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FISEC

Fédération Internationale Sportive de l'Enseignement Catholique (FISEC) is an international school sports organisation recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Founded in 1948, FISEC has a rich legacy of more than seven decades dedicated to the promotion of international school sports.

FISEC organises an annual international multi-sport event known as the FISEC Games, often referred to as the World School Games. The federation's members consist of national sports and school sports organisations that promote FISEC activities within their respective countries and participate in the FISEC Games.

The primary objective of FISEC is the organisation of the FISEC Games each year. Participation in the Games is open to FISEC member organisations and potential members. The competition is conducted for the 15–17 years age group, for both boys and girls.

The final selection of sports is determined based on the preliminary entries received from participating countries.

The FISEC Games are hosted by one of the member organisations and are usually held in the second week of July. The Games are conducted over a period of five days and, in addition to the sports competitions, place strong emphasis on cultural exchange, education, and international friendship.

The sports programme of the FISEC Games includes:
Individual Sports
Athletics (Track & Field)
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Team Sports
Basketball
Futsal
Handball
Volleyball
Football (Soccer)

FICEP

The FICEP is an international sports association acting on the basis of ethical ideals of Christianity, advocating the Christian ideas of man in sports and communities.

The FICEP understands sports as a means of development for each individual on the basis of the message of the Gospel regarding physical, mental, social, ethical and cultural aspects. In addition to that the FICEP communicates ideals like fairness, tolerance, charity or respect of life via the means of sports. The organisation assists young people by offering them the possibility to carry out sports activities on an international basis and to engage for the advancement of nations in a globalized world.

As an international organisation the FICEP wants to stay abreast of changes in Europe and all over the world by remaining unsettled for all cultures and nations. Despite of abilities, age, health or sickness, race or colour the FICEP wants to act as an advocate of humans in the world of sports and confirms the presence of Christianity and the church in today's world.

The FICEP has its head office in Paris and an administrative office in Vienna. The yearly general assembly is the decision-making institution of the FICEP. Every year it organizes – in the week after Easter – a convention lasting several days and focusing on the general assembly. Within the framework of the convention committee meetings take place in the areas of sports, youth and pastoral. The board of directors is elected every four years.

Head Office

Paris

Administrative Office

Vienna

Annual Convention

In the week after Easter

Board of Directors

Elected every four years

Committee Areas

Sports, Youth and Pastoral