WDSF Ethics Committee
The Ethics Committee carries out its duties independently and without interference from other WDSF bodies. It investigates alleged violations of the WDSF Code of Ethics and provides its opinions on any and all issues arising from the implementation of the
latter. Furthermore, the Committee watches over the provisions in the Code and suggests amendments, if these should become necessary.
The Chairperson and four Members make up the Ethics Committee. The General Meeting elects all five on the basis of their impeccable reputation and their significant involvement in sports. However, it is an important distinguishing mark of the Committee’s composition
that the Chairperson and minimum two of its Members may not be involved in DanceSport beyond their membership in the Committee.
The General Meeting held on 9 June 2019 in Budapest, Hungary, elected the following persons to the WDSF Ethics Committee:
Chair
- The Honorable Sandra Nori, AUS - Former Australian Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation
Members
- Thomas Eriksson, SWE - President of The International Floorball Federation, Member of the Board of Directors in The Swedish Sports Confederation
- Brian Nook, USA - Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Palmer College of Chiropractic West (PCCW) in San Jose, California
- Viktorija Tomic, SLO - Assistanct Professor, MD, PhD, specialist in clinical microbiology at University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases Golnik (SLO)
- Anatol Kotau, BLR
Substitute
- Gordon E. Peterson, CAN
Secretary (administratively suspended)
George Tan, MAS
Contact details
In 2021, the WDSF General Meeting elected Mr. George Tan (MAS) as Secretary of the Ethics Committee for a period of four (4) years.
In this capacity, the Secretary supports the administrative functioning of the Committee and acts as the point of contact for the receipt and transmission of information addressed to the Committee. The Secretary does not participate in the deliberations or decisions of the Committee.
Status
Mr. George Tan is currently administratively suspended from exercising the function of Secretary of the WDSF Ethics Committee.
This measure has been adopted by the WDSF Presidium in order to safeguard the integrity, independence, and proper functioning of the Ethics Committee.
The above measure is administrative and preventive in nature and does not constitute an additional disciplinary sanction.
The WDSF Presidium may appoint an interim Secretary for the duration of this period, if deemed appropriate.
Code of the WDSF Ethics Committee
The Code of the WDSF Ethics Committee governs the Committee’s work, it defines the procedures for the conduct of the investigations, and it describes how reports to the Committee can be filed by anyone.
Code of the WDSF Ethics Committee
Decisions and Gobernance Measures
Administrative Measure Concerning Mr. George Tan (MAS)
[April 11, 2026]
The WDSF Presidium reviewed a matter related to the Hong Kong Open 2025 involving Mr. George Tan.
Following a disciplinary procedure conducted in accordance with the WDSF Internal Dispute Resolution Code, it was determined that Mr. Tan committed a violation of the WDSF Competition Rules in connection with the appointment of adjudicators exceeding the maximum number permitted under the applicable regulations.
As a consequence, the WDSF Presidium imposed a suspension of Mr. Tan’s WDSF Chairperson’s Licence for a period of twelve (12) months.
In light of this decision, and considering Mr. Tan’s role as Secretary of the WDSF Ethics Committee, the Presidium assessed the governance implications, in particular with regard to safeguarding the independence and proper functioning of the Ethics Committee.
Accordingly, the Presidium decided that:
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Mr. George Tan is administratively suspended from exercising the function of Secretary of the WDSF Ethics Committee for the duration of the suspension of his WDSF Chairperson’s Licence.
This measure is administrative and preventive in nature and does not constitute an additional disciplinary sanction.
For the avoidance of doubt, the above decision was adopted by the WDSF Presidium and does not constitute a decision of the Ethics Committee.
Decisions and Gobernance Measures
Published on 15 July 2015 (last update on 11 April 2026)