IOC, CG, etc recognition for the RLIF

[Lockyer4President!]

I recently heard that the Ultimate Frisbee federation has been granted full recognition by the IOC and it got me wondering where the RLIF is at.

Last I read the RLIF were trying to stage a 9's comp alongside the CommGames in 2018 with a view to becoming a medal sport in 2022. The article (from Aug 2014) says it'll be decided in Dec this year but has anyone got any more up-to-date info on this?

It just seems ridiculous that the game is in this situation, whatever the reason. The first frisbee was only invented post-WW2 ffs.
We shouldn't have to wait a decade+ just have the IOC et al recognise that RL is a sport...

 

[Knownothing]

I recently heard that the Ultimate Frisbee federation has been granted full recognition by the IOC and it got me wondering where the RLIF is at.

Last I read the RLIF were trying to stage a 9's comp alongside the CommGames in 2018 with a view to becoming a medal sport in 2022. The article (from Aug 2014) says it'll be decided in Dec this year but has anyone got any more up-to-date info on this?

It just seems ridiculous that the game is in this situation, whatever the reason. The first frisbee was only invented post-WW2 ffs.
We shouldn't have to wait a decade+ just have the IOC et al recognise that RL is a sport...

How codes of Frisbee are there?

 

[roughyedspud]

We've no chance of making the olympics now that union has..

Lets just stick to the commonwealths and build on that..

 

[Lockyer4President!]

How codes of Frisbee are there?

Netball didn't seem to have any problem getting official recognition despite basketball being an Olympic sport.

We've no chance of making the olympics now that union has..

Lets just stick to the commonwealths and build on that..

It's not so much about getting RL into the Olympics, it's about the RLIF being a world-wide recognised federation of a legitimate sport.

Bridge is a recognised IOC sport, along with Orienteering and a bunch of others that'll never compete for medals.

 

[yakstorm]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the only way for a sport to even be considered by the IOC is it has to be recognized by one of the IOC Recognised Organisations?

As such the best way for the RLIF to get in the mix is to continue to move up the tiers with the Commonwealth Games Federation and/or get recognition from one of the other bodies like FISPT or TAFISA.

 

[miguel de cervantes]

Still waiting for SportAccord....

 

[Knownothing]

Netball didn't seem to have any problem getting official recognition despite basketball being an Olympic sport.
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Why would Basketball and Netball have problems with each other? Because they both use the generic term "ball"?

Netball, Basketball, Football, Handball, Baseball even Softball are all quite different names for five quite different sports. They all contain the term "ball".

 

[Lockyer4President!]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the only way for a sport to even be considered by the IOC is it has to be recognized by one of the IOC Recognised Organisations?

As such the best way for the RLIF to get in the mix is to continue to move up the tiers with the Commonwealth Games Federation and/or get recognition from one of the other bodies like FISPT or TAFISA.

I guess I just don't understand why it's such a long process to gain recognition. It just seems ridiculous. Over a century of international competition, pro comps in both hemispheres, millions of people participating and watching every year and national federations are making gigantic media/sponsor deals yet it isn't an officially recognised sport according to some bodies.

Still waiting for SportAccord....

I knew there was another one I couldn't remember.

Is there a reason why they haven't recognised the RLIF? Just had a quick read and they recognised roller-skating back in the 1960's. :crazy:

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

If we're looking to get something recognised by the IOC, itd have to be Touch Football. It already has a pretty competitive WC, so an Olympic tournament would be a breeze to set up...

(though we would have to brand it to make sure RL got credit for it; NRL Touch Football, etc)

 

[roughyedspud]

If we're looking to get something recognised by the IOC, itd have to be Touch Football. It already has a pretty competitive WC, so an Olympic tournament would be a breeze to set up...

(though we would have to brand it to make sure RL got credit for it; NRL Touch Football, etc)

Thing is the england teams that went to that touch world cup last month is very much allied to the RFU here...not the RFL

 

[hutch]

Thing is the england teams that went to that touch world cup last month is very much allied to the RFU here...not the RFL

Which is outrageous really. It seems as though the only touch associations aligned with rugby league are in Australia and in France. Touch was started by rugby league, is a non contact form of rugby league yet we have allowed another sport claim ownership of it.

 

[Pears]

Hutch, your on the money mate.

 

[roughyedspud]

Which is outrageous really. It seems as though the only touch associations aligned with rugby league are in Australia and in France. Touch was started by rugby league, is a non contact form of rugby league yet we have allowed another sport claim ownership of it.

I know that lad running the england touch setup,greg cropper,a born & breed oldhamer and lifelong league fan...he put on facebook about a year ago he was meeting with the RFU mob...and i messaged him "wtf?? Have the RFL ever been in touch?" but he never replied..

 

[roughyedspud]

The RFL are driving touch here...

http://www.playtouchrugbyleague.co.uk/

But like i said the england team that played in the F.I.T world cup has nowt to do with RFL or RL..

it was very obvious from that world cup that the aussies where backed by the NRL/ARLC...

Ive just messaged greg to see if i can get some clarity on this

 

[miguel de cervantes]

I would have thought Touch is independent from any rugby and an entity in their own right with just a few partnerships here and there.

I've emailed sportAccord regarding the progress of the RLEF request - they replied they are not allowed to comment on it. You think it would be a breeze - there is only one reason I can think of as to why it may not be...

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

Ive said before, ive never understood RLs determination to attach ourselves to Union and never try to get out of that shadow...

Touch Football, on the other hand, is a sport and brand known so widely across the world that its kind of dumb not to use it as the thin edge of the wedge to push RL internationally. All it needs is a uniform branding and for us to stop using this F*CKING STUPID NAME!!!!!!

 

[miguel de cervantes]

Can't ever see league abandoning the name rugby - it is such a huge part of its heritage!

 

[hutch]

I would have thought Touch is independent from any rugby and an entity in their own right with just a few partnerships here and there.

I've emailed sportAccord regarding the progress of the RLEF request - they replied they are not allowed to comment on it. You think it would be a breeze - there is only one reason I can think of as to why it may not be...

But that's like saying beach or indoor soccer is different from the real thing. They are all differing forms of the same sport and come under the FIFA banner. The federation of touch should come under the rlif banner as they are a form of rugby league that was invented by rugby league.

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

Can't ever see league abandoning the name rugby - it is such a huge part of its heritage!

And its a massive handbrake on any potential for international growth...

"This sport is called 'Rugby', but dont go confusing it with 'Rugby'!! Get it?? 'Rugby'. Not 'Rugby', 'Rugby'...."
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[roughyedspud]

Just seen the irish RL post about "euro tag"...and theres a touch team in oldham thats part of this "euro tag" thing...

Obviously it follows on from OZTAG...


i can see there being abit of a bruhaha in the touch community...especially here in england...

I messaged my pal btw...hes not replied...read it though lol