Minnesota Biathlon

Cancelled – MTB Biathlon Race + Novice Race
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009, Mt.Itasca, Coleraine

Hosted by Mt.Itasca Nordic Ski Association

MTB Biathlon Race +  Novice Race
Bikes are not provided, each participant has to have his own bike and he has to wear a helmet!!!

Format: Mass start

Registration: 9:30am

Elite – Zero:   10:00am – 10:30am
Elite – Start:    10:45am Mass Start
Novice Men & Women + 13 and under : 11:30am – 11:50am safety instruction + zero
Novice 12:00pm Start

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. Novice category  and 13 years old and under will shoot prone on standing targets. Rifles and ammo provided.

Fee: $10, 13 years old and under $6 Cash or checks payable to: Mt. Itasca Nordic Ski Association

Awards approx: 1:15-1:30pm

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

Air Rifle Summer Biathlon for boys and girls 5 – 13 years old
Sunday, July 26^th, 2009 , Mt.Itasca – Coleraine

Hosted by Mt.Itasca Nordic Ski Association

Air Rifle Biathlon Race for boys and girls (5 – 13 years old): Running + Shooting Air Rifle

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

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: MTB : Aug. 23 (Sun)

Cross: Aug. 30 (Sun), Sept.20 (Sun), Oct. 11 (Sun)

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

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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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

Introduction to Biathlon Day 
Hosted by Twin Cities Biathlon
Come Try the Exciting Sport of Biathlon!

If you have wanted to try biathlon, here’s your chance. We have a summer program available for ages 13-20+. Adult training opportunities also available over the summer.

When: Sunday, May 3, 2009, begins at 12noon-2pm 
Where: Elk River Biathlon Range, Woodland Trails Park 
–Directions - 
Who: Ages 13-20 from 12noon-1:30pm, Age 21+ 2pm

How Much?: NO COST, but you need to bring your registration/waiver. Can also register at the Elk River Range

Schedule: 
12:00pm: Instruction in biathlon marksmanship 
12:30pm: Combo training- real biathlon 
1:15pm: Mini races- compete against other novices in short relay races 
2:00pm: Parents Informational meeting 
2:00pm: Biathlon Instruction for Adults 
2:00pm: Rollerski workout for Juniors with Olympian Carolyn Bramante

Registration and Questions: 
Please register or send questions to Ben Kremer atinfo@minnesotabiathlon.com 
Download and sign the Registration / Waiver