Updated IPCH player eligibility rules now in effect

Recent discussions at the IPCH Sport Congress and several complex cases prompted IPCH to publish a revised and clearer version of its player eligibility rules. These updates ensure consistency, fairness, and clarity on which players can represent national teams in IPCH-sanctioned events.

The previous rules offered a basic framework; however, evolving cases exposed the need for more structured and future-proof guidelines. Therefore, this revision introduces major improvements. Most notably, it adds a one-time switch rule that allows players to change their national team under specific nationality and residency conditions.

Key Changes in the Revised Eligibility Rules (Section B.4):

• Clear definitions of eligibility based on nationality and residence.
• Players may switch national teams once, provided they meet specific conditions.
• National Associations verify and validate player eligibility.
• In case of uncertainty, National Associations must submit documentation in advance to IPCH for review.
• The Jury checks documents during official events..

This update reflects input from the Jury Committee, Athletes Committee, and Coaches Committee. The rules take effect on the publication date, and IPCH will soon incorporate them into the revised Competition Regulations.