Development Commission

The aims of the Development Commission are to deal with, and to suggest recommendations to the Executive Committee on matters related to communication, promotional activities, memberships and marketing activities of FIMS.

1) In conjunction with the Secretary General, the Development Commission will:

1. facilitate and enhance cooperation with other International Organizations related to sports medicine as defined by the Executive Committee;
2. assist in the maintenance of effective communication with national bodies, individual members, and associated organizations through acquisition and collection of materials for FIMS publications;
3. enlarge contacts with international organizations and institutions of non-medical professions related to the field of sports medicine; d) update strategic plan for FIMS.

2) In conjunction with the Treasurer, the Development Commission will:

1. raise the level of awareness and promote the benefits of individual membership of FIMS.
2. develop strategies for the maintenance and monitoring of effective membership services.
3. assist the Executive Committee in the implementation of procedures associated with the granting of Individual and Associate Membership.
4. operate in close cooperation with the Continental Presidents in setting-up support programs for new members.
5. expand the business activities of FIMS by generating revenues for the use of the FIMS image and expertise through negotiating contracts with sponsors and suppliers.
6. perform all other FIMS marketing and promotion activity, developing partners, and marketing of the FIMS website.

Chair of the Development Commission:

Maurizio Casasco 

c/o CDS S.r.l. 
Via Aldo Moro,12 
25124 Brescia Italy 
Tel: +39-335-6391777 (n.1) 
Tel: +39 328.4147009 (n.2) 
Fax: +39-030-2476135 
Email: casasco.efsma@fmsi.it

Members of the Development Commissionn:

Dr. Michel Leglise 

1ER vice président de la FIG
président de la commission médicale 
Président de la commission antidopage de la Cmas (World Underwater Federation)
Président de la commission anti dopage des jeux mondiaux et de IWGA
Membre de la commission consultative médicale et antidopage de l’asoif 

Email: michel.leglise@ffgym.net

Prof.Dr.Vassilis Klissouras, FACSM, FECSS

Emeritus Professor of Ergophysiology

Address: National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
41 Ethnikis Antistassis str. 172 37 Athens, Greece
Tel: ++ 30 210 727 6040  
Tel: ++ 30 210 727 6038
Fax: ++ 30 69444 51067
Email: vklissou@phed.uoa.gr

• Peter Baumgartl (AUT) - Baumgartl@khsj.at
• Constant Roux (CVR) - constantroux2007@yahoo.com

Corresponding Members of the Development Commission:

• Maher Zahar (TUN) - dr.mzahar@planet.tn
• Doug Dittmer (CAN) - dougdittmer@msn.com
• Ioannis Terzidis (GRE) - jonterz@otenet.gr

Executive Committee Liaison member of the Development Commission:

David Mc Donagh

Chair, Medical Commission Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et Tobagganing (FIBT)
Secretary, Medical Commission International Boxing Association (AIBA)
Address: Maison du Sport International - Av. de Rhodanie 54. CH- 1007 Lausanne, Switzerland
Tel: +41 21 315 14 17
Contact address: OSKP, St. Olavs Hospital, 7006 Trondheim, Norway
Tel: +47-9176 7771 - Email: mcdonagh@ntnu.no

Mr Michael Austin Kenihan

Elected Members of the FIMS Executive Committee

Address: Level 1, 316 Malvern Road, Prahran, VIC 3181, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
Av. de Rhodanie 54. CH- 1007 Lausanne, Switzerland
Tel: +61 3 9529 8899
Fax: +61 3 9529 4248
Email: michael.kenihan@lifecare.com.au