Parents and New Members Manual

CALGARY BIATHLON RACERS
PARENTS AND NEW MEMBERS
HANDBOOK
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Club Philosophy
Club Objectives
Coaches Profiles
Iaroslav Khomiak
Airat Aitniakov
5. History of Biathlon
Canadian History and Achievements
6. Club Organization
7. CBR and Other Memberships
8. Program Fees
9. Codes of Conduct
Athletes Code of Conduct
Parents Code of Conduct
Coaches Code of Conduct
10. Firearm Legal Requirements
11. Safety
Firearm Safety
Firearm Storage
Firearm Transportation
Range Safety
Rollerski / Biking Safety
12. Equipment and Maintenance
Rifles
Ammunition
Skis, Ski Boots and Poles
Rollerskis
Other Equipment
13. Training
Training Camps
14. Communication (TeamSnap)
15. Car Pool
16. Volunteering with CBR
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17. Race Information
Race Day Volunteers
Accommodations
Race Day Information
Race Competition Formats
Race Categories
Race Competition Schedule
Calforex Cup Points
18. Provincial Team Selection
19. Important Websites
20. Contact Information
21. Amendments
22. Appendices
Appendix A - CBR Bylaws
Appendix B – Summary of Program and Equipment Costs
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1. Introduction
The Calgary Biathlon Racers Club (“CBR or “the Club”) was formed in 2012 with the vision of
coaches Iaroslav Khomiak and Airat Aitniakov and 14 founding athletes (represented by bib
number 14 in logo). Currently, CBR is home to 19 athletes between the ages of 11 and 17. The
Club is based in Calgary with regular training split between Calgary and Canmore. Current
programs include a junior racing program, a junior high performance (“HP”) and a senior HP
program that participate in the Development 1, Development 2, Senior and Youth competition
classes. These are all .22 calibre rifle categories. There are no air rifle programs currently in the
Club.
2. Club Philosophy
CBR aims to provide young, performance-driven biathletes with a training environment centered
on individual athlete development and goals. The Club is committed to delivering high quality,
personalized coaching combined with an intense and fun-filled training environment that enables
athletes of various ages to excel to the best of their abilities at every stage of their growth and
development.
The Club strives to be:
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a high performance year-round training program for athletes aged 11 and older.
 an avenue for young aspiring biathletes to realize their full potential in a no-pressure,
supportive and fun environment with the focus on personal development.
 a transparent model where parents are the ones making financial, administrative and staffing
decisions based on the number of athletes, available funding and long-term organizational
goals.
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3. Club Objectives
The objectives of the Club are to:
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develop and deliver individual athlete-centered training programs and competition
opportunities for young athletes with high performance aspirations.
deliver training programs and competition opportunities in accordance with the Long Term
Athlete Development (LTAD) model at every stage of their development.
foster the highest standards of coaching, training and sportsmanship to enable athletes to
reach their full potential in the sport of biathlon.
encourage and support each and every athlete in the program regardless of one’s
development stage or performance results.
prepare competitive athletes for entries to Canadian National Championships, Canada Winter
Games and Canadian National Junior Biathlon Team.
4. Coaches Profiles
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Iaroslav Khomiak
Iari (pronounced Yari) coaches the junior racing program in addition to coaching the junior HP
and senior HP programs. Iari has a degree in Physical Education from the Ukraine and is a fully
certified Level 4 Coach. He coached in the Ukraine from 1976 to 1997, before moving to
Canada with his family to become the head coach for Biathlon Manitoba. He coached in
Manitoba until 2008 when he moved to Calgary to become the head coach of Foothills Nordic
Ski Club until the formation of CBR in 2012.
Airat Aitniakov
Airat originally hales from Western Siberia, Russia with several stops along the way. He raced
cross country in his youth and then went on to attain his Masters in Public Administration in the
United States before coming to Calgary. Beginning in 2008, he coached the Biathlon Bears and
then the Junior Development program at Foothills Nordic Ski Club until the formation of CBR in
2012. He is a Level 2 certified coach and has been selected to coach the Alberta provincial team
at the National biathlon championships the last two years. In addition to his coaching
responsibilities with CBR, Airat is the Sports Development Manager for Alberta Biathlon Club,
which has a mandate to promote the sport of Biathlon in Alberta.
5. History of Biathlon
The word biathlon is of Greek origin and means "two tests". The combination of skiing and
shooting used in the sport today is founded on a tradition of hunting, stemming back over four
thousand years. Gradually, the techniques needed for survival and combat, developed into
contests of skill - what could have been a more natural competition between the hunters in the
Scandinavian forests, than that of marksmanship and cross-country skiing?
The first recorded biathlon race was organized near the border between Sweden and Norway in
1767 but regular competitions did not take hold until the early twentieth century. As training for
defense purposes, biathlon grew in popularity among military units, especially in Scandinavia.
Known as the "military patrol", it was contested at the first Olympic Winter Games, at
Chamonix, France, in 1924. The sport remained on the Olympic program until 1948, when postwar sentiments caused it to be dropped.
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During the 1950's, Swedish members of the Union Internationale Pentathlon Modern (UIPM)
advanced the cause of biathlon resulting in it eventually being re-introduced to the Olympics at
Squaw Valley, U.S.A. in 1960 where it has remained ever since. The first Olympic gold medal
for an individual biathlon race was presented to Klas Lestander (Sweden).
The first World Championships for men were held in 1958 at Saalfelden, Austria, a 20 km
individual event using full-bore rifles. Five shots were taken from each of four shooting ramps
with target distances of 100 m (standing), 150 m, 200 m, and 250 m (prone). Little changed in
the 20 km individual event until the introduction of the small bore rifle.
Due to the high cost of ammunition, the size and power of the rifles, noise and safety issues and
difficulty in obtaining gun licenses, a change to small bore .22 calibre rifles was approved in
1976. Two years later in Hochfilzen, Austria, small bore rifles were used for the first time in the
World Championships, a development that dramatically changed the sport of biathlon. As a
consequence, the acceptance and popularity of biathlon grew rapidly. The World Championships
in 1978 doubled in size to 28 participating nations and that same year, a 5-stop World Cup tour
was established for senior men. Currently, the International Biathlon Union (IBU) boasts 57
member nations from five continents. There are over 30 nations competing in the nine-event
World Cup tour and more than forty attend World Championships and the Olympic Winter
Games.
At the 2014 Sochi Olympics, Norway’s Ole Einar Björndalen won 2 gold medals to become the
most decorated Winter Olympic athlete in history with 8 gold and 13 total medals.
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Canadian History and Achievements
In Canada, the sport of biathlon began under the auspices of the Canadian Armed Forces. In
1968, represented by an all-military team at Grenoble, France, Canada participated for the first
time in an Olympic biathlon competition. Unfortunately, the sport declined in popularity.
National championships, which had been held throughout the 1960's, were abandoned. It was not
until 1978 and the change to small bore rifles that biathlon enjoyed a resurgence in Canada.
Canadian Championships began being staged again and have included women since 1980.
Canada began sending teams to compete at the world level in 1982 and by the end of the decade
our athletes were beginning to post excellent results. Beginning in the 1990's, the world sat up
and took notice of the Canadian biathletes with the 8th place finish by Steve Cyr (Quebec) in the
Olympic Sprint event in Albertville, France in 1992.
