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Adult biathlon participants are expected to have their own skis, rifle, and ammunition. Adults must take the two-part rifle safety certification course offered by the USBA and become a Blackhawk Ski Club member to participate in any practice at Blackhawk. Please visit the Masters Biathlon page for more information.

 

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.