Summer Biathlon Update - Please read all the way to the end of this e-mail for information on the following:
NJ Summer Biathlon Race Two Results
Altoona, PA Summer Biathlon * July 1, 2006
Summer Biathlon National Championships * July 12 - 16, 2006
Nescopeck, PA Summer Biathlon * July 22, 2006
NJ Summer Biathlon Series * Race Three * July 30, 2006
Inaugural NY-PA-NJ Championship Series * October 7 & 8, 2006
2006 Summer Biathlon Schedule
NJ Summer Biathlon Race Two Results

43 athletes competed in the second race of the Summer Biathlon Summer Series at Vernon, New Jersey on Sunday, June 25.  The Overall winner was Doug Hoover of Williamsburg, PA, who finished with a time of 17:06. The race distance was 5km with targets set at 40m.  Clean Shooting Awards went to Christian Peterson and Gary Emmich. Congratulations to all the participants, who endured torrential downpours and precarious trail conditions! Time credits of 15 seconds and 30 seconds were awarded for each prone and standing hit, respectively. Race three of the NJ Summer Series will be a 5K event held on July 30th. The NJ series will conclude with an 8K event on September 10th.

A special Thank You to all the volunteers who helped out at the race. The
weather would have kept most people at home, so we really appreciate your dedication and help! Thanks too, to all the participant-volunteers - those of you who not only participate, but set up the range the day before, help score and time, teach clinic, help shop for supplies and refreshments, and help clean up after the event. Your kindness and helpfulness is not overlooked :-)

We are still in possession of a remote car key left at May's race and a large, blue and white umbrella left behind today. Please contact me if these belong to you.

I look forward to seeing everyone again at July's Garden State Games event, if not sooner!

Chris Rogers


Vernon, NJ - Sunday, June 25, 2006
5 km run, Time credits of 15 seconds (prone) and 30 seconds (standing), Targets at 40m


Name                     Age Group                           Final Time  
Prone*  Standing*
Alden Sims under 20  M 0:18:35 5 2
Matthew Parsons  M 0:27:07 0 0
Dave Rivello 20 - 29  M 0:23:40 2 0
Adam Bright  M 0:27:24 4 1
Doug Hoover 30 - 39 M 0:17:06 5 3
Christian Peterson  M 0:17:27 5 5
Jochen Schmid  M 0:22:04 4 1
Nick Giarnieri  M 0:26:54 4 1
Joseph Iwan 40 - 49 M 0:17:33 4 3
Zbysek Skrabal  M 0:18:19 5 4
John Sims  M 0:20:39 2 4
Zenon Zmuda  M 0:21:27 5 2
Leon Faynshteyn  M 0:21:27 3 5
Bill Thalman, Sr.  M 0:22:31 4 4
Igor Ioshpa  M 0:22:35 5 1
Lars Jacobsen  M 0:23:48 5 2
Richard Maciolek  M 0:25:54 3 1
Matt Lefkowitz  M 0:27:02 5 2
Steve Serna  M 0:28:42 5 1
Kevin Breen  M 0:33:49 2 2
Paul Leestma 50 - 59 M 0:21:00 5 2
Christopher Poux  M 0:22:13 4 4
David Elliott  M 0:23:55 5 2
Marty Linkletter  M 0:23:59 4 3
Charlie Blessing  M 0:26:12 2 0
Steve Austin  M 0:27:32 5 1
Ed Bem  M 0:29:42 2 1
Tom Tyls  M 0:34:42 3 3
Sean Begen  M 0:35:31 3 2
Gary Emmich 60+  M 0:28:00 5 5
Glen Prorock  M 0:28:59 3 1
Chelsea Halliday under 20 F 0:27:39 5 3
Cassie Thalman  F 0:30:28 3 0
Jessica Thalman  F 0:31:57 4 1
Rosalynn Bem 20 - 29 F 0:30:02 1 0
Suzanne Zylstra 30 - 39 F 0:25:53 5 1
Irena Bairova  F 0:26:20 4 3
Chris Rogers 40 - 49 F 0:23:39 4 4
Jeanice Naulty  F 0:25:08 4 2
Della Brunner  F 0:28:08 1 1
Barbara Tupper 50 - 59 F 0:29:27 2 4
Marlene Thalman  F 0:34:00 4 1
Jane VanEewen 60+  F 0:43:04 1 1

