Race Events
Yellowstone Ski Festival Races, West Yellowstone, Montana
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Biathlon
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FIS/USSA Freestyle
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Masters
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Juniors
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Seniors
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Wednesday, November 27 • Altius Handcrafted Firearms/WYSEF Biathlon Race
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$20.00 per skier until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, November 20
$25.00 per skier through 12:00 Noon. Tuesday, November 26 Online registration only. No paper registrations. Registration closes on Tuesday, November 26 at 12:00 Noon for all biathlon races. |
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Sprint Race
Format: This event will be organized following standard IBU & USBA rules for the Sprint Race. The Start will be individual at 30 sec intervals. Distance: U15 M/W 4.5km U17 M/W, Youth Women 6km Youth Men, Junior Women, Women, Masters M/W 7.5km Junior Men, Men 10km Due to newly developed trails, maps will be posted at the stadium area. Awards Schedule: Awards to the top 3 finishers in each class. All awards will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony at the Biathlon Range following the completion of the Novice race (Approximately 12:30 PM). |
Novice Race
This event is open to all interested skiers. No previous biathlon or shooting experience is necessary. All new biathletes are required to participate in the "Try Biathlon" clinic at the range on Tuesday Nov. 26 from 10:30 am to noon. All Novice racers are welcome but you are not required to attend the clinic if you attended it in 2018. Novice Race is also for any experienced biathletes with their own rifles, but who do not plan to carry their rifles. Distance: 4.5km for all categories. Due to newly developed trails, maps will be posted at the stadium area. Awards Schedule: Awards to the top 3 Men and Women in the following categories. U14, 14-34, 35+. All awards will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony at the Biathlon Range following the completion of the race. |
Biathlon Race Schedule
Monday, November 25, 2019
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4:00 - 5:00 PM
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Race Secretary available at Race HQ (Chamber Visitor Center) to assist with late online registration, answer race questions, and confirm registration.
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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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“Try It” Biathlon Demonstration. All novice biathletes must attend in order to participate in Wednesday’s race. Pre-registration is required. (Rendezvous Ski Trails Biathlon Range)
Note that all Novices are encouraged to attend but if you attended the clinic in 2018 you may register for Wednesday's Novice Race without attending this year's clinic |
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12:00 Noon
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Registration closes for ALL BIATHLON RACES
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Race Secretary available at Race HQ (Chamber visitor center) to assist with late online Biathlon registration, answer race questions, and confirm registration.
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4:30 PM
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Biathlon Coaches Meeting at Race Headquarters (Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 30 Yellowstone Ave). This informational meeting is open to all Biathlon racers.
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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
08:30 AM Biathlon Race Bib Pickup Opens. Rendezvous Ski Trails Biathlon Range
09:00-09:50 AM Biathlon Race Zero
10:00 AM Biathlon Sprint Race Start
11:00 AM Novice Biathlon Race Start
12:30 PM Awards for all Biathlon Events, (Approximate, Following completion of Novice event)
Saturday, November 30 • Freestyle Distance
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Awards: Plaques will be awarded to the top three over all Male (in the 10K race) and Female athletes and the top three athletes in the various age groups. All plaques and prize money will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 7:00pm at the Holiday Inn. All athletes must be present to receive their awards.
Prize Money:
Overall 10k Men's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Overall 5k Women's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Details of the race will be covered at the coaches meeting on
Friday, November 29, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Race Headquarters/Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center, located at 30 Yellowstone Ave.
Trail Passes can be purchased the following ways:
~ Online With Your Registration
~ At Freeheel and Wheel
~ At the Holiday Inn
~ At the Trailhead Building
Prize Money:
Overall 10k Men's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Overall 5k Women's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Details of the race will be covered at the coaches meeting on
Friday, November 29, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Race Headquarters/Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center, located at 30 Yellowstone Ave.
Trail Passes can be purchased the following ways:
~ Online With Your Registration
~ At Freeheel and Wheel
~ At the Holiday Inn
~ At the Trailhead Building
Saturday, November 30 • Masters Race
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Awards: Plaques will be awarded to the top three over all Male (in the 10K race) and Female athletes and the top three athletes in the various age groups. All plaques and prize money will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 7:00pm at the Holiday Inn. All athletes must be present to receive their awards.
