Working Groups
Working Groups support the practical development of the European Airsoft Federation. They bring together knowledge, experience and expertise from member federations so that the EAF can prepare policies, standards, rule frameworks and proposals in a structured and transparent way.
The EAF currently has two working groups but plans to add more working groups in the future.
- European Competition Framework Working Group
- European Referee Framework Working Group
Purpose
The EAF uses Working Groups to develop ideas before formal decisions are taken. They may work on subjects such as sport development, competition formats, safety standards, event sanctioning, governance, recognition support, communication, environmental questions or other topics relevant to European airsoft.
Working Groups are practical and technical in nature. Their task is to analyze, compare, prepare and advise. They help the Federation make better decisions by collecting input from national organizations and translating that input into workable proposals for the executive board.
Role within EAF Governance
Working Groups do not replace the Congress or the Executive Board. They operate within the governance framework of the EAF and under the mandate given to them. Final decisions remain with the competent EAF bodies, in accordance with the Articles of Association and internal regulations.
This ensures that expertise can be used effectively, while democratic accountability remains clear. Working Groups may prepare recommendations, draft documents, review rules, analyze event reports or support implementation, but formal adoption of policy, rules or major decisions remains within the proper EAF decision-making structure.
Participation
Working Groups may include representatives from member federations, appointed experts, officials or volunteers with relevant knowledge. The EAF encourages member federations to contribute people with practical experience, legal or governance expertise, safety knowledge, competition experience or organizational skills.
Participation in Working Groups is part of the EAF’s principle of Teamplay: sharing knowledge, building trust and developing common solutions across national borders.
If you feel you have qualifications that may be beneficial to the EAF’s development through our workgroup, please contact the EAF via workgroups@airsofteurope.com with your written application and credentials.
Building European Standards
Through its Working Groups, the EAF can build common European standards step by step. This allows the Federation to respect national differences while developing shared approaches where cooperation is useful or necessary.
The goal is not to centralize every detail, but to create clear, reliable and practical frameworks for European airsoft. Working Groups help turn ideas into structured proposals, and structured proposals into responsible development for the sport.