1.- ANTI-DOPING RULES (ADR) 2.- ANTI-DOPING COMMISSION RULES (ADCR) 3.- CONFLICT OF INTEREST REGULATION (CIR) 4.- RULES OF PROTOCOLE (PTR) 5.- REGULATION OF DAN GRADES HOMOLOGATION (DGR) 6.- DISCIPLINARY AND LEGAL RULES (DLR) 7.- ORGANISATION RULES (OR) 8.- MEDICAL RULES (MR) 9.- RULES OF THE SPORTS COMMISSION (SR) 10.- RULES OF THE REFEREE COMMISSION (RR) 11.- RULES OF THE TECHNICAL COMMISSION (TR) 12.- RULES OF THE ATHLETES COMMISSION (AR) WKF Rules, Regulations and Commissions
GENERAL INDEX
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1. ANTI-DOPING RULES (ADR)
INTRODUCTION
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1. The World Karate Federation Anti-Doping Program
The World Karate Federation operates in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Agency
(WADA) and The World Anti-Doping Program. The main elements of the Program are:
The World Anti-Doping Code (Code), International Standards and applicable Models of
Best Practice.
The Anti-Doping Rules of the WKF (Rules) are based on the Code. The Rules follow the
same structure as the Code. The Rules are a summary of the Code with some
regulations, which are specific to WKF, and the members of WKF, meaning National
Federations (NFs). The Code can be found on the WADA website.
2. The purposes of the WKF Anti-Doping Program and the Rules
The purposes of the WKF Anti-Doping Program and the Rules are:
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promote health, fairness and equality for Athletes worldwide and
To protect the Athletes’ fundamental right to participate in doping-free sport and thus•
international and national level with regard to detection, deterrence and prevention of
doping
To ensure harmonized, coordinated and effective anti-doping programs at the3. Fundamental Rationale for the Code and the Rules
Anti-doping program seeks to preserve what is intrinsically valuable about sport. This
intrinsic value is often referred to as "the spirit of sport"; it is the essence of Olympism; it
is how we play true. The spirit of sport is the celebration of the human spirit, body and
mind, and is characterized by the following values:
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Ethics, fair play and honesty•
Health•
Excellence in performance•
Character and education•
Fun and joy•
Teamwork•
Dedication and commitment•
Respect for the rules and laws•
Respect for self and other participants•
Courage•
Doping is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport.
Community and solidarity4. Scope
These Rules shall apply to the WKF, each NF of the WKF, and each participant in the
activities of the WKF or any of its NFs by virtue of the participant’s membership,
accreditation or participation in the WKF, its NFs, or their activities or Events.
It is the responsibility of each NF to ensure that all national-level Testing on the NF’s
athletes complies with the Rules. In some cases, the NF itself will be conducting the
Doping Control described in these Rules. In some countries, many of the Doping Control
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responsibilities of the NF have been delegated or assigned by statute to a National Anti-
Doping Organization. In case the responsibilities are delegated or assigned to a National
Anti-Doping Organization, it is the responsibility of the NF to inform the National Anti-
Doping Organization about the WKF Rules, and to inform the WKF ADC immediately of
any delays or potential problems caused by the delegation.
All NFs shall comply with these Rules. These Rules shall also be incorporated by
reference into each National Federations Rules. All NFs shall include in their regulations
the procedural rules necessary to effectively implement these Anti-Doping Rules.
These Rules shall apply to all Doping Controls over which the WKF and its NFs have
jurisdiction.
1.- DEFINITION OF DOPING
Doping is defined as the occurrence of one or more of the anti-doping rule violations set
forth in Article 2.1 through Article 2.8 of the Rules.
2.- ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS
The following constitute anti-doping rule violations:
2.1
bodily specimen.
2.1.1 It is each Athlete’s personal duty to ensure that no Prohibited Substance enters his
or her body. Athletes are responsible for any Prohibited Substance or its
Metabolites or Markers found to be present in their bodily Specimens. Accordingly, it
is not necessary that intent, fault, negligence or knowing Use on the Athlete’s part be
demonstrated in order to establish an anti-doping violation under Article 2.1.
2.1.2 Excepting those substances for which a quantitative reporting threshold is
specifically identified in the Prohibited List, the detected presence of any quantity of
a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in an Athlete’s Sample shall
constitute an anti-doping rule violation.
2.1.3 As an exception to the general rule of Article 2.1, the Prohibited List may establish
special criteria for the evaluation of Prohibited Substances that can also be
produced endogenously.
The presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in an Athlete's2.2
2.2.1 The success or failure of the Use of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method is
not material. It is sufficient that the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method was
Used or Attempted to be Used for an anti-doping rule violation to be committed.
Use or attempted use of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method.2.3
after notification as authorized in applicable anti-doping rules or otherwise evading
sample collection.
Refusing, or failing without compelling justification, to submit to sample collection2.4
Competition testing including failure to provide required whereabouts information and
missed tests which are declared based on reasonable rules.
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2.5
Tampering, or attempting to tamper, with any part of Doping Control.2.6
2.6.1 Possession by an athlete at any time or place of a substance that is prohibited in
Out-of-Competition Testing or a Prohibited Method unless the Athlete establishes
that the possession is pursuant to a therapeutic use exemption granted in
accordance with Article 4.4 (Therapeutic Use) or other acceptable justification.
2.6.2 Possession of a substance that is prohibited in Out-of-Competition Testing or a
Prohibited Method by Athlete Support Personnel in connection with an Athlete,
Competition or training, unless the Athlete Support Personnel establishes that the
Possession is pursuant to a therapeutic use exemption granted to an Athlete in
accordance with Article 4.4 (Therapeutic Use) or other acceptable justification.
Possession of Prohibited Substances and Methods:2.7
Trafficking in any prohibited substance or prohibited method.2.8
Method to any Athlete, or assisting, encouraging, aiding, abetting, covering up or any
other type of complicity involving an anti-doping rule violation or any Attempted
violation.
Administration or Attempted administration of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited3.- PROOF OF DOPING
3.1 Burdens and Standards of Proof
The NF that is responsible for the Results Management (Article 7) shall have the
burden of establishing that an anti-doping rule violation has occurred. The standard of
proof shall be whether the NF has established an anti-doping rule violation to the
comfortable satisfaction of the hearing body bearing in mind the seriousness of the
allegation which is made. This standard of proof in all cases is greater than a mere
balance of probability but less than proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Where the
Rules places the burden of proof upon the Athlete or other Person alleged to have
committed an anti-doping rule violation to rebut a presumption or establish specified
facts or circumstances, the standard of proof shall be by a balance of probability.
