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Duluth Biathlon Range at Snowflake Nordic

MN Biathlon 2010 – 2011 Winter Schedule

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Day Date Location Description
 

December
Sunday 12 Mt. Itasca Race
Zero / Start 10 / 11 Mass Start 

Novice
 

IBU Cup Trials – December 14 – 19 – Mt. Itasca
Tuesday 14 10 – 2 Unofficial Training
Wednesday 15 10 – 12 Official Training
Thursday 16 Zero / Start 10 / 11 Mass Start
Friday 17 10 – 12 Official Training
Saturday 18 Zero / Start 10 / 11 Sprint
Sunday 19 Zero / Start 

9 / 10

 Pursuit
 

Junior / Youth World Trials – December 27 – 30 – Jericho, VT
 

January
Sunday 9 Snowflake Race
Zero / Start 10 / 11 Mass Start 

Novice

 

MN National Guard Central Regional Championships

January 13 – 15 – Camp Ripley
Thursday 13 Official Training
Friday 14 Sprint
Saturday 15 Relay – 3 Person
Sunday 23 Nisswa Race
Zero / Start 10 / 11 Biathlon games 

Novice
 

February
Sunday 20 Duluth Race
Zero / Start 10 / 11 Mass Start 

Novice
 

March
Sunday 6 Elk River Race
Zero / Start 10 / 11 Mass Start 

Novice
 

USBA National Championships – Juniors / Seniors / Masters

March 17 – 20, 2011 – Mt. Itasca
Thursday 17 Sprint
Friday 18 Official Training
Saturday 19 Pursuit
Sunday 20 Mass Start

Known Conflicts

  • Jan 8                  Pre-Loppet
  • Jan 8                  Mesabi Invitational – HS
  • Jan 22 – 23            Super Tour / JOQ – Minneapolis
  • Feb 5 – 6                  City of Lakes Loppet
  • Feb 9                             Section Meets – HS
  • Feb 17                  State HS Meet
  • Feb   13th Mora Vassaloppet
  • Feb   19th Bemidji Finlandia
  • Feb 26 – 27            American Birkebeiner
  • March 7 – 12            Junior Nationals – Minneapolis

Snowflake Biathlon TV Coverage

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Click here for the story: http://www.wdio.com/article/stories/S1775718.shtml?cat=10348

Snowflake Biathlon

By: Laura Kennedy
lkennedy@wdio.com

With snow still several weeks away, racers left their cross country skis at home and took to their mountain bikes instead.

“I was originally a cross country skiier but then I studied abroad in Europe and biathlon is much bigger over there,” said Corrine Malcolm of Hayward, Wisconsin.

“I haven’t done a mountain bike biathlon before but I’ve done other biathlons, some summer races some winter ones,” said Jake Dalberg of Ely.

This biathlon mountain bike race was the first of its kind held at Snowflake Nordic Ski Center.

“There’s a number of running races the kids have been doing over the year,” said John Gould, coach for Duluth/Esko Biathlon. “We thought before winter starts and they get on skis it would be good to do one on mountain bikes.”

After one lap around the course on the bikes, racers have to slow their heart rates in order to take aim at these biathlon targets.

“You take your gun off, uncover your sights, really slow yourself down, take deep breaths and try to shoot your best,” said Nick Proell from St. Cloud.

Then, they take off for another lap. to complete the race, each biathlete must go through four circuits.

“It’s hard to get your mind on shooting after you’ve been out on the trails racing,” said Erik Rupert from Duluth. “Your head’s just spinning and you’ve got to shoot a target the size of a half dollar piece.”

“You come into the range with heart rates up around 180-190 beats per minute,” Gould said. “They have to be in good shape to do it.”

Many of these biathletes have their sights set on the junior national team or the Olympics. Events like this one help keep them in shape during the summer months.

“I do a lot of endurance sports like biking, running and skiing,” Rupert said. “It’s just a different spin on it.”

“It’s not just skiing, it’s shooting, so you have a better chance if you’re not the best skiier,” Proell said. “It’s really competitive and challenging.”

Snowflake Mt. Bike Biathlon Race & Novice Race – Results

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Snowflake Mt. Bike Biathlon Race & Novice Race Results

Snowflake Mass Start 15 Km Bike Race: 3.5 km – 2.6 km -3.5 km. 2.6 km – 3.5 km

Results:

Place     Name:                               Age                    Gender                   Misses                 Time

1.            Erik Rupert                       17                        M                        2-2-1-1              59.07
2.             Nick Proell                       15                        M                        0-3-2-2              59.49
3.             Eric Nordgren                  31                        M                        2-2-2-2              1:04:59
4.            Corrine Malcom                20                        F                        3-2-1-2         1:05:22
5.             Jake Dahlberg                  18                        M                        3-1-3-4         1:15:48
6.             Zean Baker                      16                        M                        3-2-4-4         1:27:32
7.             Ty Hadrits                        15                        M                        1-2-5-3          DNF

Hosted by Duluth/Esko Biathlon and Snowflake Nordic Ski Area

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Come try Biathlon!

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For those looking to try your skill at biathlon and get a feel for what the sport is like, come try out on of our novice events. This is the best way to get an idea of how it works, and how much fun biathlon is. There are unfortunately no more winter opportunities to race in one of our Novice events, but keep checking in as we will be building our summer race series soon, and will post it when available. Thanks to all those who came out and gave it a try!

At the novice events, we supply all the shooting equipment and safety training. You just need to bring your ski gear. As long as you can stand on skis, no other experience is necessary. Contact the organizer for the event if possible before arriving, and have fun!

http://minnesotabiathlon.com/current-schedule/