Biathlon
The Kamloops Biathlon Club has been operating a biathlon program in Kamloops since 2022.
The sport of Biathlon combines physical activity with target shooting.
In its winter Olympic format, the sport combines free technique cross country skiing with small bore rifles, shooting at targets at a distance of 50 metres.
There are many other forms of physical activity that the sport can be played with, including roller skiing, running, mountain biking, and cross training. In addition, the target shooting aspect of the sport can use the Ecoaims optical biathlon system as an alternative to .22 calibre firearms.
For updates on the Kamloops Biathlon Club’s programs and activities, email us at kamloopsbiathlon@gmail.com to join our mailing list, and follow us on Facebook.
Biathlon Ranges
.22 Program
We currently have 3 metal biathlon targets that we use at the KTSA Short Range. These biathlon targets have 5 circular targets that are reset by pulling on a rope. The rifles are zeroed for the metal targets by shooting on biathlon-specific paper targets.
Ecoaims Program
We currently have 5 Ecoaims biathlon rifle systems. The Ecoaims are an infrared camera biathlon system that does not shoot a projectile and are not considered firearms. The Ecoaims rifles and targets are battery powered and we currently use them to set up a 10 metre Ecoaims biathlon range on McArthur Island, the West Highlands Community Centre, and at the Overlander Ski Club. However, the Ecoaims range can be set up anywhere that there is a 10 metre x 15 metre space including parking lots and fields.
Biathlon Programs
Participants in the Kamloops Biathlon Club’s .22 Biathlon Program and Ecoaims Biathlon Program must be registered participants with Biathlon Canada / Biathlon BC.
Participants in our Introductory Biathlon sessions must register for a Biathlon Canada Tryout Licence for the date of their session.
Registration with Biathlon Canada / Biathlon BC as a participant and for a tryout licence are available on the Biathlon Canada website.
2025 Fall Biathlon Programs
These dryland shooting sessions will provide an introduction to the basics of biathlon shooting. Participants will learn about rifle and range safety in biathlon and the fundamentals of shooting a .22 biathlon rifle in the prone and standing position. This program is intended for people who want to get started competing in biathlon. The program will be mainly focused on developing shooting skills, but will also involve some light activities including jogging or walking. No prior firearms experience is required, but participants should have skate skiing experience. KTSA members can attend as many sessions as they want. Non-members can come to one session as a guest. If they wish to come to additional sessions they must purchase a membership in the KTSA.
Date and Time: Monday evenings in Oct & Nov, 15:30-15:00. The sessions may end earlier depending on how much daylight there is.
Location: KTSA Short Range
Ages: Ages 15 and up who want to participate in our biathlon program this winter
Cost: $10 per session
Registration: Maximum 4 participants per session. To register, send an email to kamloopsbiathlon@gmail.com indicating the name, phone number, and email address of the participants, and the dates of the sessions you wish to register for.
What Participants Will Need: Ear protection, cross country skiing gloves, running shoes, and layers of activewear appropriate for the conditions. The club will provide the biathlon rifle, ammunition, and targets. If you have your own biathlon rifle, please mention that when you email to register.
Ecoaims Biathlon Program
The Kamloops Biathlon Club offers an Ecoaims Biathlon program in collaboration with the Overlander Ski Club.
Our Ecoaims Biathlon program is for ages 10 and up (as of December 31 that season). The program offers weekly training sessions from September 1 to March 31, featuring roller skiing, running, cross training, and on-snow sessions with both skate and classic technique. For more information about Ecoaims biathlon, inquire with the Overlander Ski Club.
If your organization or sport club is interested in partnering with the Kamloops Biathlon Club to organize an Ecoaims Biathlon session, contact us at kamloopsbiathlon@gmail.com.
Visiting Non-Members
As a non-KTSA member who is visiting Kamloops, unfortunately we do not have the ability to grant you access to our archery range for a “drop-in” fee. The range is a locked, member-only, keyed access facility. However, non-members are able to attend one-time as a guest in the company of a current KTSA member, in order to use the range. Please see our Range Rules Section 3 for the club rules concerning guests.
Affiliations
The Kamloops Biathlon Club is proudly affiliated with Biathlon Canada and Biathlon BC.