Who, what, where & how
Please consult the ISF Statutes, Chapter IV Members (articles 6 -16) which describe the complete procedures and conditions to become an ISF Member.
Follow the questions & answers below:
Who can become an ISF Member?
Organisations (Federations or Associations being actively involved in the management of skyrunning as a sport discipline or of skyrunning competition.
What type of ISF Memberships exist (Article 6):
- Full Members with voting rights (Federations which act as the national representatives of the sport of skyrunning)
- Aspirant NOC Members (national entities governing skyrunning or related mountain sports disciplines that have not yet obtained full recognition as the sole national governing federation for skyrunning within their respective country)
- Associate Members (organisations, associations, or emerging national structures involved in the promotion or development of skyrunning that have no voting rights)
What criteria do you need to become an ISF Member:
- be a Federation, organisation, association, or emerging structure involved in the promotion, development, or support of skyrunning or related mountain sports discipline
- possess legal personality or a recognised organisational form under the laws of its country or territory of registration
- organise, regulate, and oversee skyrunning activities and competitions at national level in accordance with ISF guidelines and indications
- commit to respect the World Anti-Doping Code of the World Anti-Doping Agency in all relevant activities under its responsibility
- comply with the ISF Statutes and Regulations and with any resolutions adopted by the ISF
What is the definition of a country?
A country, to be defined as such, must comply with at least one of the two following conditions:
- To be an independent state recognised by the International Community
- To have a National Olympic Committee recognized by the IOC
Key features for ISF Members
- Name – the Association or Federation must include the word “skyrunning” and the nation’s name. An existing Association/Federation must include a section specifically dedicated
to skyrunning. - Internal organisation – Member organisation should have an internal organisation complying with national sports rules and with open representation and management.
- Member’s website – Members must have a dedicated website or website section to include activities, race calendar, rules, Member tag and ISF logo.
- Member’s emails – Each Member must have an official email, preferably including the Member’s name.
- Logo – Each National Member must have an individual logo. Members’ logos cannot include
the skyrunner silhouette or the word “Skyrunner®” which is a registered trademark.
Please contact info@skyrunning.com to request the ISF Member Application Form and for any further information.
