International Association of Ultrarunners Under the Patronage of the International Association of Athletics Federations 6/8 Quai Antoine 1 er , 98000 MONACO www.iau-ultramarathon.org IAU Congress 2018. September 7 th , Sveti Martin, Croatia. Nominations for Executive Council Positions. CVs appended in order below. President (1 position) Country Nominated by: Richard Lion Caldwell USA USATF Nadeem Khan CAN ACU Vice President (1 position) Robert Boyce AUS AURA Nadeem Khan CAN ACU Executive Council Member ( 1 position) ESP RFEA POL PZLA AUS AURA USA USATF FRA FFA CAN ACU ITA FIDAL Emilio Cuadrado Albite Jacek Bedkowski Robert Boyce Lin Gentling Jean Jacques Godard Armand Leblanc Gregorio Zucchinali Hilary Walker IAU General Secretary 15th August 2018 One candidate for the Executive Council Member position is currently the Area Representative for the Americas, therefore that position will now be open for election. This will take place after Congress by email (as allowed in the Constitution) giving immediate notice for declaration of candidature from IAU member federations in the Americas from the date of this circulation. Candidacies to be declared by September 30th. Election October 15th deadline.
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I n t e r n a t i o n a l A s s o c i a t i o n o f U l t r a r u n n e r s Under the Pa t ronage o f the In te rnat iona l Assoc ia t ion o f A th le t i c s Federa t ions
6 /8 Q ua i A n to i ne 1 e r , 98000 MO NAC O ww w. i a u - u l t r amar a t ho n .o r g
IAU Congress 2018. September 7th, Sveti Martin, Croatia. Nominations for Executive Council Positions. CVs appended in order below.
President (1 position) Country Nominated by:
Richard Lion Caldwell USA USATF
Nadeem Khan CAN ACU
Vice President (1 position)
Robert Boyce AUS AURA
Nadeem Khan CAN ACU
Executive Council Member ( 1 position)
ESP RFEA
POL PZLA
AUS AURA
USA USATF
FRA FFA
CAN ACU
ITA FIDAL
Emilio Cuadrado Albite
Jacek Bedkowski
Robert Boyce
Lin Gentling
Jean Jacques Godard
Armand Leblanc
Gregorio Zucchinali
Hilary Walker IAU General Secretary 15th August 2018
One candidate for the Executive Council Member position is currently the Area Representative for the Americas, therefore that position will now be open for election. This will take place after Congress by email (as allowed in the Constitution) giving immediate notice for declaration of candidature from IAU member federations in the Americas from the date of this circulation. Candidacies to be declared by September 30th. Election October 15th deadline.
Richard Lion Caldwell, MD Candidate for IAU President
PERSONAL PROFILE: Bring over 40 years of personal experience in ultramarathoning and over 20 years of interaction at World 100 kilometer Championship events. Professional career has encompassed multiple assignments including primary medical delivery responsibilities, local and regional program oversight and development, resource/budget management and crisis response expertise.
PRIORITIES: Priority one: The Athletes.
Priority Two: Facilitate for the Member Countries.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Initial step is to receive input from the primary stakeholders (i.e.: Athletes, Member Countries,and Executive Council).
2. Analyze already in place existing Executive Council. best practices.
3. After evaluation of information from steps one and two, defining current resources thenformulate output priorities/strategic plan which may include as example:
A. Increasing Athlete and Member country participants.
B. Improve sport visibility to enhance goal of increased sponsorship both globally andregionally.
C. Consistent communication of developments, with at least quarterly reports includingdetailed financial expenditures distributed through Area Representatives. Increaseconcurrent communication across multiple formats (e.g.: Website, Facebook, Twitter,Instagram, etc.).
D. Ensure standardize template for labeled races and facilitate member countries in theirorganization.
E. Have World Championships memorandums in place two years before events, enablingathletes and member countries to better plan with potential travel cost savings.
EDUCATION:
1973 Bachelor of Science Secondary Education Kansas State University USA 1979 Doctor of Medicine University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston USA 1985 Family Practice Residency Southwest Memorial Houston, Texas USA 1993 Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine 1994 Primary Certificate Aerospace Medicine Brooks Air Force Base Texas, USA 2010 Public Health Concepts Certificate University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
WORK HISTORY: 1974 Volunteer In Service to America (VISTA) Legal Aid Pittsburg, Kansas, USA
1980-1982, 1985-2012: United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officer
10 years United States Coast Guard (USCG) Flight Surgeon including:
A. Chief of Health Services Kodiak, Alaska. Operational on over 30 HelicopterEmergency Medical Evacuation Rescue Missions under adverse Alaskan Conditions.
