Minnesota Biathlon

50 shot [25 prone and 25 standing on metal]
60 shot [10 shots on each 10-ring target x 6]
4 x5 shot with poles on metal
20×1 shot with poles on metal

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20-year-old Willie Neal of Jackson Hole, WY was killed yesterday while roller skiing in Fort Fairfield, Maine. Willie was a member of the US Junior National Biathlon Team training with the Maine Winter Sports Center in the hopes of making the 2010 World Junior Biathlon Team.

More details at fasterskier.com

This is an unfortunate reminder of how dangerous sport can be, especially roller skiing.  Be very careful when training on roads shared with other vehicles. Use of reflective vests, lights, and awareness of your surroundings is key to keeping safe.

Running Summer Biathlon Race + Novice Race, June 20, 2009 – Mt.Itasca, Coleraine

Held at the conclusion to the Annual Shooting Camp run by Bill Meyer. Conditions were sunny with a slight breeze. Most of the Youth Men and Women, and Boys and Girls had taken part in the camp. The shooting scores don’t quite reflect the progress made in the previous 2-4 days of intense shooting training and rollerskiing, but fatigue was setting in, and focus was not at 100%. Thanks for participating!

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Current and Future Biathletes,

Summer 2009 Training:
Workouts will be held on Tuesday and Friday mornings, running from June 9 to Aug 14, 8 am – 10 am. We will not be meeting the week of July 14 +17, the same schedule as the Go! Training Program. Fees for these dates is $225. Shooting workouts are all held at the Elk River biathlon shooting range. Discounts available for returning athletes who recruit and sign up new biathletes to the full-summer program. Discounts also available for group/family sign-ups.

Rifle Rental:
Rifle rental is available for first-year biathletes. Fees are $150.

Ammunition:
We currently have a deal with Federal Ammunition for less expensive ammunition for summer training, at $20-$30 per brick of 500 rounds. Expect to use a minimum of 3 bricks throughout the summer training, plus 1.5 bricks for the shooting camp in June. You are strongly encouraged to purchase all 3 or 4 bricks at the start of summer.

June 18-20 – Grand Rapids Shooting Camp:
Focus will be on biathlon shooting training. We will shoot twice per day, establishing good position and technique. Secondary focus will be on rollerskiing – training and technique. The camp will wrap up with a Summer Biathlon race on the 20th. We will be staying at a cabin near Grand Rapids. $15/day Includes travel, use of training facilities, and breakfast/ lunches. Dinners will be extra. Cost will be about $100 total.

Summer Racing:
Twin Cities Biathlon will be hosting 3 running summer biathlon races July 9, July 30, and August 13. Start times will be about 6:30PM, check minnesotabiathlon.com for updates.

Coaching:
Training events will be primarily run by Ben Kremer, with help from Lou Chouinard, and Piotr Bednarski when available. Bill Meyer will be at the Shooting Camp in June.

Contact:
Please contact Ben Kremer with any questions about the summer programming. 612-387-2002 or kremer333@gmail.com.

Payments can be made to:
Minnesota Biathlon

Saturday, June 20th, 2009
Mt.Itasca, Coleraine
Hosted by Mt.Itasca Nordic Ski  Association

Biathlon Race +  Novice Race

Format:  Mass start – Elite (PPSS),   Novice (PPPP)    

• Registration opens:      9:40am
• Zero (elite + novice):   10:00am – 10:45am
•  All novice participants will go through the safety instruction prior to the race and they will have adult / coach / biathlete  helping them on the range while competing or zeroing the rifle. Rifles and ammo provided.
• Start (elite + novice):   11:00am
• Fee: $10

Air Rifle Biathlon Race for boys and girls 

(5 – 13 years old):  Running + shooting Air Rifle

Format: Mass Start, shooting PRONE (1x or 2x)

• Registration:            approx. 11:40am – noon
• Zero and safety instruction: 12:00 – 12:25pm
• All children go through the safety instruction prior to the zeroing / the race and they will have adult / coach/experienced biathlete  helping them on the range while competing or zeroing the rifle, or safety instruction! Air Rifles and pellets are provided.
• Start of the race for  13 years old and under: 12:30pm
• Fee:  $6
• Awards for all categories approx: 1:00-1:15pm. Each participant will receive a diploma.
• Dates of next Air Rifle Biathlon Races: July 26 (Sun),  Aug. 23 (Sun), Sept.20 (Sun), Oct. 11 (Sun)      

Questions? Call Petra or Vlad 218-999-5046 or e-mail: pcervenkova@hotmail.com

The Minnesota Biathlon Website is undergoing some updates. Everything is available still, just a matter of establishing hierarchy, and deciding what goes where. Feel free to leave comments.
Ben