With the excellent early season snow falls we are excited to have the opportunity to change the 2019 season opening camp program to on-snow.

While the early season snowfalls have been goood, the XC Ski trails and Biathlon Range, because they are on vegetation, require packing and careful grooming in the early stages of the season, to protect the environment until snow depth increases. This means flexibility will be required regarding ski trails that are available and the structrue of the sessions. 

The Camp will continue to provide .22 Biathon training sessions each Sunday and Monday afternoon at Berridale SSAA Range. These are important sessions for those athletes aiming to race in Biathlon selection races at Mt Hotham this season and 2020 WYOGs trials.

Laser biathlon races (with some dependence on weather) will be held on Sunday morning and for further preperation, a sprint time trial challenge under lights at Lake Crackenback Resort will be held Sunday evening. 

The program will be great early season training and coaching, and has something for everyone.  

Where: On snow sessions at Perisher XC trails and Laser Biathlon Range, .22 Biathlon at Berridale SSAA, Rollerski Laser at Lake Crackenback Resort

Time: Commences 9.30am on Saturday 8th June and concludes on Monday 10th June at 3pm. 

Schedule:

Sat 8 June    

9.30am -11.30am - X C skating coaching and training, technique, acclimatisation and some laser biathlon; Perisher Valley Biathlon Range

1.00pm - to 3.00pm Classic or Skating training/coaching, laser biathlon; Perisher Valley Biathlon Range.

6.00pm - 7.30pm - Little Thredbo Road, Lake Crackenback Resort. Click here to book a 30min training session - choose the time slot that suits you best.  

Sun 9 June 

9.30am - 11.30am  - NSW Laser Biathlon Series Event 2 Onsnow   followed by XC skating coaching, training, technique, acclimatisation; Perisher Valley Laser Biathlon Range.  The on-snow laser events if for all ages and all are invited to stay on for a coaching session after the race. Athletes attending the .22 shooting at SSAA Range Berridale, may leave at 10.30am. 

1.30pm - 3.30pm .22 Shooting SSAA Range Berridale. Range fees will apply, or

1.00pm to 2.30pm XC Ski coaching and laser biathlon, Perisher Valley Laser Biathlon Range  

6.00pm - 7.30pm 

NSW Laser Biathlon Summer Series Event 2 Off Snow Rollerski Laser Time Trial under lights at Lake Crackenback Resort.  This event is for all ages including Masters. Coaching and race support provided along with presentations.

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Mon 10 June

9am - 11am  X C skating coaching and training, technique, acclimatisation and some laser biathlon; Perisher Valley Biathlon Range. Athletes attending the .22 SSAA Beridale Range session may leave at 10.30am. 

1pm - 3pm .22 Biathlon SSAA Range Berridale. Range fees will apply

What to Bring:   

i) Skating and classic skis and waxes to all skiing sessions. 

ii) Roller-skiing or roller-blading - poles, helmet, boots, roller-skis to Lake Crackenback evening sessions.  Equipment can be provided. 

iii) Suitable clothing for X C skiing in all weather conditions, drink belt, suitable glasses / goggles.   

iv) .22 biathlon shooting equipment including armband, ammunition, shooting license, SSAA membership.

v) Lunch, a drink, healthy snacks, hat, sunscreen for all sessions attended. 

vI) Parents are expected to provide supervision for their children during the break between on-snow sessions, unless prior arrangement has been made.

vii) To hold both laser biathlon races on snow and at Lake Crackenback will require parents to volunteer as Officials. Please indicate your capacity to assist as an Official when registering your child. 

For Biathlon Shooting: 

Laser  - biathlon equipment will be provided.  Onsnow Laser is weather dependent until the permanent range for the winter season is set up.

.22 biathlon - athletes using .22 biathlon rifles should bring their own rifle (where possible) and associated equipment including ammunition. 

Athletes must bring their Minors Permit or Firearms Licence. Members of SSAA must bring their membership card to receive discount Range shooting fees. 

Attending athletes who are waiting for their firearms licence or Minors permit to be issued can shoot under P650 conditions subject to prior agreement with NSW Biathlon and East Australia Biathlon Club to ensure adequate supervision is available. 

NSW Biathlon and East Australian Biathlon Club (EABC) has a limited supply of biathlon rifles which will be available to attendees over 12yrs of age who do not have their own biathlon rifle - on a first request basis. Please indicate if you would like to use a NSWB /EABC rifle and will need ammunition when registering. 

If you do not have a minors permit or firearms licence please click here to download a P650 form which must be brought to the Berridale Range. 

Costs:

Saturday 8th June 

9.30am - 11.30am X C skiing Coaching and Training, including laser biathlon as suitable $25

1.00pm - 3.00 pm X C skiing Coaching and Training, including laser biathlon as suitable $25 

6.00pm - 7.30pm Race Training and coaching for NSW Laser Biathlon Series Event 2  (30min sessions) $5 per session

All day attendance (includes an evening race training session) - $40

Sunday 9th June  

9.00am to 11.00am NSW Laser Biathlon Summer Series Event 2 On Snow Perisher Valley

8.30am Bib Collection

9.00am Race Start 

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1.30pm - 3.30pm .22 Biathlon SSAA Berridale $20

or

1.00pm - 2.30pm X C skiing coaching, training and laser biathlon $25 

6.00pm to 7.30pm 

NSW Laser Biathlon Summer Series Event 2 Off Snow Rollerski Laser Time Trial under lights at Lake Crackenback Resort.  Coaching and race support provided along with presentations  $10 

Monday 10th June 

9.00am - 11.00am X C skiing Coaching, Training and laser biathlon  $25

1.00pm - 3.00pm .22 Biathlon SSAA Berridale $20

To Register - please click on the Register button above.

When registering, please indicate the sessions you will be attending. 

Onsnow Laser biathlon is weather dependent until permanent biathlon range for the season is set up.   Otherwise, Laser biathlon will be available each session to interested participants and to train basic biathlon skills.