the 2016 Invitation

2016 Atlantic Cup #3
& Cadet Provincial Championships
January 29-31, 2016
Brookvale Nordic Site
A MESSAGE OF WELCOME FROM BIATHLON PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Dear Biathlon Friends
It is a privilege and a pleasure to welcome you to the 2016 Atlantic Cup #3 and Cadet Provincial
Championships being held in Brookvale, PE, January 30 & 31, 2016. Biathlon in Prince Edward
Island continues to flourish and it is our pleasure to host biathletes at the Mark Arendz Nordic
site. After several years of success of the Atlantic Cup at Brookvale, and with a legacy of
previous Eastern Canadian Competitions, Canadian World Junior Trials and the 1991 Canada
Winter Games, Biathlon PEI once again proudly invites members of Biathlon Canada to our
beautiful Island and facility.
Sincerely,
Steven Woodman
President
Biathlon Prince Edward Island
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Dear Coaches and Competitors
On behalf of Biathlon PEI, I wish to extend my warmest invitation to you to the 2015 Atlantic
Cup #3 and Cadet Provincial Championships being held in Brookvale, PE, January 30 & 31,
2016. Please find enclosed our information package for this event.
The organizing committee and its title sponsor for the events, The Province of Prince Edward
Island, look forward to you joining us in making this significant happening a real success.
Yours truly,
Daniel DesRoches
Competition Chief
2016 ATLANTIC CUP #3 & Cadet Provincial Championships
BROOKVALE, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
January 30 & 31, 2016
INVITATION INFORMATION
The Host Community
Brookvale is a provincial park located in central Prince Edward Island. The venue lies approximately 25
kilometers West of Charlottetown the Provincial Capital and a similar distance from Borden - Carlton,
the gateway to PEI.
The Venue
The Brookvale Provincial Park Biathlon facility is located a short distance (1 km) from the downhill ski
site and is the home to both the Cross Country and Biathlon venues. Built prior to hosting the Canada
Winter Games in 1991, the range has undergone several upgrades in 2008 and again in 2010 and now
has a shooting range of 24 mechanical targets. The course consists of all the required lengths of trails
and varying degrees of difficulty. At the time of the event, the average daytime temperatures are
expected to vary between minus 15 to 0 degrees C with approximately 30 centimeters of snow on the
ground. A trail map and stadium diagram is attached.
The Organizers
Your host, Biathlon PEI, has created an organizing committee that will both successfully conduct the
event as well as foster the development of officiating within PEI. The Organizing Committee for this
event is made up of many senior officials who have worked at many levels of competition across
Canada and some have International biathlon officiating experience. The key positions for this event
are as follows:
Competition Chief: Daniel DesRoches
Competition Secretary: Janny Arendz
Chief of Course: Carol Richard
Chief of Range: Don Prosser
Chief of Timing: Craig Gaddess
Chief of Stadium: Steven Hale – shadow Lynn Boudreau
Technical Delegate: Maurice Chasse
Volunteer Coordinator: Cheryl Campbell
Chairperson: Lynn Boudreau
Rules
The current IBU Event and Competition Rules will be in effect for the event, except as specifically
modified by this invitation and by the current Biathlon Canada Hosting Policy
Eligibility
All members of Biathlon Canada Divisions with a current membership or appropriate day membership are
eligible to participate in the classes as stipulated in this invitation or by the current Biathlon Canada
hosting policy. Other nationalities may participate but are not eligible for medals.
With the exception of the air rifle class and Cadets, it is mandatory that all athletes have in
their possession, and be able to show upon request, their PAL or Minor’s Permit.
