Kamloops cadets clean up in zone biathlon competition in Vernon

Cadet Kieran Waterous from 204 Black Maria Air Cadet Squadron in Kamloops starts his race in the Cadet Male Youth division during the 2016 Zone 3 Biathlon Championship held at Sovereign Lake in Vernon Jan. 16. Cadets completed a two kilometre ski loop and shoot course for the opportunity to participate in the Provincial Cadet Biathlon Championship at Mt Washington in February.

Regional Cadet Support Unit (Pacific) –

Cadets from 204 Black Maria Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (RCACS) took several gold medals in the cadet zone biathlon competition held at Sovereign Lake in Vernon Jan.16. 

 
The Cadets encountered tough weather conditions as they completed the ski loop and shoot competition. The event proved to be a test of physical strength, concentration, and perseverance as the cadets battled the elements and competed against their peers.  

Cadets competed in three divisions based on age: Cadet Junior (ages 12-13), Cadet Senior (ages 14-16) and Cadet Youth (ages 17-18).

 
The following cadets from 204 RCACS earned Gold medals:

• Cadet Kieran Waterous
  Male Youth
• Cadet Chase Jervis
  Male Senior
• Cadet Preston Bodo
  Male Junior
• Cadet Halo Cui
  Female Junior

Once results from competitions around the province are published, the Cadets will learn who will attend the Provincial Biathlon Competition to be held at Mount Washington in February.  

The cadet biathlon program is a recreational activity that has produced Olympians such as Jean-Philippe Le Guellec, and World Cup competitors such as B.C.’s Emma Lunder.