EWF biathlon arena
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.jpg) EWF Biathlon Arena, aerial view |
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 Willingen , Hesse
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| owner | Willingen Ski Club | ||
| opening | 1997 | ||
| modification | 2001, 2007 and 2009 | ||
| Spectator seats | no fixed grandstands | ||
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Coordinates: 51 ° 16 '28.3 " N , 8 ° 38' 8.6" E
The EWF-Biathlon-Arena is a biathlon stadium in the municipality of Willingen in the Hessian part of the Rothaargebirge .
history
In 1997, a 2.5 km long paved and illuminated roller-skis track was built to offer biathletes and cross-country skiers optimal training opportunities in summer and winter, regardless of the weather and time of day. In 2001, the facility was supplemented by a shooting range with 15 shooting lanes for small caliber . In order to be able to use the stadium for competitions as well, the shooting range was extended by a further ten shooting lanes in 2007 and a functional building was built. This is equipped with a storage room, sanitary facilities and changing rooms and also offers space for team meetings and the referees, who have a good view of the course and the competition through generous glazing. In 2009 a snow-making system was set up that can provide artificial snow for the entire route. The water is taken from the specially created reservoir.
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location
The EWF Biathlon Arena is located in the Hessian community of Willingen , only a few kilometers from the border with North Rhine-Westphalia . Not far from the arena is the Willingen ski area and - on the other side of the Musenberg - the Mühlenkopfschanze , where competitions are regularly held as part of the ski jumping World Cup . The stadium is at an altitude of around 650 m .
Furnishing
The biathlon arena has a 2.5 km paved roller ski track that can be completely illuminated with floodlights . A snow-making system ensures snow is guaranteed even in winters with little snow, so in conjunction with the roller-skis, the system can be used for training and competitions all year round. The shooting does not meet with 25 shooting lanes the requirements of the IBU for the events of the Biathlon World Cup , it is adequate for the organization of regional and national competitions. In addition to sanitary facilities and changing rooms, the functional building also offers space for team meetings and the referees.
Events
The largest event in the EWF Biathlon Arena so far has been the German Championship , which Willingen organized in September 2010 together with Oberhof in Thuringia . During the Special Olympics Germany Winter Games 2017 , the cross-country skiing competitions took place in the arena from March 6th to 9th, 2017 .
Otherwise, there are usually only regional races and races in the junior area.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ EWF-Biathlon on weltcupschanze-willingen.de, accessed on July 17, 2017