AGES 11-12
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Biathlon Bears is a progressive skills development program for youth aged 11-12. This program aligns with Track Attack 1/2 (Learn to Train/L2T).
Our goal is to help young athletes develop skiing and shooting skills in a safe and fun environment. We do this through a combination of drills, games, and relays, introducing them to an active, outdoor sport-for-life mindset.
WINTER SCHEDULE 2026-2027
January 2-March 6 (2 x 5 week sessions)
There are two 5 week sessions offered in the Winter 2026-27 season. Sign up for one session or two!
Session 1: Saturdays in January (January 2, 9, 16, 23 U13 Champs, 30), 2-3:15pm
Session 2: Saturdays in February (Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Mar 6), 2-3:15pm
Bonus! Also included in your registration, participation in our Biathlon Festival and try-it events March 13th.
Saturdays, 2-3:15pm
Location: Whistler Olympic Park, Biathlon Range
Focus: These sessions include one hour of shooting on skate skis
Equipment: ECO Aim rifles, sport rifles (.22s), and ammunition are provided by the club
Athlete equipment required
- Skate ski equipment (skis, boots, poles). Rentals are available through Whistler Olympic Park, Cypress, and local ski shops.
- Gloves (not mittens) for the range
- Come to practice prepared for the weather conditions with multiple sets of pants, jackets, gloves, and hats. At least 2 pairs of gloves and 2 jackets are recommended in wet weather!
Ski sessions
Ski instruction is not a part of the Bears program. We recommend Bears participate in a cross-country ski program, such as Jack Rabbit level 4 or Track Attack 1/2.
Check out our Sea to Sky Nordics cross country ski programs or your local XC club for options.
Racing
Biathlon Bears should plan to participate in our club biathlon series race on March 15. This is a great way to try racing in a fun, community setting.
We also encourage Bears to participate in the Biathlon U13 Championships. This year the race will be hosted by Telmark, in West Kelowna, January 23-24.
Race fees are not covered as a part of our program, however we do often subsidize costs when budget allows.
Parent participation
It takes a community to run our club – and parent involvement is an important requirement of our programming. There are lots of ways to help. Parents can chip-in by doing setup and takedown at practices, assisting on the range, coaching, volunteering at events, and/or by assisting behind the scenes with program administration.
Parents who are interested in coaching or volunteering at events are encouraged to take a Community Coach course for biathlon.
Ask us about these classes or how to get involved.
BEARS PROGRAM FEES
Register on or before September 7, 2026 for 15% off 2027 programs! Use the code EARLYBIRD2026 at checkout.
- January session: $150
- February session: $150
Program fees cover use of club biathlon rifles and ammunition. A valid day ticket or season pass is required for Whistler Olympic Park and is not included in program fees. You must also be an active member of Biathlon Canada and BiBC, as well as Sea to Sky Nordics.
REGISTER starting Sept 17
- Become a member of Sea to Sky Nordics
- Register for Biathlon BC and Biathlon Canada membership, select the Recreation category
- Register for Biathlon Bears
