Mt Hotham Training Camp

If you are ill or have flu-like symptions, please do not attend. 

The Camp will be available on a weekly or daily session basis.  

This focus of the Camp is to develop and test shooting and skiing skills of National Junior and Development Team members as well as a series of physical fitness tests determining strength and fitness of athletes.  

We would like to welcome Nastassia (Ana) Kinnunen as the coach for our camp for 2025. Please see our news post here for more about Ana.

Session Start Times:  TBA, possibly 10.00am to 12pm  and 1.30pm to 3.30pm (approx). Exact starting times will be confirmed for each day.

Athletes may book in for a weekly, daily or single session.  

Session Length:  approx 90mins to 2hrs depending upon athlete capability.

What to Bring:

Skis: Skate skis and poles are required. Classic sessions may also be held. Attendees will be advised prior to a session if it is to be a classic session and which skis to bring. 

Shooting: biathlon rifle and accessories, ammunition. 

Hydration and Snacks:  Participants should bring plenty of drinks and snacks with them to all sessions. 

Training Diary:  Athletes should bring their training diary to record their sessions to share with the coach. If an athletes does not have a training diary, please purchase an A5 notebook to bring to the Camp. The purpose of a training diary will be outlined and the camps sessions can be recorded and begin the start of the athlete's training diary.

Lunch/Snacks:  Food will not be provided, so will be the responsibility of the athlete and their family to bring an appropriate amount of food and snacks.

What to Wear:  Training clothing suitable for the weather conditions.  Check the weather forecast and ensure you have suitable clothing for each session, including change of clothing and suitable clothing should the weather/forecast change. 

Cost: 

Free for all athletes in the National Team, Junior Team, Development Team and members aspiring to join these teams.

Range Pass: Athletes involved with .22 activties at the Camp will need to purchase a Range Pass and indicate if they hold a their firearms licence or minors permit.  Click here to purchase your Range Pass.

A Range Pass is not required for laser biathlon activties. 

Membership:  Membership of Biathlon Australia is required to attend the Camp.  

Click here for Membership 

Please register prior to the closing date of 18/07/2025 at 9pm to attend the Camp.