NOTES:
U17 – Any person under the age of 17 may compete in these categories
- Biathlon Canada classes include IBU classes, plus Senior Boys, Senior Girls, Adult Men, and Adult Women
- Persons aged 35+ are not obliged to register in the Adult categories, they may remain in their respective Men/Women category, but are not eligible to compete in any Adult category should they chose to do so
Boys and girls compete together in Ecoaims and Dev 1 categories but are awarded separate medals and Calforex Cup Points (Dev 1 category only).
Development and Sport Athletes:
The above classes are designed to provide a series of biathlon challenges with increasing difficulty. As recommended in the Long Term Athlete Development Model, Development classes are based on an athlete’s level of physical, mental and technical development than on age.
Athletes are encouraged to choose a level of difficulty which is close to their best performance possibility – one that is challenging to their physical and technical abilities and the amount of training they have received. Athletes are expected to consult their coaches and parents about this choice.
