Crosscut promotes athletic achievement and healthy living by providing a safe, supportive, and fun environment for all ages and abilities to participate in recreational and competitive biathlon.
Biathlon combines the thrill of target shooting with the challenge of aerobic exercise. Crosscut offers biathlon to a wide range of participants all year long. More information about the different teams is available below.
Last year, Crosscut took Bridger Biathlon Club (BBC) on as a program. This year, we are simplifying things even more by moving to the new name, Crosscut Biathlon. We want to acknowledge all those who have helped make BBC so successful over the years, and we can't wait for what's next.
Registration is open for the 2019-20 season! The tabs below contain details and links to registration forms. Practice schedules are available on the calendar below. We looks forward to seeing everyone soon. Please contact us if you have questions.
U12 Team
U12 Team (formerly the Green Team) is designed for new and returning biathletes ages 10-11. The U12 team trains for Nordic skiing and biathlon with the goal of competing in regional Nordic and biathlon races. The program will include coaching in Nordic skiing and rifle marksmanship, Crosscut Mountain Sport Center passes, rifle use, ammunition for practices and races, and a fun team environment.
All athletes will be expected to pass a rifle safety course (Red Book) annually. Any behavior that does not comply with Crosscut's safety standards will not be tolerated.
SCHEDULE
Tuesdays, 4pm - 6pm in town, locations TBD.
Sundays, 12pm - 1:30pm at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center.
WHAT DO I NEED?
Participants in this program will need proper active wear for each season, nordic ski equipment, watch, hydration at all sessions (drink belt or bottle holster). Club firearms will be provided for all participants.
FEES
There are several ways participants may register for programs. Families may register for the full year of programing for the best value and have the option of paying in installments. Families may also register for each season (summer, fall, winter). Below is a list of the price structure for each option:
U12 Team Full Year (June-March): $800 (full payment, or $200 at registration and 3 installments of $200 ending 12/1/2019). Full year tuition includes club uniform (race kit and warmup jacket).
U12 Team Summer (6/16/2019 - 8/18/2019): $200
U12 Team Fall (9/8/2019 - 10/27/2019): $200
U12 Team Winter (11/12/2019 - 3/10/2020): $400
Club uniforms are available for purchase separately.
U14 Team
U14 (formerly the Blue Team) programming is designed for new and returning biathletes ages 12-13 who wish to participate in biathlon. The U14 team trains for nordic skiing and biathlon with the goal of competing in regional nordic and biathlon races. The program will include coaching in Nordic skiing and rifle marksmanship, Crosscut Mountain Sport Center passes, rifle use, ammunition for practices and races, and periodized ski training. All athletes will be expected to pass a rifle safety course (Red Book) annually. Any behavior that does not comply with Crosscut's safety standards will not be tolerated.
SCHEDULE
Tuesdays, 4pm - 6pm in town, locations TBD.
Thursdays, 4:30pm - 6pm at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center.
Sundays, 12:30pm - 2pm at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center.
WHAT DO I NEED?
Participants in this program will need proper active wear for each season, nordic ski equipment, watch and heart rate monitor, hydration at all sessions (drink belt or bottle holster), skate roller skis and safety equipment (bike helmet and high visibility color active shirts). For participants new to roller skiing the Club will provide roller skis with NNN bindings for participants to borrow initially. Participants of the U14 team may use club firearms, but as athletes become more serious the purchase of a firearm is recommended.
FEES
There are several ways participants may register for programs. Families may register for the full year of programing for the best value and have the option of paying in installments. Families may also register for each season (summer, fall, winter). Below is a list of the price structure for each option:
U14 Team Full Year (June-March) $1200 (full payment, or $300 at registration and 3 installments of $300 ending 12/1/2019). Full year tuition includes club uniform (warm up jacket, vest, pants, race suit, puffy coat).
U14 Team Summer (6/16/2019 - 8/18/2019) $300
U14 Team Fall (9/3/2019 - 10/27/2019) $300
U14 Team Winter (11/12/2019 - 3/29/2019) $600
Club uniforms are available for purchase separately.
