A Laser Biathlon Series event is being held on Snow at Perisher Valley.

Coaching and training will be provided following the race until 11.00am

Given snow and wet weather which isn't suitable for use of the laser systems X C ski training will be provided

(please register the name of the entrant.)

Date:  Sunday 9 June 2019

Where:  Perisher Valley  Laser Biathlon Range 

Bib Pick-up: from 8.30am at the Ranger's Station  

Course Inspection and Laser Rifle Zero:   from 8.30am 

Event Start Time: 9.00am  

Cost: $25 per person includes use of  laser rifle.  

Entries Close:  Friday 7 June at 9.30am 

Age Categories: Age categories will be for male and female. Age is the age you are turning in 2019 as follows:

10yrs and under, 12years and under, 14years and under, 16years and under, Youth (17-18yrs), Junior (19-21yrs), Open, Masters 30years plus

Sport Class: A sport class will be included in each age category for new entrants to laser biathlon summer events or those with less competency on roller-skis. If you are interested in being considered for Sport Class please indicate when registering. 

Racing Format:  

• Skating or classic skiing is allowed
• Interval start with timing. 
• Competitors 16 years and under will ski  three loops and shoot 5 targets twice, continuing to shoot until they hit all 5 targets each time.   
• Competitors Youth and above will ski three loops and shoot 5 targets twice, skiing penalty loops for target misses. 
• Youth and above age groups will shoot prone and standing targets.
• 16 and under age groups will shoot prone on standing targets.
• Distances  - loops will be from 500m to 1.5km depending upon age.  

Laser Training Sessions:  Laser training sessions (30mins $5) will be available on Saturday 8th June 2019 at the Lake Crackenback Resort from 6.00pm.

Click here to register for a session

Laser training and XC Ski training will also be available within the Saturday on-snow coaching sessions. 

Click here to register for a Saturday session 

It is suggested a training session is booked so you are familiar with using the laser biathlon system, the laser range and the loops to be skied.    

Course inspection and laser biathlon zeroing will be available prior to racing on Sunday 9 June, if you are unable to attend a training session. 

Membership: You must be a member of NSW Biathlon to enter the Junior Series event. Day membership ($5) can be purchased from our Membership shop. 

Volunteer Officials: Biathlon racing requires volunteer officials to count target misses and act as Course and Range Officials. Please indicate your availability to assist with officiating. Parents volunteering will be able to observe their children and others racing on the day.   

Further information on distances, racing formats and loop maps will be advised to entrants prior to racing.