Ski & Snowshoe Biathlon

The word biathlon is of Greek origin and means "two tests", the combination of skiing or snowshoeing, and shooting. Biathlon is an exciting sport that challenges participants with a diverse range of skills that no other sport requires - the endurance, speed, strength and coordination needed for cross-country skiing and the concentration, focus, accuracy and split second timing needed for accurate and fast target shooting under pressure. Biathlon also teaches people how to use rifles in a safe and non-confronting manner, a point that is emphasized heavily in the sport. What is more, Biathlon is a lot of fun!

Classes Competing in Ski Biathlons during 2010 Arctic Winter Games include:

Ski - Junior Male (92, 93 or 94; 16, 17, or 18 yrs old)

Ski - Juvenile Male (95 or later; 15 or younger)

Ski - Junior Female (92, 93, or 94; 16, 17, or 18 yrs old)

Ski - Juvenile Female (95 or later; 15 or younger)

Classes Competing in Snowshoe Biathlons during 2010 Arctic Winter Games include:

Snowshoe - Junior Male (92, 93 or 94; 16, 17, or 18 yrs old)

Snowshoe - Juvenile Male (93 or later; 17 or younger)

Snowshoe - Junior Female (92, 93 or 94; 16, 17, or 18 yrs old)

Snowshoe - Juvenile Female (95 or later; 15 or younger)

• Ski Biathlon Schedule

• Snowshoe Sport Schedule

• Sport Venue