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ISF Magazine #13 | March - June | 2017

Inside ISF p.9 Tribute to school sport and girls

Member countries honoured Women around the world p.9

ISF and Youth ISF ambassador, a role model p.17 2 | ISF IN MOTION ISF IN MOTION | 3

ISF Magazine | MARCH - JUNE 2017 MARCH - JUNE 2017 | ISF Magazine 4 | SUMMARY RENDEZ-VOUS WITH THE PRESIDENT | 5

ISF Magazine #13 | March - June 2017 "Rendez-Vous" 2 | ISF in Motion WITH THE PRESIDENT 5 | "Rendez-Vous" with the President 6 | World of school sport School sport belongs to the basis of edu- La Lycéenne - high-school girl cation. School sport, and sports in general, give girls the opportunity to develop self-determination, to become leaders, to observe 6 7 | Food for thought and to be proud for their own progress. A development which is to be far more encou- raged. According to a research led by the 8 | Facts and figures Michigan State University’s Institute for the Study of Youth Sports, approximately 70% of children in the U.S. are dropping out of or- | ganised sports before the age of 13. This is particularly alarming, 9 Inside ISF knowing that, a EY’s research shows a direct correlation between 12 | Inside ISF and women representation girls’ participation in sport and greater achievement in higher education and employment — in fact, a majority of leading female execu- tives first found success in sport practice. 13 | Kinder+Sport I believe it is a top priority to strive for school sport equality. We have a certain responsibility for it, our ISF policy is made for breaking 16 down as many barriers as possible. By recognising sports participa- 14 | Member countries honoured tion as promoting skills, we acknowledge sports as a valuable tool for empowering and educating future leaders. | Women around the world 16 Today is 8th of March, the International Women’s Day. A day to ce- lebrate the women’s contribution, however I consider it as a bit- | ISF and Youth tersweet symphony. This peaceful day confirms that our society still 17 shows a lack of recognition for women’s achievements. ISF ambassador, a role model In ISF and with the foundation, we pledge for continuing all the efforts for gender equality and women as role models. I am very | thankful for all the countries that support this humble value. With 18 Interview the VISION2030. we can do much more than that and go for a world 17 Ivanka Pokorni, BWF Top referee initiative for the girl empowerment and school sport practice. There still is a long way to go, but you will notice that this tendency never stopped increasing. 19 | Miscellanous Laurent Petrynka ISF contest for new logo 20 | Miscellanous ISF contest for new anthem 18 21 | Olympic Channel 22 | Agenda Follow us on 23 | Official Calendar

ISF Magazine | MARCH - JUNE 2017 MARCH - JUNE 2017 | ISF Magazine 6 | WORLD OF SCHOOL SPORT FOOD FOR THOUGHT | 7 La Lycéenne - high-school girl There is no tool for It is a national premiere, the UNSS organises a lady’s run for high-school girls. development more effective Any girl student affiliated to her school sport association is free to invite as many girl school-mates as possible. The school team shall depart and finish the run all together. The biggest school team will be rewarded for the motivating than the empowerment of and friendly spirit it represents. 4 keys of the event : GIRL POWER, SOLIDARITY, SUSTAINABILITY, FUN women. 4 national sport ambassadors support the event Kofi Annan

Muriel Hurtis is an athlete Claire Boulleau is a football who won bronze medal at the player who currently plays 2003 World Championships for French club Paris Saint- in Athletics and a gold in the Germain. She is a defender and 4×100 metres relay with France member of the France women’s national football team.

Élodie Clouvel is a modern Karima Neggaz serves in the pentathlete. She won the silver French army. medal in the event at the 2016 Olympic Games.

