World Rowing's Strategic Framework
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World Rowing’s Strategic Framework World Rowing’s Strategic Framework Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d’Aviron (FISA) Guiding Principles FISA was formed in 1892 and is the first international sport federation; it was established to create a standard set of rules of the sport, standardise the equipment used in the sport and create international competitions for the rowers in the sport. It has the following guiding principles: Priority to Rowers and Rowing The interests, well-being and health of the rowers are always at the centre of our sport. FISA directs its work in the interests of rowers and rowing. Rowing in all its Forms FISA recognises the value of the different forms of rowing that exist globally and that enable the sport to be practised by people of differing ages, abilities and training objectives. FISA seeks to both represent and develop all of these different forms of rowing. Equality of Opportunity & Fairness FISA seeks to ensure fairness and equality of opportunity, both in competition and across all levels of the organisation. Inclusion & Non-Discrimination FISA is committed to inclusion and accessibility, strives for gender equality and does not tolerate any form of discrimination. Integrity FISA is committed to the highest ethical standards, is a recognised leader in the fight against doping and is dedicated to preventing the manipulation of competitions. Sustainability FISA carefully assesses sustainability in all its actions and decisions. FISA endorses a responsible and sustainable approach to the planning and staging of its events so as to maximise positive impacts and minimise negative impacts on the environment and surrounding communities. Autonomy & Independence FISA undertakes to preserve the independence and autonomy of international sport. Integral Part of World Sport FISA seeks to ensure a leading position for rowing in the world of sport. FISA is an integral member of the Olympic and Paralympic movements and other leading world sports organisations. World Rowing’s Strategic Framework 2 FISA’s Vision To encourage the development of the sport of rowing and strengthen the bonds that unite all who enjoy this sport. FISA’s Mission To make rowing a universally practised and globally relevant sport in all its forms. To effectively and efficiently govern, develop, showcase and promote the sport of Rowing and respect and protect the environment when practicing the sport. Core Values of Rowing Fairness In a spirit of fair play, rowers learn self-discipline, the need for commitment and respect for their opponents. Teamwork Rowers learn that by working together to achieve a common goal everyone achieves more. Inclusiveness Rowers combine into a single and cooperative community, irrespective of race, gender, orientation, creed, age or ability. Timeless Rowers pass on time-honoured values and shared experiences from past to future generations. Environmental awareness Rowers respect and safeguard the water and its surroundings. World Rowing’s Strategic Framework 3 World Rowing’s Strategic Plan Goal I Goal II Goal III Goal IV Goal V – Respect and Govern and Administer Develop Rowing Showcase Rowing Promote Rowing Preserve the Environment Rowing through Events through Rowing Objective 1 Objective 1 Objective 1 Objective 1 Objective 1 Transparency – Govern with clarity Participation – Increase Quality – Deliver rowing events of a Television – Support and increase Sustainable Events – Stage and transparency. the participation of member standard appropriate to status and traditional television coverage while events using leading environmental national federations (NFs) category, in terms of competition expanding digital-based, social and sustainability standards, Objective 2 in leading events. level, facilities & event operations. media-based and second screen policies and practices. Democracy – Ensure key video opportunities. stakeholders are represented Objective 2 Objective 2 Objective 2 in decision making processes. Integration – Integrate and expand Attractiveness – Provide an event Objective 2 Education – Engage and educate all forms of rowing. programme that includes high Communications – Be the main the world’s rowing audience in the Objective 3 source of rowing information across clean water mission. quality events in formats that are Integrity – Promote strong ethical Objective 3 all World Rowing’s channels. attractive and relevant to our target Objective 3 principles across the organisation. Opportunities – Increase audiences, showcasing the best Objective 3 Activities – Engage with NFs in the number of rowing opportunities Objective 4 aspects of the sport. Progressive Communications order to increase their activities through clubs, schools, universities