Saskatchewan Biathlete Qualifies for World Junior Biathlon Championships in Austria

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Logan Pletz, a member of Qu’Appelle Valley Nordic and currently training as a member of Biathlon Canada’s Senior National Development Team in Whistler, BC, has been selected for a spot on Team Canada at the World Junior Championships in Austria.

Click here to read the press release.

SVERTS Challenge #2 - Results

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SVERTS Challenge #2 Resuts - click here to see the results

1) After the brutal deepfreeze, thanks to the weather for finally cooperating.  The happy time for skiing is here so be sure to take advantage of the spring conditions.

2) The SPAM award goes to Kyle from Saskatoon who managed to get in extra biathlon training by shovelling.

 3) The random draw prizes (#5 and 38) go to Paige  and Blake. BIATHLON SASK POSTER “I HAVE SPOKEN” 

4) The Third SVERTS challenge will be a Modified Mass Start Held Feb 23 - 29. REMEMBER THAT EACH RACE GETS YOU AN ENTRY 

 starts times can be modified to maintain social distancing, penalty loops for each miss

 suggested distances 

Air 1 4x350 p,p,p

Air 2    4x550  p,p,p

Juv 4x550 p,p,p

Jr 4x 720  p,p,p

CWG 5x1.5  p,p,s,s 

Veteran 5x1.0km p,p,s,s

 

5)  Remember not to eat yellow snow…

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SVERTS Challenge Results

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RESULTS OF SVERTS CHALLENGE #1 IN

 Thanks to all of you participated in our first skills training challenge. We had over seventy people taking part. A big shout out to the coaches and volunteers who help this be so successful. Davyd, Finn B, Brecon and Torie, were drawn for posters in the early bird draw.  

The next challenge is a short individual race From Feb 5-15. Remember that there is a one minute penalty for every miss so shoot straight and plan your race strategy accordingly.

 Click here for the results.

Click here for information on the next challenge.

QVN EPIC Biathlon Summer Camp - Aug 21-23

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Join QVN for the 2020 EPIC Biathlon Summer Camp!

Join QVN and provincial coach Doug Sylvester on August 21 to 23 for a weekend full of activities for athletes of all ages.  Whether you are wanting to push your limits, a tune-up before your season begins, or a chance to see your biathlon friends again, this is the summer camp for you!  Please note that the camp is geared towards those who have completed one or more seasons of biathlon with a local club or cadet group.   Click here to read all the details.  Space is limited, so be sure to register here ASAP.  

 

SWF #10 - Regional Race - Moose Jaw - March 14

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You are invited to SWF #10 Regional Race

Event co-hosts:

SSWA Moose Jaw Biathlon Club

Regina Biathlon Club

QVN

Date:  March 14, 2020

Location

Sportsman Center, 276 Home Street East

Moose Jaw

Event details:

AM: running race. Arrive at 10:30. Race starts at 11:00. Race distances will be set for each age category.

Lunch from 12:00 to 1:00.

PM: shooting skills competition at indoor range.

Cost: $30 for the first athlete in a family, and $20 for each additional athlete (use discount code ADDITIONAL for each additional athlete).

Cost includes lunch.

$10 for lunch for guests

Register here.  Registration closes Friday, March 13 at 7:00 pm

Please bring:

·         Rifle, ammo, arm band

·         2 sets of running shoes and socks (should 1 set get wet or excessively muddy)

·         Clothing comfortable for moving in. Please note it will be warm indoors.

The Sportsman Center will provide eye and hearing protection.

 

Biathlon Sask Provincials - Feb 15-17

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Biathlon Saskatchewan Provincials co-hosted by Blue Mountain Bullets and QVN

Race schedule:

  • February 15, 2020 -Training Camp 12:30 -2:30 with provincial coach Doug.  Modified Relay Race to follow at 3:00 

  • February 16, 2020 - Individual Race or Mass Start - zero noon - race starts at 1 pm

  • February 17, 2020 - Modified Pursuit Race - zero 10 am - race start 11 am

Register here.

Shared accommodations available:

  • Bunkhouses are available on-site, separate male and female rooms

  • Access to the chalet for meals

  • Potluck meal Saturday night

  • Cost $20/person/night

  • Contact Kim Hodge at 306.570.4100 to reserve your bunk

  • First-come, first-served basis

SWF #5 and #6 - Regina - DATE CHANGE to Jan 25 & 26

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Name: SWF Cup 5-6 Regina RWF Jan 25-26 2020

January 25 - Sprint

Zero at noon

Race Start at 1 pm

January 26 - Mass Start

Zero at 9:30 am

Race start at 10;30 am

There is an optional supper 'carb fest' that we hope our families can attend. We need to know the numbers. Price is extra of registration fee

Sunday, there is a hotdog marshmallow roast.

Please let us know where you can volunteer and if you have your first aid designation to be part of the medic team.

Accommodations:

Closest hotels are Ramada in White City followed by hotels in the East End like Days Inn (both have waterslides for the kids and hot tubs).

Cancellation notice:

We will postpone the race if the weather is predicted to be colder than -20 with windchill factor.  The decision will be given Thursday prior to the weekend to permit room cancellation and such. If the following race date are not in your favour, we will reimburse the athlete fees (minus the Zone4 admin fees).

Zone 4 registration link: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=23103&lan=2&cartlevel=1

(date change not reflected in Zone 4 yet).

SWF - Blue Mountain - Jan 4 and 5 and other news

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The snow at Blue Mountain is ready for a race weekend.

Sat Jan4: Mass Start: Zero 12:00,  Race 1:00

Sun Jan 5: Single Mixed Relay: Zero 10:00,  Race 11:00

 to Register, go to zone4.ca and search for SWF Cup

or

https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=22688

*** if you have already registered you will not need to re reregister - and if you cant make this race, let me know and I will refund your money ***

For anyone who wishes to travel to Hinton (Jan 11,12), register online at zone4.ca and let me know if you are coming.  There will be no official practice on the Friday.

 

Three Members of Biathlon Sask were recently selected by Biathlon Canada to represent Canada in Europe later on this season.  Congratulations to Hanne Stadnyk, Janice Grundhal, and Logan Pletz.   

 

Blue Mountain SWF Cup - December 7 & 8 - POSTPONED

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SWF Cup race at Blue Mountain scheduled for Dec 7/8 has been postponed to a date to be set later. However, there will be a camp for all athletes who can attend starting at 10:00 on Saturday. The camp is open to all and will go 10-12 Sat Shooting - meet at range. 1:00 3:00 Skiing. Sunday 9-11:30 Shooting 12:30 -2  skiing. Bring good skis as well as rock skis if you have.

 The cost for the camp will be free and all participants will have their registrations rolled forward for the when a new date is set. Any people who can’t make it to the new date will have their money refunded in full.

 Running at the same time will be an Intro to Competition coaches clinic starting at nine.

 please email if you have questions

 doug.sylvester@sasktel.net

Blue Mountain SWF Cup Postponed to Dec 7,8

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Due to lack of snow, the races will be moved to Dec 7,8. In the event that the trails do not have enough snow by then, a camp open to all will be held that weekend at Blue Mountain.


Intro To Competition Coaches Course - On Snow Clinic
This course will be held at Blue Mountain Dec 7, 8. Coaches wishing to take the course must register on the coach.ca link provided. https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/public/5342786 Please email Doug Sylvester doug.sylvester@sasktel.net for more information.

As part of the course, coaches will assist athletes with the camp or race to be held that weekend.