B. Field Office Director for USCG recruit training base Cape May, New Jersey, USA.Supervisor of 120+ employees and regional oversight for Tristate Coast GuardMedical.
C. Chief of Medical Operations for USCG Pacific Area, based out of Alameda,California. With oversight travel throughout Pacific Area including Hawaii, Guam,Alaska, etc. Overall annual department budget 60 million US dollars.
20 Years Medical Officer for indigenous populations with Indian Health Services including:
A. Coordinated medical care for 8 different independent tribes over career.B. Clinical Director at 4 Indian Health Service Clinics and 2 Hospitals during career
Disaster Medical Response including but not limited to:
A. 2001: Washington, DC Anthrax Crisis.B. 2005: Hurricane Katrina, Mississippi, USA Provided care for 1800+ evacuees.C.
2012 to present: Provide intermittent coverage to medical shortage areas US and abroad.
SPORTS HISTORY: PERSONAL
A. Marathoner: 1974 to present (Personal best: 2:33).B. Ultramarathoner: 1978- to present (100 mile personal best: 13:19:12).C. USA 100 mile National Champion 1984 and 1986.
ADMINISTRATIVE
A. 1974: University of Kansas Volunteer Women’s Distance Track Coach.B. 1975: Northwest Missouri University Volunteer Women’s Distance Track Coach.C. 1980 - 2000: Team Physician for multiple US High Schools and 1991-1994 for Haskell Indian
Nations University.D. 1995-present: Team Physician for United States Track and Field (USATF)100 kilometer team at
20 World Championships. US Representative at multiple championships.E. 2017 and 2018: USATF National Indoor Championships Volunteer in Field of Play and
USADA.
VOTE NADEEM KHAN IAU PRESIDENT
Nadeem is a Medical Physicist working in Cincinnati, OH. Citizen of Canada, Nadeem has lived in 5 coun-tries over the course of his life and has great respect for the cultural traditions of people around the world.
Since January 2017, Nadeem has been leading the IAU as the Acting President putting ultrarunning across the global map. He was first elected to IAU Council in 2008 as the Director of Communications. After completing two terms and 8 years on Council, Nadeem got elected to the position of IAU VP in 2016.
In his positions, Nadeem has worked tirelessly in increasing the profile of ultrarunning worldwide, shining the spotlight on its biggest assets: the athletes and working together in organizing high profile world cham-pionships. He will continue to bring diplomatic balance while being a strong voice for the IAU.
Nadeem understands the perspective of an athlete having run twice for Canada at the 24 Hour World Cham-pionships. In addition, Nadeem is also the VP of the Association of Canadian Ultramarathoners (ACU).
On Sept. 7th, Nadeem would really like you to trust him again and send him back on the Executive Council. Vote KHAN for President!
Nadeem’s Platform
Nadeem believes that every great organization is a combi-nation between dedicated people, teamwork and forward thinking. He wants to take IAU past greatness!
Transparency Continue being transparent to our stakeholders Open and honest communication Audited Financials online, Discussion format at Con-gress and special meetings
Global Expansion WCs and CCs in all parts of the globe Development of ultrarunning in member federationsPush for CCs in all areas/regions, WCs in first timefederations (Romania, Croatia)
Inclusiveness Involving ultrarunning community in IAU operations Seek advice from federations and athletes Community members in the Communication, Technicaland Records Committee
Athlete-Centered Focus Continued promotion of them in the international arena Activities centered to highlight their performance Athlete seminars, Press Conferences, Invitationalevents and ATY awards
WHAT HAS NADEEM DONE IN 2.5-TERMS?
