Basketball

INTERNAL REGULATIONS WORLD EDITION
INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL FEDERATION (FIBA)
2004
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INTERNAL REGULATIONS Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 1.1 1.2 1.3
1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.3.4 1.3.5 1.3.6 1.3.7 1.3.8 1.3.9
Regulations governing the Competitions of FIBA ....................................................................5 Definitions ......................................................................................................................................5 General Provisions .........................................................................................................................6 Special provisions applicable to different competitions ..............................................................22
Olympic Tournaments................................................................................................................................. 22 Olympic Qualifying Tournaments for Men and Women............................................................................. 24 FIBA World Championship ........................................................................................................................ 25 FIBA Womens World Championship........................................................................................................ 29 FIBA U-21 World Championship ............................................................................................................... 35 FIBA Womens U-21 World Championship............................................................................................... 39 FIBA U-19 World Championship ............................................................................................................... 43 FIBA Womens U-19 World Championship............................................................................................... 47 Continental or Zone Championships including all Qualifying Tournaments and Games for these Championships ........................................................................................................................................... 51
2 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Annex 1:
Regulations governing the Eligibility of Players .....................................................................53 Regulations governing the National Status of Players............................................................55 Definitions and general principles................................................................................................55 Proof of legal nationality..............................................................................................................55 National teams..............................................................................................................................55 Club teams ....................................................................................................................................56 Decisions ......................................................................................................................................56 Sanctions ......................................................................................................................................57 Marginal cases..............................................................................................................................57 Appeals .........................................................................................................................................57 Note concerning the eligibility of players from dependent territories .........................................57 Costs .............................................................................................................................................57 Regulations governing the International Transfer of Players ...............................................58 Scope of the regulations ...............................................................................................................58 Definitions ....................................................................................................................................58 The player.....................................................................................................................................59 The national federations ...............................................................................................................61 Registration of foreign players and FIBA Foreign Player Licences ............................................64 Disputes ........................................................................................................................................65 Appeal ..........................................................................................................................................65 Academic institution players ........................................................................................................65 Regulations governing the Age of Players................................................................................66 Definitions ....................................................................................................................................66 Procedure to establish age limit ...................................................................................................66 FIBA Identity Card.......................................................................................................................66 List of Players...............................................................................................................................67 Responsibility of national federations..........................................................................................67 Identity and age verification.........................................................................................................68 General provisions........................................................................................................................68 Special provisions.........................................................................................................................68 Official Documents.....................................................................................................................70
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6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 Annex 2: Annex 3: 7 7.1 7.2 7.3. 7.4. 7.5. 8 8.1 8.2 8.3. 8.4. 8.5. 9 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 10 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 11 12 12.1
Regulations governing Doping Control....................................................................................73 Definitions ....................................................................................................................................73 Anti-Doping Rule Violations .......................................................................................................73 Burden and Standards of Proof ....................................................................................................74 In-Competition Testing.................................................................................................................75 Unannounced Doping Control tests .............................................................................................76 Accredited laboratories ................................................................................................................76 Procedure for Doping Control......................................................................................................76 Sanctions ......................................................................................................................................82 Supervisory doctor for Doping Control .......................................................................................89 Therapeutic Use of medication containing restricted and Prohibited Substances................91 Statutory obligations for organisers in doping control matters ............................................94 Regulations governing FIBA Referees .....................................................................................96 Qualification.................................................................................................................................96 Appointment .................................................................................................................................97 Travel arrangements .....................................................................................................................98 Officiating fees .............................................................................................................................98 Duties of FIBA referees ...............................................................................................................98 Regulations governing FIBA Commissioners........................................................................100 Qualification...............................................................................................................................100 Appointment ...............................................................................................................................101 Travel arrangements ...................................................................................................................102 Officiating fees ...........................................................................................................................102 Duties of FIBA commissioners ..................................................................................................102 Regulations governing the Use of Advertising.......................................................................103 Technical equipment and the playing court ...............................................................................103 Officials ......................................................................................................................................104 Players ........................................................................................................................................105 Other provisions .........................................................................................................................109 Penalties......................................................................................................................................109 Regulations governing Fees and Dues ....................................................................................110 Basic membership fees ...............................................................................................................110 Progressive category fees ...........................................................................................................110 Television and marketing rights .................................................................................................110 Other income ..............................................................................................................................111 Terms of payment.......................................................................................................................111 Penalties......................................................................................................................................112 Fiscal year...................................................................................................................................112 Currency of reference.................................................................................................................112 Basic Principles governing the Application of Penalties ......................................................113 Regulations governing Appeals...............................................................................................114 Jurisdiction, President and Vice-President.................................................................................114
12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 12.9 12.10 12.11 13 Annex 4: 14 15 16 17 18 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 Annex 5: 19
Panels, number of judges............................................................................................................114 Judges .........................................................................................................................................115 Fair trial ......................................................................................................................................115 Time limit for appeals and payment of fees ...............................................................................115 Joinder ........................................................................................................................................116 Hearing, award ...........................................................................................................................116 Interim measures ........................................................................................................................116 Further appeal.............................................................................................................................117 Conflicting regulations ...............................................................................................................117 Fees and costs.............................................................................................................................117 Regulations governing the FIBA Order of Merit..................................................................118 The FIBA Order of Merit........................................................................................................120 Regulations governing the FIBA Silver Plate Award ...........................................................121 Regulations governing the RADOMIR SHAPER Prize of FIBA ........................................123 Regulations governing the Organisation of Meetings of the Central Board of FIBA .......125 Regulations governing the Organisation of the World Congress ........................................126 Regulations governing the Use of Proprietary Rights ..........................................................127 Use of FIBA logos......................................................................................................................127 Logos of FIBA Zones .................................................................................................................127 Copyright for written material....................................................................................................127 Lotteries......................................................................................................................................128 New technology and television ..................................................................................................128 Rights to images and names of players and teams (clubs and national teams) ..........................128 FIBA logos.................................................................................................................................129 Effective Date and Prevailing Language................................................................................131
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the Competitions of FIBA
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1.1
Regulations governing the Competitions of FIBA

