How OCRA is Governed.
How OCRA is Governed
The Obstacle Course Racing Association of Ireland (OCRA ÉIREANN) is a non-profit, volunteer-led organisation established to promote, develop and govern obstacle sport in Ireland.
The organisation is legally incorporated as the Obstacle Course Racing Association of Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee.
OCRA's governance structure is designed to provide clear responsibility for the management and development of the organisation while ensuring that members have a role in major decisions affecting the federation.
Our Governance Principles
OCRA is committed to operating according to principles of:
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Integrity
- Fairness
- Responsible financial management
- Athlete welfare
- Inclusive participation
- Appropriate management of conflicts of interest
The General Assembly
The General Assembly is the supreme authority of OCRA.
It brings together eligible members and provides the formal mechanism through which major organisational decisions are made.
The General Assembly meets at least once each year.
Its responsibilities include:
- Approving amendments to the Constitution
- Electing the Board
- Approving annual reports
- Approving financial statements
- Considering strategic matters
- Approving changes to the Bylaws in accordance with the governing documents
Active members may attend the General Assembly, with voting rights determined by the Constitution and Bylaws.
The date, agenda and relevant documentation for the annual General Assembly should be made available to members in advance.
Management of OCRA
Between General Assemblies, the organisation is managed and administered through its Board.
The Board is responsible for areas including:
- Federation operations
- Strategy
- Financial management
- Events and programmes
- Organisational development
- Establishment of committees and working groups
- Compliance with applicable legal and sporting obligations
OCRA may establish committees and working groups to provide additional expertise and support particular areas of the sport.
Committees and Working Groups
Committees may be established as required to support areas such as:
- Technical Officials
- Coaching and education
- Events and safety
- Athlete representation
- Disciplinary and ethics matters
- Club development
- Other areas required as the sport develops
Committees operate within the authority provided to them by OCRA's governing documents.
Transparency
OCRA aims to make key organisational information accessible to its members.
This may include:
- General Assembly information
- Meeting minutes
- Annual reports
- Financial summaries
- Development plans
- Constitution and Bylaws
- Policies
- Significant governance updates
Conflicts of Interest
People involved in OCRA decision-making are expected to declare relevant conflicts of interest.
Where a conflict exists, it should be managed appropriately so that decisions are made in the interests of OCRA and the sport rather than for personal benefit.
Financial Responsibility
OCRA operates on a non-profit basis.
Income generated through membership, events, sponsorship, grants, donations and other activities is used to support the objectives and development of the organisation.
Financial decisions are subject to the governance arrangements established through the Constitution and Bylaws.
Our Governing Documents
The Constitution and Bylaws provide the formal framework for how OCRA operates.