Costs for a Biathlete include the following:
- Club Fees – Everyone participating in any WCN training or events must purchase a yearly $10 membership. Full year training package of $300.
- Biathlon BC Membership – Biathlon BC Memberships provide liability insurance for all the provincial sanctioned biathlon clubs. In order to participate in any WCN training or events, a Biathlon BC membership must be purchased. Biathlon BC yearly memberships are divided into categories depending on the age and participation levels of the athletes.
- Trail Passes – Whistler Olympic Park Passes are included in training fee, if signed up before September. Other mountain like Cypress, Manning Park, Sovereign Lake, will be an additional cost per day
- Range Fees – Range fees are all included in all of the training packages.
- Ski Equipment – Ski packages range from $300 for beginners to more than $1200 for advanced skiers. All of the local cross country facilities also provide equipment rentals which range from $15 to $18.
- Rifle – Biathlon rifles are expensive and range from $2500 to $4000. Used rifles are almost as much as new ones. Rifles are available for rent from the club for $200 per year.
- Ammunition some ammunition is covered in the training fee, however athletes may be required to purchase additional ammunition at their own cost $50 for 500 rounds
- Race Fees – Races typically cost about $40 per race with 2 races on a weekend. There are also travel costs, accommodations, and food.