The Air Sports Association of Iran is a sports and non-governmental organization that operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport and Youth and the Federation of Sports Associations in order to develop, oversee, and promote air sports throughout the country.
History The Air Sports Association was established in 1372 (1993) under the supervision of the then Physical Education Organization, operating in the field of skydiving (free fall). Then, in 1374 (1995), the Paragliding and Parachuting Committee was officially formed within the Mountaineering Federation, and in 1376 (1997), it was renamed the "Air Sports Association." In 1389 (2010), with the establishment of the "Federation of Sports Associations" under the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the Air Sports Association was separated from the Mountaineering Federation and transferred to this federation. Also, in 1377 (1998), this association was accepted as an official member with voting rights by obtaining a seat from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). To date, this organization has issued certificates for more than 10,000 athletes.
Organizational Structure The Air Sports Association of Iran has the following organizational structure:
Specialized Committees Planning Committee Veterans Committee Education and Research Committee Technical Committee Public Relations Committee Economic and Marketing Committee Competitions and Talent Identification Committee Provincial Affairs Committee Referees Committee Coaches Committee Accident Investigation and Prevention Committee Research, Development, Manufacturing, and Repair of Flight Equipment Committee Armed Forces Committee
Provincial and Free Trade-Industrial Zone Committees The Air Sports Association of Iran currently has active committees in all 31 provinces of the country and in three Free Trade-Industrial Zones.
Covered Disciplines The Air Sports Association of Iran is responsible for organizing and developing the following disciplines: Paragliding Paramotoring Aeromodelling Skydiving Hang gliding Powered hang gliding Jumping Hot air ballooning Parasailing Towing
Provincial Committees and Free Trade-Industrial Zones The Air Sports Association of Iran currently has active committees in 31 provinces of the country and three free trade-industrial zones: Qeshm, Kish Island, and Maku, Iran.
International Relations The Air Sports Association of Iran is an official member of the following entities: Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) Asian Air Sports Federation (AASF)
References
External links Official website of the Air Sports Association of Iran Official website of the Federation of Sports Associations of Iran Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) Asian Air Sports Federation (AASF) Ministry of Sport and Youth (Iran)
See also Fédération Aéronautique Internationale