* Indicates number of HITS

Altoona Summer Biathlon
Just six days remain until the 6th annual Altoona Summer Biathlon slated for Saturday, July 1, 2006 at the Altoona Rifle and Pistol Club, outside of
Altoona, Pennsylvania.  As 6/22/2006, we have 40 athletes pre-registered to compete:

WOMEN 14-19    
Chelsea-Olivia Halliday    Corinth NY
Emily Ingle    Warriors Mark PA
     
WOMEN 20-29    
Kate Ryan    State College PA
     
WOMEN 30-39    
Brandy Hess       Clearfield PA
Melissa Strouse       Centre Hall PA
            
WOMEN 40-49         
Deborah Keegan       Birdsboro PA
Mary Morgan    Valencia PA
Jeanice Naulty       Birdsboro PA
Christine Prorock-Rogers       Somerville NJ
            
WOMEN 50-59         
Karen Hazenstab       Altoona PA
            
MEN 14-19           
Christopher Fischer       Altoona PA
Alden Sims      Venus PA
         
MEN 20-29        
David Alianiello       Altoona PA
Greg Garthe    Pine Grove Mills PA
Ethan Imhoff       Hollidaysburg PA
Richard Merritts    Altoona PA
Brian Moore       Tyrone PA
Ben Niebel       State College PA
Steven Putt       Hollidaysburg PA
            
MEN 30-39           
Bryan McGovern    Plymouth Meeting PA
     
MEN 40-49     
Robert Creedon       Woodbridge VA
John Gorgol    New Hope PA
Challen Ingraham    Tabernacle NJ
Andrew Keegan       Birdsboro PA
Myron Kyle       Howard PA
Donald Leright       Huntingdon PA
Marc McCann       Pennsylvania Furnace PA
Dan Ogg       Alexandria VA
John Sims    Venus PA
Gary Stiner       Montoursville PA
            
MEN 50-59           
James Garthe    Petersburg PA
Frank Gaval       Sugarloaf PA
Paul Harkins       Maineville OH
William Harshman       Tyrone PA
Jack Hazenstab       Altoona PA
Joe Niebel       State College PA
Richard Novak       Willoughby OH
William Weisenburger       Triangle VA
            
MEN 60+           
Stephen Novak       Chardon OH
Ed O'Rourke       Princeton NJ

Based on past registration trends, I'm anticipating 65-75 competitors this year. So, we still have plenty of room in the field.  I encourage you to mail your entry by Monday, June 26.  An entry form is attached to this email.
For more information on the Altoona Summer Biathlon, please contact Doug Hoover at: deh122@psu.edu.

2006 Summer Biathlon National Championships and World Championship Selection Trials
The Saratoga Biathlon Club will be hosting the 2006 Summer Biathlon National Championships and World Championship Selection Trials July 12 - 16, 2006. Eligibility: The 2006 Summer Biathlon National Championships is an open event, no prequalification is required. Athletes who are competing for a selection to the World Championship Team must have competed in at least one prior summer biathlon competition in 2006. All athletes must own their own equipment. All athletes will run the same course regardless of class. Novice athletes may compete in the novice sprint race on July 15th, rifles and instruction will be provided. Please visit http://www.saratogabiathlon.20m.com/2006nationals.htm
for more specific information on the event.

Pennsylvania Summer Biathlon Series * Nescopeck, PA * July 22, 2006
After Altoona, the next race in the PA Series will be held at the Nescopeck
Hunting & Rifle Club on July 22. Come on out and support PA  Biathlon - this venue is only about 2 hours from Central/Northern NJ! Contact Frank Gaval at barbara@ccomm.com for more information.

