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GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
Working Documents
Scandinavian Center, Aarhus (Denmark)
7 April 2017GENERAL ASSEMBLY Working Documents Scandinavian Center, Aarhus (Denmark) — 7 April 2017 Council Members Patrick Baumann, President Raffaele Chiulli, First Vice President Stephan Fox, Vice President Marisol Casado, Treasurer Gian Franco Kasper, Member Riccardo Fraccari, Member Kate Caithness, Member Nenad Lalovic, Member Jose Perurena, Member Membership Commission Antonio Espinos, Chairman Raffaele Chiulli, Member Stephan Fox, Member Multi-Sport Games Working Groups Combat Games: Stephan Fox, Chairman Mind Games: Geoffrey Borg, Chairman Urban Games: Sabatino Aracu, Chairman
INDEX
01 — Opening of the Statutory General Assembly 5
02 — Roll call 5
03 — Adoption of the agenda 5
04 — Nomination of the steward and two scrutineers 5
05 — Approval of the Minutes of the Previous
general assembly 7
06 — President’s address 15
07 — Financial Matters: treasurer’s report 19
08 — Statutory Changes 29
09 — membership 49
10 — Report of the administration 63
11 — Items Brought Forward from meetings among Members 73
12 — Items presented for information 75
13 — Date and Place of the Next Statutory General Assembly 77
14 — Closing of the Statutory General Assembly 7701 — Opening of
the Statutory
General Assembly
02 — Roll call
03 — Adoption of
the agenda
04 — Nomination of
the steward and
two scrutineers05 — Approval of
the Minutes
of the Previous
general assembly— General Assembly — Scandinavian Center, Aarhus (Denmark) — 7 April 2017
MINUTES
SPORTACCORD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
SwissTech Convention Centre, Lausanne,
22 April, 2016, 9.00 a.m.
SportAccord Council Members 1. Opening of the Statutory
Mr Gian Franco Kasper, General Assembly
Chairman of the SportAccord Council
Mr Raffaele Chiulli, Vice-President The Chairman ofthe SportAccord Council, Mr Gian Franco
Mrs Marisol Casado Kasper, welcomed delegates to the SportAccord General
Assembly.
Mr Ricardo Fraccari
Mr Patrick Baumann, Treasurer
8 Mr Stephan Fox 2. ROLL CALL
Mr Kasper announced that 79 Members were present,
Guests which meant that a simple majority required 40 votes and
Mr Ron Froehlich (Financial Administrator) a two-thirds majority 53 votes.
Mr François Carrard (Legal Advisor)
Mr Nis Hatt (Managing Director, SportAccord Convention)
3. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Approved unanimously.
General Assembly
SportAccord members and observers
4. NOMINATION OF THE STEWARD AND
TWO SCRUTINEERS
Mr Kasper informed delegates that the Council proposed
appointing Mr Jan Fransoo (International Korfball Federation
– IKF) as steward, with Ms Sophie Gerard (International
Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – UIAA) and Ms Clare
Briegal (International Federation of Netball Associations - IFNA)
as scrutineers.
Approved unanimously.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE
PREVIOUS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
There being no comments, the minutes of the SportAccord
General Assembly of 20 April 2015 in Sochi, Russia and
the SportAccord Extraordinary General Assembly of 11
November 2015 in Lausanne, Switzerland were declared
approved.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS GENERAL ASSEMBLY — 05
6. PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS (CHAIRMAN OF c) upon request from and in agreement with its Members,
THE SPORTACCORD COUNCIL) to develop’ specific services for its Members in unique
areas which avoid duplication and overlap;
Mr Kasper began by apologizing for the way the IOC had d) to organise and coordinate multi-sports events and
been treated at the last SportAccord General Assembly. support the organisation of multi-sports games by its
Now that this incident was behind them, he hoped they Members in agreement and cooperation with its Members.
could look forward to a new and bright future.
Mr Kasper thanked the Council Members for their construc-
He and his colleagues on the Council believed that tive approach to resolving the difficulties. In the second
SportAccord had an important role to play as the voice of all half of 2015 the administration had been streamlined to an
International Federations across the entire spectrum: small appropriate staffing size; the offices had been merged with
and large, Olympic and nonOiympic, winter and summer. those ofthe SportAccord Convention and consolidated at
SportAccord provided a forum where they could interact, the Maison du Sport International. The Doping-Free Sport
discuss, exchange views, and share problems and solutions. Unit (DFSU) had remained intact, however, and its activities
This week’s SportAccord Convention was proof of the had even increased. He wished to thank the IOC and WADA
validity of this approach. He congratulated the President of for their financial support, which underlined their shared
the SportAccord Convention, Mr Francesco Ricci Bitti, on its commitment to protecting clean athletes and promoting 9
success, and thanked the city of Lausanne and the canton clean sport.
of Vaud for agreeing to host it.
Mr Kasper said he would be able to stand down as
The SportAccord Council had met on 26 January and Chairman of the SportAccord Council secure in the knowl-
again on 21 April to prepare for this meeting. In January edge that he was handing over a stable platform to the
the Council had evaluated the feedback received from the incoming President and Council. He had not chosen to take
Members after the Extraordinary General Assembly. The on this role after the resignation of the previous president,
main issues raised were the proposed structure of SA and but he felt he had fulfilled his moral responsibility towards
the proposed merger with the SA Convention. SportAccord, which was now back on track.
