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Biathlon is South Africa’s favourite family sport catering for athletes of ages 7 to 70+. There is no need to belong to a club, team or school – Biathlon is open to everyone.
Please pay attention to the registration steps outlined below for season 2025:
 

ENTERING AN EVENT:

The below steps apply to all athletes whether they are affiliated or not or part of a school/club or not:

Step 1: Enter Online

Method of entry is online only.

Navigate to our Events page, choose an event and fill out the online entry form for your desired event.
Events page linked below:

Step 2: Affiliate

Your season affiliation fee includes:

1. Season Affiliation to GN Biathlon
2. Entry to all 8 GN League events per season

Affiliation excludes:

1. All Inter-Provincial entries
2. GN Champs entry
3. SA Champs entry

Step 3: Verify Your Entries

Verifying your entry is a 3 step process:

1. Check that you receive a copy of your entry form from Google Forms.

2. Ensure that your athlete’s name shows on the entries list 3 days before the event. The list will be shared on the Events page and on the WhatsApp group.

3. Verify your athlete’s heat numbers on the final heats sheet for both the run and swim before arriving.

Step 4: Event Day Verification

When arriving at the event on competition day, athletes will be required to:

1. Report to the registration table for verification at the specified registration time.

2. Provide their Biathlon Age Group, Running Heat Number and Name as shown on the heats sheet to the Registration Official.

3. Write their Biathlon Age Group, Running heat number, Swimming heat number and Swimming lane number (in that order) on the event armband.

Event armbands and markers will be provided.
Practical example of written format for armband:
“U13 / R11 / S16 L4”

Don’t forget to bring your running and swimming kit!

AFFILIATION:

What Is Affiliation?

Affiliation means becoming a member of the Gauteng North Biathlon Association and being recognised by the South African Biathlon Association as an official athlete.

Biathlon season runs from September to April every year.
Athletes need to affiliate once per season if they are planning on attending more than 1 league meet, or if they are planning on representing the province at interprovincial level and National Championships.

Affiliated athletes have free access to all GN Biathlon League Meets.

Visitors from other provinces are always welcome to join our events at a flat fee of R100.

Please pay attention to the affiliation steps below:

Step 1: Complete the Affiliation Form

Available after 12 September 2025
(Form linked below)

Step 2: Pay

The link provided allows you to pay via:

1. EFT
2. Credit Card

Step 3: Enjoy the Benefits

1. Free access to all GN Biathlon events:

The benefit applies to League Meets only. Interprovincial and National Championship entry fees will still be charged at full rates.

2. Recognition by the South African Biathlon Association:

The athlete will be recognised by SA Biathlon as a member of the Gauteng North Biathlon Association and will be authorised to represent the province at any interprovincial meets. Entry fees to inter-provincial events will still apply.

SEASON FEES:

2026 Season Fees outlined below:
 
Season Affiliation Fee:
– Standard Fee: R800
– Volunteers Fee: R500
 
League Meet Entries:
– 8 Local League Events included with affiliation
 
Interprovincial Meet Entries:
– All Athletes: +-R180
* Interprovincial meet entry fees vary per province.
 
South African Championships Entries:
All Athletes 2026 Entries: TBC
Previous season entry: R550
 
Visitors from other provinces are most welcome to join any of our events at a once-off rate of R100 per event.
 
There is no fee for spectators.
 

SCHOOLS:

There is a Provincial and National Biathlon Schools competition every season.

Each season, Gauteng North’s top Biathlon Primary and High School (up to 2 of each) will be chosen and given the opportunity to compete for the National Biathlon Schools Trophy at the South African Championships. More info here: Biathlon Schools

If a school is interested being part of the Provincial Schools Biathlon:

1. The school should contact Gauteng North Biathlon and indicate their interest to compete.

2. The school should provide a contact / representative in charge of coordinating the school team.

3. Method of entry for Schools is via the online links provided on the events page.

Remember to ensure that your athletes enter the school’s name and also state whether it is primary or high school. A list of entries per school can be provided on request.

PAYMENTS:

All Payments must be made to the following account:
 
GNTK (or Gauteng Noord Moderne Tweekampvereeniging)   
ABSA:        Cheque Acc
Acc No:      540174458
Branch:      632005
 
Reference for Affiliations:  Your initial and surname + AFF – (E.g. “Smith AFF”)
Reference for Entries:       Your initial and surname + League number – (E.g. J. Smith L1)

Entry Fees and Affiliations may be combined in payments. Please show your proof of payment at registration or send proof of payment to our email address listed at the top of our website.