IOF Updates several Rules

Several updated rules documents have now been published on the IOF website:

Ski Orienteering Competition Rules and World Cup Special Rules for 2022-2023

On November 11^th, the IOF Council approved Ski Orienteering Competition Rules and World Cup Special Rules for 2022-2023. The updated rules and special rules for the coming season can be found here.

The IOF Council also decided to revise the initiative concerning the test of a common waxing team and decided to cancel the decision to test this at World Cup round 3. Instead, IOF encourages member federations to ban all fluoride waxes, and to test the idea of a common waxing team in competitions at a national level in 2023, especially for youths and juniors.

World Ranking Scheme Rules

Council has approved changes in the World Ranking Scheme Rules:

The updated World Ranking Scheme Rules can be found under competition rules for each discipline here.

Rules for changing sports nationality

Based on consultation with member federations and athlete representatives, Council also approved new rules for athletes changing sports nationalities. You can read more about the changes here.

A temporary document with the new rules is available under competition rules for each discipline in the period from now until they come into effect.