Book of Rules

In this section you will find the Constitution and the Rules and Regulations of World Athletics.

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Table of Contents 10 JAN 2022 PDF En Fr
Rules of Interpretation 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
Generally applicable definitions 29 NOV 2022 PDF En Fr
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A1 - The Constitution 01 DEC 2021 PDF En Fr
A2 - Rules of Congress (amended on 13 July 2022) 13 JUL 2022 PDF En Fr
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B1.1 - Member Federation Rules 18 JAN 2023 PDF En Fr
B2.1 - Area Association Rules 18 JAN 2023 PDF En Fr
B3.1 - Governance Rules (amended on 13 July 2022) 13 JUL 2022 PDF En Fr
B3.2 - Vetting Rules (amended on 13 July 2022) 13 JUL 2022 PDF En Fr
B3.3 - Conflicts, Disclosures and Gifts Rules 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
B3.4 - Candidacy Rules 10 DEC 2021 PDF En Fr
B3.5 - Honorary Member and Service Award Rules 29 NOV 2022 PDF En Fr
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C1.1 - Competition Rules 29 NOV 2022 PDF En Fr
C2.1 Technical Rules 29 NOV 2022 PDF En Fr
C2.1A – Athletics Shoe Regulations (effective from 01 January 2022) 22 DEC 2021 PDF En Fr
C2.1B - Mechanical Aids Regulations 10 MAR 2022 PDF En Fr
C1.2 - World Athletics Series Regulations 16 DEC 2022 PDF En Fr
C1.2 World Athletics Series Regulations Appendix 1 16 DEC 2022 PDF En Fr
C1.2 World Athletics Series Regulations Appendix 2 16 DEC 2022 PDF En Fr
C1.2 World Athletics Series Regulations Appendix 3 16 DEC 2022 PDF En Fr
C1.3 - Diamond League Regulations (2022 Status Requirements) 13 JUL 2022 PDF En Fr
C1.4 - Continental Tour Regulations 22 MAR 2021 PDF En Fr
C1.5 - Indoor Tour Regulations 16 DEC 2022 PDF En Fr
C1.6 - Label Road Race Regulations 13 JUL 2022 PDF En Fr
C1.7 - Race Walking Tour Regulations 11 AUG 2021 PDF En Fr
C1.8 - Combined Events Tour Regulations 15 NOV 2021 PDF En Fr
C1.9 - Cross Country Tour Regulations 11 AUG 2021 PDF En Fr
C3.1 - Not used 10 MAR 2022 PDF
C3.2 - Not used 10 MAR 2022 PDF
C3.3 - Eligibility Rules 13 JUL 2022 PDF En Fr
C3.4 - Transfer of Allegiance Regulations 13 JUL 2022 PDF En Fr
C3.5 - Eligibility Regulations Transgender Athletes 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
C3.5A – Eligibility Regulations Transgender Athletes – effective 31 March 2023 23 MAR 2023 PDF En
C3.6 - Eligibility Regulations for the Female Classification 10 DEC 2021 PDF En Fr
C3.6A – Eligibility Regulations for the Female Classification – effective 31 March 2023 23 MAR 2023 PDF En
C3.7 - Neutral Athletes Regulations 16 DEC 2022 PDF En Fr
C4.1 - Not used 10 MAR 2022 PDF
C4.2 - Medical (General) Rules 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
C5.1 - Athletes' Representatives Rules (amended on 13 July 2022) 13 JUL 2022 PDF En Fr
C5.2 - Athletes' Representatives Regulations (amended on 13 July 2022) 13 JUL 2022 PDF En Fr
C6.1 - Event Bidding Rules 13 JUL 2022 PDF En Fr
C7.1 - Marketing and Advertising Rules 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
C7.2 - Marketing and Advertising Regulations Clothing & Accessories (International Competitions 1.1(a), 1.3 & 1.4) 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
C7.3 - Marketing and Advertising Regulations Events (International Competitions 1.1(a), 1.3 & 1.4) 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
C7.4 - Marketing and Advertising Regulations Clothing & Accessories (International Competitions 1.5 & 1.9) 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
C7.5 - Marketing and Advertising Regulations Events (International Competitions 1.5 & 1.9) 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
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D1.1 - Integrity Code of Conduct 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
D2.1 - Athletics Integrity Unit Rules (amended 30 March 2020) 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
D3.1 - Anti-Doping Rules (1 January 2021) 01 JAN 2021 PDF En Fr
D3.1 Appendix 1 Definitions 01 JAN 2021 PDF En Fr
D3.1 Appendix 2 Athletics Anti-Doping Protocols 01 JAN 2021 PDF En Fr
D3.1 Appendix 3 The 2021 Prohibited List 01 JAN 2021 PDF En Fr
D3.1 Appendix 4 International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions 01 JAN 2021 PDF En Fr
D3.1 Appendix 5 International Standard for Testing and Investigations 01 JAN 2021 PDF En Fr
D3.1 Appendix 6 International Standard for Results Management 01 JAN 2021 PDF En Fr
D3.1 Appendix 7 International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information 01 JAN 2021 PDF En Fr
D3.1 Appendix 8 International Standard for Education 01 JAN 2021 PDF En Fr
D4.1 - AIU Reporting Investigation and Prosecution Rules - Non Doping Violations 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
D4.2 - Manipulation of Sports Competitions Rules 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
D5.1 - Disciplinary Tribunal Rules 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
D5.2 - Disputes and Disciplinary Proceedings Rules 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr
D6.1 - Former Code of Ethics 01 NOV 2019 PDF En Fr