Efficient Management – Manage – Promote and develop the sport and those of their member clubs and Objective 3 effectively, efficiently of rowing in the environmental protection other entities. Legacy – Support the sustainable and sustainably. and clean water mission. development and maintenance of Objective 4 Objective 4 Objective 5 world class rowing venues around Marketing – Promote rowing, Objective 4 Quality & Education – Control Mechanisms – the world and collaborate with its values and rowers in all FISA Leadership – Lead by example Improve the quality of rowing Ensure resources are safeguarded venue owners and event organising activities. ensuring that, as far as possible, and coaching worldwide. all of FISA’s activities, including and managed effectively. committees to help deliver their Objective 5 events and daily operations, are Objective 5 strategic legacy-related objectives. Partnerships – Attract and retain conducted in an environmentally Universality – Increase the number partners that complement rowing’s Objective 4 sustainable way. of countries that values and the World Rowing Diversity – Showcase all disciplines practise rowing and ensure brand and activate their partnership of the sport of rowing through their ongoing growth. globally and locally. rowing events on all continents and at multi-sport games. World Rowing’s Strategic Framework 4 Objectives and Actions for each Goal of World Rowing’s Strategic Plan Goal I Govern and Administer Rowing Goal II Develop Rowing Goal III Showcase Rowing through Events Goal IV Promote Rowing Goal V Respect and Preserve the Environment through Rowing World Rowing’s Strategic Framework 5 Goal I – Govern and Administer Rowing Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Objective 4 Objective 5 Transparency – Govern with Democracy – Ensure key Integrity – Promote strong Efficient Management – Control Mechanisms – clarity and transparency stakeholders are represented ethical principles across the Manage effectively, efficiently Ensure resources are safe- in decision-making processes organisation and sustainably guarded and managed effectively 1.1 Publish and make widely 2.1 Apply statutory election 3.1 Comply with: 4.1 Regularly assess the 5.1 Use Ethics Panels and the available the following processes and ensure that a. FISA and IOC Codes Statutes, Rules and Finance Sub-Committee documentation and candidates receive equal of Ethics, and address Regulations as well as the as appropriate, with information: treatment. appropriately potential Strategic Plan and Key independent representation, Performance Indicators. where possible. a. Statutes, Rules of Racing 2.2 Publish all open positions for risks to the integrity of and Event Regulations; elections and appointments, rowing; 4.2 Define clear roles, 5.2 Establish and maintain b. Organisational information and include the process for b. WADA World Anti-Doping goals, deliverables and internal control and risk about elected officials, application, role descriptions Code and operate an responsibilities for the management systems. commissions and staff. and eligibility criteria. efficient anti-doping Executive Director, Staff, 5.3 Ensure use of accounting Include descriptions programme; Consultants and Service 2.3 Ensure term limits and/ control mechanisms and of responsibilities and Providers. or time in office criteria are c. IPC Codes and related external financial audit. terms of reference, where applied to elected positions. documents; and 4.3 Ensure that the governance applicable; 5.4 Apply an open tender policy d. Regulations regarding bodies meet regularly and 2.4 Ensure key stakeholders for major commercial and c. Relevant information manipulation of minutes are recorded. have the opportunity to be procurement contracts. regarding member competitions & betting. represented in governing 4.4 Hold regular meetings for federations; 5.5 Prepare an annual budget bodies. 3.2 Make public all decisions planning, communications d. Strategic Plan and Key and four-year financial plan of disciplinary bodies & consultation purposes Performance Indicators; 2.5 Ensure governing bodies and apply the required and related sanctions, as with Member National meet regularly (Congress, approval process. e. Annual audited financial well as pending cases, Federations, FISA Council and Executive accounts and annual where applicable and as Commissions and Staff. Committee). activity reports; appropriate. 4.5 Consider equality, f. Congress Agenda Papers 3.3 Develop integrity awareness integrity, inclusiveness and Minutes and and education programmes. and sustainability in all g. Council decisions and management decisions. any other important FISA decisions. World Rowing’s Strategic Framework 6 Goal II – Develop Rowing Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Objective 4 Objective