OFFICIAL

STATUTES,
RULES
AND
REGULATIONS
OFFICIAL
STATUTES,
RULES
AND
REGULATIONS

International Shooting Sport Federation

Internationaler Schiess-Sportverband e.V.
Fédération Internationale de Tir Sportif
Federación Internacional de Tiro Deportivo
ISSF • Widenmayerstr. 16 • GER-80538 München • Germany
Phone: +49-89-5443550 • e-mail: [email protected]
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© International Shooting Sport Federation, Munich, Germany.
All rights reserved.
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CONTENTS
Summary of ISSF Fees 5
1. Constitution of the ISSF 7
2. Terms of Reference 29
3. ISSF General Regulations 35
Article 3.12.3.1 Annex “Q”: Special Regulations for the Participation
in the Shooting Sport Events of the Olympic Games 50
Article 3.12.3.2 Annex “D”: Athlete Declaration and
ISSF ID Number Application Form 51
Article 3.12.3.3 Annex “G”: General Procedures for
Organizing Committees 55
Article 3.12.3.4 Annex “W”: Application Procedures for World
Championships 56
Article 3.12.3.5 Annex “CE”: Code of Ethics 62
Article 3.12.3.6 Annex “R”: Procedures for Recognition of
World Records 70
Article 3.12.3.7 Annex “P”: Rules for Filing and Deciding Protests 71
Article 3.12.3.8 Annex “TA”: Training Academy 72
Article 3.12.3.9 Annex “J”: Guidelines for Judges 73
Article 3.12.3.10 Annex “S”: Guidelines for Shotgun Referees 88
Article 3.12.3.11 Annex “A”: Guidelines for the Public Affairs Activities 99
Article 3.12.3.12 Annex “B”: Guidelines for Media Coverage, Broadcasting
and Advertising 101
Article 3.12.3.13 Annex “AC”: Athletes Committee 102
4. ISSF Eligibility, ISSF Commercial Rights and ISSF
Sponsorship / Advertising Rules 105
5. ISSF Anti-Doping Regulations 119
6. General Technical Rules for all Shooting Disciplines 173
7. Rifle Rules 339
8. Pistol Rule 365
9. Shotgun Rules 395
10. Running Target Rules 459
11. Target Sprint Rules 483

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Separate Documents available at the ISSF Headquarters or for download on the
ISSF website:
ISSF Corporate Identity and Design
Guidelines for Organizing ISSF Championships
Guidelines for the Organization of the Media Work
Guidelines for Accreditation, Finals Ranges and Award Ceremonies
Checklists for Technical Delegates
ISSF World Cup Finals: How to qualify for the WCF?
Training Guidelines for ISSF Judges’ Courses
Manual for ISSF Classification Officers
Training Manual Rifle for ISSF Range Officials & Judges
Training Manual Pistol for ISSF Range Officials & Judges
Training Manual Shotgun for ISSF Range Officials & Judges
Training Manual Running Target for ISSF Range Officials & Judges
Commands and Announcements for Finals
Rifle Equipment Control Guide
Pistol Equipment Control Guide
Shotgun Equipment Control Guide
Equipment Control Instruments

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FEES
Summary of fees for the International Shooting Sport Federation.

Competitions
Entry Fee (except OG and YOG) (set by General Assembly) Euro 170.00
Late Entry Fee (between 30 and 3 days before the Official Arrival Day Euro 220.00
providing that entry can be accepted by the OC) per start Euro 170.00 plus
additional 50.00
The Organizing Committee must pay a fee to the ISSF for each entry within Euro 5.00
30 days
Entry fee for each Official in any ISSF Championship (set by General Euro 50.00
Assembly)
Protest fee in competitions Euro 50.00
Appeal fee in competitions Euro 100.00
Training fee for shotgun trap / skeet Euro 8.00
Training fee for shotgun double trap Euro 10.00
Replacement of “Equipment Control Card” Euro 10.00
Clothing Re-inspection fee if resubmitted for the second or subsequent test Euro 20.00
during the same championship (per item / per subsequent inspection

ISSF Administration Fees

Issue of a new Judges licence Euro 50.00
Renewal of Judges licence Euro 25.00
Upgrade of Judges licence Euro 15.00
Issue of new Shotgun Referees licence Euro 50.00
Renewal of Shotgun Referees licence Euro 25.00
Issue of a new ISSF Coach licence Euro 50.00
Renewal of an ISSF Coach licence Euro 25.00
Issue of a new ISSF Coach A licence Euro 100.00
Renewal of an ISSF Coach A licence Euro 50.00
Issue for Athletes ID Numbers Euro 50.00
Issue of Athletes ID Numbers Express application (issue within two weeks Euro 100.00
prior to the first participation in an ISSF Championship)
Participation Fee in ISSF Electronic Scoring Target Course (includes issue of Euro 70.00
Licence after Examination is passed)
Membership fee per federation (set by General Assembly) Swiss 1.500.00
Francs

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All competition fees may be paid to the Organizing Committee in Euro or US Dollars by
using the daily exchange rate. The Organizing Committee may ask for a preferenced
currency for the payments.
All fees to be paid to ISSF may be paid in Euro, US Dollars or Swiss Francs by using the
daily exchange rates.
The fees for items in the ISSF Shop are separate and available online.

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1
ISSF
CONSTITUTION
The International Shooting Sport Federation was founded in 1907 as the “Union
Internationale des Federations et Associations Nationales de Tir”, was dissolved in
1915 and reorganized in 1921 under the name of “Union Internationale de Tir”. In 1939,
activities were again suspended and the Union was reorganized in 1947 under the name:
“International Shooting Union – UIT”. On 15th July 1998 the Union changed its name to
the present name “International Shooting Sport Federation”. The Federation title in short
form is “ISSF”.
The ISSF is formally recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the
sole controlling body in the Olympic Movement administering the shooting sport at world
level and encompassing its member organizations, who administer the shooting sport at
national level. The ISSF intends to develop, promote and protect the Olympic Movement,
to observe the provisions of the Olympic Charter of the IOC and to recognize the
decisions of the IOC. The ISSF specifically supports a human, manipulation - and doping-
free sport and recognizes international and national anti-doping rules, in particular the
World Anti-Doping Code.
The ISSF is committed to its responsibility for up-to-date environmental and nature
conservation. In recognition of the sustainability mission statement and the declaration of
the IOC of Paris in 1994, it is committed to an environmentally friendly and sustainable
development of its sport in general and their whole organisation.

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1.1 PURPOSE 9
1.2 ISSF HEADQUARTERS 9
1.3 MEMBERSHIP 10
1.4 ISSF BODIES 12
1.5 DECISION MAKING 13
1.6 GENERAL ASSEMBLY 14
1.7 COUNCIL 15
1.8 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 17
1.9 PRESIDENT 18
1.10 VICE- PRESIDENTS 19
1.11 SECRETARY GENERAL 19
1.12 ISSF COMMITTEES 19
1.13 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 21
1.14 ATHLETES COMMITTEE 21
1.15 RIFLE, PISTOL, SHOTGUN, RUNNING TARGET, TARGET SPRINT
COMMITTEES 22
1.16 JUDGES COMMITTEE 22
1.17 COACHES COMMITTEE 22
1.18 STATUTES AND ELIGIBILITY COMMITTEE 23
1.19 MEDICAL COMMITTEE 23
1.20 PRESIDENT OF HONOUR AND HONORARY MEMBER 23
1.21 CONTINENTAL CONFEDERATIONS 23
1.22 AUDITORS 25
1.23 FINANCIAL POLICY 25
1.24 LANGUAGES 25
1.25 RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES 26
1.26 ALTERATION OF THE CONSTITUTION 26
1.27 DISSOLUTION OF THE FEDERATION 26
1.28 REGISTRATION OF THE FEDERATION ACCORDING TO ARTICLES 2.2
26
1.29 FINAL PROVISION 27
1.30 APPROVAL 27
1.31 TRANSITORY 27

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1.1 PURPOSE
1.1.1 THE ISSF
1.1.2 Promotes and guides the development of the shooting sport, without
discrimination of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, sexual orientation,
language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property,
birth or other status.
1.1.3 Strengthens bonds of friendship and collaboration between shooting
associations of all nations, Continental Confederations, other sport
organizations and bodies according to the Fundamental Principles of
Olympianism as defined in the Olympic Charter.
1.1.4 For achievement of its purposes the ISSF in particular
1.1.4.1 Co-operates with the IOC and the Organizing Committees of the Olympic
Games in carrying out the organization of the shooting sport events and, as
delegated by the IOC, supervises and controls all technical arrangements;
1.1.4.2 Organizes World Championships, World Cups and other international
competitions for ISSF recognized events for juniors and seniors;
1.1.4.3 Encourages and supervises other international championships and
competitions that include ISSF recognized events, upon request of the
Organizers;
1.1.4.4 Recognizes shooting sport disciplines and events;
1.1.4.5 Supports the efforts of Member Federations to further develop the shooting
sport in their respective country/ies;
1.1.4.6 Grants support to Member Federations and individual athletes whose
performances in international shooting competitions particularly contributed to
the achievement of the Federation’s purposes;
1.1.4.7 Establishes official Rankings;
1.1.4.8 Issues Regulations and Rules;
1.1.4.9 Licences Judges and Coaches;
1.1.4.10 Develops and promotes methods and programmes of education;
1.1.4.11 Researches scientific and medical principles;
1.1.4.12 Publishes official communications;
1.1.4.13 Awards distinctions to those who have contributed to the achievement of the
Federation’s purposes.

1.2 ISSF HEADQUARTERS

1.2.1 The ISSF Headquarters is located in Munich, Federal Republic of Germany.
1.2.2 The ISSF must be registered under the laws of the country in which the
Headquarters is located.
1.2.3 Any change of the location of the Headquarters must be approved by the
General Assembly.

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1.3 MEMBERSHIP
1.3.1 The ISSF must be composed of those National Shooting Organizations that
are members of their National Olympic Committees and recognized by the
respective National Olympic Committee as the sole governing body of the
shooting sport related to ISSF recognized events in the country.
1.3.2 The National Olympic Committee of the country must be recognized by the
International Olympic Committee.
1.3.3 Membership is open to one Member Federation from each country or territory
which is governed by a NOC recognized by the IOC.
1.3.4 Countries with two Member Federations recognized prior to 1989 may retain
dual membership if both of the Member Federations are members of their
National Olympic Committee according to Article 3.1.
1.3.5 Member Federations must not belong to other International Shooting
Associations which include events defined in the ISSF Regulations and
must not participate in the championships of such International Shooting
Associations, except when authorized by the ISSF.
1.3.6 Membership fees are due on January 1st of each year and must be paid within
ninety (90) days.
1.3.7 Membership may be full or associated. Unless the Constitution indicates
otherwise, the term Member(s) comprises both Full Members and Associate
Members.
RIGHTS OF THE MEMBERS
1.3.8 
1.3.8.1 To submit proposals for consideration by ISSF Bodies including the General
Assembly;
1.3.8.2 To take part in the ISSF competitions with their athletes in accordance with the
ISSF Regulations;
1.3.8.3 To submit applications for the organization of the World Championships and
other ISSF recognized competitions;
1.3.8.4 To exercise all other rights granted to them by this Constitution and regulations
and decisions made by the respective ISSF body.
1.3.9 ADDITIONAL RIGHTS OF FULL MEMBERS
1.3.9.1 To vote on any items in the General Assembly;
1.3.9.2 To propose candidates for the election of any function within the ISSF bodies
and committees.
1.3.10 OBLIGATIONS OF THE MEMBERS
1.3.10.1 To comply with this Constitution and Regulations as well as decisions made by
the respective ISSF;
1.3.10.2 To take part in the ISSF competitions with their athletes in accordance with the
ISSF Rules and Regulations;
1.3.10.3 To meet the responsibility as Host Federation entrusted with the organization
of the World Championships and other ISSF competitions;
1.3.10.4 To encourage shooting practice and participation in competitions in disciplines
and events recognized by the ISSF;

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1.3.10.5 To regularly organize national shooting sport competitions in ISSF recognized
events in Senior and Junior categories and provide the ISSF with the results
upon request.
1.3.11 ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS OF FULL MEMBERS
1.3.11.1 To pay the annual membership fee and any other financial obligations
established by ISSF Rules and Regulations in due time;
1.3.11.2 To take part with its athletes in at least two ISSF competitions per year,
which includes Continental Championships, Continental Games and other
international competitions organized by the Continental Confederations.
1.3.12 REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP
1.3.12.1 Applicants for membership must submit all documents in the official working
language English to the ISSF Headquarters:
1.3.12.2 Details of their foundation and organization including a list of members of the
statutory bodies of the applicant;
1.3.12.3 A copy of their Constitution/Statutes and of the minutes of the last General
Assembly;
1.3.12.4 Certification of recognition and affiliation as required in 1.3.1.and 1.3.2;
1.3.12.5 A copy of their Anti-Doping Regulations which must be in conformity with the
ISSF Anti-Doping Regulations and the World Anti-Doping Code;
1.3.12.6 Copies of Result books of the national shooting sport competitions for Seniors
and Juniors in the last two years;
1.3.12.7 A written declaration whereby the applicant undertakes to observe the ISSF
Constitution and all regulations (including Code of Ethics) as well as to
recognize decisions taken by the competent ISSF bodies. After affiliation to
ISSF the Member Federation has the obligation to integrate the content of
this declaration into a provision of the Member Federations’ Constitution/
Statutes. The Council may therefore set an appropriate deadline for a Member
Federation.
1.3.12.8 Associated Membership may be granted to a National Shooting Organization
in case it is needed for this National Shooting Organization to be recognized
by the respective NOC according to article 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 of this Constitution,
or when it would allow the National Shooting Organization, that has applied
for the ISSF Membership with all necessary documents, to participate in
competitions and events supervised by the ISSF before a Full Membership is
decided.
1.3.12.9 In case an application for membership is denied by the Council, the decision
may be appealed to the General Assembly.
1.3.13 MEMBERSHIP STATUS
1.3.13.1 Every two years (starting from 1st January 2022) or upon request the
Executive Committee may review the fulfilment of the Membership
requirements and obligations by the Member Federations with respect to their
current Membership status and propose the Council to decide whether any
Member Federation should be transferred to another Membership status.
1.3.13.2 The Member under review will be invited to present its position to the Executive
Committee and the Council.

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1.3.14 SUSPENSION
1.3.14.1 A Member Federation may be temporarily suspended if, in the opinion of the
Executive Committee, this Member Federation has committed a breach of this
Constitution.
1.3.14.2 A suspended Member Federation may not exercise its membership rights.
The ISSF Executive Committee may allow athletes of a suspended Member to
participate in ISSF Competitions under the ISSF Flag.
1.3.14.3 Any suspension must be submitted to the Council within two months for
consideration as to whether or not the Member Federation should be excluded,
or the suspension lifted or continued.
1.3.14.4 The Member concerned will be invited to present its position to the Executive
Committee and/or the Council.
1.3.15 EXCLUSION
1.3.15.1 A Member Federation may be excluded by the Council if it seriously breaches
this Constitution.
1.3.15.2 The Member concerned will be invited to present its position to the Council.
1.3.15.3 A Member Federation may be excluded by the Council, if it loses its status
as the sole governing body of the shooting sport related to ISSF recognized
events in the country.
1.3.15.4 The exclusion must be supported by at least two-thirds of the valid votes cast.
1.3.16 WITHDRAWAL OF MEMBERSHIP
1.3.16.1 Membership with ISSF may be withdrawn in writing to the Secretary General
which must arrive at least by 31st October in order to be valid for the next year.
1.3.16.2 The Secretary General informs the Executive Committee who confirms the
withdrawal in writing as well as the date of validity.

1.4 ISSF BODIES

1.4.1 The ISSF conducts its work through the following bodies and individual
positions:
1.4.1.1 General Assembly;
1.4.1.2 Council;
1.4.1.3 Executive Committee;
1.4.1.4 President;
1.4.1.5 Vice-Presidents;
1.4.1.6 Secretary General;
1.4.1.7 Ethics Committee;
1.4.1.8 Athletes Committee;
1.4.1.9 Other Committees;
1.4.2 While individual members of ISSF Bodies may bring knowledge, skill and
expertise from the Member Federation from which they are drawn, they
must perform their duties as a member of an ISSF Body in an impartial and
independent manner, serving only in the interests of the ISSF.

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1.4.3 All members of the ISSF Bodies must promote the interests of the ISSF and
support the decisions taken by its bodies.
1.4.4 A person can only be elected or appointed to one position. Ex-officio positions
remain unaffected.
1.4.5 All persons elected to any ISSF Body serve on an honorary basis and without
salary but can be reimbursed for expenses. The Secretary General shall
receive an appropriate salary for operating the ISSF headquarters as CEO.
1.4.6 The following election procedures apply to elections of members of ISSF
Bodies except the Athletes Committee:
1.4.6.1 A candidate for election to any position in an ISSF Body must have the support
of his/her Member Federation. The nomination must be submitted to the
Secretary General in writing at least ninety (90) days prior to the meeting in
which the election takes place.
1.4.6.2 All members of the Council, the Executive Committee, the ISSF President,
Vice-Presidents as well as Committee Chairmen are elected four-year terms of
office. Such mandate starts after the election during the General Assembly and
ends before the new elections in the next General Assembly in the fourth year
of the mandate.
1.4.6.3 All ISSF Body members may only serve twelve (12) consecutive years in the
same elective position.
1.4.6.4 The age limit for nomination of any candidate is seventy-five (75) years as of
the date of the election.
1.4.7 A member of any ISSF Body shall not take part in the deliberation of any
matter or point of issue involving the Member Federation which has nominated
him/her as candidate and/or to which he/she is affiliated, or in any case in
which a conflict of interest exists.

1.5 DECISION MAKING

1.5.1 Unless otherwise prescribed in this Constitution, a valid decision is taken within
any of the aforementioned ISSF Bodies, if the request is supported by a simple
majority of the valid votes cast. Abstentions shall not be counted. In the event
of a tie, the chairman of the ISSF Body in question shall have the casting vote.
1.5.2 Such decisions are taken by open vote unless a request for secret ballot
is supported by at least one-third (1/3) of the members present within the
corresponding ISSF Body.
1.5.3 Any decision shall come into force with immediate effect, except if the
corresponding ISSF Body decides otherwise.
1.5.4 Elections must be executed by secret ballot. In case the number of candidates
is equal to the number of vacancies, the competent elective body of ISSF
may decide to proceed otherwise and hold elections by open vote or by
acclamation.
1.5.5 In respect of elections to any of the aforementioned ISSF bodies, the
candidate(s) shall be elected in the first ballot, if supported by the simple
majority of the valid votes cast (i.e. more than half of the valid votes cast) in the
order of received votes. If not enough candidates receive the simple majority,
there shall be a second ballot executed. In the second ballot candidates shall
be elected by relative majority. In the event of a relevant tie in one ballot, those

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 candidates in question go for a further ballot in which the candidate with the
simple majority of the valid votes cast is elected. If the tie is repeated, the
chairman responsible for the election in question shall determine the elected
candidate by the drawing of lots.
1.5.6 Only ballots that contain votes for as many candidates or fewer as there are
vacancies are valid. Ballots with incorrect names indicated, discriminating
words or unclear declarations are considered as invalid.
1.5.7 The General Assembly may agree by simple majority of the valid votes cast to
take decisions by electronic voting.

1.6 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

1.6.1 The General Assembly is the supreme authority of the ISSF. It is either the
ordinary General Assembly to be held every two years or an extraordinary
General Assembly upon decision of the Council or a written request of at least
one-third (1/3) of the Member Federations having voting rights.
1.6.2 The General Assembly consists of:
1.6.2.1 A maximum of two (2) delegates per Member Federation. If two Member
Federations represent one country, only one (1) delegate per Member
Federation is admissible; and
1.6.2.2 Members of the Council and Executive Committee, as well as the Secretary
General have consultative powers only (no voting right), unless they officially
represent a Member Federation at a General Assembly.
1.6.3 Only the President, the Vice-President, the Secretary General, the Executive
Director or Executive Committee/Board members can represent their Member
Federation at the General Assembly. Participation forms for delegates must
reach the Secretary General at least seven (7) working days prior to the
opening of the General Assembly. All delegates representing the Member
Federations must provide documented proof of their appointment as a
delegate of that Member Federation.
1.6.4 Each Member Federation that represents one country has two (2) votes.
Member Federations that represent one (1) country together with a second
Member Federation, have one (1) vote each. Representation of members by
proxy is not allowed. The ISSF shall cover the expenses for one delegate per
Member Federation to attend the General Assembly.
1.6.5 The ordinary or extraordinary General Assembly is chaired by the President.
1.6.6 After the official opening of the ordinary or extraordinary General Assembly,
the Secretary General must conduct the roll call of voting powers, establish
the voting list and announce the total number of eligible votes to the General
Assembly.
1.6.7 The General Assembly has the powers assigned to it by the Constitution, in
particular to:
1.6.7.1 Elect Scrutinizers for General Assembly votes and elections;
1.6.7.2 Approve the agenda;
1.6.7.3 Appoint the minutes committee on proposal of the Executive Committee;
1.6.7.4 Approve reports;
1.6.7.5 Receive and approve the Auditors’ report;

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1.6.7.6 Approve the final balances and the financial report;
1.6.7.7 Discharge the Executive Committee and Secretary General;
1.6.7.8 Handle requests of Member Federations;
1.6.7.9 Adopt and modify the Constitution;
1.6.7.10 Elect ISSF’s President, the Vice- Presidents, five (5) members of the Executive
Committee, and the Chairmen of the Committees with the exception of the
Chairman of the Athletes Committee;
1.6.7.11 Grant the title of “Honorary Member” and “ President of Honour” on proposal
by the Executive Committee;
1.6.7.12 Approve the membership fee; and
1.6.7.13 Declare the dissolution of the ISSF
1.6.8 The ordinary General Assembly meets once every two (2) years in a place
chosen by the Executive Committee.
1.6.9 The agenda is prepared by the Secretary General and approved by the
Executive Committee. Member Federations may forward their own proposals
for the agenda to the Secretary General in writing in English and with a short
explanation as well as any supporting documents no later than ninety (90)
days prior to the opening of the General Assembly.
1.6.10 The date, time and place for the General Assembly is determined by the
Executive Committee and notice must be given to the Member Federations at
least one-hundred and twenty (120) days in advance. The final agenda with
the supporting documents must be sent to the Member Federations and the
Council at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the General Assembly.
1.6.11 Decisions by the ordinary or extraordinary General Assembly are restricted to
items on the final agenda. Items, excluding amendments to this Constitution,
may be added to the agenda by the Council upon approval by a two-third (2/3)
majority vote in the General Assembly. However, during the meeting no new
item may be added on to the agenda, except when unanimously agreed.
1.6.12 An extraordinary General Assembly shall be held within six (6) months of
receipt of a valid written request by the Secretary General. The Executive
Committee shall decide the date, time and place of the extraordinary General
Assembly.
1.6.13 To take valid decisions, the ordinary or extraordinary General Assembly must
have at least a quorum of presence of one-third of its Member Federations with
the right to vote.
1.6.14 The minutes of the General Assembly shall be sent to the Member Federations
promptly after approval by the Council in its first meeting following the General
Assembly excluding the Council meeting dedicated to the elections of the
Committee members on the next day after the General Assembly.

1.7 COUNCIL
1.7.1 The Council may hold ordinary or extraordinary meetings.
1.7.2 The Council consists of the following members, representing both genders
(minimum 4 per gender):
1.7.2.1 The Executive Committee members;

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1.7.2.2 The Chairmen of the following Committees (2): Statutes and Eligibility, Medical;
1.7.2.3 Representatives of the Continental Confederation according to Article 1.21.7.
1.7.3 The Council has the powers assigned to it under this Constitution and other
Regulations and Rules, in particular the following:
1.7.3.1 To establish or amend Regulations and Rules upon recommendation by the
Executive Committee or any other Committee to the extent such competence
has not been assigned to the General Assembly or the Executive Committee
according to this Constitution. This includes in particular the competence to
amend, create and approve:
a) General Regulations,
b) Anti-Doping Rules,
c) Code of Ethics,
d) Eligibility Rules;
e) Disciplinary Regulations.
1.7.3.2 To appoint replacements in case a vacancy in any of the ISSF bodies occurs;
any replacement shall serve for the remaining term of office;
1.7.3.3 To elect members of the Committees for a two-(2)-year term with the exception
of the members of the Athletes Committee;
1.7.3.4 To approve minutes of the General Assembly;
1.7.3.5 On proposal from an Ad-Hoc Awards Committee, to approve award distinctions
for outstanding service;
1.7.3.6 To acknowledge Committee reports.
1.7.3.7 To decide on Membership matters;
1.7.4 The ordinary Council meeting is held once a year upon proposal of the
President. Members must be informed at least sixty (60) days prior to the
meeting about the date, time and place of the meeting as well as of the
draft agenda prepared by the Secretary General. Any Council member may
forward their own proposals for the agenda in writing in English and with a
short explanation as well as any supporting documents no later than forty
(40) days prior to the Council meeting to the Secretary General. The final
agenda (including all supporting documents) must be submitted to the Council
members no later than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting by the Secretary
General.
1.7.5 At any meeting, the Council may take decisions when more than half (1/2) of
its members are present. Proxy voting is not allowed.
1.7.6 For urgent matters, as decided by the President and/or Secretary General,
the decisions may be taken by postal or electronic vote with a two-third (2/3)
majority of the members who take part in the voting by casting their votes. The
quorum of such vote must be 1/2 of the members. Such decisions are put into
the minutes of the next Council meeting.
1.7.7 Upon proposal of the Executive Committee, the Council may suspend or expel
a member of the Executive Committee, the Council or a Committee as well as
any official or athlete, if such a member, official or athlete seriously violates this
Constitution, Regulations, the ISSF Code of Ethics or decisions of the ISSF.
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 suspend or expel such a member. The quorum of such vote must be 1/2 of the
members.

1.8 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

1.8.1 The Executive Committee consists of the following members:
1.8.1.1 The ISSF President (1);
1.8.1.2 Four Vice- Presidents (4); elected by the General Assembly represented by
both genders:
1.8.1.3 The Chairman of the Technical Committee and the Chairman of the Athletes
Committees (2);
1.8.1.4 Five (5) representatives of the Continental Confederations (one from each
Continent) according to Article 1.21.7;
1.8.1.5 Five (5) ordinary members elected by the General Assembly representing both
genders.
1.8.2 The Executive Committee has the powers assigned to it under this Constitution
and other Regulations and decisions by the General Assembly or Council, in
particular the following:
1.8.2.1 To ensure that decisions of the General Assembly and the Council are put into
effect;
1.8.2.2 To appoint the Secretary General on proposal of the President;
1.8.2.3 To appoint the ISSF Treasurer from the members of the Executive Committee
with the responsibility to manage the financial assets of the ISSF;
1.8.2.4 To appoint an additional member to the Executive Committee representing the
Member Federation of the host of the next Olympic Games for the same term
of office as well as to dismiss the member;
1.8.2.5 To amend, create and approve:
a) Technical Rules for shooting events,
b) Events that are recognized by the ISSF,
c) Commercial Rights and Sponsorship Rules;
 ) To adopt guidelines and procedures for ISSF bodies in line with this
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Constitution and the ISSF Regulations;
1.8.2.6 To designate a review committee to examine proposals to the General
Assembly;
1.8.2.7 To decide the hosts of the ISSF supervised competitions, including the
ISSF World Championships and to decide on the substitution of a Member
Federation as the host of an ISSF Championship in the case that the selected
host is unable to fulfil its duties;
1.8.2.8 To designate delegates, representatives and juries for ISSF competitions and
the Olympic Games;
1.8.2.9 To decide on the dates, time and place of the ISSF General Assemblies;
1.8.2.10 To decide about the design and use of the ISSF logos and emblems;
1.8.2.11 To approve yearly preliminary budgets and balances;

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1.8.2.12 To establish, the “Regulations for the Participation in the Shooting Events of
the Olympic Games” to be submitted to the IOC for approval;
1.8.2.13 To provisionally accept applicants for associated membership;
1.8.2.14 To temporarily suspend a Member Federation, if such Member Federation
does not meet the requirements for ISSF membership anymore, or in case
such Member Federation has violated this Constitution or any other ISSF
Rules or Regulations;
1.8.2.15 To set up ad-hoc Committees and Commissions for a limited period of time
and/or for specific tasks and to determine the number of its members;
1.8.2.16 To act on matters not assigned either to the General Assembly or the Council;
1.8.2.17 To have the power to decide on all matters not covered in this Constitution.
Such decisions are to be made in accordance with the relevant IOC
Regulations. If no such regulations exist, the Executive Committee shall decide
according to their duty to act fairly.
1.8.3 The Executive Committee will hold meetings at least twice a year. Executive
Committee Members must be informed at least sixty (60) days prior to the
meetings about date, time and place of the meeting as well as the draft agenda
as approved by the President and elaborated by the Secretary General. Any
Executive Committee member may forward their own proposals for the agenda
in writing in English and with a short explanation as well as any supporting
documents no later than forty (40) days prior to the meeting to the Secretary
General. The final agenda (including all supporting documents) must be
submitted to the Executive Committee members no later than thirty (30) days
prior to the meeting by the Secretary General.
1.8.4 At any meeting, the Executive Committee may take decisions when more than
half (1/2) of its members are present. Proxy voting is not allowed.
1.8.5 For urgent matters, decisions may be taken by postal or electronic vote with a
two-thirds (2/3) majority of the valid votes cast. The quorum of such vote must
be 1/2 of the members. Such decisions are put into the minutes of the next
Executive Committee meeting.

1.9 PRESIDENT
1.9.1 The President of the ISSF:
1.9.1.1 Provides leadership and direction to the ISSF;
1.9.1.2 Represents the ISSF and presides over all its activities;
1.9.1.3 Represents the ISSF in international sports organizations and in all legal
matters with the right for single representation of the ISSF;
1.9.1.4 Acts on behalf of the ISSF as circumstances require;
1.9.1.5. Chairs the meetings of the General Assembly, of the Council as well as of the
Executive Committee;
1.9.1.6 Ensures the proper observance of the Constitution and ISSF Regulations,
Rules as well as the decisions taken under them;
1.9.1.7 Supervises the execution of decisions and activities of ISSF Bodies;
1.9.1.8 Ensures that the decisions taken by the Executive Committee are put into
effect;

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1.9.1.9 Ensures that ISSF’s obligations towards its Member Federations are fulfilled;
1.9.1.10 Performs special assignments on request of the Executive Committee or
Council.

1.10 VICE- PRESIDENTS

1.10.1 The ISSF has four (4) Vice- Presidents elected by the General Assembly
represented by both genders.
1.10.2 The Vice- Presidents:
1.10.2.1 Support and assist the President and carry out duties assigned by the Council,
the Executive Committee, the President;
1.10.2.2 A Vice-President, appointed by the President, convenes and chairs the
General Assembly, the Council or the Executive Committee meetings;
1.10.2.3 In case no such appointment has been made, the Vice-President appointed
by the Executive Committee replaces the President when he cannot anymore
execute his duties due to an accident, illness, etc.; and
1.10.2.4 When present at any ISSF Championship or activity, a Vice-President is the
highest ISSF representative and authority after the President.

1.11 SECRETARY GENERAL

1.11.1 The Secretary General is the head of administration of the ISSF, supervises all
tasks performed at the ISSF Headquarters.
1.11.2 The Secretary General has the powers assigned to him by this Constitution,
other Regulations and in particular the following:
1.11.2.1 Represents the ISSF in all legal matters with a single representation of the
ISSF;
1.11.2.2 Supervises and coordinates administrative services and activities;
1.11.2.3 Ensures the implementation, documentation and archiving of all decisions
taken by the General Assembly, the Council and the Executive Committee as
well as the Committees;
1.11.2.4 Reports on the activities of ISSF Headquarters at each meeting of the General
Assembly, the Council and of the Executive Committee;
1.11.2.5 Appoints and dismisses the staff working in the ISSF Headquarters;
1.11.2.6 Attends meetings of the General Assembly, the Council, the Executive
Committee as well as the Committees with voice but without vote;
1.11.2.7 Fulfils ISSF administrative responsibilities that include conducting ISSF
correspondence, preparing circular letters and reports and mailing summons to
meetings;
1.11.2.8 Performs special assignments on request of the Council, of the Executive
Committee, or of the President.

1.12 ISSF COMMITTEES

1.12.1 The ISSF has the following Committees with its number of members in addition
to the Chairman:

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1.12.1.1 The Technical Committee (12 members),
1.12.1.2 The Athletes Committee (9 members),
1.12.1.3 The Rifle Committee (7 members),
1.12.1.4 The Pistol Committee (7 members),
1.12.1.5 The Shotgun Committee (7 members),
1.12.1.6 The Running Target Committee (7 members),
1.12.1.7 The Target Sprint Committee (5 members),
1.12.1.8 The Judges Committee (7 members),
1.12.1.9 The Coaches Committee (7 members),
1.12.1.10 The Statutes and Eligibility Committee (7 members),
1.12.1.11 The Medical Committee (at least 7 members), and
1.12.1.12 The Sustainability Committee (7 members)
1.12.2 Both genders must be represented in all Committees by at least two members.
1.12.3 Members of the Committees may act as judges for ISSF Championships
Juries, if the Executive Committee assigns them to do so and if they hold the
appropriate licence.
1.12.4 The Committees act as advisory bodies within the ISSF. They shall assist,
support and advise ISSF Bodies with respect to all matters assigned to
them according to the provisions below. The ISSF Bodies shall obtain
recommendations from the Committee competent to the relevant matter.
1.12.5 The Executive Committee approves the Terms of References for each
Committee. In such provisions, they may also define the decision-making
power of such a Committee in writing and without affecting the powers of the
General Assembly, the Council as well as the Executive Committee.
1.12.5.1 Membership in the Committees is personal and representation by proxy is not
permitted. While Committee members bring knowledge, skill, and expertise
from the National Federations from which they are drawn, they must act in an
impartial and independent manner, serving only in the interests of ISSF.
1.12.5.2 The Chairmen and the Members of the Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Running Target,
Target Sprint and Judges Committee must be holders of a current Judges’
Licence in their respective discipline to be eligible for election.
1.12.5.3 The Chairmen of the Judges, Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Running Target and Target
Sprint Committees are ex officio members of the Technical Committee.
1.12.6 The Chairmen of the Committees:
1.12.6.1 Shall report concerning Committee meetings and activities in the next meeting
of the Council;
1.12.6.2 May advise ISSF bodies in urgent matters without a meeting of the members
of the respective Committee. In such cases, the Chairmen shall inform their
Committee members about the advice given; and
1.12.6.3 Shall designate a recording secretary for each meeting.
1.12.7 The Committees meet, when necessary, at the invitation of the President and
Secretary General, who shall approve the meeting in consultation with the
respective Chairman. In general, meetings shall be held once a year. Notices

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 for such meetings will be sent to the Committee members sixty (60) days
in advance of the date of the meeting. The agenda as well as all supporting
documents should be sent to the participants at least thirty (30) days prior to
the meeting.
1.12.8 At any meeting, a Committee may take decisions when more than half (1/2) of
its members are present. Proxy voting is not allowed. The Chairman will cast
the deciding vote in case of a tied vote.
1.12.9 Minutes of Committee meetings are for internal ISSF use only and may not be
published or distributed without the approval of the Secretary General.
1.12.10 Minutes of Committee meetings must be sent to the Secretary General who
forwards them to the Council.

1.13 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

1.13.1 The Technical Committee shall:
1.13.1.1 Assist different disciplines (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Running Target, Target
Sprint) in the development of shooting rules and the sport of shooting;
1.13.1.2 Coordinate and review general and rules proposals for different shooting
events and submit them for discussion and approval to the Council.
1.13.1.3 Coordinate and review proposals from the Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Running
Target and Target Sprint Committees;
1.13.1.4 Evaluate and assist in the development of range designs, range equipment
and operational procedures for all ISSF Championships; and
1.13.1.5 Approve technical equipment as required.

1.14 ATHLETES COMMITTEE

1.14.1 The Athletes Committee consists of 10 (ten) members comprising the
Chairman and nine (9) members of which three (3) are from shotgun, three (3)
from rifle and three (3) from pistol. Six (6) members are elected by the athletes
(two (2) of each discipline). Three (3) members are appointed by the Executive
Committee (one (1) of each discipline) considering the representation of the
Continental Confederations pursuant to Article 1.14.3 and the number of
votes received by the athletes. The Chairman shall be elected by and from
among the nine (9) members of the Athletes Committee. After the election
of the Chairman the athlete with the highest number of votes corresponding
to the Chairman’s discipline shall be adapted as tenth (10th) member of the
Athletes Committee. Further details on the electoral rules shall be set out in the
procedural regulations concerning the Athletes Committee.
1.14.2 The Athletes Committee must have at least four members of each gender.
1.14.3 The Athletes Committee shall consist of at least one athlete from Member
Federations of every Continental Confederation.
1.14.4 The Athletes Committee’s duties include:
1.14.4.1 Gathering information and opinions from athletes on their needs and problems
with regard to the Olympic Games and major ISSF Competitions;
1.14.4.2 Consulting with athletes in the evaluation of the rules and regulations of the
shooting sports and subsequently provide feedback to the ISSF;

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1.14.4.3 Establishing contacts and coordinating activities with the Athlete Committees of
the IOC, NOCs, Continental and National Federations;
1.14.4.4 Participating in working groups, to ensure the best possible conditions for the
training, accommodation and living conditions for the athletes as well as for the
conduct of the ISSF competitions;
1.14.4.5 Engaging actively with initiatives and projects that protect and support clean
athletes on and off the field of play;
1.14.4.6 Establishing a direct link between athletes within the ISSF;
1.14.4.7 Reporting through its Chairman to the Executive Committee and Council
concerning its meetings and activities.
1.14.5 The Council will establish further election and other procedural regulations for
the Athletes Committee.
1.14.6 A representative member of the Athletes Committee may attend meetings of
other ISSF Committees with voice but without vote.
1.14.7 The provisions established for the Committees also apply to the Athletes
Committee

1.15 RIFLE, PISTOL, SHOTGUN, RUNNING TARGET, TARGET SPRINT

COMMITTEES
1.15.1 Committees are established for each discipline of the ISSF recognized
shooting sport.
1.15.2 They recommend changes to the respective shooting rules to the Technical
Committee and Council, and must consider all technical questions relating
to the organization of competitions, competition procedures and arms and
equipment in their respective disciplines, including the preparation of rule
interpretations.
1.15.3 Each Committee shall submit the minutes of each meeting to the Technical
Committee.

1.16 JUDGES COMMITTEE

1.16.1 The Judges Committee shall:
1.16.1.1 Provide guidelines for international judges;
1.16.1.2 Create educational programmes for judges and referees;
1.16.1.3 Prepare, conduct and approve courses for judges and jury members;
1.16.1.4 Approve applications for judges’ licences;
1.16.1.5 Approve applications for shotgun referee licences; and
1.16.1.6 Propose jury members for ISSF Championships to the Executive Committee.

