Membership Information and Levels
General Membership Information
All memberships expire on October 31 and should be renewed annually.
Renewal can occur online (here) or through mailing forms to our office (here)
USBA Adult/Master Competitor – $75
This membership is for athletes 22 years old and up that currently access USBA Club ranges for practice and/or participate in USBA sanctioned events in winter or summer
Competitor members receive insurance coverage when participating in USBA training or competitions, regular email updates through our monthly newsletter, SafeSport training and background checks for those interacting with athletes under 18 years of age, discounted prices for Officials Training Clinics, and access to outdoor retail discounts through our partnership with ExpertVoice.
USBA Junior/Youth Competitor – $50
This membership is for athletes 17-21 years old on December 31 currently access USBA Club ranges for practice and/or participate in USBA sanctioned events in winter or summer.Competitor members receive insurance coverage when participating in USBA training or competitions, regular email updates through our monthly newsletter, SafeSport training and background checks for those interacting with athletes under 18 years of age, discounted prices for Officials Training Clinics, and access to outdoor retail discounts through our partnership with ExpertVoice.
USBA Under 17 Competitor $20
U17 Competitor members receive insurance coverage when participating in USBA training or competitions, regular email updates through our monthly newsletter, access to SafeSport training if desired/approved by parents/guardians, and access to outdoor retail discounts through our partnership with ExpertVoice.
USBA Coach/Official/Trainer/Tech. Delegate $75
This membership is for participants who are coaches or trainers of biathletes in the United States. This membership is also for officials or technical delegates working competitions in the US or internationally as a USBA representative.
Coach/Official members receive insurance coverage when working in USBA training or competitions, access to online coaching resources, regular email updates through our monthly newsletter, SafeSport training and background checks (mandatory for those in this category), discounted prices for Officials Training Clinics, and access to outdoor retail discounts through our partnership with ExpertVoice.
USBA Coach/Competitor $75
This membership is for participants who are coaches or trainers of biathletes in the United States that are ALSO competing or training (either in summer or winter).Coach/Competitor members receive insurance coverage when participating or working in USBA training or competitions, access to online coaching resources, regular email updates through our monthly newsletter, SafeSport training and background checks (mandatory for those in this category), discounted prices for Officials Training Clinics, and access to outdoor retail discounts through our partnership with ExpertVoice.
Volunteer Member $25
This membership is for those who volunteer at USBA sanctioned or club events regularly and need to be SafeSport trained and have a background check. Membership is not required to volunteer but may be recommended by your club in order to allow for SafeSport training and background checks through USBA’s system.Volunteer members receive SafeSport training and background checks (mandatory for those in this category), discounted prices for officials training clinics and regular email updates through our monthly newsletter. This category is NOT INSURED under USBA insurance.
Lifetime Membership $1000
Only those who specify “Coach” or “Competitor” will be offered SafeSport training, background screening, access to our ExpertVoice partnership and insurance in our Coach or Competitor category. Lifetime member status can be changed by emailing
Lifetime Members who are active coaches or competitors should specify they would like to be “Coach” or “Competitor” members when they enroll or when their status changes.
Only those who specify “Coach” or “Competitor” will be offered SafeSport training, background screening, access to our ExpertVoice partnership and insurance in our Coach or Competitor category. Lifetime member status can be changed by emailing info@usbiathlon.org.
Lifetime members receive regular email updates through our monthly newsletter, and discounted prices for Officials Training Clinics. Lifetime members that specify Coach or Competitor memberships additionally receive insurance coverage when participating or working in USBA sanctioned training or competitions, SafeSport training and background checks, and access to outdoor retail discounts through our partnership with ExpertVoice. Coach members also receive access to online coaching resources.
Member for a day $20
This membership is for those who wish to compete in a try-it competition or clinic for only one day. This membership is not appropriate for those who compete or are involved with USBA on a relatively regular basis, and may only be purchased for a maximum of two days per year. If you anticipate participating in a USBA sanctioned event more than twice per year, you should purchase the appropriate competitor membership. Day membership is NOT appropriate for coaches or officials as it does not include SafeSport or background checks. Member for a day includes insurance for the event and date that the membership was purchased on and is not valid after that date/event. **ATTENTION** Please email preston@usbiathlon.org
USBA Supporter – Individual or Couple $50
This membership is for those who wish to support USBA through membership.
Supporter members receive discounted hotel prices when booking through our IGH partnership, discounted prices for officials training clinics and regular email updates through our monthly newsletter. This category is NOT INSURED under USBA insurance.
Organization Membership Levels
Biathlon Organization/Club $200
This membership is for all USBA affiliate clubs and organizations (sometimes referred to as Local Affiliated Organizations, or LAOs). Membership allows clubs to be covered under USBA insurance as well as have access to club resources like special pricing on USBA branded items and the ability to host USBA sanctioned events including camps and competitions. All clubs will be asked to complete a check-list for basic certification and have the opportunity to apply for three podium-level certifications based on facilities, membership and programs offered. See more at our Resources page
Corporate/Partnership/Organization Members
Corporations or organizations interested in partnering with USBA should contact USBA Director of Operations, Sara Studebaker-Hall, at sara@usbiathlon.org.