Eligible Athletes: Athletes born in 2009 or 2010 who reside in Zone 3, 4 or 5

(For Zone information please refer to https://bcgames.org/games/zones/ )

Race format: Day 1 Sprint, Day 2 Individual

Fees: Zero but you must have a valid pass for Whistler Olympic Park

Day 1 Sprint

Schedule:

10:00 - 10:45 Zero

10:45 - 10:55 Meeting for athletes, coaches, and parents

11:00AM Race Start

Format: 3 x 1.5KM Loop

Shooting PP

Penalty loop for each missed shot (BiBC hosting policy will be used)

Day 2 Individual

Schedule:

10:00 - 10:45 Zero

10:45 - 10:55 Meeting for athletes, coaches, and parents

11:00AM Race Start

Format: 4 x 1.5KM Loop

Shooting PPP

Time penalty for each missed shot (BiBC hosting policy will be used)

Notes

- Distances and course may be modified by the race committee depending on conditions.

- Club rifles will be available for race participants who are members of either Sea to Sky

Nordics or West Coast Nordics if you do not have your own.

- Athletes must provide their own nordic ski equipment.

Qualifying for the BC Winter Games

- The top 2 male and top 2 female finishers for each zone qualify to attend the BC Winter

Games.

- Places will be determined based on athletes’ percentage relative to the average of the

top 3 finishers for each race. Results will be averaged for the two races.

- There is a possibility of additional wildcard spots as well.

Volunteers/Officials

- We invite all parents and family members to volunteer for the race. (ie: range setup,

target setting, scoring targets, start/finish line, course checking, etc). No prior biathlon

volunteer experience is necessary.

- Please contact abenson979@gmail.com if you are available to volunteer during the race.