A biathlon camp is being held in the Southern Highlands for athletes to develop their biathlon skills. 

This camp is suitable for experienced biathletes, those who were part of the Southern Highlands training group in Term 1 and 2 and athletes who entered the NSW Laser Biathlon Junior Series in August 2018 or 2019.

Where: Locations in and around Bowral suited to the training activity. 

Time:  Sessions will be held on Sat 16 Nov (1 session) and Sun 17 Nov (2 sessions). Athletes can chose to attend 1 or more sessions. 

Cost:  $20 for Saturday 16th Nov, $30 per session for Sunday 17th Nov or $50 to attend both sessions. 

Schedule:

Sat 16 Nov

Arrive 5.30pm for a social BBQ and evening hike with ski specific hill bounding drills  - $20 includes BBQ. Location: Redleaf Farm, Redhills Road, Fitzroy Falls NSW 2577

Sun 17 Nov 

9.30am - 11.30am - laser biathlon, roller-skiing and drills for all levels of athletes.  Location will be advised. 

Note: session may split into two time-slots (with an earlier session held) if numbers are large. 

1.30pm to 2.30pm - .Try .22 biathlon shooting at Hilltop Southern Highlands Regional Shooting Complex. Registration will require 2 stages, $0 via NSW Biathlon and $65 via Alpine Club website.  You will be contacted on the required registration steps. 

2.30pm to 4.30pm  - .22 biathlon training at Hilltop Southern Highlands Regional Shooting Complex.  Registration is via NSW Biathlon website and bring Range Fees indicated below. 

Equipment 

Biathlon:  Laser equipment will be provided and .22 equipment/ammunition can be provided.

A minors permit, firearms licence or P650 form (if you are not licensed) is required to attend the Hilltop Range. Please indicate your licencing status when registering and you will be contacted regarding paperwork required, 

Roller Skiing: Roller-skis and boots can be provided.

Rilfes: .22 rifles are available to hire $5 

Ammunition:  Is available to order $9 per box. Please order when registering. C&T attendees will require 1 box. 

Range Fees:  A $25  (junior) or $35 (senior) Range fees is payable to attend the Hilltop Range if you are attending the 2.30pm session. Please being along with you to the session.    

What to Bring:   

i) Equipment for roller-skiing - poles, helmet, boots, roller-skis

All athletes must have a bike helmet to roller-ski. Knee pads and elbow pads are recommended for inexperienced roller-skiers. If you will require equipment, please indicate when registering. 

ii) training clothing suitable for roller-skiing including socks that go over your ankle.

iii) Covered running footwear for .22 biathlon session

iv) a drink, healthy snack, hat, sunscreen for all sessions attended. 

To register - please click on the Register button above.

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

Training camp accommodation:

Live in camp accommodation can be available at Red Leaf Farm at various levels from Airbnb to free camping for camp participants and their families. Please indicate your interest when registering and you will be contacted by Katrina Sparke.