ITA Monthly Webinar: Athlete Voice, Trust and Integrity in Sport

The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) reaffirms its commitment to fair play, athlete welfare, and ethical governance by inviting its global community to join the upcoming educational session organised by the International Testing Agency (ITA). Scheduled for 27 October 2026, this edition examines the human and cultural dimensions that underpin clean sport.

Interested participants can reserve their place by completing the online registration here.

Upholding integrity in modern athletics extends beyond technical regulations; it relies heavily on creating environments where individuals feel safe, respected, and empowered. Titled Ask the Expert: Athlete Voice, Trust and Integrity in Sport, this panel discussion focuses on the essential role that psychological safety and open dialogue play in supporting clean performance.

The session will examine the factors that enable athletes and support staff to speak up, seek advice, or raise concerns without hesitation. Panellists will address common barriers to reporting non-compliant behaviour and discuss practical methods to cultivate transparency within sports organisations.

Multi-Disciplinary Expert Panel

To provide a comprehensive perspective, the webinar brings together leaders from athlete advocacy, compliance research, and anti-doping investigations:

Kelsey Erickson – Senior Director of Athlete Services, Safe Sport & Compliance at USA Cycling
Cleopatra Borel, OLY – Four-time Olympian for Trinidad and Tobago and Assistant Coach at Virginia Tech
Guillermo Martinez – ITA Intelligence and Investigations Officer

The discussion will be guided and moderated by Anita Hartung from the ITA Education Team. Drawing on both academic research and firsthand competitive experience, the panel will share actionable strategies for athletes, coaches, and administrators alike.

EVENT INFORMATION

Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Time: 14:00–15:00 CET
Format: Online panel with live Q&A segment
Languages: English, with live simultaneous interpretation in Spanish (español), French (français), Russian (русский), and Arabic (العربية).

Building an environment of trust is a collective responsibility across all DanceSport disciplines. WDSF strongly encourages athletes, entourage members, national federation officials, and coaches to attend this session to help cultivate a safe, transparent, and supportive culture across our international community.