On February 18, Tawingo College hosted almost 130 students from across Muskoka in the school\u2019s first Invitational Biathlon race. The Biathlon is an exciting sport that encompasses another challenge beyond a Nordic skiing race \u2013 the target component.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe participants really enjoyed the target element,\u201d said event organizer Mar (MoNa) McBrien. \u201cInstead of carrying a rifle, as they do in the Olympics, the biathletes at Tawingo stopped enroute to fire stationary paintball markers at a target in prone position. It was a safe and exciting addition to the race.”<\/p>\n
The event would not have been possible without partners like MJD Paintball from Huntsville, the Tawingo Outdoor Centre staff, the beautiful facilities at Camp Tawingo, and the dozens of volunteers who helped make the day a success.<\/p>\n
At the finish line students were asked if they enjoyed the race and a common response was \u201cYes! When is the next one?\u201d One parent volunteer was excited by \u201cthe opportunity for her children to learn about an Olympic sport that would not otherwise be accessible to them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t\t