STRUCTURE

The project is dedicated to the development of National Federations (NFs) and aims to support them with practical and theoretical knowledge and training through the organisation of training camps, which are delivered with the assistance of IBU experienced Coaches. In order to be able to participate in the programme, NFs must prove that they have a stable federation structure and that they conduct national biathlon championships. The camps can be attended by athletes aged 15 to 23. The project is supported by the IOC IF development programme.

VISION

The IBU as a responsible federation, through the IBU IOC training camps, supports developing NFs with practical and theoretical knowledge about sport and biathlon theory and practical training letting the Athletes and Coaches improve their skills and competence for future participation in the international level competitions. The main objectives are:

• Promotion of human resources in the host country

• Follow-up to previous Oceanic, South American, Asian and European biathlon federation seminars for coaches and athletes

• Promotion of diversity and gender equality in sport

• Promotion of youth participation in biathlon

• Maintenance and improvement of the structure of the international training camps, taking into consideration the option of changing the hosting venue (mid-term planning) in some regions every other year to include more NFs in total

• Providing IBU-IOC assistance for national guidance and legacy in the respective hosting countries on the targeted continents

• Providing a combination of theory and practice in biathlon sport coaching as well as delivering organizational skills and guidance

GENERAL CAMPS SET-UP

• Camp 1 (South America or Oceania)

• Camp 2 (Central Asia or East Asia)

• Camp 3 (Eastern Europe)

• Camp 4 (Central Europe or Northern Europe)

• Camp 5 (Overall Winter Camp)

• Camp 6 (Junior Cup Camp)

IBU-IOC CAMPS 2022

In 2022 the IBU is organising two overall camps. The IBU aims to support NFs from C&D development categories. Each invited NF may send a maximum of 2 athletes for one camp (1 female and 1 male athlete) and 1 Coach. All costs for accommodation with all meals for the Camp days only (see “Date”) and experts costs are paid by the IBU.

The applications are open in the IBUScope

Summer Camp: 11-17 October 2022, Anterselva (ITA)

Winter Camp: 26 November - 03 December 2022, Martell (ITA)

IBU-IOC CAMPS 2021

Due to the ongoing difficulties with COVID-19, the IBU is organizing in 2021 two overall camps in-person with similar preventive measures as in the previous winter season. The IBU aims to support NFs from C&D development categories. Each invited NF may send a maximum of 4 athletes (2 female and 2 male athletes) and 1 Coach.

Summer Camp: 02-10 October 2021, Pokljuka (SLO)

Winter Camp: 27 November - 06 December 2021, Martell (ITA)

More details about the upcoming Wintercamp are uploaded below:

IBU-IOC CAMPS 2021

Virtual Camps:  19 October - 29 November 2020

In 2020, the IBU-IOC Virtual Camps were organized from 19 October until 29 November 2020, covering three weeks of online sessions focused on the development of coaches and athletes. During this unique educational experience in small regional groups, coaches learned and broadened their knowledge in the principles of training plans while working with athletes on the national level.

For more information contact

Arne Eidam - Race Director IBU Junior Cup

arne.eidam@ibu.at

Theresa Jost - IBU Development Project Coordinator

theresa.jost@ibu.at