Caledonia Nordic Ski Club will host the 2022 Canadian Biathlon Championships in March.
The event, announced this week, will draw 250 of the country's top athletes in the sport to the trails off Otway Road for races spread over five days, starting March 13.
“We are honoured and excited to have Canada’s best biathletes gather in Prince George to compete in and enjoy our beautiful city and the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club facility,” said the club's local chief of competition John Neumann.
Biathlon is the combination of cross-country skiing and rifle marksmanship. Athletes will ski a set distance and then, with their hearts racing, shoot toonie sized targets. Time or distance penalties are given for shots missed.
Along with being home to world-class facilities, the club has had a history of producing top-flite athletes. They include former Olympians including Megan Tandy and Sarah Beaudry.
Currently, Beaudry, a 2018 Olympian, and club alumni Emily Dickson are training for competitions at an international level.
The championships will begin on Sun., March 13 with the sprint, followed by the pursuit the next day. The individual mass start will go on Wed., March 16 and the single mixed relay on Thurs., March 17.
Those interested in volunteering or simply coming out to watch can visit the club's website at www.caledonianordic.com for more information.
