Biathlon Australia Laser Biathlon Schools Event 

Divisions 1, 2, and 3

Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026

Where: Perisher Valley Biathlon Range

Bib Pick-up: from 8.15am 

Course Inspection: from 8.30am

Event Start Time: 9.00am

Cost: $50 per entry (includes GST)

Entries Close: Friday 14th August at 11pm

Presentation: To be held at the conclusion of the race in the NPWS Centre. Timing to be advised. (Ideally at 11am) 

Racing Format:

• XC skate technique (classic permitted).
• Interval start by division. 
• 50m laser system to be used if available.  
• Competitors will ski loops and include 2 visits to the laser range. 
• Competitors will have either 8 or 10 shots to hit 5 targets (depending on laser system used).  A coach will be stationed at each mat, for athletes who have not used a rifle before.
• Penalty loops will be skied where targets are missed.
• Medals will be awarded to place-getters. 

Click here for rules of racing and loops to be skied.

Registration: Click on register to enter the event 

Schools Competition: A School's Cup will be awarded to the overall primary school and the overall high school that achieves the highest point score using a combination of participation and racing results. 

Laser Training Sessions: Laser training sessions will be available on Monday 17 August and Wednesday 19 August 2026 between 1pm and 4pm in 90 mins blocks. Thesse are available via the Biathlon Australia website via this link:  https://www.biathlonaustralia.com.au/events/369494 

XC Skiing Training Sessions:Entrants must be able to XC ski. Please book in to a XC and biathlon coaching session (link above) to understand your XC skiing requirements.