Founder and 1st President  (1987-1991)
Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique Sportive
(FICS)

Formally organized in September, 1987 at beautiful Kensington Hall, in London, England, "the FICS" is the only recognized World agency to govern the professional specialty of Sports Chiropractic. Dr. Press first conceived of the idea while serving as Chairman of the Int'l Affairs Committee on the Board of the ACA Sports Council in 1978-79. He realized that there was no single voice representing sports chiropractors at the IOC and in other agencies, like
ICSSPE, Sport Accord (GAISF), etc. He designed the FICS' first logo, wrote the Statutes and Corporate Charter, and invited the people to London, who were elected to its first or "founding" Board of Directors. Today, Dr. Press is recognized as the "founder (see archived FICS webpage)" of FICS.

On stepping down from his term of office, Dr. Press, became the first recipient of the FICS' GOLD MEDAL, the highest award which can be bestowed upon a Doctor of Chiropractic in the specialty of Sports Chiropractic, globally by his peers.

Originally the Executive was considering an extraordinary award for His Excellency, Juan Antonio Samaranch, for his then anticipated granting of official recognition of the IOC to FICS. Dr. Press as President, was given the responsibility of designing something appropriate. As this decision is even today still pending, the Executive Council, unbeknownst to Dr Press, decided to award the unique trophy, a real 18k gold and cloisonné medal, on a solid onyx base, to Dr. Press on the expiration of his term of office as the first President and founder of the Federation.

NOTE: NEW LOGO - (adopted in Tokyo-1997) The Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique Sportive or "FICS" is the World Governing Body for the professional specialty of Sports Chiropractic. Dr. Press was elected by the delegates of some 23 National Chiropractic Asociations (NCA's) at the first meeting of the FICS in London in 1987.

FICS is fully recognized by the Sport Accord (GAISF), and the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE). It has been recognized since 1987 by the Supreme Council of Olympic Commitees of Africa, and in 1989 it was recognized by the Soviet Sports Committee (GOSCOMSPORT). in 2000 in Sydney, there was a working relationship with the IOC for the first time; a first step in the ultimate goal of Official IOC recognition

And recently, the World Olympians Organization has formally recognized FICS, and is lobbying for its inclusion in the Olympic venue Clinics.

In April, in Rio De Janeiro, at the World Congress of Chiropractic, the FICS Board of Directors formally solidified Dr. Press' title as Founder of FICS, by awarding him their "Founder's Award" and a Past-President medal.

Founding Chairman
International Academy of Olympic Chiropractic Officers
(IAOCO)

The IAOCO is the International honorary association for those Doctors of Chiropractic who have served national Olympic Teams, and other IOC recognized events like Regional Games, PanAm Games, etc, in an official capacity as team doctors. Dr. Press currently serves as Chairman of the IAOCO with a distinguished panel of Olympic DC's. As of the World Congress of Chiropractic, the IAOCO  has become the Olympic  Doctors Commission  of FICS, and Dr. Press  is Chairman of that Commission.

Founding Member and Advisor on Board of Directors
International Sports Chiropractic Association
(ISCA)

The International Sports Chiropractic Association was created by Dr. Tom Hyde or Florida, Dr. Stephen Press, of New Jersey, and Dr Dale Richardson of Australia as a consulting commission for the World Olympians Association (WOA). It was for most of its inception a separate body liaising with the WOA and a recognized partner of the WOA according to their new president, Dick Fosbury in his recent address. In 2011, at the World Congress of Chiropractic,  the ISCA  became the WOA liaison commission of FICS, bringing it once  again under one roof.  Dr. Press  serves as a member of that commission.

Former Member
American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM)

Dr. Press was the first (and remains the only DC) honored by "elevation" to the rank of " Fellow" of the College.

Past Member - Past Board Member
ACA Sports Council

Dr. Press has been a member of the Council since 1979, and served on its Board of Directors as Chairman of International Affairs in 1986-7

Former Member - First DC Admitted
Lake Placid Sports Medicine Society
(ISCA)

Dr. Press was the first Chiropractic Physician to be admitted into membership in this association, formed after the 1980 Olympic Games, in Lake Placid.

To view certificate - Click here - .pdf

Former Member
American Society of French Speaking Health Professionals
(ASFSHP)

For link to French Consulate in NYC - Click here

Member
American Chiropractic Association

Member
Association of New Jersey Chiropractors