IWBF

 

J1 Eligibility of Players

J1.1 To be entitled to participate in IWBF competitions, a player must observe the Constitution and Internal Regulations of IWBF.

J1.2 The NOWB is responsible for the eligibility of its players at all times and will bear the consequences of any infractions of the Regulations governing Classification, Eligibility, National Status, International Transfer, and Age of Players.

J1.3 All players who participate in competitions of IWBF and/or those of its NOWBs must:

J1.3.1 Comply with the Code of Ethics, as contained in these Internal regulations, and in particular:

J1.3.2 Respect the spirit of fair play and non-violence and act accordingly at all times on the court.

J1.3.3 Refrain from using products and from practices prohibited by the regulations of IWBF and those of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and Word Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

J1.3.4 Agree to submit at any time to medical tests and controls, particularly doping controls, carried out in compliance with the regulations of IWBF, the International Paralympic Committee, and WADA.

J1.4 The NOWB or IWBF is authorised to deny participation in competitions under its jurisdiction to players who do not respect the provisions provided for in point J1.3 above.

Permission to play may be refused also to any player who does not provide the declaration, as required for main official competitions of IWBF, in which he agrees to accept:

J1.4.1 The conditions in force for doping control.

J1.4.2 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 IWBF which cannot be settled within IWBF.

J1.4.3 The release of the use of images (see I2.4)

J1.5 Players sanctioned in accordance with the principles set out in J1.3.1, J1.3.2, J1.3.3 and J1.3.4 may not be eligible – refer to L4.

J1.6 Players may enter into a written contract with a club. This contract may state the player will receive payment.

J1.7 It is within the spirit of all IWBF regulations that players make themselves available for competitions of both their club and their national team. The NOWBs are encouraged to enact regulations securing the participation of all players under their jurisdiction in their respective national teams.

J2 National Status of Players

J2.1 General Principles

J2.1.1 These regulations apply to all competitions of IWBF. They apply at national team level and at international club level.

J2.1.2 The Zones are authorised to draw up specific regulations applicable to club competitions within the Zone in question. Such regulations are subject to the prior approval of the Executive Council of IWBF prior to being implemented.

J2.2 Proof of legal nationality

J2.2.1 IWBF may require that proof be provided to verify the legal nationality (or nationalities) of any player by presenting any documents it deems appropriate.

J2.2.2 Proof of legal nationality of a country by itself does not constitute sufficient evidence to guarantee a player's right to play for the national team of that country – see J2.3.1).

J2.3 National teams

J2.3.1 In order to play for the national team of a country, a player must hold the legal nationality of that country, and have fulfilled also the terms of eligibility according to the appropriate Internal Regulations.

J2.3.2 A player with two or more nationalities

J2.3.2.1 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 IWBF, which may be transferred electronically.

J2.3.2.2 The provision of J2.3.2.1 applies also to any player having acquired legal nationality by birth, or by 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.

Exception:

a) If a player having two or more nationalities is summoned by an NOWB after reaching the age of eighteen (18), he is obliged to choose for which national team he wishes to play.

b) If he declines the summons, the player may only choose the nationality (nationalities) of the other country (countries) unless he declares in writing, within fifteen (15) days of receiving the summons, having chosen the country that summoned him first.

J2.3.2.3 Any player having played in a main official competition of IWBF 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 J2.3.5 and J2.7.

J2.3.2.4 Choices made under J2.3.2.1, J2.3.2.2, and J2.3.2.3 are irrevocable.

 

J2.3.3 A national team participating in an international competition may have any number of players on its team who have acquired the legal nationality of that country by naturalisation or by any other means.