Acting PresidentVice PresidentDirector of CommunicationsChair, Medical CommitteeChair, Athlete of the Year Awards CommitteeChair, Career Awards Committee IAU Liaison World Masters Athletics IAU Trail SubcommitteeCouncil Liaison IAU Communication CommitteeRecognized and awarded for development of ultrarunning in Romania
(Federatia Romana de Atletism) and Qatar (Aspire Logistics) Signed 4-year contract with WMA for 100km and 24 hoursRe-signed contract with European Athletics affiliation Established close contacts with other continental associationsRepresented IAU at several IAAF, EA and IAAF-Area Championship
meetingsAttended races and meetings in all 4 IAU Area Association in 2017Arranged with event organizers for two invitational events for IAU
athletes and federations to participateAligned with Director of Finance to have our financial report auditedModerated Athlete Seminar Timisoara (2018) and Sveti Martin (to be
done Sept 2018)Worked closely with IAU Area Representatives to set out the continen-
tal championshipsBeen a part of 40+ World Championships (WCs) and Continental
Championships (CCs)Coordinator, 50km World Trophy Series (2013-2014) IAU Coordinator, 50km World Trophy Final (2014) IAU Coordinator, 100km World Championships (2014) IAU Coordinator, 50km World Championships (2015-2016)Worked on getting 40+ countries onboardHosted, Opening and Closing ceremonies at WCs & CCsAnnounced the championship race at several events Interviewed hundreds of athletes over the last 10 yearsChaired Medical Conferences at various WCsOrganized community events like school trips with international ath-
letes promoting active livingCoordinated Training runs with local running clubs at WCs promoting
the sport at the grassroots levelWorked with IAAF Depts. to standardize IAU activities
WHAT WILL NADEEM DO FOR YOU?
Lead the IAU to the future Take the sport global Continue to provide opportunities for athletes Highlight transparency in workings of the IAU Forecast the development of the sport Implement Mission, Vision and Core values Present professional World and Continental championships Increase participation from the ultrarunning community Work closely with our global partners Continued team approach as we move forward Develop the sport in newer member federations
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
On Sept. 7th I hope I can count on your Support again.
Please Vote KHAN for President!
You are more than welcome to con-tact me. I can be reached at:
MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL Cont ract Managemen t | Service De l ivery | Stak eho ld er Management
Experienced Management professional with proven ability to manage resources, budgets, timelines and stakeholders to deliver critical outcomes in the business and sporting environment. Expert at developing and outworking strategies aimed at achieving key deliverables and fostering innovation and excellence. Respected for ability to lead from the front, communicate effectively, negotiate outcomes and perform in high pressure, deadline oriented environments. Experienced Stakeholder Manager with an ability to foster a culture of teamwork, co-operation and dedication to shared goals through consultation and transparency.
COMPETENCIES OFFERED
Contract Management Strategy Development Contractor Negotiation Stakeholder Management Resource Management Performance Monitoring Business Development Safety Monitoring Financial Management
BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENTS
EASTERN TREE SERVICES (ETS) 1993 – CURRENT
General Manager – Vegetation
Developed the business from 2 to 1,000 staff with revenue in excess of 160 million per annum, over 18 years. Responsible for leading a range of diverse teams who successfully deliver vegetation contract nationally through
consultation, co-operation and strategic planning. Successfully developed and implemented a range of new technologies within the business and wider industry including
electronic data capture methodology and business to business data transfer. Successfully managed, monitored and motivated 300 internal and subcontractor resources across a number of contract
areas to deliver large scale projects on time, within budget and in alignment with client KPIs. Continuously review, discuss and regularly challenge performance results, leading to the delivery of continual
improvements in the areas of Operations, HSE and Resource Management resulting in costs savings for clients andrevenue growth for the business.
Strong focus on development of client relationships and trust through the delivery of reliable, high quality and safeservices resulting in development of long term client relationships and contracts in an increasingly competitive market.
Responsible for implementing formalized communications channels and reporting protocols with business clients in aneffort to foster transparency and create “value” including management of the businesses marketing and internet content.
ABORICULTURE AUSTRALIA 2018 – CURRENT
Board member
Responsible for implementing new financial structures and reporting, Develop additional income stream. Implemented a range of modern technologies to stream line current administration requirements
SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
AURA (Australian Ultra Runners Association)
President 2011 -2016
Responsible for developing Ultra Running in Australia to elevate its recognition as a mainstream sport by all levels of Government and the community through consistent delivery of quality, challenging and safe events that continue to drive membership and participation.
Through strong Management, the Association has experienced sustained growth over the last 5 years, whilst continuingto actively implement strategies aimed at securing recognition of Ultra Running as a sport within mainstream Australia.
Successfully fostered increased interest in the sport, doubling the Associations membership base from 250 to 500members over 5 years.
Facilitated an increase in listed racer base by over 50% to 50 to 80 racers through successful coordination and executionof quality races.
