Provincials will be held March 9/10 at QVN.
Summary below. The official race notice takes precedence over discrepancies.
Due to the warm conditions and unfavourable snow conditions, SWF Cup 3 & 4 will be cancelled. There is currently no plan to reschedule.
Summary below. The official race notice takes precedence over discrepancies.
Summary below. The official race notice takes precedence over discrepancies.
Start your new year on skis!
We will have a fire going with hotdogs and marshmallows. Come out and start your year right.
9:30am 15 KM start time
9:45am 10 KM start time
10:00am 5KM start time
10:05am 2km start time
10:30am Family Bean Bag Relay (optional)
15KM - Individual sign up, open to 15 years and older, $40/person
10KM - Individual sign up, open to 12 years and older, $35/person
5KM - Individual sign up $30, also open to families for $65 (each family member can pick if they want to do the 5km or 2 km)
2KM - Individual sign up $20, also open to families for $65 (each family member can pick if they want to do the 5km or 2km)
A family is an immediate family.
Strollers and leashed dogs welcome
Questions? Send an email to events@qvn.ca!
Stick around after your run to participate in the free Family Bean Bag Relay! Whoever is around will get to participate! No registration required. Teams of 6 will run a short distance and practice their aim with bean bag tossing simulating a summer version of biathlon! Anticipated to start at 11am and have repeated heats until all teams have had a chance to participate.
Schedule:
Friday: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm (No Air Rifle) - optional supper in Lumsden
Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, bring your own Lunch
Sunday: 9:30 am to 11:30 am, BBQ lunch provided 11:30 to 1:00 pm.
Optional Water Park -See Schule above for details 2-3 pm
1. Your camp coaches:
Doug Sylvester and Chris Selinger will be your coaches and are happy to welcome you to camp. We will also see coaches Kerry Hecker (working with the Air Rifle program) and a few other volunteers.
Please arrive early on Friday to pick up your welcome gift and set out your gear to be ready for the camp start. Volunteers should be ready for you anytime after 12:30.
4. Shooting Under the Lights Event:
Saturday night will have an optional biathlon run and shoot race event with bibs, a zero, and timing. The real thing but without skis. Zero begins at 8:15 so please arrive prior to 8:00 for bib pick-up, lane assignment, etc. The lights will be on as come race time, it will be dark! You may consider bringing a headlamp if you have one for some of the running as our lights do not extend well onto the portion of trails where we will run.
5. Locations:
We will be running our activities all within the QVN area.
6. Gear needed for our camp activities:
Yoga / Pilates Mat
Shooting gear:
rifle
ammunition
shooting gloves (can be any lightweight gloves - baseball batting gloves, or gardening gloves work well)
arm band (for those shooting without a rest)
rest, if you are particular about the rest you use as we have plenty
Running shoes (and clean shoes - may be the same pair)
Roller skiing gear
roller skis (we have extra pairs if you noted that you needed a pair)
ski boots
poles (with a carbon tip preferable)
bike helmet
gloves
hi vis shirt or clothing (always important for safety but we'll supply a shirt with the camp welcome gift)
Clothing comfortable for moving in and appropriate for the weather
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Hat
Bug spray
Waterbottle or drinkbelt and extra water (we will have extra, but please note there is no running water at QVN)
Portable snacks
Lunch for Saturday
The 2023 Biathlon Sask Provincial Championships will be held March 4 and 5 hosted by QVN. Click here for the race notice. Registration closes at noon on March 3 and can be found on Zone 4.
Qu’Appelle Valley Nordic
Biathlon Saskatchewan Provincial Championships March 4 to 5, 2023
Welcome to the Qu’Appelle Valley Nordic located in Treaty 4 Territory just outside of Lumsden. We are pleased to host the Biathlon Saskatchewan Provincial Championships. Questions can be directed to info@qvn.ca.
1. Competition Information 1.1. Location:
All competitions will take place at the Qu’Appelle Valley Nordic facility
1.2. Memberships:
All athletes, coaches and officials shall have a valid 2022-2023 Biathlon Canada membership to be eligible to participate. This requirement is for insurance purposes.
1.3.Race Fees:
Single day race - $25.00 Full weekend race - $35.00
1.4. Registration:
Please register on Zone4.ca by Friday, March 3, 2023 at noon. Online registrations will be active on Monday, February 20 at noon. Late registrations or on-site registrations will not be accepted.
1.5.Cancelation Policy:
If the event is canceled prior to the weekend of the races due to weather, a full refund less the online service charge will be provided. The races may be canceled or delayed if the temperature is below -20 C or feels like -25 C with wind. The race committee will have the ability to modify the race format, start time or race distances before or on the day of the race.
