.22 Target Biathlon Official

Biathlon East Australia's .22 Target Biathlon Official's accreditation has a number of levels which the official progresses through to obtrain their accreditation.

A firearms licence is required to commence this accreditation and by progressing through the pathway steps, a biathlon offical becomes an NRAA / Shooting Australia Range officer and learns the officials roles to be part of a biathlon event. 

NRAA Range Officer Course

The NRAA Range Officer course is designed to equip beginner Officials with appropriate methods and confidence to officiate and be an RO at the introductory level of sport – clubs.  At this level volunteers can learn new skills to become competent and make a valuable contribution to our sport.

The NRAA Range Officer course is the starting point on the Official’s Pathway for fullbore rifle officials.

The OFFICIAL’S PATHWAY is:

• NRAA Range Officer – Club
• NRAA Range Officer – Competition  

RANGE OFFICERS HANDBOOK - Annex 5A Biathlon	Click here
RANGE OFFICER ACCREDITATION FORM	Click here
RANGE OFFICER HANDBOOK QUESTIONS	Click here

NRAA Range Officer accreditation is a 4 step process:

• Complete the NRAA Range Officer Handbook
• Successful completion of the Range Officer Assessment Paper
• Practical Assessment of activities undertaken on range
• Nominated/endorsed to the relevant State/Territory by Instructor

The minimum standards for those undertaking the Range Officer course are:

• Applicants must be current financial members of the Biathlon East Australia and NRAA. through their State Biathlon sponsored Club.
• Applicants should have at least two years adult experience in the applicable shooting discipline(s).
• Applicants should be nominated as ‘Proper Persons’ by their Club Committee/Captain.
• Applicants should have a grounded capability to read, comprehend and make decisions.  Fundamentally being a RO requires people to be well aware of the rules (including range standing orders), abide by those rules and be capable of making sound and timely decisions.

Overview of Course Content

• Chapter 1 – Course Introduction
• Chapter 2 – Legal Responsibilities and Risk Management
• Chapter 3 – Range Officiating
• Chapter 4 – Range Design and Safety
• Chapter 5 – Running a Range (including Biathlon) 
• Chapter 6 – How to Improve Your Effectiveness
• Chapter 7 – Testing Your Knowledge 

BIATHLON OFFICIAL ACCREDITATION 

Once you have obtained your firearms licence, the pathway to becoming an biathlon official can commmence.

The accrediation has 3 components including:

• pre-requiste Working With Children Check  (or equivalent) from your State or Territory 
• Completion of SportAUS Community Officials General Principles (optional)

READY TO GO?

Check out the Events calender to see when the next .22 target biathlon sessions and events are being held. 

Email info@biathloneastaus.com.au to attend a sesssion and location and start your  accreditaton