Fostered a 30% growth in athlete participation particularly in paying events, resulting in up to 12500 entries per annumin AURA events.
Developed appropriate strategies and policies to overcome financial challenges within the Association, increasingprofitability by over 100%, whilst laying the foundations to leverage future financial success and growth.
AUSTRALIAN ULTRA RUNNING TEAM 2008 – 2016
Team Manager
Responsible for leading and developing the Australian Team to increase its participation and standing in the world IOU Circuit.
Successfully delivered consistent and strong Team performances over the last two years of participation. Secured national representation at almost all World Championships whilst delivering strong performance results. Committed to athlete development and fostering excellence, demonstrated through personal attendance at every World
Championship meet since 2012. Driven by supporting and challenging athletes to excel at long distance endurance running demonstrated by a strong
focus on securing private and government sponsorship to enable athletes to secure wider exposure to the internationalcompetition.
AUSTRALIAN ULTRA RUNNING TEAM 2007 – 2009
Member/Athlete
Member of the Australian 24hr Team, attending both the 2007 and 2009 World Championships.
Chairperson of selectors 2008 – CURRENT
Chair the Australian team selection panel.
2016 –CURRENT IAU (International Association of Ultra-runners)
Director of Finance
Responsible for implementing new financial structures and reporting. Adhering to strong fiscal management. Review all financial policy and procedures
Director of Marketing
Developed a foundation marketing plan to build the structures to gain sponsorships. Facilitated the discussion and implementation of an IAU strategic Plan
PERSONAL VI S ION
Continue to work with the IAU Council in a collaborative and consultative manner to further develop and improve our organisation and the profile of our sport through -
Development of a vision that embodies our organization and our aspirations Adopt benchmarks in ‘best practice’ and ‘ethics’ from other codes Regular and transparent communication to members and committee members Regular review of athletic and business performance
Encourage a culture of learning and development among our members.
IAU Midterm Elections 2018 - Candidate for IAU Director
Emilio Cuadrado Albite
Positions within athletics
• IAU Records Committee Coordinator (2017 - )
• IAU Technical Committee Member (2017 - )
• RFEA Technical Officials Committee Working Group on New Technologies (2012 - )
• Madrid Region Technical Officials Committee Vice-president and General Secretary
(2010 – 2016)
• Chief timekeeper for more than 500 events, including Madrid Marathon (2005 – 2018),
Marathon (2011 – 2017), IAU European 24 h Championship 2007, EcoTrail Madrid
(2015 – 2017) and San Silvestre Vallecana (2005 – 2017)
• Head of Technical Department of IAAF World Challenge’s Madrid Meeting (2016 –
2018, deputy head 2013 – 2015) and IAAF World Indoor Tour’s Madrid Meeting (2016
– 2018)
Professional experience
• IT Consultant for telco business since 2003.
• Manager of multinational IT projects since 2010.
Education
• Master in Telecom Engineering (2003)
• Spanish NTO Level III (2016), Level II (2009) and Level I (2006)
What had been my role at IAU until now
On May 2017, Paco Rico (IAU Director of Competitions & Records) call me because he need some
help to relaunch IAU Records Committee. I quickly accepted the challenge and became IAU
Records Committee Coordinator. Since then I have led the developing of provisional rules of
procedure that allow IAU to study, between May and December 2017, 42 potential new WBP or
WABP that was waiting for a final solution.
In the meantime, IAU Records Committee, under my leadership, drafted new Guidelines for
World Best Performances that were approved by IAU Executive Council at their last January
meeting. That new guidelines creates a new high-speed procedure that have allow IAU to
publish new WBP/WABP tables almost every month.
Nationality: Spanish
Date of Birth: 14 May 1977
Languages: Spanish and English
Profession: Manager at an IT Consultancy
Company
Paco also asked me to be member of IAU Technical Committee. As member of this committee
my first duty was to analyse timing problems detected at IAU 24h World Championship Belfast
2017 and prepare an urgent proposal to modify timing requirements for future MIAU events.
That proposal was debated at Technical Committee and were adopted as provisional measure
by IAU Executive Council at their January 2018 meeting. After that I am taking part in
development of new Technical Guidelines for MIAU events as member of the working group
that are drafting a new text to be propose first to IAU Technical Committee and later to IAU
Executive Council.
