Biathlon

Discover biathlon! This thrilling sport blends the challenge of cross-country skate skiing and rifle marksmanship into a unique and engaging sport for all ages. Kincaid Park’s world class biathlon range is the focal point of the sport in Alaska. We have year-round programs and activities at the range.

Our fun and friendly race series and training groups are your passport to this amazingly engaging activity for you and your family.

Don’t worry if you don’t have your own rifle; payment of range use fees allows you to use NSAA rifles, and ammunition is available for sale at the range.

4 Steps to get Started with Biathlon!

Attend a Biathlon Rifle Safety Class
Join the United States Biathlon Association (USBA)
Pay Range Fees (annual, seasonal or daily)
Sign up HERE to receive important Biathlon information and updates!

And for more Biathlon:

Learn and train with NSAA’s Eagle Eyes Programs for Juveniles, Juniors and Master
Check the Range Opening Calendar to see scheduled events and range openings
Volunteer!

Biathlon Rifle Safety Class

Classes are held monthly at Kincaid Park Biathlon Range, and cover safe rifle handling, care and use of a biathlon rifle, and basic biathlon technique. Biathlon Rifle Safety Classes are required to shoot at the Kincaid Park Biathlon Range.

Cost: $25 Individual, $30 Family

NOTE: Minimum age for participation is 10 years old; however participants younger than 13 must attend with parent. If the parent is also getting their range safety certification, then Family should be the selected registration option, otherwise, Individual is appropriate.

Questions about Biathlon Rifle Safety Classes? Email: nsaabiathlon.safety@gmail.com

Click the “Register Online” button below for upcoming class information and sign up for the next rifle safety class.

Upcoming Classes

TBD

USBA Membership

Joining the United States Biathlon Association is required to shoot at the Kincaid Park Biathlon Range. You can find more information and pay online at USBA’s website here. You may also download the membership form below and send it to USBA or fill out the form and turn it into a coach or range safety officer at the range. Once the form and payment is received, you’ll receive a USBA membership card. Bring the card with you every time you visit the range as RSOs (Range Safety Officers) will request to see it.

USBA Membership Form

Range Fees

Maintaining the range and hosting events are supported by range use fees. You may pay the daily, seasonal or annual range use fee. Payment of fees online is preferred or you may use the form below. Forms may be mailed to the NSAA office or turned in at the range.

Range Fees:

Single Use: $10/day

Annual: Individual $150, Family $250 (2 people) or $300 (3+ people)

Spring-Summer (Apr-Sept): Individual $75, Family $125 (2 people) or $150 (3+ people)

Range Use Cards must be brought with you every time you visit the range as RSOs will request to see it. NSAA will provide you with a waterproof plastic holder to secure your range use card and USBA card.

2017-2018 Biathlon Range Fees Form

Biathlon Range Fees

Lessons & Coaches

Are you new to the sport or needing to brush up on your skills? Eagle Eyes, the Biathlon development program of the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage, programs are just for you. Eagle Eyes has programs for juveniles, juniors and masters designed to learn and refine biathlon skills. Year-round programs and classes address safe rifle handling and care, proper shooting techniques and fitness training. Groups are small for a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Check the schedule below and find the sessions that are right for you. All groups meet at Biathlon Range Building at Kincaid Park.

Ammunition is available for sale at the range. Please bring cash or check. Rifles are available for those who have paid range fees. All groups meet at Biathlon Range Building.

Click the “Register Online” button below to sign up for a lesson.

Upcoming Lessons

TBD

Coaches

Program Coordinator – Tom Grenier

Tom is a certified United States Biathlon Association Level One Coach. He was born and raised in Anchorage and teaches English at Bartlett High School. He has coached both running and skiing for the Anchorage School District, skiing for Team Alaska Junior Olympics and biathlon and skiing for Arctic Winter Games. Tom also mentors youth biathlon coaches.

Coach – Zoey Grenier

Zoey is an Arctic Winter Games Biathlon medalist and has worked with several US National Team Biathlon coaches.

Interested in joining our coaching staff?
Email Tom Grenier: t.grenier.ak@gmail.com

Races

Biathlon races are exciting to watch or take part in, so come give one a try! We set shorter courses for recreational racers as well as International Biathlon Union standard competitions.

Younger juniors, under age 13 and recreational novices ski an approximately 1000m loop and do not carry a rifle. Younger junior class shoots only from prone position; all other shoot both prone and standing. Junior girls/boys and older usually race 6.0-12.5 km courses. .

Click the “Register Online” button below to sign up for a race. Online registration is preferred. You may also download the race registration form and bring it with you. Race day registration will be allowed with an additional $5.00 fee.

NSAA Biathlon Race Registration Form -pdf

Race Schedule

Event	Date	Zero	Start	Results
Race #1: Sprint	Sun, Dec 3, 2017	Noon	1pm
Race #2: Sprint	Thurs, Dec 21, 2017	6pm	7pm
Race #3: Individual *	Sat, Jan 13, 2018	10am	11am
Race #4: Sprint*	Sun, Jan 14, 2018	10am	11am
Race #5: Sprint	Wed, Feb 14, 2018	6pm	7pm
Race #6: NSAA Biathlon State Championships Day 1	Fri, March 2, 2018	6pm	7pm
Race #7: NSAA Biathlon State Championships Day 2	Sat, March 3, 2018	Noon	1pm

*Arctic Winter Games Trials and Community Race

Fees

Category	Individual Race	Race Series	Individual Race	Race Series
	NSAA Member		Non- Member
Youth (12 & Under)	$17	$55	$22	$85
Student (13 -24)	$25	$90	$30	$120
Adult (25+)	$27	$115	$32	$145
Family (1 Adult AND 2 or more youth under 18)	$35	$130	$40	$195

NO REFUNDS for any reason, including race cancellation. Registration ends at 5pm the day before each race.

Race day registration is an additional $5.00 fee.

Race Format

There are six different formats to biathlon races:

Sprint Format: All athletes have individual starts. Sprints consist of skiing three laps and two shooting stages, one prone and one standing (. One penalty loop (~150m) is skied for each miss immediately after the shooting stage.

Pursuit Format: The start list for a pursuit race is determined by the results of the sprint race. The winner starts the pursuit first, second place starts second, etc. Pursuits consist of skiing five laps and four shooting stages, two prone and two standing. One penalty loop is skied for each miss immediately after the shooting stage.

Mass Start Format: All athletes start together and ski five laps and have four shooting stages, two prone and two standing. One penalty loop is skied for each miss immediately after the shooting stage.

Relay Format: The relay format is skied by teams. Each member essentially skis a sprint race before tagging their team member. They ski three laps and shoot two stages and ski penalty laps for the misses. However in a relay, athletes have the opportunity to use six spare rounds to close any missed targets.

Individual Relay Format: Individual Relays are formatted exactly the same as Relay Formats, except there are no teams. Each athlete competes individually.

Individual Format: All athletes have individual starts. Individual races consist of skiing five loops and four shooting stages; prone, standing, prone, standing. No penalty loops are skied, instead, one minute is added to the finish time for each miss.