J2.3.4 A player who has played for a national team of a country in a main official competition of IWBF may apply to be allowed to play for a national team of a new NOWB.  A player applying for this right must fulfil all of the provisions contained in J2.3.4.1 through J2.3.4.6. He must

J2.3.4.1 Obtain the citizenship of the country for which he wishes to play;

J2.3.4.2 Be continuously domiciled in the country for which he wishes to play for a minimum of three years prior to being eligible to play for his new NOWB;

J2.3.4.3 Not have played on the national team of his original NOWB during that time;

J2.3.4.4 Provide IWBF with proof that he has legally acquired his new nationality by submitting the official documents issued by the appropriate authority of the country, translated into English, duly authenticated in accordance with the law of that country. A passport is not a sufficient document for this purpose;

 

J2.3.4.5 Submit a statement signed by the player requesting that he be registered with the wheelchair basketball nationality of the new country;

J2.3.4.6 Pay a non-refundable processing fee to IWBF (P4.5)

Should the application be received before the provisions are met, IWBF shall not approve the right to play for the new NOWB until such time that all conditions have been fulfilled.

Once the change is granted by IWBF, the player may never apply again under the provision of J2.3.4 and the player gives up the right to ever play for his original NOWB again.

J2.3.5 For any player who has two or more legal nationalities by birth or by naturalisation, the NOWB for whom the player wishes to play must obtain written certification from the NOWB 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 IWBF as a member of its national team.

If the request for this certification remains unanswered, IWBF may issue provisional authorisation to the NOWB making the request. After a period of one year, this authorisation shall be considered final.

The NOWB must pay a non-refundable processing fee to IWBF (P4.5).

J2.3.6 Special provision concerning the eligibility of players from dependent territories

J2.3.6.1 The following players are eligible to play for a dependent territory: a) Players born in the dependent territory; b) Players born in the respective main territory of at least one parent born in the dependent territory; and c) Players, regardless of their place of birth, born of parents both of whom were born in the dependent territory.

J2.3.7 In the event that a player’s waiting period as specified in J2.3.4 expires during a championship played according to the tournament system, this player will not be eligible to play in the championship in question.

J2.4 Club teams

For the international club competitions of IWBF, the composition of the teams is not subject to any limitation concerning the legal nationality of the players. However, each NOWB and IWBF Zone may establish more restrictive regulations.

J2.5 Decisions

All decisions regarding the application of these regulations are taken by the IWBF Commission on Legal Matters and Eligibility.

J2.6 Sanctions

J2.6.1.1 Where there are violations of the provisions contained in these regulations, administrative and disciplinary penalties shall be imposed in the first instance by the Secretary General of IWBF or his delegate, or by the Secretary General of the competent Zone or his delegate.

J2.6.1.2 These penalties shall have immediate effect and be in accordance with the "Basic Principles governing the Application of Penalties" in these Internal Regulations.

J2.6.1.3 Appeals are governed according to these Internal Regulations.

J2.7 Marginal cases

J2.7.1 Marginal cases, i.e. cases not covered by these regulations, are the responsibility of the IWBF Commission on Legal Matters and Eligibility, which shall make decisions in the spirit of the provisions contained in these regulations.

J2.7.2 The same shall apply with respect to refugees enjoying asylum rights and displaced persons (UN Conventions).

J2.7.3 In certain cases, an IWBF nationality may be granted to a player.

J2.7.4 Should an urgent decision be necessary, marginal cases shall be subject to the decision of the President of the Commission on Legal Matters and Eligibility, following consultation with the President of IWBF, in accordance with the regulations in force.

J2.8 Appeals

An appeal against decisions as in the above sections shall be submitted to IWBF’s Appeals Committee in accordance with the Regulations governing Appeals.

J2.9 Costs

If and when a hearing is organised under these Regulations involving NOWBs, clubs or players, IWBF shall be authorised to make the organisation of such hearing dependent upon the parties paying to IWBF reasonable administrative costs.

J3 International Transfer of Players

J3.1 Application of these regulations.

J3.1.1 Unless indicated otherwise, 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 IWBF Zone and, in this case, any reference in these Regulations to “IWBF”, “IWBF Secretary General” or “IWBF Secretariat” shall be a reference also to the respective body of the IWBF Zone. Any such decision by an IWBF Zone shall be communicated immediately to IWBF.

J3.1.2 Transfers between two IWBF Zones shall continue to be dealt with by IWBF (World).

