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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.
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.
Step 1
Book your course place online
Step 2
Call to book accommodation. Prices from £60pn
DATES & PRICES
| 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE DATE | COST (with accommodation) |
COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING |
| Date01/08/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£605.00 | Places | |
| Date19/09/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£605.00 | Places | |
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Use of kit
Packed lunch and afternoon tea each day
In-course transport
WHAT'S INCLUDED IF YOU CHOOSE THE RESIDENTIAL OPTION - AS ABOVE PLUS
Bed in en-suite room – available from 3pm on day before your course starts
Breakfast
Dinner for each course day (except one day and back-to-back courses)
Use of the facilities at Glenmore Lodge
Linen is provided along with a towel, you may wish to bring an extra towel if you would like to use the facilities
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
