West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation & Altius Handcrafted Firearms Invite you to participate in the. West Yellowstone Mountain Bike Biathlon

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1 West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation & Altius Handcrafted Firearms Invite you to participate in the West Yellowstone Mountain Bike Biathlon SPRINT July 9, 2016 Match Class Experienced Biathletes with Their Own Equipment Novice Class First Time or Limited Experience Biathletes Everyone Welcome! Rifles and Ammunition Provided! Children s Class Age 12 and Under Rifles and Ammunition Provided! Rendezvous Ski Trails Biathlon Range West Yellowstone, Montana USA Sponsored by Altius Handcrafted Firearms

2 6 May 2016 Dear Biathlon Competitors and Friends: WYSEF and Altius Handcrafted Firearms invite you to West Yellowstone s Rendezvous Ski Trails Biathlon Range for our annual Mountain Bike Biathlon. This unique competition is open to any interested participants. It provides a training opportunity for experienced Biathletes and a chance for others to experience the Olympic sport of Biathlon. Mountain Bikes and Summer Trails substitute for skis and snow but the rifles and shooting are the same. Match Class Biathletes must have their own equipment and will shoot on standard IBU targets. Novice Class Biathletes will be provided with rifles and ammunition and will shoot on the larger, Standing, targets for both Prone and Standing. The Children s division is for age 12 and younger. Children will shoot in prone only and will be provided with a support for the rifle. We look forward to seeing you in West Yellowstone! Best Regards, Marc Sheppard Chief of Competition

3 Organizing Committee Chair and Chief of Competition: Marc Sheppard WYSEF Program Director: Moira Dow Eligibility Everyone is welcome to participate! To enter the Match Class, you must have your own rifle and ammunition that meet IBU criteria. Rifles and ammunition will be provided for Children and Novice Class competitors. All Children and Novice competitors MUST complete the Safety Clinic on Race Day. Competition Ability Any competitor registering for this event tacitly guarantees that they are able to compete at that level of competition. Awards Awards will be presented for 1st-3rd place overall Male and Female competitors in Children, Novice, and Match Classes. Age group awards will also be presented. Non-Resident Firearms Declaration Process: Teams and individual competitors from outside of the USA must declare their rifles at the USA border and must have an approved ATF Form 6NIA prior to arrival at the border. Complete forms and instructions are available at Ammunition is available in West Yellowstone from Altius Handcrafted Firearms, 125 Madison Avenue Registration On line registration is available at Registration forms in this Invitation may be faxed to , ed to or mailed to: WYSEF SUMMER BIATHLON PO Box 956 West Yellowstone, MT REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, 8 JULY 2016 RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED WITH A SURCHARGE Entry Fees Children (12 and under) $15/race All others (13 and older) $25 $10/race Day of Race Registration surcharge Proof of USBA or Biathlon Canada membership is required to compete. Member for a Day membership is available through or as an option through event registration.

4 Cancellation Policy in Effect If event is cancelled on or before 4 July 2016, a 50% refund of registration fees will be refunded by WYSEF. If the event is cancelled after 8 July 2016, for any reason, no refund of registration fees will be made. Competitions Sprint as per IBU rules. Interval start at 30 second intervals. Schedule Day/Date Time Event Location 8 July Friday All Day Unofficial Training 9 July Saturday Zero for all Classes Safety Clinic for Novice Class* Rendezvous Ski Trails Biathlon Range 0900 Sprint Start Rendezvous Ski Trails Biathlon Range 1100 Awards Rendezvous Ski Trails Biathlon Range Schedule could change due to weather conditions and number of competitors. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the event schedule as needed. If advance notices are possible, posting of the information will be on the WYSEF website. All notices will be posted at the Rendezvous Ski Trails trailhead. *A FREE AND REQUIRED SAFETY CLINIC WILL START AT 0800 ON SATURDAY FOR ALL NOVICE PARTICIPANTS. Equipment All competitors MUST wear a helmet during the biking portion of the event. Rifles and Ammunition will be provided for all Novice Competitors. Rifle, Ammunition, and Biathlon Accessory sales available at Altius Handcrafted Firearms. Rental Mountain Bikes are available at local bike shops: Free Heel&Wheel ; Yellowstone Bike ; Gallatin Alpine Sports(Big Sky)

