The Athletes Commission was founded in 2005.

The purpose of the Athlete's Commission is to give the athletes a forum to have a greater input into the preparation programmes of the PCI before each Paralympic Games. It also provides a direct link for PCI to confer with athletes on particular issues.

The Commission meets at least twice each year.

Role of the PCI Athletes Commission

To assist PCI in its preparations for Paralympic Games and advise on athlete specific issues.

Structure/Membership:

Each Games probable sport shall have one representative on the commission. Each sports qualification status shall be reviewed each year and the commission's membership altered accordingly.

Sports that competed in the previous Games should be represented by a Paralympian from those Games if at all possible. Should the PCI Management Committee decide to invite new sports onto the commission, these sports must be represented by a member of their current senior squad.

Appointing the Chair and their responsibilities:

Chair of the commission is appointed by a majority vote of the members of the commission at the first meeting following each Paralympic Games. The Chairperson acts as the link between the commission and the PCI for all correspondence and also act as the Athletes Commission representative on the full Paralympic Council and the PCI Management Committee.

Current PCI Athletes Commission Membership: