Book of Rules

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface
Table of Contents
Rules of Interpretation
Generally Applicable Definitions

BOOK A THE CONSTITUTION______________________________________

A1. The World Athletics Constitution

Part I – Commencement, Status, Purposes and Powers

1. Name
2. Commencement
3. Headquarters, Offices and Applicable Law
4. Purposes
5. Powers

Part II - Membership
6. Members
7. Admission as a Member
8. Rights of Members
9. Obligations of Members
10. Membership Fee
11. Withdrawal of Membership
12. Intervention in a Member Federation
13. Suspension of Membership and Other Sanctions
14. Expulsion from Membership
15. Consequences of Withdrawal, Suspension or Expulsion of Membership
16. Reinstatement of Expelled Member
17. Good Standing

Part III - Areas

18. Areas
19. Area Associations
20. Role of Area Associations
21. Rights of Area Associations
22. Obligations of Area Associations
23. Intervention and Sanctions on Areas Associations

Part IV - Congress
24. Role of Congress
25. Composition of Congress

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26. Meetings of Congress

27. Powers of Congress
28. Delegates
29. Attendees and Observers
30. Notice of Ordinary Congress Meeting
31. Agenda for Ordinary Congress Meeting
32. Call and Notice of Special Congress Meeting
33. Quorum
34. Chairperson
35. Voting
36. Elections
37. Minutes
38. Errors
39. Convention

Part V – Council
40. Role of Council
41. Membership of Council
42. Chairperson of Council
43. Eligibility
44. Term of Office
45. Vacancies
46. Suspension and Removal of a Council Member
47. Duties and Powers of Council Members
48. Status of Council Members in Area Associations and Member Federations
49. Council Meetings and Procedures

Part VI – President and Vice-Presidents

50. Role of President
51. Eligibility
52. Election of President
53. Term of Office of President
54. Duties and Powers of President
55. Vice-Presidents

Part VII – Executive Board

56. Role of Executive Board
57. Membership of the Executive Board
58. Duties and Powers of Executive Board Members
59. Executive Board Meetings and Procedures
60. Executive Board Appointments Panel

Part VIII – Chief Executive Officer

61. Role
62. Eligibility
63. Terms
64. Authority

Part IX – Eligibility of Officials and Vetting Panel

65. Eligibility
66. Role of Vetting Panel
67. Composition and Term of Vetting Panel
68. Duties, Powers, Responsibilities and Procedures
69. Decisions of Vetting Panel

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Part X – Athletics Integrity Unit

70. Establishment
71. Role
72. Independence
73. Integrity Unit Board
74. Integrity Unit Board Appointments Panel

Part XI – Discipline
75. Integrity Code of Conduct
76. Disciplinary Tribunal

Part XII – Administrative

77. Official Languages
78. Financial Year
79. Annual Council Report
80. Transparency Standards
81. Application of Income
82. Amendments to the Constitution
83. Dissolution
84. Disputes and Appeals
85. Notifications

Part XIII – Definitions and Interpretation

86. Specific Definitions
87. Interpretation

Appendix
1. List of Member Federations by Area

A2. Rules of Congress

Specific Definitions
1. Overview
2. Application of these Rules
3. Convening Congress
4. Agenda and Running Order
5. Special Congress
6. Quorum
7. Delegates and Attendees
8. Chairperson
9. Rules of Debate
10. Voting
11. Elections
12. Scrutineers
13. Media
14. Call to Order and Disorder
15. Virtual Congress
16. Written Resolutions passed by Member Federations
17. Proceedings not Invalidated
18. Minutes

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BOOK B ORGANISATION ___________________________________

CHAPTER B1 MEMBER FEDERATIONS

B1.1 [Holding page - to be developed]

CHAPTER B2 AREA ASSOCIATIONS

B2.1 [Holding page - to be developed}

CHAPTER B3 GOVERNANCE

B3.1 Governance Rules

Specific Definitions
1. Purpose of these Rules
2. Application of these Rules
3. Council
4. Executive Board
5. Commissions and Working Groups
6. Nominations Panel
7. Audits
8. Transparency Standards
9. Related Entities
10. Breaches and Disputes