Classes of Competitors and Types of Competitions
The following competitions will be held for the classes as shown. The start order and sequence will be as
noted below:
Athletes will compete on the following courses:
3.3 Km- Blue
2.5 Km- Green
2.0 Km- Red
1.5 Km- Orange
0.8 Km- Warm up Loop
Sprint Competitions both Atlantic Cup and Cadet Provincials
Category
Sequence
Total distance
Men 21 +
3x3.3 (blue)
10 km
Women 21+
3x2.5 (green)
7.5 km
Junior Men
3x3.3 (blue)
10 km
Junior Women
3x2.5 (green)
7.5 km
Youth Men
3x2.5(green)
7.5 km
Youth Women
3x2.0 (red)
6.0 km
Senior Boys and Girls
3x2.0 (red)
6.0 km
Junior Boys and Girls
3x1 .5 (orange)
4.5 km
Master Women 35+
3x2.0 (red)
6 km
Master Men 35+
3x2.0(red)
6 km
Sport Male (16+)
3X1.5 (orange)
4.5 km
Recreational
Sport Female (16+)
3x1.5 (orange)
4.5 km
Recreational
Air Rifle (15 yrs & under)
3x 0.8 (warm up) 2.4 km
Mass Start IBU Class Only for Atlantic Cup
Category
Sequence
Men 21 +
5x2.5 (green)
Women 21+
5x2.0 (red)
Junior Men
5x2.5 (green)
Junior Women
5x2.0 (red)
Youth Men
5x2.0 (red)
Youth Women
5x1 5 (orange)
Shooting Sequence
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PP
PS
PS
PP
PP
PP
Total distance
12.5 km
10 km
12.5 km
10 km
10 km
7.5 km
Shooting Sequence
PPSS
PPSS
PPSS
PPSS
PPSS
PPSS
Pursuit Competition for non IBU AC#3 and Cadets
Category
Sequence
Total distance
Youth Men cadet only
5x2.0 (red)
10 km
Youth Women cadet only
5x1 5 (orange)
7.5 km
Shooting Sequence
PPSS
PPSS
Senior Boys and Girls
Junior Boys and Girls
Master Women 35+
Master Men 35+
Sport Men (21+)
Sport Women (21+)
Air Rifle (13 yrs & under)
5x1.5 (orange)
4x 15 (orange)
5x1.5 (orange)
5x1 5 (orange)
4x1.5 (orange)
4x1.5 (orange)
4x 0.8 (warm up)
7.5 km
6 km
7.5 km
7.5 km
6.0 km
6.0 km
3.2 km
PPSS
PPP
PPSS
PPSS
PPP
PPP
PPP
2016 Atlantic Cup #3 and Cadet Provincial Championship
Date
Time
Activity
Location
Fri 29th
0900-1600
Site preparation
Stadium
1400-1600
Arrivals - Official training AC#3 & Cadets
Stadium
1630
Team Captains Meeting
Brookvale
Nordic
0800-1700
0900-0945
Competition Office open
Bib pick-up by team before zero
Official Training – Cadet Classes
Competition
Office
Range
0945
Equipment check open for AC#3
Stadium
0945
Open Ceremony
Stadium
1000-1045
Zero – AC#3 and Cadet Classes
Range
1100
Sprint Competition start – AC#3
Stadium
1215
Sprint Competition start – Cadets Classes
Stadium
1400-1500
Official Training – Pursuit all classes
1600
Team Coaches & Captains Meeting
1730
Awards presentation & Dinner TBA
Tickets $20 Must be ordered in advance
Stadium &
Range
Brookvale
Nordic Lodge
TBA
0800
Competition Office open
Bib pick-by teams before zero
Competition
Office
0845
Equipment check opens- All classes
Range
0900-0945
Zero – all classes
Range
1000
Pursuit Competition – AC #3
Stadium
1115
Pursuit Competition - Cadet classes
Stadium
13:30
Awards Presentations & Departures
Nordic Marksman Cup Awarded
Brookvale
Nordic Lodge
Sat 30th
Sun 31st
NOTE
The competition timings and configurations are subject to change depending on participation
numbers for the various classes of competitors.
Unofficial Training
The facility, course and range can be used at the normal trail/range fees as established by the Brookvale
Provincial Park during unofficial training. Please contact Bob Bentley. [email protected]
Competition Office
There will be a competition office/information desk in the Nordic lodge Saturday and Sunday
Waxing Rooms
Limited Waxing facilities will be available on site
Accommodation and Meals
Teams are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and meals during the event.
There are a number of hotels in the Summerside and Charlottetown area. If you require assistance
contact Lynn Boudreau, [email protected]. Rifle storage will be in the team accommodations and is a
responsibility of the teams. Cadet rifle storage will be in their Joining Instructions.
Event Dinner with Awards Presentation TBA
A post competition dinner will be held at TBA located not far from the Nordic Site, on Saturday
January 30, 2016 5:30 pm
Dinner cost for athletes, coaches & supports will be $20 and tickets must be purchased before January
25, 2016. Presentation of Sprint awards will take place during the dinner. Any dietary concerns please
email [email protected].
Awards
Separate awards will be presented for the Atlantic Cup and Cadets. First, second, and third will be
awarded in each class, if there are sufficient competitors in the class.
Registrations
Registration is available on Zone 4 and will be open from Monday January 11 to Monday January 25,
2016.
Entry Fees
Category
1 Competition
2 Competitions
Air Rifle
$15
$25
All other categories
$40
$75
Saturday Banquet Tickets
$20 Each
Trail and Range Fees
Trail and range fees for unofficial training are as follows:
Adult - $10.00 per day per person
Student - $8.00 per day per person
Trail and Range fees are payable at Competition Office located lower level of Nordic Site
ATTACHMENTS
Annex A - Elevations
Annex B – Trail Maps
Annex C- Stadium Layout (subject to change)
Driving Directions to Brookvale Provincial Ski Park
Annex A - Brookvale Biathlon Trail Elevation Profiles
Annex B - Brookvale Biathlon Trail Maps & Elevation Profiles
1.5 KM - ORANGE
2.0 KM - RED
2.5 KM - GREEN
3.3 KM - BLUE
Biathlon PEI Competition Trails
Legend
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This map is not intended for legal description
or to calculate exact l and dimesnions.
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ANNEX C
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