Book C – C7.4

MARKETING & ADVERTISING REGULATIONS
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIESWORLD RANKINGS COMPETITIONS:INVITATION MEETINGS / CIRCUITS AND LABEL ROAD RACES(Approved by Council 21 March 2023,
effective from 01 December 2023)

1.

SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS

The words and phrases used in these Regulations that are defined terms (denoted by initial
capital letters) shall have the meanings specified in the Constitution, the General Definitions
and/or the Rules or (in respect of the following words and phrases) the following meanings:
Advertising

any advertising and/or display of a promotional nature.

Applicable Laws

all laws and statutory regulations (including the laws of
the country where the Event takes place and that of theAthlete’s home country) as well as health & safety laws
and any statutory regulations issued by or applicable tobroadcasters.

Athlete Kit

Competition clothing (such as tops, vests, shorts,
leggings etc.), warm-up clothing and ceremony kit
including tracksuit, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, rainjackets and any other kit or apparel worn by Athletes
when participating at the Event.

Athlete Sponsor

the entities that have been granted and have acquired
marketing rights in relation to an Athlete.

Bibthe identification card (which identify the Athletes bycountry, name or number) worn by an Athlete during theCompetition.

Call Room

the room(s) at the Event Site(s) where the Athletes
gather immediately prior to the Competition before
entering the Field of Play and includes the gathering pointat the warm-up area.

Call Room Judges

one or more Competition Officials appointed under theCompetition Rules as judges to ensure that all Athletes'
clothing and equipment is checked in the Call Room
before the Competition.

Call Room Referees

one or more referees appointed in accordance with theCompetition Rules in respect of the Call Room.

Club

means the Athletes’ club to which they are currently
affiliated as a member to represent at competitions heldor sanctioned by a National Member Federation (seeparagraph 1.3 of the World Rankings Competition
Definition).

Competition

the athletic competition (in all its various forms anddisciplines) which the Athletes participate and compete
in at an Event.

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Competition Official

an official, or his or her representatives, appointed by the
Event Organiser of a Competition in accordance with theCompetition Rules.

Composite Logomeans a Logo combined with another Logo and/or Club
Name.

Event

means an invitation meeting, circuit or label road race(see paragraphs 1.d. and 2.d. of the World Rankings
Competitions definition).

Event Organiser

the organiser who has responsibility for the operationaldelivery of the Event and has been granted the relevant
World Athletics label or permit to do so.

Event Sites

for all Events, whether indoors or outdoors, those areas(including areas of a course or route) directly under thecontrol of the Event Organiser.

Event Sponsors

the entities that have been granted and have acquired
marketing rights on a regional basis in relation to an
Event at a regional or national level, which include theTitle Sponsor.

Event Title

the official title of an Event (including, if applicable, thename of a Title Sponsor).

Field of Playthe area in which the Athlete participates and/or
competes in their Competition (which for non-stadium
Events means the course) including the Call-Room, post
Competition area and, if the Athlete wins a podium place,the area leading to the podium, on the podium, the mixed
zone, press conference areas and where a victory
ceremony or laps take place.

Jury of Appeal

the jury of appeal as established under the Competition
Rules.

Logo

any symbol, emblem, design, service mark, trade name,trade dress, graphical identification, indicators of sourceof origin, slogan, catch-phrases, taglines and/or thename (including websites and social media handles) of
any entity, of any product of such an entity, Composite
Logo or of the Event.

Marketingthe promotion or sale of products or services, including
butnotlimitedtoAdvertising,activations,communications,engagement,
endorsements,
promotions, sponsorship or sponsored publications.

Presentation Bib

a presentation bib in colour and which is worn by a
podium placed Athlete at Competition ceremonies.