My proposals for 2018 – 2020
If Congress delegates elects me as new IAU Director my main goals at IAU Executive Council will
be:
• introduce new technologies, not only at MIAU events but also at the IAU daily
operations. This could simplify some processes that allow IAU volunteers to save time.
• provide my experience in the organization of athletics international events to maintain
or, if it is possible, improve the quality of IAU competitions.
• check and update all technical related IAU guides and guidelines.
• introduce new officiating standards at MIAU events, considering current and new
technologies.
Jacek Bedkowski
Candidate for the IAUExecutive Council Member position
Biography:Born in 1980 in Parma, Poland. Actively involved in running since 2010. Current
bronze medalist at 100 km Polish National Championship (7:22:32). Promote ultra
running globally and actively participate in the IAU structure on this matter.
Vision:Be passionate what we do and continues
improvement, accountable and transparent about what, how why we take certain actions, being integral and clearly communicate, finally respectful and treat
all people with dignity.
Main focus:• Effective and Efficient communication
with all stakeholders via social mediachannels
• Promote IAU major competitionsand IAU labeled races
• Provide international recognition andpublicity for national races and rankings
HIGHLIGHTS:• Chair of the IAU Communication
Committee since Aug 2017– Establish global communication
team, including representationfor all regions
– Set up and consistent update ofIAU social media (Twitter, Facebook,Instagram)
– Create communication strategyfor IAU
– Published pre- and post-race report
• Chair of the TOPRA RA IntelligenceSPIN Group 2014-2017(+1500 members)
• Participant of the IAU 100K WC & ECas part of Polish National Team– 2014 Doha, Qatar– 2015 Winschoten, The Netherlands– 2016 Los Alcazares, Spain– 2018 Sveti Martin, Croatia
• Polish 24H National Team Managerat 2017 IAU 24H WC. Most awardedTeam in 2017 World Championship.– 3 individual medals: 1 gold and 2 silver– 2 team medals: both silver
• Active runner since 2010, ultra runnersince 2012 (mainly 100K).
• Born and raised in Poland, lived in UK(2005-2008), Belgium (2004, 2008-2010),The Netherland (2011-2012), Switzerlandsince 2014 to gather experience.
Lin Gentling (USA)
Candidate for IAU Director 2018 – 2020
• Current IAU Americas Area Representative 2012 – 2018
• IAU Coordinator of Protocol 2016 – 2018
• Organizer of the IAU Americas 100K Championship in 2017
• Involved with the IAU since 1991 as an national team athlete, national team leader,
Development Consultant Camp Victory Zumbro Falls, Minnesota 2014 - present Solicitation of donations, grants, sponsorships and gifts-in-kind for non-profit, conduct fundraising campaigns planning/organization/implementation of special events. Just completed a very successful $200,000 funding campaign
Special Education Teacher Rochester (MN) Public School System 2010 – 2014
Consultant Outward Bound, Inc. 1991 - 2008 Kenya, Zambia, Lesotho, Peru, South Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Maine, Colorado, Dartmouth College
Prior to 1991:
• Associate Program Director Outward Bound Minnesota, North Carolina
• Assistant Professor Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin Departments of Education, Psychology
Areas of Expertise
• Financial analysis focusing on profits, cost controls, quality customer service and time management
• Setting up systems and processes to facilitate efficient cost applications and maximize profits
• Skills to assist in negotiation, conflict resolution, communication techniques, team building, and problem solving
• Developing teams to accomplish responsibilities by applying quality methods, recognizing global impacts, andtime management to ensure expected outcomes
• Promoting continuous improvement methodologies to support development and mentoring at all employeelevels
• Development and fundraising for non-profits
• Planning and implementation special events (sports, road races, and festivals) for up to 3500 people inattendance
• Serving on Jury of Appeals at national and international events and as referee at national events
• Serving as USATF Official (USATF certification) at national ultramarathon and trail championships
Education Bachelor of Arts Degree St. Olaf College, USA Biology and Psychology (summa cum laude) Master of Arts Degree University of Minnesota USA Kinesiology w/ emphasis in Sport Psychology
(with high distinction) Certificate in Corporate Center for Creative Leadership
Leadership Greensboro, NC Masters Thesis: "Compulsivity and Negative Addiction in Endurance Athletes"
Sport History • Marathon Coach for 28 years to over 1700 runners
• Completed over 220 marathons and over 70 ultramarathons ranging from 50K to 100 mile and 24 hour events(Personal Best Marathon 3:04:07)
• Open Women’s USA 100K National Champion - 1992
• USA 100K National Ultramarathon Team competing in 100K World Championships - Athlete: 1991 (Italy), 1992(Spain),
• USATF National 100K Ultrarunning Team Coordinator, Team Leader, Head of Delegation participating in 100KWorld Championships; 1993 – present (excepting 1998, 2004)
• Consultant in Sport Psychology to high school and university teams and individuals – 1991 – USATF Mountain,Ultra, Trail (MUT) Contributor of the Year – 2011
Because of what I have stated and committed to above, I know that I can provide valuable expertise resulting from my professional career. This experience will give value to the economic, technical, communication, member federation and athlete level, fiscal, and promotion of all IAU sporting and administrative aspects.
