IBU-IOC Camps
IBU-IOC Camps
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 21. The project is supported by the IOC IF development programme - Olympic Solidarity funds.
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
IBU-IOC CAMPS and PARA CAMPS 2026
In 2025, the IBU is offering two IBU-IOC Camps and one IBU-IOC International Youth Camp, organised in collaboration with the OC Arber – host of the Youth and Junior World Championships 2026.
The 2026 programme will include:
One IBU International Youth Camp in Antholz-Anterselva (ITA), organised together with Para Biathlon as part of the Olympic Winter Games 2026 legacy programme, offering young athletes the opportunity to train in an Olympic venue and experience a high-performance international environment.
One IBU-IOC Asian Regional Development Camp, delivered together with Para Biathlon and designed to support the continued growth of biathlon within the Asian region.
One IBU-IOC International Winter Development Camp, open to eligible National Federations from Development Categories B, C and D.
Participation Requirements
Each invited National Federation may nominate up to four athletes (maximum two female and two male) and one coach per camp.
For approved participants, accommodation, full board catering and travel contributions will be covered by the IBU through Olympic Solidarity support.
All participants must be registered in the IBU Member Center (basic registration) prior to application. Further details regarding the registration process can be found HERE.
Further information regarding dates, locations and application procedures will be communicated directly to eligible National Federations.
Applications for the 2026 camps will open on 01 April 2026 via the IBU Scope platform.
IBU-IOC CAMPS 2025
Winter Camp GOMS 1 to 7 DEC 2025.
Summer Camp and Para Camp: Lillehammer, NOR 29 Jun to 5 July 2025.
International Youth Camp: Arber, GER 27Sep to 4 OCT 2025.
IBU-IOC CAMPS 2024
Summer Camp: 12-19 August 2024, Otepää (EST)
International Youth Camp: 21-26 October 2024, NMNM (CZE)
Winter Camp: 23 November – 01 December 2024, Martell (ITA)
IBU-IOC CAMPS 2023
Summer Camp: 02-11 June 2023, Ruhpolding (GER)
International Camp: 23-28 October 2023, Lenzerheide (SUI)
Winter Camp: 25 November - 03 December 2023, Pokljuka (SLO)
IBU-IOC CAMPS 2022
Summer Camp: 11-17 October 2022, Anterselva (ITA)
Winter Camp: 26 November - 03 December 2022, Martell (ITA)
International Youth Camp: 24 - 30 October 2022, Oberhof (GER)
IBU-IOC CAMPS 2021
Due to the ongoing difficulties with COVID-19, the IBU organized in 2021 two overall in-person camps with similar preventive measures as in the previous winter season.
Summer Camp: 02-10 October 2021, Pokljuka (SLO)
Winter Camp: 27 November - 06 December 2021, Martell (ITA)
IBU-IOC CAMPS 2020
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.
IBU-IOC Virtual Camps 2020 SummaryFor more information contact
Ilario Maddalin - Development Camps Project Coordinator ilario.maddalin@ibu.at
Dagmara Gerasimuk - Development Director dagmara.gerasimuk@ibu.at