2019-2020 Biathlon Series Registration
The biathlon series provides opportunities to do a real biathlon race in Whistler!
There are competitive categories for experienced biathletes with their own equipment and coaches, and recreational categories for novice biathletes and those who are interested in trying biathlon for the first time!
The race office for the biathlon series events is in the flex space at the biathlon building at Whistler Olympic Park.
All participants in the biathlon series must provide their own trail pass and skiing equipment. Trail passes can be purchased in connection with registration for those without seasons passes. Ski equipment can be rented from the Whistler Olympic Park daylodge.
Schedule
This year there are 3 Biathlon Series events scheduled: December 29, 2019, February 2, 2020 and March 7, 2020.
9:30-10:00: Bib pickup for Competitive Categories
10:00-10:45: Zeroing for Competitive Categories
11:00-12:00: Competitive Category races
12:30-13:00: Bib pickup for Recreational Categories
13:00-13:45: Safety Orientation
13:45-15:00: Recreational Category Races
Competitive Categories - ages 11 and up
December 29: Individual competition
February 2: Sprint competition
March 7: Mass Start competition
All athletes in the competitive categories must be registered with Biathlon Canada or US Biathlon, and have their own coach and equipment.
Recreational Categories - ages 9 and up
The recreational category races include a mandatory safety orientation from 13:00-13:45 where participants will learn how to operate and shoot the biathlon rifles safely. The recreational races will feature different formats in the three events that feature a combination of skiing different loops/courses with shooting at the targets. Participants should be able to complete three skiing loops of 500m-1.5km. Both skate and classic technique are permitted, provided that classic skis must not have kick wax (skin skis and fishscales are good).
- Whistler Biathlon Society
- Whistler, BC