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central board of FIBA 2014-2019

President: Mr. Horacio Muratore, Argentina

1st Vice – President: Mr. Hamane Niang, Mali

nd
2 Vice-President: Mr. Turgay Demirel, Turkey

3rd Vice –President: Mr. Tian Xiao, China

Secretary General: Mr. Patrick Baumann, Switzerland

Secretary General Emeritus: Mr. Borislav Stankovic, Serbia

Treasurer: Mr. Ingo Weiss, Germany

Members:

Africa: Mr. Hamane Niang, Mali

Ms. Celestine Adjanohoun, Benin
Mr. Anibal Manave, Mozambique,

Americas: Mr. Usie Richards, US Virgin Islands

Mr. Marcelo Bedoya, Paraguay
Mr. Richard Carrion, Puerto Rico
Ms. Michele O’Keefe, Canada
Mr. Jim Tooley, USA

Asia: Sheikh Saud Bin Ali Al Thanin, Qatar

Mr. Tian Xiao, China

Europe: Mr. Turgay Demirel, Turkey

Mr. Cyriel Coomans, Belgium
Mr. Jose Luis Saez Regalado, Spain
Mr. Jean-Pierre Siutat, France
Ms. Lena Wallin, Sweden

Oceania: Mr. Shipley Burton, New Zealand

Mr Scott Derwin, Australia
Ms. Deborah Shoniber, Marshall Islands

NBA Representative: Mr. Mark Tatum, USA

Player’s Representative: Mr. Vlade Divac, Serbia

Co-opted Members: Ms. Julia Anikeeva, Ruissa

Mr. Manuel V. Pangilinan, Philippines
Mr. Erick Thohir, Indonesia

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Book 1 – General Provisions Internal Regulations 2010 – Book 3

[These Internal Regulations are divided into four volumes, Books 1 to 4. Referencing and
Chapter cross-referencing are done by inserting the Book Number first (eg 1) followed by the relevant
article (eg 213); article 1-213].
I. Introductory Principles
II. Membership Book 3 – Players and Officials
III. FIBA Code of Ethics Chapter
IV. Leagues I. Eligibility and National Status of Players
V. FIBA Commercial Rights II. International Transfer of Players
VI. Sanctions III. Registration of Players and FIBA Player Licenses
VII. Appeals IV. Players’ Agents
VIII. The FIBA Awards V. FIBA Approved Coaches
IX. Organising Meetings of the Congress and the Central Board VI. FIBA Referees, Referee Instructors, Referee Supervisors, and Commissioners
X. Nominations and Elections VII. Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT)
XI. Fees, Allowances and Fines VIII. Fees, Allowances and Fines
XII. Appendices IX. Appendices

Book 4 – Anti-Doping
Book 2 – Competitions Article 1 Definitions of Doping
Chapter Article 2 Anti-Doping Rule Violations
Article 3 Proof of Doping
I. The Competitions of FIBA Article 4 The Prohibited List
II. Bidding (for the Right to Conduct a Main Official Competition of FIBA) Article 5 Testing
III. Terms of Engagement (for Successful Bidder) Article 6 Analysis of Samples
IV. Conducting a Main Official Competition of FIBA Article 7 Results Management
V. Conducting Other International Games and Tournaments Article 8 Right to a Fair Hearing
VI. Participation in a Main Official Competition of FIBA Article 9 Left Blank
VII. Participation in Other/Friendly Games and Tournaments Article 10 Sanctions on Individuals
VIII. The FIBA Code of Conduct and Fair Play Article 11 Consequences to Teams
IX. Fees, Allowances and Fines Article 12 Sanctions and Costs Assessed Against National Federations
X. Appendices Article 13 Appeals
Article 14 National Federations’ Incorporation of FIBA Rules, Reporting and Recognition
Article 15 Statute of Limitations
Article 16 Amendment and Interpretation of Anti-Doping Rules
Annexes

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table of contents Book 3 – Players and Officials

Chapter Page Chapter I. - Eligibility and National Status

of Players
I. Eligibility and National Status of Players 7
II. International Transfer of Players 12
Eligibility of Players
III. Registration of Players and FIBA Player Licenses 19
1. To be entitled to participate in FIBA competitions, a player must observe the General
IV. Players’ Agents 24 Statutes and Internal Regulations of FIBA.
V. FIBA Approved Coaches 29 2. The national member federation is responsible for the eligibility of its players at all times
VI. FIBA Referees, Referee Instructors, Referee Supervisors, and Commissioners 30 and will bear the consequences of any infractions of the Regulations governing Eligibility,
National Status, International Transfer, and Age of Players.
VII. Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) 41
3. All players who participate in Competitions of FIBA and/or those of its national member
VIII. Fees, Allowances and Fines 43 federations must:
a. Respect the Code of Conduct and Fair Play and act accordingly at all times on and
IX. Appendices 46
off the court;
b. Refrain from using substances and methods prohibited by the regulations of FIBA and
those of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and World Anti-Doping Agency
(WADA);
c. Agree to submit at any time to medical tests and controls, particularly doping controls,
carried out in compliance with the regulations of FIBA, the International Olympic
Committee, and WADA.
4. A national member federation or FIBA is authorised to deny participation in Competitions
of FIBA to players who do not respect the provisions provided for in article 3-3 above.
Permission to play may be refused also to any player who does not provide the entry form,
as required for Competitions of FIBA, in which he agrees to accept inter alia:
a. The conditions in force for doping control.
b. The jurisdiction of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Lausanne, to the exclusion of any
recourse to ordinary courts, in the event of a dispute with FIBA which cannot be
settled within FIBA.
5. Players in breach of the principles set out in article 3-3 may not be eligible to participate
in the Competitions of FIBA – see articles 1-142 to 1-151.
6. Player contracts shall have a maximum duration of four (4) years. It is recommended that
the parties to a player contract state their agreement in writing.
7. Players who participate in professional leagues must be registered with organisations
which are affiliated to a national member federation; otherwise they will not be able to
participate in the Competitions of FIBA.

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8. No financial remuneration for the performance of a player or a team is permitted during 17. However, if a player having two (2) or more nationalities is summoned by a national
the Olympic Games. member federation after reaching the age of eighteen (18), he is obliged to choose for
which national team he wishes to play. If he has declined the summons, the player may
9. It is within the spirit of all FIBA Regulations that players make themselves available for
choose only the national team of the other country/one of the other countries, unless he
competitions of both their club and their national team. The national member federations
declares, in writing, within fifteen (15) days of receiving the summons that he has chosen
are encouraged to enact regulations securing the participation of all players under their
the country that summoned him first.
jurisdiction in their respective national teams. (see articles 3-78 to 3-96)
[Note: for exception see article 3-23].
18. Any player having played in a main official competition of FIBA for a national team for
which he is eligible is considered as having chosen the national team of that country,
National Status of Players with the exception of cases provided for under articles 3-23 and 3-34.
19. Choices made under articles 3-16, 3-17, and 3-18 are irrevocable.
General Principles 20. A player who has transferred as a young player according to article 3-52 may not choose
until he has reached the age of twenty-one (21) the national team of any country other
10. These regulations apply to all Competitions of FIBA. They apply at national team level and
that the country from which he transferred.
at international club level.
21. a. A national team participating in a Competition of FIBA may have only one player on
11. These Regulations apply to both genders.
its team who has acquired the legal nationality of that country by naturalisation or by
12. If necessary for reasons of mandatory international law, the Zones are authorised to draw any other means after having reached the age of sixteen (16). This provision applies
up specific regulations applicable to club competitions within the Zone in question. Such also to any player having the right to acquire a second nationality at birth but who
regulations are subject to the prior approval of the FIBA Central Board prior to their did not lay claim to this right until after having reached the age of sixteen (16).
implementation. b. For purposes of letter (a) above, in the event that a player claims to have acquired a
legal nationality before having reached the age of sixteen (16), without presenting
Proof of Legal Nationality the respective passport with a date of issue before the player’s sixteenth birthday,
the Secretary General may decide in his sole discretion that the player falls under
13. FIBA may ask that evidence be provided to verify the legal nationality (or nationalities) of
the restriction of letter (a) above. In taking this decision the Secretary General shall
any player by requesting any documents it deems appropriate.
take into account the following criteria:
14. Proof of legal nationality of a country by itself does not constitute sufficient evidence to - The number of years during which the player has lived in the country, for the national
guarantee a player's right to play as a national for the national team of that country – see team of which he wishes to play;
article 3-15. - The number of seasons during which the player has participated in domestic
competitions in the country of the national team for which he wishes to play;
National Teams - Any other criteria capable of establishing a significant link between the player and
the country, for the national team of which he wishes to play.”
15. In order to play for the national team of a country, a player must hold the legal nationality
of that country, and have fulfilled also the conditions of eligibility according to the FIBA
Internal Regulations. 22. A player who has played in a main official competition (see article 2-1) of FIBA before
reaching his seventeenth (17) birthday may play for a national team of another country if
Players with Two or More Nationalities both national member federations agree; in the absence of an agreement the Secretary
General decides.
16. Any player with two legal nationalities or more, by birth or by naturalisation, may choose
at any age the national team for which he wishes to play. Any such choice must be made 23. A player who has played in a main official competition of FIBA (see article 2-1) after having
in a written declaration to FIBA. This provision applies also to any player having acquired reached his seventeenth (17) birthday may not play for a national team of another country.
legal nationality by birth, or having the right to acquire a second nationality at birth, but However, in exceptional circumstances the Secretary General may authorise such a
who does not lay claim to this right until a given time in the future. player to play for the national team of his country of origin if he is ineligible to play for
[Note: for exceptions see articles 3-20 and 3-21]. such country according to this article 3-23 and if this is in the interest of the development