J3.1.3 Appeals against decisions of either the IWBF Zone or IWBF (World) shall be lodged exclusively with the IWBF Appeals Committee.

J3.1.4 Any decision related to a special agreement according to J3.2.2 below shall be the exclusive competence of the President of IWBF.

J3.2 General Principles

J3.2.1 Any wheelchair basketball player shall have the right to play wheelchair basketball in any country in the world, within the limits established by the Constitution and Internal Regulations of IWBF and the eligibility regulations of the respective NOWB.

J3.2.2 These regulations governing international transfer apply in their entirety to all NOWBs. However, in exceptional circumstances, IWBF may reach a special agreement with an NOWB.

J3.2.3 For national transfers, NOWBs are invited to draw on these Internal Regulations and to establish their own regulations governing the transfer of players in the spirit of the IWBF Regulations.

J3.3 The player

J3.3.1 Letter of clearance

J3.3.1.1 A letter of clearance must be obtained from the NOWB where a player was last licensed before he can be licensed by another NOWB. This document certifies that the player concerned is free to be licensed by another NOWB.

J3.3.1.2 A letter of clearance may not be issued to more than one NOWB at any one time. Sanctions may be imposed on an NOWB in the event of misleading procedures.

J3.3.1.3 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. Such sanctions may include the unexpired period of suspension from playing, the unpaid amount of a monetary fine, or the unexpired portion of any other sanction.

J3.3.1.4 The NOWB may charge a maximum administrative fee as stipulated in (P4.5) for the transfer of a player under its jurisdiction to another NOWB.

J3.3.1.5 All the provisions of this article apply to any player licensed by an NOWB who wishes to apply for an international transfer, irrespective of whether the player has the wheelchair basketball nationality of that country or is a foreign player.

J3.3.1.6 NOWBs obtaining an international letter of clearance for a player must register this with the IWBF each year.

J3.4 Age limit

J3.4.1 An international transfer is not permitted before a player’s 18th birthday, except in special cases as decided by the President of IWBF after examination of the matter with the NOWBs and, if necessary, with the clubs and the player concerned.

J3.4.2 At or after the player’s 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.

J3.4.3 Such contract shall be in written form and respect the law of the country and of the NOWB of origin. It shall have a minimum duration of 1 year and a maximum duration of 4 years.

J3.4.4 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 NOWBs and IWBF. 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.

J3.4.5 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 club’s NOWB, either club has the right to request that the compensation be determined by IWBF. 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 club’s federation.

J3.4.6 The decision as per article J3.4.5 shall be taken by an IWBF Committee (the Committee) comprising the Secretary General of IWBF (or his delegate) acting as President and one member each of the CLME and the Competitions Commission as designated by the Secretary General. The Committee may hear the two clubs and/or federations involved and/or the player if it deems it appropriate. Decisions can be taken electronically, by telephone or through consultation in written form. No quorum is required for meetings of the Committee. Appeals may be lodged in accordance with article J3.11.

J3.4.7 The player shall not be allowed to play for his new club until the compensation agreed upon by the two clubs (J3.4.4) or determined by IWBF (J3.4.6) has been paid as per J3.4.8. In the event that an appeal is filed against the decision of the IWBF Committee, the player shall be allowed to play for his new club as soon as the sum of compensation determined by the IWBF Committee has been paid into an account of IWBF or the IWBF Zone where it will be held in escrow until the decision on the compensation is final.

J3.4.8 The compensation sum determined as per article J3.4.6 shall be paid to the NOWB 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 provisions that the NOWB has officially adopted. Such provisions shall be drafted in a way to respect the principle of protection of clubs forming young players.

J3.4.9 Upon expiration of the contract as per J3.4.3 above, the player is free to move where he wishes without any compensation being due.

J3.4.10 NOWBs are invited to prepare similar regulations for their internal, i.e. national, transfer systems.

J3.5 Licence restrictions

J3.5.1 Where a Zone requires it, a player may not be licensed by more than one NOWB at the same time.

