Biathlon Manitoba Slush Cup
Single Mixed Relay
Biathlon races are open to all athletes Registered with Bican and the Division (BAM)
Those new to the sport should register in the developmental categories which will see them shooting with more relaxed shooting rules. These competitors will only shoot from the prone position (laying down) and will be permitted to use a rest to stabilize the rifle during shooting.
Athletes not having their own rifle can elect to pay $10 per day of racing and have a rifle and ammunition provided to them during the race. Those using the general pool rifles shoot in the developmental categories.
ELIGIBILITY :
All participants must be a member of Biathlon Canada and the Division
• Format: SINGLE MIXED RELAY; see table for race description. Loops will be determined based upon competitive category after team selections.
• Relay teams of two. Teams to be decided after registration closes Friday Mar 7 18:00hr.
• 4 shooting bouts per team member; team member #1 skis 4 loops, team member #2 skis 5 loops. • 3 spare rounds per shooting bout; missed targets elicit a penalty loop
• shorter course & rifle rest for developmental (Dev) athletes
•Technique: skate
•Bib handout: 11:00 – 11:45
•Rifle Zeroing: 12:00 – 12:45 (ammunition provided for pool rifle users); Range closes: 12:45
•Course open for pre-ski: ~12:00 (Athletes are not permitted on the course
until
Chief of Course has officially announced that the course is open for pre-ski.)
•Races begin: 1:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION:
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No onsite registration; must register online on Zone4 system.
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Registration closes Friday Mar 7 at 6pm.
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Register a volunteer first, prior to athletes, to get a discount code to use during athlete registration.
