Because registration is being set up prior to knowing SNOW conditions... this will be NO penatly loop, AND a short ski course. Snow dances are welcome.
TWO 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 3K length. 1 spare bullet for each shoot, then a 15sec penalty there after.
Second and FINAL RACE: We sort results into the FINALS RACE of Class A and Class B FINALS (4 shoot PPSS 5.5k, 1 spare bullet per shoot, then a 15sec penalty there after)
Everyone competes against each other. No age groups. No hiding. fast and fun and furious race.
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OPEN category race is for USBA Certified biathletes: course options: shoot PPSS except U15 PPPP
5.5K SKI course,
PARA Athletes: IR or VI rifles provided.
5.5k 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 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 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.
10am ZERO:
11am OPEN qualifier race, immediately followed by FINALS class A and class B race.
1pm NOVICE race
Trail conditions are at arinesNordic website.
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.