webinar

Hosting Governance and Organizational Requirements

Aziz Daouda

 Director of Development at the CAA

20 September 2026

   We will discuss  :

1- The Importance and Objectives of Continental Championships

• A Key Platform for Athletes
• Increasing Participation Opportunities
• Points and Rankings System

2-Models for Developing Champions and Financial Resources

• The National Centres Model
• Lack of Resources

3-Types of Continental Championships and Their Specific Challenges

• Senior National Team Championships
• Age-Group Championships
• Specialist Championships

4- Organizational and Calendar Challenges

• Venue and Track Certification
• Conflicting Dates and the International Calendar
• Climate and Academic Calendar Differences

5-Hosting Governance and Organizational Requirements

• Terms of Reference (Requirements)
• Government Guarantees
• Local Organizing Committee and Host City
• A Shortage of Bids