1.6.Event Schedule:
The schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions and the number of competitors. The organizing committee reserves the right to change the event schedule as needed. If advance notice is possible, a communication will be sent to all registrants via email.
Friday, March 3, 2023
7:00 pmVirtual Team Captains’ Meeting – Jury selection, competition review, course info, questions, updates
Saturday, March 4, 2023 Sprint format with interval start
12:30 pm Competition Office Open Bib Pick-Up
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Zero all categories
2:00 pm Interval start Sprint
Awards will be announced once the results become final
Sunday, March 5, 2023 Mass Start format with multiple wave simultaneous start
9:30 am Competition Office Open Bib Pick-Up
10:00 am – 10:45 am Zero all categories
11:00 am Wave 1 (Boys/Men, Air Rifle and Developmental .22 categories)
11:45 am Wave 2 (Girls/Women and Sport Non-binary categories)
Awards will be announced once the results become final
1.7.Race formats and categories:
An interval start Sprint-distance race format will be used on Saturday. A multiple wave Mass Start race format will be used on Sunday.
Please see the PDF for formats and Categories
Notes:
● All ages stated are as of December 31, 2022.
● Air rifle category distances are guidelines and may be modified by the athlete or coach based on
the athlete’s developmental level. Air Rifle 1 will shoot on larger (35 mm) targets while Air Rifle
2 shoot on smaller (15 mm) targets.
● Developmental .22 is designed for participants who are new to biathlon. Distances and the size
of targets shot at can be modified to align to the participant’s developmental level.
● Senior Boys/Girls will follow the range carry procedure picking up their rifle from a rifle rack at
the entrance to the range, skiing to their shooting mat, and dropping off the rifle on a rifle rack
at the exit of the range.
● Sport Men/Women/Non-binary have the option to carry their rifle or follow the range carry
procedure. Participants in this category must notify the Chief of Range if they choose to follow
the range carry procedure.
● Junior Men/Women, Open Men/Women and Masters Men/Women will carry their rifle while
skiing on course.
● Penalty loops for misses will be skied. Large penalty loops (150 m) for the Youth Men/Women,
Junior Men/Women, Men/Women categories and small penalty loops (75 m) for all other categories.
1.8.Course Loop Distances:
A trail map is available on the QVN website. Clubhouse (C) – 350 m
Orange (O) – 800 m
Yellow (Y) – 1.12 km
Blue (B) – 1.85 km Red (R) – 2.45 km Green (G) – 2.96 km
1.9. Waxing:
There are no indoor waxing facilities or electric outlets available at the race site.
Biathlon Canada Canadian Hosting Policy Section 9 will apply:
9.1 General: A full fluoro ban applies for all Biathlon Canada sanctioned events. This ban on fluorinated waxes was implemented to protect the health of both people and the environment. High Fluoro (HF), Medium Fluoro (MF) or Low Fluoro (LF) glide waxes, including HF, MF or LF
powders, pucks, blocks and liquids, and cold-weather powder additives and hardeners containing fluoros are prohibited.
1.10. Competition Office:
The Competition Office will be located in the clubhouse on site. See the Event Schedule for hours.
1.11. Awards
Awards will be presented after final results are posted, time and location TBA. Medals will be presented to the first three finishers in all categories, regardless of the number of competitors. The exception to this is the Air Rifle and Developmental .22 categories in which all participating athletes will all be awarded a prize at completion of the competition and no medals will be awarded. Results for the Air Rifle and Developmental .22 classes will be published in alphabetical order.
Grab your friends and family and get outdoors to enjoy a Hallowe'en-themed, COVID-friendly hike on QVN's trails! Select one of two Choose Your Own Adventures tales, the pages of which will be along the trails, and then make choices along the way to find out how your story ends!
Open Friday, October 28, 7:00 pm through to Monday, October 31. Ticket purchase is on the honour system, and the event is self-guided.
Here's how it works:
1. We will have two Hallowe'en-themed adventure tales set up on the trails. One is a shorter adventure, the story is less spooky, and it's suitable for younger participants or those who are more hesitant to find out what goes "bump" in the night. The other is a longer adventure, there are more graphic descriptions, and it's suitable for older participants or those who like the thrill of a chilling tale. Choose the adventure you want to take.
2. Look at the map, which will be provided to see where the different story points are. The points are placed in order along the trail (i.e. points 3 to 7 are between points 2 and 8).
3. Each point will have a square of reflective tape and the story card for that point. Some will be stakes at the side of the trail, and some will be attached to fence posts. Read through the story card, then hike to your next point as directed on the card.
