Ariens Nordic Center offers a four-hour biathlon rifle safety course that *must be completed to use the biathlon range for specific biathlon programs including Open Range, Open Range Plus and private coaching lessons. If not already completed, the four-hour course will include the online U.S. Biathlon Basic Rifle Safety course and certification.
*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.
Cost:
$75/person, lunch and snacks included
Course Includes:
- Classroom and practical range lessons
- Safety handling of a .22 rifle while participating in biathlon
- How to participate in biathlon
- Understand necessary equipment needed for biathlon
- Receive U.S. Biathlon Basic Rifle Safety Certification
- How to become a U.S. Biathlon Member (membership required to participate in biathlon programs beyond introduction biathlon courses)
Requirements:
- 12 years of age or older
- Must exhibit mature behavior
- All participants must sign safety waiver
- Non-biathlon shooting is not permitted at Ariens Nordic Center
- No experience or personally owned equipment is required
How to Register:
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
OPEN RANGE PLUS
For Ariens Nordic Center Biathlon Rifle Safety Certified individuals /.22 caliber biathlon rifle provided
PRIVATE LESSONS
Personal biathlon coaching sessions
Biathlon Safety Course
Regular safety certification sessions offered at Ariens Nordic Center
All upcoming events
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