Chapter 14: Governance

FIMP Code of Competition & Technical Handbook · 2026–2029 Edition (in force from 1 January 2026)

Article 14.1: Congress

1. 14.1.1Congress is the supreme body of FIMP. It meets in ordinary session once a year, in February.
2. 14.1.2Each member federation has one vote. A change to this Code requires a two-thirds majority.

Article 14.2: Jury of Appeal

1. 14.2.1Every World Championship shall have a Jury of Appeal of five members drawn from at least four nations.
2. 14.2.2Protests shall be lodged in writing within 30 minutes of the publication of heat results, with a fee of CHF 300.
3. 14.2.3The decision of the Jury of Appeal is final.