Registration

Registration Summary

2023 – 2024

If you have any questions about membership please contact Melissa at membershipvibc@gmail.com

VIBC membership

VIBC programs

  • Registration for VIBC programs can be added as part of the membership registration process.
  • All programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • The Early Bird rate deadline is November 30th.

o   Biathlon Bears: Ages 9 to 14 (8 lessons + 2 club races)

o   Competitive Youth: Ages 13 to 18

o   Recreational Youth: Ages 13 to 18

o   Adult Recreational Program: Ages 15+ (8 lessons + 2 club races)

  • For more information about VIBC programs, click here

Rifle Rental

  • Club rifles are available for rent for use during your program, if you do not have your own rifle.
  • For more information about rifle rentals, click here

Annual Range Pass

  • For range use outside of regular VIBC programming times, an Annual Range Pass can be purchased, which is valid from April 1st until March 31st. Certain conditions apply.
  • You can review the Range Pass information by clicking here.
  • Note: for Bears, Rec Youth, and Masters program participants that will not be using the range outside of lessons/programs, you do not require an Annual Range Pass.

Biathlon Canada membership

  • Biathlon Canada membership is required annually for insurance and liability purposes for all participants, parents, and supporters while in the range or hut.

Zone 4 sign-up for Biathlon Canada membership (click here) 

  • The Biathlon Canada membership also includes a Biathlon BC membership. The membership year runs from April 1st to March 31st, with registration opening on April 1st.

o For participation in VIBC program, local club races, or other club activities (on or off snow), select the “Recreational Athlete” category

o   For competitions at BC cup races, select the appropriate age category (i.e. “Junior Boy, age 13-15” or “Masters Athlete”).

o   Anyone racing in the Recreational Categories at BC Cup races can select the “Recreational Athlete” category.

o   There are also categories for supporters (parents), volunteers, officials, and coaches

  • Note: All parents of Bears and Competitive Youth participants must have a Biathlon Canada membership themselves. Please see program details for more information (click here for Bears info and click here for Competitive Youth info).

Strathcona Nordics Ski Club (SNSC) membership

  • Club membership opens on October 1, also through Zone 4. (click here)
  • The Early Bird rate deadline is November 30th.
  • Registration includes insurance and liability coverage with Cross County Canada.

Strathcona Nordics Ski Club programs

  • VIBC encourages all athletes to sign up for ski programs/lessons through SNSC:

o   Bunny Rabbit – Active Start Skill Development Program for children, 4-5. (10 weeks.)

o   Jack Rabbit – FUNdamentals Skill Development Program for children, 6-9. (10 weeks.)

o   Jack Rabbit Plus – twice the fun, for Jackrabbits who would like to ski on Saturday AND Sunday. (10 weeks.)

o   Youth Learn to Ski – fun, beginner, recreational program for youth, 10-13 with little to no skiing experience. Saturday or Sunday. (10 weeks.)

o   Nordic Adventure Program (SNAP) – fun, recreational program for youth, 10-15 that introduces and expands on a variety of nordic skiing sports, including classic and skate skiing, biathlon, snowshoeing and ski orienteering. Sunday ONLY.  Previous skiing experience required. (10 weeks.)

o   Masters Recreational – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced – recreational program for adults 18+. (10 weeks.)

o   Devo (Track Attack) – Learning to Train program for youth, 9 -12. (Fall and Winter programming)

o   Junior Race – Training to Train and Learning to Compete program for youth, 12 -18. (Year round programming)

o   Masters Race – Competitive program for adults, 19+. (Year round programming)

  • For more information on SNSC programs, click here.

 

Mount Washington Ski pass

  • Nordic trail season passes are available through Mount Washington (click here)
  • Early bird rates are available before Sept 30th.

  • If you plan to ski only on Program Days, Mount Washington Alpine Resort provides 6ix Pack trail passes that can only be used on the day of your program – either Saturday or Sunday for the whole day.

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Quick Summary:

Participation in biathlon at the Vancouver Island Biathlon Club range, either as a participant, coach, official, or volunteer (including parents of minors) requires membership with both the Vancouver Island Biathlon Club, and Biathlon Canada. It is through Biathlon Canada that the liability insurance is provided – this is mandatory for anyone on the range.

Members receive a 10% discount on their purchases at Mt. Washington Raven Retail store and at Ski Tak Hut in Courtenay.

Summary of Membership Registrations to be completed through Zone4
Part 1:

Vancouver Island Biathlon Club
Part 2:

Biathlon Canada

Early Bird Pricing for VIBC program registration ends November 30th.