Biathlon Safety Certification Clinic

Sunday, October 11, 2020 9:00 AM (GMT-6)

Event info
Sport: Skiing - biathlon
Location: Iola, WI, United States
Registrations: 20
Registration closes: Saturday, October 10, 2020 11:59 AM (GMT-6)
Organized by: Iola Winter Sports Club
Event website: http://www.wisconsinbiathlon.com/
Event notes
A USBA Biathlon "Red Book" Safety Certification Class will be held at Iola Winter Sports Club from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM on Sunday, October 11, 2020 (Registration payment at 9:00; Class starts at 10 AM sharp!).

Iola Winter Sports Club
E398 County Rd MM, Iola, WI 54945

This class will result in certification to participate in USBA open biathlon races. The class will cover biathlon safety, range procedures, race formats and shooting instruction. This course will also cover rifle selection and costs and the opportunity to shoot different rifles. Participants should dress appropriate to be outside for a good portion of the day. The class will be held rain, snow or shine

Fees are $50 for adults and $25 for middle and high school students. (Bring fee to clinic after registering online.) Minimum age for certification is 11.

Participants (or Parents of Minors) must accept the liability waiver below.

Schedule

9:00- 10:00 Registration
10:00- 11:00 Introduction to Biathlon—Biathlon history, Elements of a biathlon race— Boy/Girls, Youth, Junior, Senior and Masters Programs, Race formats and requirements, Training Plans
11:00- 12:00 Range Procedures- Rifle safety and handling, operation of a range, ballistics from a safety standpoint, shooting positions and form, rifle care and cleaning
12:30- 1:30 Biathlon/Shooting—Shooting basics, an accurate shot, rifle fitting, scoping, zeroing, sighting in, practice drills, range procedures.
1:30- 2:30 Exam and Discussion
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