After careful consideration, the Council had proposed Finally, he thanked Sarah Lewis and Andrew Ryan, who had
the Members to recommend keeping SportAccord as a carried out all the hard work behind the scenes.
stand alone organisation with individual Members for the
time being, rather than merging with the SportAccord
Convention and changing the structure to have just the 7. FINANCIAL MATTERS
associations as Members. The Council believed that a
merger was the right way forward, but for now they needed 7.1. TREASURER’S REPORT
to focus on governance. In consequence, the Council had
made minimal adjustments to the Statutes, which the Mr Patrick Baumann noted that the Members had
SportAccord Membership would be asked to consider already received information on SportAccord’s finances
today. The main change was to set a four-year one-term at the Extraordinary General Assembly in November.
limit for the SportAccord presidency. Nevertheless, he pointed out that the structural changes
had had an impact on the organisation’s finances, and
The Council had also reviewed SportAccord’s activities, these were reflected in the 2016 budget. 2015 had gone
and come to the conclusion that they now needed to focus smoothly; the staff had been treated generously and in
on the organisation’s core mission, also reflected in the accordance with Swiss law, and the handover from the
Statutes: previous management had been handled professionally
a) to facilitate and promote knowledge-sharing and and in a positive manner. During the transition, BOO had
exchange of information between its Members; conducted a review to secure an overview of the organisa-
b) to support the organisation of the annual SportAccord tion’s commitments for the remainder of 2015. He wished to
Convention and IF Forum; thank Mr Ron Froehlich for his continued assistance during
this time, despite his health issues.— General Assembly — Scandinavian Center, Aarhus (Denmark) — 7 April 2017
7.2. 2015 BALANCE SHEET & ACCOUNTS Mr Kasper asked if the Members approved the balance sheet
and accounts for 2015 and agreed to discharge the Council
Mr Ron Froehlich referred the Members to the document in Members of liability.
their files. He noted that at 31 December 2015 SportAccord
had total assets of just over CHF 3 million. Current income The motion was passed with one abstention.
for 2015 came to almost CHF 3.6 million, including DFSU rev-
enues of CHF 700,000 and payments from the SportAccord 7.4. APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITORS
Convention of CHF 1.5 million. The “Partnerships” item
represented sponsorship from Taishan Sports, which The SportAccord Council proposed renewing the appoint-
had been split between 2014 and 2015. Under Expenses, ment of BDO for a further two years, in accordance with
some of SportAccord’s departments had now closed: this the SportAccord Statutes.
included the SportAccord Academy and the Sports Social
Responsibility Unit. The Multi-Sport Games Unit showed Approved unanimously.
no income because no events were currently planned. In
terms of payroll expenses, the benefits of having cut the 7.5. 2015/2016 PROVISIONAL BUDGET
SportAccord staff from 21 to 7 would become apparent in
10 2016. The expense item under “Support for IF development” Mr Ron Froehlich commented on the revised budget for
represented a payment to the International Federation Ice 2015 and the provisional budget for 2016. He noted that
Stock Sport. Expenses also included some exchange rate Human Resources expenses would fall from just over CHF
losses due to the Swiss National Bank’s decision to remove 2 million in 2015 to just under CHF 800,000 in 2016. The
the cap on the exchange rate between the Swiss franc and DFSU was expected to show a small profit for the first time
the Euro. in 2016, after having operated at a loss for many years, and
he felt it would be prudent for the new Council to consider
Mr Antonio Espinós (World Karate Federation - WKF) had setting up a reserve account. The 2016 budget forecasted
a comment regarding the income from the DFSU. The IFs a loss of CHF 165,000, but given that it was a conservative
contributed to the unit via a fixed fee established by the budget he hoped to see an improvement in this before the
SportAccord administration. He felt that the aim of the end of the year.
DFSU should be to produce neither a profit nor a loss, but
to break even. If more IFs began using the service, it might The 2015/2016 provisional budget was approved with one
be possible to reduce the fee to the federations. abstention.
Mr Kasper said that this was something for the new Council
to discuss. lt was currently unclear what would happen to 8. STATUTORY CHANGES
the DFSU, but the Olympic Summit had decided that dop-
ing controls in future should be handled by an independent Mr Kasper explained that since a merger between
body. WADA was in the process of discussing the matter, SportAccord and the SportAccord Convention was no
and he believed the DFSU could be a part of the new system. longer imminent, only minor changes were being proposed
to the Statutes. He asked SportAccord’s Legal Advisor,
7.3. AUDITOR’S REPORT Mr François Carrard, to explain the modifications.
Mr Adham Sharara (International Table Tennis Federation Mr Carrard summed up the statute changes proposed by
– ITTF) suggested that, under “Audits” in the Treasurer’s the Council. The main changes were intended to broaden
Report on p.32, the words “audited by BDO” be changed to the definition of non-discrimination; to specify a single four-
“reviewed by BDO”. year term of office for the SportAccord President; to set the
number of Council Members at 9, including the President;
Mr Baumann thanked Mr Sharara for this observation, and and to specify that Council Members were designated by
noted that the scope of the review conducted in 2015 had their respective organisations.
been different. BDO’s report on the 2015 financial statements
did indeed state that, “We have not performed an audit and, Mr Fernando Lima (Federation lnternationale de Volleyball -
accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.” FIVB) thought they should consider rewording the heading of
Article 3, “Non-discrimination, representation of women”,APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS GENERAL ASSEMBLY — 05
and change it to “Non-discrimination”, since it made no for their understanding. The new Council would be able to
reference to women’s representation. discuss the Membership criteria and applications.
Mr Gerhard Zimmermann (World Minigolf Sport Federation Approved unanimously.
– WMF) suggested that the fourth bullet of 29.2 should
be modified to reflect the new name of AIMS: Alliance of
Independent recognised Members of Sport. 10. REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATION
Mr Robert Keller (International Powerlifting Federation - IPF) Approved.
proposed that in article 29.2 ASOIF, AIOWF, ARISF and AIMS
each be granted two Members on the SportAccord Council,
with one representative for the Associate Members. 11. REPORT FROM THE SPORT ACCORD
CONVENTION LAUSANNE 2016
In response to the comments, Mr Carrard replied that it
made sense to delete “representation of women” from the Mr Nis Hatt, Managing Director of the SportAccord
heading of Article 3. In terms of increasing the number of Convention, shared some statistics from the 2016
AIMS Members to 2, he could see no legal objection, but this SportAccord Convention. He noted that the programme 11
must be a policy decision. had been expanded to four days, and enriched with the
addition of LawAccord, MediaAccord, the City Forum and
Mr Kasper asked those Members who were in favour of Digital Summit. He announced that the 2017 SportAccord
accepting the new Statutes as proposed by the SportAccord Convention would take place in Aarhus, Denmark, and
Council to raise their green cards. thanked the Members for their continued support.
Mr Keller asked for a revote, as he felt many of the Members Mr Kasper congratulated Mr Hatt on an excellent
were unclear as to what they were voting on. Convention.
Mr Kasper asked those Members who were in favour of
the Council Membership numbers proposed by Mr Keller 12. ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FROM
to raise their green cards. MEETINGS AMONG MEMBERS
There were 21 votes in favour. The proposal was therefore None.
rejected.
