International
Any international sports federation may choose to refer disputes to Sport Resolutions for arbitration.
We provide an independent, trusted forum for the resolution of sports-related disputes, supported by specialist expertise and efficient case administration.
Establishing Jurisdiction
A federation can confer jurisdiction on Sport Resolutions in one of two ways:
- By including an arbitration clause within its existing statutes or regulations; or
- On an ad hoc basis, through an arbitration agreement entered into between the relevant parties.
Outsourced Dispute Resolution and Secretariat Support
Sport Resolutions’ international panel is available to federations that wish to outsource their dispute resolution processes in full.
Alternatively, Sport Resolutions can act as an independent secretariat for federations that already operate their own tribunals, providing administrative support while preserving institutional independence.
Rules and Procedure
Sport Resolutions will administer proceedings in accordance with the federation’s own procedural rules.
Where no such rules exist, federations may choose to refer disputes to Sport Resolutions to be administered under the Sport Resolutions Arbitration Rules.
Why Sport Resolutions?
As a not-for-profit organisation, Sport Resolutions offers a service that is:
- Expert-led and independent
- Flexible and responsive
- Timely and efficient
- Cost-effective for international federations
We provide independent tribunal services to a range of international federations, either by appointing arbitrators from a federation’s own panel or from the Sport Resolutions international panel. Federations we have supported include:
- World Athletics
- International Tennis Federation (ITF)
- International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA)
- World Rugby
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