launching the: boccia international sports federation (bisfed) · 2012 (bisc) bisc ‘proposal’...
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Launching the: Boccia International Sports Federation (BISFed)
CPISRA General Assembly Meeting
Pretoria, South Africa, 14 December 2012
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The background to an independent Boccia Federation
CPISRA Members’ Resolution October 2010
CPISRA Boccia Independence Sub-Committee established March 2012 (BISC)
BISC ‘Proposal’ to Members:
BISFed Purpose: Provide International Governance for Boccia
BISFed Vision:
• More opportunities for elite level competition
• Preserve the current Paralympic pathway
• Support the growth, development and accessibility of Boccia for all
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BISFed’s Objectives
Promote, enhance and support Boccia as a sport for all
Govern Boccia internationally
Promote Boccia amongst decision-makers
Promote and represent the interests of members
Create a network of members; encourage contact and exchange of ideas regarding Boccia
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The Draft Strategic Plan
… built around a small number of priorities:
Leadership and Governance
Sport Development
Marketing and Promotion
People Development
…. to be discussed at today’s meeting
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International Governance of Boccia
Articles of Association (Registered UK
Company)
Bylaws
Meetings, Procedures
(HR, Finance etc)
I P C
BISFed
Full Members Affiliate Members Associate Members General Assembly
Boccia Athletes
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Board
Committees
Competitions
Classification
Anti-Doping
Development
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Governance (cont)
General Assembly Meeting for all members every 2 years
An annual report to members, including an audit opinion
‘Executive Committee’ meeting once a month (telecon) Day-to-day business oversight President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary General + others as
available / necessary
Formal Board Meeting 4 x per year (telecon + one physical meeting)
Committees meet by teleconference as required
Subject to strict UK Governance requirements
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The ‘Founding’ Board
President: David Hadfield
Vice President: Joaquim Viegas
Treasurer: Paul Chambers
Secretary General: Sandy Hermiston
Members at Large: Elsa Matthee Erinaldo Chagas Martin Lam
… will serve for 2 years until the first BISFed General Assembly, when members will have the opportunity to elect a Board
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BISFed Operating Model
Responsive and cost-effective; focused on members’ needs Communication via a vibrant website Teleconference calls for managing the business No unnecessary expenditure/travel
Day-to-day management:
Interim: by the ‘Founding Board’ Executive Committee As soon as finances allow:
• Appoint an administrative secretary
• Appoint a Chief Executive
Any significant meetings (e.g. physical Board meetings) to be held in conjunction with a major competition
Repetitive administrative tasks (invoicing, debtors, web updates etc.) outsourced to specialist provider
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Membership categories
Full Members: National organisations responsible for Boccia Must maintain affiliation with country NPC Active participants in international Boccia competition Eligible to host BISFed-sanctioned competitions One Full Member per country
Affiliate Member National organisations responsible for Boccia where there is
no organisation meeting the Full Member requirements Can be more than one Affiliate Member per country Eligible to host BISFed-sanctioned national and international
competitions
Associate Member
Organisations or individuals with an interest in promoting Boccia
Applications for Membership via: www.bisfed.com from 7/1/2013
£ 750
£ 500
£ 300
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Draft Budget 2013
Income Membership Competitions Grants Other income Expenditure Set-up costs Outsourced admin Staff & Expenses Meetings & Travel In-year surplus
2013 £ 47,000 15,000 26,000 2,000 90,000 30,000 16,000 29,000 10,000 85,000 5,000
2014 £ 55,000 50,000 20,000 130,000 20,000 70,000 20,000 110,000 20,000
Income Assumptions 2013 Membership Numbers:
Full 30 Affiliate 10 Associate 5 Athletes 350
Grants
GB Boccia £13,000 CPISRA £13,000
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BISFed Identity and Website
www.bisfed.com
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The BISFed website goes live on 7th January
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Committees
Competition: Rules & regulations Referees, Education & Structure Rankings Competition structure Bids Qualification systems Competition Manual
Classification Classification of athletes Classification procedures Education
Anti-Doping
Development Coaching and Officiating
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2013 Regional Competitions
Kansas, USA 2-9 Aug
Guimaraes, Portugal 15-23 June
Asia: to be decided
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Handover from CPISRA to BISFed
BISC has been working on establishing BISFed since March 2012
Approved by CPISRA Executive Committee
IPC agreement in principle
Formal ‘Transfer Agreement’ prepared All CPISRA rights and obligations in relation to Boccia transfer to BISFed Paralympic pathway for CP athletes preserved Classification, Rules: no significant changes CPISRA certified officials transfer existing status to BISFed
Transfer effective 1 January 2013
Motion to CPISRA General Assembly on 15th December 2012, that:
“Members endorse the transfer of governance of the sport of
Boccia to BISFed on 1st January 2013”
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Benefits of BISFed Membership
BISFed will focus solely on the needs of Boccia
More vibrant competition structure for athletes
Dedicated, informative and member-focused web presence
Direct link with the International Paralympic Committee
Professionally run membership organisation
New and lively identity for Boccia
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