MTB Air Rifle Biathlon Race for boys and girls 5 – 13 years old
Sunday, July 12th, 2009 , Mt.Itasca – Coleraine
Hosted by Mt.Itasca Nordic Ski Association
MTB Air Rifle Biathlon Race for boys and girls (5 – 13 years old): Biking + Shooting Air Rifle
Bikes are not provided, each participant has to have his own bike and he has to wear a helmet!!!
Format: Individual – interval Start, shooting PRONE (1x or 2x)
| Age category | # of shooting | Shooting position | Bike – distance: |
| 5-7 years old
(Born 2004-2002) |
1x5shoot (prone)
Cans/balloons |
Prone with adult help on the range | 400m |
| 8-10 years old
(Born 2001-1999) |
1x5shoot (prone)
Metal targets |
Prone with adult help on the range | 2x600m |
| 11-13 years old
(Born 1998-1996) |
2x5shoot (prone)
Metal targets |
Prone, Prone with adult help on the range | 3x600m |
Registration: approx. 4:40pm-5:00pm
Zero and safety instruction: 5:00pm – 5:35pm
All children will 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 approx: 5:45pm
Bonus Air Rifle Competition: Shoot the middle target, Relay of 2, Sniper,.. (Parents are welcome to participate in the games/competition after the main race.)
Fee: $6 Cash or checks payable to: Mt. Itasca Nordic Ski Association
Awards approx: 6:30pm – 7:00pm. Each participant will receive a diploma.
Dates of next Air Rifle Biathlon Races: Cross: July 26 (Sun), Aug. 30 (Sun) Sept.20 (Sun), Oct. 11 (Sun)
MTB: Aug. 23 (Sun)
Questions? Call Petra or Vlad 218-999-5046 or e-mail: pcervenkova@hotmail.com