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Volunteering at International Sporting Events

What is your dream event to work at? The Olympics? The World Games? Your local nationals?

FICS can connect you with the world of sport.

Dr Simon Lawson, Chair of the ISFC Commission, explains what to expect.

FICS is obligated to provide a diverse and inclusive delegation while providing opportunity for its members. We consider that all interested FICS doctors, regardless of their background, can be considered to be selected.

Teams are often selected with considerations for gender balance and geographic representation, meaning that some highly experienced doctors may not be selected for an event.

Read more in the selection process below.

Upcoming

2025 Gold Tier Events

August 2025

TWG25 Chengdu, China

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The World Games 2025!🏅

APPLICATIONS closed: FICS delegation for The World China 2025.

FICS are taking a deletion of 46 doctors and 4 students. Over the coming months, our team will review all the applications to introduce them to the team before the end of 2024.

The 12th edition of The World Games will take place in August 2025. The host city will be the megacity Chengdu in the People’s Republic of China.

Do you want to be part of the FICS Sports Chiropractic Team? .

Start your ICSC today and get experience working at some of the Bronze and Silver level International events..

Volunteering at Games as part of the FICS Sports Chiropractic team brings many rewards.

By the end of 2022 The World Games, FICS delivered a record-breaking 3,425 treatments 🙌 And who’s the best judge of the success of those treatments?

During the Games, our team filmed short interviews with the athletes, coaches, and volunteers they treated to find out how their performance improved and whether they would recommend Sports Chiropractic to others. Follow us on Facebook to catch all the highlights of the Games and Interviews.

June 2025

CSIT 2025 Games - Loutraki, Greece

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CSIT Games 2025!🏅

APPLICATIONS for the FICS delegation for will open before the end of 2024. FICS is taking a deletion of doctors and 2 students.

A notification will be sent to members and the FICS University partners once the applications are open.

Loutraki, Greece, will hot the CSIT World Sports Games (WSG: 3. – 8. June 2025) , with over 40,000 athletes participating in sporting events in Loutraki over the last decade. With convenient transport links to Athens and acclaimed beaches awarded the “Blue Flag of Europe,” Loutraki is recognized for hosting major cultural and sporting events. The municipality emphasizes the development of sports and health tourism.

Do you want to be part of the FICS Sports Chiropractic Team? .

Start your ICSC today and get experience working at some of the Bronze and Silver level International events..

Volunteering at Games as part of the FICS Sports Chiropractic team brings many rewards.

FICS will be taking two (2) students to assist with research. Expression of Interest will open in December 2024.

Dr. Catherine Quinn

8 Nov 2024: ParaSport

Dr. Antonio Stecco

FICS Appoints Catherine Quinn as ParaSport Development Officer, Driving a Strategic Approach to Inclusive Sport Chiropractic

The International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Catherine Quinn to the newly established role of ParaSport Development Officer. In this role, Dr. Quinn will lead FICS’s efforts to bring chiropractic to athletes within the wide ranging community of ParaSport at every level, from grassroots initiatives to the Paralympics and other high-profile disability sports events, such as the IWAS World Games.

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A Structured Approach to ParaSport Integration: The appointment of Dr. Quinn comes as FICS launches a structured, multi-phase approach to integrate ParaSport into the organisation’s strategic goals. The new initiative, led by Dr. Quinn, will involve conducting a comprehensive scoping review of FICS members, developing specialised educational modules in collaboration with the FICS Education Commission, and embedding ParaSport competencies into the International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC) program. This process will help ensure that chiropractors are well-equipped to support ParaSport athletes at events and in their ongoing training.

Quote from Dr. Catherine Quinn: Dr. Catherine Quinn shared her enthusiasm for the role:

“It is an honour to lead FICS’s efforts to bring sports chiropractic to an underserved and truly inspiring group of athletes within the disability and ParaSport communities. This is a remarkable opportunity to contribute to a community where access to high-quality MSK healthcare can make a profound difference. By working closely with federations and building a sustainable model of support, we can ensure that all athletes have access to sports chiropractic as is FICS vision, whether at local events, international championships, or the Paralympic Games. My goal is to understand and address the unique challenges these athletes face in collaboration with key stakeholders, so we can help provide long-term, meaningful support.”

Be Inspired: Real Volunteer Stories

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Dr Rene Fejer TWG

Dr Rene Fejer, Denmark at The World Games.

