Telemark Nordic Ski Club cordially invites you to the Odlum Brown U13 Biathlon Championships
- February 8-9, 2025
- Telemark Nordic Centre
- West Kelowna, BC
Driving Directions:
Telemark Nordic Club is located in West Kelowna, 9 kilometers up Glenrosa Road, on a paved and plowed road. Go west (up) Glenrosa Road at the Glenrosa Road interchange (at the Gorman Mill) on Highway 97 toward Crystal Mountain. The Telemark parking lot is 3 kilometers before Crystal Mountain. There is a large Telemark sign at the entrance to our parking lot. The Telemark lodge is located 100m from the black parking lot gate. Telemark is a 25-minute drive from downtown Kelowna and 15 minutes from downtown West Kelowna.
Competition Committee:
Competition Lead: Steve Fenning
Course Lead: John McNern
Stadium Lead: Ondrej Par
Range Lead: Roddy Ward
Timing Lead: Terry Lum
Competition Secretary: Tasha Carmichael
Volunteer Liaison: Eric Rozek
Please direct any questions regarding this invitation to Steve Fenning, Organizing Committee Chair at stonebones@telus.net
The competition office is in “The Fort” (biathlon building beside the range) and will be open from 08:00 on February 8 and 9, 2025.
Notice regarding firearms:
Biathlon rifles are not permitted in the main lodge. Competitors are required to transport their rifles from the parking lot to the biathlon range in either a soft or hard case. Rifles should not be left unattended.
Rifle Import Regulations:
Teams and individual competitors from outside of Canada must declare their rifles at the Canadian border, complete the necessary documentation, and pay the required fees when bringing rifles and ammunition into Canada. All athletes must register their own rifles and pay the applicable fee. Refer to the government website at https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/iefw-iefa-eng.html for guidelines.
Eligibility to Enter:
All competitors must be registered participants with Biathlon BC or an equivalent Provincial or State organization to enter. Competitors must also be between 9 and 12 years old as of December 31, 2024 (Year of Birth 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012).
Training:
There will be no scheduled training day. There will be a scheduled time to orient athletes to the range provided at the beginning of events on Saturday morning.
Volunteers:
We need you! We have many jobs on Saturday, Sunday or both days. Please let us know if you are available to help by registering as a volunteer through Zone4. Registered volunteers will receive a trail pass and lunch on the days they are available.
Competition Information
Biathlon BC’s U13 Championships aim to introduce young racers to the excitement of biathlon. It is a fun-based weekend filled with individual and team-based challenges where young biathletes can test their skills against competitors from across the province. Saturday events will be skill-based events; testing the skiing, marksmanship and the combined skills of each competitor. Additionally, each competitor will contribute to Biathlon BC’s Club Challenge Award. Sunday will introduce athletes to an age-appropriate official biathlon event.
Saturday: Biathlon BC Challenges
Challenge 1: Ski Cross – Athletes will race across a fun course that consists of a variety of obstacles as quickly as possible.
Challenge 2: Precision Score – Each athlete will take 10 shots on Ecoaims and their precision score will be recorded. The goal is to have the highest score possible.
Challenge 3: Biathlon Criterium – Athletes will have a set time to complete a set course as many times as possible. During each lap, athletes will stop at the range to shoot 5 shots with an Ecoaims before racing around the loop again. The goal is to record as many hits as possible in the time limit.
Biathlon BC Club Challenge Award
Each athlete will contribute to their team’s Biathlon BC Club Challenge Award. Each challenge will contribute points towards an aggregate score. The club with the highest aggregate score will win the Biathlon BC Club Challenge Award.
Sunday: Individual Races
Sunday Modified Individual Race
- U11 Ecoaims category
- 2.5km Individual
- 4 x 635m Black loop
- Shoot order PPP on ecoaims
- Shot penalty: 30 seconds
- Development 1 Ecoaims
- 4km Individual
- 4 x 1000m brown loop
- Shoot order PPP on ecoaims
- Shot penalty; 30 seconds
- Development 1 .22
- 4km Individual
- 4 x 1000m brown loop
- Shoot order PPP on prone targets
- Shot penalty; 30 seconds
Registration:
All individuals who wish to attend, including athletes and coaches must register in advance. Finalized registrations are due by Sunday February 2nd at 23:59 through Zone4. No entries will be accepted after this time.
Entries will be confirmed on February 7, 2025 at the Team Captains meeting.
Entry Fees:
$100 per athlete for all weekend activities.
Every participant (athlete, coach, official) must have current Biathlon Canada/Biathlon BC membership (https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=35021) or US Biathlon membership.
Lunch:
A warm lunch can be pre-ordered during registration. Cost will be $12. Volunteers will be provided with lunch free of charge on the days they are registered.
Banquet:
On Saturday night we are organizing a banquet for all athletes, parents and coaches. This will include a lasagna dinner with salad, bread, dessert and a drink. Awards from the first day of competition will also be presented. The cost is $30 and can be purchased with your registration on Zone4.
Time: Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 6-8pm
Location: Sunridge Community Church (1190 Stevens Rd. West Kelowna)
Cancellation Policy:
If an athlete withdraws before Feb 7, 2025, a $15 processing fee will apply before a refund is sent. No refunds will be given after this date. Zone4 processing fees will not be refunded for any reason.
Trail Passes:
Trail passes for registered athletes, coaches and registered volunteers will be included in registration fees for Saturday and Sunday. Please confirm your ticket requirements on the registration form.
Parents/guardians who plan on skiing must purchase a day ticket (online – https://shop.telemarknordic.com/collections/ski-passes/products/ski-day-pass or in person) or present a season pass if they plan to ski or snowshoe.
Event Schedule:
| Date | Time | Description |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | 20:00 | Team captain’s meeting via Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84119644287?pwd=HtrlfbbL6wT0ASe6jgLnbAjSNb8uEW.1) |
| Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 8:30 9:00-9:30 9:45-10:3011:00-11:30 11:30-12:3013:00-14:30 18:00-20:00 | Bib pick up opens (Competition Office)Training, Orientation and Warm up – Free use of EcoaimsChallenge #1 – Ski CrossChallenge #2 – Precision ScoreLunchChallenge #3 – Biathlon CriteriumBanquet, Dinner and Awards |
| Sunday, February 9, 2025 | 8:30 9:00-9:50 10:00 11:30 | Bib pick up opens (Competition office)Free Use on Ecoaims/Zeroing for .22Individual Race – starting with U11 categoryAwards ceremony |
Team Captains Meeting:
The Team Captains meeting will be held on Zoom on February 7, 2025 at 20:00.
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84119644287?pwd=HtrlfbbL6wT0ASe6jgLnbAjSNb8uEW.1
Awards:
The awards for Saturday, including the Biathlon BC Club Challenge Award, will be presented at the Banquet. Awards for Sunday will be presented after the completion of all racing.
Logistical Information
Accommodation:
Teams are responsible for arranging their own accommodation during the event. A block of rooms has been reserved at:
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
3460 Carrington Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 3C1
2 Queen Beds – Rate $139
1 King Studio with pull out couch – Rate $129
Book your group rate for Telemark Nordic
Groceries:
There are numerous grocery stores available in West Kelowna including the following:
SaveOn Foods
2475 Dobbin Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2E9
Real Canadian Superstore
3020 Louie Dr, Westbank, BC V4T 3E1
We look forward to seeing everyone!
Telemark Nordic Club Organizing Committee