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of basketball in this country. An administrative fee as stipulated in article 3-305 and Decisions
decided by the Secretary General is payable to FIBA.
30. Unless provided otherwise, all decisions regarding the eligibility and the national status
24. For any player who has two or more legal nationalities by birth or by naturalisation, the of players are taken by the FIBA Legal Commission acting through the Secretary General.
national member federation for which the player wishes to play must obtain written With respect to Zone championships and in the event of doubts, he may consult with the
certification from the national member federation of the country(-ies) corresponding to respective FIBA Zone Secretary General.
the player's other nationality(-ies), in which it is stated that he has not taken part in a
main official competition of FIBA as a member of its national team.
If the request for this certification remains unanswered, FIBA may issue provisional Sanctions
authorisation to the national member federation making the request. After a period of one 31. Where there are violations of the provisions contained in these articles and, in particular,
year, this authorisation shall be considered final. where national member federations, clubs, or other organisations are involved in the
manipulation, no matter whether legal or not under the domestic legislation, of the legal
Special Provisions for Players from Dependent Territories
status of players, administrative and disciplinary penalties shall be imposed in the first
25. Article 3-15 does not apply to players who wish to represent FIBA-recognised national instance by the Secretary General of FIBA.
member federations of dependent territories, i.e. territories whose citizens have the legal
32. Such penalties shall have immediate effect and be in accordance with the Basic
nationality of the country on which the territory is dependent (the “main” territory).
Principles of Sanctions provided for in Book 1, Chapter VI of these Internal Regulations.
However, with a view to ensuring equitable treatment of players and safeguarding a level
playing field in national team competitions, national member federations of dependent 33. Appeals are governed according to these Internal Regulations (see Book 1, Chapter VII).
territories shall comply with the following provisions in addition to all other provisions of
the regulations governing the national status of players.
Marginal Cases
26. In order to represent a dependent territory in the Competitions of FIBA, a player must
have the legal nationality of the main territory and additionally fall within one of the 34. Decisions on marginal cases are the responsibility of the Secretary General following
following categories: consultation with the Chairperson of the FIBA Legal Commission.
a. Have been born in the dependent territory; or The same shall apply with respect to refugees enjoying asylum rights and displaced
b. Have: persons (UN Conventions).
i. been born in the main territory of at least one parent who was born in the In certain cases, FIBA nationality may be granted to a player.
dependent territory; or
ii. been born of parents both of whom were born in the dependent territory, Appeals
regardless of the place of birth of the player; or
iii. at least one grandparent born in the dependent territory, regardless of the place 35. An appeal against decisions made under the foregoing provisions shall be submitted to the FIBA
of birth of the player. Appeals’ Panel in accordance with the Regulations governing Appeals (see Book 1, Chapter VII).
27. A player who does not satisfy the provisions of article 3-26 but obtains the legal nationality 36. If and when an appeal hearing is organised under these Regulations involving member
of the main territory by way of naturalisation and can demonstrate permanent residency federations, clubs or players, FIBA shall be authorised to make the organisation of such
of the dependent territory for at least four (4) years is eligible to represent the dependent hearing dependent upon the parties paying to FIBA reasonable administrative costs.
territory, on the same conditions as apply in 3-21.
28. Articles 3-21, 3-22, and 3-23 apply mutatis mutandis.
Club Teams
CHAPTER II. - International Transfer of Players
29. For the international club competitions of FIBA, the compositions of the teams is not Application of these Regulations
subject to any limitation concerning the legal nationality of the players. However, each
37. All decisions related to an international transfer shall be made by FIBA.
national member federation and FIBA Zone may establish more restrictive regulations.
Where the duration of a tournament does not exceed fifteen (15) days, the governing body 38. All decisions related to a special agreement according to article 3-40 below shall be the
of that competition may establish more restrictive regulations also.” exclusive competence of the Secretary General.

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General Principles 48. All the provisions of these Letter of Clearance Regulations apply to any player licensed
by a national member federation who wishes to apply for an international transfer,
39. Any basketball player shall have the right to play basketball in any country in the world, irrespective of whether the player is a national or foreign player.
within the limits established by the General Statutes and Internal Regulations of FIBA and
the eligibility regulations of the respective member federation. 49. Failure to comply with the above requirements may lead to sanctions as per article 3-303.

40. These regulations governing international transfer apply in their entirety to all member
federations. However, in exceptional circumstances, FIBA may reach a special Age Limit/Young Players
agreement with a national member federation or one of its member organisations.
50. International transfer is not permitted before a player’s eighteenth (18) birthday, except
41. For national transfers, member federations are invited to draw on these Internal in special cases as decided by the Secretary General after examination of the matter with
Regulations and to establish their own regulations governing the transfer of players in the member federations and, if necessary, with the clubs and the player concerned. The
the spirit of the FIBA Regulations. Secretary General may request any documents deemed necessary in order to determine
whether the transfer falls under article 3-51 or 3-52 below.”
Letter of Clearance
Young Players - Special Cases
42. A letter of clearance must be obtained from the national member federation where a
player was last licensed before he can be licensed by another member federation. A copy 51. If the proposed transfer is not linked to basketball, the transfer may be authorised.
of each letter of clearance must be sent (also by email) to FIBA. This document certifies
52. If the proposed transfer is linked to basketball, the following criteria shall be taken into
that the player concerned is free to be licensed by another member federation.
account when making the decision on the authorisation of the transfer:
43. A letter of clearance may not be issued to more than one national member federation at a. The player’s new club shall guarantee adequate academic and/or school and/or vocational
any one time. Sanctions may be imposed on a national member federation in the event of training which prepares him for a career after his career as a professional player.
misleading practices and/or procedures. b. The new club shall provide appropriate basketball training in order to develop and/or
further the player’s career as a professional player.
44. The letter of clearance may not be limiting or conditional.
c. The new club shall demonstrate that it conducts an appropriate training programme
If applicable, the letter of clearance must mention any sanctions applied under the
for young players of the nationality of the club’s home country.
auspices of the national member federation that may be in force against the player. Such
d. The new club shall make a contribution to a Solidarity Fund established by FIBA to
mention shall include the unexpired period of suspension from playing, the unpaid amount
support the development of young players.
of a monetary fine which is part of the sanction applied by the national member federation,
e. The young player, his parents, the new club, and the new national member federation
or the unexpired portion of any other sanction.
shall declare in writing that, until his eighteenth (18) birthday, the player will make
FIBA must be informed when a letter of clearance is issued where there is an outstanding
himself available for his home country’s national team and, if necessary, for the
sanction and a copy of the file relating to the sanction must be sent together with a copy
preparation time as well as for training camps provided that they do not interfere with
of the letter of clearance (see also article 1-141a).
school activities.
45. The national member federation requesting a letter of clearance must indicate the name, f. The transfer does not disrupt the player’s schooling.
nationality and license number of the FIBA player’s agent(s) involved in the transfer,
53. Not more than ten (10) outward transfers of players under the age of eighteen (18) can be
where applicable. This obligation is also valid for the national member federation
approved in any one year from any one national member federation; similarly, not more than
receiving a request for a letter of clearance.
twenty (20) such transfers inward can be approved for any one national member federation.
46. The only reason for which a national member federation may refuse to grant the request These restrictions relate only to transfers linked to basketball, apply separately to male
for a letter of clearance is if the player is under contract to play for his club beyond the and female players and shall be based on the order in which transfer requests were
scheduled transfer date. See article 3-76. received by FIBA. National member federations have the right to withdraw a transfer
A letter of clearance may not be delayed or refused because of a monetary dispute request for a young player before FIBA issues a decision on the matter.
between a club and a player.
54. In transfer cases linked to basketball where the player lives close to the border, as
47. The national member federation may charge a maximum administrative fee as stipulated in determined by FIBA on a case by case basis, FIBA may waive the contribution to the
article 3-305 for the transfer of a player under its jurisdiction to another member federation. Solidarity Fund and not include such transfers in the total inward/outward number of

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transfers of the national member federations involved. Any subsequent national transfer FIBA is to be informed of the compensation in all cases where compensation is agreed.
of the player before his eighteenth (18) birthday, requires approval by FIBA and shall be
63. Upon expiration of the contract as per article 3-57 above, the player is free to move where
included in the inward/outward number of transfers.
he wishes without any compensation being due.
55. Where the transfer has been approved under article 3-52 the new club and the club of
64. Member federations are invited to prepare similar regulations for their internal, i.e.
origin shall agree on a compensation for the development of the young player. In case
national, transfer systems.
they are unable to agree on such compensation the Secretary General shall fix a
65. Unless provided otherwise, any decision related to articles 3-50 to 3-64 shall be the
reasonable compensation. Such compensation shall be based primarily, but not solely,
competence of the Secretary General.
on the investments made by the club(s) that have contributed to the development of the
player and shall take into account the aspects as per article 3-52.
56. At or after the player’s eighteenth (18) birthday, the club of origin, i.e. the club or other
organisation for which he is licensed at his eighteenth (18) birthday (the “club of origin”),
License Restrictions
has the right to sign the first contract with the young player. 66. A player may not be licensed by more than one national member federation at the same
57. Such contract shall be in written form and respect the laws of the country and of the time.
federation of origin. It shall have a minimum duration of one (1) year and a maximum
67. A player may not have more than one FIBA Foreign Player License at the same time. A FIBA
duration of four (4) years. A copy of such contract shall be submitted to the Secretary
Foreign Player License is issued for the duration of the national and international
General who shall keep it on a confidential basis.
competitions in which the player’s club is currently participating, unless the player is
58. Should the player refuse to sign such contract and elect to move to a new club in another transferred in accordance with these regulations prior to the completion of the competitions.
country, the two clubs shall agree on a compensation sum to be paid as per article 3-62
and inform FIBA. 68. All licenses held by the player become automatically null and void when the license is
revoked by the issuing authority.
59. In the event that the clubs are unable to agree on the compensation within two (2) weeks of
the date on which a letter of clearance for the player in question was first requested by the 69. FIBA Zones may set a deadline to apply during the club competition season after which
new club’s federation, either club has the right to request that the compensation be time a license will no longer be authorised.
determined by FIBA. Such request has to be made in writing within four (4) weeks of the 70. In the event that FIBA has imposed a sanction on a player in accordance with article
date on which a letter of clearance for the player in question was first requested by the new 3-300c. and as long as the sanction is in place, the said player cannot be licensed with
club’s federation. any national member federation other than the one with which he is licensed at the time
60. The decision as per article 3-59 shall be taken by the Secretary General who may hear the ban is imposed.
the two clubs and/or federations involved and/or the player if he deems it appropriate. 71. In the event that FIBA has imposed a sanction on a club in accordance with article 3-300d.
61. The player shall not be allowed to play for his new club until the compensation agreed and as long as the sanction is in place, only players licensed with the said club’s national
upon by the two clubs (article 3-58) or determined by the Secretary General (articles 3-59 federation at the time the ban is imposed can be transferred to that club.
and 3-60) has been paid as per article 3-62. In the event that an appeal is filed against the
decision of the Secretary General, the player shall be allowed to play for his new club as
soon as the sum of compensation determined by the Secretary General has been paid Transfer Procedure - Duties of Member Federations
into an account of FIBA or the FIBA Zone where it will be held in escrow until the decision
on the compensation is final. 72. Whenever a national member federation receives a request for a license for any player
who was licensed previously by another national federation, before granting such a
62. The compensation sum shall be based primarily, but not solely, on the investments made
license in accordance with its own regulations, it must obtain a letter of clearance on
by the club(s) that have contributed to the development of the player. It shall be paid to
behalf of the player concerned. (Exception: players from academic institutions, see
the national member federation of origin which will decide on how to re-distribute the
articles 3-113 and 3-114).
compensation sum among the clubs that have contributed to the development of the
player according to specific provisions that the national member federation has officially 73. The national member federation may not grant the license until it has obtained the letter
adopted. Such provisions shall be drafted in a way to respect the principle of protection of clearance from the national member federation of the country where the player was
of clubs forming young players. last licensed or from FIBA in terms of article 3-77.

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Deadline for Response Procedure for Calling a National Team Player

82. A player's availability must be requested by the national member federation concerned
74. A request for a letter of clearance shall be sent by one of the following methods:
in a communication to the national member federation or club with which the player is
a. Registered mail with recorded delivery;
registered at least thirty (30) days before the first day of the game(s). The request must
b. Email;
be sent by one of those methods listed in article 3-74.
c. Telefax (with confirmation of receipt);
d. Express courier with recorded delivery; or 83. The player should be available at least for the duration of the competition or for each
e. Delivery by hand (with confirmation of receipt). individual competition day, as well as for a preparation time of:
a. Seventy-two (72) hours for qualifying games;
75. The national member federation receiving a request for a letter of clearance must reply
b. Fourteen (14) days for a tournament in a main official competition.
within seven (7) days following receipt of the request. It shall either grant or refuse the
letter of clearance, and shall indicate whether the player in question was in fact licensed 84. The member federations concerned may agree on a shorter period of preparation.
in the national member federation receiving the request for the letter of clearance. It shall However, the player must under all circumstances arrive forty-eight (48) hours before the
also indicate the name, nationality and license number of the FIBA player’s agent(s) beginning of the first game and be released to return to his club within twenty-four (24)
involved in the transfer, where applicable. hours of the end of the game(s).
76. If the national member federation refuses the request for the letter of clearance in terms 85. If the national team competition is outside the club competition season, the above
of article 3-46 above, this national member federation shall notify the party requesting deadlines do not apply and shall be determined by the requesting national member
clearance and FIBA immediately. The refusal shall be accompanied by a copy of the valid federation in a reasonable way.
contract in question duly dated and signed by the parties involved. A certified English or
86. A player who claims when summoned that he has an injury or illness, and that he is unable
French translation of this contract shall be attached.
to play must, if the requesting national member federation so wishes, undergo a medical
77. If there is no response within the seven (7) day period, the requesting national member examination by a doctor chosen by the requesting national member federation.
federation shall immediately notify FIBA. This communication must be accompanied by a
copy of the first letter requesting clearance addressed to the national member federation Financial Considerations Involving Players Called for National Team Duty
concerned and a copy of the passport of the player in question. FIBA will authorise the
granting of the license without a letter of clearance, unless there are exceptional 87. A club having entered into an agreement with a player is obliged to release the player to
circumstances as approved by the Secretary General (however, see articles 3-50 to 65 the requesting national member federation, without any financial indemnity for the period
regarding the transfer of players under eighteen [18] years of age). provided for in article 3-83 above.
88. The requesting national member federation must assume the player's travel expenses.
89. The club to which the player is under contract is responsible for covering the player's
Players' Availability to Play for a National Team
insurance costs in the case of injury or illness whilst on release from the club and,
General Principles (see also articles 3-1 to 3-9) particularly in the event of injury, during the game(s) to which he is summoned.

78. Any club which signs a contract with a player is obliged to release that player when he Sanctions
is summoned by a national member federation to play for its national team in any age
90. If a player is called to play on his national team for one a Competition of FIBA and this
category in a main official competition of FIBA.
player refuses to play for his national team for whatever reason (including injury or
79. Any player registered with a club is obliged to reply in the affirmative when summoned illness), he may not play for his club for the entire duration of the training period and the
to play for his national team. competition. Restriction from playing for his club will be increased by thirty (30) days if
the player's refusal to play is not manifestly due to illness, or injury.
80. Upon an international transfer, each national member federation must guarantee to FIBA
If the period of application of the thirty (30) day sanction falls outside the national
its responsibility in ensuring that this provision is applied by the clubs.
championship season, it is carried over to the following season.
81. Any special agreement reached by FIBA in accordance with article 3-40 of the In case the player plays during the training and/or competition period, the Secretary
Regulations governing the International Transfer of Players shall remain unaffected. General may impose an additional suspension of up to thirty (30) days.

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91. If a club refuses to release a player, the club is liable to: A sanction may also be imposed in accordance with Article 1-129 on the player, the club(s)
a. A fine as stipulated in article 3-303; and/or and the agent(s) involved in an illegal transfer.
b. A suspension.
100. Any international transfer carried out in accordance with the procedures set out in these
92. If a club allows a player to play during the period provided for in article 3-90, this club is
regulations, but having taken place after an illegal transfer, is null and void, other than in
liable to:
exceptional cases upon the decision of the Secretary General.
a. A fine as stipulated in article 3-303; and/or
b. A suspension; and/or
c. A default of zero: twenty (0:20) for all games played with the player during the said
period, unless the club loses by more than twenty (20), in which case the result stands.
93. Should a national member federation act against the spirit and/or the letter of this rule,
this national member federation is liable to:
a. A fine as stipulated in article 3-303 and/or
b. A suspension.
94. The decisions as per articles 3-90, 3-91, 3-92 and 3-93 above shall be taken by the
Secretary General. The decisions shall be subject to appeal.
95. Should a club be sanctioned in accordance with articles 3-91 and/or 3-92 the national
member federation of this club is responsible for enforcing those sanctions.
96. In the event that a club fails to settle its debts with the FIBA Zone, that Zone shall be
authorised to collect these debts from the national member federation to which the club
is affiliated.

Disputes
97. Unless circumstances dictate otherwise, all disputes arising from a refusal to issue a
letter of clearance shall be decided within seven (7) days of the point in time when the
dispute has arisen by the Secretary General of FIBA with the possibility of appeal (see
article 3-112).
The foregoing shall apply mutatis mutandis in the event of a dispute regarding the question
to which national member federation a player transfers
98. Deleted.

Illegal Transfers
99. Any international transfer having taken place without a letter of clearance is invalid and,
in this event, a national member federation issuing a license and/or allowing the player’s
participation in domestic or international competitions will be liable to a fine in
accordance with article 3-110 of these Regulations.
Any international transfer having taken place before a player’s eighteenth (18) birthday
without FIBA’s authorisation is invalid and, in this event, a national member federation
issuing a license and/or allowing the player’s participation in domestic or international
competitions will be liable to a fine in accordance with article 3-110 of these Regulations.

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Chapter III. - Registration of Players and FIBA a. Participation fee "A" - First and second divisions of national championships (see
article 3-305 for the fee payable).
Player Licenses b. Participation fee "B" - Official cups and tournaments of FIBA
(see article 3-305 for the fee payable).
107. A player who has obtained a Foreign Player "B" License does not need a separate "A"
Registration license, provided that he continues to play for the club for which the "B" license was
101. Member federations must register all foreign players in their country. Additionally, they issued.
must annually: 108. With regard to participation fee "A", the Secretary General of the issuing Zone may, in
a. Obtain a Foreign Player "A" License from the FIBA Zone for those players participating FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE BASKETBALL
special cases, apply a fee lower than that stipulated in 3-305 for a limited period.
INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL FEDERATION
in the 1st and 2nd divisions of the national championship. After the national member
FIBA
federations have registered players for their respective national championship, they Disputes
have a period of ten (10) days within which the documents required to obtain an "A" Age limits for participation in competitions for U-19, U-17
License must arrive at the FIBA Zone. 109. All disputes and cases arising from these regulations remain under the exclusive
A failure to abide by this deadline will incur an administrative fine as stipulated in Codes: Z - of the
jurisdiction Zone
Secretary General of FIBA.
article 3-303. W - World
b. Obtain a FIBA Player "B" License from FIBA for those players participating in official Sanctions
cups and tournaments of FIBA.
c. Register with the Secretariat of the competent Zone a list indicating full name, Born in 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
nationality by birth, current nationality and club's name for each foreign player having
reached the age of eighteen (18) and participating in the 3rd and 4th divisions.
U-19
2011 W
Procedure 2012 Z
2013 W
102. FIBA authorises the Zones to issue "A" and "B" licenses within their respective Zones. 2014 Z
103. To obtain a Foreign Player "A" License from the FIBA Zone, each national member 2015 W
federation must submit the following documents to its Zone Secretariat:
a. List of its foreign players' names; U-17
b. Registration form for each foreign player; 2011 Z
c. Letter of clearance or statement for players from academic institutions; 2012 W
d. Photocopy of the player's passport showing the bearer's full name (and, if applicable, 2013 Z
his former name[s]), date and place of birth, legal nationality and date of expiry; 2014 W
e. A recent passport-compliant photograph of the player. 2015 Z
104. To obtain a FIBA Player "B" License from the FIBA Zone, the provisions established by the 110. A fine as stipulated in article 3-303 may be imposed by FIBA should a national member
relevant Zone shall apply. federation fail to submit to the Secretariat of its Zone the list of foreign players with the
105. Prior to the start of each season, each Zone shall establish a deadline for the registration necessary information and documentation
FIBA Identity by Card
the given deadlines, or otherwise fail to
of foreign players under its jurisdiction. observe the Regulations governing the International Transfer of Players.
Mis en forme: P
116. A personal FIBA Identity Card must be presented on behalf of each player for the
Costs
respective FIBA competitions for the given age group.
Financial Provisions 111. If and when a hearing is organised in connection with a dispute under these Regulations
117. The Identity Card is valid indefinitely, but three (3) colour passport-sized photographs no
106. FIBA, or the issuing Zone acting on FIBA's behalf, may charge a participation fee for each involving
more thannational
three (3)member
months federations, clubs or players,
old must be supplied FIBA may
at a competition make
when thethe organisation
photograph
foreign player in one of two categories as follows: of
onsuch hearingCard
the Identity dependent upon
no longer the parties
bears paying
a likeness to FIBA
to the reasonable administrative costs.
holder.

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List of Players
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Appeal In selecting a team for a Competition of FIBA in one of the age groups mentioned above,
a national member federation shall fill in the List of Players and Coaches.
112. Any appeal against decisions relating to these regulations, no matter whether these
decisions have been made by FIBA or a FIBA Zone, shall lie with the FIBA Appeals’ Panel 119. The list must be returned to the FIBA Secretariat two (2) months before the competition
according to the Regulations governing Appeals (see Book 1, Chapter VII). is due to start, together with the necessary documents required to prove eligibility for all
the players and coaches on the list (see article 3-120 for exceptions). Failure to meet this
Academic Institution Players deadline shall result in financial penalties being imposed by FIBA (as stipulated in article
3-303).
113. If a player, after having played for a club affiliated to a FIBA member (FIBA club) plays
The List of Players and Coaches must be completed for:
for an academic institution and/or another organisation which does not recognise the
a. All age categories from U-17 upwards.
FIBA Regulations governing the International Transfer of Players, and subsequently
b. For all phases of competition: Qualifying Round, Semi-Final Round, and Final Round.
returns to a FIBA club, he is then considered as having transferred from a FIBA club to a
FIBA club (in other words, his playing activities during his stay at the academic institution, 120. Changes may be made to the List of Players and Coaches before the given deadline
or another organisation, will be disregarded). provided that they are accompanied by any documents which may be required to prove
114. A player who has not played for a FIBA club before playing for an academic institution and/or eligibility of players or the holding of a FIBA Approved Coach License respectively. This
another organisation and who wants to play for a FIBA club for the first time does not need a list is considered final as of the given deadline, except that changes may be made after
letter of clearance: he is eligible to play as soon as he has presented a written declaration to the deadline in exceptional circumstances only and the national member federation
the national member federation concerned, stating that he has never played for a FIBA club. involved will attract a fine as stipulated in article 3-303.

121. No registration and no additional documents will be accepted later than seven (7) days
Age of Players prior to the beginning of the competition.
(Refer to Book 1, Chapter I for Definitions) Under no circumstances shall any player(s) be added or replaced to/from the List of
Players and Coaches after the deadline of seven (7) days prior to the beginning of the
Establishing Age Limit competition.
115. To establish the date of birth corresponding to the age limit for an age group, the following 122. Each national member federation must declare the final twelve (12) players and up to
procedure is used: the age limit given in the definition must be subtracted from the year three (3) coaches of its choice at the latest at the meeting of the teams held with the
in which a competition takes place with the understanding that this year begins on 1st Technical Committee prior to the beginning of the championship. Articles 3-21 and 3-182
January. As an example, the age limit for U-19 in a competition in 2013 shall be: 2013-19 apply.
= 1994. Any player born on 1st January 1994 or after this date will be entitled to participate
in a competition for U-19 in 2013. 123. Deleted.
Age limits for participation in competitions for U-19, U-17

FIBA Identity Card

Documents Required to Prove Eligibility
116. A personal FIBA Identity Card must be presented on behalf of each player for the
respective FIBA competitions for the given age group. 124. The List of Players must be accompanied by any documents which may be necessary to
prove eligibility for each player :
117. The Identity Card is valid indefinitely, but three (3) colour passport-sized photographs no a. A certified copy of the original of the birth certificate;
more than three (3) months old must be supplied at a competition when the photograph b. A certified copy of passport; and
on the Identity Card no longer bears a likeness to the holder. c. Three (3) colour passport-size photographs no more than three (3) months old;
d. The Entry Form duly completed.
List of Players
118. A blank list is sent to the national member federations about eight (8) months before the
beginning of the competition. The list has space for twenty-four (24) names of players Exception: If the player is already in possession of a FIBA Identity Card, the card
and six (6) names of coaches. number should be indicated on the List.

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Responsibility of National Member Federations Chapter IV. - Players’ Agents

125. The national member federation is responsible at all times for the eligibility of its players 132. These rules govern the activities of players’ agents licensed by FIBA (hereinafter referred
noted on the List of Players. to as “Agent[s]”) who undertake to bring about or assist in the international transfer of
players or coaches (players and coaches are hereinafter jointly referred to as “Players”).
126. Upon discovery that a player has played in an official FIBA competition without being
133. Any national member federation may establish its own regulations governing players’
eligible, FIBA will initiate inquiry to establish the player's eligibility according to these
agents who deal with transfers of domestic players within their own federation. Such
Regulations.
regulations:
a. must be approved by FIBA; and
127. The national member federation will bear the administrative costs of the inquiry provided
b. must respect the principles set out in this Chapter; and
for in 3-126 and will be liable to a fine as stipulated in article 3-303 and/or a suspension in
c. may enter into force no earlier than their written approval by FIBA.
accordance with the procedure established in articles 1-126 to 1-136.
In the event that the national regulations are in conflict with the FIBA Internal Regulations,
the latter shall prevail.
128. In exceptional cases, the Secretary General (after consultation with the Chairman of the
Legal Commission) may authorise a player to play under the status he had before the
irregularity was discovered. General Matters
134. Players are entitled to use the services of an Agent to represent them or safeguard their
interests in negotiations with clubs. The Agent must be in possession of a valid license
Identity and Age Verification issued by FIBA.

129. Before the beginning of a competition, players will be subject to identity and age 135. Clubs are entitled to use the services of an Agents to represent them or safeguard their
verification under the supervision of the FIBA Commissioner for that competition. interests in negotiations with players. The Agent must be in possession of a valid license
issued by FIBA.
130. Each player, accompanied by the person responsible for his team, shall present his 136. Players and clubs are not permitted to use the services of an agent who is not in
currently valid individual passport or national identity card and FIBA Identity Card. If it possession of a valid license issued by FIBA.
is a newly issued Identity Card, it must be signed by the player in front of the FIBA
Commissioner and the person responsible for the team. After this verification, the FIBA 137. Article 3-136 does not apply if an agent is licensed to practice law in the country of his
Commissioner shall return the FIBA Identity Cards to the person responsible for permanent residence.
the team.
Granting the License
138. Any individual wishing to act as an Agent shall file an application with FIBA on the
General Provisions Standard Application Form provided for that purpose.

131. These provisions shall be valid also for any tournaments or games that are held prior to 139. FIBA shall require the candidate to provide a certificate confirming that he is in good
the competition proper. standing, in particular, that he has no criminal record.
140. Individuals only may apply for a license. Applications from legal entities or
non-incorporated businesses are not admissible, but individuals who have obtained a
license are allowed to operate through a legal entity or non-incorporated business,
provided that the license-holder continues to be the only person responsible vis-à-vis
FIBA.
141. An application may be rejected if the candidate is not in good standing, in particular if he
has a criminal record, or if he does not have a good reputation.

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142. A person applying for an Agent’s license may not, under any circumstances, hold a 154. An Agent must pay the annual fee provided for in article 3-147.
position within or be otherwise involved personally or through third persons in FIBA, a
Zone, a member federation, a club, or any organisation connected with such entities such
as leagues or players' associations. Rights of Agents
143. If an application for an Agent's license is admissible pursuant to articles 3-138 and 3-142 155. Agents shall have the following rights:
above, FIBA shall invite the candidate for a personal interview and a test (see article 3-144 a. To contact any player who has not yet retained another Agent (a player can be
below), unless this requirement is waived by the Secretary General in the individual case. represented by one Agent only at the same time);
Persons who hold a current certificate to practice law in their country of permanent b. To represent any player or club requesting him to negotiate and/or conclude a
residence are not required to undertake the interview and test in order to become an contract on his/its behalf;
accredited players’ agent but they must fulfill all other requirements. c. To manage the affairs of any player who requests him to do so.
144. The personal interview and the test are intended to enable FIBA to ascertain whether the 156. An Agent may represent a player or manage his affairs under the terms of article 3-155
candidate: above only if he has a written contract with the player in question. In his dealings for and
a. Has adequate knowledge of the basketball regulations (the General Statutes and on behalf of the player the Agent must present a written power of attorney if requested
Internal Regulations of FIBA, of the Zones, and of the national member federation on so by the other party or by FIBA.
whose territory he is domiciled);
157. The duration of a contract shall not exceed a period of two (2) years but may be renewed
b. Generally appears capable and suitable of advising a player or club who calls on his
through a new written contract of the parties.
services.
145. If the requirements of article 3-144 are not met, the application will be rejected.
Duties of Agents
146. FIBA may charge expenses and/or a fee for conducting the interview and the test. The
candidate shall bear his own expenses. 158. Agents shall have the following duties:
a. To comply with the statutes and regulations of the member federations, Zones, and
147. FIBA may charge an annual fee not exceeding that stipulated in article 3-305.
FIBA at all times;
148. Within thirty (30) days after the personal interview and the test, FIBA shall inform the b. To ensure that every transaction in which he is involved conforms with these
candidate whether the requirements under article 3-144 above have been met. Regulations;
c. To notify the name of a new client to FIBA immediately but no later than seven (7)
149. deleted
days of signing a new contract to represent a player or club and to inform FIBA
150. If the requirements under articles 3-144 and 3-149 above and 3-151 below have been met, immediately but no later than seven (7) days after the termination of a representation
FIBA shall issue a license to the candidate and shall inform the respective Zone contract;
accordingly. The license shall be strictly personal and non-transferable. d. Never to approach a player who is under contract with a club so as to persuade him to
break his contract or not to adhere to the rights and duties contained in that contract;
151. If the national member federation of the country in which the candidate is domiciled enacts
e. Never to approach a player who is under contract with another agent so as to
or has enacted regulations governing players’ agents, then the Agent shall prove to FIBA
persuade him to break his contract or not to adhere to the rights and duties contained
that he is the holder of a valid license issued by that federation, provided that the
in that contract;
regulations of the national federation have been approved by FIBA in terms of article 3-133.
f. To accept payment only from or on behalf of the player/club with whom/which he is
152. FIBA shall publish on its website a list of licensed Agents and their clients (clubs and contractually linked, unless authorised in writing by his client. Such payment may not
players), and shall update this information regularly. exceed ten per cent (10%) of the value of the player contract;
g. Not to engage in any acts of unfair competition;
Keeping the License Current h. To observe the law;
i. To avoid any conflict of interests, in particular not to represent both sides in the same
153. An Agent shall attend all seminars organised by FIBA in order to remain up to date on transaction;
new developments concerning agents' activities. FIBA may request the Agent to prove j. To make use, to the extent possible, of the master agreement between agents and
that the requirements for the issuing of the license are still met (see article 3-150). players (see Appendix 2 to this Book 3) as provided by FIBA;

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k. To use his best efforts that the player/club takes into account the main points as 162. The sanctions may be cumulative.
provided by FIBA to be covered in a player contract – see Appendix 2 to this Book 3;
l. Never to approach a player, in particular a player under eighteen (18) years of age,
during training camps and during competitions;
Duty of Players
m. To request a new client to disclose any pending or threatened litigation under a 163. A player may use the services of only one Agent licensed under the terms and conditions
previous agent contract; of these Regulations.
n. To inform the Player about the provisions of the FIBA Internal Regulations, particularly
those which refer to the Eligibility of Players, National Status of Players, International
Transfers of Players, Players’ Agents, Anti-Doping, and the risks against match-fixing. Sanctioning of Players
o. To inform a new client that any obligations under a previous contract must be honoured; 164. In the event that a player uses the services of an unlicensed agent or more than one
p. To represent his client in good faith and to demonstrate integrity and transparency Agent at the same time, FIBA acting through the Secretary General is entitled sanction
in all of his dealings with the client. He shall inform his client of any and/or all activities the player as follows:
undertaken on the client's behalf; a. A warning or reprimand;
q. To negotiate terms and conditions of offers of employment in consultation with the b. A fine as stipulated in article 3-303;
client and to inform the client of his obligations under the offer, such as payment of c. Impose a ban on international transfers on the player.
salaries, performance of services, working conditions, etc.;
r. To ensure that the Player personally signs the contract which has been negotiated 165. The sanctions may be cumulative.
on his behalf;
s. To recognise and uphold the client’s prerogative to refuse any or all employment
opportunities offered; Duty of ClubS
t. To maintain an accessible office, telephone, email and other appropriate means of 166. Any club wishing to engage the services of a player shall negotiate only with:
communication, and such other facilities normally deemed necessary and to be a. The player himself, or
reasonably available to conduct business effectively and efficiently as an Agent. b. An Agent licensed under the terms and conditions of these Regulations, subject to
u. Never to terminate, encourage or be involved in the termination of a player’s contract the exception mentioned in article 3-137.
on the basis of non-payment of the agent fee.
v. Never to advise or counsel a player not to make himself available for his national
team activities. Sanctioning of Clubs
Sanctioning of Agents 167. In the event that a club violates one or more of the provisions under article 3-166 above,
159. FIBA, through the Secretary General, shall be entitled to sanction an Agent as per article FIBA acting through the Secretary General is entitled to impose the following sanctions:
3-161 below: a. A warning or reprimand;
a. If the requirements for issuing the license under these Regulations are not/no longer b. A fine as stipulated in article 3-303;
met; c. Prohibiting the club from carrying out national and/or international transfers;
b. If the Agent fails to attend a FIBA seminar as per article 3-153 above; d. Ban from all national and/or international basketball activity.
c. If the Agent fails to pay the annual fee for his license (see article 3-147); 168. The sanctions may be cumulative.
d. If the Agent fails to provide proof to FIBA that he is the holder of a valid agent's license
issued by the federation of his domicile (see article 3-151);
e. If the Agent is in breach of any of his duties according to these Regulations; Special Provisions Applicable to Agents
f. For other important reasons. 169. An Agent who terminates his activities is obliged to return his license to FIBA. If he fails
160. The Agent has a right to be heard. to do so, the license shall be cancelled, and this fact shall be made known officially.
161. The following sanctions shall apply: 170. FIBA shall publish on its website the name of any Agent who has terminated his activities
a. A warning or reprimand; or had his license withdrawn.
b. A fine as stipulated in article 3-303;
171. deleted
c. Withdrawal of the license.
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Other Special Provisions 183. Once a coach has been issued a FIBA Approved Coach licence, he becomes
automatically a member of the World Association of Basketball Coaches (WABC).
172. A national member federation which exercises the option of establishing its own
regulations governing the activities of players’ agents for transfers of domestic players Process Arrangements
within their own federation is obliged to organise a system of personal interviews similar
to that provided for in these Regulations. Exceptions require FIBA's prior written approval. 184. Those persons designated FIBA Approved Coach shall submit to FIBA personal
information in an Individual Coach's Information Form, one passport-sized colour
173. Any appeal against any decision of FIBA under these Regulations shall be filed with the photograph, and a photocopy of passport showing family name, first name, date of birth,
FIBA Appeals' Panel in accordance with the FIBA Internal Regulations governing Appeals and legal nationality.
(see Book 1, Chapter VII). 185. An administrative fee as stipulated in article 3-305 is to be forwarded to FIBA with the
Individual Coach's Information Form.
Chapter V. - FIBA Approved Coaches 186. Once the documentation required according to articles 3-184 and 3-185 has been
received, FIBA shall issue a FIBA Approved Coach license to the person involved.
Duties and Obligations of Member Federations
174. Each national member federation is obliged to have a licensing system for its coaches.
175. Each national member federation is obliged to have an accreditation system in place CHAPTER VI. FIBA Referees, Referee Instructors,
which grades its coaches according to national standards prescribed by the national
member federations.
Referee Supervisors, and Commissioners
176. The national member federation shall inform FIBA of the names of Coaches who have
been graded at the highest level, and shall inform FIBA of any changes to the list at the
FIBA Referees
end of each year.
Requirements for Qualification
Qualifying as FIBA Approved Coaches 187. Each national member federation has the right to choose the candidates for the title of
“FIBA Referee” from amongst its best national referees.
177. Coaches in possession of the highest grading as determined by their national member
A national member federation may have an unlimited number of FIBA Referees.
federation are entitled to the designation “FIBA Approved Coach”.
188. In order to obtain the title of FIBA Referee, the candidates must:
178. To achieve designation of FIBA Approved Coach, a coach must first be included in the
a. be proposed officially by their member federation;
list of coaches holding the highest grading by his national member federation.
b. participate in a Clinic for FIBA Referee Candidates;
179. A Coach may be included only in the national list of the country of which he is a legal c. pass theoretical (basketball rules), and physical fitness and practical (officiating the
citizen. This does not affect his ability to perform the duties of a Coach in another country game) tests;
according to the applicable regulations of that country. d. pass the English Language test.
180. Each national member federation may have an unlimited number of FIBA Approved 189. Only the official tests and examinations established by the FIBA Technical Commission
Coaches. are valid.
181. Once approved, the title of FIBA Approved Coach is valid as long as the coach remains 190. Clinics shall be organised by the FIBA Technical Commission with the assistance of the
on the list submitted to FIBA in terms of article 3-178, unless FIBA adopts additional FIBA Secretariat. They may be organised also by a Zone Technical Commission. In this
requirements, which would require the renewed qualification of the FIBA Approved event, the programme and the names of the FIBA Instructors conducting the clinic must
Coach. be submitted to the FIBA Secretariat for approval.
182. A coach must be a holder of a FIBA Approved Coach license in order to act as a Head 191. The referee cannot be older than thirty-five (35) years of age when taking part in a FIBA
Coach (see, for example, article 7.5 of the Official Basketball Rules) of a national team Clinic for Referee Candidates and will not be considered FIBA Active Referee after the
competing in the Competitions of FIBA. age of fifty (50).

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Procedure for Qualification Appointment

192. At the Clinic for FIBA Referee Candidates, the FIBA Instructors will collect the following 200. All Competitions of FIBA (see article 2-1) shall be officiated by FIBA Referees of
documents from each candidate: nationalities other than those represented by the two teams on the court.
a. Individual Referee Information Form; 201. For all main official competitions of FIBA, except the Zone championships and their
b. One (1) recent colour passport-sized photo; and qualifying games and tournaments, the Secretary General appoints as many FIBA
c. Copy of the passport showing family and first name(s), date of birth and the legal Referees as necessary for each respective competition. In appointing the FIBA Referees,
nationality. the Secretary General shall ensure that all FIBA Zones are represented.
193. These documents listed in article 3-192 will be sent within ten (10) days after the end of 202. For the Zone competitions for national teams and club teams, the Zone Secretary General
the clinic by the FIBA Instructors (or by the Zone Secretariat), together with the results shall appoint the number of FIBA Referees necessary for the competition from the list of
of the clinic, to the FIBA Secretariat. FIBA Active Referees from the Zone.
194. Upon receipt of the complete documentation, the FIBA Secretariat will inform the 203. Only FIBA can appoint FIBA Active Referees for official or friendly
respective member federations (copy to the Zone Secretariat) of the results of the clinic. a. national-level games (e.g. national league/championship/cup, friendly tournament
195. For those who successfully passed the tests, the Secretary General will issue a FIBA etc) held outside the territory of the referee's national member federation, or
Referee License which will be sent to the respective national member federation for b. games between national teams, if the invited Active FIBA Referee(s) is (are) coming
remittance to the holder. from a national member federation different than that of the competing teams.
For official cups and tournaments recognised by FIBA which do not fall under point a.
License and b. above, the organisers may ask the Secretary General to appoint the number of
FIBA Active Referees they consider necessary. The organisers will cover their travel and
196. The FIBA Referee License shall remain valid as long as: accommodation (board and lodging) expenses, as well as the officiating fees.
a. the referee has not reached the maximum age; and 204. The procedure for appointment of FIBA Active Referees by FIBA to events falling under
b. his national member federation is paying the referee's annual fee; and Article 3-203 shall be as follows:
c. the referee takes part in an official Refresher Clinic for FIBA Referees and a. The inviting body must send to FIBA a written request to appoint FIBA Active referees
successfully passes the theoretical and physical fitness tests by the deadline given before the start date of the event. Unless exceptional circumstances require
by FIBA Technical Commission. otherwise, the request must be submitted at least one (1) month before the start of
FIBA Referees who do not meet all of the above requirements will no longer be considered the event. The inviting body must specify the details related to the event and to the
as FIBA Active Referees (Non-Active FIBA Referees). invitation and may propose if it wishes the names of the referees to be appointed.
b. FIBA will take all the details of the request into consideration, decide whether to
197. Unless expressly approved by FIBA, Non-Active FIBA Referees and national-level approve the request or not and, in case of approval, it will decide also on the name(s)
referees are not allowed to officiate any international official or friendly games (either of the referee(s) to be appointed. FIBA may consult beforehand the national member
between clubs or between national teams) or any official national-level games (e.g. federation(s) of the said referee(s) and the respective FIBA Zone(s).
national league/championship/cup etc) held outside the territory of the referee's national The same procedure applies for referees registered with organisations outside FIBA.
member federation. […]
205. Event organisers shall communicate with FIBA Active Referees only through FIBA or their
198. The FIBA active Referee License grants the right of free access to all main official FIBA respective member federations.
competitions with the exception of the Olympic Tournaments. However, the ticket request 206. Decisions on marginal cases, whether of national-, Zone- or international- level, are the
- one (1) ticket per FIBA Referee - must reach FIBA/FIBA Zone at least three (3) months responsibility of the Secretary General following consultation with the Chairman of the
before the competition. FIBA Technical Commission.
Travel Arrangements
Fees
207. Travel arrangements for FIBA Referees are as follows:
199. The annual fee for FIBA Referees is payable through his member federation. The actual a. By train: the costs of a 1st class return ticket with sleeping accommodation (double)
fee is listed in article 3-305. if travelling at night;

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b. By car: the costs of a 1st class return train ticket; 219. The Secretary General can remove (temporarily or definitively) from the list of FIBA
c. By plane: the costs of the economy class return ticket (unless otherwise stated); Referees any referee who has not satisfactorily carried out his task in the spirit of the
d. If a FIBA Referee has to purchase the ticket for his travel, reimbursement shall be in Official Basketball Rules, the General Statutes and the Internal Regulations of FIBA.
the currency of the referee’s country or in any convertible currency;
220. A FIBA Referee, who for any reason loses his qualification as a national referee
e. Whenever possible, the organisers should send the referees pre-paid travel tickets;
(temporarily or definitively) also loses his qualification as a FIBA Referee. The national
f. The organisers are responsible for the reimbursement of any fees for visas.
member federation must immediately inform the FIBA Secretariat when this happens.
Officiating Fees
FIBA Honorary Referees
208. Refer to article 3-304 for the various fees.
221. Each national member federation of FIBA has the right to choose candidates for the title
209. For all Competitions of FIBA the organisers shall pay the officiating fee and FIBA the of “FIBA Honorary Referee” from amongst its former FIBA Referees and persons who
travelling expenses to all the referees. have served basketball in the development of referees. A FIBA Honorary Referee cannot
210. For FIBA Youth Championships FIBA shall pay also the officiating fee for all referees. be, at the same time, a FIBA active Referee.

211. For official Zone games for national teams or club teams, the appropriate Zone may adapt 222. A national member federation may have an unlimited number of FIBA Honorary Referees.
the officiating fee for single game in accordance with its needs. 223. The proposal of the national member federation must be accompanied by the following
documents for each candidate:
Duties of FIBA Referees
a. Honorary Referee Information Form;
212. FIBA Referees shall wear the official FIBA uniform. b. One (1) recent colour passport-sized photo;
c. Copy of the passport showing family and first name(s), date of birth and legal nationality.
213. FIBA Referees represent FIBA on the court. They are obliged to conduct the games in
accordance with the Official Basketball Rules and to respect the provisions of the FIBA 224. If the proposal is accepted by the Secretary General, the FIBA Secretariat will issue the
Internal Regulations. They must do everything in their power to accomplish their mission FIBA Honorary Referee license, valid for life, for a nominal fee to be paid only once (Refer
in a satisfactory manner. to article 3-305).

214. FIBA Referees shall cooperate with the organisers of competitions/ events to ensure the
smooth running of the game and must make certain that the interests of the two teams FIBA Referee Supervisors
on the court are in no way encroached upon. 225. The FIBA Referee Supervisor is responsible for the evaluation of FIBA Referees during
215. If the Secretary General has appointed a FIBA Commissioner also as his delegate at a the Competitions of FIBA.
competition/event, the referee shall report to the commissioner immediately upon arrival
at the venue of the game. Requirements for Qualification

216. If the FIBA Commissioner is not present, the FIBA Referee shall ensure that all of the 226. The FIBA Technical Commission shall choose the candidates for the title of FIBA Referee
players whose names appear on the score sheet are in possession of a valid FIBA Identity Supervisor from amongst the best former FIBA Referees, former and active FIBA
Card. If that is not the case, he shall report this to the FIBA Secretariat. Commissioners, and other people active in basketball, and shall put forward a list of
candidates to the Secretary General for his approval.
217. If the FIBA Referee feels that it is proper to make a report on the game, he shall do so
immediately after the game and send it to the Secretary General or hand it to the FIBA 227. The candidates must have:
Commissioner, if present. a. A good knowledge of English;
b. A strong knowledge of the game, good teaching and communication skills; expertise
Transfer, Resignation and Dismissal in the area of evaluating referees, and be competent and familiar with the
fundamentals of the mechanics of officiating; and
218. Any FIBA Referee who leaves his country of origin for business or other purposes keeps c. Participated in at least three (3) main official competitions of FIBA.
his title of FIBA Referee. However, in order to remain a FIBA active Referee and to have Activity
the approval of FIBA for his transfer, he must become a member of his new national member
federation after obtaining permission from his former national member federation. 228. For all main official competitions of FIBA, the Secretary General may appoint FIBA Referee

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Supervisor(s). The number of FIBA Referee Supervisors for each competition is 241. Having completed his duties, the FIBA Referee Supervisor shall make an evaluation on each
determined by the Secretary General in consultation with the Chairman of the FIBA referee in English and must send the official FIBA Referee Evaluation Form electronically
Technical Commission. to the FIBA Secretariat within fifteen (15) days after the championship at the latest.
229. Any appointment of a FIBA Referee Supervisor shall always be in a personal capacity. It 242. The FIBA Secretariat will send the evaluation of each referee to the respective national
shall be sent directly to the FIBA Referee Supervisor for acceptance and to his national member federation (copy to the FIBA Zone). The national member federation is obliged
member federation for information. The availability of the FIBA Referee Supervisor must to provide the respective referee with his evaluation form.
be communicated within the given deadline.
243. Refer to articles 2-42 to 2-44 for the working conditions and requirements for FIBA Referee
230. FIBA or competition organisers may communicate directly with the FIBA Referee Supervisors at main official competitions of FIBA.
Supervisors.
Travel Arrangements
International Referee Instructors
244. The FIBA International Referee Instructor is responsible for the teaching and training of
231. Refer to the Regulations governing FIBA Referees (see article 3-207).
referees and commissioners at FIBA Clinics for International Referees/Commissioners.
Fees
Requirements for Qualification
232. Refer to article 3-304 for fees payable to Referee Supervisors.
245. The FIBA Technical Commission and FIBA Zones have the right to propose to the
233. For FIBA Youth Championships FIBA shall pay also the officiating fee for all referee Secretary General for his approval the candidates for the title of FIBA International
supervisors. Referee Instructor.
Duties of FIBA Referee Supervisors 246. Candidates shall be drawn from amongst former and active FIBA Referees and
Commissioners, FIBA National Referee Instructors, and persons active in teaching and
234. The FIBA Referee Supervisor represents and acts on behalf of the FIBA Technical
training of referees.
Commission.
247. Persons proposed from amongst FIBA Referees or Commissioners should have a minimum
235. At FIBA main official competitions, the FIBA Referee Supervisor shall conduct
of ten (10) years’ experience in officiating at main FIBA international competitions.
pre-competition referee clinics.
248. After having been approved by the Secretary General, each FIBA International Referee
236. The FIBA Referee Supervisor shall evaluate and assist the referees during the
competition. The FIBA Referee Supervisor must provide the referees with all new Instructor shall provide the FIBA Secretariat with the following documents:
information and guidelines as established by the FIBA Technical Commission. a. Individual FIBA International Referee Instructor Form;
b. One (1) recent colour passport-sized photo;
237. The FIBA Referee Supervisor must evaluate the personality of the referees, their c. Copy of passport showing family and first name(s), date of birth and legal nationality.
behaviour, and performance during the competitions and how they fulfill their duties.
249. Upon receipt of the complete documentation the Secretary General will issue the FIBA
238. The FIBA Referee Supervisor shall carefully watch the games in the sport hall and take International Referee Instructor license which will be sent to the respective FIBA
notes on the officiating and on any specific points as directed by the Technical Committee. International Referee Instructor.
After the games the FIBA Referee Supervisor shall analyze his notes, compare them with
the video recording, and select scenes that are important for future discussions with the Activity
referees.
250. The Secretary General appoints FIBA International Referee Instructor(s) to conduct the
239. During the competition the FIBA Referee Supervisor shall organize daily meetings with official FIBA Clinics for International Referee/Commissioner Candidates as well as the
the referees and present and discuss selected scenes with the whole group of officials official FIBA Refresher Clinics for FIBA Referees/Commissioners.
or in a one-to-one discussion.
251. Any appointment of a FIBA International Referee Instructor shall be always in a personal
240. The duties of the FIBA Referee Supervisor shall not interfere with the duties of the FIBA capacity. It shall be sent directly to the FIBA International Referee Instructor for acceptance
Technical Committee of the competition, nor with the activities of the Local Organising and to his national member federation for information. The availability of the FIBA
Committee. International Referee Instructor must be confirmed within the given deadline set by FIBA.

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252. For education and training of referees of any given competition, the appropriate governing organisation of basketball. A FIBA Commissioner cannot be, at the same, a FIBA active
body of that competition may invite directly or ask the Secretary General to appoint FIBA Referee.
International Referee Instructor to conduct any type of the clinic for their
263. A national member federation may have an unlimited number of FIBA Commissioners.
referees/commissioners.
264. In order to obtain the title of FIBA Commissioner, the candidates must:
253. Travel and accommodation expenses are to be covered by the organiser of the clinic.
a. Be proposed officially by their national member federation;
254. Refer to article 3-304 for fees payable to the FIBA International Referee Instructor. b. Participate in a Clinic for FIBA Commissioner Candidates;
c. Pass all official tests as established by the FIBA Technical Commission showing
Duties sufficient English language skills and knowledge of the FIBA Official Basketball Rules,
the General Statutes, and the Internal Regulations.
255. The FIBA International Referee Instructor, on behalf of and in cooperation with the FIBA
Secretariat, the FIBA Technical Commission, FIBA Zone Technical Commissions organizes 265. Clinics are organised by the FIBA Technical Commission with the assistance of the FIBA
camps, clinics, conferences, courses for referees/commissioners. Secretariat. They may also be organised by a Zone Technical Commission. In this event,
the programme and the names of the FIBA Instructors conducting the clinic must be
256. The FIBA International Referee Instructor shall teach and train referees and submitted to the FIBA Secretariat for approval.
commissioners, provide them with all necessary knowledge in the areas of behavior
during international competitions, cooperation with partners and all participants, FIBA 266. The commissioner cannot be older than fifty-five (55) years of age when taking part in a
mechanics of officiating, judgment of situations, and control of the game. FIBA Clinic for Commissioner Candidates and will not be considered a FIBA Active
Commissioner after the age of seventy (70).
257. The FIBA International Referee Instructor shall prepare teaching materials for the clinics
and must ensure that each participant receives all documents and Video/DVD/CD Procedure
materials approved by the FIBA Technical Commission in proper condition before, during 267. At the Clinic for FIBA Commissioner Candidates, the FIBA Instructors will collect the
or after the clinic. following documents from each candidate:
258. The FIBA International Referee Instructor shall work in close cooperation with organisers a. Commissioner Information Form;
and support them in any means to ensure the smooth running of the clinic. b. One (1) recent colour passport-sized photo;
c. Copy of the passport showing family and first name(s), date of birth and the legal
259. The FIBA International Referee Instructor must conduct any camp, clinic, conference or nationality.
meeting in a satisfactory manner.
268. These documents will be sent within ten (10) days after the end of the clinic by the FIBA
260. At each official FIBA Clinic, the FIBA International Referee Instructor will collect the Instructors (or by the Zone Secretariat), together with the results of the clinic, to the FIBA
following documents from each individual: Secretariat.
a. Individual FIBA Referee/Commissioner Information Form;
b. One (1) recent colour passport-sized photo; 269. Upon receipt of the complete documentation, the FIBA Secretariat will inform the
c. Copy of passport showing family and first name(s), date of birth and the legal respective national member federations (copy to the Zone Secretariat) of the results of
nationality. the clinic.
These documents must be sent within ten (10) days of the end of the clinic by the FIBA 270. For those who successfully passed the tests, the Secretary General will issue the FIBA
Referee Instructor or by the Zone Secretariat. Commissioner License which will be sent to the respective national member federation
261. A FIBA International Referee Instructor is automatically a National Referee Instructor for remittance to the holder.
within his national member federation. License
271. The FIBA Commissioner License shall remain valid until the commissioner reaches the
FIBA Commissioners maximum age and as long as the national member federation is paying the
commissioner's annual fee. However, in order to be considered as a FIBA active
Requirements for Qualification Commissioner, each FIBA Commissioner must take part in an official Refresher Clinic for
262. Each national member federation has the right to choose candidates for the title of “FIBA FIBA Commissioners and successfully pass the exams and tests successfully by the
Commissioner” from amongst its former FIBA Referees and persons active in the deadline given by the FIBA Technical Commission.