B3.2 Vetting Rules

Specific Definitions
1. Application of these Rules
2. Scope of these Rules
3. Vetting Panel – Composition and Appointment
4. Vetting Panel – Role, Powers, Duties and Procedure
5. Ethical Compliance Officer
6. Applicability of Vetting
7. Vetting Process
8. Integrity Check
9. Referral to Athletics Integrity Unit
10. Declaration Form and Vetting Disclosure Form
11. Notification of Area Associations and Member Federations
Appendices
1. Vetting Panel – Terms of Reference
2. Flow Diagram of Vetting Process

B3.3 Conflicts, Disclosures and Gifts Rules

Specific Definitions
1. Overview
2. Purpose
3. Application of these Rules
4. Scope of these Rules

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5. Duties Relating to Conflicts of Interest

6. Duties Relating to Disclosure
7. Duties Relating to Gifts, including Hospitality
8. Confidentiality and Personal Information

B3.4 Candidacy Rules

Specific Definitions
1. Application of these Rules
2. Scope of these Rules
3. General Obligations of Candidates
4. Specific Obligations of Candidates
5. Area Presidents
6. Athletes' Commission Elections
7. Obligations of World Athletics Officials
8. Election Oversight Panel
9. Breaches and Disputes
Appendices
1. Election Oversight Panel – Terms of Reference
2. Candidate Pack
3. Elections for Athletes' Commission

B3.5 Honorary Member and Service Award Rules

Specific Definitions
1. Overview
2. Application of these Rules
3. Honorary Titles
4. Service Awards

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BOOK C COMPETITION_____________________________________

CHAPTER C1 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

C1.1 Competition Rules

Part I – General
1. (Rule 2) Authorisation to Stage Competitions
2. (Rule 3) Regulations Governing the Conduct of International Competitions

Part II – Competition Officials

3. (Rule 110) International Officials
4. (Rule 111) Organisational Delegates
5. (Rule 112) Technical Delegates
6. (Rule 113) Medical Delegates
7. (Rule 114) Anti-Doping Delegates
8. (Rule 115) International Technical Officials (ITOs)
9. (Rule 116) International Race Walking Judges (IRWJs)
10. (Rule 117) International Road Course Measurers
11. (Rule 118) International Starter and International Photo Finish Judge
12. (Rule 119) Jury of Appeal
13. (Rule 120) Officials of the Competition
14. (Rule 121) Competition Director
15. (Rule 122) Meeting Manager
16. (Rule 123) Technical Manager
17. (Rule 124) Event Presentation Manager
18. (Rule 125) Referees
19. (Rule 126) Judges
20. (Rule 127) Umpires (Running and Race Walking Events)
21. (Rule 128) Timekeepers, Photo Finish Judges and Transponder Timing
Judges
22. (Rule 129) Start Coordinator, Starter, Recallers
23. (Rule 130) Starter's Assistants
24. (Rule 131) Lap Scorers
25. (Rule 132) Competition Secretary, Technical Information Centre (TIC)
26. (Rule 133) Marshal
27. (Rule 134) Wind Gauge Operator
28. (Rule 135) Measurement Judge (Scientific)
29. (Rule 136) Call Room Judges
30. (Rule 137) Advertising Commissioner

Part III – World Records

31. (Rule 260) World Records
32. (Rule 261) Events for which World Records are Recognised
33. (Rule 262) Events for which World U20 Records are Recognised
34. (Rule 263) Events for which World Indoor Records are Recognised
35. (Rule 264) Events for which World U20 Indoor Records are Recognised
36. (Rule 265) Other Records

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C1.2 World Athletics Series Regulations

