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Linda Merkle (USA) - IFDS President
Gustaf Fresk (SWE) - IFDS Vice-President
Wilfried Klein (GER) - IFDS Vice President
Teresa Lara (VEN) - ISAF Vice-President
David Staley (AUS) - IFDS Vice-President
Costas Tsantilis (GRE) - IFDS Vice-President
John Twomey (IRL) - IFDS Vice-President
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Terms of Reference:
The Committee shall:
(a) Undertake all executive duties on behalf of IFDS;
(b) Implement the policy and recommendations of the IFDS Annual General Meeting.;
(c) Nominate persons to committees, including co-options for ratification by the IFDS AGM;
(d) Receive reports and debate any recommendations from committees, working groups and other IFDS representatives;
(e) Formulate agendas for the IFDS AGM, IFDS Executive Committee Meetings;
(f) Charge working groups and representatives with tasks as appropriate;
(g) Prepare and maintain the annual budget and to produce financial statements for the IFDS AGM and IFDS Executive Committee Meetings;
(h) Report on actions and activities to the IFDS AGM;
(i) Meetings. Bi-monthly telephone conferences and two face to face meetings per annum.
Bernard Destrubé (FRA) - Chairman, IFDS Medical Committee, IFDS International Classifier
Stephen Wilson (AUS) – Head of Classification, IFDS International Classifier
Rick Doerr (USA)
Jenny Molson (CAN) - IFDS International Classifier
Itzhak (Tzaki) Siev-Ner (ISR) - IFDS International Classifier
Jürgen Schwittai (GER) - IFDS International Classifier
Charles Simpson (CAN) - IFDS International Classifier
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Constituting the Committee:
The IFDS Medical Committee shall consist of a Chairman, the Head of Classification (former Chief International Classifier) and a number of members nominated from time to time by the General Members, the Chairman or the IFDS Executive Committee and appointed by the IFDS Executive Committee.
Terms of Reference:
The Committee shall:
(a) Monitor, review, update and revise the IFDS Functional Classification System as needed;
(b) Liaise with:
(i) ISAF (Medical, Doping, TUE’s, Safety);
(ii) Corresponding Structures/Committees in IPC;
(iii) WADA (World Anti-doping Agency);
(iv) IFDS Committees.
(c) Examine issues relating to doping and sports medicine;
(d) Address matters relating to sports science and the physical or mental health of sailors;
(e) Examine matters related to safety, including adaptations;
(f) Evaluate safety features of new boat classes and those in use;
(g) Initiate and/or conduct research as necessary for:
(i) Revisions and additions to the Functional Classification System;
(ii) Scientific evaluation of the Functional Classification System
(see IPC Classification Code);
(iii) Sports medicine
(iv) Safety
(h) Provide education in/of:
(i) Sports Medicine and safety
(ii) Coaches and event organizers in medical/safety related matters
(i) Coordinate and develop grant proposals and special projects;
(j) Align IFDS documentation with appropriate protocols and the FCS and IPC Classification Code;
(k) Develop and maintain budgetary requirements, including Classification Committee requirements;
(l) Work with IFDS Secretariat to provide and maintain communication with the committee and with sailors as needed.
Stephen Wilson (AUS) – Chairman, Head of Classification (Former Chief International Classifier)
Peter Anastassiadis (AUS) – IFDS International Classifier
Sue Parry (GBR) – IFDS International Classifier
Whenever necessary, the members of the Medical Committee and the Classification Sub-Committee shall work together.
Anne Allen and Benedict Tan Chi’ Loong are also IFDS International Classifiers.
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Constituting the Committee:
The IFDS Classification Sub-Committee shall consist of the Chairman, who is the Head of Classification, a Vice-Chairman and a number of members. Members can be nominated from time to time by the General Members (RNA’s), the Chairman or the IFDS Executive Committee and appointed by the IFDS Executive Committee.
