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28 Jun 09 - BBU ADOPTS NEW UK ANTI DOPING RULES

The 30 Jun 2005 BBU Anti Doping Rules which were effectively the "Model Anti Doping Rules of UK Sport" have been updated and slightly amended. For ease of future amendment and reference to all UK sports, the words "BBU" and / or "British Biathlon Union" have been replaced with reference to "NGB" and  / or "National Governing Body". The new UK Rules come into effect for the BBU on 30 Jun 2009.

Click here for UK Anti Doping Rules 2009 

Click here for all Medical and Doping Updates.

As always, we emphasise the fact that "ignorance is not an excuse". It is a personal matter for all athletes & support staff, whether they are an Olympian or a novice to be aware of the current banned list and the issues of drug, doping, blood and gene testing. National Squad athletes who are unclear should arrange through their coaches to discuss issues with the OMI. Regimental & Club athletes should contact their RMO / GP in the first instance. But remember - many GPs and Military Doctors are not experts on WADA. As ever, the onus is on the athlete and the punishments for failing a test are severe - especially for serving military athletes. IGNORANCE IS NOT AN EXCUSE!

   
28 Jun 09 - EX RUCKSACK - BRITISH & ARMY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010

The first draft of the 2010 British Championships programme has been published. With a return to Ruhpolding GER and Cross Country in Week 1 (20 - 26 Jan 10) and Biathlon in Week 2 (27 Jan - 04 Feb 10)we are "back to normal"!

Further changes are not expected before Nov 09, nor is confirmation of the race timings for Tue 26 - Sat 30 Jan, which may be in the afternoon.

Programme

   
28 Jun 09 - IBU CUP SCHEDULE 2009 - 10

The outline schedule for the IBU Cup 2009 - 2010 has been published. 

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28 Jun 09 - NDS GRADUATES TO BIATHLON ACADEMY

Having successfully completed NDS, the following students have graduated to the Baithlon Academy which assembles on 07 July. Students who could not attend NDS due to military commitments and are now available, and believe they "can catch up" should contact Gordon Seaton or Jason Sklenar ASAP. Please do not call the BBU office!

From Advanced NDS  
   
Pte Matt Haslam 1 LSR RLC
Pte Carl Kelly 1 LSR RLC
Cpl Dave Lamb 17 P&M Regt RLC
Gnr Ryan Solon 1 RHA
   
Cpl Nerys Jones AGC Ladies
LCpl Eadie Mcreadie RLC Ladies
   
From NDS  
   
Tpr Dan Fuller 2 RTR
Cfn Ollie Parker-Grater 4 CS Bn REME
Cfn Carl Gibson 4 CS Bn REME
Spr Alex Ferguson 35 Engr Regt
Pte Stuart Young 1 LSR RLC
Cfn Nathan Williams SEME
SAC Frank Kelly RAF
Gnr Steve Clarke 3 RHA
Pte John Dunnett 8 Regt RLC
Tpr Shaun Wadeson 2 RTR
Cfn Sean Bowen 33 Engr Regt EOD
   
Cfn Jenna Beddoe REME Ladies
Pte Roxy Masters RLC Ladies
Lt Mel Vaggers AGC Ladies
LCpl Tash Patton AMS Ladies
LCpl Brogan O'Brien REME Ladies
Pte Emma Cope RLC Ladies
Gnr Sam Wilson RA Ladies
   
14 May 09 - ARMY & BRITISH BIATHLON TEAM MANAGER

The post of Team Manager for the Army & British Team has been vacant for some years, however there is now a strong possibility that it could be filled by the Army this summer. The Manager will be expected to work for at least 3 days per week and candidates should either be or have been a member of the TA or RARO.

Applications close on 26 Jun 09  - with no extension permitted!

Click for Application & Job Spec

   
14 May 09 - WORLD CUP & OLYMPIC SCHEDULE 2009 - 10

The outline schedule for the World Cup 2009 - 2010 and the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games race times have been provisionally published.

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14 May 09 - RUHPOLDING TRAINING UNDERWAY

The National Squad assembled last week in Ruhpolding GER at the start of their second summer training under Head Coach Walter PICHLER; this year he is assisted by Marc WALKER. Jason SKLENAR will be working in the UK on a number of projects including Advanced NDS training at East Grange BC. The Squad is:

 
Bdr Simon ALLANSON 40 Regt RA
LCpl Pete BEYER 28 Engr Regt
Cpl Paul BIRMINGHAM 1 RTR
LBdr Rob CHUDLEY 3 RHA
LBdr Steve HILL 3 RHA
LCpl Lee JACKSON 2 YORKS (Green Howards)
Bdr Kevin KANE 40 Regt RA
LCpl Marcel LAPONDER 35 Engr Regt
LCpl Ben WOOLLEY 17 P&M Regt RLC
   
Gnr Ryan SOLON (to attend NDS in May / Jun) 1 RHA
   
Gnr CRAIG DRIFFILL (deferred for this summer due to Mil duties) 3 RHA
   
Sgt Emma FOWLER 1 LSR RLC
LCpl Amanda LIGHTFOOT AGC
Capt Alanda SCOTT 28 Engr Regt
Olwen THORN Huntly NSC
Sgt Adele WALKER 29 Regt RLC

   

14 May 09 - NDS IN FULL SWING IN SCOTLAND

The National Development Squad (NDS) are into Course 2 at East Grange under the direction of Gordon SEATON & Scott BANES. Below are the stars of the future at NDS 1.

Back Row (From Left to Right): Carl Kelly, Ollie Parker-Grater, Steve Clarke, Shaun Wadeson, Nathan Williams, Dan Fuller, Sean Bowen, John Dunnet, Carl Gibson, Stuart Young,
Front Row: Mel Vaggers, Sam Wilson, Emma Cope, Roxy Masters, Brogan O’Brien, Jamielee McCreadie, Jenna Bedoe, Natasha Patton
 Not Shown: Matt Haslam, Nerys Jones

   
30 Dec 08 - WADA 2009

The World Anti-Doping Agency Code (WADA 2009) comes into effect on 01 Jan 09. It does not matter if you are an International athlete or novice - if caught you will be banned! (If you are in the Army the repercussions may be even more severe!).

Check out WADA 2009

As always, the onus is on the athlete and the punishments for failing a test are severe. IGNORANCE IS NOT AN EXCUSE!

   

 

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