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.

The US Biathlon Association is recognized by the International Biathlon Union and the Unites States Olympic Committee as the National Federation for Biathlon in the United States and is an IRS recognized 501 c (3) non-profit organization - Bylaws. There is an annual meeting of the membership each year and the USBA Board of Directors meets three times a year. Minutes of Meetings and By-laws