Definitions
The competitions of FIBA are: 1.1 .1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The main official competitions
The Olympic Tournaments. The Olympic Qualifying Tournaments for Men and Women. The FIBA World Championship. The FIBA Womens World Championship. The FIBA U-21 World Championship. The FIBA Womens U-21 World Championship. The FIBA U-19 World Championship. The FIBA Womens U-19 World Championship. All Continental or Zone Championships, including all qualifying games and tournaments for these championships. Other official competitions
1.1 .2 1. 2.
The official cups and tournaments of FIBA. The international cups and tournaments sanctioned and officially recognised by FIBA and included in the international calendar. International games and tournaments
1.1 .3
All other international games and tournaments not included in 1.1.1 and 1.1.2.
1.2
General Provisions
All competitions of FIBA shall be governed by the following provisions of general nature (1.2) and the specific regulations applicable to the respective competitions as per article 1.3 below. However, for certain competitions under 1.1.1 and 1.1.2, FIBA may issue bidding and/or event manuals as well as specific circular letters. If so, the terms of such documents shall be scrupulously observed and shall prevail over the general provisions under 1.2. 1.2 .1 Organisation of the Main Official Competitions and Other Official Competitions (1.1.1 1.1.2) and 1.1.2) Assignment Filing of candidatures
1.2.1.1 1.2.1.1.1
Any candidature for the organisation of official competitions of FIBA as mentioned in 1.1.1 (except 1) and 1.1.2 must be submitted to the appropriate authority through the national federation of the candidate, within the time limits provided for in the regulations of the competition concerned. The appropriate authority may modify the time limits if circumstances render it necessary. Each continental or zone organisation has the authority to organise, sanction and control basketball competitions within its geographic zone. Only FIBA, however, is empowered to organise, sanction, and control basketball competitions involving several Zones or continents or to authorise continental competitions to qualify for world competitions. In general, all competitions are organised by a national federation, by a Local Organising Committee recognised by the national federation where the competition is being held or by a competent body of FIBA. However, in certain cases, FIBA may be authorised by the Central Board to organise a competition in more than one country or under its own auspices. The FIBA body responsible for the organisation of a competition is also authorised to establish the technical and financial regulations which shall comply with the general provisions of these Internal Regulations. 1.2.1.1.2 Terms of engagement
If the regulations of the competitions or the bidding and event manuals do not specify otherwise, the following minimum details must be clearly indicated by the candidate: 1. Absolute guarantee that all teams and officials having the right to participate shall actually find it possible to enter the country organising the competition (granting of visas, travel documents, etc.); Assurance of a clean national television signal for international broadcast for all games of the competition, and provision of the necessary equipment including television graphics and commentary position for worldwide broadcast of the competition by television and radio according to the host broadcaster obligations available from the Secretariat of FIBA or from FIBA's television partner. FIBA may ensure itself the services of a host broadcaster for certain competitions; Date and places of the competition;
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Conditions of lodging; Financial conditions, including budget for the competition; Means of transportation and distances to be travelled within the country; Guarantee by national and local government of full support including in the case of a financial shortfall; 8. Full details and all guarantees concerning the technical equipment (FIBA approved) and the facilities in the hall where the competition will take place; 9. That the candidature is received by the appropriate body of FIBA at least three (3) months prior to the meeting to decide on the organiser of the competition. Candidatures which do not satisfy the conditions indicated above under 1.2.1.1.1 and 1.2.1.1.2 shall be disregarded. FIBA may decide to organise a site visit to all or some of the candidates. In such cases, all expenses of the site visit must be covered by the candidate. FIBA is entitled to request appropriate financial guarantees and/or financial bonds (cash deposits or irrevocable bank guarantees on a Swiss AAA bank (UBS S.A. or Crdit Suisse) or an AA or AAA rated international bank based in Switzerland) from any candidates to ensure the seriousness of the candidature and, once awarded, the proper organisation of the competition and full compliance with FIBAs regulations and decisions. The appropriate amounts, if any, shall be determined by the Central Board. Once the organisation has been assigned, no change to these terms of engagement shall be tolerated for any reason. Should these terms be violated, FIBA shall have the right to revoke the assignment of the organisation while fully reserving the right to impose disciplinary and financial sanctions on the organisers and to assign the competition to another national federation who will undertake to respect these terms of engagement. 1.2.1.1.3 Renunciation of mandate
Organisers who renounce their assignment shall be subject to disciplinary and financial sanctions by FIBA. 1.2.1.1.4 Financial provisions
The organisers of an official competition of FIBA as mentioned in 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 shall be obliged to respect the financial provisions for the competition in question. FIBA is the owner of all television and marketing rights except for the Olympic Games. It reserves the right to negotiate and sign television and marketing contracts for all international competitions designated by the Central Board. When entering into contracts relating to such television, licensing and marketing rights which affect the financial interests of the Zones, the interests of the Zones shall be respected. The terms of these contracts signed by FIBA must be respected in their entirety by the FIBA-Zone, the national federation in charge of the competition and its Local Organising Committee. In the case of club competitions, FIBA or the appropriate authority will clear, if necessary, all the rights issues. The division of income from these contracts is within the competence of the Central Board. It decides the sums to be allocated to FIBA and to the competitions of FIBA mentioned in 1.1.1 and 1.1.2.
1.2.1.2 1.2.1.2.1
Legal provisions General principles
The agreement to organise a competition of FIBA as mentioned in 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 and the agreement to take part in the said competition constitutes a contract between FIBA, the organisers and the participating teams. All parties involved must scrupulously respect this "sports contract". For certain competitions, FIBA may request the signing of a Contract of Assignment. This principle must also apply to all international competitions, even when these are not of a strictly official nature. Commitments made by clubs for club competitions are considered as having been made with the approval of their national federation. Therefore, the national federation shall be held responsible for having these commitments respected 1.2.1.2.2 Duties of FIBA
FIBA must do all in its power to see that a competition organised under its auspices will be successfully carried out and that FIBA is represented by competent persons, maintaining absolute impartiality. FIBA is obliged to assist the organisers by all means at its disposal. However, FIBA may demand of the organisers the reimbursement of expenses caused by its action. 1.2.1.2.3 Duties of the organisers
The organisers are obliged to respect the general provisions of these Internal Regulations as well as the specific regulations for each competition or the available bidding and event manuals. In particular, they must ensure that all qualified teams that are to take part in the event can actually do so and that visas for entry into the country are issued in good time. These provisions are also valid for the invited teams for events that are not of an official nature. In the event of violation of these provisions in the case of a competition mentioned in 1.1.1 and 1.1.2, FIBA shall withdraw its patronage and the title involved. It may also apply disciplinary penalties to the organisations at fault and impose fines. The respective body of FIBA (Zone Commission, or, in the case of a competition at world level, the Central Board of FIBA) shall make such decisions as required and its decisions shall have immediate effect. Nevertheless, these must be brought to the attention of, and submitted for approval to, the Central Board of FIBA at its next session. 1.2.1.2.4 Duties of the participating teams
Teams taking part in an official competition of FIBA must respect the provisions of these Internal Regulations and/or the applicable regulations for each competition. They must be present at the site of the competition in due time and must co-operate at all times with the organisers and representatives of FIBA. A team that has accepted an invitation to take part in an official competition of FIBA shall be obliged to take part, otherwise the team will be subject to a financial and/or disciplinary sanction. In the event of violation of these provisions, the appropriate body of FIBA shall apply such penalties as are required. In the case of a club, the decision shall be communicated to the national federation to which the club belongs.
In particular, teams participating in an official competition of FIBA may not under any circumstances: 1. 2. 3. Refuse to play a game or leave the playing area before the end of a game; Refuse to participate in - or leave before the end of - the opening ceremony and/or the award ceremony and the closing ceremony; Behave incorrectly (or make insulting remarks), thus disrupting the smooth running of the competition, official functions or ceremonies.
Where there is a violation of these provisions, in addition to the provisions set out in the Official Basketball Rules, the appropriate body of FIBA may apply the following additional penalties: 1. 2. Immediate disqualification from the current competition and disqualification of the team in question from all FIBA competitions for at least one (1) year, and, A fine of USD 20,000 minimum and USD 100,000 maximum.
Cases not provided for in these Internal Regulations (such as provocative gestures, not attending the post-game press conference) shall be judged on their own merits. 1.2.1.2.5 Competence of FIBA bodies
FIBA bodies shall be competent to make any decision and to impose sanctions or levy fines whenever a conflict arises at the time of an international competition, whether it be official (1.1.1 and 1.1.2) or not (1.1.3). Any appeal against the decisions of FIBA shall be dealt with in accordance with the Internal Regulations (Regulations governing Appeals), the General Statutes of FIBA and the regulations governing that competition. 1.2.1.2.6 1. Insurance of participants in official competitions of FIBA and medical care
Responsibilities of FIBA FIBA shall insure the following persons against accidents which may occur during the travel to and from the venue of the competition: The FIBA referees. The FIBA commissioners. The official FIBA representatives present at the competition.
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Responsibilities of the organisers
The organisers are obliged to ensure, at their cost, medical care at the venues (training sites, hotels, sport halls, etc.) for all participants (players, coaches, referees, commissioners and officials) in case of illness and/or accident during their entire stay for the competition. This medical care is at the expense of the organisers for all accidents which may occur during any local transportation arranged by them. The sport venue shall include a first aid room and a room for doping control. The organisers shall schedule medical staff and nurses (with equipment for reanimation, stretcher, onsite ambulance and exits allowing a quick evacuation). The organisers must carry civil responsibility (third party liability) for all accidents which are due to poor organisation: faulty fittings, equipment and stands, security within the precincts of the game
and, in general, all material organisation for which the organisers are responsible. FIBA shall be a co-insured party to that insurance. FIBA will indicate to the organisers the appropriate amount to be covered. The organisers must carry appropriate cancellation insurance and FIBA shall be a co-insured party to that insurance. FIBA will indicate to the organisers the appropriate amount to be covered. 3. Duties of clubs or national federations whose teams participate in an official competition organised by FIBA
The national federations and the clubs whose teams participate in an official competition must insure these teams against: Accidents which may occur during travel to and from the country of the competition venue. Accidents which may occur to members of their team during the competition and for which the organisers are not responsible. 1.2.1.3 1.2.1.3.1 Financial provisions Duties of the organisers
The organisers of an international competition shall be obliged to respect the financial provisions applying to each competition. All fees and dues owed to FIBA must be paid in full, net of all fees, within the deadlines given in these Internal Regulations, to bank account no. 384 509.60L (USD), 384 509.01M (CHF) or 384 509.61R (EUR) bank code (clearing) no. 243, Swift Code UBSWCHZH10A, at the UBS S.A. Place St-Franois, 1002 Lausanne, Switzerland. For all other payments provided for in these Internal Regulations, the organisers shall be obliged to respect the following provisions: 1. For reimbursement of travel expenses for officials nominated by FIBA the payment must be made in US Dollars, Euro or Swiss Francs, unless an agreement has been made with the party involved; For reimbursement of the teams' travel expenses, payment must be made in US Dollars, Euro or Swiss Francs; The organiser shall cover all organising expenses (rental of arenas, taxes, host broadcaster services, provision of statistics and graphics for television, services provided for the press, for the teams, for the FIBA guests and sponsors etc.) and the local transportation of the teams, the FIBA representatives and guests, single judge, commissioners, referees and supervisory doctor for doping control. Duties of teams
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1.2.1.3.2
Those responsible for teams taking part in an official international competition are required to facilitate the task of the organisers by avoiding unnecessary expenses.
1.2.1.4 1.2.1.4.1
Participation Participation in official competitions
Only qualified teams may take part in official international competitions unless the specific regulations of a competition say otherwise. If required, FIBA may invite non-qualified teams to replace qualified teams which have withdrawn from the competition. Only teams of national federations that are up to date in the payment of their fees, including the current year, may take part in official competitions. Should a team from an associated member country take part in an official competition of FIBA, the open due balances will be deducted from any FIBA subvention to the concerned zone. Should a team from a country that is not a member of FIBA or whose membership is suspended take part in an official competition, the said competition shall automatically lose its official character and shall no longer be recognised by FIBA unless the Central Board decides otherwise. 1.2.1.4.2 Deadlines for registration
The teams taking part in an official competition of FIBA shall be obliged to respect the deadlines set for the preliminary and final entries provided for in the regulations applying to the competition. The formal confirmation of participation shall, in any case, be provided before the draw of the competition is held, except for teams yet to be qualified at that moment. 1.2.1.4.3 Forfeits
If, after having sent its final entry, a team should cancel its participation or should fail to appear at the opening of the competition, the Central Board of FIBA or the appropriate body of FIBA shall have the right to impose penalties on the parties at fault. These penalties may be of a disciplinary or financial nature. In particular, FIBA may impose a fine ranging from USD 1,000 to USD 100,000. Part of the fine may be paid to the organisers as compensation in the event of any financial loss. Under no circumstances will a national team which has qualified to participate in an official competition of FIBA and has withdrawn its participation from the said competition for any reason, be able to take part in an official or friendly game for thirty (30) days preceding the first day of the official competition for which it was qualified, for the duration of the competition, and for thirty (30) days after the last day of this competition. 1.2.1.4.4 Co-operation with the organisers and with FIBA
Participating teams shall closely co-operate with the organisers and with FIBA in order to assure the technical and financial success of the event. In particular, they should supply, in advance, the photographs and personal data of the players and all information as required by the organisers and/or FIBA. Any failure may result in a fine. 1.2.1.5 1. Qualification of players
The qualification of players for national or club teams must conform to the Regulations governing the Eligibility of Players and the National Status of Players.
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All transfers of players must be made according to the regulations of the competent national federation or, as the case may be, of the two national federations involved, and according to the Regulations governing the International Transfer of Players. Organisation Rights and duties of the Local Organising Committee
1.2.1.6 1.2.1.6.1
The Local Organising Committee has the duty to take all measures that it may deem necessary for the success of the event. However, such measures shall be subject to approval by the Central Board of FIBA or the appropriate Zone Commission. Furthermore, the Local Organising Committee must work closely and efficiently with all official bodies of FIBA responsible for the organisation of the event. The Local Organising Committee shall ensure that all participating teams are treated in the same way and that all enjoy equal rights. Special requests by any of the participating teams shall be forwarded to FIBA for approval. The Local Organising Committee is entitled to rely on the closest co-operation from the official bodies of FIBA and also from the participating teams and their national federations. 1.2.1.6.2 Flags and national anthems
During all the main official competitions (as mentioned in 1.1.1) only the flags and anthems of the countries or affiliated national federations approved and recognised by FIBA may be used. At the site of the competition and its surroundings, the flag of FIBA and, without exception, the flags of the countries or national federations whose teams take part in the competition shall be raised. Correct artwork for FIBA flags or Zone flags is available on the online styleguide www.fibaidentity.net. FIBA flags may be purchased from FIBA upon written order according to a cost estimate. The Local Organising Committee shall ensure that the flags of the teams taking part in the competition are placed in a manner that will be equal for all. The flags shall be hung in alphabetical order according to the language of the organising country. At the official opening of the event, only the anthem of the organising country or organising national federation shall be played. At the closing ceremony, only the anthem of the country or national federation of the winning team shall be played. During other competitions (as mentioned in 1.1.2), it is recommended, though not compulsory, that the organisers apply the provisions established for the main official competitions. During international games and tournaments (as mentioned in 1.1.3), the organisers may adapt the provisions indicated above to local needs and customs. 1.2.1.6.3 Opening ceremony
At all main official competitions of FIBA, an official opening ceremony shall be organised at the beginning of the event. The ceremony shall begin with a short cultural programme of not more than fifteen (15) minutes. Following this, the national flag of each participating country, or the flag of its national federation,
shall be carried onto the court. The flag bearers shall enter the court from various parts of the hall to form a circle around the podium. This part of the ceremony is followed by two (2) short speeches lasting approximately thirty (30) seconds each and the competition is declared open. The anthem of the organising country or national federation is then played. The opening ceremony shall end with all flag bearers leaving the ceremony. 1.2.1.6.4 Victory and closing ceremony
The victory ceremony shall be linked with the closing ceremony and shall take place at the site of the competition immediately after the last game. As soon as the final game has ended, the teams placed 3rd, 2nd and 1st shall enter the court. In the centre of the court in front of the tribune of honour there shall be three (3) podiums, each wide enough for fourteen persons (players and coaches only) in a row. The podium for the team placed first shall be the highest and positioned in the middle, the podium for the team placed second shall be lower and positioned to the right of the central podium, and that for the team placed third shall be the lowest and positioned to the left of the central podium.
Each team shall line up alongside its captain ready to step up onto the podium reserved for it. After the results classification of the competition has been announced, the team placed third shall mount the podium reserved for the third place winner. The representative of FIBA shall present a maximum of eighteen (18) medals to the members of the team including coaches. The teams placed second and first shall be presented with their medals in the same way. Following this, the captain of the winning team shall be presented with the trophy. The presentation of the medals and trophy may be followed by a maximum of two (2) short speeches, with the FIBA representative speaking last. The anthem of the winning team shall then be played while the flags of the teams placed 1st to 3rd are raised, following which the teams shall leave the court and the closing ceremony shall end. FIBA reserves the right to make changes to the ceremony as described in this article should circumstances require it. 1.2.1.6.5 Prizes
The organisers shall provide the following prizes: 1. 18 Gold medals for the players and coaches of the team placed first;
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18 Silver medals for the players and coaches of the team placed second; 18 Bronze medals for the players and coaches of the team placed third; A diploma for each team, with indication of the place won in the final classification; A souvenir plaque or medal for each player, coach, commissioner, referee and official; A set of 1 - 5 each for FIBA and for the Pedro Ferrndiz Foundation.
At the victory and closing ceremony, only FIBA's official sponsors trophies and prizes approved by FIBA, may be awarded on the court. The organisers may provide additional prizes either for the teams or for the players. Nevertheless, the awarding of these prizes and the award procedure must be approved by the representative of FIBA. Under no circumstances may prizes be awarded to referees. 1.2.1.6.6 Composition of participating national delegations For main official competitions of FIBA, a delegation (team) shall be made up of twelve (12) players and six (6) accompanying persons to a total of eighteen (18) members of the delegation. Should a national federation wish to send a larger delegation, it must assume all additional expenses. Under these conditions, the delegation may be made up of twenty-one (21) persons, that is, in addition to those mentioned above: - The President of the national federation; - The Secretary General of the national federation; - A media/PR officer. The media/PR officer will stay in the same hotel as the team and will have access to all media services at the competition. The Secretary General and the President will stay at the official FIBA competition hotel, unless they wish to stay with the team. The President of the national federation will have a seat in the Tribune of Honour. The Secretary General will have a seat in the Tribune of Honour unless there are insufficient seats, in which case, he will have a seat in the Participants' Tribune (see 1.2.1.8.3). These persons will receive the same accreditation as the members of the delegation and are the responsibility of the organisers. For any other person accompanying the delegation, the national federation shall assume all additional expenses (including the price of the tickets for the competition) and must ensure hotel rooms are reserved. These persons are not entitled to receive an accreditation and the organisers shall not be obliged to reserve rooms in the same hotel as the delegation or to arrange local transport. 1.2.1.6.7 Board and lodging
The organisers shall be obliged to ensure board and lodging for all official participants in the competition. Lodging must be provided under conditions ensuring comfort and modern sanitation. If meals are to be taken in a restaurant separate from the hotel, the distance between the two places must be as short as possible. It is strongly recommended that the commissioners and referees be accommodated in a different hotel to that of the teams.
All events-related hotels (official FIBA hotel, team hotels, press hotels, etc.) must be approved by FIBA. 1.2.1.6.8 Transportation
The organisers shall arrange for the transportation of FIBA guests, officials and teams to and from the airport and from their hotel quarters to the competition venues. This provision shall apply to training sessions, official competitions and to any event to which the teams and guests and officials may be officially invited. It is preferable that the organisers obtain free passage on public transport for players and officials. 1.2.1.6.9 Travel and staying expenses of FIBA officials
The organisers shall assume the travel and staying expenses of official representatives appointed by FIBA (maximum three (3) persons) to participate in the site visits and meetings with the organisers prior to the beginning of the competition. The number of site visits required may vary from event to event. The organisers shall assume the staying expenses (board, lodging and internal transportation) of official representatives appointed by FIBA for the competition i.e. commissioners, FIBA referees, members of the FIBA Secretariat and the supervisory doctors for doping control. 1.2.1.7 1.2.1.7.1 Technical provisions Draw
In principle, the draw for each competition shall be held under the supervision of FIBA and in the presence of the representatives of the participating teams at least forty-eight (48) hours before the beginning of the competition. However the draw may be advanced to another date in accordance with the following provisions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In principle, the draw cannot take place until seventy-two (72) hours after the closing date for final entries; The draw must be held on the occasion of a FIBA event (e.g. official tournament, competition or cup, meeting of a commission of FIBA); In certain cases, the draw may be held at the FIBA headquarters or at a venue decided by the appropriate body of FIBA; The draw may be held in the organising country. In this case, the travel and staying expenses of the two (2) FIBA representatives will be the responsibility of the Local Organising Committee; In all cases, the parties involved must be advised of the date and the place of the draw at least fifteen (15) days in advance.
The date, venue and procedure for the draw shall be decided by the appropriate body of FIBA for the competition in question.
1.2.1.7.2
Technical committee
A technical committee must be formed at the beginning of each main official competition, cup and tournament of FIBA. It shall consist of three (3) persons, namely the Secretary General of FIBA (or his representative), a delegate of the organising federation and a third member selected by them. If the games are organised in different towns, there shall be an equivalent number of technical committees. The functions of the technical committee are as follows: 1. Supervision and approval of playing facilities and of the technical equipment as provided for in the Basketball Equipment Appendix to the Official Basketball Rules; 2. Establishing the schedule for the competition; 3. Appointment of commissioners and referees and approval of the personnel at the scorers table (timekeeper, scorer and 24-second operator); 4. Approval of the final score of each game and the final classification of the competition; 5. Examination of and decision on protests in the first instance; 6. The imposition of penalties against players, coaches, assistant coaches, team followers, commissioners, FIBA referees and table officials who have violated the spirit and the letter of the General Statutes and the Internal Regulations of FIBA or the spirit of 'fair play' that must exist in basketball. Penalties that are imposed shall be based upon the reports submitted by the commissioners and referees, as well as on observations by members of the technical committee; 7. The technical committee is also responsible for making rulings concerning any other unsportsmanlike behaviour which may occur immediately before or after the game; 8. Supervision of the implementation of the Regulations governing the Use of Advertising. The functions of the technical committee shall terminate with the announcement of the final classification of the competition. 1.2.1.7.3 Jury of appeal
A jury of appeal must be formed at the beginning of each competition. It shall consist, upon proposal by the technical committee, of representatives of national federations and shall be presided over by the most senior member of the Central Board of FIBA (whether his team is taking part in the competition or not) unless a president is appointed by a competent body (see Regulations governing Appeals). There shall be four (4) appointed members and four (4) substitute members. If no member of the Central Board is present, there shall be five (5) appointed members. One of these five (5) shall be elected by his peers to preside over the jury of appeal. In the case of tournaments involving a maximum of six (6) teams, the jury of appeal shall be composed of a president with two (2) appointed members and two (2) substitute members. The function of the jury of appeal shall be to examine and to decide in the second instance appeals against decisions taken by the technical committee concerning the approval of game results and penalties imposed. Its verdict cannot be appealed against. Members of the jury of appeal having a connection with teams involved in the dispute may not sit on the jury and must be replaced by alternate members. The president of the jury of appeal shall be replaced, if necessary, by the person appointed by him with the approval of the technical committee which will be responsible for making the formal announcement.
1.2.1.7.4
Procedure to follow in the case of protest
If during a main official competition of FIBA a team believes its interests have been adversely affected by a decision of an official (referee or umpire(s)) or by any event that took place during a game, it must proceed in the following manner: The captain of the team in question shall, immediately at the end of the game, inform the referee that his team is protesting against the result of the game by signing the scoresheet in the space marked "Captain's signature in case of protest". In order to make this declaration valid, it is necessary for the official representative of the national federation or the club to give confirmation of this protest in writing within the twenty (20) minutes following the end of the game. Detailed explanations are not necessary. It is sufficient to write: "The national federation or club X protests against the result of the game between the teams of X and Y". Then he shall deposit, as security, a sum equivalent to USD 250 with the representative of FIBA or the Technical Committee. Should a protest be filed by one of the teams, the commissioner or the referee shall, within the hour following the end of the game, report the incident to the representative of FIBA or to the President of the Technical Committee. The national federation of the team or the club in question must submit to the representative of FIBA or to the President of the Technical Committee the text of its protest within the hour that follows the end of the game. If the protest is accepted, the security shall be refunded. Should the national federation of the team or the club in question, or that of the opposing team or club, not be in agreement with the decision of the Technical Committee, it may then address an appeal to the Jury of Appeal. To make this valid the appeal must be made within twenty (20) minutes following the delivery of the decision of the Technical Committee and accompanied by a deposit equivalent to USD 500, as security. The Jury of Appeal shall judge the appeal in the last instance, and its decision shall be final.
Videos, film, pictures or any equipment, visual, electronic, digital, or otherwise, shall not be used to determine or to change the result of a game. The use of such equipment is valid only to determine responsibility in matters of discipline or for educational (training) purposes after the game has ended. 1.2.1.7.5 Classification of teams
The classification of teams shall be made according to the Official Game Procedures as provided for in the currently valid Official Basketball Rules. 1.2.1.7.6 Technical equipment and playing court
Before each official competition of FIBA, the court as well as all the technical equipment must be examined and approved by the appropriate body of FIBA. Only technical equipment whose make and type have been approved by FIBA (Study Centre) may be used on the occasion of main official competitions of FIBA (1.1.1).
For main official competitions (1.1.1) FIBA reserves the right to choose the make and type of all technical equipment (floorings, backboards and backboard supports, 24 second devices, scoreboards including game clocks, balls etc.) to be used. 1.2.1.7.7 Doping control
Doping control tests shall be carried out in accordance with the Regulations governing Doping Control at all main official competitions (1.1.1) and, where possible, at all other official competitions (1.1.2). 1.2.1.8 1.2.1.8.1 Provisions of protocol Order of precedence
Whenever official competitions of FIBA are held, the representative of FIBA shall rank immediately after the highest authority of the host country. The order of precedence for members of FIBA shall be as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The President. The Past President. The Secretary General The Secretary General Emeritus. The Vice-Presidents. The Deputy Secretary General or the representative of the Secretary General. The Treasurer. The members of the Central Board. The Honorary Presidents and the honorary members.
10. The Presidents of the International Commissions and Councils. 11. The Presidents of the participating national federations. At a continental competition under 1.1.1.9, the order of precedence for members of FIBA shall be as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. FIBA Zone President (or, in his absence, the FIBA Zone 1st Vice-President) FIBA President (if present), FIBA Zone Secretary General FIBA Secretary General and/or FIBA Secretary General Emeritus (if present) FIBA Zone Vice-President(s) FIBA Zone Central Board members FIBA Central Board members from other Zones (if present) Any other FIBA Zone members according to the FIBA Zone Order of Precedence.
1.2.1.8.2
Tickets, accreditations and VIP areas
The Local Organising Committee must provide five hundred (500) complimentary tickets (one thousand (1,000) for the FIBA World Championship) in the best seats. All complimentary tickets must arrive at the Secretariat of FIBA at least eight (8) weeks prior to the event, together with a seating plan of the stadium indicating the location of the corresponding seats, according to the agreement between FIBA and the Local Organising Committee. The number of seats in the "Tribune of Honour" and the distribution thereof will be determined in agreement with the Local Organising Committee. The distribution of complimentary tickets will be handled by FIBA based on the criteria fixed for each competition. The number of tickets shall include the necessary number for FIBA's marketing and television partners. Should FIBA require fewer complimentary tickets, it will either inform the Local Organising Committee of this in advance or return the unused tickets. Should FIBA require more tickets, the Local Organising Committee shall make extra tickets available for purchase in the best category. In addition, the corresponding number of accreditations giving access to the VIP area shall be made available by the Local Organising Committee to FIBA guests at the venue. The system of accreditation as well as the list of those receiving accreditations must be approved by FIBA. The VIP hospitality area(s) must be organised by the Local Organising Committee near to the VIP seats. The catering and minimum required installations must be provided by the Local Organising Committee according to the standards set by FIBA. The number of complimentary tickets may be reduced for the other competitions of FIBA (1.1.2) by the organising Zone Commission. 1.2.1.8.3 Team delegation tribune
A sufficient number of seats must be reserved in a special tribune for the players, coaches and other officials of the participating teams. The above-mentioned provisions for the main official competitions of FIBA (1.1.1) also apply to the other competitions of FIBA (1.1.2).
1.2 .2
The organisation of international games and tournaments
Participation in other international games and tournaments (1.1.3) shall not be subject to the above provisions. The organisers may invite teams from any country, on condition that the invited country is an affiliated member of FIBA and its affiliation is not suspended. Associated members of FIBA may under no circumstances take part in these competitions. Should they take part, the balances will be deducted from any FIBA subvention to the Zone concerned. Teams from a national federation affiliated to FIBA may not participate in any international competition (games and tournaments) in which an entity not affiliated to a member federation of FIBA is participating, unless prior approval from both FIBA and the respective national federation has been obtained. International games and tournaments between teams representing national federations or clubs must be authorised by the national federation of the organisers. Furthermore, the respective national federations must authorise the participation of their teams in these competitions. 1.2 .3 1.2.3.1 Venues, installations and equipment General principles
The main official competitions (1.1.1) and other official competitions (1.1.2) of FIBA shall be played only in FIBA approved venues and with FIBA approved technical equipment and a FIBA approved ball, all bearing the official FIBA logo. All national federations who submit their candidature and are awarded one of the main official competitions and other official competitions of FIBA (1.1.1 and 1.1.2) must strictly follow the guidelines established in the Official Basketball Rules, in particular the Appendix Basketball Equipment. Also they must follow any other requirement established by FIBA through its Research and Study Centre. 1.2.3.2 Approval of basketball venues for the main official competitions of FIBA
Only FIBA through its Research and Study Centre is entitled against royalties and/or licence fees, if applicable to issue approval and compliance statements for basketball venues to be used at any of the official competitions of FIBA as per 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 give them official certification duly signed by the Secretary General of FIBA. 1.2.3.3 Approval of installations and equipment
Only FIBA through its Research and Study Centre is entitled against royalties and/or licence fees, if applicable to issue approval and compliance statements to the manufacturers and give them official certifications duly signed by the Secretary General of FIBA. Such FIBA approval is valid worldwide for the period of time specified in the official certifications. The list of approved products and manufacturers is available at www.fiba.com, under Equipment, FIBA Equipment.
1.2.3.4
Designation of official suppliers
FIBA reserves the right against royalties and/or licence fees, if applicable to designate the make and type of ball and of all other technical equipment to be used at any official competition of FIBA as per 1.1.1 and 1.1.2. If FIBA does not designate the make and type of such equipment for continental competitions, the Zone Commissions, in collaboration with the organisers, will be authorised to designate the technical equipment to be used. However, the ball and all other technical equipment must have been approved as per 1.2.3.1, 1.2.3.2 and 1.2.3.3 above.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Olympic Tournaments
1.3 1.3 .1 1.3.1.1
Special provisions applicable to different competitions Olympic Tournaments Assignment
The Olympic Tournaments shall be held during the Summer Olympic Games in the place and at the time selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). 1.3.1.2 Participation
Only teams whose national federations are affiliated to FIBA and whose National Olympic Committees are affiliated to the International Olympic Committee are entitled to participate in the Olympic Tournaments for Men and Women. 1.3.1.2.1 Olympic Tournament for Men
The following teams are entitled to take part in the Olympic Tournament for Men in 2008: 1. 2. Directly qualified: The host country The Peoples Republic of China Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania The 6 (or 7) best-placed teams from the last FIBA World Championship will qualify the same number of teams for their respective Zones If approved by the Central Board, the Zones in question will then determine their own qualifying systems. 1.3.1.2.2 Olympic Tournament for Women 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 12
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The following teams are entitled to take part in the Olympic Tournament for Women in 2008: 1. 2. Directly qualified: The host country The Peoples Republic of China Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania The 6 (or 7) best-placed teams from the last FIBA Womens World Championship will qualify the same number of teams from their respective Zones. If approved by the Central Board, the Zones in question will then determine their own qualifying systems. 1 1 1 1 1 1 6
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INTERNAL REGULATIONS Olympic Tournaments
1.3.1.2.3
Registration
The deadline for registration for the Olympic Tournaments shall be determined by the regulations of the International Olympic Committee and shall be indicated in the regulations published for each sport. 1.3.1.2.4 Financial provisions
Participating teams shall cover their expenses according to the regulations established by the International Olympic Committee. The travel and staying expenses of the FIBA Technical Delegates, Technical Officials and referees appointed by FIBA shall be covered according to the provisions established by the International Olympic Committee.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Olympic Qualifying Tournaments for Men and Women
1.3 .2 1.3.2.1
Olympic Qualifying Tournaments for Men and Women Assignment and organisation
FIBA is responsible for organising the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments for Men and Women. The Continental Championships for Men and Women can be considered, after being approved by the FIBA Central Board, as the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. 1.3.2.2 Participation
All teams from a given continent whose national federations are affiliated to FIBA are entitled to participate in the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. The respective National Olympic Committee must be recognised by the International Olympic Committee and must approve the participation of its team in this competition. In doing so, the respective National Olympic Committee guarantees the participation of any qualified team in the Olympic Tournament. Any qualified team must participate in the Olympic Tournament. 1.3.2.3 Invitations and registration
Invitations shall be sent as provided for by the body of FIBA responsible for the organisation of this competition. The deadline for preliminary and final registration shall be established by the organisers, bearing in mind that all such tournaments must be completed within the time period specified by FIBA. 1.3.2.4 Financial provisions
The body of FIBA responsible for the organisation of an Olympic Qualifying Tournament will also determine the financial provisions for this tournament.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS FIBA World Championship
1.3 .3 1.3.3.1
FIBA World Championship Assignment
The FIBA World Championship shall be held every four (4) years (in 2006, 2010 etc.)1. It shall be preceded or accompanied by the World Congress of FIBA. All rights in connection with the FIBA World Championship, in particular the television, marketing and merchandising rights, are owned by FIBA. FIBA shall have the exclusive right and authority to govern and supervise all sporting and financial activities linked to this championship. A national federation wishing to organise a FIBA World Championship must file its candidature with the FIBA Secretariat before the given deadline set by FIBA and in strict compliance with the specific Bid and Event Manuals provided by FIBA. The championship shall be assigned at least five (5) years prior to the date it is to be held. Only one national federation can assume the organisation of a FIBA World Championship. All the games must be played within the confines of the country of that national federation. In exceptional circumstances, the Central Board may award the Championship to two national federations or organise it under its own auspices. The FIBA World Championship may be awarded to any affiliated national federation with full rights without exception. For further details, please refer to the FIBA Bid and Event Manual. 1.3.3.2 Participation
The number of participating teams at a FIBA World Championship will be twenty-four (24). The following teams, representing all five (5) FIBA Zones, are eligible to participate: 1. 2. The organising country Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania Invited teams 1 3 5 3 6 2 4 24
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The invited teams as foreseen under 3. above will be determined by the FIBA Central Board upon proposal made by the Secretary General of FIBA. However, any invited team must have participated in the qualifying competitions. In the case of a withdrawal by a qualified team, FIBA has the right to invite another team which participated in the qualifying competition while endeavouring to maintain a certain balance between the Zones.
The organisation of the FIBA World Championship in 2006 has been assigned to Japan.
1.3.3.3 1.3.3.3.1
System of competition Preliminary Round
The twenty-four (24) participating teams will be divided into four (4) groups (A, B, C, D) of six (6) teams each. Each team will play all the other teams in its own group (total of 5 games for each team). The final standings of each group will be established after the Preliminary Round as follows: Group A: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 Group B: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 Group C: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 Group D: D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6 A total of 60 games will be played in the Preliminary Round. The teams placed 1st 4th in each group will qualify for the Eight-Finals. The teams placed 5th 6th in each group will return home. 1.3.3.3.2 Eighth-Finals
The sixteen (16) teams qualified from the Preliminary Round will play direct elimination games as follows: Game 61: A1 v B4 Game 65: B1 v A4 Game 62: C2 v D3 Game 66: D2 v C3 Game 63: C1 v D4 Game 67: D1 v C4 Game 64: A2 v B3 Game 68: B2 v A3
The eight (8) winners of the Eighth-Finals will qualify for the Quarter-Finals. The eight (8) losers of the Eighth-Finals will return home. 1.3.3.3.3 Quarter-Finals
The eight (8) teams qualified from the Eighth-Finals will play as follows: Game 69: Game 70: Game 71: Game 72: Winner 61 v Winner 62 Winner 63 v Winner 64 Winner 65 v Winner 66 Winner 67 v Winner 68
The four (4) winners of the Quarter-Finals will qualify for the Semi-Finals for 1st 4th place. The four (4) losers will qualify for 5th 8th place. 1.3.3.3.4 Semi-Finals
The eight (8) teams will play as follows: Game 73: Game 74: Game 75: Game 76: Loser 69 v Loser 70 Loser 71 v Loser 72 Winner 69 v Winner 70 Winner 71 v Winner 72
1.3.3.3.5
Finals
The eight (8) teams will play as follows: Game 77: Game 78: Game 79: Game 80: 1.3.3.4 Dates Loser 73 v Loser 74 Winner 73 v Winner 74 Loser 75 v Loser 76 Winner 75 v Winner 76 (7-8) (5-6) (3-4) (1-2)
In principle, the FIBA World Championship shall take place between 20th August and 20th September and shall have a duration of 16 days minimum. The decision concerning the exact dates shall be taken by the FIBA Central Board at least three (3) years prior to the beginning of the championship. 1.3.3.5 Registration
The qualifying continental competitions must be completed, at the latest, by 30th September of the year preceding the beginning of the championship. Registration forms for participation in the FIBA World Championship must be sent by the FIBA Secretariat to the qualified teams at least ten (10) months prior to the date of the championship. The duly completed registration forms must be returned so as to reach the FIBA Secretariat no later than nine (9) months prior to the date of the championship. In the case of a qualified team failing to meet this deadline, FIBA may revoke this team's right to participate and may invite another team which participated in its qualifying Zone competition while endeavouring to maintain a certain balance between the Zones. The list of player names (twenty-four (24) players) on the special form provided by FIBA ("List of Players"), as well as full particulars and all documentation which may be required concerning them, must reach the FIBA Secretariat no later than two (2) months before the beginning of the championship. Failure to meet this deadline may result in financial penalties. 1.3.3.6 Organisation
Once a national federation has been appointed as organiser of a FIBA World Championship, this federation, in turn, has the right to appoint a Local Organising Committee which must be approved by FIBA. The President of the national federation and the FIBA Secretary General shall be members of the Local Organising Committee. FIBA does not recognise any third party or organisation outside the national federation other than the Local Organising Committee approved by FIBA. For further details, please refer to the FIBA Bid and Event Manuals.
1.3.3.7
Technical provisions
The games of the FIBA World Championship shall be held only in halls that meet the minimum requirements for technical equipment as provided for in the Basketball Equipment Appendix to the Official Basketball Rules. 1. 2. 3. 4. The halls must be made available to FIBA, free from any advertising. The floor area, including the playing court, shall measure at least 38 x 22 metres. The halls should be air-conditioned. The minimum seating capacity of the halls shall be as follows: Preliminary Round All further rounds 7,500 seats 15,000 seats
Only technical equipment whose make and type have been approved by FIBA (Study Centre) may be used for this championship. FIBA reserves the right to choose the make and type of all technical equipment (floorings, backboards and backboard supports, 24 second devices, scoreboards including game clocks, balls etc.) to be used for this championship. For further details, please refer to the FIBA Bid and Event Manuals. 1.3.3.8 Media provisions
Please refer to the FIBA Bid and Event Manuals. 1.3.3.9 Doping control
Please refer to the FIBA Bid and Event Manuals. 1.3.3.10 Financial provisions
Please refer to the FIBA Bid and Event Manuals. 1.3.3.11 Provisions of protocol
If a new President of FIBA is elected at the World Congress just before or during the FIBA World Championship, the Past President shall open the championship, present the medals to the winners and close the championship. 1.3.3.12 Championship report
Once the championship is concluded, the organisers shall prepare an exclusive report on the organisation of the championship to be submitted to FIBA within one hundred and twenty (120) days. The report shall include the financial statements for the championship and a detailed media impact report in the host country. For further details, please refer to the FIBA Bid and Event Manuals.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS FIBA Womens World Championship
1.3 .4 1.3.4.1
FIBA Womens World Championship Assignment
The FIBA Womens World Championship shall be held every four (4) years (in 2006, 2010 etc.)2. All rights in connection with the FIBA Womens World Championship, in particular the television, marketing and merchandising rights, are owned by FIBA. FIBA shall have the exclusive right and authority to govern and supervise all sporting and financial activities linked to this championship. A national federation wishing to organise a FIBA Womens World Championship must file its candidature with the FIBA Secretariat before the given deadline set by FIBA for the championship in question. The championship shall be assigned at least five (5) years prior to the date it is to be held. Together with its candidature, a national federation wishing to organise a FIBA Womens World Championship must submit a reasonable budget for the championship and a declaration from the government of its country stipulating that the latter: 1. 2. Welcomes the championship to the country. Provides minimum guarantees from an organisational point of view for the complete success of the championship in line with the specific guidelines produced by FIBA (see article 1.2.1.1.2 in fine), such as: Entry visas for all participants, representatives of the media, partners, sponsors and suppliers recognised by FIBA, and others; Temporary work permits for the players, commissioners, referees, representatives of the media, partners, sponsors and suppliers recognised by FIBA, and others, if required; Temporary free import permits for all material and equipment necessary for the work of all participants, representatives of the media, partners, sponsors and suppliers recognised by FIBA, and others; To ensure a clean TV signal for international broadcast for all games and the necessary equipment, including television graphics and commentary positions, for worldwide broadcast of the championship by television and radio; Appropriate security for all participants and officials; Local transportation for all participants and officials; Any other facilities and services needed to ensure the complete success of the championship. Guarantees the fulfilment of the financial commitments made by the national federation in its candidature and as required under these Internal Regulations.
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Only one national federation can assume the organisation of a FIBA Womens World Championship. All the games must be played within the confines of the country of that national federation. The FIBA Womens World Championship may be awarded to any affiliated national federation with full rights without exception.
The organisation of the FIBA Womens World Championship in 2006 has been assigned to Brazil.
1.3.4.2
Participation
The number of participating teams in a FIBA Womens World Championship will be sixteen (16). The following teams representing all five (5) FIBA Zones are eligible to participate: 1. 2. The organising country Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania 1 2 4 3 5 1 16
In the case of withdrawal by a qualified team, FIBA has the right to invite another team which participated in its qualifying Zone competition, while endeavouring to maintain a certain balance between the Zones. 1.3.4.3 1.3.4.3.1 System of competition Preliminary Round
The sixteen (16) participating teams will be divided into four (4) groups (A, B, C, D) of four (4) teams each. Each team will play all the other teams in its own group (total of 3 games for each team). The final standings of each group will be established after the Preliminary Round as follows: Group A: Group B: Group C: Group D: A1, A2, A3, A4 B1, B2, B3, B4 C1, C2, C3, C4 D1, D2, D3, D4
A total of 24 games will be played in the Preliminary Round. The teams placed 1st 3rd in each group will qualify for the Eighth-Finals Round. The teams placed 4th in each group will qualify for the Classification Round for 13th 16th place. 1.3.4.3.2 Eighth-Final Round
The twelve (12) teams qualified from the Preliminary Round will be divided into two (2) groups (E, F) of six (6) teams each. Each team will play the three (3) new teams in its own group (the final scores of all games played in the Preliminary Round are valid for this round). Group E: Group F: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3 C1, C2, C3, D1, D2, D3
A total of 18 games will be played in the Eighth-Final Round. The teams placed 1st - 4th in each group will qualify for the Quarter-Finals for 1st - 8th place. The teams placed 5th - 6th in each group will qualify for the Classification Round for 9th- 12th place. 1.3.4.3.3 1. Classification Round
For 13th - 16th place
The four (4) teams placed 4th in each group of the Preliminary Round will play as follows: Game 31: Game 32: Game 33: Game 34: 2. For 9th - 12th place The four (4) teams placed 5th - 6th in each group of the Eighth-Final Round will play as follows: Game 47: Game 48: Game 53: Game 54: 3. For 5th - 8th place The four (4) losers of the Quarter-Final will play as follows: Game 55: Game 56: Game 59: Game 60: 1.3.4.3.4 Quarter-Finals Loser 49 v Loser 50 Loser 51 v Loser 52 Loser 55 v Loser 56 Winner 55 v Winner 56 E5 v F6 E6 v F5 Loser 47 v Loser 48 Winner 47 v Winner 48 A4 v B4 C4 v D4 Loser 31 v Loser 32 Winner 31 v Winner 32
(15 - 16) (13 - 14)
(11 - 12) (9 - 10)
(7 - 8) (5 - 6)
The eight (8) teams qualified from the Eighth-Final Round will play as follows: Game 49: Game 50: Game 51: Game 52: F2 v E3 F4 v E1 E2 v F3 E4 v F1
The four (4) winners will play in the Semi-Finals. The four (4) losers will play for 5th - 8th place. 1.3.4.3.5 Semi-Finals Game 57: Game 58: 1.3.4.3.6 Finals Game 61: Game 62: 1.3.4.4 Dates Loser 57 v Loser 58 Winner 57 v Winner 58 (3 - 4) (1 - 2) Winner 49 v Winner 50 Winner 51 v Winner 52
In principle, the FIBA Womens World Championship shall take place between 1st and 30th September. The decision concerning the exact dates shall be taken by the FIBA Central Board at least three (3) years prior to the beginning of the championship.
1.3.4.5
Registration
The qualifying continental competitions must be completed, at the latest, by 30th September of the year preceding the beginning of the championship. Registration forms for participation in the FIBA Womens World Championship must be sent by the FIBA Secretariat to the qualified teams at least eight (8) months prior to the date of the championship. The duly completed registration forms must be returned so as to reach the FIBA Secretariat no later than six (6) months prior to the date of the championship. In the case of a qualified team failing to meet this deadline, FIBA may revoke this team's right to participate and may invite another team which participated in its qualifying Zone competition while endeavouring to maintain a certain balance between the Zones. The list of player names (twenty-four (24) players) on the special form provided by FIBA ("List of Players"), as well as full particulars and all documentation which may be required concerning them, must reach the FIBA Secretariat no later than two (2) months before the beginning of the championship. Failure to meet this deadline may result in financial penalties. 1.3.4.6 Organisation
Once a national federation has been appointed as an organiser of a FIBA Womens World Championship, this federation, in turn, has the right to appoint a Local Organising Committee which must be approved by FIBA. The President of the national federation and the FIBA Secretary General shall be members of the Local Organising Committee. FIBA does not recognise any third party or organisation outside the national federation other than the Local Organising Committee approved by FIBA. 1.3.4.7 Technical provisions
The games of the FIBA Womens World Championship shall be held only in halls that meet the minimum requirements for technical equipment as provided for in the Official Basketball Rules. 1. 2. 3. 4. The halls must be made available to FIBA, free from any advertising. The floor area, including the playing court, shall measure at least 38 x 22 metres. The halls should be air-conditioned. The minimum seating capacity of the halls shall be as follows: Preliminary and Classification Round All further rounds 4,000 seats 8,000 seats
Only technical equipment whose make and type have been approved by FIBA (Study Centre) may be used for this championship. FIBA reserves the right to choose the type and make of all technical equipment (floorings, backboards and backboard supports, 24 second devices, scoreboards including game clocks, balls etc.) to be used for this championship.
1.3.4.8
Media provisions
The organisers shall provide all facilities necessary for the proper functioning of the various media. In particular, they shall ensure that: 1. 2. A minimum of 5% of all the seats in the stadium, with good visibility over the entire playing court and equipped with a desk, are reserved for journalists; A sufficient number of telephone, fax and modem lines are provided. They shall also ensure that a press working room and press conference room large enough for the journalists are available and that the former is equipped with computers, paper, etc.; Results and statistics are sent in real time to the FIBA website and server. If unable to transmit electronically, the organisers must send by fax within one (1) hour of the end of each game to the FIBA Secretariat the final score, the score at the end of each quarter and extra period, the number of spectators, information on television broadcast and a copy of the duly completed FIBA Official Statistics Sheet; Professional videotapes of all games are sent to FIBA by courier within 48 hours of the end of the championship; Doping control
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1.3.4.9
Doping control tests will be carried out, as of the quarter-finals, on a minimum of two players per team per game (i.e. 32 in total). 1.3.4.10 Financial provisions3
The organisers shall cover: 1. 2. All general organising expenses; Staying expenses from forty-eight (48) hours prior to the beginning of the competition until twenty-four (24) hours after the end thereof for: The FIBA President, The FIBA Secretary General, The FIBA Secretary General Emeritus, Eight (8) members of the FIBA Secretariat, The participating teams, each consisting of a maximum of eighteen (18) persons, Four (4) FIBA commissioners, Twenty-Eight (28) FIBA referees, One (1) FIBA supervisory doctor (to supervise the doping control); Air travel expenses (return trip from the town of residence) in: First class for: - The FIBA President, - The FIBA Secretary General, - The FIBA Secretary General Emeritus, Economy class for: - Eight (8) members of the FIBA Secretariat;
3.
The financial provisions for the 2006 FIBA Womens World Championship in Brazil are not affected by the changes in these provisions decided by the Central Board in November 2003.
4. 5. 6.
Transportation within the organising country for all persons listed in 2 above; Local transportation for VIPs/FIBA guests; Doping control expenses.
The organisers shall keep all income derived from the sale of tickets, all approved value in kind agreements and any contribution received from national and/or local authorities. The participating teams shall cover their own travel expenses to the site of the Preliminary Round and from the venue of the Final Round. 1.3.4.11 Championship report
Once the championship is concluded, the organisers shall prepare an exclusive report on the organisation of the championship to be submitted to FIBA within one hundred and twenty (120) days. The report shall include the financial statements for the championship and a detailed media impact report in the host country.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS FIBA U-21 World Championship
1.3 .5 1.3.5.1
UFIBA U -21 World Championship Assignment
The FIBA U-21 World Championship shall be held every four (4) years (in 2005, 2009, etc.)4. All rights in connection with the FIBA U-21 World Championship, in particular the television, marketing and merchandising rights, are owned by FIBA. FIBA shall have the exclusive right and authority to govern and supervise all sporting and financial activities linked to this championship. A national federation wishing to organise a FIBA U-21 World Championship must file its candidature with the FIBA Secretariat before the given deadline set by FIBA for the championship in question. The championship shall be assigned at least three (3) years prior to the date it is to be held. 1.3.5.2 Participation
The number of participating teams in the FIBA U-21 World Championship will be twelve (12). The following teams representing all five (5) FIBA Zones are eligible to participate: 1. 2. The organising country Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania 1 1 3 2 4 1 12
In the case of withdrawal by a qualified team, FIBA may invite another team which participated in its qualifying Zone competition, while endeavouring to maintain a certain balance between the Zones. 1.3.5.3 1.3.5.3.1 System of competition Preliminary Round
The twelve (12) participating teams will be divided into two (2) groups (A,B) of six (6) teams each. Each team will play all the other teams in its own group (total of 5 games for each team). The teams placed 1st 4th in each group will play in the Final Round; the teams placed 5th - 6th in each group will play in the Classification Round. The total of 30 games will be played in the Preliminary Round. 1.3.5.3.2 Quarter-Finals Game 35: Game 36: B6 v A5 A6 v B5
Classification Round:
The organisation of the FIBA U-21 World Championship in 2005 has been assigned to Argentina.
Final Round:
Game 31: Game 32: Game 33: Game 34: Semi-Finals Game 37: Game 38: Game 39: Game 40: Game 41: Game 42: Finals Game 43: Game 44: Game 45: Game 46:
A3 v B2 B4 v A1 B3 v A2 A4 v B1
1.3.5.3.3
Classification Round: Final Round:
Loser 35 v Loser 36 Winner 35 v Winner 36 Loser 31 v Loser 32 Loser 33 v Loser 34 Winner 31 v Winner 32 Winner 33 v Winner 34
(11 - 12) (9 - 10)
1.3.5.3.4 Final Round:
Loser 39 v Loser 40 Winner 39 v Winner 40 Loser 41 v Loser 42 Winner 41 v Winner 42
(7 - 8) (5 - 6) (3 - 4) (1 - 2)
1.3.5.4
Dates
In principle, the FIBA U-21 World Championship shall take place between 1st July and 15th August. 1.3.5.5 Registration
The qualifying continental competitions must be completed, at the latest, by 31st December of the year preceding the beginning of the championship. Registration forms for participation in the FIBA U-21 World Championship must be sent by the FIBA Secretariat to the qualified teams at least eight (8) months prior to the date of the championship. The duly completed registration forms must be returned so as to reach the FIBA Secretariat no later than six (6) months prior to the date of the championship. The list of player names (twenty four (24) players) on the special form provided by FIBA ("List of Players"), as well as full particulars and all documentation which may be required concerning them, must reach the FIBA Secretariat no later than six (6) weeks before the beginning of the championship. Failure to meet this deadline may result in financial penalties. 1.3.5.6 Financial provisions5
The organisers shall cover: 1. All general organising expenses;
