Rules Commission

Remit

Mission

Update the IOF rules as required by the development of the sport.

Permanent Tasks

  1. Help to formulate rules for all IOF disciplines, events and event formats.
  2. Maintain and improve rule harmonisation across the disciplines
  3. Manage Event Adviser Clinics in association with the Discipline Commissions.
  4. Give rules-related presentations at Event Adviser Seminars.
  5. Check new Event Adviser licences and do reaccreditation in liaison with the IOF Office.
  6. Update the World Ranking System Rules as required and assist in the resolution of queries about the calculations and scoring.
  7. Produce an annual newsletter to IOF FootO Event Advisers and Member Federations (which can then be copied/customised by other disciplines).
  8. Update the IOF Control Descriptions as required.
  9. Liaise with the Disciplinary Panel to consider improvements to our Sanctions, Jury/Referee system and Complaint/Protest/Appeal processes.
  10. Assist the Map Commission when new versions of the Map Specifications are issued, and update rules accordingly.
  11. Assist the IT Commission in managing rule changes relating to punching and timing systems.

Most of the above tasks involve working closely with the other relevant Commissions.

Development Tasks

  • Strengthen the membership of the Rules Commission and consider succession planning
  • Contribute to the Fair Play project
  • Review the format and structure of the IOF Rules, including whether the current Word format is optimal.
  • Work with the Discipline Commissions and the AAGs to find ways to help top female athletes return to the sport after pregnancy (pre-pregnancy level)

Remits IOF Commissions 2025-26


Meetings

Rules Commission Members

Chairman David Rosen (GBR)

dandmrosen (at) btopenworld.com

Jan Fiala (CZE)

honzafiala0 (at) gmail.com

Foot Orienteering

Ursula Häusermann (SUI)

[email protected]

MTB Orienteering

Sture Noren (SWE)

sture.noren (at ) outlook.com

Ski Orienteering

Martin Fredholm (SWE)

martin.fredholm (at) home.se

Trail Orienteering

Alen Gavar (TUR)

[email protected]

Jenny Casanova (AUS)

Jenny.Casanova (at) sa.gov.au