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Providerany company, whose principal business is the
manufacture or the provision of any kind of equipment,
apparel or other products or services for use by an
Athlete, Competition Official or otherwise at an Event thatare necessary for the staging and organisation of the
Event (such as drinks, copiers, cars, timing,measurement,
computerhardware/software,
telecommunications,andhomeelectronics(TV/audio/video/broadcasting equipment)), or any
company who has been approved by the Event
Organiser, which has manufactured any kind of
equipment, apparel or other products whatsoever orprovided services for use by an Athlete, Competition
Official or otherwise at an Event.

Refereeany referee appointed
Competition Rules.

Title Sponsor

the Event Sponsor which is the title sponsor of the Event.

inaccordance

with

the

2.

PURPOSE AND COMMENCEMENT

2.1

These Regulations are made in accordance with Articles 4.1(c), (d) and 47.2 (d) of
the Constitution and Marketing & Advertising Rules.

2.2

Pursuant to Marketing and Advertising Rules, these Regulations may be amended
from time to time by the World Athletics Council. Any amendment made to theRegulations will be included in a subsequent version and will be effective as of thedate such variation is approved by Council.

2.3

These Regulations govern the Marketing on or by or otherwise associated with
Athletes, Athlete Sponsors, Event Sponsors, photographers and camera crews,
Provider personnel, Event Organiser personnel (including volunteers) at Event Sites
in relation to:
Application
World
Rankings Definition - sanctioned
Competitions Definition byeitherWorld
Paragraph Number
Athletics or an Area
Association
Mandatory

1.d.& 2.d.

Invitation meetings, circuits
and label road race

2.4

These Regulations must be read in conjunction with World Athletics Rules and World
Athletics Regulations.

2.5

To the extent of any inconsistency between:

2.5.1

these Regulations and the Rules, the relevant provision of the Rules shall apply;

2.5.2

these Regulations and the Constitution, the relevant provision of the Constitution shallapply.

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2.6

For enquiries about these Regulations email: kitapprovals@worldathletics.org

3.

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

3.1

Any Marketing at Event Sites must comply with the Rules and Regulations, theseRegulations, any applicable guidelines issued by the World Athletics as well as all
Applicable Laws.

3.2

Marketing on or by or otherwise associated with (a) Athletes (b) Event Sponsors; or(c) photographers and camera crews; (d) Provider staff and any other persons
described in these Regulations, all at Event Sites, must be in accordance with theseRegulations and must not adversely interfere with the technical conduct of aCompetition (including the Field of Play).

3.3

No items with Advertising, Logos or other brand identification, other than as expressly
permitted in these Regulation or approved by the Event Organiser, may be displayed,taken into, worn or placed in the Event Sites, by Athletes, Competition Officials, Event
Sponsors, photographers, camera crew, Providers or any other persons described inthese Regulations or otherwise participating in or assisting in the organisation or
exploitation of an Event.

3.4

The Event Logo and the Event mascot may not be displayed on any Athlete Kit orCompetition Officials but the Event Logo (or any name or mark which is similar to anyof these names or Logos or refers to any of these names or Logos) may, in
accordance with Regulation 11, be displayed on bibs for photographers and cameracrews.

3.5

In accordance with the Technical Rule 5.1 Athlete must wear Athlete Kit which is clean
and designed and worn so as not to be objectionable. The Athlete Kit must be madeof a material which is non-transparent even if wet.

3.6

Permissions and Prohibitions

3.6.1

These Regulations are subject always to the permissions and prohibitions set out at
Rule 1.7 of the Marketing and Advertising Rules.

4.

ATHLETE SPONSOR

4.1

If an Athlete wishes to display the Logo of an Athlete Sponsor on Athlete Kit then the
Athlete may do so provided that the requirements set out in these Regulations arecomplied with. For the avoidance of doubt, if there is a sponsor category conflict
between an Athlete Sponsor and an Event Sponsor it is for the Athlete and Event
Organiser to resolve taking into account the commercial arrangements governing theAthlete’s participation in the Event. Event Organisers must liaise with the Athlete’s
authorised Athletes Representative to resolve such category conflict in the first
instance. Such matters are not for World Athletics to resolve save that conflicts insport manufacturer sponsor category are deemed an accepted custom and practicein the sport of Athletics and, accordingly, not prohibited by World Athletics.