3.2 Methods of Establishing Facts and Presumptions
Facts related to anti-doping rule violations may be established by any reliable means,
including admissions. The following rules of proof shall be applicable in doping cases:
3.2.1 WADA-accredited laboratories are presumed to have conducted Sample analysis
and custodial procedures in accordance with the International Standard for
laboratory analysis. The athlete may rebut this presumption by establishing that a
departure from the International Standard occurred. If the Athlete rebuts the
preceding presumption by showing that a departure from the International Standard
occurred, then the NF shall have the burden to establish that such departure did not
cause the Adverse Analytical Finding.
3.2.2 Departure from the International Standard for Testing which did not cause an
Adverse Analytical Finding or other anti-doping rule violation shall not invalidate such
results. If the Athlete establishes that the departure from the International Standard
occurred during Testing then the NF shall have the burden to establish that such
departures did cause the Adverse Analytical Finding or the factual basis for the antidoping
rule violation.
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4.- THE PROHIBITED LIST
4.1 Incorporation of the Prohibited List
These Rules incorporate the Prohibited List, which is published and revised by WADA
as described in Article 4.1 of the Code. The Prohibited List in force is always
available on WADA’s website. Each NF shall ensure that the current Prohibited List is
available to its members and constituents.
4.2 Publication and Revision of the Prohibited List
WADA shall, as often as necessary and no less than annually, publish the Prohibited
List as an International Standard. The Prohibited List will be published in accordance
with a regular schedule to become effective on the 1
Prohibited List shall be published also on the WADA’s website. WADA may introduce
changes to the Prohibited List. Unless provided otherwise in the Prohibited List or a
revision, the Prohibited List and revisions shall go into effect under the Rules three
months after publication of the Prohibited List by WADA without requiring any further
action by WKF.
st of January of each year. The4.3 Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods Identified on the Prohibited List
The Prohibited List shall identify those Prohibited Substances and Prohibited
Methods which are prohibited as doping at all times (both In-Competition and Out-of
Competition) because of their potential to enhance performance in future
Competitions or their masking potential and those substances and methods which are
prohibited In-Competition only.
4.4 Criteria for Including Substances and Methods on the Prohibited List
WADA shall consider according to the criteria specified in Article 4.3 of the Code in
deciding whether to include a substance or method on the Prohibited List.
.4.5 Therapeutic Use
Athletes with a documented medical condition requiring the use of a Prohibited
Substance or a Prohibited Method must first obtain a Therapeutic Use Exemption
(TUE). WADA has adopted an International Standard for the process of granting TUE.
NFs are responsible of setting up a procedure of granting a TUE according to the
International Standard. TUE may be granted to an Athlete permitting the use of a
Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method as defined by the Prohibited List and
respecting the International Standard. In case the NF is not able to set up a
procedure for granting a TUE, the applications shall be forwarded to WKF Anti-
Doping Commission, which will co-ordinate the handling of the application. Subject to
the right to review by WKF, on its own initiative or upon request of the Athlete, each
TUE granted by a National Federation respecting the International Standard for TUE,
for an Athlete in the WKF registered testing pool or participating in WKF International
Events, will be mutually recognized by the WKF Anti-Doping commission.
4.6 Monitoring Program
WADA, in consultation with other Signatories (WKF included) and governments, shall
establish a monitoring program regarding substances which are not on the Prohibited
List, but which WADA wishes to monitor in order to detect patterns of misuse in sport.
WADA shall publish, in advance of any Testing, the substances that will be
monitored.
5.- TESTING
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5.1 Authority to Test
All Athletes affiliated with a NF shall be subject to In-Competition Testing by the WKF,
the Athletes NF, and any other Anti-Doping Organization responsible for Testing at a
Competition or Event in which they participate. All Athletes affiliated with a NF shall
also be subject to Out-of-Competition Testing at any time or place, with or without
advance notice, by the WKF, WADA, the Athlete’s NF, the National Anti-Doping
Organization of any country where the Athlete is present.
5.2 Responsibility for Testing
The WKF ADC shall be responsible for overseeing all Testing conducted by the WKF.
Testing at WKF Events is the responsibility of the NF, which is the host of the Event
according to the WKF Committee Rules. Testing must be performed as a minimum at
World and Continental Championships, and at any other Event where reasonable
practicable.
5.3 Testing procedures
Details for the following procedures will be described in
for Testing
Conducting the Sample Collection Session, Security/Post test administration and
Transport of Samples and documents. All testing must be carried out in accordance
with the International Standard for Testing. The NF shall promptly report completed
tests through the WADA clearinghouse to avoid unnecessary duplication in Testing.
5.3.1 Blood (or other non-urine) Samples may be used either to detect Prohibited
Substances or Prohibited Methods or for screening procedure purposes only. If the
blood is collected for screening only, it will have no other consequences for the
Athlete other than to identify him/her for a urine test under these anti-doping rules. In
these circumstances, the IF may decide at its own discretion which blood
parameters are to be measured in the screening Sample and what levels of those
parameters will be used to indicate that an Athlete should be selected for a urine
test.
the International Standard: Notification of Athletes, Preparing for the Sample Collection Session,5.4 Specific In-Competition Testing Procedures in the WKF
Specific Testing procedures at WKF Events, including Events described in Article 5.2,
will be given in the following Articles. Description is given by using the WKF World
Championships as an example.
5.4.1 The NF, which is responsible for organizing the Championships, is responsible for
organizing the Testing according to the Rules.
5.4.2 The host NF must make sure that there are enough qualified personnel to take care
of the Testing according to the Rules.
5.4.3 In the event of negligence in the practical organization of Testing during the
Championships, the host NF shall be liable to a fine not exceeding US$ 1000 (Article
23.2.3). The fine may be multiplied by the number of days for which the negligence
continues.
5.4.4 The WKF Anti-Doping Commission (WKF ADC) will appoint an anti-doping
Supervisor (Supervisor) for each Championship. The Supervisor shall supervise the
local anti-doping staff and report to the WKF ADC immediately of any violations to
the Rules.
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5.4.5 Selection of Athletes to be tested at the WKF Events shall be decided by the WKF
ADC. All participating Athletes shall be considered. From each category at least
three (3) Athletes must be chosen before the start of the category. The Supervisor
will supervise the selection according to the WKF ADC instructions.
5.4.6 In-Competition testing may happen any time during the Championships, meaning
that any Event accredited Athlete is obliged to undergo doping control any time
during any of the competition days whenever requested by an authorized official.
