South Australian Ice Skating Association Incorporated (SAISA) is the peak body for all disciplines of figure skating in South Australia.
SAISA is a not-for-profit association and is an affiliated member of the National Body for figure skating, Ice Skating Australia (ISA). SAISA is governed by a volunteer Board of Managment.
SAISA embraces all figure skating disciplines:
- Singles
- Pairs
- Ice Dance (including Solo Ice Dance)
- Synchronized Team Skating
- Theatre on Ice
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As a Member State Association of ISA, SAISA works closely with the National Body and the other State and Territory Member Associations.
SAISA's Constitution and Policies are closely aligned with those of ISA and SAISA delegates take part in developing and carrying out ISA's Stategic direction.
More about ISA:
ISA is the Australian Figure Skating Member of the International Skating Union (ISU), the international federation for figure skating. ISU is the figure skating body recognised by the International Olympic Committee. It is through ISA that State athletes are able to compete at the ISU Grand Prix, World Championships and the Winter Olympic Games.
The governing structure for figure skating is:
At World level:
ISU (International Skating Union)
- recognised by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) as the controlling body for ice skating.
At National Level:
ISA (Ice Skating Australia)
- recognised by the ASC (Australian Sports Commission as the controlling body for ice skating in Australia.
At State Level:
SAISA (South Australian Ice Skating Association)
- recognised by the Office for Recreation and Sport as the controlling body for ice skating in South Australia
More about ISU:
The ISU also governs Speed Skating (including Short Track or Ice Racing).
Speed Skating in Australia is governed by Australian Ice Racing Incorporated, and is a Member of the ISU.
SAISA is aligned with:
SAISA is a member of:
SA OLYMPIC COUNCIL
SAISA affiliated clubs are:
SAISA works closely with and is supported by:
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