1.17 COACHES COMMITTEE

1.17.1 The Coaches Committee shall:
1.17.1.1 Gather information and opinions on coaches needs and problems during
training and ISSF Championships;
1.17.1.2 Voice recommendations on these issues to the relevant ISSF Bodies;

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1.17.1.3 Create educational programmes for coaches;
1.17.1.4 Promote coaching within the sport;
1.17.1.5 Establish links between coaches within the ISSF; and
1.17.1.6 Report through its Chairman to the Executive Committee and Council
concerning its meetings and activities.
1.17.2 The provisions established for the Committees also apply to the Coaches
Committee.

1.18 STATUTES AND ELIGIBILITY COMMITTEE

1.18.1 The Statutes and Eligibility Committee shall:
1.18.1.1 Study the legal implications of proposed amendments to the ISSF Constitution
and other ISSF Rules and Regulations;
1.18.1.2 Study and prepare rule changes regarding athlete eligibility, marketing
and sponsorship and regulations for individual participation in ISSF
Championships; and
1.18.1.3 Coordinate and review the drafting of amendments to the Constitution.

1.19 MEDICAL COMMITTEE

1.19.1 The Medical Committee shall:
1.19.1.1 Advise relevant ISSF Bodies regarding sports medicine and medical matters
as well as matters relating to the IOC Medical Code and/or the WADA Code;
1.19.1.2 Support the organization and execution of anti-doping controls in ISSF
Championships; and
1.19.1.3 Promote the exchange of knowledge, experience and research in sport
medicine matters through events and publications.

1.20 PRESIDENT OF HONOUR AND HONORARY MEMBER

1.20.1 The General Assembly may grant the title of “President of Honour” or
“Honorary Member” for meritorious service to shooting sport.
1.20.2 The Executive Committee shall make these proposals.
1.20.3 The President of Honour is invited to attend the Olympic Games, the World
Championships, and the General Assemblies.
1.20.4 The Honorary Member is invited to attend the General Assemblies.
1.20.5 The President of Honour and Honorary Members have the right to offer advice,
but they have no voting right.
1.20.6 The status of a President of Honour or an Honorary Member may be withdrawn
by decision of the General Assembly.

1.21 CONTINENTAL CONFEDERATIONS

1.21.1 The purpose of the Continental Confederations is to maintain, to strengthen
and to develop the sport of shooting in accordance with the Constitution and
the Regulations of the ISSF and to strengthen the bonds of friendship and
good relations among the Member Federations.

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1.21.2 ISSF recognizes the Continental Confederations which are composed of
National Federations belonging in principle to same territory of a Continent.
1.21.3 Each Federation may only belong to one single Confederation. A change of
Confederation is subject to the approval of the parties involved including the
ISSF Council.
1.21.4 The relationship between ISSF and the Confederation is regulated by specific
ISSF Regulations or by contract.
1.21.5 ISSF recognizes the following five Continental Confederations:
- African Shooting Sport Federation (ASSF)
- Shooting Confederation of the Americans (CAT)
- Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC)
- European Shooting Confederation (ESC)
- Oceania Shooting Confederation (OSC)
1.21.6 The objectives of the Continental Confederations are:
1.21.6.1 To promote the shooting sport within its territory in a spirit of peace,
understanding and fair play, without any discrimination on account of politics,
gender, religion, race or any other reason;
1.21.6.2 To maintain good relations with and cooperate with the ISSF for the promotion
and development of the shooting sport;
1.21.6.3 To organize Continental Championships on regular basis;
1.21.6.4 To organize ISSF competitions in agreement with the ISSF Executive
Committee; To encourage the promotion of traditional Regional Championships
and other major shooting competitions within the Continent;
1.21.6.5 To maintain relations between the National Member Federations in order to
promote the development of shooting sport within the Continent;
1.21.6.6 To promote the exchange of experience by organizing lectures, debates,
conferences or courses in close collaboration and in line with the ISSF policies;
1.21.6.7 To participate in realization of the ISSF development and educational
programmes;
1.21.6.8 To promote the knowledge of the shooting sport through mass media.
1.21.7 The Continental Confederations must be represented in the ISSF Executive
Committee and in the Council according to the following formula which
determines the respective number of continental representatives for the
electoral term:
1.21.7.1 Continental Confederation with up to 15 ISSF Member Federations – 1
Executive Committee member
1.21.7.2 Continental Confederations with 16-25 ISSF Member Federations – 1
Executive Committee member and 1 Council member
1.21.7.3 Continental Confederations with 26-35 ISSF Member Federations – 1
Executive Committee member and 2 Council members
1.21.7.4 Continental Confederations with 36-45 ISSF Member Federations – 1
Executive Committee member and 3 Council members

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1.21.7.5 Continental Confederations with 46 and more ISSF Member Federations – 1
Executive Committee member and 4 Council Members
1.21.8 All representatives of the Continental Confederations in the Executive
Committee and Council must represent different ISSF Member Federations
and be elected by respective statutory bodies of the respective Continental
Confederation.
1.21.9 Both genders must represent a Continental Confederation in the Council in
case it may have more than two members in the Council.
1.21.10 The respective statutory body of a Continental Confederation may substitute
its representative in the ISSF Executive Committee and the Council at any time
but only once for the remaining term of office of the Executive Committee and
the Council.
1.21.11 The Continental Confederations must submit reports on their activities to each
meeting of the Council.

1.22 AUDITORS
1.22.1 The Executive Committee must appoint an external professional auditing
company.
1.22.2 The appointed company must examine the accounts as well as financial
documents and transactions and give a report to the Council and the General
Assembly.

1.23 FINANCIAL POLICY

1.23.1 The financial year runs from January 1st to December 31st.
1.23.2 The yearly Preliminary Budgets and Balances must be approved by the
Executive Committee upon proposal of the Secretary General.
1.23.3 In each meeting of the Executive Committee, the Secretary General must
report on the financial status of the ISSF.

1.24 LANGUAGES
1.24.1 The following seven languages are recognized as the official languages of the
ISSF during meetings: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Chinese
and Arabic. The Executive Committee may permit the use of other languages
in the meetings and the General Assemblies.
1.24.2 However, English is the permanent working language in which the Constitution,
the regulations, rules and minutes as well as legal or official communications
must be provided and published. The resolution of disputes must be conducted
in the English language. The matters to be proposed for discussions at the
General Assemblies must be sent by the Member Federations to the President
or the Secretary General in the English language only.
1.24.3 In World and Continental Championships, the language of the host country
may be used in the programme, instructions, announcements, etc. in addition
to English.
1.24.4 Simultaneous translation into English, French and Spanish must be provided at
General Assemblies. Simultaneous translation into Russian, German, Chinese
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 least ninety (90) days before the General Assembly of at least five (5) Member
Federations. The Organizing Committee of the General Assemblies may add
any language for simultaneous translation at their own cost.
1.24.5 In the case of disagreement in the interpretation of documents, the English text
shall prevail.

1.25 RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

Any final decision rendered by the ISSF may be submitted exclusively to
the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, which will
resolve the dispute definitively in accordance with the Code of sports-related
arbitration. The language of the proceedings shall be English. The time limit
for the appeal to be filed is twenty-one days after the reception of the decision
concerning the appeal. Any decision taken by CAS will be final and binding on
all parties concerned.

1.26 ALTERATION OF THE CONSTITUTION

1.26.1 Proposals must be submitted to the Secretary General at least three
(3) months before the General Assembly and distributed to the Member
Federations and Council at least two (2) months before the General Assembly.
1.26.2 The General Assembly may only adopt changes in the Constitution if at least
half of all Member Federations with voting rights are present. In order to be
valid, any change needs at least the support of two-thirds (2/3) of the valid
votes cast.

1.27 DISSOLUTION OF THE FEDERATION

1.27.1 A demand for dissolution of the Federation must be received six (6) months
before the General Assembly and mailed to all Member Federations and the
Council five (5) months before the General Assembly.
1.27.2 The dissolution of the Federation must be approved by a three- quarters (3/4)
majority in the General Assembly at which at least half (1/2) of all Member
Federations with voting rights are represented.

1.28 REGISTRATION OF THE FEDERATION ACCORDING TO ARTICLES 2.2

1.28.1 The Federation has its Headquarters in Munich, Germany, and is legally
registered under the name: “International Shooting Sport Federation,
registered society (ISSF)” (Internationaler Schiess- Sportverband,
eingetragener Verein, ISSF) by the Amtsgericht Muenchen, Registergericht VR
10152.
1.28.2 The Federation observes, exclusively and without reservation, beneficial
purposes according to the section “Tax aid and abet” of the Tax laws of
Germany. It acts selflessly and observes primarily non-profit making purposes.
1.28.3 Funds of the Federation may only be used for constitutional purposes.
Members receive no financial gain from the Federation. No person must
be privileged by expenditures which are contrary to the purposes of the
Federation or by disproportionately high compensations.

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1.28.4 In case of dissolution of the Federation or suspension of the tax exception by
the German Government, any remaining assets must be given to the National
Olympic Committee with the injunction for exclusive use for beneficial purposes
for the international shooting sport.
1.28.5 Alterations to this Constitution and dissolution of the Federation must be
reported to the Finance Office of the place of registry.

1.29 FINAL PROVISION

1.29.1 In ISSF provisions, the use of masculine form shall be interpreted also to refer
to the feminine or any other genders.

1.30 APPROVAL
This Constitution was approved by the Extraordinary General Assembly of the
UIT on July 27th, 1980 in Moscow, and replaced the “Constitution of the UIT,
Edition 1978”. This edition includes amendments and corrections approved by
the General Assemblies on July 15th, 1998 in Barcelona, ESP, on March 21st,
2000 in Sydney, AUS, on April 18th, 2004 in Athens, GRE, on April 10th, 2008
in Beijing, CHN, and on 7th December 2019 in Munich, GER.

1.31 TRANSITORY
1.31.1 All decisions taken according to the previous version of the Constitution will
stay effective until they are realized or changed. All persons elected to any
ISSF Body before this version of the Constitution became effective must
complete their term of office. All amendments decided in the Extraordinary
General Assembly on December 7th, 2019 in Munich, GER, shall become
effective immediately, except indicated otherwise and except all changes in
respect to the composition of ISSF Bodies and Articles 1.4.6.3 and 1.4.6.4
which shall become effective for and as of the first elections after 7th
December 2019.
1.31.2 The Member Federations have to amend their Constitutions to be compliant
with this new ISSF Constitution until 31 December 2020.
1.31.3 The Continental Confederations have to amend their Constitutions to be
compliant with this new ISSF Constitution until 31 December 2021.

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TERMS OF
REFERENCE
This section contains a more detailed description of the roles and duties of all ISSF
Officials and Personnel than the information contained within the Constitution, acting
as support to The Constitution it is intended as guidance. It should be read alongside
Section 1 The ISSF Constitution.

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2.1 STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE 31
2.2 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 31
2.3 RULES FOR MEETINGS 32
2.4 RULES FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN
SECTION COMMITTEES AND THE TECHNICAL
COMMITTEE 33
2.5 ISSF HEADQUARTERS 34

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2.1 STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE
2.1.1 Every person elected to a position in any ISSF body serves solely in
the interest of, and is responsible to the Federation. In performing his
responsibilities he must ensure that all provisions of the Constitution, General
Regulations and other rules of the ISSF will therefore be given priority in all
decisions.
2.1.2 All persons elected or appointed to the ISSF serve on an honorary basis and
without salary.
2.1.3 By accepting election or appointment everyone agrees to devote the time
necessary to accomplish the duties required by their position.

2.2 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS

2.2.1 President
Objectives
Successful leadership and direction of the ISSF ensuring a balanced promotion
of all sections and activities of the amateur shooting sport and also observing
the needs of tradition and development.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Convenes and presides over Assemblies and meetings according to the
Constitution.
Supervises the execution of decisions; activities of ISSF bodies; ensures the
proper observance of the Constitution, General Regulations and other rules.
Ensures that the ISSF obligations to Member Federations, Continental
Confederations, Organizing Committees and International or National Sport
Organizations are fulfilled. Represents the ISSF in legal matters in conjunction
with the Secretary General.
Acts on behalf of, or represents, the ISSF, as circumstances require.
Authority
Acts as Chairman of the General Assembly, the Administrative Council and the
Executive Committee.
Acts in urgent cases on matters not provided for in the Constitution or General
Regulations. Such actions, however, require subsequent approval by the
Administrative Council or Executive Committee.
2.2.2 Vice-Presidents
Objectives
Support and assist the President in leading and directing the ISSF.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
As delegated by the President, convene and preside at ISSF meetings in the
President’s absence or at his request.
Carry out duties assigned by the Administrative Council or Executive
Committee or as requested by the President.
Perform special assignments or assist and supervise specific parts of ISSF
activities on a permanent basis on request of the Executive Committee or the
President.

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Act on behalf of the President in his absence or on his request.
2.2.3 Secretary General
Objectives
Operates the Headquarters for efficient conduct of all ISSF business.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Represents the ISSF in legal matters together with the President.
Acts as ISSF Treasurer.
Represents the President at his request.
As set-out in 1.11.2.6 the Secretary General can attend meetings of all
Committees but does not have a vote, this includes the Executive Committee.
Performs duties defined in description of Headquarters operations.
Authority
Full authority over all ISSF employees. For further details see description of
Headquarters operations.
2.2.4 Members of the Committees
Objectives
Assistance, support and advice to the Administrative Council and the Executive
Committee in all matters assigned to them.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
All Committees of the ISSF shall deal with all matters within their field of
interest as an advisory body and shall be responsible for the technical and
other activities assigned to them by the Constitution or the Administrative
Council and the Executive Committee.
All members of the Committees act and vote as independent members and not
as representatives of their National Federations.
Each Chairman must designate his substitute in the event of his absence, and
a Recording Secretary for each meeting.
Authority
Each Chairman represents his Committee in the Administrative Council. The
Committee
Chairman may act on behalf of his Committee in urgent cases, and on
request of the President, Secretary General, the Administrative Council, or the
Executive Committee. He must inform his Committee members of any action
taken.

2.3 RULES FOR MEETINGS

2.3.1 Frequency
The ISSF Committees meet as stated in the Constitution, on request of the
President, Secretary General, the Administrative Council, or the Executive
Committee, or on request by a Committee Chairman.

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 If possible meetings shall be scheduled in conjunction with World
Championships or other important shooting sport events.
2.3.2 Notices
Notices for Committee meetings will be sent by the Secretary General. For
this purpose the Chairman must submit the agenda, documents and any other
information for the meeting early enough to permit mailing of the notices at
least two (2) months in advance of the meeting date.
2.3.3 Recording Secretary
The Chairman must appoint a Recording Secretary for each meeting. The
Recording Secretary will prepare minutes, which must be signed by the
Chairman after agreement by the members who attended. The minutes must
be submitted to the Secretary General within two (2) months of the meeting.
2.3.4 Order of Business
2.3.4.1 Appointment of Recording Secretary.
2.3.4.2 Roll-call of Members attending.
2.3.4.3 Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous meeting.
2.3.4.4 Review of Actions and Outstanding business from these minutes.
2.3.4.5 New business on the agenda.
2.3.4.6 Recommended place, date and time of the next meeting.
2.3.5 Quorum and Voting Procedure
A quorum in Committee meetings is 50 % of the members (including the
Chairman), unless otherwise stated in the Constitution. Proxy voting is not
permitted. Each member of the Committee has one (1) vote. The Chairman
in the case of a tie, shall cast the deciding vote. All decisions are taken by
open ballot, except when a secret vote is requested by 50 % or more of the
members present. A postal vote may be conducted in the interval between
meetings. When a postal vote is required, the Chairman must send to each
member (and a copy to the ISSF Headquarters) a clear statement of the
question to be voted upon, with a request that each member must return
his vote before a stated date. Within eight (8) days of closing the postal
vote, the Chairman must send a report and the result of the vote to the ISSF
Headquarters. A non-response will be taken to signify an affirmative vote.

2.4 RULES FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN SECTION COMMITTEES AND

THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Whenever a Section Committee deals with matters concerning the formulation
of shooting regulations or rule interpretation (Art. 1.12.4 of the Constitution),
the Chairman must submit a report and copy of the documents to the
Chairman of the Technical Committee within 10 days after the meeting (Art.
1.13.1.1, 1.13.1.2 and 1.13.1.3 of the Constitution). If the Technical Committee
considers that a re-examination of the proposal is necessary, the Chairman of
the Technical Committee will inform the Chairman of the Section Committee
concerned as soon as possible, however, not later than two (2) months after
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2.5 ISSF HEADQUARTERS
2.5.1 The ISSF Headquarters, under direction of the Secretary General, conducts
the business of the ISSF. Correspondence, preparation of circular letters and
reports, preparation and mailing of summons to meetings are, among others,
the duties of the Headquarters.
2.5.2 All work, communications and decisions arising from the Constitution or
action by the General Assembly, the Administrative Council and the Executive
Committee is carried out as a matter of course by the Headquarters under
supervision of the Executive Committee. The Secretary General is directly
responsible to the President for operation of the Headquarters.
2.5.3 All affairs related to finances such as accounting and ISSF budget preparation
are performed by the ISSF Headquarters. The President of the ISSF is kept
currently informed as to the state of affairs and must give his approval on all
important matters. A short financial report is presented at each meeting to the
Administrative Council and the Executive Committee.
2.5.4 The President, Administrative Council Members and Executive Committee
Members will all receive a copy of documents concerning any matter of special
importance.
2.5.5 The Secretary General is the employer of all who work in the Headquarters
of the ISSF. This will be in conformity with the labour laws in effect at the
headquarters of the ISSF, with regard to all related matters. The Executive
Committee and the Administrative Council will be informed of all current
important personnel matters at their next meeting.
2.5.6 The Secretary General will work independently, within the limits of his authority.
In his capacity as Secretary General, and as a member of the Executive
Committee, he has the right and duty at all times to coordinate the work of the
various ISSF bodies. He is responsible for covering the financial obligations of
the ISSF while remaining within the budget. The direction of the transactions
and entering into contracts with other organizations, sporting or otherwise,
commercial firms, etc. are within the usual authority of the Secretary General;
however, the President and the ISSF bodies concerned must be made aware
of all such transactions or contracts.

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GENERAL
REGULATIONS

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3.1 PURPOSE 37
3.2 ISSF CHAMPIONSHIPS 37
3.3 ISSF EVENTS 39
3.4 RANKING SYSTEM 40
3.5 ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL OF THE ISSF CHAMPIONSHIPS 40
3.6 RANGES AND OTHER FACILITIES 42
3.7 PARTICIPATION AND ISSF ATHLETES 43
3.8 COMPETITION PROCEDURES 45
3.9 PROTOCOL 47
3.10 RECORDS 48
3.11 MEDIA RELATIONS 48
3.12 GENERAL 49
3.13 ANNEXES 49
3.14 APPROVAL 49

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3.1 PURPOSE
3.1.1 The General Regulations of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)
govern shooting sport competitions (Championships) according to Articles
1.1.4.1, 1.1.4.8 and 1.1.4.9 ISSF Constitution.

3.2 ISSF CHAMPIONSHIPS

3.2.1 ISSF Championships are divided in three categories concerning the
requirements for Organizers and the conditions that they have to fulfil:
Those requirements are specified in the Guidelines for Organizing ISSF
Championships (A separate Manual, available at the ISSF Headquarters).
Level 1
- World Championships
- World Championships Rifle/Pistol
- World Championships Shotgun
- Final Tournament of the Year
- World Cups with Olympic Quota Places allocation
- Continental Championships/Continental Games with Olympic Quota Places
allocation
Level 2
- World Cups
- World Championships Running Target
- World Championships Juniors
- Youth Olympic Games Qualifying competitions
- Continental Championships
Level 3
- Grand Prix tournaments
- Other competitions organized according to the ISSF Rules and Regulations
3.2.2 The ISSF Championships are organized by Member Federations that are
chosen by the Executive Committee.
3.2.3 World Championships
3.2.3.1 World Championships for all events must be organized every four years, two
years after the Olympic Games. In other years, with the exception of the year
in which the Olympic Games take place, separate World Championships
for Shotgun as well as Rifle and Pistol events must be organized. World
Championships Juniors for all events must be organized every two years
in the year of the Olympic Games and the second year after the Olympic
Games (even numbered years). Continental Championships should be
organized at least every two (2) years as decided by the respective Continental
Confederations.
[As of 1 January 2025 (i.e., relevant for World Championships to be organized
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3.2.3.2 World Championships for all events among Men and Women must be
organized every four years, two years after the Olympic Games. In other
years, with the exception of the year in which the Olympic Games take place,
separate World Championships for Shotgun as well as Rifle and Pistol events
among Men and Women must be organized.
World Championships Juniors for all events among Men Junior and Women
Junior must be organized every two years in the year of the Olympic Games
and the second year after the Olympic Games (even numbered years).
In other years (uneven numbered years), separate World Championships
Juniors for Shotgun as well as Rifle and Pistol events among Men Junior and
Women Junior must be organized.
Continental Championships should be organized at least every two (2) years
as decided by the respective Continental Confederations.
3.2.4 Application for ISSF Championships
A Member Federation desiring to organize an ISSF Championship must submit
its application to the Secretary General at least one (1) month in advance of
the Executive Committee meeting where the host federation will be chosen.
3.2.4.1 The application should include:
a) An official statement from the appropriate government agency and/
or National Olympic Committee, indicating the support to be given to the
organization of the Championships;
b) A statement that all the requirements of the ISSF Constitution will be
observed;
c) A statement that the organizing federation will invite all ISSF Member
Federations;
d) A description of the existing or proposed shooting ranges and other
necessary facilities that must meet ISSF requirements;
e) Information regarding the proposed organization, cost of accommodation,
time of transportation to and from ranges, transportation fees for transfer
airport – official hotel – airport and any training fees;
f) A statement listing the events the Federation proposes to include in the
programme.
3.2.5 If no application is received, or if the Federation selected to organize the World
Championships withdraws, the Executive Committee must select another
Federation to organize the World Championships. Or, if no single Federation
can be found, select neighbouring Federations to organize the World
Championships together in separate groups of events.
3.2.6 Withdrawal is only possible with the approval of the Executive Committee.
Unapproved withdrawal is subject to the assessment of a fine, or the
suspension of membership or the suspension of participation at ISSF
Championships for a certain time to be decided by the Council.

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3.3 ISSF EVENTS
3.3.1 Events recognized by the ISSF in Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun disciplines are:

Name of Event
10m Air Rifle
50m Rifle 3 Positions
50m Rifle Prone
300m Rifle 3 Positions
300m Rifle Prone
300m Standard Rifle
10m Air Pistol
25m Pistol
25m Rapid Fire Pistol
25m Centre Fire Pistol
25m Standard Pistol
50m Pistol
Trap
Double Trap
Skeet
10m Running Target
10m Running Target Mixed
50m Running Target
50m Running Target Mixed
Target Sprint

3.3.2 The ISSF recognizes individual, Mixed Team, Team and Open events.
3.3.2.1 Individual events are events in which individual athletes of the same gender
compete against each other.
3.3.2.2 Mixed Team events are for the Teams with two members, one of each gender.
3.3.2.3 Team events are for Teams with three (3) members of the same gender. Only
full Teams of three (3) athletes will be ranked in the Team results list.
3.3.2.4 Open events are individual events with athletes of both genders competing
together in one event.
3.3.3 Formats of the ISSF recognized events must be approved by the Executive
Committee.
3.3.4 New events can be added to the list of ISSF recognized events after the
following conditions have been met:
3.3.4.1 the appropriate ISSF Committee develops rules for the event,

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3.3.4.2 the Executive Committee (Article 1.8.2.5 ISSF Constitution) approves the
rules.
3.3.5 Olympic Events (ISSF recognized events included in the programme of the
Olympic Games by the IOC)
Olympic Events are conducted in accordance with Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun
Technical rules approved by the Executive Committee in accordance
with Article 1.8.2.12 of the ISSF Constitution. Each Olympic event has a
“Qualification” round and a “Final.”
3.3.6 Programme of the ISSF Championships
3.3.6.1 The programme of the ISSF Championships is composed of the ISSF
recognized events and must be approved by the Executive Committee.
3.3.6.2 The mandatory events of the respective ISSF Championship programme
are determined by the Executive Committee and additional events may be
included upon proposal by the Organizers.
The list of mandatory events approved by the Executive Committee can be
found at the start of section 6 General Technical Rules.
3.3.6.3 If 300m Rifle events cannot be included, the Executive Committee should
choose a national federation to organize a separate 300m Rifle World
Championship in the same year as the World Championships.
3.3.6.4 If Running Target events cannot be included, the Executive Committee should
choose a national federation to organize a separate Running Target World
Championship in the same year as the World Championships.
3.3.6.5 In all ISSF Championships a “Qualification” round and the “Final” are
conducted in the Olympic events in Individual, Mixed Team, and Team events
that are part of the respective Championship’s programme.
3.3.7 Events in the Continental Championships are decided by the Continental
Confederations and must be events recognized by the ISSF.

3.4 RANKING SYSTEM

3.4.1 The ISSF establishes official Rankings that determine the placing of athletes
according to their achievements in the ISSF Championships during a
designated time frame.
3.4.2 The ISSF Ranking system is established by the Executive Committee.
The current ISSF Ranking system can be found under Annex 3 to the General
Regulations.

3.5 ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL OF THE ISSF CHAMPIONSHIPS

3.5.1 General
3.5.1.1 After the host of the ISSF Championship is approved by the Executive
Committee, the ISSF and the respective National Federation must sign the
Host Federation Agreement (HFA) within 30 days after the approval.
3.5.1.2 Every National Federation that earns the right to host the ISSF Championship
must create an Organizing Committee responsible for administrating and
delivering the Championship according to ISSF General Regulations, the HFA
and the Guidelines for Organizing ISSF Championships.

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3.5.1.3 The National Federation and the Organizing Committee must work in close
cooperation with the ISSF Headquarters and the Technical Delegate/s.
3.5.2 To coordinate the cooperation with Organizers of the ISSF Championships
and to control the fulfilment of all the obligations for the preparations of the
competitions by the Organizers, the ISSF Executive Committee appoints one
(1) or two (2) Technical Delegates.
3.5.2.1 In order that the Technical Delegates can carry out these responsibilities, they
must be invited at the expense of the ISSF to the site of the Championships at
least once, 10 to 12 months before the Championship, and again, not less than
three (3) days before the official arrival day.
3.5.2.2  Technical Delegates must have experience of officiating at major ISSF
Championships and shall not be members of the federation(s) hosting the
respective ISSF Championship.
3.5.3 To control the fulfilment of the ISSF General Technical Rules during the
competitions and to guarantee the objective outcome of official results and
rankings, a Competition Jury must be appointed for all ISSF Championships.
3.5.3.1 Members of the Competition Jury must be approved by the Executive
Committee.
3.5.3.2 The Competition Jury must include judges with experience of officiating at
major ISSF Championships in respective disciplines, result production and
equipment control.
3.5.3.3 The exact number of the Competition Jury members depends upon the level
of the ISSF Championship, the competition schedule, and the existence of
sufficient numbers of experienced range officers, supporting officials and
referees provided by the Organizers.
3.5.3.4 All members of the Competition Jury must have a valid respective ISSF Judges
licence.
3.5.3.5 The Chairman of the Competition Jury is personally responsible for the
objective outcome of all results and rankings at the ISSF Championship.
3.5.3.6 Technical Delegates are authorized to create a Jury of Appeal, if necessary.
3.5.3.7 The Jury of Appeal must consist of three (3) to five (5) members, including a
chairman. One (1) member should be from the national federation organizing
the Championship.
3.5.4 The travel expenses of the Technical Delegates, Jury members and other ISSF
appointed officials are borne by the Organizing Committee up to a maximum of
€1,300. A per diem of €50,00 per day is paid by the ISSF.
The costs for accommodation of the Technical Delegates, Jury Members and
the ISSF appointed officials are borne by the Organizing Committee.
The costs for the local transportation of the Technical Delegates, Jury
Members and other ISSF appointed officials are borne by the Organizing
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3.6 RANGES AND OTHER FACILITIES
3.6.1 The following range installations are required:

World Olympic World Cups Grand Prix Final

Championships Games Hall/Range
300m targets 40 -- -- -- --
50m targets 80 60 60 40 10
25m targets 10 groups 6 groups 8 groups 6 groups 3 groups
Trap 5 3 5 3 1
Double Trap 2 -- -- -- --
Skeet 5 3 5 3 1
50m Running -- -- -- --
Target Ranges 2
10m Running -- -- -- --
Target Ranges 4
10m Air Rifle
and Air Pistol 80 60 60 40 10

3.6.1.1 Upon any proposal of the Organizers and approval of the Executive Committee
the number of 10m and 50m targets in the Qualification Hall can be lower than
indicted in 6.4.1, dependent on the expected number of participants and the
preliminary competition schedule.
3.6.1.2 Upon any proposal of the Organizers and approval of the Executive Committee
the number of Trap and Skeet ranges for Qualification can be lower than
indicated in 6.4.1, but a Final Range must be provided.
3.6.2 Result Production
3.6.2.1 The competitions venue must be equipped in accordance with the official ISSF
General Technical Rules.
3.6.2.2 Electronic target systems, of makers and models approved by the ISSF must
be used for Rifle and Pistol events Qualification and Final stages at all ISSF
Championships.
3.6.2.3 The ISSF Technical Delegates are responsible for examining the ranges and
other facilities to ensure that they meet ISSF standards and are suitable for
conducting Championships. The Technical Committee will provide checklists
in accordance with the ISSF Rules and Regulations for use by the Technical
Delegates in examining the ranges and facilities (available from ISSF
Headquarters).
3.6.2.4 Ranges to be used for World Championships should be completed one (1)
year in advance. If the range is not completed, the detailed plans, construction
schedule and financial plan must be submitted to the Secretary General one
(1) year in advance, and the range must be completed three (3) months in
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3.7 PARTICIPATION AND ISSF ATHLETES
3.7.1 Only ISSF Member Federations may participate in the ISSF Championships.
Member Federations participating in Continental Championships and
Continental Games must be members of the Continental Confederation.
3.7.2 An ISSF Member Federation that is not accepted as a member by its
own Continental Confederation, or is not allowed to participate in its
own Continental Championships, may be invited by another Continental
Confederation to participate in its Continental Championships and Continental
Games with the right to awards and records.
3.7.3 Team officials participating in ISSF Championships must abide by the ISSF
Rules and Regulations
3.7.4 ISSF Athletes
3.7.4.1 To participate in any of the ISSF Championships all athletes must obtain an
ISSF ID Number and sign an “Athlete’s Declaration”.
3.7.4.2 Any athlete must be a national of the country he/she represents.
3.7.4.3 All disputes relating to the determination of the country which an athlete may
represent shall be resolved by the ISSF Executive Committee.
3.7.4.4 An athlete who is a national of two (2) or more countries at the same time
may represent either one (1) of them, as he may select. However, after
having represented one (1) country in the Olympic Games or in any ISSF
Championships, he may not represent another country unless he meets the
conditions set forth in paragraphs below that apply to persons who have
changed their nationality or acquired a new nationality.
3.7.4.5 An athlete who has represented one (1) country in the Olympic Games or in
any ISSF Championship, and who has changed his nationality or acquired a
new nationality, may participate in ISSF Championships to represent his new
country provided that at least three (3) years have passed since the athlete last
represented his former country. This period may be reduced or even cancelled,
with the agreement of the Federations concerned and the ISSF Executive
Committee, which takes into account the circumstances of each case.
3.7.4.6 If an associated State, province or overseas department, a country or colony
acquires independence, if a country becomes incorporated within another
country by reason of a change of border, if a country merges with another
country, or if a new NOC is recognized by the IOC, an athlete may continue to
represent the country to which he belongs or belonged. However, he may, if he
prefers, elect to represent his country or be entered in ISSF Championships by
his new Federation when recognized by the ISSF. This particular choice may
be made only once.
3.7.4.7 Furthermore, in all cases in which an athlete would be eligible to participate
in ISSF Championships, either by representing another country than his or by
having the choice as to the country which such athlete intends to represent,
the ISSF Executive Committee may take all decisions of a general or individual
nature with regard to issues resulting from nationality, citizenship, domicile or
residence of any athlete, including the duration of any waiting period.
3.7.4.8 The period following naturalization may be reduced or even cancelled with
the agreement of the two (2) National Federations concerned and the final
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3.7.4.9 After naturalization and change of nationality an athlete must obtain a new ID
number reflecting the new nationality.
3.7.4.10 An official declaration of eligibility for each athlete will be required from the
Member Federation.
3.7.4.11 Age of ISSF Athletes
There is no age limit for participation in ISSF Championships.
3.7.4.12 Juniors
Athletes will remain as Juniors until the 31st December of the year in which
they become 21 years of age. Any athlete born between the 1st January and
the 31st December, will cease to be a Junior on the 31st December of that
year. Juniors may participate in all ISSF Championships and the Olympic
Games as members of their national team.
3.7.4.13 The final ranking at the ISSF Championships can be established showing
Juniors but an athlete can be part of the final ranking in one category only.
3.7.4.14 Events for Juniors should be chosen from the recognized ISSF events, or be
events designed to support the development of junior athletes.
3.7.4.15 Events for Juniors should be included in Continental Championships by
decision of the Continental Confederation.
3.7.5 The number of participants in the ISSF Championships
3.7.5.1 The number of participants from each nation is determined by the ISSF
Executive Committee.
3.7.5.2 In the World Championships each nation can enter a maximum of three (3)
athletes in Individual events, two (2) Mixed Teams in respective Mixed Team
events and one (1) Team in the respective Team events.
3.7.5.3 In the World Championships, each nation can enter a maximum of six (6)
Junior athletes in Individual Events. A maximum of three (3) athletes of one
nation (the three top ranked after Qualification) may proceed to the Final.
3.7.5.4 In the other ISSF Championships each nation can enter a maximum of five
(5) athletes in individual events but only three (3) of them can be registered to
compete in the Final for the medals. The other two (2) can only compete for
the ranking points.
3.7.5.5 Any of the athletes entered in an ISSF Championship can be registered for the
Mixed Team and Team events while respecting the number of Mixed Teams
and Teams allowed to be entered by one nation.
3.7.5.6 Replacements of the athletes may be made only in the Team events, but only
from those already registered for this Championship.
3.7.5.7 When events for Juniors are scheduled in the World Championships,
the number of athletes allowed per event is the same as in the World
Championship Juniors.
3.7.5.8 In World Championships, juniors may participate in the men’s and the women’s
competitions, but in one (1) category only at the same Championships (place
and dates).

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3.7.5.9 If there is no particular junior event in a Championship, juniors may participate
in this event as a member of the national team, even if they participate in
another junior event in the same Championship.
3.7.5.10 The participating federation is responsible for the travel and living expenses of
team members. The Organizing Committee must provide transportation from
the local airport or railway station to the official hotels and from the official
hotels to the range. The cost for transfer from the airport(s) to the official hotels
and back may be charged when approved by the Executive Committee of the
ISSF.

3.8 COMPETITION PROCEDURES

3.8.1 The ISSF General Regulations and the applicable current ISSF General
Technical Rules and respective rules for the disciplines will govern the conduct
of events in all ISSF Championships.
3.8.2 Programmes
3.8.2.1 The Preliminary Programme prepared by the Organizing Committee must
be submitted by the Technical Delegate to the ISSF Secretary General for
examination at least 8 months prior to the Championship.
3.8.2.2 The schedule for the mandatory events of the World Championships should
not exceed sixteen (16) days. At the option of the Organizing Committee,
the ranges may be opened for additional training days before official training
begins.
3.8.2.3 The Final Programme prepared by the Organizing Committee must be
submitted by the Technical Delegate for approval by the ISSF Secretary
General at least 6 months prior to the Championship.
3.8.2.4 The General Information letter prepared by the Organizing Committee must
be distributed among the Member Federations upon approval by the Technical
Delegate at least 5 months prior to the Championship.
3.8.3 Entries
3.8.3.1 Preliminary Entries
Each national federation entering the Championship must submit a preliminary
entry to the Organizing Committee. The preliminary entry must list all
individual, Mixed Team and Team events in which the national federation will
participate. Preliminary entries must be received by the Organizing Committee
at least thirty (30) days before the official arrival day. Any Preliminary entry
sent after this date will be entered on a waiting list according to the date of
the receipt of the entry and it may be that the participation is only possible
if targets/places are available. The Organizing Committee must inform the
Nations in question of any such change immediately after these entries are
received.
3.8.3.2 Final Entries
Final Entries must be entered in the ISSF on-line registration system forwarded
directly to the ISSF by fax or e-mail before midnight (Munich time) of the 30th
day before the official arrival day. The final entries to the ISSF may be made
via the ISSF online registration. The final entry must list the names and ID
Numbers of all athletes. The final entry must list the names and dates of birth
of all officials with their function. All Final entries must be completed at least
three (3) days before the official arrival day.

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3.8.3.3 Any additional entries received after the deadline of three (3) days before the
official arrival day may be rejected by the Organizing Committee.
3.8.3.4 Replacement of a registered athlete by another already registered athlete for
that Championship is permitted. This change can only be made before12:00
pm (noon) on the day before the Pre-Event Training for that event.
3.8.4 Fees
3.8.4.1 Entry fees must be paid to the Organizing Committee upon request.
3.8.4.2 The following Entry fees are applicable (amounts in Euro):
a) World Championships and World Cups:
- Individual entry – 170;
- Mixed Team – 170;
- Team – 170; - Official – 50.
b) World Championships Juniors:
- Individual entry – 170;
- Mixed Team – 100;
- Team – 150; - Official – 50.
c) Grand Prix tournaments:
- Individual entry – 120;
- Mixed Team – 120;
- Team – 120; - Official – 50.
3.8.4.3 A reasonable fee for training that is not part of the Championship’s schedule
may be charged when approved by the Executive Committee.
3.8.4.4 Any federation reducing the number of athletes and / or officials after the Final
Entry Deadline is obligated to pay all applicable fees and costs including entry
fees according to the number of athletes and entries on the Final Entry Forms
originally received. If the applicable fees and costs are not paid no member of
that federation may participate.
3.8.4.5 Any entry requested and accepted after the final entry deadline will incur a late
entry fee of 50 Euro for each athlete entered in each event.
3.8.4.6 The Entry fees for the Continental Championships are established by the
Continental Confederations.
3.8.5 Information to be sent to ISSF Headquarters by the Organizer/the
Organizing Committee
3.8.5.1 Copies of all invitations, programmes and entry forms for all ISSF
Championships must be sent to the Secretary General.
3.8.5.2 One (1) copy of the official result lists of each event must be sent to the ISSF
Headquarters via Fax and/or e-mail immediately after it has been verified, but
not later than the end of the competition day.
3.8.5.3 Three (3) copies of the official result lists must be sent to the ISSF Secretariat
no later than three (3) days after the completion of the events. A list showing
the number of countries and the number of athletes participating in each
discipline, by events, must be included with the results lists.