J3.5.2 Where a Zone requires a letter of clearance, all licenses held by the player become automatically null and void when a letter of clearance is issued by the NOWB in question or when the issuing authority revokes the license.

J3.5.3 Where the Zone regulations require it, for national championships, clubs are not authorized to include on their team players who have already played in another country of the same Zone during the same season after a deadline set by the relevant Zone organization of IWBF. However, they may continue to do so after this deadline if the players come from countries that do not belong to the same IWBF Zone, as long as this is in accordance with the regulations of the NOWB concerned.

J3.5.4 For their own purposes, IWBF Zones may set a deadline to apply during the club competition season after which time a licence will no longer be authorised.

J3.5.5 No transfer will be permitted for a player who is still under sanction adopted by an IWBF Commission under J7.8.3.1 for an anti-doping violation or L4 for other sanctions. This is particularly valid for players having been disqualified for acts of violence or for anti-doping rule violations.  In these cases, the letter of clearance must be filed with IWBF for the whole of the period of disqualification and must mention the sanction, its duration, the reasons and the possibilities to appeal provided for in the national regulations in force.

J3.6 NOWBs

J3.6.1 Transfer procedure

J3.6.1.1 Whenever an NOWB receives a request for a licence for any player who was previously licensed by another NOWB, before granting such a licence in accordance with its own regulations, it must obtain a letter of clearance on behalf of the player.

J3.6.1.2 The NOWB may not grant the licence until it has obtained the letter of clearance from the NOWB of the country where the player was last licensed or from IWBF in terms of J3.6.2.5.

J3.6.2 Deadline for response

J3.6.2.1 A request for a letter of clearance shall be sent by one of the following methods: a) Registered mail with recorded delivery, b) Email with confirmation of receipt, c) Telegram, d) Fax (with confirmation of receipt), e) Express courier with recorded delivery, f) Delivery by hand (with confirmation of receipt).

J3.6.2.2 The NOWB receiving a request for a letter of clearance must reply within seven (7) days following receipt of the request. It shall either grant or refuse the letter of clearance, and shall indicate whether the player in question was in fact licensed in the NOWB receiving the request for the letter of clearance

J3.6.2.3 The only reason for which an NOWB 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.

J3.6.2.4 If the request for the letter of clearance is opposed by an NOWB (see J3.6.2.3 above), this NOWB shall notify the party requesting clearance and the IWBF Secretariat immediately, 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 translation of this contract shall be attached also.

J3.6.2.5 If there is no response within the seven (7) day period, the requesting NOWB will immediately notify IWBF, after which IWBF will authorise the granting of the licence without a letter of clearance, unless there are exceptional circumstances as approved by the President of IWBF (however, see J3.4 Age Limit regarding players under 18 years of age).

J3.6.3 Players' availability to play for a national team

J3.6.3.1 General principles (see also J1.7). a) Any club which signs a contract with a player is obliged to release that player when he is summoned by an NOWB to play for its national team in any age category in a main official competition of IWBF. b) Any player registered with a club is obliged to reply in the affirmative when summoned to play for his national team. c) Upon an international transfer, each NOWB must guarantee to IWBF its responsibility in ensuring that this provision is applied by the clubs. d) Any special agreement reached by IWBF in accordance with article J3.2.2 of the Regulations governing the International Transfer of Players shall remain unaffected.

J3.6.3.2 Procedure

a) A player's availability must be requested by the NOWB concerned in a communication to the NOWB or club with whom the player is registered at least thirty (30) days before the day of the game(s). The request must be sent by one of those methods listed in J3.6.2.1.

b) 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:

• Seventy-two (72) hours for qualifying games;

• Fourteen (14) days for a tournament in a main official competition.

c) The NOWBs 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 first game and be released to return to his club within twenty-four (24) hours of the end of the game(s).

d) If the national team competition is outside the club competition season, the above deadlines do not apply and shall be determined by the requesting NOWB in a reasonable way.

e) A player who claims when summoned that he has an injury or illness, and that he is unable to play must, if the requesting NOWB so wishes, undergo a medical examination by a doctor chosen by the requesting NOWB.