Mr Kasper asked those in favour of accepting the new 13. ITEMS PRESENTED FOR INFORMATION
Statutes as presented to raise their green cards.
None.
There were 67 votes in favour. The proposal was therefore
accepted.
14. ELECTION OF THE NEW PRESIDENT
9. MEMBERSHIP Mr Kasper announced that there were two candidates
for the position of SportAccord President: Mr Patrick
Mr Kasper reported that the Council had discussed Baumann (Federation International de Basketball – FIBA)
Membership at its meeting the previous day, and concluded and Mrs Anna Arzhanova (Confederation Mondiale des
that the text in the Working Document was incorrect. In fact, Activites Subaquatiques – CMAS).
given that the Council had not discussed any of the appli-
cations from new Members, the Council proposed that all The candidates were invited to make a 10-minute presenta-
requests for Membership of SportAccord be postponed to tion to the Members. The Council had determined the order
the next General Assembly. The three candidates affected of the presentations by drawing of lots. Votes would be cast
by this decision had been informed, and he thanked them in writing.— General Assembly — Scandinavian Center, Aarhus (Denmark) — 7 April 2017
Mr Baumann briefly described his personal and professional 15. DATE AND PLACE OF THE NEXT
background. He said he was standing for President not for STATUTORY GENERAL ASSEMBLY
political reasons but because, having sat on the Council, he
felt a sense of responsibility to rebuild SportAccord and drive The next General Assembly was scheduled to take place on
change. For him, SportAccord was about dialogue, sharing, 7 April 2017 in Aarhus, Denmark.
providing a test ground for innovation and acting as the
voice of sport. If elected, he would bring his experience as
a sports administrator, and the Swiss qualities of neutrality, 16. CLOSING OF THE STATUTORY GENERAL
efficiency and precision. He saw the role as being similar ASSEMBLY
to that of a referee: the position was necessary, but it was
the teams that were remembered once the game was over. Mr Kasper thanked all the delegates for their collaboration.
He hoped to work with all the Federations in a climate of
transparency, sustainability and unity. The SportAccord
Convention existed to work for the Federations in the way 17. FAREWELL AND WELCOME RECEPTION,
they wanted it to, each member having its role and voice. PRESIDENT OF SPORT ACCORD
Just like a watch, every wheel was necessary, however small.
12
Mrs Arzhanova acknowledged that she was not a well-
known figure within SportAccord, but said that she wanted
to work with the Members to maintain and improve this
fantastic platform. They could help all the sports to grow,
with the aid of multi-sports games, and in harmony with
Olympic Agenda 2020. They would work together to fight
against fraud, tear down barriers, banish discrimination and
make SportAccord a place where Olympic and non-Olympic
sports were united. She was in favour of maintaining indi-
vidual Membership, and cooperating with the IOC in an
open and effective way. SportAccord was the home of the
International Federations: it was up to them to maintain it.
Sport had taught her never to give up, and she hoped to
show her commitment by working hard.
The SportAccord Members were invited individually to cast
their votes.
Mr Patrick Baumann was elected President of SportAccord
with 55 votes. Mrs Arzhanova secured 25 votes.
Mr Baumann thanked all the Members for their support,
and for entrusting him with this challenge. He thanked
Mrs Arzhanova and her supporters for a fair race.
Mrs Arzhanova thanked Mr Baumann and invited him to
take up some of her ideas. She hoped they could work
together to take SportAccord into a positive future.
Mr Kasper congratulated Mr Baumann, and said he hoped
he would be effective and successful in his work with the
new Council.06 — President’s address
— General Assembly — Scandinavian Center, Aarhus (Denmark) — 7 April 2017
16
“… initiative to discuss the grouping
of all International sporting bodies
into one Union des Fédérations
Internationales Sportives”PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS — 06
“Secure for each international federation
the assistance of all the others and to create bonds
of lasting friendship between all, thereby facilitating, amongst
other things, a discussion of international relations from a
general point of view.”
“… the new body should not interfere with
the interior management of the af filiated bodies…” 17
“Its essential purpose would be an assertion
of the general Community of our aims and interests.”
“It may be presumed that the cause of sport throughout
the world would, by the institution of such an union,
be greatly benefited.”
The following are the federations before which the question has been laid:
›› Fédération Aéronautique Internationale ›› Fédération Internationale de Lutte
›› International Amateurs Athletic Federation ›› International Federation of «Catch As Catch Can»
›› Association Internationale Amateur Wrestling (Lutte Libre)
des Automobiles-Clubs Reconnus ›› Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur
›› Fédération Internationale d’Aviron ›› Fédération Internationale de Patinage
›› Fédération Internationale de Boxe Amateur ›› Fédération Internationale des Poids et Haltères
›› International Boxing Union ›› International Board of Rugby
›› Fédération Internationale d’Escrime ›› Union Internationale de Ski
›› Fédération Internationale de Football Association ›› Fédération Internationale de Tennis
›› Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St-Andrews ›› Union Internationale de Tir
›› Entente des Fédérations Europeennes de Gymnastique ›› Union Internationale de Yachting de Course
›› Ligue Internationale de Hockey sur Glace ›› Union Cycliste Internationale07 — Financial matters
07.1 — Treasurer’s Report 20
07.2 — 2
016 balance sheet & accounts 21
07.3 — a
uditor’s report 25
07.4 — 2
016 / 2017 Provisional budget 26— General Assembly — Scandinavian Center, Aarhus (Denmark) — 7 April 2017
07.1 — treasurer’s Report
Introduction BUDGET 2017
After significant structural changes in the last years, the The revised budget for 2017 presents an operational profit
association has been able to stabilize its activities and, as a for the year estimated at CHF 237,500. However, this may
consequence, its financial situation. change, depending on the need to invest in additional
Currently, two (2) staff members are running the admin- resources and to improve the structure to set up further ser-
istration supported by a part-time adviser. Four (4) staff vices for members during the year.
members are responsible for the Doping Free Sports Unit,
which continues to be financially supported by the IOC and
WADA. Further, in view of the increasing demand for anti- AUDITS
doping services, the unit has contracted some external con-
20 sultants and is now looking to increase the core-team in BDO has conducted the statutory audit whose result is pub-
Lausanne to meet the expectations and strict deadlines of lished hereafter and submitted to your approval.
its contractual commitments. As a consequence of this posi-
tive development, operational expenses have been slightly
increased, the full extent of which is visible with the 2017 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
revised budget.