The financial provisions for the FIBA U-21 World Championship in Argentina in 2005 are not affected by the changes in these provisions decided by the Central Board in November 2003.
2.
Staying expenses from forty-eight (48) hours prior to the beginning of the competition until twenty-four (24) hours after the end thereof for: Two (2) FIBA representatives, Six (6) members of the FIBA Secretariat, The participating teams, each consisting of a maximum of eighteen (18) persons, Two (2) FIBA commissioners, Twenty-two (22) FIBA referees, One (1) FIBA supervisory doctor (to supervise the doping control); Business class for: Economy class for: - Two (2) FIBA representatives, - Six (6) members of the FIBA Secretariat;
3.
Air travel expenses (return trip from the town of residence) in:
4. 5. 6.
Transportation within the organising country for all persons listed in 2. above; Local transportation for VIPs/FIBA guests; Officiating fees for the referees and commissioners in accordance with the Regulations governing FIBA Referees and Commissioners, as well as allowances for the supervisory doctor for doping control in accordance with the Regulations governing Doping Control; Doping control expenses.
7.
The organisers shall keep all income derived from the sale of tickets, all approved value in kind agreements and any contribution received from national and/or local authorities. The participating teams shall cover their own travel expenses to the venue of the Preliminary Round and from the venue of the Final Round. 1.3.5.7 Technical provisions
The games of the FIBA U-21 World Championship shall only be held in halls that meet the minimum requirements for technical equipment as provided for in the Official Basketball Rules. 1. 2. 3. 4. The halls must be made available to FIBA free from any advertising. The floor area, including the playing court, shall measure at least 38 x 22 metres. The halls should be air-conditioned. The minimum seating capacity of the halls shall be as follows: Preliminary and Classification Round All further rounds 4,000 seats 8,000 seats
Only technical equipment whose make and type have been approved by FIBA (Study Centre) may be used for this championship. FIBA reserves the right to choose the type and make of all technical equipment (floorings, backboards and backboard supports, 24-second devices, scoreboards including game clocks, balls etc.) to be used for this championship.
1.3.5.8
Age verification of the participants
At the beginning of the championship, the participants' ages will be subject to verification in accordance with the Regulations governing the Age of Players. Players who are one (1) year older than the age specified in the above-mentioned regulations are entitled to participate in this championship. 1.3.5.9 Doping control
Doping control tests will be carried out as of the quarter-finals with a minimum of two players per team per game (i.e. 32 tests). 1.3.5.10 Media provisions
The organisers shall provide all facilities necessary for the proper functioning of the various media. In particular, they shall ensure that: 1. 2. A minimum of 5% of all the seats in the stadium, with good visibility over the entire playing court and equipped with a desk are reserved for journalists; A sufficient number of telephone, fax and modem lines are provided. They shall also ensure that a press working room and press conference room large enough for the journalists are available and that the former is equipped with computers, paper, etc.; Results and statistics are sent in real time to the FIBA website and server. If unable to transmit electronically, the organisers must send by fax within one (1) hour of the end of each game to the FIBA Secretariat the final score, the score at the end of each quarter and extra period, the number of spectators, information on television broadcast and a copy of the duly completed FIBA Official Statistics Sheet; Professional videotapes of all produced games are sent to FIBA by courier within 48 hours of the end of the championship. Championship report
3.
4.
1.3.5.11
INTERNAL REGULATIONS FIBA Womens U-21 World Championship
1.3 .6 1.3.6.1
UChampionship FIBA Womens U-21 World Champi onship Assignment
The FIBA Womens U-21 World Championship shall be held every four (4) years (in 2007, 2011, etc.). All rights in connection with the FIBA Womens U-21 World Championship, in particular the television, marketing and merchandising rights, are owned by FIBA. FIBA shall have the exclusive right and authority to govern and supervise all sporting and financial activities linked to this championship. A national federation wishing to organise a FIBA Womens U-21 World Championship must file its candidature with the FIBA Secretariat before the given deadline set by FIBA for the championship in question. The championship shall be assigned at least three (3) years prior to the date it is to be held. 1.3.6.2 Participation
The number of participating teams in the FIBA Womens U-21 World Championship is set at twelve (12). The following teams representing all five (5) FIBA Zones are eligible to participate: 1. 2. The organising country Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania 1 1 3 2 4 1 12
In the case of withdrawal by a qualified team, FIBA may invite another team which participated in its qualifying Zone competition while endeavouring to maintain a certain balance between the Zones. 1.3.6.3 1.3.6.3.1 System of competition Preliminary Round
The twelve (12) participating teams will be divided into two (2) groups (A, B) of six (6) teams each. Each team will play all the other teams in its own group (total of 5 games for each team). The teams placed 1st 4th in each group will play in the Final Round; the teams placed 5th - 6th in each group will play in the Classification Round. A total of 30 games will be played in the Preliminary Round. 1.3.6.3.2 Quarter-Finals Game 35: Game 36: B6 v A5 A6 v B5
Final Round:
A3 v B2 B4 v A1 B3 v A2 A4 v B1
1.3.6.3.3
(11 - 12) (9 - 10)
(7 - 8) (5 - 6) (3 - 4) (1 - 2)
1.3.6.4
Dates
In principle, the FIBA Womens U-21 World Championship shall take place between 1st July and 15th August. 1.3.6.5 Registration
The qualifying continental competitions must be completed at the latest by 31st December of the year preceding the beginning of the championship. Registration forms for participation in the FIBA Womens U-21 World Championship must be sent by the FIBA Secretariat to the qualified teams at least eight (8) months prior to the date of the championship. The duly completed registration forms must be returned so as to reach the FIBA Secretariat no later than six (6) months prior to the date of the championship. The list of player names (twenty four (24) players) on the special form provided by FIBA ("List of Players"), as well as full particulars and all documentation which may be required concerning them, must reach the FIBA Secretariat no later than six (6) weeks before the beginning of the championship. Failure to meet this deadline may result in financial penalties. 1.3.6.6 Financial provisions
The organisers shall cover: 1. 2. All general organising expenses; Staying expenses from forty eight (48) hours prior to the beginning of the competition until twenty four (24) hours after the end thereof for: Two (2) FIBA representatives, Six (6) members of the FIBA Secretariat,
3. 4. 5. 6.
The participating teams, each consisting of a maximum of eighteen (18) persons, Two (2) FIBA commissioners, Twenty-two (22) FIBA referees, One (1) FIBA supervisory doctor (to supervise the doping control); Business class for: Economy class for: Two (2) FIBA representatives, Six (6) members of the FIBA Secretariat;
Transportation within the organising country for all persons listed in 2. above; Local transportation for VIPs/FIBA guests; Officiating fees for the referees and commissioners in accordance with the Regulations governing FIBA Referees and Commissioners, as well as allowances for the supervisory doctor for doping control in accordance with the Regulations governing Doping Control; The doping control expenses.
7.
The organisers shall keep all income derived from the sale of tickets, all approved value in kind agreements and any contributions received from national and/or local authorities. The participating teams shall cover their own travel expenses to the venue of the Preliminary Round and from the venue of the Final Round. 1.3.6.7 Technical provisions
The games of the FIBA Womens U-21 World Championship shall be held only in halls that meet the minimum requirements for technical equipment as provided for in the Official Basketball Rules. 1. 2. 3. 4. The halls must be made available to FIBA free from any advertising. The floor area, including the playing court, shall measure at least 38 x 22 metres. The halls should be air-conditioned. The minimum seating capacity of the halls shall be as follows: Preliminary and Classification Round All further rounds 4,000 seats 8,000 seats
Only technical equipment whose make and type have been approved by FIBA (Study Centre) may be used for this championship. FIBA reserves the right to choose the type and make of all technical equipment (floorings, backboards and backboard supports, 24-second devices, scoreboards including game clocks, balls etc.) to be used for this championship. 1.3.6.8 Age verification of the participants
At the beginning of the championship, the participants' ages will be subject to verification in accordance with the Regulations governing the Age of Players. Players who are one (1) year older than the age specified in the above-mentioned regulations are entitled to participate in this championship.
1.3.6.9
Doping control
Doping control tests will be carried out, as of the finals, on a minimum of two players per team per game (i.e. 16 in total). 1.3.6.10 Media provisions
3.
4.
1.3.6.11
1.3 .7 1.3.7.1
UFIBA U -19 World Championship Assignment
The FIBA U-19 World Championship shall be held every two (2) years (in 2007, 2009, etc.).6 All rights in connection with the FIBA U-19 World Championship, in particular the television, marketing and merchandising rights, are owned by FIBA. FIBA shall have the exclusive right and authority to govern and supervise all sporting and financial activities linked to this championship. A national federation wishing to organise a FIBA U-19 World Championship must file its candidature with the FIBA Secretariat before the given deadline set by FIBA for the championship in question. The championship shall be assigned at least three (3) years prior to the date it is to be held. 1.3.7.2 Participation
The number of participating teams in the FIBA U-19 World Championship will be sixteen (16). The following teams representing all five (5) FIBA Zones are eligible to participate: 1. 2. The organising country Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania 1 2 4 3 5 1 16
In the case of withdrawal by a qualified team, FIBA has the right to invite another team, which participated in its qualifying Zone competition while endeavouring to maintain a certain balance between the Zones. 1.3.7.3 1.3.7.3.1 System of competition Preliminary Round
The sixteen (16) participating teams will be divided into four (4) groups (A,B,C,D) of four (4) teams each. Each team will play all the other teams in its own group (total of 3 games for each team). The teams placed 1st and 2nd in each group will play in the Quarter-Final Round (Groups E and F) for 1st - 8th place. The teams placed 3rd and 4th in each group will play in the Quarter-Final Round (Groups G and H) for 9th - 16th place. The total of 24 games will be played in the Preliminary Round.
The organisation of the FIBA U-19 World Championship in 2007 has been assigned to Malaysia.
1.3.7.3.2
Quarter-Final Round
The groups will be formed as follows: Group E: Group F: Group G: Group H: A1, B2, C1, D2 A2, B1, C2, D1 A3, B4, C3, D4 A4, B3, C4, D3
Each team will play all the other teams in its own group (total 3 games for each team). The teams placed 1st and 2nd in groups E and F will play in the Semi-Finals for 1st - 4th place. The teams placed 3rd and 4th in groups E and F will play in the Semi-Finals for 5th - 8th place. The teams placed 1st and 2nd in groups G and H will play in the Semi-Finals for 9th - 12th place. The teams placed 3rd and 4th in groups G and H will play in the Semi-Finals for 13th - 16th place. A total of 24 games will be played in the Quarter-Final Round. 1.3.7.3.3 Semi-Finals
Game 49: G3 v H4 Game 50: G4 v H3 Game 51: G1 v H2 Game 52: G2 v H1 Game 53: Loser 49 v Loser 50 Game 54: Winner 49 v Winner 50 Game 55: E3 v F4 Game 56: E4 v F3 Game 57: E2 v F1 Game 58: E1 v F2 1.3.7.3.4 Finals (11-12) (9-10) (7-8) (5-6) (3-4) (1-2) (15-16) (13-14)
Game 59: Loser 51 v Loser 52 Game 60: Winner 51 v Winner 52 Game 61: Loser 55 v Loser 56 Game 62: Winner 55 v Winner 56 Game 63: Loser 57 v Loser 58 Game 64: Winner 57 v Winner 58 1.3.7.4 Dates
In principle, the FIBA U-19 World Championship shall take place between 1st July and 15th August.
1.3.7.5
Registration
The qualifying continental competitions must be completed, at the latest, by 31st December of the year preceding the beginning of the championship. Registration forms for participation in the FIBA U-19 World Championship must be sent by the FIBA Secretariat to the qualified teams at least eight (8) months prior to the date of the championship. The duly completed registration forms must be returned so as to reach the FIBA Secretariat no later than six (6) months prior to the date of the championship. The list of player names (twenty-four (24) players) on the special form provided by FIBA ("List of Players"), as well as full particulars and all documentation which may be required concerning them, must reach the FIBA Secretariat no later than six (6) weeks before the beginning of the championship. Failure to meet this deadline may result in financial penalties. 1.3.7.6 Financial provisions7
The organisers shall cover: 1. 2. All general organising expenses; Staying expenses from forty eight (48) hours prior to the beginning of the competition until twenty four (24) hours after the end thereof for: 3. 4. 5. 6. Two (2) FIBA representatives, Six (6) members of the FIBA Secretariat, The participating teams, each consisting of a maximum of eighteen (18) persons, Four (4) FIBA commissioners, Twenty-eight (28) FIBA referee, One (1) FIBA supervisory doctor (to supervise the doping control); Business class for: Economy class for: - two (2) FIBA representatives, - six (6) members of the FIBA Secretariat;
Transportation within the organising country for all persons listed in 2 above; Local transportation for FIBA VIPs/guests; Officiating fees for the referees and commissioners in accordance with the Regulations governing FIBA Referees and Commissioners, as well as allowances for the supervisory doctor for doping control in accordance with the Regulations governing Doping Control; doping control expenses
7.
The organisers shall keep all income derived from the sale of tickets, all approved value in kind agreements and any contribution received from national and/or local authorities. The participating teams shall cover their own travel expenses to the venue of the Preliminary Round and from the venue of the Final Round.
7
The financial provisions for the FIBA U-19 World Championship in 2007 in Malaysia are not affected by the changes in these provisions decided by the Central Board in November 2003.
1.3.7.7 Technical provisions The games of the FIBA U-19 World Championship shall only be held in halls that meet the minimum requirements for technical equipment as provided for in the Official Basketball Rules. 1. The halls must be made available to FIBA free from any advertising. 2. The floor area, including the playing court, shall measure at least 38 x 22 metres. 3. The halls should be air-conditioned. 4. The minimum seating capacity of the halls shall be as follows: Preliminary and Classification Round 4,000 seats All further rounds 8,000 seats Only technical equipment whose make and type have been approved by FIBA (Study Centre) may be used for this championship. FIBA reserves the right to choose the type and make of all technical equipment (floorings, backboards and backboard supports, 24-second devices, scoreboards including game clocks, balls etc.) to be used for this championship. 1.3.7.8 Age verification of the participants At the beginning of the championship, the participants' ages will be subject to verification in accordance with the Regulations governing the Age of Players. Players who are one (1) year older than the age specified in the above-mentioned regulations are entitled to participate in this championship. 1.3.7.9 Doping control Doping control tests will be carried out, as of the finals, on a minimum of two players per team per game (i.e. 24 tests). 1.3.7.10 Media provisions The organisers shall provide all facilities necessary for the proper functioning of the various media. In particular, they shall ensure that: 1. A minimum of 5% of all the seats in the stadium, with good visibility over the entire playing court and equipped with a desk are reserved for journalists. 2. A sufficient number of telephone, fax and modem lines are provided. They shall also ensure that a press working room and press conference room large enough for the journalists are available and that the former is equipped with computers, paper, etc. 3. Results and statistics are sent in real time to the FIBA website and server. If unable to transmit electronically, the organisers must send by fax within one (1) hour of the end of each game to the FIBA Secretariat the final score, the score at the end of each quarter and extra period, the number of spectators, information on television broadcast and a copy of the duly completed FIBA Official Statistics Sheet. 4. Professional videotapes of all produced games are sent to FIBA by courier within 48 hours of the end of the championship. 1.3.7.11 Championship report Once the championship is concluded, the organisers shall prepare an exclusive report on the organisation of the championship to be submitted to FIBA within one hundred and twenty (120) days. The report shall include the financial statements for the championship and a detailed media impact report in the host country.
1.3 .8 1.3.8.1
UFIBA Womens U-19 World Championship Assignment
The FIBA Womens U-19 World Championship shall be held every two (2) years (in 2005, 2007 etc.) 8. All rights in connection with the FIBA Womens U-19 World Championship, in particular the television, marketing and merchandising rights, are owned by FIBA. FIBA shall have the exclusive right and authority to govern and supervise all sporting and financial activities linked to this championship. A national federation wishing to organise a FIBA Womens U-19 World Championship must file its candidature with the FIBA Secretariat before the given deadline set by FIBA for the championship in question. The championship shall be assigned at least three (3) years prior to the date it is to be held. 1.3.8.2 Participation
The number of participating teams in the FIBA Womens U-19 World Championship will be twelve (12). The following teams representing all five (5) FIBA Zones are eligible to participate: 1. 2. The organising country Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania 1 1 3 2 4 1 12
In the case of withdrawal by a qualified team, FIBA may invite another team which participated in its qualifying Zone competition while endeavouring to maintain a certain balance between the Zones. 1.3.8.3 1.3.8.3.1 System of competition Preliminary Round
The twelve (12) participating teams will be divided into two (2) groups (A,B) of six (6) teams each. Each team will play all the other teams in its own group (total of 5 games for each team). The teams placed 1st 4th in each group will play in the Final Round; the teams placed 5th - 6th in each group will play in the Classification Round. A total of 30 games will be played in the Preliminary Round. 1.3.8.3.2 Quarter-Finals Game 35: Game 36: B6 v A5 A6 v B5
The organisation of the FIBA Womens U-19 World Championship in 2005 has been assigned to Tunisia.
Final Round:
A3 v B2 B4 v A1 B3 v A2 A4 v B1
1.3.8.3.3
(11 - 12) (9 - 10)
(7 - 8) (5 - 6) (3 - 4) (1- 2)
1.3.8.4
Dates
In principle, the FIBA Womens U-19 World Championship shall take place between 1st July and 15th August. 1.3.8.5 Registration
The qualifying continental competitions must be completed, at the latest, by 31st December of the year preceding the beginning of the championship. Registration forms for participation in the FIBA Womens U-19 World Championship must be sent by the FIBA Secretariat to the qualified teams at least eight (8) months prior to the date of the championship. The duly completed registration forms must be returned so as to reach the FIBA Secretariat no later than six (6) months prior to the date of the championship. The list of player names (twenty four (24) players) on the special form provided by FIBA ("List of Players"), as well as full particulars and all documentation which may be required concerning them, must reach the FIBA Secretariat no later than six (6) weeks before the beginning of the championship. Failure to meet this deadline may result in financial penalties.
1.3.8.6
Financial provisions9
The organisers shall cover: 1. 2. All general organising expenses; Staying expenses from forty-eight (48) hours prior to the beginning of the competition until twenty-four (24) hours after the end thereof for: 3. 4. 5. 6. Two (2) FIBA representatives, Six (6) members of the FIBA Secretariat, The participating teams, each consisting of a maximum of eighteen (18) persons, Two (2) FIBA commissioners, Twenty-two (22) FIBA referees, One (1) FIBA supervisory doctor (to supervise the doping control);
Air travel expenses (return trip from the town of residence) in: Business class for: Economy class for: - two (2) FIBA representatives, - six (6) members of the FIBA Secretariat;
transportation within the organising country for all persons listed in 2 above; local transportation for VIPs/FIBA guests; officiating fees for the referees and commissioners in accordance with the Regulations governing FIBA Referees and Commissioners, as well as allowances for the supervisory doctor for doping control in accordance with the Regulations governing Doping Control; the doping control expenses.
7.
The organisers shall keep all income derived from the sale of tickets, all approved value in kind agreements and any contribution received from national and/or local authorities. The participating teams shall cover their own travel expenses to the venue of the Preliminary Round and from the venue of the Final Round. 1.3.8.7 Technical provisions
The games of the FIBA Womens U-19 World Championship shall be held only in halls that meet the minimum requirements for technical equipment as provided for in the Official Basketball Rules. 1. 2. 3. 4. The halls must be made available to FIBA free from any advertising. The floor area, including the playing court, shall measure at least 38 x 22 metres. The halls should be air-conditioned. The minimum seating capacity of the halls shall be as follows: Preliminary and Classification Round All further rounds
9
3,000 seats 5,000 seats
The financial provisions for the FIBA Womens U-19 World Championship in 2005 in Tunisia are not affected by the changes in these provisions decided by the Central Board in November 2003.
Only technical equipment whose make and type have been approved by FIBA (Study Centre) may be used for this championship. FIBA reserves the right to choose the type and make of all technical equipment (floorings, backboards and backboard supports, 24 second devices, scoreboards including game clocks, balls etc.) to be used for this championship. 1.3.8.8 Age verification of the participants
At the beginning of the championship, the participants' ages will be subject to verification in accordance with the Regulations governing the Age of Players. Players who are one (1) year older than the age specified in the above-mentioned regulations are entitled to participate in this championship. 1.3.8.9 Doping control
Doping control tests will be carried out, as of the finals, on a minimum of two players per team per game (i.e. 16 tests). 1.3.8.10 Media provisions
3.
4.
1.3.8.11
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Continental or Zone Championships including all Qualifying Tournaments and Games for these Championships
1.3 .9
Continental or Zone Championships including all Qualifying Tournaments and Games for these Championships Assignment
1.3.9.1
The Continental or Zone Championships shall be assigned by the respective bodies of FIBA, that is: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. For Africa, FIBA-Africa. For the American Continent, FIBA-Americas. For Asia, FIBA-Asia. For Europe, FIBA-Europe. For Oceania, FIBA-Oceania. Participation
1.3.9.2
All national federations of the continent or Zone enjoying full rights shall be entitled to take part in the Continental or Zone Championships. 1.3.9.3 Invitations and registration
Each Zone commission is responsible for setting the deadlines for extending the invitations and the preliminary or final registration. 1.3.9.4 1. 2. 3. Financial provisions
The organisers shall assume all expenses provided for in the regulations governing the championship as approved by the respective Zone Commission. The organisers are entitled to the income, as provided for in the regulations governing the championship in question. Zone Commissions are entitled to exploit the marketing and television rights to these competitions within the limits established by the Central Board of FIBA (Cf. General Statutes, Article 57 and decisions on global marketing). All other financial matters shall be settled in compliance with the provisions in the Regulations governing Fees and Dues. Media provisions
4.
1.3.9.5
The organisers shall provide all facilities necessary for the proper functioning of the various media. In particular, they shall ensure that: 1. 2. A minimum of 5% of all the seats in the stadium, with good visibility over the entire playing court and equipped with a desk are reserved for journalists; A sufficient number of telephone, fax and modem lines are provided. They shall also ensure that a press working room and press conference room large enough for the journalists are available and that the former is equipped with computers, paper, etc.;
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Continental or Zone Championships including all Qualifying Tournaments and Games for these Championships
3.
Results and statistics are sent in real time to the FIBA / FIBA Zone website(s) and server(s). If unable to transmit electronically, the organisers must send by fax within one (1) hour of the end of each game to the FIBA Zone Secretariat the final score, the score at the end of each quarter and extra period, the number of spectators, information on television broadcast and a copy of the duly completed FIBA Official Statistics Sheet; Professional videotapes of all games, as of the quarter-finals to be sent to FIBA by courier within 48 hours of the end of the championship. Branding provisions
4.
1.3.9.6
The organisers shall fully comply with FIBAs brand identity and its application during the championship as decided by the Central Board (e.g. for stickers, event logos etc.). For specific details, please refer to http://www.fibaidentity.net. 1.3.9.7 Doping Controls
In-competition doping controls shall be carried out by the appropriate FIBA Zone Commission in accordance with the Regulations governing Doping Control contained herein. The organisers of a continental championship are responsible for covering the costs of lodging, board and internal transportation of the Supervisory Doctor appointed by FIBA to supervise the doping controls. In any case, a minimum of 32 tests shall be carried out at any senior men championship and a minimum of 16 tests shall be carried out at any senior women championship. In exceptional circumstances, the Secretary General of FIBA may approve a request to conduct fewer tests. For other age categories, the FIBA Zone Commission shall decide on the number of tests, if any, and inform FIBA of its decision and the results. In the case of an adverse result of a doping control test at any of these championships, FIBA is responsible for sanctioning the athlete in accordance with its Regulations governing Doping Control. The decision on an immediate suspension (section 6.7.1 of the Internal Regulations governing Doping Control) shall be taken by the technical committee of the competition established in accordance with section 1.2.1.7.2 of these Internal Regulations.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the Eligibility of Players
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To be entitled to participate in FIBA competitions, a player must observe the General Statutes and Internal Regulations of FIBA. The national federation is responsible for the eligibility of its players at all times and will bear the consequences of any infractions of the Regulations governing Eligibility, the National Status, the International Transfer and the Age of Players. All players who participate in competitions of FIBA or those of its national federations must: a) Respect the spirit of fair play and non-violence and act accordingly at all times on the court. b) Refrain from using products and from practices prohibited by the regulations of FIBA and those of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Word Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). c) Agree to submit at any time to medical tests and controls, particularly doping controls, carried out in compliance with the regulations of FIBA and those of the International Olympic Committee. The national federation or FIBA is authorised to deny participation in competitions under its jurisdiction to players who do not respect the provisions provided for in point 3 above. Furthermore, permission to play may also be refused to any player who does not provide the declaration, as required for main official competitions of FIBA, in which he agrees to accept: a) The conditions in force for doping control. b) The decisions of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Lausanne, to the exclusion of any recourse to ordinary courts, in the event of a dispute with FIBA which cannot be settled within FIBA. Violations of the principles set out in articles 3b) and 3c) shall be sanctioned in accordance with the Regulations governing Doping Control. With respect to violations of the principles set out in 3a) the following shall apply: a) National federations shall inform the Secretariat of FIBA of any sanction they impose on a Player. This information must be accompanied by a copy of the complete file and must be sent to FIBA as soon as the decision of the national federation becomes final. b) A FIBA Commission consisting of the President of the Legal Commission or his representative and the FIBA Secretary General or his representative ("the FIBA Commission") may decide to adopt for the purposes of FIBA competitions the sanctions imposed by the national federations. The FIBA Commission shall have discretion to increase or reduce the sanction imposed by the national federations. The implicated player has the right to be heard. c) If a sanction imposed by a national federation is adopted by the FIBA Commission according to the preceding paragraph the FIBA Commission may also decide that the sanction shall be applied by all other national federations for the purposes of their national competitions. To this end, FIBA shall inform all affiliated national federations of the sanction thus adopted. d) In the event of sanctions being imposed by FIBA on the occasion of FIBA competitions, the national federations shall apply these sanctions for the purposes of their national competitions. To this end, FIBA shall inform all affiliated national federations of such sanctions.
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INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the Eligibility of Players
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In the event that a Player is sanctioned by an organisation outside FIBA and its affiliated national federations (e.g. state bodies, the IOC or other national or international sports organisations inside or outside the Olympic movement) the FIBA Commission shall decide whether and to what extent a sanction shall be imposed on the Player for the purposes of FIBA competitions. The implicated Player has the right to be heard. If a sanction is imposed, FIBA shall inform all affiliated national federations of the sanction thus imposed which shall be applied by them for the purposes of their national competitions. Whatever the circumstances, a suspended Player may not use his licence (national or FIBA) for the duration of the sanction.
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In the event of a violation of the principles of fair play and good sportsmanship by a Player during competitions under the control of national federations the FIBA Commission is authorised to impose a sanction according to these Internal Regulations if the national federation fails to do so. Players may enter into a written contract with a club. This contract may state the player will receive payment. Any team placed under the control of a national federation affiliated to FIBA may play against a team from an organisation that is not registered with a national federation affiliated to FIBA. However, the agreement of the following parties concerned is necessary: a) The national federation affiliated to FIBA from the country of origin of the non-registered organisation. b) The respective Zone organisation. c) The Secretary General of FIBA. Players who participate in professional leagues must belong to organisations which are members of the national federation; otherwise they will not be able to participate in the official competitions of FIBA. No financial remuneration for the performances of a player or a team is permitted during the Olympic Games. No advertising shall be permitted during the Olympic Games other than the manufacturers trademark on clothing or equipment authorised by the International Olympic Committee. No player participating in the Olympic Games may allow his person, name, photograph or sports performance to be used for advertising purposes without the prior agreement of FIBA, the national federation, or the respective National Olympic Committee. If and when a hearing is organised under these Regulations involving national federations, clubs or players, FIBA shall be authorised to make the organisation of such hearing dependent upon the parties paying to FIBA reasonable administrative costs. Any payment must be made to FIBA, the national federation or the respective National Olympic Committee. It is within the spirit of all FIBA regulations that players make themselves available for competitions of both their club and their national team. The national federations are encouraged to enact regulations securing the participation of all players under their jurisdiction in their respective national teams.
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INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the National Status of Players
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Definitions and general principles These regulations apply to all competitions of FIBA as defined in the Internal Regulations of FIBA (1.1.1 and 1.1.2). They apply at national team level and at international club level. These regulations apply to both men and women. If necessary for reasons of mandatory international law, the Zone Commissions are authorised to draw up specific regulations applicable to club competitions within the Zone in question. Nevertheless, these regulations are subject to the prior approval of the Central Board of FIBA. FIBA Commission The Secretary General of FIBA, or his representative, except where it is specifically indicated to the contrary. The FIBA Commission for Legal Matters, as defined in article 34 of the General Statutes of FIBA.
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Legal Nationality A player may have one or more legal nationalities, according to the law of the countries concerned. FIBA Nationality A concept for those players whose national status is not covered by the Internal Regulations of FIBA. Foreign player Country A foreign player is a player who does not have the legal nationality of the federation by which he is licensed. A geographical territory within which an independent national basketball federation recognised by FIBA exists.
Proof of legal nationality FIBA may require that proof be provided to verify the legal nationality (or nationalities) of any player by presenting any documents it deems appropriate. Proof of legal nationality of a country does not constitute sufficient evidence to guarantee a player's right to play for the national team of that country. National teams Only a player holding the legal nationality of a country and having fulfilled the terms of eligibility according to the appropriate Internal Regulations may play for the national team of that country. Any player with two legal nationalities or more, by birth or by naturalisation, may choose at any age the national team for which he wishes to play. Any such choice must be made in a written declaration to FIBA. This provision also applies to any player having acquired legal nationality by birth, or having the right to acquire a second legal nationality at birth, but who does not lay claim to this right until a given time in the future.
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However, if a player is summoned by a national federation after reaching the age of eighteen (18), he is obliged to choose for which national team he wishes to play. If he has declined the summons, the player may only choose the nationality/nationalities of the other country(-ies), unless he declares in writing, within fifteen (15) days of receiving the summons, that he has chosen the country that summoned him first. Any player having played in a main official competition of FIBA for a national team for which he is eligible, is considered as having chosen the national team of that country, with the exception of cases provided for under article 3.3.5. These choices are irrevocable. 3. A national team participating in an international competition of FIBA may have only one player on its team who has acquired the legal nationality of that country by naturalisation or by any other means after having reached the age of sixteen (16). This does not apply to those players whose eligibility was defined prior to the new regulations coming into force. After having played in the junior (U-19), young people's (U-21) or senior age categories for a national team of a country in a main official competition of FIBA, a player may not, under any circumstances, play for any national team of another country. With the agreement of the two national federations concerned, FIBA may authorise a player having played on a national cadet team of a country in a main official competition of FIBA, to play for a national team of a new country of which he has acquired legal nationality. A player thus authorised to change national teams may do this only once in his lifetime and may not, after this change, play again for the team of his first country. Article 3.3.3 also applies in this case. For any player who has two or more legal nationalities by birth or by naturalisation, the national federation for whom the player wishes to play must obtain written certification from the national federation of the country(-ies) corresponding to the player's other nationality(-ies), in which it is stated that he has not taken part in a main official competition of FIBA as a member of its national team. If the request for this certification remains unanswered, FIBA may issue provisional authorisation to the national federation making the request. After a period of one year, this authorisation shall be considered to be final. 3.4 Club teams
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For the international club competitions of FIBA, the composition of the teams is not subject to any limitation concerning the legal nationality of the players. However, each national federation and FIBA Zone may establish more restrictive regulations. For tournaments, whose duration does not exceed 15 days, the governing body of that competition may also establish more restrictive regulations. 3.5 Decisions
All decisions regarding the application of these regulations are taken by the Commission for Legal Matters acting through the Secretary General or a person appointed by him. With respect to continental championships, the respective FIBA Zone Secretary General (or his representative) will decide. Any such decision by a FIBA Zone shall be communicated immediately to FIBA (World).
The Secretary General of FIBA (World) shall be authorised to review and set aside any such decision if he believes that the decision is contrary to the spirit and intent of the Internal Regulations and the established general policy of FIBA. 3.6 Sanctions
In cases of violation of the provisions contained in these regulations, administrative and disciplinary penalties shall be imposed in the first instance by the Secretary General of FIBA or by the Secretary General of the competent Zone or another person appointed by them. These penalties shall have immediate effect and be in accordance with the "Basic Principles governing the Application of Penalties" in these Internal Regulations. Appeals are governed according to these same (World) regulations. 3.7 1. Marginal cases Marginal cases, i.e. cases not covered by these regulations, are the responsibility of the FIBA (World) Commission, which shall make decisions in the spirit of the provisions contained in these regulations. The same shall apply with respect to refugees enjoying asylum rights and displaced persons (U.N.O. Conventions). In certain cases, FIBA nationality may be granted to a player. 2. Should an urgent decision be necessary, marginal cases shall be subject to the decision of the Secretary General of FIBA, following consultation with the President of the Commission, in accordance with the regulations in force. Appeals
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An appeal against decisions as in the above sections shall be submitted to the World Appeals Commission in accordance with the Regulations governing Appeals. 3.9 Note concerning the eligibility of players from dependent territories
The following players are eligible to play for a dependent territory: 1. 2. 3. 3.10 Players born in the dependent territory; Players born in the respective main territory of at least one parent born in the dependent territory; and Players, regardless of their place of birth, born of parents both of whom were born in the dependent territory. Costs
If and when a hearing is organised under these Regulations involving national federations, clubs or players, FIBA shall be authorised to make the organisation of such hearing dependent upon the parties paying to FIBA reasonable administrative costs.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the International Transfer of Players
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Regulations governing the International Transfer of Players
Unless indicated otherwise by the word World for purposes of these Regulations any decision related to an international transfer within a Zone shall be made in the first instance by the competent body of the FIBA Zone and, in this case, any reference in these Regulations to FIBA, FIBA Secretary General or FIBA Secretariat shall be a reference to the respective body of the FIBA Zone. Any such decision by a FIBA Zone shall be communicated immediately to FIBA (World). The Secretary General of FIBA (World) shall be authorised to review and set aside any such decision if he believes that the decision is contrary to the spirit and intent of the Internal Regulations and the established general policy of FIBA. Transfers between two FIBA Zones shall continue to be dealt with by FIBA (World). Appeals against decisions of either the FIBA Zone or FIBA (World) shall be lodged exclusively with the FIBA Appeals Commission. Any decision related to a special agreement according to 4.1.2 below shall be the exclusive competence of the Secretary General of FIBA (World). Scope of the regulations Any basketball player shall have the right to play basketball in any country in the world, within the limits established by the General Statutes and Internal Regulations of FIBA as well as the eligibility regulations of the respective national federation. These regulations governing international transfer apply in their entirety to all national federations. However, in exceptional circumstances, FIBA (World) may reach a special agreement with a national federation or one of its member organisations. For national transfers, national federations are invited to draw on these Internal Regulations and to establish their own regulations governing the transfer of players in the spirit of the FIBA Regulations. These regulations apply equally to men and women, and all references in this text to male players (he, his, him) shall be considered to apply also to female players and shall be read accordingly. Definitions A foreign player is a player who does not have the legal nationality of the national federation by which he is licensed (as defined in the Regulations governing the National Status of Players, 3.1.8). A national federation is defined as a national federation affiliated to FIBA (World) in accordance with the General Statutes of FIBA, article 6. A licence is defined as the necessary authorisation given by a national federation to a player to allow him to play basketball for a club which is a member of that national federation.
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A letter of clearance must be obtained from the national federation where a player was last licensed before he can be licensed by another national federation. This document certifies that the player concerned is free to be licensed by another national federation. A letter of clearance may not be issued to more than one national federation at any one time. Sanctions may be imposed on a national federation in the event of misleading procedures. The letter of clearance may not be limiting or conditional. If applicable, it should mention any sanctions that may be in force against the player. The national federation may charge a maximum administrative fee of USD 100 for the transfer of a player under its jurisdiction to another national federation. All the provisions of this article apply to any player licensed by a national federation who wishes to apply for an international transfer, irrespective of whether the player is a national or foreign player. 4.3 .2 1. Age limit
International transfer is not permitted before a players 18th birthday, except in special cases as decided by the Secretary General of FIBA after examination of the matter with the national federations and, if necessary, with the clubs and the player concerned. At or after the players 18th birthday, the club of origin, i.e. the club or other organisation for which he is licensed at his 18th birthday (the club of origin), has the right to sign the first contract with the young player. This contract shall be in written form and respect the law of the country and of the federation of origin. It shall have a minimum duration of 1 year and a maximum duration of 4 years. Should the player refuse to sign such contract and move to a new club in another country, the two clubs shall agree on a compensation sum to be paid to the club of origin and inform their respective national federations and FIBA. The compensation shall be based primarily on the investments made by the club(s) of formation but shall take into consideration other factors if the circumstances so require. In the event that the clubs are unable to agree on the compensation within eight (8) weeks of the date on which a letter of clearance for the player in question was first requested by the new clubs federation, either club has the right to request that the compensation be determined by FIBA. Such request has to be made in writing within twelve (12) weeks of the date on which a letter of clearance for the player in question was first requested by the new clubs federation. The decision as per article 4.3.2.5 shall be taken by an Ad Hoc Commission comprising the Secretary General of FIBA (or his representative) acting as President and one member each of the Legal Commission and the Commission for Youth Basketball as designated by the Secretary General. The Ad Hoc Commission may hear the two clubs and/or federations involved and/or the player if it deems it appropriate. Decisions can be taken by telephone or through consultation in written form. No quorum is required for meetings of the Ad Hoc Commission. Appeals may be lodged in accordance with article 4.7.
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The player shall not be allowed to play for his new club until the compensation agreed upon by the two clubs (article 4.3.2.4) or determined by FIBA (article 4.3.2.6) has been paid as per article 4.3.2.8. In the event that an appeal is filed against the decision of the Ad Hoc Commission, the player shall be allowed to play for his new club as soon as the sum of compensation determined by the Ad Hoc Commission has been paid into an account of FIBA or the FIBA Zone where it will be held in escrow until the decision on the compensation is final. The compensation sum determined as per Article 4.3.2.6 shall be paid to the national federation of origin which will decide on how to re-distribute the compensation sum among the clubs that have contributed to the formation of the player according to specific national provisions that the national federation has officially adopted. Such provisions shall be drafted in a way to respect the principle of protection of clubs forming young players. Upon expiration of the contract as per Article 4.3.2.3 above, the player is free to move where he wishes without any compensation being due.
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A player may not be licensed by more than one national federation at the same time. A player may not have more than one FIBA Foreign Player Licence at the same time. A FIBA Foreign Player Licence is issued for the duration of the national and international competitions in which the player's club is currently participating, unless the player is transferred in accordance with these regulations prior to the completion of the competitions. All licences held by the player become automatically null and void when a letter of clearance is issued by the national federation in question or when the licence is revoked by the issuing authority. For national championships, clubs are not authorised to include players on their team after the deadline set by the relevant Zone organisation of FIBA. No transfer will be permitted for a player officially sanctioned by FIBA (World) or by a national federation where he was licensed if such sanction has been adopted by a FIBA (World) Commission consisting of the President of the Legal Commission (or his representative) and the Secretary General of FIBA (World) (or his representative) or, in the case of an anti-doping rule violation, by a FIBA (World) Commission established in accordance with Article 6.8.3 of the Internal Regulations governing Doping Control. This is particularly valid for players having been disqualified for acts of violence or for antidoping rule violations.
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Whenever a national federation receives a request for a licence for any player who was previously licensed in another country, it must, before granting such a licence in accordance with its own regulations, obtain a letter of clearance on behalf of the player concerned (exception: players from academic institutions, see 4.8). The national federation may not grant the licence until it has obtained the letter of clearance from the national federation of the country where the player was last licensed. 4.4 .2 Deadline for response
A national federation receiving a request for a letter of clearance must reply within seven (7) days following receipt of the request either by granting or refusing the letter of clearance and by indicating whether the player in question was in fact licensed in the federation receiving the request for the letter of clearance. The request for a letter of clearance shall be sent by one of the following methods: Registered mail with recorded delivery, Email, Telegram, Telefax (with confirmation of receipt), Express courier with recorded delivery, Delivery by hand (with confirmation of receipt). If the request for the letter of clearance is opposed by a national federation (see 4.4.4 below), this national federation shall immediately notify the party requesting clearance and the FIBA Secretariat, giving the reason for refusal. This refusal shall be accompanied by a copy of the valid contract in question duly dated and signed by the parties involved. A certified English or French translation of this contract shall also be attached. The only reason for which a national federation may refuse to grant the request for a letter of clearance is if the player is under contract to play for his club beyond the scheduled transfer date. If there is no response within the seven (7) day period, the requesting federation shall immediately notify the FIBA Secretariat. This communication must be accompanied by a copy of the first letter requesting clearance addressed to the national federation concerned and a copy of the passport of the player in question. The FIBA Secretariat will authorise the granting of the licence without a letter of clearance, unless there are exceptional circumstances as approved by the Secretary General of FIBA (however, see section 4.3.2 Age Limit regarding players under 18 years of age). 4.4 .3 4.4.3.1 1. Players' availability to play for a national team General principles
Any club which signs a contract with a player is obliged to release that player when he is summoned by a national federation to play for his national team in any age category in a main official competition of FIBA.
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A player's availability must be requested by the national federation concerned to the national federation or club with whom the player is registered at least thirty (30) days before the day of the game(s). The player should be available at least for the duration of the competition or for each individual competition day, as well as for a preparation time of: a) Seventy-two (72) hours for qualifying games; b) Fourteen (14) days for a tournament in a main official competition. The national federations concerned may agree on a shorter period of preparation. However, the player must under all circumstances arrive forty-eight (48) hours before the beginning of the game and be available for his club within twenty-four (24) hours of the end of the game(s). If the national team competition is outside the club competition season, the above deadlines do not apply and shall be determined by the requesting national federation in a reasonable way. A player who, due to an injury or illness, is unable to play when summoned, must, if the requesting national federation so wishes, undergo a medical examination by a doctor chosen by the requesting national federation. Finances
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A club having entered into an agreement with a player is obliged to release the player to the requesting national federation, without any financial indemnity for the period provided for in 4.4.3.2.2 above. The requesting national federation must assume the player's travel expenses. The club to which the player is under contract is responsible for covering the player's insurance costs in the case of injury or illness whilst on release from the club and, particularly in the case of injury, during the game(s) to which he is summoned. Sanctions
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If a player licensed with a club is called to play on his national team for one of the main official competitions of FIBA and this player refuses to play for his national team for whatever reason (including injury or illness), he may not play for the club with which he is licensed for the entire duration of the training period and the competition. Restriction from playing for his club will be
increased by thirty (30) days if the player's refusal to play is not manifestly due to illness or injury. If the period of application of the thirty (30) day sanction falls outside the national championship season, it is carried over to the following season. 2. If a club refuses to release a player, the club is liable to: a) A fine of USD 25,000 to USD 75,000. b) Suspension. 3. If a club allows a player to play during the period provided for in 4.4.3.4.1, this club is liable to: a) A fine of USD 25,000 to USD 75,000. b) Suspension. c) A default of zero: twenty (0:20) for all games played with the player during the said period, unless the club loses by more than twenty (20), in which case the result stands. 4. Should a national federation act against the spirit and/or the letter of this provision, this national federation is liable to: a) 5. 6. A fine of USD 10,000 to USD 75,000. b) A suspension. The decisions as per 2., 3. and 4. above shall be taken by the FIBA Secretariat. The decisions shall be subject to appeal. Should a club be penalised in accordance with 4.4.3.4.2 and/or 4.4.3.4.3, the national federation of this club is responsible for carrying out the sanctions mentioned in 4.4.3.4.2 and 4.4.3.4.3 above. In the event that a club fails to settle its debts with the FIBA Zone, that Zone shall be authorised to collect these debts from the national federation to which the club is affiliated. Disputes
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For international transfers between two FIBA Zones, any dispute arising from a refusal to issue a letter of clearance shall be decided by the Secretary General of FIBA (World) or his representative with the possibility of appeal (see 4.7). When the proposed transfer is within a FIBA-Zone, such disputes shall be decided by the Secretary General of the respective FIBA Zone (or his representative), also with the possibility of appeal (see 4.7). 4.4 .5 Bilateral agreements
National federations may establish bilateral agreements regarding the transfer of players between clubs of the two countries involved, with provisions to regulate such transfers to the satisfaction of all concerned. 4.4 .6 Illegal transfers
Any international transfer having taken place without a letter of clearance is invalid and, in this case, the issue of a licence by a national federation will be liable to a fine in accordance with 4.6.2 of these regulations.
Any international transfer carried out in accordance with the procedures set out in these regulations, but having taken place after an illegal transfer, is null and void, other than in exceptional cases upon the decision of FIBA. 4.5 4.5 .1 Registration of foreign players and FIBA Foreign Player Licences Registration
National federations must register all foreign players in their country. Additionally, they must annually: 1. Obtain a Foreign Player "A" Licence from the FIBA Zone for those players participating in the 1st and 2nd divisions of the national championship. After the national federations have registered players for their respective national championship, they have a period of ten (10) days within which the documents required to obtain an "A" Licence must arrive at the FIBA Zone. A failure to abide by this deadline will incur an administrative fine of up to USD 500 per player. Obtain a Foreign Player "B" Licence from FIBA for those players participating in official cups and tournaments of FIBA. Register with the Secretariat of the competent Zone Commission a list indicating full name, nationality by birth, current nationality and club's name for all those foreign players having reached the age of eighteen (18) and participating in the 3rd and 4th divisions. Procedure
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FIBA (World) authorises the Zone Commissions to issue "A" and "B" licences within their respective Zones. To obtain a Foreign Player "A" Licence from the FIBA Zone Commission, each national federation must submit the following documents to its Zone Commission Secretariat: a) c) List of its foreign players' names; Letter of clearance or statement for players from academic institutions; b) Registration form for each foreign player; d) Photocopy of the player's passport showing the bearer's full name [and, if applicable, his former name(s)], date and place of birth, legal nationality and date of expiry.
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To obtain a Foreign Player "B" Licence from the FIBA Zone Commission, the provisions established by the relevant Zone shall apply. Prior to the start of each season, each Zone Commission shall establish a deadline for the registration of foreign players under its jurisdiction. Financial provisions
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FIBA, or the issuing Zone on FIBA's behalf, may charge a participation fee for each foreign player in one of two categories as follows: 1. Participation fee "A": First and second divisions of national championships: A maximum of USD 250 per year (including a charge of USD 10 for issuing the "A" licence).
2. Participation fee "B": Official cups and tournaments of FIBA: A maximum of USD 750 per year (including the Participation Fee "A" of USD 250 and a charge of USD 10 for issuing the "B" licence). A player who has obtained a Foreign Player "B" Licence does not need a separate "A" licence, provided that he continues to play for the club for which the "B" licence was issued. With regard to participation fee "A", the Secretary General of the issuing Zone may, in special cases, apply a fee lower than USD 250 for a limited period. For women, 50% of these fees shall be applied. 4.6 4.6 .1 Disputes Disputes
All disputes and cases arising from these regulations remain under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Secretary General of FIBA or his representative. 4.6 .2 Sanctions Sanctions
A fine of up to USD 5,000 may be imposed by FIBA should a national federation fail to submit to the Secretariat of its Zone the list of foreign players with the necessary information and documentation by the given deadlines, or otherwise fail to observe the Regulations governing the International Transfer of Players. 4.6 .3 Costs
If and when a hearing is organised in connection with a dispute under these Regulations involving national federations, clubs or players, FIBA shall be authorised to make the organisation of such hearing dependent upon the parties paying to FIBA reasonable administrative costs. 4.7 Appeal
Any appeal against decisions relating to these regulations, no matter whether these decisions have been made by FIBA (World) or a FIBA Zone, shall be submitted to the World Appeals Commission according to the Regulations governing Appeals. 4.8 Academic institution players
If a player, after having played for a club affiliated to a FIBA member (FIBA club) plays for an academic institution which does not recognise the FIBA Regulations governing the International Transfer of Players, and subsequently returns to a FIBA club, he is then considered as having transferred from a FIBA club to a FIBA club (in other words, his playing activities during his stay at the academic institution will be disregarded). A player who has not played for a FIBA club before playing for an academic institution and who wants to play for a FIBA club for the first time does not need a letter of clearance: he is eligible to play as soon as he has presented a written declaration to the national federation concerned, stating that he has never played for a FIBA club.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the Age of Players
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An age limit is established for all players of teams participating in the FIBA competitions for young categories. The following age groups are established: 1. 2. 3. 4. Passerelle: U-17: U-19: U-21: 14 years or under 16 years or under 18 years or under 20 years or under
For special provisions please refer to 5.8. 5.2 Procedure to establish age limit
To establish the date of birth corresponding to the age limit for an age group, the following procedure is used: the age limit given in the above definition must be subtracted from the year in which a competition takes place with the understanding that this year begins on 1st January. As an example, the age limit for U-19 in a competition in 2004 shall be: 2004 - 18 = 1986. Any player born on 1st January 1986 or after this date will be entitled to participate in a competition for U-19 in 2004. The age limit in 2004 for the four (4) age groups is therefore as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.3 Passerelle U-17 U-19 U-21 FIBA Identity Card born on 1st January 1990 or after this date born on 1st January 1988 or after this date born on 1st January 1986 or after this date born on 1st January 1984 or after this date
The personal FIBA Identity Card is the document that officially substantiates the date of birth of its bearer (as well as nationality and sex) and must be presented at all FIBA competitions for the given age group. The Identity Card is valid indefinitely, but three colour passport size photographs no more than three (3) months old must be supplied at a competition when the photograph on the Identity Card no longer bears a likeness to the holder.
5.4
List of Players
In selecting a team for a FIBA competition in one of the age groups mentioned above, national federations shall fill in the List of Players. The list is generally sent to the national federations six (6) months before the beginning of the competition. The list has space for twenty-four (24) names. It must be returned to the FIBA Secretariat six (6) weeks before the competition is due to start, together with the necessary documents required to prove eligibility for all the players on the list (see below for exceptions). 1. The List of Players must be completed for: a) All age categories from U-17 upwards. b) For all phases of competition: Qualifying Round, Semi-Final Round, Final Round. 2. This list is considered final as of the given deadline. However: a) Changes may be made to the list before the given deadline provided that they are accompanied by any documents which may be required to prove eligibility; b) Changes may only be made after the deadline in exceptional circumstances and will be liable to a fine of USD 600; c) No registration can be accepted later than seventy-two (72) hours before the beginning of the competition. 3. Documents required to prove eligibility: The List of Players must be accompanied by any documents which may be necessary to prove eligibility for each player, i.e. a certified copy of the original of the birth certificate and three (3) colour passport size photographs no more than three (3) months old. Exception: If the player is already in possession of a FIBA Identity Card, the card number should be indicated on the list. 5.5 Responsibility of national federations
The national federation is responsible at all times for the eligibility of its players noted on the List of Players. Should FIBA be confronted with the fact that a player has played in an official FIBA competition without being eligible, it will, upon discovery of the irregularity, automatically examine the player's eligibility according to the regulations in force. The national federation will bear the administrative costs of this and will be liable to a fine of up to USD 5,000 in accordance with the procedure established in 11.5 of the Basic Principles governing the Application of Penalties. In exceptional cases, the FIBA Secretary General may authorise a player, subject to the ratification of the Commission for Legal Matters, to play under the status he had before the irregularity was discovered.
5.6
Identity and age verification
Before the beginning of a competition, players will be subject to identity and age verification under the supervision of the FIBA commissioner for that competition. To this effect, each player, accompanied by the person responsible for his team, shall present his currently valid individual passport or national identity card and FIBA Identity Card. If it is a newly issued Identity Card, it must be signed by the player in front of the FIBA commissioner and the person responsible for the team. After this verification, the FIBA commissioner shall return the FIBA Identity Cards to the person responsible for the team. 5.7 General provisions
These provisions shall also be valid for any tournaments or games that are held prior to the competition proper. 5.8 Special provisions
Players who are one (1) year older than provided for in these regulations are entitled to take part in the FIBA U-21 and U-19 World Championships for Men or Women. This provision is valid only for the World Championships and not for the corresponding continental or Zone qualifying competitions.
Age limits for participation in competitions for U-21, U-19, U-17

