WISCONSIN BIATHLON CUP RACE #5
SUNDAY, February 14, 2016
Blackhawk Ski Club
10118 Blackhawk Rd, Middleton, WI 53562 *ENTER EAST GATE
The fifth biathlon event of the 2015/2016 WI Biathlon Cup Series will take place on February 14, 2016 at Blackhawk Ski
Club in Middleton, Wisconsin. This race will be an Open event (No novice event).
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEES:
Event registration will take place at the bottom of the ski hill in the Jumping Chalet starting at 8:30 AM.
Entry fees are $25 Adult, $15 youth plus USBA membership required. ($10 race day USBA membership available. bring Filled out USBA “member for a day” form (online at USBA web site below) to race.) Exact payments accepted at bib pick up on race day morning. No online payments are available. Checks must be payable to “Blackhawk Ski Club”.
Preregistration required by Noon on February 12th, late registration fee of $10 will be added for day of race registration.
Please register online!
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=61297
NOVICE RACE:
There is no novice race scheduled with this event. Blackhawk will be having a novice event later in the season. Biathletes with some experience and that have their own rifle for the race will be permitted to participate but will not be allowed to ski with a rifle on the course.
OPEN RACE:
The open race is for biathletes with previous biathlon experience and are USBA safety certified. The race format will be a time trial start. Scoring and race timing will be dependent on the number of volunteers available for the race. There will be 5 skiing stages with the distance depending upon snow conditions (1.5K to 2.5K each) and 4 shooting rounds (PPSS). A penalty lap of 150 meters will be added for each missed shot if conditions allow. Club rifles will be available for the open race if pre-arranged. Youth race will be approximately 6 km with PP shooting rounds.
SCHEDULE:
Please note the scheduled times and plan to arrive early to assist with course set up.
RIFLE USE:
Registration and course set up for Open Race Zero for Open Race
Racer Course and Safety Briefing
Open Race
All Open race participants are required to supply their own rifle and ammunition.
VOLUNTEER HELP:
Volunteer help is needed for the event. Please plan on assisting. Any questions?