Constitution of CableWake.org

§0. Preamble

Cable wakeboarding is global, fast-evolving, and diverse. CableWake.org exists to provide a neutral, lightweight, member-driven structure where the worldwide cable wakesports community can connect, discuss, and shape progress together.

§1. Name & Scope

• Name: CableWake.org (“CableWake”).
• Scope: Global community for cable wakesports (including cable wakeboarding, wakeskating, and related cable disciplines).
• Neutrality: CableWake is rule-system agnostic and does not enforce or prescribe any single rulebook or federation framework.

§2. Purpose

CableWake exists to:

• Build a strong global member base to create a credible community voice.
• Run member-led workshops, surveys, and discussions on important topics (safety, progression, event formats, park development, grassroots growth).
• Provide a transparent mechanism for community proposals and voting.
• Serve as a lightweight structure that can support legitimate outreach to stakeholders (parks, cities, ministries, land authorities, grant bodies, NGOs), where appropriate and consistent with this Constitution.
• Encourage collaboration across riders, parks, clubs, organizers, and supporters worldwide.

§3. Principles

• Community before authority: Participation matters more than titles.
• Transparency: Clear processes, public reporting, and traceable decisions.
• Inclusivity: Global, cross-border, and welcoming to all backgrounds.
• Neutrality: Respect for all existing federations, formats, and rule systems.
• Lightweight governance: Simple structures that can scale with membership.
• Non-commercial community core: Partner recognition should support growth while keeping the community-first mission.

§4. Membership

CableWake offers membership categories:

Membership is annual unless otherwise stated. Membership status is considered active when the member has completed onboarding and any applicable membership fee is recorded.

§5. Rights & Duties

Member rights include:

• Access to open community discussions, surveys, and workshops.
• Voting rights in accordance with §9.
• Ability to submit proposals, topics, and initiatives for community review.
• Public recognition as a member (optional, subject to privacy and consent).

Member duties include:

• Respectful participation under §13 (Code of Conduct).
• Accurate representation of their identity/organization.
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest where relevant (§14).
• Commitment to the community-first mission and neutrality of CableWake.

§6. Governance Model

• CableWake is governed by its Members through proposals, workshops, and votes.
• Operational coordination is performed by an elected Council (§7) and optional Committees (§10).
• CableWake may use digital tools for onboarding, voting, and communication.

§7. Council

The Council is a lightweight coordination body responsible for enabling community processes (not governing the sport). The Council’s purpose is to keep CableWake functional, transparent, and member-driven.

• Composition: 3–9 members, scaled with membership volume.
• Representation goal: Balanced representation across regions and stakeholder types where feasible.
• Term: 12 months, renewable.
• Eligibility: Active Rider Members and designated representatives of Park/Club Members may stand for election.
• Responsibilities:
  • Schedule and facilitate workshops and votes.
  • Publish community reports and decision summaries (§12).
  • Oversee member verification for organizations (parks/clubs/partners).
  • Ensure conflicts of interest are managed (§14).
  • Maintain neutral stance toward external federations and rule systems.
• Limitations: The Council cannot unilaterally change this Constitution, set binding rules for the sport, or claim authority over federations.

§8. Meetings & Workshops

• Community Workshops: Open discussions scheduled regularly (online and/or in person) to gather input and shape proposals.
• Member Assembly: At least one annual assembly (online acceptable) where the Council reports on activity, finance, and progress.
• Notice: Meeting dates and agendas should be announced with reasonable notice (recommended minimum: 14 days for annual assembly; 7 days for workshops).
• Minutes: A short public summary should be published after each official session (§12).

§9. Voting

Voting exists to reflect member direction. Voting may be conducted digitally.

