BIATHLON

ABOUT THE SPORT

Biathlon Biathlon is an Olympic winter sport that combines free-technique cross-country skiing and small-bore rifle marksmanship. The challenge of biathlon is the combination of two very contradictory disciplines, skiing and shooting, in the same competition. Cross-country racing requires intense, full out physical exertion over an extended period of time while shooting demands extremely fine control and stability.

Training

Fairbanks Biathlon Club runs seasonal coached programs and weekly year-round range openings at Birch Hill and TVSA ranges to facilitate individual training.

The FXC Junior Racing team is the perfect partner program to develop ski speed while working on your ability to shoot with FBC.

RACING

Fairbanks Biathlon participates in a number local, national, and international events.

The Alaska Biathlon Association organizes a State race series leading up to a Biathlon State race. This race series is used to qualify for a number of international events.

National events such as Shutzenski Festival in Soldier Hollow, Youth/Junior World Team Trials/Nationals, and Senior Nationals are open to all Fairbanks biathletes through Fairbanks Biathlon.

Internationally, many Fairbanks biathletes participate in Liatoppen Biathlon Festival in Norway. Every two years Alaska participates in the Arctic Winter Games, where youth ski and snowshoe biathletes compete against other Arctic States.

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MEMBERSHIPS

Athletes are required to be members of the United States Biathlon Association, Fairbanks Biathlon Club, and Nordic Ski Club; these dues help pay for range/target maintenance and insurance.

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