Sylvain Lefebvre elected new Continental Director North America
I am very pleased to announce that North American voting members have elected Sylvain Lefebvre as the new Continental Director for North America, replacing Anna Marmann, who resigned from the CD position in April due to personal reasons.
Sylvain Lefebvre, who was born in Belgium, now lives in North Carolina, USA. Sylvain speaks English, Spanish and French. He has practiced sleddogsport for many years and he competes in the one-dog dryland classes, most recently he participated in the IFSS 2023 Dryland WCh and WM in Spain.
Sylvain Lefebvre also holds the appointed position as IFSS Executive Director and this is fully in accordance with IFSS by-laws D.1.10.* 
On behalf of the IFSS Council, I warmly welcome Sylvain as our new Continental Director North America, looking forward working together in advancing the goals of IFSS.

Sincerely

Helen Lundberg
IFSS President


*D.1.10. An Executive Board member may hold a Director’s position in the Council and a Council member may hold an appointed position providing there is no conflict of interest between the two positions.
Published of Helen Lundberg 16 september 2025
Colombian Federation of Canines Sports (FCDC) new Voting National Member
Welcome to Colombian Federation of Canines Sports (FCDC) as a Voting National Member of IFSS!

Today I am very pleased to announce that IFSS members voted yes to the application from Colombian Federation of Canines Sports (FCDC) approving the requested upgrade from Provisional membership to a Voting National membership.
IFSS Membership Committee has also reviewed and supports the application from FCDC.

Sincerely
Helen Lundberg
IFSS President
Updated of Helen Lundberg 12 augusti 2025
2026 Dryland European Championship and European Masters in Gävle, Sweden
On behalf of IFSS Council I am very glad to announce that the 2026 Dryland European Championship and European Masters will take place October 14-18 in Gävle, Sweden. Technical organizer will be the Swedish Federation (SDSF).

For athletes who want to try out the trails at Skidstavallen in Gävle the SOC Scandinavian Open Championships will be organized at the same venue this fall, offering an option to race on the trails.

I am very excited since the trails in Gävle are well known for being excellent and this will make for a first-class championship in 2026.

Information about the 2026 Dryland European Championship and European Masters will be posted here on IFSS website as soon as they are available.

Sincerely
Helen Lundberg
IFSS President

Published of Helen Lundberg 09 juli 2025
Alena Zbožínková new Continental Director for Europe.
IFSS is pleased to announce that the European voting members have elected Alena Zbožínková as the new Continental Director for Europe.
Residing in the Czech Republic, Alena Zbožínková has been an active member of the mushing community since 2012. Over the years, Alena has competed in a wide range of events, from local races to national championships, as well as European and World Championships — most recently participating in the 2025 On-Snow World Championships in Røros, Norway.
Alena brings to this role not only a wealth of experience but also a deep passion for the sport. Her commitment and insight are expected to contribute significantly to the continued development and representation of the European mushing community.
On behalf of the IFSS Council, I warmly welcome Alena as our new Continental Director for Europe. We look forward to working together in advancing the goals of IFSS .

Sincerely
Helen Lundberg
IFSS President
Published of Helen Lundberg 04 juli 2025
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