Youth Laser Biathlon Program
Glacier Nordic Club & the U.S. Biathlon Association
Glacier Nordic Club in partnership with the U.S. Biathlon Association is bringing biathlon training to the Flathead Valley this winter.
Glacier Nordic Club in partnership with the U.S. Biathlon Association is bringing biathlon training to the Flathead Valley this winter.
Join the GNST Youth Laser Biathlon Team for the 2025-26 Season
Designed as an additional 7-part program specific for youth interested in training for biathlon. No previous shooting experience is required. This program is open to U12 youth or older (10-18yo), that are currently enrolled in GNST programs (Jets, Prep, Comp, Teen Adventure) and are competent on skate skis. Other youth meeting these requirements but not currently enrolled may be able to join as space allows and with coach approval.
*(Other youth meeting those requirements but not currently enrolled may be able to join as space allows with coach approval.)
DON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.
Learn about the Adult Biathlon programs
by clicking the links below.
Learn about the Adult Biathlon programs by clicking the links below.
Join the GNST Youth Biathlon Team for the 2025-26 Season
Designed as an additional 7-part program specific for youth interested in training for biathlon. No previous shooting experience is required. This program is open to U12 youth or older (10-18yo), that are currently enrolled in GNST programs (Jets, Prep, Comp, Teen Adventure) and are competent on skate skis. Other youth meeting these requirements but not currently enrolled may be able to join as space allows and with coach approval.
*(Other youth meeting those requirements but not currently enrolled may be able to join as space allows with coach approval.)
DON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.
Learn about the Adult Biathlon programs
by clicking the links below.
Youth Biathlon Program Information
FAQs
When & Where
Program Dates & Times
- Friday, January 9: 4 pm to 5:30 pm
- Friday, January 16: 4 pm to 5:30 pm
- Friday, January 23: 4 pm to 5:30 pm
- Friday, January 30: 4 pm to 5:30 pm
- Friday, February 6: 4pm to 5:30pm
- Saturday, February 7: Seeley Lake Biathlon (fees not included)
- Saturday February 15: 10am Glacier Meltdown Laser Biathlon Race
Location: Glacier Nordic Center located at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course
* In the event of low/no snow conditions, programs may be postponed or relocated to alternate location
Participant Ages
This is designed as an additional 4-part program specific for youth interested in training for biathlon. No previous shooting experience required. This program is open to U12 youth or older (10-18yo), that are currently enrolled in a GNST program (Jets, Prep, Comp, Teen Adventure) and are competent on skate skis. Other youth meeting these requirements but not currently enrolled may be able to join as space allows and with coach approval.
Cost
$170
Covers use of rifles, targets, mats, and instruction. Pre-registration for the Glacier Meltdown Laser Biathlon Race is included in above.
Are There Adult Programs?
Adult Biathlon Builder Program
For any intermediate/advanced skiers seeking the next step, this is a 5-part series with a focus on biathlon and tactics for being fast and accurate. No previous shooting experience required. *Limited to 10 skiers.
When
- Session 1: Sunday, January 10 from 10 am to 12pm
- Session 2: Sunday, January 18 from 10 am to 12 pm
- Session 3: Sunday, January 25 from 10 am to 12 pm
- Session 4: Sunday, February 8 from 10am to 12pm
- Session 5: Sunday, February 15 from 10am to 12pm for the Glacier Laser Race
Location
Whitefish Golf Course/Dog Creek
*Dependent on snow conditions
Cost: $200
Covers use of rifles, targets, mats, and instruction. Cost includes Pre-registration in Glacier Meltdown Laser Biathlon event. GNC membership or day fee required. Ski rentals available through the GNC Nordic Shop.
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Laser Rifle Information
Glacier Nordic Club is offering several ways to experience the sport of biathlon using “laser” biathlon rifles supplied by the U.S. Biathlon Association. Laser rifles look and feel like a regular biathlon rifle, but there are no “bullets” or loud “shots” and therefore none of the normal safety concerns associated with rifles.
*In the event of low/no snow conditions, programs may be postponed until a later date.
Biathlon Volunteers Needed!
If you have some biathlon experience, want to support biathlon in the Flathead, or just want to learn more, we need help setting up the range, managing the ski flow, assisting with timing and much more.
For more information email prep@glaciernordicclub.org