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•  FICS 2023 STATUTES_English Version
  

The update to the FICS statutes was approved by the members at the General Assembly on 17 June 2023, with a 100% vote in favour of the changes. The FICS Statutes are aligned with its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan developed in April 2018. This was designed specifically to enable the organisation to achieve its growth aspirations and to position FICS as the “thought leader in sports chiropractic”.

FICS has become a significant international organisation with a worldwide membership. FICS Statutes reflect an organisational structure that is more reflective of a contemporary commercial organisation where the strategic and operational responsibilities are separated. 

Separation of strategy from the day-to-day management and administration of the operational and tactical affairs, and the monitoring of the health of the organisation, are important to ensure good governance and that the decision-making process is reflective of organisational needs. The Statutes provide FICS with the ability to be led by a strong strategically focussed Executive Council made up of regional members, and a strong operationally focussed Executive Management Team selected against an organisational skills matrix will ensure real-time delivery of the activities required to achieve the organisation’s strategic objectives.

It establishes a succession planning capability whereby individuals will be rewarded for their valuable service in the Commissions and Executive Management Team with the ability to sit at the Executive Council level. This will enable FICS to start to groom the future leaders of the organisation.

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FICS Vision

Every athlete deserves access to sports chiropractic

As the leaders in Sports Chiropractic, FICS strive to provide equitable access to sports chiropractic care, education, mentoring and research to all athletes and sports chiropractors regionally, nationally and internationally. Our Mission is to empower athletes so they can achieve their optimal performance naturally.

FICS’ organisational goals describe the future end-state or desired outcome that is supportive of the mission. They are used to shape the way ahead in actionable terms and put a strategic focus into the organisation.

We will achieve this through:

• Facilitating athlete’s access to sports chiropractic care which involves treating and preventing athletic injuries naturally
• Being the international (recognised) voice and leader of the specialty of sports chiropractic
• Providing mentored experiential learning to develop sports chiropractors
• Working with other special interest groups that are progressing in sports chiropractic through their own endeavours
• Working with other healthcare professions to provide the best
  patient-centred care possible

FICS Value Statement

As the leaders in Sports Chiropractic, we strive to provide equitable access to sports chiropractic care, education, mentoring and research to all athletes and sports chiropractors regionally, nationally and internationally.

The FICS value statement is a declaration that informs our stakeholders and members about what our core principles are. It is used to create a positive image of the organisation and to help us achieve positive outcomes for our stakeholders.

FICS Strategic Goals

• Ensure all athletes in all sports have access to, when needed, the specialised skills of sports chiropractors, as part of their sport health care
• Promote excellence in postgraduate education and practice in sports chiropractic around the world
• Promote research in sports science and sports chiropractic
• Be recognised as the global representative of the Chiropractic profession in sport
• Establish National Chiropractic Sports Councils (NCSC) throughout the world
• Forge relationships with International Sports Organisations throughout the world
• Ensure the highest levels of professionalism are displayed by our members

International Federation of Sports Chiropractic / Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) was initiated in 1987 at a meeting of national sports chiropractic leaders held in London, England forming the FICS founding board.  FICS has represented sports chiropractic on an international basis since that time. Since 1998 FICS has been governed by statutes under the Swiss Civil Code. These statutes, which may be found in full at this website, now provide for an Executive Council elected according to seven world regions – Africa, Asia, Eastern Mediterranean, Europe, Latin America, North America and the Pacific.

During the past 30 years, major FICS activities have included building relationships with international sports federations, athletes, other health care professionals, and their representative organizations; developing and presenting postgraduate educational programs for sports chiropractors; and coordinating teams of properly credentialed sports chiropractors to provide services to athletes at major sporting events up to and including the Olympic Games.

In 1998 FICS headquarters moved to Lausanne, Switzerland, home of the Olympic Movement. In 2018 FICS administrative service went out to a worldwide tender and the administrative function of FICS is now managed virtually, with FICS headquarters at the House of Sport in Lausanne. This is supportive of a virtual organization supporting an international member base.

Past Presidents: Dr. Stephen Press (USA), Dr. Noel Patterson (Australia), Dr. David Pierson (USA), Dr. Daniele Bertamini (Italy), Dr. Roland Noirat (Switzerland), Dr. Sheila Wilson (USA), Dr. Peter Garbutt (Australia), Dr Mustafa Ağaoğlu (Turkey), Dr. Bradley Sandler (South Africa)

FICS President
Dr Martin Isaksson

Email: Pres@ficsport.org 

The Executive Council (ExCo) is responsible for setting the strategy for FICS and monitoring achievement against it. They provide Governance and Financial Oversight of the organisation. The members of the ExCo are liable for the organisation and are bound by the legal and corporate requirements of being a board member. The Executive Council comprised of nine (9) representatives of NCSC ordinary members in good standing elected by and representing world regions as follows:

• Africa one (1)
• Asia one (1)
• Eastern Mediterranean one (1)
• Europe two (2)
• Latin America one (1)
• North America two (2)
• Pacific one (1)

Elections and how you can represent your region on the FICS Executive Council. Click here.