Codes: C W M F Continental World Men Women
Born in U-21 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 U-19 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 U-17 2003 2005 2007 2009
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INTERNAL REGULATIONS Annex 1: Official Documents
Annex 1: Official Documents

1.0 Official documents of FIBA
The application of the Regulations governing Eligibility, the National Status of Players and the International Transfer of Players requires strict and correct use of the documents issued by FIBA. These documents are as follows: 1.1 FIBA Identity Card
This Identity Card indicates the nationality, age and sex of the bearer and is issued under the authority of the Secretary General of FIBA. This card is valid indefinitely. Players participating in the official competitions of FIBA should be in possession of this card for the following categories and phases of competition: 1. 2. 1.2 As of the Final Round: Passerelle, U-17 As of the Qualifying Round: U-19 and U-21, Senior Men and Women. Foreign Player Licence
This licence is issued by FIBA and certifies that the player is authorised to play for the club indicated on the licence. All foreign players playing for clubs taking part in official cups and tournaments of FIBA and/or in the first or second division of the national championship must be in possession of this licence, unless the player is already in possession of a Player Licence for Official Cups of FIBA (see 1.3 below). This licence is valid for one year. 1.3 Player Licence for official cups of FIBA
This licence is issued by FIBA upon the request of the national federation. It certifies that the player is registered for the club playing in the FIBA club competition indicated on the licence. This licence is valid for one year. In the case of foreign players, this licence also serves as a Foreign Player Licence for the national championship of the country of the club indicated on the licence. In this case such a licence shall only be issued in accordance with the provisions of the FIBA Regulations governing the International Transfer of Players.
2.0 2.1
Official documents to be provided by players Declaration Declara tion on doping and arbitration
All players registered by their national federation on the player list, as required for the main official competitions of FIBA, must return the declaration form, issued in the five (5) official languages of FIBA, duly completed and signed, to the Secretariat of FIBA before they can be authorised to participate: 1. "I hereby confirm that I am aware of the regulations and penalties in force for the official competitions of FIBA relating to the fight against doping. I agree to submit to the doping control tests (including out of competition tests by FIBA, WADA or any organisation commissioned by FIBA), to accept the results of such tests and to abide by the respective regulations as applicable from time to time. I also agree that my national federation and my club forward my personal data to FIBA for use in connection with doping control tests. I consent to the use by FIBA of photographs taken of me during FIBA competitions. I agree that any dispute arising between myself and FIBA which cannot be settled amicably and which remains unsettled once the procedures provided for in the FIBA Regulations have been exhausted, shall be settled finally by a tribunal composed in accordance with the Statute and Regulations of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Lausanne, Switzerland, to the exclusion of any recourse to ordinary courts. The parties undertake to comply with the said Statutes and Regulations and to accept in good faith the award rendered and in no way hinder its execution."
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There are two (2) copies of this declaration: the white copy (original) shall be for FIBA, the blue copy for the player. This declaration must be provided for participation in the main official competitions of FIBA.
3.0 3.1
Official documents to be provided by the national federations Letter of Clearance
The letter of clearance is written by one national federation to another. Letters of clearance must contain the same information as the following example: To: From: Ref.: Federation X Federation Y Date: 28th February 2004
Player John Smith (USA), born 1st December 1970
Our federation hereby grants a letter of clearance to the above player, formerly of Club Xanadu. He has no contractual obligation with any basketball club in our country. Best regards, Franoise Cartier Secretary General Federation Y 3.2 Player's personal data form for doping controls
The player's personal data form attached to the Declaration on Doping and Arbitration (2.1 above) must be returned, duly completed and signed by the player and the national federation, to the Secretariat of FIBA at the same time as the players declaration. 3.3 Other documents
FIBA reserves the right to request any other document it deems necessary.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing Doping Control
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6.1
Regulations governing Doping Control

