South Australian Ice Skating Association Incorporated (SAISA) is the state sporting organisation (SSO) for all disciplines of figure skating in South Australia, including Singles Skating, Pair Skating, Synchronised Skating, Ice Dance, Solo Ice Dance and Theatre on Ice.

SAISA is a not-for-profit association and is governed by a volunteer Board of Management. SAISA is committed to supporting its members with strong governance, safe and inclusive environments, and opportunities for participation, development and competition.

SAISA is an affiliate member of the recognised National Sporting Organisation (NSO), Ice Skating Australia (ISA). ISA is the Australian Figure Skating Member of the International Skating Union (ISU).

 

SAISA's objectives:

• to participate in the governance and operations of ISA as a full member
• to be and act as the sole body responsible for the governance, administration, control and development of the sport of Ice Skating in South Australia under the rules, regulations and delegations of ISA
• to promote and foster the objects, rules and regulations of ISA and ISU and to develop and implement such By-Laws as it considers necessary for Ice Skating in South Australia
• to provide opportunities for Ice Skating in South Australia to be practised in accordance with the needs of its participants, without discrimination of any kind and with a spirit of friendship and fair play, and having regard to the public interest in its operations
• to establish, maintain and improve standards of Ice Skating within South Australia
• to provide, implement and supervise uniform regulations and standards for tests, competitions and championships in South Australia
• to conduct, encourage, guide, promote and advance Ice Skating in South Australia
• to encourage the provision and development of facilities for participation in Ice Skating in South Australia
• to actively liaise with ISA, Government and the community in furthering these Objects.

 

SAISA's Strategic Pillars:

• Maintaining govenance practices and organisational systems
• Building a skilled ,supported and growing workforce of volunteers, coaches, officials and administrators
• Increasing participation across all ages, genders and abilities
• Deliver quality, well managed programs and competitions
• Build partnerships and ensure long-term organisational sustainability