WELCOME TO OUR BIATHLON LEARN-TO-COMPETE PROGRAM FOR THE 2026/2027 SEASON!

All of our youth programs are designed around Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development principles and follow Cross Country Canada’s program guidelines.

Our Learn-to-Compete (L2C) Biathlon Program runs as a fully integrated program alongside our Learn-to-Compete Cross Country Programs.

Did you know? Biathlon and Cross country use slightly different age categories. L2C Biathlon is for athletes who will be competing in the U17 standing categories in biathlon, and comparably the U18 / U20 categories in cross country skiing. – – –  Now you know!

L2C Biathlon is for athletes who are interested in developing their skiing and target shooting skills, off-season training, and have a desire to compete at regional and provincial levels.  A commitment to scheduled team training in the summer and fall, range/shooting sessions in the fall, and completing additional independent training at home and in the snow is expected.

 Levels of training for individual athletes will vary according to their individual goals.  

L2C Year-Round Cost: $ 1,910, plus an SLNC season pass, and Biathlon BC/Canada membership. If you are not supplying your own, a rifle rental and ammo fee will apply.

L2C Fall/Winter Cost: $ 1,330, plus an SLNC season pass, and Biathlon BC/Canada membership. If you are not supplying your own, a rifle rental and ammo fee will apply.

If you have any questions about the Biathlon Program please reach out to the SLNC Program Director & Biathlon: Head Coach, Eric. —>  biathloncoach@sovereignlake.com

 

Program Details:

	L2C Year Round	L2C Fall Winter
Age Categories	Biathlon: U17 Standing / Youth M&W XC: U18 / U20	Biathlon: U17 Standing / Youth M&W XC: U18 / U20
Dates	May 15th, 2026 – April 1st, 2027	September 1st, 2026 – April 1st, 2027
Ski Sessions	School Schedule (Spring) Tuesday 18:00-19:30 Thursday 18:00-19:30 Saturday: 9:00-11:30 Summer Schedule *Morning times may fluctuate due to heat precautions* Tuesday AM  ~8:30 – 11am Wednesday AM ~8:30 – 11am Thursday AM ~8:30 – 11am Saturday AM ~8:30 – 11am School Schedule (Fall / Winter) Tuesday 18:00-19:30 Thursday 18:00-19:30 Saturday: ~9:00-11:30	School Schedule (Fall / Winter) Tuesday 18:00-19:30 Thursday 18:00-19:30 Saturday:  9:00-11:30
Shooting Frequency	2x/week	2x/week
Shooting Sessions	Wed 17:00 – 19:00, Sat 13:00 – 15:00.	Wed 17:00 – 19:00, Sat 13:00 – 15:00.
SLNC Season Pass	Variable – Don’t forget to buy your pass! SLNC Season Pass	Variable – Don’t forget to buy your pass! SLNC Season Pass
Biathlon BC Membership Fee*	Variable	Variable
Ammo*	Not Included	Not Included
Rifle*	Not included Rifle Rental Option: $500 / season *Available as an add on with program registration*	Not Included Rifle Rental Option: $500 / season *Available as an add on with program registration*
Total Price	$ 1,910 (+ BiBC Membership)	$ 1,330  (+ BiBC Membership)

 

*Individual Membership to Biathlon Canada is additional and is required. Once you are registered we will contact you to help you with your rifle rental and your ammo fees. You can direct questions about ammo and rifle rentals to  biathloncoach@sovereignlake.com

Should we add athletes are required to have a valid firearms licence (Minor’s Licence) once registered in this category?

Athletes are required to have a PAL (Forearms – possession and acquisition license) in the L2C program. This process is to begin in the T2T biathlon stage.

** No formal programming: 

• Variable on rest weeks

• Christmas Break

 

WELCOME TO OUR L2C RACING PROGRAM FOR THE 26/27 SEASON!

All of our youth programs are designed around Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development principles and follow Cross Country Canada’s program guidelines. 

The L2C program is designed for athletes competing in the U18 / U20 categories who are interested in developing their full range of skiing skills, off-season training and have the desire to compete at provincial and national levels. A commitment to scheduled team training sessions year-round and additional, independent training at home and on the snow is expected.

The L2C program includes athletes in XC & Biathlon into the same training group.

L2C XC athletes may choose to remain in this blend of weekend and evening training throughout their Junior years or join the L2C Academy Program which trains primarily during the day. Check out the SD22 High School Academy program here: SD22 Nordic Skiing Academy Program. 

Athletes will be provided with a year-round training plan appropriate to their individual goals. Consideration of an athlete’s involvement with other sports, time commitment to ski training, and needs are all factors that play into which program options and training plan offerings are best suited to an individual athlete.

