U.S. Ski & Snowboard cancels proposed strategic alliance with U.S. Biathlon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
U.S. Ski & Snowboard terminated plans for a strategic alliance with the U.S. Biathlon Association on Wednesday. The agreement, which was scheduled for a board vote, aimed to integrate resources following a 22% funding reduction from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. U.S. Ski & Snowboard CEO Sophie Goldschmidt cited misinformation regarding the intent of the merger as a primary reason for the withdrawal, stating that the lack of a collaborative environment made the path unsustainable. The proposal had faced significant resistance from the biathlon community, with a recent survey indicating that only 6.2% of surveyed coaches, volunteers, and members supported the partnership. U.S. Biathlon leadership, led by CEO Jack Gierhart, had initially pursued the alliance to bolster funding and athlete services, but the board has now formally paused consideration of the deal.
- •U.S. Ski & Snowboard withdrew from the proposed alliance before a scheduled Wednesday vote.
- •The U.S. Biathlon Association sought the merger to address a 22% cut in funding.
- •A survey revealed that only 6.2% of biathlon stakeholders supported the proposed agreement.
- •U.S. Biathlon confirmed it will pause all consideration of the alliance at this time.
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — US Ski & Snowboard withdraws from a proposed strategic alliance with US Biathlon
"U.S. Ski & Snowboard withdrew from a proposed strategic alliance that was in the works with the U.S. Biathlon Association and had been set for a vote Wednesday in what would have been a rare merger between two Olympic sport organizations. In a note to its members, U.S. Biathlon explained the board “has decided to pause consideration of the Alliance at this time.”
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