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Biathlon Canada has updated its Hosting Policy where several substantive changes have been made. Follow the link below to view the new policy.

Biathlon Canada is now accepting applications for TD appointments for the 2025-2026 season, as well as appointments for TD and National Referess for the 2027 Canada Winter Games. The application form and full details are available in the link below.

Biathlon Canada is seeking applicants to serve as our Performance Pathway Director. The role supervises the national program coaching staff and the supporting high performance staff member. The role also supervises the sport development staff to ensure the alignment of biathlon from grassroots to the Olympics. More details about the position and how to apply can be found in the link below.

Biathlon Canada is thrilled to announce $660,000 over two years in funding from the Government of Canada’s Community Sport for All Initiative! This support will empower over 30 clubs and community organizations to deliver electronic biathlon programs that are inclusive, accessible, and year-round. Read the full announcement below and discover how we’re growing biathlon across Canada.

Biathlon Canada is seeking two wax technicians for the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Quebec. The Biathlon Canada wax techs will be considered Major Technical Officials for the Games, similar to the Technical Delegate and Competition Committee members. Accommodations at, and travel to, from, and during the Games will be provided, as well as a per diem for meals from the Host Society and a Canada Winter Games clothing kit to keep. Application details can be found in the link below and the deadline to apply is July 31, 2025.

Nominations for Biathlon Canada’s annual awards for the 2024-2025 season are now open. Show your gratitude for an athlete, coach, official, volunteer, supporter or mentor who positively impacted you or the sport of biathlon in Canada this season by nominating them for an award. Nominations must be made by July 4 using the form below.

It is with great sadness that Biathlon NB announces the passing of Ray Kokkonen June 12, 2025. He was deeply involved in the sport of Biathlon since 1967 as an athlete, coach, official and administrator. He took part in nine Olympic Games in an official capacity, including being the Biathlon Competition Chief in the 1988 Calgary Games. He served as the President and Board Chairman of Biathlon Canada for 14 years and later as the President of Biathlon NB for 20 years. Ray was a pillar of biathlon in Canada for decades and we offer our condolences to Ray's famly

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Dorotich, a cherished member of the Canadian biathlon community and former Biathlon Canada staff member. Paul had a long and impactful career in the sport of biathlon and high-performance sport more broadly. He played an influential role in Biathlon Canada’s success from the 1990s through the mid-2000s, helping lay the foundation for future World Championship and Olympic achievements. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Paul’s family, friends, and colleagues.

Congratulations to former National Team member and 3-time Olympian Brendan Green on his induction to the NWT Sport Hall of Fame. A very deserving recognition of his biathlon success.

Biathlon Canada is pleased to announce 16 athletes nominated to our Senior National Team and National Development Team for the 2025–2026 season. See full press release below.

Biathlon Canada is organizing a Technical Delegate course in November 2025. The course will involve an online session and an in-person session in Canmore. Biathlon Canada is seeking applications from interested officials. Applicants will be informed by the end of June whether they have been accepted into the course. Eligibility criteria and other details are set out in the application form below

Emma Lunder announced her retirement at the end of the 2024-25 World Cup season after a 17-year career that saw Emma compete in two Olympic Games, 7 World Championships and over 200 World Cup races notching several top 10 results. Emma had an amazing biathlon career and we wish her success on her new chapter. A press release of Emma's career and retirement can be found in the link below.

The final ranking list for the 2025-2026 Athlete Assistance Program and the Canadian rankings list are now available. Review the doc with the link below, and nominated athletes have one week to review the lists and provide feedback

We're proud to announce the 4 men and 4 women who will represent Canada at World Cup #7 and trimester 3. See team selection below

A superb result at the Youth and Junior World Championships this morning where our Youth Mixed Relay notched a 4th place finish among the world's best Youth Athletes. Overall exceptional efforts by Flora Csonka, Cheyenne Tirschmann, Malcolm McCulloch and Luke Hulshof. Read full press release below.

We are proud to announce that the Biathlon World Cup will be returning to Canmore, AB March 2029! We're very excited for the opportunity to host the World Cup finale and bring the world's elite back to Canada. Full press release below

We are pleased to announce our team nomination for the 2025 World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland which will take place February 12 - 23.

We are proud to announce our athlete squad for the 2025 Youth & Junior World Championships. Full squad is available in the nomination below.

IBU Cup Tour 2 team nominations are announced. Congratulations to the athletes named to the upcoming tour. Team nominations in the link below.

