Hello Biathlon Families!
The registrations for the the Biathlon BC Cup races in Quesnel (Feb 4-6) and Whistler (Feb 11-13) are now open. Here are some of the logistic details
BiBC Cup Quesnel Feb 4-6
Dates:
- Plan to be at the Biathlon range at the Cariboo Ski Touring Club on Friday Feb 4 for official training at 12:00
- Plan on returning to Kelowna after the awards ceremony on Sunday Feb 6
Registration
Registration Link: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=28008&lan=1&cartlevel=1
- Registration is now open. Please do not leave it to the last minute. Registration closes on Jan 30
- All individuals who wish to attend (athletes, coaches, volunteers, parent helpers) must register through zone 4 for this event.
Who
This race is a good event for the L2C, T2T and Master’s groups.
Accommodations Quesnel
Please book your accommodations at the following hotel:
Sandman – Southside of town. Denny’s Restaurant and Shark Club Sports Bar
Sandman Quesnel: 250-747-3511 or Central Reservations: 1-800-726-3626
- Sports rate available. Refer to Reservation#277400 for Biathlon BC Cup Race for sports rate group discount (starting at $109 for 2 double beds).
BiBC Cup Whistler Feb 11-13
Dates:
- Plan to be at the Biathlon range at the Whistler Olympic Park on Friday Feb 11 for official training at 12:00
- Plan on returning to Kelowna after the awards ceremony on Sunday Feb 13
Registration
Registration Link: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=27366&lan=1&cartlevel=1
- Registration is now open. Please do not leave it to the last minute. Registration closes on Feb 10
- All individuals who wish to attend (athletes, coaches, volunteers, parent helpers) must register through zone 4 for this event.
Who
This race is a good event for the L2C, T2T and Master’s groups.
Accommodations Whistler
For this event, the host organizing committee has arranged an accommodation/catering service through the Whistler Athletes Center. and the Whistler Food Company. The Whistler Athlete’s centre is a dorm-style accommodation with single occupancy or double occupancy options. The Whistler Food Company does a pretty good job with catered meals for athletes. Biathlon BC has been using them for their training camps.
Bookings will include accommodations as well as dinner on Feb 11, breakfast and dinner on Feb 12 and breakfast on Feb 13. You can book accommodations by calling: (604) 964 0052
Parent Helpers:
I’ll be putting out a call out for some helper roles once the race registration has opened. Some key
- Zero coach(es): Coach who can help zero rifles before the race starts
- Warmup coach(es): Coach who can help the T2T group get an adequate warmup prior to the race
- Rifle runners: Individuals who can carry rifles back and forth from the shooting mats and shooting racks during the race
- Ski waxers: individuals who can assist with waxing the team skis for the race