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272. Commissioners who do not attend an official Refresher Clinic for FIBA Commissioners or a. See that the games are conducted in accordance with the spirit and the letter of the
do not pass the exams and tests will no longer be considered as FIBA active Official Basketball Rules and the FIBA Internal Regulations;
Commissioners. They cannot be nominated by FIBA, by their respective Zone or by their b. Do everything in his power to accomplish his mission in a satisfactory manner;
respective national member federation to any international official or friendly game(s). c. Ensure the full cooperation of the FIBA Referees, the organisers and teams;
d. Provide information to the referees if he is requested to do so during or after the game,
273. The FIBA active Commissioner license grants the right of free access to all main official
but the final decision rests with the referees;
competitions of FIBA with the exception of the Olympic Tournaments. However, the ticket
e. Be primarily responsible for the smooth running of the scorers’ table, being seated
request - one (1) ticket per FIBA Commissioner - must reach FIBA/FIBA Zone at least three
between the timekeeper and the scorer.
(3) months before the competition.
283. The FIBA Commissioner has full authority to resolve any problems that may arise between
Fees all parties involved. In particular he has the right to require adequate police presence to
ensure the smooth and sportsmanlike running of the game.
274. The annual fee for a FIBA Commissioner is payable through his national member
federation. The actual fee is listed in article 3-305. 284. Having completed his duties, the FIBA Commissioner shall make a report on the
competition and send it within the given deadline, together with all required documents,
to the Secretary General.
Appointment
285. The FIBA Commissioner must send to the Secretary General, without delay, any claim or protest
275. For all main official competitions of FIBA, except the Zone championships, the Secretary
received from one of the parties involved, adding any information he may deem relevant.
General appoints as many FIBA Commissioners as necessary for each respective competition.
276. For the Zone competitions for national teams and club teams, the appropriate body of Transfer, Resignation and Dismissal
FIBA shall appoint the number of FIBA Commissioners necessary for the competition from 286. Any FIBA Commissioner who leaves his country of origin for business or other purposes
the list of the FIBA Commissioners of that Zone. keeps his title of FIBA Commissioner. However, in order to remain a FIBA active
277. For official cups and tournaments recognised by FIBA, the organisers may ask the Commissioner and to have the approval of FIBA for his transfer, he must become a
Secretary General (or Zone Secretary General) to appoint the number of FIBA member of his new national member federation after obtaining the permission of his
Commissioners they consider necessary. The organisers will cover their travel and former national member federation.
staying expenses, as well as the officiating fees. 287. The Secretary General can remove (temporarily or definitively) from the list of FIBA
278. All appointments of FIBA Commissioners shall be sent directly to the FIBA Commissioner Commissioners, any commissioner who has not satisfactorily carried out his task in the spirit
and to the national member federation of the commissioner for his information and of the Official Basketball Rules, the General Statutes and the Internal Regulations of FIBA.
acceptance. 288. A FIBA Commissioner, who, for any reason, loses his qualification as a national
His availability must be communicated to FIBA by the national member federation within commissioner (temporarily or definitively), also loses his qualification as a FIBA
the given deadline. Commissioner. The national member federation must inform the FIBA Secretariat
FIBA or the organisers may communicate directly with FIBA Commissioners. immediately each time this happens.
279. Travel arrangements are as per the Regulations governing FIBA Referees.

Officiating Fees Chapter VII. - Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT)

280. Refer to article 3-304 for officiating fees. General Principles
281. For FIBA Youth Championships FIBA shall pay also the officiating fee for all
commissioners. 289. FIBA established an independent tribunal, named the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT,
formerly known as FIBA Arbitral Tribunal) for the simple, quick and inexpensive
Duties of FIBA Commissioners resolution of disputes arising within the world of basketball in which FIBA, its Zones,
or their respective divisions are not directly involved and with respect to which the
282. A FIBA Commissioner represents and acts on behalf of the Secretary General. He shall: parties to the dispute have agreed in writing to submit the same to the BAT.

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290. BAT awards shall be final and binding upon communication to the parties. The Duties of the BAT President
291. The BAT is primarily designed to resolve disputes between clubs, players and agents. 299. The BAT President shall have the following duties:
Upon request by a BAT arbitrator, FIBA may assist BAT in communicating with parties. a. To ensure the proper functioning of the BAT, inter alia, by establishing administrative
guidelines for the BAT and by approving amendments to the BAT Arbitration Rules.
292. It is recommended that parties wishing to refer their possible disputes to the BAT use the b. To establish a list of at least five (5) BAT arbitrators for a renewable term of two (2)
following arbitration clause in their contracts: “Any dispute arising from or related to the years and to (re-)appoint BAT arbitrators or remove them from the list. The BAT
present contract shall be submitted to the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) in Geneva, arbitrators shall have legal training and experience with regard to sport.
Switzerland and shall be resolved in accordance with the BAT Arbitration Rules by a c. To appoint, on a rotational basis, a BAT arbitrator to the individual arbitration
single arbitrator appointed by the BAT President. proceedings before the BAT.
The seat of the arbitration shall be Geneva, Switzerland. d. To establish a system of remuneration for the BAT arbitrators.
The arbitration shall be governed by Chapter 12 of the Swiss Act on Private International e. To exercise those functions assigned to him under the BAT Arbitration Rules.
Law, irrespective of parties’ domicile. The language of the arbitration shall be English.
The arbitrator shall decide the dispute ex aequo et bono.”

The BAT Arbitration Rules Honouring of BAT Awards

293. Arbitration proceedings before BAT will be conducted in accordance with the BAT 300. In the event that a national member federation, club, player, coach or agent participating
Arbitration Rules which shall be available on the FIBA website. in a BAT Arbitration (the "first party") fails to honour a final award, order or any provisional
294. Any proposed changes to the BAT Arbitration Rules shall be prepared by the FIBA Legal or conservatory measures (collectively, the “decision”) of BAT or CAS, the party seeking
Commission or the BAT Secretariat and shall be submitted to the BAT President for the honouring of such decision award (the "second party") shall have the right to request
approval. The amended BAT Arbitration Rules may enter into force no earlier than their that FIBA sanction the first party. The sanctions which FIBA may impose are the following:
publication on the FIBA website. a. A monetary fine of up to CHF 150,000 (see article 3-303); this fine can be applied more
than once; and/or
b. Withdrawal of FIBA-license if the first party is a player's agent or a FIBA-approved
Seat of the BAT
coach; and/or
c. A ban on international transfers if the first party is a player; and/or
295. The BAT and each arbitral proceeding before a BAT arbitrator have their seat in Geneva,
d. A ban on participation in international competitions with his national team and/or club
Switzerland. Arbitration proceedings before the BAT are governed by Chapter 12 of the
if the first party is a player; and/or
Swiss Act on Private International Law, irrespective of the parties' domicile.
e. A ban on registration of new players and/or a ban on participation in international
club competitions if the first party is a club.
Financing The above sanctions can be applied cumulatively and more than once.
296. The financing of the BAT is guaranteed by FIBA, it being understood that the BAT is The above sanctions can be extended, in FIBA’s sole discretion, to natural or legal
designed to be self-financing. persons which are directly or indirectly linked to the first party, either from a legal or a
sporting perspective (e.g. different entity under a similar name etc.).
The BAT President / the BAT Vice President
301. The second party shall send to FIBA with his request for sanctions a copy of the BAT
297. The BAT President and the BAT Vice President shall be appointed by the FIBA Central award. The decision on the sanction is taken by the Secretary General. Before taking his
Board for a renewable term of four (4) years between the ordinary sessions of the FIBA decision he shall give the first party an opportunity to state his position and to honour the
elective Congress. They shall have legal training. BAT award. Upon request by FIBA, the national member federation to which the first party
298. The BAT Vice-President shall substitute for the BAT President in case of the latter's is affiliated shall actively and promptly take all necessary measures to ensure that the
inability to exercise the functions assigned to him under the BAT Arbitration Rules, first party fully honours the BAT award within a time-limit fixed by FIBA. If a national
including instances where the BAT President is prevented from exercising his functions federation fails to comply with the present Article, FIBA may impose disciplinary sanctions
due to a conflict of interest. on the national federation in accordance with Book 1, Chapter VI.

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302. The decision to sanction the first party shall be subject to appeal to the FIBA Appeals’ Panel 303. Administrative Fines Payable to FIBA listed in Book 3:
according to the FIBA Internal Regulations governing Appeals (see Book 1, Chapter VII).
Article number Item Amount

3-49 Breaches of Letter of Clearance up to CHF 25,000

Regulations
Chapter VIII – Fees, Allowances and Fines
3-91 Club refusing to release player CHF 40,000 to 115,000
for national team duty
[Notes to Chapter VIII:
Club allowing player to play while
3-92 under sanction for refusing to play CHF 40,000 to 115,000
i. Terms of payment for national team
National member federation acting
In accordance with applicable tax regulations, invoices may be subject to taxation. 3-93 against the spirit and/or the letter
CHF 16,000 to 115,000
Any payments will be made after deduction of taxes. of Regulations re players called
for national team duty
Failure by national member federation
Fees and dues, fines, rights, participation fees or any other amounts invoiced must be paid to 3-101 to meet deadline for supply of docu- CHF 1,000 to 3,000 per player
ments to support issue of Foreign
FIBA in full, i.e. without any deductions (bank charges, etc.) and are due on receipt of invoice. Player "A" licenses
i. National member federation failing to
Payment in FIBA's favour must be made to the following bank account: 3-110 submit to FIBA list of foreign players, up to CHF 25,000
information, and documentation or

Beneficiary: FIBA ii. National member federation failing

3-110 to observe regulations governing up to CHF 50,000
international transfers
Bank: UBS S.A.
National member federation adding/re-
3-119, 3-120 placing to its List of Players and up to CHF 5,000 per player or coach
Address: Place St-François Coaches after the official deadline or
submitting incomplete files
1002 Lausanne
National member federation failing to
Switzerland provide the List of Players and Coaches
3-119 together with the required eligibility up to CHF 25,000
documents and FIBA Approved Coach
Account no.: License before the official deadline
for CHF: 243-384509.01M; IBAN CH970024324338450901M.
National member federation allowing
for USD: 243-384 509.60L; IBAN CH980024324338450960L. 3-31 and 3-127 an ineligible player to play in a up to CHF 200,000
for EUR: 243-384509.61R; IBAN CH490024324338450961R Competition of FIBA
Bank code: 243
Swift code: UBSWCHZH80A 3-161b. Players' Agent failing to fulfil up to CHF 50,000
provisions of his license

ii. Currency of Reference Player using services of an unlicensed

3-164b. agent, or more than one agent at the up to CHF 50,000
same time
In general (in terms of Article 34.7 of the General Statutes), the Swiss Franc is the currency of
reference for all financial transactions carried out with FIBA. Club negotiating with other than
3-167b. the player personally, or with an up to CHF 100,000
unlicensed agent
This section should be read in conjunction with the various Regulations quoted. Other
non-monetary considerations/penalties/sanctions may apply]. 3-300a. Failure to honour BAT award up to CHF 150,000

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304. Allowances/Fees Payable listed in Book 3:

CHAPTER IX. - Appendices
Article number Item Amount
Appendix 1 - Official Documents of FIBA
1) Single game, CHF 450
Men or Women