4.2

For the avoidance of doubt:

4.2.1

manufacturers and Athlete Sponsors can only have one brand name/Logo applied
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personal belongings or accessories (as referenced in Regulation 6) in accordancewith these Regulations;
4.2.2

manufacturers of Athlete Kit cannot have one brand name/Logo in one position on
Athlete Kit, other apparel, personal belongings or accessories and another brandname/Logo on Athlete Kit, other apparel, personal belongings or accessories or havethe same name/Logo appear more than once on items of Athlete Kit or other apparel,
personal belongings or accessories).

4.3

Athlete Kit to be worn at Event Sites

4.3.1

Athlete Kit that follows these Regulations must be worn by Athletes, always at the
Event Sites (including by Athletes during their warm-up sessions at warm-up areas
and warm-up tracks and during ceremonies). For the avoidance of doubt, an Athlete
may wear the team kit of their Member Federation’s country at an Event Site provided
that the team kit has been approved in writing by the World Athletics Chief Executiveor their nominee.

5.

ATHLETE KIT

5.1

Kit

5.1.1

Any Marketing or other identification on Athlete Kit that is not expressly permitted
under these Regulations is strictly prohibited and will constitute a breach of theseRegulations.

5.1.2

The following names/Logos may be displayed Athlete Kit in accordance with theplacement options set out in further guidance (unless specified otherwise by the World
Athletics Chief Executive or their nominee):•

Manufacturer brand name/Logo•

Sponsor (non-manufacturer) name/Logo•

Athlete/Club name/Logo

5.1.3

If an Athlete wears the Athletic Kit of their Club then it must conform to theseRegulations and where the Club name / logo displays the name of an commercial
entity on Athlete Kit then the number of Athlete Sponsor Logos, where permitted, isreduced by one.

5.2

Athlete Kit, including tops, vests and shorts

5.2.1

Subject to Regulation 5.1.3, the following displays on competition tops (either option
A or B below) are permitted:

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COMPETITION TOPS
(vests, t-shirts, leotard upper body, ceremony kit, track suits, sweatshirts, and rain jackets etc.)
Option A
Option B
with manufacturer
NO manufacturer
Name / Logo / Emblem
SPORTS MANUFACTURER Sponsor / supporter / supplier(on front only)
SPONSOR(non-sports manufacturer) (oneither the front or back)Maximum
Number1x

Total 4

Maximum
NumberMaximumSize

No Sports Manufacturer, Sponsor/ supporter / supplier

1 only2xdifferent sponsors

CLUB LOGO (noncommercial, see Regulation
5.1.3 if commercial name inclub logo) or ATHLETENAME (where applicable) on
either the front or backMaximumSize

5cm heightand 10cm
length –40cm²

3xdifferent
sponsors (nonmanufacturer) –one placement
per nationalsponsor

5cm heightand 10cm
length –40cm²10cm height

1x

10cm height

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Subject to Regulation 5.1.3, the following displays on competition bottoms (either
option A or B) are permitted:

COMPETITION BOTTOMS
shorts, tights, leggings leotard lower body, ceremony kit bottoms, track suits bottoms,
sweatpants etc.
Option A
Option B
with manufacturer
NO manufacturer
Name / Logo / Emblem
SPORTSMANUFACTURER Sponsor / supporter
supplier (on front only)

Maximum
Number/SPONSOR(non-sports manufacturer)(on either the front orback) – either on top or
bottom of clothing (max. 2
sponsors total)

CLUB LOGO(non-commercial,see
Regulation
5.1.3
ifcommercial name in clublogo) or ATHLETE NAME
(where applicable) on
either the front or backMaximum
Size

1x

Maximum
NumberMaximum
Size

No Manufacturer Kit Sponsor / supporter or
supplier or choose not to apply this logo

2x5cm height and10cm length –40cm²

3 x different
sponsors (nonsports
manufacturer 1 placement
per sponsor

5cm height1x

different
sponsors

1x

Total 45cm height and10cm length –40cm²

5cm height

Total 4

5.2.3

For Leotards (one piece) the displays on the upper body (i.e. above the waist) mustcomply with Regulation 5.2.1 and for the lower body (i.e. below the waist) must comply
with Regulation 5.2.2.