Canada’s most decorated biathlete remains Myriam Bédard of Quebec. Myriam began biathlon
in the mid-1980's as a cadet joining the national team in 1989 when she placed 4th at the World
Junior Championships held in Chamonix, France. She went on to win Canada's first ever World
Cup medal, placing 2nd in Walchsee, Austria in 1990. Myriam continued to storm the world
rankings finishing second overall in World Cup points in 1991-92 and winning an Olympic
bronze medal in 1992 at Albertville, France – Canada’s very first Olympic medal in Nordic
competitions. In 1992-93, Myriam won a string of World Cup medals, finishing 2nd overall, and
won two medals at the World Championships in Borovetz, Bulgaria, including the gold medal in
the 7.5 km sprint. However, 1994 proved to be her crowning glory - on February 18th, at the
Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway, Myriam Bédard won the gold medal for
Canada in the 15 km individual event. Five days later, she struck gold a second time, a first for
any Canadian woman to win two gold medals at one Olympic Games!
On December 1, 2012, history was made for Canadian men on the hills of Oestersund, Sweden
as Jean-Phillippe Le Guellec captured a gold medal by winning the sprint competition to become
the first Canadian male biathlete to reach the top of the podium at a World Cup event.
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6. Club Organization
CBR is incorporated as a non-profit society governed by a Board of Directors who are elected
annually. The Board of Directors includes, but is not limited to, the following positions:
President, Vice-president, Treasurer, Secretary, Director - Operations, Director - Equipment and
Director - Fundraising. All families are provided one voting membership per athlete and matters
such as the annual budget and program fees are voted on annually by the membership as directed
by the Club bylaws (see Appendix A).
7. CBR and Other Memberships
Any individual who is interested in the philosophy and objectives of CBR shall be eligible for a
membership upon successful completion of entry trial tests and interviews with the coaches and
parent members of the Board.
All memberships require renewal annually and cover the eleven month training/competition
season running from May 1 to March 31.
In order to train and compete with CBR, athletes also require the following memberships/passes:
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Biathlon Alberta membership. This can be purchased online through www.biathlon.ca.
When you purschase your Biathlon Alberta membership, it automatically includes
membership in Biathlon Canada.
Canada Olympic Park (COP) cross-country trail pass. This is required prior to winter
snow training beginning and can be purchased at COP or online through www.winsport.ca
(pick up at COP). Early bird pricing is normally available through mid-October.
Canmore Nordic Centre trail pass. This is required prior to winter trail fees going into
effect, normally near the end of November and can be purchased in person at the Canmore
Nordic Centre day lodge. Early bird pricing is normally available until the end of October.
Further information can be obtained at www.albertaparks.ca/canmore-nordiccentre/information-facilities.aspx. For approximately one month prior to the start of the
winter trail season, the Club normally uses the Frozen Thunder ski track at Canmore which
requires a separate pass for this period of time or the requirement to purchase a daily trail
pass. These can be purchased in person at the Canmore Nordic Centre day lodge.
Canmore Nordic Centre range pass. This is required prior to using the biathlon range at
any time during the year.
Further information can be obtained at
www.albertaparks.ca/canmore-nordic-centre/information-facilities.aspx.
Alberta Bicycling Association (ABA) membership. As part of the Club’s mountain bike
training, separate insurance is carried through the ABA. All of our athletes are required to
register as members in order to ensure our insurance coverage remains valid. The ABA
membership is included as part of the CBR membership fees and athletes will be registered
by the club upon joining and annually thereafter.
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8. Program Fees
Program fees are charged to each athlete for the eleven month training/competition season
regardless of how much the athlete chooses to participate in the program. The fees are
recommended by the Board of Directors and approved at least annually by the general
membership based on the projected financial situation of the Club. Current fees are $250 per
month ($265 per month if renting rifle).
Fees are payable semi-annually (May 1 and November 1) by cheque. Cheques should be made
payable to Calgary Biathlon Racers Club and provided to the Club Treasurer.
Costs for travel, accommodation, food, equipment, ammunition, race uniforms and incidentals to
attend race competitions or training camps are not included in the program fees.
9. Codes of Conduct
Athletes Code of Conduct
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Adhere to the policies of CBR and its training facilities including all safety requirements.
 Display the highest level of sportsmanship through fair play, respect, persistence and
graciousness in winning or losing.
 Train and compete in the spirit of the Olympic motto: Citius, Altius, Fortius (faster, higher,
stronger) and the Olympic creed:
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Treat coaches, parents, competitors and sport officials with respect.
 Be good ambassadors of CBR when representing the club at competitions and in public.
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Parents Code of Conduct
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Teach your child that doing their best is as important as winning.
Offer praise for training hard and competing fairly; celebrate the acquisition of skills and
milestones achieved.
Show appreciation and respect for the coaches, parents and volunteers who give their time to
the sport.
Emphasize the importance of values like sportsmanship, fair play, safety and competition.
Promote a healthy lifestyle including proper nutrition and sufficient rest.
Promote reasonable expectations with your child in accordance with CBR’s high
performance program.
Never provide or advocate the use of performance enhancing substances or drugs.
Coaches Code of Conduct
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Athletes need coaches they can respect; be generous with praise, promote having fun,
encourage confidence and set a good example.
Recognize the power inherent in the position of a coach and be aware of how personal values
affect coaching style.
Teach the athletes to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials, and competitors.
Ensure that all athletes get equal instruction and support.
Act in the best interest of the athlete’s development as a whole person.
Treat the athletes with respect in providing developmental coaching and feedback.
Be honest and sincere in relationships with athletes and parents.
Obtain proper training and continue to upgrade your coaching skills.
Remember that athletes have other interests, obligations and academic pursuits.
Cooperate with governing bodies and race officials for the benefit of the sport.
Never provide or advocate the use of performance enhancing substances or drugs.
10. Firearm Legal requirements
A Biathlon rifle is required to participate in Biathlon. In order to borrow or purchase, possess
and transport a rifle and/or ammunition, it is necessary for the parent(s) or legal guardian to
obtain a firearm Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL). For athletes between the ages of 12
and 17, they can obtain a Minors’ Licence. This allows them to transport and use a firearm for
specified activities, such as target shooting, but not purchase a rifle. A parent or someone in the
household must have a PAL for the firearm to be stored there. A minor’s license also permits the
acquisition of ammunition.
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In order to obtain a PAL, parents and athletes must take the Canadian Firearms Safety Course
(CFSC) www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/safe_sur/cour-eng.htm which covers all the proper safety
requirements in handling, storing and transporting your rifle. Only those over 18 years can
challenge the test and avoid taking the CFSC. Parents or Athletes new to shooting sports should
not be intimidated by the CFSC. The non-restricted CFSC course is easy to understand and does
not require any prior knowledge or firearms background to successfully complete it and pass the
test. Topics covered in the course include:
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the evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions
basic firearms safety practices
ammunition
operating firearm actions
safe handling and carry procedures
firing techniques and procedures
care of non-restricted firearms
responsibilities of the firearms owner/user; and
safe storage, display, transportation and handling of non-restricted firearms
There are many businesses and private individuals which offer the CFSC. The CFSC offered by
the Alberta Hunters Education Instructors Association (AHEIA) is highly recommended. There
is no fee for any AHEIA course as they are a registered charity. Tax receipts are issued for
donations if you wish to support AHEIA. Courses are usually scheduled over two evenings
during the week or one day on the weekend. Check AHEIA’s website for scheduled dates and
booking information www.aheia.com/serve content.cfm?Page=Calgary%20Conv.
