The policies and procedures explain how the organisation is managed, its rules and regulations. All Members are required to adhere to the rules and regulations set out, and event organisers should consult sport and event specifications carefully.
Section 1: INTRODUCTION
Section 2: BY-LAWS AND GOVERNANCE
Section 3: COMMITTEES
- 3.1 – Elections Committee
- 3.2 – Eligibility Committee
- 3.3 – Global Games Committee
- 3.4 – Anti-Doping Committee
- 3.5 – Medical Committee
- 3.6 – Finance Committee
- 3.7 – Athletics Committee
- 3.8 – Basketball Committee
- 3.10 – Cycling Committee
- 3.11 – Football/Futsal Committee
- 3.13 – Swimming Committee
- 3.14 – Tennis Committee
- 3.15 – Rowing Committee
- 3.16 – Table Tennis Committee
- 3.17 – Skiing Committee
- 3.18 – Judo Committee
Section 4: POLICIES
- 4.1 – Eligibility & Classification Policy – update pending
- 4.2 – Anti-Doping Policy
- 4.3 – Athlete Nationality Policy | Athlete Nationality Policy (effective 1st July 2023)
- 4.4 – Membership Fee Policy
- 4.5 – Diversity Policy
- 4.6 – Records & Rankings Policy
- 4.7 – Branding Policy and Guidelines
- 4.8 – Data and Information Protection Policy
- 4.9 – Complaints Policy
- 4.10 – Informed Consent Policy
- 4.11 – Sponsorship Policy
- section removed
- 4.13 – Disciplinary Policy
- 4.14 – Conflict of Interest policy
- 4.15 – Reserves and Investment Policy – pending review
- 4.16 – Schedule of Fees
- 4.17 – Travel Policy and Good Practice
- 4.18 – Social Media Guidelines and Policy
- 4.19 – Event Entry Policy and Terms & Conditions
- 4.20 – Head Injury and Concussion Policy
- 4.21 – Protocol Guide
- 4.22 – Neutral Athlete Policy
Section 5: STANDING ORDERS
Section 6: CODES
Section 7: SPORT & EVENT SPECIFICATIONS
Section 8: EVENT BID PROCESS/COMPETITION SANCTIONING
- 8.1 – Virtus Bid Process – Overview | WHO guidance (Covid-19)
- 8.2 – Championship Bid Application Form | Budget Template | COVID Guidance
- 8.3 – 2027 Virtus Global Games Bid specification and guidance
- 8.4 – 2026 Virtus Regional Games Bid specification and guidance
- 8.5 – Competition Sanctioning Procedures and Application Form
Section 9: SECTION REMOVED
Virtus is the brand name of the International Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual impairment and is a founding member of the International Paralympic Committee. Registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in the UK (1173901)