4. Happy adventuring!
9:30am 15 KM start time
9:45am 10 KM start time
10:00am 5KM start time
10:15am 2km start time
11:00am Family Bean Bag Relay (optional)
15KM - Individual sign up, open to 15 years and older, $40/person
10KM - Individual sign up, open to 12 years and older, $35/person
5KM - Individual sign up $30, also open to families for $65 (each family member can pick if they want to do the 5km or 2 km)
2KM - Individual sign up $20, also open to families for $65 (each family member can pick if they want to do the 5km or 2km)
A family is an immediate family.
Strollers and leashed dogs welcome
Stick around after your run to participate in the free Family Bean Bag Relay! Whoever is around will get to participate! No registration required. Teams of 6 will run a short distance and practice their aim with bean bag tossing simulating a summer version of biathlon! Anticipated to start at 11am and have repeated heats until all teams have had a chance to participate.
5 km loop - run 1, 2 or 3 times!
2 km - follows 5 k loop until turnaround and returns to start line.
Course consists of mostly wide, mowed grass terrain with several sharp hills and one long climb. There are a couple of short sections of single track.
Interested in our biathlon programs but want to try it out before committing to a program? Join us for our Try Biathlon Day, where you’ll get a chance to shoot a rifle, meet our coaches and athletes, explore the facility, and learn more about our programs. Four one-hour sessions are available:
9:30 to 10:30 am
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
1:00 to 2:00 pm
2:30 to 3:30 pm
Items to bring with you:
Running shoes
Clothing comfortable for moving in and appropriate for the weather
Water bottle
We’ll supply the rifle, ammunition and a pamphlet to take home.
Pre-registration is required. Contact Sheri at sheri.adams.selinger@qvn.ca with any questions.
Get ready for an intense and fun few days of running, rollerskiing, shooting and games! QVN coaches will be joined by provincial coach Doug Sylvester for a great weekend of biathlon fun.
The .22 camp is geared for participants aged 12 through Masters, including any youth wishing to participate in Saskatchewan Winter Games or Canada Winter Games in 2023.
The Air Rifle camp is designed for participants aged 8 through 11.
In general, these camps are geared towards participants who have one or more seasons of biathlon experience already. If this is you, keep going. If not, please keep an eye on our Facebook page or our website (qvn.ca) for our Try Biathlon event in August. For those living outside the Regina area, find your local club at biathlonsask.ca.
Biathlon Saskatchewan is purchasing a block of tickets to attend the Saskatchewan Roughriders football game after camp wraps up on Friday, August 19. Tickets are available to everyone, including camp participants, volunteers and parents on the registration form and will only be available for purchase until August 5 at noon.
Please contact our Camp Director at chris.selinger@qvn.ca to discuss whether this camp may be a good fit or any other questions you may have.
QVN wishes to invite you to Biathlon Saskatchewan Provincials from March 5 to 6. This will be the first set of races used to select Saskatchewan's team for the Canada Winter Games, a nice tune up race for those attending Nationals, and a fantastic season wrap-up race for the province's younger athletes.
The race notice will provide you with all the details you need to know about the schedule, race formats and COVID protocols. A few highlights:
COVID:
Align to Biathlon Sask's recently approved changes
Only athletes need to register
No attestation or proof of double-vaccination or negative test required
Clubhouse only available to event volunteers, who will be required to wear masks when indoors.
Please do not come to the race if you are unwell.
Saturday race:
Sprint format with simultaneous wave start
Race office opens at 12:30
Zero from 1:00 to 1:45
First wave of races kicks off at 2:00
Sunday race:
Mass start format with wave starts
Race office opens at 9:30
Zero from 10:00 to 10:45
First wave of races kicks off at 11:00
Registration is now open - click here! Only online registrations will be accepted and no late registrations will be accepted after Friday, March 4 at noon.
We look forward to seeing you at the races!
QVN will be hosting the 21/22 Biathlon Sask SWF Cup A/B races. Please read the attached PDF contains the various race and COVID details. EVERYONE (spectators and all) must register on zone 4 to be let on site and will be checked for vaccinations / negative test when driving in, just the same as a restaurant. Site entry will be closed at the end of zero, be sure to arrive early. Read the PDF for full details.
To participate in Biathlon Saskatchewan activities, athletes must be current members of Biathlon Canada and Biathlon Saskatchewan.
Grab your friends and family and get outdoors to enjoy a Hallowe'en themed, COVID-friendly hike on QVN's trails! Select one of two Choose Your Own Adventures tales, the pages of which will be along the trails, and then make choices along the way to find out how your story ends!
Open Friday, October 29, 7:00 pm through to Sunday, October 31.
