FIA ANNOUNCES WORLD MOTOR SPORT COUNCIL DECISIONS

The following is a summary of the meeting and the main decisions taken:



FIA Formula One World Championship



The Council approved a number of changes to the 2020 Technical and Sporting Regulations, including:

Wording relating to the sampling and testing of fuel at the events to incorporate reference declarations

The reinstatement of the chequered flag as the definitive end-of-race signal

Wording to prevent teams from covering their cars during winter testing, in order to make these events more appealing to the media and fans

Minor corrections and adjustments to articles in both sets of Regulations

The Council confirmed the appointment of BBS as the single supplier of wheel rims starting in 2021, following its pre-selection on 5 July 2019. A consultation phase with the teams and BBS was conducted under the arbitration of the FIA Technical Department, with some resultant minor changes to the initial specification being approved today.



Following the pre-selection of Magneti Marelli for the fuel primer pump, and of Bosch for the high pressure fuel pump and piping by the Council on 30 July 2019, a phase of consultation with the teams, Power Unit manufacturers and the two prospective suppliers was conducted under the arbitration of the FIA Technical Department. Today, the Council proceeded to final appointment of the two suppliers.



FIA World Endurance Championship



Competitors in the Le Mans Hypercar category in the FIA World Endurance Championship must enter a homologated car under the name of an automotive brand.



A personnel limitation has been introduced in the Le Mans Hypercar category, with a maximum of 40 operational staff permitted, or 43 for Competitors entering a car homologated with an ERS.



The nomenclature of World Championship titles is agreed as follows:

FIA World Endurance Drivers’ Champion (Le Mans Hypercar)

FIA World Endurance Champion (Le Mans Hypercar)

FIA World Endurance Drivers’ Champion (Le Mans GTE)

FIA World Endurance Manufacturers’ Champion (Le Mans GTE)

FIA World Rally Championship



Following the confirmation in June of key changes to the FIA WRC regulations for the next era of the competition, the Council has approved the principles of the 2022 Technical Regulations for the Rally1 class (formerly WRC), with the intention to finalise the details in the first quarter of 2020. This includes hybrid technology and the option to use a production-based bodyshell or a tubular structure, in both cases maintaining the current size guidelines, with a system of scaling to allow manufacturers to adapt their rally car from different models.



A standardised crash structure, defined by the FIA in close collaboration with the manufacturers thanks to extensive testing on the current WRC cars, will aim to improve safety standards and simplify the development process for the teams. Performance will come from an ICE engine, based on the current specifications but with controlled development costs and supported by a 100kw hybrid emotor. This unit will be the same for each of the teams, using common hardware and software strategies, making the cars capable of running in cities on electric power only and giving them an electric “power boost” that could be deployed on special stages. The aggressive aesthetic of the current WRC cars will be carried over to new generation vehicles.



To offer WRC teams more opportunities in the context of their participation, manufacturers are now able to enter an additional one-car team with a separate competitor identity and will not be permitted to score points for the main WRC factory team.



FIA World Rallycross Championship



The Council approved an 11-round calendar for the 2020 FIA World Rallycross Championship including a return to Germany and for the first time the Nürburgring, where a section of the Grand Prix circuit will be used. The second new event will bring an FIA Rallycross Championship competition to Russia and is scheduled for mid-July on a brand-new circuit built inside the Igora Drive motorsport complex, north of Saint Petersburg.



The calendar is approved as follows:



18‐19 April Spain Barcelona 02‐03 May Portugal Montalegre 16‐17 May Belgium Spa Francorchamps 13‐14 June Norway Hell‐Lanke 04‐05 July Sweden Höljes 18‐19 July Russia Saint Petersburg* 01‐02 August Germany Nürburgring 05‐06 September France Lohéac 19-20 September Latvia Riga 30‐31 October United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi 14‐15 November South Africa Cape Town



*Subject to promoter agreement and circuit homologation



In the context of the series’ electrification from 2021, the energy supplier for both the World Rallycross Championship and Junior Rallycross Championship is confirmed as GCK Energy.



FIA Karting Championships



Panta is confirmed as fuel supplier for the 2020 FIA Karting Championships – Europe (except Superkart) and for 2020 and 2021 in the FIA Karting European Championship – Superkart.



