2016 Atlantic Cup #3

& Cadet Provincial Championships

January 29-31, 2016 Brookvale Nordic Site

A MESSAGE OF WELCOME FROM BIATHLON PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Dear Biathlon Friends It is a privilege and a pleasure to welcome you to the 2016 Atlantic Cup #3 and Cadet Provincial Championships being held in Brookvale, PE, January 30 & 31, 2016. Biathlon in Prince Edward Island continues to flourish and it is our pleasure to host biathletes at the Mark Arendz Nordic site. After several years of success of the Atlantic Cup at Brookvale, and with a legacy of previous Eastern Canadian Competitions, Canadian World Junior Trials and the 1991 Canada Winter Games, Biathlon PEI once again proudly invites members of Biathlon Canada to our beautiful Island and facility. Sincerely, Steven Woodman President Biathlon Prince Edward Island WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Dear Coaches and Competitors

On behalf of Biathlon PEI, I wish to extend my warmest invitation to you to the 2015 Atlantic Cup #3 and Cadet Provincial Championships being held in Brookvale, PE, January 30 & 31, 2016. Please find enclosed our information package for this event.

The organizing committee and its title sponsor for the events, The Province of Prince Edward Island, look forward to you joining us in making this significant happening a real success.

Yours truly,

Daniel DesRoches

Competition Chief

2016 ATLANTIC CUP #3 & Cadet Provincial Championships

BROOKVALE, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

January 30 & 31, 2016

INVITATION INFORMATION

The Host Community Brookvale is a provincial park located in central Prince Edward Island. The venue lies approximately 25 kilometers West of Charlottetown the Provincial Capital and a similar distance from Borden - Carlton, the gateway to PEI.

The Venue The Brookvale Provincial Park Biathlon facility is located a short distance (1 km) from the downhill ski site and is the home to both the Cross Country and Biathlon venues. Built prior to hosting the Canada Winter Games in 1991, the range has undergone several upgrades in 2008 and again in 2010 and now has a shooting range of 24 mechanical targets. The course consists of all the required lengths of trails and varying degrees of difficulty. At the time of the event, the average daytime temperatures are expected to vary between minus 15 to 0 degrees C with approximately 30 centimeters of snow on the ground. A trail map and stadium diagram is attached.

The Organizers Your host, Biathlon PEI, has created an organizing committee that will both successfully conduct the event as well as foster the development of officiating within PEI. The Organizing Committee for this event is made up of many senior officials who have worked at many levels of competition across Canada and some have International biathlon officiating experience. The key positions for this event are as follows:

Competition Chief: Daniel DesRoches Competition Secretary: Janny Arendz Chief of Course: Carol Richard Chief of Range: Don Prosser Chief of Timing: Craig Gaddess Chief of Stadium: Steven Hale – shadow Lynn Boudreau Technical Delegate: Maurice Chasse Volunteer Coordinator: Cheryl Campbell Chairperson: Lynn Boudreau Rules The current IBU Event and Competition Rules will be in effect for the event, except as specifically modified by this invitation and by the current Biathlon Canada Hosting Policy

Eligibility All members of Biathlon Canada Divisions with a current membership or appropriate day membership are eligible to participate in the classes as stipulated in this invitation or by the current Biathlon Canada hosting policy. Other nationalities may participate but are not eligible for medals.

With the exception of the air rifle class and Cadets, it is mandatory that all athletes have in their possession, and be able to show upon request, their PAL or Minor’s Permit.

Classes of Competitors and Types of Competitions The following competitions will be held for the classes as shown. The start order and sequence will be as noted below: Athletes will compete on the following courses:

3.3 Km- Blue 2.5 Km- Green 2.0 Km- Red 1.5 Km- Orange 0.8 Km- Warm up Loop

Sprint Competitions both Atlantic Cup and Cadet Provincials Category Sequence Total distance Shooting Sequence Men 21 + 3x3.3 (blue) 10 km PS Women 21+ 3x2.5 (green) 7.5 km PS Junior Men 3x3.3 (blue) 10 km PS Junior Women 3x2.5 (green) 7.5 km PS Youth Men 3x2.5(green) 7.5 km PS Youth Women 3x2.0 (red) 6.0 km PS Senior Boys and Girls 3x2.0 (red) 6.0 km PS Junior Boys and Girls 3x1 .5 (orange) 4.5 km PP

Master Women 35+ 3x2.0 (red) 6 km PS

Master Men 35+ 3x2.0(red) 6 km PS

Sport Male (16+) Recreational

3X1.5 (orange) 4.5 km PP

Sport Female (16+) Recreational

3x1.5 (orange) 4.5 km PP

Air Rifle (15 yrs & under) 3x 0.8 (warm up) 2.4 km PP

Mass Start IBU Class Only for Atlantic Cup Category Sequence Total distance Shooting Sequence Men 21 + 5x2.5 (green) 12.5 km PPSS Women 21+ 5x2.0 (red) 10 km PPSS Junior Men 5x2.5 (green) 12.5 km PPSS Junior Women 5x2.0 (red) 10 km PPSS Youth Men 5x2.0 (red) 10 km PPSS Youth Women 5x1 5 (orange) 7.5 km PPSS

