For the second year, the Qu'Appelle Valley Nordic Ski Club will be hosting the Epic Summer Camp August 18-20 in Lumsden.
Registration is now open on Zone 4.
Click here to view the poster for more information.
The draft calendar of events for 2017-18 has been set. Click here to view the calendar.
Date: July 10-13
Place: Blue Mountain
To Register: Doug Sylvester (306) 445-6887 or email doug.sylvester@sasktel.net
Cost: $50 - includes accommodation and 3 supper meals
Please click here for more information on the camp.
The draft criteria for the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer has been set. It will be finalized at the Fall meeting in September. Please click here to review the criteria.
Click here for the March 2017 newsletter highlighting Nationals.
We regret to inform you that due to the warm weather provincials have been cancelled.
All that have registered will receive a full refund.
Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation Biathlon Provincials
(Official Site of 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games)
(Snow is Great)
live registrations at: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=15088
Blue Mountain
Sat Mar 25 Mass Start
12:00 Zero 1:00 race
Sunday Mar 26 Sprint Race (with relay clips)
10:00 Zero
$15. for one race, $25 for both
Weiner roast to follow.
doug.sylvester@sasktel.net for more info
accommodations available at Blue Mountain explorebluemountain.com
445 4941
A great day of racing in Regina. Thanks to Merle for putting together this video compilation.
Please click here to see the highlights of the event.
Conditions:
The Biathlon SWF 5 race at the RWF is planned for Sunday afternoon - zero at 1:00. Although thin in spots - we have full snow coverage --- Trail conditions, penalty loops, White Butte (Cherry Hills), and grooming are fine - no need for rock skis. Challenging course loops will be set for all levels and experiences.
Trail conditions at www.reginaskiclub.com
Directions Regina By-Pass
Please note that the RWF location is impacted by the Regina BY-Pass construction and access can be confusing.
for RWF map and GPS coordinates --->> http://reginawildlifefederation.com/directions/ Regina Biathlon shares its range with the RAPs handgun club labled on the map.
For a map and directions see the excellent product developed for the XC provincals - also at the RWF this weekend - page 3.
The service makes our registration process very convenient - for banking and start list awareness, please use it. Also, we are prepared for in-person registration up to the time of the zero.
Western Canadian Championships will be held February 24-26 in Hinton, AB. Please click here for the race notice.
The January newsletter is now out. Please check it out for information and updates.
The race notice for the QVN race scheduled for Jan 14-15 is now posted to their website.
Visit the QVN website for the race notice and registration information.
A reminder that the race at QVN has been rescheduled to January 14 and 15.
Race notice has been posted on the QVN Website
The calendar of events for 2017 has been updated. Please click here for the current version.
We would like to thank the Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation for the fundraiser held in Moose Jaw in Sept 23/16. Presenting a cheque for $6000.00 are Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation President Harvey Messner and Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation Executive Director Darrell Crabbe to Don Park Biathlon Saskatchewan President.
For everyone still intending to go to Canmore to race at the event that was cancelled due to the cold, everything will be pretty much the same except about month later and hopefully warmer.
As a result we have rescheduled the QVN S.W.F Cup races to the following weekend.
Canmore - Jan 7, 8
QVN - Jan 14, Jan 15
QVN (Lumsden) Races Rescheduled Jan 14,15
QVN Jan 14 Sprint
Zero 12:00 Race at 1:00 (shoot 2 times)
QVN Jan 15 Pursuit Start
zero 10:00 race 11:00 (shoot 4 times)
Cost for both days $25, one day $15. More info to follow. (Register on zone 4)
Blue Mountain November 26, 2016
Read MoreLocation: Blue Mountain
Dec 3 Mass Start
Zero – 12:00, Race Start -1:00
Shoot three or four times depending on category, penalty loops for miss
Dec 4 Sprint Race
Zero- 10:00, Race Start -11:00
Shoot two times
12:00 Awards, wiener roast
1:00-3:00 for those who can stay later, there will be an easy practice (mini camp) in the afternoon depending on conditions
Trail conditions: surprisingly good. (Bring Skis)
Ability Levels/Experience: All ages and levels are welcome.
