Programs
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Saskatoon Wildlife Biathlon Club offers biathlon programming led by certified coaches for youth aged 8+ and adults. Opportunities include learning shooting skills and cross country skate skiing technique. Athlete programs follow the Biathlon Canada Long Term Athlete Development model building on skills as athletes advance in their development as a competitive or recreational biathlete.
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Winter 2021-22 Programs
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AGES 8-12 Fundamentals $140
AGES 12-14 Train to Train $160 AGES 12-20 Recreational $160 AGES 15-20 Train to Compete $300 ADULTS (20+) $200 |
2021-22 biathlon programs begin in November and runs though mid-March.
Weekly training sessions are held on Sundays at the Saskatoon Wildlife Silhouette Range.
Introduction sessions will be available in November for anyone interested in checking it out.
For more information please contact us at [email protected]
Weekly training sessions are held on Sundays at the Saskatoon Wildlife Silhouette Range.
Introduction sessions will be available in November for anyone interested in checking it out.
For more information please contact us at [email protected]
Biathlon Programming Overview
The Saskatoon Wildlife Biathlon Club follows the Biathlon Canada Long-term Athlete Development model (LTAD) to guide the training programs offered to participants. The intent of the model is to ensure that athletes receive developmentally appropriate, science-based training opportunities and that athletes remain in the sport into adulthood. As such, each of the ages and stages identified in the model are best served by training that aligns with their physical, mental, emotional and social abilities and needs.
Biathlon training is appropriate for each participant’s level of skill and development, in alignment with the Long-term Athlete Development model, as follows:
Biathlon training is appropriate for each participant’s level of skill and development, in alignment with the Long-term Athlete Development model, as follows:
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FUNdamentals
(Ages 8-12) |
Focus on Fun and Learning!
Biathlon marksmanship skills and basic ski technique. Nurture a team/social atmosphere. Introduce competition in a games based environment |
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Train to Train
(Ages 13-16) |
Focus on Fun and improvement of shooting and ski technique.
Nurture a team/social atmosphere. Learn to race with confidence |
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Train to Compete
(Ages 15-23) |
Enrollment in the Biathlon Saskatchewan High Performance Program.
Training program is developed and monitored by the provincial coach Includes year round shooting and dryland training program. |
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Active for Life
(Ages 10+) |
Relaxed environment; learn fundamental shooting and skiing skills needed to participate in biathlon.
Available to new or experienced athletes of all ages. |