LeCont is confirmed as tyre supplier for the 2020 FIA Karting World Championship – OK, and FIA Karting European Championships – OK and JUNIOR.



Vega is selected for the 2020 FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, FIA Karting European Championship – KZ, the FIA Karting European Championship – KZ2, the FIA Karting International Super Cup – KZ2 and the FIA Karting Academy Trophy.



MG Tyres is selected for the 2020 FIA Karting World Championship – JUNIOR.



FIA WTCR - World Touring Car Cup



The 2020 FIA WTCR - World Touring Car Cup calendar is approved as follows:



04-05 April Morocco Marrakesh 25-26 April Hungary Hungaroring 21-23 May Germany Nürburgring Nordschleife 06-07 June Slovakia Slovakiaring 20-21 June Portugal Vila Real 04-05 July Spain Motorland Aragon 05-06 September China Ningbo 17-18 October South Korea Inje Speedium 21-22 November Macau Macau 12 -13 December Malaysia Sepang



The title of FIA WTCR World Touring Car Cup - Winning Rookie Driver will be awarded to the newcomer scoring the highest number of points.



The Council approved a three-year extension of the WTCR promoter agreement between the FIA And Eurosport Events.



A Touring Car Lite category for small, B-segment touring cars is approved, with the aim of using this set of regulations at regional and national level, forming the base of a touring car racing pyramid.



FIA World Cup for Cross Country – Rallies and Bajas



The Groups and Classes of eligible vehicles are modified as follows from 2020:



Group Class Vehicles Explanation T1 T1.1 4x4 Prototype Cross Country Vehicles Diesel & petrol classes merged, complying with Appendix J Art. 285 T1.2 4x2 Prototype Cross Country Vehicles Diesel & petrol classes merged, complying with Appendix J Art. 285 T2 T2 Series Production Cross Country Vehicles Diesel & petrol classes merged, complying with Appendix J Art. 284 and Appendix IV to the 2020 FIA Cross Country Rally Sporting regulations T3 T3 Improved Lightweight Prototypes Cross Country Vehicles Former T3P, complying with Appendix J Art. 286 T4 T4 Improved Lightweight Series Side by Side Cross Country Vehicles Former T3S, complying with Appendix J Art. 286A T5 T5 Cross Country Trucks Former T4, complying with Appendix J 287 & Appendix IV to the 2020 FIA Cross Country Rally Sporting regulations



Cup and Trophy titles have also been revised and while the World Cup for Drivers, Co-drivers and Teams, as well as the T3 Trophy for Drivers remain, a new T4 Trophy has been added for Drivers and Teams. The Trophy for T2 Drivers and Teams, as well as the T3 Teams title, will cease from 2020.



The calendar for the 2020 FIA World Cup for Cross Country Bajas has been confirmed as follows and, from next season, a competitor or entrant’s six best scores will count towards the titles.



06-09 February Russia Baja Russia – Northern Forest 02-04 April United Arab Emirates Dubai International Baja 16-18 April Jordan Jordan Baja 18-21 June Italy Italian Baja 23-26 July Spain Baja España Aragón 13-16 August Hungary Hungarian Baja 03-06 September Poland Baja Poland 29-31 October Portugal Baja Portalegre 500



FIA Regional Rally Championships



The calendars for the 2020 FIA Regional Rally Championships are confirmed as follows:



FIA European Rally Trophy – Alps Rally Trophy



08-09 May France Rallye Ain Jura 28-30 May Switzerland Rallye du Chablais 24-26 September Italy 67 Rallye Sanremo 15-17 October Switzerland Rallye International du Valais



FIA European Rally Trophy – Balkan Rally Trophy



24-25 April Turkey Rally Esok 08-09 May Bulgaria Rally Bulgaria 22-23 May Romania Arad Rally 12-14 June Bulgaria Rally Sliven 07-08 August Romania Bacau Rally 18-19 September Romania Transilvania Rally* 02-03 October Serbia Serbia Rally*



FIA European Rally Trophy - Baltic Rally Trophy



30-31 May Latvia Rally Liepāja 24-26 July Estonia Rally Estonia 14-16 August Lithuania Rally Rokiskis



