What is Biathlon:

“Biathlon is an Olympic winter sport which combines free technique cross country skiing and small-bore rifle marksmanship” (Biathlon BC). Biathlon Bears and Youth biathletes are encouraged to be involved with the Track Attack, Junior Development, or Adventure Ski programs for their ski training. Sessions at the biathlon range focus on developing marksmanship skills and putting it all together with ski skills in order to compete in biathlon recreationally or at a higher level. Although ski technique is a key component to biathlon, Nordic skiing is not a requirement to register for any of our programs.

Our coaches provide a high coach-to-athlete ratio for safety and fun. All our programs feature a wide variety of games, drills, and friendly competitions to create a dynamic team environment and instill a lifelong interest in sport.

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Our programs:

Biathlon Bears (ages 9-12), Youth (ages 13-18,), Adult (ages 19+), and Competitive Adult (Ages 19+)

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​When we meet: 

• Dates: Biathlon runs on Saturdays from January 2nd to mid-March, depending on snow conditions and temperatures. Youth Competitive Team runs from July to end of March.
  Times: Adult (9:30-11:00am), Biathlon Bears (11:15am-12:45pm), Youth (1:00-2:30pm), Competitive Adult (1:30-2:30pm) 

 

Cost: 

• Biathlon Bears: $250

• Youth Competitive Team: $400

• Adult: $250

• Biathlon Canada Membership: (cost varies by program)

• Biathlon BC Recreational Athlete membership: (cost varies by program)

• Equipment rental: $100 (skate ski set)

• Ammunition: $150 (option to purchase more during the season)

• Volunteer deposit (for Biathlon Bears & Youth): $120 

• Biathlon Bears (9 - 12) and Youth recreational registration includes rifle rental and ammunition.
  Adult and competitive Youth registrants will need to pay an additional fee for rifle rentals
  and ammunition. 

• Need help paying? Apply for a grant through KidSport Canada​, Athletics 4 Kids, or Jumpstart​​

• *Note: KNC membership not included with program registration

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Registration: Opens August 22nd, 2026 at 10:00am (ongoing)

 

Parent Expectations: 

• Parents/guardians are required to volunteer for a minimum of three sessions to ensure safety at the range. 

• Parents are encouraged to ski with their kids on their own time at KNC

 

Additional Information: 

• Location: Our programs are held at the biathlon range, which is ~2.5 km from the KNC lodge. Please ensure that program participants adjust arrival time accordingly so that they are at the range at the program’s start time. See map for range location

• KNC membership cards must be shown to the Welcome Centre attendants when entering the Nordic Club

• All coaches are volunteers. All monies generated from registration, rentals and fundraising is used directly for this program

• All Biathlon participants and parents must sign the Code of Conduct before the start of the program

• We will make every effort to make up for canceled days due to inclement weather or other conflicting events

• Cold weather cancellation is -15 C or below 

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Biathlon Resource Centre:  

• What is Biathlon?

• International Biathlon Day 

• History of Biathlon

• Biathlon Range Safety Rules

• Biathlon Rifle Rental Agreement 

• EcoAims Rifle Rental Agreement 

• Biathlon Range Rental Terms and Conditions

• Biathlon Range Open & Close Procedure

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Want to know more? Contact admin@kimberleybiathlon.ca