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 2025Candidate application form to be completed by candidates
Athlete Committee Application Form 2026The 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 |