Canary Islands Mountain Sports Federation Updates Statutes

Overview

The Canary Islands Mountain Sports Federation has officially updated its statutes, with the new regulations now published in the official bulletin. This significant development clarifies the federation’s governance structure, its functions, and its responsibilities, including promoting mountain sports, environmental protection, safety, and inclusion.

Key Changes and Provisions

• The new statutes establish the federation as a private, nonprofit entity with legal personality, responsible for organizing and supervising mountain sports within the Canary Islands.
• It is authorized to:
  • Manage competitions
  • Issue licenses
  • Represent the region in national and international activities
• The statutes detail the federation's role in promoting:
  • Environmental conservation
  • Scientific research related to mountains and natural heritage

Organizational Structure

• The update streamlines the federation’s organizational structure, defining roles for:
  • The General Assembly
  • The President
  • The Governing Board
  • Technical and disciplinary bodies
• Emphasis is placed on:
  • Democratic processes
  • Gender equality
  • Transparency
• Clear rules for:
  • Elections
  • Member rights and responsibilities

Relationships and Regulations

• The statutes recognize the federation's relationship with the national Spanish federation.
• They establish rules for:
  • Territorial divisions among insular federations

Goals and Impact

This change aims to strengthen mountain sports and related activities in the Canary Islands, ensuring clarity, accountability, and alignment with current regulations.

This update matters to residents and athletes as it clarifies how mountain sports are governed, promotes safety and sustainability, and reinforces the region’s commitment to inclusive, well-organized sports activities, aligning with national and regional policies.