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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 and the General
Definitions, and (in respect of the following words and phrases) the following meanings:“Competition Manipulation Watch List” means the watch list created by Council inaccordance with Article 13.5 of the Constitution listing Members at risk of competition results
manipulation.
"Entry Standards” means performance standard by which an athlete or a team qualifies tobe entered into a WAS Event.
“Final Confirmation of Entries” means the dates or day of the competition when an athlete’s
entry is confirmed for their specific event.
“Final Entries” means the date by which Members must submit the names of their athleteswith their events, names of Team Officials and their category and their travel dates.
“Host” has the same meaning as defined in the Bidding Rules.
“Invitation to Participate” means the invitation issued to Members pursuant to Regulation 7
containing information including but not limited to qualification, entries and deadlines,
timetable, visas and other country entry requirements, financial support, travel,
accommodation, insurance, Official Implements, application forms, prize money, world record
bonuses, doping control, athlete agreement, team uniform, ticketing and maps of the venue,
stadium and courses and such other information relevant to Members wishing to participate
in the WAS Event.
“LOC” means the local organising committee appointed by a Host to be responsible for thepractical organisation and staging of the WAS Event.
“Neutral Athletes” means an Athlete granted such status in accordance with Rule 3 of the
Eligibility Rules.
“Official Implements” means implements as referenced in Technical Rule 32.1 that comply
with current World Athletics specifications and are World Athletics Certified.
“Preliminary Entries” means the date by which Members are to submit to World Athletics
the number of athletes with their expected events, Team Officials, anticipated travel dates andaccommodation requirements and, where applicable, the travel quote for approval.
“Qualification System” means the period within which valid Entry Standards and World
Rankings can be achieved in order to qualify for the relevant World Athletics Series Event.
“Team Officials” means officials from the Member Federation who are part of the teamparticipating in the relevant edition of the WAS Event and who are, for the avoidance of doubt,
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“Team Manual” means the manual issued to Members pursuant to Regulation 7 containing
updates to the information contained in the Invitation to Participate and such other information
relevant to Members wishing to participate in the WAS Event.
“World Athletics Certified” means the certification of Official Implements in accordance withthe ‘World Athletics’ Certification System’: https://www.worldathletics.org/aboutiaaf/documents/technical-information“World Athletics Series Event” or “WAS Event” means the World Athletics Championships,
the World Athletics Indoor Championships, the World Athletics Relays, the World Athletics
U20 Championships, the World Athletics Road Running Championships, the World Athletics
Race Walking Team Championships and the World Athletics Cross Country Championships.

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1. Overview
1.1. The purposes of World Athletics include to:1.1.1. encourage participation in Athletics at all levels throughout the world throughcompetitions, events, programmes and activities (Article 4.1(b));
1.1.2. establish, manage, control and supervise International Competitions andrecognise records in Athletics from International Competitions (Article 4.1(c));
1.1.3. regulate the sport of Athletics through the development of rules and regulations
and a judicial system by which they are enforced (Article 4.1(d).
1.2. These World Athletics Series Regulations (‘these Regulations’) explain the programme,
participation, structure, entry procedures, financial considerations and technical mattersand requirements concerning a World Athletics Series Event.
2. Purpose of the Regulations
2.1. The purpose of these Regulations is to set out key competition and event related
programme, structure and requirements involved in participating, entering, organisingand staging a World Athletics Series Event.
3. Application of these Regulations
3.1. These Regulations apply to:
3.1.1. hosts of a World Athletics Series Event and the relevant LOC;
3.1.2. Member Federations, Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel;
3.1.3. Member Federation Officials; and3.1.4. World Athletics Officials and Staff.
4. Powers and Duties of Council
4.1. For each edition of the World Athletics Series Event Council is responsible for:4.1.1. approving the host in accordance with the Bidding Rules;
4.1.2. deciding the competition dates and timetable;
4.1.3. approving the Qualification System;
4.1.4. approving the formula for any athlete quotas and benefits regarding travel andaccommodation;
4.1.5. approving the staging of additional events;
4.1.6. appointing the relevant International Delegates and Officials referred to in
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4.1.7. approving matters referred to Council by the Technical Delegates to a specificedition of a World Athletics Events from time to time;
4.1.8. approving or delegating to the Chief Executive Officer (or their nominee) approvalof the procedure for payment of Competition Awards whether by bank transfer ofvalue in kind for each edition of the World Athletics Series Event except for theWorld Athletics U20 Championships for which there are no Competition Awards;
4.1.9. permitting Neutral Athletes to participate in World Athletics Series Events.

5. Delegates & Officials (Part II Competition Rules)
5.1. The number of Delegates and Officials appointed by Council and hosted by the LOC are
set out at Appendix 1.
5.2. The LOC shall pay the travel and / or accommodation costs of all Delegates and Officials
as set out at Appendix 2 when attending the Competition and, where indicated, site
visits.
5.3. No World Athletics appointed Delegate or Official may be part of their Member'sdelegation.
5.4. All Delegates and Officials shall act in conformity with current Rules, Regulations andGuidelines and shall have the ultimate authority in their respective fields of responsibility.
6. Responsibilities of Technical Delegates
6.1. For each edition of the World Athletics Series Event the appointed Technical Delegatesare responsible for:6.1.1.

submitting to the Council proposals for:6.1.1.1. the Qualification System;
6.1.1.2. the timetable of the specific edition of the World Athletics Series Event,which shall have been drawn up together with the LOC and in
consultation with relevant television authorities;
6.1.1.3. the additional events to be staged;2

6.1.2.

approving the courses for the Road Running and Race Walking events andadvising the LOC on race procedures;

6.1.3.

approving the accommodation for the Athletes and Team Officials;

6.1.4.

ensuring all technical equipment is checked and conforms to World Athletics
requirements;

6.1.5.

where applicable, determining and approving the make and type of implements
to be used at least one year before the Competition. The implements must be
World Athletics Certified;

6.1.6.

chairing the Technical Meeting, if one is held (one of the Technical Delegates);

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6.1.7.

approving National Competition Officials (i.e. National Referees, Judges andother Technical Officials) who must be of the required level of competence toofficiate at a World Athletics Series Event; and6.1.8.

consulting with the Chief Race Walking Judge, with regard to the appointmentof the Chief Judge’s Assistants and Recorders for Race Walking events or, if
such assistants cannot be found in the host country, recommend to the World
Athletics Council one or two Chief Judge’s Assistants and Recorders.

6.2. The agreement of the Technical Delegates must be sought in advance on all matters(including any urgent, unprecedent and exceptional matters or circumstances) relating to thetechnical conduct of the WAS Event and the LOC and all Members and athletes participatingin the WAS Event must comply with any directions or instructions of the Technical Delegates.
7. Invitation to Participate
7.1. All Member Federations and the Organising Member (‘OM’), hereafter called"Members", shall be invited by World Athletics to participate in the relevant edition World
Athletics Series Event. The Invitation to Participate, in the official languages of World
Athletics, shall be sent at least 6 months before the relevant edition of World Athletics
Series Event other than for the World Athletics Championships which is at least 9 months
before the relevant edition.
7.2. World Athletics shall only accept Preliminary Entries and Final Entries received from theMembers and, if applicable, sanctioned Members. Preliminary Entries and Final Entries
mustbesubmittedusing
theOn-lineEvent
Entry
System:https://evententry.worldathletics.org by the dates stated either in the Invitation toParticipate or the Team Manual as applicable. In the case of Preliminary Entries theentries shall indicate the number of athletes with their expected events and Team
Officials as well as the anticipated travel dates and accommodation requirements and,
where applicable, the travel quote for approval.
7.3. In order to ensure the timely production of start lists and onward notification to all
relevant persons in the organisation of the event, Members must submit Final
Confirmation of Entries which must be made by the date and time set out in the Invitation
to Participate and in the Team Manual.
7.4. The dates by which Preliminary Entries, Final Entries and Final Confirmations must be
submitted for each edition of a World Athletics Series Event are set out in the Invitation
to Participate and Team Manual and are determined by the periods in Appendix 3.
7.5. The number of Team Officials who may be entered and/or accommodated with the Teamwill be limited overall to 80% of the number of participating athletes (e.g. if the team has
100 athletes the maximum number of officials is 80, see Appendix 4 for the maximum
total number of officials and from this the number of subsidised and non-subsidised
officials). The number of Team Officials for Neutral Athletes from the same sanctioned
Member Federation are subject to the same criteria. In the case of the World Athletics
Championships or World Athletics Indoor Championships, any additional Team Officials,
including for Neutral Athletes, (above 80%) will be subject to application for an ‘extra
coach package’ as detailed in the specific edition of the World Athletics Championships
Event circular.
7.6. Where permission is given to athletes who have been granted Neutral Athlete toparticipate in a World Athletics Series Event their status is subject to the generalprovisions of these Regulations, the specific World Athletics Series Event Regulations

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in question and, due to the specificities of their status, the specific provisions concerning
Neutral Athletes in these Regulations.
7.7. For the purposes of qualification to any World Athletics Series Event whether by Entry
Standards or World Rankings, where a Member is on the Competition Manipulation
Watch List, World Athletics only recognises results achieved at competitions hosted bysuch Members as decided by the Council from time to time. Accordingly, Members arereferredtotheCompetition
Manipulation
Watch
List:
https://www.worldathletics.org/about-iaaf/documents/technical-information to check on
any impact on the Entry Standards referred to in these Regulations.
8. Team Manual
8.1. The Team Manual is a World Athletics Series Event edition specific manual setting out
practical arrangements for the World Athletics Series Event for Members.
8.2. World Athletics, in close cooperation with the LOC, is responsible for the production ofa Team Manual. The Team Manual must be posted on the LOC and World Athletics
websites (and be available for download) no less than two months before the relevant
edition of the World Athletics Championships and no less than one month before therelevant edition of all other World Athletics Series Events and circulated to all Members.
9. Protocols
9.1. For the general delivery of the competition and at any applicable ceremony (e.g.
opening, closing, medal etc.) at a World Athletics Series Event the OM/LOC shall, in
accordance with such protocols as notified by World Athletics, include as a minimum foreach participating Member's Country or Territory:
9.1.1.
9.1.2.
9.1.3.

placards / signs bearing their name in the language of the host country and/or
English;official national flag;
national anthem;and that for the purposes of a medal ceremony, the official national flags of therespective podium athletes or team's Country or Territory are raised/displayed andnational anthem of the first placed athlete or team is played. Medals are presented by
one person appointed by World Athletics.
9.2. In the case of Neutral Athletes the OM/LOC shall, in accordance with such protocols as
notified by World Athletics, display for the general delivery of the competition and at any
applicable ceremony:
9.2.1.
9.2.2.
9.2.3.

placards bearing the name ‘Neutral Athletes’ and/or ANA;World Athletics flag or such other neutral flags as World Athletics may direct;
World Athletics anthem;and that for the purposes of the medal ceremony, the World Athletics flag of the podium
Neutral Athletes is raised/displayed and, if first placed Athlete is a Neutral Athlete, theWorld Athletics anthem is played. The national anthem, national colours, flag, name of
the Country or Territory of the Neutral Athlete must not be played, raised or displayed at
any time within the vicinity of any venue associated or connected with the World Athletics
Series Event.
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10. Competition Awards
10.1. Competition Awards will only be paid after an athlete has undergone, and following
confirmation of, doping control tests and submission of complete Competition Award
Forms with full bank details to World Athletics. There are neither Competition Awards inthe World Athletics U20 Championships nor in the U20 events at the World Cross
Country or Race Walking Team Championships. The responsibility for payment ofCompetition Awards is set out in Appendix 2.
11. Safeguarding
11.1. Members will carry out a safeguarding risk assessment, develop safeguarding policy(covering topics such as travel, supervision, communication, training etc.) a code of
conduct with a reporting procedure to cover all athletes and Team Officials attending a
WAS Event. Members will ensure such safeguarding risk assessment is kept underreview and that specific measures are taken where U18 athletes are attending a WAS
Event. For example, consideration of rooming arrangements where the athletes' parents/ legal guardians are not in attendance and are under the custody and care of Team
Officials. Members will identify a Team Official to act as a Safeguarding Officer who will
be responsible for safeguarding risk assessment and safeguarding matters generally.
Information on how to conduct risk assessment, develop a code of conduct andtemplates
can
be
found
here:
https://www.worldathletics.org/aboutiaaf/documents/member-federation-resource-centre Members will comply with any
Safeguarding Event Guidance issued by World Athletics from time to time.
12. Penalties
12.1. Members must comply with the deadlines provided in the Invitation to Participate andTeam Manual and provide accurate information in their entries in order to avoid causing
financial loss to the LOC of the relevant edition of the World Athletics Series Event.
Failure to do so may result in a range of potential sanctions including the application offinancial penalties as detailed below. The penalties will be debited to the account of theMember with World Athletics if Applicable.
12.2. Non-compliance with Deadlines
12.2.1. A penalty of $1,000 USD may be imposed on any Member which does notcomply with the Preliminary and/or Final Entry deadlines.
12.2.2. A penalty of $500.00 may be imposed on any Member for failure to submit their
Team Kit for approval by notified deadline in a Circular Letter.
12.2.3. A penalty of $25.00 per athlete may be imposed on any Member for failure to
submit completed signed Athlete Agreements for each athlete by the notified
deadline in the Team Manual or Circular Letter.
12.3. Realistic Entries
12.3.1. A penalty of $1,000 USD per athlete, after the first two, may be imposed on
Members which:12.3.1.1.

after having announced through the Preliminary Entries their
participation in a World Athletics competition do not then take part;

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12.3.1.2.

