OUR PROGRAMS

Biathlon Programs Overview for 2024-25

QVN offers biathlon programs starting at the age of 8 with air rifles. Ages 12 and up begin using .22 calibre rifles and choose to participate in the recreational or racer program. Masters (20 and up) practice as relaxed or hard as they desire. No prior skills or aerobic capacity is required.

Coaches offer athletes 2 or more practices per week where athletes have the freedom to attend any or all practices. Athletes explore dryland training, rollerskiing, shooting fundamentals, biathlon competition shooting, and on-snow skiing. Practice locations vary from QVN’s facility, other places in Lumsden, or Regina.

Program Overview

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A wide range of skills, abilities and past athletic experiences can be seen in children aged 8 to 12, so we consider the ages recommended below as guidelines. If you are unsure of where to place your child, please contact us.

Program Detail

Below you will find and quick overview of each program. If you would like additional information please check out our QVN Biathlon Programming 2024-2025 PDF containing dates, practices, camp dates, inclusive cost estimates, equipment lists, etc.


All Programs Details

Air Rifle 1 (Ages 8/9) Biathlon

  • Focuses on developing fundamental skiing and shooting skills

  • Recommended for Ages 8 & 9

  • Sept 15, 2024 until March 16, 2025

  • Sundays from 12:30 to 2:30 AND Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00

  • Caregivers are expected to be present at shooting practices

  • $365 per season

  • Full Details PDF


Air Rifle 2 (Ages 10-11) Biathlon

  • Focuses on developing fundamental skiing and shooting skills

  • Recommended for Ages 10 to 11

  • Sept 15, 2024 until March 16, 2025

  • Sundays from 12:30 to 2:30, Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00, and Saturdays

  • Sept - Oct: Saturday (tentatively schedule for 2:00 to 3:30), Nov - Mar: Saturday TBD

  • Caregivers are expected to be present at shooting practices

  • $520 per season

  • Full Details PDF


Youth .22 (Ages 12-20) Spring / Summer BiathloN

  • Recommended for returning Youth .22 Racers (Junior and Senior)

  • Optional for Youth .22 Rec and athletes moving from Air Rifle to Youth .22

  • Jr. Racers: Spring session (May 1 - June 23) and Summer session (July 10 to Sept. 14)

  • Sr. Racers: Spring session (April 29 - June 23) and Summer session (July 2 to Sept. 14)

  • Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday practice (Monday Sr. Racer)

  • General fitness, rollerskiing, shooting

  • Caregivers are expected to be present at shooting practices if their youth does not have a Minor’s License

  • $150-295, price varies depending on option chosen

  • Full Details PDF


  • For athletes that may be involved with several sports

  • Sept 15 until March 16

  • Sundays from 12:30 to 2:30 AND Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00

  • Caregivers are expected to be present at shooting practices if their youth does not have a Minor’s License

  • $365

  • Full Details PDF

Youth .22 (Ages 12-20) Rec BiathloN


Junior .22 (Ages 12-14) Racers BiathloN

  • For athletes that want to focus on biathlon

  • Specialized programs for both Junior Racers

  • Recommended to also attend Spring / Summer Biathlon

  • Sept 15 until March 16

  • Sundays from 12:30 to 2:30, Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00, Saturdays (time TBD)

  • Caregivers are expected to be present at shooting practices if their youth does not have a Minor’s License

  • $460 per season (not including spring / summer)

  • Full Details PDF


Senior .22 (Ages 15-20) Racers BiathloN

  • For athletes that want to focus on biathlon

  • Specialized programs for Senior Racers

  • Recommended to also attend Spring / Summer Biathlon

  • Sept 14 until March 22

  • Sundays from 12:30 to 2:30, Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00, Saturdays (time TBD)

  • Caregivers are expected to be present at shooting practices if their youth does not have a Minor’s License

  • $580 per season (not including spring / summer)

  • Full Details PDF


Master Ages 20-88+ Biathlon

  • Before signing up on Zone 4 PLEASE contact the Master’s Coach (Darwin Bonk) to check for availability.

    • darwin.bonk@qvn.ca

  • Relaxed environment and learn the fundamental shooting and skiing skills to participate in biathlon.

  • Late September until early March

  • Saturday’s only

  • $300 per season

  • Full Details PDF