Hosted by Mt.Itasca Nordic Ski Association

Date: Sunday March 11, 2012

Place: Mt.Itasca, Coleraine

Race Format: Mass Start (PPSS)

Distances:

• B, G, YW: 7.5km,
• YM, JW: 10km;
• JM, SM, SW, MM 12.5km;
• (Distance might change depending on # of biathletes)

Registration: 9:00 AM –   9:55 AM

Zero:           10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Race Start: 11:00 AM  Mass Start

Cost:           $20 (cash or check payable to MINSA)

Novice Race (Instruction, Rifles, and  Ammo provided)

Novice Safety Clinic approx: 12:00 – 12:25PM  

Race start approx:      12:30PM

Race Format: Mass Start – 5k (3×1.7k), PP + penalty loop

Cost:              $20 (cash or check payable to MINSA)

Awards Biathlon + Novice Race approx.: 1:15pm – 1:30pm

Questions?  call Vlad  218-999-5046, 218 256 8323

or e-mail cervenkv@hotmail.com

Old (Rock) Skis Recommended because of only Fair Conditions

Hosted by Duluth/Esko Biathlon and Snowflake Nordic Ski Area

Date: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Location: Snowflake Nordic
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• Race Format: Mass Start (PPSS)
• Distance:
  • B, G, YW: 7.5 km;
  • YM, JW 10 km;
  • JM, SM, SW, MM 12.5 km.
• Registration: 9:00 AM to 9:55 AM at Snowflake Nordic Chalet
• Zero:           10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
• Race Start:   11:00 AM,  Mass Start
• Cost:           $15 (cash or check payable to John Gould)

Novice Race (Instruction, Rifles and Ammo provided)

• Novice Safety Clinic at approx.:  12:00 to 12:25 PM
• Race Start at approx.:    12:30 PM
• Race Format:     Mass Start/ 5K (3 by 1.75 k), PP + penalty loop
• Cost:     $15 (cash or check payable to John Gould)

Awards Biathlon + Novice Race at approx.: 1:15 – 1:30 PM

Questions?   Call John Gould at 218-269-2854 or e-mail: jgould1952@yahoo.com

Hosted by Mt.Itasca Nordic Ski Association

Date: Sunday, December 11, 2011
Place: Mt.Itasca, Coleraine
Race Format: Mass Start (PPSS)

Distances:

• B, G, YW: 7.5km,
• YM, JW: 10km;
• JM, SM, SW, MM: 12.5km;
• (Distance might change depending on snow conditions and # of biathletes)

Registration: 9:00 AM –   9:55 AM

Zero:           10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Race Start: 11:00 AM  Mass Start

Cost:           $20 (cash or check payable to MINSA)

Novice Race

• (Instruction, Rifles, and  Ammo provided)
• will follow the main race.
• Safety Clinic prior to the Race
• Race Format: Mass Start – 4.5k (3×1.5k), PP + penalty loop
• Cost: $20 (cash or check payable to MINSA)

Awards for Biathlon & Novice Race: after completion of both races.

Questions?  call Vlad or Petra 218-999-5046

or e-mail pcervenkova@hotmail.com

October 29 and 30, 2011 – Elk River Biathlon Range

Formats: Click for Results pdf

• Individual Format race on Saturday results pdf  (15.2km/12.2km)
• Mass Start Novice Race on Saturday results pdf
• Mass Start (wave start) race on Sunday results pdf (12.2km/9.8km)

Cost

• $20 for two days of racing or $15 for one day.

Preregistration is mandatory! –  Please submit names and ages by Thursday, Oct 27th via email to Lou Chouinard (  l_chouinard@visi.com).  Forms and payment can be submitted on Saturday.

Novice Race:

• Saturday only.  Cost is $20.  7.3 km with Penalty Loops

• All novices should arrive by 12pm on Saturday and MUST preregister (name, age) with Lou Chouinard, l_chouinard@visi.com,  via email.  Novice instruction will begin at approximately 12pm.  Novice racers must have their own roller skis (note, this is a roller ski only event).  Rifles, ammunition, and instruction will be provided. 
  

Housing information:

• AmericInn in Elk River:  http://www.americinn.com/hotels/MN/ElkRiver

Contacts:

• Piotr Bednarski        mnbiathlon@aol.com
• Lou Chouinard         l_chouinard@visi.com

Directions:    www.minnesotabiathlon.com/venues/

NOTE:  There is a building at the range, but it can get rather cold if you are there for several hours.  We recommend you bring plenty of warm clothes.  There is a “porta-potty” in the parking lot.

