Clubs that are intending to offer ski specific practices (including roller-skiing) throughout Oct, Nov, Dec and Jan can qualify to receive a $100 per session bursary for coaching fees if approved. Click here for more information.
The criteria to attend the 2024 Nationals has been set. Click here for the criteria and more information.
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.
The Fall 2023 edition of the newsletter is now available. Click here to read the latest edition.
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.
QVN will be hosting the 2023 Epic Camp from August 25-27. Click here for more information and to register.
The June 2023 edition of the Biathlon Sask newsletter is now available.
Click here to race the latest edition.
Regina Biathlon Club at the Regina Wildlife Federation welcomes you to the next exciting race weekend!
The weather forecast is for much nicer by then…
Range Road 2182 from the trans Canada highway service road - come from the south (the road from the north is not open ).
Race registration closes 5:00 Friday Feb 10,
Showdown Sprint Race: Saturday Feb 11 12:00 zero
Relay Format Sprint Race (extra bullets allowed) Sunday Feb 12 10:00 zero (wiener roast and prizes early afternoon)
All categories to be included from air rifle to masters (Advil class). Novices will be accommodated at all levels. Parent Volunteers are welcomed as the season of illness, holidays and other sports’ conflicts have reduced our numbers.
Goals are for: athlete challenges, smiles, and safety… bring your noise makers.
Location and Overview at: reginabiathlonclub.ca
Questions:
Merle Boyle
Past Club President
3067374585 (phone/text)
merleboyle@sasktel.net
Link to Zone4.ca registration below
https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31269
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
Qu'Appelle Valley Nordic Ski Club would like to invite you to SWF Cup #3 and 4 from January 21-22. This will be a nice tune-up for those planning to attend SWG or CWG, and a really fun event for the young and young-at-heart!
The race notice will provide you with all the details you need to know about the schedule and formats. A few highlights:
Saturday race:
Sprint format with interval start
Race office opens at 12:30
Zero from 1:00 to 1:45
Races kick off at 2:00
Sunday race:
Mass start format with wave starts
Race office opens at 9:30
Zero from 10:00 to 10:45
First wave of races kicks off at 11:00
Registration is now open - click here! Only online registrations will be accepted and no late registrations will be accepted after Friday, January 20 at noon.
NOTE: These will be additional SWG selection races for Prairie Central, particularly for those who were not able to attend the SWF cup races 1&2 on Dec 3&4 2022 at Blue Mountain.
We look forward to seeing you at the races!
The December 2022 newsletter is now available. Click here to read the latest edition.
2023 Canada Winter Games Team Announced
Biathlon Saskatchewan is proud to announce our 2023 Canada Winter Games Team slated to hit the trails (and targets) at the newly renovated Mark Arendz Biathlon Facility in Brookvale Prince Edward Island. (The park is aptly named after P.E.I.’s most famous biathlete.)
Jaelyn Selinger (QVN)
Amelia Mcdonald (QVN)
Rhiann Arnold (Saskatoon Biathlon Club)
Kaycee Nord (Moose Jaw Biathlon Club)
Trinity Wyshynski - alternate (Saskatoon Biathlon Club)
Nicholas Selinger (QVN)
Dawson Schigol (Saskatoon Biathlon Club)
James Grundahl (QVN)
Drayton Lonsberry (Saskatoon Biathlon Club)
Aiden Ludwig - alternate (QVN)
Accompanying the athletes will be coaches Sheri Selinger and Doug Sylvester with wax-tech/manager, Darwin Bonk, making the skis fast.
The team flies out of Regina Feb 17 with, the opening ceremonies Feb 18. Racing begins with the sprint on Feb 20, Pursuit Feb 21, Individual Feb 23, Single Mixed Relay Feb 24 and Mixed relay Feb 25
For more information about the Canada Winter Games go to:
https://www.2023canadagames.can or, follow Team Sask on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TeamSask
Thanks to all the athletes, parents, coaches and volunteers who participated in the selection process
We acknowledge that there is concern regarding Biathlon Saskatchewan SWF Cup race precedent relative to the official IBU Rules. Regarding the recent races in North Battleford, the Biathlon Saskatchewan Board of Directors determined that athletes will be assessed based on the Biathlon Saskatchewan Canada Winter Games Selection Criteria and generally accepted, traditional SWF Cup procedures and precedent.
Biathlon Saskatchewan Board of Directors
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
The selection criteria for the 2023 CWG can be found here.
Click here to read the August edition of the Biathlon Sask newsletter.
A new video has been created showcasing the 2023 CWG team.
2023 CWG Team
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