Call for candidates: IBU Athletes’ Committee elections 2026

The IBU is calling for candidates for election to the IBU Athletes’ Committee.

Elections to the IBU Athletes’ Committee will be held during the IBU World Cup in Oslo from 17 March- 21 March 2026. Three seats will be available for election.

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

Athletes interested in becoming candidates must submit their applications by 1 February 2026 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, and are asked to familiarise themselves with the following:

Terms of reference of the IBU Athletes’ Committee

Athletes' Committee Terms of Reference 2025

Candidate application form to be completed by candidates

Athlete Committee Application Form 2026

The list of candidates will be published latest on 03 March 2026 , which is also the commencement date of the campaign period.

Key dates of the IBU Athletes’ Committee elections 2026

Date

Action

Notes (ToR)

26 November 2025

Election announcement

Minimum 3 months ahead of election

10 December 2025

IBU Athletes’ Meeting in Hochfilzen

Election information

December 2025

January 2026

Discussion within teams to choose candidate(s)

Maximum 1 woman and 1 man per Full Member Federation

1 February 2026

Candidate application form due

Minimum 30 days ahead of election

February

Vetting of candidates by the BIU Board

Required

By 3 March 2026

Publication of eligible candidate list & start of campaign period

Minimum 14 days ahead of election

17 March – 21 March 2026

Election of three new members, at least one woman, using the POLYAS system approved by the BIU

Only one member per NF to be elected.

23 March 2026

Results verification and announcement

1 April 2026

New AC term begins

Runs for 4 years

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