MAC Wednesday - Biathlon program 2024
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Location: Wanaka, Otago
- Product code: 4020.5
Programme outline
The MAC Wednesday Cross Country (XC) Biathlon program runs for six weeks, starting on the 24th of July and ending on the 28th of August with a backup week being the 4th September.
Students will leave school at 1:15 pm and arrive at Snow Farm by 2:00 pm. They’ll be fitted with rental equipment and on the snow as soon as possible. Lessons and activities will finish by 4:00 pm. Students will depart Snow Farm for MAC at 4:15 pm and arrive at school by 5:00 pm.
The students will learn rifle safety, marksmanship using the Biathlon Club's laser rifles. The weekly sessions will be split between skate skiing and shooting. The intention is for participants to achieve a Bronze award in biathlon and aiming for a Bronze award in skiing. Biathlon award details are here; Biathlon Awards
Parent helpers
The programme relies heavily on parent helpers who can help transport students to and from the Snow Farm over the six week period. There will be an additional transport cost of $60 which will be used to reimburse parent drivers.
Any parent providing transport is encouraged to take up Snow Farms offer of free rentals (including snowshoes), and trail passes for the afternoon. A free lesson is also offered for those who want to give it a go
Cost
The instructor cost for the six week program is $150 - including $50 membership of the Biathlon Club. Please also complete the membership form here; Wanaka Biathlon Club membership form
The local student XC season pass including rentals is $99 - a separate link (below) for 'School season pass with rentals'