Definitions Definition s
Terms in italics are given the meanings assigned by the WADA Code from time to time. 6.2 6.2.1 AntiAnti -Doping Rule Violations Doping is prohibited. Doping is the occurrence of one or more anti-doping rule violations as set forth in 6.2.1.1 to 6.2.1.8: Presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in a Player's bodily specimen. It is each Player's personal duty to ensure that no Prohibited Substance enters his or her body. Players are responsible for any Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers found to be present in their bodily specimens. Accordingly, it is not necessary that intent, fault, negligence or knowing Use on the Player's part be demonstrated in order to establish an anti-doping rule violation under this paragraph. Excepting those substances for which a quantitative reporting threshold is specifically identified in the Prohibited List, the detected presence of any quantity of Prohibited Substances or its Metabolites or Markers in a Players Sample shall constitute an antidoping rule violation. As an exception to the general rule of Article 6.2.1.1, the Prohibited List may establish special criteria for the evaluation of Prohibited Substances that can also be produced endogenously. Use or attempted Use of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method. The success or failure of the Use of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method is not material. It is sufficient that the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method was used or attempted to be used for an anti-doping rule violation to be committed. 6.2.1.3 Refusing, or failing without compelling justification, to submit to Sample collection after proper notification or otherwise evading Sample collection. Violation of applicable requirements regarding the Player's availability for Out-ofCompetition Testing including failure to provide required whereabouts information and missed tests which are declared based on reasonable rules. Tampering, or attempting to tamper with any part of Doping Control. Possession of Prohibited Substances and methods.
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6.2.1.5 6.2.1.6
Possession by a Player at any time or place of a substance that is prohibited in Out-ofCompetition Testing or a Prohibited Method unless the Player establishes that the Possession is pursuant to a therapeutic Use exemption in accordance with Annex 2 hereto or other acceptable justification. Possession of a substance that is prohibited in Out-of-Competition Testing or a Prohibited Method by Player Support Personnel in connection with a Player, Competition or training, unless the Player Support Personnel establishes that the Possession is pursuant to a therapeutic Use exemption granted to a Player in accordance with Annex 2 hereto or other acceptable justification. 6.2.1.7 6.2.1.8 Trafficking in any Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Methods. Administration or attempted administration of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method to any Player, or assisting, encouraging, aiding, abetting, covering up or any other type of complicity involving an anti-doping rule violation or any attempted violation. Prohibited substances and Prohibited Methods are classed in a Prohibited List which is issued by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) and amended regularly at least once a year. It is the Player's responsibility to keep himself informed of the current List. Players who take medication containing Prohibited Substances may request therapeutic justification in accordance with Annex 2 hereto. 6.2.3 All Players registered for Competitions of FIBA agree to undergo Doping Control tests, announced or unannounced, and agree to provide Samples of bodily fluids (e.g. urine, blood, saliva, sweat) and to undergo any other type of control test provided for by the IOC, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) or FIBA. All doctors and physiotherapists involved in the supervision, care and doping-related problems affecting Players taking part in FIBA Competitions are bound by professional confidentiality, in particular vis--vis the media. Any failure to abide by the professional code of ethics will lead to an official warning and the refusal of permission to accompany the teams participating in FIBA Competitions. 6.3 6.3.1 Burden and Standards of Proof Facts related to anti-doping rule violations may be established by any reliable means, including admissions. FIBA shall have the burden of establishing that an anti-doping rule violation has occurred. The standard of proof shall be whether FIBA has established an anti-doping rule violation to the comfortable satisfaction of the hearing body bearing in mind the seriousness of the allegation which is made. This standard of proof in all cases is greater than a mere balance of probability but less than proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Where the Code places the
6.2.2
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6.3.2 6.3.3
burden of proof upon the Player or other persons alleged to have committed an antidoping-rule violation to rebut a presumption or establish specified facts or circumstances, the standard of proof shall be by a balance of probability. 6.3.4 Facts related to anti-doping rule violations may be established by any reliable means, including admissions. The following rules of proof shall be applicable in doping cases: WADA-accredited laboratories are presumed to have conducted Sample analysis and custodial procedures in accordance with the International Standard for laboratory analysis. The Player may rebut this presumption by establishing that a departure from the International Standard occurred. If the Player rebuts the preceding presumption by showing that a departure from the International Standard occurred, then the Anti-Doping Organisation shall have the burden to establish that such departure did not cause the Adverse Analytical Finding. 6.3.4.2 Departures from the International Standard for Testing which did not cause an Adverse Analytical Finding or other anti-doping rule violation shall not invalidate such results. If the Player establishes that departures form the International Standard occurred during Testing then the Anti-Doping Organisation shall have the burden to establish that such departures did not cause the Adverse Analytical Finding or the factual basis for the antidoping rule violation. InIn -Competition Testing
6.3.4.1
6.4
Doping control tests may be carried out at FIBA Competitions. For purposes of FIBA Competitions a doping control test shall be deemed to be carried out in-competition if it is carried out after the arrival of the team at the site of the competition. In-competition testing is compulsory during the following Competitions: 1. Olympic Qualifying Tournaments for Men and Women, 2. FIBA World Championship, 3. FIBA Womens World Championship, 4. FIBA U-21 and U-19 World Championships for Men and Women, 5. Continental or Zone Championships for Men and Women, if the FIBA Zone Commissions have the facilities to carry out such tests, 6. Official FIBA cups and tournaments for club teams, if the appropriate body of FIBA has the facilities to carry out such tests, 7. National championships, if the national federation has the facilities to carry out such tests. The competent bodies of FIBA responsible for the organisation of the Competitions mentioned under 5, 6 and 7 above are requested to do their best to ensure that Doping Control tests are carried out. This is very important in order to maintain the health of the Players as well as sports ethics in basketball. FIBA as well as the national federations shall be informed of the results of the tests if necessary and hearings related to these regulations or the equivalent regulations of the national federations.
6.5 1.
Unannounced Doping Control tests FIBA will carry out unannounced Doping Control tests without giving prior notice to the Players, clubs or national federations. For their part, the national federations may also carry out such controls in accordance with their regulations or the domestic laws of the respective countries. Unannounced Doping Control tests include: a) Those carried out during club Competitions organised under the control of FIBA / a FIBA Zone.
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b) Those carried out at the clubs' training venues. c) Those carried out on national teams preparing for official Competitions of FIBA (clinics, training camps, games and tournaments).
d) Those carried out outside the Competitions/venues listed in a) to c) above. The controls will be conducted by FIBA sample-taking doctors or agents of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) or National Anti-Doping Organisations. 3. National federations and clubs are obliged to provide at FIBA's request: a) The addresses of the venues where the national team Players are training. b) The addresses of the training venues of those clubs participating in official Competitions of FIBA. c) 4. 5. 6.6 1. 2. The names, private addresses and telephone numbers of the Players. FIBA is authorised to communicate the information obtained in 3a), 3b) and 3c) above to WADA. National federations that carry out unannounced Doping Control tests shall inform FIBA of the results thereof. Sanctions to be imposed in the case of results having proved positive or being considered as positive (refusal to undergo Testing) can be found in 6.8 of these regulations. Accredited laboratories FIBA will submit all the Samples to be tested to laboratories accredited by WADA. If the Samples cannot be analysed by a laboratory accredited by WADA because this would disrupt the time schedule of the competition or because the laboratory is too far away from the venue of the competition, then FIBA or its competent body shall take the appropriate decision in accordance with the local situation, after consultation with WADA. Procedure for Doping Control
6.7
In-Competition testing shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 6.7. In the event of a lacuna, the International Standards for Testing shall apply. The forms used for the doping controls are available on the FIBA website www.fiba.com, under About FIBA, Free Downloads or under Training, Medical Corner.
6.7 .1 1. 2.
Selection of Players
During Competitions each team shall be included in the Doping Control programme. During Competitions over a longer period, teams/Players may be tested more than once. The Players shall be chosen by draw approximately five (5) minutes prior to the end of the game. The number of Players to be tested is generally two (2) from each team, but may be increased or decreased. During Competitions, a Player may be selected for several Doping Control tests. The draw shall be carried out at the site of the competition. The team doctor will be advised that a Doping Control is to take place by the supervisory doctor representing the Medical Council of FIBA before the beginning of the game or, at the latest, at half-time. Five (5) minutes before the end of the game, the supervisory doctor representing the Medical Council of FIBA, or other agent, will present the team doctor (or a team official) with a bag and detachable tokens, each corresponding to a player number. The team doctor (or a team official) will put the tokens in the bag and draw a number of tokens equal to the number of Players to be tested. Only the Players indicated on the official score sheet may be selected, except for those that were not in uniform from the beginning of the game.
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If, during the game, a Player sustains a serious injury necessitating immediate hospitalisation, his number shall not be taken into consideration in the draw. If such a situation occurs after the draw, another draw shall be held to replace the Player in question who had been previously designated. In case of doubts regarding the seriousness of the injury, the representative of the Medical Council of FIBA shall rule on the matter. If the team is not accompanied by a doctor, the coach, team official or physiotherapist may be advised of the draw. Once the numbers have been drawn and the Players to be tested are known, the supervisory doctor of FIBA (or the Doping Control officer) shall give the team doctor the "Notification of a Doping Control Test". At the end of the game, the team doctor shall hand the form "Notification of a Doping Control Test" to the selected Player(s). The team doctor will be shown the way to the Doping Control station. At some Competitions, the selected Players shall be accompanied by an escort directly to the Doping Control Station. The supervisory doctor of FIBA (or the Doping Control officer) shall make a note of the name and number of the selected Player(s) and inform the persons responsible for escorting them to the control station. a) The Players name, his shirt number, the date and time.
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10. The "Notification of a Doping Control Test" shall include: b) The summons to report within fifteen (15) minutes of the end of the game to the Doping Control station with a document proving his identity (e.g. FIBA Identity Card, Player Licence, or other papers with a photograph proving identity). c) Exceptions to the fifteen (15) minute rule will be announced (e.g. closing ceremony). d) The consequences of refusing to submit to the Doping Control test by the deadline.
11. The "Notification of a Doping Control Test" shall be signed by: a) The supervisory doctor of FIBA, b) The Doping Control officer (head of the Doping Control station and/or the sample-taking doctor), c) The Player confirming that he agrees to the test and to submit any appeal exclusively and to the exclusion of any state court to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland, which rules in the last instance.
Once signed, this form shall be given to the supervisory doctor representing the Medical Council of FIBA. 12. One or more Doping Control tests may be required by the official representative of FIBA should one or more Players behave in an odd manner during the game. This decision shall be announced to the Doping Control officer and to the supervisory doctor of FIBA by the Secretary General of FIBA (or his representative). The Secretary General of FIBA (or his representative) shall decide upon the criteria for the selection of Players (in the event of suspected doping in Olympic Competitions, the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee equally reserves the right to select other Players for Testing). 13. Each Player summoned for a Doping Control test, either after being selected at the draw or because of the official FIBA representative's suspicion of doping, shall undergo any medical examination deemed to be necessary by the supervisory doctor of FIBA, which shall be conducted by the supervisory doctor of FIBA. 14. At the Doping Control station the Player shall write on the "Official Doping Control Report" all medicines and supplements taken in the seventy-two (72) hours prior to the collection of urine or other bodily fluids. Any medication administered by injection (corticosteroids and local anaesthetics) shall be mentioned on the "Declaration of Medicines taken prior to the Doping Control" (pink form). The prescribing doctor shall be familiar with the list of Prohibited Substances. Since Players may only claim a Therapeutic Use Exemption for medication prescribed by their team doctor, in the event of an adverse analytical finding, the Player shall not be able to claim self-medication or prescription by a third party and shall be punishable. 15. The collection of urine Samples (or any other bodily fluids, e.g. blood, saliva, sweat) shall be obligatory in all cases and shall be fully completed. 16. If the Player does not appear at the Doping Control station within fifteen (15) minutes of the end of the game at the latest (save for the exception under 10 c) above), this fact shall be recorded on the "Notification of a Doping Control Test", and he shall be subject to sanctions by FIBA. In this case another Player from the same team shall be selected by draw. 6.7 .2 1. Collection of urine Samples
The Doping Control officer takes full responsibility for carrying out the test. He verifies the identity of the Player.
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The selected Players shall remain in the waiting room of the Doping Control station until the Samples are taken. The organisers shall provide a comfortable, well-lit room with a table, chairs and armchairs for relaxation, cool drinks, a shower and closed toilets. In addition to the Players and the accompanying team doctor (or the person replacing the team doctor), the following persons shall be admitted to the Doping Control station: a) c) e) f) The Doping Control officer, if possible a doctor, The supervisory doctor of FIBA, An interpreter (if necessary), The Independent Observer. b) One or two assistants to fill in the forms, d) The FIBA commissioner (optional),
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The Doping Control officer is in charge of taking the urine Samples. Taking photographs inside the Doping Control station is not allowed. 4. 5. The containers used for collecting the Samples and the two bottles facilitating their transport shall be in sealed packages, in compliance with the WADA International Standard for Testing. Each Player shall choose a container for the collection of the urine and two (2) bottles bearing a code number which shall be used to identify the Samples. This code number shall be noted on the "Official Doping Control Report". In the case that there is no code number on the bottles, the Player shall choose his own. Each Player shall urinate into the container in a private room, under the supervision of the Doping Control officer or delegated alternate. The amount of urine to be collected will be determined according to the requirements of the laboratory carrying out the analysis (75 ml minimum). 7. At each attempt the Player shall remain under the strict supervision of the Doping Control officer until the total amount of urine required has been collected. He shall be allowed to have cool non-alcoholic drinks - carbonated or non-carbonated - which contain no Prohibited Substances. These drinks shall be available to the Players in unlimited amounts in the waiting room of the Doping Control station. They should be provided in sealed cans or glass bottles. The Player should not accept any drinks presented in open containers. In front of the Doping Control officer, the Player shall pour the collected urine from the container into two (2) bottles chosen by the Player, 50 ml into the bottle A and 25 ml into the bottle B. Immediately after that, the Doping Control officer shall measure the pH value and urine specific gravity using the last drops of urine left in the container. The result shall be indicated on the "Official Doping Control Report". a) The Player's name, his shirt number and his nationality.
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10. The "Official Doping Control Report" shall include:
b) Indication of the game, date and time of sample taking. c) Data concerning the sample taking. d) The signatures of the supervisory doctor of FIBA, the Doping Control officer, the team doctor and the Player. e) a) Data concerning the Samples sent to the laboratory (code number of bottles A and B, etc.). One (1) white copy to be returned to the supervisory doctor of FIBA in a sealed envelope, There shall be four (4) copies:
b) One (1) blue copy to be returned to the Doping Control officer and put in a sealed envelope. This envelope may only be opened at the request of the supervisory doctor of FIBA, c) One (1) green copy to be given to the team doctor or to the Player if the doctor is not present,
d) One (1) pink copy to be sent to the laboratory. The duplicate shall not contain the Player's identity, nor data concerning the sample taking. It should be verified that the code number(s) is (are) clearly legible and correctly transcribed on the doping report forms. 11. Once the collected sample has been divided between the two bottles, the Player shall close the bottles and seal them hermetically. The Player and the Doping Control officer shall then ensure that the code number on the bottles and the code number noted on the "Official Doping Control Report" are identical. 12. The Player and the team doctor (or the accompanying person) shall verify that the bottles are properly sealed and that the code number on the two bottles corresponds to the number noted on the "Official Doping Control Report". The Player shall confirm on the Official Doping Control Report that the doping control has been properly carried out and shall be invited to note any comments. 13. The bottles shall be marked to distinguish between the Samples for analysis (A) and control analysis (B). 14. The Doping Control officer shall put the forms "Notification of a Doping Control Test", "Official Doping Control Report", and "Transportation of the Samples" (in accordance with point 16 below), in an envelope which he shall send to the Secretariat of FIBA or hand to the representative of the Medical Council of FIBA (supervisory doctor). He shall keep the blue duplicate in a sealed envelope. 15. The Samples A and B taken from each Player shall be duly kept until transportation to the laboratory. 16. In order to ensure the chain of custody of the transportation of the Samples, the Doping Control officer shall verify that the shipment packaging (e.g. box, bag, case) to be sent to the laboratory has seals, codes or adhesive tapes for security purposes. He shall complete the form, Transportation of the Samples", indicating the security method used on the packaging (code number of the seals or adhesive security tapes used).
The Doping Control officer shall hand the shipment packaging to the person authorised to transport the sample to the laboratory, send it to the laboratory by transportation company, or take it to the laboratory personally. The shipment packaging shall include a copy of the form "Transportation of the Samples" and the pink copy of the "Official Doping Control Report" for the laboratory with all details concerning the Samples to be analysed. The Samples shall only be identified by their code number since the Player's name is not written on the pink copy of the "Official Doping Control Report". The WADA-accredited laboratory must confirm on receipt of the Samples that the shipment packaging has not been opened. They must return the form "Transportation of the Samples" to the Secretariat of FIBA, stamped, dated and duly signed acknowledging receipt of the sample undamaged and intact, and noting if the packaging has been tampered with, should the case arise. 6.7 .3 1. 2. 3. 4. Analysis Anal ysis of Samples
The analysis of sample A shall take place at the laboratory as soon as possible. Sample B shall be kept in a refrigerator, access to which shall be denied to everyone but the person in charge of the laboratory. Free access to the laboratory shall be given to the FIBA officials, the officer of the Doping Control station and laboratory staff. If and when a hearing is organised in connection with the application of sanctions and involving the national federations, clubs or players, FIBA shall be authorised to make the organisation of such hearing dependent upon the parties paying to FIBA reasonable administrative costs. Transmission of results During Competitions over a longer period
6.7 .4 6.7.4.1 1.
In the event of an adverse analytical finding (sample A), the head of the laboratory shall immediately notify the supervisory doctor of FIBA, informing him of the code number of the Player. The actual identity of the Player shall be disclosed by the supervisory doctor of FIBA who shall reveal the name of the Player corresponding to the code number on the "Official Doping Control Report" to the FIBA Secretary General or his representative. The supervisory doctor of FIBA shall immediately report the adverse analytical finding to the Secretary General of FIBA (or his representative who must be able to be reached at all times) and inform him of the identity and team of the player in question. The Secretary General of FIBA (or his representative) shall then inform the head of the delegation of the team of the Player tested positive. Following a control at a single game
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In the event of an adverse analytical finding (sample A), the Secretariat of FIBA shall be informed at the FIBA headquarters of the code number of the Player and shall discover his identity by consulting the "Official Doping Control Report".
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The Player, the President of his club and the Secretary General of the national federation shall then be informed of the adverse analytical finding in writing. Second analysis
6.7 .5 1.
In the event of an adverse analytical finding, the head of the delegation of the team and the Player in question, after receiving the communication, shall have the right to request a second analysis using bottle B, such request to be made within ten (10) days of the receipt of the communication. This analysis shall be carried out as soon as possible after the announcement of the adverse analytical finding. The head of the delegation shall be informed of the time of the analysis by the Secretary General of FIBA (or his representative). Failure by the head of the delegation of the team and/or the Player to request within the ten (10) day deadline a second analysis, shall be deemed to waiver such second analysis.
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The analysis of sample B shall be carried out at the same laboratory, in the presence of one (1) representative of FIBA (optional), by different people from those who carried out the analysis of bottle A. One (1) representative of the team in question and/or the Player himself or his representative has/have the right to be present. They shall witness the opening of bottle B and its identification.
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The results shall be recorded on the pink copy of the "Official Doping Control Report". The Secretary General of FIBA (or his representative) shall be informed immediately of the results of this second analysis. The decisions on the application of sanctions shall be in accordance with 6.8. The results of this second analysis are indisputable. All the envelopes containing the duplicates shall be returned on the spot or sent to the Secretary General of FIBA (or his representative). If and when a hearing is organised in connection with this Article 6.7.5 and involving the national federations, clubs or players, FIBA shall be authorised to make the organisation of such hearing dependent upon the parties paying to FIBA reasonable administrative costs. Sanctions During Competitions
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6.8 6.8 .1 1.
If there is an adverse finding from the analysis of the sample of a Player's urine (bottle A), the Player in question shall immediately be suspended. This suspension shall be communicated to the Player in writing, as well as to the representative of the national federation or club to which the Player belongs, by a representative of FIBA. In this case however, the result of the game shall remain valid. However, an anti-doping rule violation in connection with an In-Competition test automatically leads to forfeiture of any medals and prizes for the player in question.
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If more than one team member is found to have committed an anti-doping rule violation during a competition, the team shall be disqualified, shall not be allowed to finish the competition and
shall lose the game by forfeit, as well as the games that have already been played. Where more than one team member has been notified of a possible anti-doping rule violation in connection with a competition, the team shall be subject to Target Testing for the entire competition. 6.8 .2 6.8.2.1 Suspension and banning Imposition of Ineligibility for Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods
Except for the specified substances identified in 6.8.2.2, the period of Ineligibility imposed for a violation of 6.2.1.1 (presence of Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers), 6.2.1.2 (Use or attempted Use of Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method), 6.2.1.3 (refusing or failing to submit to sample collection) or 6.2.1.5 (Tampering with Doping Control) and 6.2.1.6 (Possession of Prohibited Substances and Methods) shall be: First violation: two (2) years' Ineligibility
Second violation: lifetime Ineligibility However, the Player or other Person shall have the opportunity in each case, before a period of Ineligibility is imposed, to establish the basis for eliminating or reducing this sanction as provided in Article 6.8.2.4. 6.8.2.2 Specified Substances
The Prohibited List may identify specified substances which are particularly susceptible to unintentional anti-doping rules violations because of their general availability in medicinal products or which are less likely to be successfully abused as doping agents. Where a Player can establish that the use of such a specified substance was not intended to enhance sport performance, the period of Ineligibility shall be: First violation: at a minimum, a warning and reprimand and no period of Ineligibility from future Events, and at a maximum one (1) year's Ineligibility
Second violation: two (2) years' Ineligibility Third violation: lifetime Ineligibility.
However, the Player or other Person shall have the opportunity in each case, before a period of Ineligibility is imposed, to establish the basis for eliminating or reducing (in the case of a second or third violation) this sanction as provided in Article 6.8.2.4. 6.8.2.3 Ineligibility for Other Anti-Doping Rule Violations
For violations of 6.2.1.7 (Trafficking) or 6.2.1.8 (administration or attempted administration of Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Methods), the period of Ineligibility imposed shall be a minimum of four (4) years up to lifetime Ineligibility. An anti-doping rule violation involving a Minor shall be considered a particularly serious violation, and, if committed by Player Support Personnel for violations other than specified substances referenced in 6.8.2.2, shall result in lifetime Ineligibility for such Player Support Personnel. In addition, violations of such articles which also
violate non-sporting laws and regulations, may be reported to the competent administrative, professional or judicial authorities. For violations of 6.2.1.4 (whereabouts violation or missed test), the period of Ineligibility shall be at a minimum 3 months and at a maximum 2 years. 6.8.2.4 Elimination or Reduction of Period of Ineligibility Based on Exceptional Circumstances
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If the Player establishes in an individual case involving an anti-doping rule violation under 6.2.1.1 (presence of Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers) or Use of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Methods under 6.2.1.2 that he or she bears No Fault or Negligence for the violation, the otherwise applicable period of Ineligibility shall be eliminated. When a Prohibited Substance or its Markers or Metabolites is detected in a Player's specimen in violation of 6.2.1.1 (presence of Prohibited Substance), the Player must also establish how the Prohibited Substance entered his or her system in order to have the period of Ineligibility eliminated. In the event this article is applied and the period of Ineligibility otherwise applicable is eliminated, the anti-doping rule violation shall not be considered a violation for the limited purpose of determining the period of Ineligibility for multiple violations. If a Player establishes in an individual case involving an anti-doping rule violation under 6.2.1.1 (presence of Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers), 6.2.1.2 (Use of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Methods), 6.2.1.3 (failing to submit to sample collection) or 6.2.1.8 (administration of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Methods) that he or she bears No Significant Fault or Negligence, then the period of Ineligibility may be reduced, but the reduced period of Ineligibility may not be less than one-half of the minimum period of Ineligibility otherwise applicable. If the otherwise applicable period of Ineligibility is a lifetime, the reduced period under this section may be no less than eight (8) years. When a Prohibited Substance or its Markers or Metabolites is detected in a Player's specimen in violation of 6.2.1.1 (presence of Prohibited Substance), the Player must also establish how the Prohibited Substance entered his or her system in order to have the period of Ineligibility reduced. Player's Substantial Assistance in Discovering or Establishing Anti-Doping Rule Violations by Player Support Personnel and Others
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6.8.2.5
The period of Ineligibility may also be reduced in an individual case where the Player has provided substantial assistance which results in discovering or establishing an anti-doping rule violation by another person involving Possession under 6.2.1.6 sub-paragraph 2 (Possession by Player Support Personnel), 6.2.1.7 (Trafficking), or 6.2.1.8 (administration to a Player). The reduced period of Ineligibility may not, however, be less than one-half of the minimum period of Ineligibility otherwise applicable. If the otherwise applicable period of Ineligibility is a lifetime, the reduced period under this section may be no less than eight (8) years. 6.8.2.6 1. Rules for Certain Potential Multiple Violations
For purposes of imposing sanctions under 6.8.2.1, 6.8.2.2 and 6.8.2.3, a second anti-doping rule violation may be considered for purposes of imposing sanctions only if it can be established
that the Player or other person committed the second anti-doping rule violation after the Player or other person received notice, or after a reasonable attempt has been made to give notice, of the first anti-doping rule violation; if this cannot be established, the violations shall be considered as one single first violation, and the sanction imposed shall be based on the violation that carries the more severe sanction. 2. Where a Player, based on the same Doping Control, is found to have committed an anti-doping rule violation involving both a specified substance under 6.8.2.2 and another Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Methods, the Player shall be considered to have committed a single anti-doping rule violation, but the sanction imposed shall be based on the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Methods that carries the most severe sanction. Where a Player is found to have committed two separate anti-doping rule violations, one involving a specified substance governed by the sanctions set forth in 6.8.2.2 (specified substances) and the other involving a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Methods governed by the sanctions set forth in 6.8.2.1, the period of Ineligibility imposed for the second offence shall be at a minimum two years' Ineligibility and at a maximum three years' Ineligibility. Any Player found to have committed a third anti-doping rule violation involving any combination of specified substances under 6.8.2.2 and any other anti-doping rule violation under 6.8.2.1 shall receive a sanction of lifetime Ineligibility. Commencement of Ineligibility Period
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6.8.2.7
The period of Ineligibility shall start on the date of the hearing decision providing for Ineligibility or, if the hearing is waived, on the date Ineligibility is accepted or otherwise imposed. Any period of Provisional Suspension (whether imposed or voluntarily accepted) shall be credited against the total period of Ineligibility to be served. Where required by fairness, such as delays in the hearing process or other aspects of Doping Control not attributable to the Player, the body imposing the sanction may start the period of Ineligibility at an earlier date commencing as early as the date of sample collection. Likewise, the body imposing the sanction may bear in mind the effect the sanction will have on the implicated Player's ability to participate in his team's official Competitions. By way of example, the body in charge may decide that a sanction for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation which occurred during the off-season shall not begin until the beginning of the following season. 6.8.2.8 Status During Ineligibility
No person who has been declared ineligible may, during the period of Ineligibility, participate in any capacity in a competition or activity other than authorised anti-doping education or rehabilitation programmes. In addition, for any anti-doping rule violation not involving specified substances described in 6.8.2.2, some or all sport-related financial support or other sport-related benefits received by such person will be withheld by FIBA. A person subject to a period of Ineligibility longer than four years may, after completing four years of the period of Ineligibility, participate in local sport events, but only so long as the local sport event is not at a level that could otherwise qualify such person directly or indirectly to compete in (or accumulate points towards) a national championship or international Event. 6.8.2.9 Reinstatement Testing
As a condition to regaining eligibility at the end of a specified period of Ineligibility, a Player must, during any period of Provisional Suspension or Ineligibility, make him or herself available for Out-
of-Competition Testing by any Anti-Doping Organisation having Testing jurisdiction, and must, if requested, provide current and accurate whereabouts information. If a Player subject to a period of Ineligibility retires from sport and is removed from Out-of-Competition Testing pools and later seeks reinstatement, the Player shall not be eligible for reinstatement until the Player has notified relevant Anti-Doping Organisations and has been subject to Out-of-Competition Testing for a period of time equal to the period of Ineligibility remaining as of the date the Player had retired. 6.8 .3 1. Procedure for the Application of Sanctions
The decision to penalise shall be taken in the first instance as quickly as possible by a commission consisting of three (3) persons: the President of the FIBA Commission for Legal Matters or his representative, the President of the FIBA Medical Council or his representative and the Secretary General of FIBA or his representative. No quorum is required. The members of this commission shall be of a neutral nationality with regard to that of the Player in breach of the regulations. The commission is authorised to impose suspended sanctions. The implicated Player has the right to be heard by the body of FIBA (FIBA commission as per 1) called to take the decision. An appeal against the decision in the first instance may be lodged with the Appeals Commission of FIBA. To introduce a complaint does not avert the execution of the penalty. Any complaint against faulty proceedings is not valid unless these faulty proceedings had an influence on the results of the Doping Control tests. An appeal against the decision of the Appeals Commission of FIBA may only be lodged with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Lausanne, Switzerland. Recourse to a civil court is not permitted. The decision may be appealed by the following parties: The Player or other person, who is the subject of the decision being appealed, FIBA, The IOC where the decision may have an effect in relation to the Olympic Games, including decisions affecting eligibility for Olympic Games, WADA. Appeals Appeals
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6.8 .4
An Appeal against the decision of the Appeals Commission of FIBA may be lodged as follows: 6.8.4.1 Decisions Subject to Appeal
Decisions made under the Code or rules adopted pursuant to the Code may be appealed as set forth below in Articles 6.8.4.2 through 6.8.4.4. Such decisions shall remain in effect while under appeal unless the appellate body orders otherwise. Before an appeal is commenced, any post-decision review provided in the Anti-Doping Organisations rules must be exhausted.
6.8.4.2
Appeals from Decisions regarding Anti-Doping Rule Violations, Consequences, and Provisional Suspensions
A decision that an anti-doping rule violation was committed, a decision imposing Consequences for an anti-doping rule violation, a decision that no anti-doping rule violation was committed, a decision that an Anti-Doping Organisation lacks jurisdiction to rule on an alleged anti-doping rule violation or its Consequences, and a decision to impose a Provisional Suspension may be appealed as provided in this Article 6.8.4.2. 1. Appeals Appeals may be lodged exclusively with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in accordance with the provisions applicable before such court. 2. Persons Entitled to Appeal The following parties shall have the right to appeal to CAS: (a) the Player or other Person who is the subject of the decision being appealed: (b) the other party to the case in which the decision was rendered; (c) the relevant International Federation and any other Anti-Doping Organisation under whose rules a sanction could have been imposed; (d) the International Olympic Committee or International Paralympic Committee, as applicable, where the decision may have an effect in relation to the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games, including decision affecting eligibility for the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games; and (e) WADA. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, the only Person that may appeal from a Provisional Suspension is the Player or other Person upon whom the Provisional Suspension is imposed. 6.8.4.3 Appeals from Decisions Granting or Denying a Therapeutic Use Exemption
Decisions by WADA reversing the grant or denial of a therapeutic use exemption may be appealed exclusively to CAS by the Player or the Anti-Doping Organisation whose decision was reversed. Decisions by Anti-Doping Organisations other than WADA denying therapeutic use exemptions that are not reversed by WADA, may be appealed to CAS. 6.8.4.4 Appeals from Decisions Imposing Consequences under Part Three of the Code
With respect to consequences imposed under Part Three (Roles and Responsibilities) of the Code, the entity upon which consequences are imposed under Part Three of the Code shall have the right to appeal exclusively to CAS in accordance with the provisions applicable before such court. 6.8.4.5 Appeals from Decisions Suspending or Revoking Laboratory Accreditation
Decisions by WADA to suspend or revoke a laboratorys WADA accreditation may be appealed only by that laboratory with the appeal being exclusively to CAS.
6.8 .5
Sanctions imposed by national federations or organisations outside FIBA and the application of FIBA sanctions by national federations
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National federations shall inform the Secretariat of FIBA of any Anti-Doping Rule Violation of a Player and of any sanction that they impose on a Player. This information must be accompanied by a copy of the complete file on the Doping Control test and must be sent to FIBA as soon as the decision of the national federation becomes final. National federations shall include in their regulations a provision granting to FIBA a right to appeal against any decision taken by the National Federations in doping matters. The time limit for such an appeal shall be specified along with the transmittal of the information set out in the preceding paragraph and shall not begin until such information has been received by FIBA.
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The commission mentioned in 6.8.3 above may decide whether and to what extent a sanction shall be imposed for the purposes of FIBA Competitions on a player sanctioned by a national federation. In taking this decision, the reliability of the doping test and of the analysis of the sample and the substance detected shall be taken into account. The implicated Player has the right to be heard. If a sanction imposed by a national federation is adopted by FIBA according to the preceding paragraph, all other national federations shall apply this sanction for the purposes of their national Competitions. To this end, FIBA shall inform all affiliated national federations of the sanction thus adopted. In the event of sanctions being imposed by FIBA on the basis of Doping Control tests conducted according to these regulations, the national federations shall apply this sanction for the purposes of their national Competitions. To this end, FIBA shall inform all affiliated national federations of such sanctions. In the event that a basketball Player is found guilty of doping during Doping Control tests conducted under the control of organisations outside FIBA and its affiliated national federations (e.g. state bodies, the IOC or other national or international sports organisations inside or outside the Olympic movement), the commission mentioned in 6.8.3 above shall decide whether and to what extent a sanction shall be imposed on the Player for the purposes of FIBA Competitions; in taking the decision the reliability of the doping test and of the analysis of the sample and the substance detected shall be taken into account. The implicated Player has the right to be heard. If a sanction is imposed, FIBA shall inform all affiliated national federations of the sanction thus imposed which shall be applied by them for the purposes of their national Competitions. Whatever the circumstances, a suspended Player may not use his licence (national or FIBA) for the duration of the sanction. In the event of a positive doping test by a national federation, the commission mentioned in 6.8.3 above is authorised to impose a sanction according to these regulations if the national federation fails to do so, provided that in performing the Doping Control test the provisions of these regulations were followed and, in particular, that the analysis of the sample was performed by a WADA-accredited laboratory (see 6.6). If and when a hearing is organised in connection with this Article 6.8.5 and involving the national federations, clubs or players, FIBA shall be authorised to make the organisation of such hearing dependent upon the parties paying to FIBA reasonable administrative costs.
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6.8 .6
Statute of Limitations
No action may be commenced against a Player or other Person for a violation of an anti-doping rule unless such action is commenced within eight (8) years from the date the violation occurred. 6.9 1. 2. 3. Supervisory doctor for Doping Control For the Doping Control tests foreseen in 6.4 (In-Competition Testing) and 6.5 (Unannounced Doping Control tests) above, FIBA shall appoint a supervisory doctor. The members of the Medical Council of FIBA who may be delegated supervisory doctors for Doping Controls will receive an identity card from FIBA for supervisory doctors. Travel and staying expenses, as well as allowances due to the supervisory doctor, will be paid as follows: Announced controls Allowances USD 100 USD 250 USD 75 FIBA As per the regulations for the competition in question
6.9 .1 6.9.1.1
Single game: Championship with controls over more than three days: Plus, per each additional day (for controls and travel): Covered by: 1. For main official competitions 2. For other official competitions
6.9.1.2 1. 2.
Travel expenses covered by: FIBA As per the regulations for the competition in question
For main official competitions For other official competitions
6.9.1.3 1. 2.
Staying expenses covered by: Organisers As per the regulations for the competition in question
For main official competitions For other official competitions
6.9.1.4
Medical Equipment, Shipment and Laboratory Costs
All costs covered by FIBA. 6.9 .2 6.9.2.1 Unannounced controls (decided by FIBA) Allowances USD 100
These controls are considered as being the same as those at individual games 6.9.2.2 Travel and staying expenses:
On presentation of receipts Plus for meals and other expenses per day Allowance, travel and staying expenses covered by: 6.9.2.3
Reimbursed USD 50 FIBA
Medical Equipment, Shipment and Laboratory Costs
All costs covered by FIBA.
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INTERNAL REGULATIONS Therapeutic Use of medication containing restricted and Prohibited Substances
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Therapeutic Use of medication containing restricted and Prohibited Substances
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Criteria for authorisation
A Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) may be granted to an athlete permitting the use of a prohibited substance or prohibited method contained in the Prohibited List. The Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC), as nominated by FIBA, will study a TUE application in accordance with the following criteria: In accordance with the Regulations in force, the athletes (in particular those designated by a national federation or FIBA as being part of the "target group"), must submit, prior to a competition (national team or club) and within an acceptable timeframe, a TUE application so that all the points put forward can be studied. Urgent medical cases may, however, be taken in to consideration, even those for retrospective approval. This arrangement, however, does not relate to the use of beta-2 agonists or glucocorticosteriods injected locally which would involve a separate procedure. The TUE would be subject to a precise duration of approval, as defined by the Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC). The athletes would experience a significant impairment to health if the prohibited substance or method were to be withheld in the course of treating an acute or chronic medical condition. The therapeutic use of the prohibited substance or prohibited method should not enhance performance in any way other than that attributable to the return to a normal state of health following the treatment of a legitimate medical condition. The use of prohibited substances or prohibited methods to increase physiologically lowered levels of endogenous hormones is not considered as acceptable treatment. There should be no reasonable therapeutic alternative to the use of the otherwise prohibited substance or prohibited method. Confidentiality
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The members of the TUEC, appointed medical or scientific experts and staff involved in the management or processing of the TUE must respect the regulations regarding confidentiality and conflict of interests. They must sign an acceptance clause to this effect. 3. The Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC)
The FIBA TUEC shall consist of four doctors including the President of the Medical Council. They shall be able to handle cases brought before the TUEC in English, French or Spanish. The TUEC may request the advice of external medical or scientific experts.
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TUE application process
A TUE will be studied following the receipt of a completed application form in English, French and/or Spanish. The application form must include medical case history, results from laboratory tests, reports, examinations carried out (imaging studies, specialist tests etc.), certificates from medical specialists. It must be stressed that there is no possibility of recourse to an authorised therapeutic alternative. The dose, route and duration of administration of the used substance that is otherwise prohibited must be specified. Decisions of the TUEC will be conveyed in writing by FIBA to the relevant athlete by means of a certificate of approval. WADA must receive without delay: A TUE application form, A TUE approval form, which will mention the substance being used, the dose and the duration of the treatment (permanent or temporary).
WADA may revise a TUE approved by FIBA. At the request of an athlete, WADA may reconsider a TUE request refused by the FIBA TUEC. The athlete or FIBA may appeal to the CAS against a decision by WADA which reverses an authorisation or a refusal for a therapeutic use exemption. 5. Criteria for granting a TUE
Specific cases: A: Beta 2 agonists by inhalation Salbutamol Formoterol Salmeterol Terbutaline. The use of these substances is permitted by inhalation only to prevent and/or treat asthma or bronchial construction brought on by exercise.
Athletes wishing to obtain a TUE must request from FIBA: An information leaflet for asthmatics, A TUE application form which must be completed and returned to FIBA together with a personal medical file which confirms the athlete's illness.
The application must include: A spirometry with flow/volume loop after administration of a placebo and a beta-2 mimetic agent,
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If the test is inconclusive, a provocation test using metacholine or carbachol, If inconclusive, an exercise test on a cycle ergometer or a treadmill, If inconclusive, an adenosine test, If inconclusive a mannitol stress test
These tests must be performed under the supervision of a specialist in pneumology or allergology at a specialist facility (hospital, clinic or laboratory). A certificate signed by the specialist to include: diagnosis, treatment (name of the prescribed patent medicines, dose and duration) A doctors prescription is not considered sufficient evidence. Illegible (fax) photocopies of documents are not valid and will be returned.
If the above evidence is submitted early enough prior to a competition, the athlete will not be subject to sanctions in the case of an adverse analytical finding. B Glucocorticosteroids by non-systemic routes (local or intraarticular injections)
Throughout a competition, the team doctors must use a special form to notify one or a number of local or intraarticular glucocorticosteriod injections either on the day of or on the days prior to a game. The form shall be sent, duly completed, to the FIBA supervisory doctor or sample-taking doctor, or a doping control agent at the control station. The notification must include: The doctors name The athletes name and team Details of the local injection to include: - Name of the product, - Diagnosis, - Date and dose, - Site of injection, - Signature. If the above evidence is submitted, the athlete will not be subject to sanctions in the event of an adverse analytical finding. 6. Forms
A TUE application form, Notification of medicines used before a doping control, Certificate granting a TUE (for the athlete, copy to WADA), Information for asthmatic players, Request to use beta-2 agonists by inhalation.
Annex 3:
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Statutory obligations for organisers in doping control matters
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Statutory obligations for organisers in doping control matters
In FIBA Competitions based on national selections (World Championships, men's and women's Zone championships) and club teams (Final Four, ordinary Finals) and during which announced controls are carried out, the following is necessary: Special "doping control / contrle dopage" badges for general distribution to Players, doctors, staff and accompanying persons. Seats close to the team benches for those involved in the doping control tests. A security guard to screen entrance to the doping control station. A sample-taking officer (if possible a doctor from the organisation or agency conducting the controls in the host country) of the same sex as the Players selected for the control, with the Supervisory Doctor of FIBA present to monitor the correct procedure. Details of the procedure to follow when taking Samples which can be found on the FIBA doping control forms. Should local sample-taking doctors insist on using their own forms, they should be asked to complete both sets of forms. One staff member for administrative work (completing the forms), although the sample-taking doctor could also do this. Transport to the hotel/guesthouse for the Players and doctors (team doctor, FIBA Supervisory Doctor) after the Samples have been taken. It can sometimes take hours to obtain the amount of urine necessary for analysis. A room for sample-taking, which complies with the description in the following table. Transport of the bottles to the laboratory, in accordance with the statutory conditions (chain of custody).
In FIBA club competitions (for men and women), during which unannounced controls are carried out, the following is necessary: A room (doping control station) which conforms to the norms stipulated in the Internal Regulations of FIBA (see table), for the duration of the competition and at each game. This doping control station must be in the hall in which the competition is being held. The doping control station should not be used for any other purpose (storage, sick room, office, toilets, etc.). Clubs which do not have a suitable room for sample-taking are liable to a fine.
The sample-taking doctor, appointed by FIBA, must introduce himself to the club managers before the game. He will carry out the following: Check of the names and uniform numbers of the players listed on the official game sheet. The draw. Supervision of the taking of the urine sample. Completion of the forms. Transportation of the samples.
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INTERNAL REGULATIONS Statutory obligations for organisers in doping control matters
The club representative must provide assistance for the FIBA doctor and make sure that transport is available once he has finished his work. Table: doping control station A "doping control/contrle de dopage" sign must be hung on the door. "Doping control/contrle de dopage" signs must be posted in the corridors leading to the doping control station. The room must be able to accommodate at least 10 people (players, team doctor, FIBA doctor, sample-taking staff, and, occasionally an interpreter). The doping control station must have: A waiting area with comfortable chairs, a refrigerator containing drinks in cans or sealed glass bottles (mineral water, fizzy drinks, fruit juice). A sample-taking area with a writing desk, seats for the sample-taking doctor, the secretary, the selected player and his escort. A cupboard or drawer, preferably lockable. A table upon which to place the sample containers and the bottles marked A and B. A large rubbish bin. A sanitary area with a shower with hot and cold running water. Toilets with a front-facing mirror or a reflection at seat-level. Toilet paper. Soap.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing FIBA Referees
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7.1 7.1 .1
Regulations Regulations governing FIBA Referees

