The International Floorball Federation (IFF) is the global governing body for the sport of floorball. It was established on 12 April 1986 in Huskvarna, Sweden, by representatives from the national floorball associations of Finland, Sweden, and Switzerland. Its main purpose is to govern and promote the sport worldwide, and its headquarters are located in Helsinki, Finland. The IFF is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and is a member of the Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF).
The IFF has 80 national associations as members, with 45 being ordinary members and 35 provisional members. These members are spread across various regions, including Africa, Asia-Oceania, Europe, and the Americas. The federation's president is Tomas Eriksson, and its vice president is Filip Suman. The main governing body is the IFF Congress, which is responsible for making key decisions.
The IFF organises several major international events, including the Men’s and Women’s World Floorball Championships, the Under-19 World Floorball Championships, the Floorball European Championships, and several regional tournaments such as the Asia-Oceania Floorball Cup and Southeast Asian Floorball Championships.
The sport of floorball has seen significant growth, with Sweden and Finland being the top countries in terms of registered players. Sweden has over 120,000 registered players, while Finland has over 60,000. The IFF promotes the sport in developing countries as well, with new members such as Solomon Islands joining in recent years.
The federation operates under a set of rules and regulations, including anti-doping measures in line with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standards. It also has guidelines for player transfers, media, and competition regulations to ensure fair play and transparency in the sport. The IFF supports gender equality in the sport and organises events for both men and women, as well as under-19 competitions.
The International Floorball Federation (IFF) oversees various disciplines within the sport of floorball. These disciplines cater to both men and women, as well as youth categories, ensuring broad participation in different formats of the game.
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The International Floorball Federation (IFF) has a structured membership system that includes national floorball associations from around the world. Membership is essential for countries to participate in international floorball competitions and to contribute to the development of the sport globally.
Key Points on IFF Membership:
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