Trial Biathlon Running Competition

Sunday October 23rd, 2022

Mass Start (zero at 12:30)

HOST:

Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

LOCATION:

Otway Nordic Ski Centre, 8141 Otway Road, Prince George – Rain or Shine

OBJECTIVES:

This is intended to be a low pressure, fun competition to allow athletes and coaches an opportunity to get ready for the winter competition season. Coaching on the range will be permitted with the objective of providing new athletes with a positive and safe experience. All range safety rules will apply.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

·       11:45 Brief Team Captain’s meeting on the range

·       11:50 Material Control opens

·       12:30 – 13:10 Zero

·       13:30 Mass Start by Category

REGISTRATIONS:

On-line registration will open October 17th ( https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=30031 )

Deadline for Registrations is Midnight, Friday October 21st

ENTRY FEES:

There are no Entry fees for this competition

ELIGIBILITY:

All competitors must be members of Biathlon BC for the 2022 – 2023 season. A valid membership number will be required on the entry form. A Recreational Class membership is acceptable for this event. Competitors who do not have a valid Biathlon BC membership will be required to purchase a $5.50 Day Membership (available on-line at http://biathlonbc.ca/membership/membership-racing-categories/ ). Biathlon BC memberships can be purchased on-line through Biathlon Canada at https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=28609&lan=1&cartlevel=1

OFFICIATING:

A minimum number of competition officials will be provided and coaches and visiting parents and race support staff will be encouraged to help with competition management (ex. rope pulling, start/finish, etc.). Penalty laps will be managed on the honour system. HAVE FUN :)

CLASSES OF COMPETITION

Maps can be found at: https://biathlonpg.ca

*Subject to change

CATEGORY (AGE as of Dec 31, 2022)

Classes of Competition

(Subject to Change)

Maps can be found on CNSC Biathlon Website: https://biathlonpg.ca

CATEGORY

AGE as of Dec 31, 2022

DISTANCE

SHOOTING

Novice

10 and under

1.40 km (4 x 0.35)

Ramp Loop

PPP (midgets shoot on standing targets)

Juveniles

11 and 12

1.40 km (4 x 0.35)

Ramp Loop

PPP

Junior Boy

13 and 14

3.00 km (4 x 0.75)

Black Loop

PPP

Junior Girl

13 and 14

3.00 km (4 x 0.75)

Black Loop

PPP

Senior Boy

15 and 16

3.75 km (5 x 0.75)

Black Loop

PPSS

Senior Girl

15 and 16

3.75 km (5 x 0.75)

PPSS

Recreational

No age restriction

3.00 km (4 x 0.75)

Black Loop

PPP

Youth and Older Male

17 and up

4.125 km (5 x 0.825)

Powder Blue Loop

PPSS

Youth and Older Female

17 and up

4.125 km (5 x 0.825)

Powder Blue Loop

PPSS