5.4.7 The Athlete must show his/her accreditation card or passport to proof his/her
identification.
5.4.8 The persons specified in the International Standard for testing and in the Rules may
be present during the Sample Collection Session in addition to the Sample
Collection Personnel: The Athletes selected for doping control and their respective
accredited representative, Authorized interpreters, Supervisor, the WKF ADC,
WADA Independent Observer and Other people only with the permission of the
Supervisor. The news media shall not be admitted to the doping control station. The
doors of the station must not be left open. No photography shall be permitted in the
Doping Control Station during the hours of operation.
5.5 Unannounced testing by WKF
Unannounced doping control may be conducted by the WKF at any time, including at
the time or location of any Event in every NF. Preferably it shall be carried out without
any advance notice to the Athlete or his/her NF. Every Athlete affiliated to any WKF
NF is obliged to undergo unannounced doping control decided by the WKF.
5.5.1 The WKF shall keep a register of International-Level Athletes who are being subject
to unannounced doping control.
addresses and telephone numbers of all following Athletes
NFs have the obligation to submit the names,:-
and Seniors) and all medal winners in the last Continental Championships for
seniors.
All medal winner in the last WKF World Championships (both Cadets /Juniors-
or the NF does not have any medal winners as described above: The five top
ranked International-Level Athletes (including all medal winners as described
above) according to the NF’s ranking system
In case the number of the medal winners as described above is less than five5.5.2 The WKF shall keep a register of training dates and venues, to enable to conduct
unannounced doping control.
training times and venues, training camps and any travel plans which may affect the
availability for sample collection, for the Athletes described in the Articles 5.5.1.
NFs have the obligation to submit information of the5.5.3
5.5.2 in writing to WKF Secretariat office every year within the month of July.
Required whereabouts information must be sent by post and it must be signed by
the President unless otherwise instructed by the WKF ADC. NF has the obligation
and responsibility to inform of all changes
whereabouts information to the WKF within the month of July shall be liable to a fine
not exceeding US$ 100 (Article 23.2.3) for every week that exceeds July 31.
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5.5.4 If the Athlete cannot be found for unannounced testing due to incorrect or insufficient
information provided to the WKF, the NF to which the Athlete is affiliated to, is
obliged to pay all expenses for the unsuccessful attempt of testing.
5.5.5 If the attempts to conduct unannounced testing fail twice because the Authorized
Sample Collection Authority is unable to locate the Athlete at the address or location
provided to the WKF for such purposes, the WKF must send notice regarding the
situation to both the Athlete and his/her NF, requesting for more detailed information
as to the Athlete's schedule. If the Athlete cannot be located thereafter for a doping
control test during a period up to six (6) months from the first date the Athlete was
unable to be located, the Athlete is considered to have failed to submit to doping
control in accordance with Article 2.
6.- ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES
Doping Control Samples shall be analyzed and results shall be reported in accordance
with the International Standard for Laboratories. Doping Control Samples shall be
analyzed only in the WADA-accredited laboratories or as otherwise approved by the
WADA.
7.- RESULTS MANAGEMENT
7.1
the same time the specific procedures defined in the Article 7 in the Rules. The
duration of the proceedings must be completed if reasonable possible within the limits
set in the Rules.
The results management must be done in accordance with the Code, respecting at7.2 Initial Review and Notification after Initial Review
The NF that is responsible for the Testing according to Article 5.4.1, any NF
organizing Testing or if not otherwise specified the WKF ADC, upon receipt of an A
Sample Adverse Analytical Finding shall conduct an Initial Review to determine
whether: (a) an applicable therapeutic use exemption has been granted, or (b) there
is any apparent departure from the International Standards for Testing or laboratory
analysis that undermines the validity of the Adverse Analytical Finding. If the Initial
Review does not reveal an applicable therapeutic use exemption or departure that
undermines the validity of the Adverse Analytical Finding, the NF responsible for the
Testing and/or review, must send a notification informing of the Adverse Analytical
Finding including the laboratory report, to the Athlete’s NF. The notification to the
Athlete’s NF shall be sent within five (5) working days after the laboratory has
reported the results. Notification must be confirmed by a receipt of a registered letter
with proof of delivery. The NF responsible for notification shall at the same time
according to Article 14.1 inform WKF ADC (Secretariat Office) and WADA. In case of
any problems with the Initial Review, the WKF ADC has to be informed immediately.
It is the responsibility of the Athlete’s NF to inform the Athlete about the Adverse
Analytical Finding as soon as reasonable possible.
7.3 Analysis of the B sample
The B sample will be analyzed, if such analysis is requested by the Athlete, Athlete’s
NF, the WKF or the WADA. The request for B-analysis must be made directly to the
laboratory. If the request is made by the Athlete or the Athlete’s NF a copy of the
request for a B-analysis must be sent to the WKF ADC at the same time. To be
acceptable, the request for the B-analysis must be sent to the laboratory no more that
five (5) working days after receipt of the registered letter informing of the Adverse
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Analytical Finding specified in the previous Article. If the request is made by the
Athlete or the Athlete’s NF, the Athlete’s NF is responsible for all expenses of the Banalysis.
The B sample analysis must be done in accordance with the International
Standard for Laboratories. No party may claim their inability to attend for the Banalysis
on the date set as a reason for invalidating the B-analysis.
If the B sample proves negative, the entire test shall be considered negative and the
Athlete, his/her NF, and the WKF ADC must be so informed. If the B sample confirms
the result of A sample same procedure as in paragraph 7.2 must be followed in order
to notify Athlete’s NF and the Athlete.
7.4 Principles Applicable to Provisional Suspensions
Athlete’s NF is responsible for imposing a Provisional Suspension based on an A
Sample Adverse Finding. The Provisional Suspension must be imposed immediately
after receiving the notification of the Adverse Analytical Finding according to the
Article 7.2. The NF must give the Athlete an opportunity for a Provisional Hearing
either (a) right away after receiving the notification or on a timely basis after the
imposition of the Provisional Suspension; or (b) an opportunity for an expedited
hearing in accordance with Article 8 (Right to a Fair Hearing) on a timely basis after
imposition of a Provisional Suspension. If a subsequent B Sample analysis does not
confirm the A Sample analysis, then the Athlete shall not be subject to any further
disciplinary actions and any sanction previously imposed shall be rescinded.
