TAKE A SHOT AT BIATHLON
Intro course to biathlon
OPEN RANGE
For Ariens Nordic Center Biathlon Rifle Safety Certified individuals / personal .22 caliber biathlon rifle required
PRIVATE LESSONS
Personal biathlon coaching sessions
BIATHLON SAFETY COURSE
Regular safety certification sessions offered at Ariens Nordic Center
OPEN RANGE PLUS
For Ariens Nordic Center Biathlon Rifle Safety Certified individuals /.22 caliber biathlon rifle provided
All upcoming events
See a full list of upcoming dates for all of our biathlon programs
20-point Kurvinen Biathlon Target System
- Electronic controls
- KES scoring system, including wind speed and direction
- 10m Para 10-point Target System includes infrared rifles and two visually impaired target systems
Biathlon Range Access
The biathlon range is available to participants in scheduled coaching lessons and designated open range times.
For all biathlon programs, except for Introduction to Biathlon experiences (i.e. Take A Shot at Biathlon, etc.) individuals *must be Ariens Nordic Center Biathlon Rifle Safety Certified to participate.
For biathlon range schedule, view specific biathlon program pages for details.
*If participating in local or national team range practice and/or participating in biathlon races at Ariens Nordic Center, at a minimum, U.S. Biathlon Basic Rifle Safety Certification is required. If the practical portion of the U.S. Biathlon Basic Rifle Safety Certification is needed, Ariens Nordic Center offers this for $20 and will coordinate with U.S. Biathlon to complete the certification.
Biathlon Range Requirements
- Become an Active USBA Member
- U.S. Biathlon Rifle Safety Certified
- 12 years of age or older
- Minors must exhibit mature behavior
- Minors (under age 18) must be accompanied by a range certified adult
- Safety and liability waivers must be signed
- No free shooting or non-biathlon shooting is allowed at Ariens Nordic Center
To verify your U.S. Biathlon Membership and U.S. Biathlon Basic Rifle Safety Certification Credentials with Ariens Nordic Center, please complete the U.S. Biathlon Verification Form.