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Dear IDO National member organisation,
Due to the upcoming Championship season, we would like to highlight important information regarding country representation for dancers who do not hold the nationality of the country they wish to represent. The following rules bellow apply. Please ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted in advance to the IDO Committee for review and approval by the IDO Presidium.
Clarified rules about Requirements for Participating Dancers and Change of rules for participants in an IDO event Requirements for Participating Dancers in an IDO Event
(1) Dancers representing a country in an International IDO Competition must reside in or be a citizen of the country being represented.
(2) Participation in Continental Championships or Cups requires residency or citizenship of the dancers on the respective continent. For the participation in World Championships or World Cups the NMO may elect dancers from either continent or both continents.
(3) A dancer can only represent one (1) country at an event in a calendar year regardless of status – dual passport/dual citizenship, refugee status, residence in another country, etc.
(4) Specific conditions that must be met to represent a country:
Upon receipt of a written request from the “new” IDO NMO, together with the following documents:
To represent a country, a dancer must prove that he or she has resided in that country for at least six (6) months;
Proof of studying in the »new« country (School, University)
Proof of work (contract and a letter from the employer)
Proof of an address (permanent or temporary for full six (6) months in the »new« country) from the Municipality
Proof of registration and paid yearly registration fee to the new IDO NMO
An e-mail from the IDO NMO of the country of birth that there are no open disputes with the athlete and the IDO NMO
If the dancer is a minor, a signed statement from the parents that they approve the representation of the »new« country
The application will be reviewed on a case-to-case system by the Sub-Committee. The final decision is in the discrepancy of the IDO Presidium and are valid for 1 calendar year
(5) A citizen of one country who resides in another country may be eligible to represent either country. However, once a dancer has declared which country he or she will represent, the IDO Presidium must approve any subsequent changes. Any change back may only be made after a 12 (twelve) months period from the last event that he/she competed.
(6) In the case of dual/multiple nationality, the dancer is free to choose which country he/she wants to represent. If a dancer wants to change his/her representation to his/her second nationality, the IDO Presidium must be asked in written form the specific application conditions apply. Any change back may only be made after a 12 (twelve) months period from the last event that he/she competed.
Dual/multiple nationality
(1) In the case of dual/ multiple nationality, the dancer is free to choose which country he/she wants to represent. If a dancer wants to change his/her representation to his/her second nationality, the specific application conditions apply (as explained in the above section). Any change back may only be made after a 12 (twelve) months period from the last event that he/she competed at.
Change of rules for participants in an IDO event Installing of an IDO Flag at a Competition to Represent a Country
(1) The IDO Presidium can decide that in special cases as:
• when an IDO NMO that represents the country fails to meet international standards for conduct,
• when there are special conditions that the dancer cannot represent his/her country as their political identity is not clearly defined (i.e. refugee situation),
• when there is a higher political dispute between IDO and IDO NMO,
• when IDO has proof of mismanagement and corruption of IDO NMO, IDO flag may be used for representing competitors at the official IDO Games, Championships and Cups.
Documentation to be submitted when applying as a refugee to represent a »new« country or dancing under the IDO flag:
• Scan of documents proving refugee status in the »new« country
• Scan of passport
• Scan of a temporary address in the »new« country If the athlete is a minor, a signed statement from the parents that they approve the athlete to represent the »new« country. Decision of the IDO Presidium must be solved case by case and event by event. The decision is valid only for 1 (one) event per case.