Official Statement on Fluorinated Ski Wax at the 2025 On-Snow WCh/WM in Røros, Norway
In November 2021, the IFSS Council resolved to adhere to the recommendations of the International Ski Federation (FIS) concerning the prohibition of fluorinated ski waxes. Scientific evidence has demonstrated that fluorinated ski waxes have detrimental effects on both the environment and human health.
Currently, the IFSS lacks specific regulations on how to address this issue and impose penalties. Additionally, the IFSS does not have the capability to conduct controls at IFSS-sanctioned competitions.
At the 2024 IFSS General Assembly, members voted in favor of a proposal by the IFSS Council to delegate the matter to the Race Judge and Race Regulation Committee (RJRRC) for the formulation of rules regarding the fluor wax ban. The RJRRC will organize a video conference to discuss the proposal with all members. Following the video conference, the RJRRC will finalize the proposal, and an Action Alert will be issued for voting.
Due to recent developments within the Council and the RJRRC, the planned video conference has been rescheduled for spring 2025.
The IFSS strongly recommends that all athletes comply with and respect the fluor ban at all IFSS-sanctioned events, including the 2025 On-Snow World Championships/World Masters.
Sincerely,
IFSS Council
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Published of Helen Lundberg 04 februari 2025
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December 18th, 2024
IFSS Council has approved the membership application for provisional membership from Austrian Federation of Sleddog Sports, AFSS.
Welcome AFSS to IFSS!
Sincerely
Helen Lundberg
IFSS President
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Published of Helen Lundberg 19 december 2024
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Vice President Development election
December 18, 2024 By the deadline to nominate candidates for the VP Development position the Nominating Commission only received one nomination; Agata Aleksandra Zaremba nominated by the PZSPZ – Polski Zwiazek Sportów Psich Zaprzegów, Polish Federation. Since Agata is the only candidate for the VP Development and currently is the elected Vice President Economy I can inform you that if Agata Aleksandra Zaremba will be elected VP Development there is already a candidate for the VP Economy position.
Election process for VP Development starts today and deadline January 8th, 2025.
Email with voting instructions will be sent out to all Voting Members.
If Agata Aleksandra Zaremba will be elected VP Development the Nominating commission will look for nominations to the VP Economy position. Nominations shall be submitted to nominating@sleddogsport.net
Deadline to nominate VP Economy candidates; January 8th, 2025.
Note that also Provisional members can submit candidates for the VP Economy position.
Sincerely
Helen Lundberg
IFSS President
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Published of Helen Lundberg 19 december 2024
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Information on Rabies Vaccination Requirements for the World Championships in Røros 2025
November 30, 2024 Information on Rabies Vaccination Requirements for the World Championships in Røros 2025 The Norwegian Sleddog Sports Federation (NHF) have since June tried to obtain an exemption from the rabies vaccination requirement for Norwegian, Swedish and British dogs participating in the World Championship in Røros in February 2025. We now realize and understand that we must comply with the international rules established by the International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS).
This means that all dogs participating in the World Championships must be vaccinated against rabies. The additional event organized by Femundløpet the F200, which is not part of the Championships, also requires vaccination against rabies for all competitors.
The rabies vaccination requirement is part of the IFSS regulations, which are designed to ensure consistent standards across all participating nations. These regulations promote equal treatment for all competitors and establish the foundation for fair competition. At the same time, they safeguard the health and welfare of all participating dogs, regardless of their origin. Uniform requirements provide organizers, participants, and support teams with confidence that health and safety standards are upheld, both before and during the event.
We understand that this may pose an additional challenge for some participants, and NHF is here to assist by providing information and guidance to ensure that all participants can meet the requirements well in advance of the event. Additional vaccination requirements will be published on the IFSS website by Monday, December 2, 2024.
We look forward to an exciting World Championships in Røros, Norway in 2025!
Sincerely
Frode Flathagen
President NHF
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Updated of Helen Lundberg 30 november 2024
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Interpretation of race rules regarding length of lines
The Race Judges and Race Regulations Committee (RJRRC) have made aware to the Council that race participants are still uncertain of the interpretation of race rules 49.3, 53.7, 79.2.3, 80.2.3 and 81.2.2.
The IFSS Council has discussed and decided that it is important to highlight that both lengths must be measured from the expanded line.
If there are any uncertainty or if any athletes got any questions regarding the length of the line in use, they need to address this prior to the event and preferably talk to the Race Marshal or chief judge for correct information.
Sincerely
Helen Lundberg
On behalf of IFSS Council
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Published of Helen Lundberg 13 september 2024
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