6after having entered in the Preliminary Entries more than two
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Part I - World Athletics Championships Regulations
1. General
1.1. Subject to exceptional circumstances, World Athletics shall organise the World Athletics
Championships every two years, in odd numbered years.
1.2. The full event title shall be World Athletics Championships followed by the host city andyear of the competition. A shorter version of the event title can be considered subject toWorld Athletics’ approval.
2. Events Programme
2.1. The World Athletics Championships shall normally be held on nine consecutive days orsuch other period as World Athletics shall approve.
2.2. The programme shall comprise the following 49 events, 24 for Men, 24 for Women and1 Mixed (Universal) or such other number of events as World Athletics shall approve:Men
100 metres

3000m Steeplechase

Discus Throw

200 metres

110m Hurdles

Hammer Throw

400 metres

400m Hurdles

Javelin Throw

800 metresHigh Jump

Decathlon

1500 metres

Pole Vault

20km Race Walk

5000 metresLong Jump

35km Race Walk

10,000 metres

Triple Jump

4 x 100m Relay

Marathon

Shot Put

4 x 400m Relay

100 metres

3000m Steeplechase

Discus Throw

200 metres

100m Hurdles

Hammer Throw

400 metres

400m Hurdles

Javelin Throw

800 metresHigh Jump

Heptathlon

1500 metres

Pole Vault

20km Race Walk

5000 metresLong Jump

35km Race Walk

10,000 metres

Triple Jump

4 x 100m Relay

Marathon

Shot Put

4 x 400m Relay

Women

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4 x 400m Relay Mixed (Universal) - Each team will be composed of two men and two
women. In all rounds the running order is Man, Woman, Man, Woman.

Additional Events
Additional events may be organised by the LOC provided the prior written approval of theCouncil of World Athletics has been obtained following consultation with the TechnicalDelegates and the LOC. For example for athletes with disabilities (subject to compliance with,
if applicable, Mechanical Aids Regulations), Masters’ events, in accordance with theTechnical Rules, mass participation road races (whether a marathon or shorter distances) If
and where applicable and required by World Athletics all travel and accommodation costs forathletes in these events will be paid by the LOC.
3. Participation
3.1. Age Categories
U20 AthletesAthletes aged 18 or 19 years on 31 December in the year of the competition may compete
in any event except the Marathon and 35km Race Walk.
U18 AthletesAthletes aged 16 or 17 years on 31 December in the year of the competition only maycompete in any event except the throwing events, the Combined Events, 10,000m,
Marathon and the Race Walks. An U18 athlete will only be allowed to compete in a
maximum of 3 track events (including relays) of which only 2 can be over 200m (whether
an individual event or relay leg).
Athletes Younger than 16
No athlete younger than 16 years of age on 31 December in the year of the competition
may be entered or compete.
3.2. Participation Principles
GeneralThere shall be an overall total number of 2,000 athletes participating in the World
Athletics Championships.
Starting from this number, the ideal target number of athletes (and relay teams) to startin each event of the World Athletics Championships shall be established by World
Athletics in consultation with the Technical Delegates and the LOC. These target
numbers may or may not include the unqualified athletes (and relay teams) with thisbeing established for each edition as part of the specific Qualification System to beapproved by the World Athletics Council in March the year prior to the World Athletics
Championships.
Qualification System
The Qualification System shall be based on the following basic principles:

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It shall provide for the participation of qualified athletes (and relay teams) as well as forthe participation of unqualified athletes (and relay teams), including from the hostcountry
It shall provide the respective start and finish of the qualification / ranking period (whichshall coincide) for each event (individual or relay). The Entry Standards (and relevant
criteria for the validity of the performances) shall be approved and published accordingly,
depending on the start of the event specific qualification periods (normally in March andDecember the year prior to the Championships).
Individual athletes shall qualify based on the achievement of Entry Standards or placingin the World Rankings with the target ratio, and consequently the entry standards, to beestablished by the World Athletics Council for each specific edition. There shall also be
a provision for alternative qualification pathways such as wild cards or direct qualification
based on finishing position at designated events, the details of which shall also be
confirmed by the Council for each specific edition.
Relay teams shall qualify based on a combination of finishing position at designatedevents (to be established by the Council) and placing in the top performance lists.
Unqualified athletes (or relay teams) shall be allowed to participate based on thefollowing basic criteria:
One unqualified athlete by Member Federation on condition that there is not already aqualified athlete or relay team of the same gender.
Entry shall be limited to selected events (and to a maximum number in each event) andsubject to certain conditions, to be confirmed by the Council for each edition.
Specific conditions shall apply for the entry of unqualified athletes and relay teams by
the host country, to be confirmed by the Council for each edition.
Participation of Neutral AthletesAthletes who have been granted Neutral Athlete status in accordance with Rule 3 of the
Eligibility Rules may apply to World Athletics to participate in the World Athletics
Championships via the Neutral Athlete Liaison person (as described in 3.6 below), by
the deadline for Preliminary Entries. Neutral Athletes may only apply to compete inindividual events and provided they have qualified through the Entry Standard, or World
Rankings a Wild Card Entry or finishing position at designated events for the event
within the Qualification Period. Neutral Athletes may achieve the Entry Standard innational competitions held in the country of the suspended Member Federation provided
the competition in question meets all relevant requirements under World Athletics Rules
and Regulations.
3.3. Entry Standards
Approximately twelve months before the World Athletics Championships, World
Athletics shall publish the Entry Standards and relevant criteria.
Neutral Athletes may achieve the Entry Standard in national competitions held in the
country of the suspended Member Federation provided the competition in question
meets all relevant requirements under World Athletics Rules and Regulations.
3.4. Entry Rules

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Member Federations may compete with up to three qualified athletes in each event (withthe exception of the Relays) on condition that they are all qualified. Subject to selection
by the Member, a fourth athlete may be offered a Wild Card entry if they are thedefending World Champion or a winner of the Diamond League, Combined Events Touror Race Walking Tour or are a leading hammer performances on the Continental Tour .
Member Federations may enter a reserve athlete in each event on condition that they
are also qualified.
Relay Teams – A maximum of six athletes may be entered for each Relay Team. Except
for the 4 x 400m (Universal), all athletes already entered in the corresponding individual
events (100m or 400m), including the eventual reserve (and up to a maximum total offour), shall automatically count towards the six entries of the team. Any four athletes
among those entered for the competition, whether for the relay or for any other event,
may then be used in the composition of the team for any round.
3.5. Entries of Neutral Athletes – World Athletics may accept up to three Neutral Athletes
from the same sanctioned Member in each event on condition that they are qualified. If
more than three Neutral Athletes are qualified, the sanctioned Member will decide which
three Neutral Athletes they propose to be entered. A fourth Neutral Athlete may compete
when entitled to a wild card or direct qualification based on finishing position atdesignated events
After submission on the On-line Event Entry System World Athletics will confirm theparticipation of all Neutral Athletes having first verified their qualification status and their
Team Official. World Athletics, acting through the Chief Executive Officer or their nominee,
may require further information to be provided about the Team Official before it gives its
approval. In confirming the participation of any Neutral Athlete and Team Official, World
Athletics, acting through the Chief Executive Officer or their nominee, may impose suchconditions on their participation as it sees fit, including but not limited to the signature of a
Neutral Athlete Agreement and, in respect of Team Officials, the Neutral Athlete Support
Personnel Agreement.
3.6. Neutral Athlete Liaison Person - To assist in the registration of Neutral Athletes, World
Athletics may designate a single person to act on behalf of all Neutral Athletes seeking toparticipate and Team Officials seeking to attend from the same sanctioned Member. If
designated, the Neutral Athlete Liaison will be responsible for:3.6.1. co-ordinating all aspects of the Neutral Athletes' participation at the World Athletics
Championships (including the participation of any Team Officials – see below);
3.6.2. submitting the Neutral Athletes' visa requests and entry information for the Neutral
Athletes and any Team Officials (including their travel information andaccommodation needs) using the On-line
Event
Entry
System:https://evententry.worldathletics.org;
3.6.3. co-ordinating all administrative procedures on site at the World Athletics
Championships, including the payment of any due amount and the processing of
final confirmations
3.7. Team Uniform
All athletes of the same team and Neutral Athletes shall wear approved uniform during thecompetition and in all ceremonies. The uniform must conform to Rules and Regulations
concerning Marketing & Advertising & Accessories and any applicable Technical Rules.

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All Members and Neutral Athletes must submit in advance all items included within theiruniform (including accessories) for approval as specified in the Team Manual and bring
their team uniform to the accreditation centre for inspection. During the accreditation
procedures Members and Neutral Athletes must abide by any direction or ruling by theAdvertising Commissioner concerning their uniform to be worn and any sanction imposed
for failure to deliver team uniform for approval by the notified deadline.
Neutral Athletes may participate in neutral uniform of their choice provided it does notcontain any colour(s) of, or otherwise bear any resemblance to, the team uniform and/or
flag of the Neutral Athlete's suspended Member /Country or Territory.
4. Financial Conditions
4.1. Athlete Travel & Accommodation Quota
Appendix 2 sets out if an athlete quota applies and for whom the LOC, Member and/orWorld Athletics will pay travel and/or accommodation. The host country has no athlete
quota.
4.2. Travel Arrangements
Travel tickets of quota athletes will be issued preferably by World Athletics, provided
Members send their Preliminary Entries and Final Entries by the respective deadlines.
If a Member purchases airline tickets for their quota athletes, the price of such tickets
must be submitted together with the Preliminary Entries for the prior written approval ofWorld Athletics. Members acknowledge that the cheapest available price will be taken
as a reference. Only approved travel costs will be reimbursed upon the submission to
World Athletics of the corresponding invoice(s). The original invoice from the travel
agency must be given to World Athletics Travels on site, during the team administration
procedure.
4.3. Accommodation Invoicing
The accommodation invoice will be based on the accommodation reservation submitted
by the Final Entries deadline on the Online Entry system, with a tolerance of any (i.e.
quota, non-quota athletes and Team Officials) two persons.
5. Technical Matters and Requirements
5.1. Facilities
Main Stadium
The World Athletics Championships shall be held in a stadium conforming in all respects
with the requirements of the Rules and must hold a Class 1 Athletics Facility Certificate.
The track facility must be of a single radius bend construction, or if of a double radiusbend design, the smaller radius may not be less than 30.00m.
The infield shall be natural grass or covered in a synthetic surface approved by World
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It should have a roof covering all the seating and must have a minimum capacity of
30,000 spectators.
Warm-up Facility
It is mandatory that there be a warm-up facility, approved by World Athletics with such
facilities and equipment as World Athletics require, including a separate area for Long
Throws, ideally within easy walking distance of the stadium. The track in the warm-up
facility must be a 400m track with at least six oval lanes and the surface product shouldbe the same as that in the main stadium.
Road Race Courses
The Road Race courses must comply with the requirements of Rules 54 (Race Walking)and Rule 55 (Road Races) of the Technical Rules. They shall be measured by World
Athletics/AIMS approved Grade “A” International Road Course Measurer appointed byWorld Athletics who shall attend the World Athletics Championships to validate that thecourses used are as measured.
Unless approved by Council following recommendation by the Technical Delegates, thecourses must comply with the criteria for a Road World Record (Rule 31.20 and 31.21 of
the Competition Rules).
In the case of the Marathons, the course shall be designed in accordance with therecommendations contained in World Athletics publication “Distance Running Manual”
and a distinctive, coloured line denoting the course measured must be marked on theroad. It is also mandatory that low emission vehicles be used for the lead car as well as
for the media lead car.
Training Areas
Adequate training areas and facilities at within a reasonable distance from proximity ofTeam Hotels must be provided to ensure training possibilities for all events at appropriate
times. The Technical Delegates shall inspect and decide upon the most suitable facilities
during the Site Visit(s) and only those areas and facilities which been approved by theTechnical Delegates may be used.
Functional areas
A number of technical and functional areas and rooms must be provided by the LOC.
A basic list is as follows:a. Gathering Point before proceeding to the Call Roomb. Call Roomc. A Mixed Zone for Media interviewsd. A Post Event Area where athletes are able to recover and collect their clothing

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e. Photo Finish control roomf.

Results Management room

g. Gathering area and a podium area for the Medal Ceremonies
h. Doping Control station, the location and layout of which needs to be agreed with
the Anti-Doping Delegate;i.

Technical Information Centre (TIC) located at the Stadium;j.

Competition Information Desks (CIDs) located at the athletes’ accommodation
venue(s);k. Rest/recovery area for the Combined Events athletes at the main stadium;l.

