by Carl Klossner
McCauley Mountain was the site of two Biathlon events on Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10th.
On Saturday, a select group of junior biathlon skiers attended a Biathlon Clinic conducted by former Olympic Biathlon Coach, Art Stegen and Coach Sean Halligan, former National Guard Biathlete.
The day was spent learning basic biathlon skills as well as racing and shooting techniques.
The day ended with a short set of relay races where the participants practiced shooting form with running.
On Sunday, June 10, thirteen racers tested their skills in biathlon in a 5 km race. There were two main race categories: Competition Class and Sport Class.
The Competition Class included individuals who have experienced biathlon in previous competitions and were proficient in prone and standing shooting.
The classes in this category go from Youth to Grand Master, and include male and female participants.
The Sports Class is open to individuals who are new to the sport.
The race results were as follows:Sport Class Girls: 1st, Allyson Brosemer shooting 9 for 10; 2nd, Megan Greene shooting six for ten. Sport Class Senior Woman: 1st, Kathleen Rivet shooting 9 for 10; 2nd, Anne Greene shooting 6 for 10; 3rd, Danielle Beckingham shooting 3 for 10; and 4th, Deborah Brosemer shooting 9 for 10. Sport Class Senior Men: 1st, Paul Rivet shooting 6 for 10. Master Woman Class: 1st, Lesley Leach shooting 6 for 10. Competition Class Youth Woman: 1st, Maddie Phaneuf shooting 1 for 10; Youth Men: 1st, Brian Halligan shooting 7 for 10; Senior Woman:-1st, Annalisa Percy shooting 2 for 10; Master Men: 1st, Douglas Hoover shooting 7 for 10; Grandmaster Men: 1st, Richard Sloman shooting 8 for 10; 2nd, Art Stegen shooting 7 for 10; 3rd, Frand Gaval shooting 2 for 10.
Our next race will be a Modified Pursuit on Saturday, August 18th. The pursuit race will have racers running five laps and shooting four times. Watch for more details as the summer progresses!