Qualification General provisions
Each national federation affiliated to FIBA has the right to propose the candidates for the title of FIBA Referee from amongst its best national referees. In order to obtain the title of FIBA referee, the candidates must: 1. Be proposed officially by their national federation. 2. Be admitted by the World Technical Commission. 3. Participate in a clinic for FIBA referee candidates. 4. Pass theoretical (basketball rules), physical fitness and practical (officiating the game) tests. Only the official tests established by the FIBA Technical Commission are valid. Clinics are organised by the FIBA Technical Commission with the assistance of the FIBA Secretariat. They may also be organised by a Zone Technical Commission. In this case, the programme and the names of the FIBA Instructors conducting the clinic must be submitted to the FIBA Secretariat for approval. A Zone Technical Commission may impose an age limit on FIBA referees in the territory under its jurisdiction. However, this provision must be submitted to the FIBA Central Board for approval. 7.1 .2 Procedure
At the clinic for FIBA referee candidates, the FIBA Instructors will collect the following documents from each candidate: 1. 2. 3. Individual Referee Information Form, One (1) recent colour passport size photo, Copy of the passport showing family and first name(s), date of birth and the legal nationality.
These documents will be sent within ten (10) days after the end of the clinic by the FIBA Instructors (or by the Zone Secretariat), accompanied by results of the clinic, to the FIBA Secretariat. Upon receipt of the complete documentation, the FIBA Secretariat will inform the respective national federations (copy to the Zone Secretariat) of the results of the clinic. For those who successfully passed the tests, the FIBA Secretary General will issue a FIBA referee licence which will be sent to the respective national federation for remittance to the holder. A national federation may have an unlimited number of FIBA referees. 7.1 .3 Licence
The FIBA referee licence shall remain valid until the referee reaches the maximum age set by his Zone and as long as his national federation is paying the referee's annual fee. However, in order to be considered as a FIBA active referee, each FIBA referee must take part in an official refresher clinic for FIBA referees and successfully pass the theoretical and physical fitness tests by the deadline given by FIBA Technical Commission.
Referees who do not attend an official refresher clinic for FIBA referees and do not pass the tests will no longer be considered as FIBA active referees. They cannot be nominated by FIBA, by their respective Zone or by their respective national federation to any international official or friendly game(s). The FIBA active referee licence grants the right of free access to all international basketball competitions with the exception of the Olympic Tournaments. However, the ticket request - one (1) ticket per FIBA referee - must reach FIBA at least three (3) months before the competition. 7.1 .4 Fees
The annual fee for FIBA referees is payable through his national federation. The actual fee is listed in the Regulations governing Fees and Dues. 7.2 7.2 .1 Appointment Definition
All FIBA main and other official competitions, cups and tournaments for national and club teams shall be officiated by FIBA referees of nationalities other than those represented by the two teams on the court. 7.2 .2 1. Responsibility for appointment
For all FIBA main official competitions, except the continental championships, the FIBA Secretary General appoints the FIBA referees. The number of FIBA referees for each competition is determined by the FIBA Secretary General in consultation with the President of the Technical Commission. In appointing the FIBA referees, the FIBA Secretary General shall ensure that all FIBA Zones are represented.
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For the Continental or Zone competitions for national teams and club teams, the appropriate body of FIBA shall appoint the number of FIBA referees necessary for the championship from the list of FIBA referees from the continent. For official cups and tournaments recognised by FIBA, the organisers may ask the FIBA Secretary General (or Zone Secretary General) to appoint the number of FIBA referees they consider necessary. The organisers will cover their travel and staying expenses, as well as the officiating fees. For friendly games FIBA referees shall be appointed by the organising federation in consultation with the visiting federation. If the two federations cannot reach an agreement, they may ask the FIBA Secretary General to appoint FIBA referees. Notification of appointment
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7.2 .3
All appointments of FIBA referees shall be sent to the national federation of the referee for his information and acceptance. His availability must be communicated to the FIBA Secretariat by the national federation within the given deadline. FIBA or the organisers shall communicate with FIBA referees only through their respective national federations.
7.3. Travel arrangements arrangeme nts Travel arrangements for FIBA referees are as follows: 1. By train: the costs of a 1st class return ticket with sleeping accommodation (double) if travelling at night, 2. By car: the costs of a 1st class return train ticket, 3. By plane: the costs of the economy class return ticket (unless otherwise stated), 4. If a FIBA referee has to purchase the ticket for his travel, reimbursement shall be in the currency of the referees country or in any convertible currency, 5. It is strongly recommended that, whenever possible, the organisers send the referees pre-paid travel tickets. 7.4. Officiating fees Officiating fees for FIBA referees are as follows: 1. For a single game, Men or Women 2. For a single game, U-21, U-19, U-17 3. Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men 4. Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women 5. FIBA World Championship 6. FIBA Womens World Championship 7. FIBA U-21 World Championships 8. FIBA U-19 World Championships 9. Continental Championship for Men 10. Continental Championship for Women 11. Continental U-21 Championships 12. Continental U-19 Championships 13. Continental U-17 Championships USD USD USD USD USD USD USD USD USD USD USD USD USD 250 150 600 450 800 700 600 500 600 450 400 350 300
The officiating fee at the qualifying tournaments for the above championships is as follows: 1. A tournament lasting three (3) days or fewer USD 200 2. A tournament lasting four (4) or five (5) days USD 250 3. A tournament lasting more than five (5) days USD 300 For official FIBA world or continental tournaments the officiating fee is the same as that for the championships of the categories indicated above. For official FIBA championships and tournaments the organisers shall pay the officiating fee and FIBA the travelling expenses to all the referees. For official Zone club team games, the appropriate Zone may adapt the officiating fee for single game in accordance with its needs. 7.5. Duties of FIBA referees FIBA referees represent FIBA on the court. They are obliged to conduct the games in accordance with the Official Basketball Rules and to respect the provisions of the FIBA Internal Regulations. They must do everything in their power to accomplish their mission in a satisfactory manner.
They shall cooperate with the organisers to ensure the smooth running of the game and must make certain that the interests of the two teams on the court are in no way encroached upon. If the FIBA Secretary General has also appointed a FIBA commissioner, he shall report to him immediately upon arrival at the venue of the game. If the FIBA referee feels that it is proper to make a report on the game, he shall do so immediately after the game and send it to the FIBA Secretary General or hand it to the FIBA commissioner, if present. If the FIBA commissioner is not present, the FIBA referee shall ensure that all the players whose names appear on the score sheet are in possession of a valid FIBA Identity Card. If that is not the case, he shall report this to the FIBA Secretariat. FIBA referees shall wear the FIBA logo on their shirts. 7.6. Transfer, resignation and dismissal Any FIBA referee who leaves his country of origin for business or other purposes keeps his title of FIBA referee. However, in order to remain a FIBA active referee and to have the approval of FIBA for his transfer, he must become a member of his new national federation after obtaining permission from his former national federation. The FIBA Secretary General can remove (temporarily or definitively) from the list of FIBA referees any referee who has not satisfactorily carried out his task in the spirit of the Official Basketball Rules, the General Statutes and the Internal Regulations of FIBA. The Zone Commissions may request to remove a referee from the list of the FIBA active referees. Such requests must be sent to the FIBA Secretary General, together with justification, who will then inform the national federation affected. In such cases, the FIBA referee will not lose his qualification as FIBA referee, unless otherwise decided by the FIBA Secretary General, but he can not be nominated by FIBA or by his respective Zone to any official FIBA competitions. The payment of the annual fee for this referee by the national federations is suspended. A FIBA referee, who for any reason loses his qualification as a national referee (temporarily or definitively) also loses his qualification as a FIBA referee. The national federation must immediately inform the FIBA Secretariat each time this happens. 7.7. FIBA Honorary Referees Each national federation affiliated to FIBA has the right to propose candidates for the title of FIBA Honorary Referee from amongst its former FIBA referees (having been a FIBA active referee for at least ten (10) years) and persons who have served basketball in the development of referees. The proposal of the national federation must be accompanied by the following documents for each candidate: 1. Individual Honorary Referee Information Form, 2. Short basketball curriculum vitae (maximum of 3 pages), 3. One (1) recent colour passport size photo, 4. Copy of the passport showing family and first name(s), date of birth and legal nationality. Once the proposal is accepted by the FIBA Secretary General, the FIBA Secretariat will issue the FIBA Honorary Referee licence, valid for life, for a fee of USD 10, to be paid only once. A FIBA Honorary Referee cannot be, at the same time, a FIBA active referee.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing FIBA Commissioners
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8.1 8.1 .1
Regulations governing FIBA Commissioners

