Meeting started at 6:09 pm at Telemark Lodge, Cathy chairing
Attendees: Cathy, Richard, Andrew, Judith, Murray, Dianne, Ed, Pascal
Program Update:
Bears: set to run with Black, Grizzly and Polar Bears but registration may be limited based on availability of rifles and coaches
Race Team: Rob will be coaching the team as usual
Teen Nordic – will run this season as planned
Cadets – civilian program to teach cadets biathlon – single load, rifles never carried
Adult – Wed nights and Sat noon – 2 pm
Para – available if requested (used once so far – visibly challenged or physically challenged only)
Registration opens in early October
Building update and planning
Footings have been excavated
Quote was $6700 for basic package but needs upgrading (higher R-value walls and floor, needs better fire resistance on skin) so have adjusted (now $6900). Have retained journeyman carpenter to assist with building and coordinate project (all within approved budget). Will need lots of volunteers to assist with construction. Aiming for end of October for lockup. Cathy showed basic design. 15 ft x 20 ft, includes storage room, windows to allow views of range, penalty loops, biathlon stadium, etc. Need to find solution for heating without electricity.
Coaching Courses
PAL – set to run soon
Biathlon Gold – will run course this fall – November 23/24 but hoping to change date to earlier in November
IC1/IC2 – instructor moving to Ottawa, too costly to bring in someone from outside BC
Budget Update
Cathy provided update, still on track. Rifles purchased, ammo purchased, building being purchased.
Website and Communications
Website discussion – notes about privacy (no last names are used on website information, no information on birth year, pictures only posted if we have permission, etc).
Website Resources – Policies – reminder to make sure to read the policies, plus print, sign and submit the Athlete and Parent/Guardian Agreement and the Athlete Safety Agreement
BiBC Membership – reminder that this is required for anyone participating in biathlon and for anyone who assists at the range.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm.