Governance
ISF Code of Ethics
The code defines fair sport, respect, non-discrimination and responsible conduct for the ISF community.
Participants
Athletes, coaches, officials and organizers follow the same conduct principles.
Integrity
Conflicts of interest and manipulation of results are unacceptable.
Respect
Communication and decisions should protect athlete dignity and fair competition.
Rules v5.2 ethics code
Conflict of interest and ethical conduct
Rules v5.2 requires ISF members, officials, organizers, referees and athletes to act in the best interests of the sport and avoid conflicts that undermine objective decisions or trust.
Based on ISF Rules v5.2, Section 11.
Who is covered
- ISF members.
- Officials and organizers.
- Referees.
- Athletes.
Conflict examples
- A referee judges a relative or trainee.
- An organizer awards a contract to themselves without a transparent process.
- A board member promotes personal or club interests to the detriment of others.
Declaration and action
- All ISF officials must sign a declaration of no conflict of interest.
- An actual or potential conflict must be reported immediately to the ISF Executive Committee.
- If confirmed, the individual is removed from the relevant processes or decision-making.
Required conduct
- Uphold fair play and equal treatment.
- Respect the rights of athletes and colleagues.
- Prevent discrimination, coercion, violence and harassment.
Public behavior
- Refrain from slander.
- Avoid inappropriate public statements.
- Avoid provocation that undermines trust in competitions.
Review body
Violations of the code are reviewed by the ISF Disciplinary Commission.