NJ Summer Biathlon Race Three * Garden State Games * July 30, 2006
The third race of the NJ Series will be held on Sunday, July 30th at Cherry
Ridge Range in Vernon, NJ. This race is a Garden State Games event! All
competitors will be eligible for awards, and NJ residents will also be eligible for GSG medals. Please visit our Website at:
http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/biathlon/index.html for more information or to print out an entry form.

First Annual NY-PA-NJ Summer Biathlon Championship
Attached is a flyer announcing the 1st annual NY/PA/NJ SB championship held at Pratts Falls Co Park October 7 & 8, 2006.

Though it is designated for the states of NY/PA/NJ, all are welcome from other states and Canada. The grand prize will go to one of the three states that overall runs and shoots the best...Individual awards will be presented to the top 1-5 in IBU categories for men and women.

It is important to realize that everyone's scores will count...running and
shooting...this is an inclusive event, whether match or sport category. So it is up to each state to have as many of its competitors show up.

Tentatively, lodging is at the Ramada Inn in Liverpool for $89/night with
reasonable groups (4-6) using the rooms to decrease cost and breakfast is included for all. Breakfast starts at 6AM.

The dinner after the Saturday event is a BBQ at the Park...everything will be homemade and is great!

For questions or concerns regarding the event, please email Russ Myer at:
rwmyer@twcny.rr.com or the Syracuse Club president, Nick Gretzinger at:
n.gretzinger@lmco.com.

Please spread the word and register as early as possible so we can better prepare for the event....Pratts Falls will be beautiful.

There is limited home hospitality for volunteers from PA and NJ and NY.

2006 Summer Biathlon Schedule
Listed below are the remaining events for 2006, including the inaugural Oil Creek State Park Summer Biathlon, directed by John Sims, on August 19th.
7/1, Altoona, PA
Doug Hoover
814-832-2857
biathlete@aol.com

7/1, Lander, WY
Holly Copeland
307-332-3237
hcopeland@tnc.org

7/8, Lake Placid, NY
Rick Costanza
rtcostanza@adelphia.net

7/8, West Yellowstone, MT
Jamie Greene
406-646-9427
info@rendezvousskitrails.com

7/9, Bozeman, MT (MT State Games Summer Biathlon)
Lonnie Cook
406-324-3350
lonnie.cook@mt.ngb.army.mil

7/13, 7/15, & 7/16, Saratoga, NY  -  USBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRIALS
Mass Start in 7/13, Sprint on 7/15, Pursuit on 7/16
Jim Schreiner, Phone:  (518) 696-3961
Tom Moffett, E-Mail:  saratogabiathlon@charter.net
http://www.saratogabiathlon.20m.com/index.html

7/22, Nescopeck, PA
Frank Gaval
570-788-4219
barbara@ccomm.com

7/22, Tukwila, WA
Jay Bender
509-763-2626
Jay.bender@wabiathlon.org
http://www.wabiathlon.org/schedules/2006summersched.htm

7/30, Vernon, NJ
Chris Rogers
908-722-9327
chrispr3@verizon.net
http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/biathlon/index.html

8/12, Tukwila, WA
Jay Bender
509-763-2626
Jay.bender@wabiathlon.org
http://www.wabiathlon.org/schedules/2006summersched.htm

8/19, Rouseville, PA
John Sims
814-354-2802
jsims@state.pa.us

9/2 - 9/3, Camp Williams, Utah
Craig Johnson
801-536-6789
CJohnson@pblutah.com

9/9, Yakima, WA
Joe Stuhley
jstuhley@aol.com
http://www.wabiathlon.org/schedules/2006summersched.htm

9/10, Vernon, NJ
Chris Rogers
908-722-9327
chrispr3@verizon.net
http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/biathlon/index.html

9/4 to 9/10, Ufa, Russia
IBU World Championships
www.biathlonworld.com

10/7 - 10/8, Syracuse, NY
NY-PA-NJ Championships
Russ Myer
rwmyer@twcny.rr.com
http://www.syracusebiathlon.com

10/14, Saratoga, NY
Individual Relay Format
Jim Schreiner, Phone:  (518) 696-3961
Tom Moffett, E-Mail:  saratogabiathlon@charter.net
http://www.saratogabiathlon.20m.com/index.html