The Importance of Summer Training  

Summer training for biathletes involves a range of activities which build endurance, develop strength and improve technique for the upcoming winter racing months. NSW Biathlon junior athletes are roller-skiing, hill-bounding, building strength and keeping fit with their friends in great locations around Sydney. By holding a combination of weekend and after school weekday sessions (thanks to daylight saving), athletes are learning to both train by themselves under the guidance of their coaches training program and with their larger team.  

In the end the purpose of summer training is to be involved in activities that are constant and work your heart, lungs and muscles. Precision shooting is done in the summer to improve position and groupings. Summer biathlon practice puts together shooting together with running, cycling or roller-skiing to simulate XC skiing and increase heart rates. 

Interested?

You do not need a skiing background to become part of Biathlon in NSW. Getting involved in a summer biathlon program will introduce you to shooting and dry-land techniques ensuring you can head to the snow in winter ready to learn to ski and enjoy putting your biathlon skills into practice! 

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