About U.S. Biathlon

As the Olympic sports organization centered around the sport of biathlon, the United States Biathlon Association, known as U.S. Biathlon, is recognized by the International Biathlon Union (IBU) and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) as the National Federation for biathlon in the United States. Founded in 1980, U.S. Biathlon exists to support and encourage the development of biathlon in the United States, to work with biathlon clubs and regional centers around the country to organize training and competition from the grassroots to elite level, and to prepare athletes for international competition. U.S. Biathlon staffs and finances the U.S. Biathlon national and junior national teams and is a 501 c (3) non-profit organization.

U.S. Biathlon is an Olympic sports organization that fosters the growth of the biathlon community in the U.S., developing athletes with integrity and achieving international and Olympic success.

U.S. Biathlon's vision is to stand atop the international biathlon stage and be a leading organization for supporting athletes and clubs, prioritizing athlete well-being, and acting with integrity.    

Honor the team, the process, the person.

We honor each other, the process, and the pursuit of excellence by showing up prepared, being fully present, and treating others with dignity. Respect means listening deeply, communicating clearly, and creating space for everyone to thrive – because how we show up affects how others rise.

Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.

True courage is not the absence of failure – it’s the strength to show up again and again. We face adversity with grit, push through discomfort, and commit to the process, even when it’s hard. We take pride in effort, reset with purpose, and persevere with integrity and our inner strength.

Curious. Courageous. Committed.

We are learners at every level, driven to innovate and improve. We embrace challenges, seek feedback, and step outside our comfort zones. Growth mindset means we value progress over perfection, stay open to change, and are relentless in the pursuit of becoming better – as athletes, teammates, and people.