Canberra Biathlon 4 All

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are almost here! Are you curious about the sport of biathlon?

Biathlon is a winter sport that combines the thrill of cross country skiing (skate) with the skill of rifle shooting. Athletes ski in both sprint and distance races that vary in length according age category. During the summer, athletes will train on roller skis.

Biathlon Australia will be holding roller ski and biathlon laser rifle sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8am to 11am, each weekend between Saturday 7th February and Sunday 8th March at Stromlo Forest Criterium Course.

Come to one session, or come to all!

For these sessions, participants will use roller skis & poles (provided) and laser rifles (provided). Biathlon Australia will provide coaches Heather Wiederkehr & Julia Smusz to help you learn the ropes or further develop your skills. If you do have your own roller skis & poles, please bring them along! 

Boots and roller skis are available in limited quantities. If unanavailable in your size, training can be replaced by run/walk, so please bring/wear your running shoes. Please note, that late registrations may mean that your boot size cannot be guaranteed.  

Sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Saturday 07/02/26 8am to 11am
• Sunday 08/02/26 8am to 11am
• Saturday 14/02/26 8am to 11am
• Sunday 15/02/26 8am to 11am
• Saturday 21/02/26 8am to 11am
• Sunday 22/02/26 8am to 11am
• Saturday 28/02/26 8am to 11am (Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to a booking for the entrire weekend at Stromlo)
• Sunday 01/03/26 8am to 11am (Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to a booking for the entrire weekend at Stromlo)
• Saturday 07/03/26 3.30pm to 5.30pm (changed date & time due to a booking of the whole site)
• Sunday 08/03/26 3.30pm to 5.30pm (changed date & time due to a booking of the whole site)

Please bring your own protective gear, including helmets and knee pads.

Click through to register your interest for any or all of the dates that you would like to come.

Where to meet: Stromlo Forest Criterium Course (aka The Stephen Hodge Criterium Cycling Circuit)

Cost: $2 to cover the venue costs.

Please click through and indicate the date that you would like to attend, so that we can be sure we have enough equipment.