Pursuit Competition for non IBU AC#3 and Cadets Category Sequence Total distance Shooting Sequence Youth Men cadet only 5x2.0 (red) 10 km PPSS

Youth Women cadet only 5x1 5 (orange) 7.5 km PPSS

Senior Boys and Girls 5x1.5 (orange) 7.5 km PPSS

Junior Boys and Girls 4x 15 (orange) 6 km PPP

Master Women 35+ 5x1.5 (orange) 7.5 km PPSS

Master Men 35+ 5x1 5 (orange) 7.5 km PPSS

Sport Men (21+) 4x1.5 (orange) 6.0 km PPP

Sport Women (21+) 4x1.5 (orange) 6.0 km PPP

Air Rifle (13 yrs & under) 4x 0.8 (warm up) 3.2 km PPP

2016 Atlantic Cup #3 and Cadet Provincial Championship

Date Time Activity Location

Fri 29th

0900-1600 Site preparation Stadium

1400-1600 Arrivals - Official training AC#3 & Cadets

Stadium

1630 Team Captains Meeting Brookvale Nordic

Sat 30th

0800-1700 Competition Office open Bib pick-up by team before zero

Competition Office

0900-0945 Official Training – Cadet Classes Range

0945 Equipment check open for AC#3 Stadium

0945 Open Ceremony Stadium

1000-1045 Zero – AC#3 and Cadet Classes Range

1100 Sprint Competition start – AC#3 Stadium

1215 Sprint Competition start – Cadets Classes Stadium

1400-1500 Official Training – Pursuit all classes Stadium & Range

1600 Team Coaches & Captains Meeting Brookvale Nordic Lodge

1730 Awards presentation & Dinner TBA Tickets $20 Must be ordered in advance

TBA

Sun 31st 0800 Competition Office open Bib pick-by teams before zero

Competition Office

0845 Equipment check opens- All classes Range

0900-0945 Zero – all classes Range

1000 Pursuit Competition – AC #3 Stadium

1115 Pursuit Competition - Cadet classes Stadium

13:30 Awards Presentations & Departures Nordic Marksman Cup Awarded

Brookvale Nordic Lodge

NOTE The competition timings and configurations are subject to change depending on participation numbers for the various classes of competitors.

Unofficial Training The facility, course and range can be used at the normal trail/range fees as established by the Brookvale Provincial Park during unofficial training. Please contact Bob Bentley. biathlonpei@gmail.com

Competition Office There will be a competition office/information desk in the Nordic lodge Saturday and Sunday

Waxing Rooms Limited Waxing facilities will be available on site

Accommodation and Meals Teams are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and meals during the event.

There are a number of hotels in the Summerside and Charlottetown area. If you require assistance contact Lynn Boudreau, lboudreau@upei.ca. Rifle storage will be in the team accommodations and is a responsibility of the teams. Cadet rifle storage will be in their Joining Instructions.

Event Dinner with Awards Presentation TBA A post competition dinner will be held at TBA located not far from the Nordic Site, on Saturday January 30, 2016 5:30 pm Dinner cost for athletes, coaches & supports will be $20 and tickets must be purchased before January 25, 2016. Presentation of Sprint awards will take place during the dinner. Any dietary concerns please email lboudreau@upei.ca. Awards

Separate awards will be presented for the Atlantic Cup and Cadets. First, second, and third will be awarded in each class, if there are sufficient competitors in the class.

Registrations

Registration is available on Zone 4 and will be open from Monday January 11 to Monday January 25, 2016.

Entry Fees

Category 1 Competition 2 Competitions

Air Rifle $15 $25

All other categories $40 $75

Saturday Banquet Tickets $20 Each

Trail and Range Fees Trail and range fees for unofficial training are as follows: Adult - $10.00 per day per person Student - $8.00 per day per person

Trail and Range fees are payable at Competition Office located lower level of Nordic Site

ATTACHMENTS Annex A - Elevations Annex B – Trail Maps Annex C- Stadium Layout (subject to change)

Driving Directions to Brookvale Provincial Ski Park

Annex A - Brookvale Biathlon Trail Elevation Profiles

Annex B - Brookvale Biathlon Trail Maps & Elevation Profiles

1.5 KM - ORANGE

2.0 KM - RED

2.5 KM - GREEN

3.3 KM - BLUE

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Biathlon PEI Competition Trails

Legend

Dram Traun sm.)

Rad Trail (I &Wm)

GreenTrailI2 441(m)

Blue Tr.! 3.271Crn)

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This map is not intended for legal description or to calculate exact land dimesnions. 1:1,650

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ANNEX C