Club Biathlon team for the past twenty plus years. Under Michael’s tutelage, many athlete’s have advanced from non-skiers to competitive biathletes. This past year Michael’s coaching has led his athletes to return from competition with the following medals:
• World Masters Games silver medal
• Masters Men’s 1st overall Calforex Cup series(Provincial Cup)
• Masters Women’s 2nd overall
• Adult Recreational 2nd overall
• Senior Boy’s 3rd overall
• Development 2 Boys 6th overall
• Athlete accepted on to the National Development Team
Michael has coached the Wapiti Nordic Ski Club Biathlon team for the past twenty plus years. Under Michael’s tutelage, many athlete’s have advanced from non-skiers to competitive biathletes. This past year Michael’s coaching has led his athletes to return from competition with the following medals:
• World Masters Games silver medal
• Masters Men’s 1st overall Calforex Cup series(Provincial Cup)
• Masters Women’s 2nd overall
• Adult Recreational 2nd overall
• Senior Boy’s 3rd overall
• Development 2 Boys 6th overall
• Athlete accepted on to the National Development Team
November 13, 2023 Update: The Biathlon Team is out training and working hard despite the lack of snow this season. With both the Calforex Cup on Jan. 13 and 14th, the Alberta winter games on Feb. 17, 18, 19th, and Arctic winter games Mar. 9-16th the Biathlon team has a busy season ahead of them!