Adequate seats close to the Field Event sites need to be reserved by the LOC for
the Field Events coaches. Such seats cannot therefore be sold and access can be
granted by form of a pass or tickets.

m. Seating for the Teams
The Technical Delegates shall inspect and decide upon the most suitable solutions
during the Site Visit(s).
5.2. Technical Services
GeneralTechnical Services must be provided as detailed below according to standards
determined by World Athletics. To ensure such standards are met, World Athletics may
identify preferred partner companies for certain services, the involvement of which will be
discussed with the LOC as required and which the LOC be obliged to use unless otherwise
agreed in writing by World Athletics. In all cases, the appointment of the technical service
providers is subject to final World Athletics’ approval.
Time and Distance Measurement, False Start Control
For capturing the results of the competition:a. Fully Automatic Timing and Photo Finish System must be used. Transponder timing will
be used additionally in the out-of-stadium events and may also be used for intermediatetiming and lap counting purposes in the stadium events.
b. Scientific distance measuring equipment (including horizontal jumps fouls detection
system) must be provided and shall be used as appropriate.
c. In addition, starting blocks must be fitted with approved false start control apparatus whichmust have an automatic recall system.
Competition Data Processing
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timing and measurement services but also with the very specific technical requirementsof Television, Media and Event Presentation including the provision of a Commentary
Information System (CIS). In all cases, the appointment of the results service company issubject to final World Athletics’ approval.
Race Walking Events Communication System
The use of an electronic communication system for all Race Walking events is obligatory.
This must be composed of posting boards and hand-held devices with transmission
capability for communicating the Red Cards to the Recorder.
Video Officiating Replay System
It is mandatory that a Video Officiating Replay System be provided to record all events
according to Rule 12 of the Technical Rules. Such recordings shall be made in accordancewith the Video Recording and Video Referee Guidelines and the System will be appointed
by World Athletics.
Event Presentation
Event Presentation Team, in collaboration with the LOC, is responsible for the planningand delivery of the Event Presentation elements, in accordance with the any Event
Presentation guidelines issued by World Athletics from time to time. Expenses associatedwith ensuring a world class event presentation are the responsibility of the LOC. Theseelements include:a. A complete Event Presentation Teamb. At least two adequately sized video boards (three is preferable) in the stadium
for the public showing of the television signal. The size of such boards shall beagreed with World Athletics in advance.
c. At least one electronic scoreboard to display results.
d. A suitable sound system for public address and Event Presentation purposes at
the main stadium and any road event venue.

e. A suitable number of video boards of public showing as well as electronic
scoreboards to display results for the road event venue(s).
5.3. Implements
Official Implements List
The Technical Delegates, in conjunction with the LOC and based on the implements mostcommonly used by major international athletes, shall determine a list of Official
Implements which the LOC shall provide to the athletes. In principle, a minimum of six
items shall be required for each implement, to cover the needs of the competition, warmup and training venues.
Additional Implements

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Further Implements may be added to the approved list if requested by Members or by
Manufacturers with the endorsement of a Member Federation (by a deadline set by theTechnical Delegates) and if supplied to the LOC free of charge (by a deadline set by theTechnical Delegates). However, all such implements must have World Athletics
certification and be approved by the Technical Delegates. Six items of each additional
implement shall be required.
Personal Implements
Personal implements may be allowed, providing they are readily identifiable, they have acurrent World Athletics certification and have been checked for compliance with the Rulesin accordance with the Technical Delegates’ instructions. These implements must be
available for use by the other participants until the end of the event.
Usage Statistics
The LOC must keep an accurate record of the implements (official or personal) usedduring the competition and produce usage statistics to be used for the purpose ofcompiling suitable Official Implements Lists for future competitions.
5.4. Equipment
Competition Equipment
All competition equipment must conform to the Rules and Regulations as amended fromtime to time.
Equipment for Warm-up and Training Areas
The LOC must provide adequate and sufficient equipment for all warm-up and training
venues.
5.5. Inspection of the Competition Stadium
Athletes shall be given an opportunity to inspect and, if possible, train in the maincompetition stadium on at least one occasion prior to the start of the World Athletics
Championships. Such training to be no more than two hours in duration and should
normally be arranged one or two days before the competition at a time when most of theathletes are on site and which would not conflict with other activities in the stadium or thegeneral organisation of the event.
5.6. Technical Meeting
Before the first day of the World Athletics Championships, a Technical Meeting shall may
be held which not more than two representatives (and, if necessary, an interpreter) fromeach delegation may attend except for Neutral Athletes. The LOC shall provide
simultaneous translation in five languages (English, French, Spanish, Russian and Arabic)
if the meeting takes place immediately after the Congress and in the same venue. If themeeting is at another venue, simultaneous translation must be provided in English andFrench.

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For Neutral Athletes only one representative and, if necessary, an interpreter from thesame sanctioned Member may attend the Technical Meeting.
5.7. Bib and Hip Numbers
The athletes’ bibs (including those for the Medal Ceremonies), as well as the hip numbers,
will be provided by World Athletics.
5.8. Special Technical Rules for the World Athletics Championships
Preliminary Round for the 100m
In the Men’s and Women’s 100m, where the majority of unqualified athletes are entered,unqualified athletes may be required to compete in a Preliminary Round the results ofwhich shall determine which athletes shall proceed to the Round 1 of the event. Qualified
athletes shall start competing directly in Round 1.
Penalty Zone
In the Race Walks, the Penalty Zone rule will be used.
Seedings, Draws and Qualification in Track Events
To accommodate the large number of entries in some events, alternate tables to those
provided for in Rule 20.2 of the Technical Rules may be used by the Technical Delegatesfor seeding, draws and qualifications in Track Events. See Alternate Tables in Appendix
5.
The relays are seeded based on a combination of two factors (each contributing 50%
weight):• Each team’s Qualification Best performance• Each team’s Qualification Best performances set by the individual athletes entered forthe relay team (or for the 100m/400m). An adjusted Qualification Best will be consideredin other events (e.g. 110mH, 200m, 400mH) if the athlete does not have one for the
100m/400m.
For the purposes of lane draws in Combined Events races, Rules 20.4.3 – 5 of theTechnical Rules apply. The Qualification Best achieved in Heptathlon or a Decathlon is to
be used for seeding.
Substitution
For the purposes of vacant positions in semi-finals or finals, as appropriate, see Appendix
6.

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Part II - World Athletics Indoor Championships Regulations
6. General
6.1. Subject to exceptional circumstances, World Athletics shall organise the World
Athletics Indoor Championships every two years, in even numbered years.
6.2. The full event title shall be World Athletics Indoor Championships followed by the hostcity and year of the competition.
7. Events Programme
7.1. The World Athletics Indoor Championships shall be held on three consecutive daysor such other period as World Athletics shall approve.
7.2. The programme shall comprise the following 26 events, 13 for Men and 13 for Womenor such other events as World Athletics shall approve:Men
60 metres

High Jump

400 metres

Pole Vault

800 metresLong Jump

1500 metres

Triple Jump

3000 metres

Shot Put

60m Hurdles

Heptathlon

4 x 400m Relay

Women
60 metres

High Jump

400 metres

Pole Vault

800 metresLong Jump

1500 metres

Triple Jump

3000 metres

Shot Put

60m Hurdles

Pentathlon

4 x 400m Relay

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Additional Events
Additional events may be organised by the LOC provided the prior written approval of
the Council of World Athletics has been obtained following consultation with theTechnical Delegates and the LOC. For example athletes with disabilities (subject tocompliance with, if applicable, the Mechanical Aids Regulations), Masters’ events inaccordance with the Technical Rules. If and where applicable and required by World
Athletics, travel and accommodation costs for athletes in these events will be paid by the
LOC.
8. Participation
8.1. Age Categories
U20 AthletesAthletes aged 18 or 19 years on 31 December in the year of the competition may
compete in any event.
U18 AthletesAthletes aged 16 or 17 years on 31 December in the year of the competition may
compete in any event except the Shot Put. An U18 athlete will only be allowed tocompete in a maximum of 3 track events (including relays) of which only 2 can be over
200m (whether an individual event or relay leg).
Athletes Younger than 16
No athlete younger than 16 years of age on 31 December in the year of the competition
may be entered or be permitted to compete.
8.2. Participation Principles
GeneralThere shall be an overall total number of 650 athletes participating in the World
Athletics Indoor Championships.
Starting from this number, the ideal target number of athletes (and relay teams) to startin each event of the Championships shall be established by World Athletics in
consultation with the Technical Delegates and the LOC. These target numbers may or
may not include the unqualified athletes (and relay teams) with this being establishedfor each edition as part of the specific Qualification System to be approved by the World
Athletics Council in March the year prior to the World Athletics Indoor Championships.
Qualification System
The Qualification System shall be based on the following basic principles:
It shall provide for the participation of qualified athletes (and relay teams) as well as forthe participation of unqualified athletes (and relay teams), including from the hostcountry.
It shall provide the start and finish of the qualification / ranking period for each event.
The Entry Standards (and relevant criteria for the validity of the performances) shall be
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approved and published accordingly (normally in March the year prior to theChampionships).
Individual athletes shall qualify based on the achievement of Entry Standards orplacing in the World Rankings (or similar specific ranking based on performance orother criteria to be decided by the Council) with the target ratio, and consequently theentry standards, to be established by the World Athletics Council for each specificedition. There shall also be a provision for alternative qualification pathways such as
wild cards or direct qualification based on finishing position at designated events, thedetails of which shall also be confirmed by the Council for each specific edition.
The need for, and the determination of, a qualification system for the Relay teams shallbe established by the Council for each specific edition.
Unqualified athletes (or relay teams) shall be allowed to participate based on thefollowing basic criteria:
One unqualified athlete by Member Federation on condition that there is not already aqualified athlete or relay team of the same gender
Entry shall be limited to selected events (and to a maximum number in each event)and subject to certain conditions, to be confirmed by the Council for each edition.
Specific conditions shall apply for the entry of unqualified athletes and relay teams by
the host country, to be confirmed by the Council for each edition.
Participation of Neutral AthletesAthletes who have been granted Neutral Athlete status in accordance with Rule 3 ofthe Eligibility Rules may apply to World Athletics to participate in the World Athletics
Indoor Championships via the Neutral Athlete Liaison person (as described in 8.6
below), by the deadline for Preliminary Entries. Neutral Athletes may only apply tocompete in individual events and provided they have qualified through the Entry
Standard or World Rankings for the event within the Qualification Period. Neutral
Athletes may achieve the Entry Standard in national competitions held in the countryof the suspended Member Federation provided the competition in question meets all
relevant requirements under World Athletics Rules or Regulations.
8.3. Entry Standards
Approximately twelve months before the World Athletics Indoor Championships, World
Athletics shall publish the Entry Standards and relevant criteria.
Neutral Athletes may achieve the Entry Standard in national competitions held in the
country of the suspended Member Federation provided the competition in question
meets all relevant requirements under World Athletics Rules and Regulations.
8.4. Entry Rules
Members can compete with a up to two athletes in each event with the exception of
the Relays on condition that they are all qualified.
One, two or three athletes can initially be entered per event, provided each has
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Unqualified Athletes – Members who have no male and/or no female qualified
athletes whom they wish to enter in any Championships event may enter one
unqualified male athlete or one unqualified female athlete in one event of theChampionships (except the 800m, Field Events and Combined Events).
800m and Field Events – Members who have no male and/or no female qualified
athlete but whose best athlete excels in the 800m or in a Field Event, may submit toWorld Athletics, by the stipulated deadline, the name of their athlete plus performance
they would like to enter in the 800m or the Field Event. The Technical Delegates will
decide whether or not to accept such entry and, to do so, may seek the opinion of therelevant Area Association.
If the host country of the World Athletics Indoor Championships does not have aqualified athlete in an event, it may enter one athlete in this event regardless of any
Entry Standard (except the Combined Events). For the 800m and Field Events see
above.
Combined Events – Twelve athletes will be invited by World Athletics in the
Heptathlon and in the Pentathlon as follows:a. the winner of the previous year’s Combined Events Tourb. the five top ranked athletes from the previous year’s Outdoor Lists (as at 31st
December), limited to a maximum of one per country andc. the five top ranked athletes from the Indoor Lists during the year of the Competitiond. one athlete which may be invited at the discretion of World Athletics
In total no more than two male and two female athletes from any one Member will be
invited. Upon refusals or cancellations, the invitations shall, until reasonably practical,
be extended to the next ranked athletes in the same lists respecting the above
conditions.
Members whose athletes are invited as above will receive additional quota places
accordingly.
Relay teams – Every Member may enter one team for each relay race, composedby a maximum of eight athletes. Any four athletes among those entered for thecompetition, whether for the relay or for any other event, may then be used in thecomposition of the team for the first round.
8.5. Entries of Neutral Athletes – World Athletics may accept up to two Neutral Athletes
from the same sanctioned Member in each event on condition that they are qualified.
If more than two Neutral Athletes are qualified, the sanctioned Member will decide
which two Neutral Athletes they propose to be entered.
After submission on the On-line Event Entry System World Athletics will confirm theparticipation of all Neutral Athletes having first verified their qualification status. In
confirming the participation of any Neutral Athlete, World Athletics may impose suchconditions on their participation as it sees fit, including but not limited to the signatureof a Neutral Athlete Agreement.

