Cadet Biathlon Zones.
Weather
Weather will forecast shows temperature declining by evening tomorrow.
Day time -6 to -10 Degree C.
Please wear appropriate winter wear for conditions ensuring ears, and head are covered.
Officers
2LT Rossner will be the Biathlon coach.
Captain Schrauwen and Captain Paas will be assisting
Timing
To review from Thursday’s announcements,
We are requesting that cadets arrive 0800 hrs at SNLC and go collect ski equipment.
Other Cadets from the area will be arriving at 0830 and I suspect it is going to be crowded.
Thus being a little earlier to be prepared and help store items.
The timings for the race are as follows based on the information provided to 223 Red Lion for the Baithlon Zones.
| Time | Information |
| 0825hrs | 223 Red Lion Cadets arrive at SNLC collecting their Ski equipment |
| 0900hrs | 223 Red Lion cadets will Check in / Registration confirmation |
| 0930hrs | Coaches meeting 2LT Rossner attending, Cadets standby for direction 2LT Rossner will be collecting your Jersey #, and Race Start information |
| 0950hrs | Cadets in Groups of 2, assigned to 2 lanes will each have their rifles Zeroed Cadets will fire 5 shots at Bravo, then receive adjustment info for their site Cadets will fire 5 shots at Bravo again, and then may receive adjustment info for their Site Cadets will do 500m loop hard to get cardio up, Cadets will shoot 5 shots at Alpha, and may receive a slight adjustment to site. We have only 10min to Zero two cadets rifles at a time. Time is important and we need to stay focused. Cadets not zeroing will standby for their time and or further instruction. |
| 1050hrs | Zero Closes/ Trail closed |
| 1100hrs | Race Begins, Cadets are provided a start race time. All racers ( All Cadets including 223 Red lion ) Race at 30 second start intervals. |
| 1330hrs | Race is complete. Change to dry and warm winter cover, return ski rentals |
| 1400hrs | Awards and Presentations – Last year this was near the Biathlon Range. Declarations will have to be done. |
| 1500hrs | Biathlon is complete, please see 2LT Rossner to confirm you are ok to go before leaving. |
Cadet Race Information
| Race Format | Individual |
| Penalty Loops | No |
| Shot Penalties | 40s per miss added at the end |
| Ski Distance | All- 1.7 KM loop ( orange ) x 3 |
| Shooting Sequence | Prone, Prone |
| Start Type | Staggered start: 30 Sec intervals Age/gender categories will be grouped for starts |
Additional information
Lunches will be provided around 1100hrs by Biathlon function to all Cadets.
Cadets need to be observant of their assigned race start time
I may require help from Screened Parents who are available to ensure that arm slings are placed, and returned.
In addition for time info in case Cadets arrive at shooting mat but are unable to shoot recording Cadet name, Start Delay time, and able to shoot time.
These 10 arm bands are being kindly loaned to us, and we need all 10 back at the end of the race.
We are also being loaned a sling.
Lastly to ensure Cadets are aware of their start time and at the Race starting line for their start time.
In addition if 9 lunches can be collected and handed to cadets, with the exception of Sgt Rossner.
Closing
Looking forward to seeing 223 Redlion Cadets in action!!
Wishing everyone a great race day.
Please see 2LT rossner to be dissmissed before leaving.
Cheers
2 LT Rossner
Reference information from the following document.,”Okanagan Zone Biathlon Joining Instructions 2020”
Updated Jan 11, 2020 1736hrs , 2 LT Rossner