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This year, several members of the EUFAPA Board will complete their terms of service. At the upcoming General Assembly in Prague, our current Past-President, Aija Klavina, will finalize her mandate, and our current President, Javier Pérez, will transition to the role of EUFAPA Past-President.

An election will be held in June 2026 during the EUCAPA conference in Prague (Czech Republic) for the following positions:

  • President-elect

  • Treasurer

  • Regional Representative

We invite all EUFAPA members to identify competent and motivated nominees for these three leadership roles.

📅 Important Dates

  • Nomination Deadline: June 1st, 2026.

  • Election Date: During the General Assembly (June 2026).

  • Location: EUCAPA 2026, Prague, Czech Republic.

📜 Guidelines and Procedures

Prior to submitting your candidates, please review Articles 10.1 – 10.4 of the EUFAPA Bylaws (available at www.eufapa.eu).

Key Points from the Bylaws:

  • Role: The Board of Directors is the executive representative of EUFAPA and manages business between General Assemblies (GA).

  • Elections: Board members are elected at the GA based on nominations from EUFAPA members.

  • Terms: Most positions are for two biennial terms (4 years). However, the positions of President-Elect, Past President, and Regional Representative consist of one biennial term (2 years).

📩 Nomination Process

All members have the right to propose candidates (self-nominations are permitted). Nominations must be submitted in writing and include the following documentation:

  1. Statement of Support: Addressing the candidate’s qualifications for the specific duties.

  2. Short Biography: Approximately 250 words.

  3. Summary of Scientific Work.

  4. Signed Statement: A confirmation from the nominee agreeing to stand for election.

How to submit: Send all documentation to the EUFAPA Secretary, Ana Bofill, at: abofill@gencat.cat

The President and the Board members work actively to ensure that the slate of nominees is diverse. We strongly encourage the inclusion of individuals with impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions in physical activity within our leadership.