FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
25 September 2019
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Strong support from international sport federations keen to
explore opportunities in the Americas have signed up for the inaugural Regional
SportAccord Pan America 2019 from 10-12 December in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
International sport federations from the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, as well as
ambitious international sport federations that are seeking Olympic recognition, will
converge on the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center to
connect with cities and regions, sports commissions, sports ministries, rights-holders,
commercial entities and agencies.
Among the high-profile Olympic international sport federations to have confirmed their
attendance are the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), International Bobsleigh
& Skeleton Federation (IBSF), International Curling Federation (WCF), International Ice
Hockey Federation (IIHF), International Judo Federation (IJF), International Ski
Federation (FIS), International Tennis Federation (ITF), International Weightlifting
Federation (IWF), World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) and World Rugby.
Numerous members and representatives of ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic
International Federations) will be present, as well as AIOWF (Association of
International Olympic Winter Sports Federations), ARISF (Association of IOC Recognised
International Sports Federations), AIMS (Alliance of Independent Recognised Members
of Sport), GAISF (Global Association of International Sports Federations) and Associate
Members.
Raffaele Chiulli, President, ARISF, GAISF and SportAccord, said: "For any proactive
sports commissions, cities, regions and national organisations in North, South and
Central America that have ambitions of hosting international events and developing
their sport at an international scale. It is clear that Regional SportAccord will be a
must-attend event, as there is simply no other gathering that will bring together so
many stakeholders of the international sporting community with representatives of the
business of sport in the Americas."
Attendees will also include the international sport federations of Aikido (IAF), Amateur
Sports (CSIT), American Football (IFAF), Armwrestling (WAF), Association (WAKO),
Basque Pelota (FIPV), Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB), Boules (CMSB), Bowling (World
Bowling), Bridge (WBF), Cheer (ICU), Chess (FIDE), Cricket (ICC), Dodgeball (WDA),
Dragon Boat (IDBF), Fistball (IFA), Floorball (IFF), Flying Disc (WFDF), Footgolf (FIFG),
Ju-Jitsu (JJIF), Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL), Lacrosse (World Lacrosse), Life Saving (ILS),
Masters Games (IMGA), Match Poker (IFMP), Military Sports (CISM), Minigolf (WMF),
Muaythai (IFMA), Netball (INF), Orienteering (IOF), Powerboating (UIM), Racquetball
(IRF), Sambo (FIAS), Sleddog (IFSS), Sport Chiropractic (FICS), Sport Climbing (IFSC),
Sport Fishing (CIPS), Squash (WSF), Table Soccer (ITSF), Waterski & Wakeboard (IWWF)
and World Olympians (WOA) with more to follow.
Jim Scherr, Chief Executive, World Lacrosse, added: "Lacrosse already has a firm
foothold in the Americas, but we are always keen to investigate new openings for
expansion in this exciting region, which is home to one billion-plus inhabitants, and we
are looking forward to connecting with like-minded organisations in Florida.
"The fact that so many stakeholders of the international sporting community have
committed to this ground-breaking event with three months still to go underlines the
significant interest from international sports federations and sports organisations in
exploring this gateway to the Americas."
Numerous executives and officials from international sports federations will also
participate in the event’s conference programme, with esports, governance and
rebranding strategies, protecting athletes and social responsibility among the key topics
under a theme of ‘A United Approach to the International Sport Landscape in the
Americas’.
Click here to register for the event, hosted by SportAccord in partnership with Greater
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Sports Foundation, International Sports & Health Associates
and MGO. For information about becoming an Exhibitor or Partner, request a brochure
or contact the sales team via info@regionalsportaccord.sport or +1 954 204 3081.
Follow Regional SportAccord via Twitter @sportaccord using #RSA2019, or keep
up-to-date via LinkedIn and Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.
For media enquiries, email: media@regionalsportaccord.sport
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EDITOR’S NOTES
Regional SportAccord
Regional SportAccord brings together international sports federations and organisations
involved in the business of sport for their region. The three-day event is attended by
international sports federations and regional leaders of the sports community. Regional
SportAccord is aimed at international sports federations, cities and ministries, rights holders,
subject matter experts, media and industry – represented at the highest levels.
Regional SportAccord is an offering of SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit whose
stakeholders include: ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic International Federations),
AIOWF (Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations), ARISF (Association
of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations), AIMS (Alliance of Independent
Recognised Members of Sport), GAISF (Global Association of International Sports
Federations), and Associate Members.
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