Rules
This page shows now the new rules for 2025. For archived rules, mark-ups and changes, see the rules archive page.
Independent Neutral Athletes
- ICF Policy – 20 June 2023
- ICF Declaration form for Athletes – 20 June 2023
- ICF Declaration form for Athletes (for minors)
- ICF Declaration from for Athlete Support Personnel - 20 June 2023
- ICF Independent Athlete Eligibility Panel Terms of reference - 20 June 2023
- Measures for Russian and Belorussian athletes - 29 April 2023
- List of AIN athletes approved by the AIN Panel - 30 September 2025
- List of AIN support personnel by the AIN Panel - 30 September 2025
ICF Statutes
- 2024 ICF Statutes - Taking effect from November 2024
Disciplines
Canoe Sprint Rules
- 2025 ICF Canoe Sprint Rules
- World Ranking Rules - taking effect 1 January 2025
- 2025 ICF Canoe Sprint Rules - Spanish translation
Please note that the official language of the rules is British English, in case of discrepancy with the English version, English will prevail. In case of a dispute the English version is deemed official.
Paracanoe Rules
Canoe Marathon Rules
Canoe Polo Rules
- 2025 ICF Canoe Polo Rules
- ICF Canoe Polo rules appendices 2023 - Applicable for 2025
- ICF Canoe Polo World Championships 2026 qualification system (uploaded 30 September 2024)
- World Games 2025 - Canoe Polo qualification system (updated 7 November 2023)
- 2025 Canoe Polo rule clarifications - uploaded 26 August 2025
Wildwater Canoeing Rules
Canoe Freestyle Rules
Dragon Boat Rules
Canoe Ocean Racing Rules
Sailing Rules Rules
Stand Up Paddling Rules
Fair Play
Anti-doping rules
- 2021 ICF Anti-Doping rules - taking effect from 1 January 2021
- ICF anti-doping rules based upon the 2015 WADA code (2019 version)
Prevention of Competition Manipulation
- Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions
- More information on the prevention of competition manipulation
Ethics
- ICF Code of Ethics - Effective from 10 November 2024
- International Olympic Committee's Code of Ethics
