Definitions, Composition, Responsibilities of EOSF

EOSF is a continental association created under the General Statutes of the World Obstacle, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO). EOSF has acquired legal status and is organised in accordance with the laws governing the country in which its Headquarters are located.  EOSF is organised as a registered Association. The institutional (legal) name of the association is "European Obstacle Sports Federation" . Its seat shall be in Lausanne, Switzerland (initially, it will be located in the home country of the President).

EOSF consists of those national member federations of FISO assigned to it by FISO. The national federations which are members of EOSF are listed in Annex 1, as attached to these Bye-Laws. 

EOSF is designated as the sole competent authority authorised and delegated by FISO for promoting, supervising, and directing all men’s and women’s obstacle course racing activities within the Zone. 

EOSF has the purpose to promote, supervise and direct obstacle course racing in Europe. EOSF fulfils this purpose in particular by: 

• Promoting the practice of obstacle course racing in the territory under its jurisdiction and to control the organisation of international competitions in Europe, both for national teams and club teams, in a permanent, regular manner and in strict compliance with the FISO Official Competition Rules.  
• Abiding by the FISO General Statutes and Internal Regulations  
• Abiding by and enforce these Bye-Laws and all other Regulations of EOSF;  
• Impose sanctions upon the members and entities under its jurisdiction which are within its mandate and regulations;  
• Archive and make public the results of all international competitions taking place in its territory and to present activity reports to the General Assembly;
• Present to the Central Board of FISO any information deemed to be useful in the interests of world obstacle course racing;  
• Designate members to the Central Board of FISO, in accordance with the Statutes of FISO.  

EOSF shall pursue the above purposes solely and directly in a non-for-profit manner. The Association shall not act for its own gains and shall not primarily pursue economic goals of its own. 

The resources of the Association may only be used for the purposes which are in accordance with these Bye-Laws. The members shall not receive any remuneration out of the resources of the Association. 

No person shall be preferred through expenditure which is foreign to the purposes of the Association or by disproportionately high remuneration. 

National federations shall benefit from the rights granted to them by these Bye-Laws and Regulations and decisions made under them. 

Registration for EOSF competitions shall be open to national teams and club teams affiliated to national federations, according to the structure of competitions as defined by the Board of EOSF in accordance with Article 15 of these Bye-Laws. 

National federations shall: 

• Observe the principles of loyalty, integrity and sportsmanship and ensure that these principles be observed by their clubs, players and officials.  
• Abide by and enforce the Official Obstacle course racing Rules, the provisions contained in the General Statutes and Internal Regulations of FISO and decisions made in conformity therewith,
• Abide by and enforce the Bye-Laws, Regulations, Rules and policies of EOSF, and decisions made in conformity therewith, provided that they are not in conflict with those of FISO;  
• Be held liable for all financial commitments of their clubs towards EOSF.  

A national federation may be sanctioned if it violates, contravenes or otherwise fails to comply with these provisions. 

Leagues or any other groups of clubs at national federation level shall be permitted to operate only with the national federation's expressed consent and shall be subordinate to it. The national federation shall define the powers delegated to any such group, as well as its rights and obligations. 

International Leagues or any other group of clubs at European level shall be permitted to operate only with the expressed consent of EOSF. EOSF shall define the powers delegated to any such group, as well as its rights and obligations. The regulations of any such group shall be subject to the approval of EOSF. 

The Secretary shall manage the administration of EOSF and assume all responsibility for it. He may not hold any elected or appointed position within a national federation. 

The Secretary is the sole legal representative of EOSF and shall be appointed by the Board of EOSF and shall remain in office until the expiration of his term of office, as determined by a contract of employment. 

The Secretary, personally or through his advisors, shall be responsible for the study and implementation of measures concerning the promotion, supervision and direction of obstacle course racing in the European Zone. 

With the exception of the Legal and Appeals Commission when it is considering an appeal, he shall be an ex-officio member of all the Permanent Commissions and enjoy voting rights. 

The Secretary shall have the following duties: 

• To hire and dismiss the staff as necessary in order to run the administration of EOSF. 
• To ensure the implementation of all decisions taken by the General Assembly, the Board and the Executive Committee of EOSF.  
• To be responsible for all European international competitions and for the implementation of the aims set out in Article 3 of the Bye-Laws.  
• To ensure, as necessary, compliance with the regulations established by FISO, by the IOC and by WADA regarding doping control.  
• To convene and prepare, in agreement with the President, the sessions of the General Assembly and meetings of the Board and Executive Committee of EOSF.  
• To maintain the archives of EOSF.  
• To publish and send the regulations of EOSF to the member national federations and the members of the Board, the members of the Commissions and the officially recognised bodies.  
• To draft and circulate official communications of EOSF.  
• To ensure the receipt of annual fees from members as well as contributions, royalties and dues, emoluments and fines imposed by the competent divisions of EOSF.  
• To draft a long-term strategic plan as well as any annual working plan to submit to the Board of EOSF.  
• To draw up the four-year budget and ensure its proper implementation.  
• To administer EOSF's finances and present reports to the Board.  
• To study the means of ensuring the financial resources of EOSF and submit a report to the Board accordingly.  
• To ensure the enforcement of the Bye-Laws, all Regulations of EOSF and FISO Statutes and regulations.  
• To impose the sanctions provided for in all regulations of EOSF and FISO.  
• To take decisions in cases where his jurisdiction is specifically provided for.  