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3.8.6 Doping Control
Doping control at all ISSF Championships must be done in all events and
categories as specified in the ISSF Anti-Doping Rules.
3.8.7 Olympic Games
3.8.7.1 The athletes’ participation quota at the Olympic Games in established by the
IOC.
3.8.7.2 The Qualification system is established by the ISSF Executive Committee and
approved by the IOC.
3.8.7.3 The ISSF supervises the Olympic Games through one (1) or two (2) Technical
Delegates approved by the ISSF Executive Committee.
3.8.7.4 In order that the Technical Delegates can carry out their responsibilities they
must be invited at the expense of the Organizing Committee to the site of the
Olympic Games at least two times in the years leading up to the Games, one
of which must be 10 to 12 months before the Games. This is in addition to any
Test Event and the Games themselves where the TDs are to arrive not less
than five (5) days before the Opening Ceremony.
3.8.7.5 Programmes, schedules, forms and other details must be received by the
ISSF, checked and agreed with the Organizing Committee.
3.8.7.6 Entries in the Olympic Games must be made using the procedures specified
in the ISSF General Regulations except that schedules or special procedures
established by the ISSF or IOC will prevail.
3.8.7.7 Anti-Doping Control in the Olympic Games will be conducted according
to the procedures established by the IOC. Anti-Doping Control in all ISSF
Championships will be conducted in all events and categories according to
procedures established by the ISSF Anti-Doping Regulations.

3.9 PROTOCOL
3.9.1 The holding and the format of an opening and closing ceremonies at ISSF
Championships are guided by the applicable ISSF Guidelines for Organizing
ISSF Championship.
3.9.2 In the ISSF Championships the Organizing Committee must award:
3.9.2.1 Championship medals in gold, silver and bronze colours to the first three (3)
individual event winners. A minimum of 15 athletes in individual events or 10
athletes in junior individual events must participate in order that individual
medals shall be awarded.
3.9.2.2 Championship medals in gold, silver and bronze colours to each member of
the first three (3) Mixed Team events winners. A minimum of ten (10) Mixed
Teams in each of the events must participate in order that Mixed Team medals
shall be awarded.
3.9.2.3 Championship medals in gold, silver and bronze colours to each member of
the first three (3) Team events winners. A minimum of five (5) Teams in each
event must participate in order that Team medals shall be awarded.
3.9.3 If the above-mentioned minimums of participants are not reached, the event
will be declared an “International Championship” of the nation which organized
the competitions.

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3.9.4 A commemorative medal, of a different design from the Championship medals
shall be given by the Organizing Committee to each athlete, team official,
judge and delegate.
3.9.5 The design of all official awards and the official symbol must be submitted to
the Secretary General for approval by the Executive Committee at least two (2)
months in advance.
3.9.6 A Victory ceremony must be held for each Championship event, at which the
flags of the first three (3) winners in Individual, Mixed Team or Team must be
raised while the anthem of the winner’s nation is played.

3.10 RECORDS
3.10.1 Records may be established in all recognized ISSF events in the Olympic
Games and all ISSF Championships.
3.10.2 ISSF recognizes Historical records, Olympic records, World records,
Qualification World records and Championship records.
3.10.2.1 Historical records are records established before December 31, 2020 in all
recognized ISSF men’s, women’s, and juniors’ events in Olympic Games
and World Championships, World Cups, World Cup Finals, Continental
Championships and Continental Games conducted according to the ISSF
Rules and Regulations.
3.10.2.2 Olympic records are records established at the Olympic Games and Youth
Olympic Games.
3.10.2.3 World Championship records are records established at the World
Championships and World Championships for Juniors.
3.10.2.4 World records are records established during a Final in any ISSF
Championship.
3.10.2.5 Records can be established in Qualification (Qualification part 1, if there is
more than one part in Qualification) and Eliminations.
3.10.3 The ISSF will issue a Record diploma to individual athletes, Mixed Team or
Team members who establish a Record.
3.10.4 The Technical Delegate(s) must submit reports for recognition of all Records.

3.11 MEDIA RELATIONS

3.11.1 The Media Coverage, Broadcasting and Advertising Rights of all ISSF
World Championships, World Cups and other ISSF official events (General
Assemblies, Congresses, etc.) are the property of the International Shooting
Sport Federation.
3.11.2 Press, radio and television services must be given all cooperation and
assistance to ensure the free flow of public information and communication.
Necessary facilities including telecommunications, must be available prior to
and during the Championships.
3.11.3 Provisions for interviews, photography and other media requirements will be
made by the Organizing Committee to ensure that media personnel have
access to athletes and team leaders; provided that such arrangements do
not inconvenience the individual(s) concerned. Media representatives may
communicate with athletes through their respective team leaders.

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3.12 GENERAL
3.12.1 Alterations of the General Regulations may only be made by the Council in
accordance with Article 1.7.3.1.a) ISSF Constitution.
3.12.2 Upon approval, alterations become effective upon publication on the ISSF
Website.

3.13 ANNEXES
3.13.1 The General Regulations may be extended by the Council or the Executive
Committee by annexes.
3.13.2 The annexes to the General Regulations may not contravene the General
Regulations.

3.14 APPROVAL
These General Regulations were approved by the Ordinary General Assembly
of the ISSF on October 30th, 1982 in Caracas, Venezuela, and replace the
“General Regulations, edition 1977” and became effective on November
15th,1982 (revised, amended and corrected by the General Assembly of ISSF
on July29th, 1988 in Madrid, ESP). This edition includes amendments and
corrections approved by the General Assemblies of the ISSF on August 14th,
1990 in Moscow, URS and on April 27th, 1992 in Barcelona, ESP and on July
22nd, 1994 in Milan, ITA, on April 20th, 1996 in Atlanta, USA and on July 15th,
1998 in Barcelona, ESP, on 21st March 2000 in Sydney, AUS, on April 18th,
2004 in Athens, GRE, on April 10th, 2008 in Beijing, CHN on June 25th, 2017
in Munich, Germany, by the Extraordinary General Assembly on November
30th, 2019 in Munich, Germany and by the ISSF Council in January, June and
September 2020 and June 2022.

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Article 3.12.3.1, Annex “Q”

Special Regulations for the Participation

in the Shooting Sport Events of the
Olympic Games in Paris 2024
To follow

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Article 3.12.3.2, Annex “D”

Athlete Declaration and ISSF ID Number

Application Form
1. To participate in ISSF Championships it is mandatory for all athletes to have an
ISSF Identification Number (ISSF ID Number).
2. The ISSF Member Federation of the athlete must submit an application for the
issue of the ISSF ID Number on the form that follows.
3. Each athlete must be a national of the country that they represent and must
provide a copy of the passport with their application.
4. Each athlete may only apply for one (1) ISSF ID Number.
5. A fee of Euro 50.00 is charged for the issue of each ID Number.
6. The ISSF Member Federations must send all applications for ISSF ID Numbers
to the ISSF. Only typed or e-mail application(s) will be accepted.
7. The ISSF will send the ISSF Member Federations a list with all new ISSF
ID Numbers within 14 days after the application(s) are submitted. The ISSF
Member Federations must check and approve this list and return it to the ISSF.
No response will be taken as approval.
8. Express application (issue within one (1) week) increases the fee to Euro
100.00.
9. If an athlete changes his/her name or nationality, the ISSF must be notified
without delay, so that necessary changes can be made by the ISSF. The
original ISSF ID Number will not change, but the ISSF must correct data
associated with the ISSF ID Number.

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ISSF Athlete Declaration
1. I hereby confirm that I am aware of the rules and regulations of the ISSF
and penalties in force for the official competitions of ISSF, including the rules
relating to the fight against doping. I agree to submit to the doping control
tests, to accept the results of such tests and to abide by the respective
regulations in their prevailing form at any given time.
2. I agree that any dispute arising between myself and ISSF which cannot be
settled amicably and which remains once the procedures provided for in the
ISSF Regulations have been exhausted, shall be settled finally by a tribunal
composed in accordance with the Statute and Regulations of the Court of
Arbitration for Sport, Lausanne, to the exclusion of any recourse to ordinary
courts. The parties undertake to comply with the said Statute and Regulations
and to accept in good faith the award rendered and in no way hinder its
execution.

Date Place

Signature athlete

In case of minor age,

name of legal representative
Signature of legal representative

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Application Form for the Issue of an
ISSF ID Number
The ISSF Member Federation of

herewith applies for the issue of an ISSF ID Number which is necessary for the
participation in ISSF supervised competitions and championships for the following athlete:

Family Name(s):

Given Name(s):

Maiden Name(s):

Nationality:

Preferred name for First Name Family Name

public use (for use
with media, result
lists, etc.)

Gender: Male Female

Date of Birth: Day Month Year

Event(s): Rifle  Pistol  RT  Trap  DT  Skeet 

Name who signs

for federation:
Signature of
federation:

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 Francais:

1. Je reconnais avoir pris connaissance de la réglementation et des sanctions

en vigueur dans les compétitions oficielles de l´ISSF en ce qui concerne la
lutte contre le dopage. Je donne mon accord pour me soumettre aux tests
de contrôle de dopage, accepter les résultats de ces tests, me soumettre au
règlement concerné sous la forme en vigueur à tout moment donné.
2. J´accepte que tout litige survenant entre moi-même et l´ISSF, lequel ne
pourrait être réglé à l´amiable et subsisterait après toutes les procédures
prévues par les réglements de l´ISSF, soit tranché définitivement par un
tribunal constitué conformément au Statut et au Règlement du Tribunal
Arbitral du Sport, Lausanne, à l´exclusion de tout recours à des tribunaux
ordinaires. Les parties s´engagent à se conformer aux dits Statut et
Règlement et à se soumettre de bonne foi à la sentence qui sera rendue et à
ne pas entraver son exécution.

German:

1. Ich erkläre hiermit, dass mir die Bestimmungen und Strafen bekannt sind, die
für offizielle Wettkämpfe der ISSF zur Bekämpfung des Dopings in Kraft sind.
Ich erkläre mein Einverständnis, mich den Dopingkontrolluntersuchungen
zu unterziehen, die Ergebnisse solcher Untersuchungen anzunehmen und
die entsprechenden Vorschriften in ihrer jeweils gültigen Form zu jeder Zeit
einzuhalten.
2. Ich erkläre mein Einverständnis, dass jeder Streit, der zwischen mir und
der ISSF entsteht und nicht freundschaftlich erledigt werden kann, und
der nach Ausschöpfung der Verfahrensvorschriften, die in den ISSF
Regeln vorgesehen sind, offen bleibt, endgültig durch ein Schiedsgericht
entschieden werden soll, welches in Übereinstimmung mit den Statuten und
Regeln des Schiedsgerichts für Sport in Lausanne (CAS) zusammengestellt
wird unter Ausschluss der Anrufung ordentlicher Gerichte. Die Parteien
verpflichten sich, die erwähnten Statuten und Regeln zu beachten und die
Entscheidung im guten Glauben anzunehmen und ihre Durchsetzung in
keiner Weise zu behindern.

Espanol:

1. Confirmo haber tomado conocimiento de la reglamentación y de las

sanciones en vigor en las competiciones oficiales de la ISSF respecto a la
lucha contra el doping. Estoy de acuerdo en someterme a las pruebas de
control de doping, aceptar sus resultados y respetar el Reglamento tal como
esté en vigor en cualquier momento dado.
2. Estoy de acuerdo en que todo litigio entre mí mismo(a) y la ISSF que no
pueda resolverse de forma amistosa, aún después de los procedimientos
previstos por la ISSF, se decida definitivamente por un tribunal constituido
de acuerdo con los Estatutos y el Reglamento del Tribunal de Arbitraje del
Deporte, Lausana sin posibilidad de recurso a los tribunales ordinarios. Las
partes en litigio se comprometen a respetar tales Estatutos y Reglamento,
aceptar de buena fe la sentencia pronunciada y no dificultar su ejecución.

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Article 3.12.3.3, Annex “G”

General Procedures for

Organizing Committees
The general procedures for ISSF Championship Organizing Committees are found in
several different ISSF documents. Organizers should begin by examining the following
ISSF Rules and Regulations:
• ISSF General Regulations, 3.1 – 3.14
• ISSF General Technical Rules, 6.1 – 6.23, and all official ISSF documents that are
referenced in the General Technical Rules.
Reference must also be made to the following ISSF Special Technical Rules, as
applicable for the Championship:
• ISSF Rifle Rules, 7.1 - 7.8
• ISSF Pistol Rules, 8.1 - 8.14
• ISSF Shotgun Rules, 9.1 – 9.20
• ISSF Running Target Rules, 10.1 – 10.16
• ISSF Target Sprint Rules, 11.1 – 11.21
Detailed steps to plan and prepare for a Championship are found in the following
document:
• Guidelines for Organizing ISSF Championships, and all official ISSF documents that
are referenced in the Guidelines.
The Guidelines are updated on an annual basis so Organizers must ensure that they
obtain the most recent version that is posted on the ISSF website. The Guidelines for
Organizing ISSF Championships also include several Annexes or additional documents
that must be used by appropriate members of the Organizing Committee.
If any Organizer has questions or requires additional Information, they are urged to
contact the ISSF Event Manager at ISSF Headquarters or the ISSF Technical Delegate
who was appointed for the Championship.

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Article 3.12.3.4, Annex “W”

Application Procedures for ISSF World

Championships and World Cups
The ISSF General Assembly chooses World Championship organizers in accordance
with the ISSF General Regulations, 3.2.3. An ISSF Member Federation that wants to
organize a World Championship must submit a proposal to the Secretary General one
(1) month in advance of the General Assembly where the organizing federation will be
chosen. Applicants must complete an Application for an ISSF World Championship
and submit it to the Secretary General with all required documentation.
The Executive Committee chooses World Cup organizers in accordance with the ISSF
General Regulations 3.2.4. An ISSF Member Federation that wants to organize a World
Cup or World Cup Final must submit a proposal to the Secretary General not later than
31 December, three (3) years before the year in which the World Cup is to be organized.
Applicants must complete an Application for an ISSF World Cup and submit it to the
Secretary General.
ISSF Member Federations that submit applications for a World Championship or a World
Cup must use the Application Forms printed in this Annex as a model form to ensure
that all required information is submitted to the ISSF. When completing an application,
applicants must provide additional explanations or details regarding their responses.

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Application form for an
ISSF World Championship
Federation Name:

Proposed Dates for Championship:

Date of last major competition in your country:

Organized in (city or town):
WCH to be organized in (city or town):

Attach documentation as Annexes to confirm the following:

Support from the Government Sports Agency and/or NOC: Annex

Support from the National Olympic Committee: Annex

Statement of Respect for the ISSF Constitution: Annex

Statement of Invitation to all ISSF Member Federations: Annex

Shooting range description: Annex

Information regarding the proposed organization including cost of Annex

food and housing:
Events in Programme: Annex
(World Championship events, 300m events, Junior events)
Shooting range ready for competition:

Shooting range remodeling plans:

Shooting range construction plans:

Ranges Number of Electronic Manufacturer Space for

firing points Targets yes/no Spectators /
/ ranges number
300m Rifle

50m Rifle/Pistol

25m Pistol

10m Air Rifle/Pistol

Trap / Double Trap n/a

Skeet n/a

50m Running Target

10m Running Target

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 Separate Finals Range

VENUE OWNER  Government/Military ______________________________________

 National or Regional Shooting Federation ____________________

 Shooting Club ___________________________________

 Private (Name of owner) ___________________________________

 Other ___________________________________

Facilities for: yes/ m² Facilities for: yes/ m²

no no
ISSF President ISSF Secretariat

ISSF Secretary General Jury of Appeal Room

Tech. Delegates Offices Jury Rooms

Athlete Lounges (Team Rooms) Classification Room

EST Control Rooms Medical Rooms

Internet Doping Control Rooms

Equipment Control Award Ceremony Area

Changing rooms (close to Gunsmith Facilities

Equipment Control)
Storage Rooms Restaurant

Commercial Displays Toilets

Parking Facilities Media Center

Preparation Area for Finals

Number of ISSF Licensed Judges in Federation: Class A Class B

Rifle

Pistol

Shotgun

Running Target

Electronic Scoring Target Control

Application submitted by:

Signature: Position: Date:

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Application form for an
ISSF World Cup
The hereby applies for a

(name of Federation) (title of event)

to be held at on

(venue) (preferred dates)

Disciplines:  Rifle/Pistol  Shotgun

Organizing Committee:

Name of OC Secretary:

Address of OC Secretary: Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:

Rifle/Pistol Ranges: Please answer the following questions for Rifle/Pistol only:

Direction of shooting: 25m 50m

Number of firing points available: 10m 25m 50m

Electronic Target Manufacturer: 10m 25m 50m

Is there a separate Finals range?  Yes /  No

Are Finals ranges indoor/outdoor: 10m 25m 50m

Electronic Target Manufacturer: 10m 25m 50m

Do all ranges comply with current ISSF Rules?  Yes /  No

If ‘No’ please specify on separate sheet

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Shotgun Ranges: Please answer the following questions for Shotgun only:

Direction of shooting: Permitted shooting hours from to

Number of ranges available: combined  / separate 

TRAP DOUBLE TRAP SKEET

Manufacturer of target machines:

Do all ranges comply with current ISSF Rules?  Yes /  No

If ‘No’ please specify on separate sheet

VENUE OWNER  Government/Military ______________________________________

 National or Regional Shooting Federation ____________________

 Shooting Club ___________________________________

 Private (Name of owner) ___________________________________

 Other ___________________________________

Previous Events:
Please specify the last ISSF World Cup or similar event that your Federation has hosted
at this venue:

Event: Date:

Travel and Accommodation:

Distance from ranges to nearest airport with international connections: km

Name of airport:

Approximate distance from ranges to nominated official hotels: km

Approximate travel time: minutes

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Hotel ratings and approximate daily costs (in Euros):

Single Double Single Double Single Double Single Double

5 4­ 3­ Other
€ € € € € € € €

Internet:
What kind of internet connections are available at the venue for

Upload: Download:

Regulations:
Please give an explanation below of any National Laws or Local Regulations of which the
ISSF and its National Federations should be informed, e.g. ‘Importation of firearms and
ammunition’:

Submitted:

Signature Title/Position Date

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Article 3.12.3.5, Annex “CE”

ISSF Code of Ethics

PREAMBLE
In accordance with the ISSF Constitution, the objectives of the ISSF are to promote and
encourage the development of the shooting sport throughout the world, to provide drug-
free sport and to promote and encourage the development of international relations.
The purpose of this Code is to guarantee that the objectives of the ISSF will be executed
in a fair manner, without improper interference, and to sanction incidents that damage the
image of ISSF activities or bring them into disrepute.
ISSF members, continental organizations, teams, officials and athletes shall participate
in ISSF Championships and activities in accordance with the standards of ethics, fair
play and sportsmanship established by the ISSF Statutes, Rules and Regulations and
by this Code. This Code provides basic standards for fair play and moral behaviour and
procedures for judging and sanctioning violations of those standards.
With the following regulations the ISSF adopts its own code of ethics based on the
principles and rules of the IOC Code of Ethics.
Furthermore, acknowledging the danger to sports integrity from the manipulation of
sports competitions, ISSF restates its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of sport,
including the protection of clean athletes and competitions as stated in the Olympic
Agenda 2020. Therefore, ISSF with these regulations also implements the new IOC
Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions. The
Definitions used in version 2016 of such IOC Code also apply to the following rules.
These Ethics Rules had been ammended by decision of the ISSF Executive Committee in
its meeting on February 21, 2017.
For enforcement of this Code, the ISSF will establish an Ethics Committee.

1 SCOPE OF APPLICATION

1.1 SCOPE OF APPLICABILITY

This Code shall apply to conduct that damages the integrity and reputation of
sports and in particular to illegal, immoral and unethical behaviour.

1.2 PERSONS COVERED

This Code shall apply to all officials and employees of the ISSF, ISSF member
federations, the Continental Shooting Sport Confederations, as well as to
athletes, coaches and other participants in ISSF activities.

1.3 APPLICABILITY IN TIME

This Code shall apply to conduct whenever it occurred including before the
passing of the rules contained in this Code.
However, no individual shall be sanctioned for breaching this Code on account
of an act or omission which would not have contravened the Code applicable
at the time the breach was committed.

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 Neither may they be subjected to a sanction greater than the maximum
sanction applicable at the time the breach occurred.
This shall, however, not prevent the Ethics Committee from considering the
conduct in question and drawing any conclusions from it that are appropriate.

1.4 SCOPE OF THE CODE, CUSTOM, DOCTRINE AND JURISPRUDENCE

During all its operations, the Ethics Committee may draw on precedents and
principles already established by sports doctrine and jurisprudence.

2 RULES OF CONDUCT

2.1 DUTIES
2.1.1 General Rules of conduct
Persons bound by this Code are expected to be aware of the importance of
their duties and associated obligations and responsibilities.
Persons bound by this Code are obliged to respect all applicable laws and
regulations, as well as ISSF Statutes, Rules and Regulations, and decisions
taken by the competent ISSF bodies to the extent applicable to them.
Persons bound by this Code shall behave in a dignified manner and act with
complete credibility and integrity. They shall respect universal fundamental
ethical principles that include:
a) Respect for the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a
spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play;
b) Respect for principles of universality, political neutrality and autonomy of the
Olympic Movement;
c) Respect for international conventions on protecting human rights insofar as
they apply to the Olympic Games and ISSF Championship activities and which
ensure in particular:
• respect for human dignity;
• rejection of discrimination of any kind on whatever grounds, be it race, color,
sex, sexual orientation, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or
social origin, property, birth or other status;
• rejection of all forms of harassment, be it physical, professional or sexual,
and any physical or mental injuries;
d) ensuring the participants’ conditions of safety, well-being and medical care
favorable to their physical and mental equilibrium.
Persons bound by this Code may not abuse their position in any way,
especially to take advantage of their position for personal or private aims or
gains.
2.1.2 Duty of fair behavior / sportsmanlike behaviour
Persons bound by this Code are expected to behave in a fair way and shall in
particular refrain from any form of cheating including, but not limited to doping,
manipulation of equipment or scores to give an advantage to an athlete or to
a team, falsification or alteration of documents indicating false age, nationality,

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 gender or other information, with the purpose of obtaining unfair advantage for
an official, an athlete or a team.
2.1.3 Loyalty
Persons bound by this Code have a duty of loyalty to the ISSF and its
members. Therefore, they shall in particular refrain from any act of indiscretion,
insubordination or partiality.
2.1.4 Integrity of competitions
Persons bound by this Code shall not take part in, either directly or indirectly,
or otherwise being associated with betting, gambling, lotteries and similar
events or transactions connected with shooting competitions.
2.1.5 Other ethical offences
Other ethical offences, including the improper or illegal manipulation of
equipment testing, ammunition testing, scoring decisions or competition
results, illegal access to systems and data, committed by persons bound by
this Code may be considered independent of any action taken or not taken by
ISSF Competition Juries.
2.1.6 Forgery and falsification
Persons bound by this Code are forbidden from forging a document, falsifying
an authentic document or using a forged or falsified document.
2.1.7 Duty of disclosure, cooperation and reporting
Persons bound by this Code shall immediately report any potential breach
of this Code to the ISSF Secretary General or send an email to ethics@issf-
sports.org.
At the request of the Ethics Committee, persons bound by this Code are
obliged to contribute to clarifying the facts of the case or clarifying possible
breaches and provide the evidence requested for inspection.

2.2 UNDUE ADVANTAGE

2.2.1 Conflicts of interest
When performing an activity for the ISSF, or before being elected or appointed,
persons bound by this Code shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest
that could be linked with their prospective activities.
Conflicts of interest arise if persons bound by this Code have, or appear to
have, private or personal interests that detract from their ability to perform
their duties with integrity and in an independent manner. Private or personal
interests include gaining any possible advantage for the persons bound by
this Code for themselves, members of their family, relatives, friends and
acquaintances.
Any such conflict shall be immediately disclosed and notified to the body or
organization for which the person bound by this Code performs his duties.
If an objection is made concerning an existing or potential conflict of interest
of a person bound by this Code, it shall be reported immediately to the
organization for which the person bound by this Code performs his duties for
appropriate measures.

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2.3 OFFERING AND ACCEPTING GIFTS AND OTHER BENEFITS
Persons bound by this Code may only offer or accept gifts or other benefits to
and from persons within or outside ISSF, or in conjunction with intermediaries
or related parties as defined in this Code, which
a) have symbolic value;
b) are not given to influence a decision, voting behaviour or any other act that
is related to their official activities or that falls within their discretion;
c) do not create any undue pecuniary or other advantage; and
d) do not create a conflict of interest.
Any gifts or other benefits not meeting all of these criteria are prohibited.
Requests for guidance should be addressed to the Secretary General.

2.4 BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION

Persons bound by this Code must not offer, promise, give or accept any
undue pecuniary or other advantage for the execution or omission of an act
that is related to their official activities. Such acts are prohibited, regardless
of whether carried out directly or indirectly through, or in conjunction with,
intermediaries or related parties as defined in this Code. Any such offer must
be reported in writing to the Secretary General and any failure to do so shall be
subject to sanctions in accordance with this Code.
Persons bound by this Code are prohibited from misappropriating ISSF assets,
regardless of whether carried out directly or indirectly through, or in conjunction
with, intermediaries or related parties, as defined in this Code.

2.5 NON-DISCRIMINATION
Persons bound by this Code may not offend the dignity or integrity of a country,
private person or group of people through contemptuous, discriminatory or
denigrating words or actions on account of race, skin color, ethnic, national or
social origin, gender, language, religion, political opinion or any other opinion,
wealth, birth or any other status, sexual orientation or for any other reason.

2.6 PROTECTION OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL INTEGRITY

Persons bound by this Code shall respect the integrity of others involved. They
shall ensure that the personal rights of every individual whom they contact and
who is affected by their actions is protected, respected and safeguarded.

3 PREVENTION OF MANIPULATION
The following conduct as defined in this Article constitutes a violation of this
Code:

3.1 BETTING
Betting in relation either:
a) to a Competition in which the Participant is directly participating; or
b) to the Participant’s sport; or
c) to any event of a multisport Competition in which he/she is a participant.

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3.2 MANIPULATION OF SPORTS COMPETITIONS
An intentional arrangement, act or omission aimed at an improper alteration
of the result or the course of a Competition in order to remove all or part of
the unpredictable nature of the Competition with a view to obtaining an undue
Benefit for oneself or for others.

3.3 CORRUPT CONDUCT

Providing, requesting, receiving, seeking, or accepting a Benefit related to the
manipulation of a Competition or any other form of corruption.

3.4 INSIDE INFORMATION

3.4.1 Using Inside Information for the purposes of Betting, any form of manipulation
of Competitions or any other corrupt purposes whether by the Participant or via
another person and/or entity.
3.4.2 Disclosing Inside Information to any person and/or entity, with or without
Benefit, where the Participant knew or should have known that such disclosure
might lead to the information being used for the purposes of Betting, any form
of manipulation of competitions or any other corrupt purposes.
3.4.3 Giving and/or receiving a Benefit for the provision of Inside Information
regardless of whether any Inside Information is actually provided.

3.5 FAILURE TO REPORT

3.5.1 Failing to report to ISSF or a relevant disclosure/reporting mechanism or
authority, at the first available opportunity, full details of any approaches or
invitations received by the Participant to engage in conduct or incidents that
could amount to a violation of this Code.
3.5.2 Failing to report to ISSF or a relevant disclosure/reporting mechanism or
authority, at the first available opportunity, full details of any incident, fact or
matter that comes to the attention of the Participant (or of which they ought to
have been reasonably aware) including approaches or invitations that have
been received by another Participant to engage in conduct that could amount
to a violation of this Code.

3.6 FAILURE TO COOPERATE

3.6.1 Failing to cooperate with any investigation carried out by ISSF in relation to
a possible breach of this Code, including, without limitation, failing to provide
accurately, completely and without undue delay any information and/or
documentation and/or access or assistance requested by ISSF as part of such
investigation.
3.6.2 Obstructing or delaying any investigation that may be carried out by ISSF
in relation to a possible violation of this Code, including without limitation
concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or other
information that may be relevant to the investigation.

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3.7 APPLICATION OF ARTICLES 3.1 to 3.6
3.7.1 For the determination of whether a violation has been committed, the following
are not relevant:
a) Whether or not the Participant is participating in the Competition concerned;
b) The outcome of the Competition on which the Bet was made or intended to
be made;
c) Whether or not any Benefit or other consideration was actually given or
received;
d) The nature or outcome of the Bet;
e) Whether or not the Participant’s effort or performance in the Competition
concerned were (or could be expected to be) affected by the acts or omission
in question;
f) Whether or not the result of the Competition concerned was (or could be
expected to be) affected by the acts or omission in question;
g) Whether or not the manipulation included a violation of any ISSF rule;
3.7.2 Any form of aid, abetment or attempt by a Participant that could culminate in
a violation of this Code shall be treated as if a violation had been committed,
whether or not such an act in fact resulted in a violation and/or whether that
violation was committed deliberately or negligently.

4 DISCIPLINARY MEASURES, SANCTIONS

4.1 GENERAL
Breaches of this Code or any other ISSF Statutes, Rules and Regulations by
persons bound by this Code are punishable by one or more of the following
sanctions:
a) warning;
b) fine;
c) return of awards;
d) disqualification;
e) suspension;
f) expulsion;
g) ban on entering a competition or a venue;
h) ban on taking part in any shooting-related activity.
The Ethics Committee may decide that the notification of a case be made to
the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

4.2 INVESTIGATIONS
The Participant who is alleged to have committed a violation of this Code must
be informed of the alleged violations that have been committed, details of the
alleged acts and/or omissions, and the range of possible sanctions.

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4.3 BURDEN AND STANDARD OF PROOF
The ISSF shall have the burden of establishing that a violation has been
committed. The standard of proof in all matters under this Code shall be the
balance of probabilities, a standard that implies that on the preponderance of
the evidence it is more likely than not that a breach of this Code has occurred.

4.4 CONFIDENTIALITY
The principle of confidentiality must be strictly respected by the ISSF during all
the procedure; information should only be exchanged with entities on a need
to know basis. Confidentiality must also be strictly respected by any person
concerned by the procedure until there is public disclosure of the case.

4.5 DETERMINATION OF THE SANCTION

The sanction may be imposed by taking into account all relevant factors in
the case, including the offender’s assistance and cooperation, the motive, the
circumstances and the degree of the offender’s guilt.
The Ethics Committee shall decide the scope and duration of any sanction.
Sanctions may be limited to a geographical area or to one or more specific
categories such as a competition.
Unless otherwise specified, the sanction may be increased as deemed
appropriate if a breach has been repeated.
Where more than one breach has been committed, the sanction shall be based
on the most serious breach, and increased as appropriate depending on the
specific circumstances.

5 LIMITATION PERIOD
As a general rule, breaches of the provisions of this Code may no longer be
prosecuted after a lapse of ten years.
The limitation period, when applicable, shall be prolonged if proceedings are
opened and/or suspended.

6 PROCEDURES

6.1 ETHICS COMMITTEE

The Ethics Committee consists of a Chairman and two additional members.
The members of the Ethics Committee are appointed by the Executive
Committee in case a complaint according to 6.2 below has been filed.
The members of the Ethics Committee must be independent and may not hold
a position in the ISSF or any ISSF member federation.
The Ethics Committee is to be composed in such a way that the members,
together, have the knowledge, abilities and specialist experience that is
necessary for the due completion of their tasks. The Chairman and at least one
other member shall be qualified to practise law.
Members of the Ethics Committee must disclose to the Chairman or the ISSF
Secretary General any situation or fact that may establish a conflict of interest

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 between themselves and the case under investigation. Such disclosure must
be made immediately after the inquiry is opened or immediately after the
situation or fact in question arises.
Any person being subject to investigations of a potential breach of this Code,
or declaring a conflict of interest, may not be part of the Ethics Committee.
In such cases, or if a member of the Ethics Committee is unable to act, the
Executive Commitee must appoint a person acting as a replacement.

6.2 RULES FOR PROCEDURES

Any complaints, charges or guidance relating to a breach of ethical principles
and rules should be addressedin writing to the Secretary General or to ethics@
issf- sports.org. The Secretary General shall inform the Chairman in order to
summon the Ethics Committee.
The Ethics Committee shall decide whether to conduct an inquiry or to dismiss
the complaint.
When conducting an inquiry regarding a complaint or charges, the Ethics
Committee may:
• Request written information or documents from the parties concerned;
• Hear the parties concerned, with or without the presence of legal counsel, as
determined by the Ethics Committee;
• Decide to hear witnesses as determined by the Ethics Committee or at the
request of the parties concerned;
• Conduct investigations in the field by designating one (1) or more of its
members or another person to represent the Committee;
• Designate one (1) or more experts to assist the Ethics Committee in its
inquiry.
In the absence of a consensus, decisions of the Ethics Committee shall be
taken by majority of members present.

7 APPEALS
Decisions by the Ethics Committee may be appealed to the Court of Arbitration
for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland, (“CAS”) which will resolve the dispute
definitively in accordance with the Code of sports-related arbitration. The
time limit for appeal is twenty-one days after the reception of the decision
concerning the appeal.

8 MUTUAL RECOGNITION
Subject to the right of appeal, any decision in compliance with this Code by an
International Sporting Organisation shall be recognised and respected by the
ISSF.
This ISSF Code of Ehtics was approved by the ISSF Executive Committee
in its meeting on March 1, 2016. This edition includes ammendments and
corrections approved by the ISSF Executive Committee on February 21, 2017.

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Article 3.12.3.6, Annex “R”

Procedures for Verification of

World Records
World Records must be established in accordance with the ISSF General Regulations
3.10, and applicable rules for the shooting discipline.
World Records become valid when competition results are final and the ISSF Technical
Delegate or ISSF Secretary General confirms that the competition was conducted
according to ISSF Rules and Regulations and that a valid World Record was equaled or
exceeded in accordance with these requirements.
The official list of valid World Records is published by ISSF Headquarters on the ISSF
website. World Record certificates are issued by the ISSF Secretary General.
Technical Delegates should use this form to report World Records for verification by the
Technical Committee in accordance with the ISSF General Regulations, 3.10.4

Report of World Records

Name of ISSF Championship

Men  Women  Men Junior  Women Junior 

Athlete/Team Members Nation Event WR/FWR/ Score

EWR/EFWR
WRJ/EWRJ/

Confirmation by Technical Delegate

This verifies that this record(s) was established in an ISSF Championship 1) that was conducted
according to ISSF Rules and Regulations, 2) that ISSF participation requirements (3.9) were fulfilled
and that ISSF Anti-Doping were followed:

Date: Signature:

Record(s) Verified by the Technical Committee

Date: Signature:

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Article 3.12.3.7, Annex “P”

Rules for Filing and Deciding Protests

The ISSF establishes rules for and conducts Championships in which its Member
Federations may enter individual athletes or teams. Athletes or team participating in ISSF
Championships have a right to protest when competitions are not conducted according to
ISSF Rules and Regulations. ISSF rules for filing and deciding protests are:
1. Protests filed at ISSF Championships must be decided according to ISSF
Rules and Regulations;
2. Competition Juries (3.5.3) are responsible for receiving and deciding all
protests;
3. The Jury of Appeal (3.5.3.7) is responsible for making final decisions on all
appeals against protest decisions by Competition Juries. Decisions by the Jury
of Appeal may not be appealed;
4. During Finals round competitions, the Competition Jury shall supervise the
Finals and make any decisions required by ISSF Rules and Regulations that
do not involve protests. If a protest is made during a Final, a Finals Protest
Jury is responsible for making an immediate decision regarding the protest.
Finals Jury decisions may not be appealed;
5. For Finals round competitions where protests must be decided immediately, a
combined Finals Protest Jury consisting of two (2) members of the Competition
Jury plus one (1) member of the Jury of Appeal must be designated by the
Technical Delegate and the appropriate Jury Chairman.
6. In a Finals round no score protest is permitted except for a failure to indicate
a shot. In such cases one (1) member of the Classification Jury must also be
included;
7. Rules and forms for filing protests or appeals are specified in the General
Technical Rules, 6.16 and 9.17. ISSF protest rules provide for verbal
protests that can be submitted and decided on the ranges immediately, for
written protests to be decided by the appropriate Jury and for appeals of Jury
decisions to be decided by a Jury of Appeal. The rules also provide for scoring
protests to be decided by the RTS Jury with decisions on scoring protests
not subject to appeal. The protest rules further provide that in Finals round
competitions, the Finals Jury shall make immediate decisions on any protests
and that such decisions may not be appealed; and
8. In the case of protests involving conflicts between the ISSF Constitution,
ISSF General Regulations or Technical Rules, the ISSF Constitution shall
take precedence over the ISSF General Regulations or Technical Rules and
the ISSF General Regulations shall take precedence over the Technical
Rules. In conflicts involving IOC Rules, the IOC Rules shall prevail.

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Article 3.12.3.8, Annex “TA”

Guidelines for Training Academy

ISSF Training Academy Courses

1 BACKGROUND
1.1 Special ISSF training courses for coaches were approved by the Executive
Committee in 1992 and ammended in 2011.
1.2 These diploma courses are designed for national coaches from Member
Federations to achieve an international coaching qualification.
1.3 Coaching Diplomas are of three categories: “A,” “B” and “C.”
1.4 It is necessary first to attend a “C” course. Thereafter, coaches having
achieved a Diploma can apply to attend a “B” course, and if successful an “A”
Course.
1.5 The ISSF Training Academy also offers a regional or national coaching course
“D,” which is held in the local language of the region in which the course is
hosted. Material and certificates will be provided by the ISSF Traing Academy.
1.6 A course fee is payable by each student attending a Coaching Diploma
course. This covers the cost of running the course and any associated
accommodation, meals and local transportation.

2 COACHING DIPLOMA COURSES

2.1 Official recognition of Training Academy Courses will be decided by the ISSF
Executive Committee.
2.2 Instructors for these courses are chosen from those having specialist
knowledge of the various topics in the course programme.
2.3 Assistant Instructors, with similar qualifications, also may be designated
depending upon the number of students attending.
2.4 The recommended course programme lasts one (1) week.
2.5 The knowledge of the students is assessed by various tests at the different
levels. The details are contained in the Training Academy Guidelines.
2.6 The results are reported to the ISSF Executive Committee annually.

3 APPEALS
3.1 Any student may appeal in writing against the decision that he has failed a
course. The appeal will be considered by the ISSF Executive Committee.

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Article 3.12.3.9, Annex “J”:

Guidelines for Judges Licences

1 GENERAL 74
2 ACQUISITION OF A LICENCE 75
3 VALIDITY AND EXTENSION OF THE LICENCE 75
4 EXPIRATION OF A LICENCE 76
5 UPGRADING 78
6 SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF JUDGES’ LICENCES 79
7 ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES 79
8 ELECTRONIC SCORING TARGET COURSES 80
9 INSTRUCTORS’ LICENCE 81
10 APPLICATION FORMS FOR LICENCES 82

SPECIAL NOTE:
In the context of this Annex, the word “Judge” refers to an accredited ISSF Judge’s
Licence holder. The word “Jury” refers to those Licenced judges who are appointed to
Jury duties at specified Championships.