Qualification General provisions
Each national federation affiliated to FIBA has the right to propose candidates for the title of FIBA Commissioner from amongst its former FIBA referees and persons active in the organisation of basketball. In order to obtain the title of FIBA commissioner, the candidates must: 1. 2. 3. 4. Be proposed officially by their national federation. Be admitted by the World Technical Commission. Participate in a clinic for FIBA commissioner candidates. Pass all official tests as established by the FIBA Technical Commission showing sufficient language skills and knowledge of the FIBA Official Basketball Rules, the General Statutes and the Internal Regulations.
Clinics are organised by the FIBA Technical Commission with the assistance of the FIBA Secretariat. They may also be organised by a Zone Technical Commission. In this case, the programme and the names of the FIBA Instructors conducting the clinic must be submitted to the FIBA Secretariat for approval. A Zone Technical Commission may impose an age limit on the FIBA commissioners in the territory under its jurisdiction. However, this provision must be submitted to the FIBA Central Board for approval. 8.1 .2 Procedure
At the clinic for FIBA commissioner candidates, the FIBA Instructors will collect the following documents from each candidate: 1. 2. 3. Individual Commissioner Information Form, one (1) recent colour passport size photo, copy of the passport showing family and first name(s), date of birth and the legal nationality.
These documents will be sent within ten (10) days after the end of the clinic by the FIBA Instructors (or by the Zone Secretariat), together with the results of the clinic, to the FIBA Secretariat. Upon receipt of the complete documentation, the FIBA Secretariat will inform the respective national federations (copy to the Zone Secretariat) of the results of the clinic. For those who successfully passed the tests, the FIBA Secretary General will issue the FIBA commissioner licence which will be sent to the respective national federation for remittance to the holder. A national federation may have an unlimited number of FIBA commissioners. A FIBA commissioner cannot be, at the same, a FIBA active referee.
8.1 .3
Licence
The FIBA commissioner licence shall remain valid until the commissioner reaches the maximum age set by his Zone and as long as the national federation is paying the commissioner's annual fee. However, in order to be considered as a FIBA active commissioner, each FIBA commissioner must take part in an official refresher clinic for FIBA commissioners and successfully pass the exams and tests by the deadline given by the FIBA Technical Commission. Commissioners who do not attend an official refresher clinic for FIBA commissioners and do not pass the exams and tests will no longer be considered as FIBA active commissioners. They cannot be nominated by FIBA, by their respective Zone or by their respective national federation to any international official or friendly game(s). The FIBA active commissioner licence grants the right of free access to all international basketball competitions with the exception of the Olympic Tournaments. However, the ticket request - one (1) ticket per FIBA commissioner - must reach FIBA at least three (3) months before the competition. 8.1 .4 Fees
The annual fee for a FIBA commissioner is payable through his national federation. The actual fee is listed in the Regulations governing Fees and Dues. 8.2 8.2 .1 1. Appointment Responsibility Responsibility for appointment
For all FIBA main official competitions, except the continental championships, the FIBA Secretary General appoints the FIBA commissioners. The number of FIBA commissioners for each competition is determined by the FIBA Secretary General in consultation with the President of the Technical Commission. For the Continental or Zone competitions for national teams and club teams, the appropriate body of FIBA shall appoint the number of FIBA commissioners necessary for the championship from the list of commissioners of that continent. For official cups and tournaments recognised by FIBA, the organisers may ask the FIBA Secretary General (or Zone Secretary General) to appoint the number of FIBA commissioners they consider necessary. The organisers will cover their travel and staying expenses, as well as the officiating fees. In certain cases, the FIBA Secretary General may delegate the appointment of the commissioner to the respective national federation. Notification of appointment
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8.2 .2
All appointments of FIBA commissioners shall be sent directly to the FIBA commissioner and to the national federation of the commissioner for his information and acceptance. His availability must be communicated to FIBA by the national federation within given deadline. FIBA or the organisers may communicate directly with FIBA commissioners.
8.3. Travel arrangements As per the Regulations governing FIBA Referees. 8.4. Officiating fees As per the Regulations governing FIBA Referees. commissioners 8.5. Duties of FIBA commissioners A FIBA commissioner represents and acts on behalf of the FIBA Secretary General. He must see that the games are conducted in accordance with the spirit and the letter of the Official Basketball Rules and the FIBA Internal Regulations. He must do everything in his power to accomplish his mission in a satisfactory manner. He shall ensure the full cooperation of the FIBA referees, the organisers and participating teams. He must provide information to the referees if he is requested to do so during or after the game, however the final decision rests with the referees. He is primarily responsible for the smooth running of the scorers table, being seated between the timekeeper and the scorer. Having completed his duties, he shall make a report on the competition and send it within the given deadline, together with all required documents, to the FIBA Secretary General. He must send to the FIBA Secretary General, without delay, any claim or protest received from one of the parties involved, adding any information he may deem relevant. He has full authority to resolve any problems that may arise between all parties involved. In particular he has the right to require adequate police presence to ensure the smooth and sportsmanlike running of the game. resignation 8.6. Transfer, resignation and dismissal Any FIBA commissioner who leaves his country of origin for business or other purposes keeps his title of FIBA commissioner. However, in order to remain a FIBA active commissioner and to have the approval of FIBA for his transfer, he must become a member of his new national federation after obtaining the permission of his former national federation. The FIBA Secretary General can remove (temporarily or definitively) from the list of FIBA commissioners, any commissioner who has not satisfactorily carried out his task in the spirit of the Official Basketball Rules, the General Statutes and the Internal Regulations of FIBA. The Zone Commissions may request to remove a commissioner from the list of the FIBA active commissioners. Such requests must be sent to the FIBA Secretary General together with justification who will then inform the national federation affected. In such cases, the FIBA commissioner will not lose his qualification as FIBA commissioner, unless otherwise decided by the FIBA Secretary General, but he can not be nominated by FIBA or by his respective Zone to any official FIBA competitions. The payment of the annual fee for this commissioner by the national federations is suspended. A FIBA commissioner, who, for any reason, loses his qualification as a national commissioner (temporarily or definitively), also loses his qualification as a FIBA commissioner. The national federation must immediately inform the FIBA Secretariat each time this happens.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the Use of Advertising
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9.1 9.1 .1
Regulations governing the Use of Advertising

Technical equipment and the playing court Baskets, backboards, backboard supports, backboard padding and backboard support padding
1. 2.
Advertising is prohibited on baskets, backboards, backboard supports, backboard padding and backboard support padding. Only the manufacturer's name, trademark or logo is permitted on: a) The metallic structure of the backboard supports (once only on each side of the structure and with a maximum size of 250 cm) and b) The side padding of the backboard supports (once only on each side of the supports and with a maximum size of 250 cm). Game information boards (Scoreboards)
9.1 .2
Advertising is permitted (exception 9.4.6) on scoreboards provided it does not obstruct or interfere with the functioning of the scoreboards.
9.1 .3 1. 2. 3.
freeCentre circle and free -throw semicircles
Advertising is prohibited inside the centre circles and is used by FIBA for its own brand (See diagram under 9.1.4). Advertising is prohibited inside the free throw circles unless approved in writing by the appropriate FIBA body. In any case, the layout must always be approved by FIBA. The name of the arena, city or municipality, etc., can be displayed at least 50 cm outside the sidelines or end lines (inside the further boundary line, see diagram under 9.1.4). At the request of the organisers, other conditions may be accepted by the appropriate FIBA body.
9.1 .4 1. 2.
Playing court area
Advertising is prohibited inside the boundaries (end lines and sidelines) of the playing court. Advertising is permitted outside the boundaries provided that it is located at a minimum distance of two (2) metres from the said boundaries (this includes advertising on the floor/parquet). Advertising which is free-standing around the court must be padded around the top for the protection of the players.
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Any advertising next to the scorers table must be located: a) At a minimum distance of two (2) metres from the scorers table, and b) In a single line with it.
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Advertising is permitted in front of the scorers table provided that it is placed directly in front of and flush with the table.
Team Bench
Scorer's Table
Advertising in front
Team Bench
2.00 m 2.00 m
Advertising
Advertising
min. 0.50 m
Advertising
Basket Support
Advertising
Further Boundary Line

Advertising
2.00 m
9.2 9.2 .1 1. 2. 3.
Officials Referees Ref erees and table officials
Advertising is prohibited on referees' clothing during main and other official competitions of FIBA as defined in articles 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 of the Internal Regulations. The manufacturer's trademark (logo) may appear, but it must not be larger than 12 cm. Advertising is allowed on table officials clothing during main official competitions of FIBA as defined in 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 of the Internal Regulations if such clothing is supplied by a commercial partner of the appropriate FIBA body.
Advertising
Advertising
Basket Support
9.3 9.3 .1 1. 2.
Players Shirts
Shirts must conform to the Official Basketball Rules (article 13). The front of the shirt shall conform to the following provisions: a) The manufacturer's trademark (logo) may appear, but it must not be larger than 12 cm. It must be positioned on the top right shoulder seam of the shirt (see diagram).
b) The player's number must appear and be clearly visible and at least 10 cm high. Any other markings on the front of the shirt must be at a distance of at least 5 cm from the player's number. c) The name badge or symbol of the club or country must appear on the front of the shirts as follows: Above the advertising. If the written text comprises one (1) line, the letters shall be a maximum of 8 cm in height. If the written text comprises two (2) lines, the letters on each line shall be a maximum of 6 cm in height. The badge/symbol must not be smaller than 100 cm nor larger than 200 cm and shall be a maximum of 10 cm in height.
d) Advertising of one (1) company only is permitted provided that the written text or the sponsor's logo is a maximum of 8 cm in height and maximum of 40 cm in length. e) The FIBA logo must appear and be clearly visible on the top left shoulder seam, above the players number, on the front of the shirt (see diagram). Front
Manufacturer's trademark (logo), max. 12 cm2
Written text or logo, max. 8 cm in height and 40 cm in length
FIBA logo, player's number, at least 10 cm in height If club/country name (written text): One line - max. 8 cm in height Two lines - each line max. 6 cm in height If club/country badge/symbol: min. 100 cm2, max. 200 cm2, max. 10 cm in height
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The back of the shirt shall conform to the following provisions: a) The player's surname must appear above the player's number and shall comprise only one (1) line of text. The height of the writing must be between 6cm and 8cm.
b) The player's number must appear and be clearly visible and at least 20 cm high. Any other markings on the back of the shirt must be at a distance of at least 5 cm from the player's number. c) Advertising is prohibited on the back of shirts. Back
Player's surname
Player's number, at least 20 cm in height
Player's surname (obligatory), 6 8 cm in height, one line of text only
At least four (4) weeks prior to the first game of the competition, clubs or national federations may submit to the FIBA Secretariat for approval a drawing/design of the uniform which will be worn during the competition. This can be sent by mail or fax 9.3 .2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Shorts
Shorts must conform to the Official Basketball Rules (article 13). Advertising is prohibited on shorts. The manufacturer's trademark (logo) may appear, but it must not be larger than 12 cm. It must be positioned at the bottom of the right leg of the shorts (see diagram). The FIBA logo must appear and be clearly visible on the front of the shorts. It shall be 5 cm from the outside seam and 5 cm from the hem of left leg of the shorts (see diagram). The players number is not permitted on the shorts. Manufacturer's trademark (logo), max. 12 cm2
FIBA logo
9.3 .3 1. 2.
Socks
Advertising is prohibited on socks. The manufacturer's trademark (logo) may appear, but it must not be larger than 12 cm.
9.3 .4 1. 2. 3. 4.
Warm- TWarm -up T -shirts
Advertising is prohibited on the front of warm-up T-shirts. The name, badge or symbol of the club or country must appear on the front of the warm-up T-shirts as per article 9.3.1.2 c). Advertising is permitted on the back of warm-up T-shirts, but it must be identical (same company and size) to that on the front of the shirt, see article 9.3.1.2 c). The manufacturer's trademark (logo) may appear, but it must not be larger than 12 cm. Tracksuits
9.3 .5 1. 2. 3. 4.
Advertising is prohibited on the front of tracksuits. The name, badge or symbol of the club or country must appear on the front of the tracksuits as per article 9.3.1.2 c). Advertising is permitted on the back of tracksuits, but it must be identical (same company and size) to that on the front of the shirts, see article 9.3.1.2 c). The manufacturer's trademark (logo) may appear, but it must not be larger than 12 cm.
Front Manufacturer's trademark (logo), max. 12 cm2 If club/country name (written text): One line - max. 8 cm in height Two lines - each line max. 6 cm in height If club/country badge/symbol: min. 100 cm2, max. 200 cm2, max. 10 cm in height Back
Club/country name or badge/symbol
Advertising
Advertising and player's surname permitted but must be identical to that on the front and back of the shirts. For advertising written text or logo, max. 8 cm in height and 40 cm in length. For player's surname, between 6-8 cm in height and one line of text only. 9.3 .6 1. 2. Shoes
Advertising is prohibited on the shoes. The manufacturers trademark (logo) may appear.
9.3 .7 Undergarments 1. All undergarments such as T-shirts worn under uniforms (only with written medical recommendation), cycling shorts, etc., must be the same colour as the respective part of uniform. 2. 3. Advertising is prohibited on all visible parts of undergarments. The manufacturer's trademark (logo) is permitted, but it must not be larger than 12 cm.
9.3 .8 1. 2. 9.4 1. 2. 3. 4.
Other accessories
Advertising is prohibited on all other accessories such as sweatbands, knee and elbow pads, etc. The manufacturer's trademark (logo) is permitted, but it must not be larger than 12 cm. Other provisions Advertising on uniforms, warm-up T-shirts and tracksuits must be the same for all players of a team. The manufacturer's trademark (logo) on uniforms, warm-up T-shirts and tracksuits must be the same for all players of a team. These regulations shall be valid for all main official competitions of FIBA. However, national federations are encouraged to use them in their entirety at national level. Advertising for hard alcohol, tobacco and the pharmaceutical products indicated on the current IOC list of banned substances is prohibited. Advertising for a brand of beer or wine is permitted.
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Only advertising approved by FIBA before the competition may be worn by the players of the national teams participating in the following competitions: a) World Championships for Men and Women.
b) Continental or Zone Championships for Men and Women. 6. Advertising on technical equipment and on the playing court shall be governed according to the provisions of the contracts signed between FIBA and the television and marketing companies involved. This applies to all main official competitions of FIBA in accordance with the decision of the Central Board of FIBA. During the Olympic Games, the participating teams must respect the International Olympic Committee's regulations and provisions regarding advertising. Penalties The technical committee or the commissioner shall supervise the implementation of these regulations at each competition of FIBA. The FIBA Secretary General or the person responsible, according to the regulations of the competition, after receiving a report from the technical committee or the commissioner in cases where these regulations were not complied with, will decide on possible penalties in the first instance.
7. 9.5 1. 2.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing Fees and Dues
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10. 10. 1
Regulations governing Fees and Dues

Basic membership fees
The XVIIth World Congress (Indianapolis, USA, 2002) determined the membership fees as follows: 1. 2. 3. Affiliation fee for new member federations Annual membership fee Annual fees for FIBA referees and commissioners (per person) Countries subject to progressive category fees: Category A Categories B and C Category D 10. 10. 2 Progressive category fees USD USD USD 60 50 10 USD USD 100 10
The XVIIth World Congress determined the categories for the progressive fee the national federations shall pay each year, together with the annual membership fee, as follows: 1. Category "A" USD 2,500 Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, People's Republic of China, Croatia, France, Federal Republic of Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Puerto Rico, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United States of America, Serbia & Montenegro Category "B" USD 1,250 Belgium, Chinese Taipei, Czech Republic, England, Estonia, Finland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Latvia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela Category "C" USD 250 Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, FYROM, Iceland, Ireland, Indonesia, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates Category "D" All other national federations 10. 10. 3 Television and marketing rights USD 0
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In accordance with the General Statutes (articles 57 and 58), FIBA is the sole holder of television, licensing and marketing rights for the official competitions of FIBA as defined in 1.1.1 (except 1) of the Internal Regulations. For official competitions of FIBA as defined in 1.1.1 (except 1) and 1.1.2 of the Internal Regulations, FIBA has the right to sell its television and marketing rights for a fee as long as the limits established by the Central Board are respected (1.2.1.1.4 and 1.3.9.4)
The appropriate body of FIBA may decide to assign part of this right to the organisers of an official competition either for a fee or none. In such cases, the appropriate body of FIBA retains the right to examine these contracts. The division of income, thus determined, irrespective of whether the contracts are signed by FIBA or the organisers of the competition, will be decided by the appropriate body of FIBA. 10. 10. 4 1. Other income The main official competitions, cups and tournaments of FIBA shall be played only with a ball approved by FIBA bearing the official FIBA logo and with FIBA approved technical equipment. Royalties and/or licences shall be paid to FIBA for official approval of balls and for other technical equipment. Such FIBA approval is valid worldwide for a period of four (4) years and is given exclusively by the FIBA Secretary General through the FIBA Study Centre. FIBA reserves the right against royalties and/or licence fees if applicable to designate the make and type of ball and of all other technical equipment to be used at any official competitions of FIBA as per 1.1.1 and 1.1.2. If FIBA does not designate the make and type of such equipment for continental competitions, the Zone Commissions, in collaboration with the organisers, will be authorised to designate the ball and technical equipment to be used. However, the ball and any such technical equipment must have been approved by FIBA as per 1. above. 10. 10. 5 Terms of payment
2.
In accordance with applicable tax regulations, invoices may be subject to taxation. Any payments will be made after deduction of taxes. Moreover, fees and dues, rights, participation fees or any other amounts invoiced must be paid to FIBA in full, i.e. without any deductions (bank charges, etc.) and are due on receipt of invoice. Payment in FIBA's favour must be made to the following bank account: Beneficiary: Bank: Address: FIBA UBS S.A. Place St-Franois 1002 Lausanne Switzerland for USD: 243-384 509.60L for EUR: 243-384509.61R for CHF: 243-384509.01M 243 UBSWCHZH10A
Account no.:
Bank code: Swift code:
10. 10. 6
Penalties
If a national federation does not pay its annual membership fee and progressive category fees and/or any pending invoice for a period of three years, this national federation will become an associated member of FIBA after a decision is made by the Central Board and FIBA Zones. The Central Board and Zone Commissions must be informed (see General Statutes, article 7). The teams of associated members of FIBA and FIBA Zones may not take part in an official FIBA competition. A national federation that becomes an associated member of FIBA and FIBA Zones shall lose its right to vote at the World Congress, as well as at the Congress of the respective Zone. 10. 10. 6.1 As soon as a member becomes associated: 1. It is required to pay only the annual membership fee, USD 10. 2. It will no longer be charged for a progressive category fee, if any. 3. It is no longer required to pay the annual referee/commissioner fees, and its FIBA referees/commissioners will be suspended. 4. It cannot register its national referees for the Clinics for FIBA Referee Candidates. 10. 10. 6.2 To become an affiliated member of FIBA with full rights again, it must: affiliate d 1. Settle all arrears to FIBA owing at the date it became associated. 2. Pay (or have paid) the annual membership fee, USD 10, due in the meantime to FIBA and FIBA Zones. 3. Be subject again and with immediate effect to the progressive category fee it was paying before it became associated, if this is still justified (decision of the Central Board). 4. Register again its FIBA active referees/commissioners with immediate payment of the annual fee for FIBA referees/commissioners. 5. Register its national referees for the Clinics for FIBA Referee Candidates. These provisions are also valid if a new national federation is formed and it has no relationship whatsoever with the previous federation. These provisions come into effect immediately for newly associated countries and apply retroactively to members already associated. Any Zone Commission which permits an associated country to participate in a main or other official competition of FIBA as defined in 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 of the Internal Regulations, will assume this national federations arrears and be responsible for their payment to the FIBA Secretariat. As a result, these national federations will be immediately reaffiliated to FIBA with full rights (see General Statutes, Article 7). 10. 10. 7 10. 10. 8 Fiscal year Currency of reference The fiscal year of FIBA shall run from 1st January to 31st December.
In general, the US Dollar is the currency of reference for all financial transactions carried out with FIBA. FIBA reserves the right to choose a new currency of reference for its financial interests, should its financial interests, the financial policy of the country where the headquarters are located and / or the international situation so require.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Basic Principles governing the Application of Penalties
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1. 2.
Basic Principles governing the Application of Penalties

