age group & Programs


Group
Sex
Age
Running
Swimming
Running
Year of Birth
Youth E
EM & F
10 and under
500m
50m
500m
2000 & younger
Youth D
M & F
11-12
500m
50m
500m
1998 + 1999
Youth C
M & F
13-14
500m
100m
500m
1996 + 1997
Youth B
M & F
15-16
1000m
200m
1000m
1994 + 1995
Youth A
M & F
17-18
1500m
200m
1500m 
1992 + 1993
Juniors
M & F
19-21
1500m
200m
1500m 
1989 + 1991
Seniors
M & F
22 and over
1500m
200m
1500m 
1971 + 1988
Masters A
M & F
40-49
1000m
100m
1000m
1961 + 1970
Masters B
M & F
50-59
1000m
100m
1000m
1951 + 1960
Masters C
M & F
60-69
1000m
100m
1000m
1941 + 1950
Masters D
M & F
70 and over
1000m
100m
1000m
1940 & older

Competition Clothing

The competition begins with a pack start, in which all competitors gather at the starting line. No more than three competitors of one nation shall be standing in the front row on the start line. The firing of a start gun commences the race. In case of false start, a second start will be given. In case of a second false start, the respective athlete’s start number will be called and the athlete will be penalized with 10 second on the starting line.

Due to the run & swim format of the race, biathletes are required to compete wearing clothes that are tight fitting, yet comfortable during both running and swimming. Women should wear one or two pieces of clothing suitable for the entire race (swim suit or sports bra). We ask that male competitors wear a tight fitting shirt “bolero” (lycra t-shirt) to be worn while swimming and running. All biathletes must wear vests identifying their nation. United Arab Emirates law requires that shirts be worn in public. Note to all competitors that running shoes MUST be worn during the running portion of the competition and must be removed for the swimming portion of the race.
NOTE: running shoes must not be worn in the swim, but must be worn for both runs.

Start Numbers

Traditional start number bibs or painted waterproof tattoos may be used during the competition. UIPM Biathle World Championship Dubai 2010 - UIPM Biathletes from recognized Federations only

Form of Competition in each category and gender:

1. Individual
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be given in each individual category. The fastest time will be declared the winner.

2. Team event competition
Teams of 3 are formed by comprising the highest placed 3 biathletes from the same Nation in each category and will have their times added together.

The fastest time will be declared the winner.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ORGANIZERS Mihail Kouzev UIPM Middle East Development Officer - Mobile: +971 50 7944190 Email: mihail@biathleme.org Official Organizing Partner Warren van der Merwe Super Sports LLC, Mobile: +971 50 6575021, Email: warren@biathleme.org

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