Ministry Of Youth & Sports

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SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS AND PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
SUPREME ORGANIC LAW
ON THE ORGANIZATION OF THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS, THE XARASPORT PUBLIC INTERFACE, NATIONAL SPORTING ADMINISTRATION, MOBILE RECREATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, AND THE BOUKI & MALICE PROGRAM
Original Institutional Establishment: May 7, 2025
Original Recreational Policy: May 18, 2025
Date of Consolidation: September 6, 2026
Official Classification: Ministerial Organic Law — National Sports Administration Act — Youth and Recreation Framework — Mobile Infrastructure Regulation
Competent Authority: Ministry of Youth and Sports
Issuing Authority: Office of the Rector-President
Official Public Interface: xaraguauniversity.com/xarasports
Entry into Force: Upon official publication
TITLE I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1 — Purpose
This Organic Law establishes the legal and administrative framework governing:
a. the Ministry of Youth and Sports;
b. the XaraSport Public Interface;
c. national youth and sports policy;
d. sporting organizations and national representation;
e. mobile recreational infrastructure;
f. traveling cultural and recreational activities;
g. local design, manufacturing, maintenance, and operation;
h. the Bouki & Malice Program;
i. territorial deployment and community participation; and
j. the registration, inspection, and control of ministerial programs.
Article 2 — Ministerial competence
The Ministry is the competent authority for youth, sport, recreation, physical education, sporting representation, recreational infrastructure, and related cultural programming.
It shall exercise its functions under the constitutional authority of the Office of the Rector-President.
Article 3 — Methods of execution
The Ministry may act:
a. directly;
b. through autonomous Indigenous communities;
c. through educational institutions;
d. through registered clubs and associations;
e. through community enterprises;
f. through contracted operators;
g. through licensed manufacturers; or
h. through qualified specialists mandated for a defined function.
Article 4 — Governing principles
Ministerial action shall be governed by:
a. territorial accessibility;
b. operational necessity;
c. technical safety;
d. proportionality of expenditure;
e. community participation;
f. protection of children;
g. local productive capacity; and
h. administrative accountability.
TITLE II — XARASPORT PUBLIC INTERFACE
Article 5 — Official designation
The institutional section known as XaraSport, maintained within the official digital infrastructure of the University of Xaragua, is designated as the Official Public Interface of the Ministry.
Its official location is:
xaraguauniversity.com/xarasports
Article 6 — Functions
The Interface may publish:
a. ministerial acts and notices;
b. national sports policies;
c. recognized disciplines;
d. registered clubs and organizations;
e. national teams and athletes;
f. competitions and results;
g. youth programs;
h. recreational deployment schedules;
i. technical standards;
j. calls for registration or partnership;
k. historical records; and
l. other information within ministerial competence.
Article 7 — Authenticity
A document expressly identified as an official act, notice, register, or decision and published through the Interface constitutes an authorized ministerial communication.
Publication of general information does not, by itself, create a license, registration, financial obligation, or individual entitlement.
Article 8 — Unauthorized representation
No person or organization may represent itself as the Ministry, a national federation, an official delegation, or a recognized XaraSport operator without written authorization.
Independent reporting, commentary, and academic analysis remain unaffected.
TITLE III — NATIONAL SPORTS ADMINISTRATION
Article 9 — National Sports Register
The Ministry shall maintain a National Sports Register recording, as applicable:
a. recognized sporting disciplines;
b. clubs and associations;
c. athletes and coaches;
d. referees and technical officials;
e. national selections;
f. competitions;
g. results and records;
h. official sporting symbols; and
i. disciplinary decisions.
Article 10 — Recognition of disciplines
A sporting discipline may be recognized upon determination of:
a. identifiable rules;
b. minimum safety standards;
c. operational feasibility;
d. participant eligibility;
e. equipment requirements; and
f. a competent technical authority.
Recognition does not require the creation of a separate federation.
Article 11 — National representation
The Ministry may establish or recognize national teams and official delegations.
No athlete, club, or organization may claim national representative status without an express ministerial designation.
Article 12 — External sporting relations
External sporting relations shall be coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where they involve international institutional representation.
Only a status actually granted by the competent external organization may be publicly recorded.
TITLE IV — MOBILE RECREATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Article 13 — Establishment
A National System of Mobile Recreational Infrastructure is hereby established.
It may include:
a. modular amusement installations;
b. mobile sports facilities;
c. children’s recreation areas;
d. traveling performance units;
e. temporary festival infrastructure;
f. obstacle and skill courses;
g. inflatable or water-play installations;
h. community fairs;
i. educational entertainment; and
j. other temporary installations authorized by the Ministry.
Article 14 — Territorial model
Mobile infrastructure shall be used to serve multiple communities through planned rotational deployment.
Equipment shall, where practicable, be:
a. modular;
b. transportable;
c. repairable;
d. technically comprehensible;
e. adaptable to local conditions;
f. economically proportionate; and
g. capable of decentralized maintenance.
Article 15 — Deployment decisions
Deployment schedules shall consider:
a. population served;
b. territorial accessibility;
c. community demand;
d. transport conditions;
e. weather;
f. available personnel;
g. maintenance cycles;
h. public safety; and
i. financial sustainability.
Permanent infrastructure shall not be presumed preferable where mobile infrastructure can provide equivalent service more efficiently.
TITLE V — TECHNICAL SAFETY
Article 16 — Authorization to operate
No mechanical or elevated attraction may enter public operation without prior verification of:
a. structural stability;
b. load capacity;
c. anchoring;
d. electrical systems;
e. moving components;
f. braking and emergency stopping;
g. barriers and access control;
h. passenger restraints;
i. evacuation procedures; and
j. weather limitations.
Article 17 — Responsible operator
Every installation shall have an identified operator responsible for:
a. assembly;
b. inspection;
c. operation;
d. maintenance;
e. disassembly;
f. incident reporting; and
g. immediate suspension in the presence of a material defect.
Article 18 — Technical assessment
The Ministry shall require professional engineering or specialized technical assessment where the scale, speed, height, electrical system, mechanical complexity, or passenger load of an installation makes such assessment necessary.
Article 19 — Suspension
The Ministry or responsible operator shall immediately suspend equipment presenting an apparent danger.
Reopening requires correction of the defect and documented reinspection.
TITLE VI — LOCAL PRODUCTION AND PROCUREMENT
Article 20 — Productive policy
The Ministry shall progressively develop the capacity to design, manufacture, assemble, operate, maintain, and repair recreational and sporting equipment within Xaragua.
Priority may be given to:
a. artisans;
b. mechanics;
c. welders;
d. carpenters;
e. electricians;
f. designers;
g. engineers;
h. textile workers;
i. transport operators; and
j. community enterprises.
Article 21 — External procurement
External procurement may be used where local production is unavailable, unsafe, technically insufficient, or economically disproportionate.
Contracts may require:
a. technical documentation;
b. spare parts;
c. maintenance training;
d. local assembly;
e. transfer of operational knowledge; and
f. warranty obligations.
Article 22 — Energy systems
Infrastructure may use solar, battery, manual, conventional electrical, or hybrid power.
The selected system shall be determined by safety, reliability, operating cost, maintenance capacity, and actual deployment requirements.
TITLE VII — CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL PRODUCTION
Article 23 — Original production
The Ministry may commission and administer:
a. games;
b. sporting disciplines;
c. characters;
d. stories;
e. theatrical works;
f. visual identities;
g. music;
h. educational materials;
i. attractions;
j. toys; and
k. merchandise.
Official programs shall prioritize original production where this is operationally and economically feasible.
Article 24 — Cultural content
Programs may employ Indigenous history, Xaraguayan history, Caribbean geography, local environments, community narratives, traditional stories, and contemporary artistic production.
No program is required to present an ordinary recreational activity as ceremonial, religious, or ancestral.
Historical and traditional claims shall be distinguished from contemporary adaptations.
TITLE VIII — BOUKI & MALICE PROGRAM
Article 25 — Establishment
The Bouki & Malice Mobile Cultural and Recreational Program is established as an official program of the Ministry.
It shall use the established Haytian and Caribbean narrative tradition of Bouki and Malice for recreation, storytelling, theatre, games, and educational programming.
Article 26 — Functions
The Program shall support:
a. transmission of oral and literary narratives;
b. reasoning and decision-based youth activities;
c. original recreational production;
d. employment of artists and performers;
e. artisan and technical production; and
f. development of locally controlled cultural content.
Article 27 — Authorized components
The Ministry may establish:
a. Bouki’s Maze — decision-based recreational maze;
b. Malice’s Escape Run — obstacle and strategy course;
c. The Trickster Theatre — mobile performance venue;
d. The River of Questions — interactive knowledge course;
e. The Talking Tree — storytelling installation; and
f. Village of Fables — modular narrative environment.
These designations identify program concepts and do not impose a single technical design.
Article 28 — Adaptations
Traditional narratives may be adapted for contemporary audiences.
Newly created stories, characters, designs, or attractions shall be identified as contemporary productions and shall not be represented as historical material.
The underlying traditional figures of Bouki and Malice are not converted into exclusive State property through their inclusion in the Program.
TITLE IX — CHILDREN AND PUBLIC ACCESS
Article 29 — Access policy
Access may be provided through:
a. free public sessions;
b. subsidized admission;
c. school participation;
d. family pricing;
e. sponsored admission;
f. community access periods; or
g. mixed commercial and public-service models.
Article 30 — Child protection
Programs involving children shall provide measures proportionate to their scale for:
a. controlled access and exit;
b. supervision;
c. first aid;
d. emergency response;
e. age, height, or capacity restrictions;
f. restricted-equipment control;
g. identification of responsible personnel; and
h. response to lost or separated children.
TITLE X — COMMUNITY DEPLOYMENT
Article 31 — Autonomous communities
Deployment within an autonomous Indigenous community requires coordination with the competent community authority concerning:
a. location;
b. duration;
c. operating conditions;
d. local participation;
e. commercial activity;
f. public safety; and
g. restoration of the site.
Article 32 — Local participation
The Ministry may reserve or prioritize local participation in:
a. employment;
b. food services;
c. artisan sales;
d. transport;
e. performance;
f. cleaning;
g. maintenance;
h. security support; and
i. technical services.
Article 33 — Temporary occupation
Mobile installations shall avoid unnecessary permanent occupation of community land.
Following removal, the operator shall restore the site to a condition reasonably equivalent to its prior condition, ordinary authorized use excepted.
TITLE XI — ECONOMIC ADMINISTRATION
Article 34 — Revenue
Revenue may derive from:
a. admissions;
b. concessions;
c. food and beverage sales;
d. artisan markets;
e. merchandise;
f. performances;
g. private bookings;
h. sponsorship;
i. donations;
j. public appropriations; and
k. institutional partnerships.
Article 35 — Allocation
Revenue from State-operated deployments shall be allocated through a written financial schedule accounting for:
a. wages;
b. host-community participation;
c. transportation;
d. maintenance;
e. insurance or risk reserves;
f. equipment replacement;
g. future deployments;
h. youth programming; and
i. productive reinvestment.
No permanent percentage distribution shall apply unless adopted for a specific program or deployment.
Article 36 — Financial records
State-operated programs shall maintain records of:
a. receipts;
b. expenditures;
c. contracts;
d. operator payments;
e. maintenance costs;
f. community allocations; and
g. equipment reserves.
TITLE XII — REGISTRATION AND CONTROL
Article 37 — Ministerial records
The Ministry shall maintain records sufficient to identify:
a. equipment;
b. manufacturers;
c. responsible operators;
d. technical contractors;
e. inspections;
f. maintenance history;
g. incidents;
h. authorizations;
i. deployments; and
j. recognized sporting organizations.
Article 38 — Administrative measures
Where an activity falls materially below the applicable technical or operational standard, the Ministry may order:
a. correction;
b. additional inspection;
c. temporary suspension;
d. withdrawal of equipment;
e. cancellation of authorization; or
f. removal from a State-sponsored program.
Financial penalties, confiscation, or other punitive measures require a separate legal basis.
TITLE XIII — INSTITUTIONAL PROPERTY
Article 39 — State-created assets
Designs, trademarks, characters, publications, equipment, audiovisual productions, and other works created for the State shall be documented and registered according to their applicable ownership arrangements.
Article 40 — Pre-existing cultural material
Community-owned, privately owned, or pre-existing traditional material does not become State property solely because it is included in an official program.
The Ministry may protect original adaptations, designs, logos, publications, and productions created specifically for its programs.
Article 41 — Authorized use
Commercial use of official ministerial names, seals, certification marks, attractions, and original program materials requires written authorization.
Private commentary, reporting, study, and ordinary reference remain unaffected.
TITLE XIV — FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 42 — Consolidation
The institutional act of May 7, 2025 concerning the Ministry’s public interface and the recreational policy of May 18, 2025 are consolidated into this Organic Law.
The present text prevails over inconsistent terminology, structures, or procedures contained in the earlier instruments.
Article 43 — Implementing authority
The Ministry may issue:
a. technical specifications;
b. operating standards;
c. deployment decisions;
d. registration procedures;
e. financial schedules;
f. sporting recognitions;
g. partnership instruments; and
h. administrative instructions
necessary for implementation.
Article 44 — Entry into force
This Organic Law enters into force upon publication through the official institutional infrastructure of Xaragua.
The historical dates of May 7 and May 18, 2025 remain recorded as the dates of the acts consolidated herein.
RATIFIED AND PROMULGATED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS AND PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
Pascal Viau
Rector-President
Official Institutional Portal: xaraguauniversity.com
Official Ministry Interface: xaraguauniversity.com/xarasports
Institutional Contact: info@xaraguauniversity.com
Status: Consolidated, Promulgated, and in Force

SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS AND PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
SUPREME CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
UNIVERSITY OF XARAGUA
SUPREME ORGANIC LAW
ON THE NATIONAL SPORTING ORDER, THE CLASSIFICATION OF SPORTING DISCIPLINES, THE ADMINISTRATION OF CODIFIED XARAGUAYAN SPORTS AND STRATEGIC GAMES, NATIONAL PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, SPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE, OFFICIAL REPRESENTATION, AND EXTERNAL SPORTING RELATIONS
Original Sporting Policy: May 7, 2025
Strategic Consolidation: May 13, 2025
Consolidated Organic Regime: September 6, 2026
Official Classification: Supreme State Sports Instrument — Organic Law of the National Sporting Order — National Physical and Strategic Development Framework
Supreme Authority: Office of the Rector-President
Competent Executive Authority: Ministry of Youth and Sports
Academic and Technical Depositary: University of Xaragua
Official Public Interface: XaraSports
Entry into Force: Upon promulgation
BOOK I — CONSTITUTION OF THE NATIONAL SPORTING ORDER
Article 1 — Establishment
The National Sporting Order of Xaragua is hereby constituted as the unified institutional system governing:
a. sport;
b. physical development;
c. competitive activity;
d. Codified Xaraguayan Sports;
e. strategic and intellectual games;
f. youth athletic development;
g. recreational physical disciplines;
h. sporting infrastructure;
i. national teams and delegations; and
j. external sporting relations.
Article 2 — Permanent State function
Sporting administration constitutes a permanent field of State action.
It shall be governed by:
a. institutional continuity;
b. territorial accessibility;
c. technical competence;
d. participant safety;
e. youth development;
f. community participation;
g. financial proportionality;
h. productive capacity; and
i. continuity of practice.
Article 3 — Competent authority
The Ministry of Youth and Sports is the central authority responsible for:
a. national sporting policy;
b. classification of disciplines;
c. youth sport;
d. State sporting programs;
e. national competitions;
f. official teams and delegations;
g. sporting records;
h. recognition of sporting organizations;
i. infrastructure standards;
j. technical development;
k. administration of Codified Xaraguayan Sports;
l. strategic games;
m. official sporting symbols; and
n. external sporting cooperation within its substantive competence.
Article 4 — Indigenous institutional foundation
The National Sporting Order forms part of Xaragua’s institutional, educational, cultural, and social capacity.
This Law shall be interpreted consistently with the principles reflected in Articles 3, 4, 5, 11, 14, 18, 20, 31, 33, and 34 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Article 5 — Exclusive official competence
The State possesses exclusive authority to determine:
a. which programs constitute official national sporting programs;
b. which teams constitute national selections;
c. who may represent Xaragua officially;
d. which organizations hold a State mandate;
e. which symbols constitute official sporting identifiers;
f. which results constitute national records; and
g. which delegations may act externally in the name of Xaragua.
Private, educational, communal, and recreational sporting activity remains permitted without official representative status.
BOOK II — CLASSIFICATION OF DISCIPLINES
Article 6 — Administrative categories
Sporting activities shall be classified as follows:
Category I — Recognized General Sports
Disciplines whose general identity and technical rules exist independently of Xaragua and are incorporated into the National Sporting Order.
Category II — Codified Xaraguayan Sports
Sports created, materially adapted, or institutionally codified by Xaragua and governed by a specific foundational code.
Category III — Strategic and Intellectual Games
Competitive systems primarily based on calculation, memory, probability, spatial reasoning, or decision-making.
Category IV — Physical and Mental Development Disciplines
Training methods supporting general physical condition, concentration, recovery, and athletic preparation without necessarily constituting autonomous sports.
Article 7 — Legal effect
Category I disciplines may apply generally recognized rules, subject to ministerial adaptation.
Category II disciplines shall be governed technically by their specific codes.
Category III games shall retain their individual rules and tournament systems.
Category IV disciplines may be administered directly through training standards without separate federative structures.
Article 8 — Recognition procedure
The Ministry may recognize or reclassify a discipline by written decision identifying:
a. its official name;
b. its category;
c. its technical authority;
d. its principal rules or governing code;
e. its equipment requirements;
f. its safety classification; and
g. its registration date.
BOOK III — RECOGNIZED GENERAL SPORTS
Article 9 — Combat sports
The National Sporting Order recognizes:
a. martial arts;
b. boxing; and
c. wrestling.
Article 10 — Team sports
The National Sporting Order recognizes:
a. soccer;
b. basketball;
c. handball; and
d. flag football.
Article 11 — Cycling and mobility sports
The National Sporting Order recognizes:
a. road cycling;
b. recreational cycling;
c. mountain and trail cycling;
d. BMX;
e. motocross;
f. closed-course motorcycle sport; and
g. electric motorcycle and light electric mobility sport.
Article 12 — Precision sports
The National Sporting Order recognizes:
a. airgun target shooting; and
b. archery.
These are classified as sporting disciplines and do not confer military, police, or security status.
Article 13 — Aquatic and maritime sports
The National Sporting Order recognizes:
a. swimming;
b. canoeing;
c. paddle sports;
d. rowing where practicable;
e. recreational and competitive navigation; and
f. other authorized water sports.
Article 14 — Equestrian sports
The National Sporting Order recognizes:
a. horsemanship;
b. recreational riding;
c. trail riding;
d. endurance riding; and
e. organized equestrian competition.
Article 15 — Roller sports
The National Sporting Order recognizes:
a. recreational skating;
b. speed skating;
c. obstacle and technical roller formats; and
d. other authorized roller disciplines.
Article 16 — Extension of the portfolio
The Minister may recognize additional general disciplines without amendment of this Law.
Recognition shall depend upon actual participation, technical feasibility, territorial suitability, safety, and institutional capacity.
BOOK IV — CODIFIED XARAGUAYAN SPORTS
Article 17 — Legal status
A Codified Xaraguayan Sport is a distinct sporting system possessing:
a. an official identity;
b. a defined objective;
c. a playing environment;
d. participant rules;
e. equipment standards;
f. scoring or victory conditions;
g. infractions; and
h. a foundational State code.
Article 18 — Existing codified sports
The following are confirmed as Codified Xaraguayan Sports:
a. XARAFLaG;
b. XARABALL;
c. K’OBA ROLL; and
d. ZAM-7.
Their inclusion in this Law confirms their national classification and does not recreate or replace their existing codes.
Article 19 — XARAFLaG
XARAFLaG retains its distinct legal and technical identity.
The practice of conventional flag football within Xaragua does not absorb, replace, or extinguish XARAFLaG.
Article 20 — XARABALL
XARABALL is classified as a five-player, single-basket, regulated-contact team sport.
It shall coexist with conventional basketball as a separate discipline.
Article 21 — K’OBA ROLL
K’OBA ROLL is classified as a five-player roller-crosse team sport governed by its official rules concerning:
a. court dimensions;
b. the K’OBA playing object;
c. roller equipment;
d. team organization;
e. contact;
f. scoring; and
g. penalties.
Article 22 — ZAM-7
ZAM-7 is classified as a two-player maritime grid strategy sport.
Its fleet structure, deployment rules, coordinate system, tactical capacities, scoring, physical console, paper edition, and digital edition shall remain governed by its specific code.
Article 23 — Technical autonomy
The specific code of each Codified Xaraguayan Sport shall govern:
a. the playing area;
b. equipment;
c. team composition;
d. player functions;
e. match duration;
f. scoring;
g. movement;
h. infractions;
i. penalties; and
j. competitive mechanics.
Article 24 — General administrative supremacy
This Organic Law shall govern:
a. national classification;
b. ministerial competence;
c. official recognition;
d. national representation;
e. registration;
f. licensing;
g. institutional protection; and
h. external relations.
Article 25 — Future codification
A new discipline may be classified as a Codified Xaraguayan Sport upon promulgation of a specific instrument establishing its identity and essential technical structure.
Technical amendments to an existing sport do not require amendment of this Organic Law.
BOOK V — STRATEGIC AND INTELLECTUAL GAMES
Article 26 — Official portfolio
The national strategic and intellectual portfolio includes:
a. chess;
b. KAWON ROYAL;
c. KAWON STREET;
d. TANAM;
e. ZAM-7 when administered as an intellectual competition; and
f. other games entered in the National Register.
Article 27 — KAWON
KAWON ROYAL and KAWON STREET retain their respective classifications, rules, scoring systems, tournament formats, equipment standards, and registered variants.
Adult monetary play shall be governed exclusively by the applicable KAWON Adult Cash Protocol and the law applicable at the place of play.
Article 28 — TANAM
TANAM is recognized as a national strategy game governed by its official board, pieces, movement rules, victory conditions, and tournament regulations.
Article 29 — Developmental functions
Strategic and intellectual games may be used to develop:
a. calculation;
b. anticipation;
c. memory;
d. probability assessment;
e. pattern recognition;
f. spatial reasoning;
g. concentration; and
h. decision-making.
Article 30 — Academic participation
The University of Xaragua may document, preserve, teach, research, test, and publish official materials concerning Codified Xaraguayan Sports and strategic games.
BOOK VI — PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
Article 31 — Conditioning
National physical-development programs may include:
a. bodyweight exercise;
b. resistance training;
c. free weights;
d. functional strength;
e. mobility training;
f. endurance conditioning; and
g. High-Intensity Interval Training.
Article 32 — Urban Gym System
The Urban Gym System is recognized as a national framework for decentralized physical training.
It may include:
a. pull-up structures;
b. parallel bars;
c. fixed benches;
d. punching bags;
e. exercise tables;
f. marked movement courses;
g. hopscotch and coordination grids; and
h. modular training stations.
Article 33 — Mental regulation
Athlete-development programs may include:
a. breathing control;
b. concentration exercises;
c. attentional training;
d. competition preparation;
e. recovery techniques; and
f. meditation.
These activities need not be classified as autonomous competitive sports.
BOOK VII — YOUTH AND COMMUNITY SPORT
Article 34 — Youth priority
Youth participation constitutes a principal objective of the National Sporting Order.
The Ministry may establish progressive pathways from introductory participation to advanced competition.
Article 35 — Multidisciplinary development
Youth participants may practice multiple disciplines before specialization.
Programs shall be adapted to age, physical capacity, technical competence, and safety requirements.
Article 36 — Community administration
Autonomous Indigenous communities may organize local sporting programs according to their internal procedures and the applicable rules of the National Sporting Order.
Article 37 — Access models
Programs may operate through:
a. free participation;
b. subsidized registration;
c. school programs;
d. community leagues;
e. club membership;
f. sponsored access; and
g. mixed public and commercial formats.
BOOK VIII — NATIONAL SPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE
Article 38 — Infrastructure doctrine
Sporting infrastructure shall be developed according to functional sufficiency.
The State shall prioritize facilities that are:
a. multipurpose;
b. repairable;
c. modular where appropriate;
d. locally maintainable;
e. financially proportionate;
f. territorially accessible; and
g. capable of progressive expansion.
Article 39 — Authorized environments
Programs may use:
a. community fields;
b. multipurpose courts;
c. educational facilities;
d. community buildings;
e. roads and trails where authorized;
f. open terrain;
g. beaches;
h. appropriate bodies of water;
i. temporary installations; and
j. mobile sporting infrastructure.
Article 40 — Multipurpose facilities
A single facility may support compatible activities including:
a. boxing;
b. wrestling;
c. martial arts;
d. strength training;
e. HIIT;
f. basketball;
g. handball;
h. roller training; and
i. Codified Xaraguayan Sports.
Article 41 — Mobile sporting infrastructure
The Ministry may deploy:
a. portable goals;
b. modular courts;
c. mobile training stations;
d. removable BMX obstacles;
e. temporary roller surfaces;
f. transportable combat-sport equipment;
g. mobile target ranges; and
h. event and competition equipment.
Article 42 — Technical safety
No facility or equipment shall enter official use without verification proportionate to its structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and operational risks.
Equipment presenting an apparent material danger shall be immediately withdrawn.
BOOK IX — PRODUCTIVE AND TECHNICAL CAPACITY
Article 43 — National production
The State shall encourage the production, assembly, repair, and maintenance of:
a. goals;
b. baskets and supports;
c. training apparatus;
d. benches and weights;
e. punching bags and mats;
f. modular obstacles;
g. BMX and roller equipment;
h. canoes and paddle equipment;
i. uniforms and field markers; and
j. equipment created for Codified Xaraguayan Sports.
Article 44 — Technical training
Sporting production may support instruction in:
a. mechanics;
b. carpentry;
c. welding;
d. electrical systems;
e. textile production;
f. structural assembly;
g. equipment inspection;
h. repair; and
i. event logistics.
Article 45 — External procurement
External procurement remains authorized where it provides superior safety, reliability, technical quality, or economic efficiency.
National productive development shall not require artificial self-sufficiency.
BOOK X — SPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
Article 46 — Proportional administration
Recognition of a discipline does not automatically create a federation, council, commission, or separate administrative body.
The Ministry may administer a discipline directly while direct administration remains sufficient.
Article 47 — Specialized organizations
Where operational development requires specialized administration, the Ministry may recognize:
a. clubs;
b. leagues;
c. associations;
d. technical committees;
e. federations; and
f. competition organizers.
Article 48 — Mandate
The instrument recognizing an organization shall specify:
a. its jurisdiction;
b. duration;
c. functions;
d. reporting obligations;
e. financial authority;
f. use of official symbols; and
g. grounds for suspension or termination.
Article 49 — Limitation
No private organization acquires official national authority solely by organizing a recognized sport.
An express State mandate is required.
BOOK XI — NATIONAL REPRESENTATION
Article 50 — National selections
The Ministry may establish official national selections for general sports, Codified Xaraguayan Sports, and strategic games.
The existence of a recognized discipline does not require maintenance of a permanent national team.
Article 51 — Protected designations
The following designations require written State authorization:
a. Xaragua National Team;
b. National Selection of Xaragua;
c. Official Sporting Delegation of Xaragua;
d. National Sporting Authority of Xaragua; and
e. Ministry of Youth and Sports of Xaragua.
Article 52 — Independent participation
Athletes and clubs may describe their actual community, territorial, institutional, or cultural affiliation.
They may not falsely claim official State representation.
BOOK XII — NATIONAL SPORTS REGISTER AND XARASPORTS
Article 53 — National Sports Register
The National Sports Register is established under the Ministry.
It may contain:
a. recognized disciplines;
b. Codified Xaraguayan Sports;
c. strategic games;
d. foundational codes;
e. technical amendments;
f. clubs and organizations;
g. athletes and officials;
h. national selections;
i. competitions;
j. records;
k. external applications;
l. international statuses; and
m. sporting intellectual property.
Article 54 — Official public interface
XaraSports is designated as the principal public interface of the Ministry.
Its official location is:
xaraguauniversity.com/xarasports
Article 55 — Official publication
A sporting code, register entry, ministerial decision, or official notice published through XaraSports constitutes official public notice where expressly identified as such.
General descriptive material does not independently create legal status.
BOOK XIII — EXTERNAL SPORTING RELATIONS
Article 56 — Distribution of competence
The Ministry of Youth and Sports retains substantive competence over sport.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall coordinate external institutional relations where international representation is involved.
Article 57 — Forms of engagement
The State may pursue:
a. membership;
b. affiliation;
c. partnership;
d. invitations;
e. competition participation;
f. technical cooperation;
g. sporting exchange;
h. observer or guest status; and
i. other statuses recognized by the external organization concerned.
Article 58 — Exact Status Rule
No external status may be recorded as obtained before written confirmation by the competent organization.
The Register shall distinguish between:
a. identified;
b. proposed;
c. submitted;
d. under consideration;
e. invited;
f. approved;
g. affiliated;
h. member;
i. suspended;
j. inactive; and
k. terminated.
Article 59 — CSIT
The International Workers and Amateurs in Sports Confederation is designated as an organization of institutional interest.
The competent ministries may pursue any available relationship consistent with its governing rules.
This designation does not constitute or imply membership.
BOOK XIV — INSTITUTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Article 60 — State sporting assets
Official names, insignia, codes, rulesets, equipment designs, audiovisual materials, certifications, and competition identities created for the State shall be registered or documented according to the applicable legal mechanism.
Article 61 — Codified sports
Protection of a Codified Xaraguayan Sport may include:
a. copyright;
b. trademarks;
c. certification marks;
d. registered designs;
e. contractual licensing;
f. digital-platform enforcement; and
g. Indigenous cultural-heritage documentation consistent with Article 31 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Article 62 — Scope
Protection of a Xaraguayan sport does not confer ownership over generic athletic movements, ordinary sporting equipment, public-domain rules, or pre-existing sports considered separately.
Protection applies to the distinctive official identity, codification, expression, designs, and institutional presentation of the sport.
Article 63 — Commercial authorization
Written authorization may be required for:
a. official equipment production;
b. commercial use of State insignia;
c. paid competitions under an official identity;
d. franchising;
e. broadcasting;
f. licensed academies;
g. official merchandise; and
h. digital adaptations.
BOOK XV — NORMATIVE HIERARCHY AND FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 64 — Normative hierarchy
The following hierarchy shall govern the National Sporting Order:
Supreme constitutional authority of Xaragua;
this Supreme Organic Law;
foundational codes of Codified Xaraguayan Sports and strategic games;
ministerial regulations and decisions;
official competition rules and technical directives;
authorized organizational and local rules.
A specific sporting code prevails concerning the internal technical operation of the sport it governs.
Article 65 — Continuity
Sporting instruments adopted before this consolidation remain operative where they:
a. have not been expressly repealed;
b. remain compatible with this Law; and
c. concern a matter not superseded by a subsequent instrument.
Article 66 — Confirmed technical continuity
The foundational codes of XARAFLaG, XARABALL, K’OBA ROLL, ZAM-7, KAWON, TANAM, and other registered Xaraguayan systems retain their technical continuity.
Article 67 — Supersession of prior restricted classifications
Any former classification limiting the National Sporting Order to seven exclusive disciplines is superseded.
The comprehensive classification established by this Law shall govern.
Article 68 — Institutional succession
A function attributed by an earlier instrument to an obsolete or inactive sporting body shall vest in the Ministry unless reassigned by a competent authority.
No administrative body shall continue solely through obsolete terminology.
Article 69 — Implementing authority
The Ministry may issue:
a. technical regulations;
b. competition standards;
c. recognition decisions;
d. infrastructure specifications;
e. registration procedures;
f. safety directives;
g. licensing instruments;
h. national selection decisions; and
i. external sporting mandates
necessary to execute this Law.
Article 70 — Entry into force
This Supreme Organic Law enters into force upon promulgation and registration in the General Archives of the State.
The dates of prior sporting instruments shall remain preserved as part of the official institutional chronology.
PROMULGATION
The National Sporting Order is hereby established as the unified legal and administrative framework for general sports, Codified Xaraguayan Sports, strategic games, physical development, sporting infrastructure, national competition, and official representation.
All authorities, organizations, teams, officials, and programs operating under a State sporting mandate shall comply with this Law and the specific technical codes applicable to their respective disciplines.
PROMULGATED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS AND PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
UNIVERSITY OF XARAGUA
Pascal Viau
Rector-President
Official Institutional Portal: xaraguauniversity.com
Official Sporting Interface: xaraguauniversity.com/xarasports
Institutional Contact: info@xaraguauniversity.com
Status: Consolidated, Promulgated, and in Force

SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS AND PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
SUPREME ORGANIC CULTURAL LAW
ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, ORGANIZATION, PROFESSIONAL FORMATION, TERRITORIAL INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, AND INTELLECTUAL PROTECTION OF THE NATIONAL BALLET OF XARAGUA
Original Date of Enactment: 17 May 2025
Consolidated Organic Text: 9 September 2026
Place of Promulgation: Miragoâne, Constitutional Capital of Xaragua
Legal Classification: Supreme Organic Cultural Law — National Performing-Arts Institution Act — Indigenous Choreographic Development Instrument — Dance-Education and Instructor-Certification Framework — Territorial Cultural Infrastructure Regulation
Constitutional Authority: Office of the Rector-President
Competent Ministry: Ministry of Youth and Sports
Academic Authority: University of Xaragua
Archival Custodian: General Archives of the State
Institution Established: National Ballet of Xaragua
Territorial Infrastructure: Xaragua Earth Amphitheaters
TITLE I — ESTABLISHMENT AND LEGAL STATUS
Article 1 — Establishment
The National Ballet of Xaragua is hereby established as a permanent national institution of choreography, dance education, artistic production and cultural representation.
Article 2 — Institutional Position
The National Ballet shall operate under the authority of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The Ministry shall exercise jurisdiction over its administration, appointments, training standards, public performances, territorial deployment, budget and official representation.
Article 3 — Public Character
The National Ballet constitutes a public cultural institution of Xaragua.
It shall not be treated as the private company of a dancer, choreographer, instructor, donor, contractor or external partner.
Article 4 — Institutional Continuity
The National Ballet shall continue notwithstanding changes in personnel, choreography, training methods, performance locations or cooperative arrangements.
Its abolition or transfer shall require an instrument of equal or superior normative rank.
TITLE II — NATIONAL MISSION
Article 5 — Principal Mandate
The National Ballet shall:
a) create and perform original choreographic works;
b) provide structured dance education;
c) train dancers and instructors;
d) document the choreographic heritage of Xaragua;
e) develop Indigenous and Caribbean movement research;
f) support youth discipline and physical development;
g) represent Xaragua in authorized cultural exchanges; and
h) maintain a permanent artistic and institutional record.
Article 6 — Choreographic Identity
The National Ballet may integrate:
a) classical ballet technique;
b) Indigenous and Caribbean movement traditions;
c) historical and territorial narratives;
d) contemporary choreography;
e) music, theatre and visual arts;
f) documentary and academic research; and
g) original choreographic methods developed within Xaragua.
No single external school of dance shall possess exclusive authority over the artistic development of the institution.
Article 7 — National Choreographic System
The Ministry may establish an official Xaraguayan choreographic system through regulations defining:
a) technical vocabulary;
b) movement principles;
c) instructional progression;
d) repertoire classifications;
e) assessment standards;
f) instructor qualifications; and
g) documentary requirements.
A technical designation shall receive institutional protection only after formal definition, adoption and registration.
TITLE III — ORGANIZATION
Article 8 — Composition
The National Ballet may comprise:
a) principal dancers;
b) corps dancers;
c) apprentices and students;
d) choreographers;
e) dance instructors;
f) musicians and musical directors;
g) rehearsal directors;
h) costume and stage personnel;
i) researchers and archivists; and
j) technical and administrative personnel.
Article 9 — Appointments
Appointments may be permanent, temporary, regional, contractual, honorary or production-specific.
Every appointment shall identify its functions, duration, authority, compensation where applicable and institutional obligations.
Article 10 — Artistic Direction
The Ministry shall appoint or designate the artistic direction of the National Ballet.
The artistic authority shall be responsible for repertoire, casting, rehearsals, choreographic standards and production quality, subject to ministerial supervision.
Article 11 — External Specialists
The Ministry may engage qualified choreographers, instructors, musicians, researchers and technical specialists.
An external appointment shall not confer ownership or governing authority over the National Ballet.
TITLE IV — EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTOR FORMATION
Article 12 — National Training System
A national dance-training system shall be maintained for the preparation of dancers, instructors and choreographic personnel.
Training may be delivered through:
a) the National Ballet;
b) the University of Xaragua;
c) authorized territorial centres;
d) appointed instructors;
e) external specialists under agreement; and
f) supervised digital or hybrid instruction.
Article 13 — Instructor Formation
The basic instructor-formation curriculum shall include:
a) anatomy and safe movement;
b) classical technique;
c) rhythm and musicality;
d) pedagogy;
e) lesson planning;
f) assessment of students;
g) injury prevention;
h) Indigenous and Caribbean choreographic studies;
i) institutional history; and
j) professional conduct.
Article 14 — Certification
Instructor certification shall require:
a) completion of the authorized curriculum;
b) technical assessment;
c) supervised teaching practice;
d) knowledge of applicable safety standards;
e) verification by a competent examiner; and
f) entry into the National Register of Ballet Educators.
Article 15 — Initial Formation Cohort
The Ministry may establish an initial cohort of women and girls for the development of a national body of ballet educators.
Admission shall be based upon aptitude, discipline, physical readiness, instructional potential and commitment to long-term formation.
Subsequent cohorts and additional admission classifications may be established by regulation.
Article 16 — Advanced Formation
Certified participants may be admitted to advanced technical instruction, choreographic residencies, teaching specializations or external formation.
Participation shall be determined by documented performance, institutional requirements and available resources.
Article 17 — Academic Recognition
The University of Xaragua may recognize instructor formation, choreography, dance research or supervised performance as academic study under an authorized program or microprogram.
Academic credit shall be governed by University law and entered into the General Academic Register.
TITLE V — COSTUME, VISUAL IDENTITY, AND PRODUCTION
Article 18 — Official Visual Standards
The Ministry shall establish the visual standards applicable to official productions.
Such standards may regulate:
a) State colours;
b) costume design;
c) textiles and materials;
d) hairstyles;
e) stage design;
f) graphic identity;
g) use of emblems; and
h) historical accuracy.
Article 19 — Local Production
Official productions shall prioritize local designers, artisans, textile workers, musicians, builders and technical personnel where the required competence and materials are available.
External materials or expertise may be authorized where necessary for safety, durability or professional production.
Article 20 — Cultural Integrity
Costumes and staging represented as Indigenous, historical or territorial shall comply with the applicable institutional standards.
No production may falsely present a foreign design, invented symbol or unrelated practice as an authenticated element of Xaraguayan heritage.
TITLE VI — PERFORMANCE AND PUBLIC REPRESENTATION
Article 21 — Authorized Performance Spaces
The National Ballet may perform in:
a) Xaragua Earth Amphitheaters;
b) public cultural centres;
c) educational institutions;
d) territorial public spaces;
e) churches with competent authorization;
f) theatres and professional performance venues;
g) international cultural institutions; and
h) digital or audiovisual productions.
No category of venue shall be excluded solely by reason of its architectural origin.
Article 22 — Official Performances
A performance shall be classified as official where it is authorized by the Ministry or presented under a valid institutional mandate.
Official performances shall comply with the approved repertoire, production standards, safety requirements and rules governing the use of State symbols.
Article 23 — External Representation
No person or company may represent itself as the National Ballet of Xaragua without authorization.
International performances, tours, recordings and institutional collaborations shall require a written mandate defining representation, finances, intellectual property and documentary obligations.
TITLE VII — FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
Article 24 — Resources
The National Ballet may receive:
a) appropriations authorized by Xaragua;
b) ticket and performance revenues;
c) tuition and training fees;
d) grants and donations;
e) sponsorships approved by the Ministry;
f) licensing and media revenues;
g) cooperative contributions; and
h) other lawful institutional revenues.
Article 25 — Financial Control
All revenues and expenditures shall be entered into the applicable institutional accounts.
No donor, sponsor or partner shall acquire control over the artistic policy, institutional identity or public authority of the National Ballet solely by reason of financial contribution.
Article 26 — Annual Record
The National Ballet shall maintain an annual record of:
a) personnel;
b) training activities;
c) productions;
d) public performances;
e) territorial operations;
f) partnerships;
g) revenues and expenditures; and
h) additions to the official repertoire.
ANNEX I
ORGANIC REGULATION ON BALLET EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
Article A.1 — Competent Authority
The Ministry of Youth and Sports shall authorize the curriculum, instructors, examinations and certifications of the national ballet-education system.
Article A.2 — Training Levels
Instructor formation may comprise:
a) preparatory formation;
b) basic instructor formation;
c) supervised teaching practice;
d) advanced instructor formation; and
e) specialist certification.
Article A.3 — Instructional Delivery
Training may be delivered by Ministry instructors, University personnel, delegated professionals or external institutions operating under agreement.
Article A.4 — Assessment
Assessment shall include technical execution, pedagogical capacity, student safety, musical comprehension, institutional knowledge and supervised teaching.
Article A.5 — Register
Every certification shall be entered into the National Register of Ballet Educators and shall identify:
a) the holder;
b) the certification level;
c) the issuing authority;
d) the date of completion;
e) the examining authority; and
f) the credential identifier.
Article A.6 — Scope of Certification
Certification authorizes only the instructional functions corresponding to its classification.
It shall not automatically confer artistic direction, choreographic ownership or permanent public appointment.
ANNEX II
NATIONAL STANDARD FOR XARAGUA EARTH AMPHITHEATERS
Article B.1 — Establishment
Xaragua Earth Amphitheaters are established as standardized open-air cultural facilities for dance, music, theatre, civic education and authorized community events.
The official designation in Spanish may be recorded as Templos de Tierra.
Article B.2 — Site Selection
A site shall be selected according to:
a) terrain stability;
b) drainage;
c) accessibility;
d) wind exposure;
e) vegetation;
f) audience circulation;
g) emergency access; and
h) compatibility with surrounding land use.
Article B.3 — Performance Area
The performance area may be circular or semicircular.
The surface may consist of stabilized earth, stone dust, compacted natural sand, timber panels or another approved material suitable for dance and local climatic conditions.
The Ministry may authorize reinforced foundations or other materials where required for structural safety, accessibility, drainage or durability.
Article B.4 — Seating
Audience seating may:
a) follow the natural slope;
b) use two to four terraced levels;
c) be constructed from timber, bamboo, adobe, compressed earth block, masonry or another approved material; and
d) be permanent, modular or demountable.
Capacity shall be determined by the certified layout of the site.
Article B.5 — Covering Systems
Partial or complete covering may employ:
a) tensioned canvas;
b) treated natural-fibre fabric;
c) timber or bamboo framing;
d) insulated sheet material;
e) modular roofing; or
f) another approved climatic-protection system.
Coverings shall be designed for drainage, uplift resistance, structural loading, ventilation and emergency removal where applicable.
Article B.6 — Wind and Rain Protection
Every site shall provide:
a) surface-water evacuation;
b) perimeter drainage;
c) secure anchoring;
d) protection against wind uplift;
e) adequate ventilation;
f) weather-monitoring procedures; and
g) suspension rules for unsafe conditions.
Vegetation and landscape barriers may supplement but shall not replace structural safety requirements.
Article B.7 — Accessibility and Safety
Each amphitheatre shall provide, according to its scale:
a) defined entrances and exits;
b) unobstructed emergency circulation;
c) accessible seating and movement routes;
d) lighting appropriate to the activity;
e) first-aid access;
f) crowd-capacity limits;
g) fire-control measures; and
h) inspection before public use.
Article B.8 — State Identity
An authorized State emblem may be incorporated into the performance area or principal entrance.
The emblem shall not create an obstruction, unstable surface or hazard to dancers.
Article B.9 — Community Construction
Local builders, artisans, students and community workers may participate under competent technical supervision.
Specialized structural, electrical or safety work shall be performed or verified by qualified persons.
Article B.10 — Certification
No Earth Amphitheater shall be opened for official public performance before:
a) completion of construction;
b) technical inspection;
c) confirmation of circulation and capacity;
d) approval of emergency procedures; and
e) entry into the National Register of Cultural Performance Facilities.
Article B.11 — Authorized Uses
Earth Amphitheaters may be used for:
a) National Ballet rehearsals and performances;
b) dance and music education;
c) theatre and audiovisual production;
d) civic and cultural ceremonies;
e) authorized community events; and
f) other uses approved by the Ministry.
Article B.12 — Restricted Uses
The following are prohibited without express authorization:
a) activities presenting a structural or fire hazard;
b) events exceeding certified capacity;
c) unauthorized commercial exploitation;
d) misuse of State symbols;
e) permanent alteration of the site; and
f) representation of an unauthorized event as an official act of Xaragua.
ANNEX III
LAW ON CULTURAL IDENTITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, AND AUTHORIZED USE
Article C.1 — Protected Institutional Assets
The protected assets of the National Ballet may include:
a) its official name;
b) seal and insignia;
c) registered choreographic works;
d) original musical compositions;
e) recordings and audiovisual productions;
f) curricula and instructional manuals;
g) costume and stage designs;
h) credential and certification systems;
i) architectural plans created for Xaragua; and
j) official databases and archives.
Article C.2 — Ownership and Custody
Ownership shall be determined by authorship, employment, commission, assignment, licence and applicable law.
The State shall retain institutional custody over official records and all rights expressly vested in it.
Article C.3 — Indigenous Cultural Materials
Traditional Indigenous knowledge and cultural expressions shall not be treated as ordinary State-created works merely because they are documented by the Ministry.
Their use shall be governed by provenance, community authority, custodial responsibility and the applicable laws concerning Indigenous cultural patrimony.
Article C.4 — Prohibited Acts
No person may, without authorization:
a) issue credentials in the name of the National Ballet;
b) impersonate the institution;
c) use its official seal or insignia;
d) reproduce protected choreographic or instructional works beyond lawful use;
e) falsely claim institutional affiliation;
f) register a protected institutional designation as private property; or
g) commercially exploit an official production contrary to an applicable agreement.
Article C.5 — Licensing
The Ministry may authorize performance, reproduction, translation, adaptation, recording, broadcasting, education or commercial distribution through a written licence.
The licence shall define:
a) the authorized material;
b) territory;
c) duration;
d) permitted uses;
e) attribution;
f) financial terms;
g) archival obligations; and
h) termination.
Article C.6 — Enforcement
The competent authorities may order:
a) cessation of unauthorized use;
b) withdrawal of false representations;
c) suspension of institutional privileges;
d) removal from authorized registers;
e) recovery of unlawfully obtained revenue;
f) compensation for established loss; and
g) referral for proceedings under applicable law.
Article C.7 — Registration and External Notification
The Ministry shall deposit protected institutional materials with the General Archives of the State.
Where appropriate, Xaragua may submit documentary notifications or applications to competent intellectual-property, cultural or Indigenous institutions according to their respective procedures.
Notification shall establish the content and date of the claim or submission. Registration or recognition shall arise only through the procedure competent to grant it.
FINAL ORGANIC DETERMINATION
The National Ballet of Xaragua is established as the permanent national institution responsible for choreographic production, dance education, instructor formation and official cultural representation.
Its artistic identity shall combine professional technical standards with the historical, Indigenous, Caribbean and territorial foundations of Xaragua.
Its educational system may employ direct instruction, delegated specialists, external cooperation and academic recognition through the University of Xaragua.
Xaragua Earth Amphitheaters shall constitute regulated cultural infrastructure subject to technical, environmental, accessibility and public-safety standards.
The official name, institutional identity, original repertoire, educational materials, certifications, archives and lawfully protected creative works of the National Ballet shall remain under the competent authority established by this Law.
SO ENACTED, CONSOLIDATED AND ORDERED FOR EXECUTION.
PASCAL DESPUZEAU DAUMEC VIAU
Rector-President of Xaragua
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE

SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS & PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
SUPREME ORGANIC DECREE
ON THE NATIONAL EQUESTRIAN SYSTEM, EQUINE WELFARE, YOUTH FORMATION, RURAL MOBILITY, REGULATED COMPETITION, LOCAL PRODUCTION AND THE HORSELIFE PROGRAM
Original Date of Enactment: 17 May 2025
Legal Classification: Organic Equestrian Law — Animal-Welfare Regulation — Youth and Sports Instrument — Rural Mobility Act — Regulated Racing and Betting Framework
Responsible Authority: Ministry of Youth and Sports
Permanent Depositary: General Archives of the State
TITLE I — ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE
Article 1 — National Equestrian System
The National Equestrian System of Xaragua is hereby established as the permanent public framework governing:
I. equestrian education;
II. youth access to riding;
III. recreational and competitive equestrian activity;
IV. equine registration and welfare;
V. rural animal mobility;
VI. professional certification;
VII. regulated wagering;
VIII. local equestrian production; and
IX. the HORSELIFE territorial-mobility program.
Article 2 — Public Objectives
The System shall:
I. preserve and develop Xaraguayan equestrian knowledge;
II. provide safe access to equestrian education;
III. protect the health and welfare of horses and other participating animals;
IV. support rural mobility and employment;
V. regulate racing and wagering;
VI. develop local productive capacity; and
VII. maintain permanent administrative records.
Article 3 — Competent Authority
The Ministry of Youth and Sports is the central regulatory authority for the National Equestrian System.
It shall exercise licensing, certification, inspection, registration and disciplinary powers, in coordination with competent veterinary, educational, territorial, financial and public-safety authorities.
TITLE II — EDUCATION AND YOUTH ACCESS
Article 4 — Equestrian Learning Centres
The Ministry may establish or authorize Equestrian Learning Centres within the regions of Xaragua.
Each Centre shall operate under:
I. a certified director;
II. qualified instructors;
III. registered horses;
IV. an approved safety plan;
V. veterinary supervision; and
VI. adequate emergency procedures.
Article 5 — Youth Formation
Children and adolescents may receive supervised instruction in:
I. basic riding;
II. horse handling;
III. equine welfare;
IV. rural mobility;
V. stable and equipment maintenance;
VI. safety and emergency conduct; and
VII. the history of equestrian practices in Xaragua and the Caribbean.
Participation shall be adapted to age, physical capacity and demonstrated competence.
Article 6 — Protection of Minors
Minors shall not:
I. participate in wagering;
II. operate an equestrian enterprise without lawful supervision;
III. ride an animal unsuitable for their ability;
IV. participate in an event lacking required protective equipment; or
V. be subjected to dangerous, coercive or exploitative training.
TITLE III — LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Article 7 — Categories of Authorization
The Ministry may issue:
I. recreational riding certificates;
II. instructor certificates;
III. racing licences;
IV. stable-operation licences;
V. event-organizer licences;
VI. animal-transport authorizations; and
VII. specialized HORSELIFE certifications.
Article 8 — Conditions
A licence or certificate may require:
I. completion of approved training;
II. demonstrated technical competence;
III. knowledge of animal-welfare standards;
IV. medical or physical fitness appropriate to the activity;
V. compliance with safety requirements; and
VI. registration in the competent ministerial register.
Article 9 — Suspension and Revocation
The Ministry may suspend, restrict or revoke an authorization for:
I. mistreatment or neglect of an animal;
II. falsification of records;
III. serious or repeated safety violations;
IV. unauthorized wagering;
V. use of prohibited substances; or
VI. conduct materially incompatible with the responsibilities of the authorization.
No final sanction shall be imposed without notification and an opportunity to respond, except for immediate protective suspension where safety or animal welfare requires urgent action.
TITLE IV — EQUINE REGISTRATION AND WELFARE
Article 10 — Sentient Status and Human Responsibility
Horses are recognized as sentient animals entitled to humane treatment and public protection.
Ownership, custody, possession or use of a horse carries a continuing legal duty to provide appropriate nutrition, shelter, movement, veterinary care and protection against avoidable suffering.
Article 11 — National Equine Register
Every horse participating in an official program, licensed enterprise, public event, race or HORSELIFE operation shall be entered in the National Equine Register.
The Register shall contain:
I. identification and ownership or custody information;
II. age, sex and distinguishing characteristics;
III. veterinary and vaccination records;
IV. authorized sporting or operational classifications;
V. transfer and retirement information; and
VI. disciplinary or protective restrictions.
Article 12 — Prohibited Conduct
The following are prohibited:
I. physical abuse;
II. abandonment or deliberate starvation;
III. excessive workloads;
IV. forced participation despite injury or illness;
V. unauthorized performance-enhancing substances;
VI. dangerous equipment or training practices;
VII. falsification of veterinary records; and
VIII. transport under conditions causing unnecessary suffering.
Article 13 — Veterinary Control
Official competitions and substantial public events shall have appropriate veterinary coverage.
The Ministry shall determine the frequency of examinations according to the animal’s age, health, workload and operational use.
A veterinarian may order withdrawal, treatment, rest, quarantine or retirement where required for animal welfare or public safety.
TITLE V — RECREATIONAL AND TRADITIONAL RIDING
Article 14 — Local Riding
Recreational, agricultural and community riding may be conducted without a competitive licence, provided that:
I. the activity is non-commercial or locally authorized;
II. the animal is properly cared for;
III. the rider complies with applicable safety rules;
IV. no unauthorized wagering occurs; and
V. no public event is organized without the required authorization.
Article 15 — Community Uses
Registered horses may be employed for:
I. agricultural and local transport;
II. supervised educational activities;
III. cultural processions;
IV. territorial patrol or logistical service where lawfully authorized;
V. tourism subject to regulation; and
VI. emergency or low-infrastructure mobility.
No cultural or customary designation shall exempt an activity from animal-welfare and public-safety requirements.
TITLE VI — COMPETITION AND RACING
Article 16 — Authorized Competitions
Equestrian competitions may occur only under a permit issued or recognized by the Ministry.
The permit shall determine:
I. location and course;
II. eligible animals and riders;
III. veterinary requirements;
IV. safety equipment;
V. maximum distances and workloads;
VI. emergency services; and
VII. applicable prizes or wagering conditions.
Article 17 — Racing Surfaces and Facilities
Racing shall ordinarily take place on properly prepared natural or equine-safe surfaces.
Permanent or temporary facilities may be authorized where they comply with structural, veterinary, environmental and public-safety standards.
No material or architectural form is prohibited solely by its origin; its use shall depend upon safety, necessity, environmental effect and regulatory approval.
Article 18 — Rider Requirements
Every competitive rider shall possess:
I. the appropriate licence;
II. approved protective headgear;
III. protective equipment prescribed for the discipline; and
IV. proof of eligibility for the event.
Locally produced protective equipment may be used only where it satisfies the same technical safety standards applicable to all authorized equipment.
TITLE VII — WAGERING
Article 19 — General Rule
Wagering on horse racing is prohibited except within a system expressly authorized and supervised by the competent public authorities.
Article 20 — Pari-Mutuel System
The Ministry may authorize pari-mutuel wagering subject to:
I. operator licensing;
II. transparent financial records;
III. traceable transactions;
IV. age verification;
V. prevention of fraud and money laundering;
VI. publication of applicable deductions; and
VII. independent financial control.
Article 21 — Allocation of Revenue
Not less than forty percent of net public revenue derived from authorized equestrian wagering shall be assigned to:
I. equine health and retirement;
II. youth equestrian education;
III. rural employment and vocational formation; and
IV. maintenance of regulated equestrian facilities.
Article 22 — Prohibitions
Wagering is prohibited for:
I. minors;
II. unlicensed operators;
III. riders, judges, veterinarians or officials participating in the event concerned; and
IV. persons using confidential or unlawfully obtained information.
TITLE VIII — LOCAL PRODUCTION AND PROCUREMENT
Article 23 — National Production Policy
The State shall give priority to locally produced equestrian goods and services where they satisfy applicable standards of safety, durability, animal welfare and economic proportionality.
Priority sectors include:
I. uniforms and textiles;
II. saddles, reins and harnesses;
III. stable equipment;
IV. horseshoes and metalwork;
V. modular event infrastructure; and
VI. maintenance and repair services.
Article 24 — Safety Exception
No local-production requirement shall authorize equipment that fails an applicable safety or veterinary standard.
Imported materials or equipment may be authorized where:
I. no safe local equivalent exists;
II. urgent veterinary or safety requirements apply;
III. specialized certification is required; or
IV. domestic production would be materially insufficient.
Article 25 — Register of Producers
The Ministry may maintain a Register of Recognized Equestrian Producers containing certified artisans, cooperatives, manufacturers, trainers, veterinarians and service providers.
Registration may be conditioned upon:
I. lawful material sourcing;
II. product safety;
III. fair working conditions;
IV. traceable production; and
V. compliance with technical specifications.
TITLE IX — HORSELIFE TERRITORIAL PROGRAM
Article 26 — Establishment
HORSELIFE is established as the regulated animal-mobility component of the territorial transportation system of Xaragua.
It shall support movement through rural, mountainous, coastal and low-infrastructure areas where motorized transportation is unavailable, unsuitable or disproportionate.
Article 27 — Operational Components
HORSELIFE may comprise:
I. equine units for riding, patrol and territorial connection;
II. load-bearing animal units for lawful transport of equipment and supplies; and
III. trained canine units for escort, search, detection and operational support.
Article 28 — Operational Authorization
Every HORSELIFE unit shall operate under:
I. an identified responsible officer or custodian;
II. registered and medically fit animals;
III. defined routes and workloads;
IV. prescribed rest, feeding and hydration requirements;
V. appropriate equipment;
VI. incident-reporting procedures; and
VII. periodic inspection.
Article 29 — Limitations
No animal may be deployed:
I. beyond its demonstrated physical capacity;
II. while injured, ill or medically restricted;
III. with an excessive load;
IV. without adequate water, nutrition and recovery periods; or
V. in conditions presenting an unreasonable risk to the animal, handler or public.
HORSELIFE shall complement maritime, pedestrian and light-transport systems and shall not replace appropriate infrastructure where such infrastructure is reasonably available.
TITLE X — FACILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
Article 30 — Authorized Infrastructure
Equestrian facilities may include:
I. learning centres;
II. stables and veterinary stations;
III. natural riding circuits;
IV. training grounds;
V. temporary spectator installations;
VI. water and feeding stations; and
VII. HORSELIFE logistical posts.
Article 31 — Construction
Construction shall account for:
I. drainage and soil stability;
II. animal circulation;
III. emergency access;
IV. shade and ventilation;
V. waste management;
VI. environmental protection; and
VII. safe separation of animals, participants and spectators.
Local materials and modular construction shall be preferred where technically suitable.
TITLE XI — INSTITUTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL PROTECTION
Article 32 — Protected State Assets
The following may receive protection under applicable law:
I. the official name and insignia of the National Equestrian System;
II. the HORSELIFE name and official identity;
III. original manuals, curricula and databases;
IV. official certification designs;
V. original technical specifications; and
VI. original publications and audiovisual materials.
Article 33 — Limits of Protection
No exclusive right shall be claimed over:
I. horse riding generally;
II. ordinary licensing systems;
III. generic safety practices;
IV. common methods of animal transport;
V. pari-mutuel wagering as a general system; or
VI. traditional techniques belonging lawfully to communities, individuals or the public domain.
Protection shall extend only to original expression, official identity, confidential information, registered marks and other legally protectable subject matter.
Article 34 — Unauthorized Representation
No person may falsely claim:
I. authorization by the Ministry;
II. certification under the National Equestrian System;
III. registration as a HORSELIFE unit;
IV. authority to issue State licences; or
V. the right to use official seals or authentication devices.
TITLE XII — INSPECTION, SANCTIONS AND REVIEW
Article 35 — Inspection
Authorized officers may inspect licensed facilities, animals, equipment, records and events within the limits prescribed by law.
Urgent protective measures may be ordered where there is an immediate threat to an animal, participant or member of the public.
Article 36 — Administrative Measures
Violations may result in:
I. warning or corrective order;
II. administrative fine;
III. suspension or revocation of authorization;
IV. temporary closure of a facility;
V. seizure or protective removal of an animal according to law;
VI. disqualification from competition;
VII. restitution or remedial obligations; and
VIII. referral to the competent judicial authority.
Sanctions shall be proportionate to the gravity, duration, repetition and consequences of the violation.
Article 37 — Administrative Review
Every final administrative sanction shall state its factual and legal grounds and shall be subject to review under the procedures established by Xaraguayan law.
TITLE XIII — REGISTERS, IMPLEMENTATION AND CONTINUITY
Article 38 — Official Registers
The Ministry shall maintain:
I. the National Equine Register;
II. the Register of Equestrian Licences;
III. the Register of Authorized Events;
IV. the Register of Recognized Producers;
V. the Register of Equestrian Facilities; and
VI. the HORSELIFE Operational Register.
Article 39 — Implementing Regulations
The Ministry may issue technical regulations concerning:
I. certification and examinations;
II. veterinary protocols;
III. equipment standards;
IV. competition rules;
V. wagering controls;
VI. facility construction;
VII. local procurement; and
VIII. HORSELIFE operations.
Technical requirements may be revised by ministerial regulation without amending the organic principles established by this Decree.
Article 40 — Institutional Continuity
No subordinate authority may abolish the National Equestrian System or HORSELIFE.
Programs, facilities and operational units shall become active only upon authorization, staffing and registration. Their establishment by law shall not constitute a representation that every component is immediately operational.
Article 41 — Entry into Force
This Decree shall enter into force upon promulgation, registration and deposit with the General Archives of the State.
All prior ministerial instruments concerning the same subject shall remain effective only insofar as they are consistent with this Decree.
FINAL ORGANIC DETERMINATION
The National Equestrian System constitutes the permanent public framework of Xaragua for equestrian education, regulated competition, equine welfare, rural mobility and local productive development.
Its governing rules are:
I. animal welfare and public safety are mandatory;
II. youth access shall be educational and protected;
III. competition and wagering require express authorization;
IV. local production shall be preferred without compromising safety;
V. HORSELIFE shall operate as a regulated territorial-mobility system;
VI. official licences, registers and certifications remain under State authority; and
VII. institutional protection shall apply only to legally protectable State assets and shall not appropriate generic practices or pre-existing community knowledge.
SO ENACTED, PROMULGATED AND ORDERED FOR EXECUTION.
PASCAL DESPUZEAU DAUMEC VIAU
Rector-President of Xaragua
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
Original Enactment: 17 May 2025

SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS & PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
ORGANIC SPORTING CHARTER
ESTABLISHING THE XARAGUA NATIONAL HANDBALL LEAGUE AND REGULATING THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION, GOVERNANCE, COMPETITION, LICENSING AND DEVELOPMENT OF HANDBALL
Official Designation: Xaragua National Handball League
Official Abbreviation: XNHL
Legal Classification: National Sports Institution — Handball Regulatory Authority — Competition and Licensing Body
Supervising Authority: Ministry of Youth and Sports
Territorial Application: All jurisdictions of Xaragua
TITLE I — ESTABLISHMENT AND AUTHORITY
Article 1 — Establishment
The Xaragua National Handball League is hereby established as the permanent institution responsible for the organization, regulation and development of handball within Xaragua.
Article 2 — Institutional Status
The League possesses administrative and technical autonomy within the limits of this Charter, the laws of Xaragua and the supervisory authority of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The League shall not exercise governmental authority beyond the sporting competences expressly assigned to it.
Article 3 — Exclusive Regulatory Competence
The League is the competent Xaraguayan authority for:
I. official handball competitions;
II. affiliation of clubs and territorial associations;
III. licensing of players, coaches, referees and officials;
IV. adoption of technical competition rules;
V. national rankings and statistics;
VI. disciplinary proceedings arising from League activities; and
VII. recognition of official handball titles.
No competition may be represented as a Xaraguayan national championship without authorization from the League.
TITLE II — NATIONAL MANDATE
Article 4 — Functions
The League shall:
I. organize national and territorial competitions;
II. establish competition categories and calendars;
III. register clubs, teams and participants;
IV. train and certify coaches, referees and technical officials;
V. establish standards for safety, facilities and equipment;
VI. develop youth and community handball;
VII. select or supervise national representative teams;
VIII. maintain official sporting records; and
IX. conclude authorized cooperation agreements.
Article 5 — Governing Principles
The League shall operate according to:
I. regulatory consistency;
II. sporting impartiality;
III. transparent competition;
IV. participant safety;
V. equal application of rules;
VI. institutional continuity; and
VII. documented administration.
TITLE III — GOVERNANCE
Article 6 — Governing Organs
The League may comprise:
I. the National Commissioner for Handball;
II. the Executive Directorate;
III. the Technical and Competition Commission;
IV. the Refereeing Commission;
V. the Disciplinary Commission; and
VI. territorial divisions established by regulation.
No organ shall exercise competence until formally constituted.
Article 7 — National Commissioner
The National Commissioner shall be appointed according to the applicable authority of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The Commissioner shall:
I. represent the League;
II. execute this Charter;
III. approve official competitions;
IV. supervise the administration and registers;
V. promulgate League regulations; and
VI. submit an annual report to the Ministry.
Article 8 — Conflict of Interest
A League officer shall not participate in a decision directly affecting a club, team, enterprise or person in which that officer possesses a material personal interest.
TITLE IV — CLUBS AND AFFILIATION
Article 9 — Recognition of Clubs
A handball club may obtain League affiliation upon proof of:
I. identifiable governance;
II. registered players and officials;
III. access to a compliant playing facility;
IV. financial and administrative responsibility;
V. safeguarding procedures for minors; and
VI. acceptance of League rules.
Article 10 — Territorial Organization
The League may establish regional conferences, municipal divisions, school divisions and development circuits.
Territorial bodies shall remain subordinate to the national rules and official competition calendar of the League.
TITLE V — LICENSING
Article 11 — Mandatory Licences
Participation in an official competition requires the appropriate League licence.
Licensing categories may include:
I. player;
II. coach;
III. referee;
IV. medical or safety officer;
V. team administrator; and
VI. competition organizer.
Article 12 — Conditions of Eligibility
A licence may be issued upon verification of identity, applicable training, medical fitness where required, disciplinary status and registration fees established by regulation.
Licences may be suspended or revoked for fraud, serious misconduct, repeated regulatory violations or conduct endangering participants.
TITLE VI — COMPETITIONS
Article 13 — Official Competition System
The League may organize:
I. national championships;
II. regional championships;
III. youth leagues;
IV. school competitions;
V. women’s and men’s divisions;
VI. development tournaments; and
VII. national selection events.
Each competition shall be governed by published technical regulations.
Article 14 — Competitive Integrity
Official matches shall be conducted under rules governing:
I. player eligibility;
II. officiating;
III. equipment and facilities;
IV. scoring and classification;
V. protests and appeals;
VI. medical and safety procedures; and
VII. disciplinary consequences.
Match manipulation, corruption, intimidation of officials and falsification of results are prohibited.
Article 15 — Official Titles
Only the League may confer or recognize the titles of national champion, regional champion, national selection member or other official Xaraguayan handball distinction.
TITLE VII — FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Article 16 — National Development System
The League shall maintain a progressive system for:
I. introductory handball;
II. youth development;
III. club competition;
IV. advanced athlete formation;
V. coaching education;
VI. referee certification; and
VII. administrative and technical preparation.
Article 17 — Youth Handball
Youth programs shall prioritize instruction, physical development, collective coordination, tactical understanding and safe competition.
Age categories, playing time, equipment and competitive intensity shall be regulated according to participant development and safety.
Article 18 — Coaches and Referees
Coaches and referees serving in official competitions shall complete the training and certification prescribed by the League.
Certification shall be subject to periodic renewal and continuing technical evaluation.
TITLE VIII — DISCIPLINE AND APPEALS
Article 19 — Disciplinary Authority
The League may impose:
I. warnings;
II. match suspensions;
III. forfeiture of results;
IV. financial penalties;
V. disqualification;
VI. licence suspension or revocation; and
VII. exclusion from League competitions.
Article 20 — Procedure
No final disciplinary sanction shall be imposed without:
I. notification of the alleged violation;
II. an opportunity to respond;
III. a reasoned determination; and
IV. access to the applicable internal appeal procedure.
Immediate provisional suspension may be ordered where participant safety or competitive integrity requires urgent action.
TITLE IX — FINANCE AND REGISTERS
Article 21 — Financial Administration
League revenue may derive from appropriations, affiliation fees, licence fees, competition receipts, sponsorships, grants and other authorized sources.
All funds shall be recorded and assigned to official sporting purposes.
No financial contribution shall confer regulatory authority or control over sporting decisions.
Article 22 — Official Registers
The League shall maintain:
I. the Register of Affiliated Clubs;
II. the Register of Licensed Participants;
III. the Register of Coaches and Referees;
IV. the Register of Official Competitions;
V. the Register of Results, Titles and Records; and
VI. the Register of Disciplinary Decisions.
TITLE X — INSTITUTIONAL IDENTITY AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Article 23 — Protected Identity
The official name, abbreviation, insignia, championship designations, certification documents and authentication devices of the League shall be protected under the applicable laws of Xaragua.
No unauthorized body may represent itself as the League or issue licences, titles or certifications in its name.
Article 24 — External Cooperation
The League may cooperate with clubs, schools, universities, sporting federations and technical organizations through written agreements approved according to Xaraguayan law.
Such cooperation shall not transfer the governmental authority of Xaragua or the League’s internal regulatory competence.
TITLE XI — FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 25 — Regulatory Authority
The League may adopt regulations governing competitions, facilities, licences, training, discipline, equipment, safeguarding, rankings and national selections.
Such regulations shall remain subordinate to this Charter and the laws of Xaragua.
Article 26 — Institutional Continuity
The League is established as a permanent institution.
Its suspension, dissolution or transfer of principal competence may occur only through an instrument of equal or superior authority.
Article 27 — Entry into Force
This Charter shall enter into force upon promulgation, registration and deposit with the General Archives of the State.
FINAL ORGANIC DETERMINATION
The Xaragua National Handball League constitutes the official national structure for the regulation and development of handball.
It shall maintain a unified system of clubs, licences, competitions, technical standards, athlete development, officiating, discipline and permanent sporting records.
Its administrative autonomy shall be exercised under the laws of Xaragua and the supervision of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
SO ESTABLISHED, PROMULGATED AND ENTERED INTO THE PERMANENT STATE RECORD.
PASCAL DESPUZEAU DAUMEC VIAU
Rector-President of Xaragua
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
XARAGUA NATIONAL HANDBALL LEAGUE
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE

SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS & PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
SUPREME ORGANIC SPORTS DECREE
ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INDIGENOUS BOXING FEDERATION OF XARAGUA, THE REGULATION OF BOXING, THE PROTECTION OF PARTICIPANTS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE INTEGRATION OF LOCAL ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Official Designation: Indigenous Boxing Federation of Xaragua
Official Abbreviation: IBFX
Date of Original Promulgation: 19 May 2025
Legal Classification: Organic Boxing Law — National Sports Regulation — Community Infrastructure and Economic Development Instrument
Institutional Seat: Miragoâne
Supervising Authority: Ministry of Youth and Sports
Permanent Depositary: General Archives of the State
TITLE I — ESTABLISHMENT AND COMPETENCE
Article 1 — Establishment
The Indigenous Boxing Federation of Xaragua is hereby established as the permanent institution responsible for the regulation, organization and development of boxing within Xaragua.
Article 2 — Institutional Status
The Federation possesses administrative, technical and disciplinary autonomy within the limits of Xaraguayan law and under the supervision of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Article 3 — Regulatory Competence
The Federation shall exercise competence over:
I. registration of boxing clubs and training centres;
II. licensing of athletes, coaches, referees and promoters;
III. authorization of competitions;
IV. adoption of technical and safety regulations;
V. certification of equipment and facilities;
VI. national rankings and championship titles;
VII. participant protection and medical supervision;
VIII. disciplinary proceedings; and
IX. official representation of Xaraguayan boxing.
No person or organization may present an event as an official Xaraguayan boxing competition without Federation authorization.
TITLE II — GOVERNANCE
Article 4 — Governing Bodies
The Federation may comprise:
I. the National Boxing Commissioner;
II. the Executive Directorate;
III. the Technical and Competition Commission;
IV. the Medical and Safety Commission;
V. the Refereeing Commission;
VI. the Licensing and Discipline Commission; and
VII. territorial divisions established by regulation.
No body shall become operational until formally constituted.
Article 5 — National Boxing Commissioner
The National Boxing Commissioner shall direct the Federation, execute this Decree, supervise its registers, approve official competitions and submit an annual report to the Ministry.
Article 6 — Territorial Organization
The Federation may establish regional, communal, community and diaspora branches.
Every branch shall remain subject to national licensing, safety, financial and competition standards.
TITLE III — CLUBS, GYMS AND EQUIPMENT
Article 7 — Registration of Establishments
Every gym, boxing school, club or promoter participating in official activities shall be registered with the Federation.
Registration requires:
I. identifiable management;
II. qualified technical personnel;
III. safe premises and equipment;
IV. emergency and medical procedures;
V. safeguarding measures for minors; and
VI. compliance with Federation regulations.
Article 8 — Community Boxing Infrastructure
The Federation may authorize permanent gyms, open-air training grounds and temporary mobile rings.
Temporary or public-space competitions require:
I. a specific event permit;
II. a secured competition perimeter;
III. controlled spectator access;
IV. medical personnel and emergency transport;
V. certified equipment; and
VI. public-safety coordination.
No unsupervised street fighting shall constitute an authorized sporting activity.
Article 9 — Local Production
Locally manufactured rings, bags, uniforms, training apparatus and other non-critical equipment shall receive procurement priority where they meet applicable technical and safety standards.
Gloves, mouthguards, head protection, groin protection and other safety-critical equipment shall not be authorized solely because of local origin. Certification shall depend upon demonstrated protection, durability and fitness for use.
TITLE IV — LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION
Article 10 — Mandatory Licences
A Federation licence is required to participate officially as:
I. a boxer;
II. a coach or trainer;
III. a referee or judge;
IV. a promoter;
V. a gym operator;
VI. a cut technician or ringside assistant; or
VII. a medical or safety officer.
Article 11 — Conditions of Licensing
Licensing may require:
I. verified identity and age;
II. technical formation;
III. medical fitness;
IV. completion of safety instruction;
V. knowledge of Federation rules;
VI. absence of an operative disciplinary prohibition; and
VII. registration in the appropriate official record.
Article 12 — Training and Certification
The Federation shall establish standardized formation for coaches, referees, judges, promoters and gym operators.
Training may be delivered regionally, digitally or through authorized institutions. Certification shall be subject to examination and periodic renewal.
TITLE V — COMPETITIVE SYSTEM
Article 13 — Competition Levels
The Federation may organize:
I. community development events;
II. communal and regional championships;
III. national championships;
IV. youth and school competitions;
V. women’s and men’s divisions;
VI. national selection events; and
VII. international competitions conducted under Xaraguayan representation.
Article 14 — Competition Categories
Categories shall be determined according to:
I. age;
II. sex;
III. weight;
IV. experience;
V. medical eligibility; and
VI. competitive classification.
Family, community or territorial affiliation may identify teams or tournaments but shall never replace medical, weight, age or licensing requirements.
Article 15 — Minors
Children may participate only in non-contact technical demonstrations or expressly authorized developmental formats.
Youth contact competition shall be governed by reduced duration, appropriate protective equipment, medical clearance and rules adapted to age and development.
Minors shall not participate in wagering or professional prize-fighting.
TITLE VI — TECHNICAL RULES AND SCORING
Article 16 — Official Rules
The Federation shall issue an official boxing code governing:
I. duration and number of rounds;
II. authorized techniques;
III. prohibited conduct;
IV. equipment;
V. weight divisions;
VI. scoring;
VII. stoppages;
VIII. disqualification; and
IX. protests and appeals.
Article 17 — Scoring System
Official bouts shall ordinarily use the ten-point must system.
Judges shall evaluate:
I. clean and effective punching;
II. effective defence;
III. ring control; and
IV. effective aggression.
Knockdowns, fouls and point deductions shall be recorded according to the official boxing code.
The referee, and where applicable the ringside physician, may stop a bout whenever continuation presents an unacceptable risk.
Article 18 — Officials
Every official bout shall be supervised by licensed referees and judges using standardized paper or digital scorecards.
No competitor, coach, promoter or financially interested person may serve as a judge or referee in the same bout.
TITLE VII — MEDICAL PROTECTION
Article 19 — Medical Requirements
Every competitive boxer shall undergo the medical examinations prescribed for the relevant category.
The Federation may require:
I. pre-bout examination;
II. post-bout assessment;
III. neurological or specialist evaluation;
IV. suspension following knockout or injury; and
V. medical authorization before return to competition.
Article 20 — Event Coverage
Every authorized contact event shall provide:
I. qualified ringside medical personnel;
II. first-aid equipment;
III. an emergency response plan;
IV. access to appropriate transportation; and
V. immediate authority to suspend or terminate a bout.
Article 21 — Prohibited Practices
The following are prohibited:
I. participation while medically suspended;
II. falsification of age, weight or medical records;
III. use of unauthorized or performance-enhancing substances;
IV. coercive weight reduction;
V. mismatching competitors in a manner creating unreasonable danger; and
VI. retaliation against a participant reporting a safety violation.
TITLE VIII — COMMUNITY ECONOMY
Article 22 — Licensed Commercial Activity
Authorized competitions may incorporate locally licensed:
I. food and beverage vendors;
II. agricultural producers;
III. artisans and sporting-equipment producers;
IV. ticketing services;
V. cultural and event personnel; and
VI. promotional and audiovisual services.
Alcohol sales, where otherwise lawful, shall remain separated from athlete areas and youth activities and shall be subject to event-specific authorization.
Article 23 — Local Reinvestment
The Federation shall establish by regulation the portion of official event revenue assigned to:
I. community gyms;
II. youth formation;
III. athlete development;
IV. medical and safety equipment; and
V. training of coaches, referees and officials.
Event revenue shall be recorded through traceable accounts. No organizer may represent private proceeds as public Federation revenue.
TITLE IX — DISCIPLINE AND INTEGRITY
Article 24 — Violations
Federation violations include:
I. organizing an unauthorized bout;
II. competing or officiating without a licence;
III. match manipulation;
IV. corruption or undisclosed conflicts of interest;
V. falsification of records;
VI. violence outside the authorized sporting context;
VII. serious safety breaches; and
VIII. unauthorized use of Federation identity.
Article 25 — Sanctions
The Federation may impose:
I. warning;
II. corrective order;
III. administrative fine;
IV. forfeiture of a result or title;
V. suspension;
VI. licence revocation;
VII. event prohibition; and
VIII. referral to the competent public authority.
Every final sanction shall state its grounds and remain subject to the applicable review procedure.
TITLE X — REGISTERS AND INSTITUTIONAL PROPERTY
Article 26 — Official Registers
The Federation shall maintain:
I. the Register of Boxers;
II. the Register of Coaches and Officials;
III. the Register of Clubs and Gyms;
IV. the Register of Promoters and Events;
V. the Register of Results, Rankings and Titles;
VI. the Medical Suspension Register; and
VII. the Register of Disciplinary Decisions.
Protected medical and personal information shall remain confidential.
Article 27 — Protected Institutional Assets
The Federation retains the rights lawfully applicable to its:
I. official name, initials and insignia;
II. original regulations and training manuals;
III. certification and authentication systems;
IV. official databases and audiovisual archives;
V. original event identities; and
VI. official publications.
Article 28 — Limits of Protection
No exclusive right shall be claimed over boxing generally, the ten-point scoring system, ordinary training equipment, common tournament structures, general event-management methods or knowledge already belonging to the public domain.
No person may falsely represent affiliation with the Federation, issue licences in its name or reproduce its official authentication devices.
TITLE XI — EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Article 29 — International Participation
The Federation may select and authorize eligible athletes to represent Xaragua in external competitions.
Residence in the diaspora shall not prevent selection where the athlete satisfies Federation requirements and the applicable rules of the receiving competition.
Article 30 — Cooperation
The Federation may conclude technical agreements with sporting institutions, clubs, educational bodies, medical organizations and equipment providers.
Such cooperation shall not transfer the Federation’s internal regulatory authority.
TITLE XII — FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 31 — Implementing Regulations
The Federation may issue subordinate regulations concerning licensing, medical control, competition, scoring, facilities, equipment, youth protection, professional conduct and financial administration.
Article 32 — Institutional Continuity
The Federation constitutes a permanent institution of Xaragua.
Its abolition or transfer of principal competence may occur only through an instrument of equal or superior authority.
Article 33 — Entry into Force
This Decree shall enter into force upon promulgation, registration and deposit with the General Archives of the State.
Previous boxing instruments shall remain effective only insofar as they are consistent with this Decree.
FINAL ORGANIC DETERMINATION
The Indigenous Boxing Federation of Xaragua is the official national authority governing organized boxing within the Xaraguayan institutional order.
The Federation shall maintain:
I. unified licensing and registration;
II. regulated competitions and official titles;
III. compulsory medical and safety standards;
IV. certified technical personnel;
V. community sporting infrastructure;
VI. transparent local economic participation; and
VII. permanent sporting and disciplinary records.
The Federation shall exercise its functions under Xaraguayan law and the supervision of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
SO ENACTED, PROMULGATED AND ENTERED INTO THE PERMANENT STATE RECORD.
PASCAL VIAU
Rector-President of Xaragua
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
INDIGENOUS BOXING FEDERATION OF XARAGUA
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
Original Promulgation: 19 May 2025

SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS & PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
SUPREME ORGANIC SPORTS ACT
ON THE FORMAL ESTABLISHMENT OF XARAFLAG, THE CODIFICATION OF XARAFLAG CONTACT, AND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE NATIONAL XARAFLAG FEDERATION
Original Date of Establishment: 14 May 2025
Consolidated Organic Act: 9 September 2026
Official Sport: XaraFlag
Regulated Contact Division: XaraFlag Contact
Institution Established: National XaraFlag Federation
Official Abbreviation: NXF
Legal Classification: Organic Sports Act — National Federation Charter — Competition and Licensing Regulation — Controlled-Contact Sports Code
Supervising Authority: Ministry of Youth and Sports
Permanent Depositary: General Archives of the State
PREAMBLE
The Office of the Rector-President, acting through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, determines that a permanent national framework is required for the organization, regulation and development of flag football within Xaragua.
XaraFlag is accordingly established as a unified sporting system comprising a conventional non-contact division and a controlled-contact division.
The National XaraFlag Federation is constituted as the competent institution responsible for administering the sport, registering its participants, authorizing competitions, maintaining technical standards and preserving compatibility between its two divisions.
THE PRESENT ORGANIC SPORTS ACT IS HEREBY ENACTED.
TITLE I — ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SPORT
Article 1 — Formal Establishment
XaraFlag is hereby formally established as an official national sporting discipline of Xaragua.
XaraFlag shall be played by two opposing teams seeking to advance a regulation football into the opposing end zone through running, passing and coordinated team play.
Removal of a ball carrier’s flag shall constitute the principal means of ending a play.
Article 2 — Official Divisions
The XaraFlag system shall comprise:
I. XaraFlag Conventional, governed by non-contact flag-football rules; and
II. XaraFlag Contact, permitting limited and controlled physical contact under this Act.
Additional youth, school, recreational, beach, indoor or development divisions may be established by Federation regulation.
Article 3 — Unity of the Game
Both divisions shall use the same fundamental system of:
I. player positions;
II. snapping;
III. running and passing;
IV. receiving routes;
V. downs and possession;
VI. flag removal;
VII. interceptions;
VIII. end-zone scoring; and
IX. officiating signals.
Differences between the divisions shall be limited principally to blocking and defensive-contact rules.
Article 4 — Official Terminology
The following designations are established:
XaraFlag means the complete national sporting system.
XaraFlag Conventional means its non-contact division.
XaraFlag Contact means its controlled-contact division.
The former designations XARAFLaG FORCE, XARAFORCE and XARAFLaG REX are abolished and shall possess no continuing regulatory effect.
TITLE II — CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERATION
Article 5 — Establishment of the Federation
The National XaraFlag Federation is hereby constituted as the permanent national institution responsible for XaraFlag.
The Federation shall maintain its institutional seat at Miragoâne and may establish territorial, regional, campus and diaspora branches.
Article 6 — Institutional Status
The Federation possesses administrative, regulatory, technical and disciplinary autonomy within the scope of this Act.
It operates under the general supervision of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and remains subject to the laws and superior authorities of Xaragua.
Article 7 — Exclusive Official Competence
The Federation is the competent national authority for:
I. official XaraFlag rules;
II. affiliation of clubs and leagues;
III. registration of teams and players;
IV. licensing of coaches, officials and organizers;
V. authorization of official competitions;
VI. national rankings and titles;
VII. national representative teams;
VIII. technical and safety standards;
IX. disciplinary proceedings; and
X. permanent sporting records.
No organization may represent itself as the national XaraFlag authority or confer an official national title without Federation authorization.
TITLE III — GOVERNANCE OF THE FEDERATION
Article 8 — Governing Organs
The Federation shall comprise:
I. the Office of the National Commissioner;
II. the Executive Directorate;
III. the Rules and Competition Commission;
IV. the Officiating Commission;
V. the Medical and Player-Safety Commission;
VI. the Licensing and Discipline Commission; and
VII. such territorial divisions as may be formally established.
No subordinate body shall exercise authority until constituted by an implementing instrument.
Article 9 — National Commissioner
The National Commissioner shall be appointed by the competent authority of Xaragua.
The Commissioner shall:
I. direct the Federation;
II. execute this Act;
III. promulgate subordinate regulations;
IV. approve national competitions;
V. supervise official registers;
VI. represent the Federation; and
VII. submit an annual institutional report to the Ministry.
Article 10 — Regulatory Instruments
The Federation may issue:
I. official playing rules;
II. competition regulations;
III. licensing standards;
IV. coaching and officiating manuals;
V. safety protocols;
VI. disciplinary regulations; and
VII. technical interpretations.
Every subordinate instrument shall conform to this Act.
TITLE IV — OFFICIAL RULES OF XARAFLAG
Article 11 — Teams
Each team shall field seven players.
An official roster may contain up to fourteen players. Unlimited substitutions may occur between plays.
A competition regulation may adjust team and roster sizes for developmental or limited-space divisions.
Article 12 — Field
The standard field shall comprise:
I. a playing area sixty metres in length;
II. a width of twenty-five metres;
III. two end zones measuring seven metres each;
IV. one midfield line; and
V. designated conversion lines.
Proportionally modified dimensions may be authorized for youth, indoor, beach or community competition.
Article 13 — Match Duration
A standard match shall consist of two twenty-minute halves.
Each team shall receive two timeouts per half.
Competition regulations shall determine clock stoppages, overtime and tournament scheduling.
Article 14 — Possession and Downs
Each offensive possession shall begin at the location prescribed by the applicable restart rule.
The offensive team shall receive four downs to cross midfield. Upon crossing midfield, it shall receive four additional downs to score.
Failure to satisfy the applicable objective shall transfer possession to the opposing team.
Article 15 — Advancement of the Ball
The ball may be advanced by running, forward passing, backward passing or lateral movement.
Only one forward pass may be attempted during a play, and it must be released from behind the line of scrimmage.
Every player is eligible to receive a pass.
Article 16 — End of Play
A play ends when:
I. a flag is lawfully removed from the ball carrier;
II. the ball carrier leaves the field;
III. the ball carrier falls to the ground;
IV. a forward pass is incomplete;
V. a score occurs;
VI. the ball becomes unplayable; or
VII. an official stops play.
Tackling shall not constitute a lawful method of ending a play.
Article 17 — Scoring
The standard scoring system shall be:
I. touchdown — six points;
II. conversion from the five-metre line — one point;
III. conversion from the ten-metre line — two points;
IV. safety — two points; and
V. defensive return of a conversion — two points.
The standard game shall contain no field goals or kicked conversions.
TITLE V — XARAFLAG CONVENTIONAL
Article 18 — Non-Contact Rule
XaraFlag Conventional shall be played without intentional physical contact.
Offensive players may establish position and execute non-contact screens but shall not push, hold or strike defenders.
Defenders shall stop the ball carrier by removing a flag.
Article 19 — Conventional Division
The conventional division shall constitute:
I. the principal introductory form of XaraFlag;
II. the standard non-contact competition format;
III. the principal youth-development pathway; and
IV. the reference format for compatibility with external flag-football competition.
TITLE VI — XARAFLAG CONTACT
Article 20 — Controlled-Contact Rule
XaraFlag Contact permits limited upright contact for blocking, resisting blocks and competing for lawful playing position.
Flag removal shall remain the principal means of stopping the ball carrier.
Article 21 — Lawful Blocking
A player may block an opponent only by:
I. remaining on the feet;
II. approaching from the front or visible side;
III. using open hands against the torso; and
IV. applying controlled pressure between the shoulders and waist.
A player may not strike, lift, throw or drive an opponent to the ground.
Article 22 — Lawful Defensive Contact
A defender may:
I. resist a lawful block with open hands;
II. make incidental torso contact while attempting to remove a flag;
III. redirect an eligible receiver within five metres of the line of scrimmage; and
IV. compete for the ball without targeting the opponent’s body.
Article 23 — Prohibited Contact
The following are prohibited:
I. tackling;
II. wrapping or holding an opponent;
III. shoulder charging;
IV. contact with the head or neck;
V. contact below the waist;
VI. blocking from behind;
VII. blind-side contact;
VIII. launching into another player;
IX. stiff-arm contact;
X. tripping or leg sweeping;
XI. driving a player to the ground; and
XII. contact after the whistle.
Article 24 — Pass Rush
One designated defender positioned at least seven metres behind the line of scrimmage may rush immediately after the snap.
Other defenders may cross the line of scrimmage after:
I. a handoff or lateral;
II. the quarterback leaves the protected pocket;
III. another offensive player touches the ball; or
IV. four seconds have elapsed.
Article 25 — Equipment
Every player shall wear:
I. two detachable flags;
II. a regulation flag belt;
III. a mouthguard;
IV. safe athletic clothing; and
V. footwear appropriate to the playing surface.
Soft protective equipment may be authorized or required.
Hard helmets, rigid shoulder protection and exposed hard components are prohibited.
TITLE VII — PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFERABILITY
Article 26 — Progressive Formation
The national formation pathway shall comprise:
I. introductory non-contact instruction;
II. XaraFlag Conventional;
III. controlled-contact preparation; and
IV. XaraFlag Contact competition.
No participant shall enter a contact division without prior instruction in flag removal, body positioning, lawful blocking and prohibited contact.
Article 27 — Transfer Between Divisions
Players may move between XaraFlag Conventional and XaraFlag Contact without changing the fundamental rules of passing, receiving, snapping, running, downs, possession or scoring.
A player returning to the conventional division shall cease all contact blocking and shall comply with non-contact defensive rules.
Article 28 — Compatibility Standard
The Federation shall preserve technical compatibility with conventional flag football.
No subordinate regulation may unnecessarily alter the ball, basic positions, passing system, flag mechanism or scoring structure where such alteration would obstruct player transfer between XaraFlag and conventional flag football.
TITLE VIII — CLUBS, LICENCES AND COMPETITIONS
Article 29 — Club Affiliation
A club may obtain affiliation upon demonstrating:
I. identifiable administration;
II. qualified coaching;
III. access to a safe playing area;
IV. registered participants;
V. youth-protection procedures; and
VI. acceptance of Federation rules.
Article 30 — Licensing
Federation licences may be issued for:
I. players;
II. coaches;
III. referees;
IV. medical and safety officers;
V. club administrators; and
VI. competition organizers.
Licensing requirements shall be established by regulation.
Article 31 — Official Competitions
The Federation may organize or authorize:
I. community leagues;
II. school and campus leagues;
III. regional championships;
IV. national championships;
V. youth divisions;
VI. women’s and men’s divisions;
VII. recreational divisions; and
VIII. national selection events.
Article 32 — National Titles
Only the Federation may confer or recognize:
I. a national XaraFlag championship;
II. an official regional championship;
III. an official national ranking; or
IV. membership in a Xaraguayan national representative team.
TITLE IX — OFFICIATING, SAFETY AND DISCIPLINE
Article 33 — Officials
Official matches shall be supervised by referees certified by the Federation.
The officiating crew shall possess authority over:
I. commencement and termination of play;
II. enforcement of contact rules;
III. penalties;
IV. player removal;
V. scoring; and
VI. match reports.
Article 34 — Player Safety
Every organized competition shall maintain:
I. first-aid capacity;
II. an emergency procedure;
III. access to medical referral;
IV. safe equipment inspection; and
V. a concussion-response protocol.
An official may immediately remove a player or stop a match where continuation presents an unreasonable risk.
Article 35 — Penalties
Violations may result in:
I. loss of distance;
II. loss of down;
III. automatic first down;
IV. temporary exclusion;
V. ejection;
VI. match forfeiture; or
VII. disciplinary referral.
Dangerous or repeated illegal contact shall require removal from the match.
Article 36 — Disciplinary Procedure
No final disciplinary sanction shall be imposed without:
I. notice of the alleged violation;
II. an opportunity to respond;
III. a reasoned decision; and
IV. access to the prescribed appeal procedure.
Immediate provisional suspension may be imposed to protect participants or competition integrity.
TITLE X — REGISTERS, FINANCE AND INSTITUTIONAL IDENTITY
Article 37 — Official Registers
The Federation shall maintain:
I. the Register of Clubs and Leagues;
II. the Register of Players;
III. the Register of Coaches and Officials;
IV. the Register of Competitions and Results;
V. the Register of National Titles; and
VI. the Register of Disciplinary Decisions.
Article 38 — Financial Administration
Federation resources may derive from appropriations, registration fees, competition receipts, sponsorships, grants, licensing and other authorized sources.
All revenue shall be recorded and applied to official sporting purposes.
No financial contributor shall acquire regulatory or disciplinary authority.
Article 39 — Institutional Protection
The Federation retains the rights lawfully applicable to:
I. the official names XaraFlag and XaraFlag Contact;
II. its insignia and visual identity;
III. original regulations and instructional materials;
IV. official competition identities;
V. licences and authentication systems; and
VI. databases and audiovisual archives.
No exclusive right shall be claimed over conventional flag-football techniques, generally established rules or material already within the public domain.
Article 40 — Unauthorized Representation
No person or organization may, without authorization:
I. represent itself as the National XaraFlag Federation;
II. issue Federation licences or certifications;
III. confer official Xaraguayan titles;
IV. use protected Federation insignia; or
V. falsely claim an institutional relationship with the Federation.
TITLE XI — EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND NATIONAL REPRESENTATION
Article 41 — Sporting Cooperation
The Federation may conclude agreements with schools, universities, clubs, leagues, coaches, sporting institutions and competition organizers.
Cooperation shall not transfer the Federation’s internal regulatory competence.
Article 42 — External Competition
The Federation may authorize national teams, clubs and individual athletes to participate in external flag-football competitions.
Athletes residing outside Xaragua may represent Xaragua where they satisfy Federation eligibility requirements and the rules of the receiving competition.
TITLE XII — SUPREMACY AND ENTRY INTO FORCE
Article 43 — Organic Supremacy
This Act constitutes the controlling national instrument governing XaraFlag and the National XaraFlag Federation.
All competition codes, club regulations, technical manuals and disciplinary rules shall conform to it.
Article 44 — Institutional Continuity
The Federation is established as a permanent national institution.
Its abolition, dissolution or transfer of principal competence may occur only through an instrument of equal or superior authority.
Article 45 — Registration and Entry into Force
This Act shall enter into force upon promulgation, registration and deposit with the General Archives of the State.
FINAL CONSTITUTIONAL AND SPORTING DETERMINATION
The State of Xaragua hereby:
I. establishes XaraFlag as an official national sport;
II. recognizes XaraFlag Conventional as its non-contact division;
III. codifies XaraFlag Contact as its controlled-contact division;
IV. prohibits tackling in both divisions;
V. preserves compatibility with conventional flag football;
VI. establishes the National XaraFlag Federation as the competent national institution;
VII. assigns regulatory supervision to the Ministry of Youth and Sports; and
VIII. orders the permanent registration of its clubs, participants, competitions, titles and disciplinary acts.
SO ENACTED, CONSTITUTED, PROMULGATED AND ORDERED FOR EXECUTION.
PASCAL DESPUZEAU DAUMEC VIAU
Rector-President of Xaragua
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
NATIONAL XARAFLAG FEDERATION
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
Original Establishment: 14 May 2025
Consolidated Organic Act: 9 September 2026

SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS & PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA

OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS

GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE

SUPREME ORGANIC SPORTS REGULATION

ESTABLISHING XARAFLAG CONTACT AS THE CONTROLLED-CONTACT FORM OF XARAGUAYAN FLAG FOOTBALL

Original Date of Establishment: 14 May 2025

Official Discipline: XaraFlag Contact

Legal Classification: National Sports Regulation — Controlled-Contact Football Code — Youth and Adult Competition Standard

Regulatory Authority: Ministry of Youth and Sports

TITLE I — ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE

Article 1 — Establishment

XaraFlag Contact is hereby established as the controlled-contact form of flag football administered within the national sports system of Xaragua.

It combines the rules, movement and equipment of conventional flag football with limited blocking and defensive contact.

Article 2 — Sporting Objective

XaraFlag Contact shall provide:

I. greater physical engagement than conventional non-contact flag football;

II. substantially lower collision exposure than tackle football;

III. direct technical compatibility with conventional flag football;

IV. accessible community and school competition; and

V. progressive formation in passing, receiving, running, blocking, defence and tactical coordination.

Article 3 — Compatibility Principle

The rules shall preserve the principal technical structure of conventional flag football.

Players trained in XaraFlag Contact shall be able to participate in conventional flag football by removing the authorized contact elements without relearning the fundamental game.

The following shall remain common to both forms:

I. the regulation football;

II. the snap;

III. passing and receiving;

IV. running routes;

V. flag removal as the principal means of ending a play;

VI. downs and possession;

VII. end-zone scoring;

VIII. interceptions; and

IX. standard offensive and defensive formations.

TITLE II — FIELD AND EQUIPMENT

Article 4 — Field

The standard field shall measure:

I. sixty metres in playing length;

II. twenty-five metres in width; and

III. two end zones of seven metres each.

The Ministry may authorize proportionally adjusted fields for youth, indoor, beach or limited-space competitions.

Article 5 — Markings

The field shall contain:

I. two sidelines;

II. two goal lines;

III. two end lines;

IV. one midfield line;

V. conversion lines; and

VI. clearly marked team areas.

Natural or synthetic playing surfaces may be used where declared safe by the competent organizer.

Article 6 — Ball

A conventional youth, junior or adult football shall be used according to the applicable age category.

Article 7 — Player Equipment

Every player shall wear:

I. two detachable flags positioned at the hips;

II. a securely fitted flag belt;

III. a mouthguard;

IV. athletic clothing without exposed hard components; and

V. footwear suitable for the playing surface.

Soft-shell head protection and light protective padding may be required by competition regulation.

Hard helmets, rigid shoulder pads and metal cleats are prohibited.

TITLE III — TEAMS AND MATCH ORGANIZATION

Article 8 — Team Composition

Each team shall field seven players.

An official roster may contain up to fourteen players. Substitutions are unlimited between plays.

A match may continue with not fewer than five eligible players per team.

Article 9 — Positions

Teams may use conventional flag-football positions, including:

I. quarterback;

II. centre;

III. running back;

IV. receivers;

V. blockers;

VI. defensive rushers; and

VII. defensive backs.

Position names do not create exclusive rights or restrictions unless expressly provided by the rules.

Article 10 — Match Duration

A standard match shall consist of two twenty-minute halves separated by a five-minute interval.

The clock shall stop during the final two minutes of each half for:

I. incomplete passes;

II. plays ending out of bounds;

III. scores;

IV. penalties;

V. changes of possession; and

VI. authorized timeouts.

Each team shall receive two timeouts per half.

TITLE IV — POSSESSION AND ADVANCEMENT

Article 11 — Beginning of Possession

Possession shall begin from the team’s five-metre line following:

I. the beginning of each half;

II. a touchdown;

III. a safety; or

IV. another restart prescribed by regulation.

No kickoff is required.

Article 12 — Downs

The offensive team shall receive four downs to cross midfield.

Upon crossing midfield, it shall receive four additional downs to score.

Failure to satisfy the applicable objective results in transfer of possession at the location where the final play ended.

Article 13 — Snap

Every play shall begin with a backward snap from the centre to the quarterback or another eligible backfield player.

The ball becomes live upon the snap.

Article 14 — Passing

One forward pass may be thrown during each play, provided that it is released from behind the line of scrimmage.

Backward passes and laterals are permitted.

Every player is eligible to receive a pass.

Article 15 — Running

The ball may be advanced by running, passing or lateral movement.

The quarterback may run after:

I. receiving a handoff or backward pass;

II. the ball has been touched by another offensive player; or

III. the designated defensive rusher has crossed the line of scrimmage.

Youth regulations may impose additional running restrictions near the goal line.

TITLE V — CONTROLLED CONTACT

Article 16 — Governing Rule

Contact is permitted only to establish or resist lawful playing position.

Contact shall never replace flag removal as the normal method of stopping the ball carrier.

Article 17 — Authorized Offensive Contact

An offensive player may block an opponent by:

I. remaining on the feet;

II. facing the opponent;

III. using open hands against the torso between the shoulders and waist; and

IV. applying controlled pressure without striking, lifting or driving the opponent to the ground.

A blocker may screen an opponent by occupying a lawful position without extending the arms or legs dangerously.

Article 18 — Authorized Defensive Contact

A defender may:

I. resist a lawful block with open hands;

II. make controlled torso contact while attempting to remove a flag;

III. redirect an eligible receiver once within five metres of the line of scrimmage; and

IV. compete for the ball in a manner that does not target the body of the opponent.

Contact with a receiver is prohibited while the ball is in flight, except for incidental contact resulting from a legitimate attempt to play the ball.

Article 19 — Prohibited Contact

The following are prohibited:

I. tackling;

II. wrapping or holding the ball carrier;

III. driving any player to the ground;

IV. shoulder charging;

V. striking with the head, forearm, elbow, fist or knee;

VI. contact above the shoulders or below the waist;

VII. blocking from behind or from the blind side;

VIII. launching or leaving the feet to initiate contact;

IX. stiff-arm contact by the ball carrier;

X. tripping, clipping or leg sweeping;

XI. grabbing clothing or equipment; and

XII. contact after the whistle.

Article 20 — Ball-Carrier Restrictions

The ball carrier shall not:

I. lower the head or shoulder into a defender;

II. charge through a stationary defender;

III. use the hand or arm to prevent flag removal;

IV. jump directly over another player; or

V. deliberately create a collision.

Spinning, cutting and lateral evasion are permitted where performed under control.

TITLE VI — PASS RUSH AND PROTECTION

Article 21 — Defensive Rush

Before the snap, each team may designate one rusher positioned at least seven metres behind the line of scrimmage.

The designated rusher may cross the line immediately after the snap.

Other defenders may cross the line when:

I. the ball is handed off or lateralled;

II. the quarterback leaves the protected pocket;

III. the ball is touched by another offensive player; or

IV. four seconds have elapsed after the snap.

Article 22 — Quarterback Protection

A defender may attempt to remove the quarterback’s flag but shall not strike the quarterback’s throwing arm or make forceful contact with the quarterback’s head, neck, back or legs.

Incidental torso contact during a legitimate flag attempt shall not constitute a foul unless avoidable or excessive.

Article 23 — Blocking the Rusher

The offence may use controlled blocking against the designated rusher in accordance with Article 17.

A blocker shall not form a moving wedge with another player or lock arms with a teammate.

TITLE VII — END OF PLAY

Article 24 — Dead Ball

The play ends when:

I. a flag is lawfully removed from the ball carrier;

II. the ball carrier steps out of bounds;

III. the ball carrier touches the ground with a body part other than a hand or foot;

IV. a forward pass is incomplete;

V. a score occurs;

VI. the ball becomes otherwise unplayable; or

VII. an official stops the play.

Article 25 — Missing or Displaced Flag

A player who begins a play without both flags is ineligible to carry the ball.

If a flag falls without defensive action during the play, the ball carrier may be stopped by a one-hand touch between the shoulders and waist.

TITLE VIII — SCORING

Article 26 — Points

Scoring shall be:

I. touchdown: six points;

II. conversion from the five-metre line: one point;

III. conversion from the ten-metre line: two points;

IV. safety: two points; and

V. defensive return of a conversion attempt: two points.

No field goals or kicked conversions shall form part of the standard game.

Article 27 — Touchdown

A touchdown is scored when a player possessing the ball legally crosses the opponent’s goal line or completes a legal catch within the opponent’s end zone.

TITLE IX — TURNOVERS

Article 28 — Interceptions

An intercepted pass may be returned.

The intercepting team retains possession at the location where the return ends, except where competition regulations prescribe a standard restart following an end-zone interception.

Article 29 — Fumbles

A fumbled ball is dead when it contacts the ground.

Possession remains with the team that possessed the ball immediately before the fumble, except on fourth down where the applicable turnover rule applies.

No player may dive upon a loose ball.

TITLE X — PENALTIES

Article 30 — Administrative Penalties

Procedural fouls, including false starts, illegal formations, delay of game and substitution violations, carry a five-metre penalty.

Article 31 — Contact Penalties

Illegal blocking, holding, defensive contact, flag guarding and unlawful rushing carry a ten-metre penalty.

A foul preventing an evident scoring opportunity may result in an automatic first down or placement at the point determined by the referee.

Article 32 — Major Misconduct

Dangerous or deliberate contact may result in:

I. a fifteen-metre penalty;

II. automatic first down or loss of down;

III. temporary exclusion;

IV. ejection; or

V. disciplinary referral.

Repeated dangerous contact requires removal from the match.

TITLE XI — AGE AND COMPETITION DIVISIONS

Article 33 — Divisions

The Ministry may authorize:

I. introductory non-contact divisions;

II. youth flag divisions;

III. youth controlled-contact divisions;

IV. junior divisions;

V. adult recreational divisions; and

VI. adult competitive divisions.

Article 34 — Progressive Contact

Players shall complete basic flag-football formation before entering a controlled-contact division.

Contact intensity, field dimensions, match duration and protective requirements shall be adjusted by age.

Tackling is prohibited in every division.

TITLE XII — OFFICIATING AND SAFETY

Article 35 — Officials

An official match shall ordinarily be supervised by:

I. one referee;

II. two field or sideline officials; and

III. one scorekeeper or timekeeper.

Additional officials may be appointed for national competition.

Article 36 — Authority to Stop Play

An official may immediately stop play where:

I. dangerous contact occurs;

II. a player appears injured;

III. equipment becomes unsafe;

IV. spectators enter the field; or

V. continuation presents an unreasonable risk.

Article 37 — Medical and Emergency Requirements

Every organized competition shall maintain:

I. first-aid capacity;

II. an emergency communication procedure;

III. access to medical referral; and

IV. a documented concussion-response protocol.

A player displaying signs of concussion shall be removed and shall not return without the authorization required by applicable regulation.

TITLE XIII — TRANSFER BETWEEN FORMS OF FLAG FOOTBALL

Article 38 — Conventional Flag Football

The Ministry shall maintain a conventional non-contact XaraFlag division using the same:

I. field structure;

II. team composition;

III. ball;

IV. downs;

V. possession rules;

VI. passing rules;

VII. scoring system; and

VIII. officiating signals.

In the conventional division, blocking shall be replaced by non-contact screening and defensive contact shall be limited to flag removal.

Article 39 — Player Mobility

A player licensed for XaraFlag Contact may enter conventional flag football after completing instruction concerning:

I. removal of contact blocking;

II. non-contact route defence;

III. legal screening; and

IV. the applicable competition rules.

No separate technical retraining in passing, receiving, snapping, running routes, downs or scoring shall be required.

Article 40 — Technical Priority

Where compatibility with conventional flag football conflicts with a non-essential XaraFlag Contact rule, compatibility shall govern unless the Ministry expressly determines otherwise.

TITLE XIV — ADMINISTRATION AND PROTECTION

Article 41 — Regulatory Authority

The Ministry of Youth and Sports shall regulate:

I. leagues and clubs;

II. licences;

III. coaching and officiating certification;

IV. age divisions;

V. competition calendars;

VI. equipment standards;

VII. discipline; and

VIII. national representation.

Article 42 — Protected Institutional Assets

The official names, insignia, manuals, certification systems, competition identities and original publications of XaraFlag Contact shall be protected according to applicable law.

No exclusive right shall be claimed over conventional flag-football rules, ordinary football techniques or generally established sporting practices.

Article 43 — Official Registers

The Ministry shall maintain:

I. the Register of XaraFlag Clubs;

II. the Register of Licensed Players;

III. the Register of Coaches and Officials;

IV. the Register of Competitions and Results; and

V. the Register of Disciplinary Decisions.

TITLE XV — CONSOLIDATION AND ENTRY INTO FORCE

Article 44 — Consolidation

XaraFlag Contact replaces the former designations XARAFLaG FORCE, XARAFORCE and XARAFLaG REX.

