Tag: ICSS
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The ICSS further strengthens senior team
By: Will Shand, Doha, Qatar, 12 June 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specialises in sport security and integrity, announced today, the appointment of Malcolm Tarbitt as the organization’s new Director of Security and Risk Advisory. Malcolm joins the ICSS following a distinguished career in the sporting events and…
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The ICSS partners with the World Health Organization
Bali, Indonesia, 8th June 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specializes in sport security and integrity, has partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) to stage a workshop on Risk Communication during mass gatherings. The workshop was part of a WHO event, which took place on 7th-8th June in…
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Helmut Spahn, Executive Director of the ICSS
Poznan-Poland, June 6, 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specializes in sport security and integrity, has today announced that Executive Director, Helmut Spahn, has been appointed as UEFA Security Officer for UEFA EURO 2012, taking place in Poland and Ukraine from 8th June to 1st July 2012. Spahn, who…
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The ICSS announces involvement with the VELUX
Cologne-Germany, May 25, 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the international organization that aims to enhance safety, security and integrity in the world of sport, has today announced a new relationship with Europe’s premier club handball tournament, the VELUX European Handball Federation (EHF) FINAL4. As part of the ICSS’s mission to share knowledge…
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Helmut Spahn, Executive Director of the ICSS, appointed as UEFA Security Officer
Munich-Germany, May 17, 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specializes in sport security and integrity, has announced today that Executive Director, Helmut Spahn, has been appointed as UEFA Security Officer for the men’s and women’s UEFA Champions League finals. Spahn, a former Head of Security for the 2006 FIFA…
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The International Centre for Sport Security highlights the importance of ‘maximum security and minimum restrictions’ at major sporting events at Sportech 2012
Doha, Qatar, May 09, 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the international organization that aims to enhance safety, security and integrity in the world of sport, highlighted the importance of ‘maximum security and minimum restrictions’ at major sporting events at Sportech 2012 in Doha. As part of its mission to share knowledge and…
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The IIHF and ICSS formally sign new partnership at the IIHF World Championship
Stockholm-Sweden, May 08, 2012: IIHF World Championship, The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) formally signed a new agreement over the weekend, which will see the two organisations work together on all aspects of Risk Management and Crisis Communication for the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. As part…
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Chris Eaton takes up post at the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS)
Doha, Qatar, May 01, 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specialises in sport security and integrity, has today announced the arrival of Chris Eaton as the organisation’s new Director of Sport Integrity. Chris Eaton joins the ICSS following his role as Head of Security at FIFA, where he oversaw…
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The ICSS discusses key safety and security challenges at the 2012 African Football Executive Confex
By Will Shand, Johannesburg, South Africa, April 19, 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the international organization that aims to enhance safety, security and integrity in the world of sport, today took part in the ‘How to Achieve Security Management’ panel at the 2012 African Football Executive Confex, Africa’s leading football business conference.…
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2nd International Sport Security Conference Closes in Doha
Doha, 15 March: The 2nd International Sport Security Conference (ISSC) has concluded today at the Qatar National Convention Centre. The two day event brought together over 400 key decision-makers, experts and practitioners in sport from around the globe. Addresses were delivered by Mohammed Hanzab, President of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS); Hassan Al-Thawadi,…