Athletes & Coaches Committee Election – Meet the Nominees
The IPCH Sport Executive Committee (SEC) is pleased to introduce the nominees for the Athletes & Coaches Committee (ACC) elections, which will take place during the IPCH World Championship 2026 in Lahti, Finland.
Since its launch, the ACC has played an important role in ensuring that the voices of athletes and coaches are represented in the continued development of Powerchair Hockey. Working closely with IPCH and World Abilitysport, the committee contributes to key areas including athlete welfare, competition conditions, communication, and the overall growth of the sport worldwide.
This year, five nominees representing Belgium, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, and Switzerland have been confirmed for the election process. Information and profiles for each nominee are attached below.
Confirmed Nominees
Belgium:
Maxime Decrock
Canada:
Jayden Chaban
Italy:
Alessandro Franzò
Netherlands:
Lucas Schell
Switzerland:
Nelson Braillard
About the ACC
The Athletes & Coaches Committee consists of five to eight members, including three elected athlete representatives.
Following the election, the three elected members will select one representative from among themselves to sit on the IPCH SEC as the ACC representative.
The ACC serves as a platform for athletes and coaches to share feedback, advocate for fair play, support athlete development, and contribute to improving the overall experience within international Powerchair Hockey.
Election Process
Voting for the ACC election will take place during the IPCH World Championship 2026 in Lahti, Finland.
Voting sessions will be held on May 27th and 28th between 19:00 and 21:00. Additional details regarding the voting process, location, and procedures will be shared with team managers during the World Championships.
All players competing at the IPCH World Championship 2026 are eligible to vote.
The election will be conducted by secret ballot. Athletes may vote for up to three candidates. The three candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected, with gender representation requirements applied to ensure balanced representation.
The official election results will be announced following the conclusion of the voting process and shared with all member nations.
We encourage all athletes participating in the World Championships to take part in the voting process and help shape the future representation of athletes and coaches within international Powerchair Hockey.