International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF)

International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) is launching it's Athlete Mentor Program, aimed at empowering our Olympic Senior athletes to mentor and support the next generation of athletes. ✨ “It’s about using our most experienced competitors to help our youth transition athletes overcome the challenges they may face, not only in their sporting journey but also in life. It’s going to be especially crucial in these next few months as they transition from the Youth program into senior-level competitions." explained Nicola Minichiello, IBSF Academy Manager. In 2009, Nicola became the first British female bobsleigh driver to win a World Championships (2009) and is a three-time Olympian. After her retirement from the sport, she began working with the IBSF, leading on Youth and development programs, outside of the IBSF, she worked as an Athlete mentor for various charities, using the power of sport to help young people in their life journey. “Most athletes are eager to use the power of sport to help drive social change, and our new program provides them with the opportunity to do exactly that. I believe that both sides will hugely benefit from this experience – our senior athletes as well as our future generation.” Kaillie Humphries, Olympic and World Bobsleigh Champion, said:  “Mentors are so important, nobody reaches their goals and dreams alone. I was lucky enough to have Pierre Lueders mentor me when I was young, and because of that, I am who I am today. Being able to pass along or receive knowledge, wisdom and guidance for all aspects of sport and real life is invaluable. I’m so excited to be a part of this new IBSF mentoring program because I know the magic that can happen when you’re mentored by someone amazing along the journey.” The initial pairings, due to be matched by language, discipline and interests, will begin their work together during the 2024/2025 Winter season. Applications by senior athletes can be filled in until November 26. 📅 More information about the program & application can be found: https://lnkd.in/dK8Y5AnE #IBSF #IBSFAcademy #slidingtogether

On 23rd of November, the 2024/25 IBSF World Cup tour will stop at the track used for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing 🇨🇳. Located in the mountains on the north-western edge of the Chinese capital, the Yanqing Sliding Center will host the third race of the pre-Olympic season for #skeleton athletes. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming IBSF World Cup race 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGSDSk9Q 📷 Viesturs Lācis | IBSF #IBSF #WorldCup #slidingtogether

The organisers of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games will be building excitement over the coming days as the Games draw closer with "Strike a pose" graphics representing each sport. The #bobsleigh pose, featuring mascot Tina and one of the accompanying snowdrop figures sliding down an ice track in an animated and a still image, was released on the Milano Cortina 2026 social media channels on 14 November, with #skeleton following on 19 November. 🛷 #IBSF #MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics

International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) is constantly training and sharing latest knowledge with it's material controllers. During IBSF World Cup / IBSF Asian Cup race week Christoph Langen, head of Material, Technology & Innovation at IBSF, was sharing his experience and knowledge with his colleage Lim Taihyun. #IBSF #slidingtogether

Former Skeleton athlete Elisabeth Maier (CAN), Athlete Committee Co-Chairperson of the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF), is candidating for the election to World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Council Group 2 for 2025-2027. As the WADA announced in a press release, a total of 26 candidates applied for the eight available places. The election will be held virtually via an online voting platform between 10-12 December 2024. Only those IF ACs registered and deemed eligible will be able to vote. The elected candidates will be confirmed by the Election Scrutineer, and subsequently publicly announced by 20 December 2024.  Elisabeth Maier, still under her maiden name Vathje then, began competing in international skeleton sports in 2010. In the BMW IBSF World Cup, the now 28-year-old has been on the podium twelve times, including three times as winner. At the 2015 World Championships in Winterberg and in the overall standings for the 2017/2018 BMW IBSF World Cup, the Canadian finished third, respectively. In 2023, Elisabeth Maier was elected Co-Chairperson for Skeleton for the IBSF Athlete Committee. She is also member of the International Testing Agency (ITA) Education Ambassador team. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dQbQuUdR 📷 Viesturs Lācis | IBSF #IBSF

Alpensia Olympic Sliding Center celebrates it's comeback as an IBSF World Cup track ✨ The Alpensia Sliding Center in Korea has already hosted two lots of Olympic #bobsleigh & #skeleton races. Following on from the 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2024 Youth Olympic Games, PyeongChang is now welcoming the IBSF - International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation skeleton athletes for the first IBSF World Cup race of this winter season and thus the start of the pre-Olympic season. The 1,659-metre track last hosted an IBSF World Cup event back in March 2017. Here's everything you need to know about first IBSF World Cup #skeleton race of the 2024/25 season: https://lnkd.in/dRGHVV3Q 📷 Korea Bobsleigh Skeleton Federation #IBSF #WorldCup #slidingtogether

The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) kicks off the pre-Olympic season 2024/2025 with the Asian Cup races in men's and women's skeleton in PyeongChang (KOR) starting on 8 November. With the races on the 2018 Olympic track, the first qualifiers for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games highlight the importance of the Korean track for the development of the sport. Thanks to the work of the Pyeongchang Legacy Foundation (PLF), many students and young athletes from several countries have been introduced to bobsleigh, skeleton and luge at the Alpensia Sliding Centre. Following the 2018 Winter Games, the Korean track hosted several official IBSF races and development camps. In January 2024, the track was also host to the sliding events of the Youth Olympic Winter Games. The 2024/2025 season opener will feature a huge field of athletes: 44 men and 45 women from 27 nations are on the entries list. Start times 08.11. & 09.11.2024:  🛷 Women's Skeleton - 15:00 KST | 7:00 CET 🛷 Men's Skeleton - 18:30 KST | 10:30 CET Read more: https://lnkd.in/de7dG6RF 📷 Korea Bobsleigh Skeleton Federation #IBSF #AsianCup

The French Alps are preparing to host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2030! ❄️ #IBSF #Olympics

Energy, Style, Passion, Imagination and Creativity. This is Milano Cortina 2026. Feel the vibes of the Italian Spirit. The official “Look of the Games”, including the sports pictograms, for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 has been revealed, showcasing a dynamic visual identity that embodies Italian culture and creativity. 👉 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eAMFvUc8 #FeelTheVibes #MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics #Paralympics Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026

This autumn IBSF was proud to launch it's IBSF Academy - a unique platform offering development and growth opportunities for all aspects of our sports. Before #skeleton races in Pyeongchang, we held our first in person delivery of our coach education courses as well as a safeguarding and a jury course. It was a very productive 5 days and now we have 13 IBSF Foundation Level 1 Coaches. 👏 📷 Korea Bobsleigh Skeleton Federation #IBSF #IBSFAcademy Learn more about IBSF Academy: https://lnkd.in/gZxwTNFi