Part I – World Athletics Championships Regulations

1. General
2. Events Programme
3. Participation
4. Financial Conditions
5. Authority and Duties of the Council
6. Delegates and Officials
7. Technical Matters and Requirements
8. Protocol Matters
9. Area Champions Automatic Qualification

Part II – World Athletics Indoor Championships Regulations

10. General
11. Events Programme
12. Participation
13. Financial Conditions
14. Authority and Duties of the Council
15. Delegates and Officials
16. Technical Matters and Requirements
17. Protocol Matters

Part III – World Athletics Under 20 Championships Regulations

18. General
19. Events Programme
20. Participation
21. Financial Conditions
22. Authority and Duties of the Council
23. Delegates and Officials
24. Technical Matters and Requirements
25. Protocol Matters

Part IV – World Athletics Cross Country Championships Regulations

26. General
27. Events Programme
28. Participation
29. Financial Conditions
30. Authority and Duties of the Council
31. Delegates and Officials
32. Technical Matters and Requirements
33. Protocol Matters

Part V – World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Regulations

34. General
35. Events Programme
36. Participation
37. Financial Conditions
38. Authority and Duties of the Council
39. Delegates and Officials
40. Technical Matters and Requirements
41. Protocol Matters

Part VI – World Athletics Half Marathon Championships Regulations

42. General

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43. Events Programme

44. Participation
45. Financial Conditions
46. Authority and Duties of the Council
47. Delegates and Officials
48. Technical Matters and Requirements
49. Protocol Matters

Part VII – World Athletics Relays Regulations

50. General
51. Events Programme
52. Participation
53. Financial Conditions
54. Authority and Duties of the Council
55. Delegates and Officials
56. Technical Matters and Requirements
57. Protocol Matters

Appendices
1. Team officials eligible for subsidised accommodation and accreditation at
WAS competitions
2. Qualification in track event at WAS competitions

C1.3 Diamond League Meetings Regulations

1. General Principles
2. Evaluation and Reporting
3. Minimum Requirements for Application
4. Entry of Athletes
5. Technical

C1.4 World Athletics Continental Tour Regulations

Part I - Gold Level Status Requirements

1. General Principles
2. Evaluation and Reporting
3. Minimum Requirements for Application
4. Technical

Part II - Silver Level Status Requirements

5. General Principles
6. Evaluation and Reporting
7. Minimum Requirements for Application
8. Technical

Part III - Bronze Level Status Requirements

9. General Principles
10. Evaluation and Reporting
11. Minimum Requirements for Application
12. Technical

C1.5 World Athletics Indoor Tour Regulations

1. General Principles
2. Calendar of Events
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3. Applications/Permit
4. Meeting Organiser Obligations/Requirements
5. General Requirements
6. Programme of Events
7. Points
8. Award
9. Ranking
10. Overall Awards
11. Disputes

C1.6 Label Road Races Regulations

1. Labels for Road Races

2. Elite Athletes
3. Continental quota
4. Appearance negotiations, athletes' contracts, prizes and payment terms
5. Application procedures
6. Observers and Technical Delegates
7. Technical, Safety and Runner's Experience
8. Before race day
9. Transport to the start
10. Before the start
11. Road Closures
12. The Race
13. Pacing
14. Drinking/Sponging and Refreshment Stations
15. Timing Data Processing and Results
16. Insurance
17. Additional criteria for Platinum Label
18. Medical
19. Anti-Doping
20. Communications
21. International Broadcast Requirements
22. TV Coverage to World Athletics
23. World Athletics Branding and Promotion

C1.7 Race Walking Tour Regulations

1. General Principles

Part I - Gold Level Tour Status Requirements

1. Applications
2. Evaluation and Reporting
3. Minimum Requirements for Application
4. Entry/Start Lists, Results and World Ranking Points
5. Overall Prize Money

Part II - Silver Level Tour Status Requirements

1. Applications
2. Evaluation and Reporting
3. Minimum Requirements for Application
4. Entry/Start Lists, Results and World Ranking Points
5. Overall Prize Money

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Part III - Bronze Level Status Requirements

