Mission Statement: Inspire transformational conversations, advocate excellence and understanding among the masses, and expand awareness of the contribution coaching has on the future progress of humankind. International Dating Coach Association internationally adheres to stringent standards of excellence, professionalism and code of ethics. Establishing a strong foundation for self-governance of the coaching profession.

The Goal of the Dating Coach Regulatory Committee:

To research, monitor, evaluate, and pro actively contribute to government and regulatory bodies in order to educate, articulate, and develop our growing profession of coaching as a self-regulated profession.

The IDCA Regulatory Committee was initially appointed in the summer of 2002 to support the Dating Coach Mission Statement and to protect and preserve the integrity of the Coaching profession. As a result of its works, the Board decided to appoint in 2007 an ongoing committee.

International Dating Coach Association Core Purpose:

To advance the art, science and practice of professional dating coaching.

Summary of the Current Regulatory Committee Charter:

For 2007, the Regulatory Committee of DC has been asked to do the following:

· Oversee the monitoring of regulatory issues around the globe.

· Develop and maintain an understanding of regulatory practices and attitudes in various jurisdictions.

· Respond to regulatory issues as the need arises, informing the Board of critical situations and acting on Board 
  policy.

· Develop structures, processes and documents to support the above.

· Develop strategic relationships with governments, boards, business leaders, and other coaching organizations involved or interested in regulation, proactively.

· Make policy recommendations to the DC Board.

What you can do:

We recommend IDCA member coaches review the reference information posted on the DC website, stay informed through their IDCA Chapter and through Dating Coaching World. Should you become aware of interest by your local (State or National) government to regulate coaching, or of a regulatory initiative, which could affect the practice of coaching, please advise the Committee and your local IDCA chapter. Questions may be sent to Regulatory Committee via Email: regulations@datingcoach.org

The mission of the International Dating Coach Association  is to be the global forum for the art and science of dating coaching, where we inspire transformational conversations, advocate excellence, and expand awareness of the contribution coaching is to the future of humankind.

The Dating Coach Regulatory Committee was appointed in the summer of 2002 to support the IDCA Mission Statement and to protect and preserve the integrity of the Dating Coaching profession. The goal of the Regulatory Committee is to research, monitor, evaluate, and proactively contribute to government and regulatory bodies in order to educate, articulate, and develop our growing profession of dating coaching as a self-regulated profession.

Professional coaches and the public are encouraged to use the resources presented here to reinforce the Dating Coach position that coaching is a distinct profession with professional standards and competencies.