Their skill and poise has led them to face
the best in Canada. Five local biathlon athletes qualified for
the National Cadet Biathlon Championships, and are currently
testing their mettle in Comox, B.C.
The championships run from March 5 to
12.
Brad Sutinen, Kyle Bilinsky, John Colwell and
Megan Jones all qualified from the Walden Irish Cadet Corps
#2964, while Destiny Gratton qualified from the Sudbury Army
Cadet Corps #2912.
The skiers will compete in the
4x1.5-kilometre races, team relay races and the patrol
race.