Timmins Biathlon Club -- Biathlon Bears 2023-2024

Season Registration: Must register on both links

Please forward a copy of your confirmation emails to angelecaporicci@gmail.com.

Biathlon Bears Program (Skills Development) – Ages 9– 14 (Starts December 9th , 2023)

The Biathlon Bears Program is designed as an entry level into the sport of biathlon for children in the Learning to Train stage of development (approximately 9-13 years of age). Participants will learn the parts of the air rifle, safety requirements of the air rifle and on the shooting range, how to shoot and the format for racing.

The objective is for the athlete to become technically competent cross-country skiers and shooters and to utilize those skills to explore a wide range of activities, including starting races at a local level. It also has the following objectives: Participants will learn the parts of the air rifle, safety requirements of the air rifle and on the shooting range, how to shoot and the format for racing; develop fitness through active play, games and activities, Frequent cross-country skiing during the season, have fun and provide an opportunity to be part of a club team.

$235.00 plus taxes, Fee includes:

Biathlon Development Programs 2023-2024 Season

Senior/Junior

$200 Fee includes Shooting practices at Timmins Gold Nugget Draper Range if with the coach, you may purchase your own membership at the club for an additional fee; all ski training and wax for club races and out of town races; athletes pay additional expenses including per diem (food) for coach and wax tech support at out of town races; All athletes travelling to out of town races are responsible for own expenses related to gas, food and accommodations and share expenses of coach/wax tech/designated chaperones.

Whenever possible, team travels and lodges together to reduce expenses

Biathlon Ontario/Canada Competitive Membership - allows an athlete to participate in any biathlon training/competition across North America

Fees include:

Athletes will be advised by Head coach Angele Caporicci which shooting and ski group they should be training with. Athletes at this level will be provided with a Training Plan to follow.

Contact Head Coach Angele Caporicci at angelecaporicci@gmail.com if you have questions with the Biathlon Canada Membership or Biathlon Bears Programs.