The fee payable by an individual to the government for the issuance or renewal of a PAL is $60
and is good for 5 years, $30 for a minor’s license longer than 2 years. The CFSC course is not
required for renewal of a PAL or conversion of a minor’s license to a PAL when the holder is 18
years of age.
If you do not already have a PAL, it is a good idea to take the course as soon as possible as it can
take several months for the government to issue your PAL after the course is completed and your
application is sent. For families new to the junior racing program who do not have a PAL yet,
arrangements will be made for the transportation and storage of their rifles with the coaches, for
a reasonable period of time, until they obtain their PAL.
Biathlon rifles are classed as non-restricted firearms and do not require registration by the
government. However, as noted, all individuals are required to hold a licence in order to possess
a firearm or ammunition and must abide by the requisite licensing, safety training and safe
storage requirements.
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11. Safety
Firearm Safety
The CFSC will cover the legal requirements for the storage and transportation of firearms.
Please refer to the RCMP’s website for current legal requirements http://www.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/storage-entreposage-eng.htm.
Firearm Storage
Unload and lock your rifle! When not in use and before storing your rifle, attach a secure
locking device, such as a trigger lock or cable lock (or remove the bolt) so the firearms cannot be
fired. Many people prefer combination locks over key locks as the key cannot be misplaced.
Rifles should be stored in a locked firearms cabinet or container, or a room that is difficult to
break into.
Ammunition should be stored separately or lock it up. It can be stored in the same locked
container as the firearms.
Firearm Transportation
When transporting or leaving a rifle in an unattended vehicle:
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The rifle must be unloaded. The bolt should be open and either a cable lock or trigger lock
attached
Rifles or locked containers carrying rifles should be locked in the trunk or in a similar
lockable compartment
If the vehicle does not have a trunk or lockable compartment, put the rifle out of sight inside
the vehicle and lock the vehicle if unattended
Ammunition must be stored in a separate container with no loose rounds. Clips must be
unloaded and spare rounds must be removed from the rifle case.
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Range Safety
Range regulations are governed by provincial and federal laws, which are in place for obvious
safety reasons. Failure to abide by these safety rules may result in the suspension of shooting
privileges and/or cancellation of membership in the Club. One of the safety requirements is that
a Range Safety Officer (RSO) be present at all times the range is in use. An approved Range
Safety Officer is responsible for opening and closing the range and for enforcing all safety rules,
and must be present when the range is in operation. During biathlon competitions, the Chief of
Range, or his/her designate, is the RSO. During training periods, one of the people using the
range (with the appropriate credentials) must be appointed the approved RSO. Only RSOs who
have participated in the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park orientation session will be
permitted to act as approved RSOs at the Ruedi Setz Memorial Range (Mt. Shark) or the
Biathlon Range at the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. Parents are encouraged to take
the RSO course that is offered by the Canmore Nordic Centre. There is no charge for this one
day course which is usually offered twice per year.
When on the range, the directions of the RSO must be followed at all times. Rifles should only
be removed from their case once the athlete arrives at the range. After unloading from their case,
rifles should be safely placed on the gun racks provided. Bolts must be left open and clips left in
the holders until the athlete is on the firing line and the rifle is pointing down range. Clips can be
loaded anywhere in the range and carried in the rifle clip holders.
Snow caps must be opened before clips are put in and should always be opened by reaching
forward with the trigger hand. If a clip is in and a bullet in the chamber, the bullet must be
ejected and the clip removed before you reach forward to open the snow cap.
No athlete should approach the firing line with a rifle if the range is closed (indicated by a green
flag or light). The range is open when the RSO raises the red flag or light. This tells range users
that no one is allowed past the firing line. Rifles must only be pointed at the targets. Live
rounds are only allowed in the chamber when the range is open, an athlete is at the firing line and
the rifle is pointed safely down range. At all other times, the bolt should be open with the clip
removed from the receiver.
Never reach forward over the front of the firing line to retrieve a dropped item when the range is
open; call the RSO or your coach who will close the range if necessary to retrieve the item.
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During races, the following special range safety rules apply:
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If required to change from one mat to another, the chamber of the rifle must be emptied and
the clip removed prior to changing mats.
For senior athletes’ rifle drill, the athletes must come to a complete stop before picking up
their rifles from the rack prior to entering the range or putting their rifles on the rack when
exiting the range. Rifles left on the rack when exiting the range must have the bolt open and
the clips removed.
For junior athletes, guns must be left on the mat with the chamber open and facing up so the
open chamber can be verified by the RSO.
Athletes should thoroughly check the rifle rack and equipment area at the conclusion of each
practice and competition to ensure they have collected all of their spare ammunition. Misfires
(rounds that do not fire) should be placed in the appropriate receptacle at the range and spent
brass should be swept up/picked up.
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Rollerski / Biking Safety
As part of CBR’s non-snow training program, athletes regularly participate in rollerskiing and
mountain biking activities. When participating in these activities:
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Helmets are mandatory.
 Portable audio devices should not be worn.
 If activity occurs in hours of darkness, proper lights or headlamps should be used.
 Always respect all traffic or park rules and be courteous to other users of the trails or road.
12. Equipment and Maintenance
Rifles
Athletes in the junior racing program are encouraged to purchase their own biathlon rifle
(Anschutz or Ishmatz).
Anschütz 1827F Fortner – Sprint cost ~ $4,000.00 / Izhmash 7-4 cost ~ $2,000.00
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The Club owns a small number of rifles that are available to rent to new athletes in the junior
racing program at a cost of $15 per month until such time as they purchase their own rifle. Any
costs incurred by the Club to maintain the rental rifles as a result of damage deemed more than
regular wear and tear, as well as any lost parts, will be charged to the athlete on a cost recovery
basis. The rifles and parts are specialized and expensive, so we strongly encourage care in the
storage, transportation and use of the equipment.
Athletes in the junior and senior HP programs are required to purchase their own rifle (normally
Anschutz) to participate in these groups. Anschutz rifles cost approximately $4,000 new or
$2,500 - $3,500 used. Depreciation is generally very low on the rifles due to limited supply and
resale is normally easy as new athletes enter the sport or athletes look to upgrade their
equipment. When you are looking to purchase a rifle, please discuss with the coaches the
potential options and where they can be purchased.
Athletes are expected to perform the periodic maintenance required to keep their rifles clean and
operating effectively. A rifle cleaning kit is required to perform the necessary cleaning and can
be purchased at most outdoor retailers at a nominal cost. The coaches will normally hold at least
one rifle cleaning clinic each year to review the proper cleaning techniques or feel free to discuss
with the coaches or senior athletes if you have any questions in this regard. Following these
techniques is important as improper cleaning can permanently damage your rifles and impact
shooting accuracy.
A shoulder harness and armband are also required for Development 2 and higher athletes. The
coaches can discuss options and let you know whether they have any to purchase or, if not,
where you can purchase these items.