I would like to thank the previous treasurer, the SportAccord
staff, BDO and Ms Nicole Schnegg, who now provides the
SITUATION OF THE 2016 ACCOUNTS accounting services for SportAccord.
The accounts showed a net profit of CHF 348,596.
Total equity amounted to CHF 3,233,863. RECOMMENDATIONS
The contributions of IOC, WADA and SportAccord Convention
are crucial to the positive financial results. I respectfully ask the General Assembly gathered in Aarhus
to approve the audited 2016 Financial Statements and dis-
charge the Council Members from any liability.
Respectfully submitted,
Marisol Casado
Treasurer
23 March 2017FINANCIAL MATTERS — 07
07.2 — 2016 Balance Sheet & Accounts
SportAccord, Lausanne
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2016
ASSETS 31.12.2016 31.12.2015
CHF CHF
Current assets 3’264’546.08 2’823’672.91
Cash 2’640’041.48 2’553’7 44.43
Securities 100’000.00 0.00
Debtors 518’253.09 205’067.22
Prepaid tax 2’034.91 9’477.94
Prepaid expenses & accrued income 4’216.60 55’383.32 21
Long term assets 145’871.15 223’145.15
Securities 145’871.15 223’145.15
TOTAL ASSETS 3’410’417.23 3’046’818.06
LIABILITY AND EQUITY 31.12.2016 31.12.2015
CHF CHF
Liabilities 176’554.54 161’551.10
Accounts payable 62’920.39 132’591.78
Federal Tax administration, VAT 55’727.14 14’575.88
Accrued income & expenses 57’907.01 14’383.44
Equity 3’233’862.69 2’885’266.96
Restricted fund for MSGU event risk 283’020.00 283’020.00
Capital 2’602’246.96 2’416’272. 93
Profit of the year 348’595.73 185’974.03
TOTAL LIABILITIES 3’410’417.23 3’046’818.06— General Assembly — Scandinavian Center, Aarhus (Denmark) — 7 April 2017
SportAccord, Lausanne
INCOME STATEMENT 2016
INCOME 2016 2015
CHF CHF
Current income 2’480’403.92 3’585’749.06
SportAccord Convention 180’000.00 1‘517’984.64
Membership fees 400’003.46 418’909.58
MSG revenues – Multi·Sport Games Unit 0.00 49’504.37
Revenues Doping Free Sports Unit 1’548’292.15 742’086.28
WADA Contribution 160’000.00 160’000.00
IOC subsidy 160’000.00 160’000.00
SSRD – Sports’ Social Responsibility Unit 0.00 33’209.73
22 Digital Media Projects Unit 19’812.66 30’382.09
Marketing & Communication 295.65 0.00
Partnerships 0.00 411’380.00
Miscellaneous 12’000.00 62’292.37
Financial income 0.00 0.00
Exceptional income 0.00 0.00
TOTAL INCOME 2’480’403.92 3’585’749.06
EXPENSES 2016 2015
CHF CHF
Digital Media Projects Unit 66’873.66 54’812.24
SportAccord Academy 0.00 114’239.86
SSRD – Sports’ Social Responsibility Unit 0.00 492’078.82
Sports lntegrity Unit 0.00 94’692.31
Special Project Unit IOC 0.00 397’386.51
DSFU – Doping Free Sports Unit 972’215.46 422’979.74
Multi-Sport Games Unit 0.00 156’892.19
Coordination-management-future events 0.00 156’892.19
Marketing & Communication 62’385.13 266’107.16
Payroll expenses and fees 866’929.38 2’220’140.95
Salaries and social security contributions 833’176.45 2’064’011.65
Human Resources and training expenses 4’609.88 26’400.43
External consultants 29’143.05 0.00
Professional fees – Accounting 0.00 129’728.87
and legal expenses, internetFINANCIAL MATTERS — 07
2016 2015
CHF CHF
Travelling expenses 52’345.47 377’514.50
Council and General assembly expenses 27’164.56 304’087.93
Administration expenses 131’480.60 207’526.42
Office rent and expenses 71’195.53 121’486.77
Telephone and postage expenses 12’907.37 24’289.93
Office equipment 27’111.24 52’180.19
Insurance 13’332.90 4’173.53 23
Miscellaneous 6’933.56 5’396.00
Support for IF development 0.00 52’645.00
Depreciation 0.00 234.53
TOTAL EXPENSES 2’179’394.26 4’669’259.34
Financial income (expenses) 40’495.17 -181’997.65
Financial income 5’000.00 13’227.79
Exchange realised profit 32’930.43 2’717.94
Exchange unrealised profit 0.00 51’233.92
Realised gain on securities 0.00 11’653.00
Unrealised gain on securities 22’726.00 0.00
Financial expenses -8’799.90 -22’863.16
Exchange realised loss -11’361.36 -21’171.78
Exchange unrealised loss 0.00 -197’434.36
Unrealised loss on securities 0.00 -19’361.00
Exceptional expenses (–) / income 7’090.90 -248’518.04
or out of period
Exceptional expenses (–) or out of period 0.00 -272’763.78
Exceptional income or out of period 7’090.90 24’245.74
Allocation (–) / use of funds 0.00 1‘700’000.00
Dissolution of reserve – sponsorship 0.00 1‘500’000.00
Dissolution of reserve – MSGU Risk 0.00 200’000.00
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR CHF 348’595.73 CHF 185’974.03— General Assembly — Scandinavian Center, Aarhus (Denmark) — 7 April 2017
SportAccord, Lausanne
Appendix to the 2016 financial statements
SportAccord is an association under Swiss law, govened by the provisions Article 60 and following of the Civil Code.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the principles of Swiss law, particulary the articles on
commercial accounting and on presentation of the accounts (art. 957-962 CO).
31.12.2016
CHF
1. Exchange rate
At the closing of the accounts, the USD/CHF 1.016350
following exchange rates were EUR/CHF 1.072126
used: GBP/CHF ---
24 RUB/CHF ---
CNY/CHF ---
2. Securities
At the balance sheet date, the securities are valued
at market price.
