On 19 August, the FFTT published a call for registration on the electoral lists of referees and a call for registration on the electoral lists of coaches. Applications to be elected to the next Federal Council for these two colleges, as well as for that of representatives of high-level athletes, are now open. Are you concerned by one of these roles? You have until 23 September to return your application form.
As a reminder, as specified on our site on July 18, the application of the Sports law of March 2, 2022 aimed at democratizing Sport in France, This year, the federal electoral system is changing, notably with direct voting by clubs and the establishment of special colleges.
Find below all the useful information and documents concerning these calls for applications.
Election of the two representatives of the arbitrators
Call for applications
A call for applications is made on Monday, September 9, 2024 by the federal headquarters for the election of the 2 representatives of the referees to the Federal Council. This call for applications is published on the federal website; an email is sent to those registered on the electoral list of referees and, for information, to the correspondents of the leagues and departmental committees.
The application must be addressed impersonally to the President of the FFTT using a specific form (available on the website and from the leagues and departmental committees); it may be accompanied by a candidate presentation sheet of one page maximum. It must:
- either be submitted to the reception of the federal headquarters on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 12 noon at the latest;
- either be sent by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt on Monday, September 23, 2024 at the latest (the postmark being proof) to the following address: 3 rue Dieudonné Costes 75013 Paris;
- or be sent by email on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 12 noon at the latest to the address: election@fftt.email
Conditions to be a candidate:
- Be 16 years of age or older on Friday, October 4, 2024;
- Be registered on the electoral list of referees;
- Be a licensed competition or manager on the date of submission of the application and have checked the “referee” box on their spid form (agreement on the integrity check);
- Not be subject to a ban on the right to vote or to stand for election under Article 131-26 of the Criminal Code;
- Not to be reported as having infringed the law by the Ministry of Sports during the automated processing of personal data called “SI Honorabilité”;
- Not being subject to a sanction of ineligibility in time for a serious breach of the technical rules of the game constituting an infringement of sportsmanship;
- Not be in professional activity whose main employer is the FFTT.
An acknowledgement of receipt of application is sent by the federal headquarters to each candidate.
- The admissibility of applications is verified by the electoral commission within seven days following the deadline for submitting applications. The list of candidates is distributed to those registered on the referees’ electoral list and, for information, to correspondents of the leagues and departmental committees.
Download or print the referee form
Election of the two coaches’ representatives
Call for applications
A call for applications is made on Monday, September 9, 2024 by the federal headquarters for the election of the 2 representatives of the coaches to the Federal Council. This call for applications is published on the federal website; an email is sent to those registered on the electoral list of coaches, to the correspondents of the leagues and the departmental committees.
The application must be addressed impersonally to the President of the FFTT using a specific form (available on the website and from the leagues and departmental committees); it may be accompanied by a candidate presentation sheet of one page maximum. It must:
- either be deposited at the reception of the federal headquarters (3 rue Dieudonné Costes 75013 Paris) no later than Monday, September 23, 2024 at 12 noon;
- either be sent by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt on Monday, September 23, 2024 at the latest (postmark as proof) to the following address: 3 rue Dieudonné Costes 75013 Paris;
- either be sent by email on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 12 noon at the latest to the address: election@fftt.email
Conditions to be a candidate:
- Be 16 years of age or older on Friday, October 4, 2024;
- Be registered on the electoral list of coaches;
- Be a licensed competition or manager on the date of submission of the application and have checked the “supervisor” box on their spid form (agreement on the integrity check);
- Not be subject to a ban on the right to vote or to stand for election under Article 131-26 of the Criminal Code;
- Not to be reported as having infringed the law by the Ministry of Sports during the automated processing of personal data called “SI Honorabilité”;
- Not being subject to a sanction of ineligibility in time for a serious breach of the technical rules of the game constituting an infringement of sportsmanship;
- Not be in professional activity whose main employer is the FFTT.
An acknowledgement of receipt of application is sent by the federal headquarters to each candidate.
The admissibility of applications is verified by the electoral commission within seven days following the deadline for submitting applications. The list of candidates is distributed to those registered on the electoral list of coaches and, for information, to correspondents of the leagues and departmental committees.
Download or print the coaches form
Election of two representatives of high-level athletes
Call for applications
A call for applications is made on Monday, September 9, 2024 by the federal headquarters for the election of the 2 representatives of high-level athletes to the Federal Council. This call for applications is published on the federal website; an email is sent to athletes who may be candidates (using the email indicated in the spid file), to the correspondents of the leagues and departmental committees.