8.- RIGHT TO A FAIR HEARING
8.1
for results management and providing a hearing process for any Person who is
asserted to have committed an anti-doping rule violation
address whether an anti-doping rule violation was committed and, if so, the
appropriate Consequences. The hearing process shall respect the following
principles:
The NF to which the concerned Athlete or Person is affiliated to, has the responsibility. Such hearing process shall-
a timely hearing;-
fair and impartial hearing body;-
the right to represented by counsel at the Person’s own expense;-
the right to be fairly and timely informed of the asserted anti-doping rule violation;-
Consequences;
the right to respond to the asserted anti-doping rule violation and resulting-
witnesses (subject to the hearing body’s discretion to accept testimony by
telephone or written submission);
the right of each party to present evidence, including the right to call and question-
determine the identity, and responsibility for the cost of the interpreter; and
the Person’s right to an interpreter at the hearing, with the hearing body to-
a timely, written, reasoned decision;8.2
as permitted by the rules of the relevant NF and the hearing body.
Hearings held in connection with Events may be conducted by an expedited process8.3
be heard in that party’s absence. The decision shall be deemed to have been taken
after due hearing of the parties.
In the event that a party who has been convened should fail to appear, the case will9.- AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
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The Code.
10.- SANCTIONS ON INDIVIDUALS
The Code.
11.- CONSEQUENCES TO THE TEAMS
The Code.
12.- SANCTIONS AND COSTS ASSESSED AGAINST NFs
12.1 NFs shall be obligated to reimburse the WKF for all costs (including but not limited to
laboratory fees, hearing expenses and travel) related to a violation of these Rules
committed by an Athlete or other Person affiliated with that NF.
12.2 The WKF Disciplinary and Legal Committee may take additional disciplinary actions
against NFs with respect to recognition, the eligibility of its officials and athletes to
participate in International Events and fines based on the following:
12.2.1 More than one Athlete or other Person from a NF commits an Anti-Doping Rule
Violation during an International Event;
12.2.2 Four or more violations of these Rules are committed by Athletes or other Persons
affiliated with a NF within a period of 12-months;
12.2.3 A NF has failed to make diligent efforts to keep the WKF informed about an Athlete’s
whereabouts after receiving a request for that information from the WKF
13.- APPEALS
The Code.
14.- CONFIDENTIALITY AND REPORTING
14.1 Information Concerning Adverse Analytical Findings and other Potential Anti-
Doping Rule Violations
When a NF has received an Adverse Analytical Finding on one of its Athletes it shall
report the following information to the WKF and WADA within fourteen (14) days of
the process described in Article 7 (Results Management) the Athlete’s name, country,
discipline and category within the sport, whether the test was In-Competition or Outof-
Competition, the date of Sample collection and the analytical result reported by the
laboratory. The NF shall also regularly update the WKF and WADA on the status and
findings of any review or proceedings conducted pursuant to Article 7 (Results
Management), Article 8 (Right to a Fair Hearing) or Article 13 (Appeals), and
comparable information shall be provided to WKF and WADA within 14 days of the
notification described in Article 7.1.9, with respect to other violations of these Anti-
Doping Rules. In any case in which the period of Ineligibility is eliminated under
Article 10.5.1 in the Code (No Fault or Negligence) or reduced under Article 10.5.2 in
the Code (No Significant Fault or Negligence), The WKF and WADA shall be provided
with a written reasoned decision explaining the basis for the elimination or reduction.
Neither the WKF nor WADA shall disclose this information beyond those persons
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within their organizations with a need to know until the NF has made public disclosure
or has failed to make public disclosure as required in Article 14.2 below.
14.2 Public Disclosure
Neither the WKF nor its NF shall publicly identify Athletes whose Samples have
resulted in Adverse Analytical Findings, or who were alleged to have violated other
Articles of these Anti-Doping Rules until it has been determined in a hearing in
accordance with Article 8 that an anti-doping rule violation has occurred, or such
hearing has been waived, or the assertion of an anti-doping rule violation has not
been timely challenged or the Athlete has been Provisionally Suspended. Once a
violation of these Anti-Doping Rules has been established, it shall be publicly
reported within 20 days.
14.3 Athlete Whereabouts Information
Responsibilities of the NFs towards WKF are described under Article 5.5. WKF shall
at all times maintain the obtained information in strict confidence and shall use it
exclusively for purposes of planning, coordinating or conducting Testing and shall
destroy it after it is no longer relevant for these purposes.
14.4 Statistical Reporting
NFs shall report to the WKF at the end of every results of all Doping Controls within
their jurisdiction sorted by Athlete and identifying each date on which the Athlete was
tested, the entity conducting the test, and whether the test was In-Competition or Outof-
Competition. The WKF may periodically publish Testing data received from NF as
well as comparable data from Testing under WKF's jurisdiction.
14.5 Recognition of Decisions by IF and National Federations
Any decision of the WKF or a NF regarding a violation of these Anti-Doping Rules shall
be recognized by all NF, which shall take all necessary action to render such results
effective.
15.- CLARIFICATION OF DOPING CONTROL RESPONSIBILITIES
The procedures in the WKF and official WKF Continental Organizations events are
described under Article 5.4.
16.- DOPING CONTROL FOR ANIMALS COMPETING IN SPORTS
Not applicable.
17.- STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
No action may be commenced against an Athlete or other Person for a violation of an
anti-doping rule contained in the Rules unless such action is commenced within eight
(8) years from the date the violation occurred.
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18.- EDUCATION
18.1 Basic Principle and Primary Goal
The primary goal of education shall be to dissuade Athletes from using Prohibited
Substances and Prohibited Methods.
18.2 Program and Activities
WKF and each NF should plan, implement and monitor information and education
programs. The programs should provide Athletes and Athlete support personnel with
update and accurate information on at least the following issues:
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Substances and Methods on the Prohibited List-
Health consequences of doping-
Doping Control procedures-
The programs should promote the spirit of sport in order to establish an anti-doping
environment, which influence behavior among Athletes and Athlete Support
Personnel. Athlete Support Personnel should educate and counsel Athletes regarding
anti-doping policies and rules adopted pursuant to the Rules.
Athletes’ rights and responsibilities18.3 Coordination and Cooperation
The WKF, WKF Continental Organizations and NFs shall cooperate with each other
and governments to coordinate their efforts in anti-doping information and education.
19.- RESEARCH
The Code.
20.- ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES OF THE WKF AND IT’S MEMBERS
ORGANIZATIONS
20.1 To require as a condition of membership that the policies, rules and programs of all
member organizations are in compliance with the Rules.
20.2 To require all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel within their jurisdiction to
recognize and be bound by the Rules.