Terms of Reference:
The Committee shall:
(a) Implement and administer the IFDS Functional Classification System;
(b) Create forms and passports;
(c) Initiate to form an appeal body;
(d) Develop, plan, coordinate and conduct classification, classification seminars and training for future classifiers;
(e) Provide additional training and updating for current classifiers;
(f) Maintain certification and endorsement of classifiers in line with IPC regulations and guidelines;
(g) Organize classification worldwide and classification teams for IFDS events as requested;
(h) Communicate to sailors and other interested parties information related to classification issues, changes and opportunities;
(i) Maintain the following databases in coordination with the IFDS Secretariat::
(i) IFDS International Classifiers,
(ii) Chief National Classifiers,
(iii) Potential International Classifiers/Seminar Students.
(j) Establish budgetary requirements;
(k) Liaise with the ISAF Race Officials Committee;
(l) Liaise with the IFDS Technical Committee regarding adaptations;
(m) Liaise with other IFDS Committees as needed;
(n) Develop a Data Base of sailors;
(o) Liaise with the IFDS Secretariat to maintain accurate classification records of sailors (Classification Masterlist);
(p) Communicate with Chief National Classifiers and Classification students (news letters/internet forum).
Colin Johanson (AUS) - Chairman
Micky Ayalon (ISR)
Keith Burhans (AUS)
Hugh Elliot (USA)
Gene Hinkel (USA)
Antero Karjalainen (FIN)
Linda Merkle (USA)
Henry Sleutel (NED)
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Constituting the Committee:
The Technical Committee shall consist of a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and a number of members nominated from time to time by the General Members, the Chairman or the Executive Committee and appointed by the Executive Committee and appointed by the Executive Committee.
Terms of Reference:
The Technical Committee shall:
(a) be responsible for creating, revising and updating documents (e.g. Rules of Race Management) related to IFDS racing rules, race management, event management and boat adaptations;
(b) consider submissions on technical matters not otherwise covered by other committees;
(c) create subcommittees as necessary to include but not necessarily be limited to:
(i) Technical Advisors
(ii) Adaptive Equipment
(iii) Boat Modifications
(iv) Classes used in Disabled Sailing
(d) liaise with Technical Delegates to assist with IFDS events;
(e) work with the Medical and Development Committee on issues of common interest.
Pauline Harrison (GBR) - Chairman
Caterina Gouleliou-Tsantilis (GRE)
Emma Hallén (SWE)
Serge Jorgensen (USA)
Jackie Kay (AUS)
Frankie Thanapal Sinniah (SIN)
Gillian Thomson (CAN)
Pei Ying Sun (CHN)
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Constituting the Committee:
The Development Committee shall consist of a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and a number of members that shall be nominated from time to time by the General Members, the Chairman, or the Executive Committee and appointed by the Executive Committee.
Terms of Reference:
The Development Committee shall:
(a) prepare, review and present an updated Development Plan for IFDS;
(b) develop disabled sailing worldwide through ISAF, IPC, Sailability World, BSI and any other national or international body with interests consistent with those of IFDS;
(c) explore and, where appropriate exploit all means of promoting disabled sailing throughout the world;
(d) respond to enquiries related to disabled sailing;
(e) in conjunction with the Fundraising Committee, explore options for and work towards obtaining grants and sponsorships;
(f) oversee the IFDS Communication Strategy, i.e. Bulletin, Website, publications, On-line Forum;
(g) prepare training and promotional materials to support development;
(h) work with the Medical & Technical Committees on issues of common interest.
Baroness Kiki de Escury (NED) - Chairman
David Cook (CAN)
Serge Jorgensen (USA)
Jan Romme (NED)
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Terms of Reference:
The Fundraising Committee shall work on behalf of IFDS to seek funds to support for its activities by:
(a) Approaching National and International trust fund managers;
(b) Negotiating sponsorship packages;
(c) Seeking support 'in kind'.
Gene Hinkel (USA) - Technical Advisor, Sonar Class
Stefan Ryott (SWE) - Technical Advisor, 2.4mR Class
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Micky Ayalon (ISR)
Dick Farkas (USA)
David Staley (AUS)
Costas Tsantilis (GRE)
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Constituting the Committee:
The Rules Regulations Committee shall consist of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and a number of members nominated from time to time by the General Members, the Chairman or the IFDS Executive Committee.
