Call for Nominations: IWGA WomenLeadSports Programme 2025 – deadline 13 June 2025

 

The International Fistball Association (IFA), as a proud member of the International World Games Association (IWGA), is pleased to inform you about an exciting opportunity to support and elevate women in leadership positions within Fistball.

 

As part of its ongoing commitment to gender equality and leadership development, the IWGA is offering its member federations the opportunity to nominate candidates for the WomenLeadSports Master Programme 2025.

 

About the Programme

The WomenLeadSports Master Programme combines expert theoretical input with practical leadership strategies and has demonstrated great success in previous editions.

👉 A short video presentation outlining the programme’s aims and structure is available here: https://vimeo.com/931969786/7c01191b6c?share=copy


Workshop Schedule

  • Start Date: Friday, 24 October 2025
  • Additional Sessions: 31 October, 7 November, and 14 November
  • Session Duration: Each live session runs for approx. 2 hours
  • Format: Online (two time slots: 08:00 CET or 16:00 CET)
  • Web-based Content: 5 hours of additional self-paced learning
  • Commitment: 30–60 minutes of preparation per week between sessions
  • Certification: Minimum 75% attendance and participation required


Participation Criteria

  • Women currently active in leadership roles or identified as part of the leadership pipeline within IFA or its member federation
  • Medium to high level of English proficiency
  • Access to a stable internet connection, microphone, and webcam
  • One or more participants can be nominated by IFA, but space is limited to 44 total participants


Financial Aspects

  • First participant per IWGA-member federation: Costs covered by the IWGA (750 CHF per additional participant)
  • Please note: If a participant misses the first session, IWGA reserves the right to charge the particpant for associated costs


How to Apply

To express interest and nominate participants, please complete the following questionnaire no later than 13 June 2025: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uV50kbJfPk2WcSayFSF9vXzxGDjfp4dDlMyFg1CisAdUNzU4V1kxMFNGOEc4Szg2TUxZVlFHV1I2Vi4u

We encourage all member federations to take advantage of this unique opportunity to invest in the future of women’s leadership in sport.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact the IFA Office.