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1 GENERAL
1.1 For the achievement of its purposes the International Shooting Sport
Federation (ISSF), Licences judges to supervise shooting competitions and
to ensure the fair and equal treatment of all competitors (see 1.1.4 ISSF
Constitution). Judges must be experienced and fully conversant with the
current versions of the ISSF Rules and Regulations plus the relevant Technical
Rules for the Shooting discipline concerned in order to Advise, Supervise and
Assist if necessary.
1.2 The ISSF issues judges’ Licences as confirmation of qualification.
1.3 Judges’ Licences are divided into two (2) categories.
1.3.1 Category “A” authorizes the holder to act as an official Jury member at all
shooting competitions, for which the Licence is valid with respect to the
disciplines included, including the Olympic Games and World Championships.
1.3.2 Category “B” Licence authorizes the holder to act as an official Jury member
in all shooting competitions, for which the Licence is valid with respect
to the disciplines included, except the Olympic Games and the World
Championships.
1.4 The ISSF issues judges’ Licences for the following disciplines:
1.4.1 Rifle shooting (1)
1.4.2 Pistol shooting (2)
1.4.3 Shotgun shooting (3)
1.4.4 Running Target shooting (4)
1.4.5 Target Control (5)
1.4.6 Electronic Scoring Target Control (6)
1.4.7 Target Sprint (7)
1.4.8 The ISSF can issue judges’ Licences for one (1) or more discipline(s), but
only following successful completion of official ISSF courses in each of the
disciplines. Normally, No.5 (Target Control) is combined with the shooting
disciplines No.1 (Rifle), No.2 (Pistol), No.4 (Running Target), and No.7 (Target
Sprint). However, No.6 (Electronic Scoring Target Control) is only issued after
successful completion of an official ISSF course on that specific subject.
1.5 The ISSF Headquarters and the Chairman of the Judges Committee maintain
a list of all the Licence holders.
1.6 Licence holders may only act as Jury Members for the Olympic Games and
the World Championships if they have been designated by the Executive
Committee of the ISSF. For World Cups Jury Members will be nominated by
the ISSF Secretary General and the Chairman of the ISSF Judges Committee,
and approved by the Executive Committee. For Continental and Regional
Games and Championships they must be designated by the Continental or
Regional Confederations, who in turn must forward this designation to the
ISSF for ratification and authorization. Continental and Regional designations
must have full endorsement prior to the event to ensure official recognition has
been granted.

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2 ACQUISITION OF A LICENCE.
2.1 The applicant must have the necessary capability and experience as a
judge, in particular with a clear understanding and expression of the English
language.
2.2 ISSF Judges’ Licences are not granted to active athletes who still participate
in competitions where world records may be established. If the holder of a
judges’ Licence wishes to participate as an athlete, he must return the Licence
to the ISSF Headquarters for cancellation. He may subsequently apply for a
new Licence.
2.3 For the acquisition of an ISSF Judges’ Licence, preparatory instruction and
training is necessary. The applicants should possess a National judges’
Licence of the highest level issued by their National Federation, or must
have equivalent experience as a national judge and as a range official. For
acquisition of a Judges’ Licence in the shotgun discipline, applicants must first
be in possession of a valid Shotgun Referees Licence.
2.4 Applicants must also have achieved the pass-standard in the General Aspects
and the Shooting Discipline Parts of an official ISSF Judges’ course within the
previous two (2) years.
2.5 An applicant’s National Federation must sign the completed official ISSF
Judges’ application form (see form at end of Guidelines) to confirm the
contents and support the application. The National Federation must then send
it to the ISSF Headquarters.
2.6 Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than 31
December each year for Licences to be issued in the following year. In order
that applicants are not disadvantaged by any time considerations, once
applications are received by ISSF Headquarters, the Chairman of the Judges’
Committee will endeavour to authorize the issue of Licences or upgrades
as soon as possible. This does not negate the requirement for the Judges’
Committee to approve and confirm the granting of these Licences at their
annual meeting.
2.7 The ISSF Judges Committee will evaluate and approve, where appropriate
or postpone applications during its annual meeting which will usually be held
towards the end of January each year.
2.8 After approval, the ISSF Headquarters will issue the Licences. To be valid they
must be signed by the ISSF Secretary General and the Chairman of the ISSF
Judges’ Committee.
2.9 These Licences are sent to the National Federations for delivery to the Licence
holders.
2.10 A fee of Euro 50.00 must be paid for a new Licence.
2.11 Approval of initial applications will result in the issue of a “B” category Licence.
Category “A” Licences are only issued following further experience with
assessment before upgrading.

3 VALIDITY AND EXTENSION OF THE LICENCE.

3.1 All ISSF Judges’ Licences are issued for a period of five (5) years.
3.2 After expiration of this period, the Licence can be renewed.

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3.3 The National Federation must submit all requests for renewal to the ISSF
Headquarters accompanied by a completed Renewal Form (see form at end of
Guidelines).
3.4 The National Federation must confirm that the applicant has obtained
experience as a Jury Member in international, regional or national level
competitions during the last five (5) year period.
3.5 The current Licence should not be returned when applying for a renewal,
though it will cease to be valid after the expiry date. Applications for renewal
should be submitted at least three (3) months before expiry.
3.6 The Chairman of the Judges’ Committee in co-operation with the ISSF
Headquarters will deal with all renewals. Renewed Licences will be returned to
the National Federation.
3.7 A fee of Euro 25.00 will be charged for each renewal.

4 EXPIRATION OF A LICENCE.
4.1 When an ISSF Judge’s Licence expires after five (5) years, Licence holders
will be taken off the ISSF list if not renewed by application within one (1) year.
In such a case any future Licence must be applied for in accordance with the
acquisition of a Licence, including attendance at course(s). Licences renewed
late within the one (1) year will only be valid for five (5) years from the previous
expiry date.
4.2 The Licence holders’ National Federation, at any time, has the right to apply for
cancellation of an ISSF Judge’s Licence. The Licence holder may be taken off
the list, in such a case the Licence should be returned to the ISSF.
4.3 A judge’s Licence may be cancelled if a holder does not fulfil his duties as a
judge or harms the interest or reputation of the ISSF. The holder will be taken
off the ISSF list and the Licence must be returned to the ISSF. All ISSF Judges’
Licences remain the property of the ISSF.
Judges’ Courses.
4.4 
4.5 Only courses that have been approved and recognized by the ISSF will be
considered as official training courses for judges. The location and dates of
such courses are to be agreed with the Secretary General and Chairman of
the Judges’ Committee. Once agreed, the Chairman of the Judges’ Committee
and the Secretary General will appoint a qualified ISSF Instructor, from the
approved list of ISSF Instructor licence holders, to deliver each course. After
authorisation by the ISSF Judges’ Committee, the ISSF will publish the annual
courses programme by January of that year. Applications for recognition must
be submitted to the ISSF Headquarters using the form “Application for Judges
Courses” (available on ISSF web site). The application must be sent to ISSF
at least 3 months before the date of the intended course. All applications and
subsequent publication of courses must include the following details:
4.5.1 Where the course will be held;
4.5.2 The dates of the course;
4.5.3 The name(s) of the shooting disciplines that will be covered;
4.5.4 The name(s) of the ISSF Instructor. The name of the course coordinator and,
if different, of the person who is to conduct the instruction on the General
Aspects of the Rules;

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4.5.5 What expenses will be met by the National Organizer; English language is
mandatory. The ISSF Licence will not be granted if obtained with any other
language.
4.5.6 From which National Federation(s) the Participants will come; Normally,
applications will be considered when received from other National Federations
within the same Continent, but cannot be guaranteed.
4.6 The basis for ISSF Judges’ courses is the “ISSF Training Guidelines”. A copy
of this document will be issued by the ISSF to the course coordinator of every
approved course. The objective is to ensure that applicants for ISSF Licences
have a proper understanding of the Rules, and their application, in respect of
the disciplines for which they seek to be Licenced; also, to ensure applicants
have a proper understanding of the Constitution, General Regulations,
Terms of Reference, Eligibility and Anti-Doping Regulations, etc applicable
to all disciplines. Separately, applicants for Licences must possess practical
experience gained from officials’ duties within their National Federation.
Normally, applicants for ISSF Judges’ courses should already possess the
highest National Licence as a range official; where nations do not have a
national Licence system the applicants must possess equivalent practical
experience.
4.6.1 Every part of the course should be opened with the explanation of the purpose
and the content of the course, followed by the duties and decision making
processes required to make a good judge.
4.6.2 During the course the ISSF General Regulations and Constitution of the ISSF,
etc… must be covered and a test conducted.
4.6.3 The “Rifle” discipline must also include 50m and 10m Pistol shooting.
4.6.4 If a separate course is held for 25m Pistol shooting, 10m and 50m Pistol
shooting must also be included.
4.6.5 Shotgun, Running Target, Target Sprint and Electronic Scoring Target
disciplines are treated separately.
4.7 The name of the instructor(s) must be submitted to the ISSF and confirmed.
The Organizer can propose instructors to the ISSF for approval, or can request
that suitable instructors be provided.
4.7.1 When there is only one (1) instructor, the different disciplines must be dealt
with in succession. This must be done according to a training schedule so
that the participants can become familiar with the content of a course and can
make arrangements for participating in the different sections.
4.7.2 If there are instructors for the various disciplines the opening of the course,
and lectures on the Constitution and the General Regulations, should be given
to everyone together. The participants can then separate for the individual
disciplines.
4.7.3 The organizer must pay the costs for travelling, accommodation, meals and
local transportation for the instructor(s).
4.8 Courses should last a minimum of three (3) days and this must be extended if
more than one discipline is to be treated in succession.
4.9 The organizer is responsible for providing a training room with adequate
facilities for efficient instruction, and for the comfort of those attending.
4.10 A maximum of 15 participants are permitted per instructor.

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4.10.1 The participants should possess a good background of practical experience
as officials before attending a course. Participants with little experience must
obtain practical experience under the guidance of an experienced judge in a
series of national competitions before applying for an ISSF Judges’ Licence.
They must speak and understand English.
4.10.2 The organizer should publish details of the course as early as possible. The
announcement should include all details about dates, times, accommodation,
meals, local transportation, costs and any further important information.
4.10.3 Every participant must be given a registration form to be filled in with his name,
address and date of birth. The participant must further indicate his experience
and any special knowledge he has acquired during competitions in which he
acted as an official, and the qualifications obtained in his National Federation.
4.10.4 Only participants entered by a National Federation will be accepted.
Inexperienced people should not be allowed to participate.
4.11 Participants who complete the course satisfactorily, including knowledge of
the General Aspects will be issued with an ISSF Diploma. ISSF certificates
of attendance will not be issued, but organizers are encouraged to provide
host Federation certificates of attendance for those not achieving the Diploma
standard.
4.12 The ISSF Diploma does not guarantee the issue of an ISSF Licence; it only
certifies the satisfactory completion of the official course.
4.13 At the end of the course the instructor must write and submit a short report,
using the form “Report Official ISSF Judges Course” with a list of those
attending and those completing the course to the standard required for
an ISSF Licence (i.e. those having received a Diploma), stating for which
disciplines they passed. Where possible the report should indicate whether the
individuals already possess sufficient practical experience, or whether further
practical experience appears appropriate before an ISSF Licence is granted.
The report must be sent as soon as possible to the ISSF Headquarters for the
attention of the ISSF Secretary General and the Chairman of the ISSF Judges
Committee.
4.14 Official recognition of judges’ courses will be decided by the ISSF Secretary
General and the Chairman of the ISSF Judges Committee.
4.15 National Shooting Federations are encouraged to run courses for national
judges’ Licences, following the material provided for official ISSF courses.
4.16 National Federations not having suitably qualified ISSF Licence holders to
conduct courses for National judges’ Licences are also encouraged to request
assistance from the ISSF Secretary General or the Chairman of the ISSF
Judges Committee.

5 UPGRADING.
5.1 The basis for upgrading of a “B” judges’ Licence to an “A” judges’ Licence is
the experience acquired as the judge over a number of years:
5.1.1 A minimum period of four (4) years recent experience is required as an active
“B” Licence holder ; and
5.1.2 The applicant must have officiated in at least five (5) international competitions,
which have a minimum of five (5) participating nations, at least three (3)
must be ISSF or WSPS Championships. For at least two (2) appointments

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 the applicant must have been a Jury Member, but if not more, the other
three (3) appointments must have been as a Chief Range Officer, Chief
Referee, Chief of RTS or Chief of Equipment Control. An upgrading based
only on the required period of time, but on inadequate further experience at
championships, will not be granted; and
5.1.3 For Rifle, Pistol and Running Target disciplines “A” Licence upgrades, the
applicant must be in posession of a valid ISSF EST Licence.
5.1.4 They must have passed an ISSF Judge’s course held in English language.
They should demonstrate that they have extensive experience in serving on
competition juries (ISSF or WSPS).
5.2 Accordingly, Applications for upgrading should be made to the ISSF
Headquarters. When an upgrading is approved by the Judges committee, the
ISSF Headquarters will issue a new ISSF Licence and this will be sent to the
National Federation in the same way as for other Licence issues.
5.3 A fee of Euro 25.00 is charged for an upgrading.
5.4 Additional disciplines will only be added to an existing Licence (“A” or “B”)
after the recent satisfactory completion of an official ISSF course for that
discipline. Applications will be dealt with in the same way as applications for
new Licences (as opposed to renewals) by the ISSF Judges Committee at
its annual meeting. Those approved will receive new Licences. Where an “A”
Licence is already held, the additional discipline will be added at that level.

6 SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF JUDGES’

LICENCES
6.1 In exceptional cases an ISSF Judge’s Licence can be issued or upgraded
when it is necessary to ensure there are sufficient qualified personnel at events
where world records may be established. For example, when a change of
venue is necessary, or when any change of a previously assigned judge is
necessary.
6.2 The National Federation must submit an application.
6.3 The applications will be considered and decided by the ISSF Secretary
General together with the Chairman of the ISSF Judges Committee.
6.4 Licences issued in this way will be included in the list of Licence holders. At
the next meeting of the ISSF Judges Committee the Chairman must inform the
Committee of any Licences granted in this way.
6.5 Licences issued in this way must only be given to well qualified individuals.
The usual standards must be met; only the administrative process is changed.

7 ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES
7.1 The nomination and designation of the Jury Members is made according to the
Constitution of the ISSF. It is recommended and all appointed Jury members
are encouraged to take out their own individual travel and medical insurance
prior to deploying on an assignment, this is in addition to any ISSF insurance.
7.1.1 The Secretary General and the Chairman of the Judges Committee of the
ISSF will nominate to the Executive Committee the required number of Jury
Members and substitutes for World Championships, Olympic Games and for
World Cups and Grand Prix in accordance with the Guidelines. The Executive

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 Committee designates the Juries for the World Championships and Olympic
Games and approves the list for the World Cups and Grand Prix.
7.1.2 The Continental and Regional Confederations recognized by the ISSF should
nominate and designate the Jury Members for their Championships and
Games. Where Olympic quota places are distributed, these designations must
be endorsed and ratified by the ISSF prior to the start of the event. Only with
such ISSF authorization will jury appointments be granted official recognition
and status.
7.1.3 The Organizing Committee, or the Organizing Federation, is responsible for
the designation of Jury Members for other international championships and
national championships held under the ISSF Rules.
7.2 All Jury Members must hold the applicable current ISSF Judges’ Licence with
EST Licence for all competitions where world records may be established. At
all other championships held under the ISSF Rules, the Jury Members should
hold valid ISSF Judges’ Licences and EST Licence.
7.3 In championships where world records may be established, Team Leaders,
Officials, Coaches and Athletes must not be members of a Jury. If possible
one (1) Member, but not usually the Chairman, must be from the National
Federation organizing the championships. These host nation judges must be
approved by the ISSF.
7.4 In all other championships, team officials should not be members of a Jury.
7.5 It is desirable that senior officials participating in the organizing of major
competitions should possess an appropriate ISSF Licence. Particular tasks
and duties for which ISSF Licences should be held are: Chief Range Officer,
RTS Chief, Chief Referee, Chief of Equipment Control.
7.6 Range Officers, RTS Officers, Referees and Equipment Control Officers should
also be encouraged to undertake official training with a view to obtaining ISSF
Licences.
7.7 Competition Officials designated by the Organizing Committee must not be
members of any Juries at the same championships.

8 ELECTRONIC SCORING TARGET COURSES

8.1 Background
8.1.1 Special courses for Electronic Scoring Target (EST) Control Licences were
approved by the Executive Committee in 1998. These courses provide
education about the underlying principles involved, and the procedure
for dealing with score-protests and with scoring problems that may be
encountered.
8.1.2 These courses are designed for holders of ISSF Judges’ Licences in the
shooting disciplines of Rifle, Pistol and Running Target as the scoring and
ranking rules for these disciplines must be known already as well as the ISSF
Statutes, Rules and Regulations plus the relevant Technical Rules for the
shooting disciplines concerned.
8.1.3 Judges’ EST Control Licences are of one (1) category – depending upon the
category “A” or “B” of the shooting discipline Licence held.
8.1.4 A course fee fixed by the Executive Committee is payable by each student
registering for an Official ISSF course for the first time. This covers the

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 preparation of detailed notes issued to students, and the cost of issuing
a handbook, plus future updating as EST equipment is improved, and the
Licence when issued.
8.1.5 Students may attend courses on more than one (1) occasion; to update their
knowledge and to improve their result to gain an EST Licence, if they do not
already have one; no further fee is payable.
8.2 As for all official ISSF courses, official recognition of judges’ courses for
Electronic Scoring Target Control will be decided by the ISSF Secretary
General and the Chairman of the ISSF Judges Committee.
8.2.1 Instructors for these courses are chosen from those having achieved a high
standard on a previous course and having considerable practical experience.
8.2.2 Assistant Instructors, with similar qualifications, also may be designated
depending upon the number of students attending.
8.2.3 An ISSF Test Paper is provided, together with all supporting test material to
conduct a Final Test.
8.2.4 The completed Test Papers are returned to the ISSF for formal marking to
ensure a uniform standard is set as the basis for the recommendations for EST
Licences.
8.2.5 Students are given an indication of their result after the official marking. On the
recommended course programme, the answers are discussed with the class,
so that students gain a good idea of where they may have been wrong.
8.3 Electronic Scoring Target Control Licences (Category 6)
8.3.1 The results are provided to the ISSF Judges Committee annually and the issue
of Licences is made after a decision by that committee. No specific application
is required, and no separate fee is payable.

9 INSTRUCTORS LICENCE.
9.1 The instructors must be highly qualified, be holders of a valid ISSF “A” licence
and have regularly conducted and delivered previous courses. Instructors
should have attended and passed the ISSF “A” Licence Instructors Workshop
and where deemed appropriate acted as an assistant instructor prior to
appointment themselves.
9.2 The “Instructor’ Licence, authorises the holder to act in all situations as
described for “A” Licence holder. In addition, Judges in this category are
permitted to instruct and conduct official ISSF judge’s courses. In order to
archieve this level, selected judges need to have successfully attended an
ISSF instructors workshop.
9.3 Continental Confederations must nominate their own candidate to participate
at the Instructors workshop, depending on their requirement and need for
instructors.
9.4 The ISSF instructors workshop will be organised by the ISSF Secretary
General and ISSF Judges’ committee.
9.5 The ISSF Education programme will be developed.
9.6 The same support material in English for the Judges’ training course will be
given to the Instructors.

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9.7 The support material will explain the objective of the Judges’ training, rules
intent and application and will include practical situational and awareness
training.

10 APPLICATION FORMS FOR LICENCES

10.1 To simplify the administration of Licence issue, the following forms should now
be used when applying for a new “B” Licence, upgrading, or renewal.
10.2 Each application must be accompanied by a digital photograph with a
resolution of 300 dpi must be sent by the federation concerned. The
photograph should have a neutral background.

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Application for Judge’s “B” Licence
The Federation of endorses the application of:

Name of national federation

Family Name(s) Given Name(s)

Date of Gender Man  Woman 

birth
Day Month Year

To be Licenced as an ISSF “B” Judge in the following disciplines:

Please specify if you already hold an ISSF Licence in any discipline.

If yes, the Licence number is:

Rifle Pistol Shotgun Running Target Paper EST (Only if passed
Target Sprint Target official course)
Control
      

The Applicant has attended official ISSF Judges’ Course(s) as follows:

Discipline Course Dates Location Instructor

This is to certify that the information given is correct, that the applicant has experience as a national
judge, and that the photograph is of the applicant.
Signed for the send a digital photo (300dpi) to
Federation: the ISSF Headquarters
Name typed or
printed:

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(Page two of the application for a Judges “B” Licence)

Disability
I do not have any physical impairment that would prevent me from performing all duties required as a
judge for the disciplines for which the Licence is required.
Criminal Record
Do you have a criminal record relating to harassment and abuse, illegal drugs Yes 
or substances and/or any law designed to protect minors? No 
Language Capability
Provide an assessment of your language capability in the ISSF languages:
Language Speak Understand
Fluent Well Basic Fluent Well Basic
English
Arabic
French
German
Russian
Spanish

Applicant’s Declaration

I affirm that all information contained in my application Is true and correct.

I acknowledge to be bound by the ISSF Official Statutes, Rules and Regulations (including the
ISSF Code of Ethics) in the respective applicable version as published in the “Rules” section
on www.issf-sports.org and I confirm that I have read and understood the ISSF Data Protection
Regulation as also published in the “Rules” section on www.issf-sports.org.
Date: Signature of Applicant:

Fee enclosed: Euro 50.00  Digital Photo sent to ISSF Headquarters 

International Shooting Sport Federation Official Use:

Date Acknowledged and Checked

Recommended Not recommended
Class Licence Postponed until
By Date
For the Judges Committee
Rifle Pistol Shotgun Running Target Paper Target EST (Only if passed
Target Sprint Control official course)
      

Date of issue Invoice Number Dispatched

(mailed, given
by hand)

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Application for Judges’ “A” Licence
The Federation of endorses the application of:

Name of national federation

Family Name(s) Given Name(s)

Date of Gender Man  Woman 

birth
Day Month Year

To be Licenced as an ISSF “A” Judge in the following disciplines:

Current “B” Licence Number:

Rifle Pistol Shotgun Running Target Paper EST (Only if passed

Target Sprint Target official course)
Control
      

The Applicant has been an official ISSF Judge on the following FIVE occasions:

Jury Duties Event No of nations

(Rifle etc.) (Competition) Dates Location (City/Country) Participating

1
2
3
4
5

This is to certify that the information given is correct, that the applicant is conversant with the current
ISSF Rules, and the two photographs are of the applicant.
Signed for the send a digital photo (300dpi) to
Federation: the ISSF Headquarters
Name typed or
printed:

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 Disability
I do not have any physical impairment that would prevent me from performing all duties required as a
judge for the disciplines for which the Licence is required.
Criminal Record
Do you have a criminal record relating to harassment and abuse, illegal drugs Yes 
or substances and/or any law designed to protect minors? No 
Language Capability
Provide an assessment of your language capability in the ISSF languages:
Language Speak Understand
Fluent Well Basic Fluent Well Basic
English
Arabic
French
German
Russian
Spanish

Applicant’s Declaration

I affirm that all information contained in my application Is true and correct.

I acknowledge to be bound by the ISSF Official Statutes, Rules and Regulations (including the
ISSF Code of Ethics) in the respective applicable version as published in the “Rules” section
on www.issf-sports.org and I confirm that I have read and understood the ISSF Data Protection
Regulation as also published in the “Rules” section on www.issf-sports.org.
Date: Signature of Applicant:

Fee enclosed: Euro 25.00  Digital Photo sent to ISSF Headquarters 

International Shooting Sport Federation Official Use:

Date Acknowledged and Checked

Recommended Not recommended
Class Licence Postponed until
By Date
For the Judges Committee
Rifle Pistol Shotgun Running Target Paper Target EST (Only if passed
Target Sprint Control official course)
      

Date of issue Invoice Number Dispatched

(mailed, given
by hand)

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Application for Judge’s Licence Renewal
The Federation of endorses the application of:

Name of national federation

Family Name(s) Given Name(s)

Date of Gender Man  Woman 

birth
Day Month Year

to have the Licence renewed:

Licence Number: Class A B

Disciplines:

Rifle Pistol Shotgun Running Target Paper EST (Only if passed

Target Sprint Target official course)
Control
      

The ISSF Member Federation confirms that the applicant has obtained experiences as a Jury Member
in international, regional or national level competitions during the last Five (5) year period.
The applicant has good knowledge of the current ISSF Rules and Regulations.

This is to certify that the information given is correct, and the photograph(s) are of the applicant.

Signed for the send a digital photo (300dpi) to

Federation: the ISSF Headquarters
Name typed or
printed:
Fee enclosed: Euro 25.00  Digital Photo sent to ISSF Headquarters 

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Article 3.12.3.10, Annex “S”

Guidelines for Shotgun Referee

Licencing
1 GENERAL 89
2 ACQUISITION OF A SHOTGUN REFEREE’S LICENCE 89
3 VALIDITY AND EXTENSION OF THE LICENCE 90
4 EXPIRATION OF A LICENCE 90
5 SHOTGUN REFEREES’ COURSES 90
6 EYESIGHT CERTIFICATES FOR SHOTGUN REFEREES 92
7 SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SHOTGUN
REFEREES’ LICENCES 92
8 APPLICATION FORMS FOR SHOTGUN REFEREES’ LICENCES AND
EYESIGHT 93

SPECIAL NOTE:
In the context of this Annex, the word “Referee” refers to an accredited ISSF Shotgun
Referee licence holder.

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1 GENERAL
1.1 For the achievement of its purposes the International Shooting Sport
Federation Licences Shotgun Referees to act at ISSF supervised shooting
competitions and to ensure the fair and equal treatment of all competitors
(ISSF General Regulations). Referees must be experienced and fully
conversant with the current versions of the ISSF Shotgun Rules for the
respective events.
1.2 The ISSF issues Shotgun Referees’ licences as confirmation of qualification.
1.3 The ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence is of one (1) category and can be issued
in the events Trap (T), Double Trap (DT) and Skeet (S), but only following
successful completion of an official ISSF International Shotgun Referees’
Course for all three events.
1.4 The ISSF Headquarters and the Chairman of the Judges’ Committee maintain
a list of all the International Shotgun Referees’ licence holders, in consultation
with the Chairman of the Shotgun Committee.

2 ACQUISITION OF AN INTERNATIONAL SHOTGUN REFEREES’ LICENCE

2.1 The applicant must have the necessary capability and experience as a Referee
and must be able to speak English.
2.2 ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licences are not granted to active athletes who still
participate in competitions where world records may be established. If the
holder of an Shotgun Referees’ licence wishes to participate as an athlete, he
must return the licence to the ISSF Headquarters for cancellation.
2.3 For the acquisition of an ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence, preparatory
instruction and training is necessary. The applicants should possess a national
Shotgun Referees’ licence of the highest level issued by their National
Federation.
2.4 For the acquisition or renewal of an ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence, the
applicant must have passed an eyesight examination.
2.5 An applicant’s National Federation must sign the completed official ISSF
Shotgun Referees’ application form to confirm the contents and support
the application. The National Federation must then send it to the ISSF
Headquarters with the original eyesight examination form. See forms at the
end of these Guidelines.
2.6 Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than 31
December each year for licences to be issued in the following year. In order
that applicants are not disadvantaged by any time considerations, once
applications are received by ISSF Headquarters, the Chairman of the Judges’
Committee will endeavour to authorize the issue of licences as soon as
possible. This does not negate the requirement for the Judges’ Committee to
approve and confirm the granting of these licences at their annual meeting.
2.7 The ISSF Judges’ Committee will evaluate and approve appropriate
applications, if necessary, with help from the ISSF Medical Committee during
its annual meeting. Any queries will be referred to the Shotgun Committee.
2.8 After approval, the ISSF Headquarters will issue the Shotgun Referees’
licences. To be valid they must be signed by the ISSF Secretary General and
the Chairman of the ISSF Judges Committee.

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2.9 These licences are sent to the National Federations for delivery to the licence
holders.
2.10 A fee of Euro 50.00 must be paid for a new licence.

3 VALIDITY AND EXTENSION OF THE LICENCE

3.1 All ISSF International Shotgun Referees’ licences are issued for a period of five
(5) years.
3.2 After expiration of this period, the licence may be renewed.
3.3 The National Federation must submit all requests for renewal to the ISSF
Headquarters accompanied by a completed Renewal Form (see form at end of
Guidelines).
3.4 The current licence should not be returned when applying for a renewal,
though it will cease to be valid after the expiry date. Applications for renewal
should be submitted at least three months before expiry.
3.5 The Chairman of the Judges’ Committee in co-operation with the ISSF
Headquarters and the Chairman of the Shotgun Committee and in some cases
also with a member of the Medical Committee will deal with all renewals.
Renewed licences will be returned to the National Federation.
3.6 A fee of Euro 25.00 will be charged for each renewal.

4 EXPIRATION OF A LICENCE
4.1 When an ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence expires after five (5) years, licence
holders will be taken off the ISSF list if not renewed by application within one
(1) year. In such a case any future licence must be applied for in accordance
with the Acquisition of a licence, including attendance at course(s).
4.2 The licence holder’s National Federation, at any time, has the right to apply for
cancellation of an ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence. The licence holder may be
taken off the list, in such a case the licence must be returned to the ISSF.
4.3 A Shotgun Referees’ licence may be cancelled if an eyesight test shows the
licence holder does not meet the required standard any longer, or if a holder
does not fulfil his duties as a Referee, or harms the interest or reputation of
the ISSF. The holder will be taken off the ISSF list and the licence must be
returned to the ISSF. All ISSF International Shotgun Referees’ licences remain
the property of the International Shooting Sport Federation.

5 SHOTGUN REFEREES’ COURSES

5.1 Only courses that have been approved and recognized by the ISSF will be
considered as official training courses for Shotgun Referees. Applications
for recognition must be submitted to the ISSF Headquarters using the
form “Application for Shotgun Referees’ Courses” (available from ISSF
Headquarters). If a course is required in exceptional circumstances at short
notice, then the application must be sent to ISSF at least 3 months before the
date of the intended course. All applications and subsequent publication of
courses must include the following details:
5.1.1 Where the course will be held;
5.1.2 The dates of the course;

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5.1.3 English Language is mandatory;
5.1.4 From which National Federation(s) the Participants will come; Normally,
applications will be considered when received from other National Federations
within the same Continent, but cannot be guaranteed.
5.1.5 Name of the Instructor recognised by ISSF Judges’ Committee.
5.1.6 The expenses that will be met by the National Organiser; (should be equivalent
with 5.2.2)
5.2 The basis for ISSF Shotgun Referees’ courses is the ISSF Shotgun
Referees’ Training Guidelines (as prepared and maintained by the Shotgun
Committee). The objective is to ensure that applicants for ISSF Shotgun
Referees’ licences have a proper understanding of the Rules, and their
application, in respect of the events for which they seek to be licenced as
Shotgun Referees. Applicants for ISSF Shotgun Referees’ courses must
already possess the highest National licence as a Shotgun official.
5.2.1 Every part of the course should commence with an explanation of the purpose
and the content of the course, followed by the duties of a Shotgun Referee.
5.2.2 The Organizer must pay the costs for travelling, accommodation, meals and
local transportation for the instructor(s).
5.3 Courses should last a minimum of two (2) days.
5.4 The Organizer is responsible for providing a training room with adequate
facilities for efficient instruction, and for the comfort of those attending.
5.5 A maximum of 15 participants are permitted per instructor.
5.5.1 The participants should possess a good background of practical experience as
a Shotgun official before attending a course. Participants with little experience
must obtain practical experience under the guidance of an experienced
Referee in a series of national competitions before applying for an ISSF
Shotgun Referees’ licence.
5.5.2 The Organizer must publish details of the course as early as possible. The
announcement must include all details about dates, times, accommodation,
meals, local transportation, costs and any other important information.
5.5.3 Every participant must be given a registration form to be filled in with his name,
address and date of birth. The participant must indicate his experience and any
special knowledge he has acquired during competitions in which he acted as
an official, and the qualifications obtained in his National Federation.
5.5.4 Only participants entered by National Federations will be accepted.
5.6 Participants who complete the course satisfactorily will be issued with ISSF
diplomas. ISSF certificates of attendance will not be issued, but organizers are
encouraged to provide them.
5.7 The ISSF Diploma does not guarantee the issue of an ISSF Shotgun Referees’
licence.
5.8 At the end of the course the instructor must write and submit a report, using
the form “Report Official ISSF Shotgun Referees’ Course” with a list of those
attending and those completing the course to the standard required for
an ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence stating for which they passed. Where
possible the report should indicate whether the individuals already possess
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 appropriate before an ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence is granted. The report
must be sent as soon as possible to the ISSF Headquarters for the attention of
the ISSF Secretary General and the Chairman of the ISSF Judges’ Committee.
5.9 National Federations not having available suitably qualified ISSF Instructor
licence holders to conduct official ISSF Courses under the terms above are
encouraged to request assistance from the Chairman of the ISSF Judges’
Committee.

6 EYESIGHT CERTIFICATES FOR SHOTGUN REFEREES

6.1 To ensure that Shotgun Referees are able to carry out their duties in a fair
and impartial manner, they must have good eyesight. Accordingly, all Shotgun
Referees must have passed an eye and vision examination made by an
ophthalmologist or other appropriate medical practitioner.
6.2 The form shown at the end of these Guidelines must be submitted with the
application for a licence. The certificate must not be older than three (3)
months when the licence application or licence renewal application is made.
6.3 All Shotgun Referees must be in possession of an eyesight certificate, which
is not more than two (2) years old, when undertaking the duties of a Shotgun
Referee at any ISSF competition. Such certificates must be checked by the
Chief of Referees before any competition commences.
6.4 Eyesight Standards
6.4.1 Visual acuity must be 0.7 (equal to 6/9 and 20/30) or better in each eye with or
without correction.
6.4.2 The night vision must not be impaired.
6.4.3 The colour vision must be normal.
6.4.4 There must be no diplopia (double vision).
6.4.5 The binocular visual field must be normal.
6.4.6 Diabetes or any pathological eye conditions that may cause a substantial
deterioration in visual acuity or visual field within four (4) years must be
notified to the ISSF in order to give the ISSF the possibility to require further
investigations or to decide a shorter period of licence validity.
6.5 In case of any impairment to the vision of any Shotgun Referee, the Referee
must not be allowed to undertake duties until his eyesight is again certified to
be at least the minimum standard.

7 SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF

SHOTGUN REFEREES’ LICENCES
7.1 In exceptional cases an ISSF Shotgun Referees’ licence can be issued when it
is necessary to ensure there are sufficient qualified personnel at events where
world records may be established. For example, when a change of venue is
necessary, or when any change of a previously assigned Referee is necessary.
7.2 The National Federation must submit an application.
7.3 The applications will be considered and decided by the ISSF Secretary
General together with the Chairman of the ISSF Judges’ Committee.
7.4 Licences issued in this way will be included in the list of licence holders. At the

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 next meeting of the ISSF Judges’ Committee the Chairman must inform the
Committee of any licences granted in this way.
7.5 Licences issued in this way must only be given to well qualified individuals.
The usual standards must be met; only the administrative process is changed.

8 APPLICATION FORMS FOR SHOTGUN REFEREES’ LICENCES AND

EYESIGHT EXAMINATION FORM AND CERTIFICATE
8.1 To simplify the administration of licence issue, the attached forms must be
used when applying for a Shotgun Referees’ licence.
8.2 For each application a digital photograph with a resolution of 300dpi must
be sent to the ISSF Headquarters. The photograph should have a neutral
background.

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Application for Shotgun
Referees’ Licence

The Federation of endorses the application of:

Name of national federation

Family Name(s) Given Name(s)

Date of Gender Man  Woman 

birth
Day Month Year

Please specify if you already hold an ISSF Judges’ The number is

Licence in any discipline.:
To be licenced as an ISSF Shotgun Referee in the Trap, Double Trap and Skeet events

The Applicant has attended official ISSF Shotgun Referees’ Course(s) as follows:
Events Course Dates Location Instructor

With the signature the ISSF Member Federation certifies that the information given is correct, that the
applicant has experience as a national Referee, and that the photographs are of the applicant.

This is to certify that the information given is correct, that the applicant has experience as a national
judge, and that the photograph is of the applicant.
Signed for the send a digital photo (300dpi) to
Federation: the ISSF Headquarters
Name typed or
printed:

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Disability
I confirm, I am physically able to perform and fulfil all of the requirements and duties of an ISSF
Shotgun Referee.
Criminal Record
Do you have a criminal record relating to harassment and abuse, illegal drugs Yes 
or substances and/or any law designed to protect minors? No 
Language Capability
Provide an assessment of your language capability in the ISSF languages:
Language Speak Understand
Fluent Well Basic Fluent Well Basic
English
Arabic
French
German
Russian
Spanish

Applicant’s Declaration

I affirm that all information contained in my application is true and correct.

I acknowledge to be bound by the ISSF Official Statutes, Rules and Regulations (including the
ISSF Code of Ethics) in the respective applicable version as published in the “Rules“ section
on www.issf-sports.org and I confirm that I have read and understood the ISSF Data Protection
Regulation as also published in the “Rules“ section on www.issf-sports.org.
Date: Signature of Applicant:

I consent to the ISSF’s use of my health data as provided in the Eyesight Test Form and Certificate.
I am aware that I have the right to withdraw my consent, but that such withdrawal does not affect the
lawfulness of any processing that was based on my consent before the withdrawal. I am aware that a
withdrawal of my consent could prevent my continued engagement as ISSF Shotgun Referee.
Date: Signature of Applicant:

Fee enclosed: Euro 50.00  Digital Photo sent to ISSF Headquarters 

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International Shooting Sport Federation Official Use:

Date Acknowledged and Checked

Recommended Not recommended
Class Licence Postponed until
By Date
For the Judges Committee
Trap Double Trap Skeet

  

Date of issue Invoice Number Dispatched

(mailed, given
by hand)

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Application for International Shotgun
Referees’ Licence Renewal
The Federation of endorses the application of:

Name of national federation

Family Name(s) Given Name(s)

Date of Gender Man  Woman 

birth
Day Month Year

to have the licence renewed:

Licence Number:

The ISSF Member Federation confirms that the applicant has obtained experiences as a Shotgun
Referee in competitions under ISSF rules and regulations during the last five (5) year period.
The applicant has good knowledge of the current ISSF Rules and Regulations.
With the signature the ISSF Member Federation certifies that the information given is correct and the
photograph is of the applicant.
Signed for the send a digital photo (300dpi) to
Federation: the ISSF Headquarters
Name typed or
printed:

Fee enclosed: Euro 25.00  Digital Photo sent to ISSF Headquarters 

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Eyesight Examination Form
and Certificate
Applicant

Family Name(s) Given Name(s)

Date of
birth
Day Month Year
Certifying medical practitioner / ophthalmologist:

Name, qualifications and medical specialty (for example: Dr AB Cook, MD, General Practitioner:)

Name

Address

Email

Phone Fax

Mobile
phone
1. Is the visual acuity 0.7 (6/9 or 20/30) or better on each eye? No 
Yes, without correction  Yes, but only with correction 
Corrections: Left: ………………… Right: ………..…………
2. Is there any evidence or history of impaired night vision? Yes 
No 
3. Is there any defect in colour vision? If yes, what kind of defect: Yes 
No 
4. Is there any sign of diplopia? Yes 
No 
5. Are there any defects in the binocular visual field? If yes, attach vision field Yes 
maps! No 
6. Is there any evidence of other ophthalmic pathological conditions or Yes 
diabetes? If yes, what condition(s): No 
Medical practitioner’s / ophthalmologist’s declaration:

I, certify that I have examined the above named person, confirmed his/her identity and that I have
correctly answered the questions above.
Date of examination: Name:

Signature and Stamp:

For ISSF official use only:

Investigation  Rejected  Approved 

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Article 3.12.3.11, Annex “A”

Guidelines for Public Affairs Activities

1 Public Relations with Shooting Sport Equipment Suppliers

The ISSF relies on the cooperation, collaboration and support from all firms
involved in the production and distribution of items of equipment used in the
shooting sport. Free facilities for firearms and equipment manufactures to
service their products must be made available.
Firms may rent space for displays at venues where ISSF supervised events
and meetings are held.
Proposals for promotional and advertisement programmes that involve ISSF
participation or endorsement can be submitted by firms. Each programme
requires a specific agreement.
The ISSF may grant a licence to use the official emblem of the ISSF. This will
permit greater promotion of the shooting sport.
Advertisers’ requests, specifying detailed proposals and terms, must
be submitted to the ISSF Secretary General, who will present them for
consideration by the ISSF Executive Committee.
All income must be deposited in the ISSF accounts.

