Blackhawk Biathlon Club welcomes racers to Regional Race #6. We have a good base of machine made snow and with some luck may get natural snow. Race distances are subject to change based on snow and weather conditions at race time.
Race format:
Individual Biathlon Race, 30 sec Interval start.
Classifications:
10K - U19 - Adult Male, 150 M penalty loop, PPSS
7.5K - U19 - Adult Female, 75M penalty loop, PPSS
5.0K - U13 & U15 with cuffs, Male and Female, 75 M penalty lap PPPP ( shoot twice from prone on prone targets and twice from prone on standing targets).
4.0k - U13 on blocks, Male and Female, 75 m penalty lap, PPPP (shooting on standing targets)
U17 males and females will race in the U19 CATEGORY. Under 16 year olds will rack rifles during race.
P = Prone shooting S = Standing
NOTE: There will be NO same day registration. Payment due at registration on race day.
This is an OPEN race for USBA and "Basic Rifle Safety" certified (both online and in person parts) biathletes and youth in a USBA biathlon program. U15 and U13 biathletes will not carry a rifle. Competitive U15 biathletes are encouraged to race in the U19 age group.
$20 for Youth through 18 (minimum age of 10 to participate) $25 Adults over 19. $15 Youth Novice
A daily or annual USBA membership or USBA "Member for a Day" is required to cover race liability insurance. Membership will be checked at registration. Novice racers do not require a USBA membership or Basic Rifle Safety Certification to participate in this race.
WI Biathlon and Blackhawk Biathlon welcome the participation of Adaptive Athletes!
Please sign up as appropriate to your age or contact Joe Hamel prior to race day to discuss appropriate distance and categorization preferences.
IMPORTANT: Bring exact cash or check for payment to the event, payable to Blackhawk Ski Club.
Parent must accept waiver for minors. If you require USBA "Membership For a Day" for this event, please purchase online with the USBA prior to the race. Do not show up to this race without USBA membership or Member for a Day credentials. USBA Online Membership
7:00 AM - Course and Range Setup
8:00 - Registration Open
8:30 - 9:15 - Zero (no zeroing after 9:15)
9:30 - 7.5k & 6.5K races, male and female
10:30 - 4K and 5K races, male and female
11:30 Awards
12:00 course and range clean up