5.2.4

On other Athlete Kit upper body items (i.e. above the waist) including ceremony kit,
track suits, sweatshirts, and rain jackets worn by Athletes the display must comply
with Regulation 5.2.1.

5.2.5

On other Athlete Kit lower body items (i.e. below the waist) including ceremony kit
bottoms, track suits bottoms, sweatpants etc. worn by Athletes the display mustcomply with Regulation 5.2.2.

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A graphic or figurative Logo of the manufacturer of the Athlete Kit (not including nameor any text) may also be used as a “decorative design mark” once or repeatedly as a
strip not exceeding 10cm in width in one of the following positions, provided such use
does not, in the opinion of the World Athletics Chief Executive Officer or theirnominee, in its discretion, dominate or unduly detract from the appearance of the itemof clothing:•Across the bottom of the sleeves, shorts or leotards;•

On the outer seam of the sleeves, (t-shirts, track suit tops etc.);•

Down the outer seams of the garment (leotards, leggings etc.).

For the avoidance of doubt, the decorative design mark cannot be used on other kit
or apparel referred to in Regulations 5.5 below. Furthermore, the name, Logo or
decorative design mark of the sports manufacturer of Athlete Kit cannot be used (i.e.
printed, stitched, woven etc.) within the design of cloth, fabric, material etc. of theAthlete Kit.
5.4

Shoes
The size of the name/Logo of the manufacturer of shoes worn by an Athlete is not
restricted. The Athlete name, Athlete personal social media hashtag (i.e. nocommercial references in the hashtag) can appear as well (this includes the Athlete’s
own shoe brand) without any size or placement restrictions.

5.5

Other ApparelFor other kit or apparel worn by an Athlete during the Competition (such as socks(including knee length socks and leg sleeves), headgear, hats, headbands, gloves,glasses, sunglasses, wristbands and arm sleeves) the following displays are
permitted:

OTHER APPAREL/ACCESSORIESFor other kit or apparel (such as socks (including knee length socks and leg sleeves), headgear,
hats, headbands, gloves, glasses, sunglasses, wristbands and arm sleeves)
Other Apparel/Accessories
Name / Logo / Emblem
SPORTS MANUFACTURER
Sponsor/ Supporter /Supplier

Maximum Number

Maximum Size

1x4cm height or 4cm length - 10cm2

SPONSOR(non- sports manufacturer)

Not permitted

ATHLETE’S NAME
1x

5cm height

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PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND ACCESSORIES

6.1

The following displays are permitted on all towels (e.g. beach, bath, hand and face)and blankets and bags:

Personal Belongings & Accessories(e.g. beach, bath, hand and face) and blankets and bags

Name / Logo / Emblem
SPORTSMANUFACTURER
Sponsor/ Supporter/Supplier
SPONSOR(non- sports manufacturer)

ATHLETE’S NAME; orpersonal social media
hashtag

TOWELS(e.g. beach, bath, hand andface) and blankets
Maximum
Maximum
Number
Size
1x

2x

BAGS
(including tags and labels)
Maximum
NumberMaximum
Size

1x
5cm heightand 10cm
length –
40cm²

2x

1x

1x

Total 4

Total 45cm height and10cm length –
40cm²

6.2

The name/Logo of the Provider or manufacturer of a drink and/or Athlete Sponsor
may be displayed twice on an Athlete’s personal drinking bottle. The size of bothname/Logo can be a maximum size of 40cm² and max height of 5cm on the bottle.
Athletes can bring personal drink bottles on to the Field of Play.

