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National Federations for Sale?
Did you guys see this article (from Golden Skate's main page)? It says that the Danish Skating Federation is thinking about jumping ship and joining the WSF.
cphpost.periskop.dk/default.asp?id=29806
Here is a quote:
"Of late, damning charges have been directed at ISU, figure skating's foremost association since 1892. Accusations of corruption, embezzlement, and bribery have emerged, with little chance of reconciliation in sight. A statement by newly- appointed WSF chairman Ron Pfenning was proof positive of the deep rift in the skating world.
"‘I'm here to tell you that the emperor - ISU - has no clothes. The ISU has no ethical standards, no respect for its rules and regulations, and no respect for the athletes who put their talents on the line. They have no respect for the art of skating,’ an angry Pfenning charged."
But the most telling comment is:
"Denmark's decision is also a monetary issue. Nearly half of DSU's total budget is composed of the DKK 600,000-700,000 that the union receives in annual support from the ISU. The new federation will have to produce a solid financial offer to lure Denmark to its camp.
"‘This is also, clearly, a question of money. We are extremely dependent on support from ISU, and can't survive without it. But the new federation has garnered the support of the richest skating nations,’ Vasbo told Ritzau."
Money talks.
Mathman
Did you guys see this article (from Golden Skate's main page)? It says that the Danish Skating Federation is thinking about jumping ship and joining the WSF.
cphpost.periskop.dk/default.asp?id=29806
Here is a quote:
"Of late, damning charges have been directed at ISU, figure skating's foremost association since 1892. Accusations of corruption, embezzlement, and bribery have emerged, with little chance of reconciliation in sight. A statement by newly- appointed WSF chairman Ron Pfenning was proof positive of the deep rift in the skating world.
"‘I'm here to tell you that the emperor - ISU - has no clothes. The ISU has no ethical standards, no respect for its rules and regulations, and no respect for the athletes who put their talents on the line. They have no respect for the art of skating,’ an angry Pfenning charged."
But the most telling comment is:
"Denmark's decision is also a monetary issue. Nearly half of DSU's total budget is composed of the DKK 600,000-700,000 that the union receives in annual support from the ISU. The new federation will have to produce a solid financial offer to lure Denmark to its camp.
"‘This is also, clearly, a question of money. We are extremely dependent on support from ISU, and can't survive without it. But the new federation has garnered the support of the richest skating nations,’ Vasbo told Ritzau."
Money talks.
Mathman