J3.6.3.3 Financial Considerations a) A club having entered into an agreement with a player is obliged to release the player to the requesting NOWB, without any financial indemnity for the period provided for in J3.6.3.2 bullet 2 above. b) The requesting NOWB must assume the player's travel expenses. c) 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 case of injury, during the game(s) to which he is summoned.

J3.6.3.4 Sanctions

a) If a player licensed with a club is called to play on his national team for one of the main official competitions of IWBF 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.

b) 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.

c) If a club refuses to release a player, the club is liable to: A fine as stipulated in P2 Suspension.

d) If a club allows a player to play during the period provided for in J3.6.3.4(a), this club is liable to:

i. A fine as stipulated in P2

ii. Suspension.

iii. 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.

e) Should an NOWB act against the spirit and/or the letter of this provision, this NOWB is liable to:

i. A fine as stipulated in P2

ii. A suspension. f) The decisions as per (c), (d) or (e) above shall be taken by the IWBF President (or his delegate). The decisions shall be subject to appeal.

g) Should a club be penalised in accordance with J3.6.3.4 (c), (d) or (e), the NOWB of this club is responsible for carrying out the sanctions mentioned in J3.6.3.4(c) and J3.6.3.4(d) above.

h) In the event that a club fails to settle its debts with the IWBF Zone, that Zone shall be authorised to collect these debts from the NOWB to which the club is affiliated.

J3.6.4 Disputes

For international transfers between two IWBF Zones, any dispute arising from a refusal to issue a letter of clearance shall be decided by the President of the CLME or his delegate with the possibility of appeal (see J3.9). When the proposed transfer is within an IWBF Zone, such disputes shall be decided by the President of the respective IWBF Zone (or his delegate), also with the possibility of appeal (see J3.11).

J3.6.5 Bilateral agreements

NOWBs 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.

J3.6.6 Illegal transfers

J3.6.6.1 Any international transfer having taken place without a letter of clearance is invalid and, in this case, an NOWB issuing a licence will be liable to a fine.

J3.6.6.2 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 the President of IWBF.

J3.7 Disputes

All disputes and cases arising from these regulations remain under the exclusive jurisdiction of the President of the CLME or his delegate.

J3.8 Costs

If and when a hearing is organised in connection with a dispute under these Regulations involving NOWBs, clubs and/or players, IWBF may make the organisation of such hearing dependent upon the parties paying to IWBF reasonable administrative costs.

J3.9 Appeal

Any appeal against decisions relating to these regulations, no matter whether these decisions have been made by the IWBF or an IWBF Zone, shall be submitted to the IWBF Appeals Committee according to the Regulations governing Appeals (P2).

J4 Age of Players (refer to Section B for definitions)

J4.1 Procedure to establish age limit

J4.1.1 To establish the date of birth corresponding to the age limit for an age group, the following procedure is used:

1. The age of the tournament is deducted from the year following the year in which the tournament takes place with the understanding that in all instances the year begins on 1st January. As an example, the age limit for U-23 in a competition in 2009 shall be: 2010 - 23 = 1987. Any player born on 1st January 1987 or after this date will be entitled to participate in a competition for U-23 in 2009.

2. The player may not reach their 23 birthday in the year of the competition.

To be eligible for the U23 Championship held in:
The player must be born on or after 1st January of the year:
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
2009
 X
 
 
 
 
2010
 
X 
 
 
 
2011
 
 
 X
 
 
2012
 
 
 
X 
 
2013
 
 
 
 
X 
* The player may not reach their 23 birthday in the year of the competition.

J4.2 IWBF Identity Card

J4.2.1 The personal IWBF Identity Card must be presented at all IWBF competitions for the given age group.

J4.2.2 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.

 

 

J4.3 List of Players

J4.3.1 A blank list is sent to the NOWBs about three (3) months before the beginning of the competition. The list has space for twenty-four (24) names.

In selecting a team for a IWBF competition in one of the age groups mentioned above, NOWBs shall fill in the List of Players.