2) Tournament lasting five 306. The application of the Regulations governing Eligibility, the National Status of Players and
CHF 700
(5) days or less
the International Transfer of Players requires strict and correct use of the documents
3) Olympic Qualifying issued by FIBA. These documents are as follows:
CHF 1,700
Tournaments- Men
Allowance/officiating fee
2-30.5, 3-208, 3-232, 3-254 payable for FIBA Referees, 4) Olympic Qualifying CHF 1,400 306.0 FIBA Identity Card
and 3-280 FIBA Referee Supervisors, Tournaments- Women
and FIBA Commissioners The FIBA Identity Card is issued under the authority of the Secretary General of FIBA.
5) FIBA World Championship CHF 2,500 This card is valid indefinitely.
– Men

6) FIBA World Championship CHF 1,500

Players participating in all main official competitions of FIBA should be in possession of
– Women this card.
7) FIBA World
Championships – Youth CHF 1,250
306.1 Foreign Player “A” License
Daily fees payable by Clinic Organisers to International This license is issued by the FIBA Zones to all foreign players playing for clubs taking part
3-254 Referee Instructors for each day of the clinic plus days CHF 150
of travel in the first or second division of the national championship. This license is valid for one
(1) year.
305. Fees and dues payable to FIBA, a Zone or a national member federation listed in Book 3:
306.2 Player “B” License
This license is issued by FIBA for players participating in FIBA official club competitions.
Article number Item Amount
It certifies that the player is registered for the club playing in the FIBA club competition
Administrative fee chargeable for exceptional change indicated on the license. This license is valid for one (1) year.
3-23 of eligibility CHF 2,000 to 20,000

3-47 Administrative fee chargeable by a national member Maximum of CHF 200 In the case of foreign players, this license also serves as a Foreign Player “A” License
federation for issue of a Letter of Clearance
for the national championship of the country of the club indicated on the license.
3-106a. Participation fee chargeable by FIBA/Zone for Foreign Men Maximum CHF 400
Player License “A” per year includes CHF 15 issuing fee Women Maximum CHF 250

3-106b. Participation fee chargeable by FIBA/Zone for FIBA Men Maximum CHF 1,200
Player License “B” per year includes CHF 15 issuing fee Women Maximum CHF 600

3-147 Annual fee for FIBA Players' Agent License not exceeding CHF 1,000

3-185 Administration fee for processing FIBA Approved Coach CHF 50

documentation

3-199 and 3-274 Annual fee payable by national member federations for each FIBA Refe- CHF 100
ree and Commissioner from Category "A" national member federations

Categories "B" & "C" national member federations CHF 75

Category "D" national member federations CHF 15

3-224 Once-only fee payable by a national member federation for CHF 50

the issuance of Honorary Referee License

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306.3 Request for a Letter of Clearance (LoC) should be in the following format and contain the 306.4 A Letter of Clearance (LoC) is issued by one national member federation to another and
following information : must contain the same information as the following:

LOGO & CONTACT DETAILS OF THE REQUESTING NATIONAL LOGO & CONTACT DETAILS OF THE NATIONAL

FEDERATION (NF) REQUEST FOR A LETTER OF CLEARANCE FEDERATION (NF) LETTER OF CLEARANCE

Date: _________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
TO : NF OF ORIGIN ___________________________________________________________
TO : NF OF DESTINATION ______________________________________________________
Cc : FIBA (transfers@[Link]) ___________________________________________________
Cc : FIBA (transfers@[Link]) ___________________________________________________
FROM NF OF DESTINATION _____________________________________________________
FROM NF OF ORIGIN __________________________________________________________
FOR THE INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER OF THE PLAYER
FOR THE INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER OF THE PLAYER
LAST NAME : _________________________ First Name(s) : ___________________________
LAST NAME: _________________________ First Name(s) : ___________________________
NATIONALITY(IES): ___________________________
NATIONALITY(IES): _________________________
DATE of BIRTH: (____/______/_____) ( day / month / year )
DATE of BIRTH (DOB) : (____/______/____) ( day / month / year )
FORMER CLUB :______________________________________________________________
FORMER CLUB: _______________________________________________________________
CLUB OF DESTINATION:________________________________________________________
CLUB OF DESTINATION: ________________________________________________________
PLAYER’S AGENT :
PLAYER’S AGENT : LAST NAME: _________________________ First Name(s) : __________________________
LAST NAME : ________________________ First Name(s) : ____________________________ NATIONALITY(IES): ___________________________
NATIONALITY(IES) : _________________________ FIBA LICENSE / ID No. : ________________________
IMPORTANT: CHECK THE VALIDITY OF THE AGENT’s LICENSE on [Link] under
FIBA LICENSE / ID No. :_______________________ Experts/Agent corner
IMPORTANT: q NO AGENT
CHECK THE VALIDITY OF THE AGENT’s LICENSE on [Link] under Experts/Agent corner
By ticking “NO” the National Federation issuing the LoC confirms that it has read articles 3-45,
q NO AGENT 3-134 to 3-137 of the FIBA Internal Regulations and understands the consequences of a failure
to abide by the duty contained hereto.
By ticking “NO” the requesting National Federation confirms that it has read articles 3-45, 3-134 Our Federation hereby grants this Letter of Clearance for the above-mentioned player. This
to 3-137 of the FIBA Internal Regulations and understands the consequences of a failure to player has no contractual obligation with any basketball club in our country.
abide by the duty contained hereto.
Best regards,
_______________________________
_______________________________
Signature and or stamp of the requesting national federation’s Secretary General (or his
delegate) Signature and or stamp of the national federation’s Secretary General (or his delegate)

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Appendix 2 - Standard Contract - Players’ Agent and Player 1.2. The Agent shall advise, assist and represent the Player in connection with the
engagement of the Player as a skilled basketball player by clubs worldwide [with the
exception of…].
Contract between Particularly, the Agent shall introduce the Player to any basketball club which might be
interested to retain his services, shall then negotiate on behalf of the Player the relevant
Player Agent's Full Name: ______________________________________________________ player contract to be signed by the Player and will subsequently liaise and deal in the
Company Name (if applicable): __________________________________________________ Player's interest with the club on all matters of interest for the Player in connection with
his engagement with the club.
Full Address: _________________________________________________________________ or
___________________________________________________________________________ The Agent shall advise, assist and represent the Club in connection with the engagement
of basketball players by the Club [to be supplemented] and will subsequently liaise and
___________________________________________________________________________ deal in the Clubs interest with the players on all matters of interest for the Club in
connection with his engagement with the players.
- hereinafter "the Agent" -
2. FIBA Internal Regulations governing Players’ Agents
and
The Parties agree that their relationship under this contract, in particular their respective
• Player's Full Name: _______________________________________________________ rights and duties shall be governed by the FIBA Internal Regulation governing Players
Agents (hereinafter the "FIBA Agent Regulation") as amended from time to time;
Full Address: ____________________________________________________________ In particular, the parties agree to be entitled to and bound by the respective rights and
______________________________________________________________________ duties provided for in the FIBA Agent Regulations.

______________________________________________________________________ 3. Compensation
For any contract procured by the Agent and signed by the Player, the Player agrees to
- hereinafter "the Player" – pay to the Agent an agent fee of _____% of the Player's base net salary for _____ year(s).
or The Player is released from this obligation in the event that the player contract includes
a clause according to which the agent collects his agent fee directly from the club.
• Club's Full Name: ________________________________________________________ The Agent's fee shall be compensation for all the services to be provided by the Agent
Full Address: ____________________________________________________________ according to this contract. The Agent shall not be entitled to reimbursement of any
expenses unless otherwise agreed in writing.
______________________________________________________________________ or
For any contract procured by the Agent and signed by the Club, the Club agrees to pay to
______________________________________________________________________
the Agent an agent fee of ___% of the Player's base net salary for ___ year(s).
- hereinafter "the Club" – 4. Term
Preamble This Agreement shall begin on the day of signature hereof by both parties and shall expire
on ___________ [not to exceed two years] unless renewed by written agreement
This Contract is based on a master agreement provided by FIBA - Fédération Internationale de
between the parties].
Basketball pursuant to the FIBA Internal Regulation governing Players’ Agents.
5. Entire Agreement
1. Engagement This is the entire agreement of the parties. Any amendments and/or additions to this
Agreement shall be made in writing; the foregoing shall also apply to any amendment to
1.1 . The Player hereby employs the Agent and the Agent hereby agrees to act as Agent for
this clause 5.
the Player.
or 6. Confidentiality
The Club hereby employs the Agent and the Agent hereby agrees to act as Agent for the The parties agree to keep confidential the contents of this Agreement and any matters
Club. related thereto.

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7. Arbitration 3. Player Obligations

Any dispute arising from or related to the present contract shall be submitted to the To give best services and loyalty to the club.
Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) in Geneva, Switzerland and shall be resolved in Participating in all club games and practice, training sessions.
accordance with the BAT Arbitration Rules by a single arbitrator appointed by the BAT To provide club with prompt notice of any injury etc.
President. The seat of the arbitration shall be Geneva, Switzerland. The arbitration shall To use only the services of a FIBA licensed Player's Agent.
be governed by Chapter 12 of the Swiss Act on Private International Law, irrespective of
4. Club's Duties
parties’ domicile. The language of arbitration shall be English. The arbitrator shall decide
the dispute ex aequo et bono. 4.1 Salary:
Payment dates
Date Bank accounts
_____________________ Instalments?
Place Bonuses?
______________________ Fringe benefits?
Including/excluding tax?
The Agent The Player /For the Club Social security, health insurance?
4.2 Vacation
* Disclaimer: 4.3 Release for national team (cf. articles 3-76 to 3-92 of the FIBA Internal Regulations)
Parties that use this master agreement acknowledge that it cannot and does not take
5. Term
account of legal requirements of the country/countries, the laws of which may be
Duration
applicable to this Contract.
Start date (under conditions? i.e. letter of clearance etc.)
Parties that use this master agreement acknowledge that it cannot and does not provide
Early termination only for important reasons, (e.g. for the club in case of doping violation,
regulations for any agreement the parties may have reached. The master agreement is
for player in case of non-payment)
thus only a summary of items to be regulated by the parties. FIBA does not take any
Extension of the contract (option rights)
responsibility whatsoever in connection with the master agreement.
6. Image Rights and Promotional activities
Agreement by player to allow the taking of pictures for media etc.
Participating in promotional activities of the team
Appendix 3 - Suggested Main Points to be Covered in a Contract 7. Agent's Commission
between a Club and a Player Which amount? Based on net salary? Including or not including bonuses and fringe
1. Parties benefits?
Name/address of player, date of birth, nationality Who pays?
Name/address of club, legal representative Agent's Commission in case of extension or renewal of the Contract?

2. Basic Regulations to be referenced in the Contract 8. Applicable Law

The following form an integral part of the contract: Arbitration
Statutes and regulations of the club Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT)
Statutes and regulations of the league Miscellaneous
Statutes and regulations of the national member federation of FIBA Entire agreement (Annexes?)
General Statutes and Internal Regulations of FIBA Amendments in writing only
Statutes and regulations of the FIBA Zone If a provision is held invalid, no effect on any other provision
Mandatory standard form agreements of national member federations should be Date/ Signatures
observed. (The above is not an exhaustive list but is designed to serve as an indication of items to
be covered in a player contract.)

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