Biathle News
National Biathle Championships, Salford - Joining Instructionsposted by Peter Hart on31-07-2007
British Biathle Championships
Thank you for your entry for the British Biathle Championships at Salford Quays on Sunday 5th August.
Registration will be from 9:30 am at the Marquee outside the Watersports Centre and there will be course briefings at 10:10 for the morning races and 13:40 for the afternoon races. The first race will be the Youths E at 10:30 followed by Youths D, Youths C and Masters. The afternoon session will start at 14:00 with the Youths B followed by Youths A, Junior and Senior races. Presentations will take place at 12:15 and 16:00.
The run will start and finish outside the Watersports Centre and then pass up and down the tree lined walkway along side the Lowry Outlet Mall to the transition area which will be by the entry to the Ontario Basin where the swim will take place. The swim course will utilise large inflatable buoys and the swim will be clockwise.
Please note that all athletes must wear a top for the duration of the event, shoes must be worn for the run and will not be allowed for the swim. If you do not possess either lace locks or elasticated laces, there will be some Layzee Laces available at registration.
As well as being the National Championships, this competition is the qualifier for the World Biathle Championships to be held in Monaco on 30th September. Although the GB Team will consist of up to six from each class, if you finish in the top five in your class, subject to a satisfactory performance *, you will be eligible for selection for the Great Britain team and should declare your availability and complete the entry forms before you leave Salford. The remaining places will be decided by the selectors. If you do not declare your availability on the day, your place may be given to a reserve. The next four finishers (6th to 9th) will be reserves and should also declare their availability before leaving Salford. Please see Biathle Selection policy on the Web site. * Please note that satisfactory performance is considered to be within 20% of the winning time.
The GB team kit will be supplied, at concessionary prices, by Viga Athletic Clothing who will be at Salford during the day to take your orders. Also available is a blue GB Team Polo Shirt for non competing Supporters of the GB Team. Nirvana Europe will also be present to take your bookings for flights and/or accommodation, should you be successful.
This competition requires many people to help and ensure, for the benefit of the competitors, its smooth running. If you have anyone coming with you who would like to help with registration, marking, starting, timekeeping, recording, marshalling or results, please let me know your preference before the event.
Please use the large Lowry Shopping Centre car park close by. Directions to the Salford Quays are attached and I look forward to seeing you there.
Biathle World Tourposted by Howard Jones on06-02-2007
Please note that entry details and acceptance forms are now available for the World Tour events in South Africa, Italy and Egypt and accomodation packages also available for Italy and the World Championships in Monaco. Please see the relevant entries on the Biathle Calendar for more details. Information on discounted hotels for Egypt available on request from Howard Jones.
Change in Selection MPAGB Policy for 2007posted by Peter Hart on13-01-2007
Please find below an amendment to the 2007 Selection Policy which will be effectivefrom 11 January 2007.
Please insert:
4.6.4 Swimming and Running: The result of the running and swimming result from the NSC #3 will count for the MPAGB Ranking List #1/2007.
For information the old paragraph reads:
4.6.4 Swimming and Running: The best sum of running and swimming results from either the 2007NSC #2 or NSC #3 will count for the MPAGB Ranking List #1/2007.
The amended Selection Policy is now available for download.
Biathle GB Track Suitsposted by Howard Jones on10-01-2007
Can any GB Team member awaiting their GB Track suit please note that they are now in stock at VIGA
Stop Press - Biathle World Championship Datesposted by Howard Jones on10-01-2007
Due to a clash of dates with an International Yachting event and because of serious limitations in available acommodation in Monaco, it is highly likely the date for the 2007BIathle World Championships in Monaco may be moved. Confirmation should be received within the next few days.
PPS - December editionposted by John Woodbridge on26-12-2006
The December 2006 edition of PPS can now be downloaded from the Newsletters page of the site.
MPAGB Office, Bathposted by Liz Hunt on20-12-2006
The MPAGB office in Bath will be closed for the holidays from lunchtime Friday 22nd December and re-open on Tuesday 2nd January 2007. If you need to contact someone urgently please email or telephone 8.
We wish you all a happy Christmas and a successful New Year.
MPAGB Coach Education Program 2007posted by Pearse McGuigan on20-12-2006
Presently, there places available for the forthcoming courses. (these courses are stricted reserved for MPAGB members only.)
Athletics - Level 1
Saturday 27th Jan. 2007 - MPAGB Academy,Hartpury College
Sunday 28th Jan. 2007 - Stanley Park Athletics Stadium,Blackpool
# These courses are for one day only with theory & practical sessions included.
Shooting - Range Officer ( NSRA certified )
Saturday 10th Feb.2007 - MPAGB Academy, Hartpury College
Sunday 11th Feb.2007 - NW MPAGB Shooting range,Blackpool.
Saturday 10th Mar 2007 - National Shooting Centre, Bisley
Sunday 11th Mar 2007 - National Shooting Centre, Bisley
For further information on any of these courses & dates please contact :-
Pearse McGuigan
MPAGB Coaching Education Coordinator
Email :
Phone :
Modern Pentathlon membership breaks 4,000posted by Peter Hart on14-12-2006
Membership of the MPAGB has reached an all-time high with over 4,000 subscribing members. The MPAGB today announced final membership figures for the 2006 season which reflect the rapid growth in interest and participation in Modern Pentathlon since 2004 and the continued growth of the sport throughout Great Britain.
Girls'/women's participation continues to experience significant growth, with 2166 athletes registered in 2006.
The South East Region leads the nation with more than 800 members, ahead of the Southern Region and South West, each with more than 500 participants.
Anthony Temple QC, the MPAGBs Chairman, said: 'This continuing growth reflects the enthusiasm and commitment of our staff and members. We changed the basis of our individual and school membership in 2005, and have been pleased to see the surge in participation since then. We have doubled our membership in the last 18 months, but as far as I am concerned this is just the beginning: we are looking forward to further increases next year.'
Possible Website Disruptionposted by John Woodbridge on13-12-2006
Please be aware that due to maintenance work being undertaken by our web hosts there may be disruption to the MPAGB website this weekend 16th/17th December 2006.
We apologise for any inconvenience which may be caused, which is beyond our control.
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