2 Public Relations with Media

The ISSF intends to have the best possible public relations with the press,
radio and TV services in order to achieve extensive media coverage of ISSF
Championships and events. To support successful media relations, Organizing
Committees must coordinate with the ISSF Communication Manager and
provide:
• a press room at the shooting ranges with all modern telecommunication
systems, free internet service, telephone, duplication facilities and other
appropriate resources;
• a responsible person to be in charge of the media;
• areas where interviews and press conferences can be held with officials,
athletes and coaches;
• procedures to permit media access to the shooting ranges during the
competition for filming and reporting;
• procedures to give media personnel reasonable access to athletes and
team leaders.

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3 Public Relations with the Community
The ISSF desires to establish good relations with members of the public in all
communities where ISSF Championships, events and meetings are conducted.
In all ISSF Championships, events and meetings, the laws, rules and
ecological regulations of the community must be respected.
The shooting sport, in the tradition of the Olympic Spirit, must work to create
goodwill among all persons.

Further details are available in the “Guidelines for Organizing ISSF Championships” and
“Guidelines for the Organization of the Media Work”.

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Article 3.12.3.12, Annex “B”

Guidelines for Media Coverage,

Broadcasting and Advertising
1 All details about commercial rights including Media Coverage, Broadcasting
and Advertising of all ISSF Championships and other ISSF official events
(General Assemblies, Congresses etc.) are the property of the International
Shooting Sport Federations and further specified in the “ISSF Eligibility, ISSF
Commercial Rights and ISSF Sponsorship/Advertising Rules” within this Rule
Book.
2 Details about Media Coverage and Broadcasting can be found in the
“Guidelines for the Organization of Media Work” available at ISSF
Headquarters.

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Article 3.12.3.13, Annex “AC”

Athletes Committee

1 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ATHLETES COMMITTEE

1.1 To gather information and opinions from athletes on their needs and problems
with regard to the Olympic Games and ISSF Championships.
1.2 To voice opinions and make recommendations on these topics and forward
them to the relevant bodies of the ISSF.
1.3 To establish contact and coordinate activities with the Athletes Committees of
other international federations.
1.4 To participate in working groups, to ensure the best possible conditions for the
training, accommodation and living conditions for the athletes as well as for the
conduct of the competitions at the major international championships.
1.5 To support the fight against drugs and doping.
1.6 To establish a direct link with the athletes within the ISSF.

2 STRUCTURE
2.1 The ISSF Athletes Committee must be composed of seven (7) members,
four (4) of them elected by the athletes participating in the ISSF World
Championships which are held every four (4) years and three (3) members
appointed by the ISSF Executive Committee.
2.1.1 In addition to the four (4) elected athletes, three (3) additional athletes will
be appointed by the ISSF Executive Committee as equal members of the
committee in order to guarantee a balance between continents, genders and
disciplines.
2.2 The following elections will be held during the World Championships.
2.2.1 The appointment of three (3) additional members by the ISSF Executive
Committee will follow in a meeting after the athletes have elected the four (4)
committee members.
2.3 To qualify as a candidate, an athlete must never have been found guilty of a
doping offence and must have participated in either the last Olympic Games or
in the previous or present World Championships.
2.4 The Chairman of the ISSF Athletes Committee will be elected by the ISSF
Executive Committee in its meeting following the election of the committee
members.
2.5 The term of office is four (4) years, and all members may be re-elected. A
member can serve on the committee for no longer than four (4) years after his/
her retirement from international competition.
2.6 The Chairman will become a member of the Executive Committee and will
participate in all meetings of the Executive Committee as a representative of
the athletes with full voice and vote.
2.7 The ISSF Athletes Committee may hold one (1) or two (2) meetings per year.

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3 ELECTION PROCEDURE
3.1 The ISSF Member Federations may present a candidate for the ISSF Athletes
Committee according to the Guidelines to the Constitution, but not earlier than
two (2) months before and not later than 15 days before the day of the opening
ceremony of the World Championships.
3.2 The ISSF Headquarters will establish a list of all nominated candidates
including a brief biography. This list will be published on the ISSF website.
3.3 With the accreditation of all participating athletes in the World Championships,
each athlete entered in the men or women categories will be issued a voting
paper showing all candidates and the information on the voting procedure.
3.4 Each athlete may only vote for a maximum of four (4) candidates from the
voting ballot.
3.5 The four (4) athletes, who have received the highest number of votes, will be
considered elected as members of the ISSF Athletes Committee.

4 APPOINTMENT OF THREE ADDITIONAL MEMBERS

4.1 The ISSF Executive Committee will appoint three (3) additional members to
the Athletes Committee at its next meeting following the election of athletes.
4.2 The appointment will be conducted by a selection using the list of all
candidates for the election.
4.3 In the same meeting, the Executive Committee shall elect the Chairman of the
Athletes Committee.

5 FINANCIAL SITUATION OF THE COMMITTEE

5.1 In general, the ISSF Member Federation that nominated the elected member
has the responsibility of supporting the athlete’s participation in committee
meetings according to the Guidelines to the Constitution.
5.2 The ISSF Executive Committee will decide on any financial support for the
purpose of the meeting and will fix the amount of the daily allowance for each
athlete participating in the meeting.

6 METHOD OF COMMUNICATION
6.1 There will be an official website for the ISSF Athletes Committee within the
framework of the ISSF website. The internet can be one of the communication
tools.
6.2 Announcements will be made in the ISSF NEWS magazine.

7 REMARKS
7.1 Athletes elected or appointed to the Athletes Committee must be aware of their
responsibilities as representatives of the athletes.
7.2 They must make every effort to attend all meetings.
7.3 They should be motivated to contribute to the shooting sport and the Olympic
Movement.
7.4 They should also be responsible for the education of young athletes.

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7.5 They should be educated in respect of positions as representatives, or officials,
in both international and national federations during the duration of their
appointment as members of the Athletes Committee.

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4
ISSF ELIGIBILITY,
ISSF COMMERCIAL
RIGHTS AND ISSF
SPONSORSHIP /
ADVERTISING
RULES
NOTE:
Where figures and tables contain specific information, these have the same authority as
the numbered rules.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please be aware that for the Olympic Games, IOC Rule 50, Advertising,
Demonstrations and Propaganda, and the accompanying publication
“Guidelines Regarding Authorised Identifications” apply!

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4.1 ELIGIBILITY OF ATHLETES 107
4.2 ISSF COMMERCIAL RIGHTS 108
4.3 SPONSORSHIPS AND ADVERTISING 109
4.4 IDENTIFICATIONS ON ATHLETES’ EQUIPMENT, CLOTHING,
ACCESSORIES AND FOOTWEAR 110
4.5 RULES FOR MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION 110
4.6 RULES FOR SPONSOR MARKINGS 111
4.7 CONTROLS AND SANCTIONS 111
4.8 APPROVAL 112

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4.1 ELIGIBILITY OF ATHLETES
4.1.1 The ISSF Eligibility Rules specify the conditions under which athletes are
eligible to participate in ISSF Championships (see ISSF General Regulations).
These Eligibility Rules must be applied strictly in all ISSF Championships.
4.1.2 The ISSF recognizes Rule 40 (Participation in the Olympic Games), Rule 41
(Nationality of Competitors) and Rule 50 (Advertising, Demonstrations and
Propaganda) of the Olympic Charter and their corresponding Bye-Laws as
basic documents for the ISSF Eligibility Rules.
4.1.3 To be eligible to participate in ISSF Championships, an athlete must be entered
in the Championship in accordance with Article 3.7 of the ISSF General
Regulations by his/her National Federation, which must be an ISSF Member
Federation in good standing. For the Olympic Games or Continental Games, it
is the respective NOC that enters the athlete. The athletes entered must:
4.1.3.1 Be selected to participate in accordance with procedures established by the
athlete’s National Federation, except that athletes entered in the Olympic
Games also must comply with the “Special Regulations for the Participation in
the Shooting Sport Events of the Olympic Games” (Annex “Q”, ISSF General
Regulations);
4.1.3.2 Be a national of the country they represent in accordance with the Olympic
Charter and ISSF General Regulations;
4.1.3.3 Not have been guilty of improper or unsportsmanlike conduct, particularly
through the use of doping, violence, racism and irregular or illegal betting
activities;
4.1.3.4 Not have violated ISSF rules for sponsorship or advertising as specified in
these Rules.
4.1.4 Athletes who compete in ISSF Championships may accept, directly or
indirectly, money payments or other prizes as awards or as an inducement to
take part in a competition, except that no athlete’s participation in the Olympic
Games may be conditional on any financial consideration (Olympic Charter,
Bye-law to Rule 40).
4.1.5 An athlete who knowingly takes part in a competition vetoed by the ISSF
may be excluded from ISSF Championships for a prescribed period by the
Executive Committee.
4.1.6 A National Federation that enters an athlete in an ISSF Championships who is
excluded from competition in accordance with ISSF Anti-Doping Regulations or
other ISSF Rules shall lose all its privileges except the right to be represented
at the next General Assembly.
4.1.7 Athletes from a nation with a suspended National Federation may participate
in ISSF Championships upon decision of the Executive Board, but they must
compete as Independent Shooting Participants (ISP) under the ISSF flag, not
the flag of their nation.
4.1.8 Where the eligibility of a female athlete is questioned due to possible
hyperandrogenism, and a formal written request has been made to do so to
the ISSF Medical Committee, an Expert Panel comprised of members of the
ISSF Medical Committee and other experts shall be appointed to make an
evidence-based determination on the eligibility of the athlete. In so doing, the
ISSF Medical Committee shall generally and substantially follow the principles
of the IOC framework on fairness, inclusion and non-discrimination on the

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 basis of gender identity and sex variations.
4.1.9 ISSF follows the principles of the IOC framework on fairness, inclusion
and non-discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex variations.
Transgender athletes must first request from the ISSF Medical Committee that
they be deemed eligible to participate in ISSF Championships prior to seeking
an ISSF ID. The Medical Committee shall then make a determination on
eligibility based on its evidence-based eligibility criteria, which shall be posted
on the ISSF website.
4.1.10 Any determination made under article 4.1.7 or article 4.1.8 may be appealed
exclusively to the International Court of Arbitration for Sport.
4.1.11 In order to help protect the dignity and privacy of the athlete concerned,
requests for investigations, information gathered during investigations, results
of investigations and decisions regarding a case (or potential case) of female
hyperandrogenism or a case involving a transexual athlete shall be kept
confidential and not released or made public by the ISSF.

4.2 ISSF COMMERCIAL RIGHTS

4.2.1 OWNERSHIP AND EXPLOITATION OF COMMERCIAL RIGHTS
In accordance with the ISSF General Regulations (3.11.1), the ISSF is the sole
holder of broadcasting, licencing, marketing, merchandising, and equipment
rights, and other rights associated with ISSF Championships and other ISSF
official events (General Assemblies, Congresses, etc.), with the exception of
the Olympic and Continental Games.
For ISSF Championships with the exception of the Olympic and Continental
Games, the ISSF has the right to sell its broadcasting and marketing licencing,
merchandising, and equipment rights.
The ISSF may decide to assign part of these rights to the organizers of an
ISSF Championship on the basis of these guidelines either for a fee or without
cost. In such instances, the event organizer and the ISSF must agree on the
terms of such agreement.
4.2.2 ISSF LOGO
The ISSF logo is the sole property of the ISSF. Its use requires prior approval
by the ISSF. All details concerning the exact look, colour, fonts and usage
of the ISSF logo is described in the Guidelines “ISSF Corporate Identity and
Design” which is available from the ISSF Headquarters.
4.2.3 BROADCASTING AND OTHER MEDIA RIGHTS
Rights include but are not limited to the transmission (live, delayed, or
highlights) of visual images (together with any sound transmission for reception
in conjunction with those images) to conventional domestic or home television
receivers or such yet to be invented devices through which the images will be
broadcast or distributed. Such media includes also, but is not limited to, radio,
highlight programmes, on-line and internet rights, archive, and news access as
well as transmission to mobile devices.
ISSF has created its own website and will exploit commercial and
communication opportunities through this and other electronic devices,
including those yet to be developed or invented.

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4.2.4 MARKETING RIGHTS AND ADVERTISING RULES
These rules apply to all official parts of ISSF Championships (training and
competition, opening, closing and award ceremonies).
Marketing rights include all marketing, licencing and/or merchandising rights
available or yet to be invented for a sport competition. The sale of these rights
includes advertising and other appropriate benefits.
Sponsor markings on signs, banners, posters or other material may be
displayed on athlete’s clothing and equipment on the ranges and on other
facilities at ISSF Championships, if such sponsor markings are in accordance
with these Regulations.
During the Olympic Games, no advertising with signs, banners, posters or
other means is permitted unless such advertising is authorized by IOC Rules,
in particular by the Advertising, Demonstrations, Propaganda Code of the
Olympic Charter Rule. For the Olympic Games, sponsor markings are not
permitted and must be removed or covered if possible, with the same material
and colour providing it continues to meet ISSF Rules for thickness and
stiffness.
4.2.5 ON-SITE ADVERTISING
Advertising on the ranges of ISSF Championships may not be placed in
the target areas in such a way that it interferes with the sight picture of the
athletes.
The ISSF reserves the right to control sponsor signs at the main entrance of
ISSF Championship ranges, official scoreboards, and official score monitors,
target frames and Bib Numbers.
The site planning and the sizes of the above advertising spaces require prior
approval of the ISSF.
All or part of the available spaces may be contracted to one (1) advertising
agency as a package. If an agency is decided upon, the Secretary General
must transmit the name of the agency and details of the contract to the
organizing country’s Member Federation three (3) months before the ISSF
Championship or official event.
All other available advertising spaces are the property of the organizer.

4.3 SPONSORSHIPS AND ADVERTISING

4.3.1 A sponsorship is any contract-based support of an athlete or organization
provided to the athlete in the form of money, goods or services.
4.3.2 These rules apply to all official parts of ISSF supervised Championships
events (training and competition, opening, closing and award ceremonies).
4.3.3 A National Federation may enter into a contract with a commercial firm or
organization for sponsorships, the provision of equipment or advertising.
4.3.4 An individual athlete may enter into a contract for an individual sponsorship
with a commercial firm or an organization.
4.3.5 These contracts must respect the rules of the National Federations and the
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4.3.6 Sponsorship contracts may authorize the pictures, names or athletic
performances of athletes to appear in the advertisements of contracting
commercial firms.
4.3.7 Payments to individual athletes under such contracts may be made either to
the athlete or the National Federation.

4.4 IDENTIFICATIONS ON ATHLETES’ EQUIPMENT, CLOTHING,

ACCESSORIES AND FOOTWEAR
4.4.1 Trademark
A trademark is a distinctive name, symbol, motto, or design that legally
identifies a company or its products and services, in order to distinguish them
from those offered by others.
4.4.2 Commercial Identification
A commercial identification is any visible occurrence of a trademark or an
advertising sign on an item of equipment, accessories, clothing and footwear
used during the competition. There are two (2) types of commercial marking:
4.4.3 Manufacturer Identification
A manufacturer identification is a display of the manufacturer name or of a
trademark on a product made by the manufacturer (trademark owner) with the
aim to identify the product and/or its origin.
4.4.4 Product Technology Identification
The Product Technology Identification means the technical identification (which
shall not include any Manufacturer Identification or parts thereof) used on an
item of equipment to identify fabric or any technology used in development and
manufacturing of the equipment item used.
4.4.5 Sponsor Identification
A sponsor marking is any advertising sign on a product different from a
manufacturer identification or a Product Technology Identification.

4.5 RULES FOR MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION

4.5.1 Additional restrictions for ISSF Championships
One (1) manufacturer identification per equipment item / clothing / accessories
is allowed. Gun parts are considered to be items of equipment.
No manufacturer or sponsor identification is permitted on the blinder on the
rear sight or on the front or attached to the hat, cap, shooting glasses or to the
headband.
The IOC enforces special rules for the Olympic Games. Details are stated in
the Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter and its Bye-Law.
4.5.2 Measuring Manufacturer Identification
Manufacturer identification may be divided into the following categories:
• the manufacturer name; or
• the manufacturer logo; or
• a combination of the manufacturer name and the manufacturer logo.

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 Manufacturer identification will be measured as follows:
Regular Shapes. Where the manufacturer identification appears as a
rectangle or a square, the mathematical rules used to calculate the surface
area of the shape will be applied.
Irregular Shapes. Where the manufacturer identification is an irregular shape,
a rectangle will be traced around the entire area of the identification and the
mathematical rules used to calculate the surface area of the rectangle shall be
applied.
Combined Shapes. Where the manufacturer identification combines the
manufacturer name with the manufacturer logo, a rectangle will be traced
around the entire area of the identification and the mathematical rules used to
calculate the surface area of the rectangle shall be applied.

4.6 RULES FOR SPONSOR MARKINGS

4.6.1 General Rules for Sponsor Markings
Equipment or goods supplied to a national team must, with reference to
manufacturer identification, conform to the specifications in these Rules.
Sponsor markings on bare skin are not allowed.
During training and competition, all items which have the sole purpose of
displaying a sponsor marking and/or which are not used in connection with the
competition are not allowed.
No pictures or portraits of athletes wearing clothing with commercial markings
in contravention of those specified in these rules may be used in advertising on
the venues during training and competition.
The size and appearance of sponsor markings on items used by the athlete is
defined in Table 1.
4.6.2 Bib (Start) Numbers
Bib (Start) Numbers may include the commercial marking of ISSF
Championship sponsors, provided all competitors use numbers marked
similarly. Not more than 150cm² or a maximum of 25% of the Bib (Start)
numbers area may be dedicated to the general sponsor marking. The Bib
(Start) numbers must display the name, initials and the nation of the athlete.
The IOC abbreviation of the nation must be used. The minimum height of the
letters should be as big as possible but should not be less than 20mm.
For Shotgun the IOC abbreviation of the nation of the athlete and his name
and first initial in Latin letters must be displayed (IOC abbreviation at the top) at
the back of the shoulder area of his outer athlete garment.

4.7 CONTROLS AND SANCTIONS

The National Federations, together with the ISSF, are responsible for enforcing
ISSF Eligibility and Sponsorship Rules.
ISSF Competition Juries are responsible for enforcing ISSF rules concerning
advertising on equipment and clothing in the competition and training areas
during ISSF Championships.

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 In case of a violation, the Jury must issue an oral or written warning. An athlete
not complying with this warning must not be permitted to start or to continue in
the competition.
Decisions by the Competition Juries concerning infringement of these rules
may be appealed to the Jury of Appeal whose decision is FINAL.
If an advertiser exploits the use of the name, title, or individual picture of an
athlete in connection with any advertisement, endorsement or sale of goods
without the approval or the knowledge of the athlete, the athlete may give
“power of attorney” to his/her National Federation or to the ISSF to enable
them, if necessary, to take legal action against the advertiser in question. If
the athlete concerned fails to do so, the ISSF shall judge the situation as if the
athlete had given full permission to the advertiser.

4.8 APPROVAL
These Eligibility Rules were amended and approved by the Executive
Committee of the ISSF on 7th April 2008 in Beijing, CH; on 12th November
2012 in Acapulco, MEX; on 24th November 2013 in Munich, GER; on 1st
March 2016 in Munich, GER and on 28th November, 2022 in Sharm el Sheikh,
EGY. They replace previous editions of the ISSF Eligibility Rules and became
effective immediately.
The following rules are part of these ISSF Eligibility Rule and are available on
the IOC website.
Olympic Charter Rule 40 - Participation in the Olympic Games – Bye-Law to
Rule 40
Olympic Charter Rule 41 – Nationality of Competitors - Bye-Law to Rule 41
Olympic Charter Rule 50 – Advertising, Demonstrations, Propaganda – Bye-
Law to Rule 50

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TABLE 1: Special Rules for Sponsor Markings
Category/Item Applicable Rule
Equipment
4.6.1.1 Guns No restrictions apply.

4.6.1.2 Other Equipment No restrictions apply for Rifle Slings, Kneeling

Rolls, Rifle Stands, Telescope Stands, Spotting
Telescopes, Gun Cases, Shooting Bags,
Suitcases and Cloth Bags etc.
Clothing Applicable Rule Other restrictions
Competition Clothing
4.6.1.3 For any of: Outer Front: Shoulder and The upper position on
Shooting Garment middle area (upper the left side (right side
(Jacket, Vest, Shirt or and middle thirds of for left handed athletes)
Sweat Top etc.) the torso) no limit (1 must be reserved for
ISSF emblem and/or the ISSF emblem. ONE
1 National Federation HALF of the left side
emblem). must be reserved for
the National Federation
emblem and/or
National Federation
flag.
4.6.1.4 Back: Shoulder area RESERVED for
(upper third of torso) the name and IOC
NO markings abbreviation of the
nation of the athlete
and/or the Bib Number.
If a flag of the nation is
used it must be placed
to the left (when seen
by another person) of
the IOC abbreviation.
4.6.1.5 Back: Middle area RESERVED for Bib
(middle third of torso) Number only
NO markings
4.6.1.6 Front: Hip area (lower none
third of torso) no limit
4.6.1.7 Back: Hip area (lower none
third of torso) no limit
4.6.1.8 Sleeves: no limit The same identical
marking may appear
on both sleeves
4.6.1.9 For any of: Trousers, Trouser legs only: The same identical
shorts, sweat pants etc. no limit marking may appear
on both legs
4.6.1.10 Skirt No limit none

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 4.6.1.11 Formal Uniforms Applicable Rule A dress uniform
Dress Uniforms Official dress uniforms includes all clothing
may carry the name or worn by the athlete and
trademark of up to five the members of the
(5) sponsors regulated team
by the National during all official parts
Federation. of the Championships,
where protocol
requires a display of
the emblem, name
or abbreviation of the
national federation
on the clothing. The
single occurrence
of manufacturer
identification or
product technology
identification on a dress
uniform item does
not count as sponsor
marking.
4.6.1.12 Casual Clothing Applicable Rule Includes all clothing
Casual Clothing No restrictions apply. worn by the athlete
on the competition
venues under other
circumstances than
competing or following
the protocol in a dress
uniform.
Accessories Applicable Rule Other restrictions
4.6.1.13 Belt
Towel
Socks
Water Bottle
Gloves Eyewear No restrictions apply. None
Shooting Glasses
Side Blinders
Ear Protection
Footwear
4.6.1.14 Headgear Front and/or back only None
for country, national
federation emblem,
ISSF emblem or
emblem of an ISSF
competition organizer
4.6.1.15 Front / Rear Sight No sponsor marking
Blinders

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ANTI-DOPING
RULES

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INTRODUCTION 121
ARTICLE 1 DEFINITION OF DOPING 123
ARTICLE 2 ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS 123
ARTICLE 3 PROOF OF DOPING 126
ARTICLE 4 THE PROHIBITED LIST 127
ARTICLE 5 TESTING AND INVESTIGATIONS 131
ARTICLE 6 ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES 134
ARTICLE 7 RESULTS MANAGEMENT: RESPONSIBILITY, INITIAL REVIEW,
NOTICE AND PROVISIONAL SUSPENSIONS 136
ARTICLE 8 RESULTS MANAGEMENT: RIGHT TO A FAIR HEARING AND NOTICE
OF HEARING DECISION 139
ARTICLE 9 AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 141
ARTICLE 10 SANCTIONS ON INDIVIDUALS 141
ARTICLE 11 CONSEQUENCES TO TEAMS 150
ARTICLE 12 SANCTIONS BY ISSF AGAINST OTHER SPORTING BODIES 151
ARTICLE 13 RESULTS MANAGEMENT: APPEALS 152
ARTICLE 14 CONFIDENTIALITY AND REPORTING 155
ARTICLE 15 IMPLEMENTATION OF DECISIONS 159
ARTICLE 16 STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS 160
ARTICLE 17 EDUCATION 160
ARTICLE 18 ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF NATIONAL
FEDERATIONS 160
ARTICLE 19 ADDITIONAL Roles and responsibilities OF ISSF 161
ARTICLE 20 ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATHLETES 162
ARTICLE 21 ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATHLETE
SUPPORT PERSONNEL 162
ARTICLE 22 ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHER PERSONS
SUBJECT TO THESE ANTI-DOPING RULES 162
ARTICLE 23 INTERPRETATION OF THE CODE 163
ARTICLE 24 FINAL PROVISIONS 163
APPENDIX 1 DEFINITIONS 165

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INTRODUCTION
Preface
These Anti-Doping Rules are adopted and implemented in accordance with ISSF’s
responsibilities under the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), and in furtherance of ISSF’s
continuing efforts to eradicate doping in sport.
These Anti-Doping Rules are sport rules governing the conditions under which sport is
played. Aimed at enforcing anti-doping rules in a global and harmonized manner, they
are distinct in nature from criminal and civil laws. They are not intended to be subject to
or limited by any national requirements and legal standards applicable to criminal or civil
proceedings, although they are intended to be applied in a manner which respects the
principles of proportionality and human rights. When reviewing the facts and the law of a
given case, all courts, arbitral tribunals and other adjudicating bodies should be aware of
and respect the distinct nature of these Anti-Doping Rules, which implement the Code,
and the fact that these rules represent the consensus of a broad spectrum of stakeholders
around the world as to what is necessary to protect and ensure fair sport.
As provided in the Code, ISSF shall be responsible for conducting all aspects of Doping
Control. Any aspect of Doping Control or anti-doping Education may be delegated by
ISSF to a Delegated Third Party, however, ISSF shall require the Delegated Third Party
to perform such aspects in compliance with the Code, International Standards, and these
Anti-Doping Rules. ISSF may delegate the relevant part of the Results Management to
the CAS Anti-Doping Division. ISSF shall always remain fully responsible for ensuring that
any delegated aspects are performed in compliance with the Code.
Terms used in these Anti-Doping Rules that are defined terms from the Code are
italicized.
Unless otherwise specified, references to Articles are references to Articles of these Anti-
Doping Rules.
Fundamental Rationale for the Code and ISSF ‘s Anti-Doping Rules
Anti-doping Programmes are founded on the intrinsic value of sport. This intrinsic value
is often referred to as “the spirit of sport”: the ethical pursuit of human excellence through
the dedicated perfection of each Athlete’s natural talents.
Anti-doping Programmes seek to protect the health of Athletes and to provide the
opportunity for Athletes to pursue human excellence without the Use of Prohibited
Substances and Methods.
Anti-doping Programmes seek to maintain the integrity of sport in terms of respect for
rules, other competitors, fair competition, a level playing field, and the value of clean sport
to the world.
The spirit of sport is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind. It is the essence
of Olympism and is reflected in the values we find in and through sport, including:
• Health
• Ethics, fair play and honesty
• Athletes’ rights as set forth in the Code
• Excellence in performance
• Character and Education
• Fun and joy
• Teamwork

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• Dedication and commitment
• Respect for rules and laws
• Respect for self and other Participants
• Courage
• Community and solidarity
The spirit of sport is expressed in how we play true.
Doping is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport.
The first ISSF Anti-Doping Rules were approved by the ordinary General Assembly
of the UIT (ISSF) on October 30, 1982 in Caracas, Venezuela and were modified as
needed and required by decisions of the Administrative Council since that time. These
Anti-Doping Rules are therefore adopted and implemented in conformity with the ISSF’s
responsibilities under the Code and are a furtherance of the ISSF’s continuing efforts of
eradicating doping in shooting sport.
Scope of these Anti-Doping Rules
These Anti-Doping Rules shall apply to:
(a) ISSF,
 including its board members, directors, officers and specified employees and
Delegated Third Parties and their employees, who are involved in any aspect of
Doping Control;
(b) each
 of its National Federations, including their board members, directors, officers
and specified employees, and Delegated Third Parties and their employees, who are
involved in any aspect of Doping Control;
(c) the following Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel and other Persons:
all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel who are members of ISSF, or of any National
Federation, or of any member or affiliate organization of any National Federation
(including any clubs, teams, associations, or leagues);
(i) all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel who participate in such capacity in Events,
Competitions and other activities organized, convened, authorized or recognized by
ISSF , or any National Federation, or by any member or affiliate organization of any
National Federation (including any clubs, teams, associations, or leagues), wherever
held;
(ii) any other Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel or other Person who, by virtue of an
accreditation, a licence or other contractual arrangement, or otherwise, is subject
to the authority of ISSF, or of any National Federation, or of any member or affiliate
organization of any National Federation (including any clubs, teams, associations, or
leagues), for purposes of anti-doping; and
(iii) A
 thletes who are not regular members of ISSF or of one of its National Federations
but who want to be eligible to compete in a particular International Event.
Each of the above-mentioned Persons is deemed, as a condition of his or her
participation or involvement in the sport, to have agreed to and be bound by these Anti-
Doping Rules, and to have submitted to the authority of ISSF to enforce these Anti-Doping
Rules, including any Consequences for the breach thereof, and to the jurisdiction of the
hearing panels specified in Article 8 and Article 13 to hear and determine cases and
appeals brought under these Anti-Doping Rules.
Within the overall pool of Athletes set out above who are bound by and required to
comply with these Anti-Doping Rules, the following Athletes shall be considered to be

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International-Level Athletes for the purposes of these Anti-Doping Rules, and, therefore,
the specific provisions in these Anti-Doping Rules applicable to International-Level
Athletes (e.g., Testing, TUEs, whereabouts, and Results Management) shall apply to such
Athletes:
• All Athletes who hold an ISSF ID, and,
• All Athletes who have qualified for or intend to compete at an ISSF Event, or a Major
Event Organizer’s Event.

ARTICLE 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 2.11 of these Anti-Doping Rules.

ARTICLE 2 ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS

The purpose of Article 2 is to specify the circumstances and conduct which constitute anti-
doping rule violations. Hearings in doping cases will proceed based on the assertion that
one or more of these specific rules have been violated.
Athletes or other Persons shall be responsible for knowing what constitutes an anti-
doping rule violation and the substances and methods which have been included on the
Prohibited List.
The following constitute anti-doping rule violations:
2.1 Presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in an
Athlete’s Sample
2.1.1 It is the Athletes’ personal duty to ensure that no Prohibited Substance enters
their bodies. Athletes are responsible for any Prohibited Substance or its
Metabolites or Markers found to be present in their Samples. 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 rule violation under
Article 2.1.
2.1.2 Sufficient proof of an anti-doping rule violation under Article 2.1 is established
by any of the following: presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites
or Markers in the Athlete’s A Sample where the Athlete waives analysis of the
B Sample and the B Sample is not analyzed; or, where the Athlete’s B Sample
is analyzed and the analysis of the Athlete’s B Sample confirms the presence
of the Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers found in the Athlete’s
A Sample; or where the Athlete’s A or B Sample is split into two (2) parts and
the analysis of the confirmation part of the split Sample confirms the presence
of the Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers found in the first part
of the split Sample or the Athlete waives analysis of the confirmation part of the
split Sample.
2.1.3 Excepting those substances for which a Decision Limit is specifically identified
in the Prohibited List or a Technical Document, the presence of any reported
quantity of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in an Athlete’s
Sample shall constitute an anti-doping rule violation.
2.1.4 As an exception to the general rule of Article 2.1, the Prohibited List,
International Standards or Technical Documents may establish special criteria
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2.2 Use or Attempted Use by an Athlete of a Prohibited Substance or a
Prohibited Method
2.2.1 It is the Athletes’ personal duty to ensure that no Prohibited Substance enters
their bodies and that no Prohibited Method is Used. 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 rule violation for Use of a
Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method.
2.2.2 The success or failure of the Use or Attempted 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.
2.3 Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection by an
Athlete
Evading Sample collection; or refusing or failing to submit to Sample collection
without compelling justification after notification by a duly authorized Person.
2.4 Whereabouts Failures by an Athlete
Any combination of three (3) missed tests and/or filing failures, as defined in
the International Standard for Results Management, within a twelve (12) month
period by an Athlete in a Registered Testing Pool.
2.5 Tampering or Attempted Tampering with any part of Doping Control by
an Athlete or Other Person
2.6 Possession of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method by an
Athlete or Athlete Support Person
2.6.1 
Possession by an Athlete In-Competition of any Prohibited Substance or any
Prohibited Method, or Possession by an Athlete Out-of-Competition of any
Prohibited Substance or any Prohibited Method which is prohibited Out-of-
Competition unless the Athlete establishes that the Possession is consistent
with a Therapeutic Use Exemption (“TUE”) granted in accordance with Article
4.4 or other acceptable justification.
2.6.2 Possession by an Athlete Support Person In-Competition of any Prohibited
Substance or any Prohibited Method, or Possession by an Athlete Support
Person Out-of-Competition of any Prohibited Substance or any Prohibited
Method which is prohibited Out-of-Competition in connection with an Athlete,
Competition or training, unless the Athlete Support Person establishes that the
Possession is consistent with a TUE granted to an Athlete in accordance with
Article 4.4 or other acceptable justification.
2.7 Trafficking or Attempted Trafficking in any Prohibited Substance or
Prohibited Method by an Athlete or Other Person
2.8 Administration or Attempted Administration by an Athlete or Other
Person to any Athlete In-Competition of any Prohibited Substance or
Prohibited Method, or Administration or Attempted Administration to
any Athlete Out-of-Competition of any Prohibited Substance or any
Prohibited Method that is Prohibited Out-of-Competition
2.9 Complicity or Attempted Complicity by an Athlete or Other Person
Assisting, encouraging, aiding, abetting, conspiring, covering up or any other
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 rule violation, Attempted anti-doping rule violation or violation of Article 10.14.1
by another Person.
2.10 Prohibited Association by an Athlete or Other Person
2.10.1 Association by an Athlete or other Person subject to the authority of an Anti-
Doping Organization in a professional or sport-related capacity with any
Athlete Support Person who:
2.10.1.1 If subject to the authority of an Anti-Doping Organization, is serving a period of
Ineligibility; or
2.10.1.2 If not subject to the authority of an Anti-Doping Organization and where
Ineligibility has not been addressed in a Results Management process
pursuant to the Code, has been convicted or found in a criminal, disciplinary
or professional proceeding to have engaged in conduct which would have
constituted a violation of anti-doping rules if Code-compliant rules had been
applicable to such Person. The disqualifying status of such Person shall
be in force for the longer of six (6) years from the criminal, professional or
disciplinary decision or the duration of the criminal, disciplinary or professional
sanction imposed; or
2.10.1.3 Is serving as a front or intermediary for an individual described in Article
2.10.1.1 or 2.10.1.2.
2.10.2 To establish a violation of Article 2.10, an Anti-Doping Organization must
establish that the Athlete or other Person knew of the Athlete Support Person’s
disqualifying status.
The burden shall be on the Athlete or other Person to establish that any
association with an Athlete Support Person described in Article 2.10.1.1 or
2.10.1.2 is not in a professional or sport-related capacity and/or that such
association could not have been reasonably avoided.
Anti-Doping Organizations that are aware of Athlete Support Personnel who
meet the criteria described in Article 2.10.1.1, 2.10.1.2, or 2.10.1.3 shall submit
that information to WADA.
2.11 Acts by an Athlete or Other Person to Discourage or Retaliate Against
Reporting to Authorities
Where such conduct does not otherwise constitute a violation of Article 2.5:
2.11.1 Any act which threatens or seeks to intimidate another Person with the intent
of discouraging the Person from the good-faith reporting of information that
relates to an alleged anti-doping rule violation or alleged non-compliance with
the Code to WADA, an Anti-Doping Organization, law enforcement, regulatory
or professional disciplinary body, hearing body or Person conducting an
investigation for WADA or an Anti-Doping Organization.
2.11.2 Retaliation against a Person who, in good faith, has provided evidence or
information that relates to an alleged anti-doping rule violation or alleged
non-compliance with the Code to WADA, an Anti-Doping Organization, law
enforcement, regulatory or professional disciplinary body, hearing body or
Person conducting an investigation for WADA or an Anti-Doping Organization.
For purposes of Article 2.11, retaliation, threatening and intimidation include an
act taken against such Person either because the act lacks a good faith basis
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ARTICLE 3 PROOF OF DOPING
3.1 Burdens and Standards of Proof
ISSF shall have the burden of establishing that an anti-doping rule violation
has occurred. The standard of proof shall be whether ISSF has established an
anti-doping rule violation to the comfortable satisfaction of the hearing panel
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 these Anti-Doping Rules place 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, except as provided in Articles 3.2.2 and 3.2.3, 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 Analytical methods or Decision Limits approved by WADA after consultation
within the relevant scientific community or which have been the subject of peer
review are presumed to be scientifically valid. Any Athlete or other Person
seeking to challenge whether the conditions for such presumption have been
met or to rebut this presumption of scientific validity shall, as a condition
precedent to any such challenge, first notify WADA of the challenge and the
basis of the challenge. The initial hearing body, appellate body or CAS, on
its own initiative, may also inform WADA of any such challenge. Within ten
(10) days of WADA’s receipt of such notice and the case file related to such
challenge, WADA shall also have the right to intervene as a party, appear as
amicus curiae or otherwise provide evidence in such proceeding. In cases
before CAS, at WADA’s request, the CAS panel shall appoint an appropriate
scientific expert to assist the panel in its evaluation of the challenge.
3.2.2 WADA-accredited laboratories, and other laboratories approved by WADA,
are presumed to have conducted Sample analysis and custodial procedures
in accordance with the International Standard for Laboratories. The Athlete or
other Person may rebut this presumption by establishing that a departure from
the International Standard for Laboratories occurred which could reasonably
have caused the Adverse Analytical Finding.
If the Athlete or other Person rebuts the preceding presumption by showing
that a departure from the International Standard for Laboratories occurred
which could reasonably have caused the Adverse Analytical Finding, then
ISSF shall have the burden to establish that such departure did not cause the
Adverse Analytical Finding.
3.2.3 Departures from any other International Standard or other anti-doping rule
or policy set forth in the Code or these Anti-Doping Rules shall not invalidate
analytical results or other evidence of an anti-doping rule violation, and shall
not constitute a defense to an anti-doping rule violation; provided, however,
if the Athlete or other Person establishes that a departure from one of the
specific International Standard provisions listed below could reasonably have
caused an anti-doping rule violation based on an Adverse Analytical Finding
or whereabouts failure, then ISSF shall have the burden to establish that such
departure did not cause the Adverse Analytical Finding or the whereabouts
failure:

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 (i) a departure from the International Standard for Testing and Investigations
related to Sample collection or Sample handling which could reasonably
have caused an anti-doping rule violation based on an Adverse Analytical
Finding, in which case ISSF shall have the burden to establish that such
departure did not cause the Adverse Analytical Finding;
(ii) a departure from the International Standard for Results Management or
International Standard for Testing and Investigations related to an Adverse
Passport Finding which could reasonably have caused an anti-doping rule
violation, in which case ISSF shall have the burden to establish that such
departure did not cause the anti-doping rule violation;
(iii) a departure from the International Standard for Results Management
related to the requirement to provide notice to the Athlete of the B Sample
opening which could reasonably have caused an anti-doping rule violation
based on an Adverse Analytical Finding, in which case ISSF shall have
the burden to establish that such departure did not cause the Adverse
Analytical Finding;
(iv) a departure from the International Standard for Results Management
related to Athlete notification which could reasonably have caused an anti-
doping rule violation based on a whereabouts failure, in which case ISSF
shall have the burden to establish that such departure did not cause the
whereabouts failure.
3.2.4 The facts established by a decision of a court or professional disciplinary
tribunal of competent jurisdiction which is not the subject of a pending appeal
shall be irrebuttable evidence against the Athlete or other Person to whom the
decision pertained of those facts unless the Athlete or other Person establishes
that the decision violated principles of natural justice.
3.2.5 The hearing panel in a hearing on an anti-doping rule violation may draw
an inference adverse to the Athlete or other Person who is asserted to
have committed an anti-doping rule violation based on the Athlete’s or other
Person’s refusal, after a request made in a reasonable time in advance of the
hearing, to appear at the hearing (either in person or telephonically as directed
by the hearing panel) and to answer questions from the hearing panel or ISSF.

