FIT seeks technical panel nominations

The Federation of International Touch, the sport’s peak body, is calling for nominations to join several of its critical technical commissions until the 2023 Annual General Meeting.

“We are inviting our 50 plus member nations to submit nominations for our youth development, coaching, and refereeing committees,” said Bill Ker, Secretary-General, Federation of International Touch (FIT).

“We are also seeking nominations for the commission that oversees the growth of the women’s game. 

“Given the rapid expansion of Touch demonstrated by our largest Touch World Cup in Malaysia which attracted teams from all corners of the globe, we are looking to fill these positions before Christmas.”

The commission positions that are seeking nominations include: 

1. Women’s Commission Chairperson
2. Women’s Commission Member
3. Youth Development Commission Chairperson
4. Youth Development Commission Member
5. Coaching Commission Chairperson
6. Coaching commission Member
7. Referee Commission Chairperson
8. Referee Commission Member

To apply for any of the above positions, please click on the link to the nomination form. 

A sub-committee appointed from the FIT Board of Directors will consider nominations for the committee positions, according to Mr Ker. “In making its determinations, the sub-committee will consider the most appropriate individuals for appointments.” 

The term of appointment for each position will continue until one month after the next election of FIT Board members at the FIT World Cup 2023.