Current standing members: To reach out to any member send an email to admin@ficsport.org

Executive Board elected at 30 October 2021 Members General Assembly. 
President: Bradley Sandler – Africa pres@ficsport.org
1st VP: Martin Isaksson – Europe
2nd VP: Nathan (Nat) Akmens – Pacific

Members:
Shea Start – North America
Shane Lawlor – Europe
Glen Harris – North America
Martin Camara – Asia
Maria Mercedes D’Acosta – Latin America
Amy Bowzaylo – Eastern Medierritan

Ethics Committee:
Todd Reiter – Chair
Glen Harris
Martin Camara
Mercedes D’Acosta

Purpose:

Committee Chair – Dr Todd Reiter – USA

Committee Members

• Glen Harris – Canada
• Mercedes D’ACosta – Mexico
• Martin Camara – Philippines

The Executive Management Team referred to as the EMT provides day-to-day management and administration of the daily affairs of FICS under the direction of the Executive Council (Board).

Current members include:

1. President (Director)
2. First Vice President (Director)
3. Second Vice President (Director)
4. Company Secretary
5. Secretary-General / Head of Operation
6. Head of Finance/Treasurer
7. Head of Marketing
8. Head of international games
9. FICS administrator

The Company Secretary will sit on the EMT; however, they will be a non‐voting member.  The Secretary-General, Head of Marketing, and Head of Finance may be recruited by the EMT from wherever and in any way the EMT deems appropriate. However, the Executive Council must approve the appointments. The head of international games position shall be filled by a member serving on the FICS International Sporting Federation Commission. The director’s positions in the EMT are President, First Vice President and Second Vice President. These members are elected from the current sitting Executive Council members.

The  FICS Administrator shall provide administrative support for the EMT and FICS Directors.

Marketing Commissions’ role is to ensure FICS has the marketing infrastructure to adapt to change and can embrace new technological opportunities by creating innovative ways to share the FICS story on a global stage. We achieve this by:

Keeping you up to date on all things FICS! “Enabling athletes to perform better naturally”

A key mission statement for FICS is being the internationally recognised voice and leader of the specialty of sports chiropractic. The Marketing Commission is responsible for the internal and external communication within FICS, drawing together, and sharing all the news and activities of our members around the world with current and prospective stakeholders. FICS uses a range of marketing mediums, which include but are not limited to, social media platforms, FICS website, quarterly E-News, representation at meetings and events, and volunteers at games internationally, nationally, and locally.

FICS’ mission is to ensure every athlete has access to sports chiropractic and the Marketing Commission’s role is to keep our community updated on what is happening, upcoming opportunities to volunteer, news about professional development and educational updates, as well as local news from around the world. This provides our members, stakeholders, partners, and sponsors with a wider reach, staying connected with all the latest news and events.

This commission works closely with the Executive Management Team 

MarketingConsultant: Paul Timko, USA
Social Media & Website: Trish Donoghue and Megan Jerrard, Australia; Julia Adamska UK

FICS, provides a wider reach globally to ensure every athlete has access to sports chiropractic!

Chair: Mika Janhunen, UK

Commission Members:
Amy Carter – UK
Cameron Gholampour – USA
Michael Lovich – USA

Amy Bowzaylo – Bahrain ExCo Rep
Neki Patel – New Zealand – ExCo Rep

The Research Commission is responsible for:

• The promotion and encouragement of research in sports chiropractic and the dissemination of research to FICS members.
• Fostering and developing research in the area of sports chiropractic by creating a research agenda.
• Assisting with the development of recommended reading materials in the area of sports chiropractic.
• Managing the creation of research activities within the FICS membership.

Key attributes of members of the ResCo members include:

1. A clinical background/focus on sports chiropractic
2. Currently enrolled in a postgraduate research degree OR already possess one.
3. An ability to perform short projects for FICS that may require a few hours per week from time to time.
4. Good IT skillset (if possible)
5. Connection/affiliation to sports chiropractic groups, students, research groups.
6. Willing to work within a team of chiropractors striving to create evidence for sports chiropractic.
7. Research publication track record (if possible) OR a willingness to obtain one (the ResCo will help).

Chair: Henry Pollard, Australia

Commission Members:
Alex Lee – Canada
Claudio Merkier – UK
Lizandi Schorman – South Africa
Rachel Gilmore – USA
Freya Morgan – Germany
Kara Godkin – Canada
Rachel Fix – USA

The FICS Student Commission is responsible for:

• The creation of opportunities for students interested in sports chiropractic and the dissemination of information relating to education and opportunities.
• Managing the FICS Student Scholarships and Awards.
• Managing the FICS Mentoring Program.
• Managing FICS Student Clubs (FSCs).

Chair: Kelsi Holz – South Africa – Vice-Chair, FICS Mentoring Program Coordinator, FSC African Liaison/ Coordinator

FICS Scholarships and Awards Chair: Gillian Johnston – Netherlands

Commission Members:

• Ray Gaskey – USA – FSC North American Liaison/ Coordinator
• Samuel Tiley – Wales – FICS Mentoring Program Coordinator, FSC European Liaison/ Coordinator
• Louisa Conradi – Wales – FSC European Liaison/ Coordinator, WCCS Liaison/ Coordinator
• Henry Jackson – Australia –  FSC Australian/ NZ Liaison/ Coordinator
• Zoe Campbell – USA
• Oleg Gonorovski – UK
• Muhammed Tagari – South Africa
• Shea Stark – USA – ExCo Rep