Who is Armand?
Retired Warrant Officer after serving 30 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Logistics Supply Technician Specialist. During that time, he lived all across Canada as well as part of Europe, experiencing the various culture.
Small business owner for the last 40 years specializing in Custom Furniture, reproduction of antiques and restoration. Also, Business owner of Logistics Services, presently contracted by Canadian National Defense as Site Manager for the National Stocktaking Project.
Armand has been running ultramarathon since 1988 and has completed over 150 ultras in 30 countries on 3 continents. Inducted in 2012 to the Canadian Armed Forces Hall of Fame Honor Roll as Sport Builder for Ultrarunning
Involvement at the International Level
• Represent Canada and the ACU at all World Championship events in the capacity ofNational Team Manager.
• Member of the IAU Technical Committee since 2014
• Member of the IAU Record Committee since 2010
Involvement at the National Level
• President of the Association Canadian Ultramarathon since 2010, overseeing thepromotion and development of ultrarunning in Canada. Coordinating the work ofProvincial directors, statisticians, Secretary-Treasurer, web-site developer, etc.…
• National Manager for Team Canada since 2003 representing Canada at the WorldChampionship events. Responsible for the Selection of the National Teams (Men’s andWomen’s) that will represent Canada at the World Championship 100K, WorldChampionship 24 Hrs, World 50K Championship and World Trail Championship. Alsoresponsible for all the logistics before, during and after these events.
• Required to travel to World events as National Team Manager as well asrepresentative of the ACU during the International IAU Congress every two years andexercising electing rights for Canada during elections for committee members.
• Oversees the National Championship Series for the Association of CanadianUltramarathoners, providing venues for national championships at the 50K, 50 Miles,100K, 100 Miles distances as well as 6, 12, 24, 48 Hrs events on road or trail.
• Oversees the International Ultramarathons Association Events Labeling Systemensuring that Canadian events are labeled (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) to enable ourAthletes to qualify for the National Teams at sanctioned events.
• Oversees the Canadian Ultramarathons Records, ensuring records are ratified andawards are distributed.
Involvement in the Running community:
• 1999/07, Race director and organizer of annual Trail Running Series of 5 shorterevents ranging from 5k to a Half Marathon, 2 Yours Truly 50k and a 6 Hrs Ultraannually. Organize monthly All Comers Track Meet for athletes of all levels from Dec
to Apr annually. Most events are also fundraiser for various charitable organizations.
• 1999/04, President Borden Striders Running Club with over 80 members. Coordinatestraining and development for all level of fitness.
• 1997/98, Running events consultant and organizer for various events in BC.
• 1996, Official for Track and Field at the BC Summer Games for disabled athletes.
• 1995/98, President and founder Vedder Running Club, Chilliwack, British Columbia,Canada
• 1995/98, Race Director 2 annual events, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada.Fundraiser for the Military Police Fund for Blind Children.
• 1991/94, President and founder of Borden Striders Running Club, Ontario, Canada
• 1988/1991, Committee member Lahr Harriers, Germany.
• Running events consultant for planning route, promotion, finish line management andresults.
• 1991/94, Race Director 2 annual events, Borden, Ontario, Canada
What will Armand do for you?
• Share his 30-years runningexperience
• Bring his 15-years’experience as President andTeam Manager
• Be a representative of boththe athletes and the officials
• Utilize his Leadership skills• Implement a team approach
to the Board of Directors• Adopt his organizational and
enthusiastic approach• Use his Communication &
People skills• Assimilate his positive and
optimistic attitude
How has Armand help promote Ultrarunning ?
• Encouraged Ultrarunning inNorth America.