3. Number of employees
The number of full-time employees on an annual average
is less than 50.
4. Rental lease
The lease agreement for business premises ends on
30 September 2020. The outstanding amount to date is: 234’540
5. Explanation regarding exceptional items
Exceptional expenses / out of period
Compensation Yan Shi case resolution 0
Expenses WMG 2014 / WCG 2017 0
WXF - Xiangqui - Prize money WMG 2014 0
Other prior year expenses 0
0
Exceptional income / out of period
Office old furniture sales 0
Other exceptional income 0
Prior year revenues 7’091FINANCIAL MATTERS — 07
07.3 — Auditors’ Report
25— General Assembly — Scandinavian Center, Aarhus (Denmark) — 7 April 2017
07.4 — 2016-2017 Provisional Budget
REVISED REVISED
BUDGET 2016 BUDGET 2017
EXPENDITURES RECEIPTS EXPENDITURES RECEIPTS
Human Resources 781’768 0 846’000 0
Salaries & social charges employees of SportAccord 765’768 800’000
Training, professional fees, extra costs HR 16’000 46’000
Administration & Office 122’000 0 124’000 0
Swiss Office rental & charges 77’000 72’000
Office, IT equipment, consumables, communication 45’000 52’000
SportAccord Convention/General Assembly 134’000 360’000 50’000 360’000
26 SportAccord Convention Revenue 360’000 360’000
Costs during Convention & IF Forum 40’000 30’000
ARISF/AIMS contribution to convention 54’000
General Assembly - publication & material 40’000 20’000
Travel and Expenses 20’000 0 20’000 0
Council 53’000 0 55’000 0
Financial 6’000 5’000 13’500 9’000
Membership & Legal Affairs 20’000 400’000 40’000 400’000
IF recognition & Membership Fees 0 400’000 0 400’000
Legal Affairs 20’000 0 10’000 0
IT Project 0 30’000
Marketing & Communication Unit 46’500 0 54’000 0
Website - Digital Newsletter 26’500 0 27’000 0
Branding - Trademark 20’000 0 27’000 0
Multi-Sport Games Unit 0 0 100’000 0
MSGU developpment 0 0 100’000 0
Digital Media Projects’Unit 68’000 30’000 51’000 30’000
Doping Free Sports Unit 428’000 1’060’000 528’000 1’320’000
WADA 160’000 160’000
IOC 160’000 160’000
Services - Adminitration fees 340’000 600’000
Antidpoing tests fees 400’000 400’000 400’000 400’000
Misc. expenses 28’000 28’000
Outsourcing 80’000
IT project invoicing 20’000
SportAccord Total Budget 1’679’268 1’855’000 1’881’500 2’119’000
Overall balance 175’732 0 237’50008 — Statutory Changes
08.1 — Statutory Changes 30
08.2 — sportaccord statutes 37— General Assembly — Scandinavian Center, Aarhus (Denmark) — 7 April 2017
08.1 — STATUTORY CHANGES
Proposed amendments to SportAccord Statutes
(2017 General Assembly)
1. Change of Name of the Association
The name of SportAccord does not necessarily reflect what the Association is. First and foremost, it is an Association composed
of autonomous and independent sports federations (Art. 1.1) and organisations at a worldwide level.
It is the opinion of the Council that a name that reflects this, like “Global Association of International Sports Federations”
(GAISF) would better represent the nature of the organisation. It would also make a clear distinction with the commercial
activities held under the patronage of the Association, such as the SportAccord Convention/IF Forum or the Multiple Sport
30 Games which shall also in the future retain the name and brand “SportAccord”, which is a protected mark of the Association.
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Article 1. Name and headquarters Article 1. Name and headquarters
1.1 SportAccord (previously known as GAISF, the General 1.1 The Global Association of International Sports Federations
Association of International Sports Federations) is a (GAISF) is a not-for-profit association, composed of
not-for-profit association, composed of autonomous autonomous and independent international sports
and independent international sports federations and federations and other international organisations
other international organisations contributing to sport contributing to sport in various fields.
in various fields.
1.2 SportAccord is constituted according to article 60ff of 1.2 The GAISF is constituted according to article 60ff of
the Swiss Civil Code, is governed by Swiss law and is the Swiss Civil Code, is governed by Swiss law and is
formed for an unlimited period of time. formed for an unlimited period of time.
1.3 The registered office of SportAccord is located in 1.3 The registered office of GAISF is located in Lausanne,
Lausanne, Switzerland. Switzerland.
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2. Addition of Observer status for applicants to membership
There are currently around 29 applications for membership pending with SportAccord. Many do not fulfil yet the strict criteria
enumerated under 7.A and 7.B.
As an example, applicants have a practical difficulty to achieve the required number of Member National Federations with the
appropriate recognition certificates by the National Olympic Committees and/or National Sports Authorities.
Including such applicants – subject to there being no rivalry issues whatsoever – into a newly created category with Observer
status, which only grants the right to attend as observers the General Assembly and confirms formally their candidature status,
would help accelerate their efforts to become a member of SportAccord and allow the administration to assist them in the
process. This status would have a limit in time.
Proposed New Article
Article 7.C Observer status of applicants 31
7.C.1 Upon request, the Council may in its sole discretion
grant (and revoke at any time) Observer status to an
organisation which
a) Has filed an application for membership
under Article 7.A or 7.B; and
b) Has, according to the sole opition of the Council,
no reasonable rivalry issues with an existing Member.
7.C.2 The Observer status does not confer any right other
than the right to attend the General Assembly in the
capacity of observer. The Council is competent to
define guidelines governing the status of Observers.
7.C.3 Subject to a revocation decided as provided under
Article 7.C.1 above, the Observer status is valid for two
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3. Change of rules on Presidency
Currently, any candidate, from a fully paid-up member, can become President of SportAccord. Experience has indicated that
this process may lead to intense debates dividing the membership, creating instability for the organisation in terms of mission,
vision and objectives and alienating the support of other key stakeholders. The Council considers therefore that it would be
more pragmatic and democratic to install a rotation system amongst the respective stakeholders/Umbrella Organisations
(ARISF; AIOWF; AIMS; ASOIF).