1. Applications
2. Evaluation and Reporting
3. Minimum Requirements for Application
4. Entry/Start Lists, Results and World Ranking Points
5. Overall Prize Money

C1.8 Combined Events Tour Regulations

1. General Principles

Part I - Gold Level Tour Status Requirements

1. Applications
2. Evaluation and Reporting
3. Minimum Requirements for Application
4. Entry/Start Lists, Results and World Ranking Points
5. Overall Prize Money

Part II - Silver Level Tour Status Requirements

1. Applications
2. Evaluation and Reporting
3. Minimum Requirements for Application
4. Entry/Start Lists, Results and World Ranking Points
5. Overall Prize Money

Part III - Bronze Level Status Requirements

1. Applications
2. Evaluation and Reporting
3. Minimum Requirements for Application
4. Entry/Start Lists, Results and World Ranking Points
5. Overall Prize Money

C1.9 Cross Country Tour Regulations

1. General Principles

Part I - Gold Level Tour Status Requirements

1. Applications
2. Evaluation and Reporting
3. Minimum Requirements for Application
4. Entry/Start Lists, Results and World Ranking Points
5. Overall Prize Money

Part II - Silver Level Tour Status Requirements

1. Applications
2. Evaluation and Reporting
3. Minimum Requirements for Application
4. Entry/Start Lists, Results and World Ranking Points
5. Overall Prize Money

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Part III - Bronze Level Status Requirements

1. Applications
2. Evaluation and Reporting
3. Minimum Requirements for Application
4. Entry/Start Lists, Results and World Ranking Points
5. Overall Prize Money
Appendix 1
Performance Scores for the various categories and placings

CHAPTER C2 TECHNICAL RULES

C2.1 Technical Rules

Part I - General
1. (Rule 100) General
2. (Rule 140) The Athletics Facility
3. (Rule 141) Age and Sex Categories
4. (Rule 142) Entries
5. (Rule 143) Clothing, Shoes, and Athlete Bibs
6. (Rule 144) Assistance to Athletes
7. (Rule 145) Effect of Disqualification
8. (Rule 146) Protests and Appeals
9. (Rule 147) Mixed Competition
10. (Rule 148) Surveying and Measurements
11. (Rule 149) Validity of Performance
12. (Rule 150) Video Recording
13. (Rule 151) Scoring

Part II – Track Events

14. (Rule 160) Track Measurements
15. (Rule 161) Starting Blocks
16. (Rule 162) The Start
17. (Rule 163) The Race
18. (Rule 164) The Finish
19. (Rule 165) Timing and Photo Finish
20. (Rule 166) Seedings, Draws and Qualifications in Track Events
21. (Rule 167) Ties
22. (Rule 168) Hurdle Races
23. (Rule 169) Steeplechase Races
24. (Rule 170) Relay Races

Part III – Field Events

25. (Rule 180) General Conditions – Field Events
26. (Rule 181) General Conditions – Vertical Jumps
27. (Rule 182) High Jump
28. (Rule 183) Pole Vault
29. (Rule 184) General Conditions – Horizontal Jumps
30. (Rule 185) Long Jump
31. (Rule 186) Triple Jump
32. (Rule 187) General Conditions – Throwing Events
33. (Rule 188) Shot Put
34. (Rule 189) Discus Throw
35. (Rule 190) Discus Cage
36. (Rule 191) Hammer Throw

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37. (Rule 192) Hammer Cage

38. (Rule 193) Javelin Throw

Part IV – Combined Events Competitions

39. (Rule 200) Combined Events Competitions

Part V – Indoor Competitions

40. (Rule 210) Applicability of Outdoor Rules to Indoor Competitions
41. (Rule 211) The Indoor Stadium
42. (Rule 212) The Straight Track
43. (Rule 213) The Oval Track and Lanes
44. (Rule 214) Start and Finish on the Oval Track
45. (Rule 215) Seedings and Draw for Lanes in Track Events
46. (Rule 216) Clothing, Shoes and Athlete Bibs
47. (Rule 217) Hurdle Races
48. (Rule 218) Relay Races
49. (Rule 219) High Jump
50. (Rule 220) Pole Vault
51. (Rule 221) Horizontal Jumps
52. (Rule 222) Shot Put
53. (Rule 223) Combined Events Competitions