6.3

The regulations in relation to Marketing displayed on Athlete throwing implements infield events and combined events (i.e. discus, shot, hammer and javelin and vaultingpole) are set out in the Marketing and Advertising Regulations Event Branding: Diamond
League & Continental Tour Gold (see Book C, C1.3 Appendix 1 and C1.4 Appendix 1).

6.4

Athletes cannot bring video recorders, radios, CD players, radio transmitters, mobile
phones, headphones, cameras or body cams on to the Field of Play and further theycannot bring any other items on to the Field of Play unless expressly permitted in theCompetition Rules. For the avoidance of doubt, Athletes may wear a watch (including
smart watches) in the warm-up area and the Field of Play.

6.5

Any medical, bandage or general tape used by an Athlete may either be plain colour
or display the Athlete’s name on the tape. Commercial names/Logos on medical,
bandage or general tape are not permitted.

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6.6

For the avoidance of doubt, members of an athlete’s entourage (family members,coaches, Athlete Representatives etc.) are not permitted to pass prohibited items(including items which do not comply with these Regulations) to an Athlete on the
Field of Play and they must comply with this Regulation 6, as far as is applicable tothem, when on Event Sites.

7.

NAIL, BODY ART, HAIR DESIGNS & JEWELLERY

7.1

Athlete Sponsor names/Logos cannot feature in:

7.1.1

Tattoos (whether permanent or temporary and includes the use of henna or similar
products);

7.1.2

Hair designs;

7.1.3

Contact lenses; or

7.1.4

Nail art.
For the avoidance of doubt, Athletes may have tattoos and they may have hair designs
and contact lenses.

7.2

Athletes can wear jewellery (including body piercings and watches subject toRegulation 6.4). Jewellery (including that which includes in its design the name or logoof the jewellery brand) is permitted to be worn.

8.

ATHLETE BIBS

8.1

The maximum size of the Bibs is 16cm (height) x 24cm (length) and display thefollowing:
Athlete Competition
Bibs
Name
Logo

/

Event
Sponsor
Athlete Nameor Number
Event
Sponsor
and/or Host
City or Area

Option A
Maximum
Maximum
NumberSize
1x
1x
1x (Host City
or Area) + 1x
(EventSponsor if
only 1 Event
Sponsor on
the top of thebib)Total 46cm height - topof the bib
6cm height middle of the bib

Option B
Maximum
Maximum
NumberSize
2x
1x

6cm height - top of
the bib
6cm height middle of the bib

4cm height bottom of the bib

1 x (Host City or
Area)

4cm height bottom of the bib

Total Bib Size –16cm height &24cm length

Total 4

Total Bib Size –16cm height &24cm length

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The Bibs must be printed in order to ensure maximum and easy visibility of the Athlete
identification (name or number) by the Competition Officials.

8.3

The Bibs and Athlete identification (name or number) on the Bibs must always be
visible (i.e. not folded, hidden from view, not perforated, not pierced, not holed (unlessdesigned with perforations, piercing or holes by the provider of the bib to the eventetc.)) in their entirety on the Field of Play during the Event. Athletes must not remove
their Bib from their Athletic Kit when on the Field of Play.

8.4

Different Event Sponsors may be displayed on the Bibs for different Competitions (e.g.
women’s 100m and men’s javelin).

9.

PRESENTATION BIBS

9.1

The Presentation Bib is for Athlete’s who have won a place on the podium to place on
their Ceremony Kit. The maximum size of the Presentation Bib is 20cm (height) x
24cm (length) and display the following:

Name / Logo

Event Sponsor
Event Logo

Athlete Presentation
Bibs
Maximum
Maximum
NumberSize
1x

6cm height - topof the bib

1x

14cm height remainder of thebibTotal 2

Total Size – 20cm
height & 24cm
length10.

