ADULT PRACTICES ARE HELD AT THE BLACKHAWK BIATHLON CHALET - SUMMER SESSION TBD
The biathlon program at Blackhawk Ski Club has grown from a small group of participants to the leader in expanding biathlon opportunities to youth and adults in Wisconsin and surrounding States. Our masters' biathletes compete locally, nationally and internationally.
The Blackhawk biathlon area is open to club members when participating in practices, introduction to biathlon sessions, or races. The 50-meter biathlon area includes lighting for evening practices and is connected to the man-made snow network of trails.
The use of the Blackhawk biathlon area and equipment is restricted to biathlon practice and races in the presence of an authorized Blackhawk Ski Club Range Marshal. No free shooting or non-biathlon shooting is allowed at Blackhawk Ski Club.
How to become an authorized Blackhawk Biathlete - What you need to do.
Step 1: Contact Ian Olson, ianolson@gmail.com or Ryan Oliver, temperedice@gmail.com, to discuss the master biathlon program at Blackhawk
Step 2: Join Blackhawk in the limited or full membership category. See the membership page for information.
Step 3: Join the United States Biathlon Association. https://usbiathlon.org/membership
Step 4: Complete both online and in person portions of the Basic Rifle Safety Course. https://usbiathlon.org
Step 5: Join the blackhawk-biathlon@googlegroups.com to receive updates on practices or events.
Events
May 24th - Rollerski Race at Ariens
June 20 - 22 All ages Biathlon Camp at Ariens Biathlon - Ariens Nordic Center
June 22 - Rollerski Race at Ariens
August 17th - Running Race at Blackhawk
August 20 - 22 All ages Biathlon Camp at Ariens
August 24th -Rollerski Race at Ariens
Times TBD
Summer practices - TBD
*Race dates and location are subject to change based on snow and weather conditions.
Practices
Masters' biathlon practices are held year around on either Tuesday or Wednesday evenings depending on the season. Adult participants are expected to have their own skis, rifle, and ammunition. We have one club rifle available for new members to share. In order to attend practices, you must complete steps 1 - 4 under how to become an authorized Blackhawk Biathlete.
Blackhawk Youth Biathlon Program
Please visit the Youth Biathlon page for more information.
Announcements!
TWIN VALLEY FARMS EXTENSION
With a huge sense of appreciation, we are excited to announce approval for the extension of the biathlon trail to our neighbors property to the southwest of the range. Eventually, we will add 1.5K of rolling terrain to the existing trail. The extension will only be accessible for Blackhawk biathlon members who are also USBA members. You may not use this extension if you are not both BH and USBA members due to insurance requirements.