Part VI – Race Walking Events

54. (Rule 230) Race Walking

Part VII – Road Races

55. (Rule 240) Road Races

Part VIII – Cross Country, Mountain and Trail Races

56. (Rule 250) Cross Country Races
57. (Rule 251) Mountain and Trail Races

CHAPTER C3 ELIGIBILITY

C3.1 Requirements to Compete in International Competitions Rules

1. (Rule 4) Requirements to Compete in International Competitions

C3.2 Eligibility to Represent a Member Rules

Specific Definitions
1. (Rule 5) Eligibility to Represent a Member

C3.3 Eligibility Rules

Specific Definitions
1. (Rule 20) Definition of Eligible Athlete
2. (Rule 21) Restriction of Competition to Eligible Athletes
3. (Rule 22) Ineligibility for International and Domestic Competitions
4. (Rule 23) Persons Subject to Declaration of Ineligibility

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C3.4 Regulation on Eligibility to Represent a Member in National Representative

Competitions

Specific Definitions
1. Overview
2. Eligibility to Represent a Member in National Representative Competitions
3. Transfers of Allegiance
4. Waiver or Variation of Requirements of Rule 1 of the Eligibility to Represent
a Member Rules
5. Nationality Review Panel
6. Compliance
7. Dispute Resolution
8. Costs
Appendix
1. Extract from the Olympic Charter (in force as from 26 June 2019)

C3.5 Eligibility Regulations for Transgender Athletes

General Information
1. Introduction
2. Application
3. Eligibility Conditions for Transgender Athletes
4. Assessment by the Expert Panel
5. Monitoring/ Investigating Compliance
6. Disciplinary Proceedings
7. Dispute Resolution
8. Confidentiality
9. Costs
10. Mutual Recognition
11. Limitation of Liability
Appendices
1. Medical Guidelines
2. Expert Panel

C3.6 Eligibility Regulations for the Female Classification (Athletes with Differences in Sex
Development)

Specific Definitions
General Information
1. Introduction
2. Special Eligibility Requirements for Restricted Events at International
Competitions
3. Assessment of Cases
4. Confidentiality
5. Dispute Resolution
Appendices
1. List of Medical Experts
2. Framework for Assessment of Cases
3. World Athletics Approved Specialist Reference Centres

C3.7 Neutral Athletes Regulations

1. Participation of Neutral Athletes

2. Financial Conditions
3. Technical Matters and Requirements

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4. Protocol Matters
5. Conduct of Neutral Athletes
6. Final Provisions

CHAPTER C4 HEALTH, MEDICAL AND WELFARE

C4.1 Payments to Athletes Rules

1. (Rule 6) Payments to Athletes

C4.2 Medical (General) Rules

1. (Rule 51) Athletes

2. (Rule 52) Member Federations
3. (Rule 53) Medical/ Safety Services at International Competitions

CHAPTER C5 ATHLETES' REPRESENTATIVES

C5.1 Athletes’ Representatives Rules

1. (Rule 7) Athletes' Representatives

C5.2 Athletes' Representative Regulations

Specific Definitions
1. Introduction
2. Scope
3. Eligibility
4. Application
5. Examination
6. Authorisation
7. Rights and Obligations of an Athletes' Representative
8. Obligations of an athlete
9. Disputes
10. Disciplinary Proceedings

CHAPTER C6 EVENT BIDDING

C6.1 Event Bidding Rules

Specific Definitions
1. Overview
2. Purpose
3. Application
4. Bid Evaluation Panel
5. Bidding Process
6. Withdrawals, Extenuating Circumstances and Inability to Select
7. Council Voting
8. Conduct of Candidate Cities
9. Breaches and Sanctions
10. Disputes
Appendices
1. Calendar of WAS Event by Year and of Bidding Process in Any Given Year
2. Bid Evaluation Panel Terms of Reference

