About

Australian Biathlon is the peak sporting body governing the sport of Biathlon in Australia.

Biathlon is primarily a winter sport combining elements of cross-country skiing and target shooting.  Summer versions of the sport are also practiced, substituting roller-skiing, running, or bike riding for cross-country skiing. Biathlon is a Winter Olympics sport.

Australian Biathlon Association Inc.  is affiliated with the international governing body, the International Biathlon Union (IBU) and the Australian Olympic Committee.

Australian Biathlon operates the Whiskey Flat Biathlon Arena at Mt Hotham, Victoria. .  The Whiskey Flat Biathlon Arena is the only Biathlon range in Australia and is the location of Australian Biathlon's Selection Races and many of Australian Biathlon's winter training activities.

MAJOR SUPPORTERS

Australian Biathlon gratefully acknowledges its major supporters:

VICSPORT http://sport.vic.gov.au/

IBU http://www.biathlonworld.com/

Mt Hotham Resort Management Board https://www.mthotham.com.au/

Australian Olympic Committee http://corporate.olympics.com.au/the-aoc/mission-and-role

Australian Sports Foundation https://asf.org.au/projects/australian-biathlon-association/