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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 …. t o be discussed at today’s meeting 3

International Governance of Boccia I P C Committees Classification Articles of Association BISFed (Registered UK Competitions Board Company) Anti-Doping Bylaws Development Meetings, Procedures (HR, Finance etc) General Full Members Affiliate Members Associate Members 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 £ 750 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 £ 500 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 £ 300 Boccia  Applications for Membership via: www.bisfed.com from 7/1/2013 8

Draft Budget 2013 2013 2014 £ £ Income 55,000 47,000 Membership Income Assumptions 2013 15,000 50,000 Competitions 26,000 Grants Membership Numbers: 2,000 20,000 Other income  Full 30 90,000 130,000  Affiliate 10  Associate 5  Expenditure Athletes 350 30,000 Set-up costs 16,000 20,000 Outsourced admin Grants 70,000 29,000 Staff & Expenses  GB Boccia £13,000 10,000 20,000 Meetings & Travel  CPISRA £13,000 85,000 110,000 5,000 20,000 In-year surplus 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