Intro to Biathlon Program coming to Regina

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Intro to Biathlon Program coming to Regina

Biathlon Saskatchewan is very excited to bring Intro to Biathlon to Regina!   The 4-week program will introduce participants aged 8 and older to the basics of skiing and shooting using EcoAims biathlon equipment.  No previous shooting or skiing experience is required to participate in the program and all shooting and skiing equipment is provided.  

The program will run on Thursdays on February 6, 13, 27 and March 6 from 6:00 to 7:30, with outdoor sessions happening at the Saskatchewan Science Centre.  The investment to participate is $40 + Biathlon Canada membership.  Don't miss it...register now by clicking here!

Questions about the program can be sent to Sheri Adams-Selinger, Sport Development Coordinator, at sadamsselinger5@gmail.com.

 Many thanks to Biathlon Canada and the International Biathlon Union's Biathlon 4 All project for making this program possible.

 

Online Entry Level Officials Course - Jan 7, 9 and 11

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Online Entry Level Officials Course

Instructors for this course are Christoph Dettling from Biathlon British Columbia and James Froh, Biathlon Saskatchewan. This course is designed to prepare you to work as biathlon officials, under the supervision of an advanced official. There is a $25 fee for the six-hour online course, it occurs over three 2-hour sessions, all times in Saskatchewan time:

·        Tuesday, 7 January 2025 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm,

·        Thursday, 9 January 2025 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm, and

·        Saturday, 11 January 2025 from 3:30pm – 5:30pm 

Register using Snowreg.com Biathlon Canada Officials Course Directory. A Biathlon Saskatchewan course Zoom link and welcome email will be sent after registration.  Click here for more information.

For more information:  james.froh@gmail.com

Biathlon Sask AGM - Thursday, October 5 at 7 pm

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Dear Members of Biathlon Saskatchewan,

Save the Date! This notice is to inform you about Biathlon Saskatchewan’s Annual General Meeting that will take place on Thursday October 5 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. 

The meeting is open to all current members of Biathlon Saskatchewan. New memberships can be purchased on zone4.ca (via Biathlon Canada) for persons wishing to join Biathlon Saskatchewan who are not current members. Please register by noon October 2 with Alana Ottenbreit, Executive Director, Biathlon SK (sask.ski@sasktel.net ) to receive the Zoom meeting link. Please include club representation when registering.

Click here for more information and the updated agenda.

Upcoming Comp Intro Coaching Courses

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Biathlon Saskatchewan is inviting interested biathlon coaches "back-to-school" with the following coaching courses:

 

1.  Competition-Introduction Part 2

  • Date:  October 14 to 15

  • Time:  9 am to 5 pm each day

  • Format:  in-person

  • Location:  TBD.  Options are Saskatoon Wildlife or QVN, and will be selected 2 weeks prior to the course, based on where the majority of registered participants are located

  • Cost:  Free for Saskatchewan residents

  • Register here

Biathlon Canada is offering Competition-Introduction Part 1 this fall:

  • Options:

    • Sep. 17, 24, Oct. 1 and 8 from 15:00 to 18:00 Pacific Time; or

    • Sep. 18, 25, Oct. 2 and 9 from 18:00 to 21:00 Pacific Time

  • Format:  online

  • Cost:  $100, which will be reimbursed by Biathlon Saskatchewan upon proof of successful completion

  • Register here

Note that the format and content of the Competition-Introduction series has changed.  If you completed one half of the previous training (either one of the Dryland or On-Snow portion), contact Sheri at sadamsselinger5@gmail.com for which part you need to complete under the new format.

 

  

Sask Sport Coach Dedication Award - Doug Sylvester

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Congratulations to our very own Doug Sylvester for being awarded the Coach Dedication Award with SaskSport!!! Doug has been the head coach for Biathlon Saskatchewan for 28 years. He has coached youth to masters… recreational to elite athletes. We are so grateful for his dedication to our sport!  The awards gala will be at TCU Place in Saskatoon this Thursday evening. Tickets for this event are available at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2022-saskatchewan-sport-awards-women-in-sport-breakfast-tickets-428161922837

 

SWF Cup 1 and 2 - Blue Mountain - Dec 3 and 4

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it looks like a break in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday so we will try to hold the races on the weekend. Call if you have questions 3064417382.

  

Sask Wildlife Federation Cup 1, 2

(Sask Winter Games Trials - Canada Games Trials)

 

Register here on Zone4.ca by Friday at 5:00

 https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=30510

  

 Sat. Dec 3 - Sprint Race

- shorter race, shooting 2 times and skiing three loops

- penalty loops for misses

- zero 1:00   race 2:00

 

Sun Dec 4  - Mass Start Race

-shooting 3 times for junior girls boys/girls and younger

 - shooting four times for senior girls/boys and older

 - penalty loops for misses

- zero 10:00  - Race at 11:00

 

- Bring your own rests

- we have four air rifle targets

 - must be members of Biathlon Saskatchewan to participate

- Chalet is rented for the Saturday

- No need for Rock Skis

 - cost is 30$ for weekend

 

 Note Regarding Sask Winter Games

This race will help to determine which athletes qualify for Sask Winter Games and act as a district play down for some zones.

  

Note Regarding Canada Games Selections

This will be the final two races for potentially competing in Canada Games 

Biathlon Saskatchewan Development Team

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Biathlon Saskatchewan is excited to announce it has created a new Development Team for the 2022-2023 season.  Designed specifically for biathletes aged 12 to 14, it will provide training and racing activities in a fun, team-based environment and will supplement training done with the athlete's home club.  The Development Team will be led by Sheri Adams-Selinger.

 

More details can be found in the introduction flyer.  Parents and interested athletes can attend a Zoom information session on Tuesday, May 3 at 7:00 to meet the coach, learn more about the Team and ask questions - please register for the information session here.  If you have questions and are unable to attend, please contact Sheri directly.

 

Interested participants must complete the application form by May 10 and team selections will be communicated by May 17.