FEI NAMED INTERNATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATION OF THE YEAR 2016
Voted for by members of the Swiss-based International Sports Chamber of Commerce (ISCC) and ISC conference delegates, the annual awards celebrate the best work in global sport, recognising individual, group and company achievements. This award tops off a year of recognition that has also included significant accolades for key elements of the FEI’s #TwoHearts Olympic campaign – Billy to Rio and the ground-breaking video Hoofloose.
FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS OF 2016
BECAUSE GOVERNANCE MATTERS...
FEI SPORTS FORUM
@IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland
4-5 April 2016
5th edition
320 participants Record attendance!
Representatives from
International Olympic Committee (IOC), Member National Federations, the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF), stakeholders, sponsors, riders, trainers, media, volunteers, guests and FEI Headquarters staff
Key Topics
FEI Officials - career pathway, remuneration & education
Changing communication landscape
Olympic, Paralympic and FEI World Equestrian Games™ formats
Eventing Rules
FEI GENERAL ASSEMBLY
@Prince Park in Tokyo, Japan
19-22 November
2nd edition in Tokyo // 25 years ago
236 participants
107 out of 134 National Federations represented
76 in person // 31 by proxy
Sessions
TwoHearts
Rules // special focus on Olympic formats
Focus on
Rules & formats
Decisions & Elections
- Jack Huang, International Director of the Chinese Taipei Equestrian Federation, elected Chair of Group VIII for the four-year term 2016-2020
- Mark Samuel (CAN) from Group IV and Mary Binks (KEN) Group IX re-elected for the four-year term 2016-2020
UNDERSTANDING MEMORANDUMS
The FEI decided in 2012 to use Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to better define its relationship with the different stakeholders. The MOUs cover universal issues such as FEI recognition, FEI Rules and Regulations, horse welfare, code of ethics, commitment to democratic processes, consultation, FEI General Assembly, FEI Sports Forum and meetings, governing law, dispute resolution, communication, and implementation. MOUs have already been signed with World Horse Welfare, and clubs representing athletes, organisers and officials. Although recognition by the FEI does not entail voting rights at the FEI General Assembly, the MOUs formalise the relationship with the FEI, giving a voice to organisations working with the FEI in the development of equestrian sport.
In 2016, 5 new MOUs were signed:
Olympic Channel The FEI was one of 27 International Federations to sign an agreement with the IOC to work together to bring sport to a massively increased television audience worldwide.
Jumping Owners Club (JOC) The Jumping Owners Club, formed in 2004, provides a communication link between horse owners and the FEI, as well as providing a platform for owners worldwide to share their common passion of equestrianism.
Asian Equestrian Federation (AEF) The AEF, founded in 1978 in Bangkok (THA) is headquartered in Seoul (KOR) and has 34 member National Federations. The partnership confirms the FEI’s commitment to developing and promoting equestrian sport in Asia and strengthening the role of the AEF in the region.
Global Champions League (GCL) The new MOU, which is between the FEI, GCL and Global Champions Tour (GCT) replaces the MOU between the FEI and the GCT which was signed in September 2007. This MOU includes FEI approval of the GCL rules, which are now in compliance with FEI rules.
International Military Sports Council (CISM) Formed in 1948, CISM is one of the largest multi-disciplinary organisations in the world and oversees sporting events for the armed forces of its 134 member countries. CISM annually organises over 20 Military World Championships for approximately 30 different sports, continental and regional competitions, and the Military World Games. CISM equestrian events include four disciplines: Jumping, Eventing, Dressage and Endurance.
