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Biathlon – Advanced

Adventure LEVEL | 4 day(s) | Ratio 1:6

Overview

If you’ve mastered a 20 shot score of more than 120 (10 prone, 10 stand), can handle challenging hill climbs on roller skis and have plenty of fitness and enthusiasm then this is the ideal course for you. Enhance your skills and techniques, and really gain control over your rifle while shooting out of breath.

Perfect for amateur biathletes wanting to take the next step forward in their performance, a great chance to pit yourself against others at similarly advanced levels.

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DETAILED INFO

AIMS

To consistently achieve higher percentage hit rates while shooting out of breath, as required for the sport of biathlon. To attain a much more efficient flow in all techniques on skating rollerskis.

PRE-REQUISITES

20 shot shooting score of 120; ability to maintain continuous roller-skating over undulating terrain for 10kms.

IS IT FOR ME?

This course will cover the advanced skills of biathlon. It is aimed at individuals who can:

Rollerski for 2 hours on undulating terrain

Show good command of rollerskiing in the skating technique

Rollerski up a steep incline

Shoot a 20 shot score at 50m (10 prone, 10 stand) of more than 120

You will continue to gain more in-depth skills in biathlon. There will be greater emphasis on gaining control over your rifle while shooting in an out-of-breath state. We will be working toward a consistent 60 – 70% hit rate. Rollerskiing will be predominantly used for out of breath exercises to stimulate as closely as possible the winter sport of biathlon. Additionally, there will be opportunities on this course to learn fitness techniques specific to biathlon.

To get the most out of these four days we recommend that you have a high level of fitness.

Prior to your course, please complete the attached questionnaire summarising your previous experience and detailing equipment requirements, returning to Glenmore Lodge at least 1 week before course start date.

CONTENT

Safety & Course Acceptance

Rifle handling and shooting is a serious business.  Glenmore Lodge reserve the right to decline attendance on this course should they become aware of, or have prior knowledge of, an individual’s unsuitability for this course.

Instructor

Your course instructor will be Mike Dixon, MBE, BEM.  Mike competed in 6 Winter Olympics for Great Britain, one in cross country and five in biathlon, between 1984 and 2002.  Mike reigned as Britain’s top biathlete from 1987 to 2002.  At the Albertville Olympics in 1992 Mike was the first Olympian to ever shoot a perfect score in the Olympic 20km race.

Mike is a dynamic and inspirational instructor who has been coaching rollerskiing, cross country skiing and biathlon for the last twenty years.  He is a Senior Tutor in Cross Country Skiing and Rollerskiing for Snowsport England.  In 2004 he started the first biathlon development club for youth.

For the last ten years Mike has been commentating for Eurosport’s Winter Season in Biathlon, Cross Country Skiing, Nordic Combined and occasionally Ski Jumping.

USEFUL INFORMATION

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Instruction

Use of kit

Packed lunch and afternoon tea each day

In-course transport

NEED TO KNOW

WHAT WILL I NEED

Listed here are the essentials, this is not an exhaustive list.

Running wear and shoes
Midge repellent / Midge Net
Sun screen
Plenty of warm clothing
Waterproofs
Thin gloves for shooting/thick gloves for rollerskiing
Long sleeve top to simulate ski suit
Small backpack
Water bottle
Personal toiletries & medications (towels are provided)
Glenmore Lodge also has a pool, gym & climbing wall – so don’t forget your swimming/gym/climbing kit!
Rifles, ammunition and shooting equipment supplied.

All rollerskiing equipment, boots and poles supplied, but if you have your own, you are welcome to bring them.

GLENMORE LODGE CAN SUPPLY:

Waterproof jackets and trousers
Walking Boots
Gaiters
Day & Expedition Sacs

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