FIS Webinars
Training the Female Athlete
The FIS “Training the Female Athlete” webinar series provides science-based insights into female-specific challenges affecting health, training, and performance. Open to coaches, athletes, and support staff worldwide, the free online sessions aim to close existing knowledge gaps and encourage open discussion on often stigmatized topics.
Following the successful 2025 edition, the series will continue in 2026, expanding its focus and offering new sessions and expert speakers.
Please note that the meeting will be recorded, and the recording will be shared with all registered participants afterwards.
Upcoming Webinars 2026
| Time | Topic | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2026 (2pm CET) | Taking an individualized approach towards the menstrual or hormonal contraceptive cycle: the value of cycle tracking Assoc. Prof. Dionne A. Noordhof & Assoc. Prof. Tina P. Engseth | |
| April 7, 2026 (4pm CET) | DSD- and trans-athletes in the female category: scientific and ethical controversies Prof. Sigmund Loland | |
| April 28, 2026 (2pm CET) | Puberty and development in female athletes Silvana Bucher Sandbakk, PhD |
Past Webinars 2026
| Time | Topic | Rewatch |
|---|---|---|
| February 18 | Menstrual cycle: Research and reality Ritva S. Mikkonen, PhD | https://watch.fis-ski.com/video/923337 |
Past Webinars 2025
| Time | Topic | Rewatch |
|---|---|---|
| February 27 | Bias related to sex differences in sport and performance Sophia Nimphius, PhD, GAICD | https://watch.fis-ski.com/video/765630 |
| March 18 | Injury risk & individualised load management in female athletes Dr. Anne Hecksteden, Professor | https://watch.fis-ski.com/video/775334 |
| April 10 | Breast health and breast support Abi Okell, MSc MCSP | https://watch.fis-ski.com/video/785183 |
| April 29 | Pelvic floor and how to train it Emma Brockwell, MCSP HCPC POGP | https://watch.fis-ski.com/video/795681 |
| May 27 | Eating disorders in female athletes Therese Fostervold Mathisen, PhD | https://watch.fis-ski.com/video/808529 |
| June 24 | Recommendations and nutritional considerations for female athletes Dr. Kathryn E. Ackerman, MD, MPH | https://watch.fis-ski.com/video/819156 |
| September 16 | Athlete–Coach Communication on Stigmatized Health Topics Martina Höök | https://watch.fis-ski.com/video/859144 |
| October 7 | Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport and the use of assessment tools Judith Haudum, MSc | https://watch.fis-ski.com/video/870416 |
| November 4 | Female physiological and performance development Dr. Trent Stellingwerff | https://watch.fis-ski.com/video/881135 |
| December 9 | Female-specific responses to exercise at altitude Tom Citherlet | https://watch.fis-ski.com/video/895514 |
Aerodynamics in Youth Ski Jumping: Key Insights for Coaches
Date: March 24, 2026
Time: 3 PM (CET)
Duration: 60-minute presentation + Q&A (90 minutes total)
Language: English
Speaker: Ola Elfmark
Register for the webinar here: FIS Ski Jumping Coach Webinar - The role of aerodynamics for younger athletes
Join our upcoming FIS Ski Jumping Coach Webinar on March 24, 2026 at 3 PM (CET), focusing on the role of aerodynamics for younger athletes. In this session, Ola Elfmark, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, will explain how aerodynamic principles influence the development of young ski jumpers and how coaches can integrate this knowledge into their training.
The 60-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session is aimed at coaches in ski jumping and Nordic combined, youth and grassroots coaches, as well as anyone interested in the development of young athletes in the sport.
FIS Sustainability Webinar Series 2025
Following the success of its first series, FIS held a free educational webinar series on sustainability in the first half of 2025. Open to all stakeholders—including National Ski Associations, Local Organizing Committees, ski clubs, FIS staff, and athletes—the sessions highlighted real-world case studies and best practices from across the FIS ecosystem.
The webinars focused on practical implementation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing, providing participants with actionable insights to support FIS’s sustainability goals.
You can find more information about FIS Sustainability initiatives here.
Past Webinars 2025
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| April 30 | Making the most of the FIS CO₂ Calculator Davos Cross-Country, Kvitfjell Alpine Ski, Ljubno Ski Jumping, Trondheim 2025 |
| May 20 | Best practices in Sustainability at FIS World Cup events Award winners, Åre Alpine Ski & Cogne Cross-Country |
| May 29 | Space for Sustainability (in partnership with ESA) Call for proposals: Space for Sustainability in sports and mass events |
| June 18 | Sustainability in the FIS World Ski & Snowboard Championships 2025 Saalbach, Trondheim, Isola 2000 |
| July 2 | Responsible Ski Resort Management Case study by SkiStar AB |