ARTICLE 4 THE PROHIBITED LIST

4.1 Incorporation of the Prohibited List
These Anti-Doping Rules incorporate the Prohibited List, which is published
and revised by WADA as described in Article 4.1 of the Code.
Unless provided otherwise in the Prohibited List or a revision, the Prohibited
List and revisions shall go into effect under these Anti-Doping Rules three (3)
months after publication by WADA, without requiring any further action by ISSF
or its National Federations. All Athletes and other Persons shall be bound by
the Prohibited List, and any revisions thereto, from the date they go into effect,
without further formality. It is the responsibility of all Athletes and other Persons
to familiarize themselves with the most up-to-date version of the Prohibited List
and all revisions thereto.
ISSF shall provide its National Federations with the most recent version of the
Prohibited List. Each National Federation shall in turn ensure that its members,
and the constituents of its members, are also provided with the most recent
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4.2 Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods Identified on the
Prohibited List
4.2.1 Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods
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. The Prohibited List may
be expanded by WADA for a particular sport. Prohibited Substances and
Prohibited Methods may be included in the Prohibited List by general category
(e.g., anabolic agents) or by specific reference to a particular substance or
method.
4.2.2 
Specified Substances or Specified Methods
For purposes of the application of Article 10, all Prohibited Substances shall be
Specified Substances except as identified on the Prohibited List. No Prohibited
Method shall be a Specified Method unless it is specifically identified as a
Specified Method on the Prohibited List.
4.2.3 
Substances of Abuse
For purposes of applying Article 10, Substances of Abuse shall include those
Prohibited Substances which are specifically identified as Substances of Abuse
on the Prohibited List because they are frequently abused in society outside of
the context of sport.
4.3 WADA’s Determination of the Prohibited List
WADA’s determination of the Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods
that will be included on the Prohibited List, the classification of substances into
categories on the Prohibited List, the classification of a substance as prohibited
at all times or In-Competition only, the classification of a substance or method
as a Specified Substance, Specified Method or Substance of Abuse is final and
shall not be subject to any challenge by an Athlete or other Person including,
but not limited to, any challenge based on an argument that the substance
or method was not a masking agent or did not have the potential to enhance
performance, represent a health risk or violate the spirit of sport.
4.4 Therapeutic Use Exemptions (“TUEs”)
4.4.1 The presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers, and/
or the Use or Attempted Use, Possession or Administration or Attempted
Administration of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method, shall not be
considered an anti-doping rule violation if it is consistent with the provisions of
a TUE granted in accordance with the International Standard for Therapeutic
Use Exemptions.
4.4.2 TUE Applications
4.4.2.1 Athletes who are not International-Level Athletes shall apply to their National
Anti-Doping Organization for a TUE. If the National Anti-Doping Organization
denies the application, the Athlete may appeal exclusively to the national-level
appeal body described in Article 13.2.2.
4.4.2.2 Athletes who are International-Level Athletes shall apply to ISSF for a TUE.
4.4.3 
TUE Recognition

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4.4.3.1 Where the Athlete already has a TUE granted by their National Anti-Doping
Organization for the substance or method in question, even if that TUE
meets the criteria set out in the International Standard for Therapeutic Use
Exemptions, the TUE is not automatically recognized by ISSF for purposes
of international-level Competition. An international-level Athlete must apply
to ISSF for a recognition of a TUE granted by their National Anti-Doping
Organization before their next International-level Competition.
If ISSF upon receipt considers that the TUE does not meet those criteria
and so refuses to recognize it, ISSF must notify the Athlete and the Athlete’s
National Anti-Doping Organization promptly, with reasons. The Athlete or the
National Anti-Doping Organization shall have twenty-one (21) days from such
notification to refer the matter to WADA for review in accordance with Article
4.4.7.
If the matter is referred to WADA for review, the TUE granted by the National
Anti-Doping Organization remains valid for national-level Competition and
Out-of-Competition Testing (but is not valid for international-level Competition)
pending WADA’s decision. If the matter is not referred to WADA for review
within the twenty-one (21) day deadline, the Athlete’s National Anti-Doping
Organization must determine whether the original TUE granted by that National
Anti-Doping Organization should nevertheless remain valid for national-level
Competition and Out-of-Competition Testing (provided that the Athlete ceases
to be an International-Level Athlete and does not participate in international-
level Competition). Pending the National Anti-Doping Organization’s decision,
the TUE remains valid for national-level Competition and Out-of-Competition
Testing (but is not valid for international-level Competition).
4.4.3.2 If ISSF chooses to test an Athlete who is not an International-Level Athlete,
ISSF must recognize a TUE granted to that Athlete by their National Anti-
Doping Organization unless the Athlete is required to apply for recognition
of the TUE pursuant to Articles 5.8 and 7.0 of the International Standard for
Therapeutic Use Exemptions.
4.4.4 TUE Application Process
4.4.4.1 If the Athlete does not already have a TUE granted by their National Anti-
Doping Organization for the substance or method in question, the Athlete must
apply directly to ISSF.
4.4.4.2 An application to ISSF for grant or recognition of a TUE must be made as
soon as possible and in all cases before the Athlete’s next International-level
Competition, save where Articles 4.1 or 4.3 of the International Standard
for Therapeutic Use Exemptions apply. The application shall be made in
accordance with Article 6 of the International Standard for Therapeutic Use
Exemptions as posted on ISSF ’s website.
4.4.4.3 ISSF shall establish a Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (“TUEC”) to
consider applications for the grant or recognition of TUEs:
(a) The TUEC shall consist of a Chair and two (2) other members with
experience in the care and treatment of Athletes and sound knowledge of
clinical, sports and exercise medicine.
(b) Before serving as a member of the TUEC, each member must sign a
conflict of interest and confidentiality declaration. The appointed members
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 (c) When an application to ISSF for the grant or recognition of a TUE is made,
the Chair of the TUEC shall appoint three (3) members (which may include
the Chair) to consider the application.
(d) Before considering a TUE application, each member shall disclose to the
Chair any circumstances likely to affect their impartiality with respect to the
Athlete making the application.
4.4.4.4 The TUEC shall promptly evaluate and decide upon the application in
accordance with the relevant provisions of the International Standard
for Therapeutic Use Exemptions and usually (i.e., unless exceptional
circumstances apply) within no more than twenty-one (21) days of receipt of a
complete application. Where the application is made in a reasonable time prior
to an Event, the TUEC must use its best endeavors to issue its decision before
the start of the Event.
4.4.4.5 The TUEC decision shall be the final decision of ISSF and may be appealed in
accordance with Article 4.4.7. ISSF TUEC decision shall be notified in writing to
the Athlete, and to WADA and other Anti-Doping Organizations in accordance
with the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions. It shall also
promptly be reported into ADAMS.
4.4.4.6 If ISSF (or the National Anti-Doping Organization, where it has agreed to
consider the application on behalf of ISSF) denies the Athlete’s application,
it must notify the Athlete promptly, with reasons. If ISSF grants the Athlete’s
application, it must notify not only the Athlete but also their National Anti-
Doping Organization. If the National Anti-Doping Organization considers that
the TUE granted by ISSF does not meet the criteria set out in the International
Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions, it has twenty-one (21) days from
such notification to refer the matter to WADA for review in accordance with
Article 4.4.7.
If the National Anti-Doping Organization refers the matter to WADA for review,
the TUE granted by ISSF remains valid for international-level Competition
and Out-of-Competition Testing (but is not valid for national-level Competition)
pending WADA’s decision. If the National Anti-Doping Organization does not
refer the matter to WADA for review, the TUE granted by ISSF becomes valid
for national-level Competition as well when the twenty-one (21) day review
deadline expires.
4.4.5 Retroactive TUE Applications
If ISSF chooses to collect a Sample from an Athlete who is not an
International-Level Athlete or a National-Level Athlete, and that Athlete is Using
a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method for therapeutic reasons, ISSF
must permit that Athlete to apply for a retroactive TUE.
4.4.6 Expiration, Withdrawal or Reversal of a TUE
4.4.6.1 A TUE granted pursuant to these Anti-Doping Rules: (a) shall expire
automatically at the end of any term for which it was granted, without the need
for any further notice or other formality; (b) will be withdrawn if the Athlete does
not promptly comply with any requirements or conditions imposed by the TUEC
upon grant of the TUE; (c) may be withdrawn by the TUEC if it is subsequently
determined that the criteria for grant of a TUE are not in fact met; or (d) may be
reversed on review by WADA or on appeal.
4.4.6.2 In such event, the Athlete shall not be subject to any Consequences based
on their Use or Possession or Administration of the Prohibited Substance or

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 Prohibited Method in question in accordance with the TUE prior to the effective
date of expiry, withdrawal, or reversal of the TUE. The review pursuant to
Article 5.1.1.1 of the International Standard for Results Management of an
Adverse Analytical Finding, reported shortly after the TUE expiry, withdrawal
or reversal, shall include consideration of whether such finding is consistent
with Use of the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method prior to that date, in
which event no anti-doping rule violation shall be asserted.
4.4.7 Reviews and Appeals of TUE Decisions
4.4.7.1 WADA must review ISSF’s decision not to recognize a TUE granted by the
National Anti-Doping Organization that is referred to WADA by the Athlete
or the Athlete’s National Anti-Doping Organization. In addition, WADA must
review ISSF’s decision to grant a TUE that is referred to WADA by the
Athlete’s National Anti-Doping Organization. WADA may review any other TUE
decisions at any time, whether upon request by those affected or on its own
initiative.
If the TUE decision being reviewed meets the criteria set out in the
International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions, WADA will not
interfere with it. If the TUE decision does not meet those criteria, WADA will
reverse it.
4.4.7.2 Any TUE decision by ISSF (or by a National Anti-Doping Organization where it
has agreed to consider the application on behalf of ISSF) that is not reviewed
by WADA, or that is reviewed by WADA but is not reversed upon review,
may be appealed by the Athlete and/or the Athlete’s National Anti-Doping
Organization, exclusively to CAS.
4.4.7.3 A decision by WADA to reverse a TUE decision may be appealed by the
Athlete, the National Anti-Doping Organization and/or ISSF, exclusively to
CAS.
4.4.7.4 A failure to render a decision within a reasonable time on a properly submitted
application for grant/recognition of a TUE or for review of a TUE decision shall
be considered a denial of the application thus triggering the applicable rights of
review/appeal.

ARTICLE 5 TESTING AND INVESTIGATIONS

5.1 Purpose of Testing and Investigations
5.1.1 
Testing and investigations may be undertaken for any anti-doping purpose.
They shall be conducted in conformity with the provisions of the International
Standard for Testing and Investigations [and the specific protocols of ISSF
supplementing that International Standard].
5.1.2 Testing shall be undertaken to obtain analytical evidence as to whether the
Athlete has violated Article 2.1 (Presence of a Prohibited Substance or its
Metabolites or Markers in an Athlete’s Sample) or Article 2.2 (Use or Attempted
Use by an Athlete of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method).
5.2 Authority to Test
5.2.1 Subject to the limitations for Event Testing set out in Article 5.3, ISSF shall
have In-Competition and Out-of-Competition Testing authority over all Athletes
specified in the Introduction to these Anti-Doping Rules (Section “Scope of
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5.2.2 ISSF may require any Athlete over whom it has Testing authority (including any
Athlete serving a period of Ineligibility) to provide a Sample at any time and at
any place.
5.2.3 WADA shall have In-Competition and Out-of-Competition Testing authority as
set out in Article 20.7.10 of the Code.
5.2.4 If ISSF delegates or contracts any part of Testing to a National Anti-Doping
Organization directly or through a National Federation, that National Anti-
Doping Organization may collect additional Samples or direct the laboratory to
perform additional types of analysis at the National Anti-Doping Organization’s
expense. If additional Samples are collected or additional types of analysis are
performed, ISSF shall be notified.
5.3 Event Testing
5.3.1 Except as otherwise provided below, only a single organization shall have
authority to conduct Testing at Event Venues during an Event Period. At
International Events, ISSF (or other international organization which is the
ruling body for an Event) shall have authority to conduct Testing. At National
Events, the National Anti-Doping Organization of that country shall have
authority to conduct Testing. At the request of ISSF (or other international
organization which is the ruling body for an Event), any Testing during the
Event Period outside of the Event Venues shall be coordinated with ISSF (or
the relevant ruling body of the Event).
5.3.2 If an Anti-Doping Organization, which would otherwise have Testing authority
but is not responsible for initiating and directing Testing at an Event, desires to
conduct Testing of Athletes at the Event Venues during the Event Period, the
Anti-Doping Organization shall first confer with ISSF (or other international
organization which is the ruling body of the Event) to obtain permission to
conduct and coordinate such Testing. If the Anti-Doping Organization is not
satisfied with the response from ISSF (or other international organization
which is the ruling body of the Event), the Anti-Doping Organization may, in
accordance with the procedures described in the International Standard for
Testing and Investigations, ask WADA for permission to conduct Testing and to
determine how to coordinate such Testing. WADA shall not grant approval for
such Testing before consulting with and informing ISSF (or other international
organization which is the ruling body for the Event). WADA’s decision shall be
final and not subject to appeal. Unless otherwise provided in the authorization
to conduct Testing, such tests shall be considered Out-of-Competition tests.
Results Management for any such test shall be the responsibility of the Anti-
Doping Organization initiating the test unless provided otherwise in the rules of
the ruling body of the Event.
5.4 
Testing Requirements
5.4.1 ISSF shall conduct test distribution planning and Testing as required by the
International Standard for Testing and Investigations.
5.4.2 Where reasonably feasible, Testing shall be coordinated through ADAMS in
order to maximize the effectiveness of the combined Testing effort and to avoid
unnecessary repetitive Testing
5.5 
Athlete Whereabouts Information
5.5.1 ISSF has established a Registered Testing Pool of those Athletes who are
required to provide whereabouts information in the manner specified in the
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 to Consequences for Article 2.4 violations as provided in Article 10.3.2. ISSF
shall coordinate with National Anti-Doping Organizations to identify such
Athletes and to collect their whereabouts information.
5.5.2 ISSF shall make available through ADAMS a list which identifies those
Athletes included in its Registered Testing Pool by name. ISSF shall regularly
review and update as necessary its criteria for including Athletes in its
Registered Testing Pool, and shall periodically (but not less than quarterly)
review the list of Athletes in its Registered Testing Pool to ensure that each
listed Athlete continues to meet the relevant criteria. Athletes shall be notified
before they are included in the Registered Testing Pool and when they are
removed from that pool. The notification shall contain the information set out in
the International Standard for Testing and Investigations.
5.5.3 Where an Athlete is included in an international Registered Testing Pool by
ISSF and in a national Registered Testing Pool by their National Anti-Doping
Organization, the National Anti-Doping Organization and ISSF shall agree
between themselves which of them shall accept that Athlete’s whereabouts
filings; in no case shall an Athlete be required to make whereabouts filings to
more than one of them.
5.5.4 In accordance with the International Standard for Testing and Investigations,
each Athlete in the Registered Testing Pool shall do the following: (a) advise
ISSF of his/her whereabouts on a quarterly basis; (b) update that information
as necessary so that it remains accurate and complete at all times; and (c)
make himself or herself available for Testing at such whereabouts.
5.5.5 For purposes of Article 2.4, an Athlete’s failure to comply with the requirements
of the International Standard for Testing and Investigations shall be deemed
a filing failure or a missed test, as defined in Annex B of the International
Standard for Results Management, where the conditions set forth in Annex B
are met.
5.5.6 An Athlete in ISSF’s Registered Testing Pool shall continue to be subject to the
obligation to comply with the whereabouts requirements set in the International
Standard for Testing and Investigations unless and until (a) the Athlete gives
written notice to ISSF that he or she has retired or (b) ISSF has informed
him or her that he or she no longer satisfies the criteria for inclusion in ISSF’s
Registered Testing Pool.
5.5.7 Whereabouts information provided by an Athlete while in the Registered
Testing Pool will be accessible through ADAMS to WADA and to other Anti-
Doping Organizations having authority to test that Athlete as provided in
Article 5.2. Whereabouts information shall be maintained in strict confidence
at all times; it shall be used exclusively for purposes of planning, coordinating
or conducting Doping Control, providing information relevant to the Athlete
Biological Passport or other analytical results, to support an investigation into
a potential anti-doping rule violation, or to support proceedings alleging an
anti-doping rule violation; and shall be destroyed after it is no longer relevant
for these purposes in accordance with the International Standard for the
Protection of Privacy and Personal Information.
5.5.8 In accordance with the International Standard for Testing and Investigations,
ISSF may establish a Testing Pool, which includes Athletes who are subject
to less stringent whereabouts requirements than Athletes included in ISSF’s
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5.5.9 ISSF shall notify Athletes before they are included in the Testing Pool and
when they are removed. Such notification shall include the whereabouts
requirements and the consequences that apply in case of non-compliance, as
indicated in Articles 5.5.10 and 5.5.11.
5.5.10 Athletes included in the Testing Pool shall provide ISSF with the following
whereabouts information so that they may be located and subjected to Testing:
(a) An overnight address;
(b) Competition / Event schedule; and
(c) Regular training activities.
Such whereabouts information shall be filed in ADAMS to enable better Testing
coordination with other Anti-Doping Organizations.
5.5.11 An Athlete’s failure to provide whereabouts information on or before the date
required by ISSF or the Athlete’s failure to provide accurate whereabouts
information shall result in ISSF elevating the Athlete to ISSF’s Registered
Testing Pool.
5.6 Retired Athletes Returning to Competition
5.6.1 If an International-Level Athlete or National-Level Athlete in ISSF’s Registered
Testing Pool retires and then wishes to return to active participation in sport,
the Athlete shall not compete in International Events or National Events
until the Athlete has made himself or herself available for Testing, by giving
six (6) months prior written notice to ISSF and their National Anti-Doping
Organization.
WADA, in consultation with ISSF and the Athlete’s National Anti-Doping
Organization, may grant an exemption to the six (6) month written notice rule
where the strict application of that rule would be unfair to the Athlete. This
decision may be appealed under Article 13.
Any competitive results obtained in violation of this Article 5.6.1 shall be
Disqualified unless the Athlete can establish that he or she could not have
reasonably known that this was an International Event or a National Event.
5.6.2 If an Athlete retires from sport while subject to a period of Ineligibility, the
Athlete must notify the Anti-Doping Organization that imposed the period of
Ineligibility in writing of such retirement. If the Athlete then wishes to return
to active competition in sport, the Athlete shall not compete in International
Events or National Events until the Athlete has made himself or herself
available for Testing by giving six (6) months prior written notice (or notice
equivalent to the period of Ineligibility remaining as of the date the Athlete
retired, if that period was longer than six (6) months) to ISSF and to their
National Anti-Doping Organization.
5.7 
Independent Observer Programme
ISSF and the organizing committees for ISSF’s Events, as well as the National
Federations and the organizing committees for National Events, shall authorize
and facilitate the Independent Observer Programme at such Events.

ARTICLE 6 ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES

Samples shall be analyzed in accordance with the following principles:

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6.1 Use of Accredited, Approved Laboratories and Other Laboratories
6.1.1 For purposes of directly establishing an Adverse Analytical Finding under
Article 2.1, Samples shall be analyzed only in WADA-accredited laboratories
or laboratories otherwise approved by WADA. The choice of the WADA-
accredited or WADA-approved laboratory used for the Sample analysis shall
be determined exclusively by ISSF.
6.1.2 As provided in Article 3.2, facts related to anti-doping rule violations may be
established by any reliable means. This would include, for example, reliable
laboratory or other forensic testing conducted outside of WADA-accredited or
approved laboratories.
6.2 Purpose of Analysis of Samples and Data
6.2.1 Samples and related analytical data or Doping Control information shall be
analyzed to detect Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods identified
on the Prohibited List and other substances as may be directed by WADA
pursuant to the monitoring Programme described in Article 4.5 of the Code, or
to assist ISSF in profiling relevant parameters in an Athlete’s urine, blood or
other matrix, including for DNA or genomic profiling, or for any other legitimate
anti-doping purpose.
6.3 Research on Samples and Data
Samples, related analytical data and Doping Control information may be used
for anti-doping research purposes, although no Sample may be used for
research without the Athlete’s written consent. Samples and related analytical
data or Doping Control information used for research purposes shall first be
processed in such a manner as to prevent Samples and related analytical
data or Doping Control information being traced back to a particular Athlete.
Any research involving Samples and related analytical data or Doping Control
information shall adhere to the principles set out in Article 19 of the Code.
6.4 Standards for Sample Analysis and Reporting
In accordance with Article 6.4 of the Code, ISSF shall ask laboratories to
analyze Samples in conformity with the International Standard for Laboratories
and Article 4.7 of the International Standard for Testing and Investigations.
Laboratories at their own initiative and expense may analyze Samples
for Prohibited Substances or Prohibited Methods not included on the
standard Sample analysis menu, or as requested by ISSF. Results from
any such analysis shall be reported to ISSF and have the same validity and
Consequences as any other analytical result.
6.5 Further Analysis of a Sample Prior to or During Results Management or
Hearing Process
There shall be no limitation on the authority of a laboratory to conduct repeat
or additional analysis on a Sample prior to the time ISSF notifies an Athlete
that the Sample is the basis for an Article 2.1 anti-doping rule violation charge.
If after such notification ISSF wishes to conduct additional analysis on that
Sample, it may do so with the consent of the Athlete or approval from a
hearing body.
6.6 Further Analysis of a Sample After it has been Reported as Negative or
has Otherwise not Resulted in an Anti-Doping Rule Violation Charge
After a laboratory has reported a Sample as negative, or the Sample has
not otherwise resulted in an anti-doping rule violation charge, it may be

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 stored and subjected to further analyses for the purpose of Article 6.2 at any
time exclusively at the direction of either the Anti-Doping Organization that
initiated and directed Sample collection or WADA. Any other Anti-Doping
Organization with authority to test the Athlete that wishes to conduct further
analysis on a stored Sample may do so with the permission of the Anti-Doping
Organization that initiated and directed Sample collection or WADA, and shall
be responsible for any follow-up Results Management. Any Sample storage
or further analysis initiated by WADA or another Anti-Doping Organization
shall be at WADA’s or that organization’s expense. Further analysis of
Samples shall conform with the requirements of the International Standard for
Laboratories.
6.7 Split of A or B Sample
Where WADA, an Anti-Doping Organization with Results Management
authority, and/or a WADA-accredited laboratory (with approval from WADA
or the Anti-Doping Organization with Results Management authority) wishes
to split an A or B Sample for the purpose of using the first part of the split
Sample for an A Sample analysis and the second part of the split Sample for
confirmation, then the procedures set forth in the International Standard for
Laboratories shall be followed.
6.8 WADA’s Right to Take Possession of Samples and Data
WADA may, in its sole discretion at any time, with or without prior notice, take
physical possession of any Sample and related analytical data or information
in the possession of a laboratory or Anti-Doping Organization. Upon request
by WADA, the laboratory or Anti-Doping Organization in possession of
the Sample shall immediately grant access to and enable WADA to take
physical possession of the Sample. If WADA has not provided prior notice
to the laboratory or Anti-Doping Organization before taking possession of a
Sample, it shall provide such notice to the laboratory and each Anti-Doping
Organization whose Samples have been taken by WADA within a reasonable
time after taking possession. After analysis and any investigation of a seized
Sample, WADA may direct another Anti-Doping Organization with authority to
test the Athlete to assume Results Management responsibility for the Sample if
a potential anti-doping rule violation is discovered.

ARTICLE 7 RESULTS MANAGEMENT: RESPONSIBILITY, INITIAL REVIEW,

NOTICE AND PROVISIONAL SUSPENSIONS
Results Management under these Anti-Doping Rules establishes a process designed to
resolve anti-doping rule violation matters in a fair, expeditious and efficient manner.
7.1 Responsibility for Conducting Results Management
7.1.1 Except as otherwise provided in Articles 6.6, 6.8 and Code Article 7.1, Results
Management shall be the responsibility of, and shall be governed by, the
procedural rules of the Anti-Doping Organization that initiated and directed
Sample collection (or, if no Sample collection is involved, the Anti-Doping
Organization which first provides notice to an Athlete or other Person of a
potential anti-doping rule violation and then diligently pursues that anti-doping
rule violation).
7.1.2 In circumstances where the rules of a National Anti-Doping Organization do not
give the National Anti-Doping Organization authority over an Athlete or other
Person who is not a national, resident, license holder, or member of a sport
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 to exercise such authority, Results Management shall be conducted by the
applicable International Federation or by a third party with authority over the
Athlete or other Person as directed by the rules of the applicable International
Federation.
7.1.3 In the event the Major Event Organization assumes only limited Results
Management responsibility relating to a Sample initiated and taken during
an Event conducted by a Major Event Organization, or an anti-doping rule
violation occurring during such Event, the case shall be referred by the Major
Event Organization to the applicable International Federation for completion of
Results Management.
7.1.4 
Results Management in relation to a potential whereabouts failure (a filing
failure or a missed test) shall be administered by ISSF or the National Anti-
Doping Organization with whom the Athlete in question files whereabouts
information, as provided in the International Standard for Results Management.
If ISSF determines a filing failure or a missed test, it shall submit that
information to WADA through ADAMS, where it will be made available to other
relevant Anti-Doping Organizations.
7.1.5 Other circumstances in which ISSF shall take responsibility for conducting
Results Management in respect of anti-doping rule violations involving Athletes
and other Persons under its authority shall be determined by reference to and
in accordance with Article 7 of the Code.
7.1.6 
WADA may direct ISSF to conduct Results Management in particular
circumstances. If ISSF refuses to conduct Results Management within a
reasonable deadline set by WADA, such refusal shall be considered an act
of non-compliance, and WADA may direct another Anti-Doping Organization
with authority over the Athlete or other Person, that is willing to do so, to take
Results Management responsibility in place of ISSF or, if there is no such
Anti-Doping Organization, any other Anti-Doping Organization that is willing
to do so. In such case, ISSF shall reimburse the costs and attorney’s fees
of conducting Results Management to the other Anti-Doping Organization
designated by WADA, and a failure to reimburse costs and attorney’s fees
shall be considered an act of non-compliance.
7.2 Review and Notification Regarding Potential Anti-Doping Rule Violations
ISSF shall carry out the review and notification with respect to any potential
anti-doping rule violation in accordance with the International Standard for
Results Management.
7.3 Identification of Prior Anti-Doping Rule Violations
Before giving an Athlete or other Person notice of a potential anti-doping rule
violation as provided above, ISSF shall refer to ADAMS and contact WADA
and other relevant Anti-Doping Organizations to determine whether any prior
anti-doping rule violation exists.
7.4 
Provisional Suspensions
7.4.1 Mandatory Provisional Suspension after an Adverse Analytical Finding or
Adverse Passport Finding
If ISSF receives an Adverse Analytical Finding or an Adverse Passport Finding
(upon completion of the Adverse Passport Finding review process) for a
Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method that is not a Specified Substance
or a Specified Method, it shall impose a Provisional Suspension on the Athlete
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 A mandatory Provisional Suspension may be eliminated if: (i) the Athlete
demonstrates to the CAS Anti-Doping Division (“CAS ADD”) that the violation
is likely to have involved a Contaminated Product, or (ii) the violation involves
a Substance of Abuse and the Athlete establishes entitlement to a reduced
period of Ineligibility under Article 10.2.4.1.
The CAS ADD’s decision not to eliminate a mandatory Provisional Suspension
on account of the Athlete’s assertion regarding a Contaminated Product shall
not be appealable.
7.4.2 Optional Provisional Suspension Based on an Adverse Analytical Finding for
Specified Substances, Specified Methods, Contaminated Products, or Other
Anti-Doping Rule Violations
ISSF may impose a Provisional Suspension for anti-doping rule violations not
covered by Article 7.4.1 prior to the analysis of the Athlete’s B Sample or final
hearing as described in Article 8.
An optional Provisional Suspension may be lifted at the discretion of ISSF
at any time prior to the CAS ADD’s decision under Article 8, unless provided
otherwise in the International Standard for Results Management.
7.4.3 Opportunity for Hearing or Appeal
Notwithstanding Articles 7.4.1 and 7.4.2, a Provisional Suspension may not
be imposed unless the Athlete or other Person is given: (a) an opportunity for
a Provisional Hearing, either before or on a timely basis after imposition of
the Provisional Suspension; or (b) an opportunity for an expedited hearing in
accordance with Article 8 on a timely basis after imposition of the Provisional
Suspension.
The imposition of a Provisional Suspension, or the decision not to impose
a Provisional Suspension, may be appealed in an expedited process in
accordance with Article 13.2.
7.4.4 Voluntary Acceptance of Provisional Suspension
Athletes on their own initiative may voluntarily accept a Provisional Suspension
if done so prior to the later of: (i) the expiration of ten (10) days from the report
of the B Sample (or waiver of the B Sample) or ten (10) days from the notice
of any other anti-doping rule violation, or (ii) the date on which the Athlete first
competes after such report or notice.
Other Persons on their own initiative may voluntarily accept a Provisional
Suspension if done so within ten (10) days from the notice of the anti-doping
rule violation.
Upon such voluntary acceptance, the Provisional Suspension shall have the
full effect and be treated in the same manner as if the Provisional Suspension
had been imposed under Article 7.4.1 or 7.4.2; provided, however, at any
time after voluntarily accepting a Provisional Suspension, the Athlete or other
Person may withdraw such acceptance, in which event the Athlete or other
Person shall not receive any credit for time previously served during the
Provisional Suspension.
7.4.5 If a Provisional Suspension is imposed based on an A Sample Adverse
Analytical Finding and a subsequent B Sample analysis (if requested by the
Athlete or ISSF) does not confirm the A Sample analysis, then the Athlete shall
not be subject to any further Provisional Suspension on account of a violation
of Article 2.1. In circumstances where the Athlete or the Athlete’s team has

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 been removed from an Event based on a violation of Article 2.1 and the
subsequent B Sample analysis does not confirm the A Sample finding, then,
if it is still possible for the Athlete or team to be reinserted, without otherwise
affecting the Event, the Athlete or team may continue to take part in the Event.
7.5 
Results Management Decisions
Results Management decisions or adjudications by ISSF must not purport to
be limited to a particular geographic area or the ISSF’s sport and shall address
and determine without limitation the following issues: (i) whether an anti-doping
rule violation was committed or a Provisional Suspension should be imposed,
the factual basis for such determination, and the specific Articles that have
been violated, and (ii) all Consequences flowing from the anti-doping rule
violation(s), including applicable Disqualifications under Articles 9 and 10.10,
any forfeiture of medals or prizes, any period of Ineligibility (and the date it
begins to run) and any Financial Consequences.
7.6 Notification of Results Management Decisions
ISSF shall notify Athletes, other Persons, Signatories and WADA of Results
Management decisions as provided in Article 14.2 and in the International
Standard for Results Management.
7.7 Retirement from Sport
If an Athlete or other Person retires while the ISSF’s Results Management
process is underway, ISSF retains authority to complete its Results
Management process. If an Athlete or other Person retires before any
Results Management process has begun, and ISSF would have had Results
Management authority over the Athlete or other Person at the time the Athlete
or other Person committed an anti-doping rule violation, ISSF has authority to
conduct Results Management.

ARTICLE 8 RESULTS MANAGEMENT: RIGHT TO A FAIR HEARING AND NOTICE

OF HEARING DECISION
For any Person who is asserted to have committed an anti-doping rule violation, ISSF
shall provide a fair hearing within a reasonable time by a fair, impartial and Operationally
Independent hearing panel in compliance with the Code and the International Standard
for Results Management.
8.1 Fair Hearings
8.1.1 Fair, Impartial and Operationally Independent Hearing Panel
8.1.1.1 ISSF has delegated its Article 8 responsibilities with regards to first instance
hearings and decisions to the CAS ADD, which has jurisdiction to hear and
determine whether an Athlete or other Person, subject to these Anti-Doping
Rules, has committed an anti-doping rule violation and, if applicable, to impose
relevant Consequences. The procedural rules of CAS ADD pertaining to the
hearing of first instance shall apply.
8.1.1.2 The CAS ADD will always ensure that the Athlete or other
Person is provided with a fair hearing within a reasonable time by a fair,
impartial and Operationally Independent hearing panel in compliance with the
Code and the International Standard for Results Management.
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8.1.2.1 When ISSF sends a notice to an Athlete or other Person notifying them of a
potential anti-doping rule violation, and the Athlete or other Person does not
waive a hearing in accordance with Article 8.3.1 or Article 8.3.2, then the case
shall be referred to the CAS ADD for hearing and adjudication, which shall be
conducted in accordance with the principles described in Articles 8 and 9 of the
International Standard for Results Management.
8.1.2.2 Hearings held in connection with Events in respect to Athletes and other
Persons who are subject to these Anti-Doping Rules may be conducted by an
expedited process where permitted by the CAS ADD.
8.1.2.3 WADA, the National Federation and the National Anti-Doping Organization of
the Athlete or other Person may attend the hearing as observers. In any event,
ISSF shall keep them fully apprised as to the status of pending cases and the
result of all hearings.
8.2 Notice of Decisions
8.2.1 At the end of the hearing, or promptly thereafter, the CAS ADD shall issue a
written decision that conforms with Article 9 of the International Standard for
Results Management and which includes the full reasons for the decision, the
period of Ineligibility imposed, the Disqualification of results under Article 10.10
and, if applicable, a justification for why the greatest potential Consequences
were not imposed.
8.2.2 ISSF shall notify that decision to the Athlete or other Person and to other
Anti-Doping Organizations with a right to appeal under Article 13.2.3 and shall
promptly report it into ADAMS. The decision may be appealed as provided in
Article 13.
8.3 Waiver of Hearing
8.3.1 An Athlete or other Person against whom an anti-doping violation is
asserted may admit that violation at any time, waive a hearing and accept
the Consequences proposed by ISSF and may, if applicable, benefit from a
Results Management agreement under the conditions set out in Article 10.8.
8.3.2 However, if the Athlete or other Person against whom an anti-doping rule
violation is asserted fails to dispute that assertion within the deadline specified
in the notice sent by the ISSF asserting the violation, then they shall be
deemed to have admitted the violation, to have waived a hearing, and to have
accepted the proposed Consequences.
8.3.3 In cases where Article 8.3.1 or 8.3.2 applies, a hearing before the CAS ADD
shall not be required. Instead ISSF shall promptly issue a written decision that
conforms with Article 9 of the International Standard for Results Management
and which includes the full reasons for the decision, the period of Ineligibility
imposed, the Disqualification of results under Article 10.10 and, if applicable, a
justification for why the greatest potential Consequences were not imposed.
8.3.4 ISSF shall notify that decision to the Athlete or other Person and to other
Anti-Doping Organizations with a right to appeal under Article 13.2.3 and shall
promptly report it into ADAMS. ISSF shall Publicly Disclose that decision in
accordance with Article 14.3.2.
8.4 Single Hearing Before CAS
Anti-doping rule violations asserted against International-Level Athletes,
National-Level Athletes or other Persons may, with the consent of the Athlete
or other Person, ISSF (where it has Results Management responsibility in

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CAS.

ARTICLE 9 AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

An anti-doping rule violation in Individual Sports in connection with an In-Competition test
automatically leads to Disqualification of the result obtained in that Competition with all
resulting Consequences, including forfeiture of any medals, points and prizes.