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8.6. Neutral Athlete Liaison Person -To assist in the registration of Neutral Athletes, World
Athletics may designate a single person to act on behalf of all Neutral Athletes seeking
to participate and Team Officials from the same suspended Member. If designated,
the Neutral Athlete Liaison will be responsible for:8.6.1. co-ordinating all aspects of the Neutral Athletes' participation at the World
Athletics Indoor Championships (including the participation of any Team
Officials – see below);
8.6.2. submitting the Neutral Athletes' visa requests and entry information for the
Neutral Athletes and any Team Officials (including their travel information andaccommodation needs) using the On-line Event Entry System:
https://evententry.worldathletics.org;
8.6.3. co-ordinating all administrative procedures on site at the World Athletics Indoor
Championships, including the payment of any due amount and the processingof final confirmations
8.7. Team Uniform
All athletes of the same team and Neutral Athletes shall wear approved uniform during
the competition and in all ceremonies. The uniform must conform to Rules andRegulations concerning Marketing & Advertising & Accessories and any applicable
Technical Rules. All Members and Neutral Athletes must submit in advance all items
included within their uniform (including accessories) for approval as specified in theTeam Manual and bring their team uniform to the accreditation centre for inspection.
During the accreditation procedures Members and Neutral Athletes must abide by any
direction or ruling by the Advertising Commissioner concerning their uniform to be worn
and any sanction imposed for failure to deliver team uniform for approval by the notified
deadline. Neutral Athletes may participate in neutral uniform of their choice provided itdoes not contain any colour(s) of, or otherwise bear any resemblance to, the team
uniform and/or flag of the Neutral Athlete's suspended Member /Country or Territory.
9. Financial Conditions
9.1. Athlete Travel & Accommodation Quota
Appendix 2 sets out if an athlete quota applies and for whom the LOC, Member and/orWorld Athletics will pay travel and/or accommodation.
Quota is essentially based on number of athletes (maximum 2 per country) in the top
30 of the World Athletics Rankings Lists published after the last Diamond League
meeting of the previous year.
Members without a set quota will have a quota of one athlete ONLY.
The host country has no athlete quota.
9.2. Travel Arrangements
Travel tickets of quota athletes will be issued preferably by World Athletics, provided
Members send their Preliminary Entries and Final Entries by the respective deadlines. If
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be submitted together with the Preliminary Entries and for the prior written approval ofWorld Athletics. Members acknowledge that the cheapest available price will be taken
as a reference. Only approved travel costs will be reimbursed upon the submission to
World Athletics of the corresponding invoice(s). The original invoice from the travel
agency must be given to World Athletics Travels on site, during the team administration
procedure.
9.3. Accommodation Invoicing
The accommodation invoice will be based on the accommodation reservation submitted
by the Final Entries deadline on the Online Entry System, with a tolerance of any (i.e.
quota, non-quota athletes and Team Officials) two persons.
10. Technical Matters and Requirements
10.1.

Facilities
Main Stadium
The World Athletics Indoor Championships shall be held in a stadium conforming in all
respects with the requirements of the Rules and must hold an Indoor Athletic Facility
Certificate. Whenever possible, the High Jump shall be conducted parallel to the sprints
straight.
It must have a minimum overall capacity (for athletics) of 5,000 spectators.
Warm-up Facility
It is mandatory that there be a warm-up Track and warm-up facilities for Field Events,
approved by World Athletics with such facilities and equipment as World Athletics
require), within easy walking distance of the stadium.
Training Areas
Adequate training areas and facilities must be provided at a reasonable distance fromTeam Hotels to ensure training possibilities for all events at appropriate times. The
Technical Delegates shall inspect and decide upon the most suitable facilities during theSite Visit(s) and only those facilities which been approved by the Technical Delegates
may be used.
Functional areas
A number of technical and functional areas and rooms must be provided by the LOC.
A basic list is as follows:a. Gathering Point before proceeding to the Call Roomb. Call Room(s);c. Mixed Zone for Media interviews

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d. Post Event Area where athletes are able to recover and collect their clothinge. Photo-finish control roomf.

Results Management room

g. Gathering area and a podium area for the medal ceremonies
h. Doping Control station, the location and layout of which needs to be agreed with theAnti-Doping Delegate;i.

Technical Information Centre (TIC) located at the Stadium;j.

Competition Information Desks (CIDs) located at the athletes’ accommodation
venue(s);k. Rest/recovery area for the Combined Events athletes at the main stadium;l.

Adequate seats close to the Field Event sites (if applicable) need to be reserved by the
LOC for the Field Events coaches. Such seats (if applicable) cannot therefore be soldand access can be granted by form of a pass or tickets.

m. Seating for the Teams
The Technical Delegates shall inspect and decide upon the most suitable solutions
during the Site Visit(s).
10.2.

Technical Services
GeneralTechnical Services must be provided as detailed below according to standards
determined by World Athletics. To ensure such standards are met, World Athletics may
identify preferred partner companies for certain services, the involvement of which will
be discussed with the LOC as required and which the LOC be obliged to use unlessotherwise agreed in writing by World Athletics. In all cases, the appointment of thetechnical service providers is subject to final World Athletics’ approval.
Time and Distance Measurement, False Start Control

For capturing the results of the competition:a. Fully Automatic Timing and Photo Finish System must be used.
b. Scientific distance measuring equipment (including horizontal jumps fouls detection
system) must be provided and shall be used as appropriate.
c. In addition, starting blocks must be fitted with approved false start control apparatus
which must have an automatic recall system.
Competition Data Processing
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timing and measurement services but also with the very specific technical requirementsof Television, Media and Event Presentation including the provision of a Commentary
Information System (CIS). In all cases, the appointment of the results service company
is subject to final World Athletics’ approval.
Video Officiating Replay System
It is mandatory that a Video Officiating Replay System be provided to record all events
according to Rule 12 of the Technical Rules. Such recordings shall be made inaccordance with the Video Recording and Video Referee Guidelines and the System will
be appointed by World Athletics.
Event Presentation
The Event Presentation Team, in collaboration with the LOC, is responsible for theplanning and delivery of the Event Presentation elements, in accordance with any Event
Presentation guidelines issued by World Athletics from time to time. Expenses
associated with ensuring a world class event presentation is the responsibility of theLOC. These elements include:
A complete Event Presentation TeamAt least one adequately sized video board (two is preferable) in the stadium for the public
showing of the television signal. The size of such boards shall be agreed with World
Athletics in advance.
At least one electronic scoreboard to display results.
A suitable sound system for public address and Event Presentation purposes at thestadium.
10.3. Implements
Official Implements List (shots)
The Technical Delegates, in conjunction with the LOC, and based on the shots mostcommonly used by major international athletes, shall determine a list of Official
Implements which the LOC shall provide to the athletes. In principle a minimum of four
items shall be required for each implement, to cover the needs of the competition, warmup and training venues.
Additional Implements
Further Implements may be added to the approved list if requested by Members or by
Manufacturers with the endorsement of a Member Federation (by a deadline set by theTechnical Delegates) and if supplied to the LOC free of charge (by a deadline set by theTechnical Delegates). However, all such implements must have World Athletics
certification and be approved by the Technical Delegates. Four items of each additional
implement shall be required.
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Personal implements may be allowed, providing they are readily identifiable, they haveWorld Athletics certification and have been checked for compliance with the Rules inaccordance with the Technical Delegates’ instructions. These implements must be
available for use by the other participants, until the end of the event.
Usage Statistics
The LOC must keep an accurate record of the implements (official or personal) usedduring the competition and produce usage statistics to be used for the purpose ofcompiling suitable Official Implements Lists for future competitions.
10.4. Equipment
Competition Equipment
All competition equipment must conform to the Rules and Regulations as amended fromtime to time.
Equipment for Warm-up and Training Areas
The LOC must provide adequate and sufficient equipment for all warm-up and training
venues.
10.5. Inspection of the Competition Stadium
Athletes shall be given an opportunity to inspect and, if possible, train in the maincompetition stadium on at least one occasion prior to the start of the World Indoor
Championships. Such training to be no more than two hours in duration and should
normally be arranged one or two days before the competition at a time when most of theathletes are on site and which would not conflict with other activities in the stadium or
the general organisation of the event.
10.6. Orientation TourAn Orientation Tour must be organised the day before the first day of the World Indoor
Championships for Team members to familiarise themselves with the team areas at thecompetition zone. The Technical Delegates and World Athletics and LOC Competition
staff will be available for questions or issues raised by the Teams during the Orientation
Tour.
10.7. Bibs and Hip Numbers
The athletes’ bibs (including those for the medal ceremonies), as well as the hip
numbers, will be provided by World Athletics.
10.8. Special Technical Rules for the Indoor Championships
Horizontal Jumps and Shot Put
The Horizontal Jumps and Shot Put shall be held as straight Finals with sixteen athletes
starting in each event. The event shall be conducted as follows:

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The top eight after three rounds have three additional attempts
High Jump and Pole Vault
The Men’s and Women’s High Jump and Pole Vault events shall be held as straight
Finals with twelve athletes starting in each event.
Seedings, Draws and Qualification in Track Events
To accommodate the large number of entries in some events, alternate tables to those
provided for in Rule 45.1 of the Technical Rules may be used by the Technical Delegatesfor seeding, draws and qualifications in Track Events. See Alternate Tables in Appendix
5.
For the first round of the 800m, if seven or eight athletes are required to run in one heat,
they will be placed in lane five when there is one additional athlete and in lanes two andfive when there are two additional athletes.
The relays are seeded based on a combination of two factors (each contributing 50%
weight):• Each team’s Qualification Best performance• Each team’s Qualification Best performances set by the individual athletes entered forthe relay team (or for the 100m/400m). An adjusted Qualification Best will be consideredin other events (e.g. 110mH, 200m, 400mH) if the athlete does not have one for the
100m/400m.
For the purposes of lane draws in Combined Events races, Rules 20.4.3 – 5 of theTechnical Rules apply. The Qualification Best achieved in Heptathlon or a Decathlon is
to be used for seeding.
Substitution
For the purposes of vacant positions in semi-finals or finals, as appropriate, see
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Part III - World Athletics Under 20 Championships Regulations(Effective from 16 December 2022)
11. General
11.1. Subject to exceptional circumstances, World Athletics shall organise the World Athletics
U20 Championships every two years, in even numbered years.
11.2. The full event title shall be World Athletics U20 Championships followed by the host cityand year of the competition. A shorter version of the event title can be considered subject
to World Athletics’ approval.
12. Events Programme
12.1. The World Athletics U20 Championships, including the Opening Ceremony, shall beheld on six consecutive days or such other period as World Athletics shall approve.
12.2. The programme shall comprise the following 45 events, 22 for Men, 22 for Women and1 Mixed (Universal) or such other number of events as World Athletics shall approve:Men
100 metres

3000m Steeplechase

Shot Put (6kg)

200 metres

110m Hurdles (0.991m)

Discus Throw (1.750kg)

400 metres

400m Hurdles (0.914m)

Hammer Throw (6kg)

800 metresHigh Jump

Javelin Throw (800g)

1500 metres

Pole Vault

Decathlon

3000 metresLong Jump

10,000m Race Walk

5000 metres

Triple Jump

4 x 100m Relay

100 metres

3000m Steeplechase

Shot Put (4kg)

200 metres

100m Hurdles (0.838m)

Discus Throw (1kg)

400 metres

400m Hurdles (0.762m)

Hammer Throw (4kg)

800 metresHigh Jump

Javelin Throw (600g)

1500 metres

Pole Vault

Heptathlon

3000 metresLong Jump

10,000m Race Walk

5000 metres

Triple Jump

4 x 100m Relay

4 x 400m Relay

Women

4 x 400m Relay

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4 x 400m Relay Mixed (Universal) - Each team will be composed of two men and two
women. In all rounds the running order is Man, Woman, Man, Woman.

Additional Events
From 2026 edition of the World Athletics U20 Championships onwards, the LOC may organisea mass participation event as part of the World Athletics U20 Championships provided the priorwritten approval of the Council of World Athletics has been obtained following consultation with
the Technical Delegates and the LOC. Examples of additional events include events for athleteswith disabilities (subject to compliance with, if applicable, the Mechanical Aids Regulations),
events in accordance with the Technical Rules. If and where applicable, travel andaccommodation costs for athletes in these events will be paid by the LOC.
13. Participation
13.1.

Age Categories
U20 AthletesAthletes aged 18 or 19 years on 31 December in the year of the competition, maycompete in any event.
U18 AthletesAthletes aged 16 or 17 years on 31 December in the year of the competition, maycompete in any event. An U18 athlete will only be allowed to compete in a maximum of
3 track events (including relays) of which only 2 can be over 200m (whether an individual
event or relay leg).
Athletes Younger than 16
No athlete younger than 16 years of age on 31 December in the year of the competition
may be entered or permitted to compete.
Team Leaders must present athletes’ passports upon arrival, or other official documents
indicating the year of birth, to confirm ages in order for them to be registered by World
Athletics.

13.2. Participation Principles
GeneralThere shall be an overall total number of 1,400 athletes participating in the World
Athletics Under 20 Championships.
Starting from this number, the ideal target number of athletes (and relay teams) to startin each event of the Championships shall be established by World Athletics in
consultation with the Technical Delegates and the LOC, together with the specificQualification System to be approved by the World Athletics Council in October the year
prior to the World Athletics under 20 Championships.
Qualification System

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The Qualification System shall be based on the following basic principles:
It shall provide for the participation of qualified athletes (and relay teams) as well as
for the participation of unqualified athletes (and relay teams), including from the hostcountry
It shall provide the respective start and finish of the qualification period for each event(individual or relay). The Entry Standards (and relevant criteria for the validity of theperformances) shall be approved and published accordingly (normally in October theyear prior to the Championships).
Individual athletes shall qualify based on the achievement of Entry Standards to beestablished by the World Athletics Council for each specific edition.
The need for, and the determination of, a qualification system for the Relay teams shallbe established by the Council for each specific edition.
Unqualified athletes (or relay teams) shall be allowed to participate based on thefollowing basic criteria:
One unqualified athlete by Member Federation on condition that there is not already aqualified athlete or relay team of the same gender
Entry shall be limited to selected events (and to a maximum number in each event)and subject to certain conditions, to be confirmed by the Council for each edition
Specific conditions shall apply for the entry of unqualified athletes and relay teams by
the host country, to be confirmed by the Council for each edition.
13.3. Participation of Neutral AthletesAthletes who have been granted Neutral Athlete status in accordance with Rule 3 ofthe Eligibility Rules may apply to World Athletics to participate in the World Athletics
U20 Championships via the Neutral Liaison person (as described in 13.6 below), by
the deadline for Preliminary Entries. Neutral Athletes may only apply to compete inindividual events and provided they have qualified through the Entry Standard or World
Rankings for the event within the Qualification Period. Neutral Athletes may achieve
the Entry Standard in national competitions held in the country of the suspended
Member Federation provided the competition in question meets all relevant
requirements under World Athletics Rules and Regulations.
13.4. Entry Standards
Approximately twelve months before the World Athletics U20 Championships, World
Athletics shall publish for all events, except the relays (for which there are no Entry
Standards), the Entry Standards and relevant criteria.
The Entry Standards must be achieved during the period from 1 October in the year
preceding the World Athletics U20 Championships to the closing date for final entries.
Such Entry Standards must be achieved in accordance with criteria decided by World
Athletics.
Neutral Athletes may achieve the Entry Standard in national competitions held in the
country of the suspended Member Federation provided the competition in question
meets all relevant requirements under World Athletics Rules and Regulations.

