NSW Laser Biathlon Summer Series Event 1
Event information
Registrations for this event are closed.
A Laser Biathlon Summer Series event is being held.
(please register the name of the entrant.)
Date: Sunday 24th March 2019
Where: Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park
Bib Pick-up: from 8.15am at the Laser Biathlon Range
Course Inspection and Laser Rifle Zero: from 8.15am
Event Start Time: 9.00am
Cost: $25 per entry plus $5 use of laser rifle.
Entries Close: Wed 20th March at 11.59pm
Age Categories: Age categories will be for male and female. Age is the age you are turning in 2019 as follows:
10yrs and under, 12years and under, 14years and under, 16years and under, Youth (17-18yrs), Junior (19-21yrs), Open, Masters 30years plus
Sport Class: A sport class can be considered for each age category based upon number of entrants (min 2). If you are interested in entering the Sport Class please indicate when registering. Sport Class is for first time entrants in a roller-ski laser biathlon event.
Racing Format:
- Roller-skiing or running can be selected.
- Interval start with timing.
- Competitors 16 years and under will ski or run three loops and shoot 5 targets .twice, using up to 8 shots.
- Competitors Youth and above will ski or run 3 three loops and shoot 5 targets twice.
- Youth and above age groups will shoot prone and standing targets.
- 16 and under age groups will shoot prone on standing targets.
- Distances - roller-ski loops will be from 500m to 1.5km depending upon age. Running distances will be between 200m to 400m depending upon age.
- Penalty loops for target misses, 12yrs and above
- Medals will be awarded to place-getters
Laser Training Sessions: Laser training sessions will be available on Saturday 23rd March 2019 at the Laser Range from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. It is suggested a training session is booked so you are familiar with using the laser biathlon system, the laser range and the loops to be skied or run.
Course inspection and laser biathlon zeroing will be available prior to racing on Sunday 24th March if you are unable to attend a training session.
Roller-Ski Competency : To enter the roller-skiing racing format, entrants should be competent on roller-skis. An alternative format of running is available to enter.
Safety Equipment: Helmets are mandatory to wear in the race and elbow pads and knee pads are recommended for newer roller-skiers.
Equipment Hire: Hiring of roller-ski, boots and poles is available.
Poles $5 - not all lengths are available. You will be advised if your length is not available and the race can be entered without poles.
Roller-skis $10
Boots $10
More than one item $10 maximum cost.
Please indicate your requirements when entering.
Membership: You must be a member of NSW Biathlon to enter the Junior Series event. Day membership ($5) can be purchased from our Membership shop.
Volunteer Officials: Biathlon racing requires volunteer officials to count target misses and to act as Course and Range Officials. Please indicate your availability to assist with officiating. Parents volunteering will be able to observe their children and others racing on the day.
Click below to download further information on distances, racing formats and loop maps.