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Calforex Categories 2011-12
| CATEGORY |
AGE RANGE |
SHOOTING REGULATIONS |
| Air Rifle 1 |
U15 |
-athletes shoot on big targets at 10m + rest |
| Air Rifle 2 |
U15 |
-athletes shoot on small targets at 10m + rest |
| Dev 1 |
U17 |
-athletes shoot prone only, targets at 50m, rest permitted |
| Dev 2 Boys |
U17 |
-athletes shoot prone only, targets at 50m, no rest |
| Dev 2 Girls |
U17 |
-athletes shoot prone only, targets at 50m, no rest |
| Senior Boys |
U17 |
-athletes shoot prone + standing, rifle drill |
| Senior Girls |
U17 |
-athletes shoot prone + standing, rifle drill |
| Sport Men |
17+ |
-athletes shoot prone + standing, full carry |
| Sport Women |
17+ |
-athletes shoot prone + standing, full carry |
Youth Men |
17-18 |
-as per IBU Regulations |
| Youth Women |
17-18 |
-as per IBU Regulations |
| Junior Men |
19-20 |
-as per IBU Regulations |
| Junior Women |
19-20 |
-as per IBU Regulations |
| Men |
21+ |
-as per IBU Regulations |
| Women |
21+ |
-as per IBU Regulations |
| Master Men |
35+ |
-as per Biathlon Canada Regulations |
| Master Women |
35+ |
-as per Biathlon Canada Regulations |
NOTES:
U15 - Any person under the age of 15 may compete in these categories
U17 - Any person under the age of 17 may compete in these categories
All ages referred to as of December 31st, 2011
Boys and girls compete together in Air Rifle and Dev 1 categories, but are awarded separate medals and Alberta Cup Points.
Biathlon Canada classes include IBU classes, plus Senior Boys and Senior Girls, plus Master Men 35+ and Master Women 35+
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, and Sport-4- Life programs, the Air Rifle and Development classes are keyed more to the athlete's level of physical, mental and technical development than to birthdates.
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.
Persons who compete in the Air Rifle, Development or Sport categories may choose which category they compete in when they register for a competition.
Choosing your first category
- Talk to your coach and ask his or her advice, and consult with your parents.
Choosing your next category
- Racing against people that are slightly better that you or almost as good as you is fun. Trying hard to beat them will make you better at Biathlon.
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