The Virtus Athlete Council is the voice of our Virtus athletes within the Virtus Movement.

Our mission is to make sure that athletes with an intellectual impairment are heard and included in the decisions Virtus makes, and will help guide the future direction of Virtus.

The Athlete Council will work to:

• Represent the views and needs of Virtus athletes

• Support athlete representatives so they can be confident and effective leaders

• Help Virtus create fair, safe, and inclusive sport environments

The Athlete Council will also play an important role in organising Athlete Council elections at Virtus events, including the Virtus Global Games. The Council will work to ensure elections are fair, open, and inclusive, while also helping athletes understand the process and encouraging wide participation.

Virtus believes that athlete voices matter. Through the Athlete Council, athletes will help shape the future of Virtus sport and ensure it meets the needs of athletes around the world.