Sport Accord recognition

[hutch]

Still nothing. Wasn’t this meant to be sorted by now?

 

[adamkungl]

I think with the news about 'World Rugby League' staging matches and talking World Cups we're in for a while longer.

 

[Stallion]

I think with the news about 'World Rugby League' staging matches and talking World Cups we're in for a while longer.

It's supposed to be real/tangible progress for rugby league. Ofcourse it will not be expedited or prioritised!

 

[Stormwarrior82]

Im led to believe there will be another GAISF meeting on the 24th January. Tomoz. So hopefully some promising news comes out over the next couple days.

 

[siv]

Im led to believe there will be another GAISF meeting on the 24th January. Tomoz. So hopefully some promising news comes out over the next couple days.

Did RLIF setup a stall and offer free beer ?

No one will notice otherwise

 

[Coparugby]

Done!
http://www.rlif.com/article/8374/rugby-league-international-federation-obtain-gaisf-observer-status

 

[titoelcolombiano]

What does observer status mean though? Does it mean at the very least Governments and RU can no longer stop games in certain countries? Does it mean Government funding is easier to get for developing nations? Will "World Rugby League" shut down now because they failed?

 

[DlEHARD]

Observer status sounds promising. But who else was granted such a rank?

 

[DlEHARD]

https://gaisf.org/about/observers/

 

[latingringo101]

YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!!!

So happy for this news!!!!

I know there'll still be times where government and union groups will try stop RL growing, but we are NOW a sport in our own Right!!!!

 

[Stallion]

https://gaisf.org/about/observers/

It's great news! Not too sure about the brief blurb on the game though? Should have been more attractive and informative than that! ?

 

[adamkungl]

Can someone point to a specific example of how this well help?

 

[Stallion]

Can someone point to a specific example of how this well help?

The non recognition has been used as the excuse for no government funding for rugby league in South Africa. Their are other countries that have used lack of GSAIF recognition as the reason for not assisting rugby league. Their are also insurance implications for the code as a result of the non recognition in many countries.

 

[siv]

What is now required to move to the next level and be formally recognised as a sport ?

 

[deal.with.it]

The non recognition has been used as the excuse for no government funding for rugby league in South Africa. Their are other countries that have used lack of GSAIF recognition as the reason for not assisting rugby league. Their are also insurance implications for the code as a result of the non recognition in many countries.

This is huge! Finally we are a recognised sport! How will this help? Governments around the globe now have no option but to view RL as a separate sport to RU. Failure to do so will see legal proceedings. It also provides access to insurance and sports councils for many developing nations.
David Collier will leave a legacy after all.

 

[roughyedspud]

Can someone point to a specific example of how this well help?

Its a foot in the door..

 

[Coparugby]

Can someone point to a specific example of how this well help?

In Italy there are two governing bodies. One has links to RU, the rebel body World Rugby League and has government support and the other is independent and linked to the RLIF.

The body linked to the RLIF can now go to the government and say they now have recognition by the GAISF.

Clubs in the rebel competition may now at least consider the RLIF group as an opportunity and option.

 

[adamkungl]

Its a foot in the door..

I understand the general benefit but I'm interested in stories about specific countries where this has been holding us back.
Italy is a good one.
For some reason I don't see it making a difference in South Africa.

 

[Stallion]

I understand the general benefit but I'm interested in stories about specific countries where this has been holding us back.
Italy is a good one.
For some reason I don't see it making a difference in South Africa.

Absolutely in South Africa. I refer you to the following article :

 

[deluded pom?]

In Italy there are two governing bodies. One has links to RU, the rebel body World Rugby League and has government support and the other is independent and linked to the RLIF.

The body linked to the RLIF can now go to the government and say they now have recognition by the GAISF.

Clubs in the rebel competition may now at least consider the RLIF group as an opportunity and option.

Are there still 2 governing bodies in Italy? I thought the other one had given up on league and concentrated on union?