5 Course Maps Course Maps are posted at and at the Biathlon shooting range. Course Marking will follow current IBU standards: 1.5km ORANGE 2.0km RED 2.5km GREEN 3.0km YELLOW 3.3km BLUE 4.0km BROWN Race Distances, Shooting Sequence, and Course Colors by Class Class Age Sprint Sprint Shooting Sequence* Sprint Course Sequence Children 12 and Under 6 km PP 3xRED All Other Classes 13+ 9km PS 3xYELLOW *Children will shoot Prone on Standing Targets *Match Class competitors will shoot Prone and Standing on IBU standard-size Prone and Standing Targets as indicated. *Novice Class competitors will shoot Prone and Standing on Standing Targets. Accommodations and Arrivals Information on accommodations may be found at Closest airports include: West Yellowstone (WYS) - 2 miles Bozeman, Montana (BZN) - 90 miles Idaho Falls, ID (IDA) miles Car rentals are available at the airports. Driving time from Bozeman is approximately 1.5 hours. Driving time from Idaho Falls is approximately 2 hours. Directions to Venue From the South Highway 20 to West Yellowstone Turn right (South) at first street when entering Town. Iris street. Proceed approximately 1 mile to Summer Biathlon Parking sign. From the North Highway 191 to West Yellowstone Proceed straight through 2 stop lights. Turn right (West) at Yellowstone Avenue (stop sign) Follow to end and turn Left (South) on Iris Street. Follow to Summer Biathlon Parking sign.

6 Individual Registration Form Mountain Bike Summer Biathlon 9 July 2016 West Yellowstone, MT USA Bib # Cash Credit Check # First Name Last Name Gender M/F Address_City St/Prov ZipCountry _Phone ( ) - Age USBA/BC Membership# Club/Team Emergency Contact Phone( ) - Class: Children (12 and under) Match Novice Fees: Children Sprint $15 13 and Over Sprint $25 Day of Race/Late Registration Fee $10 USBA Member for a Day Fee $10 Total Fees *Complete USBA Waiver Also WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY Identification of risk. I,, know that biathlon, consisting of Nordic skiing and rifle marksmanship, involves risks of serious injury, including permanent disability and death. I understand that these injuries might result not only form my actions, but the actions, inactions, or negligence of others. Assumption of risk. I agree that I am responsible for my safety while participating in biathlon training and competition. I assume all risks, both known and unknown, connected with my participation. Waiver. Being aware of the risks and willing to assume them, I waive, release and hold harmless West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation, US Forest Service, West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, Town of West Yellowstone, United States Biathlon Association, their affiliate clubs, volunteers, directors, officers, employees, coaches, sponsors, advertisers, and owners/lessors of used premises from all claims for liability, injury, loss, or damage connected with my participation in biathlon training and competition. I intend for this waiver and release to also apply to my relatives, personal representatives, heirs, beneficiaries, next of kin, and assigns. Insurance. I currently have, and agree to maintain through the time I participate, sufficient medical and accident insurance. I understand that this is my responsibility and release anyone from providing it for me. I have read this agreement carefully, understand that I give up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it voluntarily. Date Participant s signature For Participants under age 18: I consent to the above person s participation in biathlon training and competitions. I acknowledge that I assume all risks, known and unknown, and waive all claims in advance. Date _ Parent/guardian s signature

7 Team Registration Form Mountain Bike Summer Biathlon 9 July 2016 West Yellowstone, MT USA Cash Credit Check # Team Coach Address_ Phone( ) - Fax( ) - _ Location where team will be staying in West Yellowstone_ Planned Arrival Date Available Classes: Children (12 and under) Novice(N) Match(M) _ $15 = _ $25 = _ Late $10/race/athlete = Total Fees First Name Last Name Class Age Membership Number (Office Use Only) Bib # Release: In consideration of the acceptance of this Team, I, for myself and all of the above-listed Team Members, my executers, administrators and assigns, do hereby release and discharge West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation, US Forest Service, West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, Town of West Yellowstone, U.S. Biathlon Association, and any other sponsors or volunteers from all claims or damages, actions whatsoever in any manner growing out of my participations in said athletic events. I further attest that all of the above-listed Team Members have signed similar release forms covering their participation in all Team events, including these competitions. I attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this event ant that the Team Members are physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this event. Date (Coach s signature)