Biathlon

This thrilling sport blends the challenge of cross-country skate skiing and rifle marksmanship into a unique and engaging sport for all ages. Kincaid Park’s world class biathlon range is the focal point of the sport in Alaska. We have year-round programs and activities at the range.

Our fun and friendly race series and training groups are your passport to this amazingly engaging activity for you and your family.

Don’t worry if you don’t have your own rifle; you can pay to rent one when you make your range use fees payment, and ammunition is available for sale at the range.

Schedule & Fees

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USBA Membership

Joining the United States Biathlon Association is required to shoot at the Kincaid Park Biathlon Range. You can find more information and pay online at USBA’s website here. Once the form and payment is received, you’ll receive a USBA membership number. You will need this number to register for a safety class and to pay range fees.

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Safety Classes

Classes are held at Kincaid Park Biathlon Range, and cover safe rifle handling, care and use of a biathlon rifle, and basic biathlon technique. NSAA Biathlon Rifle Safety classes are required to shoot at the Kincaid Park Biathlon Range.

Cost: $25 Individual, $30 Family (Cost does not include USBA one-day membership, required for participation on range)

The class will include both a written and practical course. Dress appropriately for the indoor written course and the outdoor practical/shooting portion. Firearms and ammo are provided for Biathlon Safety Class participants

NOTE: Minimum age for participation is 10 years old; however participants younger than 13 must attend with parent. If the parent is also getting their range safety certification, then Family should be the selected registration option, otherwise, Individual is appropriate.

Upcoming Classes

The November 19th class is FULL.

The next safety classes are scheduled for December 3rd, January 21st, and March 18th from 10:00AM-2:00PM.

Please click the button below to register for a safety class. Class registration will close by 5pm the day before the class.

If there is not a scheduled course, please email program@anchoragenordicski.com with your interest.

Range Fees

Range Use Fees pay for metal target repair & painting, paper targets, lead clean-up, range lights, rifle usage (including repair and cleaning supplies), signage, mats, porta potty use, rifle/ski racks, etc. NSAA manages the biathlon range on behalf of the Anchorage Parks & Rec Department. The range use fees are good from Oct 1st to Sept 30th.

A current NSAA membership is required in order to renew your range use fees. Please log in through your account to renew your membership first. If you are not a current member of NSAA, but would like to get started with biathlon, a basic membership of $35 is all that is required. Your membership DIRECTLY supports the Biathlon trails, and helps NSAA continue to provide Biathlon opportunities for all ages and abilities.

Range Fees:

Single Use: $15/day
Annual: Individual $180, Family $300 (2 people) or $375 (3+ people)
Annual fee for day use NSAA rifle: $100.00
Spring-Summer (Apr-Sept): Individual $85, Family $150 (2 people) or $175 (3+ people)

Range Use Cards must be brought with you every time you visit the range as RSOs will request to see it. NSAA will provide you with a waterproof plastic holder to secure your range use card and USBA card. If you have paid your range fees but not received your card yet, please retain your email confirmation to show the RSO at the range.

Range Fees

Scholarship Rifles

Each spring and as applications are received, the NSAA Biathlon Committee awards several club rifles, including Menaker and Poss memorial rifles, to promising Alaskan biathletes for use in their training over the following racing season. Scholarship rifles are returned to the club each spring for inspection. Athletes may reapply for their rifles after the annual inspection and maintenance.

Award criteria:

Applications are accepted from athletes ages 12 and above.
Frequent participation (a minimum of 30 openings/events) in biathlon over the previous 12 months. The range log is used to determine participation.
Rifles are awarded only to athletes that have shown they are responsible and dedicated to the sport.
Only right-handed rifles are available for scholarship due to the limited number of left-handed rifles in inventory.
Awardees are responsible for rifle maintenance and any loss or damage to rifle while in their possession.
Awards may be limited by rifle availability.

Application instructions:

Fill out the online application: NSAA Online Rifle Scholarship Application
In your response, describe your commitment to frequent biathlon training sessions, competing in most local biathlon races, and participating in clinics and other sport-specific activities.
In your response, describe your cross-country skiing and biathlon training in the past 12 months and your race experience in these two sports.
In your response, describe why you think you should be chosen to receive a rifle.
If you are re-applying, indicate specifically how much use you have made of the rifle in the past year.

Applications Due: May 10th

Late applications submitted will be processed if rifles are still available for scholarship.

Biathlon Committee Contacts

Interim Chair
Joey Caterinichio
president@anchoragenordicski.com

Secretary
Marcia Bandy
nsaabiathlon.secretary@gmail.com

Maintenance
NSAA Program Manager
program@anchoragenordicski.com

Racing
NSAA Program Manager
program@anchoragenordicski.com

Armorer
Michael Milhollin

Biathlon Related Links

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

9170 JEWEL LAKE RD
ANCHORAGE, AK 99502
(907) 276-7609