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Posted On: December 15th 2025, 09:29 pm
The 2026 Winter Olympics are just weeks away, but Northeast Wisconsin trainers and enthusiasts remind us we don't have to be pro-level athletes to take part in the unique sports you watch on TV during the games.
In Brillion, the 200-acre Ariens Nordic Center is a hub for Nordic skiing.
Sean Becker, the Director of Sports Operations and Development at the facility, says trying out the sport is easier than you think.
He says the Ariens Nordic Center welcomes athletes of all skill levels.
The Ariens facility also serves as a training site for the US Biathlon team. Biathlon is a step up in terms of difficulty compared to Nordic skiing, as it combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting.
Next year’s Olympic Games fall at the same time as the biathlon Masters National Championships in Brillion, so the Ariens facility is hosting watch parties for live events on-site and televised Olympic events, too.
Becker says their lesson specialist is ready to teach, as events like these bring a pique in interest.
The same is true for the Green Bay Curling Club.
The club has been around for decades and always sees more interest when the Winter Olympics roll around.
The premise of the sport is to score more points than your opponents by having your team’s stones closer to the center of the target.
Club members like Josh Heimerl will explain the basics of the sport at their week-long post-Olympic learn-to-curl events.
Heimerl says the events fill up every Olympic cycle, and they're open to everyone.
The Green Bay Curling Club and the Ariens Nordic Center also say you don't even need gear to get started because they've got you covered with rental gear.
As the games approach, they're ready to welcome you.
Visit the link in our bio for the full story.
In Brillion, the 200-acre Ariens Nordic Center is a hub for Nordic skiing.
Sean Becker, the Director of Sports Operations and Development at the facility, says trying out the sport is easier than you think.
He says the Ariens Nordic Center welcomes athletes of all skill levels.
The Ariens facility also serves as a training site for the US Biathlon team. Biathlon is a step up in terms of difficulty compared to Nordic skiing, as it combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting.
Next year’s Olympic Games fall at the same time as the biathlon Masters National Championships in Brillion, so the Ariens facility is hosting watch parties for live events on-site and televised Olympic events, too.
Becker says their lesson specialist is ready to teach, as events like these bring a pique in interest.
The same is true for the Green Bay Curling Club.
The club has been around for decades and always sees more interest when the Winter Olympics roll around.
The premise of the sport is to score more points than your opponents by having your team’s stones closer to the center of the target.
Club members like Josh Heimerl will explain the basics of the sport at their week-long post-Olympic learn-to-curl events.
Heimerl says the events fill up every Olympic cycle, and they're open to everyone.
The Green Bay Curling Club and the Ariens Nordic Center also say you don't even need gear to get started because they've got you covered with rental gear.
As the games approach, they're ready to welcome you.
Visit the link in our bio for the full story.
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