Through the support of funding from the Canadian Olympic Committee, we have completed Safe Sport surveys at the Division, Club and Training Centre level. Part of the funding will also be used to provide nationwide education on Safe Sport for all levels of Canadian biathletes. These sessions will be provided by Allison Forsyth’s organization Generation Safe. We strongly encourage all biathlon athletes to participate in one of the English or French sessions. More information about Generation Safe and sessions can be found in the link below

Invitation for the IBU Regional North American Continental Cup in Fort Kent, Maine is now available. Invitation and details in the link below

Our athlete nominations for World Cup Tour 2 are now available. Details and athlete rankings available in the link below.

Biathlon Canada is excited to introduce Dæhlie Sportswear as its official apparel partner. As a leader in sports apparel designed for cross-country skiing and endurance sports, this partnership will provide Canada’s biathletes with the apparel they need to be successful on the world stage. We're eager to collaborate on this new partnership and for full details read the press release below

The invitation for 2025 Canadian National and North American Championships, taking place in Valcartier, QC, is now published. Please click the link below for more information.

Biathlon Canada has launched it's fundraising campaign to generate funding to help support our athletes as they represent Canada on the world stage. From now until Giving Tuesday on December 3, with funds from a generous donor, Biathlon Canada will match up $20,000 in donations to support our athletes. To learn more about our campaign and how to donate to our organization please read the link below

Caledonia Nordic Ski Club welcomes biathletes and support teams to the IBU Regional Event and 2025 Biathlon Canada Youth/Junior World Championship Trials. Event details available in the Invitation attached.

After three days of intense competition on the Frozen Thunder course at the Canmore Nordic Centre, Biathlon Canada has named eight athletes to represent the country in the first tour of the IBU World Cup, with an additional eight set for the IBU Cup circuit. Full Press release available below

We are proud to announce our team nominations to World Cup, IBU Cup Tour 1 and FISU Games. Trials rankings as well as tour acceptance details can be found in the links below.

The invitation for Western Canadian Championships in Whistler, BC is now available. For more information check out race calendar or the link below

Biathlon Canada is pleased to announce the outcomes of its Annual Meeting held on October 16, 2024, during which the Board welcomed two new Directors along with four returning Directors following an open nomination process to establish the slate for the upcoming two-year term. Biathlon Canada is also proud that with the election of this slate of candidates, it has strengthened its diversity and now meets its gender equity requirements of no more than 60% of its members being of one gender, highlighting six female and four male Directors. Read our full press release below

We are please to provide updates to our High Performance Advisory Group and introduce our Performance Collaboration Team for the upcoming season as well as outline best practices and lines of communication within the organization. Details in the link below

Frozen Thunder will be operating October 19 - November 14, 2024 and registration will open October 8. Frozen Thunder training times, bibs, race schedules and registration information are all available in the link below.

Registration is now open for the inaugural Ariens Nordic Center Biathlon Festival, North American Championships, U.S. Biathlon Masters Nationals, & Biathlon Canada Masters National Championships, presented by Ariens Sports & Entertainment Foundation and U.S. Biathlon. More information and registration found in the link below

Biathlon Canada is pleased to announce the details of our WC/IBUC and FISU trials event November 5 - 9, 2024. All event and registration information can be found in the link below.

We are pleased to publish the 2026 Olympic Internal Nomination Procedure (INP) for the upcoming Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. INP can be found in our policies page and the link below

Biathlon Canada is seeking three experience, highly motivated volunteers to serve on our newly formed High Performance Advisory Group (HPAG). The HPAG is a technical committee and its purpose is to provide information and advice to Biathlon Canada’s High Performance staff with respect to the selection processes of the national teams. Call out and terms of reference available below

The High Performance Bulletin 1 for 2024/25 has been published and is available on our policies page or visiting the link below. The bulletin outlines selection criteria and race tour information for the upcoming season.

Biathlon Canada is committed to fostering gender equity and diversity. With funding from the Government of Canada this year, we are able to offer our Divisions training and educational as well as grant opportunities focused on these important topics. We are dedicated to supporting women in their ability to develop as coaches, and we are pleased to announce we will be offering grants to women in high performance coaching again this year. More information available below.

Invitation and registration are now available for the IBU Regional Event and Noram Summer Cup in Valcartier, QC. The event takes place September 7-8, 2024 at the Centre de biathlon Myriam-Bédard. Registration and Invitation at the links below.

