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3IBU EVENT AND COMPETITION RULES3.4.2 Specifications and Configurations3.4.2.1 Shooting DistanceThe distance between the front edge of the shooting ramp (firing-line)and the line of targets must be 50 m +/- 1 m.3.4.2.2 Prone and StandingLooking in the shooting direction, the right half of the range will be forshooting in the prone position and the left half for shooting in the standingposition. The division must be clearly indicated to the competitors bysign boards. An exception to the right and left configuration is to be madeduring Pursuit, Mass Start and Relay competitions, when competitorsfire from all lanes in both prone and standing positions.3.4.2.3 Entrance and ExitDuring both training and competition, competitors must enter the rangefrom the left and exit on the right side.3.4.2.4 LevelsThe surface of the shooting ramp and the surface on which the targetsare situated must be as near the same level as possible. The shootingramp and the surface on which the targets are placed must be at ahigher level than the ground between them by at least 30 cm, and moreif required by local snow conditions.3.4.2.5 Space ConfigurationsAt the rear of the range there must be a fenced off area of 10 to 12 mwidth (shooting ramp), measured back from the front edge of the firingline, and extending along the entire back of the range. The area is to bereserved for competitors, officials and members of the juries. However,if authorized by the RD/TD, other persons such as TV camera crews maybe allowed in this area. Directly behind that area there must be a secondfenced area of at least 2 m width reserved for three team staff membersper team. This area must be configured so that the team staff membershave good visibility of the targets and the shooting ramp area. Behindthe coaches area there must be an area 1.5 m wide, extending the widthof the range, reserved primarily for the media.3.4.3 The Shooting RampThe shooting ramp is the area at the rear of the range where thecompetitors lie or stand to fire. The ramp must be totally covered with3-38 IBU RULES
IBU EVENT AND COMPETITION RULES 3snow, solidly packed, even, smoothly groomed and not icy, and the entirearea used by competitors during the competition must be level.3.4.3.1 Shooting LanesThe shooting ramp is divided into shooting lanes from which onecompetitor at a time will shoot. Every shooting lane must be at least2.75 m but not more than 3 m wide. The width of the lanes must bemarked on both sides of the shooting ramp from the front edge for adistance of 1.5 m to the rear with a red-colored board sunken into thesnow so that it is 2 cm below the snow surface. Both sides of each lanemust be marked from the ramp to the targets with seven (7) T-postswith sign boards max. 20 cm wide by 15 cm high, in alternating colorsmatching the background color of the target numbers that clearly definethe lanes but do not interfere with shooting. There must be a minimumdistance of 3 -5 m between the outer edge of the left and right lanesand the start of the safety berms they adjoin. This distance must bemaintained from the ramp to the targets.3.4.3.2 Shooting MatsFor shooting in both the prone and standing positions, mats must beplaced at the front part of each shooting lane on the shooting ramp. Forall IBU events, the mats must be 200 cm x 150 cm and 1 to 2 cm thick,and must be made of synthetic or natural fibers with a non-slip surface.3.4.4 Targets3.4.4.1 Types of TargetsThere are two main kinds of targets used in biathlon – metal and paper.Only metal targets are permitted to be used for competition and onlypaper targets will be used for rifle zeroing. Both paper and metal targetsmay be used for training. Only targets that are in conformity with the IBUMaterials Catalogue (Annex A) may be used for IBU competitions. At allIBU competitions, the shooting range must have 30 shooting lanes andtargets of the same type/model. The targets used for OWG, WCH and WCmust have a remote reset capability (without rope).3.4.4.2 Target MaintenanceTargets must be maintained, set and adjusted according to themanufacturer’s instructions.IBU RULES 3-39
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