Welcome to the European Goalball Club Association (EGCA) Governance Hub.
Good governance is fundamental to achieving our ambition of developing and strengthening club goalball across Europe.
This hub provides a central place to access EGCA’s key governance documents, policies and regulations, information about our governance structures, and General Assembly information.
Statutes
EGCA’s Statutes set out the Association’s objectives, membership arrangements, governance structure and decision-making framework.
EGCA Statutes
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Executive Board
The EGCA Executive Board provides leadership and oversight of the Association and supports the development of club goalball across Europe.
The current Executive Board serves for the 2026–2030 term. The President, two Vice Presidents, Executive Director and Secretary General were elected by the General Assembly on 11 October 2026. The four Club Representatives were subsequently formally confirmed by the Executive Board on 20 October 2026.
Executive Board Members
Erkki Miinala, Finland
President
Nerijus Montvydas, Lithuania
First Vice President
Stefan Stevanović, Serbia
Second Vice President
Emma Evans, Great Britain
Secretary General
Miloš Ranitović, Montenegro
Executive Director
Mantas Brazauskis, Lithuania
Club Representative
Susanna Halme, Finland
Club Representative
Jesper Dahl, Denmark
Club Representative
Ali Genç, Türkiye
Club Representative
Documents
EGCA-DOC-001 Monthly Board Meetings Terms of Reference
Version 1.0 | Approved 20 October 2026
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Competition Committee
The EGCA Competition Committee oversees the organisation and delivery of EGCA competitions and supports fair, consistent and effective competition across European club goalball.
The Committee operates under authority delegated by the EGCA Executive Board and is responsible for the operational management of EGCA competitions in accordance with the EGCA Statutes, approved competition regulations and its Terms of Reference.
Contact: egca.office@gmail.com
Competition Committee Members (Term: 1st January – 31st December 2026)
Erkki Miinala, Finland
Chairperson
Michael Dennis, Germany
Member
Emma Evans, Great Britain
Member
Marcia Ferreira, Portugal
Member
Nerijus Montvydas, Lithuania
Member
Miloš Ranitović, Montenegro
Member
Bas Spaans, The Netherlands
Member
Stefan Stefanović, Serbia
Member
Mario Turloff, Germany
Member
Documents
The Terms of Reference set out how the Competition Committee operates, including its purpose, membership, responsibilities, delegated authority, decision-making arrangements and accountability to the Executive Board.
EGCA-DOC-003 Competition Committee Terms of Reference
Version 1.0 | Approved 10 November 2026
EGCA-DOC-009 EGCA Representative Report Template
Version 1.0 | Approved 27 October 2026
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Working Groups
EGCA establishes working groups to develop specific areas of policy, standards and organisational development.
Livestream Development Working Group
The Livestream Development Working Group supports the development of standards, guidance and practical solutions to improve the quality and consistency of livestreaming at EGCA competitions.
Members
Nerijus Montvydas
Chair and EGCA Executive Board member
Stefan Stevanović
EGCA Executive Board member
Ali Genç
EGCA Executive Board member
Esamatti Käkelä
Expert and advisory member
İrfan Çetinkuş
Expert and advisory member
Nikola Perišić
Expert and advisory member
Documents
EGCA-DOC-011 Livestream Development Working Group Terms of Reference
Version 1.0 | Approved 10 November 2026
Media Working Group
The Media Working Group supports the development of EGCA’s communications, media activities and promotion of club goalball across Europe.
Terms of Reference to Follow
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Competition Rules & Regulations
Access the current rules, regulations and athlete eligibility requirements for EGCA competitions. Clubs, athletes and team officials should ensure they are familiar with the rules & regulations that apply to the competition in which they are participating.
Champions League & Women’s Champions League
The EGCA Champions League and Women’s Champions League Regulations set out the competition format, participation requirements and athlete eligibility rules for these competitions. The rules below apply to the 2027 season only.
EGCA-DOC-010 Champions League & Women’s Champions League Regulations
Version 2.0 | Approved 10 November 2026
Youth Championships
The EGCA Youth Championships Regulations set out the rules and athlete eligibility requirements for the EGCA Youth Championships.
To Follow
Grand Prix
The EGCA Grand Prix Regulations set out the rules and athlete eligibility requirements for EGCA Grand Prix competitions.
To Follow
European Cup
The EGCA European Cup Regulations set out the rules and athlete eligibility requirements for the EGCA European Cup.
To Follow
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Hosting EGCA Competitions
This section provides the requirements and supporting documents for clubs hosting an EGCA competition in 2027. It also includes practical templates that organisers can download and adapt when planning and delivering an event.
2027 Hosting Requirements
EGCA-DOC-012 Requirements and Responsibilities of an EGCA Event Organiser 2027
Version 1.0 | Approved 12 March 2026
Hosting Templates
The following editable templates are provided to support competition organisers.
EGCA-DOC-015 EGCA Hosting First Entry Form Template
EGCA-DOC-016 EGCA Hosting Second Entry Form Template
EGCA-DOC-017 EGCA Hosting Information Pack Template
EGCA-DOC-018 EGCA Hosting Payment Invoice Template
EGCA-DOC-019 EGCA Hosting Goal Judging Training Manual
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General Assembly
Information and documents relating to EGCA General Assembly meetings, including agendas, approved minutes and decisions.
2026 General Assembly
2027 General Assembly
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Policies & Procedures
EGCA’s policies and procedures provide a clear framework for good governance, accountability and consistent decision-making. They support the fair, transparent and effective operation of the Association, setting out the standards and responsibilities expected of its members, clubs, athletes and officials.
Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Framework
The Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Framework sets out the standards of behaviour expected of everyone involved in EGCA activities, together with the procedures for addressing alleged breaches.
It promotes respect, integrity and fair play, ensuring that concerns and disciplinary matters are handled consistently, fairly and transparently.
All members, clubs, athletes and officials are expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to the framework.
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Reports & Plans
Reports, strategic plans and other documents setting out EGCA’s priorities, progress and future development.
Documents will be added to this section as they become available.
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Governance Enquiries
For questions about EGCA governance or the documents available in this Governance Hub, please contact: office@egca.info