Biathlon Canada is seeking volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors for two year terms beginning October 2024. Applications are now open with information about how to apply as well as roles and responsibilities can be found in the links below

The IBU Regional Event - NorAm Summer Cup will be hosted in Whistler, BC August 24-25, 2024. See link below for invitation and event details

Biathlon Canada is looking for energetic, knowledgeable and professional people to fill coach and wax tech positions for the 2024-25 season. We are pleased to offer both paid and international experience opportunities that will enhance development within our high performance program. The deadline to apply is July 31. Click below to learn more.

Biathlon Canada is proud to announce Cathy Tong as our new High Performance and Operations Manager. Cathy has an impressive career path which reflects her ability to build and lead programs from grassroots to high performance levels. She has worked in sport at the local, provincial and NSO level with organizations like Swim Alberta, Winsport Academy and most recently she held the role of High Performance Director and 2022 Olympic team Lead for long track at Speed Skating Canada. Cathy also is experienced as a coach in figure skating and has done work facilitating the development of strategic plans with provincial organizations. Cathy's skills and qualifications paired with her experience in Canada's sport system will be a great asset to the Biathlon Canada team.

The North American Summer Biathlon Championships in Jericho, Vermont on August 2-4 have been identified as an IBU Regional Event. With assistance from a grant from the IBU, Biathlon Canada has a budget of up to $4000 to offer a travel subsidy to encourage U22 athletes to compete at this event. For athletes interested in eligibility criteria and how to apply for the grant please click the link below.

Thank you to everyone who applied to the High Performance and Operations Manager position. The application period is now closed and we will begin finalizing our selection. Thank you to all who applied.

There is a schedule upgrade to our Zone4 account where there will be no access to our Individual Membership or Club registration form starting midnight June 24 until 23:59 June 25th. If you are planning to engage in any biathlon activities that require you to be a member, please make sure you register in advance of the scheduled outage. Also, after the upgrade is complete it will be impossible to issue refunds for any registrations made before June 24. We ask everyone please ensure all registration information is correct and that you check your Zone4 receipts before the upcoming upgrades. If you have any questions please review the link below or contact us.

Are you interested in being a part of a team that supports future and current Olympians? Biathlon Canada’s evolving organization is looking for an individual who possesses leadership qualities, is detail-oriented, flexible, and passionate about sport. To learn more about this great opportunity, please click the job description link

Our competition calendar for the 2024-25 season is now published. Please click the link below to see this year's events.

Biathlon Canada and US Biathlon have collaborated to create a new, annual competitive Masters event taking place February 14-16, 2025. Details and info in the link below

Biathlon Canada is introducing several updates to its Hosting Policy for the 2024-2025 season. These updates will be presented at an online town hall on zoom on Monday, May 6 at 8pm Eastern Time. You can register for this town hall using the link below, and a zoom link will be sent on May 5 to everyone who has registered.

This past season one of our long time veteran athletes, Christian Gow, announced his retirement from biathlon. Christian is a 2-time Olympian, 2016 World Championship bronze medallist, and an 11 year National Team member with a biathlon career that spanned over 20 years. He has been a staple on the Canadian team and within international racing for many years, and he was an excellent role model for his teammates and all athletes across the country. We wish Christian all the best going forward and with his future career! To read a full media release about Christian's career please click the link below!

Biathlon Canada, Nordiq Canada, Ski Jumping Canada and Nordic Combined Canada are working together on a joint outreach program to promote nordic sport in communities across the country called the Ski Playground Initiative. This past winter the initiative visited communities throughout the country to introduce youth and adults to one or all of the nordic disciplines, with an emphasis on exposure for minority groups. The program has been well-received and an overall success. Please click the link below to read more about this great initiative.

Biathlon Canada has published the Athlete Assistance Program Provisional Nomination List for 2024-2025. This list will be available for review for 7 days, at which time the list will be finalized and presented to Sport Canada for review and approval. Please contact Sheri Adams-Selinger if you notice any errors or omissions in the calculation of rankings.

Biathlon Canada’s individual and club registration for the 2024-25 season will open on April 1 at 9:00 MST. Click the link below to register and learn more.

Biathlon Canada has a new insurance policy for the 2024/25 season. Click below to review the policy. Contact info@biathloncanada.ca or your Division lead should you have any questions or require a certificate of insurance.

UNBC has established a new biathlon and cross country varsity program in collaboration with Caledonia Nordic Ski Club. For more information click the link below.

Biathlon Canada will be running a pilot project for Canadian College and University awards at the 2024 Canadian Biathlon Championships. The policy in the link below sets out the awards and the eligibility criteria for 2024

Nominations for Biathlon Canada’s annual awards for the 2023-2024 season are now open. Show your gratitude for an athlete, coach, official, volunteer, supporter or mentor who positively impacted you or the sport of biathlon in Canada this season by nominating them for an award. To nominate someone please click the link below.