FIA European Rally Trophy – Celtic Rally Trophy



14-15 March Ireland West Cork Rally 10-11 April Ireland Circuit of Ireland Int. Rally* 19-21 June Ireland Donegal International Rally 21-22 August United Kingdom Ulster International Rally 26-27 September Ireland Cork 20 International Rally



FIA European Rally Trophy – Central Rally Trophy



27-29 March Czech Republic 39 Valasska Rally Valmez 22-23 May Czech Republic 48 Rallye Cesky Krumlov 11-13 June Croatia 46 INA Delta RallyNOTE 16-18 July Austria Rallye Weiz 06-08 August Poland 29 Rally Rzeszów 17-19 September Slovenia 9 MAHLE Rally Nova Gorica 05-07 November Germany 23 Int. ADMV-Lausitz-Rallye

NOTE: Yellow card and deployment of Rally Safety Task Force application



FIA European Rally Trophy – Iberian Rally Trophy



13-15 March Portugal Rallye Serras de Fafe 27-28 March Spain 38 Rallye Sierra Morena 30 April-02 May Spain Rally Villa de Adeje* 30 July-01August Portugal Rali Vinho da Madeira 08-12 September Spain 57 Rallye Princesa de Asturias Ciudad de Oviedo 13-15 November Portugal Rali Casinos Algarve



FIA European Rally Trophy – Final



05-07 November Germany 23 Int. ADMV-Lausitz-Rallye



FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship – Asia Cup



20-22 March India South India Rally 25-26 July Indonesia Rally Medan* 11-13 September Japan Rally Hokkaido* 16-18 October China Rally Longyou*



FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship – Pacific Cup



03-05 April New Zealand Rally Otago* 08-10 May New Zealand International Rally of Whangarei* 19-21 June Australia Rally Tasmania* 11-13 September Japan Rally Hokkaido* 27-29 November Australia Rally Coffs Harbour*



FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship – Final



27-29 November Australia Rally Coffs Harbour*



FIA Middle East Rally Championship



06-08 February Oman Rally of Oman* 02-04 April Qatar Manateq Qatar Int. Rally 04-06 September Lebanon Rally of Lebanon* 24-26 September Jordan Jordan Rally MERC* 09-11 October Cyprus The Cyprus Rally



FIA African Rally Championship



20-23 February Ivory Coast Rallye Côte d'Ivoire Bandama 23-25 April South Africa Rally of South Africa 15-17 May Rwanda Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally 19-21 June Zambia Zambia International Rally 16-19 July Kenya Safari Rally Kenya 14-16 August Uganda Pearl of Africa Uganda RallyNOTE 18-20 September Tanzania Rally of Tanzania

NOTE Yellow card and deployment of Rally Safety Task Force application



FIA CODASUR Rally Championship



26-29 March Paraguay Rally Transitapúa* 30 April-03 May Argentina Rally de Argentina* 28-31 May Brazil Rally de Erechim* 20-23 August Bolivia Rally de Santa Cruz* 19-22 November Uruguay Rally del Atlántico



FIA NACAM Rally Championship



12-15 March Mexico Rally Leon 02-03 May Cuba Rally Cuba 26-28 June Canada Rallye Int. Baie des Chaleurs 22-24 August Mexico Rally Oaxaca 20-21 November Mexico Rally Colima



R-GT Cup



26 January Monaco Rallye Monte Carlo 08-09 May France Rallye Ain Jura 25-27 June Belgium Frontiers Ypres Rally 24-26 July Italy Rally di Roma Capitale 18 October Germany Rally of Germany

* Subject to ASN’s confirmation



Following the approval of the Rally3 technical principles, the first draft homologation regulations have been presented to the WMSC for application as from 1st January, 2021. This new 4WD group will be open to cylinder capacities of 927 to 1620 cm3, to propose the widest possible basis of eligibility. Power will be independent of cylinder capacity (210 hp target) and will be managed by a restrictor.



Pirelli will be the single supplier of the FIA ERC3 Junior Championship for a period of three years from 2020 to 2022.



A number of changes have been made to the Regional Rally Sporting Regulations.



In the FIA ERC and MERC championships, all the results less one will be retained for the final standings to simplify and harmonise the sporting regulations and encourage close competition all the way up to the end of the season.



