World obstacle
MISSION
The Mission of World Obstacle is to promote Obstacle Sports including, but not limited to Ninja, Obstacle Course Racing, Adventure Racing, Fitness Racing, and Calisthenics throughout the world, to lead Obstacle Sports, and meet the requirements as specified by the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee. World Obstacle promotes World Series, World Cups, and World Championships in each sport for our member federations and their athlete members.
WORLD OBSTACLE SUB SPORTS
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
Formalized in 2018 in Switzerland and granted Observer Status of GAISF (the Global Association of International Sports Federations) in 2021, World Obstacle, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO), is recognized by the Alliance of Independent Recognized Members of Sports (AIMS, an IOC recognized organization) as the international governing body for Ninja Competitions, Obstacle Course Racing, Adventure Racing, related disciplines and events. FISO is a not-for-profit independent international organisation made up of volunteers to develop obstacle sports and represent the needs of its members. Member national federations in over 100 countries represent their athletes and members in the FISO Congress and propose and vote on policies and rules for their benefit. The Congress and Executive Committee are responsible for taking the main decisions for the organisation and implement recommendations for each sport.
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GOALS / EVENTS
GOALS
The goals of World Obstacle are to contribute to the greater good of humanity through participation in sport, without discrimination or bias of any kind. We aim to facilitate mutual understanding, collaboration, friendship and fairness between the athletes and all parties of interest. World Obstacle’s primary goal is to make better humans through Sport.
EVENTS
World Obstacle sanctions and produces world and continental championships and events including Ninja World Cups & World Championships; Adventure Racing World Cups, World Cup Finals & Expedition Racing World Championships; OCR World Series & World Championships, Spartan World Championships, World’s Toughest Mudder 24-Hour OCR World Championships, European Championships, Asia-Pacific Championships, & Pan American Championships, and events at International Multisport Games.
UPCOMING WORLD OBSTACLE COMPETITIONS
FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
World Obstacle is a democratic organisation formed by and for the athletes. It facilitates safety, fairness and opportunities for athletes to compete at every level, including World Championships, World Series, World Cups, and Continental Championships. This includes international results and rankings, officials, rule enforcement, coaching, training camps, event information, event services, news, education, adjudication and more.
ATHLETE ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Athlete Advisory Council (AAC) is a committee of elite athletes representing Ninja, OCR and Adventure Racing. The AAC provides opinion and advice on policies that affect obstacle sports worldwide. The AAC may appoint athletes to World Obstacle nominating committees, panels to resolve grievances, and any committee that prepares, approves or implements programs for the selection of international championships, Olympic, and Continental Games team members.
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