• Who can vote:
  • Active Rider Members: 1 vote per individual.
  • Active Park / Club Members: 1 vote per organization (by designated representative).
  • Supporting Partners: may participate in non-binding advisory polls unless a specific vote states otherwise.
• Quorum: A vote is valid if a minimum participation threshold is met. Recommended:
  • Simple decisions: at least 2% of active Rider Members or 25 Rider Members (whichever is greater).
  • Constitutional amendments: at least 5% of active Rider Members or 75 Rider Members (whichever is greater).
• Decision rules:
  • Standard decisions: simple majority of votes cast.
  • Amendments: supermajority (recommended: 66%) of votes cast.
• Voting integrity: One-person-one-vote for Rider Members, one-entity-one-vote for organizations; reasonable measures must be used to prevent duplicate voting.
• Transparency: Publish results and participation counts (protecting personal data).

§10. Committees & Working Groups

Committees may be formed by the Council or by member proposal to focus on specific topics (e.g., safety, events, grassroots growth, park development).

• Mandate: Clear scope, deliverables, and time horizon.
• Openness: Committees should be open to member participation where feasible.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to members (§12).

§11. Finance & Assets

• Purpose of funds: Membership funds may be used for administrative costs, platform costs, community programs, workshops, reporting, and legal/organizational setup where required.
• No private benefit: Funds must not be distributed for personal gain, except reasonable reimbursement for legitimate community expenses approved under a transparent process.
• Budgets: The Council should publish an annual summary budget and basic financial report.
• Grants and sponsorships: Acceptable if aligned with the mission and if they do not compromise neutrality or community-first priorities.

§12. Transparency

CableWake commits to:

• Publishing an annual report summarizing membership growth, workshops, votes, and key outcomes.
• Publishing vote results, participation counts, and proposal outcomes.
• Publishing a basic financial summary (income, costs, reserves) at least annually.
• Maintaining a public list of Council members and their declared conflicts of interest.

§13. Code of Conduct

Members must:

• Act respectfully and avoid harassment, discrimination, or intimidation.
• Engage in good faith and avoid misinformation presented as fact.
• Respect privacy, especially regarding minors and personal contact details.
• Avoid using CableWake spaces to attack individuals, parks, or organizations.

§14. Conflicts of Interest

• Any member involved in decisions must declare relevant conflicts (financial, organizational, or personal).
• Where conflicts exist, the member should abstain from decision-making on that specific matter.
• Council members must maintain a public conflict disclosure statement (high level, not sensitive).

§15. Disciplinary Actions

If a member violates this Constitution or §13, CableWake may apply proportional actions:

• Warning and request to correct behavior.
• Temporary suspension from community platforms or voting.
• Termination of membership in severe or repeated cases.

Any disciplinary action should be documented internally with a clear reason. Members may request a review by the Council.

§16. Relationship to Champ House

CableWake.org is powered by Champ House Pte Ltd for legal, technical, and payment infrastructure. This enables lightweight operations during early growth.

• Operational role: Champ House provides infrastructure; it does not define community direction.
• Member direction: The direction of CableWake is shaped by members through transparent processes and votes.
• Independence path: CableWake may evolve into an independent organization if membership scale and governance maturity justify it (§18).

§17. Amendments

• Any active member may propose an amendment.
• Proposals must be published for community review before voting (recommended: minimum 14 days).
• Adoption requires a supermajority vote as described in §9.
• All adopted amendments must be published with versioning and dates.

§18. Dissolution / Independence

CableWake may either dissolve or transition into an independent legal entity if the community decides it is beneficial.

• Trigger: A formal proposal and constitutional vote.
• Plan: Must include governance structure, legal jurisdiction, and treatment of funds/assets.
• Asset handling: Any remaining assets should be used for community benefit aligned with §11.

§19. Definitions

• Member: An individual or organization with active membership status.
• Active: Completed onboarding and (where applicable) recorded membership fee for the current term.
• Council: Elected coordination group enabling workshops, votes, reporting, and membership verification.
• Rule-system agnostic: Neutral across different event formats and rulebooks; no enforcement role.

§20. Contact

For questions, proposals, or organizational membership requests, contact:

• hello@cablewake.org
• membership@cablewake.org
• community@cablewake.org