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Race Resources
Running a race? Biathlon Saskatchewan has documents to help your club.
Coaching Resources
Biathlon Sask has documents that can help coaches. Look here for any coaching resources to help you out.
Policies & Strategic Plans
Official policies and governance documents for Biathlon Saskatchewan.
Strategic High Performance Plan
In 2011 a Strategic High Performance Plan was crafted with the help of Dr. Peter Davis and Sask Sport. The Plan describes the means for developing a sustainable pool of athletes and coaches capable of producing excellent results at interprovincial and national races.
Safe Sport Policies
Comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants in biathlon.
Bylaws
The official bylaws governing the operations and structure of Biathlon Saskatchewan.
Club Grants & Funding
For the past many years, Biathlon Saskatchewan has been assisting clubs who are in good standing (member of Saski, Biathlon Saskatchewan and Biathlon Canada) throughout the province by offering grants in support of club activities and programming.
The amount of money given to clubs varies from year to year and is set by the Board. It is distributed based on a formula that takes into account parameters which include:
- Number of members
- Number of full-time athletes (athletes training year round)
- Number of coaches and their certification level
- Club members who volunteer on the Board of Biathlon Saskatchewan
Each season 70% of this money is distributed to clubs based on registration numbers as of October 31st, with the second installment dispersed in February.
Sport Development Grant
The Biathlon Sask sport development grant allows clubs to apply for funds to grow their programs and help develop their facility.
Saski Foundation
The Saski Foundation is a trust fund that has been set up to give assistance to athletes who are training at a level above the provincial team. The presidents of the various Saski disciplines administer the fund.
Athletes must apply to the Saski Foundation after being approved by the Biathlon Saskatchewan High-Performance Committee and the Board of Biathlon Saskatchewan. In the past, athletes who have gone to the Olympics or been selected to an international competition (FISU Games, World Junior or Youth Championships, IBU Cups, World Cups or IBU Open European Championships) generally have access to this pool of money.
Athletes who train out of province may also be eligible for this yearly grant. Contact the Executive Director of Saski for more information.
Equipment Resources
Rifle Rental
Biathlon Saskatchewan administers a pool of rental rifles which are owned by Biathlon Saskatchewan. The High Performance Committee, under the guidance of the provincial coach, decides which athletes are eligible for rifles. In general, the best rifles are designated to the most committed athletes. Also preference will be given to youth athletes over masters athletes.
People wishing to access a Biathlon Saskatchewan rifle must be a member in good standing of Biathlon Saskatchewan, Biathlon Canada and a Saski registered club.
Athletes aged 18 and older must have a valid possession and acquisition license. Athletes under 18 must have a minor's permit and must have completed a Saskatchewan firearms safety course. Once assigned a rifle, the athlete will pay for the rental through an online registration tool (Zone 4) found below.
Metal Targets
Clubs who are members in good standing with Saski, Biathlon Saskatchewan and Biathlon Canada have access to a pool of metal targets owned by Biathlon Saskatchewan. The High Performance Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board as to where the targets should be located.
For more information about accessing metal targets for your club events, please contact the Biathlon Saskatchewan office.