Call for candidates for IBU Para Biathlon Athletes Representatives

The IBU is calling for nominations of candidates for Para Biathlon Athletes Representatives.

The elections for the three Para Biathlon Athletes Representatives will be held during the IBU Para Biathlon World Cup Finals in Torsby, Sweden, from 8 -11 March 2025.

The rules for the IBU Athletes’ Committee and Para Biathlon Athletes Representatives are set in the IBU Constitution, Article 25.

Para Biathletes interested in becoming candidates must submit their applications by 8 February 2025 and be declared eligible by the BIU Board.

Before applying, prospective candidates should have a good understanding of the candidacy requirements and the election process. Please refer to the following:

Terms of reference of the IBU Athletes’ Committee including the Para Biathlon Athletes Representatives (see Article 7)

Athletes' Committee Terms of Reference 2025

Candidate application form to be digitally completed by the candidates

Application Form Para Athletes Representative

The list of candidates will be published on 24 February 2025, which is also the commencement date of the campaign period.

Key dates of elections of the Para Biathlon Athletes Representatives 2025

Date

Action

Notes (ToR)

26 January 2025

Election announcement

As decided by the IBU Executive Board

26 January - 8 February 2025

Discussion within teams to choose candidate(s)

Maximum 1 woman and 1 man per Member Federation may be candidate

8 February 2025

Candidate application form due

30 days ahead of election

Ongoing

Vetting of candidates by the BIU

Required

24 February 2025

Publication of confirmed candidate list

14 days ahead of election

8-11 March 2025

Election of three Para Biathlon Athletes Representatives using an electronic voting system called POLYAS approved by the BIU

One representative per sport class and minimum of 1 woman and 1 man.

Only one member per NF to be elected.

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