Saturday, Oct 29th- Individual Format (PSPS, time penalty)

• Registration                 9:30-10:30 am
• Zero                             10:00-10:45 am
• Race Start                            11:00 am
• Novice Instruction        12:00 pm
• Novice Race Start        12:45 am, or sooner

Sunday, Oct 30th- Mass Start Format (PPSS, penalty loops)

• Registration                 8:30 – 9:00am
• Zero                             9:00 – 9:45am
• Race Start                            10:00am
• Awards                         11:15 (approximately)

Hosted by Duluth/Esko Biathlon and Snowflake Nordic Ski Area

RESULTS pdf

The weather in Duluth is forecast to be very cold on Sunday with bitter wind chills in the morning. Unfortunately, due to another event at Snowflake Sunday afternoon, we only have a limited time to do the race. Thus, all times for the race in Duluth this Sunday have been delayed 1 hour.

Registration – 10:00 AM
Zero – 11:00 AM
Experienced Race Start – 12:00 Noon
Novice Race Start – 1:30 PM

Date: Sunday, January 9, 2011

Location: Snowflake Nordic, 4348 Rice Lake Road, Duluth (one mile north of the intersection of the Rice Lake and Arrowhead Roads)

Race Format: Mass Start (PPSS)

Distance:

• B, G, YW, MW:          7.5 km;
• YM, JW:                   10 km;
• JM, SM, SW, MM:          12.5 km.

Registration: 10:00 AM to 10:55 AM at Snowflake Nordic Chalet

Zero:                   11:00 AM to 11:45 AM

Race Start:          12:00 AM, Mass Start

Cost:                  $15 (cash or check payable to John Gould)

Novice Race (for Minnesota Biathlon members only)

Race Start at approx.:    1:30 PM

Race Format:     Mass Start/ 5K (3 by 1.75 k), PP + penalty loop

Cost:            $15 (cash or check payable to John Gould)

Awards Biathlon at approx.: 1:00 PM

Questions?          Call John Gould at 218-269-2854

or e-mail: jgould1952@yahoo.com

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

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

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!

Continue for Full Results and Photos

Men Run: 6k Run Time    P,P,S,S (penalty loop)    Category
1. Kevin Patzoldt    34:06:00    0,1,1,1    3    M
2. Mark Johnson    35:55:00    1,2,1,3    7    M
3. Julian Kuz -novice     42:43:00    0,0,3,3    6    novice M

Youth Men/Boys 5k Run Time    P,P,S,S (penalty loop)    Category
1. Eric Rupert    32:27:00    2,1,3,5    11    Boy
2. Zean Baker    32:28:00    3,3,1,3    10    Boy
3. Nicholas Proell    34:53:00    2,2,4,4    12    Boy
4. Joe Fairbanks    37:10:00    3,4,4,3    14    Boy
5. Cody Scott    37:39:00    2,3,4,3    12    YM
6. Cody Johnson    40:08:00    3,2,2,5    12    Boy

Novice Boys 4k Run Time    P,P,S,S (penalty loop)    Category
CJ Merhar    34:10:00    3,4,1,3    11    Boy
Ethan Fairbanks    41:22:00    3,3,3,5    14    Boy

YWomen/Girls 5k Run Time    P,P,S,S (penalty loop)    Category
1. Corrine Malcolm    35:29:00    3,4,4,5    16    YW
2. Addie Byrne    37:43:00    2,0,2,2,    6    YW
3. Solveig Viren    38:04:00    1,2,2,0 PPPP    5    novice G
4. Jenna Ruzich    40:45:00    4,1,5,3    13    Girl
5. Kelly Kjorlien    41:32:00    2,1,3,3    9    Girl
6. Jamaica Lammi    46:14:00    5,5,3,2    15    Girl

Air Rifle Biathlon
Boys: 5-7 years old (born: 2004-2002) 300m
1. Sammy STERTZ    1:43
2. Matej CERVENKA    1:50
3. Frank GANGI    2:40

Girls: 5-7 years old (born: 2004-2002) 300m
1. Elsa VIREN    4:31

Boys: 8-10 years old (born: 2001-1999) 3x600m
1. Vasek CERVENKA    9:32
2. Conrad KUZ    16:50

Boys: 11-13 years old (born 1998 – 1996) 3x600m
1. Honza CERVENKA    8:29
2. Somer SCHROCK    8:37
3. Hans VIREN    10:25
4. Garett DEHON    14:52

Girls: 11-13 years old (born 1998 – 1996) 3x600m
1. Annika KUZ    17:40
Cassandra DEHON    DNS

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Biathlon Running Race + Air Rifle Pictures

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

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