Role

The role of the ISAF Athletes' Commission is to act as the link between active Olympic sailors and the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).

Terms of Reference

The Athletes' Commission shall:

1. Be a non-political consultative body which can offer advice and assistance to ISAF on matters and issues of relevance to athletes and act as a link between the Olympic sailors and ISAF.
2. Ensure that the athletes' points of view are presented to ISAF.
3. Ensure respect of the rights of the athletes within the sport and draw up recommendations to that effect.
4. Promote high standards of sportsmanship and ethical performance when competing/participating.
5. Relate immediately to athletes competing/participating at the highest level and establish relationships to promote feedback to ISAF on matters concerning elite athletes.
6. Establish a working group responsible for liaison with ISAF for ISAF Events to help ISAF respond to the needs of the athletes.
7. May put forward its recommendations/proposals to the ISAF Executive Committee for consideration.

Meetings

The ISAF Athletes Commission meets once a year at the ISAF Secretariat, normally over a weekend in October.

The ISAF Athletes Commission reports directly to the ISAF Executive Committee, therefore ensuring their voice is heard directly to ISAF.