Schools Biathlon
	Congratulations to everyone who took part this year in the Scottish Schools Biathlon Championships - results, ranking lists and School Team Trophy results are available to download. Schools Biathlon competition – is great fun. Classes for Primary Year 5 up to Secondary Year 5/6 – both male and female.

The Schools Biathlon comprises of two separate events – swimming and running. The distances are aimed for all school children to compete, whatever ability, as long as they can swim. Schools are invited to enter individuals and teams. Copy of the entry form is available from the Download – Competitions page or contact pat.chaffey@googlemail.com for further details. Individuals may enter on their own as long as they notify the school. Most schools send along a member of staff or responsible adult with their team which is of great help on the day. Competition Day.  The day usually comprises of one event in the morning and one in the afternoon depending on when facilities are available. Each event is a time trial where points are awarded to the time achieved. The points from the two events are added together to decide the placings. Awards are presented for the top six in each class, members of the top three teams and winners of the swim and run.   Time Trial. This is where each competitor swims or runs against the clock and points are awarded according to the times achieved. Scoring of Points & Distances - Please note according to the new School Biathlon Rules 2008 classes are decided by age and not school years Ages - as of 31st Aug Run Distance Time for 1000 pts Pts per sec   Swim Distance Time for 1000 pts Pts per 0.33 sec 11 - 13 1000m 4 mins ± 8   50m 40 sec ± 4 13 - 18 1000m 3.30 mins ± 8   100m 1 min 20 sec ± 4 Teachers 1000m 4 mins ± 8   50m 40 sec ± 4   Swimming - Penalties for infringes to the rules Penalty False start Deduction of 40 points For using oil or grease applied to the body Deduction of 40 points Failure to touch end of pool Deduction of 40 points Taking a step on the bottom of the pool Deduction of 40 points Leaving the water before the command Deduction of 40 points For climbing out over the end of the pool Deduction of 40 points Using a device to aid speed, buoyancy etc. Elimination Wearing non conforming swimwear Elimination Delaying the start, wilfully disobeying an order or other misconduct at the start Elimination Pushing, swimming across or obstructing another competitor so as to impede their progress Elimination Pushing, swimming across or obstructing wilfully another competitor so as to impede their progress Disqualification   Running - Penalties for infringes to the rules Penalty The second occasion of a false start Deduction of 40 points Contravening clothing regulations Deduction of 20 points Modification of start numbers Deduction of 20 points Not completing the course Elimination and score zero Unintentional deviation from the course Elimination Improper conduct by jostling, running across or obstructing another competitor Elimination Unauthorised assistance (coaches, parent etc running behind or with is considered unauthorised assistance) Elimination Deliberate deviation from the course Disqualification Unauthorised assistance deemed to be a severe infringement of the principle of fair play Disqualification   Elimination and Disqualification. Elimination is a penalty for a mistake and scores zero points in that particular event but is allowed to compete in the following event with the total score counted in the official results. Disqualification is a punishment for a deliberate attempt to circumvent the Rules and may take no further part in the competition and will be excluded from the official results.