20.3 To monitor the anti-doping programs of respective members.
20.4 To authorize and facilitate the Independent Observer program at International Events.
20.5 To withhold some or all funding to its members that are not in compliance with the
Rules.
21.- ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATHLETES AND AHTLETE SUPPORT
PERSONNEL
21.1 Roles and Responsibilities of Athletes affiliated with the NFs
21.1.1 To be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable anti-doping policies and rules
adopted pursuant to the Rules.
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21.1.2 To be available for Sample collection.
21.1.3 To take responsibility, in the context of anti-doping, for what they ingest and use.
21.1.4 To inform medical personnel of their obligation not to Use Prohibited Substances
and Prohibited Methods and to take responsibility to make sure that any medical
treatment received does not violate anti-doping policies and rules adopted pursuant
to the Rules.
21.2 Roles and Responsibilities of Athlete Support Personnel affiliated with the NFs
21.2.1 To be knowledgeable of and comply with all anti-doping policies and rules adopted
to the Rules and which are applicable to them or the Athletes whom they support.
21.2.2 To cooperate with the Athlete Testing program.
21.2.3 To use their influence on the Athlete values and behavior to foster anti-doping
attitudes.
22.- INVOLVEMENT OF GOVERNMENTS
The Code.
23.- ACCEPTANCE, COMPLIANCE AND MODIFICATIONS
23.1 Acceptance and modifications of the Rules
The Rules are approved and modified according to the WKF statutes. All
amendments to the Code must be implemented in the Rules as set in the Code.
23.2 Consequences of Noncompliance with the Code or the Rules
23.2.1 Noncompliance with the Code: See Article 23.5 in the Code.
23.2.2 Noncompliance with the procedures relating to anti-doping rule violations will be
investigated by WKF ADC. The final decision will be made by the WKF Executive
Committee (WKF EC) and it must be based on the Rules.
23.2.3 All decisions concerning the fines in the Rules will be taken by WKF EC based on
the recommendations by the WKF ADC.
23.2.4 All other noncompliance with the Rules will be handled by the WKF Disciplinary and
Legal Committee (DLC).
24.- INTERPRETATION OF THE CODE AND THE RULES
24.1 Interpretation of the Code
See the Article 24 in the Code.
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24.2 Interpretation of the Rules
24.2.1 These Rules have been adopted pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code
and shall be interpreted in a manner that is consistent with applicable provisions of
the Code. The comments annotating various provisions of the Code may, where
applicable, assist in the understanding and interpretation of these Rules.
24.2.2 In the event of any conflict between the English, French and Spanish versions, the
English version shall prevail.
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APPENDIX 1 - FLOWCHART: ADVERSE ANALYTICAL FINDING
Maximum time limits between different steps are shown with red color
Neg.
ANALYSIS OF A SAMPLE OK
5 working days (Article 7.2)
Positive
NOTIFICATION TO NF
5 working days (Article 7.3)
NF REQUESTS ANALYSIS OF B SAMPLE
Neg.
ANALYSIS OF B SAMPLE
OK
5 working days (Articles 7.2, 7.3)
Positive
NOTIFICATION TO NF
(Article 8.1)
HEARING AND RULING ORGANISED BY NF
Max 20 days (Article 14.2, 14.1)
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
REPORT TO WKF ADC
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APPENDIX 2 - DEFINITIONS
Adverse Analytical Finding
that identifies in a Specimen the presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or
Markers (including elevated quantities of endogenous substances) or evidence of the use of
a Prohibited Method.
. A report from a laboratory or other approved Testing entityAnti-Doping Organization
implementing or enforcing any part of the Doping Control process. This includes, for
example, the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee,
other Major Event Organizations that conduct Testing at their Events, WADA, International
Federations (WKF), and National Anti-Doping Organizations.
. A Signatory that is responsible for adopting rules for initiating,Athlete
international level (as defined by each International Federation) or national level (as defined
by each National Anti-Doping Organization) and any additional Person who participates in
sport at a lower level if designated by the Person's National Anti-Doping Organization. For
purposes of anti-doping information and education, any Person who participates in sport
under the authority of any Signatory, government, or other sports organization accepting the
Code.
. For purposes of Doping Control, any Person who participates in sport at theAthlete Support Personnel
medical or paramedical personnel working with or treating Athletes participating in or
preparing for sports competition.
. Any coach, trainer, manager, agent, team staff, official,Attempt
conduct planned to culminate in the commission of an anti-doping rule violation. Provided,
however, there shall be no anti-doping rule violation based solely on an Attempt to commit a
violation if the Person denunciates the attempt prior to it being discovered by a third party
not involved in the Attempt.
. Purposely engaging in conduct that constitutes a substantial step in a course ofCode
. The World Anti-Doping Code.Competition
finals of the Olympic 100-meter dash. For stage races and other athletic contests where
prizes are awarded on a daily or other interim basis the distinction between a Competition
and an Event will be as provided in the rules of the applicable International Federation.
. A single race, match, game or singular athletic contest. For example, theConsequences of Anti-Doping Rules Violations
of an anti-doping rule may result in one or more of the following: (a) Disqualification means
the Athlete’s results in a particular Competition or Event are invalidated, with all resulting
consequences including forfeiture of any medals, points and prizes; (b) Ineligibility means
the Athlete or other Person is barred for a specified period of time from participating in any
Competition or other activity or funding as provided in Article 10.9; [and (c) Provisional
Suspension means the Athlete or other Person is barred temporarily from participating in
any Competition prior to the final decision at a hearing conducted under Article 8 (Right to a
Fair Hearing).]
. An Athlete's or other Person's violationDisqualification
. See Consequences of Anti-Doping Rules Violations above.Doping Control
handling, laboratory analysis, results management, hearings and appeals.
. The process including test distribution planning, Sample collection andWKF Rules, Regulations and Commissions
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Event
the Olympic Games, FINA World Championships, or Pan American Games).
. A series of individual Competitions conducted together under one ruling body (e.g.,In-Competition
Competition Testing, unless provided otherwise in the rules of an International Federation or
other relevant Anti-Doping Organization, an In-Competition test is a test where an Athlete is
selected for testing in connection with a specific Competition.
. For purposes of differentiating between In-Competition and Out-of-Independent Observer Program
who observes the Doping Control process at certain Events and report on observations. If
WADA is testing In-Competition at an Event, the observers shall be supervised by an
independent organization.