Should this proposal be accepted, in 2020, at the end of this cycle, ARISF would present to the assembly a candidate for
Presidency, followed in the next two cycles by AIOWF and by AIMS. In 2026, it would again be ASOIF’s turn to present a
candidate for the following two years, etc…
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29.4 The Council elects 2 (two) Vice-Presidents and 1 (one) 29.4 The Council elects 1 (one) First Vice-President and
32 Treasurer from among the members of the Council. 1 (one) Treasurer from among the members of the
Council.
29.5 The Senior Vice-President shall be determined by sen- 29.5 The First Vice-President shall be elected from the
iority (member with the longest service on the Council) organization that will take over the Presidency at the
and, in case of equal seniority, by age. next cycle.
30.2 Council members are appointed for a term of 4 (four) 30.2 Council members are appointed for a term of 2 (two)
years corresponding to the term of the President. They years corresponding to the term of the President. They
may be reappointed. may be reappointed.
Article 31. Presidential election Article 31. Presidential election
31.1 The President of SportAccord is elected by the General
Assembly for one (1) single two (2) year term of office.
He/she shall come from a Member within the respec-
tive organisations in the following order:
- ARISF (2020-2022)
- AIOWF (2022-2024)
- AIMS (2024-2026)
- ASOIF (2026-2028)
The same cycle of four (4) successive two (2) years
terms of office will continue by rotation in the same
order (ARISF; AIOWF; AIMS; ASOIF) after 2028.
31.1 Nominations for the Presidency must be notified in 31.2 Nominations for the Presidency must be notified in
writing to the Administration at the latest 30 (thirty) writing to the Administration at the latest 30 (thirty)
days before the beginning of the General Assembly days before the beginning of the General Assembly
meeting at which the elections will take place. The meeting at which the elections will take place. The
Director will issue a note indicating the deadline to be Director will issue a note indicating the deadline to be
observed at least sixty (60) days before the meeting at observed at least sixty (60) days before the meeting at
which the elections will take place. which the elections will take place.STATUTORY CHANGES — 08
31.2 Candidates must be nominated by a fully paid-up 31.3 Candidates must be nominated by a fully paid-up
Member. Candidates must, on the date of the election Member from the respective organisation (cf. 31.1.
be, or must have been for at least one full term, a above). Candidates must, on the date of the election
member of the Council or similar executive organ of be, or must have been for at least one full term, a
a Member. They must be nominated by the Member member of the Council or similar executive organ of
concerned. the Member that nominated them. They must be nom-
inated by the Member concerned. While it is recom-
mended to submit the candidature of the President of
the organization entitled to take over the Presidency,
candidates must in any case be a member of that
organisation’s executive organ and have the formal
endorsement thereof.
31.3 Candidates must have reached the age of 18 (eighteen) 31.4 Candidates must have reached the age of 18 (eighteen)
at the date of the election and be in full possession of at the date of the election and be in full possession of 33
their civil rights. their civil rights.
31.4 Nominations that arrive after the deadline shall not 31.5 Nominations that arrive after the deadline shall not
be taken into consideration. If no candidate has be taken into consideration. If no candidate has been
been nominated within the deadline or if a nominee nominated within the deadline or if a nominee is no
is no longer a candidate on the day of the General longer a candidate on the day of the General Assembly,
Assembly, candidates may be nominated at the the First Vice-President elected by the Council shall act
General Assembly. If there is no candidate, the senior Vice- as President ad interim until the next General Assembly.
President elected by the Council shall act as Chair
until the next General Assembly.
31.5 After the deadline for receiving nominations has been 31.6 After the deadline for receiving nominations has been
reached, the list of nominees for President will be reached, the list of nominees for President will be
distributed to the Members at least 15 (fifteen) days distributed to the Members at least 15 (fifteen) days
before the meeting at which the elections will take before the meeting at which the elections will take
place. place.
31.6 The General Assembly elects the President for one four 31.7 The General Assembly elects the President for one
(4) year term. He/she is not eligible for re-election. (1) single two (2) year term. He/she is not eligible for
re-election.
40. The authority for settling any dispute arising out of 40. The authority for settling any dispute arising out of
the interpretation of these Statutes shall reside with the interpretation of these Statutes shall reside with
the President, or Chair pro tempore, who shall seek the President, or President ad interim, who shall seek
the advice of the Council or General Assembly before the advice of the Council or General Assembly before
making a final decision. making a final decision.
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4. Other Proposed Amendments to the SportAccord Statutes
a) Codification of the membership groups
Considering that the exercise of essential membership rights (right to be elected on the Council and the Presidency)
is connected to the members’ affiliation in one of the groups/divisions 3 (ASOIF, AIOWF, ARISF, Associate Members), it is
important to reflect this relationship in the Statutes:
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Article 5. Categories of Members Article 5. Categories of Members
5. The Members of SportAccord are: 5.1 The Members of SportAccord are:
a) the Full Members; a) the Full Members;
b) the Associate Members, b) the Associate Members,
34 whose admission has been approved by the General whose admission has been approved by the General
Assembly. Assembly.
Unless the context otherwise indicates, the term Unless the context otherwise indicates, the term
Member(s) comprises both Full Members and Associate Member(s) comprises both Full Members and Associate
Members. Members.
5.2 SportAccord Members are also categorised according
to the following divisions:
a) ASOIF members;
b) AIOWF members;
c) ARISF members;
d) AIMS members
e) Associate Members.
3
The term “division” will replace the term “groups” or “organisations” for reasons of consistency in the Statutes,
depending on the General Assembly´s decision regarding the amendment to Article 5.
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b) Clarification in the CAS clause:
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Article 39. Dispute resolution Article 39. Dispute resolution
39.1 Any dispute arising from, or related to the Statutes, 39.1 Any dispute arising from, or related to the Statutes,
regulations, directives and decisions of SportAccord, regulations, directives and decisions of SportAccord,
other than a dispute arising out of the interpretation (including without limitation a dispute arising out of
of the Statutes that is to be resolved in the manner the interpretation of the Statutes that is to be resolved
described in Article 40 or a dispute that can be resolved in the manner described in Article 40 or a dispute
by a competent internal body of SportAccord, will be that can be resolved by a competent internal body
submitted exclusively to the Court of Arbitration for of SportAccord), shall be submitted exclusively to the 35
Sport (CAS), in Lausanne, Switzerland, applying its Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), in Lausanne,
own procedural rules. Where a dispute is so submitted Switzerland, to the exclusion of any ordinary court
to the CAS, the decision of the CAS in that dispute will or other tribunal. Where a dispute is so submitted to
be final. the CAS, the Code of Sport-Related Arbitration shall
be applicable, the language of the procedure will be
English or French and the decision of the CAS in that
dispute shall be final.
