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What is an Athlete Ombudsman
MISSION:
Provide independent advice to athletes at no cost about the applicable provisions of the Ted Steven's Olympic Amateur Sports Act and the constitution and bylaws of the USOC, national governing bodies, Paralympic sports organizations, international sports federations, the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, and the Pan-American Sports Organization, and with respect to the resolution of any dispute involving the opportunity of an amateur athlete to participate in the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games, the Pan-American Games, world championship competition or other protected competition as defined in the constitution and bylaws of the USOC.
OMBUDSMAN OFFICE FUNCTIONS:
- Provide independent advice to elite athletes and NGBs
- Assist in mediating disputes
- Develop and implement USOC policy that secures the rights and interests of athletes
Contact Information:
John W. Ruger
toll free: 1.888.ATHLETE
phone: 303.444.6615
fax: 303.444.6626
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