10 is the highest number of women who sat in the Executive Committee in 2010 Inside ISF and women representation France is the country who had the Timeline of female representatives in the ISF Executive Committee most female representatives 1972 1986 1994 2002

(5) in the EC, followed by England (4) and Spain (2) equal with Bulgaria (2) Aune Sastamala (FIN) Aune Sastamala (FIN) Aune Sastamala (FIN) Helen Fraser (AUS) Assessor Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Oceania Jacqueline Boulin (FRA) Barbara Jackson (ENG) Jacqueline Gaugey (FRA) Claire Si Amer (FRA) TC President Swimming TC President Swimming Vice-President TC President Swimming Swimming is the technical commission with most Reingard Anewanter (AUT) Carmen Basla (ITA) TC President Ski TC President Artistic 1974 1988 Gymnastics female Technical Presidents (4) Patricia Delesque (FRA) PR Director Aune Sastamala (FIN) Aune Sastamala (FIN) 1996 Assessor Vice-President The youth Council is the commission with the highest Barbara Jackson (ENG) Reingard Anewanter (AUT) TC President Swimming TC President Ski 2004 1976 Jacqueline Lenné (BE) percentage of female representation with 9 women PR Director Reingard Anewanter (AUT) Vice-President Europe Aune Sastamala (FIN) 1998 Carmen Basla (ITA) out of 11. Assessor TC President Artistic 1990 Helen Fraser (AUS) Gymnastics Vice-President Oceania Julia Boyanova (BUL) Aune Sastamala (FIN) Jean Gates (ENG) 1978 TC President Basketball The whole concept of education in the ISF was Vice-President Assessor Patricia Delesque (FRA) Barbara Jackson (ENG) Reingard Anewanter (AUT) Aune Sastamala (FIN) PR Director TC President Swimming TC President Ski implemented by a woman - Aune Sastemala Vice-President Reingard Anewanter (AUT) Claire Si Amer (FRA) TC President Ski TC President Swimming Jacqueline Lenné (BE) Patricia Delesque (FRA) 2006 1980 PR Director PR Director 25% is the percentage of female technical members. Reingard Anewanter (AUT) Aune Sastamala (FIN) Vice-President Europe Vice-President 1992 2000 Jean Gates (ENG) Assessor Erika Salumaë (EST) The ISF young ambassadors are equally Aune Sastamala (FIN) Helen Fraser (AUS) Assessor 1982 Vice-President Vice-President Oceania Carmen Basla (ITA) Jacqueline Gaugey (FRA) Jean Gates (ENG) represented among gender. TC President Artistic Aune Sastamala (FIN) Vice-President Assessor Gymnastics Vice-President Reingard Anewanter (AUT) Reingard Anewanter (AUT) Julia Boyanova (BUL) TC President Ski TC President Ski TC President Basketball ’s Jacqueline Lenné (BE) Claire Si Amer (FRA) By the end of the 70 all the ISF sports were Patricia Delesque (FRA) 1984 PR Director TC President Swimming PR Director Patricia Delesque (FRA) organised for both gender* Basketball 3x3 has a Aune Sastamala (FIN) PR Director higher percentage of female participation than male. Vice-President *Except for football (equally organised in 1985) and Cricket

