Tournament Sanction Policy

The Tournament Sanction Policy establishes the framework for the approval, regulation, and oversight of Typti tournaments conducted under the authority of the Indian Typti Federation (ITYF).

The objectives are to:

• Ensure consistency in tournament organization.
• Protect the interests of players and officials.
• Maintain fair competition.
• Standardize playing conditions.
• Promote athlete safety.
• Support national rankings.
• Enhance the professional image of Typti in India.

This policy applies to all tournaments seeking official recognition from ITYF, including:

• National Championships
• State Championships
• District Championships
• Club Tournaments
• Open Tournaments
• Corporate Championships
• University Championships
• School Championships
• Team Leagues
• Invitational Events
• Exhibition Matches
• Charity Events

ITYF shall recognize the following categories:

Tournament approval shall be granted by:

• ITYF Tournament Committee
• Technical Committee
• Secretary General (administrative approval)

Final approval shall be issued in writing by ITYF.

Applications may be submitted by:

• State Associations
• District Associations
• Clubs
• Academies
• Educational Institutions
• Corporate Organizations
• Event Management Companies
• Government Bodies

Applicants must be in good standing with ITYF.

Sanctioned tournaments receive:

• Official ITYF recognition
• Listing on the ITYF Event Calendar
• Use of the ITYF “Sanctioned Event” logo
• Eligibility to award official ranking points (where applicable)
• Access to certified referees and technical officials
• Inclusion in ITYF promotional channels
• Eligibility for player rankings
• Technical guidance from ITYF

Bronze

• Club events
• Academy competitions
• Recreational tournaments
• No ranking points unless approved

Silver

• District events
• Open city tournaments
• Limited ranking points

Gold

• State championships
• Major open events
• Full state ranking points
• National ranking points (subject to approval)

Platinum

• National championships
• National leagues
• Premier events
• Maximum ranking points

Every sanctioned tournament shall meet minimum standards for:

Venue

• Approved court dimensions
• Safe playing surface
• Adequate lighting
• Spectator safety
• Seating
• Washrooms
• Drinking water
• Medical access

Equipment

Only ITYF-approved:

• Rackets
• Balls
• Nets
• Court markings
• Scoreboards

Officials

Minimum requirements:

• Tournament Director
• Chief Referee
• Certified Referees
• Court Officials (as required)
• Medical Officer (recommended for larger events)

Players participating in ranking events shall:

• Hold a valid ITYF Player Membership
• Comply with the Code of Conduct
• Meet the age/category requirements
• Complete registration before the published deadline

Sanctioned events may include:

Singles

• Men's
• Women's

Doubles

• Men's
• Women's
• Mixed

Team Events

Junior Divisions

• Under 10
• Under 12
• Under 14
• Under 16
• Under 18

Senior Categories

Masters Categories

• 35+
• 40+
• 50+
• 60+
• 70+

Para-Typti

As approved by ITYF.

Applications should be submitted at least:

• Platinum: 120 days before the event
• Gold: 90 days
• Silver: 60 days
• Bronze: 30 days

Required documents:

• Completed application form
• Venue details
• Proposed dates
• Tournament format
• Prize structure
• Safety plan
• Insurance details (where applicable)
• Technical officials
• Event budget
• Sanction fee

Educational institutions and non-profit community events may receive concessional rates at ITYF's discretion.

Only ITYF-approved tournaments may award official ranking points.

Ranking allocations shall depend on:

• Tournament tier
• Draw size
• Match completion
• Compliance with technical standards

ITYF will publish a separate National Ranking Policy.

Sanctioned tournaments shall:

• Display the ITYF logo on promotional material.
• Use the official event designation (e.g., “ITYF Gold Sanctioned Event”).
• Include ITYF branding on the main backdrop and courts where practical.
• Acknowledge ITYF in media releases and digital communications.

Organizers shall provide:

• First Aid Kit
• Emergency contact information
• Hydration facilities
• Safe playing environment
• Heat management protocols (where applicable)
• Emergency evacuation procedures for larger events

Medical personnel should be present for Gold and Platinum events.

Participants shall comply with:

• ITYF Code of Ethics
• Anti-Doping Policy (as adopted by ITYF)
• Anti-corruption provisions
• Fair play principles

Unless otherwise agreed:

• Organizers may promote the event locally.
• ITYF retains the right to use event photographs, videos, results, and statistics for promotional, archival, and educational purposes.
• Commercial broadcast arrangements should be coordinated with ITYF for Platinum events.

Organizers shall:

• Publish prize money before registrations open.
• Disburse prize money within 15 days of event completion unless otherwise specified.
• Comply with applicable tax laws.

Failure to pay prize money may result in sanctions.

Within seven days of tournament completion, organizers shall submit:

• Final results
• Match scores
• Rankings data
• Referee report
• Incident reports
• Attendance figures
• Event photographs
• Media coverage summary

Tournament organizers shall ensure that:

• Players, coaches, officials, and spectators behave respectfully.
• Harassment, discrimination, abuse, and violence are not tolerated.
• Decisions of referees are respected.
• Disciplinary matters are reported promptly to ITYF.

ITYF may suspend or revoke sanction if an organizer:

• Provides false information.
• Fails to meet technical standards.
• Breaches financial obligations.
• Misuses the ITYF name or logo.
• Compromises player safety.
• Fails to submit required reports.
• Brings the sport into disrepute.

An organizer may appeal a sanction-related decision within 14 days of notification. Appeals shall be reviewed by the ITYF Appeals Committee, whose decision shall be final within the federation's internal processes.

ITYF shall publish an annual calendar by 31 December for the following competition year.

Priority will generally be given to:

• National Championships
• National League
• State Championships
• Regional Opens
• District Championships
• Club and Academy Events

This helps avoid scheduling conflicts and provides clarity for players and organizers.

To encourage excellence, ITYF should introduce an annual Organizer Accreditation Program:

Highly rated organizers could receive:

• Reduced sanction fees for future events.
• Priority consideration for hosting national championships.
• Promotion through ITYF's official channels.
• Annual “Tournament Organizer of the Year” recognition.