ARTICLE 10 SANCTIONS ON INDIVIDUALS

10.1 
Disqualification of Results in the Event during which an Anti-Doping Rule
Violation Occurs
10.1.1 An anti-doping rule violation occurring during or in connection with an Event
may, upon the decision of the ruling body of the Event, lead to Disqualification
of all of the Athlete’s individual results obtained in that Event with all
Consequences, including forfeiture of all medals, points and prizes, except as
provided in Article 10.1.2.
Factors to be included in considering whether to Disqualify other results in
an Event might include, for example, the seriousness of the Athlete’s anti-
doping rule violation and whether the Athlete tested negative in the other
Competitions.
10.1.2 If the Athlete establishes that he or she bears No Fault or Negligence for the
violation, the Athlete’s individual results in the other Competitions shall not
be Disqualified, unless the Athlete’s results in Competitions other than the
Competition in which the anti-doping rule violation occurred were likely to have
been affected by the Athlete’s anti-doping rule violation.
10.2 
Ineligibility for Presence, Use or Attempted Use, or Possession of a
Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method
The period of Ineligibility for a violation of Article 2.1, 2.2 or 2.6 shall be as
follows, subject to potential reduction or suspension pursuant to Article 10.5,
10.6 or 10.7:
10.2.1 The period of Ineligibility, subject to Article 10.2.4, shall be four (4) years
where:
10.2.1.1 The anti-doping rule violation does not involve a Specified Substance or a
Specified Method, unless the Athlete or other Person can establish that the
anti-doping rule violation was not intentional.
10.2.1.2 The anti-doping rule violation involves a Specified Substance or a Specified
Method and ISSF can establish that the anti-doping rule violation was
intentional.
10.2.2 If Article 10.2.1 does not apply, subject to Article 10.2.4.1, the period of
Ineligibility shall be two (2) years.
10.2.3 As used in Article 10.2, the term “intentional” is meant to identify those Athletes
or other Persons who engage in conduct which they knew constituted an
anti-doping rule violation or knew that there was a significant risk that the
conduct might constitute or result in an anti-doping rule violation and manifestly
disregarded that risk. An anti-doping rule violation resulting from an Adverse
Analytical Finding for a substance which is only prohibited In-Competition shall
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 Substance and the Athlete can establish that the Prohibited Substance
was Used Out-of-Competition. An anti-doping rule violation resulting from
an Adverse Analytical Finding for a substance which is only prohibited In-
Competition shall not be considered “intentional” if the substance is not
a Specified Substance and the Athlete can establish that the Prohibited
Substance was Used Out-of-Competition in a context unrelated to sport
performance.
10.2.4 Notwithstanding any other provision in Article 10.2, where the anti-doping rule
violation involves a Substance of Abuse:
10.2.4.1 If the Athlete can establish that any ingestion or Use occurred Out-of-
Competition and was unrelated to sport performance, then the period of
Ineligibility shall be three (3) months Ineligibility.
In addition, the period of Ineligibility calculated under this Article 10.2.4.1
may be reduced to one (1) month if the Athlete or other Person satisfactorily
completes a Substance of Abuse treatment Programme approved by ISSF.
The period of Ineligibility established in this Article 10.2.4.1 is not subject to
any reduction based on any provision in Article 10.6.
10.2.4.2 If the ingestion, Use or Possession occurred In-Competition, and the Athlete
can establish that the context of the ingestion, Use or Possession was
unrelated to sport performance, then the ingestion, Use or Possession shall
not be considered intentional for purposes of Article 10.2.1 and shall not
provide a basis for a finding of Aggravating Circumstances under Article 10.4.
10.3 Ineligibility for Other Anti-Doping Rule Violations
The period of Ineligibility for anti-doping rule violations other than as provided
in Article 10.2 shall be as follows, unless Article 10.6 or 10.7 are applicable:
10.3.1 For violations of Article 2.3 or 2.5, the period of Ineligibility shall be four (4)
years except: (i) in the case of failing to submit to Sample collection, if the
Athlete can establish that the commission of the anti-doping rule violation was
not intentional, the period of Ineligibility shall be two (2) years; (ii) in all other
cases, if the Athlete or other Person can establish exceptional circumstances
that justify a reduction of the period of Ineligibility, the period of Ineligibility shall
be in a range from two (2) years to four (4) years depending on the Athlete or
other Person’s degree of Fault; or (iii) in a case involving a Protected Person
or Recreational Athlete, the period of Ineligibility shall be in a range between
a maximum of two (2) years and, at a minimum, a reprimand and no period
of Ineligibility, depending on the Protected Person or Recreational Athlete’s
degree of Fault.
10.3.2 For violations of Article 2.4, the period of Ineligibility shall be two (2) years,
subject to reduction down to a minimum of one (1) year, depending on the
Athlete’s degree of Fault. The flexibility between two (2) years and one (1) year
of Ineligibility in this Article is not available to Athletes where a pattern of last-
minute whereabouts changes or other conduct raises a serious suspicion that
the Athlete was trying to avoid being available for Testing.
10.3.3 For violations of Article 2.7 or 2.8, the period of Ineligibility shall be a minimum
of four (4) years up to lifetime Ineligibility, depending on the seriousness
of the violation. An Article 2.7 or Article 2.8 violation involving a Protected
Person shall be considered a particularly serious violation and, if committed by
Athlete Support Personnel for violations other than for Specified Substances,
shall result in lifetime Ineligibility for Athlete Support Personnel. In addition,
significant violations of Article 2.7 or 2.8 which may also violate non-sporting

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professional or judicial authorities.
10.3.4 For violations of Article 2.9, the period of Ineligibility imposed shall be a
minimum of two (2) years, up to lifetime Ineligibility, depending on the
seriousness of the violation.
10.3.5 For violations of Article 2.10, the period of Ineligibility shall be two (2) years,
subject to reduction down to a minimum of one (1) year, depending on the
Athlete or other Person’s degree of Fault and other circumstances of the case.
10.3.6 For violations of Article 2.11, the period of Ineligibility shall be a minimum of
two (2) years, up to lifetime Ineligibility, depending on the seriousness of the
violation by the Athlete or other Person.
10.4 
Aggravating Circumstances which may Increase the Period of Ineligibility
If ISSF establishes in an individual case involving an anti-doping rule violation
other than violations under Article 2.7 (Trafficking or Attempted Trafficking), 2.8
(Administration or Attempted Administration), 2.9 (Complicity) or 2.11 (Acts by
an Athlete or Other Person to Discourage or Retaliate Against Reporting) that
Aggravating Circumstances are present which justify the imposition of a period
of Ineligibility greater than the standard sanction, then the period of Ineligibility
otherwise applicable shall be increased by an additional period of Ineligibility
of up to two (2) years depending on the seriousness of the violation and the
nature of the Aggravating Circumstances, unless the Athlete or other Person
can establish that he or she did not knowingly commit the anti-doping rule
violation.
10.5 Elimination of the Period of Ineligibility where there is No Fault or
Negligence
If an Athlete or other Person establishes in an individual case that he or
she bears No Fault or Negligence, then the otherwise applicable period of
Ineligibility shall be eliminated.
10.6 Reduction of the Period of Ineligibility based on No Significant Fault or
Negligence
10.6.1 Reduction of Sanctions in Particular Circumstances for Violations of Article 2.1,
2.2 or 2.6.
All reductions under Article 10.6.1 are mutually exclusive and not cumulative.
10.6.1.1 Specified Substances or Specified Methods
Where the anti-doping rule violation involves a Specified Substance (other than
a Substance of Abuse) or Specified Method, and the Athlete or other Person
can establish No Significant Fault or Negligence, then the period of Ineligibility
shall be, at a minimum, a reprimand and no period of Ineligibility, and at a
maximum, two (2) years of Ineligibility, depending on the Athlete’s or other
Person’s degree of Fault.
10.6.1.2 Contaminated Products
In cases where the Athlete or other Person can establish both No Significant
Fault or Negligence and that the detected Prohibited Substance (other than a
Substance of Abuse) came from a Contaminated Product, then the period of
Ineligibility shall be, at a minimum, a reprimand and no period of Ineligibility,
and at a maximum, two (2) years Ineligibility, depending on the Athlete or other
Person’s degree of Fault.

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10.6.1.3 Protected Persons or Recreational Athletes
Where the anti-doping rule violation not involving a Substance of Abuse is
committed by a Protected Person or Recreational Athlete, and the Protected
Person or Recreational Athlete can establish No Significant Fault or
Negligence, then the period of Ineligibility shall be, at a minimum, a reprimand
and no period of Ineligibility, and at a maximum, two (2) years Ineligibility,
depending on the Protected Person or Recreational Athlete’s degree of Fault.
10.6.2 Application of No Significant Fault or Negligence beyond the Application of
Article 10.6.1
If an Athlete or other Person establishes in an individual case where
Article 10.6.1 is not applicable that he or she bears No Significant Fault or
Negligence, then, subject to further reduction or elimination as provided in
Article 10.7, the otherwise applicable period of Ineligibility may be reduced
based on the Athlete or other Person’s degree of Fault, but the reduced
period of Ineligibility may not be less than one-half of the period of Ineligibility
otherwise applicable. If the otherwise applicable period of Ineligibility is a
lifetime, the reduced period under this Article may be no less than eight (8)
years.
10.7 Elimination, Reduction, or Suspension of Period of Ineligibility or other
Consequences for Reasons other than Fault
10.7.1 
Substantial Assistance in Discovering or Establishing Code Violations
10.7.1.1 ISSF may, prior to an appellate decision under Article 13 or the expiration
of the time to appeal, suspend a part of the Consequences (other than
Disqualification and mandatory Public Disclosure) imposed in an individual
case where the Athlete or other Person has provided Substantial Assistance
to an Anti-Doping Organization, criminal authority or professional disciplinary
body which results in: (i) the Anti-Doping Organization discovering or
bringing forward an anti-doping rule violation by another Person; or (ii) which
results in a criminal or disciplinary body discovering or bringing forward a
criminal offense or the breach of professional rules committed by another
Person and the information provided by the Person providing Substantial
Assistance is made available to ISSF or other Anti-Doping Organization with
Results Management responsibility; or (iii) which results in WADA initiating
a proceeding against a Signatory, WADA-accredited laboratory, or Athlete
passport management unit (as defined in the International Standard for Testing
and Investigations) for non-compliance with the Code, International Standard
or Technical Document; or (iv) with the approval by WADA, which results in a
criminal or disciplinary body bringing forward a criminal offense or the breach
of professional or sport rules arising out of a sport integrity violation other than
doping.
After an appellate decision under Article 13 or the expiration of time to appeal,
ISSF may only suspend a part of the otherwise applicable Consequences with
the approval of WADA.
The extent to which the otherwise applicable period of Ineligibility may
be suspended shall be based on the seriousness of the anti-doping rule
violation committed by the Athlete or other Person and the significance of the
Substantial Assistance provided by the Athlete or other Person to the effort to
eliminate doping in sport, non-compliance with the Code and/or sport integrity
violations. No more than three-quarters of the otherwise applicable period of
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 is a lifetime, the non-suspended period under this Article must be no less than
eight (8) years. For purposes of this paragraph, the otherwise applicable period
of Ineligibility shall not include any period of Ineligibility that could be added
under Article 10.9.3.2 of these Anti-Doping Rules.
If requested by an Athlete or other Person who seeks to provide Substantial
Assistance, ISSF shall allow the Athlete or other Person to provide the
information to it subject to a Without Prejudice Agreement.
If the Athlete or other Person fails to continue to cooperate and to provide the
complete and credible Substantial Assistance upon which a suspension of
Consequences was based, ISSF shall reinstate the original Consequences.
If ISSF decides to reinstate suspended Consequences or decides not to
reinstate suspended Consequences, that decision may be appealed by any
Person entitled to appeal under Article 13.
10.7.1.2 To further encourage Athletes and other Persons to provide Substantial
Assistance to Anti-Doping Organizations, at the request of ISSF or at the
request of the Athlete or other Person who has, or has been asserted to
have, committed an anti-doping rule violation, or other violation of the Code,
WADA may agree at any stage of the Results Management process, including
after an appellate decision under Article 13, to what it considers to be an
appropriate suspension of the otherwise-applicable period of Ineligibility
and other Consequences. In exceptional circumstances, WADA may agree
to suspensions of the period of Ineligibility and other Consequences for
Substantial Assistance greater than those otherwise provided in this Article, or
even no period of Ineligibility, no mandatory Public Disclosure and/or no return
of prize money or payment of fines or costs. WADA’s approval shall be subject
to reinstatement of Consequences, as otherwise provided in this Article.
Notwithstanding Article 13, WADA’s decisions in the context of this Article
10.7.1.2 may not be appealed.
10.7.1.3 If ISSF suspends any part of an otherwise applicable sanction because of
Substantial Assistance, then notice providing justification for the decision
shall be provided to the other Anti-Doping Organizations with a right to appeal
under Article 13.2.3 as provided in Article 14.2. In unique circumstances where
WADA determines that it would be in the best interest of anti-doping, WADA
may authorize ISSF to enter into appropriate confidentiality agreements limiting
or delaying the disclosure of the Substantial Assistance agreement or the
nature of Substantial Assistance being provided.
10.7.2 Admission of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation in the Absence of Other Evidence
Where an Athlete or other Person voluntarily admits the commission of an
anti-doping rule violation before having received notice of a Sample collection
which could establish an anti-doping rule violation (or, in the case of an anti-
doping rule violation other than Article 2.1, before receiving first notice of the
admitted violation pursuant to Article 7) and that admission is the only reliable
evidence of the violation at the time of admission, then the period of Ineligibility
may be reduced, but not below one-half of the period of Ineligibility otherwise
applicable.
10.7.3 Application of Multiple Grounds for Reduction of a Sanction
Where an Athlete or other Person establishes entitlement to reduction in
sanction under more than one provision of Article 10.5, 10.6 or 10.7, before
applying any reduction or suspension under Article 10.7, the otherwise
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 Articles 10.2, 10.3, 10.5, and 10.6. If the Athlete or other Person establishes
entitlement to a reduction or suspension of the period of Ineligibility under
Article 10.7, then the period of Ineligibility may be reduced or suspended, but
not below one-fourth of the otherwise applicable period of Ineligibility.
10.8 Results Management Agreements
10.8.1 One (1) Year Reduction for Certain Anti-Doping Rule Violations Based on Early
Admission and Acceptance of Sanction
Where an Athlete or other Person, after being notified by ISSF of a potential
anti-doping rule violation that carries an asserted period of Ineligibility of four
(4) or more years (including any period of Ineligibility asserted under Article
10.4), admits the violation and accepts the asserted period of Ineligibility no
later than twenty (20) days after receiving notice of an anti-doping rule violation
charge, the Athlete or other Person may receive a one (1) year reduction in
the period of Ineligibility asserted by ISSF . Where the Athlete or other Person
receives the one (1) year reduction in the asserted period of Ineligibility under
this Article 10.8.1, no further reduction in the asserted period of Ineligibility
shall be allowed under any other Article.
10.8.2 Case Resolution Agreement
Where the Athlete or other Person admits an anti-doping rule violation after
being confronted with the anti-doping rule violation by ISSF and agrees
to Consequences acceptable to ISSF and WADA, at their sole discretion,
then: (a) the Athlete or other Person may receive a reduction in the period of
Ineligibility based on an assessment by ISSF and WADA of the application
of Articles 10.1 through 10.7 to the asserted anti-doping rule violation, the
seriousness of the violation, the Athlete or other Person’s degree of Fault and
how promptly the Athlete or other Person admitted the violation; and (b) the
period of Ineligibility may start as early as the date of Sample collection or the
date on which another anti-doping rule violation last occurred. In each case,
however, where this Article is applied, the Athlete or other Person shall serve
at least one-half of the agreed-upon period of Ineligibility going forward from
the earlier of the date the Athlete or other Person accepted the imposition of
a sanction or a Provisional Suspension which was subsequently respected
by the Athlete or other Person. The decision by WADA and ISSF to enter or
not enter into a case resolution agreement, and the amount of the reduction
to, and the starting date of, the period of Ineligibility are not matters for
determination or review by a hearing body and are not subject to appeal under
Article 13.
If so requested by an Athlete or other Person who seeks to enter into a case
resolution agreement under this Article, ISSF shall allow the Athlete or other
Person to discuss an admission of the anti-doping rule violation with it subject
to a Without Prejudice Agreement.
10.9 Multiple Violations
10.9.1 Second or Third Anti-Doping Rule Violation
10.9.1.1 For an Athlete or other Person’s second anti-doping rule violation, the period of
Ineligibility shall be the greater of:
(a) A six (6) month period of Ineligibility; or
(b) A period of Ineligibility in the range between:

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 (i) the sum of the period of Ineligibility imposed for the first anti-doping rule
violation plus the period of Ineligibility otherwise applicable to the second
anti-doping rule violation treated as if it were a first violation, and
(ii) twice the period of Ineligibility otherwise applicable to the second anti-
doping rule violation treated as if it were a first violation, with the period
of Ineligibility within this range to be determined based on the entirety of
the circumstances and the Athlete or other Person’s degree of Fault with
respect to the second violation.
10.9.1.2 A third anti-doping rule violation will always result in a lifetime period of
Ineligibility, except if the third violation fulfills the condition for elimination or
reduction of the period of Ineligibility under Article 10.5 or 10.6, or involves a
violation of Article 2.4. In these particular cases, the period of Ineligibility shall
be from eight (8) years to lifetime Ineligibility.
10.9.1.3 The period of Ineligibility established in Articles 10.9.1.1 and 10.9.1.2 may then
be further reduced by the application of Article 10.7.
10.9.2 An anti-doping rule violation for which an Athlete or other Person has
established No Fault or Negligence shall not be considered a violation
for purposes of this Article 10.9. In addition, an anti-doping rule violation
sanctioned under Article 10.2.4.1 shall not be considered a violation for
purposes of Article 10.9.
10.9.3 Additional Rules for Certain Potential Multiple Violations
10.9.3.1 For purposes of imposing sanctions under Article 10.9, except as provided
in Articles 10.9.3.2 and 10.9.3.3, an anti-doping rule violation will only be
considered a second violation if ISSF can establish that the Athlete or other
Person committed the additional anti-doping rule violation after the Athlete
or other Person received notice pursuant to Article 7, or after ISSF made
reasonable efforts to give notice of the first anti-doping rule violation. If ISSF
cannot establish this, the violations shall be considered together as one single
first violation, and the sanction imposed shall be based on the violation that
carries the more severe sanction, including the application of Aggravating
Circumstances. Results in all Competitions dating back to the earlier anti-
doping rule violation will be Disqualified as provided in Article 10.10.
10.9.3.2 If ISSF establishes that an Athlete or other Person committed an additional
anti-doping rule violation prior to notification, and that the additional violation
occurred twelve (12) months or more before or after the first-noticed violation,
then the period of Ineligibility for the additional violation shall be calculated as
if the additional violation were a stand-alone first violation and this period of
Ineligibility is served consecutively, rather than concurrently, with the period of
Ineligibility imposed for the earlier-noticed violation. Where this Article 10.9.3.2
applies, the violations taken together shall constitute a single violation for
purposes of Article 10.9.1.
10.9.3.3 If ISSF establishes that an Athlete or other Person committed a violation of
Article 2.5 in connection with the Doping Control process for an underlying
asserted anti-doping rule violation, the violation of Article 2.5 shall be treated
as a stand-alone first violation and the period of Ineligibility for such violation
shall be served consecutively, rather than concurrently, with the period of
Ineligibility, if any, imposed for the underlying anti-doping rule violation. Where
this Article 10.9.3.3 is applied, the violations taken together shall constitute a
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10.9.3.4 If ISSF establishes that a Person has committed a second or third anti-doping
rule violation during a period of Ineligibility, the periods of Ineligibility for the
multiple violations shall run consecutively, rather than concurrently.
10.9.4 Multiple Anti-Doping Rule Violations during Ten (10) Year Period
For purposes of Article 10.9, each anti-doping rule violation must take place
within the same ten (10) year period in order to be considered multiple
violations.
10.10 
Disqualification of Results in Competitions Subsequent to Sample
Collection or Commission of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation
In addition to the automatic Disqualification of the results in the Competition
which produced the positive Sample under Article 9, all other competitive
results of the Athlete obtained from the date a positive Sample was collected
(whether In-Competition or Out-of-Competition), or other anti-doping rule
violation occurred, through the commencement of any Provisional Suspension
or Ineligibility period, shall, unless fairness requires otherwise, be Disqualified
with all of the resulting Consequences including forfeiture of any medals,
points and prizes.
10.11 Forfeited Prize Money
If ISSF recovers prize money forfeited as a result of an anti-doping rule
violation, it shall take reasonable measures to allocate and distribute this prize
money to the Athletes who would have been entitled to it had the forfeiting
Athlete not competed.
10.12 
Financial Consequences
10.12.1 Where an Athlete or other Person commits an anti-doping rule violation, ISSF
may, in its discretion and subject to the principle of proportionality, elect to (a)
recover from the Athlete or other Person costs associated with the anti-doping
rule violation, regardless of the period of Ineligibility imposed and/or (b) fine
the Athlete or other Person in an amount up to 5000 Euro, only in cases where
the maximum period of Ineligibility otherwise applicable has already been
imposed.
10.12.2 The imposition of a financial sanction or the ISSF’s recovery of costs shall
not be considered a basis for reducing the Ineligibility or other sanction which
would otherwise be applicable under these Anti-Doping Rules.
10.13 Commencement of Ineligibility Period
Where an Athlete is already serving a period of Ineligibility for an anti-doping
rule violation, any new period of Ineligibility shall commence on the first day
after the current period of Ineligibility has been served. Otherwise, except as
provided below, the period of Ineligibility shall start on the date of the final
hearing decision providing for Ineligibility or, if the hearing is waived or there is
no hearing, on the date Ineligibility is accepted or otherwise imposed.
10.13.1 Delays Not Attributable to the Athlete or other Person
Where there have been substantial delays in the hearing process or other
aspects of Doping Control, and the Athlete or other Person can establish
that such delays are not attributable to the Athlete or other Person, ISSF or
CAS ADD, if applicable, may start the period of Ineligibility at an earlier date
commencing as early as the date of Sample collection or the date on which
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 during the period of Ineligibility, including retroactive Ineligibility, shall be
Disqualified.
10.13.2 Credit for Provisional Suspension or Period of Ineligibility Served
10.13.2.1 If a Provisional Suspension is respected by the Athlete or other Person, then
the Athlete or other Person shall receive a credit for such period of Provisional
Suspension against any period of Ineligibility which may ultimately be imposed.
If the Athlete or other Person does not respect a Provisional Suspension, then
the Athlete or other Person shall receive no credit for any period of Provisional
Suspension served. If a period of Ineligibility is served pursuant to a decision
that is subsequently appealed, then the Athlete or other Person shall receive
a credit for such period of Ineligibility served against any period of Ineligibility
which may ultimately be imposed on appeal.
10.13.2.2 If an Athlete or other Person voluntarily accepts a Provisional Suspension
in writing from ISSF and thereafter respects the Provisional Suspension, the
Athlete or other Person shall receive a credit for such period of voluntary
Provisional Suspension against any period of Ineligibility which may ultimately
be imposed. A copy of the Athlete or other Person’s voluntary acceptance of
a Provisional Suspension shall be provided promptly to each party entitled to
receive notice of an asserted anti-doping rule violation under Article 14.1.
10.13.2.3 No credit against a period of Ineligibility shall be given for any time period
before the effective date of the Provisional Suspension or voluntary Provisional
Suspension regardless of whether the Athlete elected not to compete or was
suspended by a team.
10.13.2.4 In Team Sports, where a period of Ineligibility is imposed upon a team, unless
fairness requires otherwise, the period of Ineligibility shall start on the date of
the final hearing decision providing for Ineligibility or, if the hearing is waived,
on the date Ineligibility is accepted or otherwise imposed. Any period of team
Provisional Suspension (whether imposed or voluntarily accepted) shall be
credited against the total period of Ineligibility to be served.
10.14 Status During Ineligibility or Provisional Suspension
10.14.1 Prohibition Against Participation During Ineligibility or Provisional Suspension
No Athlete or other Person who has been declared Ineligible or is subject to
a Provisional Suspension may, during a period of Ineligibility or Provisional
Suspension, participate in any capacity in a Competition or activity (other than
authorized anti-doping Education or rehabilitation Programmes) authorized
or organized by any Signatory, Signatory’s member organization, or a club
or other member organization of a Signatory’s member organization, or in
Competitions authorized or organized by any professional league or any
international- or national-level Event organization or any elite or national-level
sporting activity funded by a governmental agency.
An Athlete or other Person subject to a period of Ineligibility longer than four
(4) years may, after completing four (4) years of the period of Ineligibility,
participate as an Athlete in local sport events not sanctioned or otherwise
under the authority of a Code Signatory or member of a Code Signatory, but
only so long as the local sport event is not at a level that could otherwise
qualify such Athlete or other Person directly or indirectly to compete in (or
accumulate points toward) a national championship or International Event,
and does not involve the Athlete or other Person working in any capacity with
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 An Athlete or other Person subject to a period of Ineligibility shall remain
subject to Testing and any requirement by ISSF to provide whereabouts
information.
10.14.2 Return to Training
As an exception to Article 10.14.1, an Athlete may return to train with a team or
to use the facilities of a club or other member organization of ISSF’s or other
Signatory’s member organization during the shorter of: (1) the last two months
of the Athlete’s period of Ineligibility, or (2) the last one-quarter of the period of
Ineligibility imposed.
10.14.3 Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility or Provisional
Suspension
Where an Athlete or other Person who has been declared Ineligible violates
the prohibition against participation during Ineligibility described in Article
10.14.1, the results of such participation shall be Disqualified and a new period
of Ineligibility equal in length to the original period of Ineligibility shall be added
to the end of the original period of Ineligibility. The new period of Ineligibility,
including a reprimand and no period of Ineligibility, may be adjusted based on
the Athlete or other Person’s degree of Fault and other circumstances of the
case. The determination of whether an Athlete or other Person has violated
the prohibition against participation, and whether an adjustment is appropriate,
shall be made by the Anti-Doping Organization whose Results Management
led to the imposition of the initial period of Ineligibility. This decision may be
appealed under Article 13.
An Athlete or other Person who violates the prohibition against participation
during a Provisional Suspension described in Article 10.14.1 shall receive no
credit for any period of Provisional Suspension served and the results of such
participation shall be Disqualified.
Where an Athlete Support Person or other Person assists a Person in
violating the prohibition against participation during Ineligibility or a Provisional
Suspension, ISSF shall impose sanctions for a violation of Article 2.9 for such
assistance.
10.14.4 Withholding of Financial Support during Ineligibility
In addition, for any anti-doping rule violation not involving a reduced sanction
as described in Article 10.5 or 10.6, some or all sport-related financial support
or other sport-related benefits received by such Person will be withheld by
ISSF and its National Federations.
10.15 Automatic Publication of Sanction
A mandatory part of each sanction shall include automatic publication, as
provided in Article 14.3.

ARTICLE 11 CONSEQUENCES TO TEAMS

11.1 
Testing of Teams
Where one (1) member of a team (outside of Team Sports) has been notified
of an anti-doping rule violation under Article 7 in connection with an Event,
the ruling body for the Event may conduct appropriate Target Testing of all
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Consequences for Teams
11.2.1 An anti-doping rule violation committed by a member of a team in connection
with an In-Competition test automatically leads to Disqualification of the result
obtained by the team in that Competition, with all resulting Consequences
for the team and its members, including forfeiture of any medals, points and
prizes.
11.2.2 An anti-doping rule violation committed by a member of a team occurring
during or in connection with an Event may lead to Disqualification of all of the
results obtained by the team in that Event with all Consequences for the team
and its members, including forfeiture of all medals, points and prizes, except as
provided in Article 11.2.3.
11.2.3 Where an Athlete who is a member of a team committed an anti-doping rule
violation during or in connection with one (1) Competition in an Event, if the
other member(s) of the team establish(es) that he or she/they bear(s) No
Fault or Negligence for that violation, the results of the team in any other
Competition(s) in that Event shall not be Disqualified unless the results of the
team in the Competition(s) other than the Competition in which the anti-doping
rule violation occurred were likely to have been affected by the Athlete’s anti-
doping rule violation.

ARTICLE 12 SANCTIONS BY ISSF AGAINST OTHER SPORTING BODIES

When ISSF becomes aware that a National Federation or any other sporting body over
which it has authority has failed to comply with, implement, uphold, and enforce these
Anti-Doping Rules within that organization’s or body’s area of competence, ISSF has the
authority and may take the following additional disciplinary actions:
12.1 Exclude all, or some group of, members of that organization or body from
specified future Events or all Events conducted within a specified period of
time.
12.2 Take additional disciplinary actions with respect to that organization’s or body’s
recognition, the eligibility of their members to participate in ISSF’s activities,
and/or fine that organization or body based on the following:
12.2.1 Four (4) or more violations of these Anti-Doping Rules (other than violations
involving Article 2.4) are committed by Athletes or other Persons affiliated with
that organization or body during a twelve (12) month period. In such event:
(a) all or some group of members of that organization or body may be banned
from participation in any ISSF activities for a period of up to two (2) years and/
or (b) that organization or body may be fined in an amount up to 10 000 Euro.
12.2.2 Four (4) or more violations of these Anti-Doping Rules (other than violations
involving Article 2.4) are committed in addition to the violations described in
Article 12.2.1 by Athletes or other Persons affiliated with that organization or
body during a twelve (12) month period. In such event, that organization or
body may be suspended for a period of up to four (4) years.
12.2.3 More than one Athlete or other Person affiliated with that organization or body
commits an anti-doping rule violation during an International Event. In such
event, that organization or body may be fined in an amount up to 10 000 Euro.
12.2.4 That organization or body has failed to make diligent efforts to keep ISSF
informed about an Athlete’s whereabouts after receiving a request for that
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 an amount up to 2000 Euro per Athlete, in addition to reimbursement of all of
the ISSF costs incurred in Testing that organization’s or body’s Athletes.
12.3 Withhold some or all funding or other financial and non-financial support to that
organization or body.
12.4 Get that organization or body to reimburse ISSF for all costs (including but not
limited to laboratory fees, hearing expenses and travel) related to a violation of
these Anti-Doping Rules committed by an Athlete or other Person affiliated with
that organization or body.

ARTICLE 13 RESULTS MANAGEMENT: APPEALS

13.1 Decisions Subject to Appeal
Decisions made under the Code or these Anti-Doping Rules may be appealed
as set forth below in Articles 13.2 through 13.7 or as otherwise provided
in these Anti-Doping Rules, the Code or the International Standards. Such
decisions shall remain in effect while under appeal unless the appellate body
orders otherwise.
13.1.1 Scope of Review Not Limited
The scope of review on appeal includes all issues relevant to the matter and is
expressly not limited to the issues or scope of review before the initial decision
maker. Any party to the appeal may submit evidence, legal arguments and
claims that were not raised in the first instance hearing so long as they arise
from the same cause of action or same general facts or circumstances raised
or addressed in the first instance hearing.
13.1.2 CAS Shall Not Defer to the Findings Being Appealed
In making its decision, CAS shall not give deference to the discretion exercised
by the body whose decision is being appealed.
13.1.3 WADA Not Required to Exhaust Internal Remedies
Where WADA has a right to appeal under Article 13 and no other party has
appealed a final decision within ISSF’s process, WADA may appeal such
decision directly to CAS without having to exhaust other remedies in ISSF’s
process.
13.2 Appeals from Decisions Regarding Anti-Doping Rule Violations,
Consequences, Provisional Suspensions, Implementation of Decisions
and Authority
A decision that an anti-doping rule violation was committed, a decision
imposing Consequences or not imposing Consequences for an anti-doping
rule violation, or a decision that no anti-doping rule violation was committed;
a decision that an anti-doping rule violation proceeding cannot go forward
for procedural reasons (including, for example, prescription); a decision by
WADA not to grant an exception to the six (6) months notice requirement
for a retired Athlete to return to Competition under Article 5.6.1; a decision
by WADA assigning Results Management under Article 7.1 of the Code; a
decision by ISSF not to bring forward an Adverse Analytical Finding or an
Atypical Finding as an anti-doping rule violation, or a decision not to go forward
with an anti-doping rule violation after an investigation in accordance with the
International Standard for Results Management; a decision to impose, or lift,
a Provisional Suspension as a result of a Provisional Hearing; ISSF’s failure
to comply with Article 7.4; a decision that ISSF lacks authority to rule on an

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 alleged anti-doping rule violation or its Consequences; a decision to suspend,
or not suspend, Consequences or to reinstate, or not reinstate, Consequences
under Article 10.7.1; failure to comply with Articles 7.1.4 and 7.1.5 of the Code;
failure to comply with Article 10.8.1; a decision under Article 10.14.3; a decision
by ISSF not to implement another Anti-Doping Organization’s decision under
Article 15; and a decision under Article 27.3 of the Code may be appealed
exclusively as provided in this Article 13.2.
13.2.1 Appeals Involving International-Level Athletes or International Events
In cases arising from participation in an International Event or in cases
involving International-Level Athletes, the decision may be appealed
exclusively to CAS.
13.2.2 Appeals Involving Other Athletes or Other Persons
In cases where Article 13.2.1 is not applicable, the decision may be appealed
to an appellate body, in accordance with rules adopted by the National Anti-
Doping Organization having authority over the Athlete or other Person.
The rules for such appeal shall respect the following principles: a timely
hearing; a fair, impartial, Operationally Independent and Institutionally
Independent hearing panel; the right to be represented by counsel at the
Person’s own expense; and a timely, written, reasoned decision.
If no such body as described above is in place and available at the time of
the appeal, the decision may be appealed to CAS in accordance with the
applicable procedural rules.
13.2.3 Persons Entitled to Appeal
13.2.3.1 Appeals Involving International-Level Athletes or International Events
In cases under Article 13.2.1, the following parties shall have the right to
appeal to CAS: (a) the Athlete or other Person who is the subject of the
decision being appealed; (b) the other party to the case in which the decision
was rendered; (c) ISSF; (d) the National Anti-Doping Organization of the
Person’s country of residence or countries where the Person is a national
or license holder; (e) the International Olympic Committee or International
Paralympic Committee, as applicable, where the decision may have an effect
in relation to the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games, including decisions
affecting eligibility for the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games; and (f)
WADA.
13.2.3.2 Appeals Involving Other Athletes or Other Persons
In cases under Article 13.2.2, the parties having the right to appeal to the
national-level appeal body shall be as provided in the National Anti-Doping
Organization’s rules but, at a minimum, shall include the following parties:
(a) the Athlete or other Person who is the subject of the decision being
appealed; (b) the other party to the case in which the decision was rendered;
(c) ISSF; (d) the National Anti-Doping Organization of the Person’s country of
residence or countries where the Person is a national or license holder; (e) the
International Olympic Committee or International Paralympic Committee, as
applicable, where the decision may have an effect in relation to the Olympic
Games or Paralympic Games, including decisions affecting eligibility for the
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 For cases under Article 13.2.2, WADA, the International Olympic Committee,
the International Paralympic Committee, and ISSF shall also have the right to
appeal to CAS with respect to the decision of the national-level appeal body.
Any party filing an appeal shall be entitled to assistance from CAS to obtain
all relevant information from the Anti-Doping Organization whose decision is
being appealed and the information shall be provided if CAS so directs.
13.2.3.3 Duty to Notify
All parties to any CAS appeal must ensure that WADA and all other parties
with a right to appeal have been given timely notice of the appeal.
13.2.3.4 Appeal from Imposition of Provisional Suspension
Notwithstanding any other provision herein, the only Person who may appeal
from the imposition of a Provisional Suspension is the Athlete or other Person
upon whom the Provisional Suspension is imposed.
13.2.3.5 Appeal from Decisions under Article 12
Decisions by ISSF pursuant to Article 12 may be appealed exclusively to CAS
by the National Federation or other body.
13.2.4 Cross Appeals and other Subsequent Appeals Allowed
Cross appeals and other subsequent appeals by any respondent named in
cases brought to CAS under the Code are specifically permitted. Any party with
a right to appeal under this Article 13 must file a cross appeal or subsequent
appeal at the latest with the party’s answer.
13.3 Failure to Render a Timely Decision by ISSF
Where, in a particular case, ISSF fails to render a decision with respect to
whether an anti-doping rule violation was committed within a reasonable
deadline set by WADA, WADA may elect to appeal directly to CAS as if ISSF
had rendered a decision finding no anti-doping rule violation. If the CAS
hearing panel determines that an anti-doping rule violation was committed
and that WADA acted reasonably in electing to appeal directly to CAS, then
WADA’s costs and attorney fees in prosecuting the appeal shall be reimbursed
to WADA by ISSF.
13.4 Appeals Relating to TUEs
TUE decisions may be appealed exclusively as provided in Article 4.4.
13.5 Notification of Appeal Decisions
ISSF shall promptly provide the appeal decision to the Athlete or other Person
and to the other Anti-Doping Organizations that would have been entitled to
appeal under Article 13.2.3 as provided under Article 14.2.
13.6 Time for Filing Appeals
13.6.1 Appeals to CAS
The time to file an appeal to CAS shall be twenty-one (21) days from the date
of receipt of the decision by the appealing party. The above notwithstanding,
the following shall apply in connection with appeals filed by a party entitled to
appeal but which was not a party to the proceedings that led to the decision
being appealed:
(a) Within fifteen (15) days from the notice of the decision, such party/ies
shall have the right to request a copy of the full case file pertaining to the

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authority;
(b) If such a request is made within the fifteen (15) day period, then the party
making such request shall have twenty-one (21) days from receipt of the
file to file an appeal to CAS.
The above notwithstanding, the filing deadline for an appeal filed by WADA
shall be the later of:
(a) Twenty-one (21) days after the last day on which any other party having a
right to appeal could have appealed, or
(b) Twenty-one (21) days after WADA’s receipt of the complete file relating to
the decision.
13.6.2 Appeals Under Article 13.2.2
The time to file an appeal to an independent and impartial body in accordance
with rules established by the National Anti-Doping Organization shall be
indicated by the same rules of the National Anti-Doping Organization.
The above notwithstanding, the filing deadline for an appeal filed by WADA
shall be the later of:
(a) Twenty-one (21) days after the last day on which any other party having a
right to appeal could have appealed, or
(b) Twenty-one (21) days after WADA’s receipt of the complete file relating to
the decision.