Ana Maria Valenti (ESP) ISF Commissions - Members in the Sports Commissions 2008 2010 2012 TC President Rhytmic Gymnastics Julia Boyanova (BUL) Reingard Anewanter (AUT) Reingard Anewanter (AUT) Reingard Anewanter (AUT) TC President Basketball Vice-President Europe Vice-President Vice-President Pam Burrage (ENG) Artistic Gymastics Orienteering Volleyball Jean Gates (ENG) Amina Rami (MAR) Susanna Perez (ESP) TC President Tennis Assessor Vice-President Africa Assessor Monique Krecké (LUX) Erika Salumaë (EST) Jean Gates (ENG) Carmen Basla (ITA) TC President Volleyball 2 3 1 4 2 8 Assessor Assessor TC President Artistic Vessela Letcheva (BUL) Vessela Letcheva (BUL) Gymnastics ITA Carmen Basla TUR Pervin Avsar LUX Assessor Assessor Ana Maria Valenti (ESP) 2016 Monique Krecké-Giver Carmen Basla (ITA) Carmen Basla (ITA) TC President Rhytmic ENG Karen Hofen AUT Astrid Gibiser TC President Artistic TC President Artistic Gymnastics Rythmic Gymnastics Gymnastics Gymnastics Julia Boyanova (BUL) Cristina Branzoi (ROM) Julia Boyanova (BUL) Ana Maria Valenti (ESP) TC President Basketball Assessor Athletics Members in the 2 TC President Basketball TC President Rhytmic Pam Burrage (ENG) Laetitia Picard (FRA) Disciplinary Commission Claire Turner (ENG) Gymnastics TC President Tennis TC President Badminton 2 5 TC President Swimming Julia Boyanova (BUL) Monique Krecké (LUX) Carmen Basla (ITA) SPA Ana Maria Valenti 1 2 Pam Burrage (ENG) TC President Basketball TC President Volleyball TC President Artistic ITA Giuliana Maria Cassani SPA Merche Cadens TC President Tennis Claire Turner (ENG) Gymnastics ROU Cristina Branzoi Patricia Delesque (FRA) TC President Swimming Julia Boyanova (BUL) ENG Lynda Lenton PR Director Pam Burrage (ENG) 2014 TC President Basketball Ski TC President Tennis Pam Burrage (ENG) Members in the Monique Krecké (LUX) TC President Tennis Basketball Youth Council Laetitia Picard (FRA) TC President Volleyball Monique Krecké (LUX) 2 4 TC President Badminton TC President Volleyball 1 9 9 2 Carmen Basla (ITA) Nevena Vasukanovic (SER) FRA Jackie Bonnieu Devaluez TC President Artistic Chair of Youth Council Gymnastics BUL Julia Boyanova ITA Chiara Sperotto CHN Jiadi LI Laura (Vice-Chair) HRV Ana Čačić Badminton Swimming FRA Elisa Ferahtia HUN Eva Horvath 1 4 4 3 MNE Katarina Vukicevic

FRA Laetitia Picard HUN Edina Szep POR Mafalda Brandão GRE Angeliki Douka RUS Ekaterina Filimonova Football POR Sandra Monteiro SRB Nevena Vukašinović (Chair) FRA Françoise Recoura TUR Belit Doğa Apaydın 1 8

Tennis No female representation in futsal, table ITA Laura Spagnoli tennis, the Commission of the Education 2 3 (0/1) and the Commission of Medical and Handball Health (0/2) ENG Pam Burrage 4 7 FRA Nathalie Grand

FRA Marie Annick Dezert GER Anette Pöhl

HRV Ivana Putarek Chart legend SWE Susanna Radovanovic WOMEN MEN

Sports figures

Athletics Cross-country Swimming

49% 51% 47% 53% 50% 50%

Badminton Football Table Tennis

50% 50% 27% 73% 47% 53%

Basketball Futsal Tennis

47% 53% 37% 63% 48% 52% Kinder+Sport is a global and responsible project developed by the Ferrero Group, aimed at supporting physical activity among young generations. Basketball 3x3 Handball Volleyball

51% 49% 47% 53% 50% 50%

The programme stems from the knowledge that an active lifestyle is an Beach Volleyball Orienteering essential part of a positive daily routine for children, teens and families. The Chart legend goal of Kinder+Sport is to increase levels of physical activity among young 48% 52% 49% 51% WOMEN MEN generations around the world, giving them the possibility to develop a skill-set able to help them acquire proper behaviors and social and ethical attitudes. “FIBA is very excited and highly appreciates the commitment and efforts of ISF and its members. Both ISF 3x3 World Championships have been We strongly set education at the core of our project, to help children grow organised and played on a very high level. An interesting stat is that, up with the most worthy values of sport and life such as honesty, friendship, while the figures in both genders are impressive, so far more girls´ teams than boys´ teams have participate in the ISF 3x3 World Championships. unity and trust in others. This is an unusual ratio if you compare it to other competitions and makes us look positive in the future of our discipline, where we value gender parity very high.”

Basketball 3x3 - Robert Rieblinger - 3x3 Development Manager

Since 2013, UNSS has launched a general A member country honoured reform for increasing the leadership of Women around the world women and girls. • Each state has to create a commission “girls, equity and gender co-education” Since the creation of the International School Sport Federation the women • A booklet offering different options for representation has constantly increased. Each decade has witnessed major changes. girls’ involvement • Forum organised dedicated to equity • The obligation of having, at least 5 70’s - 80’s (5 women) men in the governing bodies of the national Pam Burrage – Technical president of tennis sports, being mixed-practiced in all 80’s - 90’s (+63%) school sport federation is by 33% since 2009 and Chair of the National Council school sport associations. 90’s - 00’s (+47%) of School Sport. She is the 1st woman to be • A financial support for any initiative that at that position whereas the NCSS has been 00’s - 10’s (+60%) favors girls empowerment though sport Bulgaria created for more than 70 years. 75% of the • The branding of sport event and award 10’s - 17’s (+10%) NCSS board is represented by women. only for girls. A constant evolution and a geographical di- The former ISF EC member, Jean Gates was In 2016, 32,4% of the school sport managers versity that the International School Sport of a great influence the development of the were women. Federation encourages. The ISF Convention school sport, tennis and women representa- In 2016, 40,82% were affiliated school sport 2015 has formulated a range of recommen- tion. Besides, Youth sport trust is led by wo- athletes. dations for a greater involvement of women men. in school sport in term of political representation, access, image and positioning. Women play a significant role throughout Hong Kong school sport in the UK. The Youth Sport trust This dynamic is also the result of national po- is chaired by Baroness Sue Campbell, a for- licy of the ISF affiliated members. Some of mer PE Teacher, former CEO of the National them are led by women whose actively work Coaching Foundation and former Chair of UK The total number of school athletes registe- for greater involvement of the female repre- Sport. The CEO of the Youth Sport Trust is red in the Federation for the 2015-16 season Sweden sentation, some of them have quotas, other Alison Oliver, also a former PE teacher, who was 126,662 and, amongst these 50,251 have mixed school sport materials. Here are has led their programmes on the School Julia Boyanova – Technical President of were girls (around 40%). The overall partici- a few non-exhaustive examples: Games, Change4Life sports Clubs and TOP Basketball since 2004, first Executive Com- pation ratio between boys and girls would be Sportsability. mittee woman coming from the European around 57% vs. 43%. Eastern countries and high level basketball Albania “This Girl Can” ‘s campaign showcases active player. women ‘doing their thing no matter how well She is the President of Bulgarian association they do it, how they look or even how red their Germany sport for students face gets’. On March 8th, Bulgaria organises various ac- tivities dedicated to girls. Hong Kong school sport federation offers France an equal platform for both boys and girls to enjoy our competitions. The Federation is England governed by a Board, elected from amongst school principals and teachers. The current Chair lady of the Board is Mrs. Stella Lau, who is the principal of the Diocesan Girls’ In the Swedish School Sports Association, School - one of Hong Kong’s most well res- one of the two vice-chair is a woman. The pected girls schools. Mrs. Lau is also the cur- board is equally represented. The office 65% rent Chairperson of the Hong Kong Govern- of the employee are women. The entire orga- ment’s Women’s Commission. nisation within the Swedish School Sports Elvira Baze - Head of Sport of Educational Association is even. Institution, ministry of Education and Sport. The Secretary General, Fay Ho, is the most Albania has an equal representation of Heidi Repser – Leader of the school sport senior post amongst the Federation which school sport athletes which can enjoy the in the state Bayern and ISF coordinator for encounters a staff of 30 employees. Ms Car- same school sport programme. Germany. men Tang is the deputy. Women thus play a German school sport is organised based on strong role in HKSSF. The percentage of the participation of wo- the principle of equal representation and access.

3. What would be the solution that would sports, a person develops an inner champion Romania enhance more position for women in sport and fair play spirit, which are so useful in a fu- In the eye of the young generation governing body? ture career. ISF ambassador, a role model I believe that we have equal chances, we must 6. What advices or suggestions can you dare and try. The only solution to succeed (no give to women/girls walking the path of matter the gender) must be the skills. To be empowerment? Tamara is an ambitious basketball player and an ISF young ambassador. She commented a woman or a man, young or mature, it’s not enough to do a good work. You must also be To believe, to learn, to work hard, to be serious over a few sport disciplines for the ISF during the Olympic Games in Rio2016 and she a serious, effective and hardworking person. in what they do and not think that they don’t was recently attributed a scholarship to study medicine in one of the most prestigious have equal chances compared to men. 4. As woman, do you have the issue gender Chilian universities. equality at heart? 7. What role do men play in supporting em- powered women? How have men supported tutions in my country, personally it has been As a human being, I have deep down the is- you? a very rewarding experience, that I never sue of rightness, honesty and volunteering at thought to experience and that has marked heart. I believe that we are equal and that’s Everybody will appreciate and support a well- my life. A great life experience to tell. I would why we don’t need special actions to prove trained and hard working person, again not Cristina Branzoi – Director of Romanian like to add that the recognition from ISF and that. matter the gender, because every structure School, Director of University Sports Federa- the event I went to, ISF WSC 2016 Basketball needs this kind of person. So, the men will tion and ISF Assessor since 2016. 3x3, supported my application for the scho- 5. In the US, about 55 percent of women in recognise the quality required for the organi- larship I had applied for, which I was atrributed top executive jobs played sports in college, sation’s needs. 1. Could you tell us a bit about your career? to. do you believe that sports are key to gender equality and more opportunities/practices? I was, myself, elected by the ISF General As- At the beginning of my career, I worked in the 6. Do you believe that school sport help sembly, mostly composed of men, so I am public administration. However, my connec- promoting long life educational values for Sport is key for a healthy life. By practicing honor and grateful for their trust and support. tion with this world (youth & sports) started as youth? Director of the Youth Directorate of Constanta County (fourth county in Romania in terms of Yes, I’m convinced that school sport gene- population and the second in terms of econo- rates greater discipline, leadership, teamwork mic opportunities and development). A few and tolerance. years later, I was appointed Director of Youth and Sport Directorate of Bucharest, the capi- 7. What are your future goals? tal. My experience brought me to fill up the auditor job in the Romanian School and Uni- In the near future I want to go to university versity Sports Federation, and this job gave to study medicine and also of course keep 1. How old were you when you started to cause of him I chose to play with the number me the opportunity to become the Director of playing basketball at university level. Romanian School and University Sports Fede- play basketball? 7 on my shirt. ration. 8. Do you have role model who inspires I started playing basketball when I was 10 4. You have been an activist for the women you ? 2. You are currently the only elected woman years old. empowerment, what do you think about being ISF young ambassador and represen- seated in the ISF Executive Committee, Yes, I’m very inspired by Roger Federer, I since- 2. How has sport contributed to your life? ting youth? would you consider that sport and sport go- rely believe that besides being an exceptional verning body are still a men’s world? player he’s an humble, talented and hardwor- Sport has been a contribution in my life at all It’s an honor to be part of the ISF young am- king person, these qualities I think are needed times, has allowed me to be a much more bassador team, I’m very proud to represent all No, not at all! Nowadays we can’t say that a to be an excellent sportsman. branch is a men’s world. Look at the ISF tech- complete person empowering all my talents young women athletes, my goal is to inspire and abilities. young people to follow the path of sport for nical commissions, many women are presi- 9. What would you like to say to other young all the benefits it brings; that is why I hope to dents and quite a lot of technical members players for inspiring them? are women. 3. What was the most inspirational story continue to fulfill this commitment in the best that gave you power for tackling challen- possible way. Nevertheless, I must say that is a great honor The message that I would like to share with all ges in your life? for me to be the only elected woman in the ISF the young athletes is: 5. Do you think it will bring added value to Executive Committee, therefore I am grateful «Practice the sport you like best, enjoy with My biggest inspiration is a Chilean athlete your personal, educational and professio- to all the colleagues who voted for me. commitment and effort every moment, then who started playing in very humble clubs nal path? all the efforts you made will bring wonderful and today he is recognised all over the wor- results that will surprise you forever.» ld for his talent, that athlete is forward of the Absolutely, being an ISF ambassador has al- Arsenal of England, called Alexis Sanchez, be- lowed me greater recognition of many insti-