Ammunition
Athletes are responsible for purchasing their own ammunition. Ammunition must be .22 calibre
standard velocity and match grade. There are several companies which sell ammunition
although less expensive brands found at your local hardware or outdoor store do not have the
required accuracy for biathlon. During warmer weather, the Club recommends the use of
Federal Gold for the junior racing athletes and Lapua Standard for the junior and senior HP
athletes. For cold weather competitions, the Club recommends using Lapua Polar. Lapua Polar
uses gun powder formulated to burn consistently in cold weather and low temp grease instead of
a wax bullet lube along with precise manufacturing tolerances to give superior accuracy in cold
weather.
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The ammunition required for biathlon is rarely found at your local outdoor retailer. The Club
will make a bulk purchase to supply all the athletes’ ammunition requirements for the full
season. Junior and senior HP athletes can go through 10,000 - 20,000 rounds of ammunition in a
season, depending on training attended. Please let the Director of Equipment know your
requirements well in advance as delivery can take several months.
After purchasing ammunition, athletes should clearly write their name or initials on their
ammunition boxes. With many athletes using the same ammunition, it is helpful to have names
on the boxes to ensure the ammunition is returned to the proper athlete.
Skis, Ski Boots and Poles
Athletes in each of the groups require both skate and classic skis along with boots and poles for
each. Binding type is personal preference but most prefer to stick with one type of binding to
limit the number of boots required. While classic skis and boots can be of any quality, skate skis
should be of medium quality for junior racing athletes and higher end for HP athletes. Junior
racing and HP athletes require only one pair of classic skis. For skate skis, HP athletes should
have as a minimum one pair of “rock” skis (medium quality) for practice and one (preferably
two) pairs of race skis (high end quality). Athletes should discuss with the coaches the best
requirements depending on the athletes’ stage of development and to ensure proper length and
stiffness of skis. Poles come in different materials and stiffness, so similar to skis, check with
the coaches prior to purchasing to ensure they meet the athlete’s development needs.
Our coaches periodically gain access to high end used equipment for purchase and the Club will
facilitate the sale of equipment from our senior athletes to junior athletes. New equipment can
be purchased at Norseman or Lifesport in Calgary or Trailsports in Canmore. A discount is
offered at Norseman or Lifesport if you mention you are a member of CBR.
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In order to keep your ski bases in good condition, athletes are responsible for waxing their skis
regularly. Ideally they should be waxed each time you go skiing for the best performance and to
adjust the wax for differences in outside temperature. For training there is no need to use high
end waxes; low-fluor wax will work fine, although a full line of waxes to cover all temperatures
is required. Waxing for races for HP athletes is done by the coaches, although the coaches
normally require some base preparation to be completed by the athletes prior to them completing
the race waxing. The coaches will offer waxing clinics during the training season to educate new
athletes in the waxing process and to further refine the process for more senior athletes.
Rollerskis
Athletes in each of the groups are required to purchase their own rollerskis. These do not have to
be top of the line. Different wheel speeds are available so check with the coaches prior to
purchasing to ensure the rollerskis are appropriate to the athlete’s stage of development. They
can be purchased new at Lifesport or Norseman in Calgary, Trailsports in Canmore or online at
www.rollerskishop.com or www.barnettsports.ca. In addition, ski poles will require the
snowbaskets/tips to be changed over to carbide ferrules for rollerskiing.
Other Equipment
Other equipment needs include:
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Biathlon gloves - required for proper trigger control when shooting
Proper winter attire (warm coat, toque, mitts to go over biathlon gloves)
Club race suit and hat - this is optional, but preferable. Our current supplier is Mt Borah
www.mtborah.com. The club normally has a fitting session in the fall and orders are placed
on-line for delivery prior to the race season.
Warm up pants – optional
Waxing equipment/supplies – ski form, wax iron, scrapers, brushes, waxes for various
temperatures
Ski bag
Ammunition box
Mountain bike
Bike helmet for mountain biking and rollerskiing
Daypack to hold biathlon gear used at practices.
Overboots, like NEOS – optional but allows athlete to wear ski boots with boots over top to
keep their feet warm in winter.
For a breakdown of all the potential equipment and costs, see Appendix B. Note that several of
the costs are one-time purchases. Certain recurring costs (such as program fees and
memberships) are required annually while the timing of other recurring costs (such as equipment
and clothing) is more dependent on an athlete’s growth and development.
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13.Training
Training schedules are generally set in advance and times remain consistent for the different
seasons taking into account daylight hours and availability of snow. As there is currently no
appropriate shooting range in Calgary, it is necessary for the athletes to travel to the Nordic
Centre at Canmore for shooting practice. Regular training in Calgary takes place at Canada
Olympic Park (COP) in the winter and at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, Edworthy Park and
Nose Hill Park in the summer. Refer to the training plans from the coaches or TeamSnap site for
the latest schedule and location of training.
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Current training times are generally as follows, but are subject to change based on training needs
weather and athlete/coaches availability. Other locations (Lake Louise, Mt. Shark, etc) are also
used as appropriate for winter training along with other locations in the Bow corridor for hiking,
biking or skiing.
Junior Racing
Tuesday (snow season) / 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM / Canada Olympic Park
Tuesday (summer/fall season) / 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM / Edworthy Park, Nose Hill Park or Glenbow
Ranch Provincial Park
Thursday / 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM / Canada Olympic Park
Sunday* / 12:30 noon - 2:30 PM / Canmore Nordic Centre
Junior HP and Senior HP
Tuesday and Thursday / 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM / Canada Olympic Park (snow season)
Tuesday and Thursday / 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM / Edworthy Park, Nose Hill Park or Glenbow Ranch
Provincial Park (summer/fall season)
Wednesday / 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM / Canmore Nordic Centre
Sunday* / 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM / Canmore Nordic Centre
* Generally once a month during non-race months, training takes place on Saturday instead of Sunday and will often include
families of the athletes
General training plans are provided for the group training times for each performance group
(junior racing, junior HP and senior HP). These provide the location of training and type of
equipment required (bikes, rollerskis, skate skis, classic skis, rifles, etc.). Each athlete also
receives an individual training plan monthly with training requirements for the non-group
training days. In addition, the coaches will hold individual evaluation sessions with each athlete/
parent two to three times a year to discuss goals and progress.
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Training Camps
The Club may hold training camps periodically through the season (weekends or during the
week). These are normally held during the summer or fall in advance of the race season and may
be in Canmore or other locations. Here is an example of potential camps:
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Canmore in June (2 day, overnight)
Canmore in October (2 day, non-overnight)
Sovereign Lakes/Silver Star at Vernon, BC in November (5 day camp for junior HP and
senior HP athletes)
Canmore in December (2 day, non-overnight)
Costs of these training camps are not included in the program fees and athletes attending the
camp share in the costs of accommodation, food, passes and coaches expenses, as required.
In addition, Alberta Biathlon Club (ABC) runs a summer training camp every August in
Camrose, AB which many athletes attend.
14. Communication (Team Snap)
The Club exchanges information through Team*SNAP (www.go.teamsnap.com). All that is
required is to provide your e-mail addresses (athlete and parent preferably) to one of our parents
who administers our site and you will receive an invitation to sign up for Team*SNAP after
which you will begin receiving e-mail notices for all matters relating to the Club (training plans,
information from the coaches, location or time changes, race information, equipment orders, etc).
