Scottish SAMBO Federation President- Robin Hyslop

The role of the President is primarily to act as an ambassador for the sport of SAMBO and to 

represent the Scottish SAMBO Federation at local, national, and international level. This will 

include representing the Scottish SAMBO Federation in meetings with local government, The 

Commonwealth SAMBO Association and the Sports Councils for Scotland.

The role of the Scottish SAMBO Federation President involves:

•     Ceremonial Duties

•     Leading the Annual Planning for the Scottish SAMBO Federation

•     Being Scottish SAMBO Federation Committee Chairperson

•     Acting as Mediator and Arbitrator for matters concerning The Scottish SAMBO 

Federation

•     Representing the Scottish SAMBO Federation to outside parties

•     Undertaking administrative duties for The Scottish SAMBO Federation

CEREMONIAL DUTIES

•     Giving awards at Scottish SAMBO Federation events and at award functions

•     Making speeches at Scottish SAMBO Federation events and functions

•     Meeting and greeting dignitaries at Scottish SAMBO Federation events and functions

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

•     Manage (chair) committee and/or executive meetings of The Scottish SAMBO Federation

•     Manage (chair) the annual general meeting of The Scottish SAMBO Federation

•     Have a good working knowledge of the Scottish SAMBO Federation rules and the duties 

of all office bearers and sub-committees

MEDIATION and ARBITRATION

•     Solving disputes and dealing with dissention within The Scottish SAMBO Federation

•     Invoking disciplinary processes if required

PLANNING

•     Facilitating and leading the planning process that determines the Scottish SAMBO 

Federation’s future

•     Promoting the planning process and ensuring there are opportunities to participate 

for all Scottish SAMBO Federation members

•     Promote the planning of local, regional and national competition

•     Ensure good planning and budgeting for the future

REPESENTING the Scottish SAMBO Federation to OUTSIDE PARTIES

Foster a strong working relationship with affiliated associations, the local government, the 

relevant Government Sporting Bodies and other sporting associations.

ADMINISTRATION

•     Approving payments and signing cheques

•     Be well informed of all the Scottish SAMBO Federation activities