Biathlon Manitoba

MB Cup #7

Single Mixed Relay

Saturday, March 9th

Biathlon Manitoba MB Cup #7

Biathlon races are open to all athletes ages 11 and up wanting to compete in a biathlon event.

Those new to the sport should register in the developmental categories which will see them shooting on larger targets 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 $8 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 or must purchase a one-day license for a fee of $5. This one day license can be purchased on the registration page.

• Format: SINGLE MIXED RELAY; see table for race distances.

• Relay teams of two. Teams to be decided after registration closes.

• 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, biggest targets & rifle rest for developmental (Dev) athletes

•Technique: skate

•Bib handout: 11:00 – 11:45

•Rifle Zeroing: 12:00 – 12:45 (ammunition provided for dev athletes); 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.

•Cost: $25.00/athlete (INCLUDES $5 RANGE IMPROVEMENT FEE)

REGISTRATION::

• No onsite registration; must register online on Zone4 system.