A roller-ski and laser biathlon training program is being held for students intending to participate in cross country and biathlon events during the Interschools races this season.

Learn relay tagging, double poling, and the differences between skate and classic technique including single and double-time, free-skate, cornering, offset and diagonal stride for technique zones in Interschools races.

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

The dates for the training are:

• 3rd May
• 17th May
• 24th May
• 31st May
• 14th June
• 21st June

Where: The King's School - meeting place is the Doyle Fields carpark (near the cricket nets and mountain bike area). 

Time:   3.00pm to 4.15pm   

Equipment:  Roller-skis, boots and poles - if you require roller-ski equipment please indicate when registering.  

Laser biathlon equipment will be provided.  

Bring:  A drink(s) and wear sunscreen.

Helmets are mandatory - athletes will only be able to roller ski if they are wearing a helmet (bike, ski or similar). 

Knee and elbow pads are highly recommended. Impact shorts, wrist guards and gloves are also recommended. Long sleeves and long pants e.g. leggings preferred if no padding.

Cost:  $35 - includes use of roller ski equipment or

            $25 - if you have your own equipment

Tickets are being offered in 2 blocks, with options for the first 3 weeks or the last 3 weeks, either with ($100) or without ($70) equipment, as well as the opportunity to book in for single sessions at the prices above.

• Sessions will close for purchasing on the Friday before the session at 5pm. 
• The option to buy 3 sessions at a time will close at 5pm on the Friday before the first of the 3 sessions on offer.
• This is to ensure that appropriate equipment and coaching plans can be made.

Please register each participant separately, to ensure we are able to capture your child's equipment sizes. Please enter your child's name under "Participant Name" above the equipment section.

If you have any queries or for more information please email executiveofficer@biathlonaustralia.com.au

**Please note, participants/parents will be added to a WhatsApp group in case of last minute changes due to weather or other unavoidable situations.