15. Car Pool
The club runs a car pool for its Wednesday training in Canmore. The car pool leaves from the
Petro-Canada station across from Canada Olympic Park approximately one hour prior to the start
of training in Canmore and returns there after training. The number of athletes requiring
transportation and available drivers is scheduled on-line through googledocs
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Arq0RePx2WiidEpLS1VrakhuWlc5emlQbHZVc
0ZDSXc#gid=2. Use of the car pool is not mandatory, but parents are asked to record ahead of
time whether they require a ride for their child to assist in the scheduling of available drivers.
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16. Volunteering with CBR
While our coaches are paid employees of the Club, much of the work which keeps our club
running at a high level and allows our coaches to focus on training is accomplished by parent
volunteers. We have a very dedicated group of parents who are always willing to jump in and
get things done as required to keep our athletes and coaches at the top of their game. This
includes:
Races - biathlon races require upwards of 50 to 100 volunteers to run smoothly. Jobs for the
races include recording shooting results on the range, recording penalty loops, equipment check,
course/range/stadium set up and take down, assisting with the start and finish and assisting with
timing to name a few. Many of the volunteer positions do not require any experience and you
will soon be up to speed on the various aspects of a biathlon race after volunteering a few times.
Biathlon Alberta also runs training courses for officials periodically. Check the Biathlon Alberta
website for additional details and the dates and locations of upcoming courses.
Executive - CBR is run by a volunteer Board which assists in setting the direction of the Club
and ensuring the Club runs smoothly. Meetings are held at least once per quarter or in the
interim as required.
Camps - volunteers to organize, drive, cook and chaperone the athletes are required at the
overnight training camps. Requirements will vary depending on the location and number of
athletes attending.
Car Pool - The Club runs a car pool for mid-week training at Canmore. Drivers are required
weekly to share the time and cost of driving the athletes to Canmore.
Casino - The Club has not been in existence long enough to qualify for its own casino funding.
Once our time requirements are met, we hope to apply for casino funding which will provide a
substantial funding uplift to the Club’s operations. Currently, Alberta Biathlon Club (ABC) runs
a casino, which CBR benefits indirectly from as a promoter of the sport of biathlon. As a result,
we provide volunteers to assist in meeting ABC’s casino commitment..
Other – There are always opportunities to assist with setting up and cleaning up the range for
training and other various jobs. If you have a particular interest or skills you think can be of
assistance, please let us know.
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17. Race Information
All athletes participate in the Calforex Cup race series which is run by Biathlon Alberta and
junior racing athletes have the option to participate in the Kinder Cup series of races hosted by
Alberta Biathlon Club. In addition, junior HP athletes may compete in the Alberta Winter
Games and senior HP athletes may compete in the Canada Winter Games depending on the year.
Senior HP athletes may also compete at the Canadian National Championships if they are
selected for the Alberta Provincial Team by Biathlon Alberta. The coaches will discuss which
events your training group will be competing in as the year progresses.
Registration for all races is through a link to Zone4 on the Biathlon Alberta website once the
invitation has been posted, or directly through www.zone4.ca which is also where all the results
are posted.
Race Day Volunteers
The Calforex Cup race series is run largely on volunteer commitments from athlete’s parents and
other volunteer officials who have extensive experience in the sport. Parents are expected to
volunteer in some capacity at the races, either helping our coaches with certain range, course or
equipment preparation or volunteering for one of the different race office positions required to
run the races. To volunteer, follow the link on the Biathlon Alberta website that accompanies the
race invitation and registration.
Accommodations
The Club looks into hotel accommodations in the various locations in advance to provide some
different price options for parents and be able let them know where the coaches will be staying.
There is no requirement to stay at these hotels, but many parents prefer to stay with the rest of
the group if the hotel meets their needs. This information is generally provided via TeamSnap
prior to the race season once the locations have been finalized.
Race Day Information
Athletes have the opportunity to “zero” (calibrate) their rifles, with the assistance of the coaches,
prior to the start of completion in order to adjust for the prevailing weather conditions (wind,
light, etc). Zero times are listed in the race invitation. Depending on the number of race
categories and participants there may a zero time prior to the morning and afternoon races or
only one zero time prior to the start of competition. Zero normally runs for 45 minutes to 1 hour,
after which athletes will be racing anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours after the close of zero
depending on the number of categories and athletes.
Athletes are recommended to be at the range one hour prior to their zero time to ensure they have
sufficient time to attend team meetings, test skis, complete equipment check and warm up.
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Award ceremonies are normally held at the end of each race day once final results have been
posted.
Race Competition Formats
The following formats are used in biathlon races. Each Calforex Cup race is a two-day event
which will normally encompass two of these formats. Relays are not currently held in the
Calforex Cup races but are held at Canadian national and International competitions.
Individual - athletes start individually at intervals of either 30 seconds or one minute and are
penalized one minute (40 seconds for development 2 boys/girls and younger categories) for each
missed target. Athletes shooting prone and standing will shoot the first and third stages from the
prone position and the second and fourth stages standing.
Sprint - an abbreviated version of the Individual competition and one in which speed is a key
factor. Athletes start individually and for every missed target, a competitor must complete a 150
meter penalty loop (100 meters for development 2 boys/girls and younger categories).
Pursuit - athletes start in a staggered fashion depending on their time in the previous race, most
commonly a Sprint. Athletes shooting prone and standing will shoot the first two stages from the
prone position and the last two stages from the standing position. As with the Sprint
competition, athletes ski a 150-meter penalty loop (100 meters for development 2 boys/girls and
younger categories) for every missed target.
Mass Start - one of the newest biathlon formats. Athletes all start simultaneously and ski a 150meter penalty loop (100 meters for development 2 boys/girls and younger categories) for every
missed target. Athletes shooting prone and standing will shoot the first two stages from the
prone position and the last two stages from the standing position.
Relay - consists of four-person teams with each leg of the race including two shooting stages,
one prone and one standing. As opposed to the individual disciplines, athletes in the relay have
eight rounds of ammunition for each firing range – five stored in the magazine and three extra
rounds that can be loaded by hand, if necessary. Once all eight rounds have been fired, the
athlete must ski a 150 meter penalty loop (100 meters for development 2 boys/girls and younger
categories) for each missed target.
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Race Categories
The following race categories may be held at any Calforex Cup depending on participant
registration:
Category
Age Range
Shooting Regulations
Air Rifle 1 Boys/Girls
U15
Shoot on big targets at 10 m with rest
Air Rifle 2 Boys/Girls
U15
Shoot on small targets at 10 m with rest
Development 1 Boys/Girls
U17
Shoot prone only at 50 m with rest
Development 2 Boys/Girls
U17
Shoot prone only at 50 m with no rest
Senior Boys/Girls
U17
Shoot prone and standing with rifle drill
Sport Men/Women
17+
Shoot prone and standing with full rifle
carry
Youth Men/Women
U19
As per IBU regulations
Junior Men/Women
U21
As per IBU regulations
Men/Women
21+
As per IBU regulations
Masters Men/Women
35+
As per Biathlon Canada regulations
For further information on IBU regulations see
www3.biathlonworld.com/media/files/downloads/Handbook2010_e_cap3IBUEventandCompetit
ionRules.pdf
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Race Competition Schedule
The following is a list of competitions to be held for the 2013-2014 season, as an example. Note
that the schedule can change depending on venue availability and weather factors. Please check
the Biathlon Alberta website at www.biathlon.ca for the latest information on race dates and
locations.