Terms of Reference:
The Rules & Regulations Committee shall:
(a) review the Constitution, and By-laws of the organization;
(b) review the Terms of Reference of committees;
(c) review all submissions concerning the Constitution and By-laws;
(d) assist the Executive Committee in interpreting the Constitution and By-laws;
(e) assist the IFDS to operate in accordance with its Constitution and By-laws;
(f) review other documents and regulations as requested by the Executive Committee.
John Twomey (IRL) - Chairman
Bill Abbot (USA)
Bernard Destrube (FRA)
Gustaf Fresk (SWE)
The equipment for the 2008 Paralympic Sailing Competition is the:
- Single-Person Keelboat is the 2.4mR
- Two-Person Keelboat is the SKUD18
- Three-Person Keelboat is the Sonar
Evaluations will be carried out in 2007 and 2008 on equipment for the Single-Person Keelboat and Three-Person Keelboat events in the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Sailing Competitions. Equipment evaluation for the Two-Person Keelboat event in the 2016 and 2020 Paralympic Sailing Competitions will commence in 2010.
The IFDS Equipment Evaluation Commission has been given the task to evaluate equipment for the Paralympic Sailing Competitions. The immediate tasks ahead are to refine the evaluation process used in 2005 and 2006 and then implement that process to choose suitable equipment.
The IFDS Executive Committee will appoint the members to the Equipment Evaluation Commission. Members will be chosen based on skill, experience and contribution. The concept is to create a small group of experts rather than a large body of representatives each with their own special interests.
RNA’s with individuals interested in assisting in the evaluation process for the Single-Person Keelboat and Three-Person Keelboat events are requested to contact the IFDS Secretariat and provide all of the required information by 0900 BST (+1 UTC), Monday 2 July 2007.
Constituting the Commission:
The Equipment Evaluation Commission shall consist of a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and a number of members that shall be nominated from time to time by the General Members, the Chairman and the Executive Committee, appointed by the Executive Committee and confirmed at the next General Meeting. The Commission shall additionally request from ISAF a representative from the current or past ISAF Equipment Committee.
In appointing committee members the following experience and competencies shall be properly represented and considered: Performance Sailing, Disability, Integration and Equity in Competition.
Terms of Reference:
The Equipment Evaluation Commission shall:
(a) be responsible for recommending planning and policy recommendations on equipment matters;
(b) consider submissions on equipment matters and make recommendations thereon;
(c) be responsible for recommending equipment policy with regard to the Paralympic Sailing Competition and;
(i) every four years, at the meeting immediately prior to the Paralympic Sailing Competition, recommend equipment matters relating to
the events which are due to compete in the Paralympic Regatta to take place in five years time;
(ii) every four years, at the meeting immediately after the Paralympic Games, recommend equipment matters relating to the events
which are due to compete in the Paralympic Sailing Competition to take place in four years time;
(d) work with classes to assist in their application to become ISAF Recognized Classes;
(e) maintain a liaison with and be responsible for the supervision of the constitution of such classes recognized by IFDS as being in
common use by sailors with disabilities to develop the concept of these classes and further help with integration of sailors with
disabilities.
Ian Harrison (GBR) - Chairman
Betsy Alison (USA)
Micky Ayalon (ISR)
Caterina Gouleliou-Tsantilis (GRE)
Pauline Harrison (GBR)
Colin Johanson (AUS)
John McRoberts (CAN)
Linda Merkle (USA)
Jürgen Schwittai (GER)
David Staley (AUS)
Constituting the Commission:
The Events & Scheduling Commission shall consist of a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and a number of members that shall be nominated from time to time by the General Members, the Chairman, or the IFDS Executive Committee and appointed by the IFDS Executive Committee. Members of this committee shall include the Chairmen of the IFDS Medical, IFDS Technical and IFDS Development Committees and the Chairman of the IFDS Sailors Advisory Council.
