Biathlon

Competition

sport information

This sport combines two events: Pistol shooting and running. Targets will be situated at 25 metres.

Competitors MUST be qualified (i.e. some type of formal training, for safety purposes) with their firearms and familiar with range safety.

Attendance at scheduled practice and all range safety briefings are mandatory for all competitors.

Event Entry Deadline: Friday, 1 December 2026

Event Cost: USD $30 individual event

                      USD $20 team event

events & divisions

individual divisions

TEAM (2-PERSON) divisions

Team score will be an aggregate of individual event scores, combined as a team.

A competitor may enter both same gender and mixed team events.

format

competition format

Sequence of running and shooting

• Start
• One mile run
• 12 rounds (reload after 6) standing without support (body target)
• One mile run
• 12 rounds (reload after 6) standing without support (body target)
• One mile run
• Finish

Total course: 3 miles and 24 rounds.

awards

Medals are awarded for individuals and teams placing first through third within the classifications.

Awards ceremonies will take place at the conclusion of the match. Exact times TBC.

equipment

Glock 19’s, four magazines and ammunition will be supplied for all competitors.

Even though pistols are supplied, Western Australian Temporary Permits will still be required for competitors. Perth 2027 will assist all competitors with the temporary licensing paperwork.

Ear & Eye Protection

Competitors MUST supply their own ear and eye protection. It is mandatory for ear and eye protection to be worn during shooting. Eye protection, in the form of shatterproof shooting glasses or similar is to be worn. Earmuffs, ear plugs or protectors, passive or electronic must be worn. Apple Air-pods and similar earbuds are not adequate ear protection unless custom moulded to provide hearing protection. Earbuds specifically designed to offer hearing protection are acceptable.

Clothing

All shooting jackets, trousers and gloves must be made of flexible material that does not materially change its physical characteristics, that is, become stiffer, thicker or harder, under commonly accepted shooting conditions. All lining, padding and reinforcements must meet the same specifications. Any lining or padding must not be quilted, cross-stitched, glued or otherwise affixed to the outer clothing layer other than at normal tailoring points. All lining or padding must be measured as a part of the clothing.

Shoes must be worn on the range. Open toe or open heeled shoes, sandals or any other similar footwear are not allowed. Normal street type or light athletic shoes are permitted. Special shooting shoes must comply with ISSF footwear rules, including the mandatory shoe sole flexibility test.

Camouflage clothing of any nature is prohibited from being worn on any range.

getting there

This venue is serviced by the Whiteman Park Precinct WPFG Shuttle. 

Use your free public transport to get to Ballajura Train Station.   

From there, multiple WPFG Shuttles will run throughout the day getting you to and from Whiteman Park International Shooting Complex. 

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rules

World Police & Fire Games Federation (WPFGF)

7944 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111 USA

Phone: (858) 571-9919

Email: [email protected]

WPFGF Abridged Rules

National Rifle Association (NRA)

(Police Pistol Combat Rules)

Guidelines only 11250 Waples Mills Rd., Fairfax VA 22031

USA International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF)

Guidelines only 17 rue Princesse Florestine, BP 359, MC 98007 Monaco

Phone: +37.7.93.10.88.88

Email: [email protected]