Competition
Location
Date
Alberta Summer
Championships
Canmore, AB
September 28 - 29, 2013
Nor-Am / Calforex Cup #1
Canmore, AB
November 23 - 24, 2013
Nor-Am / Calforex Cup #2
Canmore, AB
November 30 - December 1, 2013
Calforex Cup #3
Canmore, AB
January 4 - 5, 2014
Calforex Cup #4
Edmonton, AB
January 25 - 26, 2014
Prince George, BC
February 1 - 2, 2014
Alberta Winter Games
Canmore, AB
February 6 - 9, 2014
Calforex Cup #5
Camrose, AB
February 22 - 23, 2014
Western Canadian
Championships
Calforex Cup #6 / Alberta
Championships
Hinton, AB
March 1 - 2, 2014
Canadian Biathlon
Championships
Charlo, NB
March 11 - 16, 2014
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Calforex Cup Points
Typically the race season has 5 or 6, 2-day competitions during the winter season called the
Calforex Cup series. The Alberta (Calforex) Cup series of events represents the top level of
provincial competition. The series serves as a vehicle for athlete development and also as a
mechanism for Provincial Team and Alberta Winter Games selection. Alberta Cup events may,
on occasion, be held in conjunction with other events, such as a NorAm Cups, Western Canadian
Championships, or Provincial Championships and events are scheduled in a variety of venues
around the province.
The Alberta (Calforex) Cup Awards recognize performance for Alberta athletes over the course
of the Calforex Cup race season. Athletes receive points based on their finishing position in each
race (see chart below) with more points being awarded for a higher finish position. At the end of
the season, these points are tabulated and athletes are ranked in their category based on the
number of points they have accumulated over the course of the season. In tabulating the points,
Biathlon Alberta uses each athlete’s best results in 75% + one of the races held and an athlete
must compete in at least 50% of the races to be included in the final standings.
Calforex Cup - Points Schedule
Place
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Points
50
46
43
40
37
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
Place
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Points
16
15
14
13
12
10
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
The Top Gun and Junior Top Gun Awards recognize athletes who record the best shooting
percentages over the course of the Calforex Cup races. Athletes eligible for this award will have
competed in at least six events, of which three or more will be competitions with either three or
four shooting bouts. Shooting scores are calculated by counting the best six of each competitor's
respective competitions, of which at least three must be competitions with either three or four
shooting bouts. Eligible athletes for the Top Gun Award must shoot in prone and standing
positions. The Junior Top Gun Award is awarded to athletes in classes which shoot only in the
prone position without the aid of a rifle rest.
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In addition, the Veli Niinimaa Perfect Shot Award is presented annually to the athlete scoring the
greatest number of clean shooting rounds in competition.
Trophies are presented annually to the top competitor in each Alberta Cup category as well as for
the top shooters.
In CBR’s inaugural 2012-2013 season, our 14 athletes had 50 podium finishes and won the
Development 2 Boys and Development 2 Girls categories as well as the Junior Top Gun and
Perfect Shot awards.
18. Provincial Team Selection
Provincial team qualification criteria are determined by Biathlon Alberta and team members are
selected based on these criteria by the Biathlon Alberta Selection Committee. Team Alberta,
attending the National Championships will be comprised of “Selected” athletes and “Sanctioned”
athletes. “Selected” athletes refers to the 18 IBU athletes as well as the 6 Senior Boy/Girl
athletes selected according to their ranking. Sanctioned athletes are those athletes deemed to
have met minimum performance criteria for attending the National Championships and are
therefore sanctioned by Biathlon Alberta to attend the National Championships as part of Team
Alberta. Athletes eligible for selection to the National Championships Team will be those who
compete in the following categories: Senior Boys/Girls, Youth Men/Women, Junior
Men/Women and Men/Women.
“Selected” Senior Boys/Girls Selection Process
For Senior Boy/Girl athletes, a ranking list will be created using the best 4 of 6 competitions
denoted as selection races. Individual athlete percentages will be accumulated and ranked
amongst all Alberta Senior Boy/Girl athletes. Positions will be filled in order of descending
percentage to a total of 6 selected Senior Boy/Girl athletes. Athletes who “race up” out of their
category at selection events will be classified in the category they raced-up for the competitions.
“Sanctioned” Senior Boys/Girls Selection Process
When all “Selected” athlete positions are filled, remaining athletes who obtained at least 85% in
the ranking process may apply for sanctioned status to attend the National Championships. The
number of sanction requests granted is at the discretion of the selection committee, based on
logistical requirements.
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Selection Events
Selection events for Senior Boys/Girls for the 2014 National Championships are:
NorAm / Calforex Cup #2
Canmore
November 30/December 1, 2013
Calforex Cup #3
Canmore
January 4/5, 2014
Calforex Cup # 4
Edmonton
January 25/26, 2014
For the full selection criteria, please refer to Biathlon Alberta website at www.biathlon.ca
In CBR’s inaugural 2012-2013 season, we sent four athletes to the National Championships at
Whistler, BC as part of Team Alberta and they collected a total of 5 medals.
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19. Important Websites
Calgary Biathlon Racers Club
www.calgarybiathlonracers.com
Biathlon Alberta
www.biathlon.ca
Alberta Biathlon Club
www.albertabiathlon.com
Biathlon Canada
www.biathloncanada.ca
International Biathlon Union (IBU)
www.biathlonworld.com
Canmore Nordic Centre
www.albertaparks.ca/canmore-nordiccentre/information-facilities.aspx
Canada Olympic Park
www.winsport.ca
Equipment Suppliers
Race uniforms and hats
www.mountborah.com
Izhmash
https://www.interammo.com/shop/
Anshultz
http://www.nordicmarksman.com/
Biathlon gear
http://www.altiusguns.com/
www.rollerskishop.com
www.barnettsports.ca.
Nordic ski gear
http://lifesport-calgary.com/
http://www.norsemanski.com/
http://www.trailsports.ab.ca/
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20. Contact Information
To reach the CBR Board of Directors and for all general inquiries including program admission
please email to: [email protected]
To contact Iaroslav Khomiak directly, please email: [email protected]
To reach Airat Aitniakov directly, please email: [email protected]
21. Amendments
This Club manual will be reviewed, amended if necessary and approved annually by the Board
of Directors.
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22. Appendices
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Appendix A
Calgary Biathlon Racers Club
Bylaws
General
Definitions
The following terms have these meanings in these Bylaws
Acceptance Guidelines – a document approved by the Board and Coaching Staff which outlines
the eligibility and requirements for an athlete’s acceptance into the Club
Act – The Alberta Societies Act, as amended
Annual General Meeting – a meeting of the Members of the Club to be held once per year on a
date to be set by the Board, in accordance with the provisions of the Society Act
Board – the Board of Directors of the Club
Club – means the Calgary Biathlon Racers Club
Days – will mean days irrespective of weekends and holidays
Director – an individual elected or appointed to serve on the Board
Member – an individual meeting the following requirements:
 Any athlete who meets the acceptance guidelines and has been approved for the current
season.
