BOD candidates for open position 2026
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 11:55 am

ISSA Board of Directors – Election Update
We’ve received four candidate applications for the open seat on the International Slalom Skateboarding Association (ISSA) Board of Directors, and an election is officially in the works!
👥 Candidates are:
• Will Fogel
• Dan Gesmer
• Scott Kamins
• Petr Matous
🗓️ Voting Timeline
The voting portal will open for a 10-day period, with a target start date of February 16.
✔️ One vote per eligible member
✅ Voting Eligibility
You are eligible to vote if you are:
• A current competitor who participated in at least one ISSA-sanctioned event (Prime or higher) during the 2025 season
• A current ISSA Board of Directors member
• Became a paid Member in the latter half of 2025
Sanction fees for Prime (or higher) events automatically include ISSA membership for racing participants for that season year.
💳 Not a member yet?
A paid ISSA Membership is available for $15 USD and must be submitted BEFORE voting to be eligible.
To join:
• Send payment via PayPal
• Include your name, whether you are a racer or supporter, plus your email and phone
🔗 PayPal: [https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ISSAslalom](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ISSAslalom)
🌍 Why Become an ISSA Member?
Membership helps support the ongoing work we do to benefit racers and grow the sport worldwide. While most work is volunteer-driven, your support helps cover essential expenses, including a full website redesign and critical systems updates - currently underway.
🙏 Thank you for supporting ISSA and helping shape the future of Slalom Skateboarding.
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