Summer Biathlon:
July 2021
TBA
Mountain Bike Biathlon:
July 2021
TBA
Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
16621 Bridger Canyon Road
(1/2 mile North of Bridger Bowl)
Bozeman, MT 59715
No dogs and no smoking on grounds
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| Entry Fee:
(All Biathlon Events) |
$35/participant |
| Late Registration:
(After July 1st) |
$40/entry |
| Online Entry Deadline: July 18 at Noon
Guaranteed T-Shirt Deadline: July 1st |
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Registration taken during practice on Saturday July 18.
NO EVENT DAY REGISTRATION
additional $4 processing fee for each online and paper transaction
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Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
16621 Bridger Canyon Road
(1/2 mile North of Bridger Bowl)
Bozeman, MT 59715
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The Big Sky State Games is aware of the concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19).
We are committed to helping take the necessary steps to help prevent the spread of this virus and keeping our community healthy.
Following is an update for our upcoming event:
Biathlon: Sunday, July 19
The Biathlon event will be canceled.
We are following the guidelines set forth by health officials when making our decisions. Thank you for patience and your continued participation in the Games.
The IBU rulebook applies. Each participant will receive two race numbers (for front and back) at check-in. The course will be marked for course orientation and shooting practice on Saturday from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
All new participants must attend the safety clinic. Safety Clinic begins at 8:30am on Sunday.
Zeroing will take place between 9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m. on Sunday. Divisions are based on age on date of event. A .22 caliber rifle with ammunition will be provided for competition.
| Detail | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Practice Shooting/Orientation & Onsite Registration | Sat Jul. 18 | 6pm-7pm |
| Check In | Sun Jul. 19 | 8am-9am |
| Safety Clinic | Sun Jul. 19 | 8:30am |
| Zeroing Rifles | Sun Jul. 19 | 9am-9:45am |
| Race Begins | Sun Jul. 19 | 10:00am |
Summer Biathlon sprint will be over a distance of 6 km. The race will begin as a wave start. Kids race will start first and will have a lesser running course. After 2 km of running, the first firing session consists of 5 rounds from the prone (stomach) position. The second session consists of 2 km of running, and then 5 rounds fired from the standing position for Elite division; Open and Under 16 shoot prone. All targets are 50 meters away. For each missed target during firing sessions, competitors must cover a 150 meter penalty loop. The final loop is 2 km to the finish. The competitor’s final time determines the medal winners in each division.
The Race Commissioner reserves the right to modify, change, or cancel the Biathlon for weather and/or safety conditions.
The IBU rulebook applies. The course will be marked for course orientation and shooting practice on Saturday from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Each participant will receive two race numbers at check-in.
All new participants must attend the safety clinic. Safety Clinic begins at noon on Sunday.
Zeroing will take place between 12:30pm - 1:15pm on Sunday. Divisions are based on age on date of event. A .22 caliber rifle with ammunition will be provided for competition. Participant must furnish own bicycle and safety helmet. Participant responsible for bike soundness.
| Detail | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Practice Shooting/Orientation & Onsite Registration | Sat Jul. 18 | 6pm-7pm |
| Check In | Sun Jul. 19 | 11am-noon |
| Safety Clinic | Sun Jul. 19 | noon |
| Zeroing Rifles | Sun Jul. 19 | 12:30pm-1:15pm |
| Race Begins | Sun Jul. 19 | 1:30pm |
Mountain Bike Biathlon will be over a distance of 12 km. After 4 km of biking, the first firing session consists of 5 rounds from the prone (stomach) position. The second session consists of 4 km of biking, and then 5 rounds fired from the standing position for Elite division; Open and Under 16 shoot prone. Kids race will start first, and will have a lesser mountain bike course. All targets are 50 meters away. For each missed target during firing sessions, competitors must cover approximately 150 meter penalty loop. The final loop is 4 km to the finish. The competitor’s final time determines the medal winners in each division.
The Race Commissioner reserves the right to modify, change, or cancel the Biathlon for weather and/or safety conditions.