Interview Miscellanous Ivanka Pokorni, BWF Top referee ISF contest for new logo

1. How did you prepare yourself for your first ISF Event?

As ISF WSC 2016 was my very first ISF event, I had to start from scratch. First step was so called „desk research“ (learn regulation and review available documents e.g. General Competition Rules, Technical Rules, Technical Commision Regulation, ISF bulletins). Fur- thermore, I got in touch with the local organiser, trying to get standard information about tournament (e.g.technical information about a facilities, human resources, etc.). Second phase-„field research“ starts upon arriving on site. It is important and valuable to check various organisational segments (hall itself, floor, height of a hall, lights, court equipment, Badminton is a second largest sport in India, opportunities to be able to improve their expe- shuttles, air-con, transport, tv, food, protocol, with a long tradition. Pune itself is a university riences in various ways to help prepare them who is in charge of what, etc.) before the tour- and sport city which has all sports and sup- as they steadily climb the ladder. It cannot be nament starts, in order to prevent possible porting facilities. Accomodation is situated stressed high enough the importance in the CALLING ON ALL ART FINGERS, CREA- In order for your entry to be admitted and • Integrity: Logos cannot contain co- errors and, if possible, to improve a level of within the sport complex, as well as many res- experience required and gained through ob- TIVE MINDS AND INSPIRED COMMUNITY reviewed by our judges, all entries must be: pyrighted material. Logos must have organisation. taurants, shopping mall. serving, being around and officiating in tour- MEMBERS been created and edited by the contes- In India quite a few BWF events are/were naments. • submitted directly to Coralie Houters tant(s). Logos may not include images 2. What does it take to be a BWF Umpire? organised, like India Open, World Cham- The INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SPORT FE- [email protected] or licensed images that have been pre- pionships, so as Commonwealth Games. 5. What kind of advices would you give for DERATION is looking for a new visual iden- • submitted in their original source file viously published. Must be easily repro- To become a BWF Umpire you normally have It proves their experience as organisers of a young referee seeking for a professional tity and needs your creativity. We target any (e.g. ai, eps, etc) vectorised ducible and scalable for large and small to go through at least 5 levels of assessment big events. There is also a professional bad- career? talented person (from art schools, students, • submitted as a high resolution .pdf with formatting. leading up to Continental Certification before minton league. A few badminton players are freelances, etc) who can design a creative, 300 dpi or higher you can be eligible for BWF assessment – national stars. Referee is a leader. Good referee knows how innovative and professional logo design. CONTEST DETAILS: normally 3 to get through to National Level India being a badminton country, it garantees to clearly communicate, to motivate and The logo should be recognisable and help WeTransfer can be used as well. and then 2 levels at Continental level. The good organisation of a championship. how to get the best out of people. Therefore, support our organisation ́s mission, «To Top-10 logos will be selected by the ISF majority of these levels include a combination I had an opportunity to officiate on World one should develop not only professional promote education through sport with our LOGO REQUIREMENTS: Staff and the Executive Committee will se- of both theory paper and practical examina- Junior Championships held in Pune. What skills, but also so called soft skills; keep en- events such as the World Schools Cham- lect the winner. Contestants agree that ISF tions. There is no minimum age although a one can expect – variety of local dishes, co- thusiasm, dedication, it can hardly be faked, pionships” • Professional: This logo may feature may publish their logo and name(s) and may level of maturity is required to get through lourful clothing, heat, warm hospitality and, for people can feel it; learn by watching, asking on our website, our social media plat- use it both for advertising campaigns and/ to the higher levels as you advance which adventurous ones - memorable rikshaw drive. questions, discussing with a colleagues and There should be the name: International forms, ISF events (banners, flags, pos- or marketing materials in the future. Contes- is gained throughout the umpiring journey. mentors. Every tournament brings new town, School Sport Federation, which abbreviation ters) and event goodies (t-shirts, cups, tants assign all ownership rights, including There is a restriction of being under 55 years 4. What is your opinion regarding Young new sport hall, organiser, players, umpires, is ISF. medals). As Therefore, as we want the all intellectual property rights of the logo, to old after which you have to retire. You need Badminton Umpire? Would you promote it? etc. - always something new to learn and ex- logo to be eye-catching, it must still be the International School Sport Federation. to have ambition and determination to learn perience. In Malta I was privileged to meet a The rest is up to you! Please read the text be- legible. Additionally, the International School Sport and improve, as it involves a lot of hard work Young badminton umpires are very important new world-world of school badminton, world low for more details regarding logo design, • Theme: Logo must promote the mis- Federation may alter, modify or revise the but the rewards are amazing as you meet and to have as with any sport you need to look to in which sport result is not the ultimate impe- contest rules & submission requirements. sion of ISF. Check out the website http:// logo as it sees it necessary to achieve the re- make great friends from around the world at the future. Having a nice balance of expe- rative, world which is driven by enthusiasm www.isfsports.org/about/identity/ quirements. The International School Sport the same time as having the opportunity to rienced umpires around the scene is essen- and energy of volunteers and school players, HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST: Design should be universal in theme, Federation reserves the right not to select a be in the best seats in the house to watch the tial in helping to mentor the young prospects world which is open to progress and improve- without any discriminative message winner if, at its sole discretion, no suitable badminton stars in action. through the various ups and downs. We re- ment. When referee have a feeling that he/she The contest begins on January 19, 2017. (racial, gender, religious, philosophical) entries are received. fer to this as the learning curve that we all go contributed to overall success of the tourna- Submissions will be accepted till June 30, • Color: There are no limitations and any 3. What are your expectations for the next through as we gain the necessary experience ment, it is the best award and stimulans … till 2017. The winner will be announced via our colors may be used. The logo should, PRICE: THE CONTEST WINNER WILL RE- ISF WSC Badminton in Pune? to become good umpires. As part of this next tournament. website, social media websites and by di- however, if circumstance require be sui- CEIVE €300 GIFT VALUE process we would give the younger umpires rect contact to the winner ́s email account. table in black and white.