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3. Evaluation Methodology

CHAPTER C7 MARKETING and ADVERTISING

C7.1 Marketing and Advertising Rules

1. (Rule 8) Marketing and Advertising Rules

C7.2 Marketing and Advertising Regulations International Competitions 1.1(a) (WAS), 1.3
and 1.4: Clothing & Accessories

1. Specific Definitions
2. Purpose and Commencement
3. General Marketing Principles
4. National Team Kit Approval
5. Advertising on National Team Kit
6. Personal Belongings and Team Accessories
7. Nail, Body Art, Hair Designs & Jewellery
8. Athlete Bibs
9. Presentation Bibs
10. Clothing of Competition Officials
11. Photographers/Camera Crews – Bibs
12. On-site Commercial Affiliate Clothing
13. Other Personnel on Event Sites
14. Advertising Commissioner
15. Enforcement Generally
16. Enforcement at WAS Events
17. Enforcement Against Team Personnel & Other Persons
18. Breaches and Remedies Against Athletes
19. Sanctions Against Athletes
20. Appeals

C7.3 Marketing and Advertising Regulations International Competitions 1.1(a) (WAS), 1.3
and 1.4: Events

1. Specific Definitions
2. Purpose and Commencement
3. General Marketing Principles
4. Marketing at all WAS Events
5. Marketing at Stadium WAS Events
6. Marketing at Non-Stadium WAS Events
7. Equipment and Implements used during Competitions
8. Vehicles
9. On Screen Identification
10. Use of Digital Technology
11. Enforcement Generally
12. Disputes

C7.4 Marketing and Advertising Regulations International Competitions 1.5 and 1.9:
Clothing & Accessories

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1. Specific Definitions
2. Purpose and Commencement
3. General Marketing Principles
4. Athlete Sponsor
5. Athlete Kit
6. Personal Belongings and Accessories
7. Nail, Body Art, Hair Designs & Jewellery
8. Athlete Bibs
9. Presentation Bibs
10. Clothing of Competition Officials
11. Photographers/Camera Crews – Bibs
12. On-site Sponsor Clothing
13. Other Personnel on Event Sites
14. Designated Representative
15. Enforcement Generally
16. Enforcement at Events
17. Breaches and Remedies Against Athletes
18. Sanctions Against Athletes
19. Appeals

C7.5 Marketing and Advertising Regulations International Competitions 1.5 and 1.9: Events

1. Specific Definitions
2. Purpose and Commencement
3. General Marketing Principles
4. Marketing at all Events
5. Marketing at Stadium Events
6. Marketing at Non-Stadium Events
7. Equipment and Implements used during Competitions
8. Vehicles
9. On Screen Identification
10. Use of Digital Technology
11. Enforcement Generally
12. Disputes

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BOOK D INTEGRITY AND DISCIPLINARY____________________________

CHAPTER D1 INTEGRITY CODE OF CONDUCT

D1.1 Integrity Code of Conduct

Specific Definitions
1. Application of the Integrity Code of Conduct
2. Transition Provisions
3. Integrity Standards
4. Violations of this Integrity Code
5. Reporting
6. Investigations and Prosecutions

CHAPTER D2 ATHLETICS INTEGRITY UNIT

D2.1 Athletics Integrity Unit Rules

Specific Definitions
1. Purpose of these Rules
2. Application of these Rules
3. Scope of these Rules
4. Integrity Unit Board – Composition and Appointment
5. Integrity Unit Board – Power and Duties
6. Integrity Unit Board – Procedures
7. Integrity Unit Board – Reporting
8. Integrity Unit Board – Other Matters
9. Integrity Unit Board – Head of Integrity Unit
10. Operations of Integrity Unit
11. Financial
12. Transition and Transfer of Ethics Board Proceedings to Integrity Unit

