According to a club organizer Pete Murphy, the midwest is strongest division for biathlon in the United States. �Area states like Minnesota have excellent biathlon programs already in place. We don�t see any reason why there can�t be a sucessful club here in Wisconsin.� The club is developing a plan for the construction of a biathlon facility in SE Wisconsin. �Currently there is no operational biathlon range in Wisconsin for practice, training, and competition, but we are looking into several possible sites� says Murphy. �Wisconsin and Illinois have thousands of nordic enthusiasts, which make it a great place to establish a new biathlon program. We hope to have instruction and programs for all levels, as well as competitions, clinics, and events.� Before this can take place the Wisconsin Biathlon Club is working to gather support for their proposed facility. We hope to present a plan to the state of Wisconsin in the near future, and the more supports we have, the greater chance for some state funding.

If you are interested in winter biathlon or would like to help support the Wisconsin Biathlon Club�s biathlon facility proposal, please contact them at P.O. Box 14191, West Allis, WI 53214 or visit their website at www.wisconsinbiathlon.com.