ARTICLE 14 CONFIDENTIALITY AND REPORTING

14.1 Information Concerning Adverse Analytical Findings, Atypical Findings,
and Other Asserted Anti-Doping Rule Violations
14.1.1 Notice of Anti-Doping Rule Violations to Athletes and other Persons
Notice to Athletes or other Persons of anti-doping rule violations asserted
against them shall occur as provided under Articles 7 and 14.
If at any point during Results Management up until the anti-doping rule
violation charge, ISSF decides not to move forward with a matter, it must
notify the Athlete or other Person, (provided that the Athlete or other Person
had been already informed of the ongoing Results Management).
Notice shall be delivered or emailed to Athletes or other Persons.
14.1.2 Notice of Anti-Doping Rule Violations to National Anti-Doping Organizations
and WADA
Notice of the assertion of an anti-doping rule violation to the Athlete’s or other
Person’s National Anti-Doping Organization and WADA shall occur as provided
under Articles 7 and 14, simultaneously with the notice to the Athlete or other
Person.
If at any point during Results Management up until the anti-doping rule
violation charge, ISSF decides not to move forward with a matter, it must give
notice (with reasons) to the Anti-Doping Organizations with a right of appeal
under Article 13.2.3.
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14.1.3 Content of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation Notice
Notification of an anti-doping rule violation shall include: the Athlete’s or other
Person’s name, country, sport and discipline within the sport, the Athlete’s
competitive level, whether the test was In-Competition or Out-of-Competition,
the date of Sample collection, the analytical result reported by the laboratory,
and other information as required by the International Standard for Testing and
Investigations and International Standard for Results Management.
Notification of anti-doping rule violations other than under Article 2.1 shall also i
14.1.4 Status Reports
Except with respect to investigations which have not resulted in a notice of
an anti-doping rule violation pursuant to Article 14.1.1, the Athlete’s or other
Person’s National Anti-Doping Organization and WADA shall be regularly
updated on the status and findings of any review or proceedings conducted
pursuant to Article 7, 8 or 13 and shall be provided with a prompt written
reasoned explanation or decision explaining the resolution of the matter.
14.1.5 Confidentiality
The recipient organizations shall not disclose this information beyond those
Persons with a need to know (which would include the appropriate personnel
at the applicable National Olympic Committee, National Federation, and team
in a Team Sport) until ISSF has made Public Disclosure as permitted by Article
14.3.
14.1.6 Protection of Confidential Information by an Employee or Agent of the ISSF
ISSF shall ensure that information concerning Adverse Analytical Findings,
Atypical Findings, and other asserted anti-doping rule violations remains
confidential until such information is Publicly Disclosed in accordance with
Article 14.3. ISSF shall ensure that its employees (whether permanent or
otherwise), contractors, agents, consultants, and Delegated Third Parties
are subject to fully enforceable contractual duty of confidentiality and to fully
enforceable procedures for the investigation and disciplining of improper and/
or unauthorized disclosure of such confidential information.
14.2 Notice of Anti-Doping Rule Violation or violations of Ineligibility or
Provisional Suspension Decisions and Request for Files
14.2.1 Anti-doping rule violation decisions or decisions related to violations of
Ineligibility or Provisional Suspension rendered pursuant to Article 7.6, 8.2,
10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.14.3 or 13.5 shall include the full reasons for the decision,
including, if applicable, a justification for why the maximum potential sanction
was not imposed. Where the decision is not in English or French, ISSF shall
provide an English or French summary of the decision and the supporting
reasons.
14.2.2 An Anti-Doping Organization having a right to appeal a decision received
pursuant to Article 14.2.1 may, within fifteen (15) days of receipt, request a
copy of the full case file pertaining to the decision.
14.3 
Public Disclosure
14.3.1 After notice has been provided to the Athlete or other Person in accordance
with the International Standard for Results Management, and to the applicable
Anti-Doping Organizations in accordance with Article 14.1.2, the identity of any
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 the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method and the nature of the violation
involved, and whether the Athlete or other Person is subject to a Provisional
Suspension may be Publicly Disclosed by ISSF.
14.3.2 No later than twenty (20) days after it has been determined in an appellate
decision under Article 13.2.1 or 13.2.2, or such appeal has been waived, or
a hearing in accordance with Article 8 has been waived, or the assertion of
an anti-doping rule violation has not otherwise been timely challenged, or the
matter has been resolved under Article 10.8, or a new period of Ineligibility,
or reprimand, has been imposed under Article 10.14.3, ISSF must Publicly
Disclose the disposition of the anti-doping matter, including the sport, the
anti-doping rule violated, the name of the Athlete or other Person committing
the violation, the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method involved (if any)
and the Consequences imposed. ISSF must also Publicly Disclose within
twenty (20) days the results of appellate decisions concerning anti-doping rule
violations, including the information described above, unless such disclosure
would result in ISSF breaching applicable national laws. In such a case, ISSF
will provide for alternative Public Disclosure process.
14.3.3 After an anti-doping rule violation has been determined to have been
committed in an appellate decision under Article 13.2.1 or 13.2.2 or such
appeal has been waived, or in a hearing in accordance with Article 8 or where
such hearing has been waived, or the assertion of an anti-doping rule violation
has not otherwise been timely challenged, or the matter has been resolved
under Article 10.8, ISSF may make public such determination or decision and
may comment publicly on the matter.
14.3.4 In any case where it is determined, after a hearing or appeal, that the Athlete
or other Person did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the fact that the
decision has been appealed may be Publicly Disclosed. However, the decision
itself and the underlying facts may not be Publicly Disclosed except with the
consent of the Athlete or other Person who is the subject of the decision. ISSF
shall use reasonable efforts to obtain such consent, and if consent is obtained,
shall Publicly Disclose the decision in its entirety or in such redacted form as
the Athlete or other Person may approve.
14.3.5 Publication shall be accomplished at a minimum by placing the required
information on the ISSF ’s website and leaving the information up for the
longer of one (1) month or the duration of any period of Ineligibility. Publication
shall be removed immediately after the expiry of the period of Ineligibility or
otherwise indicated time period.
14.3.6 Except as provided in Articles 14.3.1 and 14.3.3, no Anti-Doping Organization,
National Federation, or WADA-accredited laboratory, or any official of any such
body, shall publicly comment on the specific facts of any pending case (as
opposed to general description of process and science) except in response
to public comments attributed to, or based on information provided by, the
Athlete, other Person or their entourage or other representatives.
14.3.7 The mandatory Public Disclosure required in Article 14.3.2 shall not be
required where the Athlete or other Person who has been found to have
committed an anti-doping rule violation is a Minor, Protected Person or
Recreational Athlete. Any optional Public Disclosure in a case involving a
Minor, Protected Person or Recreational Athlete shall be proportionate to the
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14.4 Statistical Reporting
ISSF shall, at least annually, publish publicly a general statistical report of
its Doping Control activities, with a copy provided to WADA. ISSF may also
publish reports showing the name of each Athlete tested and the date of each
Testing.
14.5 
Doping Control Information Database and Monitoring of Compliance
To enable WADA to perform its compliance monitoring role and to ensure the
effective use of resources and sharing of applicable Doping Control information
among Anti-Doping Organizations, ISSF shall report to WADA through ADAMS
Doping Control-related information, including, in particular:
(a) Athlete Biological Passport data for International-Level Athletes and
National-Level Athletes,
(b) W
 hereabouts information for Athletes including those in Registered Testing
Pools,
(c) TUE decisions, and
(d) Results Management decisions,
as required under the applicable International Standard(s).
14.5.1 To facilitate coordinated test distribution planning, avoid unnecessary
duplication in Testing by various Anti-Doping Organizations, and to ensure
that Athlete Biological Passport profiles are updated, ISSF shall report all In-
Competition and Out-of-Competition tests to WADA by entering the Doping
Control forms into ADAMS in accordance with the requirements and timelines
contained in the International Standard for Testing and Investigations.
14.5.2 To facilitate WADA’s oversight and appeal rights for TUEs, ISSF shall report all
TUE applications, decisions and supporting documentation using ADAMS in
accordance with the requirements and timelines contained in the International
Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions.
14.5.3 To facilitate WADA’s oversight and appeal rights for Results Management,
ISSF shall report the following information into ADAMS in accordance with
the requirements and timelines outlined in the International Standard for
Results Management: (a) notifications of anti-doping rule violations and
related decisions for Adverse Analytical Findings; (b) notifications and related
decisions for other anti-doping rule violations that are not Adverse Analytical
Findings; (c) whereabouts failures; and (d) any decision imposing, lifting or
reinstating a Provisional Suspension.
14.5.4 The information described in this Article will be made accessible, where
appropriate and in accordance with the applicable rules, to the Athlete, the
Athlete’s National Anti-Doping Organization, and any other Anti-Doping
Organizations with Testing authority over the Athlete.
14.6 Data Privacy
14.6.1 ISSF may collect, store, process or disclose personal information relating to
Athletes and other Persons where necessary and appropriate to conduct its
Anti-Doping Activities under the Code, the International Standards (including
specifically the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and
Personal Information), these Anti-Doping Rules, and in compliance with
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14.6.2 Without limiting the foregoing, ISSF shall:
(a) Only process personal information in accordance with a valid legal ground;
(b) Notify any Participant or Person subject to these Anti-Doping Rules, in a
manner and form that complies with applicable laws and the International
Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information, that their
personal information may be processed by ISSF and other Persons for the
purpose of the implementation of these Anti-Doping Rules;
(c) Ensure that any third-party agents (including any Delegated Third Party)
with whom ISSF shares the personal information of any Participant or
Person is subject to appropriate technical and contractual controls to
protect the confidentiality and privacy of such information.

ARTICLE 15 IMPLEMENTATION OF DECISIONS

15.1 Automatic Binding Effect of Decisions by Signatory Anti-Doping
Organizations
15.1.1 A decision of an anti-doping rule violation made by a Signatory Anti-Doping
Organization, an appellate body (Article 13.2.2 of the Code) or CAS shall, after
the parties to the proceeding are notified, automatically be binding beyond the
parties to the proceeding upon ISSF and its National Federations, as well as
every Signatory in every sport with the effects described below:
15.1.1.1 A decision by any of the above-described bodies imposing a Provisional
Suspension (after a Provisional Hearing has occurred or the Athlete or other
Person has either accepted the Provisional Suspension or has waived the
right to a Provisional Hearing, expedited hearing or expedited appeal offered
in accordance with Article 7.4.3) automatically prohibits the Athlete or other
Person from participation (as described in Article 10.14.1) in all sports within
the authority of any Signatory during the Provisional Suspension.
15.1.1.2 A decision by any of the above-described bodies imposing a period of
Ineligibility (after a hearing has occurred or been waived) automatically
prohibits the Athlete or other Person from participation (as described in Article
10.14.1) in all sports within the authority of any Signatory for the period of
Ineligibility.
15.1.1.3 A decision by any of the above-described bodies accepting an anti-doping rule
violation automatically binds all Signatories.
15.1.1.4 A decision by any of the above-described bodies to Disqualify results under
Article 10.10 for a specified period automatically Disqualifies all results
obtained within the authority of any Signatory during the specified period.
15.1.2 ISSF and its National Federations shall recognize and implement a decision
and its effects as required by Article 15.1.1, without any further action required,
on the earlier of the date ISSF receives actual notice of the decision or the
date the decision is placed by WADA into ADAMS.
15.1.3 A decision by an Anti-Doping Organization, a national appellate body or CAS
to suspend, or lift, Consequences shall be binding upon ISSF and its National
Federations without any further action required, on the earlier of the date ISSF
receives actual notice of the decision or the date the decision is placed into
ADAMS.
15.1.4 Notwithstanding any provision in Article 15.1.1, however, a decision of
an anti-doping rule violation by a Major Event Organization made in an

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 expedited process during an Event shall not be binding on ISSF or its National
Federations unless the rules of the Major Event Organization provide the
Athlete or other Person with an opportunity to an appeal under non-expedited
procedures.
15.2 Implementation of Other Decisions by Anti-Doping Organizations
ISSF and its National Federations may decide to implement other anti-doping
decisions rendered by Anti-Doping Organizations not described in Article
15.1.1 above, such as a Provisional Suspension prior to a Provisional Hearing
or acceptance by the Athlete or other Person.
15.3 Implementation of Decisions by Body that is not a Signatory
An anti-doping decision by a body that is not a Signatory to the Code shall
be implemented by ISSF and its National Federations, if ISSF finds that the
decision purports to be within the authority of that body and the anti-doping
rules of that body are otherwise consistent with the Code.

ARTICLE 16 STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

No anti-doping rule violation proceeding may be commenced against an Athlete or other
Person unless he or she has been notified of the anti-doping rule violation as provided
in Article 7, or notification has been reasonably attempted, within ten (10) years from the
date the violation is asserted to have occurred.

ARTICLE 17 EDUCATION
ISSF shall plan, implement, evaluate and promote Education in line with the requirements
of Article 18.2 of the Code and the International Standard for Education.

ARTICLE 18 ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF NATIONAL

FEDERATIONS
18.1 All National Federations and their members shall comply with the Code,
International Standards, and these Anti-Doping Rules. All National Federations
and other members shall include in their policies, rules and Programmes the
provisions necessary to ensure that ISSF may enforce these Anti-Doping
Rules (including carrying out Testing) directly in respect of Athletes (including
National-Level Athletes) and other Persons under their anti-doping authority
as specified in the Introduction to these Anti-Doping Rules (Section “Scope of
these Anti-Doping Rules”).
18.2 Each National Federation shall incorporate these Anti-Doping Rules either
directly or by reference into its governing documents, constitution and/or
rules as part of the rules of sport that bind their members so that the National
Federation may enforce them itself directly in respect of Athletes (including
National-Level Athletes) and other Persons under its anti-doping authority.
18.3 By adopting these Anti-Doping Rules and incorporating them into their
governing documents and rules of sport, National Federations shall cooperate
with and support ISSF in that function. They shall also recognize, abide by and
implement the decisions made pursuant to these Anti-Doping Rules, including
the decisions imposing sanctions on Persons under their authority.
18.4 All National Federations shall take appropriate action to enforce compliance
with the Code, International Standards, and these Anti-Doping Rules by inter
alia:

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 (i) conducting Testing only under the documented authority of ISSF and using
their National Anti-Doping Organization or other Sample collection authority
to collect Samples in compliance with the International Standard for Testing
and Investigations;
(ii) recognizing the authority of the National Anti-Doping Organization in their
country in accordance with Article 5.2.1 of the Code and assisting as
appropriate with the National Anti-Doping Organization’s implementation of
the national Testing Programme for their sport;
(iii) analyzing all Samples collected using a WADA-accredited or WADA-
approved laboratory in accordance with Article 6.1; and
(iv) ensuring that any national level anti-doping rule violation cases discovered
by National Federations are adjudicated by an Operationally Independent
hearing panel in accordance with Article 8.1 and the International Standard
for Results Management.
18.5 All National Federations shall establish rules requiring all Athletes preparing
for or participating in a Competition or activity authorized or organized by
a National Federation or one of its member organizations, and all Athlete
Support Personnel associated with such Athletes, to agree to be bound by
these Anti-Doping Rules and to submit to the Results Management authority
of the Anti-Doping Organization in conformity with the Code as a condition of
such participation.
18.6 All National Federations shall report any information suggesting or relating
to an anti-doping rule violation to ISSF and to their National Anti-Doping
Organizations and shall cooperate with investigations conducted by any Anti-
Doping Organization with authority to conduct the investigation.
18.7 All National Federations shall have disciplinary rules in place to prevent
Athlete Support Personnel who are Using Prohibited Substances or Prohibited
Methods without valid justification from providing support to Athletes under the
authority of ISSF or the National Federation.
18.8 All National Federations shall conduct anti-doping Education in coordination
with their National Anti-Doping Organizations.

ARTICLE 19 ADDITIONAL Roles and responsibilities OF ISSF

19.1 In addition to the roles and responsibilities described in Article 20.3 of the Code
for International Federations, ISSF shall report to WADA on ISSF’s compliance
with the Code and the International Standards in accordance with Article 24.1.2
of the Code.
19.2 Subject to applicable law, and in accordance with Article 20.3.4 of the Code, all
ISSF board members, directors, officers, employees and appointed Delegated
Third Parties who are involved in any aspect of Doping Control, must sign a
form provided by ISSF, agreeing to be bound by these Anti-Doping Rules as
Persons in conformity with the Code for direct and intentional misconduct.
19.3 Subject to applicable law, and in accordance with Article 20.3.5 of the Code,
any ISSF employee who is involved in Doping Control (other than authorized
anti-doping Education or rehabilitation Programmes) must sign a statement
provided by ISSF confirming that they are not Provisionally Suspended or
serving a period of Ineligibility and have not been directly or intentionally
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applicable to them.

ARTICLE 20 ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATHLETES

20.1 To be knowledgeable of and comply with these Anti-Doping Rules.
20.2 To be available for Sample collection at all times.
20.3 To take responsibility, in the context of anti-doping, for what they ingest and
Use.
20.4 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 these Anti-Doping Rules.
20.5 To disclose to ISSF and their National Anti-Doping Organization any decision
by a non-Signatory finding that the Athlete committed an anti-doping rule
violation within the previous ten (10) years.
20.6 To cooperate with Anti-Doping Organizations investigating anti-doping rule
violations.
20.7 To disclose the identity of their Athlete Support Personnel upon request by
ISSF or a National Federation, or any other Anti-Doping Organization with
authority over the Athlete.
20.8 Offensive conduct towards a Doping Control official or other Person involved in
Doping Control by an Athlete, which does not otherwise constitute Tampering,
may result in a charge of misconduct under the ISSF’s Code of Ethics.

ARTICLE 21 ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATHLETE

SUPPORT PERSONNEL
21.1 To be knowledgeable of and comply with these Anti-Doping Rules.
21.2 To cooperate with the Athlete Testing Programme.
21.3 To use their influence on Athlete values and behavior to foster anti-doping
attitudes.
21.4 To disclose to ISSF and their National Anti-Doping Organization any decision
by a non-Signatory finding that they committed an anti-doping rule violation
within the previous ten (10) years.
21.5 To cooperate with Anti-Doping Organizations investigating anti-doping rule
violations.
21.6 Athlete Support Personnel shall not Use or Possess any Prohibited Substance
or Prohibited Method without valid justification.
21.7 Offensive conduct towards a Doping Control official or other Person involved
in Doping Control by Athlete Support Personnel, which does not otherwise
constitute Tampering, may result in a charge of misconduct under ISSF’s Code
of Ethics.

ARTICLE 22 ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHER PERSONS

SUBJECT TO THESE ANTI-DOPING RULES
22.1 To be knowledgeable of and comply with these Anti-Doping Rules.

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22.2 To disclose to ISSF and their National Anti-Doping Organization any decision
by a non-Signatory finding that they committed an anti-doping rule violation
within the previous ten (10) years.
22.3 To cooperate with Anti-Doping Organizations investigating anti-doping rule
violations.
22.4 Not to Use or Possess any Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method without
valid justification.
22.5 Offensive conduct towards a Doping Control official or other Person involved in
Doping Control by a Person, which does not otherwise constitute Tampering,
may result in a charge of misconduct under ISSF’s Code of Ethics].

ARTICLE 23 INTERPRETATION OF THE CODE

23.1 The official text of the Code shall be maintained by WADA and shall be
published in English and French. In the event of any conflict between the
English and French versions, the English version shall prevail.
23.2 The comments annotating various provisions of the Code shall be used to
interpret the Code.
23.3 The Code shall be interpreted as an independent and autonomous text and not
by reference to the existing law or statutes of the Signatories or governments.
23.4 The headings used for the various Parts and Articles of the Code are for
convenience only and shall not be deemed part of the substance of the Code
or to affect in any way the language of the provisions to which they refer.
23.5 Where the term “days” is used in the Code or an International Standard, it shall
mean calendar days unless otherwise specified.
23.6 The Code shall not apply retroactively to matters pending before the date the
Code is accepted by a Signatory and implemented in its rules. However, pre-
Code anti-doping rule violations would continue to count as “First violations” or
“Second violations” for purposes of determining sanctions under Article 10 for
subsequent post-Code violations.
23.7 The Purpose, Scope and Organization of the World Anti-Doping Programme
and the Code and Appendix 1, Definitions, and Appendix 2, Examples of the
Application of Article 10, shall be considered integral parts of the Code.

ARTICLE 24 FINAL PROVISIONS

24.1 Where the term “days” is used in these Anti-Doping Rules, it shall mean
calendar days unless otherwise specified.
24.2 These Anti-Doping Rules shall be interpreted as an independent and
autonomous text and not by reference to existing law or statutes.
24.3 These Anti-Doping Rules have been adopted pursuant to the applicable
provisions of the Code and the International Standards and shall be interpreted
in a manner that is consistent with applicable provisions of the Code and the
International Standards. The Code and the International Standards shall be
considered integral parts of these Anti-Doping Rules and shall prevail in case
of conflict.
24.4 The Introduction and Appendix 1 shall be considered integral parts of these
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24.5 The comments annotating various provisions of the Code are incorporated
by reference into these Anti-Doping Rules, shall be treated as if set out fully
herein, and shall be used to interpret these Anti-Doping Rules.
24.6 These Anti-Doping Rules shall enter into force on 1 January 2021 (the
“Effective Date”). They repeal ISSF’s Anti-Doping Rules that came into effect
on 1 January 2018.
24.7 These Anti-Doping Rules shall not apply retroactively to matters pending
before the Effective Date. However:
24.7.1 Anti-doping rule violations taking place prior to the Effective Date count as “first
violations” or “second violations” for purposes of determining sanctions under
Article 10 for violations taking place after the Effective Date.
24.7.2 Any anti-doping rule violation case which is pending as of the Effective Date
and any anti-doping rule violation case brought after the Effective Date based
on an anti-doping rule violation which occurred prior to the Effective Date,
shall be governed by the substantive anti-doping rules in effect at the time the
alleged anti-doping rule violation occurred, and not by the substantive anti-
doping rules set out in these Anti-Doping Rules, unless the panel hearing the
case determines the principle of “lex mitior” appropriately applies under the
circumstances of the case.
For these purposes, the retrospective periods in which prior violations can
be considered for purposes of multiple violations under Article 10.9.4 and the
statute of limitations set forth in Article 16 are procedural rules, not substantive
rules, and should be applied retroactively along with all of the other procedural
rules in these Anti-Doping Rules (provided, however, that Article 16 shall
only be applied retroactively if the statute of limitation period has not already
expired by the Effective Date).
24.7.3 Any Article 2.4 whereabouts failure (whether a filing failure or a missed test, as
those terms are defined in the International Standard for Results Management)
prior to the Effective Date shall be carried forward and may be relied upon,
prior to expiry, in accordance with the International Standard for Results
Management, but it shall be deemed to have expired twelve (12) months after
it occurred.
24.7.4 With respect to cases where a final decision finding an anti-doping rule
violation has been rendered prior to the Effective Date, but the Athlete or other
Person is still serving the period of Ineligibility as of the Effective Date, the
Athlete or other Person may apply to ISSF or other Anti-Doping Organization
which had Results Management responsibility for the anti-doping rule violation
to consider a reduction in the period of Ineligibility in light of these Anti-Doping
Rules. Such application must be made before the period of Ineligibility has
expired. The decision rendered may be appealed pursuant to Article 13.2.
These Anti-Doping Rules shall have no application to any case where a final
decision finding an anti-doping rule violation has been rendered and the period
of Ineligibility has expired.
24.7.5 For purposes of assessing the period of Ineligibility for a second violation
under Article 10.9.1, where the sanction for the first violation was determined
based on rules in force prior to the Effective Date, the period of Ineligibility
which would have been assessed for that first violation had these Anti-Doping
Rules been applicable, shall be applied.
24.7.6 Changes to the Prohibited List and Technical Documents relating to
substances on the Prohibited List shall not, unless they specifically provide

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 otherwise, be applied retroactively. As an exception, however, when a
Prohibited Substance has been removed from the Prohibited List, an Athlete
or other Person currently serving a period of Ineligibility on account of the
formerly Prohibited Substance may apply to ISSF or other Anti-Doping
Organization which had Results Management responsibility for the anti-doping
rule violation to consider a reduction in the period of Ineligibility in light of the
removal of the substance from the Prohibited List.

APPENDIX 1 DEFINITIONS
ADAMS: The Anti-Doping Administration and Management System is a Web-based
database management tool for data entry, storage, sharing, and reporting designed
to assist stakeholders and WADA in their anti-doping operations in conjunction with
data protection legislation.
Administration: Providing, supplying, supervising, facilitating, or otherwise participating
in the Use or Attempted Use by another Person of a Prohibited Substance or
Prohibited Method. However, this definition shall not include the actions of bona fide
medical personnel involving a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method used for
genuine and legal therapeutic purposes or other acceptable justification and shall
not include actions involving Prohibited Substances which are not prohibited in Out-
of-Competition Testing unless the circumstances as a whole demonstrate that such
Prohibited Substances are not intended for genuine and legal therapeutic purposes
or are intended to enhance sport performance.
Adverse Analytical Finding: A report from a WADA-accredited laboratory or other WADA-
approved laboratory that, consistent with the International Standard for Laboratories,
establishes in a Sample the presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or
Markers or evidence of the Use of a Prohibited Method.
Adverse Passport Finding: A report identified as an Adverse Passport Finding as
described in the applicable International Standards.
Aggravating Circumstances: Circumstances involving, or actions by, an Athlete or other
Person which may justify the imposition of a period of Ineligibility greater than the
standard sanction. Such circumstances and actions shall include, but are not limited
to: the Athlete or other Person Used or Possessed multiple Prohibited Substances
or Prohibited Methods, Used or Possessed a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited
Method on multiple occasions or committed multiple other anti-doping rule violations;
a normal individual would be likely to enjoy the performance-enhancing effects of the
anti-doping rule violation(s) beyond the otherwise applicable period of Ineligibility;
the Athlete or Person engaged in deceptive or obstructive conduct to avoid the
detection or adjudication of an anti-doping rule violation; or the Athlete or other
Person engaged in Tampering during Results Management or the hearing process.
For the avoidance of doubt, the examples of circumstances and conduct described
herein are not exclusive and other similar circumstances or conduct may also justify
the imposition of a longer period of Ineligibility.
Anti-Doping Activities: Anti-doping Education and information, test distribution planning,
maintenance of a Registered Testing Pool, managing Athlete Biological Passports,
conducting Testing, organizing analysis of Samples, gathering of intelligence and
conduct of investigations, processing of TUE applications, Results Management,
hearings, monitoring and enforcing compliance with any Consequences imposed,
and all other activities related to anti-doping to be carried out by or on behalf of an
Anti-Doping Organization, as set out in the Code and/or the International Standards.
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 for initiating, 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, International Federations, and National Anti-Doping Organizations.
Athlete: Any Person who competes in sport at the international level (as defined by
each International Federation) or the national level (as defined by each National
Anti-Doping Organization). An Anti-Doping Organization has discretion to apply
anti-doping rules to an Athlete who is neither an International-Level Athlete nor a
National-Level Athlete, and thus to bring them within the definition of “Athlete”. In
relation to Athletes who are neither International-Level nor National-Level Athletes,
an Anti-Doping Organization may elect to: conduct limited Testing or no Testing at
all; analyze Samples for less than the full menu of Prohibited Substances; require
limited or no whereabouts information; or not require advance TUEs. However, if
an Article 2.1, 2.3 or 2.5 anti-doping rule violation is committed by any Athlete over
whom an Anti-Doping Organization has elected to exercise its authority to test and
who competes below the international or national level, then the Consequences set
forth in the Code must be applied. For purposes of Article 2.8 and Article 2.9 and 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 is an Athlete.
Athlete Biological Passport: The Programme and methods of gathering and collating
data as described in the International Standard for Testing and Investigations and
International Standard for Laboratories.
Athlete Support Personnel: Any coach, trainer, manager, agent, team staff, official,
medical, paramedical personnel, parent or any other Person working with, treating
or assisting an Athlete participating in or preparing for sports competition.
Attempt: Purposely engaging in conduct that constitutes a substantial step in a course
of 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 renounces the Attempt prior to it being
discovered by a third party not involved in the Attempt.
Atypical Finding: A report from a WADA-accredited laboratory or other WADA-approved
laboratory which requires further investigation as provided by the International
Standard for Laboratories or related Technical Documents prior to the determination
of an Adverse Analytical Finding.
Atypical Passport Finding: A report described as an Atypical Passport Finding as
described in the applicable International Standards.
CAS: The Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Code: The World Anti-Doping Code.
Competition: A single race, match, game or singular sport contest. For example, a
basketball game or the finals of the Olympic 100-meter race in athletics.
Consequences of Anti-Doping Rule Violations (“Consequences”): An Athlete’s or other
Person’s violation 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 on account of an anti-doping rule violation for a specified period of time
from participating in any Competition or other activity or funding as provided in
Article 10.14; (c) Provisional Suspension means the Athlete or other Person is

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 barred temporarily from participating in any Competition or activity prior to the final
decision at a hearing conducted under Article 8; (d) Financial Consequences means
a financial sanction imposed for an anti-doping rule violation or to recover costs
associated with an anti-doping rule violation; and (e) Public Disclosure means the
dissemination or distribution of information to the general public or Persons beyond
those Persons entitled to earlier notification in accordance with Article 14. Teams in
Team Sports may also be subject to Consequences as provided in Article 11.
Contaminated Product: A product that contains a Prohibited Substance that is not
disclosed on the product label or in information available in a reasonable Internet
search.
Decision Limit: The value of the result for a threshold substance in a Sample, above
which an Adverse Analytical Finding shall be reported, as defined in the International
Standard for Laboratories.
Delegated Third Party: Any Person to which ISSF delegates any aspect of Doping Control
or anti-doping Education Programmes including, but not limited to, third parties or
other Anti-Doping Organizations that conduct Sample collection or other Doping
Control services or anti-doping Educational Programmes for ISSF, or individuals
serving as independent contractors who perform Doping Control services for ISSF
(e.g., non-employee Doping Control officers or chaperones). This definition does not
include CAS.
Disqualification: See Consequences of Anti-Doping Rule Violations above.
Doping Control: All steps and processes from test distribution planning through to ultimate
disposition of any appeal and the enforcement of Consequences, including all
steps and processes in between, including but not limited to Testing, investigations,
whereabouts, TUEs, Sample collection and handling, laboratory analysis, Results
Management, hearings and appeals, and investigations or proceedings relating to
violations of Article 10.14 (Status During Ineligibility or Provisional Suspension).
Education: The process of learning to instill values and develop behaviors that foster and
protect the spirit of sport, and to prevent intentional and unintentional doping.
Event: A series of individual Competitions conducted together under one ruling body (e.g.,
the Olympic Games, World Championships of an International Federation, or Pan
American Games).
Nota bene: For the purpose of all shooting sport regulatory documents other than these
Anti-Doping Rules, the word “Event” still means a completed match with or without
Final or Shoot-off, as may be further defined in those ISSF documents.
Event Period: The time between the beginning and end of an Event, as established by the
ruling body of the Event.
Event Venues: Those venues so designated by the ruling body for the Event.
Fault: Fault is any breach of duty or any lack of care appropriate to a particular situation.
Factors to be taken into consideration in assessing an Athlete’s or other Person’s
degree of Fault include, for example, the Athlete’s or other Person’s experience,
whether the Athlete or other Person is a Protected Person, special considerations
such as impairment, the degree of risk that should have been perceived by the
Athlete and the level of care and investigation exercised by the Athlete in relation
to what should have been the perceived level of risk. In assessing the Athlete’s
or other Person’s degree of Fault, the circumstances considered must be specific
and relevant to explain the Athlete’s or other Person’s departure from the expected
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 opportunity to earn large sums of money during a period of Ineligibility, or the fact
that the Athlete only has a short time left in a career, or the timing of the sporting
calendar, would not be relevant factors to be considered in reducing the period of
Ineligibility under Article 10.6.1 or 10.6.2.
Financial Consequences: See Consequences of Anti-Doping Rule Violations above.
In-Competition: The period commencing at 11:59 p.m. on the day before a Competition
in which the Athlete is scheduled to participate through the end of such Competition
and the Sample collection process related to such Competition.
Independent Observer Programme: A team of observers and/or auditors, under the
supervision of WADA, who observe and provide guidance on the Doping Control
process prior to or during certain Events and report on their observations as part of
WADA’s compliance monitoring Programme.
Individual Sport: Any sport that is not a Team Sport.
Ineligibility: See Consequences of Anti-Doping Rule Violations above.
Institutional Independence: Hearing panels on appeal shall be fully independent
institutionally from the Anti-Doping Organization responsible for Results
Management. They must therefore not in any way be administered by, connected or
subject to the Anti-Doping Organization responsible for Results Management.
International Event: An Event or Competition where the International Olympic Committee,
the 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.
International-Level Athlete: Athletes who compete in sport at the international level, as
defined by each International Federation, consistent with the International Standard
for Testing and Investigations. For shooting sport, International-Level Athletes are
defined as set out in the Scope section of the Introduction to these Anti-Doping
Rules.
International Standard: A standard adopted by WADA in support of the Code. 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. International Standards shall
include any Technical Documents issued pursuant to the International Standard.
Major Event Organizations: The continental associations of National Olympic Committees
and other international multi-sport organizations that function as the ruling body for
any continental, regional or other International Event.
Marker: A compound, group of compounds or biological variable(s) that indicates the Use
of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method.
Metabolite: Any substance produced by a biotransformation process.
Minimum Reporting Level: The estimated concentration of a Prohibited Substance or its
Metabolite(s) or Marker(s) in a Sample below which WADA-accredited laboratories
should not report that Sample as an Adverse Analytical Finding.
Minor: A natural Person who has not reached the age of eighteen (18) years.
National Anti-Doping Organization: The entity(ies) designated by each country as
possessing the primary authority and responsibility to adopt and implement anti-
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 the conduct of hearings 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.
National Event: A sport Event or Competition involving International- or National-Level
Athletes that is not an International Event.
National Federation: A national or regional entity which is a member of or is recognized by
ISSF as the entity governing ISSF’s sport in that nation or region.
National-Level Athlete: Athletes who compete in sport at the national level, as defined by
each National Anti-Doping Organization, consistent with the International Standard
for Testing and Investigations.
National Olympic Committee: The organization recognized by the International Olympic
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 Fault or Negligence: The Athlete or other Person’s establishing that he or she did not
know or suspect, 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 or otherwise violated an anti-doping rule.
Except in the case of a Protected Person or Recreational Athlete, for any violation
of Article 2.1, the Athlete must also establish how the Prohibited Substance entered
the Athlete’s system.
No Significant Fault or Negligence: The Athlete or other Person’s establishing that any
Fault or 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. Except in the case of a Protected Person or
Recreational Athlete, for any violation of Article 2.1, the Athlete must also establish
how the Prohibited Substance entered the Athlete’s system.
Operational Independence: This means that (1) board members, staff members,
commission members, consultants and officials of the Anti-Doping Organization
with responsibility for Results Management or its affiliates (e.g., member federation
or confederation), as well as any Person involved in the investigation and pre-
adjudication of the matter cannot be appointed as members and/or clerks (to the
extent that such clerk is involved in the deliberation process and/or drafting of any
decision) of hearing panels of that Anti-Doping Organization with responsibility for
Results Management and (2) hearing panels shall be in a position to conduct the
hearing and decision-making process without interference from the Anti-Doping
Organization or any third party. The objective is to ensure that members of the
hearing panel or individuals otherwise involved in the decision of the hearing panel,
are not involved in the investigation of, or decisions to proceed with, the case.
Out-of-Competition: Any period which is not In-Competition.
Participant: Any Athlete or Athlete Support Person.
Person: A natural Person or an organization or other entity.
Possession: The actual, physical Possession, or the constructive Possession (which
shall be found only if the Person has exclusive control or intends to exercise control
over the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method or the premises in which a
Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method exists); provided, however, that if the
Person does not have exclusive control over the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited
Method or the premises in which a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method
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 presence of the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited 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 never intended to have Possession and has
renounced Possession by explicitly declaring it to an Anti-Doping Organization.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this definition, the purchase (including
by any electronic or other means) of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method
constitutes Possession by the Person who makes the purchase.
Prohibited List: The List identifying the Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods.
Prohibited Method: Any method so described on the Prohibited List.
Prohibited Substance: Any substance, or class of substances, so described on the
Prohibited List.
Protected Person: An Athlete or other natural Person who at the time of the anti-doping
rule violation: (i) has not reached the age of sixteen (16) years; (ii) has not reached
the age of eighteen (18) years and is not included in any Registered Testing Pool
and has never competed in any International Event in an open category; or (iii) for
reasons other than age has been determined to lack legal capacity under applicable
national legislation.
Provisional Hearing: For purposes of Article 7.4.3, an expedited abbreviated hearing
occurring prior to a hearing under Article 8 that provides the Athlete with notice and
an opportunity to be heard in either written or oral form.
Provisional Suspension: See Consequences of Anti-Doping Rule Violations above.
Publicly Disclose: See Consequences of Anti-Doping Rule Violations above.
Recreational Athlete: A natural Person who is so defined by the relevant National Anti-
Doping Organization; provided, however, the term shall not include any Person
who, within the five (5) years prior to committing any anti-doping rule violation, has
been an International-Level Athlete (as defined by each International Federation
consistent with the International Standard for Testing and Investigations) or National-
Level Athlete (as defined by each National Anti-Doping Organization consistent
with the International Standard for Testing and Investigations), has represented any
country in an International Event in an open category or has been included within
any Registered Testing Pool or other whereabouts information pool maintained by
any International Federation or National Anti-Doping Organization.
Regional Anti-Doping Organization: A regional entity designated by member countries to
coordinate and manage delegated areas of their national anti-doping Programmes,
which may include the adoption and implementation of anti-doping rules, the
planning and collection of Samples, the management of results, the review of TUEs,
the conduct of hearings, and the conduct of Educational Programmes at a regional
level.
Registered Testing Pool: The pool of highest-priority Athletes established separately
at the international level by International Federations and at the national level by
National Anti-Doping Organizations, who are subject to focused In-Competition and
Out-of-Competition Testing as part of that International Federation’s or National Anti-
Doping Organization’s test distribution plan and therefore are required to provide
whereabouts information as provided in Article 5.5 and the International Standard for
Testing and Investigations.
Results Management: The process encompassing the timeframe between notification
as per Article 5 of the International Standard for Results Management, or in certain

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 cases (e.g., Atypical Finding, Athlete Biological Passport, whereabouts failure), such
pre-notification steps expressly provided for in Article 5 of the International Standard
for Results Management, through the charge until the final resolution of the matter,
including the end of the hearing process at first instance or on appeal (if an appeal
was lodged).
Sample or Specimen: Any biological material collected for the purposes of Doping
Control.
Signatories: Those entities accepting the Code and agreeing to implement the Code, as
provided in Article 23 of the Code.
Specified Method: See Article 4.2.2.
Specified Substance: See Article 4.2.2.
Strict Liability: The rule which provides that under Article 2.1 and Article 2.2, it is not
necessary that intent, Fault, negligence, or knowing Use on the Athlete’s part be
demonstrated by the Anti-Doping Organization in order to establish an anti-doping
rule violation.
Substance of Abuse: See Article 4.2.3.
Substantial Assistance: For purposes of Article 10.7.1, a Person providing Substantial
Assistance must: (1) fully disclose in a signed written statement or recorded
interview all information he or she possesses in relation to anti-doping rule violations
or other proceeding described in Article 10.7.1.1, and (2) fully cooperate with the
investigation and adjudication of any case or matter related to that information,
including, for example, presenting testimony at a hearing if requested to do so by an
Anti-Doping Organization or hearing panel. Further, the information provided must
be credible and must comprise an important part of any case or proceeding which
is initiated or, if no case or proceeding is initiated, must have provided a sufficient
basis on which a case or proceeding could have been brought.
Tampering: Intentional conduct which subverts the Doping Control process, but which
would not otherwise be included in the definition of Prohibited Methods. Tampering
shall include, without limitation, offering or accepting a bribe to perform or fail to
perform an act, preventing the collection of a Sample, affecting or making impossible
the analysis of a Sample, falsifying documents submitted to an Anti-Doping
Organization or TUE committee or hearing panel, procuring false testimony from
witnesses, committing any other fraudulent act upon the Anti-Doping Organization or
hearing body to affect Results Management or the imposition of Consequences, and
any other similar intentional interference or Attempted interference with any aspect
of Doping Control.
Target Testing: Selection of specific Athletes for Testing based on criteria set forth in the
International Standard for Testing and Investigations.
Team Sport: A sport in which the substitution of players is permitted during a Competition.
Technical Document: A document adopted and published by WADA from time to time
containing mandatory technical requirements on specific anti-doping topics as set
forth in an International Standard.
Testing: The parts of the Doping Control process involving test distribution planning,
Sample collection, Sample handling, and Sample transport to the laboratory.
Testing Pool: The tier below the Registered Testing Pool which includes Athletes from
whom some whereabouts information is required in order to locate and Test the
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Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE): A Therapeutic Use Exemption allows an Athlete with
a medical condition to use a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method, but only if
the conditions set out in Article 4.4 and the International Standard for Therapeutic
Use Exemptions are met.
Trafficking: Selling, giving, transporting, sending, delivering or distributing (or Possessing
for any such purpose) a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method (either
physically or by any electronic or other means) by an Athlete, Athlete Support
Person or any other Person subject to the authority of an Anti-Doping Organization
to any third party; provided, however, this definition shall not include the actions
of bona fide medical personnel involving a Prohibited Substance used for genuine
and legal therapeutic purposes or other acceptable justification, and shall not
include actions involving Prohibited Substances which are not prohibited in Out-
of-Competition Testing unless the circumstances as a whole demonstrate such
Prohibited Substances are not intended for genuine and legal therapeutic purposes
or are intended to enhance sport performance.
UNESCO Convention: The International Convention against Doping in Sport adopted by
the 33rd session of the UNESCO General Conference on 19 October 2005 including
any and all amendments adopted by the States Parties to the Convention and the
Conference of Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport.
Use: The utilization, application, ingestion, injection or consumption by any means
whatsoever of any Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method.
WADA: The World Anti-Doping Agency.
Without Prejudice Agreement: For purposes of Articles 10.7.1.1 and 10.8.2, a written
agreement between an Anti-Doping Organization and an Athlete or other Person
that allows the Athlete or other Person to provide information to the Anti-Doping
Organization in a defined time-limited setting with the understanding that, if an
agreement for Substantial Assistance or a case resolution agreement is not
finalized, the information provided by the Athlete or other Person in this particular
setting may not be used by the Anti-Doping Organization against the Athlete or
other Person in any Results Management proceeding under the Code, and that the
information provided by the Anti-Doping Organization in this particular setting may
not be used by the Athlete or other Person against the Anti-Doping Organization
in any Results Management proceeding under the Code. Such an agreement shall
not preclude the Anti-Doping Organization, Athlete or other Person from using any
information or evidence gathered from any source other than during the specific
time-limited setting described in the agreement.

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