The snow situation and weather forecast in Hinton is favourable so the 2024 Canadian Biathlon Championships in Hinton, Alberta will go ahead as planned. The registration deadline for the event has been extended to 20:00 Mountain Time on Friday, March 8th. For those looking to register, please click the link below

Biathlon Canada is proud to announce the athletes who are named to the 2024 IBU Youth and Junior World Championships Teams based on their performance at the January Selection Trials. They have been selected to represent Canada at the IBU Youth and Junior World Championships from February 23rd - March 2 in Otepaa, Estonia. Read the full press release and team members through the link below.

Through the generous support of the Government of Canada, Biathlon Canada is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a grant of $421,000. Biathlon Canada has received funding to implement several projects through the Community Sport for All Initiative (CSAI), a program designed to remove barriers and increase sport participation rates for underrepresented groups in Canada. Click the link below to learn more!

Biathlon Canada is pleased to publish the invitation for the 2024 Canadian Biathlon Championships. The event is scheduled to take place from March 26-31, 2024 at Hinton, Alberta. Biathlon Canada and the Organizing Committee are closely monitoring the snow conditions in Hinton. If the event is unable to proceed in Hinton due to snow conditions, a decision on relocation of the event will be made on or before March 8, 2024.

Biathlon Canada is proud to announce the 4 men, 4 women, coaches and staff who will be representing Canada at the Biathlon World Championships in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic. Click the link below for a full press release.

Biathlon Canada is proud to announce the athletes selected to represent Canada on the IBU Cup circuit for the second Trimester of the season. 3 male and 3 female athletes will be traveling to Slovakia to start the tour. Full release in the link.

Biathlon Canada’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerry Dankers as Chief Executive Officer. Kerry joins Biathlon Canada with a strong background of excellence as an Olympic Athlete in Speed Skating, in sport leadership and management, and as a coach and volunteer. She will begin her role on January 15, 2024. Click the link below for a full press release and to learn more about Kerry.

Biathlon Canada is proud to announce the athletes selected to represent Canada on the World Cup and IBU Cup circuits for the second Trimester of the season. The Canadian team will join the World Cup circuit in the new year with the first race in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 10. The IBU Cup team will get started on January 24 in Slovakia. Click the link for the full press release.

Biathlon Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have announced Canada’s biathlon team selected to compete at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games. Click the link below to read about the team and the athletes selected to represent Canada.

Due to poor weather conditions and a lack of snow forecast over the next couple weeks, Biathlon Canada and the organizers of the IBU Regional Event / World Youth and Jr Trials / IBU Cup Tour 2 Trials scheduled for Valcartier on January 3-7 have made the difficult decision to relocate the event. For more information please click the link below.

YJWCH trials are taking place January 3-7, 2023 in Valcartier, QC. For information on how to register and event details please click the links below.

In a stride towards inclusiveness and accessibility, Biathlon Canada is celebrating a game-changing donation from the National Winter Sport Development Association (NWSDA). This generous contribution is set to reduce barriers to entry into the exhilarating world of biathlon, making the sport more accessible across the nation. The NWSDA's substantial donation has been earmarked for the procurement of cutting-edge optical and laser rifles, a revolutionary step in leveling the playing field for aspiring biathletes. To learn more, click the link below!

Biathlon Canada is proud to announce a team of 20 athletes from five different Provinces and Territories who will represent Canada on the World Cup, IBU Cup and Junior Cup circuits for the first Trimester of the season. Click the link to read the full press release.

The NorAm Cup scheduled for December 8-10 in Vernon, BC has been rescheduled to January 19-21 in Prince George, BC. The invitation and registration will be available in December.

Biathlon Canada is looking for a CEO who is ready to create and lead change in the biathlon community across Canada. We are in need of a dynamic leader who can work with a strong Board, energetic staff, and a cadre of committed volunteers from across the country. More information can be found below, and applications must be received by 11:59pm on November 5, 2023.

The Biathlon Canada 2024 Youth Olympic Games Internal Nomination Procedure document has been corrected to align with the Selection Criteria set out in the National Team Program. To confirm, at the Youth Olympic Games trials, the Performance Percentages for all three races will be averaged for ranking.

After five years at the helm of Biathlon Canada, Heather Ambery has submitted her letter of resignation to the Board. Committed to a smooth transition, Ambery will stay with Biathlon Canada for the next few months. We appreciate all the great work Heather has done for our organization and wish her the best going forward. See the full release at the link below.