Program Details:

	L2C Year Round XC: U18/U20 Biathlon: U17 Standing/ Youth M & W	L2C Fall/Winter ONLY XC: U18/U20 Biathlon: U17 Standing/ Youth M & W	Notes
Dates	May 15th, 2026 – April 1st 2027	September 1st, 2026 – April 1st 2027
Total # of sessions
Sessions/wk.	3-4	3
Days	School Schedule ( Fall / Winter/Sept- March) Tuesday 1800-19:30 Thursday 18:00-19:30 Saturday 9:00-11:30 Summer Schedule (May-August)  *Morning times may fluctuate due to heat precautions* Tuesday AM  ~8:30 – 11 am  Wednesday AM ~8:30 – 11 am Thursday AM ~8:30 – 11 am  Saturday AM ~ 8:30-11 am	School Schedule (Spring, (Fall / Winter) Tuesday 18:00-19:30 Thursday 18:00-19:30 Saturday 9:00-11:30	The cold weather cut-off for L2C is -20 Celcius
Cost	$1515	$1330
Registration Deadline	Registration opens	Registration opens

Competitions:

This program has a training and racing focus. Athletes will be well supported as they prepare for the ski season and compete in local, Provincial, and National level competitions that may include:

• • • OK Cups / Club Championships
    • BC Cups, BC Championships
    • Western Canadian Championships
    • Canadian National Championships
    • + other local events and loppets

 

Training camps:

• • • BC Talent Squad, BC Development Squad, BC Ski Team Camps, as well as regional camps.

 

Expectations of Athletes:

This is a training and racing program. Athletes should have a desire to train year-round and compete at provincial levels. A commitment to scheduled team training sessions in the summer and fall and to completing independent training is expected. Daily training logs (including resting heart rates, sleep hours, energy levels, etc) are introduced and used to monitor training response and give appropriate training advice. Athletes are expected to be proactive in informing coaches of upcoming events & activities that may conflict with scheduled training.

* An SLNC 26/27 season pass is required for participants in this program.

No formal programming:

• • • Christmas Break

 

 

 

 

 

 

WELCOME TO OUR T2T RACING PROGRAM FOR THE 25/26 SEASON!

All of our youth programs are designed around Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development principles and follow Cross Country Canada’s program guidelines. 

The T2T program is for athletes in the U14  / U16 categories who are interested in developing their full range of skiing skills, off-season training and have the desire to compete at regional and provincial levels. A commitment to scheduled team training sessions in the fall / winter and additional, independent training at home and on the snow is expected. We currently offer a robust summer program which develops strength, includes time-appropriate rollerski skills, and aerobic development.

Levels of training for individual athletes will vary according to their individual goals and other sports commitments. Goal setting and review meetings with a program coach will be held seasonally to assess progress and adjust training as necessary.  Athletes will be guided through a robust seasonal training program with general guidance during the summer months to make sure off-season goals are met, including strength and aerobic capacity development, as well as maintenance of ski-specific skills.

Program Details:

	T2T  Year Round  XC: U14/U16 Biathlon: Development 2 & U 17 Prone	T2T Fall/Winter  XC: U14/U16 Biathlon: Development 2 & U 17 Prone	Notes
Dates	May 15th,2026- April 1st,2027	September 1st,2026 – April 1st,2027
Total # of sessions
Sessions per week		3
Physical Sessions	Strength: A strength plan is provided along with 1 supervised session when the program renews. This equates to athletes being prescribed strength 1x or 2x per week, depending on their age and maturity, and approximately 1 supervised session per month. Rollerskiing: Cross training (ie. other sports) takes the front seat in the summer, but that doesn’t mean no rollerski sessions! Rollerski sessions are offered on an advanced-notice basis in order to prepare for events such as the talent squad camp. Club Hikes / Adventure days: Club hikes and adventure days will occur on specified Sundays from June through to the end of August. While this is a session which is included in the T2T planning, these club hikes are family-friendly and welcome to all! Hike Days: June 14th – Kal Park July 12th – Rose Swanson August 2nd – Perley Rock (Roger’s Pass, BC) August 9th – Tronson Rd August 30th – Enderby Cliffs	School Schedule (Fall / Winter) Tuesday 18:00- 19:30 Thursday 18:00-19:30 Saturday 9:00-11:30	The cold weather cut-off for T2T is -20 Celcius
Cost	$1,190	$955
Registration Deadline

Competitions:

This program has a strong training and skill-development focus, with competition encouraged as an important part of athlete growth. Athletes will be well supported as they prepare for the ski season and, where appropriate, compete in local, Provincial, and National-level events that may include:

• OK Cups / Club Championships
• BC Cups, BC Championships
• Western Canadian Championships
• + other local events and loopets

Training camps:

• BC Talent Squad, BC Development Squad, BC Ski Team Camps available to respective athletes

Expectations of Athletes:

This is a committed training program for athletes who want to work hard, improve technically, and develop their fitness over time. Some athletes in the program will be highly competition-focused, while others may be less race-driven but still bring a strong desire to learn, train consistently, and challenge themselves.

Athletes should have a desire to stay active year-round, including through multi-sport participation, and to take part in competitions that are appropriate to their goals and development. A commitment to scheduled team training sessions and to completing independent training is expected.

Training logs are introduced for older athletes and are used to monitor training response and provide appropriate training advice.

Athletes are expected to be proactive in informing coaches of upcoming events and activities that may conflict with scheduled training.

Note:

Athletes at the T2T level are often involved in other organized sports in the summer, fall, and occasionally winter. We encourage multi-sport involvement for enjoyment and to develop a full range of athletic abilities.

* An SLNC 26/27 season pass is required for participants in this program.

No formal programming:

• Christmas Break