BIATHLON                                                

EVENT COORDINATOR:   

Jake Stoll                                 Email:  jstoll@dublin.oh.us

DATE: Tuesday, August 17               08:00

LOCATION:  Big Darby Creek Shooting Range           http://www.bigdarbycreeksr.com/

875 Middle Pike, West Jefferson, Ohio 43162

GUIDING BODY:   National Rifle Assoc. (NRA)          www.nrahq.org/compete/index.asp

SPORT DESCRIPTION:  This event combines cross country running and pistol shooting for a total of 3 miles and 24 rounds fired. The event will begin with a one mile run to the range where twelve rounds (unsupported) will be shot at 25 yards, then another one mile run, another twelve rounds (unsupported) and finish with third mile run.  Competitors may use a duty weapon or approved handgun. 

Competitors must supply their own ammunition.  Team members must be declared prior to the individual matches.  Teams consist of two people. Biathlon silhouette targets will be utilized and supplied at the venue.

Trigger - Revolvers may have both single and double action and must be capable of lifting 2.5 lbs. (1.135 kg) when gun is cocked. Semi automatic pistols must have a trigger pull of at least 3.5 pounds (triggers shall be weighed).

Sights - Fixed or adjustable may be used, no shrouds, sight covers, or ramp covers will be allowed.

Barrel - Not to exceed six inches (15.24 cm).

Eye and ear protection are mandatory and must be supplied by competitor.  Competitor must supply own ammunition (in accordance with NRA rules). Competitors must be "qualified" (i.e. some type of formal training for safety reasons) with their firearm and familiar with range rules and safety.

BRACKETING:  Doubles team members must compete in the individual competition, as individual scores apply to team score. Competitors may enter only one Doubles team event.

                                EVENT ENTRY CODES

MEN

( ) Open  ................................................................. BI01A

( ) Senior  ................................................................ BI02A

( ) Master  .............................................................. BI03A

( ) Grand Master  ................................................... BI04A

WOMEN

( ) Open  ................................................................. BI01B

( ) 35yrs & Over  ................................................... BI03B

MEN

DOUBLES

( ) Open  ................................................................. BI01C

( ) Senior  ................................................................ BI02C

( ) Master  .............................................................. BI03C

( ) Grand Master  ................................................... BI04C

WOMEN

DOUBLES

( ) Open  ................................................................. BI01E

( ) 35yrs & Over  ................................................... BI02E

COED

DOUBLES

( ) Open  ................................................................. BI01K

( ) Senior  ................................................................ BI02K

( ) Master  .............................................................. BI03K

( ) Grand Master  ................................................... BI04K