• Facebook Group Page• ACU Website• Founder of many running
clubs• Brought the World 24 Hrs in
Drummondville, QC, Can in2007
• Race Director of over 50running events includingultramarathions
• Created the NationalChampionships Series in2004
What is Armand’s long-term plans?
• Help put ultrarunning on theathletics map
• Apply experience andknowledge to any Director’sposition elected for
• Ensure athletes and teammanagement interest arealways the priority to anydecision making
• Always put forward themaximum effort whenworking with executivecouncil on the various taskson hand in order to achievethe best results for ourmembers.
• Armand will bring a wealth of experience, leadership and commitment to the IAU.• Armand will represent all of you on the Board of Directors.
• Armand will be your Voice!
Candidate for the IAU Executive Council 2018-2020
September 7th Croatia site of the World 100K Championships
Gregorio Zucchinali
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name and Surname: Gregorio Zucchinali
Born: 1958
Nationality: Italian
Address: Ciserano (Bergamo, Northern Italy, close to Milan)
Present position held: Area Manager for ENEL (Italian National Electric Company) from 1979 to end august
IAU Technical Committee Member since 2017, following the IAU Congress in Los Alcazares, on November 26th,
2016.
- Chairman of IUTA (Italian National Association for Ultramarathon and Ultratrail) since october 2008.
IUTA is an association linked to FIDAL (Italian National Federation for Track and Field), and has 100
volountaries and over 500 members, including top Italian Ultrarunners and Ultratrailers.
Among the tasks carried out by IUTA volunteers, there are the predisposition of regulations, the certification of
the race courses for IAU approval and the applications for IAU Labels.
IUTA also collaborates with Duv Statistik as regards the statistics of the over 50 ultraraces run in Italy yearly.
- Contributor and promoter of the 2017 IAU World Championship of Ultra Trai running in Badia Prataglia
(Arezzo, Italy), in partnership with FIDAL Mountain Trail Association.
- Coordinator, promoter and co-organizer, together with IAU, FIDAL and CUS Torino, of the 2015 IAU 24 Hours
World Championship held in Turin. On that occasion, I received a special award for the support and the
dedition demonstrated in making the event possible.
- Coordinator and Race Director of the IAU 24 Hours World and European Championship in Bergamo in 2009.
- Organizer and/or promoter of championships, races, sport events both at local and national levels, amongst
which the prestigious "Passatore 100 km race" and Seregno 100 km race.
- Since 1981 organization or collaboration in the organization of the yearly Italian National Championships of
100 km, 50 km, 6-hour races, 12-hour races, 24-hour races and 6-day races.
- Since 2008 I have been Italian representative for FIDAL to numerous IAU international events, where I have
had the opportunity to develop excellent relationships with the current IAU Council members, as well as to
share the international experience acquired back in my own country for the fostering of ultrarunning in Italy.
- Secretary of Bergamo Stars, runners club affiliated to FIDAL with more than 200 athletes, both in the Youth
and Master sectors, competing in Track and Field sports at national level.
- Promoter of activities, publicity, conventions and seminars for the diffusion of Ultrarunning in Italy.
- Publications:
Oxidative Stress Assessment in Response to Ultraendurance -Exercise: Thiols Redox Status and ROS
Production according to Duration of a Competitive Race
in collaboration with: Institute of Bioimaging and Molecular Physiology, National Research Council (CNR)
Segrate Milan- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council (CNR) Pisa , Telematic University San
Raffaele Milan, 2016.
Impact of the 24-h ultramarathon race on homocysteine, oxidized low-density lipoprotein, and paraoxonase
levels in professional runners.
in collaboration with Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Section of Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular
Genetics, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Urbino, Italy, Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Section of
Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Urbino, Italy, Centre of Rehabilitation
Therapy, Reggio Emilia, 2018.
This year I participated in the organization of the 2018 National 100 km National Championship in Seregno
(Milan, Italy), and am currently working for the candidature of the 2020 IAU 24 Hours European Championship
in San Giovanni Lupatoto (Verona, Italy). I am also cooperating with the Organization Committee of my local
area in Bergamo for the future candidature of the IAU Ultra Trail World Championship.
Since I will retire from my present job starting from 1st September of this year, I am confident I will be able to
dedicate a considerably larger share of my time, energy and passion to my activities within the world of
Ultrarunning.
Lastly, I am a runner myself, having been the finisher of about 290 marathons and ultramarathons, and I still
run long distances with great pleasure, whenever my other committments allow me to do it.
