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
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.
Youth Ski Programs Overview
Program Overview
New to skiing? Cross country skiing is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors and stay fit. Our progressive Bunnyrabbit, Jackrabbit and Track Attack programs encourage young athletes to enjoy cross-country skiing with their peers. Programs focus on cross-country ski development through fun activities and games that are appropriate to each age & skill level. In order for your children to improve their cross-country skiing and advance their skills, they must enjoy themselves.
Program Detail
Below you will find and quick overview of each program. If you would like additional information please check out our Youth Ski Programs 2024-2025 PDF containing dates, 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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
Nordic Programs
8 on-snow sessions lasting 30-50 minutes
Sessions are on Sundays in January and February
Aligns with best practice using the ACTIVE start stage of athlete development
Parents are required to stay with children
Goal to attend on CCS club loppet or event
Coaching Team - Amy Sanderson, Kari Greenwood
$50 per season
Bunnyrabbit program
(for children 6 years of age younger)
28 sessions, starting Sunday, October 15, 2023 and ending Sunday, March 10, 2024.
For children 6 to 8 years old AND for adult parent/guardian new to Nordic skiing
Parent(s) and child learn to ski together in this partnered approach planned for 60 minutes Sunday afternoons and every other Wednesday evening.
Sessions are geared to the FUNdamentals stage of athlete development.
Introduction to one CCS Sask Cup race at Carleton Trails in January
Programs align with best practices
Coaching team - Jason Grundahl, Kari Greenwood
$168 per season
Child & Parent Learn to Ski
38 sessions, starting Sunday September 17, 2023 and ending Sunday March 10, 2024
For children 8 and 9 years old wanting to build upon Nordic ski techniques geared to the FUNdamentals stage of athlete development
Includes dryland and on-snow activities lasting up to 90 minutes a session coinciding with AirRifle1
Sessions are held Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings
FastRabbit and AirRifle 1 athletes may engage in common activities and drills
Expectation to register for one on-snow camp and two CCS Sask Cup races
Program aligns with best practices
Coaching team - James Froh, Amy Sanderson
$265 per season
FastRabbits
(for children with previous Nordic ski experience)
Track Attack will practice 3 times a week and is geared to kids in the Learn-to-Train stage of athlete development (girls 8 to 11; boys 9 to 12)
53 practices for 90 minutes, including dryland and on-snow sessions three times weekly on Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday (with snow)
May join in Air Rifle 2 activities and drills
Dryland sessions Sunday and Wednesday (introduction to roller skiing with Air Rifle 2 athletes from Sept - Nov) AND on-snow sessions Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday
Parents are not required to attend sessions.
Work closely with provincial coaches and trainers in L2T programming
Expectation to register for one on-snow camp and three CCS Sask Cup races
Program aligns with best practices
Coaching team - James Froh, Jason Grundahl, James Grundahl
$370 per season
