Indeed Launches ‘Indeed Career Coach’
Indeed teams up with the Olympic Federation of Ireland to launch ‘Indeed Career Coach’ programme, helping athletes develop skills for life outside sport.
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Athletes’ Commission
David Harte Selected to Become Olympian AFEC Assessor
Rio Olympian and world class hockey goalkeeper, David Harte, announced as one of twenty Olympians to complete the World Academy of Sport’s Athlete Friendly Education Centre Assessor training programme Twenty Olympians, today, celebrated the completion of the World Academy of Sport’s (WAoS) Athlete Friendly Education Centre (AFEC) Assessor training programme in a Virtual Graduation ceremony
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Irish Athletes Call For Relaxation of Rule 50
Irish Olympic and aspiring Olympic athletes would like to see a relaxation of IOC Rule 50 to allow for considerate protest. The Olympic Federation of Ireland Athletes’ Commission, following a two-part consultation with Irish Olympic and aspiring Olympic athletes are calling for a relaxation of IOC Rule 50 to allow for considerate protest if it
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Athlete 365 Updates
OCTOBER 2020 Athletes’ Commission Network UpdateAfter a busy few months, Athlete365 takes a look at some of the key IOC AC updates and other developments in the world of athlete representation. VOICE Last chance to apply for an NOC AC Grant for 2020 The Olympic Solidarity funding opportunity for each
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Irish Athletes Add Voice to Save Navid Afkari
Olympic Federation of Ireland Athletes’ Commission calls for halt to execution of Iranian Wrestler The Olympic Federation of Ireland Athletes’ Commission have added their voice to the call for clemency for Navid Afkari, the Iranian wrestler whose execution was scheduled for this week. Sporting bodies, athletes’ representative groups, athletes’ commissions, and athletes from around the
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Initial Findings Indicate an Appetite For Some Relaxation in Rule 50
INITIAL FINDINGS INDICATE AN APPETITE FOR SOME RELAXATION IN RULE 50 17 August 2020 A survey of Irish Olympic hopefuls and Olympians by the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) Athletes’ Commission indicates that there is an appetite amongst Team Ireland athletes for some relaxation in Rule 50, to allow for forms of considerate protest. The
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OPEN LETTER TO ATHLETES FROM ATHLETES’ COMMISSION
MESSAGE FROM AC CHAIR SHANE O’CONNOR TO ATHLETES REGARDING TWO UPCOMING CONSULTATION PIECES: DISCRIMINATION AND THE IOC RULE 50 Dear Athletes, In a previous message I referred to the unprecedented times in which we are now living – history is being written around us as the world continues to adapt to the challenges presented
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ATHLETES’ COMMISSION SUPPORT CALL FOR EXEMPTIONS FOR OLYMPIC ATHLETES
Team Ireland Athletes’ Commission backs the call by the Olympic Federation of Ireland for minor exemptions to be offered to Tokyo focussed athletes to support their return to sport. They are asking for a travel exemption to be offered to a small number of Olympic athletes, and under the strict health protocols that have already
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Olympic Federation of Ireland provides Rule 40 guidelines ahead of Tokyo 2020
The Olympic Federation of Ireland today (19 February 2020) provided initial guidance on the commercial framework for Team Ireland members ahead of the Olympic Games this summer. The Olympic Federation of Ireland is committed to an athlete first approach. In late 2019 / early 2020, the OFI engaged in negotiations with the Athletes’ Commission made
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EOC ATHLETES’ FORUM FOCUSES ON EMPOWERMENT, COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING
The 10th edition of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) Athletes’ Forum concluded today with more than 60 athletes from across Europe leaving Dublin with a mandate to strengthen their networks, continue to push to have their voices heard within their National Olympic Committees (NOCs), and to communicate more frequently and more effectively among themselves and
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OFI ATHLETES’ COMMISSION HOST EOC ATHLETE’S FORUM IN DUBLIN
Athletes’ Commission Representatives from Europe Gather in Ireland Irish Olympians Recognised on Opening Day of the Forum This weekend the Olympic Federation of Ireland’s Athletes’ Commission host 100 delegates at the European Olympic Committees (EOC) Athlete’s Forum in Dublin. Athletes’ Commissions representatives and Olympians are attending the three day conference, where topical issues will
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DAVID HARTE IN RACE FOR SEAT ON IOC ATHLETES’ COMMISSION
Harte Confirmed as candidate in IOC Athletes’ Commission elections Olympic Athletes in Tokyo 2020 to vote Irish Hockey star David Harte has been confirmed by the IOC as one of 30 athletes who will be seeking election onto the IOC Athletes’ Commission next summer. Four athletes will be elected at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
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