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2011 Biathlon Slideshow	Biathlon Volunteers Slideshow

Photos by Ron Stevenson

Introduction	Schedule	Safety Clinic	Registration info
Contact	Directions	Accommodations	2010 photos
Download reg form as pdf file	Helper info	Sponsors	--

Sponsors

• When: August 13, 2011



• Mandatory First Timers Safety Clinic at 8:30 AM Race Starts at 10 AM
• Sponsored by: Friends of Oil Creek State Park, Range Resources and PA Biathlon Club
• Location: Oil Creek State Park Cross-Country Ski Area, Petroleum Center
• Proceeds from events benefit "Friends of Oil Creek State Park". The volunteer group that supports the park's activities.
• Course: 6K Cross Country Run with 2 shooting stops!

First timers welcome. All equipment provided

Open to all athletes age 12 and over who complete the mandatory pre-race safety clinic.

What is a Summer Biathlon and how does it work?
The 6K running race is divided into three parts.

First: The timing starts with waves of two runners leaving every minute and running an approximately 1.2 mile loop. As you approach the shooting range at the end of the first running loop, you will walk the last 50 meters, catch your breath lie down in the prone position and pick up an easy to use .22 caliber target rifle. You shoot 5 shots at a 3.5-inch metal knock down target 25 meters away. For each missed target you are required to run a 70-meter penalty loop after the shooting stop.

Second: After this first shooting stop, you walk rapidly out of the range and run the same 1.2-mile loop again. The second time at the range you will shoot 5 shots at the same target from the standing position and run the 70-meter penalty loop for each missed target.

Third: Once you’ve completed the standing position, you walk out of the range and run the 1.2-mile loop a final time ending at the finish line. Remember every second counts!

For more info on Biathlon visit: www.usbiathlon.com or www.biathlete.org
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SCHEDULE:

7:30-8:30 AM	Check-in for first-time participants
7:30-9:00 AM	Check-in for experienced participants
8:30 - 9:30 AM	Familiarization Safety Clinic (mandatory for first time participants)
9:00-9:50 AM	Zero for personal rifles
10:00 AM	Race begins


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SAFETY CLINIC:

All first-time participants are required to attend the pre-race biathlon familiarization / safety clinic. You will learn the rules of the sport; correct shooting positions, safety procedures, and race strategy. The clinic will start promptly at 8:30 AM on race day.
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AWARDS:

Prizes will be awarded to the first three overall men and women. There will also be age group awards in each of the following age categories: 12-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.

REGISTRATION:

The field size will be limited to the first 80 registrants. Entries received after the limit has been reached will be returned promptly. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 50 registrants. A registration fee of $20.00 is required for entry. Make check payable to: John Sims (in memo line write: “Oil Creek State Park Biathlon”)
Download the Registration Form Print the registration form and mail to:
John Sims, 259 Aaron Road, Venus, PA 16364

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Contact:

John Sims 814-354-2802 or email: pjam@venustel.com
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PARK INFORMATION:

Oil Creek State Park, 305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA 16301, 814/676-5915

e-mail: oilcreeksp@state.pa.us

Web: www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks click on find a park
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DIRECTIONS:

From South: Take Route 8 North thru Oil City to Rouseville at the red light turn right on to Route 227 East. Proceed on Route 227 East for approx. 2.8 miles to the Village of Plumer. Turn left at a sign marked “Oil Creek State Park” onto Petroleum Center Road and follow directions to the Cross-Country Ski Area, which is on the right.

From North: Take Route 8 South thru Titusville. Five mile below Titusville turn left at the “Oil Creek State Park” sign (Tune Town concert ground). Take this road 4 miles to Petroleum Center. At stop sign turn left onto SR1004 to Plumer, cross old metal bridge, go past park office and proceed to the top of the hill, approx. 1.2 miles. Cross-Country Ski Area is on left.
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ACCOMMODATIONS:

HOTELS:

Quality Inn & Conference Center	1411 Liberty St, Franklin, PA	814/437-3031
Super 8 Motel	Rt. 8 Franklin, PA	814/432-2101
Arlington Hotel	1 Seneca St., Oil City, PA	814/677-1221
Comfort Inn	511 W. Central Ave., Titusville, PA	814/827-0041
Caboose Motel	Perry Street, Titusville, PA	800/827-0690
Holiday Inn Express	225 Sinch Dr.,Route 257, Cranberry, PA	814/677-2640

CAMPING:

Oil Creek State Park, Tenting and Adirondack type shelters (walk in only) 814/676-5915

Oil Creek Camp Ground, 340 Shreve Rd., Titusville, PA 814/827-1023
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