FICS Games Tiering System & Application Process
The World Games
Selection Process
Your ticket to the FICS Gold Tier Events Olympics
4-6 Weeks
Bronze Event
4-6 Months
Silver Event
1 Year
Gold Events
The tiering system will create a ranking system within FICS that will seamlessly assist the ISFC Commission in a transparent and smooth selection process when it comes to selecting FICS teams for bronze, silver and gold tiered events.
The purpose and intention of this system is to ensure that for bronze and silver tiered events, the FICS ISFC Commission is able to select a balanced team of experienced and novice sports docs in both the type of event (eg National, World Championship or Multisport event) as well as other sporting code (International Sporting Federations) according to their recognition and level of membership being serviced.
For Gold-tiered events, the ISFC Commission will be tasked with selecting FICS’ team, as this team will showcase FICS at the highest and most scrutinised levels of world sport.
1. Bronze
School, University, College, Club, Regional and National Championships, including NCSC events
2. Silver
National and International/Championship events organised/sanctioned by FICS to include multisport games eg CSIT & Regional Games
3. Gold
World Championship and Multisport events organised and sanctioned by FICS for International Federations to include SportAccord Games, WGA, IMGA, Youth Olympics and IOC
GETTING STARTED
It will provide an opportunity for our members to gauge and follow their journey to mastery from their beginnings as student member through to the highest levels of International Sports Chiropractic.
RANKING
There will be rewards and acknowledgments of your achievements as you work up the ranking system. Certificates and badges will be awarded once you have reached certain levels on the ranking system. These badges will be worn on your FICS team shirts to indicate your contribution as a volunteer providing world class Sports Chiropractic care on behalf of FICS, whilst also demonstrating your level of experience and expertise.
Application Process
APPLICAITON PROCESS
APPLICATION FORM:
When you see an event that you would like to apply for as a member of the FICS team, make sure you have read the above games selection process, or email the FICS Games admin support team games@fics.sport and ask them for a copy.
DOCUMENTATION:
Review your point allocation and ensure that you attach any required supporting documentation.
There is currently no stipulation for vaccination. This is a personal choice at this stage, which may change at any given time and will always be subject to the national and international travel regulations. It will be your responsibility to ensure that you have complied with the international travel requirements for your country. If the event organisers stipulate a vaccine requirement for a particular event, you will be notified as soon as we receive this information.
CHECK YOUR DOCUMENTS:
Once you have collated all the required information and tallied up your points, ensure that you write a motivation for the selection to add to your application. This should be a paragraph of no more than 100 words.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR INTEREST
Download the application form and fill in your details. If you have applied for and worked at an event with FICS within the last 12 months, we will have your details, and therefore you don’t need to fill in a new form unless your details have changed.
The International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC) prepares doctors with the skills necessary to work as part of a multidisciplinary team at international sporting events, supporting athletes in a competitive environment.
To work at events as part of the FICS delegation, doctors must be committed to the ICSC qualification. This prepares doctors to transition from a quiet office where they can dedicate their attention to a patient, to working at an international event where they may be working in a tent or on the side of a field, interacting with athletes and other medical support team members, in a sporting and competitive setting.
- For Bronze or Silver Tier Events, FICS will accept doctors who have registered and started their ICSC.
- For Gold Events, doctors must hold the full ICSC accreditation to be considered.
If you are yet to start the ICSC, jump onto the education section of our website and get started today. You won’t be disappointed.
We look forward to hearing from you and getting you started with the process so we can start placing you at events to extend your skill set.
APLLICATION DEADLINES
The application deadline for team selections will be made clear on the FICS website as well as on all the FICS social media platforms.
Please submit your FICS tiering document (including all supporting documentation) along with a copy of your valid passport, current and up-to-date first aid certification and proof of malpractice cover.
The tier level of an event will often dictate the time frames for selection; however, these time frames are not set in stone, as we are often presented with last-minute requests for our services.
We will always strive to provide athletes with access to Sports Chiropractic. Sometimes, however, this leaves us with very short time frames in which to provide notice to the members, receive applications and make team selections, so please keep your eyes on our website and social media platforms for opportunities to travel and work at new and exciting events.
SELECTION DECISIONS
Once the ISFC Commission has made the team selection, the game administration support team will notify the successful individuals and the team will be published across all FICS platforms.
The games administration will then be in contact with you to assist you with travel arrangements and fill you in on the logistics involved with the event and to let you know who the Team Leader or Chef de Mission for the event will be. They will guide you through the process and make sure that you have the appropriate kit and equipment for the event.
The Team Leader or Chef de Mission will serve as your primary point of contact. It will be the responsibility of this person to communicate with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and ensure the smooth running of the event for FICS on the ground. That leader will also be expected to provide a comprehensive report to the ISFC Commission within one month of the completion of the event.
All FICS team members will receive the FICS Field Manual prior to the event and must sign the code of conduct, indicating that they have read and understood the contents of the Field Manual, as well as the associated expectations.
PRIVACY & MEMBERS DOCUMENTS
FICS adheres to all requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and is committed to protecting your personal information.
All submitted documentation is securely stored and will remain on file. You won’t need to resubmit the same documents for each application unless there has been a change in your status. We encourage you to update your information regularly to help ensure a smooth and efficient application process for upcoming events.
Our tiering system is an evolving framework, designed to make the selection process transparent, fair, and streamlined. As the system develops, adjustments may be made to better serve our community.
We hope you’ll enjoy the journey of progressing through the tiers and take pride in the spirit of professionalism and sportsmanship that defines a FICS Sports Chiropractor.
We look forward to seeing you on the field, making a difference and pursuing your passion.