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