International Drafts Federation ( eng. International Drafts Federation , IDF) is an international sports organization created to develop various types of drafts on a 64-cell board in the world.
| International Drafts Federation | |
|---|---|
| English International Drafts Federation | |
 | |
| Headquarters |  St. Petersburg |
| Type of organization | Sports Federation |
| Executives | |
| The president | Langin Vladimir |
| Base | |
| Founded | July 12, 2012 |
| idf64.org | |
Engaged in the popularization of drafts, the organization of various international competitions, including the world championships in drafts-64. Founded July 12, 2012 in Balchik , Bulgaria .
The headquarters is located in St. Petersburg , Russia [ clarify ] .
History
Checkers is an ancient intellectual game spread all over the world and has more than 3,500 years of history.
Various variants of drafts on a traditional, 64-cell board are presented practically in all countries of the world, but until recently they did not have their own international organization representing the interests of drafts on a 64-cell board and engaged in their development at the international level.
For the development of drafts on the 64-cell board in the world, since 1992, the World Railways Federation FMJD has operated Section-64. In 2002, after joining FMJD Chekkers , Section-64 was engaged in the development of Russian and Brazilian drafts. In the course of its activities for the full functioning, successful solution of organizational and financial issues, there is a need to obtain legal status.
The Executive Committee of Section 64 of the FMJD, the Russian and Moldavian Federation of Chess Federation initiated the creation of the International Drafts Federation to unite and fully develop various types of drafts on a 64-cell board in the world, protecting their interests in various international organizations.
The founding conference was held on July 12, 2012 in Balchik, Bulgaria, during the World Drafts-64 Championship among boys and girls.
The founders of the International Drafts Federation were the Drafts Federation of Bulgaria, Moldova, Russia and Uzbekistan.
Vladimir Olegovich Langin (St. Petersburg, Russia) was elected President of the International Drafts Federation.
The International Drafts Federation is officially registered in Bulgaria on June 5, 2013.
Until October 11, 2015, the International Drafts Federation was a legal entity of Section-64 of FMJD according to the decision of the General Assembly of Section-64 of FMJD, which was held on September 14, 2012, in Yevpatoria, Ukraine.
After the General Assembly of FMJD, held on October 11, 2015 in Izmir, Turkey, Section 64, FMJD, represented by the International Drafts Federation, withdrew from FMJD and continued its work as an independent organization under the brand of the International Drafts Federation.
On October 16, 2015, the International Drafts Federation became a member of TAFISA.
In total, more than 1000 players from 50 countries took part in the official competitions of the International Drafts Federation in 2016.
Governing Bodies
The governing bodies of the International Drafts Federation are the General Assembly (General Assembly) and the Board.
Official figures of the International Drafts Federation are the president, vice-presidents, general secretary, treasurer, who are elected by the General Assembly for a term of 4 years.
Board
In 2018, the following composition was elected [1] :
- President - Vladimir Langin (Russia)
- Vice-President - Andrey Agapov (Russia)
- Vice President - Yunus Amindzhonov (Uzbekistan)
- Vice-President - Yuri Goldstein (Israel)
- Vice President - Arno Uutma (Estonia)
- Vice President - Nkhoma Suzgo Alpha (Malawi)
- Vice President - Alexander Katz (USA)
- Treasurer - Kirill Khaynyuk (Belarus)
- General Secretary - Antonina Langina (Russia)
- Tournament Director - Alexander Nikiforov (Russia)
- Head of Player Commission - Dmitry Tsinman (Russia)
Activity
The International Drafts Federation holds world championships for men, women, boys, girls, veterans, teams.
World Championships for men and women are held in odd years.
World Championships for boys, girls, veterans and teams are held annually.
Championships for boys and girls are held in age groups:
- Juniors - 23 years and younger (from 2017, 26 years and younger)
- Juniors - 19 years and younger
- Cadets - 16 years and younger
- Junior Cadets - 13 years and younger
- Hope - 10 years and younger
- Young hopes - 8 years and younger
Championships among veterans are held in age groups:
- Male veterans - 50 years and older
- Male veterans - 60 years and older
- Women veterans - 50 years and older
The World Cup is held annually in 6-7 stages. As part of the World Cup competitions are held in Brazilian, Italian, Russian, Czech and Portuguese drafts.
In 2016, 7 stages of the World Cup were held in Russia, Italy, France, Portugal and Israel. More than 250 athletes from 38 countries took part in the competition.
Under the auspices of the International Drafts Federation held continental championships.
European Championships for men and women are held in even years.
European Championships for boys and girls are held annually.
Asian Championships are held in conjunction with the Asian Drafts Confederation.
In 2016, the first African championship was held in the capital of Zambia, Lusaka.
Under the auspices of the International Drafts Federation in various countries various international tournaments for drafts-64 are held.
In 2016, drafts-64 were first introduced at the TAFISA World Sports Games in Jakarta (Indonesia).
In 2018, in the city of Montego Bay, Jamaica, the first Pan American Championship in drafts-64 was held.