CLOTHING OF COMPETITION OFFICIALS

10.1

The clothing both upper body and lower body of Competition Officials may display thefollowing:

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Competition Officials Clothing
Name / Logo /EmblemSportsManufacturer
Sponsor/supporter/supplier
Event Sponsor(non-sports
manufacturer)
Event
Title
and/orthe
Event Logo

Option A
Maximum
Maximum
NumberSize
1x

5cm heightand 10cm
length –40cm²

0 – if a Event Title Sponsor

1x

5cm Height

Total 2

10.2

Option B
Maximum
Maximum
NumberSize

1x

1 – if no Event Title
Sponsor

1x

5cm height and10cm length –40cm²5cm Height

Total 3

A graphic or figurative Logo of the clothing manufacturer that is an Event Sponsor (notincluding name or any text) may also be used as a decorative “design mark” once orrepeatedly as a strip not exceeding 10cm in width in one of the following positions,provided such use does not, in the opinion of the Event Organiser, in its discretion,
dominate or unduly detract from the appearance of the garment:•••

Across the bottom of the sleeves;On the outer seam of the sleeves;
Down the outer seams of the garment.

For the avoidance of doubt, the decorative design mark cannot be used on other kit or apparelreferred to in Regulation 5.5 above.
10.3

Where the Event has a Title Sponsor the complete Event Title must be displayed on
clothing (not just the name of such presenting Title Sponsor).

10.4

If applicable, for all other clothing (i.e. socks (including knee length socks and leg
sleeves), headgear, hats, headbands, gloves, glasses, sunglasses, wristbands andlong arm sleeves etc.) provided to Competition Officials the size requirements in theseRegulations do not apply if the manufacturer is an Event Sponsor and such size will
be approved by Event Organiser.

11.

PHOTOGRAPHERS/CAMERA CREWS – BIBS

11.1

Any photographer or television camera crew member with access to the in-field mustwear the official in-field photographer or camera crew bib provided by the Event
Organiser. Unless otherwise agreed by the Event Organiser the official in-field bib ofeither the photographer or camera crew may display:

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Photographer
Name / Logo

Maximum
NumberHostBroadcaster

N/A

MaximumSize

N/A

2 x (1 x front &1 x back)

Event Sponsor
Event Title
Event Logo

Television Crew Bibs
Maximum
NumberMaximumSize

2 x (choose
eitherEvent Sponsor or
Host Broadcaster(1 x front & 1 xback))

10cm Height

10cm Heightor
1 x (front)

1 x (front)

Total 3

Total 3

12.

ON-SITE EVENT SPONSOR CLOTHING

12.1

The clothing of staff of Event Sponsors providing goods or services during an Event
at Event Sites may display:

Name / Logo /EmblemEvent Sponsor

Clothing
manufacturer
that
is
a
Commercial
Affiliate
Event Title andthe Event Logo
(if
Title
Sponsor, must
be included infull title)

Commercial Affiliate Clothing(Supply Goods & Services
during an Event)
Maximum
Maximum
NumberSize
1x
5cm height and10cm length –
40cm²
1x

1x

4cm Height

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13.

OTHER PERSONNEL ON EVENT SITES

13.1

All other personnel (volunteers, Provider personnel, organising committee officials,
stadium personnel etc.) at Event Sites must either wear the official Event clothing
supplied by the Event Organiser or wear unbranded clothing.

14.

DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVEThe Event Organiser shall designate a representative who has the authority andfunction to oversee compliance with, to administer, interpret and supervise theseRegulations at Events.

15.

ENFORCEMENT GENERALLY
If any person does not comply with the Event Organiser’s order, or a Competition
Official refuses to order the action required in the view of the Event Organiser’s
designated representative, such person or Competition Official may be subject tosanctions in accordance with the Rules and/or these Regulations or any otherapplicable Rule or Regulation.

16.

