• DP - Training of judges and coaches
    ELENA KUZKINA (Georgia)
    HERE
  • DP - Public Relations
    IRINA MATVIIV (USA)
    HERE
  • DP - Marketing
    Vitaly Guzhavin (China)
  • DP - Anti-Doping, Communication with the IOC
    Georgios K. Vaiopoulos (Greece)
  • Secretary General of the Presidential Council
    Ekaterina Homutova (Belarus)
GAPAF GOVERNANCE

Departments of GAPAF

The departments of the Global Aerial Power Athletics Federation provide the professional, administrative and international framework required for the responsible development of Aerial Power Athletics.

One federation.
Shared standards.

Each department operates within its defined mandate while working in close coordination with the President, the Presidential Council, national federations and international partners. This structure supports transparent governance, professional standards and sustainable international growth.

01

Training & Certification Department

Elena Kuzkina · Georgia

Develops a unified international system for the education, certification and continuous professional development of coaches and judges.

  • Develops training programmes and methodological standards.
  • Organises seminars, examinations and certification procedures.
  • Maintains qualification requirements for coaches and judges.
  • Supports national federations in implementing GAPAF educational standards.
  • Promotes safe, ethical and evidence-based professional practice.
TRAINING PROGRAMME →
02

Public Relations Department

Irina Matviiv · USA

Manages the Federation’s official communications and promotes a clear, consistent and internationally respected public image.

  • Prepares official news, statements and media materials.
  • Coordinates media relations and accreditation.
  • Supports communications with national federations and event organisers.
  • Develops digital communication and international information campaigns.
  • Protects the reputation and institutional identity of GAPAF.
PUBLIC RELATIONS →
03

Marketing & Partnerships Department

Vitaly Guzhavin · China

Builds sustainable partnerships and develops initiatives that strengthen the international visibility and long-term growth of GAPAF.

  • Develops the Federation’s marketing and brand strategy.
  • Establishes cooperation with sponsors and commercial partners.
  • Prepares partnership proposals for international events and projects.
  • Supports promotion of championships, education and social initiatives.
  • Expands GAPAF’s presence in new countries and markets.
04

Anti-Doping & Olympic Relations Department

Georgios K. Vaiopoulos · Greece

Safeguards fair competition and coordinates institutional dialogue with the Olympic movement and international sport organisations.

  • Promotes compliance with international anti-doping principles.
  • Develops athlete and coach education on clean sport.
  • Coordinates anti-doping procedures at GAPAF competitions.
  • Maintains professional communication with relevant international institutions.
  • Supports alignment with recognised global sport practices.
05

Secretariat of the Presidential Council

Ekaterina Homutova · Belarus

Provides administrative continuity, records the decisions of the Federation’s leadership and coordinates their implementation.

  • Prepares agendas, minutes, resolutions and official correspondence.
  • Maintains the institutional archive and governance records.
  • Coordinates communication between the President, Council and departments.
  • Monitors implementation of approved decisions and deadlines.
  • Supports meetings, international correspondence and organisational procedures.

Coordinated governance for international development

The departments work as one institutional system. Their shared objective is to ensure that every GAPAF programme, competition and partnership is managed with professionalism, transparency, athlete welfare and respect for international sporting principles.

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