 A biological parent, adoptive parent or legal guardian of any athlete who meets the
acceptance guidelines and has been approved for the current season
 An adult member of the general public sponsored/proposed and accepted, in the current
Season by a Simple Majority of the Directors
 has paid all required membership fees and program fees
 has not ceased to be a member
 has not been suspended or expelled from membership, or had other membership restrictions
or sanctions imposed
Officer – an individual elected or appointed to serve on the Board in one of the following
positions: President, Vice-President, Secretary, or Treasurer
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Program Fees – fees assessed to athletes, as approved by the Members, relating to the annual
costs of carrying out the business of the club.
Quorum – the number of potential attendees required to officially constitute a meeting
Season – an 11 month period commencing each year in May at the start of dry land training and
concluding at the end of March of the following year.
Special Resolution - a resolution presented for approval at a meeting of the members and
requiring a three quarters (75%) majority vote of the Voting Members present at the meeting.
Special Assessment – an additional payment or a levy assessed to the athletes that the Club
imposes when unexpected expenditures occur.
Simple Majority – a vote of fifty percent plus one (50%+1) of those Voting Members present at
a meeting
Voting Member - Any athlete who meets the acceptance guidelines and has been approved for
the current season. If the athlete is under the age of eighteen (18) years, one (1) biological
parent, adoptive parent or legal guardian shall hold voting privileges on his or her behalf
Written Notice – notice which is hand-delivered or provided by mail, fax, electronic mail or
courier to the address of record of the Club, Director or Member, as the case may be.
Corporate Seal
The Club will not have a corporate seal.
Membership
Membership Qualification
Any individual who is interested in the objectives and purposes of the Club shall be eligible to
apply for membership in the Club.
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Duties
Except as otherwise stated herein, members shall have the following duties:
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pay membership fees and/or program fees as prescribed.
volunteer to help run the club and its activities.
perform duties and tasks assigned by the Board to the best of their ability.
conduct themselves at Club activities in such a manner as not to bring discredit or disrepute
to the Club.
 notify the Secretary of any changes of address.
Termination of Membership
Any member may withdraw from the Club at any time by giving the Club written notice.
The Board can by vote of three quarters (75%) of those present, expel or suspend any member
whose conduct shall have been determined by the Board to be improper, unbecoming or likely to
endanger the interest or reputation of the Club or who willfully commits a breach of the Bylaws
of the Club.
No member shall be expelled or suspended without being notified of the charge or complaint
against him and without having been first given an opportunity to be heard by the Board at a
meeting called for that purpose.
Membership Fees
Membership fees shall be determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Membership Duration
All memberships shall be for one season, expiring on April 30th in each year. Membership shall
automatically extend to the following year contingent on membership dues being paid in full for
the upcoming year.
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Board of Directors
Duties of the Board of Directors
The Board shall, subject to the Bylaws or directions given it by a majority vote at any meeting
properly called and constituted, have full control and management of the affairs of the Club by:
 managing the affairs of the Club.
 making such regulations governing the operation of the Club as may be deemed necessary
and expedient and conforming with the provisions of the Bylaws.
 establishing and maintaining a sound financial structure.
 carrying out the mission and objectives of the Club, including those specified in the Societies
Act.
 providing a full report of its activities at the Annual General Meeting.
All Directors of the club, in exercising their individual powers and discharging their individual
duties, shall
 act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interest of the Club.
 exercise the care, diligence and skill that a person, acting reasonable, would exercise in
comparable circumstances.
Election of the Board of Directors
The Board shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Club, by a simple majority
vote.
Composition of the Board
All members of the Board shall hold a current membership in the Club and be 18 years of age.
The Board shall consist of no less than five (5) and no more than nine (9) persons, which will
include the following:
President
The president shall:
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Be the chief elected officer of the Club.
Supervise the affairs of the Board.
When present, chair all meetings of the Club, the Board, and the Executive Committee.
Act as a spokesperson for the Club.
Shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board are carried into effect.
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Vice-President
The Vice-President shall:
 Preside at meetings in the President’s absence.
 Assist the President in carrying on the administration of the Club and perform such other
duties and exercise such powers as the President or the Board may delegate.
 Shall be vested with all the powers and shall perform all the duties of the President in the
President’s absence or inability or refusal to act.
Secretary
The Secretary shall:
 Prepare minutes of all meetings, including a record of the results of matters requiring
approval by the Members.
 Maintain a current record of names and addresses of all Members.
 File, or cause to be filed, the annual return, changes in the directors of the Club, amendments
in the Bylaws, and other incorporating documents with the Corporate Registry.
Treasurer
The treasurer shall:
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Conduct all financial affairs of the Club and maintain the necessary controls over such.
Maintain the Club’s bank accounts at a financial institution as approved by the Board.
Present a detailed account of revenues and expenditures to the Board as requested.
Prepare, or cause to be prepared, for submission to the Annual General Meeting, financial
statements which have been reviewed according to the club’s bylaws.
Additional Directors
There shall be a maximum of 5 additional directors whose roles and responsibilities will be
determined by the board annually.
Term of Office
The term of office for directors shall be from the Annual General Meeting of election up to and
including the subsequent Annual General Meeting of the Club.
Withdrawal of a Director
Directors wishing to withdraw from the Club may do so at any time upon giving written notice
or email to the President and Secretary.
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Removal from office
Any Director of the Board may be removed from their position by a three quarters (75%)
majority vote of the Board at a meeting called for that purpose. A Special General Meeting shall
be called no later than sixty (60) days after such removal is requested by the removed director
and the members by a three quarters (75%) majority vote may alter, confirm or make null the
Board’s decision.
Vacancies on the Board
The Board may appoint Directors to fill any vacancies during the year.
Remuneration
No Director shall receive remuneration for service on the Board.
Meetings
First meeting of the board
The Board shall meet as soon as reasonably possible after the Annual General Meeting.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General meeting of the club is open to all members of the club.
The business of an Annual General Meeting shall be:
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Elect the Board of Directors.
Receive and consider reports from the Board.
Receive and consider financial statement and reports.
Approve employment contract(s) and set annual remuneration for employees.
Approve annual program fees.
Amend Bylaws
Frequency
An Annual General Meeting shall be called once a year, on or before June 30th each year.
Quorum
A minimum of five (5) Members two (2) of which are Directors shall constitute a quorum at
Annual General Meetings.
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Notice
A minimum of fourteen (14) days’ notice shall be provided in writing and posted on the Club’s
website.
Meetings of the Board of Directors
All meetings of the Board are open to all members of the club. For matters requiring approval
see voting guidelines for Meetings of the Board of Directors (Section 0)
Frequency
Meetings of the Board shall be held as often as may be required, but at least every three (3)
months and shall be called by the President.
Quorum
A minimum of four (4) members of the Board will constitute a quorum at meetings of the Board.
Notice
A minimum of five (5) days’ notice shall be provided in writing to the members of the Board and
posted on the Club’s website.
Special General Meetings
The Board may at any time call a Special General Meeting of the Members of the Club.
A Special General Meeting is open to all Members of the Club.
A minimum of five (5) Members shall constitute a quorum at Special General Meetings.
A minimum of fourteen (14) days’ notice shall be provided in writing to the members and posted
on the club’s website. The notice shall state the nature of the business to be discussed and the
text of any Special Resolution to be submitted at the meeting.