ENFORCEMENT AT EVENTS
Call Room

16.1

The size of the Marketing or other identification displayed on the Athletes’ Kit and, if
applicable, apparel and/or personal belongings (if to be brought on to the Field of Play)may be measured by the Call Room Judges and/or Call Room Referee or Event
Organiser through their designated representative(s) while worn or open/ready foruse. When measuring the size of Logos, a rectangle will be traced around the Logo
and mathematical rules used to calculate the surface area of the Logo (i.e. therectangle may be traced by using a ruler, rectangular transparent slide or otherrectangular template that states the maximum square cm and any maximum heightor width restrictions).

16.2

The Event Organiser’s designated representative shall decide any unresolved issues
or matters in relation to the application of these Regulations arising in the Call Roomworking in conjunction with the Call Room Judges and/or Referee.

16.3

The appointment of a designated representatives by the Event Organiser neither
impedes nor undermines the authority and power of the Call Room Judge and Call
Room Referee pursuant to the Rules and these Regulations.
Field of Play

16.4

An Athlete must comply with these Regulations for the entire period they are on the
Field of Play for their Competition. Once on the Field of Play the Athlete becomes of
the responsibility of the Event Referee in charge of the Competition who has theauthority to apply these Regulations.

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16.5

The Event Referee shall, if necessary, in deciding any issues or matters in relation to
the application of these Regulations on the Field of Play work in conjunction with the
Event Organiser’s designated representative.

17.

BREACHES & REMEDIES AGAINST ATHLETES

17.1

Remove, Cover-up or Wear plain clothing
If Athlete Kit, including, where applicable, apparel, accessories, personal belongings,
nail, body art, hair and jewellery is not in compliance with these Regulations, theAthlete may be directed to either remove, cover up the infringing items or wear plain
clothing.

17.2

Refusal to comply
If either an Athlete refuses to comply with the direction of either the Call Room Judge,
the Call Room Referee or the Event Organiser’s designated representative (asapplicable), then the Athlete shall be subject to sanctions under these Regulations.

17.3

Subsequent change of compliant Athlete Kit to non-compliant Athlete Kit
An Athlete who changes his/her compliant Athlete Kit and, where applicable, apparel,
accessories, personal belongings, nail, body art, hair and jewellery to non-compliant
Athlete Kit subsequent to the check and clearance in the Call Room, shall be subject
to sanctions under these Regulations.

17.4

Participation on Field Play in non-compliant Athlete Kit
An Athlete who participates in a Competition with Athlete Kit and, where applicable,
apparel, accessories, personal belongings, nail, body art, hair and jewellery which
was judged by the Event Referee and/or the Event Organiser’s designatedrepresentative as non-compliant with these Regulations, shall be subject to the
sanctions under these Regulations.

18.

SANCTIONS AGAINST ATHLETES

18.1

Any Athlete held to be in breach of, and/or requested to comply with and failing tocomply with, these Regulations, may be subject to the following sanctions:18.1.1 Given a warning;
18.1.2 Refused entry on to or requested to leave the Field of Play;
18.1.3 Disqualification of an Athlete from the Competition;
18.1.4 The Athlete’s Competition result(s) is(are) annulled; or
18.1.5 Declaration of a financial penalties and/or, in the case of an Athlete, that appearancemoney shall not be payable to the Athlete by the relevant Event Organiser.
18.2

Any sanction referred to in Regulation 18.1 may be imposed on any Athlete not incompliance with these Regulations by the relevant Referee.

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If a monetary fine is imposed on an Athlete, the fine shall be paid directly by the Athletethat breached these Regulations in accordance with the ruling.

19.

APPEALS

19.1

Submission at the Event
Decisions made (including sanctions imposed) during a Competition pursuant to theseRegulations either in the Call Room or on the Field of Play may be appealed by an
Athlete. Such appeals shall be submitted to the Jury of Appeal (the “Appeal Body”)
in accordance with the procedures prescribed for appeals to the Jury of Appeal in theTechnical Rules.

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