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Must have a minimum of one year on a nordic race team, such as Nordic Kids Junior Ski team, Blackhawk Nordic Ski Team, Madnorski Nordic Ski Team, etc. and be proficient at skate skiing. Need to pass the United States Biathlon Association (USBA) Basic Rifle Safety Certification Course. Will use 22 caliber rifles and ammunition provided by the club. Will learn the proper shooting and skiing skills needed to be a biathlete. Stay for one to two years depending on skills developed, attitude, and available space at the junior level. Participate in all Blackhawk club races (usually 4/winter season; other races at other venues will be considered optional)

 

General Program Information 

Registration for the 2024-2025 season opens September 10, 2024 (for returning club members) and September 24, 2024 (for new club members). For instructions, refer to:  https://blackhawkskiclub.org/membership-types

After registration, skier families will be included in team communication via SportsYou.

For questions regarding the youth biathlon program contact Todd Brieby at tbreiby@gmail.com or Josh Wilson at joshua.wilson.215@gmail.com

Requirements 

Skiers must have a Limited Access Membership or Full Access Membership in Blackhawk Ski Club before registering for the HS or MS program.  

A USBA membership and Basic Rifle Safety Course, both online and in person portions, are required to participate in practices or races at BlackHawk. 

https://www.teamusa.org/us-biathlon/membership/join-usba-online


 

Equipment 

  • We rental skis and poles only, you must have your own boots.  Boots can be purchased through Out There Nordic (our equipment partner) or other retailers.  New for 2024/2025 - we have a Buy/Sell/Trade group on our SportsYou.

  • "A" Skis (new or slightly used equipment):  $100 for Skate / $100 for Classic.

  • "B" Skis (equipment that is a few years old):  $50 for Skate / $50 for Classic.

  • Rollerskis and Poles (HS only):  $30 for Skate (no classic rentals). The Rollerski rental fee is new for 2024/2025 as we need to start accumulating funds to replace older rental equipment.

Coaches 

Our coaches are experienced and USBA certified. Their goal is to make biathlon a safe, fun experience while building self confidence and athletic skills in our biathletes. 

Schedule 

Practices will begin the week of June 15th and end the week of August 10th.

  • Senior Race Team - Tuesday evenings 5:30 - 7:00 pm

  • Junior Race Team - Thursday evenings 5:30 - 7:00 pm

  • Developmental Race Team - Thursday evenings 5:30 - 6:30

Summer fees are $125 for junior and seniors, $100 for the Developmental Race Team. Fees include coaching, ammunition and use of club rifles.