Race format is Gregg's Super Sprint format, using a qualifier race.
First qualifier RACE: everyone skis 2 shoot (P,S) super sprint qualifier around 3.6K.
Final race: With this small crowd, we get to do a reverse pursuit race, aka FUN FINALS RACE (4 shoot PPSS 5.5k) Everyone competes against each other. No age groups. No hiding. fast and fun and furious race.
short 75m penalty loop.
OPEN category race is for USBA Certified biathletes: course options: shoot PPSS except U15 PPPP
5.5K RUN,
or
5.5K ROLLER SKI course,
PARA Athletes: IR or VI rifles provided.
5.5k RUN / CHOICE 4x prone/prone(PPPP)
Newbie NOVICE race does not require USBA certification. All athletes will be provided instructions and guidance on the range. Rifles and ammo is provided at your shooting lane. You just show up to run or ski and the club guides you thru the event.
5.5K RUN, shoot 4x prone/prone(PPPP)
or
5.5K ROLLER SKI, shoot 4x prone/prone(PPPP)
P = Prone shooting, S = Standing shooting
SkiErg Biathlon event too:
(this category is for those that want that Biathlon experience, but don't want to run or ski). Limited to qty 4 athletes (2 first event and 2 during Novice event) e.g. only 2 SkiErgs available.
for Open OR Novice athletes.
5.5K
$20 Ariens Nordic Center venue fee.
NOTE: There will be NO same day registration. Payment due at bib pickup.
9am ZERO:
10am NOVICE and OPEN qualifier race, immediately followed by FINALS class A and class B race.
Expect details a week prior to event. Thus there is NO harm to sign up early to receive race details and event updates , then pay on-site.