Launching the: Boccia International Sports Federation (BISFed) CPISRA General Assembly Meeting Pretoria, South Africa, 14 December 2012
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 1
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 2
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 3
International Governance of Boccia I P C Committees Articles of Association (Registered UK Company) Bylaws BISFed Board Classification Competitions Anti-Doping Development Meetings, Procedures (HR, Finance etc) Full Members Affiliate Members Associate Members General Assembly Boccia Athletes 4
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 5
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 6
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 7
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 750 500 300 Applications for Membership via: www.bisfed.com from 7/1/2013 8
Draft Budget 2013 Income Membership Competitions Grants Other income Expenditure Set-up costs Outsourced admin Staff & Expenses Meetings & Travel 2013 47,000 15,000 26,000 2,000 90,000 30,000 16,000 29,000 10,000 85,000 2014 55,000 50,000 20,000 130,000 20,000 70,000 20,000 110,000 Income Assumptions 2013 Membership Numbers: Full 30 Affiliate 10 Associate 5 Athletes 350 Grants GB Boccia 13,000 CPISRA 13,000 In-year surplus 5,000 20,000 9
BISFed Identity and Website www.bisfed.com 10
The BISFed website goes live on 7th January 11
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 12
2013 Regional Competitions Guimaraes, Portugal 15-23 June Kansas, USA 2-9 Aug Asia: to be decided 13
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 15 th December 2012, that: Members endorse the transfer of governance of the sport of Boccia to BISFed on 1 st January 2013 14
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 15