Biathlon
Dates
Summer Biathlon:
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Race Begins at 10:00am. Kids race first, followed by adult race.
Mountain Bike Biathlon:
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Race Begins at 1:30pm. Kids race first, followed by adult race.
Other Info
Location
Bohart Ranch
16621 Bridger Canyon Road
(1/2 mile North of Bridger Bowl)
Bozeman, MT 59715
No dogs and no smoking on grounds
Entry Fees
| Entry Fee:
(All Biathlon Events) |
$35/participant |
| Late Registration:
(After 5pm on June 30th) |
$40/entry |
| Online Entry Deadline: July 7 at 5 p.m.
T-Shirt Deadline: June 30th at 5pm |
|
Must register onsite after July 7.
Event Photos
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Bohart Ranch
16621 Bridger Canyon Road
(1/2 mile North of Bridger Bowl)
Bozeman, MT 59715
Event Sponsored by:
Online Entry Deadline: Jul 08, 2017
Commissioners
- Kelly Kjorlien
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Kelly Kjorlien grew up in Grand Rapids, MN training and racing with the Mt. Itasca Biathlon Association. She competed on the USA Junior National Biathlon Team from 2010 to 2012, including three Junior World Championship appearances and one International Biathlon Union Open European Championship experience. She now lives in Bozeman, MT and is studying Agroecology at Montana State University. She serves as the Bridger Biathlon Club's head coach.
Summer Biathlon
Special Information and Rules
International Biathalon Union (IBU)
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, July 8 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
Safety Clinic
All new participants must attend the safety clinic. Safety Clinic begins at 8:30am on Sunday, July 9.
Zeroing
Zeroing will take place between 9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 9. Divisions are based on age on date of event. A .22 caliber rifle with ammunition will be provided for competition.
Event Schedule
| Detail | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Practice Shooting/Orientation & Onsite Registration | Sat Jul 8 | 6pm-7pm |
| Check In | Sun Jul 9 | 8am-9am |
| Safety Clinic | Sun Jul 9 | 8:30am |
| Zeroing Rifles | Sun Jul 9 | 9am-9:45am |
| Race Begins | Sun Jul 9 | 10:00am |
Race Course
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.
Event Cancellation
The Race Commissioner reserves the right to modify, change, or cancel the Biathlon for weather and/or safety conditions.
Mountain Bike Biathlon
Special Information and Rules
International Biathalon Union (IBU)
The IBU rulebook applies. The course will be marked for course orientation and shooting practice on Saturday, July 8 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Each participant will receive two race numbers (for front and back) at check-in.
Safety Clinic
All new participants must attend the safety clinic. Safety Clinic begins at noon on Sunday, July 9.
Zeroing
Zeroing will take place between 12:30pm - 1:15pm on Sunday, July 9. 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.
Event Schedule
| Detail | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Practice Shooting/Orientation & Onsite Registration | Sat Jul 8 | 6pm-7pm |
| Check In | Sun Jul 9 | 11am-noon |
| Safety Clinic | Sun Jul 9 | noon |
| Zeroing Rifles | Sun Jul 9 | 12:30pm-1:15pm |
| Race Begins | Sun Jul 9 | 1:30pm |
Race Course
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.
Event Cancellation
The Race Commissioner reserves the right to modify, change, or cancel the Biathlon for weather and/or safety conditions.