{"id":109326,"date":"2014-09-06T08:15:37","date_gmt":"2014-09-06T15:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=109326"},"modified":"2014-09-06T08:15:37","modified_gmt":"2014-09-06T15:15:37","slug":"usa-pentathlon-presents-2014-biathle-national-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/usa-pentathlon-presents-2014-biathle-national-championships\/","title":{"rendered":"USA Pentathlon Presents 2014 Biathle National Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">USA Pentathlon presents the 2014 Biathle National Championships from September 24 to 29, 2014 organized at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Biathle is an event of the Olympic Sport Modern Pentathlon and consists of a run-swim-run format with continuous transitions. Biathle was created in 1998 and has a large global following. This is the first US Nationals and will select the US members to be invited to the Biathle World Championships in Guatemala October 8-12. (see below)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">RULES <\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A Biathle competition is organized as a non-stop, continuous event consisting of RUN-SWIM-RUN with transitions between each \u201cleg\u201d. Athletes must wear a swimsuit or tight-fitting one-piece body suit capable of being worn for each segment of the competition. Wetsuits are not permitted for the US Nationals. Running shoes may not be worn when swimming. All athletes start together in \u201cpack start\u201d style. The swim will be held at the US Olympic Training Center 50 meter pool and will be done in serpentine fashion (done one lane and return in the next lane over). The running surface will be grass, concrete and asphalt on the grounds of the Olympic Training Center. There will be multiple heats based on age-groups. Youngest start first. Each heat will start approximately every 30 minutes. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Meals and Lodging<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">There is limited lodging and meals available at the US Olympic Training Center. Lodging is dorm style with 2 or 3 athletes in a room. All rooms are gender specific. Unlimited meals are available from 6 AM until 8:30 PM daily at the USOTC dining hall. Airport pick-up provided from Colorado Springs if travel info provided before Sept. 20. SPACE IS LIMITED _ FIRST COME \/ FIRST SERVED. See costs below. Additional Housing is available in the Colorado Springs area. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The distances at the 2014 Biathle National Championships are as follows: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<table width=\"638\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"7\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"64\" \/>\n<col width=\"89\" \/>\n<col width=\"77\" \/>\n<col width=\"77\" \/>\n<col width=\"77\" \/>\n<col width=\"77\" \/>\n<col width=\"76\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"64\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Group<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Age<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Run Distance<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Meters<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Swim Distance Meters<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Run Distance<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Meters<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Total Run Distance<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Meters<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"76\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Total Swim Distance<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Meters<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"64\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Youth F<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">8 and younger<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1000<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"76\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"64\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Youth E<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">9-10<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1000<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"76\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"64\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Youth D<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">11-12<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1000<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"76\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"64\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Youth C<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">13-14<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1000<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"76\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"64\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Youth B<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">15-16<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">3000<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"76\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"64\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Youth A<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">17-18<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">3000<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"76\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"64\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Juniors<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">19-21<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">3000<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"76\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"64\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Open<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">22 and older<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">3000<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"76\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"64\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Masters<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">30 and older<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1500<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"77\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">3000<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"76\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Biathle Competition Schedule \u2013 United States Olympic Training Center<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"638\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"7\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"128\" \/>\n<col width=\"354\" \/>\n<col width=\"112\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"128\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Date<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"354\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Activity<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Time<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"128\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Wednesday, September 24, 2014<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"354\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Early arrival<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Training<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All day<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All day<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"128\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Thursday, September 25, 2014<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"354\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Arrival<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Training<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Running clinic <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All day<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All day<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">3 pm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"128\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Friday, <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">September 26, 2014<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"354\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Arrival<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Training<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Swimming clinic<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Pre-meet dinner at the Olympic Training Center dining hall<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All day<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All day<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">3 pm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">6 pm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"128\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Saturday, September 27, 2014<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"354\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Biathle Nationals Competition<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">11am Warmup<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">12 pm Start<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"128\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Sunday, September 28, 2014<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"354\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Departure<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Training<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All day<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All day<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"128\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Monday, September 29, 2014<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"354\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Departure<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All day<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h1>Registration<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">General registration is open from July 15 to September 20, 2014. Late entries will be accepted with a late fee. Registration will be closed for late entries 2 hours before the start of the event. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Athletes may register by emailing to Shannon LaBianco at <a class=\"western\" href=\"mailto:SLaBianco@usapentathlon.org\">SLaBianco@usapentathlon.org<\/a> . If you require lodging at the USOTC, we would ask you to apply early to secure beds at the Olympic Training Center. Athletes may arrive for the competition a day before on September 26. Training sessions and clinics will be offered before the competition.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">General Information<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Biathle Clinics Running and Swimming \u2013 Clinics wil be conducted by USA Pentathlon High Performance Director Dr. Genadijus Sokolovas and USA Pentathlon Head Coach, Olympic Champion, Janusz Peciak. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Dr. Sokolovas known as Dr. G by elite athletes everywhere works with the best swimmers in the world on a daily basis. His patented testing systems and extraordinary knowledge can make the difference between winning and losing for any serious competitor. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Janusz Peciak, 1976 Pentathlon Olympic Champion from Poland is the head coach of Team USA. He brings nearly 50 years of experience as an athlete and elite level coach. His knowledge of training programs and systems is without equal. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Clinics are at no additional charge for athletes staying at the USOTC. For those staying outside there is a nominal fee of $10 per session. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Biathle Training \u2013 Arrive early and join members of Team USA in running and swimming training sessions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Please, visit USA Pentathlon website for more information:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a class=\"western\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usapentathlon.org\">www.usapentathlon.org<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>USA Pentathlon presents the 2014 Biathle National Championships from September 24 to 29, 2014 organized at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. 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