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• ICF Rules 2025 (Ver.2.3)
Below you can download the general regulations containing the rules of the World Championship. All participants are required to fully comply with the ICF regulations, which include guidelines for dog welfare, approved equipment, bike and scooter specifications, as well as starting and finishing procedures. Special emphasis is placed on respect for the animals, fair competition, and sportsmanship among the teams.
• Country registration application (New Entry)
You can download here the registration form for the enrollment of a new member country in the International Canicross Federation™ (ICF™).
Once downloaded, please complete the required information, sign the form, and send it to the following email address:
icf@canicross.international
• Internal Regulation of ICF
The Internal Regulations of the International Canicross Federation (ICF™) serve as a foundational framework for the operation, cohesion, and development of the sport on a global scale. This document provides a detailed overview of the Federation’s history, from its founding to its present structure, highlighting the vision and values upon which it has been built.
It also outlines the articles and provisions that govern the philosophy and operational guidelines of the ICF™. These articles clearly define the Federation’s objectives, its mission to promote canicross as a recognized and organized sport, and the fundamental rules that all members are expected to follow.
Moreover, the Regulations set out the principles of ethics and responsibility that must be respected by all members — including national federations, athletes, coaches, and event organizers — in order to ensure unity, credibility, and alignment with international sports standards.
By adhering to the Internal Regulations, the ICF™ ensures transparent and consistent governance, promoting respect among its members and towards the sport itself.
• Logo I.C.F.™
The logo of the International Canicross Federation (ICF™) is a registered trademark and must be used respectfully and in accordance with the official guidelines of the Federation. It is permitted only for approved events, member clubs, and for promotional purposes directly related to canicross under the ICF™’s authority. Alteration of the logo’s colors, shape, or proportions is not allowed, nor is its use on commercial products without prior approval. For any intended use, it is recommended to request authorization from the ICF™ Board of Directors.
• Canine Anti-Doping Information
Please find attached the compiled Canine Anti-Doping Information, prepared by Cushla Lamen, member of the ICF Executive Committee and Sergio Maffi, DMV.
We kindly ask that this important document be distributed to all national federations to ensure that the information is accessible and well understood across our community.
In the event of any questions or clarifications, please direct them to: antidopingicf@canicross.international.
Your cooperation in sharing this resource widely will help maintain transparency, consistency, and integrity within our sport.
The 2026 list can be found at this link:
https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/2026list_en_final_clean_september_2025.pdf
A summary of major modifications and explanatory notes can be found at this link:
https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/2026_list_explanatory_note_en_final_september_2025.pdf
Thank you for your support.
Best regards,
Cushla Lamen
Member of the Steering Committee
Responsible for Animal Welfare and Anti-Doping
• CANICROSS : Rules for Parasports
The rules are following the guidelines of the international paralympic comitee.
Challenging the interests of Para sport is the threat of one-sided and predictable competition, in
which the least impaired athlete always wins.
Classification is the cornerstone of the Paralympic Movement, it determines which athletes are
eligible to compete in a sport and how athletes are grouped together for competition. In Para
sports, athletes are grouped by the degree of activity limitation resulting from the impairment.
This, to a certain extent, is similar to grouping athletes by age, gender or weight.
Classification aims to minimise the impact of the impairment on athletes’ performance so that
the sporting excellence determines which athlete or team is ultimately victorious. Ensuring that
athletes are classified prior to competing is crucial to safeguarding the integrity and credibility of
the competition.
It is important to underline that the competitive structure provided by classification systems is
not only key for elite sport but also necessary for promoting grassroots participation in Para
sports for people with an impairment.