March 21 (Squamish, BC) – The Callaghan Local Organizing Committee (CALOC) is pleased to host the 2008 Squamish Life Canadian Biathlon Championships March 25-30 at Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley. Approximately 170 biathletes will compete at the most prestigious biathlon event in Canada, including top Canadians Zina Kocher, Sandra Keith and JP LeGuellec, plus top biathletes from the USA. This will be the first opportunity to watch world-class athletes test their mettle on the new Olympic biathlon courses and range.

Competition Schedule

Tuesday, March 25 – Unofficial Training
9:00am–1:00pm: Unofficial Training- range, courses open BT Stadium

Wednesday, March 26 – Official Training
9:00am–12:00pm: Official Training- Course and Range AM Classes BT Stadium
1:00pm–3:00pm: Official Training- Course and Range PM Classes BT Stadium

Thursday, March 27 – Individual Competitions
9:00am–9:45am: Zero-AM Classes Range
9:50am: Opening Ceremony BT Stadium
10:00am: Start Individual Competition BT Stadium
12:00pm–12:45pm: Zero-PM Classes Range
1:00pm: Start Individual Competition BT Stadium
Flower, Prize Ceremony to follow competition BT Stadium

Friday, March 28 – Official Training
9:00–12:00pm: Official Training- Course and Range AM Classes BT Stadium
1:00pm–3:00pm: Official Training- Course and Range PM Classes BT Stadium

Saturday, March 29 – Sprint Competitions
9:00am–9:45am: Zero-AM Classes Range
10:00am: Start Sprint Competition BT Stadium
12:00pm–12:45pm: Zero-PM Classes Range
1:00pm: Start Sprint Competition BT Stadium
Flower/Prize Ceremony to follow competitions BT Stadium

Sunday, March 30 – Mixed Relay Competitions
9:00am–9:45am: Zero-All Classes Range
10:00am: Start Mixed Relay Competition BT Stadium
12:00pm–12:45pm: Zero-PM Classes BT Stadium
1:00pm: Start Mixed Relay Competition BT Stadium
Medal Ceremony to follow competitions BT Stadium

the 2008 Squamish Life Canadian Biathlon Championships are being held at Whistler Olympic Park, Callaghan Valley – from Highway 99, Whistler Olympic Park is located 10km up the Callaghan Valley access road)

The event is hosted by CALOC in collaboration with VANOC’s Biathlon Department and Biathlon Canada. For information about the sport of biathlon and details about Whistler Olympic Park, please visit www.vancouver2010.com and/or www.whistlerolympicpark.com.

About CALOC
The Squamish-based organization is committed to the staging of world class Nordic sports competitions in the Callaghan Valley, including cross-country skiing, biathlon, ski jumping and Nordic combined, in preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and beyond. For additional information, visit www.boldtracks.com.