On Tuesday, September 17, the first meeting of the renewed Ethical Advisory Board of Volley Vlaanderen took place. This body was established with the aim of working on various important pillars within sports ethics: policy advice, prevention, awareness, communication, and support for clubs.

Volley Vlaanderen expresses its gratitude to Kristof De Loose, who announced in early 2024 that he would be stepping down from his role within the federation's integrity work but has taken the lead over the past four months to develop a well-structured policy plan for the coming four years. His dedication and work have laid an important foundation for a safe volleyball environment. Kristof was a driving force in creating an environment where players, clubs, and volunteers feel supported and protected. Volley Vlaanderen wishes to thank him wholeheartedly for all his efforts.
The Ethical Advisory Board consists of several members with a wide range of experience and expertise:

Filip Buijs: General Director of Volley Vlaanderen.

Nette Caluwé: Active within Volley Vlaanderen since 2024 after completing their internship, now sitting on this board in the role of player and club administrator.

Els Goethals: A new face in the board, bringing expertise as a psychologist and club Integrity Contact Person (API).

Dr. Luc Itterbeek: Long involved with the Ethical Advisory Board, continuing his commitment to ethical issues within sports.

Joeri Van de Wiele and Hanne Claessens: Both active as federation Integrity Contact Persons (APIs) and playing a key role in the functioning of the board.

In the future, other experts with specific knowledge and experience will strengthen the Ethical Advisory Board to create as broad a foundation as possible for ethical questions within volleyball.

Volley Vlaanderen aims, through this board, to ensure a safe and responsible sporting environment, supporting not only clubs but also players, administrators, and volunteers.