CHAPTER D3 ANTI-DOPING

D3.1 Anti-Doping Rules

Specific Definitions
1. Introduction
2. Anti-Doping Rule Violations
3. Proof of Doping
4. The Prohibited List
5. Testing and Investigations
6. Analysis of Samples
7. Results Management: Responsibility, Initial Review, Notice, and
Provisional Suspensions
8. Results Management: Hearing Process
9. Automatic Disqualification of Individual Results
10. Further Sanctions for Individuals
11. Consequences to Teams
12. Disciplinary Proceedings for Non-Compliance
13. Results Management: Appeals
14. Confidentiality and Reporting
15. Member Federation Anti-Doping Obligations

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16. Sanctions Against Member Federations

17. Implementation of Decisions
18. Statute of Limitations
19. Compliance Reports
20. Education
21. Interpretation of the World Anti-Doping Code
Appendices
1. Definitions
2. Athletics Anti-Doping Protocols
3. The 2021 Prohibited List
4. International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions
5. International Standard for Testing and Investigations
6. International Standard for Results Management
7. International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information
8. International Standard for Education

CHAPTER D4 NON-DOPING

D4.1 Athletics Integrity Unit: Reporting Investigation and Prosecution Rules – Non-Doping

Specific Definitions
1. Reporting
2. Prima Facie Case
3. Provisional Suspension
4. Investigating Potential Violations
5. Notice of Charge
6. Notice
7. Alternative procedure for minor violations

D4.2 Manipulation of Sports Competition Rules

Specific Definitions
1. Introduction
2. Violations
3. Betting
4. Manipulation of Competitions
5. Gifts
6. Corrupt Conduct
7. Inside Information
8. Failure to report
9. Failure to co-operate
10. Other Violations
11. Compliance
12. Recognition

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CHAPTER D5 DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL, DECISIONS, BREACHES & DISPUTES

D5.1 Disciplinary Tribunal Rules

Specific Definitions

Part I – General
1. Composition and Appointment of Disciplinary Tribunal
2. Indemnity
3. Remuneration and Expenses
4. Secretariat
5. Confidentiality

Part II – Non – Doping Violations

6. Jurisdiction of Tribunal
7. Panels for Proceedings
8. Conduct of the Proceedings
9. Hearings
10. Burden and Standard of Proof
11. Consequences, Sanctions and Costs
12. Decisions
13. Appeals
14. Recognition of Decisions
15. Statute of Limitations
16. Miscellaneous

Part III – Removal of Council Members and Executive Board Members

17. Jurisdiction of Tribunal
18. Procedure
19. Appeal

D5.2 Disputes and Disciplinary Proceeding Rules (Rule 60)

Specific Definitions
1. General
2. Disputes arising under the Rules and Regulations of a Member or Area
Association
3. Disputes between the World Athletics and any Member, Area Association,
athlete, athlete support personnel or other person(s)
4. Suspension of a Member
5. Disputes between (i) Members, (ii) Area Associations and (iii) a Member(s)
and an Area Association(s)

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CHAPTER D6 FORMER CODE OF ETHICS

D6.1 Former Code of Ethics

1. Preamble
2. Application
3. Principles of the Code
4. Principles of Conduct Applicable to World Athletics Family
5. Principles of Conduct Applicable to World Athletics Officials
6. Enforcement
7. Appeals
8. Member Federations' Obligations
9. Final Provisions
Appendices
1. Anti-Doping Rules
2. Rules Against Betting, Manipulation of Results, and Corruption
3. Rules concerning Candidacy for World Athletics Office and the Conduct of
Elections
4. Rules of Conduct Applicable to Members and Candidate Cities Wishing to
Host World Athletics Series Competitions and other International
Competitions Organised by the World Athletics
5. Rules Concerning Conflict of Interest of World Athletics Officials
6. Status of the World Athletics Ethics Commission
7. Procedural Rules of the Ethics Commission

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