Biathlon Canada's Senior National Team athletes are hosting the Shoot for Gold fundraiser and auction October 19, 2023. The fundraiser is an in-person event in Canmore, AB, and the auction is both in-person and available online! Click the links below to learn more about the fundraiser and how you can support our National Team.

Biathlon Canada has published a revised Hosting Policy for the 2023-2024 season. An officials forum has been organized for 7pm on Wednesday, October 11 to discuss the changes and to take questions about how the new Hosting Policy can be implemented at divisional cups. To register for this officials forum, please complete the form in the link below. The video conference link will be circulated to registrants on Monday, October 9, 2023

Biathlon Canada is introducing Tryout Licenses for the 2023-2024 Season. Read more to find out what you need to know about what they are, who can use them, and the process for getting one.

Biathlon Canada is pleased to announce the details of our WC/IBUC/JrIBUC and YOG Tour 1 trials event November 1 - 5, 2023. All event and registration information can be found in the link below.

Biathlon Canada’s National Team Program (NTP) for 2023-2024 is now published. Click the link below to view the new NTP for the upcoming season.

Biathlon Canada has outlined its training teams plan for the 2024-2025 season. Click the link below to learn more, or go to the High Performance Team Selection Policies section of our About page.

Biathlon Canada is excited to publish its selection criteria for nominating athletes for Sport Canada’s Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) in the 2024-2025 season. Click the link below to have a look.

Biathlon Canada is looking for energetic, knowledgeable and professional people to fill contract coach and wax tech positions for the 2023-24 season. Click below to learn more.

Online NCCP Biathlon Leader Workshop is available for 3 sessions in September and October. For more information on dates and times, and registration please click the links below.

The Fort Kent Outdoor Centre is hosting biathlon rollerski races September 8 - 10. For more information and how to register, please click the link below.

Applications must be submitted by September 18. Please contact mwalker@biathloncanada.ca with any questions. More information found in the links below or on our About section of the website under Contacts.

Biathlon Canada is hosting a town hall on Tuesday, September 12 at 8pm Eastern Time to present information about the November 2023 Team Selection Trials. Biathlon Canada staff will present the event invitation and will discuss the shifts in selection and performance philosophy which are reflected in the 2023-24 National Training Program. To register for the town hall, please complete the form in the link by September 10. The zoom link will be emailed to registered participants on September 11.

NorAm Summer Cup 3 will take place in Whistler, BC on August 26-27. For the event invitation and registration, please click the links below.

Sea to Sky Nordic is hosting a Gold Community Coach Workshop in Squamish, BC August 19-20. Event details and registration available in the links below.

Biathlon Canada, with assistance from a grant from the IBU, has a $2000 budget to offer travel subsidies for Youth and Junior athletes to compete at the NorAm Cup in Jericho, VT. Click the link below for more information

Biathlon Canada is offering 3 opportunities to complete Part 1 of the biathlon NCCP Competition-Introduction coach workshop online this summer. Click the link below to learn more about the workshops.

La Fédération Québécoise de biathlon and le Club plein air biathlon Estrie welcome you to Summer North American Cup #1 July 29-30, 2023 in Valcartier, Quebec. For event and registration details, please click the links below.

Nordiq Canada and Biathlon Canada are excited to announce next year's Nordic Sports Coaches Conference. The conference provides cross-country, biathlon, ski jumping and nordic combined coaches an exceptional platform to engage in productive collaborations and broaden their expertise through top-tier presenters and hands-on field sessions. Click the link to learn more.

Biathlon Canada and Nordiq Canada have jointly organized a trilogy of workshops on powering coach mental health literacy. The workshops will be hosted by the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport (CCMHS). The workshops will be on June 12, 19 and 26 at 20:00-21:30 Eastern Time. Details and registration are available in the poster.

Biathlon Canada is recruiting 5-9 individuals to serve on its Cadet Biathlon Working Group. Please circulate this application link below to anyone in your divisions who is active with cadet biathlon.

38 athletes from 7 Provinces and Territories have been named to one of three National Training Teams. Learn more at the link below.

Biathlon Estrie is hosting a Regional Camp June 2-4, 2023. The camp is for athletes aged 14 - 18 and spots are limited. If you are interested, please click to learn more about the camp.

Biathlon Canada is excited to announce that Andrew Chisholm and Helene Jørgensen have been named National Team Coaches. In this role, they will assist Head Coach, Justin Wadsworth in leading the Senior National Team. Through the competitive season, they will coach on the World Cup and IBU Cup circuits. Read the full article by clicking the link below.