Miscellanous ISF contest for new anthem

Eight Sport Governing Bodies Join Olympic Channel

MADRID – 1 March 2017 – The Olym- The Olympic Channel, which recently an- tement of the Olympic Games all year round. pic Channel today announced that it has nounced the availability of multiple lan- Offering original programming, news, live reached agreements with the governing guages on the global digital platform, is sports events and highlights, the Olympic RAISE YOUR HEARTBEAT AND YOUR VOICE ANTHEM’S REQUIREMENTS: submissions in whole or in part, on a currently scheduled to present nearly 500 Channel provides additional exposure for worldwide basis, and to incorporate it bodies for bandy, DanceSport, Deaflympics, orienteering, powerboat racing, racquetball, competitions across nearly 200 events in sports and athletes 24 hours a day, 365 days The INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SPORT FE- • Theme: The anthem should reflect the into other works, in any form, media or school sport and underwater sports to col- 2017. The Channel provides an ancillary a year. The Olympic Channel was launched DERATION is looking for a new anthem and spirit of tolerance, universality, sport technology now known or later deve- laborate on content for the Olympic Chan- platform to distribute content and collabo- in August 2016 in support of the IOC’s goal, needs your musical talent. We target any and peace. No discriminative message loped, including the events, any resul- nel. The eight new cooperation agreements rations to broadcast live events are comple- set out in Olympic Agenda 2020, of providing talented person (from art schools, music (racial, gender, religious, philosophical). ting album and for promotional or mar- bring the number of the global platform’s mentary to current broadcast and distribu- a new way to engage younger generations, schools, students, artists, etc.) who can re- The anthem will be used on formal keting purposes. If requested, entrant federation partners to 49. tion arrangements. fans and new audiences with the Olympic cord an inspiring and unique anthem. occasions such as the opening/clo- (and any co-creators) will sign any do- Movement. Founding Partners supporting sing ceremonies of our World Schools cumentation required for the ISF or its Federation of International Bandy (FIB), In addition, the Olympic Channel is working the Olympic Channel are Worldwide TOP LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD BY THOU- Championships, the podia and trophy/ designees to make use of the non-ex- World DanceSport Federation (WDSF), Inter- with International Federations, Recognised Partners Bridgestone, Toyota and Alibaba. SANDS OF ATHLETES AND SHOWCASE ON medal giving ceremonies, but also offi- clusive rights entrant is granting to use national Committee of Sports for the Deaf Sport Federations and Recognised Organi- The Olympic Channel is available worldwide TV cial moments such as General Assem- the submission. All entries will be re- (ICSD), International Orienteering Federation sations to create innovative partnerships via mobile apps for Android and iOS devices blies. viewed for content, and no guarantee is (IOF), Union Internationale Motonautique encompassing live event streaming, event and at olympicchannel.com. HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST: • Sound: There are no limitations of crea- made as to when/if any particular entry (UIM), International Racquetball Federation coverage, highlights, magazine shows, news tivity. It can be a melody, plain vocals, will be posted. Entries containing prohi- (IRF), International School Sport Federa- coverage and original programming as well SOCIAL MEDIA The contest begins on January 19, 2017. beats, etc. bited content and/or otherwise deemed tion (ISF) and World Underwater Federation as technical business solutions. Submissions will be accepted till April 15, • Format: it cannot exceed three (3) mi- to be inappropriate by the International (CMAS) join the 41 Federations and sport or- For more information, please follow the 2017. The winner will be announced via our nutes length. School Sport Federation, at its sole ganisations who have previously announced The Olympic Channel is a multi-platform Olympic Channel on Facebook, Instagram, website, social media websites and by di- • Integrity: It shall not contain mate- discretion, to be inappropriate will be similar agreements with the Olympic Chan- destination where fans can experience the Twitter and YouTube, or log on to olym- rect contact to the winner ́s email account. rial that violates or infringes another’s disqualified. The International School nel. power of sport and the excitement of the picchannel.com. 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2018 1. Executive Committee 26.04-01.05 Rio de Janeiro Brazil General Assembly 27.04-30.04 Rio de Janeiro Brazil Badminton (...... ) Pune India Cross-Country 02.04-07.04 Paris France Futsal 13.03-21.03 Ramat Gan Israël Handball March Doha Qatar Winter Gymnasiade (...... ) (...... ) (...... ) Table Tennis 08.04-14.04 (...... ) Malta Volleyball 02.06-10.06 Brno Czech Republic Gymnasiade 15.05-22.05 Rabat Morocco C A L E N D A R 2. Executive Committee (2nd Semester) (Moscow) (Russia) LAST UPDATED FEBRUARY 16, 2017 UNDER THE AEGIS OF ISF Basketball 3x3 (May/June) Belgrade Serbia Inclusive Sport Games (July) Póvoa de Varzim Portugal Sambo (...... ) Oryol Russia