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13.5. Entry Rules
Members can compete with up to two athletes in each event with the exception of theRelays on condition they are qualified.
Three athletes can initially be entered per event, provided each has qualified but only
two will be permitted to compete.
Unqualified Athletes – Members who have no male and/or female qualified athletes
whom they wish to enter in any Championships event, may enter one unqualified maleathlete or one unqualified female athlete in one event of the Championships (except
the Field Events, Combined Events, 5000m and 3000m Steeplechase).
Field Events – Members who have no male and/or no female qualified athlete but
whose best athlete excels in a Field Event, may submit to World Athletics, by the
stipulated deadline, the name of their athlete plus performance they would like to enterin the Field Event. The Technical Delegates will decide whether or not to accept suchentry and, to do so, may seek the opinion of the relevant Area Association.
Host Country – If the host country of the World Athletics U20 Championships does
not have a qualified athlete in an event, it may enter one athlete in this event regardlessof any Entry Standard.
Relay Teams – Every Member may enter one team for each relay race.

13.6. Entries of Neutral Athletes – World Athletics may accept up to two Neutral Athletes
from the same sanctioned Member in each event on condition that they are qualified.
If more than two Neutral Athletes are qualified, the sanctioned Member will decide
which two Neutral Athletes they propose to be entered.
After submission on the On-line Event Entry System World Athletics will confirm theparticipation of all Neutral Athletes having first verified their qualification status. In
confirming the participation of any Neutral Athlete, World Athletics may impose suchconditions on their participation as it sees fit, including but not limited to the signatureof a Neutral Athlete Agreement.
13.7. Neutral Athlete Liaison Person - To assist in the registration of Neutral Athletes, World
Athletics may designate a single person to act on behalf of all Neutral Athletes seeking
to participate and Team Officials seeking to attend from the same suspended
Member. If designated, the Neutral Athlete Liaison will be responsible for:13.7.1. co-ordinating all aspects of the Neutral Athletes' participation at the World
Athletics U20 Championships (including the participation of any Team
Officials – see below);
13.7.2. submitting the Neutral Athletes' visa requests and entry information for the
Neutral Athletes and any Team Officials (including their travel information andaccommodation needs) using the On-line Event Entry System:
https://evententry.worldathletics.org;
13.7.3. co-ordinating all administrative procedures on site at the World Athletics U20
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13.8. Team Uniform
All athletes of the same team and Neutral Athletes shall wear approved uniform during
the competition and in all ceremonies. The uniform must conform to Rules andRegulations concerning Marketing & Advertising & Accessories and any applicable
Technical Rules. All Members and Neutral Athletes must submit in advance all items
included within their uniform (including accessories) for approval as specified in theTeam Manual and bring their team uniform to the accreditation centre for inspection.
During the accreditation procedures Members and Neutral Athletes must abide by any
direction or ruling by the Advertising Commissioner concerning their uniform to be worn
and any sanction imposed for failure to deliver team uniform for approval by the notified
deadline.
Neutral Athletes may participate in neutral uniform of their choice provided it does notcontain any colour(s) of, or otherwise bear any resemblance to, the team uniform
and/or flag of the Neutral Athlete's suspended Member /Country or Territory.
14. Financial Conditions
14.1. Athlete Travel & Accommodation Quota
Appendix 2 sets out if an athlete quota applies and for whom the LOC, Member and/orWorld Athletics will pay travel and/or accommodation.
The quota is calculated for each Member Federation according to the number offinalists in the previous edition of the World Athletics U20 Championships (each relay
team counts for two places). In any case the maximum quota for any Member is 20.
Members without a set quota will have a quota of one athlete unless by the deadline
for the Final Entries, they have two or more athletes (at least one man and one woman)having achieved the standards; in this case, their quota will be increased to two.
The Host country has no athlete quota.
14.2. Travel Arrangements
Travel tickets of quota athletes will be issued preferably by World Athletics, provided
Members send their Preliminary Entries and Final Entries by the respective deadlines. If
a Member purchases airline tickets for their quota athletes, the price of such tickets mustbe submitted together with the Preliminary Entries and for the prior written approval ofWorld Athletics. Members acknowledge that the cheapest available price will be taken
as a reference. Only approved travel costs will be reimbursed upon the submission to
World Athletics of the corresponding invoice(s). The original invoice from the travel
agency must be given to World Athletics Travels on site, during the team administration
procedure.
14.3. Accommodation Invoicing
The accommodation invoice will be based on the accommodation reservation submitted
by the Final Entries deadline on the Online Entry System, with a tolerance of any (i.e.
quota, non-quota athletes and Team Officials) two persons.

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15. Technical Matters and Requirements
15.1. Facilities
Main Stadium
The World Athletics U20 Championships shall be held in a stadium conforming in all
respects with the requirements of the Rules and must hold a Class 1 Athletics Facility
Certificate. For the 2026 edition of the World Athletics U20 Championships onwards, if
needed, additional stadiums can be used for qualification and mass participation
purposes. Such facilities would require the approval by the Technical Delegates.
The track facility must be of a single radius bend construction, or if of a double radiusbend design, the smaller radius may not be less than 30.00m.
The infield shall be natural grass or covered in a synthetic surface approved by World
Athletics.
The Stadium must have a minimum capacity of 10,000 spectators.
Warm-up Facility
It is mandatory that there be a warm-up facility, with such facilities and equipment as
World Athletics shall require, including a separate area for Long Throws within easy
walking distance of the stadium.
Training Areas
Adequate training areas facilities must be provided at a reasonable distance from Team
Hotels to ensure training possibilities for all events at appropriate times. The TechnicalDelegates shall inspect and decide upon the most suitable facilities during the Site
Visit(s) and only those facilities which been approved by the Technical Delegates may
be used.
Functional Areas
A number of technical and functional areas and rooms must be provided by the LOC.
A basic list is as follows:a. Gathering point before proceeding to the Call Room;b. Call Room;c. Mixed Zone for Media interviews;
d. Post Event Area where athletes are able to recover and collect their clothing;e. Photo-finish control room;f.

Results Management room;

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h. Doping Control Station, the location and layout of which needs to be agreed with
the Anti-Doping Delegate;i.

Technical Information Centre (TIC) located at the Stadium;j.

Competition Information Desks (CIDs) located at the athletes’ accommodation
venue(s);k. Rest/recovery area for the Combined Events athletes at the main stadium;l.

Adequate seats close to the Field Event sites need to be reserved by the LOC for the
Field Events coaches. Such seats cannot therefore be sold, and access can be
granted by form of a pass or tickets.

m. Seating for the Teams.
The Technical Delegates shall inspect and decide upon the most suitable solutions during
the Site Visit(s).
15.2.

Technical Services
GeneralTechnical Services must be provided as detailed below according to standards
determined by World Athletics. To ensure such standards are met, World Athletics may
identify preferred partner companies for certain services, the involvement of which will
be discussed with the LOC as required and which the LOC be obliged to use unlessotherwise agreed in writing by World Athletics. In all cases, the appointment of thetechnical service providers is subject to final World Athletics’ approval.
Time and Distance Measurement, False Start Control
For capturing the results of the competition:a. Fully Automatic Timing and Photo Finish System must be used. Transponder timing may
be used additionally for intermediate timing and lap counting purposes.
b. Scientific distance measuring equipment (including horizontal jumps fouls detection
system) must be provided and shall be used as appropriate.
c. In addition, starting blocks must be fitted with World Athletics certified false start control
apparatus (Start Information System) which must have an automatic recall system.
Competition Data Processing
A highly specialised results service company must be appointed for the competition dataprocessing and disseminating the results, able to guarantee full compatibility with thetiming and measurement services but also with the very specific technical requirementsof Television, Media and Event Presentation including the provision of a Commentary
Information System (CIS). In all cases, the appointment of the results service company
is subject to final World Athletics’ approval.

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Race Walking Events Communications System
The use of an electronic communication system for all Race Walking events is obligatory.
This must be composed of posting boards and hand-held devices with transmission
capability for communicating the Red Cards to the Recorder. The size, layout andposition of the board shall be decided in agreement with the Technical Delegates andChief Race Walking Judge.
Video Officiating Replay System
It is mandatory that a Video Officiating Replay System be provided to record all events
according to Rule 12 of the Technical Rules. Such recordings shall be made inaccordance with the Video Recording and Video Referee Guidelines and the System will
be appointed by World Athletics.
Event Presentation
The Event Presentation Team, in collaboration with the LOC, is responsible for theplanning and delivery of the Event Presentation elements, in accordance with any Event
Presentation guidelines issued by World Athletics from time to time. Expenses
associated with ensuring a world class event presentation is the responsibility of theLOC. These elements include:a. A complete Event Presentation Team;b. At least one adequately sized video board in the stadium for the public showing of the
television signal. The size of such board shall be agreed with World Athletics in advance;c. At least one electronic scoreboard to display results;
d. A suitable sound system for public address and Event Presentation purposes at thestadium.
15.3. Implements
Official Implements List
The Technical Delegates, in conjunction with the LOC and based on the implements
most commonly used, shall determine a list of Official Implements which the LOC shallprovide to the athletes. In principle, a minimum of four items shall be required for each
implement, to cover the needs of the competition, warm-up and training venues.
Additional Implements
Further implements may be added to the approved list if requested by Members or by
Manufacturers with the endorsement of a Member Federation (by a deadline set by theTechnical Delegates) and if supplied to the LOC free of charge (by a deadline set by theTechnical Delegates). However, all such implements must have World Athletics
certification and be approved by the Technical Delegates. Four items of each additional
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Personal Implements
Personal implements may be allowed, providing they are readily identifiable, they haveWorld Athletics certification and have been checked for compliance with the Rules inaccordance with the Technical Delegates’ instructions. These implements must be
available for use by the other participants, until the end of the event.
Usage statistics
The LOC must keep an accurate record of the implements (official or personal) usedduring the competition and produce usage statistics to be used for the purpose ofcompiling suitable Official Implements Lists for future competitions.
15.4.

Equipment
Competition Equipment
All competition equipment must conform to the Rules and Regulations as amended fromtime to time.
Equipment for Warm-up and Training Areas
The LOC must provide adequate and sufficient equipment for all warm-up and training
venues.

15.5.

Inspection of the Competition Stadium
Athletes shall be given an opportunity to inspect and, if possible, train in the maincompetition stadium on at least one occasion prior to the start of the World Athletics U20
Championships. Such training to be no more than two hours in duration and should
normally be arranged one or two days before the competition at a time when most of theathletes are on site and which would not conflict with other activities in the stadium or
the general organisation of the event.

15.6. Orientation TourAn Orientation Tour must be organised the day before the first day of the World Athletics
U20 Championships for Team members to familiarise themselves with the team areasat the competition zone. The Technical Delegates and World Athletics and LOC
Competition staff will be available for questions or issues raised by the Teams during theOrientation Tour.
15.7.

Bib and Hip Numbers
The athletes’ bibs (including those for the Medal Ceremonies), as well as the hip
numbers, will be provided by World Athletics.

15.8.

Special Technical Rules for the World Athletics U20 Championships
Height of Hurdles
The height of the hurdles shall be according to Rule 22.3 of the Technical Rules.

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Specification of Implements
The specifications of the implements shall be according to Rules 32, 33, 34, 36 and 38
of the Technical Rules.
Combined Events
The events to be contested are specified in Rule 39 of the Technical Rules with the
exception of the last event of both the Decathlon and Heptathlon competition which may
be conducted using handicap starts based on time difference that correspond to thenumber of points they are behind the leading athlete. The Combined Events Scoring
Tables will be used to score these events, notwithstanding the lower weights of theimplements or height of the hurdles.
Penalty Zone
In the 10,000m Race Walks, the Penalty Zone rule will be used.

Seedings, Draws and Qualification in Track Events
To accommodate the large number of entries in some events, alternate tables to thoseposted on the World Athletics website may be used by the Technical Delegates forseeding, draws and qualifications in Track Events. See Alternate Tables in Appendix 5.

The relays are seeded based on a combination of two factors (each contributing 50%
weight):• Each team’s Qualification Best performance• Each team’s Qualification Best performances set by the individual athletes entered forthe relay team (or for the 100m/400m). An adjusted Qualification Best will be consideredin other events (e.g. 110mH, 200m, 400mH) if the athlete does not have one for the
100m/400m.
For the purposes of lane draws in Combined Events races, Rules 20.4.3 – 5 of theTechnical Rules apply. The Qualification Best achieved in Heptathlon or a Decathlon is
to be used for seeding.
Substitution
For the purposes of vacant positions in semi-finals or finals, as appropriate, see Appendix
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Part IV - World Athletics Cross Country Championships Regulations
16. General
16.1. Subject to exceptional circumstances, World Athletics shall organise the World Athletics
Cross Country Championships every two years, in odd numbered years, as a team andindividual competition. Commencing from 2024 the World Athletics Cross Country
Championships will be held in even numbered years.
16.2. The full event title shall be World Athletics Cross Country Championships followed by
the host city and year of the competition. A shorter version of the event title can beconsidered subject to World Athletics’ approval.
17. Events Programme
17.1. The World Athletics Cross Country Championships shall be held on one day or suchother period as World Athletics shall approve.
17.2. The programme shall comprise the following 5 events, held over the following
approximate distances or such other number of events as World Athletics shall approve:
Senior Men

10 km

U20 Men

8 km

Senior Women

10 km

U20 Women

6 km

Mixed (Universal) Relay (2 Men and 2 Women)

4 loops (8km approx.)