Terms of Reference:
The Events and Scheduling Commission shall:
(a) solicit and review applications for events that require IFDS sanction;
(b) make recommendations to the IFDS Executive Committee as to which applications should be accepted;
(c) assist in the selection of Technical Delegates;
(d) ensure, to the degree reasonably possible, that all Technical Delegates understand their responsibilities;
(e) ensure that event organizers understand relevant IFDS contracts;
(f) ensure that event contracts are issued and dealt with in a timely manner;
(g) review IFDS, ISAF and class regatta schedules in order to avoid clashes in timetabling;
(h) assist the IFDS Secretariat in maintaining the IFDS Racing Schedule.
Hannah Stodel (GBR) - Chairman
Bento Amaral (POR) - Acting Chairman
Colin Harrison (AUS)
Bob Jones (USA)
Maureen McKinnon-Tucker (USA)
Masaru Otsuka (JPN)
Zoltan Pegan (HUN)
Ademir Periera (BRA)
John Robertson (GBR)
Masakazu Suto (JPN)
Gillian Thomson (CAN)
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Constituting the Committee:
The Sailors Advisory Council shall consist of a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and members nominated from time to time by the General Members, the Chairman, or the IFDS Executive Committee and appointed by the IFDS Executive Committee. Membership shall be drawn from sailors who are or have actively competed in Paralympic, World Championship, International or other relevant regattas during the previous five years. Two members should represent each of the major events recognized by the IFDS.
Terms of Reference:
The Sailors Advisory Council shall:
(a) facilitate communication between disabled sailors generally and the IFDS Executive Committee;
(b) provide information and feedback to the IFDS Executive Committee on any issue relevant to sailors;
(c) conduct electronic and face-to-face forums through which disabled sailors may express their opinions on relevant matters.
Betsy Alison (USA) - IFDS Coaches Commission Committee Member
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Gene Hinkel (USA) - Chairman
Marko Dahlberg (FIN) - Vice Chairman
International Measurers
Gene Hinkel (USA)
Stefan Ryott (SWE)
Hakan Kellner (SWE)
Paralympic Class Representatives
David Cook (CAN) - SKUD18
John Figgures (GBR - SKUD18
Marko Dahlberg (FIN) - 2.4,R
Stefan Ryott (SWE) - 2.4mR
Hakan Kellner (SWE) - 2.4mR
Paul Callahan (USA) - Sonar
Mark Rushall (GBR) - Sonar
Other representatives to be determined.
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Constituting the Committee:
The Measurement/Classes Committee shall consist of a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and a number of representatives drawn from Paralympic and other classes of equipment used in IFDS events, technical advisers and International Measurers, nominated from time to time by the General Members, the Chairman, or the Executive Committee, and appointed by the Executive Committee.
Terms of Reference:
The Measurement/Classes Committee shall:
(a) be responsible for organizing, revising and updating measurement records of relevant Classes used in IFDS and Paralympic events as
necessary;
(b) liaise with relevant class representatives regarding class rules relating to disabled sailing;
(c) provide assistance to those classes as necessary;
(d) develop a data base to assure accurate record keeping and to provide a central source of information;
(e) communicate with sailors about issues relevant to measurement;
(f) liaise with Technical Delegates to assist with IFDS events;
(g) work with the IFDS Medical and Development Committees on issues of common interest;
(h) work with the IFDS Technical and Medical Committees on issues relating to adaptations and safety as they relate to measurement;
(i) work with the IFDS Events & Scheduling Commission to provide event and dates coordination, including both open and disabled sailing
regattas;
(j) liaise with the ISAF Measurers Committee and other ISAF committees as appropriate;
(k) recommend measurers for IFDS Grade 1 events and others as necessary;
(l) nominate candidates for the position of International Measurer or recommend nominees as appropriate.
Current Classes include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
(a) Paralympic Classes:
Three-Person Keelboat - Sonar
Two-Person Keelboat - SKUD 18
One-Person Keelboat - 2.4mR
(b) Other equipment used in IFDS events:
Challenger Multihull
Hobie Trapseat
Access Liberty
(c) Other classes as deemed necessary
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