With its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, ISLA is the worldwide body of sports lawyers. In most TAFISA member countries, ISLA disposes of a competent sport lawyer who is available for our members to contact for any legal queries.
The family of sports is growing constantly. More than thousand million participants are presently active in the most popular culture of our time: sports. From kindergarten to the third age: sport has become a partner for life.
Unspectacular and private – but full of fascination for every participant. In every minute of the day millions of people around the globe are swimming, cycling, playing, dancing etc. for fun and fitness.
21st TAFISA World Congress in Taipei, September 3 – 7, 2009
General Assembly with Election of TAFISA Board
TAFISA invites all member organizations, governmental and non governmental organizations, NOCs etc. to attend the 21st TAFISA World Congress in Taipei, September 3 – 7, 2009.
International Conference - Warsaw on June 25-26, 2009
"The Role of Volunteers and Leaders in Physical Activity and Sport for All Promotion"
The Ministry of Sport and Tourism of the Republic of Poland organized an international Conference entitled "". This event took place in Warsaw on June 25-26, 2009 and was directed to the wide spectrum of participants. Among invited guests there were representatives of all Polish Sport Federations, Sport for All Associations, Polish Ministry of Sport and Tourism, researchers and representatives of local government from all around Poland (around 120 participants).
Congratulations to all those who took part in yet another highly successful International Challenge Day! This year, ICD was on Wednesday 27th May, and had 13 countries, 27 communities and over 1.5 million participants!
On 18th and 19th May 2009, the Sport Organisation, Municipality of Tehran hosted TAFISA’s “Active Cities – Active Communities – Active Citizens”, or “Triple AC”, Program Development Workshop in Tehran.
Update on World Sport for All Games, Lithuania, 2012
TAFISA Secretary General, Mr Wolfgang Baumann, and Treasurer, Hon. Brian Dixon, met with the Major of the City of Siauliai, Lithuania, Mr Genadijus Miksys, to sign the revised contract for the TAFISA World Sport for All Games 2012.
TAFISA Secretary General, Mr Wolfgang Baumann, and International Sport for All Federation (FISpT) President, Mr Isa Rahim, met during TAFISA’s “Active Cities – Active Communities – Active Citizens” Program Development Workshop in May to discuss future cooperation between the two organisations.
Both TAFISA and FISpT are officially recognised by the IOC, and both Mr Baumann and Mr Rahim hold seats on the IOC Sport for All Commission. With this in mind, along with the aligned objectives of both organisations, TAFISA and FISpT look forward to strengthening their relationship through closer cooperation in future.
TAFISA Secretary General to Join IOC Sport for All Commission
TAFISA is delighted to announce that our Secretary General, Mr Wolfgang Baumann, for being appointed a Member of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Sport for All Commission. This is not only an outstanding personal achievement, but a reflection on the relevant and important work TAFISA is undertaking, and its future potential.
The next meeting of the IOC Sport for All Commission will take place in Lausanne, June 19 at the Olympic Museum.
TAFISA Member Survey 2009
As part of our Business Strategy development, it is very important TAFISA understands what our members think of TAFISA and how we could be of further benefit and service to our members.
Please take the time to complete the 2009 TAFISA Member Survey to provide us with your invaluable feedback no later than Sunday 10th May 2009.
The survey consists of 10 questions (some with multiple parts), and should take about 10 minutes to complete.
If you would prefer to receive and return a hardcopy of the survey, please contact Bae Dixon at
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Thank you so much for your time, and we look forward to serving you better following receipt of your honest feedback!
Oskary Sportowe Gminess
Oskary Sportowe Gminess is an annual competition to promote physical activity, sports, tourism and recreation among Poles. The competition is also aimed at popularizing achievements in the area of sports and tourism and encouraging people to undertake increasingly attractive and extensive activities, ultimately helping to make the Polish society healthy and fit.
Australia, one of the founding member countries of TAFISA, is again playing a significant role within TAFISA as the host country for the 22nd TAFISA World Congress in 2011, home of three TAFISA members, the newly adopted Sports Medicine Australia, the Australian Football League (AFL) and Life. Be in it. and potential future cooperation with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC).
The Ministry of Sport and Tourism of the Republic of Poland organized an international Conference entitled "". This event took place in Warsaw on June 25-26, 2009 and was directed to the wide spectrum of participants. Among invited guests there were representatives of all Polish Sport Federations, Sport for All Associations, Polish Ministry of Sport and Tourism, researchers and representatives of local government from all around Poland (around 120 participants). 
Congratulations to all those who took part in yet another highly successful International Challenge Day! This year, ICD was on Wednesday 27th May, and had 13 countries, 27 communities and over 1.5 million participants!
TAFISA Secretary General, Mr Wolfgang Baumann, and International Sport for All Federation (FISpT) President, Mr Isa Rahim, met during TAFISA’s “Active Cities – Active Communities – Active Citizens” Program Development Workshop in May to discuss future cooperation between the two organisations.
TAFISA is delighted to announce that our Secretary General, Mr Wolfgang Baumann, for being appointed a Member of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Sport for All Commission. This is not only an outstanding personal achievement, but a reflection on the relevant and important work TAFISA is undertaking, and its future potential.
Oskary Sportowe Gminess is an annual competition to promote physical activity, sports, tourism and recreation among Poles. The competition is also aimed at popularizing achievements in the area of sports and tourism and encouraging people to undertake increasingly attractive and extensive activities, ultimately helping to make the Polish society healthy and fit. 