Violations of the General Statutes and the Internal Regulations of FIBA, whether committed at an administrative or sports level, may be penalised. The penalties are applicable to: Zone Commissions. National federations. Clubs. Individual persons.
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The severity of the penalties depends on the nature of the violation. The penalties may be: A warning. A reprimand. The repeal of a right. A fine. The repeal of a right and the imposition of a fine.
4.
During main official competitions, cups and tournaments of FIBA, decisions concerning penalties are taken in the first instance by the technical committee of the competition concerned. An appeal against these decisions may be lodged with the jury of appeal of the competition. Unless otherwise specified in the Internal Regulations of FIBA, any decision concerning penalties not covered under 11.4 above is taken, in the first instance and with immediate effect, by the Secretary General of FIBA (or his representative). The Secretary General of FIBA (or his representative) may also decide that the aforementioned penalty must be applied by all national federations for their national competitions. For this purpose, FIBA must advise all affiliated national federations of the penalty adopted. An appeal against these decisions may be submitted to the Appeals Commission of FIBA. This appeal shall be governed by the provisions in the Regulations governing Appeals.
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Where sanctions are imposed by FIBA according to the basic principles, national federations shall apply these sanctions in the framework of their national competitions. To this end, FIBA shall inform all its affiliated national federations of these sanctions. These regulations are also valid for the Zone or continental authorities placed under the jurisdiction of FIBA for their respective regional competitions. In order to facilitate the decisions of the appropriate authorities, the Commission for Legal Matters maintains a list of violations and penalties which is kept at the Secretariat of FIBA. If and when a hearing is organised under these Regulations involving national federations, clubs or players, FIBA shall be authorised to make the organisation of such hearing dependent upon the parties paying to FIBA reasonable administrative costs.
7. 8. 9.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing Appeals
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Regulations governing Appeals
Appeals Commission 12. 12. 1 1. ViceJurisdiction, President and Vice -President The Appeals Commission (Commission) shall hear appeals filed by an affected party against decisions of FIBA including its divisions and disciplinary bodies, unless such appeal is the competence of an Appeals Commission of a FIBA Zone or expressly excluded in the FIBA General Statutes or Internal Regulations. Upon decision of the President of the Commission, a panel can act as an arbitration panel for disputes that have arisen within the world of basketball - If FIBA, one of the FIBA Zones or their respective divisions and disciplinary bodies are not directly involved in the dispute, and - If the parties agree in writing to submit to and have their dispute decided definitively by a panel acting as arbitration panel. The President and the Vice-President of the Commission shall be appointed for a four (4) year period between two FIBA World Congresses by the Central Board of FIBA. The President shall oversee the activities of the Appeals Commission and shall have the responsibilities assigned to him in these regulations. The Vice-President shall replace the President in cases of absence, resignation or decease of the latter. Panels, number of judges Ordinary appeals which do not fall under article 12.2.2 below shall be heard by a permanent panel of three (3) judges (one of whom shall be the Chairman of the permanent panel as per article 12.3.1 below) unless the President of the Commission decides that a matter can be ruled upon by the Chairman of the panel alone because it is of minor importance, not of a difficult nature or requires an immediate decision. Appeals against warnings, reprimands or financial penalties shall be heard by a single judge, unless the financial penalty is part of a sanction comprising financial and other aspects. The Central Board may appoint a member of the Commission to act as president of the jury of appeal during main official competitions of FIBA in order to rule on cases which require an immediate decision. There shall be no right to appeal against decisions of referees or table officials. 4. Arbitration panels shall comprise three (3) arbitrators and shall be chaired by the President of the Commission.
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Judges The Central Board shall appoint at least six (6) judges for a period of four (4) years between two FIBA World Congresses. One of them shall be appointed as the Chairman of the permanent panel, one of them as a single judge to hear appeals against warnings, reprimands or financial penalties (article 12.2.2 above). The other two members of the permanent panel (article 12.2.1 above) shall be designated by the President of the Commission for each individual case from among the judges appointed by the Central Board. In the event of resignation or other reason of inability to act as judge, such judge shall be replaced in the individual case or permanently by another judge appointed according to 12.2.1 above by decision of the President. The judges shall have legal training. Persons employed by FIBA or holding a position within FIBA or one of its Zones cannot be appointed as judges. In each case, the judges must be independent of the parties and must disclose immediately to the President of the Commission any circumstance likely to affect their independence. The fact that a judge has the same nationality as the appealing party shall disqualify him from hearing the case in question. Fair trial
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The parties have the right: - To have their appeal heard in a hearing. - To be represented by legal counsel. - To make written submissions. - To present evidence at the hearing. The appealing party shall not communicate directly or take up direct contact with the members of the Commission. 12. 12. 5 1. Time limit for appeals and payment of fees Appeals must be made in writing and must be received by FIBA within the time limit provided for in the applicable General Statutes or Internal Regulations of FIBA. In the absence of such a time limit the statement of appeal must be received by FIBA within fourteen (14) days following the day of receipt by the appealing party of the decision being appealed against. Failure to file a timely appeal in accordance with this paragraph is deemed to be waiver of the right to appeal. The reasons for the appeal and the answer shall be filed by the deadlines fixed by the Chairman of the panel unless the applicable regulations provide that they must be filed along with the statement of appeal; they must be in the French or English language. Unless the Chairman of the panel orders otherwise, the parties shall not be authorised to supplement their argument, nor to produce new exhibits, nor to specify further evidence on which they intend to rely after submission of the grounds for the appeal and of the answer. In the event that the appealing party fails to sign and return a procedural order, no date for a hearing will be fixed or a hearing date already fixed will be cancelled and the time limit set forth in article 12.7.2 below shall be deemed waived.
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The Chairman of the panel shall fix a final date for the return of the signed procedural order following which the appeal will be deemed withdrawn unless the order is received by FIBA. The Chairman of the panel may make further procedural orders. In particular, he may fix a deadline by which the parties must submit the names of the witnesses they wish to call to testify at the hearing. The appeal proceedings are subject to the payment of the non-reimbursable fee set forth in 12.11 below. The fee must be received by FIBA within the time limit for the appeal provided for in paragraph 1 of this article. Joinder
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If FIBA intends to cause a third party to participate in appeal proceedings (joinder) it shall so advise the Chairman of the panel in writing. The latter shall immediately inform the appealing party and the party to be joined, and invite them to state their position within a time limit fixed by the Chairman. Upon expiry of the time limit, the Chairman shall decide whether the joinder is accepted. If he so decides, the joined party shall be bound by the outcome of the proceedings even if he does not actively participate in them. 12. 12. 7 1. Hearing, award There shall be one (1) hearing with oral arguments unless the right to have such hearing is waived by the appealing party. The hearing shall be held in the French or English language according to the decision of the Chairman of the panel. Appeals Commission panels shall sit at the FIBA headquarters unless decided otherwise by the President of the Commission. The Chairman of the panel may decide that the hearing be held before only one judge. Hearings in cases of ordinary appeals shall take place within four (4) weeks following receipt by FIBA of the statement of appeal unless decided otherwise by the Chairman of the Panel. They can be scheduled to take place within a few days following receipt of the statement of appeal if the matter requires an immediate decision. Appeals against warnings, reprimands or financial penalties shall be heard once every quarter by the single judge appointed according to article 12.3.1 above. The award shall be rendered by majority decision within four (4) weeks following the date of the oral hearing. Brief reasons must be given. Upon decision of the Chairman of the panel, a decision may be taken by correspondence. Appeals to the Appeals Commission shall not have suspensory effect unless ordered otherwise by the Chairman of the panel. The award shall have immediate effect unless ordered otherwise by the Chairman of the panel. A further appeal (12.9 below) shall not have suspensory effect. Interim measures
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The Chairman of the panel may, upon motion and with or without first hearing the parties, issue such orders for interim relief as he may deem necessary to safeguard the rights and interests of the parties.
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Further appeal
A further appeal against the decision by the Appeals Commission can only be lodged with the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland, within thirty (30) days following receipt of the reasons for the award. The Court of Arbitration for Sport shall act as an arbitration tribunal and there shall be no right to appeal to any other jurisdictional body. 12. 12. 10 Conflicting regulations
In the event of conflicting regulations, the FIBA General Statutes and Internal Regulations shall prevail over the Regulations governing Appeals. 12. 12. 11 1. Fees and costs
Along with the filing of the appeal, the appealing party must pay a non-reimbursable fee of USD 1,200 (see 12.5 above). The Appeals Commission will not proceed with the appeals proceedings until payment is received. Upon receipt of the statement of appeal the Chairman of the panel will fix, subject to later changes, the amount and the method of payment of an advance on costs of the proceedings. In the event that the appealing party fails to pay the advance so fixed, no date for a hearing will be fixed or a hearing date already fixed will be cancelled and the time limit set forth in article 12.7.2 above shall be deemed waived. The Chairman of the panel shall fix a final date for the payment of the advance on costs following which the appeal will be deemed withdrawn unless payment has been received. The parties and the joined parties shall be responsible for the costs of their own counsel, witnesses, experts and interpreters. In its award, the panel shall determine whether and to what extent the appealing party is to be reimbursed for the costs advanced by it according to article 12.11.2 above, or whether and to what extent the appealing party is to pay an amount of costs in addition to the advance fixed in 12.11.2 above. When making its determination under this article 12.11.5, the panel shall in particular take into account the outcome of the proceedings and the conduct and the financial resources of the appealing party.
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Remuneration and judges' fees: The fees to be paid to each judge are fixed by the President of the Commission based on the amount of time each judge reasonably needs to carry out his work. In principle, an hourly fee of USD 90 is taken into account. If circumstances require it, the President of the Commission may decide to fix the fees at an amount less than that which would result from the above-mentioned hourly rate. Apart from the payment of his fees, each judge is entitled to request reimbursement of his travel (economy class) and staying expenses (FIBA rates) on presentation of receipts. Each judge must ensure that he does not incur inordinately high costs.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the FIBA Order of Merit
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Regulations governing the FIBA Order of Merit

An Order of Merit involving the conferment of an award and a diploma has been created. Individuals only may receive this award. Any person having distinguished himself in the field of basketball and having rendered exceptional services to sport, either through personal accomplishment or through his contribution to the development of basketball or sport in general may be awarded this Order. Nominations and bestowals will be subject to annual quotas, put forward by the President and decided on by the Central Board of FIBA. Active members of the Central Board of FIBA may not be awarded the Order of Merit. The distinction of the Order of Merit and the diploma will be presented to the recipient by the President, by a member of the Central Board designated by him or, failing this, by a person to be nominated by him, on the occasion of an official ceremony. The official and compulsory protocol requires that the distinction of the Order of Merit of FIBA shall be awarded after the following lines have been spoken: "Mr/Mrs (forename and name), in recognition of your outstanding contributions to world basketball and your loyalty to the sporting ideal, I award you (in the name of the President of FIBA) the FIBA Order of Merit."
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INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the FIBA Order of Merit
The FIBA Order of Merit has been awarded to:
July 1994, Toronto, CAN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Dr. h. c. R. William Jones, ENG Kreshimir Corsic, CRO Clifford Fagan, USA Ursula Frank, GER Norman Gloag, CAN Moctar Guene, SEN Erwin Kassal, HUN Anselmo H. E. Lopes, ESP Luis Martin, ARG Hans-Joachim Otto, GER Gonzalo G. Puyat II, PHI Bozhider Takev, BUL Maciel Ubiratan, BRA Yoshimi Ueda, JPN Prof. Enrico Vinci, ITA William Wall, USA
April 1998, Munich, GER 32. Zacharias Alexandrou, GRE 33. Prof. Walther Trger, GER 34. Aldo Vitale, ITA May 1999, Barcelona, ESP 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. Abdou Diouf, SEN Ruperto Herrera Tabio, CUB Vladimir Kondrachina, RUS Mauricio Martelino, PHI Radomir Shaper, YUG
May 2000, Munich, GER 40. Chang-Lu Zhang, CHN November 2000, Munich, GER 41. 42. 43. 44. Lorraine Landon, AUS Pedro Ferrndiz, ESP Fumiya Tamiaki, JPN Jean-Marie Weber, SUI
April 1995, Lausanne, SUI 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Sergei Belov, RUS Robert Blanchard, FRA Aleksander Nikolic, YUG Alberto Rosseto, URU Duk-Joo Yoon, KOR
April 2001, Geneva, SUI 45. Gian Carlo Primo, ITA June 2002, Geneva, SUI 46. George E. Killian, USA 47. Eugenio Korwin, ITA 48. Miloslav Kriz, CZE November 2002, Geneva, SUI 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. Kenneth Charles, ENG Keith Mitchell, ENG Alistair Ramsay, AUS Cesare Rubini, ITA Ernesto Segura de Luna, ESP Abdoulaye Seye Moreau, SEN
April 1996, Munich, GER 22. Marian Kozlowski, POL March 1997, Rio de Janeiro, BRA 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. Abdel Azim Ashry, EGY Antonio Lisanti, URU Marcel Preuti, SUI August Pitzl, AUT Nabojsha Popovic, YUG Allen Rae, CAN Emillano Rodriguez, ESP Raimundo Saporta, ESP Federico Slinger, ARG
November 2003, Alcobendas, ESP 55. Genevive Hartmann, FRA
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Annex 4: The FIBA Order of Merit
Annex 4:
The FIBA Order of Merit
Selection procedure for the FIBA Order of Merit The Regulations governing the FIBA Order of Merit provide for an award and a diploma to be presented to persons having rendered exceptional services to the cause of basketball and sport in general. In principle, the Order of Merit shall not be awarded posthumously except in exceptional circumstances. Two (2) categories of award are envisaged: 1. 2. For basketball personalities (honorary members of FIBA, heads of national federations or Zone Commissions, coaches, referees, players, etc.). For political and media personalities.
A maximum of two (2) persons per year may receive this award in accordance with the following procedure: 1. The president of each national federation may put forward one (1) person to the president of his Zone Commission. This is to be done in writing attaching the candidates' curriculum vitae and the national federation's reasons for having nominated them. The president of each Zone Commission may put forward three (3) names to the Secretary General of FIBA who will put forward these candidates to the Central Board of FIBA for approval. The final choice lies with the Central Board of FIBA.
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Each Zone Commission must set the deadline for receipt of candidatures from the national federations in order that there is sufficient time for the nominations to be studied. All documentation relating to nominations for the FIBA Order of Merit must reach the Secretariat of FIBA before 31st March of the year of election.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the FIBA Silver Plate Award
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Regulations governing the FIBA Silver Plate Award

A FIBA Silver Plate Award involving the conferment of an award has been created. Individuals, national federations or other organisations may receive this Award. Any person or organisation having distinguished itself in the field of basketball or having rendered great services to sport nationally and/or internationally may receive this Award. Nominations and bestowals will be put forward by any national federation or FIBA officials and decided on by the Secretary General of FIBA. The distinction of the FIBA Silver Plate Award will be presented to the recipient by the Secretary General or by a person nominated by him. In certain cases, the conferment of the Award will also include a diploma.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the FIBA Silver Plate Award
The FIBA Silver Plate Award has been awarded to:
Date and Location
Individuals (and nationality)
National Federations
Others
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the RADOMIR SHAPER Prize of FIBA
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Regulations governing the RADOMIR SHAPER Prize of FIBA governing

A Radomir Shaper Prize involving the conferment of an award and a diploma has been created. Individuals only may receive this award. Any person having distinguished himself in the field of basketball rules may be awarded this Prize. Nominations and bestowals will be subject to annual quotas put forward by the Secretary General and decided on by the Central Board of FIBA. Active members of the Central Board of FIBA may not be awarded the Radomir Shaper Prize. The distinction of the Radomir Shaper Prize and the diploma will be presented to the recipient by the President, by a member of the Central Board designated by him or, failing this, by a person to be nominated by him, on the occasion of an official ceremony. The official and compulsory protocol requires that the distinction of the Radomir Shaper Prize of FIBA shall be awarded after the following lines have been spoken: "Mr/Mrs (forename and name), in recognition of your outstanding contributions to world basketball and your loyalty to the sporting ideal, and to the basketball rules in particular, I award you (in the name of the President of FIBA) the FIBA Radomir Shaper Prize."
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INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the RADOMIR SHAPER Prize of FIBA
The Radomir Shaper Award has been awarded to: June 2002, Geneva, SUI Valentin Lazarov, BUL
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the Organisation of Meetings of the Central Board of FIBA
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Regulations governing the Organisation of Meetings of the Central Board of FIBA
The meetings of the Central Board of FIBA (with the exception of those held the day before and the day after the World Congress) shall, in general, be held twice a year either at the FIBA headquarters or at the headquarters of one of the five Zones (Africa, America, Asia, Oceania and Europe). Apart from the preparatory meeting of Congress, which must take place at least ninety (90) days before the meeting of Congress, these meetings may be held elsewhere at the invitation of another body. In this case, the organisers of a session of the Central Board shall be responsible for: 1. General organisation as per FIBAs requirements of the following: 2. Providing a conference room for fifty (50) people with simultaneous translation in four (4) languages; Pick up of participants from the airport or main railway station, local transport during their stay up to the point of departure; Providing a secretariat with telephone, fax, photocopier, computer and printer, 3 to 5 Internet connections and the assistance of one or more multilingual secretaries if necessary.
Providing simultaneous interpreters (i.e. without relay) for the four (4) languages required (English, French, Spanish and German). The interpreters put forward must be approved by the Secretariat of FIBA. Organising Lodging for a maximum of 50 persons including: 3.1. Members of the Central Board with full rights; 3.2. Individuals required to be present as stated in the General Statutes; 3.3. Six to ten (6 - 10) members of the Secretariat of FIBA. For a period covering: The duration of the meeting (number of days); Plus two (2) nights hotel accommodation for members as per 16.3.1 and 16.3.2 from the Zone where the meeting is held; Plus three (3) nights hotel accommodation for members as per 16.3.1 and 16.3.2 from outside the Zone where the meeting is held; Plus four (4) nights for the members of the Secretariat of FIBA and the Secretary General.
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All meals for all participants, mainly buffet-style, including one official dinner and/or reception. Travel expenses for the President and Secretary General of FIBA as well as the FIBA staff members.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the Organisation of the World Congress
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Regulations governing the Organisation of the World Congress
The organisers of the FIBA World Championship will cover the costs of the organisation of the World Congress of FIBA. They are responsible for arranging and covering the expenses of: 1. 2. 3. Hiring a meeting room seating four hundred and fifty (450) people where the World Congress will convene. Hiring a meeting room seating forty-five (45) people for the meetings of the Central Board on the day preceding and the day following the meeting of the Congress. Hiring a room on the day preceding Congress for the general assembly of the World Association of Basketball Coaches (WABC) for approximately one hundred and sixty (160) persons for a half-day. Simultaneous interpretation (equipment and interpreters) in the five (5) official languages of FIBA for the meetings of the Congress and Central Board and in English, French and Spanish for the General Assembly of the WABC. Renting an office and the necessary equipment for the Secretariat of FIBA for a period beginning at least four (4) days prior to the meeting of the Central Board (last session of the concluding term of office) and terminating two (2) days after the end of the FIBA World Championship. Hotel rooms for the Central Board and the FIBA Secretariat as per the Regulations governing the FIBA World Championship. Accommodation (bed and breakfast) for a maximum of three (3) nights, for one delegate per attending National Federation.
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In addition, the organisers shall be responsible both for ensuring the free admission of the delegates to the FIBA World Championship and for providing transport from their hotels to the Congress and Championship venues.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the Use of Proprietary Rights
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Regulations governing the Use of Proprietary Rights

Use of FIBA logos The FIBA logo, as depicted in the Annex hereto and available online at www.fibaidentity.net (username: wearebasketball; password dh5tg3), is a registered trademark and is the sole property of FIBA. Its use requires prior approval by FIBA. The FIBA Zone Commissions and the national federations affiliated to FIBA are encouraged to use the logo on their letterhead and stationery. Any other use requires prior FIBA approval. The logo may only be used in the exact format shown in the Annex and as described in the online style guide. As a rule, the use of the logo during international competitions by national federations affiliated to FIBA will be permitted if the commercial interests of FIBA are not affected. FIBA is the sole owner of further registered trademarks and logos (e.g. event logos, old FIBA logos) the use of which is permitted only on the basis of a separate agreement. Logos of FIBA Zones
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In a common effort with its Zones, FIBA has developed a unique branding concept which incorporates the logos of FIBA and of all five FIBA Zone Commissions. They are registered trademarks and the sole property of FIBA. These logos are attached in the annex and available online at www.fibaidentity.net. Their use is regulated by FIBA and the FIBA Zones in accordance with the branding guidelines, also available online at www.fibaidentity.net. 18. 18. 3 1. 2. Copyright for written material FIBA reserves the copyright for all FIBA rules and regulations and other texts issued under FIBA's control. Any reprints or translations require prior approval from FIBA. Official translations of the FIBA General Statutes, Internal Regulations and Official Basketball Rules into the official languages of FIBA will be prepared by FIBA. National federations affiliated to FIBA are permitted to reprint these texts and distribute them in their own territory for non-commercial purposes, provided that: a) No advertising is permitted on the reprint except for the penultimate page which is reserved for sponsors not in competition with the official sponsors of FIBA. A FIBA copyright notice is made on the reprint.
b) The FIBA logo is shown on the cover. c) d) FIBA receives complimentary copies, the number of which will be determined on an individual basis. 3. National federations affiliated to FIBA are permitted to translate the FIBA General Statutes, Internal Regulations and Official Basketball Rules for non-commercial purposes into the language of their respective country, unless this language is one of the official languages of FIBA, provided that: a) No advertising is permitted except on the penultimate page of the translation which is reserved for sponsors not in competition with the official sponsors of FIBA.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Regulations governing the Use of Proprietary Rights
b) The FIBA logo is shown on the cover. c) A FIBA copyright notice is made on the translation. d) Ten (10) copies are sent to FIBA, free of charge. 18. 18. 4 Lotteries
The use of results, statistical data or similar information relating to FIBA or its competitions in connection with a lottery or similar arrangement is not permitted. 18. 18. 5 1. New technology and television FIBA will make active use of modern technology for the promotion of the sport of basketball and the FIBA name, for example by means of a Web site on the Internet. To that end, FIBA has the right to use any basketball-related information produced by or available from national federations affiliated to FIBA, Zone Commissions, clubs or Local Organising Committees including, but not limited to, results, photographs, films and other information on the basketball activities in the respective country/Zone/competition in printed form or by other electronic means (e.g. a national federation's Web site). FIBA shall have the right to link up to any Web site produced by a national federation affiliated to FIBA, Zone Commission, club or Local Organising Committee. FIBA has created its own Web site and will continue to increase its presence on this and other electronic devices. National federations affiliated to FIBA, Zone Commissions, clubs or LOCs are permitted to make use of such information for non-commercial purposes and/or to create a link to FIBA's Web site, subject, however, to prior approval from FIBA. The creation of a Web site for a given FIBA competition is subject to prior approval from FIBA. If an electronic signal involving any content information, online scoring or photographs is produced during a FIBA competition (content-feeding of Web site, etc.), FIBA may ask to receive this signal simultaneously in an appropriate format. If a broadcast signal is available for any given FIBA competition, FIBA shall receive broadcast quality copies of the master tapes (Betacam SP or Digital Betacam in PAL) of all the game(s). For any game which is not broadcast, FIBA may request a copy of a high quality videotape. Rights to images and names of players and teams (clubs and national teams)
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FIBA has the right to use photographs, names and/or film material of players, referees, etc. taken during official FIBA competitions. In the event that for legal reasons such use requires the consent of the individual concerned, the national federation affiliated to FIBA or the club involved must ensure that such consent is obtained. FIBA has the right to use the names of the teams (clubs and national teams) or of their countries and to use photographs or film material of teams taken during official FIBA competitions.
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Annex 5: FIBA logos
Annex 5: FIBA Logos:
FIBA logos
Black: CMYK: C40 K100; Pantone: 426 Platinum: CMYK: K50; Pantone: 424 Red: CMYK: M100 Y100; Pantone: 192 Yellow: CMYK: M30 Y100; Pantone : 137 Blue: CMYK: C100 M30; Pantone: 3005 Green: CMYK: C100 Y100; Pantone: 365
Zone Logos:
Colour codes same as FIBA logos
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Annex 5: FIBA logos
If you wish to obtain artwork of the FIBA logos and the FIBA zone logos as well as instructions on how to use the logos correctly, please visit www.fibaidentity.net. To download the logos please click on download, then on press and partner access and then write the following username and password in the popup window which will appear: Username: wearebasketball Password: dh5tg3 Or contact: FIBA Communications Department 8, chemin de Blandonnet 1214 Vernier / Geneva Switzerland Tel.: + 41-22-545-00-00 Fax: + 41-22-545-00-99 E-mail: communications@fiba.com
INTERNAL REGULATIONS Effective Date and Prevailing Language
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Effective Date and Prevailing Language
These Internal Regulations come into force on 1st April 2004 except for the Regulations governing the International Transfer of Players which come into force on 1st July 2004. According to article 67 of the General Statutes, in the event of dispute regarding the interpretation of these Internal Regulations, the French text shall prevail.

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INTERNAL REGULATIONS WORLD EDITION

INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL FEDERATION (FIBA)

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Regulations governing the Competitions of FIBA

The competitions of FIBA are: 1.1 .1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The main official competitions

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Legal provisions General principles

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Responsibilities of the organisers

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Participation Participation in official competitions

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Procedure to follow in the case of protest

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Tickets, accreditations and VIP areas

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The organisation of international games and tournaments

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Designation of official suppliers

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INTERNAL REGULATIONS Olympic Tournaments

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Special provisions applicable to different competitions Olympic Tournaments Assignment

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INTERNAL REGULATIONS Olympic Qualifying Tournaments for Men and Women

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FIBA World Championship Assignment

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