Prize Money:
Overall 10k Men's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Overall 5k Women's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Details of the race will be covered at the coaches meeting on
Friday, November 29, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Race Headquarters/Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center, located at 30 Yellowstone Ave.
Trail Passes can be purchased the following ways:
~ Online With Your Registration
~ At Freeheel and Wheel
~ At the Holiday Inn
~ At the Trailhead Building
Prize Money:
Overall 10k Men's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Overall 5k Women's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Details of the race will be covered at the coaches meeting on
Friday, November 29, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Race Headquarters/Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center, located at 30 Yellowstone Ave.
Trail Passes can be purchased the following ways:
~ Online With Your Registration
~ At Freeheel and Wheel
~ At the Holiday Inn
~ At the Trailhead Building
Saturday, November 30 • WYSEF Juniors Race
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Details of the race will be covered at the Friday 5:30 PM coaches meeting at Race Headquarters (Chamber Visitor Center)
The Juniors Race is the brainchild of timing contractor, Ernie Page. He noticed the Yellowstone Ski Festival was the perfect venue for an early race for Juniors. The Junior's Race is intended to follow the FIS race allowing Junior racers a chance to ski on a tough course and pick up valuable race experience. This event is low-keyed and open to age classes U20 and younger.
The Juniors Race is the brainchild of timing contractor, Ernie Page. He noticed the Yellowstone Ski Festival was the perfect venue for an early race for Juniors. The Junior's Race is intended to follow the FIS race allowing Junior racers a chance to ski on a tough course and pick up valuable race experience. This event is low-keyed and open to age classes U20 and younger.
Awards: Plaques will be awarded to the top three over all Male (in the 10K race) and Female athletes and the top three athletes in the various age groups. All plaques and prize money will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 7:00pm at the Holiday Inn. All athletes must be present to receive their awards.
Prize Money:
Overall 10k Men's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Overall 5k Women's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Details of the race will be covered at the coaches meeting on
Friday, November 29, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Race Headquarters/Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center, located at 30 Yellowstone Ave.
Trail Passes can be purchased the following ways:
~ Online With Your Registration
~ At Freeheel and Wheel
~ At the Holiday Inn
~ At the Trailhead Building
Prize Money:
Overall 10k Men's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Overall 5k Women's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Details of the race will be covered at the coaches meeting on
Friday, November 29, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Race Headquarters/Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center, located at 30 Yellowstone Ave.
Trail Passes can be purchased the following ways:
~ Online With Your Registration
~ At Freeheel and Wheel
~ At the Holiday Inn
~ At the Trailhead Building
Saturday, November 30 • Seniors Race
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Awards: Plaques will be awarded to the top three over all Male (in the 10K race) and Female athletes and the top three athletes in the various age groups. All plaques and prize money will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 7:00pm at the Holiday Inn. All athletes must be present to receive their awards.
Prize Money:
Overall 10k Men's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Overall 5k Women's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Details of the race will be covered at the coaches meeting on
Friday, November 29, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Race Headquarters/Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center, located at 30 Yellowstone Ave.
Trail Passes can be purchased the following ways:
~ Online With Your Registration
~ At Freeheel and Wheel
~ At the Holiday Inn
~ At the Trailhead Building
Prize Money:
Overall 10k Men's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Overall 5k Women's:
1st Place ~ $500
2nd Place ~ $300
3rd Place ~ $150
Details of the race will be covered at the coaches meeting on
Friday, November 29, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Race Headquarters/Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center, located at 30 Yellowstone Ave.
Trail Passes can be purchased the following ways:
~ Online With Your Registration
~ At Freeheel and Wheel
~ At the Holiday Inn
~ At the Trailhead Building
For more information or if you have questions about registration, email Magen at macnmt@gmail.com. For Biathlon specific technical questions contact Marc Sheppard, Altius Handcrafted Firearms, at 406-646-9222 info@altiusguns.com
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