Singapore Athletics 4.07

SAA is now a charity under Charities Acts

We would like to announce that with effect from 1st February 2011, Singapore Athletic Association (SAA) is now a charity under Charities Acts as required by SSC.

Basic Responsibilities:

1. Governing

To be responsible for all aspects of athletics within Singapore
To promote the sport of athletics and the development of the athletics culture
To provide appropriate administrative structure and services for the functioning of the Association and the sport
To maintain an official list of national records
To undertake preceedings against any individual or group who may have violated the rules of the Association and to impose sanctions where appropriate

2. Resources

To obtain and maintain financial, human and technical resources required for the functioning of the Association
To set budgets and maintain financial records

3. Communications

To maintain good relations with and provide appropriate information to athletes and other members of the Association
To maintain good relations with governmental, sporting, business and other organizations which have an interest in athletics or may be of assistance to the Association
To maintain good relations with the media to ensure a positive promotion of the sport and the association’s activities.

4. Competitions

To promote the development of a programme of competitions to meet the need of its athletes
To select and organize teams (and in conjunction with SNOC) to participate in international competitions
To maintain a national calendar of athletic events
To provide official sanctions for competitors including those organized by other agencies

5. Facilities and Equipment

To ensure that competition venues and equipment meet technical specifications mandated by national and international rules.
To guarantee the accuracy of road courses used for running and walking races

6. Officials and Coaches

To oversee the recruitment, training, certification, deployment and control of the athletics officials and coaches required to carry out the programmes and activities of the sport

7. Medical and Scientific Support

To plan and co-ordinate the delivery of sports medicine services to athletes
To plan and co-ordinate the delivery of scientific services to coaches and athletes
To ensure that a doping control programme is implemented in accordance with the rules of IAAF and relevant national regulations