39.2 Any appeal against a final and binding decision from 39.2 deleted (merged in 39.1)
any SportAccord organ shall exclusively be submitted
to the CAS, to the exclusion of any ordinary court of
any country.
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c) Clarification of the implementation of absolute majority
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Article 20. Quorums Article 20. Quorums
20.1 In order for the General Assembly to be validly convened, 39.1 In order for the General Assembly to be validly convened,
a majority (at least 50 % + 1) of the Members having more than 50 % of the Members having voting rights
voting rights must be present. must be present.
Article 21. Voting Article 21. Voting
36 […] […]
21.4 Save any indication to the contrary in these Statutes, 21.4 Save any indication to the contrary in these Statutes,
all decisions shall be made by the majority (50 % + 1) all decisions shall be made by more than 50 % of votes
of votes validly cast. validly cast.STATUTORY CHANGES — 08
08.2 — sportaccord statutes
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS C. ADMINISTRATION
Article 1. Name and headquarters Article 34. Mission
Article 2. Objectives Article 35. Director
Article 3. Non-discrimination, representation of women
Article 4. Official languages IV. FINANCES
Article 36. Subscriptions
II. MEMBERSHIP Article 37. Finances, liability
Article 5. Categories of Members Article 38. Auditors
Article 6. Conditions for Membership
Article 7A. Application Procedure for Full Membership V. FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 7B. Application Procedure for Associate Membership Article 39. Dispute resolution
Article 8. Honorary Members Article 40. Interpretation 37
Article 9. Members’ rights Article 41. Modification of the Statutes
Article 10. Members’ obligations Article 42. Dissolution
Article 11. Resignation Article 43. Independence of Members
Article 12. Revision of Membership Article 44. Enforcement
Article 13. Suspension
Article 14. Expulsion
Article 15. Notices
III. ADMINISTRATION OF SPORTACCORD
Article 16. Organs
A. GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Article 17. Definition, organisation
Article 18. Powers of the General Assembly
Article 19. Delegates
Article 20. Quorums
Article 21. Voting
Article 22. Elections
Article 23. Election of the President
Article 24. Ordinary General Assembly
Article 25. Agenda for Ordinary General Assembly
Article 26. Extraordinary General Assembly
Article 27. Conduct of meetings
Article 28. Minutes
B. COUNCIL
Article 29. Composition and election
Article 30. Eligibility, term of office
Article 31. Presidential election
Article 32. Meetings, quorums
Article 33. Powers of the Council— General Assembly — Scandinavian Center, Aarhus (Denmark) — 7 April 2017
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS II. CHAPTER II. MEMBERSHIP
Article 1. Name and headquarters Article 5. Categories of Members
1.1 SportAccord (previously known as GAISF, the General 5.1 5.1The Members of SportAccord are:
Association of International Sports Federations) is a a) the Full Members;
not-for-profit association, composed of autonomous b) the Associate Members,
and independent international sports federations and whose admission has been approved by the General
other international organisations contributing to sport Assembly.
in various fields. Unless the context otherwise indicates, the term
1.2 SportAccord is constituted according to article 60ff of Member(s) comprises both Full Members and Associate
the Swiss Civil Code, is governed by Swiss law and is Members.
formed for an unlimited period of time.
1.3 The registered office of SportAccord is located in Article 6. Conditions for Membership
Lausanne, Switzerland.
6.1 May become:
38 Article 2. Objectives a) a Member any sport organisation (generally known
as International Federations) which groups together
2.1 The objectives of SportAccord are: the majority of the National Federations (or organisa-
a) to facilitate and promote knowledge-sharing and tions) throughout the world practising its sport and
exchange of information between its members; regularly holding international competitions; or
b) to support the organisation of the annual b) an Associate Member any sport organisation which
SportAccord Convention and IF Forum; groups together the activities of several Members gen-
c) upon request from and in agreement with its erally for the purpose of organising competitions.
Members, to develop specific services for its Members
in unique areas which avoid duplication and overlap; Article 7.A Application Procedure for Full
d) to organise and coordinate multi-sports events and Membership
support the organisation of multi-sports games by
its Members in agreement and cooperation with its 7.A.1 The Administration shall conduct investigations as to
Members. the bona fides of any applicant organisation, under
the direction of the Council. No commitment as to the
Article 3. Non-discrimination, representation outcome of such application may be made by anyone
of women on behalf of the General Assembly.
7.A.2 An ad hoc Commission may be appointed by the
3.1 SportAccord rejects all forms and means of discrimi- SportAccord Council to examine the new membership
nation against individuals, groups of people, organisa- applications in respect to the justification of the exist-
tions or countries on grounds of ethnic origin, gender, ence of the sport and to the existence of rivalry issues
language, religion, politics and on any other grounds. with SportAccord Members.
7.A.3 On the basis of the investigations and the report
Article 4. Official languages of the Commission as per 7.A.2 above, and if the
SportAccord Council finds the application compliant
4.1 The official languages of SportAccord are English and with SportAccord requirements, the Council shall issue
French. recommendations for the General Assembly.
