U.S. Biathlon Association

U.S. Biathlon Association
Abbreviation USBA
Type National governing body (NGB)
Headquarters New Gloucester, ME, USA
Region served
United States
Affiliations International Biathlon Union

The United States Biathlon Association (USBA) is the national governing body for Olympic biathlon. The US Biathlon Association exists to support and encourage the development of biathlon in the United States and to prepare athletes for international competition, including the Olympic Winter Games.[1]

Founded in 1980, USBA works with Biathlon Clubs and Regional Centers around the country to organize training and competition at the grass roots level and staffs and finances the US Biathlon National Team, Development Team and Junior Team.

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