2017 2019 1. Executive Committee 1st semester (...... ) (...... ) Athletics - Memorial Jean Humbert (May) Split Croatia 1. Executive Committee 24.05-29.05 Papeete French Polynesia Basketball (...... ) Chania & Heraklion Greece Tennis 12.03-19.03 Recife Brazil Football (...... ) Belgrade Serbia Swimming 20.04-25.04 Budapest Hungary Orienteering (May) Otepää Estonia Orienteering 22.04-28.04 Palermo Italy Swimming (May) Rio do Janeiro Brazil Basketball 29.04-07.05 Poreč Croatia Tennis (May/June) (Humacao) (Puerto Rico) Football 21.05-29.05 Prague Czech Republic 2. Executive Committee 2nd semester (...... ) (...... ) Athletics - Memorial Jean Humbert 24.06-30.06 Nancy France TC Seminar/Convention (...... ) (...... ) (...... ) 2. Executive Committee 09.10-15.10 Sardinia Italy UNDER THE AEGIS OF ISF UNDER THE AEGIS OF ISF Triathlon (June) Carcassonne France 4th Educational Games 31.03-05.04 Athens Greece Combat Games (Late spring) Budapest Hungary Cricket 02.04-11.04 Mumbai India Beach Volleyball (June) Cagliari Italy Beach Volleyball 27.05-03.06 Papeete French Polynesia Climbing (……….) Ardèche France Euro Schools Badminton 16.06-21.06 Clermont-Ferrand France Ultimate (……….) Le Mans France Triathlon 07.06-12.06 Aracaju Brazil Combat Games 07.07-15.07 New Delhi India 3rd Pan-American School Games 07.06-12.06 Aracaju Brazil 2020 (late spring/summer) (Budapest) (Pune) (Jinjiang) (Hungary) (India) (China) Gymnasiade (……….) (……….) (August) (……….) (Chinese Taipei)

2022 (May/June) (……….) (Mellieha Bay) (……….) (Malta) (China) (Chinese Gymnasiade (August) (Taoyuan) Taipei)

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