Additional Events
The LOC may organise a mass participation event as part of the World Athletics Cross
Country Championships provided the prior written approval of the Council of World
Athletics has been obtained following consultation with the Technical Delegates and theLOC. The LOC is responsible for the costs of organising a mass participation element of
the event as part of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships.
17.3. Scoring
In all races (except the mixed relay) four finishers shall score.
Each race shall be scored separately. The team results shall be decided by the aggregateof places recorded by the scoring athletes of each team. The team with the lowest
aggregate of points will be judged the winner. If a team fails to finish with a complete
scoring team, the runners finishing shall be counted as individuals in the race result andbe eligible for the individual awards.
In assessing the aggregate, no adjustment to the scoring of the finishing teams shall bemade in respect of any non-scoring team runners or of individual entries.

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In the event of a tie, it shall be resolved in favour of the team whose last scoring member
finishes nearer to first place.
Scoring for the Mixed Relay shall be by finishing order of the team.
18. Participation
18.1. Age Categories
U20 AthletesAthletes aged 18 or 19 years on 31 December of the year of the competition may
compete in the Senior race or the U20 race.
U18 AthletesAthletes aged 16 or 17 years on 31 December of the year competition may only compete
in the U20 race.
Athletes Younger than 16
No athlete younger than 16 years of age on 31 December in the year of the competition
may be entered or permitted to compete.
18.2. Participation of Neutral AthletesAthletes who have been granted Neutral Athlete status in accordance with Rule 3 of the
Eligibility Rules may apply to World Athletics to participate in the World Athletics Cross
Country Championships via the Neutral Athlete Liaison person (as described in 18.6
below), by the deadline for Preliminary Entries. Neutral Athletes may only apply tocompete in individual events. Neutral Athletes may achieve the Entry Standard innational competitions held in the country of the suspended Member Federation provided
the competition in question meets all relevant requirements under World Athletics Rules
and Regulations.
18.3. Entry Standards
There are no Entry Standards for this Competition
18.4. Entry Rules
In all races (except the relay) a Member may enter a maximum of eight athletes; nomore than six shall be allowed to start in the race with four to score. In the relay, aMember may enter a maximum of four men and four women; of which two men and two
women shall compete.
Individual entries are admitted in any race (except in the relay) and the finishing athletes
shall be eligible for the corresponding individual awards.
18.5. Entries of Neutral Athletes – World Athletics may accept up to two Neutral Athletes
form the same suspended Member in each event.
After submission on the On-Line Event Entry System World Athletics will confirm theparticipation of all Neutral Athletes having first verified their qualification status. In
confirming the participation of any Neutral Athlete, World Athletics may impose such

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conditions on their participation as it sees fit, including but not limited to the signature ofa Neutral Athlete Agreement.
18.6. Neutral Athlete Liaison Person - To assist in the registration of Neutral Athletes, World
Athletics may designate a single person to act on behalf of all Neutral Athletes seeking
to participate and Team Officials from the same suspended Member. If designated, theNeutral Athlete Liaison will be responsible for:18.6.1. co-ordinating all aspects of the Neutral Athletes' participation at the World
Athletics Cross Country Championships (including the participation of any
Team Officials – see below);
18.6.2. submitting the Neutral Athletes' visa requests and entry information for the
Neutral Athletes and any Team Officials (including their travel information andaccommodation needs) using the On-line Event Entry System:
https://evententry.worldathletics.org ;18.6.3. co-ordinating all administrative procedures on site at the World Athletics Cross
Country Championships, including the payment of any due amount and theprocessing of final confirmations.
18.7. Team Uniform
All athletes of the same team and Neutral Athletes shall wear approved uniform during thecompetition and in all ceremonies. The uniform must conform to Rules and Regulations
concerning Marketing & Advertising & Accessories and any applicable Technical Rules.
All Members and Neutral Athletes must submit in advance all items included within theiruniform (including accessories) for approval as specified in the Team Manual and bring
their team uniform to the accreditation centre for inspection. During the accreditation
procedures Members and Neutral Athletes must abide by any direction or ruling by theAdvertising Commissioner concerning their uniform to be worn and any sanction imposed
for failure to deliver team uniform for approval by the notified deadline.
Neutral Athletes may participate in neutral uniform of their choice provided it does notcontain any colour(s) of, or otherwise bear any resemblance to, the team uniform and/or
flag of the Neutral Athlete's suspended Member /Country or Territory.
19. Financial Conditions
19.1. Athlete Travel & Accommodation Quota
Appendix 2 sets out if an athlete quota applies and for whom the LOC, Member and/orWorld Athletics will pay travel and/or accommodation.
The Quota, which is separate for Men and Women, is largely based on the evaluation of
the Members’ performance in the previous three editions of the World Athletics Cross
Country Championships. Each Member is entitled to a basic quota of one man and one
woman. The maximum number of quota places per race is four (number of scoring
athletes) regardless of the number of athletes entered (applies also in case of additional
quota places for Area Champions).
Quotas for Relays are as follows:

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In the Mixed Relay, each Member has a basic quota of one man and one woman.
The host country has no athlete quota.
19.2. Travel Arrangements
Travel tickets of quota athletes will be issued preferably by World Athletics, provided
Members send their Preliminary Entries and Final Entries by the respective deadlines. If
a Member purchases airline tickets for their quota athletes, the price of such tickets mustbe submitted together with the Preliminary Entries and for the prior written approval ofWorld Athletics. Members acknowledge that the cheapest available price will be taken asa reference. Only approved travel costs will be reimbursed upon the submission to World
Athletics of the corresponding invoice(s). The original invoice from the travel agency mustbe given to World Athletics Travels on site, during the team administration procedure.
19.3. Accommodation Invoicing
The accommodation invoice will be based on the accommodation reservation submitted
by the Final Entries deadline on the Online Entry System, with a tolerance of any (i.e.,
quota, non-quota athletes and Team Officials) two persons.
20. Technical Matters and Requirements
20.1. Facilities
The Course
The course must comply with the requirements of Rule 56 of the Technical Rules andmust include some natural and artificial obstacles in order to build a challenging,innovative and exciting race course.
Warm-up Area
It is mandatory that there be a warm-up Area, with such facilities and equipment as World
Athletics shall require, close to the Call Room and to the start.
Training Areas
Adequate training areas and opportunities must be provided at a reasonable distance fromTeam Hotels to the athletes at appropriate times. The Technical Delegates shall inspectand decide upon the most suitable solutions during the Site Visit(s) and only those areas
and facilities which been approved by the Technical Delegates may be used.
Functional Areas at the Course
A number of technical and functional areas must be provided at the course by the LOC.
A basic list is as follows:a. Team boxes (for preparations and changing)– one for each team if possible;
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c. Start aread. Mixed Zone for Media interviews
e. Post Event Area where athletes are able to recover and collect their clothingf.

Gathering area and podium area for the Medal Ceremonies

g. Doping Control station, the location and layout of which needs to be agreed with theMedical/Anti-Doping Delegate;h. Technical Information Centre (TIC);
i.

Competition Information Desks (CIDs) located at the athletes’ accommodation
venue(s).
The TD shall inspect and decide upon the most suitable solutions during the Site Visit(s).

20.2. Technical Services
TimingTransponders will be used, inserted in the athletes’ shoes, for the official timing(intermediate and finish). Manual back-up timing must be provided and shall be agreed
with the Technical Delegates.
Video Recording
It is mandatory that a back-up video recording system be installed on the finish line, to alevel approved by World Athletics, to assist in determining the finishing order. It must be
made available to the Jury of Appeal in case of a protest.
Video Board
It is mandatory that the LOC obtain and pay for a video board measuring at least 48m²,
placed in view of the Media/VIP stand, for the public showing of the television signal.
Public Address System
A suitable sound system for public address and Event Presentation purposes must be
available at the course.
20.3. Orientation TourAn Orientation Tour must be organised the day before the first day of the World Athletics
Cross Country Championships for Team members to familiarise themselves with theteam areas at the competition zone. The Technical Delegates and World Athletics and
LOC Competition staff will be available for questions or issues raised by the Teams during
the Orientation Tour.
20.4. Bibs
The athletes’ bibs (including those for the medal ceremonies), will be provided by World
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Part V – World Athletics Race Walking Team Championship Regulations
21. General
21.1. Subject to exceptional circumstances, World Athletics shall organise the World Athletics
Race Walking Team Championships every two years, in even numbered years, as ateam and individual competition.
21.2. The full event title shall be World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships followedby the host city and year of the competition. A shorter version of the event title can beconsidered subject to World Athletics’ approval.
22. Events Programme
22.1. The World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships shall be held over two
consecutive days or such other period as World Athletics shall approve.
22.2. The programme shall comprise the following 5 events or such other number of events
as World Athletics shall approve:
Men’s 10km U20 Race Walk
Men’s 20km Race Walk
Women’s 10km U20 Race Walk
Women’s 20km Race Walk
Mixed Marathon Race Walk Relay (Universal)
22.3. Scoring
Except the Mixed Relay, in the senior races the first three finishers shall score for the teamwhile in the U20 races, the first two finishers shall score.
Each race shall be scored separately. The team results shall be decided by the aggregateof places recorded by the scoring athletes of each team. The team with the lowest
aggregate of points will be judged the winner. If a team fails to finish with a complete
scoring team, the race walkers finishing shall be counted as individuals in the race result
and be eligible for the individual medals.
No adjustment to the scoring places of the finishing teams shall be made in respect of any
non-scoring team athletes or of individual entries.
In the event of a tie, it shall be resolved in favour of the team whose last scoring member
finishes nearer to first place.
Scoring for the Mixed Relay shall be by finishing order of the team.
23. Participation
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U20 AthletesAthletes aged 18 or 19 years on 31 December in the year of the competition may compete
in any race.
U18 AthletesAthletes aged 16 or 17 years on 31 December in the year of the competition may only
compete in the U20 race.
Athletes Younger than 16
No athlete younger than 16 years of age on 31 December in the year of the competition
may be entered or permitted to compete.
23.2. Participation of Neutral Athletes (if applicable)
Athletes who have been granted Neutral Athlete status in accordance with Rule 3 of the
Eligibility Rules may apply to World Athletics to participate in the World Athletics Race
Walking Team Championships via the Neutral Athlete Liaison person (as described in
23.6 below), by the deadline for Preliminary Entries. Neutral Athletes may only apply tocompete in individual events. Neutral Athletes may achieve the Entry Standard innational competitions held in the country of the suspended Member provided thecompetition in question meets all relevant requirements under World Athletics Rules andRegulations.
23.3. Entry Standards
There are no Entry Standards for this Competition
23.4. Entry Rules
20km Races
A Member may enter a maximum of seven athletes in each race; no more than five shallbe allowed to start in the race with three to score.
10km U20 Races
A Member may enter a maximum of five athletes in each race; no more than three shallbe allowed to start in the race with two to score.
Marathon Mixed Relay Race
A Member may enter a maximum of three teams, that is a maximum of 4 male and 4
female Athletes but no more than 3 of each gender shall be allowed to start in the race withall of them scoring.
Individual Entries
Individual entries are admitted in the 20km or in the 10km races only. No athlete will beallowed to compete in two races.

