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Telemark attending BIG events in January

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There’s quite a lot happening for Team Telemark as we start the new year. Here is some important information as we head into the first few weeks of January.

Clarifications on Public Health Orders relating to sport

As you are all aware, there were some new public health orders issued on December 23rd. As it stands right now, club activities, and even nordic/biathlon races are permitted. Races are considered events where team members compete against each other on an individual basis.That’s great news for our season! For full details, click on the images below. Please be aware that some events may have additional protocols in place.

Dec 23rd Public Health Orders interpreted for sport.

Return to Sport Plan 2.0

Jan 1-2: Thompson/Okanagan BC Winter Games Zone 2 trials in Revelstoke

Coaches Jamie, Paul, Alex and Deren will lead our T2T skiers at our Zone‘s nordic qualification event for the 2022 BC Winter Games on January 2nd. This will be an exciting event. Full details about race support can be found on the post for the event.

Revelstoke BCWG trials/Okanagan Cup plan
Team Information about BC Winter Games Trials

Jan 4-11: Canadian Olympic, U23 and World Junior Championships trials in Canmore

Adam and Alex will be leading our Team as they compete against the best in Canada at the Canadian 2022 Beijing Olympics trials, U23 and World Junior Championship trials. The best skiers in Canada will be on the course vying for spots in a very competitive field.

https://foothillsnordic.ca/races/alberta-cup-3-4/
Race website: Olympic, U23 & World Junior Trials

Jan 3-18: Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof Germany and IBU Cup in Osrblie Slovakia

Coach Chris will be leading the Canadian National Biathlon team as they compete in their final selection events for the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games. Chris’ first stop will be the IBU World Cup #5 in Oberhof Germany, and then the team will head to Osrblie Slovakia for IBU Cup #4.

View from the coach’s box at the 2020 IBU World Cup in Oberhof with 12,000 fans in the stadium

You can watch these races live on the Biathlon World website: https://www.eurovisionsports.tv/ibu/

Biathlon Candy Cane Cup details

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Hello Biathlon Families!

The 2021 Okanagan Candy Cane Cup Regional Biathlon Race and Zone 2 BC Winter Games trials are this weekend. Here are some details that the racers need to know.

Last day to register for the race is Thursday Dec 16.

Thursday Dec 16: Classic skiing with a focus on poling and short sprints with Coach Jamie 18:00-19:30

  • Arrive 15 min early to apply your grip wax

Saturday Dec 18: T2T Race preparation for the Candy Cane Cup at the range 10:00-12:00

  • BCWG aged athletes should bring their map and race plans from last week as we’ll be working with them during practice
  • Bring your race skis to practice. I will be waxing the skis for the race and will have them ready for you at the range on Sunday morning

Sunday Dec 19: Race Day

  • Remember to pack for the race.
    • Parka, extra gloves and toques
    • Dry clothes to change into after your race
    • Snacks and a liquids for before and after the race
    • Ski boots, poles, warmup skis race suit etc
  • 9:15-9:30 Arrive at the range. When you arrive, please set up your rifle. Afterward
  • 10:00-10:50: Zero
    • A zero list will be posted at the range
  • 11:00 onwards: Race time
    • Start times will be posted on Saturday