Aug 13, Rollerski Biathlon Race – Results

A 10km Rollerski race with 4 shooting stages

Youth Men
1    Conrad Roberts    2-3-2-1=8    39:27
2    Nick Proell        1-0-4-2=7    44:02
3    Zean Baker        5-3-4-4=16    49:24

Youth Women
1    Jenna Ruzich    3-3-2-0=8    49:06
2    Kelci Roberts    3-3-3-3=12    51:43

Senior Men
1    Brian Wray        1-3-3-1=8    47:37

Master Men
1    Dale Thompson    2-4-5-3=14    54:58

Novice Youth
1    Noah Baker        0(PS)-1(PS)=1    44:09

Novice Master Men
1    Mark Wallis        1(PS)-1(PS)-3(PS)-5(PP)=10    47:02
2    Joel Benton        1(PS)-1(PS)-2(PS)-4(PP)=8    48:55

(PS) = Prone on Standing Target
(PP) = Prone on Prone Target

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Summer Rollerski Biathlon Results – July 30

A 10km Rollerski race with 4 shooting stages

Thanks to everyone who made it out, here are the results:

Elk River Roller Ski Biathlon Results
7/30/2009

Youth Men
1    Ben Greenwald    2-3-4-3=12    35:15
2    Zean Baker        1-2-2-5=10    37:56
3    Nick Proell        2-2-2-4=10    39:24
4    Ty Hadris        3-1-3-3=10    41:54
5    Joe Fairbanks    3-4-4-5=16    42:24

Youth Women
1    Jenna Ruzich    0-0-2-1=3    38:36

Boys
1    Luke Isreal        0(PS)-1(PS)=1    31:25
2    Ethan Fairbanks    5(PP)-2(PS)=7    36:40

Senior Men
1    Nigel Kinney        1-1-4-3=9    31:40
2    Brian Wray        0-3-3-2=8    39:46

Senior Women
1    Caitlin Compton    0-1-3-2=6    39:02

Running Women
1    Steph Holmes    2-3-2-5=12    26:30

If anyone has photos to submit, feel free to send them to info@minnesotabiathlon.com

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Summer Biathlon Race in Elk River – Results & Photos

Elk River Summer Biathlon
Hosted by Twin Cities Biathlon

Ben Greenwald and Zean Baker Approach the Range5km Mass Start Running Biathlon
Elk River, MN – Ranked order by final time

1 Ben Greenwald 1-1-5-4 24:00 YM
2 Zean Baker 3-2-3-4 24:29 YM
3 Jenna Ruzich 0-3-3-1 26:31 YW
4 Ty Hadrits 3-0-4-2 27:23 YM
5 Brian Wray 4-2-3-1 28:05 SM
6 Lou Chouinard 3-2-1-2 30:58 MM

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Twin Cities Biathlon Training – Summer 2009

Current and Future Biathletes,

Summer 2009 Training:
Workouts will be held on Tuesday and Friday mornings, running from June 9 to Aug 14, 8 am – 10 am. We will not be meeting the week of July 14 +17, the same schedule as the Go! Training Program. Fees for these dates is $225. Shooting workouts are all held at the Elk River biathlon shooting range. Discounts available for returning athletes who recruit and sign up new biathletes to the full-summer program. Discounts also available for group/family sign-ups.

Rifle Rental:
Rifle rental is available for first-year biathletes. Fees are $150.

Ammunition:
We currently have a deal with Federal Ammunition for less expensive ammunition for summer training, at $20-$30 per brick of 500 rounds. Expect to use a minimum of 3 bricks throughout the summer training, plus 1.5 bricks for the shooting camp in June. You are strongly encouraged to purchase all 3 or 4 bricks at the start of summer.

June 18-20 – Grand Rapids Shooting Camp:
Focus will be on biathlon shooting training. We will shoot twice per day, establishing good position and technique. Secondary focus will be on rollerskiing – training and technique. The camp will wrap up with a Summer Biathlon race on the 20th. We will be staying at a cabin near Grand Rapids. $15/day Includes travel, use of training facilities, and breakfast/ lunches. Dinners will be extra. Cost will be about $100 total.

Summer Racing:
Twin Cities Biathlon will be hosting 3 running summer biathlon races July 9, July 30, and August 13. Start times will be about 6:30PM, check minnesotabiathlon.com for updates.

Coaching:
Training events will be primarily run by Ben Kremer, with help from Lou Chouinard, and Piotr Bednarski when available. Bill Meyer will be at the Shooting Camp in June.

Contact:
Please contact Ben Kremer with any questions about the summer programming. 612-387-2002 or kremer333@gmail.com.

Payments can be made to:
Minnesota Biathlon

Introduction to Biathlon Day

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