Volunteering at Games as part of the FICS Sports Chiropractic team brings many rewards.

The experience of volunteering at international games and events isn’t just about watching the games, mingling with the athletes, or thriving on the positive vibes that the event exudes from every pore. Taking part is as much about cultural exchange and helping athletes perform naturally as it is about the event.

For Gold Events

It is mandatory to have an ICSC, be a member of FICS and hold your own malpractice insurance to be selected for a FICS team appointed to an international event.

For Silver & Bronze Events

For the bronze and silver events as long as you have registered for and started your ICSC you will be considered for placement at these events. This is a great way to start building up your experience to be selected at one of the Big Ticket Gold Events like The World Games.

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4-6 Weeks

Bronze Event

4-6 Months

Silver Event

1 Year

Gold Event

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Application Timelines

Eligibility

If you are interested in applying to volunteer at any of the FICS events, you will have to keep an eye out for the call for volunteers. This will be widely distributed through our social media channels as well as on our website listed in our events calendar.

To be eligible for selection to work at international sporting events with FICS, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Hold a Chiropractic Degree
  2. Have started or completed the FICS International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC) ICSC course
  3. Hold a CPR certification (valid within two years) from an accredited provider in your country.
  4. Maintain malpractice insurance to practice chiropractic in your country

FICS is obligated to provide a diverse and inclusive delegation while providing opportunities for its members.

  • We consider that all interested FICS doctors, regardless of their background, can be considered to be selected.
  • Teams are often selected with considerations for gender balance and geographic representation, meaning that some highly experienced doctors may not be selected for an event.
Selection Process & Timelines

If you are interested in applying to volunteer at any of the FICS events, you will have to keep an eye out for the call for volunteers. This will be widely distributed through our social media channels as well as on our website listed in our events calendar below.

  • We will endeavour to open most applications at least 4-6 months prior to an event.
  • Unfortunately, some selected events may only allow us 4-6 weeks in which to advertise, select a team and get organised.
  • In the case of a gold tier event, we will often need to advertise as far as a year out from the competition. If any of these events are on your bucket list, you’re going to want to keep in touch. Please keep an eye on our social media and keep referring back to the website.

All applications will need to be sent to the Games Committee. The applications will be collected and collated. The teams will be selected by the Games Committee and the International Sporting Federations Commission (ISFC). Once the teams have been selected, they will be presented to the FICS Executive Management Committee before being signed off and officially released. The Games Committee will communicate the success of your application with you and will provide you with a copy of the FICS Games Code of Conduct and Field Manual along with all the details you will need in order to perform your duties as a proud member of the FICS team.

Team Selection

FICS’ s goal is to promote the growth and development of our members by providing diverse opportunities.

  • This approach not only supports the International Federations but also ensures a legacy of inclusivity and growth within the organisation.
  • By including a mix of veteran doctors, those with minimal experience, and first-time event doctors, FICS ensures that all members can advance their careers and contribute to the global sports chiropractic community.
  • Maintaining these high standards, including the chiropractic degree and ICSC certification, is essential to ensure that every doctor representing FICS meets the highest professional and clinical requirements.
  • These standards uphold our global reputation and ensure the quality of care provided at all events, which is crucial for maintaining trust with international sports federations.

Selection of the teams will vary according to the category of the event being advertised. We will categorise these events into Gold, Silver and Bronze tier events. Each event will carry a certain number of points which you will be able to accrue and put into your Games Selection portfolio. The idea of the tiering system is not only to encourage you to get more involved in all level of events and different sporting codes but most importantly, it will give the Games Committee a more objective and transparent system by which to select the best team and most appropriately experienced FICS teams for specific events.

For our Gold Tier events, we would need to send our most experienced and most reliable team possible. This tiering system will afford the Games Committee a clear and fair way of making these selections. There will be a number of ways that a member will be able to accrue points for their portfolio:

  • completing further CPD and educational requirements
  • involvement in the FICS administration/management/commission structures
  • involvement in local community sports teams/federations
  • involvement and participation in your NCSC

Participation at events is vital and will weigh significantly when it comes to selecting FICS teams that will need to be “match fit”. Detail on the tiering system and how to improve your portfolio status can be found below.

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Contact Us

For any questions not answered on this page, please contact us via email at Games@ficsport.org