. A team of observers, under the supervision of WADA,Ineligibility
. See Consequences of Anti-Doping Rules Violations above.International Event
International Paralympic Committee, an International Federation, a Major Event
Organization, or another international sport organization is the ruling body for the Event or
appoints the technical officials for the Event.
. An Event where the International Olympic Committee, theInternational-Level Athlete
as being within the Registered Testing Pool for an International Federation.
. Athletes designated by one or more International FederationsInternational Standard
Compliance with an International Standard (as opposed to another alternative standard,
practice or procedure) shall be sufficient to conclude that the procedures addressed by the
International Standard were performed properly.
. A standard adopted by WADA in support of the Code.Major Event Organizations
Olympic Committees and other international multi-sport organizations that function as the
ruling body for any continental, regional or other International Event.
. This term refers to the continental associations of NationalMarker
of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method.
. A compound, group of compounds or biological parameters that indicates the UseMetabolite
. Any substance produced by a bio transformation process.Minor
applicable laws of his or her country of residence.
. A natural Person who has not reached the age of majority as established by theNational Anti-Doping Organization
possessing the primary authority and responsibility to adopt and implement anti-doping
rules, direct the collection of Samples, the management of test results, and the conduct of
hearings, all at the national level. If this designation has not been made by the competent
public authority(ies), the entity shall be the country's National Olympic Committee or its
designee.
. The entity(ies) designated by each country asNational Event
an International Event.
. A sport Event involving international or national-level Athletes that is notNational Federation
IF as the entity governing the IF's sport in that nation or region.
. A national or regional entity which is a member of or is recognized byNational Olympic Committee
. The organization recognized by the International OlympicWKF Rules, Regulations and Commissions
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Committee. The term National Olympic Committee shall also include the National Sport
Confederation in those countries where the National Sport Confederation assumes typical
National Olympic Committee responsibilities in the anti-doping area.
No Advance Notice.
Athlete and where the Athlete is continuously chaperoned from the moment of notification
through Sample provision.
A Doping Control which takes place with no advance warning to theNo Fault or Negligence
and could not reasonably have known or suspected even with the exercise of utmost
caution, that he or she had Used or been administered the Prohibited Substance or
Prohibited Method.
. The Athlete's establishing that he or she did not know or suspect,No Significant Fault or Negligence
negligence, when viewed in the totality of the circumstances and taking into account the
criteria for No Fault or Negligence, was not significant in relationship to the anti-doping rule
violation.
. The Athlete's establishing that his or her fault orOut-of-Competition
. Any Doping Control which is not In-Competition.Participant
. Any Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel.Person
. A natural Person or an organization or other entity.Possession
be found only if the person has exclusive control over the Prohibited Substance/Method or
the premises in which a Prohibited Substance/Method exists); provided, however, that if the
person does not have exclusive control over the Prohibited Substance/Method or the
premises in which a Prohibited Substance/Method exists, constructive possession shall only
be found if the person knew about the presence of the Prohibited Substance/Method and
intended to exercise control over it. Provided, however, there shall be no anti-doping rule
violation based solely on possession if, prior to receiving notification of any kind that the
Person has committed an anti-doping rule violation, the Person has taken concrete action
demonstrating that the Person no longer intends to have Possession and has renounced
the Person's previous Possession.
. The actual, physical possession, or the constructive possession (which shallProhibited List
. The List identifying the Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods.Prohibited Method
. Any method so described on the Prohibited List.Prohibited Substance
. Any substance so described on the Prohibited List.Provisional Hearing
occurring prior to a hearing under Article 8 (Right to a Fair Hearing) that provides the Athlete
with notice and an opportunity to be heard in either written or oral form.
[
. For purposes of Article 7.5, an expedited abbreviated hearingProvisional Suspension. See Consequences above.]Publicly Disclose or Publicly Report
general public or persons beyond those persons entitled to earlier notification in accordance
with Article 14.
. To disseminate or distribute information to theRegistered Testing Pool
International Federation and National Anti-Doping Organization who are subject to both In-
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Competition and Out-of-Competition Testing as part of that International Federation's or
Organization's test distribution plan.
Sample/Specimen
. Any biological material collected for the purposes of Doping Control.Signatories
the International Olympic Committee, International Federations, International Paralympic
Committee, National Olympic Committees, National Paralympic Committees, Major Event
Organizations, National Anti-Doping Organizations, and WADA.
. Those entities signing the Code and agreeing to comply with the Code, includingTampering
influence to bear; interfering improperly to alter results or prevent normal procedures from
occurring.
. Altering for an improper purpose or in an improper way; bringing improperTarget Testing
Athletes are selected on a non-random basis for Testing at a specified time.
. Selection of Athletes for Testing where specific Athletes or groups ofTeam Sport
. A sport in which the substitution of players is permitted during a Competition.Testing
Sample collection, Sample handling, and Sample transport to the laboratory.
. The parts of the Doping Control process involving test distribution planning,Trafficking
Substance or Prohibited Method to an Athlete either directly or through one or more third
parties, but excluding the sale or distribution (by medical personnel or by Persons other
than an Athlete's Support Personnel) of a Prohibited Substance for genuine and legal
therapeutic purposes.
. To sell, give, administer, transport, send, deliver or distribute a ProhibitedUse
Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method.
. The application, ingestion, injection or consumption by any means whatsoever of anyWADA
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2. ANTI-DOPING COMMISSION RULES (ADCR)
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1. MEMBERS
1.1 The Anti-Doping Commission (ADC) will be composed of two permanent members and if
needed three to five other members appointed on a case by case basis by the WKF
President and Anti-Doping Commission Chair.
1.2 Due to the nature of the Anti-Doping Commission, it is recommended that the Chair of
the WKF Medical Commission is one of the two permanent members. The Chair of the
Anti-Doping Commission will be appointed by the Executive Committee, and will be one
of the two permanent members. It is possible that the same person holds both Chairs
(MC and ADC) if the Executive Committee so decides.
1.3 In any case of an anti-doping violation which has to be managed by WKF, the Anti-
Doping Commission will proceed with the analyses established in accordance with
WADA Code. In the case that final analyses turn out to be positive and prohibited
substances are detected, the Anti-Doping Commission will forward the file to the DLC for
disciplinary follow-up.
2. CONTINENTAL CONTACT PERSON
2.1 All Continental Federations are required to appoint an Anti-Doping contact person. It is the
responsibility of this person to make sure that WKF Anti-Doping Rules are followed. Unless
specified by the Continental Federation, the contact person shall be the Continental Anti-
Doping Commission Chair.
