Lausanne (RWH) Over 30 race organisers from 16 tracks across 3 continents – including the next three Olympic venues Cortina d’Ampezzo, La Plagne and Park City – met remotely with the IBSF management team on 2 July to discuss latest developments, review the last winter and, most importantly, prepare together for the upcoming Olympic season. Led by IBSF Secretary General Heike Größwang, the meeting served to dive deeper into the following topics:
- insights into the media and social media data of the 2024/25 season;
- recent and ongoing approaches to build a network with IBSF and tracks/race organisers for optimal communication coordination, knowledge exchange and sharing of best practices;
- update on the recommendations of the IBSF Safety Working Group;
- information on IBSF Academy courses offered for track and organiser staff and volunteers;
- calendar planning and coordination for the next Olympic cycle; and
- rule changes.
Following the meeting, Heike Grösswang said: “The presence of all Race Organizers shows that the entire bobsleigh and skeleton community works closely together to ensure the best conditions for our athletes, maximise the visibility of our sport and keep progressing across all fields. The race organisers and the tracks do not only play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and safe running of our competitions, but also in looking after the sustainability and legacy of their venues throughout the year. Collaboration across all areas is key and it´s great to see the support amongst each other. ”
The race organisers will also participate in the IBSF Congress, to be held in Cortina d’Ampezzo on 12 September 2025.
Next year’s IBSF Race Organiser Meeting 2026 is planned to be held in person at one of the tracks together with the International Luge Federation (FIL).