The maximum duration of FIA ERC events is reduced to four days including reconnaissance to reduce costs for competitors and organisers.



Rally5 cars will be authorised to score points in the FIA ERC3 Junior and ERT Junior championships.



With the aim of giving flexibility to the organisers and encouraging the participation of competitors, hand cutting of tyres will now be permitted in tarmac events of the FIA European Rally Trophy.



In the FIA African and Middle East Rally Championships, T4 Cross-Country cars (formerly T3-Series), suited to the terrain, will now be eligible.



For all Rally 2 cars competing in Regional Rally Championships, the use of old parts is now allowed after the application of a joker - except for jokers related to safety or reliability.



FIA Off Road Commission



The Council approved the 2020 FIA European Rallycross Championship calendar as follows:



FIA European Rallycross Championship (Supercar)



16‐17 May Belgium Spa Francorchamps 13‐14 June Norway Hell‐Lanke 04‐05 July Sweden Höljes 05‐06 September France Lohéac 19‐20 September Latvia Riga



FIA European Rallycross Championship (Super1600)



18‐19 April Spain Barcelona-Catalunya 02-03 May Portugal Montalegre 04‐05 July Sweden Höljes 18‐19 July Russia Saint Petersburg* 05‐06 September France Lohéac 19‐20 September Latvia Riga

*Subject to promoter agreement and circuit homologation



P1 Racing Fuels is confirmed as the fuel supplier for ICE cars in FIA Rallycross championships for the next three years (2020-2022).



The new FIA European Cross Car Championship will be held over five rounds within the nine events of the European Autocross Championship, the calendar being approved as follows:



16‐17 May Germany Seelow** 06‐07 June Latvia Musa 13‐14 June Lithuania Vilkyciai 27‐28 June Germany Matschenberg** XC 04‐05 July Czech Republic Nová Paka** 18‐19 July France St‐Georges‐de‐Montaigu** XC 22‐23 August Czech Republic Prerov** XC 12‐13 September France St‐Igny‐de‐Vers** XC 19‐20 September Italy Maggiora** XC

**Subject to circuit homologation

XC Cross Car



The full FIA Technical Regulations for Cross Car are now part of Appendix J under article 279B.



FIA Hill Climb Commission



The organisation of the FIA Hill Climb Masters was granted to Portugal and will take place on 9-11 October 2020 in Braga.



Performance Factor will be introduced as a new categorisation of closed car in the FIA European Hill Climb Championship, the FIA International Hill Climb Cup and the FIA Hill Climb Masters.



The 2020 calendars for FIA Hill Climb Championships were approved as follows:



FIA European Hill Climb Championship



17‐19 April France St Jean du Gard ‐ Col St Pierre 24‐26 April Austria Rechberg 08‐10 May Portugal Rampa de Boticas 15‐17 May Spain Subida Internacional al Fito 05‐07 June Czech Republic Ecce Homo Sternberk* 12‐14 June Germany Glasbachrennen 26‐28 June Italy Coppa Paolino Teodori* 17‐19 July Slovakia Dobšinský kopec* 24‐26 July Poland Limanowa 14‐16 August Switzerland St. Ursanne ‐ Les Rangiers 28‐30 August Slovenia Ilirska Bistrica 18‐20 September Croatia Buzetski Dani.

* Subject to obtaining guarantees from the organisers via their ASN regarding the organisational and/or safety improvements.



FIA International Hill Climb Cup



15‐17 May Poland Bieszczadzki 29‐31 May Czech Republic Ustecka 21 03‐05 July Italy Trento Bondone 31 July-02 August Germany Osnabrück 14‐16 August Slovenia Lučine



FIA Hill Climb Masters



09‐11 October Portugal Braga



FIA GT Commission



The 2022 GT3 Technical Regulations (including homologation procedures and eligibility criteria) are approved.



FIA Truck Racing Commission



The updated 2020 Sporting and Technical regulations for the European Truck Racing Championship are approved.



The 2020 European Truck Racing Championship calendar is approved as follows:

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25-26 April Hungary Hungaroring 23-24 May Italy Misano 6-7 June Slovakia Slovakiaring 18-19 July Germany Nürburgring 29-30 August Czech Republic Most 12-13 September Belgium Zolder 26-27 September France Le Mans 3-4 October Spain Jarama



FIA Drag Racing Commission



The 2020 Sporting Regulations for the European Drag Racing Championship has been approved.