I hope I will be given the opportunity to help the friends of IAU with professionality and dedication.
beyond the marathon
Who is Armand?
Retired Warrant Officer after serving 30 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Logistics Supply Technician Specialist. During that time, he lived all across Canada as well as part of Europe, experiencing the various culture. Small business owner for the last 40 years specializing in Custom Furniture, reproduction of antiques and restoration. Also, Business owner of Logistics Services, presently contracted by Canadian National Defense as Site Manager for the National Stocktaking Project. Armand has been running ultramarathon since 1988 and has completed over 150 ultras in 30 countries on 3 continents. Inducted in 2012 to the Canadian Armed Forces Hall of Fame Honor Roll as Sport Builder for Ultrarunning Involvement at the International Level
• Represent Canada and the ACU at all World Championship events in the capacity of National Team Manager.
• Member of the IAU Technical Committee since 2014
• Member of the IAU Record Committee since 2010 Involvement at the National Level
• President of the Association Canadian Ultramarathon since 2010, overseeing the promotion and development of ultrarunning in Canada. Coordinating the work of Provincial directors, statisticians, Secretary-Treasurer, web-site developer, etc.…
• National Manager for Team Canada since 2003 representing Canada at the World Championship events. Responsible for the Selection of the National Teams (Men’s and Women’s) that will represent Canada at the World Championship 100K, World Championship 24 Hrs, World 50K Championship and World Trail Championship. Also responsible for all the logistics before, during and after these events.
• Required to travel to World events as National Team Manager as well as representative of the ACU during the International IAU Congress every two years and exercising electing rights for Canada during elections for committee members.
• Oversees the National Championship Series for the Association of Canadian Ultramarathoners, providing venues for national championships at the 50K, 50 Miles, 100K, 100 Miles distances as well as 6, 12, 24, 48 Hrs events on road or trail.
• Oversees the International Ultramarathons Association Events Labeling System ensuring that Canadian events are labeled (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) to enable our Athletes to qualify for the National Teams at sanctioned events.
• Oversees the Canadian Ultramarathons Records, ensuring records are ratified and awards are distributed.
Involvement in the Running community:
• 1999/07, Race director and organizer of annual Trail Running Series of 5 shorter events ranging from 5k to a Half Marathon, 2 Yours Truly 50k and a 6 Hrs Ultra annually. Organize monthly All Comers Track Meet for athletes of all levels from Dec
to Apr annually. Most events are also fundraiser for various charitable organizations.
• 1999/04, President Borden Striders Running Club with over 80 members. Coordinates training and development for all level of fitness.
• 1997/98, Running events consultant and organizer for various events in BC.
• 1996, Official for Track and Field at the BC Summer Games for disabled athletes.
• 1995/98, President and founder Vedder Running Club, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
• 1995/98, Race Director 2 annual events, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Fundraiser for the Military Police Fund for Blind Children.
• 1991/94, President and founder of Borden Striders Running Club, Ontario, Canada
• 1988/1991, Committee member Lahr Harriers, Germany.
• Running events consultant for planning route, promotion, finish line management and results.
• 1991/94, Race Director 2 annual events, Borden, Ontario, Canada
What will Armand do for you?
• Share his 30-years running
experience
• Bring his 15-years’
experience as President and
Team Manager
• Be a representative of both
the athletes and the officials
• Utilize his Leadership skills
• Implement a team approach
to the Board of Directors
• Adopt his organizational and
enthusiastic approach
• Use his Communication &
People skills
• Assimilate his positive and
optimistic attitude
How has Armand help
promote Ultrarunning ?
• Encouraged Ultrarunning in
North America.
• Facebook Group Page
• ACU Website
• Founder of many running
clubs
• Brought the World 24 Hrs in
Drummondville, QC, Can in
2007
• Race Director of over 50
running events including
ultramarathions
• Created the National
Championships Series in
2004
What is Armand’s
long-term plans?
• Help put ultrarunning on the
athletics map
• Apply experience and
knowledge to any Director’s
position elected for
• Ensure athletes and team
management interest are
always the priority to any
decision making
• Always put forward the
maximum effort when
working with executive
council on the various tasks
on hand in order to achieve
the best results for our
members.
• Armand will bring a wealth of experience, leadership and commitment to the IAU.
• Armand will represent all of you on the Board of Directors.
