Early August sits mid roller-ski block for most biathlon teams ahead of World Cup 2026/27. Coaches are judging shooting after volume and relay hints — not pretty July controls. IBU eligibility remains unchanged.

Markers to publish
Prone/standing percentages after load, gross range errors, recovery status and relay order hints.
Early August is the filter
Shooting after real volume exposes roster truth. Publish camp location, group and one conclusion twice a week so biathlon enters November with a warm cluster.
FAQ
August priority?
Shooting after volume.
IBU change?
No — 2022 framework remains.
Summer camps still rank when they include real indicators.