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23.5. Entries of Neutral Athletes – World Athletics may accept up to two Neutral Athletes
from the same sanctioned Member in each event but are unable to score.
After submission on the On-line Event Entry System, World Athletics will confirm theparticipation of all Neutral Athletes having first verified their eligibility status. In
confirming the participation of any Neutral Athlete, World Athletics may impose suchconditions on their participation as it sees fit, including but not limited to the signature ofa Neutral Athlete Agreement.
23.6. Neutral Athlete Liaison Person - To assist in the registration of Neutral Athletes, World
Athletics may designate a single person to act on behalf of all Neutral Athletes seeking toparticipate and Team Officials seeking to attend from the same suspended Member. If
designated, the Neutral Athlete Liaison will be responsible for:23.6.1. co-ordinating all aspects of the Neutral Athletes' participation at the World
Athletics Race Walking Team Championships (including the participation of any
Team Officials – see below);
23.6.2. submitting the Neutral Athletes' visa requests and entry information for the
Neutral Athletes and any Team Officials (including their travel information andaccommodation needs) using the On-line Event Entry System:
https://evententry.worldathletics.org ;23.6.3. co-ordinating all administrative procedures on site at the World Athletics Race
Walking Team Championships, including the payment of any due amount andthe processing of final confirmations.
23.7. Team Uniform
All athletes of the same team and Neutral Athletes shall wear approved uniform during thecompetition and in all ceremonies. The uniform must conform to Rules and Regulations
concerning Marketing & Advertising & Accessories and any applicable Technical Rules.
All Members and Neutral Athletes must submit in advance all items included within theiruniform (including accessories) for approval as specified in the Team Manual and bring
their team uniform to the accreditation centre for inspection. During the accreditation
procedures Members and Neutral Athletes must abide by any direction or ruling by theAdvertising Commissioner concerning their uniform to be worn and any sanction imposed
for failure to deliver team uniform for approval by the notified deadline.
Neutral Athletes may participate in neutral uniform of their choice provided it does notcontain any colour(s) of, or otherwise bear any resemblance to, the team uniform and/or
flag of the Neutral Athlete's suspended Member /Country or Territory.
24. Financial Conditions
24.1. Athlete Travel & Accommodation Quota
Appendix 2 sets out if an athlete quota applies and for whom the LOC, Member and/orWorld Athletics will pay travel and/or accommodation.
Every Member Federation benefits from a basic quota of 1 athlete in each race. For thesenior races only, additional quota places are granted (up to a maximum total of 3 per

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race) based on the number of athletes ranked in the Race Walking World Rankings in
the previous year.
The host country has no athlete quota.
24.2. Travel Arrangements
Travel tickets of quota athletes will be issued preferably by World Athletics, provided
Members send their Preliminary Entries and Final Entries by the respective deadlines. If
a Member purchases airline tickets for their quota athletes, the price of such tickets mustbe submitted together with the Preliminary Entries and for the prior written approval ofWorld Athletics. Members acknowledge that the cheapest available price will be taken asa reference. Only approved travel costs will be reimbursed upon the submission to World
Athletics of the corresponding invoice(s). The original invoice from the travel agency mustbe given to World Athletics Travels on site, during the team administration procedure.
24.3. Accommodation Invoicing
The accommodation invoice will be based on the accommodation reservation submitted
by the Final Entries deadline on the Online Entry system, with a tolerance of any i.e. quota,
non-quota athletes and Team Officials etc.) two persons.
25. Technical Matters and Requirements
25.1. Facilities
Course
The course must comply with the requirements of Rule 54.11 of the Technical Rules andshall be designed in accordance with the recommendations contained in World Athletics
publication “Race Walking – A Guide to Judging and Organising”. It shall also bemeasured by World Athletics/AIMS Grade “A” International Road Race Course Measurer
appointed by World Athletics in accordance with the relevant guidelines.
Warm-up Area
It is mandatory that there be a warm-up area, approved by World Athletics and with such
facilities and equipment as World Athletics require, close to the Call Room and to the Start.
Training Areas
Adequate training areas and facilities must be provided within a reasonable proximity toTeam Hotels to the athletes at appropriate times. The Technical Delegates shall inspectand decide upon the most suitable solutions during the Site Visit(s) and only those areas
and facilities which been approved by the Technical Delegates may be used.
Technical Facilities at the Course
A number of technical and functional facilities need to be provided at the course by the
LOC.

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A basic list is as follows:a. Team areas (for preparations and changing) – one for each team if possible;
b. Call Room;c. Mixed Zone for Media interviewsd. Post Event Area where athletes are able to recover and collect their clothinge. Gathering area and podium area for the Medal Ceremoniesf.

Doping Control Station, the location and layout of which needs to be agreed with theMedical / Anti-Doping Delegate;

g. Recorders’ Booth situated close to a Red Cards Posting Board;h. Technical Information Centre (TIC);
i.

Competition Information Desks (CIDs) located at the athletes’ accommodation
venue(s).

j.

Rest / Recovery Areas for athletes before / after their respective relay leg (this area
shall include a shaded space, a table with water and other suitable refreshments, andenough space to keep athletes warmed up.)
The Technical Delegates shall inspect and decide upon the most suitable solutions
during the Site Visit(s).

25.2. Technical Services
TimingTransponders will be used for the official timing (intermediate and finish). Manual back-up
timing must be provided and shall be agreed with the Technical Delegates.
Video Recording
It is mandatory that a back-up video recording system be installed on the finish line, to alevel approved by World Athletics, to assist in determining the finishing order. It must be
made available to the Jury of Appeal in case of a protest.
Communication
The use of an electronic communication system is obligatory. This must be composed of
posting boards and hand-held devices with transmission capability for communicating the
Red Cards to the Recorder.
Video Board
It is mandatory that the LOC obtain, and pay for, a video board measuring at least 48m²,
placed in view of the Media/VIP stand, for the public showing of the television signal.

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Public Address System
A suitable sound system for public address and Event Presentation purposes must be
available at the course.
25.3. Orientation TourAn Orientation Tour must be organised the day before the first day of the World Athletics
Race Walking Team Championships for Team members to familiarise themselves withthe team areas at the competition zone. The Technical Delegates and World Athletics
and LOC Competition staff will be available for questions or issues raised by the Teams
during the Orientation Tour.
25.4. Bibs
The athletes’ bibs (including those for the Medal Ceremonies), will be provided by World
Athletics.
25.5. Special Technical Rules for the World Athletics Race Walking TeamChampionships
Penalty Zone
All the races will be conducted with the Penalty Zone rule.
Time Limits
Time Limits shall apply to Senior races only.
In order for athletes to be allowed to finish the race, they shall be required to start the last
2km within a certain Time Limit from the start of the race.
The Technical Delegates, in collaboration with the Office, shall be responsible fordetermining the applicable Time Limits at each edition of the Team Championships.
Athletes who fail to start the last 2km within these times will be stopped by competition
officials and prevented from continuing the race. They shall, however, be awarded theircorresponding finishing position at that point and, in the case of the 20km races, their
participation will count towards the team score.
Marathon Mixed Relay
The race shall be conducted over a distance of 42.195km and contested by teams of two
athletes – one male and one female.
There shall be four legs – each of a minimum distance of 10km. The male athlete shallwalk the first and third legs and the female athlete the second and fourth legs.
The actual distance of each leg shall be determined according to local circumstances andthe layout of the venue.
Rule 54 of the Technical Rules shall be applied with the following variations:

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54.4.1 – shall be applied to the last 100m of the last leg only. Where, at any other time,
the Chief Judge observes that an athlete is engaging in unsporting or improper conduct,
they shall refer it to the Referee for action.54.5 – shall be applied to the whole race sothat the same Judge may not show a Yellow Paddle to the same athlete to whom they
have already shown a Yellow Paddle for that offence or for whom they have sent a red
card whether it is on the same or a subsequent leg for that particular athlete. However,they may do so for the other athlete in the same team.
54.6 - This Rule shall be applied to the whole race so that the same Judge may not send
to the Chief Judge a second red card on the same athlete whether it is on the same ora subsequent leg for that particular athlete. However, they may do so for the other athlete
in the same team.
54.7

Disqualification, as follows:
54.7.1 Except as provided in Rule 54.7.3 of the Technical Rules, when seven
Red Cards have been sent to the Chief Judge for athletes on thesame team, the team is disqualified, and they shall be notified of thisdisqualification by the Chief Judge or a Chief Judge’s Assistant by being
shown a red paddle. The failure to give notification shall not result in thereinstatement of a disqualified athlete.
54.7.3 A Penalty Zone shall be used. An athlete will be required to enter the
Penalty Zone and remain there for the applicable period once their teamhas received three Red Cards and on each occasion of anadditional Red Card thereafter, and are so advised by the Chief Judgeor someone delegated by them.
Note: The athlete currently on the course when the advice is given by
the Chief Judge must comply with this Rule even if the red card wassent to the Chief Judge when the other athlete was on the course.
The applicable period in the Penalty Zone shall be as follows:
After three red cards

3 min

After the fourth red card

1 min

After the fifth red card

1 min

After the sixth red card

1 min

54.7.4 If, a team receives a third or subsequent Red Card and it is no longer
practicable to direct them to enter the Penalty Zone before the end of
the race, the Referee shall add the time(s) they would have beenrequired to spend in the Penalty Zone to their finishing time and adjust
the finishing order as may be necessary.
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Takeover Zone
Lines 50mm wide shall be drawn across the course to mark the start of each stage
distance (scratch line). Similar lines shall be drawn 10m before and 10m after the scratchline to denote the takeover zone. All takeover procedures, which, unless otherwise
specified by the organisers, shall comprise a physical contact between the incoming andoutgoing athletes, shall be completed within this zone.
Final Declarations
The final declaration of the number of teams and the composition of each team shall bemade by the time stated in the Team Manual.
Qualification to Olympic Games
The top 22 placed teams will automatically qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games. Up to fiveof these 22 teams can be a second team of the same Member.

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Part VI – World Athletics Road Running Championships Regulations
26. General
26.1. Subject to exceptional circumstances, World Athletics shall organise the World Athletics
Road Running Championships every two years, in odd numbered years, as a team andindividual competition.
26.2. The full event title shall be World Athletics Road Running Championships followed by
the host city and the year of the competition. A shorter version of the event title can beconsidered subject to World Athletics’ approval.
27. Events Programme
27.1. The World Athletics Road Running Championships shall be held over two days or suchother period as World Athletics shall approve.
27.2. The programme shall comprise the following events or such other number of events asWorld Athletics shall approve:
Individual Events
Women
Men

Road MileRoad Mile

5km
5km

Individual andTeam Events
Half Marathon
Half Marathon

From the inaugural edition of the World Athletics Road Running Championships
onwards, the LOC may organise a mass participation race, see below.
27.3. Scoring in the Half Marathon
In both races the first three finishers shall score for the team.
Each race shall be scored separately. The team results shall be decided by the aggregateof times recorded by the scoring athletes of each team. The team with the lowest
aggregate of times will be judged the winner. If a team fails to finish with a complete
scoring team, the runners finishing shall be counted as individuals in the race result andbe eligible for the individual awards.
In the event of a tie, it shall be resolved in favour of the team whose last scoring member
finishes nearer to first place.
27.4. Mass RaceA Mass Race may be included as part of the World Athletics Road RunningChampionships provided the prior written approval of the Council of World Athletics’ hasbeen obtained following consultation with the Technical Delegates and the LOC. If andwhere applicable, all travel and accommodation costs athletes in mass participation
events will be paid by the LOC.
28. Participation
28.1. Age Categories

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Only athletes who are at least 18 years of age on 31 December of the year of thecompetition may compete in the World Athletics Road Running Championships.
28.2. Participation of Neutral AthletesAthletes who have been granted Neutral Athlete status in accordance with Rule 3 of the
Eligibility Rules may apply to World Athletics to participate in the World Athletics Road
Running Championships via the Neutral Athlete Liaison person (as described in 28.6
below), by the deadline for Preliminary Entries. Neutral Athletes may only apply tocompete individually. Neutral Athletes may achieve the Entry Standard in national
competitions held in the country of the suspended Member Federation provided thecompetition in question meets all relevant requirements under World Athletics Rules andRegulations.
28.3. Entry Standards
There are no Entry Standards for this Competition.
28.4. Entry Rules
Half Marathon (individual and team event)Members may enter a maximum of five athletes per race with no more than four allowed
to start and three to score for the team event. Individual entries are also allowed with allentered athletes eligible for the individual event and corresponding individual awards.
5km and Road Mile (individual events only)
Members may enter a maximum of three athletes per race with no more than two allowed
to start for the individual awards.
28.5. Entries of Neutral Athletes - After submission on the On-line Event Entry System
World Athletics will confirm the participation of all Neutral Athletes. In confirming theparticipation of any Neutral Athlete, World Athletics may impose such conditions on their
participation as it sees fit, including but not limited to the signature of a Neutral Athlete
Agreement.
World Athletics may accept up to two Neutral Athletes from the same sanctioned
Member in each event.
28.6. Neutral Athlete Liaison Person To assist in the registration of Neutral Athletes, World
Athletics may designate a single person to act on behalf of all Neutral Athletes seeking
to participate and Team Officials seeking to attend from the same suspended Member.
If designated, the Neutral Athlete Liaison will be responsible for:28.6.1. co-ordinating all aspects of the Neutral Athletes' participation at the World
Athletics Road Running Championships (including the participation of any
Team Officials – see below);
28.6.2. submitting the Neutral Athletes' visa requests and entry information for the
Neutral Athletes and any Team Officials (including their travel information andaccommodation needs) using the On-line Event Entry System:
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28.6.3. co-ordinating all administrative procedures on site at the World Athletics Road
Running Championships, including the payment of any due amount and theprocessing of final confirmations.
28.7. Team Uniform
All athletes of the same team and Neutral Athletes shall wear approved uniform during thecompetition and in all ceremonies. The uniform must conform to Rules and Regulations
concerning Marketing & Advertising & Accessories and any applicable Technical Rules.
All Members and Neutral Athletes must submit in advance all items included within theiruniform (including accessories) for approval as specified in the Team Manual and bring
their team uniform to the accreditation centre for inspection. During the accreditation
procedures Members and Neutral Athletes must abide by any direction or ruling by theAdvertising Commissioner concerning their uniform to be worn and any sanction imposed
for failure to deliver team uniform for approval by the notified deadline.
Neutral Athletes may participate in neutral uniform of their choice provided it does notcontain any colour(s) of, or otherwise bear any resemblance to, the team uniform and/or
flag of the Neutral Athlete's suspended Member /Country or Territory.
29. Financial Conditions
29.1. Athlete Travel & Accommodation Quota
Appendix 2 sets out if an athlete quota applies and for whom the LOC, Member and/orWorld Athletics will pay travel and/or accommodation.
For each of the three events, the quota will be based on the number of athletes in theWorld Rankings as of 31 May in the year before that of the Championships and shall be
determined as follows:
Half Marathon
Quota = 100 (50M + 50W)
Max quota per country: 3 per gender
Calculated based on the number of athletes in the top 50 positions of the World “Road
Running” Rankings (encompassing the HM and similar distances), counting a maximumof 3 per country.
5 kilometres
Quota = 40 (20M + 20W)
Max quota per country: 2 per gender
Calculated based on the number of athletes in the top 20 positions of the World 5000m
Rankings (which now incorporates the 5km), counting a maximum of 2 per country
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Quota = 24 (12M + 12W)
Max quota per country: 2 per gender
Calculated based on the number of athletes in the top 12 positions of the World 1500m
Rankings (which incorporates the track Mile and other similar distances), counting amaximum of 2 per country.
Universality quota
Countries without a pre-assigned quota will benefit from one quota place only for theentry of a male or a female athlete in the Half Marathon
Host Country
The host country has no athlete quota.
29.2. Travel Arrangements
Travel tickets of quota athletes will be issued preferably by World Athletics, provided
Members send their Preliminary Entries and Final Entries by the respective deadlines. If
a Member purchases airline tickets for their quota athletes, the price of such tickets mustbe submitted together with the Preliminary Entries and for the prior written approval ofWorld Athletics. Members acknowledge that the cheapest available price will be taken asa reference. Only approved travel costs will be reimbursed upon the submission to World
Athletics of the corresponding invoice(s). The original invoice from the travel agency mustbe given to World Athletics Travels on site, during the team administration procedure.
29.3. Accommodation Invoicing
The accommodation invoice will be based on the accommodation reservation submitted
by the Final Entries deadline on the Online Event Entry System, with a tolerance of any(i.e. quota, non-quota athletes and Team Officials) two persons.
30. Technical Matters and Requirements
30.1. Facilities
The Course
The course must comply with the requirements of Rule 55 of the Technical Rules and shallbe designed in accordance with the recommendations contained in World Athletics
publication “Distance Running Manual”. It shall be measured by World Athletics/AIMS
approved Grade “A” International Road Race Measurer appointed by World Athletics who
shall also attend the Championships in order to validate that the course used is asmeasured. A distinctive, coloured line denoting the course measured must be marked on
the road (Rule 55.3 of the Technical Rules).
The course must comply with the criteria for an Road World Record (Rule 31.28 of theCompetition Rules).

