Local army and sea cadets are gearing up for the provincial biathlon championships.
The cadets, on Jan. 5, took part in the zone biathlon competition at the Otway Nordic Centre in Prince George.
“Biathlon is a high endurance sport that combines the two sports of cross-country skiing and precision shooting,” said team coach and Capt. Irene Burns.
Cadets skied either a six- or 7.9-kilometre race depending on their age category; shooting a .22 anshutz rifle three times in between loops.
For every shot missed 40 seconds is added onto ski times for a final results.
The top youth male went to Matthew Nendick, while second place went to Joshua Tucker. The top junior male went to Olund Mork, while Dean Montgomery finished fourth and Skyler Bragg took fifth.
In the juinor female category Kaitlin Lebrun finished third, followed by Abby-Lyn James in fourth.
Cadets Nendick, Tucker, Mork, Lebrun and James will attend the provincial biathlon competition at Mount Washington on Vancouver Island Feb. 2 to compete against army, set and air cadets from across B.C.
Burns said she and the cadets would like to thank the Army Cadet League, the Williams Lake Sportsman’s Association, Guenter Werkele from West Fraser, Bull Mountain Cross Country Ski Club and parents for their support in training.
