Training Dates: Saturdays
Description:
Great plans are coming ahead! If you are a new or returning biathlon team member, please email CI McLean at Kirsty.Mclean@cadets.gc.ca. In your email, please list your reason for returning or joining the team, your biathlon goals, age, and rank.
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Objective
To prepare cadets' physical fitness and shooting accuracy for rigorous competiton at the zone and provincial levels.
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Goal
The goal of the Cadet Biathlon Program is to promote physical fitness and to promote the safe handling of rifles.
Description
Biathlon is a combination of cross-country skiing or running and marksmanship. It requires tremendous endurance and strength as well as skill and precision. Unpredictable elements including weather and wind conditions make this outdoor sport a fun and rewarding challenge that thousands of cadets participate in each year. (source)
Schedule
The 706 Event Calendar will list all biathlon team events.
Location
Connaught Ranges, various locations in Kanata, and Camp Fortune, Chelsea, QC
Requirements
All cadets are welcome to participate and try out for the team.
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Equipment Provided for Skiing and Shooting
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Essential Items
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Dress appropriate to weather
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Wind & snow pants
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Water proof or water resistant jacket
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Base layers
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Extra layers
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Winter boots
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Running shoes
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Warm ski or winter socks
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Gloves, tuque and Buff (if approved by the Regional Director or Coach)
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Water bottle
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Kit bag
Health Card
Cadets are to bring their Health Cards
Criteria for Team Development
Training: 45
Marksmanship: 45
Team Spirit/Overall Attitude: 10
Total: 100
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Please review the following team dates in order to ensure availability for the 2022-2023 biathlon season:
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Zone Competition: January 29-29, 2023 (Camp Fortune)
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Provincial Competition: February 18-19, 2023 (Valcartier)
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National Competition: CANCELLED
Qualifications Awarded
The Cadet Biathlon Championship Series Pins are awarded upon completion of various levels of competition: Regional, Provincial and National.
Training Location:
Training occurs at multiple locations. Please see Event Calendar for weekly confirmation.