Here's how it works:
1. We will have two Hallowe'en-themed adventure tales set up on the trails. One is a shorter adventure, the story is less spooky, and it's suitable for younger participants or those who are more hesitant to find out what goes "bump" in the night. The other is a longer adventure, there are more graphic descriptions, and it's suitable for older participants or those who like the thrill of a chilling tale. Choose the adventure you want to take.
2. Look at the map, which will be provided to see where the different story points are. The points are placed in order along the trail (i.e. points 3 to 7 are between points 2 and 8).
3. Each point will have a square of reflective tape and the story card for that point. Some will be stakes at the side of the trail, some will be attached to fence posts. Read through the story card, then hike to your next point as directed on the card.
4. Happy adventuring!
Bronze coaching course (for parents of kids new to biathlon to learn about the sport and their role as a parent helper): Wednesday, October 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 at QVN
Gear-fitting night: Wednesday, September 29 from 6:30 to 8:00 at QVN.
Saski AGM 11:30 – 1:00 (all members welcome)
Biathlon Sask AGM 1:00 – 2:30 (all members welcome)
Biathlon Sask Board Meeting 2:30 – 3:30 (board members only)
Who: QVN members (new and returning) who do not have a PAL (minor's) and are 12 years old before the first day of the course.
What: Canadian Firearms Safety Course (non-restricted) for a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL), or Minor's PAL. Your instructors will be Lowell Strauss and Kerry Hecker.
When: Friday Sept 17, 7pm-10pm and Saturday Sept 18, 9am - 5pm. 1 hour for lunch on Saturday, and short recharge breaks as needed!
Where: 2202 - 2nd Avenue
Why: to be safe and legal for possessing and handling biathlon .22 calibre rifles.
How much: $125 payable to Lowell Strauss (cheque) or EMT (payable to lowell.strauss@gmail.com) will guarantee your place.
Cross Country Saskatchewan Rollerski Loppet. Sept 11, 2021. More specifics to be announced.
Please Note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions different age groups have segmented into different activities at different times
To participate in Biathlon Saskatchewan activities, athletes must be current members of Biathlon Canada and Biathlon Saskatchewan.
Come out and try biathlon under the supervision of coaches and athletes. Try hitting targets like the pros with real biathlon rifles. Learn how you can join us and stay in shape and hit your fitness targets.
Join QVN, provincial coach Doug Sylvester, and special guest coach Gregg Campbell for a weekend full of activities for athletes of all ages. Whether you are wanting to push your limits, a tune-up before your season begins, or a chance to see your biathlon friends again, this is the summer camp for you! Space is limited, so be sure to register here ASAP!
The camp is geared towards those who have completed one or more seasons of biathlon with a local club. It is not appropriate for someone wanting to try out biathlon for the first time.
Kids between the ages of 8 and 11 who have completed one or more seasons of biathlon with a local club.
Saturday, August 21: 9:00 to 5:00
Sunday, August 22: 8:30 to 3:30
$70
Camp shirt
Instruction
Prizes
Lunch on Sunday
Rifle
Ammunition
Shooting gloves
Water bottle and extra water
Lunch (Saturday)
Snacks
Hiking/ski striding poles
Running shoes
Clothes appropriate for the weather and comfortable for moving in
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Youth 12 and older and adults who have completed one or more seasons of biathlon with a local club.
Friday, August 20: 1:00 to 5:15
Saturday, August 21: 9:00 to 5:00
Sunday, August 22: 8:30 to 3:30
Camp shirt
Instruction
Prizes
Rollerskis for those who do not have them
Lunch on Sunday
Rifle
Ammunition
Arm cuff, if you shoot without a rest
Shooting gloves
Water bottle and extra water
Lunch (Saturday)
Snacks
Hiking/ski striding poles
Running shoes
Bike helmet
Rollerskis (*)
Ski boots
Ski poles
Notebook and pencil/pen
Clothes appropriate for the weather and comfortable for moving in
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
(*) If you do not have rollerskis we will provide a pair you can use for camp
9:00 – 5:00 Ages 13-18
To participate in Biathlon Saskatchewan activities, athletes must be current members of Biathlon Canada and Biathlon Saskatchewan.
Please Note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions different age groups have segmented into different days
QVN 9:00 – 5:00 Ages 13-18
To participate in Biathlon Saskatchewan activities, athletes must be current members of Biathlon Canada and Biathlon Saskatchewan.
Please Note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions different age groups have segmented into different activities at different times
To participate in Biathlon Saskatchewan activities, athletes must be current members of Biathlon Canada and Biathlon Saskatchewan.
Please Note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions different age groups have segmented into different activities at different times
To participate in Biathlon Saskatchewan activities, athletes must be current members of Biathlon Canada and Biathlon Saskatchewan.
