Gregg and I have been working closely with Ariens to bring a fun-filled summer and fall roller ski and running biathlon series. Once a month from June through November, Ariens will be hosting this series. Although we haven’t ironed out all the details yet, there will be multiple race distances for all abilities. For those of you who aren’t roller skiers, there will be a running format as well.
Save these dates
Sunday, June 4th
Sunday, July 16th
Sunday, August 6th
Sunday, September 17th
Sunday, October 15th
Sunday, November 12th
Proposed schedule for each Sunday:
9:30 to 10:00 – Registration and course set up 10:00 to 10:45 – Zero
11:00 – Main races
12:00 – Novice races
Clean up between 1 and 2.
* Times subject to change
More details to come as we get closer to the first race in June.
There will be many opportunities to be involved for parents, family members and friends who will be attending but not racing. We will need volunteers to register racers, help with set up, assist with timing, handle target management, and complete course takedown.
Biathletes, if you can, please stick around after your events and help out with the novice races. Novice racers will greatly appreciate the help from more experienced athletes.
Spread the word, and we look forward to seeing you all this summer!
Our primary round of rifle distribution is now done. Basically if you have a MN Biathlon rifle—your lease fee is due NOW!! Andof course, your MN Biathlon Membership. Please get this in to me as quickly as possible!!! The forms are attached once again!!
Midwest Regional Race # 6, at Ariens Nordic Center
Saturday, March 11, 2023 9:00 AM (GMT-6) – Saturday, March 11, 2023 2:30 PM (GMT-6)
Event info
Registration closes: Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:59 PM (GMT-6) Organized by: Blackhawk Biathlon, WI Biathlon, Bay Nordic Biathon Event website: http://www.wisconsinbiathlon.com/index.html
Event notes
Super Sprint Style Format Biathlon Race, 20 sec Interval start, one spare round per shooting stage
Age 15 – Adult: 5 X 1.2K, PPSS with one spare round per shooting stage, 75 M Penalty lap Age 13 & 14 (U15): 5 X 1.2K, PPPP with one spare round per shooting stage, 75 M Penalty lap Age 12 and Under (U13): 5 X 1.2K PPPP (no blocks) with one spare round per shooting stage at standing targets, 75 M Penalty lap
P = Prone shooting, S = Standing
NOTE: There will be NO same day registration. Payment due at registration race day. This is an OPEN race for USBA “Red Book” safety certified biathletes and youth in a USBA biathlon program. U15 and U13 biathletes will not be carrying a rifle. Competitive U15 biathletes are encouraged to race up in the U19 age group.
$20 event daily venue fee payable to Ariens Nordic Center day of race (All racers) $ 10 race fee for Youth through 21 years of age, payable to Blackhawk Ski Club $ 20 race fee for Adults over 21, payable to Blackhawk Ski Club
A “Competitor” level annual USBA membership or USBA “member for a day” is required to cover race liability insurance. Do not show up on race day without some form of USBA membership.
WI Biathlon and Blackhawk Biathlon welcome the participation of Adaptive Athletes! Please sign up as appropriate to your age and contact Mark via email prior to starting the race concerning your distance and categorization preferences.
IMPORTANT:
Bring exact cash or check for payment to event payable to Blackhawk Ski Club. Parent must accept waiver for minors.
9:00 AM Course and range setup 9:30 Registration open 10:00 – 10:45 Age 15 through adult zero 11:00 – Age 15 – Adult female race start 11:45 – Age 15 – Adult males race start 1;00 – 1:30 PM – U15 and U13 zero 1:45 – U15 and U13 race, male and female
Midwest Regional Race # 7, at Ariens Nordic Center
Sunday, March 12, 2023 8:00 AM (GMT-6) – 2:30 PM (GMT-6)
Registration closes: Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:59 PM (GMT-6) Organized by: Blackhawk Biathlon, WI Biathlon, Bay Nordic Biathlon Event website: http://www.wisconsinbiathlon.com/index.htm
Event notes
Mass Start by Age Group Format Biathlon Race, Course length subject to change based on snow conditions
12K, PPSS – Age 15 – Adult 150 M Penalty lap 6K, PPPP Age 13 & 14 (U15) 75 M Penalty lap 6K PPPP at standing targets (no blocks), 12 and Under (U13), 75 M Penalty lap
P = Prone shooting, S = Standing shooting
NOTE: There will be NO same day registration. Payment due at registration race day. This is an OPEN race for USBA “Red Book” safety certified biathletes and youth in a USBA biathlon program. U15 and U13 biathletes will not be carrying a rifle. Competitive U15 biathletes are encouraged to race up in the U19 age group.
$20 Ariens Nordic Center event fee for all participants $10 for Youth through 21 payable to Blackhawk Ski Club $20 Adults over 21 payable to Blackhawk Ski Club
A “Competitor” level annual USBA membership or USBA “member for a day” is required to cover race liability insurance.
WI Biathlon welcome the participation of Adaptive Athletes! Please sign up as appropriate to your age and contact Mark Torresani via email prior to starting the race concerning your distance and categorization preferences.
IMPORTANT:
Bring exact cash or check for payment to event payable to Blackhawk Ski Club. Parent must accept waiver for minors.
If you require USBA “Membership For a Day” for this event, please purchase online with the USBA prior to the race. Do not show up to this race without some form of USBA race membership.
8:00 AM Course and Range Setup 8:30 Registration Open 9:00 – 9:45 Age 15 through Adult Zero 10:00 12K (Female) Race Start 10:45 12K (Male) Race Start 12;00 PM U15 and U13 Zero 12:45 PM 6K Race start
We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming races in Elk River! If you are able to lend a hand on one of these days, please sign up on the appropriate volunteer sheet. If you are unable to edit the document, please email me and I will make the addition for you. Thank you very much!
Conditions are good at Blackhawk considering there is no natural snow in southern WI. Our Snow makers did a great job getting the course and range ready. We will have a 1.0 and 1.3K loop for the races. The entire course has 1′ to 3′ of snow base and will ski fast. Race day temps are expected to be in the mid 20’s to upper 30’s degrees.
Registration closes on Wednesday evening 1/11/23 at midnight. Looking forward to seeing a good turnout. Please plan to help with races as we need volunteers to make the races a success. Currently we have over 40 racers registered for each day.
For those not attending the Blackhawk events, on Sunday the 15th, the MN Guard will be hosting an event at Camp Ripley. If you wish to attend, please contact me, Bill Meyer, directly by noon tomorrow- [Thursday]!!
I have 8 civilians registered and the Guard is expecting 8-10.
Mass Start
Women 7.5km
Men 10 km
9:30 meeting at F Range [need to stop at the gate on the way onto the base, then need to stop at Range control and sign out a pass—then watch your speed on the way to F Range!!]
10:00 zero
11:00 race
In addition the range/trails will be open from 1:00-3:00 for open training after the race. Bring your own lunch!!
We do need to turn in names by Thursday pm for both the start list and to provide them to gate security!!
Hope you can do some Biathlon this coming weekend!!
And we will have an Invitation out for the 22nd and 29th at Elk River shortly!!