All registration options will be found on the registration form on the link.
U16/U18 Team
U16/U18 (formerly the Black Team) programming is designed for new and returning biathletes ages 14-18. The U16/U18 team trains for nordic skiing and biathlon with the goal of competing in regional nordic and biathlon races. The program will include coaching in Nordic skiing and rifle marksmanship, Crosscut Mountain Sport Center passes, rifle use, ammunition for practices and races, and periodized ski training.
All athletes will be expected to pass a rifle safety course (Red Book) annually. Any behavior that does not comply with Crosscut's safety standards will not be tolerated.
SCHEDULE
Tuesdays, 4pm-6pm in town, locations TBD.
Thursdays, 4:30pm-6pm at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center.
Sundays, 12:30-2pm at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center.
WHAT DO I NEED?
Participants in this program will need proper active wear for each season, nordic ski equipment, watch and heart rate monitor, hydration at all sessions, skate roller skis and safety equipment (bike helmet and high visibility color active shirts). Participants of the U16/U18 team may use club firearms, but as athletes become more serious purchase of a firearm is recommended. All participants will be expected to maintain an up to date training log for the season.
FEES
There are several ways participants may register for programs. Families may register for the full year of programing for the best value and have the option of paying in installments. Families may also register for each season (summer, fall, winter). Below is a list of the price structure for each option
U16/U18 Team Full Year (June-March) $1800 (full payment, or $450 at registration and 3 installments of $450 ending 12/1/2019). Full year tuition includes club uniform (warm up jacket, vest, pants, race suit, puffy coat).
U16/U18 Team Summer (6/16/2019 - 8/18/2019): $450
U16/U18 Team Fall (9/3/2019 - 10/31/2019): $450
U16/U18 Team Winter (11/12/2019 - 3/29/2020): $900
Club uniforms are available for purchase separately.
All registration options will be found on the registration form on the link.
Crosscut's Elite Team provides training resources to Biathletes and Nordic Skiers over the age of 18 who aspire to compete at the highest level of their sport. With collaboration from US Biathlon, US Paralympics Nordic Skiing, and the Bridger Ski Foundation, we have effectively facilitated development for eight full-time high performance athletes. Some highlights include:
- Significant progress in physical testing from spring to fall
- Top ten results at Supertours, WPNS World Cups, and IBU Trials races
- Athlete-run Women’s Nordic Group beginning in January
- Multiple articles published in statewide magazines written by athletes
- Collaborative strength planning with USOPC
The Crosscut Elite team is a new program for the Winter 2019-20 season, so please contact us for more information.
Adult Team: FULL FOR THE 2020 WINTER SEASON!!
Coach: Dave Jessen
The Adult Team (formerly Red Team) program is designed for new and returning adult biathletes who would like to participate in biathlon at a recreational or competitive level. The Adult Team will focus on goals for improvement in skills and techniques for biathlon, with the primary focus on shooting and range techniques.
Crosscut’s Adult Team programs will be divided into two groups, a Rec program focusing on new participants and those interested in getting out for a fun activity during the winter, and a Comp program for athletes focused on training and participating in races. The program includes coaching and rifle use for Rec and Comp participants. Comp members are encouraged to purchase personal biathlon rifles, and ammunition for practices and races.
The Winter program will begin Sunday, November 17, 2019 and wrap up with the US Biathlon Nationals the end of March, 2020. Practices will be Sunday mornings at Crosscut, and an optional Wednesday evening indoor shooting session at Greenway Range at the Fairgrounds.
Athletes are strongly encouraged to complement their participation in biathlon by joining the BSF Masters Nordic ski program, either as part of the Master’s training group or through their skate ski classes or clinics.
All athletes are expected to pass a rifle safety course (Red Book) annually. Any behavior that does not comply with Crosscut's safety standards will not be tolerated. Cost for the winter season is $400. Please contact coach Dave Jessen with questions. Check back in the Spring for more information about registering. We are full for the 2020 Season!
This calendar is provided as a general overview of the practice schedules. Biathlon practices are subject to change week-to-week, depending on conditions or other factors.
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