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 Admin mailbox games@fics.sport. The applications will be collected and collated.

The teams will be selected by the International Sporting Federations Commission (ISFC). 

The ISFC Committee will communicate the success of your application with you and will provide you with a copy of the FICS 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.

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 ISFC Commission 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/RCSC

Participation at events is vital and will weigh significantly when it comes to selecting FICS teams that will need to be “match fit”.

Doctors register their details via the Global Chiropractic Provider Pool.

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.

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.

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.

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.