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REGISTER WITH BIATHLON CANADA
REGISTER WITH BIATHLON CANADA
NWT Biathlon requires all members (including athletes, officials, coaches, volunteers, and try-out or demo day participants) to be registered with Biathlon Canada. Biathlon Canada is the national sport governing body for biathlon in Canada. Registration is open from April 1 to March 31 each year.
Members of NWT Biathlon/Biathlon Canada receive:
Insurance coverage ($5 million liability) under the Biathlon Canada insurance program
Biathlon Canada’s e-newsletters and media communications
Access to coaching certification programs, officiating workshops, and training
Access to tools, resources, and programs for athlete development
Access to biathlon competitions, including Calforex Cups and NorAm series
Access to Biathlon Canada retail discounts and merchandise
Biathlon programs are usually delivered to members of Nordiq Canada-registered ski clubs. Check out these clubs to see their biathlon program offerings:
Member Ski Clubs
Member Ski Clubs
Yellowknife Ski Club – www.skiyellowknife.com
Hay River Ski Club – www.hayriverskiclub.com
Fort Smith Ski Club – https://fortsmithskiclub.ca
Types of Membership
Types of Membership
What is a "Tryout Licence"?
A Tryout License is used by people who are not currently members of Biathlon Canada to participate in one-time biathlon promotional events, demonstration days, fun races, or other Try-It events. The Tryout License can only be used on the day of such an event.
Biathlon Canada's Participant Categories
* Categories updated in 2024 to align with the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model *Recreational (Athlete): Active for Life stage of the LTAD. Athletes participate in local non-competitive events and training in a club-based program.
Biathlon Bears (Athlete): Learn to Train stage of the LTAD, approximately ages 8/9 to 12. Programming uses electronic rifles and prone shooting only.
Development (Athlete): Train to Train stage of the LTAD, ages 12 to 17. Programming begins using .22 rifles, prone shooting only, and athletes do not need a minor's firearms license to compete.
Senior (Athlete): Train to Compete stage of the LTAD, ages 15/16 to 17. Athletes shoot prone and standing and do need a minor's firearms license to compete.
Youth (adult Athlete): Per the International Biathlon Union (Train to Compete stage of the LTAD, ages 16/17 to 19)
Junior (adult Athlete): Per the International Biathlon Union (Train to Win stage of the LTAD, ages 20 to 22)
Open (adult Athlete): Per the International Biathlon Union (Train to Win stage of the LTAD, ages 23+)
Sport (adult Athlete): Competitive for Life stage of the LTAD, age 17+. For athletes who want to compete outside of the IBU classes (shorter distances, rifle rack option, sling option). Athletes shoot prone and standing, and do need a firearms license to compete.
Coaches*: Working with youth in a club program? Registering as a Biathlon Canada coach will grant you access to both community and competition pathways of the National Coaching Certification Program training, and allows you to progress as a coach based upon level requirements.
Officials*: Helping out at local races, or interested in officiating at multi-sport events? Registering as a Biathlon Canada Official will grant you access to each level of the officials program structure, and allows you to progress as an official based upon level requirements.
Supporters*: Parents, supporters and other volunteers are encouraged to register in this category for insurance purposes. This includes people who will be volunteering at races or practices.
* Participant is not eligible to race competitively with this membership.
ARE YOU IN MULTIPLE BIATHLON CANADA PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES?If members are active in more than one category (i.e. Sport Athlete and Coach), they must select the category with the highest fee on the registration form.
ARE YOU IN MULTIPLE BIATHLON CANADA PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES?If members are active in more than one category (i.e. Sport Athlete and Coach), they must select the category with the highest fee on the registration form.
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