2008-09; 2009-10 to come

Biathlon Program Philosophy

To provide the best opportunities for committed athletes from Chelsea Nordiq biathletes 13 years and older as they strive for excellence and develop to their fullest potential on the provincial, national and international fields of competition.

To provide a balanced program that encourages participants to be successful as athletes and at the same time be balanced individuals.

Summer Program

Biathletes may participate in the Chelsea Nordiq summer program which is $200 for May - August. There are extra charges for the use of the Step-Up Studio located in Chelsea.

Fall & Winter Program

The Biathlon Program runs from September to March and will start on Saturday, September 8th, 2008 with the following schedule:

September - December

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Roller Skiing/Running/Strength at Parking Lot # 8

Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Roller Skiing/Running/Strength at Parking Lot # 8

Saturdays, 8:00 - 11:30 am, Roller Skiing at Parking Lot # 8, Time Trial/Long Intervals and Running, and Shooting Practice

January - March

Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Skiing, Medium Length Intervals and Technique

Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Skiing, Strength or Short Intervals

Practices may be cancelled if they conflict with race schedules of Biathlon Ontario and Quebec.

Registration & Fees

Registration is now open. Please go to the Clubhouse to register.

$750/year plus the Chelsea Nordiq $50 family registration fee

Competitive biathletes will pay for competitions expenses through their respect provincial associations which they must be registered with if they wish to take participate in the competitive races:

• Quebec residents: www.acbq.qc.ca
• Ontario residents: www.biathlonontario.ca

Participants who wish to purchase or take a rental rifle home are required by law to acquire a firearms certificate through the Canadian Firearms Centre. It is also a requirement to race competitively.

Should athletes want the use of the range only and do not wish take advantage of the coaching offered, please see fees described in Related Information, below.

Races

Chelsea Nordiq Fall 2008 Running Biathlon with Novice and Elite Categories for ages 8 to 98 years of age - TBA.

Biathlon Ontario Cup #3, January 31 & February 1, 2009

Other Biathlon Related Events

Biathlon Community coaching course (Course Date to be determined) – free for one parent who has a son/daughter in the Bears program and would like to be a volunteer helper.

Coaches

Head Coach: Jamie Kallio

Assistant Coach: Chris Halldorson

Related Information

Camp Fortune Range Rental: Organizations or athlete who do not wish to purchase the coaching programs described above, may rent the use of the range as follows:

• Individuals: Full year @ $225 plus $45 Chelsea Nordiq Family Registration Fee, OR April - October inclusive @ $100 plus $45 Chelsea Nordiq Family Registration Fee / November - March inclusive @ $200 plus $45 Chelsea Nordiq Family Registration Fee
• Non-cadet Organizations: Must show proof of insurance coverage either for the individual participants or the organization as a whole. Daily fee is $150 or $80 for a half day.
• Cadet Organizations are negotiated separately.

Contact

Gaetan Brosseau
E-mail
Phone	TBD