FIA Historic Motor Sport Commission



The Council approved the 2020 calendar for the FIA Historic Championships as follows:



FIA Historic Hill Climb Championship



24‐26 April Austria Rechberg 29‐31 May Czech Republic Ustecka 21 05‐07 June Czech Republic Ecce Homo Sternberk 12‐14 June Slovenia GHD Gorjanci 03‐05 July Italy Trento Bondone 10‐12 July Italy Cesana Sestriere 28-30 August Slovenia GHD Petrol Ilirska Bistrica 18‐20 September Croatia Buzetski Dani 25-27 September Italy Coppa Chianti Classico



FIA European Historic Sporting Rally Championship



13‐14 March Spain 67 Rally Costa Brava 02‐04 April Italy 35 Sanremo Rally Storico 24‐25 April Czech Republic 28 Historic Vltava Rally 21‐23 May Spain 911 Rally Asturias Historico 19‐21 June Hungary Mecsek Rallye 16‐18 July Austria Rally Weiz 14‐15 August Finland Lahti Historic Rally 17‐19 September Italy 31 Rally Elba Storico 15‐17 October Switzerland Rallye du Valais Historique



FIA Trophy for Historic Regularity Rallies



02‐04 October Switzerland Alpine Challenge



FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior Cars



24‐26 April Germany Hockenheim 23‐24 May United Kingdom Brands Hatch* 19‐21 June Italy Misano 10‐12 July Italy Imola * 07‐09 August Germany Nürburgring 02‐04 October France Dijon



FIA Masters Historic Formula One & Sports Car Championships



31 July–02 August United Kingdom Silverstone GP 04‐06 September Netherlands Zandvoort 25‐27 September Belgium Spa‐Francorchamps



FIA Historic Formula 3 European Cup



04‐06 September Netherlands Zandvoort



FIA Safety Commission



The findings of the Spa Formula 2 Accident Investigation were presented to the Council, together with recommended actions. Further communication will follow later this month.



The Council approved a proposal to update the Super Licence points table as of 1 January 2020. The number of points assigned to the FIA Formula 3, Formula Renault Eurocup and Toyota Racing Series New Zealand championships have been revised.



The F3 Regional Japanese Championship certified by FIA and Japanese Super Formula Lights will be considered for the Super Licence Points system.



The final update relates to the name of the championship Formula Mazda that has been updated to Indy Pro 2000.



The proposal will be implemented from 1 January 2020.



A new standard of racing nets, one of the most cost-effective pieces of safety equipment, has been approved in order to complete the 360° cockpit protection for drivers participating in circuit events. Due to the difficulties in effectively installing the nets, an alternative installation proposal by attaching the racing nets directly to the seat was approved. This solution allows the nets to be positioned closer to the driver.



Further 2020 International Sporting Calendars



The 2020 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar is as follows:



15 March Australia Melbourne 22 March Bahrain Sakhir 5 April Vietnam Hanoi* 19 April China Shanghai 3 May Netherlands Zandvoort* 10 May Spain Barcelona 24 May Monaco Monaco 7 June Azerbaijan Baku 14 June Canada Montreal 28 June France Le Castellet 5 July Austria Spielberg 19 July Great Britain Silverstone 2 August Hungary Budapest 30 August Belgium Spa 6 September Italy Monza 20 September Singapore Singapore 27 September Russia Sochi 11 October Japan Suzuka 25 October USA Austin 1 November Mexico Mexico City 15 November Brazil São Paulo 29 November Abu Dhabi Yas Marina

* Subject to circuit homologation



2019‐2020 FIA World Endurance Championship



01 September 2019 United Kingdom 4 Hours of Silverstone 06 October 2019 Japan 6 Hours of Fuji 10 November 2019 China 4 Hours of Shanghai 14 December 2019 Bahrain 8 Hours of Bahrain 23 February 2020 United States Lone Star Le Mans 20 March 2020 United States 1000 Miles of Sebring 25 April 2020 Belgium 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps* 13-14 June 2020 France 24 Hours of Le Mans