Interim or Emergency Decisions
Interim Decision
An Interim Decision is one that needs to be resolved in the time between two regularly scheduled
meetings. In the case of an Interim Decision being required, the President will poll the Board
and the decision will be passed by a simple majority. In a poll, votes must be given personally
by email or by telephone followed up by email or written documentation.
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Emergency Decision
An Emergency Decision is one that needs to be resolved within 48 hours. In the case of an
Emergency Decision being required, the majority of those Directors of the Board able to be
contacted must agree with the decision.
Interim or Emergency Decisions shall be announced at the next regularly called meeting of the
Board, otherwise they shall be null and void.
Voting
At Annual General Meetings and Special General Meetings each Voting Member of the Club
shall have one (1) vote.
At Meetings of the Board each elected director shall have one (1) vote.
At all meetings, no matter is to be put to a vote unless a Quorum is present
All matters requiring approval will be determined by a simple majority, except those pertaining
to:
 Rescinding or amending the Club’s Bylaws.
 Expulsion or suspension of an athlete, member or director.
 Any other Special Resolutions.
which shall be passed by no less than three quarters (75%) of the votes cast.
At all meetings of the Club the President will only vote in the event of a tie.
Approval of matters relating to employees, employment contracts, the annual remuneration of
employees, the annual program fees and Special Assessments will be voted on by all members of
the Club.
Votes at any Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting may be given either
personally or by proxy.
Financial
Fiscal Year
The fiscal year shall be from the first (1) of May to the thirtieth (30) of April of the following
year commencing in 2012.
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Borrowing Powers
For the purpose of carrying out its objectives, the Club may raise money in such a manner as it
sees fit. The Board has no borrowing rights on behalf of the Club or its Members.
Financial Reports and Audit
The Treasurer shall present a full detailed account of receipts and disbursements to the Board
whenever requested.
The books, accounts and records of the Club shall be audited at least once each year by a duly
qualified accountant or by two (2) members of the Club elected for that purpose at the Annual
General Meeting. A complete and proper statement of the standing of the books for the previous
year shall be submitted by such auditor at the Annual General Meeting.
Annual Reports
The Club shall file annual reports to the Registrar of Corporations as required by the Societies
Act.
Execution of Instruments
Contract, documents or instruments in writing requiring the signature of the Club may be signed
by:
 Any one of the President and/or Vice-President together with any one of the Secretary and/or
the Treasurer
And all contracts, documents and instruments in writing so signed shall be binding upon the Club
without any further authorization or formality. The Board of Directors shall have power from
time to time by resolution to appoint any officer or officers or any person or persons on behalf of
the Club to sign contracts, documents and instruments in writing.
Indemnification
The Club agrees to indemnify the directors, employees, and authorized volunteers and his or her
heirs, executors and administrators against any claim by a third party arising from the conduct of
the directors, employees and authorized volunteers in the performance of their duties with the
club.
The Club will, at all times, maintain in force such general liability, directors liability and any
other reasonably required insurance as may be approved by the Board of Directors.
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Dissolution
Upon dissolution of the Club, any funds or assets remaining after paying all debts will be
distributed to a non-profit or charitable organization as mutually agreed upon by the Board of
Directors.
Rescinding or Altering Bylaws
The Bylaws of the Club may be rescinded, altered, or added to by a Special Resolution.
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Appendix B
Summary of Program and Equipment Costs
The following table captures the various items that are/may be required to properly train and
compete in the sport of biathlon with CBR. Note the costs in the table are meant to be indicative
only. Certain of these items such as skis, boots, rifles, bikes and clothing can vary significantly
depending on the quality purchased or whether purchasing new or used.
Item
Cost
One Time or Recurring
CBR Program Fees
$250 per month or $2,750
annually
Recurring; paid semi-annually
Biathlon Alberta membership
$55 for junior and younger
categories annual membership
(includes Biathlon Canada
membership)
Recurring; paid annually
$90 for senior and older
categories annual membership
(includes Biathlon Canada
membership)
Canada Olympic Park Trail
Pass
$112 ($95 extreme early bird)
for youth (6-12) season pass
Recurring; paid annually
$156 ($133 extreme early bird)
for teen/student season pass
Canmore Nordic Centre Trail
Pass
$100 for child (up to 11)
season pass
$125 for junior (12-17) season
pass
$150 for adult (18+) season
pass
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Recurring; paid annually
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Item
Canmore Nordic Centre
Range Pass
Cost
$105 for season pass (under
18)
One Time or Recurring
Recurring; paid annually
Expires April 30
$210 for season pass
(18+)
Alberta Bicycling Association
Membership
$30 per athlete for annual
membership
Recurring; paid annually with
program fees
Adult Firearm Possession and
Acquisition Licence (PAL)
$60 (5 year licence)
Recurring; every 5 years
Minors Firearm licence
$30
One time; must convert to
PAL when turn 18
Race Entry Fees
Normally ~ $30 per day or $60
per race weekend. If race in
all Calforex races + Western
Canadian Championships,
total annual cost ~ $420
Recurring; paid upon race
registration. Annual cost
dependent on number of races
entered
Rifle Rental
$25 per month
Recurring; paid semi-annually
with program fees
Rifle Purchase
$2,000 - $4,000 depending on
make purchased and whether
purchased new or used
One time
Rifle Shoulder Harness and
Armband
$200 - $250
One time
Rifle Soft Case
$50 - $125
One time
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Item
Cost
One Time or Recurring
Rifle Travel Case
$150 - $250
One time; only required if
flying to competitions
Rifle Lock
$10 - $15
One time
Ammunition
Federal Gold $40 per brick
Lapua Standard $50 per brick
Lapua Polar $150 per brick
Recurring; normally paid
annually as part of Club bulk
purchase. Annual cost
dependent on shooting
training attended and training
group
Rifle Cleaning Kit
$15 - $30
One time
Skate Skis
$150 - $700
Recurring; dependent on
athlete growth and
development
Classic Skis
$100 - $300
Recurring; dependent on
athlete growth and
development
Roller Skis
$150 - $300
One time
Skate Boots
$200 - $500
Recurring; dependent on
athlete growth and
development
Classic Boots
$85 - $200
Recurring; dependent on
athlete growth and
development
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Item
Cost
One Time or Recurring
Skate and Classic Poles
$70 - 200
Recurring; dependent on
athlete growth and
development
Waxing equipment – wax
iron, scrapers, brushes
$100
One time.
Wax supply
$200 for initial supply
Recurring; dependent on
amount of skiing and
frequency of waxing
Biathlon Gloves
$35 - $55
Recurring; generally annually
due to wear
Race Suit
$250
Recurring; dependent on
athlete growth and wear
Ski Bag
$20 - $50
One time
Ammunition Box
$10 - $20
One time
Overboots (ie NEOS)
$100 - $150
Recurring; dependent on
athlete growth
Winter attire (coat, mitts,
warm up pants etc)
$300 - $500
Recurring; dependent on
athlete growth
Bike Helmet
$35 - $125
Recurring; dependent on
athlete growth
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Item
Cost
One Time or Recurring
Mountain Bike
Varies significantly depending
on type and quality
Recurring; dependent on
athlete growth
Camps
Cost recovery; variable
dependent on length and
location
Recurring; dependent on
number of camps attended
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