The French Roller and Skateboard Federation has submitted a new file to the Ministry of Sports to recover the short-track delegation, thus seeking to bring all ice speed skating under its umbrella.
The French Roller and Skateboard Federation (FFRS) continues its expansion strategy with a new ambitious initiative. Already responsible for long track since 2023, it has just submitted a file to the Ministry of Sports to also integrate short-track under its delegation.
This move is part of a reunification effort. According to reports, a majority of short-track clubs wish to leave the French Ice Sports Federation (FFSG) to join the FFRS. This movement would reflect a growing preference among speed skating stakeholders for a single structure, capable of managing all disciplines on wheels as well as on ice.
The issue extends beyond a simple administrative matter. By bringing these disciplines under the same banner, the FFRS intends to create synergy between ice skating and roller skating, two practices sharing similar technical skills. This approach could facilitate the development of the sports, pool resources, and offer athletes a more coherent sporting pathway.
It remains to be seen whether the Ministry of Sports will give a favorable response to this request. The decision could reshape the landscape of speed skating in France and influence the relationships between the various federations involved.
This move is part of a reunification effort. According to reports, a majority of short-track clubs wish to leave the French Ice Sports Federation (FFSG) to join the FFRS. This movement would reflect a growing preference among speed skating stakeholders for a single structure, capable of managing all disciplines on wheels as well as on ice.
The issue extends beyond a simple administrative matter. By bringing these disciplines under the same banner, the FFRS intends to create synergy between ice skating and roller skating, two practices sharing similar technical skills. This approach could facilitate the development of the sports, pool resources, and offer athletes a more coherent sporting pathway.
It remains to be seen whether the Ministry of Sports will give a favorable response to this request. The decision could reshape the landscape of speed skating in France and influence the relationships between the various federations involved.
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Source: Ouest-France