Mandatory: You must be a valid member of Biathlon Saskatchewan to race. If not, sign up on the Biathlon Canada Webpage
To Register: Go to zone4.ca
Cost: $25 for both days
Accommodations available onsite – ski out your front door – 306 445 4941
Every winter the people at the Canmore Nordic Center make a big pile of mad-made snow when it is cold and then cover it in sawdust—this keeps it from melting over the summer. Then, around Oct 20th, they use dumptrucks to haul out the snow and make a trail that is 1-2 km long. This trail is perfect for early skiing in October and November and is great for getting a lot of volume skiing in before December rolls around and it is racing season. (Check it out for yourself on Youtube.)
Reports from our embedded sources in Canmore tell us the snow is great this season with the full 2 km figure eight track and better than usual snow and 30 snow lanes. There will be Trials races for the National Team on the 9th and 10th so the range will be closed those mornings. Also too, it looks like the Ukrainian National Team is training in Canmore this season so hopefully our own Ukrainian speaking athletes are present to act as translators.
Serious skiers form Saskatchewan often go there to:
1) get used to skis rather than rollerskis
2) put in lots of miles on skis – usually we ski two or three times per day
3) practice shooting with skis on, practice rifle carrying (34 sec prone 32 standing shooting times)
4) work on balance
5) Eat as much bacon as possible at the Windtower Breakfast to make up for a whole year of doing without
What to Know
We will be staying at the Windtower. Coach will buy range pass and trail pass so let him know you are coming.
Thurs Nov 10
Ski 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Fri Nov 11
Ski 7:30 Am- 9:00 am
Shooting (tentative) 10:30- 12:00
Ski 2:00 – 4:00
Optional Ski 7:00-8:00
Sat Nov 12
Ski 7:30 Am- 9:00 am
Shooting (tentative) 10:30- 12:00
Ski 2:00 – 4:00
Optional Ski 7:00-8:00
Sunday Nov 13
Ski 7:30 – 9:30
Depart
What To Bring
A Head Lamp (a must) Boots, Bullets, Rifle, Homework
Bring Rock Skis, Good Skis, Classic Skis, Roller Skis
Lots of Water and Snacks (and a guitar if you have)
Biathlon Saskatchewan Record
Matt Hudec 2009- 203 km
Sask First High Performance Team Announced
Biathlon Saskatchewan is pleased to name the following athletes to the 2016 High Performance Squad.
Heather Gillespie (RWF), Brett Down (RWF, QVN), Nathan Kuntz (Moose Jaw) Michio Green (La Ronge), Taylor Harrington (La Ronge), Nolan Royer (Bullzi), Jesse Ehman (Bullzi) Aron Bargen (Blue Mountain) Chloe Bargen (Blue Mountain) Logan Pletz (QVN), Kyrilo Gnyp (Saskatoon) Cameron Merkowsky (Saskatoon) Hanne Stadnyk (Blue Mountain) Makenna Weir (QVN) Tim Nemecek (RWF)
What Is The HP (High Performance) Squad?
The Biathlon Saskatchewan Sask First High Performance Squad is a group of committed Biathletes who are interested in taking Biathlon to the next level. They train around 400 hrs per year and take part in year round training sessions. This includes rollerskiing in the summer and additional strength and conditioning in the gym, starting in the fall.
What is Our Goal?
The aim of the Sask First Program is to provide support so that Saskatchewan Biathletes can challenge for podium performances at the National Championship level and beyond.
How Do I Get On The Sask First HP Squad?
If you want to be on the squad, get your club coach to contact the Provincial Coach with a recommendation. The Biathlon Saskatchewan High Performance committee will make the final decisions.
Things to Know
There is a $200 yearly team fee that you must pay to be on the HP Squad, (in part to help cover the costs of the strength training), you should have a minors permit and have a valid passport, in case you end up traveling internationally at some point.
Next Events
Looking towards peak performance at National Championships in Prince George Mar 7-12, the team will also be attending Nor Am 1 Dec 9-11 in Canmore as well as the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation Cup Series at Blue Mtn, QVN and Bullzi.
Next Summer (tentatively around July 22) we will also be attending North American Roller Ski Championships in Canmore as we begin early preparations for Canada Winter Games (Red Deer 2019) qualifying with a team size of four guys and four girls.
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