* Subject to signature of the contract



FIA Formula E Championship



22 November 2019 Saudi Arabia Al Diriyah 23 November 2019 Saudi Arabia Al Diriyah 18 January 2020 Chile Santiago de Chile * 15 February 2020 Mexico Mexico City 29 February 2020 Morocco Marrakesh 21 March 2020 China Sanya 04 April 2020 Italy Rome 18 April 2020 France Paris 03 May 2020 South Korea Seoul* 06 June 2020 Indonesia Jakarta* 21 June 2020 Germany Berlin 11 July 2020 USA New York 25 July 2020 United Kingdom London* 26 July 2020 United Kingdom London*



FIA Formula 2 Championship



20-22 March Bahrain Sakhir 01-03 May Netherlands Zandvoort* 08-10 May Spain Barcelona 21-23 May Monaco Monaco 05-07 June Azerbaijan Baku 03-05 July Austria Spielberg 17-19 July United Kingdom Silverstone 31 July – 02 August Hungary Budapest 28-30 August Belgium Spa‐Francorchamps 04-06 September Italy Monza 25-27 September Russia Sochi 27-29 November Abu Dhabi Yas Marina

* Subject to circuit homologation



FIA Formula 3 Championship



20-22 March Bahrain Sakhir 01-03 May Netherlands Zandvoort* 08-10 May Spain Barcelona 03-05 July Austria Spielberg 17-19 July United Kingdom Silverstone 31 July – 02 August Hungary Budapest 28-30 August Belgium Spa‐Francorchamps 04-06 September Italy Monza 25-27 September Russia Sochi

* Subject to circuit homologation



FIA World Rally Championship



23-26 January Monaco Rallye Monte Carlo 13-16 February Sweden Rally Sweden Jun. 12-15 March Mexico Rally of Mexico 16-19 April Chile Rally of Chile* Jun. 30 April – 3 May Argentina Rally of Argentina* 21-24 May Portugal Vodafone Rally de Portugal 04-07 June Italy Rally of Italy Jun. 16-19 July Kenya Safari Rally Kenya 06-09 August Finland Neste Rally Finland*Jun. 03-06 September New Zealand Rally New Zealand* 24-27 September Turkey Rally of Turkey* 15-18 October Germany Rally of Germany* Jun. 29 October – 01 November Great Britain Rally of Great Britain* 19-22 November Japan Rally Japan*

Jun.: Event counting towards the FIA Junior WRC

* Subject to ASN confirmation.

FIA European Rally Championship



26-28 March Portugal Azores Rallye 07-09 May Spain Rally Islas Canarias 29-31 May Latvia Rally Liepāja 26-28 June Poland 77 Rally Poland 24-26 July Italy Rally di Roma Capitale 28-30 August Czech Republic Barum Czech Rally Zlin 09-11 October Cyprus Cyprus Rally 06-08 November Hungary Rallye Hungary



FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies



22-27 February Qatar Qatar Cross Country Rally 20-26 March United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 24-29 May Kazakhstan Rally Kazakhstan 02-16 July Russia Silk Way Rally 08-13 October Morocco Rallye du Maroc*

* Subject to ASN confirmation.



FIA European Drag Racing Championship



22‐25 May United Kingdom Santa Pod Raceway 04‐07 June Sweden Tierp Arena Dragster 13‐16 August Sweden Tierp Arena Dragster 28‐31 August Germany Hockenheim 10‐13 September United Kingdom Santa Pod Raceway



FIA Electric and New Energy Championship (ENEC)



03‐05 April Portugal Oeiras Eco Rally 24‐26 April Spain Eco Rally de la Comunitat Valenciana 21‐23 May Czech Republic Czech New Energies Rallye 05‐07 June Italy ECO Domolomites GT 2020 10‐11 July Iceland eRally Iceland 03‐06 September Poland Rally Poland New Energies 17‐19 September Slovenia 4th MAHLE Eco Rally 2020 02‐04 October Spain II Eco‐Rallye Bilbao PETRONOR 21‐25 October Monaco 5e eRally Monte‐Carlo/21eme Rally Monte-Carlo ZENN



Solar Car Races



31 July- 01 August Japan Suzuka Solar Car Race



2020 World Motor Sport Council Meeting Calendar

