Location : Casper Mountain Biathlon Club ; 1110 East End Rd, Casper, WY 82601

Directions :

Turn south of Wyoming Blvd heading towards the mountain on Casper Mountain Rd, turn Left on East End Road out of Beartrap Meadow. Follow East End Road approx. 1.4 miles, it will be on the left, enter the parking lot on the west side, exit parking lot on east side.

Race Entries:

There is no penalty for scratches.

No additions will be accepted on race day, so please include ALL of your skiers when you email your race orders.

Race Description:

4K (2 Lap) Freestyle with interval starts by division. 1K Freestyle with interval starts for Novice Division. 1K with interval starts for older elementary skiers, and 0.5K with interval starts for younger elementary skiers.

Schedule of Events:

• 11:00AM Course open for inspection
• 11:50 AM Course closes
• 11:55AM National Anthem
• 12:00PM Races start

1. 8th grade boys
2. 7th grade boys
3. 6th grade boys
4. 8th grade girls
5. 7th grade girls
6. 6th grade girls
7. Novice Boys
8. Novice Girls
9. Elementary Races

With 5 minutes in between each start time. We will run the 4K to completion before starting Novice races to allow course change.

~ 3:00PM Awards

Results and Awards:

Official results will be posted 30 minutes following unofficial results. Please do not bother the timing crew during this time. Awards will be given to top 10 skiers in each division, as soon as official results are posted. Awards made by Tyson Helm and donated by Harmon Hearth and Home Custom Construction. Team Awards will follow individual awards.

Protests:

Any protests need to be made in writing prior to the release of official results. Protests can be reported at the timing hut or given to Samantha Lawrence. As per protocol, protest decisions will be determined by 3 uninvolved coaches.

Race Warnings:

Any skiers found skiing backwards on the course will be disqualified. If athletes are unable to complete the course, please take the race bib off or turn inside out, and continue towards the stadium in the direction of the race. If assistance is needed, athletes should communicate with a course marshall who can radio for help.

Spectators:

Please stay on paths marked for foot traffic only, there will be a spot along the start/finish for spectators. Spectators are allowed on course if they are on skis, they must stay out of the way of racers and ski in the direction of the course only. Please be respectful of the grooming.

Team Camp Areas:

There will be a space between the storage sheds and parking lot for team camp areas, please keep ski bags organized and off the trail. It is marked in red on the map. Please walk on the side of the trails when necessary to avoid causing damage to the grooming.

Parking:

The parking lot at the biathlon venue is extremely limited. (This is the current plan, we are still finalizing details and will send an update if things change.) We will have the majority of parking take place at the Nordic Lodge (9301 Casper Mountain Rd). There will be a shuttle bus to take people to and from the race venue. Buses are allowed to drop skiers off at the venue but we ask them to park in the Skunk Hollow parking lot.

Skiers will not be able to access the buses and there is not a lodge facility at the venue.

Please prepare accordingly.

Bathrooms:

There are vault bathrooms available in the parking lot at the venue. Please be respectful with use of the bathrooms, help keep them clean and do not put trash down the toilets.

Medical:

On site medical will be provided from medical professional parents of skiers. They will be located in the stadium throughout the day.

Weather :

The races will take place at the Casper Mountain Biathlon Club race venue - weather can be dramatically different between the city of Casper and the race location.

BBQ after the race:

Unfortunately this year we will not be able to host our annual BBQ. We hope to continue this tradition next year.

Huge thank you to The Casper Nordic Club and Natrona County Parks Division for all their help in preparing and putting on the race! Please make sure to thank them when you see them!

• Chief of Competition: Samantha Lawrence
• Chief of Timing: Nicol Kramer
• Chief of Medical: Randy Pickett
• Chief of Course and Grooming: Robert Rosser
• Chief of Volunteers: Erica Brown
• Chief of Course Marshalls: Cory Weibel
• NCSD Athletic Director: Terry Hooker