2.2 The Continental Contact person is responsible for insuring that the Anti-Doping Testing in
the Continental Championships is done according to the WKF Anti-Doping Rules.
3. OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Code.
To insure that the WKF Anti-Doping Rules (ADR) are in accordance with the WADA-
non compliance with the Rules.
To insure that WKF is following the Rules and to report to the Executive Committee any-
To plan a WKF Anti-Doping Program which includes education.-
To prepare a statistical report according to the Rules4. DECISION MAKING
4.1 Objectives and Responsibilities defined in the point 3 may be managed by the permanent
members.
4.2 Any of two permanent members must withdraw from any case where there may be a
conflict of interest. In such cases the WKF President will appoint, together with the
remaining permanent members, the other adjudicators for the case.
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3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST REGULATION (CIR)
1.- SCOPE OF APPLICATION
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This text is applicable to WKF party or parties involved when a conflict of interest occurs.
With respect to legal persons, this text is applicable to all members or staff with actual
decision-making power within the issues under consideration. Each such legal person
may, if it so wishes, define categories of persons meeting this criterion, in cooperation
with the DLC.
2.- DEFINITION
A possible conflict of interest, according to this text, is any situation in which the opinion
or decision of a person, acting alone or within an organisation, may be reasonably
considered as liable to be influenced by relations that the aforementioned person has or
is on the point of having with one or more natural or legal persons that would be affected
by his/her judgement or decision.
Conflict of interest arises for any person who, finding themselves in a situation where a
potential conflict of interest exists, neglects to declare it, expresses an opinion or takes a
decision in favour of or against a natural or legal person, as set out in the paragraph
above, or accepts any benefit from one or other of the persons described in the
paragraph above.
3.- TYPES OF INTEREST TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION
In assessing the situations described in Article 2 above, direct as well as indirect
interests must be taken into account. Thus, this includes the interests of a third person
(e.g.: parent, partner, relation or dependent).
In the following non-exhaustive list of examples, the circumstances in which a conflict of
interest could arise are:
- Personal and material involvement (salary, shareholding, various benefits) with
suppliers of a party concerned;
- Same situation with sponsors, broadcasters, various contracting parties;
- Same situation with an organisation liable to benefit from the assistance of a
party concerned (including subsidy, approval clause or election).
- Even voluntary involvement with another entity liable to having a differing interest
in a given decision.
4.- PROHIBITION
Conflicts of interest are prohibited. Any person in a situation where a possible conflict of
interests exists must make a disclosure as set out in Article 5 hereafter.
5.- RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS
It is the personal responsibility of each person to avoid situations where a conflict of
interest exists. In such a situation, the person concerned must declare the situation
immediately to the DLC Chair.
The information given will be kept confidential.
The DLC is responsible for advising individuals in a with a possible conflict of interests
situation.
6.- PROCEDURE
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Any case of conflict of interests is dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the
WKF Statutes and Regulations.
The WKF Executive Committee is responsible, in the last instance, for taking decisions
concerning conflict of interest.
7.- STEPS TO TAKE
Faced with a possible conflict of interests, the person concerned must in all cases
refrain from giving their judgement, from making a decision or accepting any form of
benefit whatsoever.
In case of doubt, he/she must request the advice of the DLC or, if it is not meeting, that
of its Chair.
The DLC proposes to the person concerned in/on the same conditions, a solution from
the following options:
- Registering the declaration without any particular measure;
- Removal of the person involved from part or all of the action or from the decision
of the party at the root of the conflict;
- Relinquishment of the management of the external interest causing the conflict.
Complementary measures in addition to these three options may also be proposed.
The person concerned then takes the steps that he/she considers appropriate.
In the case of a difference of opinion, the WKF-EC examines the case and makes a
last instance decision.
8.- SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
Prior to examination of a candidature for election or appointment to a WKF Committee
or Commission, a candidate must declare his/her professional interests to the DLC,
which examines such interests. Where appropriate, the DLC may draw the attention of
the candidate to possible conflicts of interests that it identifies. This does not exempt the
candidate concerned from making subsequent declarations pursuant to Article 5.
9.- UNDECLARED CONFLICT OF INTEREST
In the event that a person neglects to disclose a source of a conflict of interest, the WKF
President may refer the case to the DLC in accordance with the conditions set out in its
rules.
Following an enquiry, the DLC proposes to the EC a decision that may include the
measures provided in Article 7, as well as the sanctions defined in the DLC rules.
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10.- TRANSITIONAL MEASURES
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be declared before 1
measures planned for a case of a conflict of interest will be applied.
nd October 2003, any situation where a possible conflict of interest exists mustst October 2004 by the person concerned. Failing that, the11.-
of this decision which shall enter into force as of 22
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4. RULES OF PROTOCOLE (PTR)
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ARTICLE 1
The object of these rules is to define the protocol to be used in WKF. It will be
applicable in all WKF events: Championships, World Games or Olympic
(Continental) Games, Congresses, EC meetings, receptions, etc
The EC will appoint a protocol responsible, who will survey the strict application of
these rules. In case of difficulties he will consult to the President and in the absence
of the latter to the immediate EC member following the protocol order.
ARTICLE 2
Protocol order (Precedence)
The EC members will be classified as follows:
1: President
2: General Secretary
3: Honorary President
4: 1st Vice President
5: Treasurer
6: 2nd Vice President
7: 3rd Vice President
8: Assistant General Secretary
9: Assistant Treasurer
10 to 15: Presidencies of Continental Unions
16 and forward: Members
From the rank 10 and ahead the precedence will be given to the most senior
members according their election date in the EC or in the Continental Union. In case
of equal dates, the precedence will be given following the age criteria.
ARTICLE 3
The place of the EC members in all WKF events will be the following:
Right to the President, the General Secretary and the 1st Vice President.
Left to the President, the Honorary President and the Treasurer.
The other members will be placed successively right and left following their rank in
the protocol.
Notwithstanding, for the opening ceremony, the President and the General Secretary
of the organising Federation will be placed at both sides of the President (the other
members will move one place), as well as the highest personalities invited (see
Article 6).
ARTICLE 4
In case of absence of the President, the substitution will be made following the
protocol order defined in Article 2.
ARTICLE 5
Inside the Stadium a private and well delimited space will be reserved to the EC
members as well as for the President and the General Secretary of the Organising
Federation, with their names marked in the seats for the whole duration of the
Championships. The Organisation Commission will have available a service of order
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under the authority of the responsible of the protocol, who will provide that the seats
are not occupied by persons other than those designated for the seats reserved. For
the Presidents of Federations, the VVIP and the VIP and the spouses of the EC
members or Federations Presidents. a separate space will be provided.
