About Ayelet

Ayelet – The Federation of Non-Olympic Sport in Israel

 "Ayelet"– The Federation of Non-Olympic Competitive Sport in Israel– was founded in 1996 as part of the reform in the organizational structure of sport in Israel. "Ayelet" was founded on the basis of an organization called Eyal, established in 1987 due to the need for a body that would represent the interests of all the sporting bodies not included in existing frameworks.

  After the Atlanta Olympics, the Deputy Minister of Education, Culture and Sport appointed a committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to examine the structure of sport in Israel. Among other recommendations, the committee called for the establishment of a framework for the non-Olympic competitive sports. Following this recommendation, the organization "Eyal" became "Ayelet".

  Following the above process, Ayelet received official accreditation from the Ministry of Education stating that Sports Authority recognizes Ayelet as the official body in the State of Israel unifying all the non-Olympic competitive sports.

 "Ayelet" recently received the status of temporary member in INOC – the International Non-Olympic Committee, the international umbrella organization for the non-Olympic sports.

  Ayelet Members:

 33 associations are currently members of "Ayelet"; all members are recognized by the Israel Sports Authority and by their relevant international associations.

The Wu-Shu Federation of Israel	The Israel Bridge Federation	The Israel Roller Skating Association
The Israel Jiu-Jitsu Federation	The Israel Hang Gliding Association	The Aero Club of Israel Gliding Center
The Israel Alpine Club	The Israel Organization of Sport Climbing	The Israel Paragliding Association
The Israel Flying Disc Association	The Lawn Bowls' Association of Israel	The Israel Bowling Federation
The Israel Squash Rackets Association	The Israeli Skydiving Association	The Sambo Federation of Israel
The Israel Karate Federation	The Israel Cricket Association	The Israel Sport Orienteering Association
The Israel Tug of War Association	The Israel Association of American Football	The Israel Softball Association
The Israel Waterski Federation	The Fédération des clubs de Pétanque d’Israël	The Aero Club of Israel Center
The Israeli Ultra-Light Association, L.A.G.A. Israel	(also known as the Israeli Association of General Aviation– IAGA)	The Israel Association of Saloon Dance
The Israel Kendo and Budo Federation	The Israel All Style Kickboxing Federation (WAKO)	Israel Lacrosse Association
The Israel Chess Federation	Israel Snooker & Pool Association (ISPA)

 Ayelet Organizational Hierarchy

 

Key Issues Addressed by - Ayelet

 Representation of all the member associations with contacts in governmental and official bodies.

 Providing legal representation and assistance to protect the rights of the members of the association in dealings with the authorities.

 Members of the plenum Council for Regulation of Gambling in Sport, (“Toto”). Which is called: "The Israel sports betting board".

 Coordination of all activities related to the “World Games"

  Awarding financial scholarships to outstanding athletes.
 

 Establishment of the Competitive Sports Unit

 The Competitive Sports Unit is headed by Dr. Itzik Ben-Melech, one of the leading figures in the world of sports in Israel. Dr. Ben-Melech was the founder of the Olympic competitive sports Unit.

 

This unit plays a cutting edge role in advancing various issues, including:

 ·         Establishing a circle of outstanding athletes, who have all proved their capability at European/World championships.

 ·         Medical supervision – providing athletes with access to personnel in the fields of medicine, nutrition, psychology, physiology, and physical therapy.

 ·         Providing professional assistance and advice for associations in preparing, implementing, supporting and monitoring short and long-term plans for members of the
           circle of outstanding athletes, ahead of key competitions.

 ·         Summarizing and analyzing training sessions and competitions.

 ·         Supporting and nurturing top athletes and prioritized fields of sport through the sport associations.

 ·         Supporting coaches and athletes through the sport associations.

 ·         Preparing delegations ahead of international sporting competitions (World Games, world championships, etc.)

 ·         Running enrichment courses, seminars and courses for instructors and coaches, in cooperation with the Wingate Institute for Physical Education and Sport and the
           Ministry of Education,  Culture and Sport.

 ·         Organizing and managing of the international multi-sports "Ayelet" games, which take place in the city of Eilat every year with thousands of competitors.

 ·         Providing physical & fitness checks for athletes.

 ·         Providing financial assistance for outstanding athletes and to associations for the purchase of equipment.

 ·         Staging an annual ceremony for outstanding athletes in the various fields of sport, including those who have secured international achievements. The event is attended
            by leading figures from the world of sports in Israel.

 ·         Developing a joint policy with the Israel School Sports Federation regarding the integration of Ayelet sports in the activities of school sports clubs in educational
            institutions around the country.

 ·         Providing authorization & recognition for international competitions. Confirming compliance with the criteria for scholarships or membership of the Competitive Sports
           Unit, on behalf and with the authorization of the Sports Authority.