J4.3.2 The list must be returned to the IWBF 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 J4.3.3 for exceptions).

The List of Players must be completed for:

a) All age categories.

b) For all phases of competition: Qualifying Round, Semi-Final Round, Final Round.

J4.3.3 This list is considered final as of the given deadline, except that: 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 be made after the deadline in exceptional circumstances only and to the NOWB involved will attract a fine as stipulated in P2.

J4.3.4 No registration can be accepted later than seventy-two (72) hours before the beginning of the competition.

J4.3.5 Documents required to prove eligibility:

J4.3.5.1 The List of Players must be accompanied by any documents which may be necessary to prove eligibility for each player; a) A certified copy of the original of the birth certificate, b) A certified copy of passport, and c) Three (3) colour passport-size photographs no more than three (3) months old.

Exception:

If the player is already in possession of an IWBF Identity Card, the card number should be indicated on the list.

J4.4 Responsibility of NOWBs

J4.4.1 The NOWB is responsible at all times for the eligibility of its players noted on the List of Players.

J4.4.2 Upon discovery that a player has played in an official IWBF competition without being eligible, IWBF will initiate an inquiry to establish the player's eligibility according to these Regulations.

J4.4.3 The NOWB will bear the administrative costs of the inquiry provided for in J4.4.2 and will be liable to a fine as stipulated in P1 in accordance with the procedure established in .L5..

J4.4.4 In exceptional cases, the IWBF Secretary General may authorise a player, subject to the ratification of the CLME, to play under the status he had before the irregularity was discovered.

J4.5 Identity and age verification

J4.5.1 Before the beginning of a competition, players will be subject to identity and age verification under the supervision of the IWBF delegate for that competition.

J4.5.2 Each player, accompanied by the person responsible for his team, shall present his currently valid individual passport or national identity card and IWBF Identity Card. After this verification, the IWBF Technical Delegate shall return the IWBF Identity Cards to the person responsible for the team.

J4.6 General provisions

These provisions shall be valid also for any tournaments or games that are held prior to the competition proper.

J5 IWBF Approved Coaches

J5.1 Duties and Obligations of Member federations

J5.1.1 Each NOWB is obliged to have a licensing system for its coaches.

J5.1.2 Each NOWB is obliged to have an accreditation system in place which grades its coaches according to national standards prescribed by the NOWBs.

J5.1.3 The NOWB shall inform IWBF of the names of Coaches who have been graded at the highest level, and shall inform IWBF of any changes to the list at the end of each year.

J5.2 Qualifying as IWBF Approved Coaches

J5.2.1 Coaches in possession of the highest grading as determined by their national member federation are entitled to the designation “IWBF Approved Coach”.

J5.2.2 To achieve designation of IWBF Approved Coach, a coach must first be included in the list of coaches holding the highest grading by his NOWB.

J5.2.3 A Coach may be included only in the national list of the country of which he is a legal citizen. This does not affect his ability to perform the duties of a Coach in another country according to the applicable regulations of that country.

J5.2.4 Each NOWB may have an unlimited number of IWBF Approved Coaches.

J5.2.5 Once approved, the title of IWBF Approved Coach is valid as long as the coach remains on the list submitted to IWBF in terms of J5.2.2, unless IWBF adopts additional requirements, which would require the renewed qualification of the IWBF Approved Coach.

J5.2.6 A coach must be designated IWBF Approved Coach in order to be a Head Coach of a national team competing in the Main Official Competitions of IWBF.

J5.3 Process Arrangements

J5.3.1 Those persons designated IWBF Approved Coach shall submit to IWBF personal information in an Individual Coach's Information Form, one passport-sized colour photograph, and a photocopy of passport showing family name, first name, date of birth, and legal nationality.

J5.3.2 An administrative fee as stipulated in P3 is to be forwarded to IWBF with the Individual Coach's Information Form.

J5.3.3 Once the documentation required according to J5.3.1 and J5.3.2 has been received, IWBF shall issue a IWBF Approved Coach licence to the person involved.