Sunday, January 11, 2009

Bridgton Biathlon Sunday, January 18th

The Bridgton Biathlon, sponsored but the Southern Maine Biathlon Club and Maine Winter Sports Center will take place on Sunday, January 18th.  

This is an air rifle biathlon where the guns are provided by the race organizers.  You do not ski with a gun, instead you ski a lap and then come into the shooting area to pick up a gun to shoot the target.

The total race distance is 4k.  Each skier will do one lap, come in and shoot, ski another lap, shoot etc..

Event Time: Clinic will take place from 10:00-11:30am and its required that all racers take the clinic.  The race begins at noon.

Location: Five Fields Farm, Bridgton. www.fivefieldsski.com for  directions.

The race is open to young skiers and adults.  It's a great introduction to biathlon.  Last years several racers were 10-11 years old.

Price: 15.00

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