4.2 Only English or French shall be used by SportAccord 7.A.4 Any organisation willing to apply for membership must
and by its Members in their relation with SportAccord. submit its application at least 9 (nine) months prior
In the event of a dispute between English and French to the commencement date of the General Assembly
texts, the English text shall prevail. at which the application is to be considered, together
with:
1. a written declaration justifying that the sport or
activity which they control does not conflict withSTATUTORY CHANGES — 08
or is not in rivalry with an already existing Member certification signed and stamped by the NOC
of SportAccord; and/or NSA must be enclosed within the mem-
2. a written declaration justifying that the IF is the bership application for SportAccord;
only federation governing its sport on a world 12. a list of its national federations having partici-
level. Provide, if any, the name of dissident organ- pated in men’s and women’s qualifying events
isations and explain how and which solutions (where applicable) and in the last two major
were arranged; Events/World Championships of their discipline;
3. a confirmation that the candidate is a not-for-profit 13. a document presenting its event, explaining in
organisation; particular:
4. a copy of its constitution/statutes, regulations • the procedures implemented by the candidate
and directives which must comply with the in order to ensure a high level of fairness and
World Anti-Doping Code (incl. detailed statistics objectivity to its competitions (including selec-
on the tests conducted and the number of anti- tion, training, evaluation of judges);
doping rules violations having led to sanctions). • the steps taken to present its sport in an inter-
The constitution/statute of the candidate must esting and attractive manner;
also contain a specific provision recognising the • concrete examples of its ways of ensuring non-
exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Arbitration discrimination, fair play and solidarity in all of 39
for Sport, in Lausanne, Switzerland; its activities;
5. a chart of its organisational structure (including 14. copies of audited financial statements, together
staff), with detailed explanations and highlighting with a detailed description of sources of income
the gender representation within its governing and a transparent report on expenses;
elected bodies (men/women comparison); 15. a strategic plan approved by the candidate’s
6. the minutes of the last 2 (two) General Assemblies; board meeting, covering the mid/long term;
7. the list of the last 5 (five) General Assemblies, and 16. a document describing the main achievements of
the list of their attendees; the candidate over the last three years, and its
8. a list of its Member National Federations (where fields of priorities, among the following list:
applicable), grouped by continents, which must • athletes
count: • coaches
• for summer sports, at least 40 (forty) active • anti-doping / medical
Member Federations from at least 3 (three) • promotion of women
continents; • sport administration
• for winter sports, at least 25 (twenty-five) active • communication / marketing.
Member Federations from at least 2 (two) conti- 7.A.5 A National Federation is a body representing a sport
nents. Only those sports which are practised on or a number of sports in a country that is recognised
snow and ice are considered as winter sports; by the NOC and/or the highest sporting authority of
9. a membership certification signed and stamped the country.
by each member NF must be enclosed within the 7.A.6 A country, to be defined as such, must comply with at
membership application for SportAccord; there least one of the two following conditions:
will be no more than 1 (one) National Federation 1. To be an independent state recognised by the
per sport and per country; International Community
10. at the national level, the sport – represented by 2. To have a National Olympic Committee recognized
the IF applying for SportAccord membership – by the IOC.
must include one of the disciplines recognised by 7.A.7 Membership applications are to be accompanied by a
the member NF. The National Federation must be proof of payment, made out in Swiss francs, equivalent
a full member of the corresponding International to the membership application fee determined by the
Federation applying for SportAccord membership. Council. This payment does not cover the first mem-
No categories other than the full membership to bership subscription due after the candidate joins the
the IF will be taken into account; Association.
11. a list of the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) 7.A.8 In addition to the above rules, the Council is competent
or National Sport Authorities (NSAs) recognising to enact guidelines implementing the provisions on
its Member National Federations; A recognition— General Assembly — Scandinavian Center, Aarhus (Denmark) — 7 April 2017
admission, and to determine transparent and objective 6. the minutes of the last 2 (two) General Assemblies;
criteria for admission into SportAccord. 7. the list of the last 5 (five) General Assemblies, and
the list of their attendees;
Article 7.B Application Procedure for Associate 8. a list of its Member National Federations or
Membership International Federations or National Olympic
Committees (where applicable), grouped by
7.B.1 The Administration shall conduct investigations as to continents;
the bona fides of any applicant organisation, under 9. a membership certification signed and stamped
the direction of the Council. No commitment as to the by each member NF or IF or NOC must be
outcome of such application may be made by anyone enclosed within the membership application
on behalf of the General Assembly. for SportAccord; there will be no more than 1
7.B.2 An ad hoc Commission may be appointed by the (one) National Federation per sport or NOC per
SportAccord Council to examine the new membership country;
applications in respect to the justification of the exist- 10. at the national level, the sport – represented by
ence of the sport and to the existence of rivalry issues the IF applying for SportAccord membership –
with SportAccord Members or Associate Members. must include one of the disciplines recognised by
40 7.B.3 On the basis of the investigations and the report as the member NF. The National Federation must be
per 7.B.2 above, and if the SportAccord Council finds a full member of the corresponding International
the application compliant with SportAccord require- Federation applying for SportAccord member-
ments, the Council shall issue recommendations for ship. No categories other than the full member-
the General Assembly. ship to the IF will be taken into account;
7.B.4 Any organisation willing to apply for membership must 11. if the applicant organisation organises sports
submit its application at least 9 (nine) months prior events, a list should be provided of the National
to the commencement date of the General Assembly Federations or National Olympic Committees rep-
at which the application is to be considered, together resented in its three most recent events. If the
with: number of events is less than three, the organi-
1. a written declaration justifying that the sport or sation is not eligible for associate membership;
activity which they control does not conflict with 12. if the applicant organisation organises sports
or is not in rivalry with an already existing Member events, a document presenting its event, explain-
of SportAccord; ing in particular:
2. a written declaration justifying that the IF is the • the procedures implemented by the candidate
only federation governing its sport on a world in order to ensure a high level of fairness and
level. Provide, if any, the name of dissident organ- objectivity to its competitions (including selec-
isations and explain how and which solutions tion, training, evaluation of judges):
were arranged; • the steps taken to present its sport in an inter-
3. a confirmation that the candidate is a not-for-profit esting and attractive manner;
organisation; • concrete examples of its ways of ensuring non-
4. a copy of its constitution/statutes, regulations discrimination, fair play and solidarity in all of
and directives which must comply with the World its activities;
Anti-Doping Code (incl. detailed statistics on the • a list of all International Sports Federations
tests conducted and the number of anti-doping that are involved in the organisation of the
rules violations having led to sanctions) if the events. If any of these IFs are not Members of
applicant organisation organises sports events. SportAccord, they should not be any rival
The constitution/statute of the candidate must federation to any of SportAccord Members;
also contain a specific provision recognising the 13. if the applicant organisation does not organise
exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Arbitration sports events, a document presenting its events
for Sport, in Lausanne, Switzerland; or profession, explaining in particular the benefit
5. a chart of its organisational structure (including of the organisation’s activities for the members
staff), with detailed explanations and highlight- of SportAccord;
ing the gender representation within its govern-
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