Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) is the governing body of the Snipe international class in the sport of sailing recognized by World Sailing.

SCIRA was established in November 1932, and Hub E. Isaacks of Snipe fleet number 1 at Dallas Sailing Club was the first commodore.

[1] In march, 1933, SCIRA chartered fleet number 8 to the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club in Dover Harbour, Kent, becoming the first fleet established outside the United States.

[3] Jerelyn Biehl, the paid, full time Executive Director, runs the Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) office.

[4] The SCIRA Board of Governors holds bi-annual meetings, usually during the World Championship.