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It is mandatory that low emission vehicles be used for the lead car as well as for the media
vehicle.
Warm-up Area
It is mandatory that there be a warm-up area, approved by World Athletics with such
facilities and equipment as World Athletics shall require, close to the Call Room and to thestart.
Training Areas
Adequate training areas and facilities must be provided at a reasonable distance fromTeam Hotels to the athletes at appropriate times. The Technical Delegates shall inspectand decide upon the most suitable solutions during the Site Visit(s) and only those areas
and facilities which been approved by the Technical Delegates may be used.
Functional Areas
A number of technical and functional areas need to be provided at the course by the LOC.
A basic list is as follows:a. Team boxes (for preparations and changing)– one for each team if possible;
b. Call Room;c. Mixed Zone for Media interviewsd. Post Event Area where athletes are able to recover and collect their clothinge. Gathering area and podium area for the medal ceremoniesf.

Doping Control station, the location and layout of which needs to be agreed with theMedical/Anti-Doping Delegate;

g. Technical Information Centre (TIC);
h. Competition Information Desks (CIDs) located at the athletes’ accommodation
venue(s).
The Technical Delegates shall inspect and decide upon the most suitable solutions
during the Site Visit(s).
30.2. Technical Services
TimingTransponders will be used, inserted in the athletes’ shoes, for the official timing(intermediate and finish). Manual back-up timing must be provided and shall be agreed
with the Technical Delegates.
Video Recording
It is mandatory that a back-up video recording system be installed on the finish line, to alevel approved by World Athletics, to assist in determining the finishing order. It must be
made available to the Jury of Appeal in case of a protest.
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Video Board
It is mandatory that the LOC obtain and pay for a video board measuring at least 48m²,
placed in view of the Media/VIP stand, for the public showing of the television signal.
Public Address System
A suitable sound system for public address and Event Presentation purposes must be
available at the course.
30.3. Orientation TourAn Orientation Tour must be organised the day before the first day of World Athletics Road
Running Championships for Team members to familiarise with the team areas at thecompetition zone. The Technical Delegates and World Athletics and LOC Coopetition staff
will be available for questions or issues raised by the Teams at the time of the Orientation
Tour.
30.4. Bibs
The athletes’ bibs (including those for the medal ceremonies), will be provided by World
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Part VII – World Athletics Relays Regulations
31. General
31.1. Subject to exceptional circumstances, World Athletics shall organise the World Athletics
Relays normally at the beginning of May, every odd numbered year and from 2024
(inclusive) every even numbered year.
31.2. The full event title shall be World Athletics Relays followed by the host city and year of
the competition. A shorter version of the event title can be considered subject to World
Athletics’ approval.
32. Events Programme
32.1. The World Athletics Relays shall be held on two consecutive days or such other period
as World Athletics shall approve.
32.2. The programme shall comprise five Relay Events (2 Men, 2 Women and 1 Mixed(Universal)) or such other number of events as World Athletics shall approve:Men
4 x 100 metres
4 x 400 metres
Women
4 x 100 metres
4 x 400 metres
Mixed (Universal)
4 x 400 metres
33.

Participation

33.1. Age Categories
U20 AthletesAthletes aged 18 or 19 years on 31 December in the year of the competition may compete
in any event.
U18 AthletesAthletes aged 16 or 17 years on 31 December in the year of the competition may compete
in any event.
Athletes Younger than 16
No athlete younger than 16 years of age on 31 December in the year of the competition
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33.2. Qualification System
The top eight teams in the Relay Events held at the preceding World Athletics
Championships will qualify for entry to the World Athletics Relays. If a team did not start
the final at the Relay Events held at the World Athletics Championships (and cannot
present a medical certificate from World Athletics Medical Delegate to confirm bona fide)then their place will be taken by the team with the best performance achieved in thesemi-finals of the Relay Events at same World Athletics Championships. The Host
Country may enter one team in each event regardless of any Entry Conditions. The remaining
Teams (up to 32) will be determined through the Top Performance Lists.
Performances will have to be achieved during the qualification period from 1 January inthe year preceding the competition to one week prior to closing date for the Final Entries
and be achieved in accordance with criteria decided by World Athletics.
33.3. Entry Rules
A maximum of one team from any one Member can compete in each Relay Event.
A maximum of eight athletes may be entered for each Relay Team. Any four athletes
among those entered for the competition, may then be used in the composition of theteam.
Neutral Athletes cannot compete in the World Athletics Relays which is a Relay Team
event.
33.4. Team Uniform
All athletes of the same team shall wear approved uniform during the competition andin all ceremonies. The uniform must conform to Rules and Regulations concerning
Marketing & Advertising & Accessories and any applicable Technical Rules. All
Members must submit in advance all items included within their uniform (including
accessories) for approval as specified in the Team Manual and bring their team uniform
to the accreditation centre for inspection. During the accreditation procedures Members
must abide by any direction or ruling by the Advertising Commissioner concerning theiruniform to be worn and any sanction imposed for failure to deliver team uniform forapproval by the notified deadline.
All athletes of the team shall wear the same colour(s) on competition uniform during thecompetition.
34. Financial Conditions
34.1. Athlete Accommodation & Quota
Appendix 2 sets out if an athlete quota applies and for whom the LOC, Member and/orWorld Athletics will pay travel and/or accommodation.
Each participating Member Federation shall receive a quota of two athletes for eachparticipating relay team. To note that no athlete may receive a second quota place.
The participating Member Federations are responsible for the travel and accommodation
costs of all non-quota athletes and all officials.
The host country has no athlete quota.
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34.2. Travel Arrangements
Travel tickets of quota athletes will be issued preferably by World Athletics, provided
Members send their Preliminary Entries and Final Entries by the respective deadlines. If
a Member purchases airline tickets for their quota athletes, the price of such tickets mustbe submitted together with the Preliminary Entries and for the prior written approval ofWorld Athletics. Members acknowledge that the cheapest available price will be taken asa reference. Only approved travel costs will be reimbursed upon the submission to World
Athletics of the corresponding invoice(s). The original invoice from the travel agency mustbe given to World Athletics Travels on site, during the team administration procedure.
34.3. Accommodation Invoicing
The accommodation invoice will be based on the accommodation reservation submitted
by the Final Entries deadline on the Event Entry system, with a tolerance of any i.e. quota,
non-quota athletes and Team Officials) two persons.
35. Technical Matters and Requirements
35.1. Facilities
Main Stadium
The World Athletics Relays shall be held in a stadium conforming in all respects with therequirements of the Rules and must hold a Class 1 Athletic Facility Certificate.
It should normally have a minimum capacity of 15,000 spectators.
The track facility must be of a single radius bend construction, or if of a double radius bend
design, the smaller radius may not be less than 30.00m.
Warm-up Facility
It is mandatory that there be a warm-up facility, approved by World Athletics with such
facilities and equipment as World Athletics require, within easy walking distance of thestadium.
Training Areas
Adequate training areas and facilities must be provided at a reasonable distance fromTeam Hotels to ensure training possibilities at appropriate times. The Technical Delegatesshall inspect and decide upon the most suitable facilities during the Site Visit(s) and only
those areas and facilities which been approved by the Technical Delegates may be used.
Functional Areas
A number of technical and functional areas and rooms must be provided by the LOC.
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d. A Post Event Area where athletes are able to recover and collect their clothinge. A Photo Finish control roomf.

A Results Management room

g. A Doping Control Station, the location and layout of which needs to be agreed with theAnti-Doping Delegate;h. A Technical Information Centre (TIC) located at the Stadium;i.

Competition Information Desks (CIDs) located at the athletes’ accommodation
venue(s);j.

Seating for the Teams
The TD shall inspect and decide upon the most suitable solutions during the Site Visit(s).

35.2. Technical Services
GeneralTechnical Services must be provided as detailed below according to standards
determined by World Athletics. To ensure such standards are met, World Athletics may
identify preferred partner companies for certain services, the involvement of which will be
discussed with the LOC as required and which the LOC be obliged to use unless otherwise
agreed in writing by World Athletics. In all cases, the appointment of the technical service
providers is subject to final World Athletics’ approval.
Time Measurement and False Start Control
For capturing the results of the competition:a. Fully Automatic Timing and Photo Finish System must be used. Transponder
timing may be used additionally for intermediate timing.
b. In addition, starting blocks must be fitted with an World Athletics certified false start
control apparatus (Start Information System) which must have an automatic recall
system.
Competition Data Processing
A highly specialised results service company must be appointed for the competition dataprocessing and disseminating the results, able to guarantee full compatibility with thetiming and measurement services but also with the very specific technical requirementsof Television, Media and Event Presentation including the provision of a Commentary
Information System (CIS). In all cases, the appointment of the results service company issubject to final World Athletics’ approval.
Video Officiating Replay System
It is mandatory that a Video Officiating Replay System be provided to record all events
according to Rule 12 of the Technical Rules. Such recordings shall be made in accordancewith the Video Recording and Video Referee Guidelines and the System will be appointed
by World Athletics.

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Event Presentation
The Event Presentation Team, in collaboration with the LOC, is responsible for theplanning and delivery of the Event Presentation elements, in accordance with any Event
Presentation guidelines issued by World Athletics from time to time. Expenses associatedwith ensuring a world class event presentation are the responsibility of the LOC. Theseelements include:a. A complete Event Presentation Team.
b. At least one adequately sized video board (two is preferable) in the stadium forthe public showing of the television signal. The size of such board(s) shall beagreed with World Athletics in advance.
c. At least one electronic scoreboard to display results in the stadium.
d. A suitable sound system for public address and Event Presentation purposes inthe stadium.
35.3. Equipment
Competition Equipment
All competition equipment must conform to the Rules and Regulations as amended fromtime to time.
Equipment for Warm-up and Training Areas
The LOC must provide adequate and sufficient equipment for all warm-up and training
venues.
35.4. Inspection of the Competition Stadium
Athletes shall be given an opportunity to inspect and, if possible, train in the maincompetition stadium on at least one occasion prior to the start of the World Athletics
Relays. Such training to be no more than two hours in duration and should normally bearranged one or two days before the competition, at a time when most of the athletes areon site and which would not conflict with other activities in the stadium or the generalorganisation of the event.
35.5. Orientation TourAn Orientation Tour must be organised the day before the first day of the World Athletics
Relays for Team members to familiarise with the team areas at the competition zone. The
Technical Delegates and World Athletics and LOC Coopetition staff will be available forquestions or issues raised by the Teams at the time of the Orientation Tour.
35.6. Bib and Hip Numbers
The athletes’ bibs (including those for Medal Ceremonies), as well as the hip numbers,
will be provided by World Athletics.
35.7. Special Technical Rules for the World Athletics Relays

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Qualification to Olympic Games
The top fourteen placed teams in all the five listed events at the World Athletics Relaysin the year of the Olympic Games, shall automatically qualify for the Olympic Games.
Relay Mixed (Universal)
Each team will be composed of two men and two women. In all rounds, the running order
is: Man, Woman, Man, Woman.

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APPENDIX 1[Delegates & Officials Spreadsheet - see separate document]
APPENDIX 2[WAS Financial Spreadsheet - see separate document]
APPENDIX 3[Entries Deadline Spreadsheet - see separate document]
APPENDIX 4[Team Officials Eligible For Subsidised Accommodation And Accreditation At Was
Competitions - see separate document]
APPENDIX 5[ Tables to determine the number of rounds, and heats in each round, to beheld and the qualification procedure, i.e. those to advance by place (P) and time (T),for each round of Track Events. – see separate document]
APPENDIX 6[Substitution – see separate document]
APPENDIX 7[Marketing And Advertising: Event Branding World Athletics Series – see separate
document]