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Canadian Cadet Movement Biathlon Championship Series (CCMBCS) - General Overview

The Canadian Cadet Movement Biathlon Championship Series (CCMBCS) is a tri-service training activity designed to ensure that all cadet units have the opportunity to participate in a biathlon competition on an equal level. It has the following aims:

• To allow cadets to participate in a progressive biathlon programme;
• To promote physical fitness;
• To act as a catalyst for a cadet fitness/sports programme;
• To promote the safe handling of rifles;
• To produce proficient athletes, coaches and officials;
• To stimulate and maintain an interest in the CCM and act as a recruiting tool.

STAGE 1 - LOCAL CADET UNIT SELECTION CHAMPIONSHIP

Stage 1 of the CCMBCS is the Local Cadet Unit Selection Championship. At this level, cadet units conduct their own training and competition in order to select cadet individuals or a team that will represent the unit at later stages of the series. Units are encouraged to promote maximum participation, so that all interested cadets have the opportunity to advance. Cadets selected at Stage 1 may participate at Stage 2 of the series. Unit COs are designated as the OPIs for the conduct of Stage 1, and are encouraged to refer to the CCMBCS Rule Book for the rules and match conditions for the Local Unit Selection. Stage 1 must be completed prior to Stage 2. No further instructions for the conduct of Stage 1 are given in this document.

STAGE 2 - ZONE CHAMPIONSHIPS & SELECTION OF TEAMS FOR STAGE 3, PROVINCIAL BIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS

Stage 2 of the CCMBCS is the Zone Championship plus the selection of Provincial Teams for stage 3. Each unit is grouped into a zone based on location. Each zone will hold a run and shoot competition to select a zone champion. At this level, cadet unit teams and individuals will compete at single day competitions against units in the same geographical area to determine zone champions.  Annex A  provides the list of units by zone. The target date for completion of Stage 2 is 15 November 2010.

Results from Stage 2 will determine:

1. The Zone Unit Champions; and
2. The selection of the Individuals and wildcard teams who will compete at the Provincial Biathlon Championships.

The OPI of Stage 2 of the CCMBCS is the Regional Cadet Common Training Officer. Instructions for units wishing to participate are located in the Stage 2 information.

STAGE 3 - PROVINCIAL CADET BIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP/SELECTION OF TEAMS FOR STAGE 4, NATIONAL CADET BIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS

Stage 3 of the CCMBCS is the Provincial Biathlon Championship. Cadet unit teams and individuals selected at Stage 2 will compete against each other to:

1. Determine the Provincial Cadet Unit Biathlon Championship Teams and Individuals; and
2. Select the Provincial Cadet Biathlon Unit and Composite Teams to compete at the National Cadet Biathlon Championships.

The Provincial Biathlon Championships will be conducted on the following dates:

Instructions for units that will be selected to attend Stage 3 will be released at the conclusion of Stage 2.

STAGE 4 - NATIONAL CADET BIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS

Stage 4 of the CCMBCS is the National Cadet Biathlon Championship. The National Championship for selected cadet unit and composite teams will be held from Mar 2011 (dates to follow) at Valcartier, QC. Further instructions for teams and individuals selected for Stage 4 will be given to the applicable unit team coaches at the end of Stage 3.

Questions… Contact your Zone Coordinator!