SANCTION YOUR EVENT —
MAKE RESULTS OFFICIAL
NWANA does not organize events — it sanctions them. Sanctioning confirms that your competition follows NWANA rules, safety standards, and officiating requirements so results can be recognized and published.
WHAT SANCTIONING IS
Sanctioning is an authorization — not event organization.
Official Status
Your competition is recognized as an NWANA-sanctioned event and may use NWANA sanctioning language in promotion.
- Sanction ID assigned to the event
- Standard rules, officiating, and safety requirements
- Eligibility aligned with NWANA licensing
Results & Recognition
Sanctioning enables official results publication and comparability across jurisdictions under the same standards.
- Results eligible for NWANA rankings (as published)
- Judging integrity and rule compliance
- Clear process for disputes and corrections
WHO ISSUES A SANCTION
One authority — administered locally through operators.
NWANA
NWANA is the continental sanctioning authority and sets the unified standards and compliance requirements.
National Operators (where recognized)
Country-level operators administer sanctioning nationally under NWANA authority and oversight.
Interim Regional Operators
Where no National Operator exists, interim regional operators may administer sanctioning within their delegated territory.
Event Organizers
Organizers run the event logistics. NWANA/Operators provide sanctioning approval, standards, and verification.
SANCTIONING REQUIREMENTS
Clear standards that protect athletes and make results credible.
Rules & Course Standards
- Event format and rules must follow the NWANA Rulebook
- Course standards and distance accuracy as required
- Clear category definitions and results reporting
Officials & Integrity
- Qualified officials and judging procedures
- Documented penalties and dispute pathway
- Compliance with safeguarding and ethics requirements
HOW TO APPLY
Three steps to get sanctioned.
Apply for Sanctioning
If you can host an organized event, we can help you make it official.