What are ObstacleSports?

Obstacle Sports include Ninja Competitions, Obstacle Course Racing and Adventure Racing, each composed of Disciplines and Events where athletes run and / or overcome obstacles in timed races. There are many event formats across several disciplines, with distances from 50 meters to hundred of kilometers. The most common event formats are mass participation, cross country races from 5 km to 25 km in length.

What is the European Obstacle Sports Federation?

EOSF is the association of the national federation members of World Obstacle (FISO) in Europe. We are a not for profit, democratic, federative association representing the needs of the athletes in each member country.

What is World Obstacle?

World Obstacle, institutional name the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO) is the international governing body and sole competent authority for obstacle sports and related disciplines worldwide. We are an independent association composed of national member federations in more than 80 countries.

What is the Mission of EOSF?

The Mission of EOSF is to promote Obstacle Sports and it's related  disciplines throughout Europe, to lead Obstacle Sports, and represent the needs of the athlete members of all national federations members. We promote official European Championships in various disciplines and events for our member federations and their athlete members.

What is the Goal of EOSF?

The goal of EOSF is to contribute to the greater good of humankind by educating all through participation in sport, without discrimination or bias of any kind. We aim to facilitate mutual understanding, collaboration, friendship and fairness between the athletes and all parties of interest.

Who are we?

EOSF is a not-for-profit independent international organisation made up of volunteers to represent the needs of the athletes. The President presides over all its activities, while the Congress and Executive Committee are responsible for taking the main decisions for the organisation. Member national federations represent the athletes in the EOSF Congress and propose and vote on policies and rules for their benefit.

What does EOSF and World Obstacle do?

We facilitates safety, fairness and opportunities for athletes to compete at every level, including FISO World Championships, World Series and European Championships. This includes international results and rankings, officials, training, rule enforcement, insurance services, coaching, training camps, event information, event services, news, education, adjudication and more.

Who are the members of EOSF

The members of EOSF are the national federation members of World Obstacle in Europe, representing over 40 countries. Each national federation is composed of athlete members and represents their needs and interests. 

How is the EOSF governed?

EOSF is governed by a volunteer board made up of obstacle race enthusiasts, sport professionals, Olympians, athletes, medical practitioners and event producers from across the member national federations. Board members are nominated by members prior to election at annual general meetings called the Congress.

Are EOSF board and committee members paid?

As a not for profit organisation, all Board and Committee and Commission Members are volunteers and are not paid. Members in governance are entitled to be reimbursed for expenses, as long as they are pre-approved.

What are EOSF’s goals?

EOSF is committed to securing the sustainability and growth of obstacle course racing in all European countries. Our goals are:

• Representing the needs of the athletes and provide a unified sport for cheaper, safer and fairer races and a system to qualify for championships and international multi-sport Games.
• Sanction (recognise) European race brands that meet minimum safety, operational and fairness requirements to ensure a healthy racing environment for all participants.
• Provide inexpensive and comprehensive insurance for national federations and their athletes and race providers (sanctioned race).
• Unify the Obstacle Sports in Europe.
• Be inclusive of organisations and brands, not shutting out organisations that wish to be associated with EOSF.
• Provide guidelines for operational and medical safety of obstacle course races in compliance with World Obstacle standards and guidelines.
• Deliver the World Obstacle coach certification and training system with qualified coaches and camps to develop the sport and athletes across Europe.
• Provide guidelines and policies for training, certifying and deploying race officials, marshals and referees at recognised events in compliance with World Obstacle Officials standards and guidelines.

Who does EOSF support?

EOSF's primary purpose is to support the federation members, their athlete members, and provide the platforms and opportunities for athletes to participate at the highest level in the sport

What is World Obstacles long term plan?

World Obstacle has Observer Status of the Global Association of International Sport Federations (GAISF) having satisfied most of the requirements specified by for approval as an internationally recognised sport under the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Will EOSF and World Obstacle stifle obstacle innovation?

No. Our goal is to encourage the growth, diversity and innovation in Obstacle Sports. While World Obstacle develops obstacle guidelines and standards for various Championships, these guidelines do not hinder race organisations innovating obstacles or formats, or require them to include restrictive race rules.

Will the EOSF force race brands to adhere to strict guidelines?

No. It is our goal that race directors from across Europe adhere to a standard set of safety & medical guidelines that benefit all athletes. When it comes to obstacles and race formats, race organisations encouraged to operate and innovate new obstacles and race formats.

There are guidelines in place that are part of a long-term strategy for Obstacle Sports to achieve medal events at International Multisport Games.

Is World Obstacle affiliated with any international sporting organizations.

Yes, World Obstacle has Observer Status of the Global Association of International Sport Federations (GAISF) and is close to satisfying the requirements needed for approval by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). We adhere to the policies of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and is a member of ASTM, the International standards working group that specifies obstacle course safety policies for obstacle events. World Obstacle attends international conferences and follows guidelines for SafeSport, Transgender, Medical Safety, event sustainability and responsible business practices.

How can EOSF help me?

As a member based nonprofit, EOSF exists to represent the needs of the athletes through their national federations. Please sign up to become a member of your national federation and consider joining their board and committees. You can help ensure the future of your sport by joining a committee of EOSF and / or World Obstacle.

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