ARTICLE 6
For the opening ceremony, the organising Federation will communicate in advance
the list of the highest personalities attending. The WKF President will decide on their
placing in agreement with the President of the organising Federation.
ARTICLE 7
For the medals ceremony, the corresponding personality will be always
accompanied by the WKF President or in his absence by an EC member following
the protocol order defined in Article 2, and the EC members will move one place.
ARTICLE 8
The President, the General Secretary and the Treasurer will each have available a
car with driver for their transport during the whole duration of the Championships.
ARTICLE 9
The members ranked between the numbers 3 to 9 will have permanently available a
minibus.
The other members will have available a bus for the transport between the HQ hotel
and the stadium.
There will be a shuttle bus service between the HQ hotel and the stadium during the
whole duration of the Championships.
ARTICLE 10
This protocol will be also applicable to the Continental Unions.
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5. REGULATION OF DAN GRADES
HOMOLOGATION (DGR)
ARTICLE 1
The WKF will make available certificates for Homologation of DAN grade at the
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International level.
ARTICLE 2
The cost of the WKF certificate will be as determined by the Executive Committee.
ARTICLE 3
WKF National Federations may apply for any number of certificates. The application
must be made on the headed paper of the federation and signed by the President. No
other form of application will be accepted. The application must be accompanied by the
correct remittance and addressed to the WKF Treasury. The applying country must be in
good financial standing with the WKF.
ARTICLE 4
Upon receipt of application by the Treasury, the requisite number of certificates will be
filled in with the name of the person from 6
the National Federation of the applicant.
th Dan and upwards, validated and sent toARTICLE 5
Validation of certificates will be made by stamping them with a WKF die, and impressing
them with the signature of the WKF President.
ARTICLE 6
Upon receipt of such, the National Federation President will add his/her signature and in
its case the name (see Appendix 1) and the certificate may then be issued. The
responsibility for International Dan Grade Homologation in a country is entrusted up to
the 5
Committee from 6
the applying National Federation and will not become involved in the national procedure
of nomination or approval.
th Dan Grade to the issuing National Federation, and to the WKF Executiveth Dan Grade and upwards. WKF will receive a list of recipients fromARTICLE 7
For each individual application for 6
Federation will have to enclose a dossier where the merits justifying the said application
are substantiated.
th Dan Grade and upwards, the applying NationalARTICLE 8
In order to centralise homologation records, each National Federation is requested to
send to the Treasurer the list of all recipients including name, forenames and grade.
ARTICLE 9
National Federations may only apply for Dan Grade Homologation Certificates for
residents of that country who are licensees of that National Federation. Any exception
to this must be approved by the WKF Executive Committee.
ARTICLE 10
The surcharge made to individual recipients by the National Federation will be at the
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discretion of that Federation.
ARTICLE 11
Once issued to the National Federations, the certificates become the property of that
Federation except where the WKF Executive Committee demands the withdrawal of a
particular certificate, or certificates, for whatever reason.
ARTICLE 12
In issuing WKF certificates, the National Federation binds itself to observe these
regulations and any subsequent bylaws imposed by the WKF Executive Committee in its
discretion.
ARTICLE 13
WKF Executive Committee may, after consultation with the relevant parties, give
honorary International Dan Homologation Certificates to any people who, in the opinion
of the WKF Executive Committee, merit such an award.
ARTICLE 14
When in specific cases, the WKF Executive Committee considers that exceptional
circumstances concur, will be entitled to make exceptions to these regulations.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUE OF WKF DAN HOMOLOGATION
CERTIFICATES
Appendix 1
Dan Qualification Years in Karate Age
1
2
3
4
5
#6
#7
#8
#9
#10
# Means that these grades must be approved by the WKF Executive Committee.
st - - 16+nd 1st dan - 16+rd 2nd dan - 16+th 3rd dan for 3 yrs 11 30+th 4th dan for 4 yrs 16 35+th 5th dan for 5 yrs 21 41+th 6th dan for 6 yrs 28 48+th 7th dan for 7 yrs 38 58+th 8th dan for 8 yrs - 60+th 9th dan for 9+ yrs - 70+WKF Rules, Regulations and Commissions
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6. DISCIPLINARY AND LEGAL RULES (DLR)
ART
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The DLC is competent in juridical and disciplinary matters. Upon demand of the
WKF President, it can give advice on any juridical incidents or matters of WKF
interest. In disciplinary matters, the goal of the WKF-DLC is to adjudicate all disputes
arising from regulations related to the sporting and ethical behaviour of WKF
members. It is competent to deal with the conflicts that may arise in relationship with
the interpretation and the application of article 1.8 of WKF Statutes. It is competent
to resolve all conflicts between NF’s, and between WKF and NF’s. The DLC is
competent to resolve all conflicts between NF’s, and between WKF and NF’s. The
DLC is competent both at World and Continental level, in the whole international
domain. In disciplinary matters, there will be a Disciplinary Commission of 1
stinstance (DT) and an Appeal Tribunal (AT)
ARTICLE 2
The DLC is headed by a Chair appointed by the Executive Committee. The seat of
the DLC is the same as that of the WKF General Secretariat. For each case the
Chair will appoint a panel of three judges that will form the Disciplinary Tribunal (DT).
The Chair of the DLC will appoint from among the three judges a Chair who will
preside over the case concerned. The Chair may appoint one Investigator, not
belonging to the Tribunal, in charge of a preliminary inquiry.
ARTICLE 3
The DLC will act in disciplinary matters either as its own initiative or upon request of
the Executive Committee or of a third party. In this latter case, the Chair will decide
upon the acceptability of the request. The decision taken can be appealed
exclusively before the TAS/CAS.
ARTICLE 4
The DLC will deal with disciplinary matters other than where the Referee
Commission has jurisdiction such as application of the competition rules. This would
include, for example, disciplinary offences in relationship with the opening and
closing ceremonies, incorrect behaviour of delegation members inside or outside the
competition area, or any behaviour that is considered contrary to the ethics of
Karate-do.
ARTICLE 5
The DLC has the power to institute disciplinary measures upon Federations,
Delegations or Delegation Members in the form of verbal or written warnings, impose
sanctions or penalties, or suspensions from participation in WKF events (see Article
11).
ARTICLE 6
The DLC may apply the WKF rules denying access to competition areas or to the
stadium to those individuals or delegations that refuse to accept WKF rules or
Executive Committee instructions.
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