How many shots and which positions are used in each race?
Rule- Canada
- Biathlon Canada
- Youth biathlon
- Canada Winter Games
- Ages 15-18
- 2026-27
- Athletes
Under the IBU Event and Competition Rules (version 2026), which apply at the 2027 Canada Winter Games, you fire 5 rounds per shooting bout at five targets. In relays you also have 3 spare rounds per bout.
For the Youth (U19) classes, the shooting sequences are:
| Race | Skiing loops | Shooting sequence (P = prone, S = standing) |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint | 3 | P-S |
| Pursuit | 5 | P-P-S-S |
| Mass Start 60 | 6 | P-P-S-S |
| Mixed relay and single mixed relay | per relay format | P-S (single mixed relay: P-S+P-S) |
Position rules
- Prone: the rifle may only be in contact with your hands, shoulder and cheek. The underside of the wrist of your supporting arm must be distinctly raised from the ground (snow surface).
- Standing: you must stand without any support. Only your hands, shoulder, cheek and the area of your chest next to your shoulder may touch the rifle. You may hold the supporting arm against your chest or prop it against your hip.
Sources: IBU Event and Competition Rules 2026, competition format table, 8.2.2 and 8.3: https://assets.ctfassets.net/cz0vl36hcq0x/7mkQn1kQTB7VzlUZHAcuec/c8897efcf14ccded0f82af3513c6e5ef/ECR_Rules_2026_cap03.pdf ; 2027 Canada Winter Games Biathlon Technical Package, section 5.1:
Added 25 Oct 2026