Successful training camp in Planica (SLO)

One crucial aspect of this cooperation involved joining hands with larger nations. The exchange of knowledge and expertise between the smaller and bigger nations proved to be instrumental in the success of these training camps. In the spirit of collaboration, this year’s camp featured a special lecture by Alex Stöckl and Bine Norcic, who shared their technical insights and learnings from their cooperative program’s first year. The attendance of prominent athletes like Philip Raimund from Germany (third-place finisher in the European Games), Slovenia’s Spela Rogelj, and Austria’s Nordic Combined World Cup athlete, Martin Fritz, during the inspirational evening added to the camp’s allure.

A testament to the growing significance of the camp was the visit of FIS-judge Luka Ograjenesek from Slovenia, who spent two days observing the proceedings. Furthermore, there was a strengthened collaboration with FIS (Fédération Internationale de Ski). Berni Schödler, the coordinator for development in FIS, and Marit Stub Nybelius, the coordinator for Cooperating Nations, worked closely together, fostering mutual understanding and support. Notably, this year’s camp received financial backing from FIS Ski Jumping and FIS Nordic Combined, emphasizing the rising importance of the event.