The application must be addressed impersonally to the President of the FFTT using a specific form (available on the website and from the leagues and departmental committees); it may be accompanied by a candidate presentation sheet of one page maximum. It must:
- either be deposited at the reception of the federal headquarters (3 rue Dieudonné Costes 75013 Paris) no later than Monday, September 23, 2024 at 12 noon;
- either be sent by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt on Monday, September 23, 2024 at the latest (postmark as proof) to the following address: 3 rue Dieudonné Costes 75013 Paris;
- either be sent by email on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 12 noon at the latest to the address: election@fftt.email
Conditions to be a candidate:
- Be 16 years of age or older on Friday, October 4, 2024;
- Be registered on the ministerial list of high-level athletes for the year 2024 (elite, senior, replacement and conversion categories) or have been registered for at least one year between 2016 and 2023 on the ministerial list of high-level athletes (elite, senior, replacement between 2017 and 2023, youth in 2016 and conversion categories);
- Be a licensed competition or manager on the date of submission of the application;
- Not be subject to a ban on the right to vote or to stand for election under Article 131-26 of the Criminal Code;
- Not to be reported as having infringed the law by the Ministry of Sports during the automated processing of personal data called “SI Honorabilité”;
- Not being subject to a sanction of ineligibility in time for a serious breach of the technical rules of the game constituting an infringement of sportsmanship;
- Not be in professional activity whose main employer is the FFTT.
Download or print the high-level sports form
An acknowledgement of receipt of application is sent by the federal headquarters to each candidate.
The admissibility of applications is verified by the electoral commission within seven days following the deadline for submitting applications.
Table of Contents
- 1 Here is a related question for the title **FFTT Federal Elections 2024: A Call to Action for Referees, Coaches, and High-Level Athletes**:
- 2 Here’s a popular asked question (PAA) related to the topic of the democratization of sport in France, specifically regarding the election of representatives to the Federal Council:
FFTT Federal Elections 2024: A Call to Action for Referees, Coaches, and High-Level Athletes
The French Table Tennis Federation (FFTT) has recently published a call for registration on the electoral lists of referees and coaches, as well as for representatives of high-level athletes. This historic moment marks a significant change in the federal electoral system, with direct voting by clubs and the establishment of special colleges. As a result, the FFTT is urging interested individuals to apply for these critical roles within the Federal Council [[3]].
Background: The Democratization of Sports in France
As per the Sports Law of March 2, 2022, France is taking steps to democratize sports by introducing direct voting by clubs and establishing special colleges. This reform aims to increase participation and representation within the sports community [[1]].
Election of Referees’ Representatives
The FFTT has announced a call for applications for the election of two representatives of referees to the Federal Council. To be eligible, candidates must:
Be at least 16 years old on October 4, 2024
Be registered on the electoral list of referees
Be a licensed competition or manager
Meet specific integrity and sportsmanship requirements
Applications must be submitted by September 23, 2024, either in person, by registered mail, or by email to election@fftt.email. Candidates can download or print the referee form from the FFTT website [[2]].
Election of Coaches’ Representatives
Similarly, the FFTT has published a call for applications for the election of two representatives of coaches to the Federal Council. Eligibility criteria and application procedures are identical to those for referees’ representatives.
What’s Next?
The electoral commission will verify the admissibility of applications within seven days of the deadline and distribute the list of candidates to registered electoral list members and correspondents of the leagues and departmental committees.
If you are a referee, coach, or high-level athlete interested in shaping the future of French table tennis, now is the time to take action. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the democratic process and contribute to the development of your sport.
Key Dates:
August 19, 2024: Call for registration on electoral lists of referees and coaches
September 23, 2024: Deadline for submitting applications
October 4, 2024: Election day for Federal Council representatives
Resources:
FFTT website: www.fftt.com
Electoral list registration: www.fftt.com/inscription-listes-electorales
Referee form: www.fftt.com/formulaire-arbitre
* Coach form: www.fftt.com/formulaire-entraineur
Don’t hesitate to reach out to the FFTT for more information or to submit your application. The future of French table tennis depends on your participation!
Democratization of Sport in France: Election of Representatives to the Federal Council
In line with the Sports law of March 2, 2022, aimed at democratizing sport in France, the French Tennis Federation (FFTT) has recently published a call for registration on the electoral lists of referees and coaches. This move marks a significant shift in the federal electoral system, with direct voting by clubs and the establishment of special colleges.
Election of Representatives of Referees
The FFTT has issued a call for applications for the election of two representatives of referees to the Federal Council. To be eligible, candidates must meet certain conditions, including being at least 16 years old, registered on the electoral list of referees, and holding a valid license as a competition or manager. Additionally, they must not have any criminal records or be subject to sanctions that would render them ineligible.
Applicants must submit their applications, accompanied by a one-page presentation sheet, to the President of the FFTT by September 23, 2024. The application can be submitted in person, by registered mail, or via email
