Saskatchewan Winter Games 2018
The Sport of Biathlon has been officially selected for inclusion in Saskatchewan Winter Games to be held in North Battleford Feb 18-24, 2018 at Blue Mountain Adventure Center.
Competitors
There will be three male and three female competitors per district.
Ages
Athletes born 2003-2007 are eligible. (must have completed a firearm safety course previous to the games.
Coaches and Managers
One coach and one manager per district. Coaches must have their gold level or higher and both manager and coach must have a criminal record check. (Costs covered by Biathlon Sask.)
The Races
Sprint Mass Start and Mixed Relay.
Distance 4 km
Shooting- Using 22’s cal on prone targets at 50 meters using rests.
Contact
The games need your support so please sign up in you are interested.
Doug Sylvester 306 445 6887 doug.sylvester@sasktel.net
or, contact your local coach.
Guarantees
This will be a lot of fun. Free swag, free food, opening and closing ceremonies, team uniforms and an experience of a lifetime…guaranteed!
Qu'Appelle Valley Nordic Programs 2016-17
The Qu'Appelle Valley Nordic Ski Club is pleased to announce their programs for the 2016-17 season. Click here for more information.
Job Posting - Caledonia Nordic Ski Club
The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club in Prince George is looking for a Biathlon coach. Click here for the job posting.
Biathlon Sask Annual General Meeting - September 24
Biathlon Sask will be holding its Annual General Meeting on September 24 in Saskatoon at the Travelodge Hotel. The meeting will start with the Sask Ski AGM at 11:30 am. Lunch will be served. The Biathlon Sask portion will follow at approximately 1 pm. There will be positions up for election with the key position being Treasurer.
Click here for the agenda.
We hope to see you there.
Biathlon Sask - Treasurer Position
The board of Biathlon Saskatchewan is looking to fill the position of Treasurer. It is a learn as you go position through consultation with Alana at our Regina office. If you are interested in giving back to your sport and participating at board level contact: Don Park, President at donpark454@gmail.com
Equipment Rental and Team Sask Skin Suits
Equipment Rental Due - Team Sask Skin Suits Available $150 (on Zone 4)
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 using an online registration tool (Zone 4).