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)
| Age category | Run distance | Position | Penalty |
| MEN | 6km (5×1.2km) | P,P,S,S | 70m penalty loop |
| WOMEN,JW,JM,YW,YM, BOYS,GIRLS | 5km (5x1km) | P,P,S,S | 70m penalty loop |
| NOVICE MEN & WOMEN | 5km (5x1km) | P,P,P,P | 70m penalty loop |
- 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)
| Age category | # of shooting | Shooting position | Run – 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) |
2x5shoot (prone)
Metal targets |
Prone, Prone with adult help on the range | 3x500m |
| 11-13 years old
(Born 1998-1996) |
2x5shoot (prone)
Metal targets |
Prone, Prone with adult help on the range | 3x700m |
- 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