All incompatible rules, ritual classifications, compulsory symbolic roles, specialized ceremonial objects and prohibitions on ordinary sporting equipment are repealed.

Article 45 — Entry into Force

This Regulation shall enter into force upon promulgation, registration and deposit with the General Archives of the State.

FINAL ORGANIC DETERMINATION

XaraFlag Contact is a seven-player controlled-contact form of flag football.

Its essential rules are:

I. flag removal ends the play;

II. tackling is prohibited;

III. limited upright blocking is permitted;

IV. controlled defensive contact is permitted within defined limits;

V. hard football armour is prohibited;

VI. passing, routes, downs and scoring remain compatible with conventional flag football; and

VII. players may move between the contact and conventional divisions without changing the fundamental game.

SO ESTABLISHED, CODIFIED AND ORDERED FOR NATIONAL APPLICATION.

PASCAL DESPUZEAU DAUMEC VIAU

Rector-President of Xaragua

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS

GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE

Original Establishment: 14 May 2025

Writing

XARAFLAG FULL CONTACT

OFFICIAL RULES OF THE FULL-CONTACT DIVISION

Article 1 — Status

XaraFlag Full Contact is the full-contact division of the national XaraFlag system.

It retains the fundamental structure of XaraFlag, including the field, seven-player teams, regulation football, positions, formations, downs, passing rules, scoring system and two-flag equipment.

Article 2 — Objective

Each team shall advance the ball by running or passing and score within the opposing end zone.

The offence shall receive four downs to cross midfield and four additional downs to score.

Article 3 — Full Contact

Blocking, pass protection, defensive engagement, quarterback rushing and tackling are permitted throughout the field.

Players may use the conventional contact techniques of full-contact football, subject to the penalties and equipment standards established by the National XaraFlag Federation.

Article 4 — End of Play

A play ends when:

I. either flag of the ball carrier is lawfully removed;

II. the ball carrier is tackled and declared down;

III. the ball carrier leaves the field;

IV. the ball carrier otherwise touches the ground and is declared down;

V. a forward pass is incomplete;

VI. a score occurs; or

VII. an official stops play.

Flag removal and tackling constitute equally valid defensive methods.

Article 5 — Flag Protection

The ball carrier shall not intentionally cover, hold, secure or obstruct access to either flag.

Flag guarding includes using the hand, arm, ball, clothing or another deliberate movement to prevent lawful flag removal.

Flag guarding shall result in the ball being declared dead at the location of the violation and the penalty prescribed by Federation regulation.

Article 6 — Blocking

Offensive players may execute conventional run blocking and pass protection.

Defensive players may engage and disengage blockers, defend running lanes and pursue the ball carrier.

Holding, tripping, clipping, facemask contact and contact after the whistle are prohibited.

Article 7 — Tackling

A lawful tackle may be made against the ball carrier anywhere within the field of play.

A player who no longer possesses the ball shall not be tackled.

Contact directed against the head or neck, use of the helmet as the initial point of contact and other dangerous techniques identified by Federation regulation shall constitute major fouls.

Article 8 — Passing and Running

One forward pass may be thrown during each play from behind the line of scrimmage.

Backward passes, laterals, handoffs and quarterback runs are permitted.

Every player is eligible to carry or receive the ball.

Article 9 — Scoring

The official scoring system is:

I. touchdown — six points;

II. conversion from five metres — one point;

III. conversion from ten metres — two points;

IV. safety — two points; and

V. defensive return of a conversion — two points.

Article 10 — Turnovers

An intercepted pass may be returned.

A fumble remains live and may be recovered by either team, except where youth or developmental regulations provide otherwise.

Possession also changes when the offence fails to satisfy the applicable requirement within four downs.

Article 11 — Equipment

Each player shall wear:

I. two detachable flags;

II. a regulation flag belt;

III. a certified football helmet;

IV. a mouthguard;

V. approved shoulder and body protection;

VI. a numbered uniform; and

VII. authorized footwear.

The Federation shall determine the technical standards applicable to all protective equipment.

Article 12 — Officials

Every official match shall be supervised by certified officials possessing authority to:

I. determine flag removal and completed tackles;

II. enforce contact rules;

III. impose penalties;

IV. remove players for serious misconduct;

V. confirm scores and changes of possession; and

VI. suspend play where required.

Article 13 — Penalties

Minor violations may result in distance penalties or loss of down.

Major or deliberate violations may result in:

I. fifteen-metre penalties;

II. automatic first down;

III. loss of down;

IV. temporary exclusion;

V. ejection;

VI. suspension; or

VII. disciplinary referral.

Article 14 — Relationship to Other Divisions

XaraFlag Full Contact forms part of the same national system as XaraFlag Conventional and XaraFlag Contact.

Players transferring between divisions shall retain the same fundamental knowledge of positions, formations, passing, receiving, possession and scoring. Only the applicable degree of blocking, defensive contact, tackling and protective equipment shall change.

SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS & PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
SUPREME ORGANIC SPORTS AND TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT
ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL GOLF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM KNOWN AS XARAGUA GREEN
Official Designation: Xaragua Green
Date of Original Establishment: 15 May 2025
Legal Classification: National Golf Development Act — Sports Infrastructure Regulation — Territorial Planning Instrument — Tourism and Local Economic Development Program
Principal Administrative Authority: Ministry of Youth and Sports
Tourism Authority: Office of Tourism and International Relations
Permanent Depositary: General Archives of the State
TITLE I — ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE
Article 1 — Establishment
The National Golf Development Program known as Xaragua Green is hereby established as the permanent public framework governing the development of golf within Xaragua.
Article 2 — Objectives
Xaragua Green shall:
I. expand public and community access to golf;
II. establish safe and technically compliant facilities;
III. develop youth, amateur and competitive participation;
IV. support territorial planning and environmental management;
V. create employment and local productive capacity;
VI. support regulated sport tourism; and
VII. maintain compatibility with generally recognized rules of golf.
Article 3 — Administrative Competence
The Ministry of Youth and Sports shall regulate sporting, technical, instructional and competitive matters.
The Office of Tourism and International Relations shall administer tourism promotion, hospitality coordination and authorized external sporting relations.
Territorial, environmental, agricultural and economic authorities shall exercise their respective competences according to law.
TITLE II — NATIONAL GOLF NETWORK
Article 4 — Classification of Facilities
The National Golf Network may include:
I. introductory practice grounds;
II. putting and short-game facilities;
III. driving ranges;
IV. community golf circuits;
V. nine-hole courses;
VI. eighteen-hole courses; and
VII. temporary or mobile training installations.
No facility shall be represented as operational until constructed, inspected and formally authorized.
Article 5 — Territorial Authorization
The establishment of a golf facility requires an administrative determination concerning:
I. land status and authorized use;
II. environmental suitability;
III. water availability;
IV. public access;
V. construction and maintenance costs;
VI. transportation and emergency access; and
VII. compatibility with surrounding communities and economic activity.
No administrative zone shall acquire an automatic entitlement to a golf course solely by reason of its territorial classification.
Article 6 — Technical Compatibility
Courses intended for formal competition or international participation shall comply with the recognized rules, measurement systems and safety practices applicable to golf.
Local architectural and environmental adaptation may be authorized where it does not prevent fair play, accurate scoring or external technical recognition.
TITLE III — COURSE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Article 7 — Planning Standards
Every authorized course shall possess:
I. an approved site plan;
II. defined playing boundaries;
III. designated safety corridors;
IV. drainage and erosion-control measures;
V. water and vegetation management plans;
VI. maintenance procedures; and
VII. emergency-access provisions.
Article 8 — Environmental Requirements
Course development shall minimize:
I. unnecessary land clearing;
II. excessive water consumption;
III. soil erosion;
IV. chemical dependency;
V. damage to waterways; and
VI. interference with protected cultural or environmental sites.
Native and climate-adapted vegetation shall be preferred where technically suitable.
Article 9 — Water Management
Irrigation systems may incorporate rainwater collection, gravity distribution, recycled water, efficient pumping and other authorized conservation methods.
No project shall receive final authorization without demonstrating a viable water-management system.
TITLE IV — EQUIPMENT AND LOCAL PRODUCTION
Article 10 — Equipment Standards
Golf balls, clubs and other equipment used in regulated competition shall satisfy the technical requirements prescribed for the competition concerned.
Experimental or artisanal equipment may be used in training, recreation or designated national formats where approved for safety and functionality.
Article 11 — Local Manufacturing
The State shall promote local production of:
I. golf bags;
II. tees and markers;
III. uniforms and textiles;
IV. signage;
V. furniture and storage equipment;
VI. maintenance tools; and
VII. non-critical course infrastructure.
Locally manufactured clubs, balls and protective equipment may be authorized following technical testing.
Article 12 — Procurement Priority
Official facilities shall give reasonable procurement priority to qualified Xaraguayan producers where their goods or services meet applicable standards of safety, quality, durability and cost.
External equipment may be acquired where no suitable local equivalent is available or where required for technical compatibility, safety or competition certification.
TITLE V — MOBILITY AND ENERGY
Article 13 — Course Mobility
Golf carts and maintenance vehicles shall be selected according to:
I. operational necessity;
II. energy efficiency;
III. terrain suitability;
IV. maintenance capacity; and
V. environmental effect.
Walking courses and low-vehicle operations shall be preferred where terrain and accessibility permit.
Article 14 — Energy Systems
Official facilities may employ solar electricity, battery systems, biogas, hybrid systems or other locally maintainable energy sources.
Imported components may be used where required for safety, reliability or technical performance.
TITLE VI — EDUCATION AND SPORTING DEVELOPMENT
Article 15 — National Formation System
Xaragua Green shall support formation in:
I. fundamental golf technique;
II. rules and scoring;
III. course conduct and safety;
IV. coaching;
V. officiating and competition administration;
VI. course maintenance;
VII. equipment repair; and
VIII. sport-tourism operations.
Article 16 — Youth Access
The Ministry may establish school, campus and community programs providing supervised access to practice facilities, equipment and instruction.
Youth participation shall be adapted to age, ability and facility capacity.
Article 17 — Professional Certification
The competent authority may certify:
I. instructors;
II. coaches;
III. competition officials;
IV. course managers;
V. maintenance personnel; and
VI. golf-tourism personnel.
Certification requirements shall be established by regulation.
TITLE VII — COMPETITIONS AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Article 18 — Official Competitions
The Ministry may authorize:
I. community tournaments;
II. youth and school competitions;
III. regional championships;
IV. national championships;
V. diplomatic and institutional tournaments; and
VI. international invitational events.
Every official competition shall operate under published rules, eligibility requirements and scoring procedures.
Article 19 — External Cooperation
Xaragua Green may cooperate with golf institutions, educational bodies, technical specialists, tourism organizations and external course operators through written agreements.
Such cooperation shall not transfer Xaraguayan regulatory authority.
TITLE VIII — HOSPITALITY AND LOCAL ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Article 20 — Hospitality Zones
An authorized golf facility may contain designated areas for:
I. food and beverage services;
II. lodging and visitor reception;
III. retail sales;
IV. equipment rental and repair;
V. local agricultural and artisanal products; and
VI. institutional or sporting events.
Commercial operators shall possess the licences required by Xaraguayan law.
Article 21 — Local Economic Participation
Facility operators shall establish reasonable mechanisms for participation by local workers, producers, artisans and service providers.
Public investment agreements may prescribe local employment, training, procurement and revenue-sharing requirements.
Article 22 — Controlled Products
The sale of alcohol or tobacco products on golf premises requires specific authorization and shall be restricted to designated adult hospitality areas.
Such sales shall remain separate from youth programs, training areas and sporting operations.
TITLE IX — FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Article 23 — Funding
Xaragua Green may receive resources from:
I. public appropriations;
II. admission and user fees;
III. memberships;
IV. tournaments and hospitality operations;
V. sponsorships;
VI. grants and donations;
VII. cooperation agreements; and
VIII. other authorized sources.
Article 24 — Financial Integrity
All revenues and expenditures shall be recorded according to applicable financial rules.
No contribution shall confer territorial control, regulatory authority or ownership of a public facility unless expressly established by a competent legal instrument.
Article 25 — Operating Models
Golf facilities may be operated:
I. directly by a public institution;
II. by a territorial authority;
III. by a licensed community organization;
IV. through a public-private agreement; or
V. by another operator formally authorized under Xaraguayan law.
TITLE X — REGISTRATION AND QUALITY CONTROL
Article 26 — National Golf Register
The Ministry shall maintain a National Golf Register recording:
I. authorized facilities;
II. operating entities;
III. certified instructors and officials;
IV. sanctioned competitions;
V. national titles and records; and
VI. suspended or withdrawn authorizations.
Article 27 — Inspection
Authorized officers may inspect courses, practice facilities, equipment, commercial areas and administrative records within the scope of their competence.
Non-compliance may result in a corrective order, restriction, suspension or withdrawal of authorization.
TITLE XI — INSTITUTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL PROTECTION
Article 28 — Protected Assets
The State retains the rights lawfully applicable to:
I. the name and official identity of Xaragua Green;
II. official insignia and authentication devices;
III. original plans and technical documents;
IV. official curricula and manuals;
V. databases and registers; and
VI. original publications and audiovisual materials.
Article 29 — Limits of Protection
No exclusive right shall be claimed over:
I. golf as a sport;
II. generally recognized golf rules;
III. ordinary course configurations;
IV. common equipment;
V. standard environmental methods; or
VI. general hospitality and tourism practices.
Protection shall apply only to original expression, official identity, registered marks, confidential information and other legally protectable assets.
Article 30 — Unauthorized Representation
No person or entity may falsely:
I. represent itself as Xaragua Green;
II. claim ministerial certification;
III. operate an official national championship;
IV. reproduce official seals or licences; or
V. claim an institutional partnership with Xaragua.
TITLE XII — FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 31 — Implementing Regulations
The Ministry of Youth and Sports may issue regulations concerning:
I. facility classification;
II. course safety;
III. technical standards;
IV. instruction and certification;
V. competitions;
VI. environmental management;
VII. fees and licences; and
VIII. inspection and enforcement.
Article 32 — Institutional Continuity
Xaragua Green is established as a permanent national program.
Individual facilities may be opened, suspended, reorganized or closed according to operational requirements without abolishing the national program.
Article 33 — Repeal and Consolidation
Previous instruments governing Xaragua Green are consolidated by this Act.
Provisions inconsistent with this Act, including absolute prohibitions on external equipment, technically incompatible artisanal balls, unrestricted claims of non-replicability and automatic establishment of courses in every administrative zone, are repealed.
Article 34 — Entry into Force
This Act shall enter into force upon promulgation, registration and deposit with the General Archives of the State.
FINAL ORGANIC DETERMINATION
Xaragua Green constitutes the national framework for accessible golf, regulated course development, environmental management, sporting education, tourism and local economic participation.
The Program shall maintain:
I. technically credible golf facilities;
II. progressive community and youth access;
III. environmental and water-management standards;
IV. priority for qualified local production;
V. compatibility with recognized golf rules;
VI. regulated hospitality and tourism operations; and
VII. permanent administrative and sporting records.
SO ESTABLISHED, PROMULGATED AND ORDERED FOR EXECUTION.
PASCAL VIAU
Rector-President of Xaragua
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
OFFICE OF TOURISM AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
Original Establishment: 15 May 2025

SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS & PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
UNIVERSITY OF XARAGUA
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
SUPREME ORGANIC CULTURAL AND SPORTS ACT
ON THE RECOGNITION, SAFEGUARDING, REGULATION, TRANSMISSION AND INSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION OF TIRE MANCHÈT
Original Date of Enactment: 13 May 2025
Legal Classification: Traditional Martial Arts Act — Intangible Cultural Heritage Instrument — National Sports Regulation — Instruction and Certification Framework
Competent Authority: Ministry of Youth and Sports
Academic Authority: University of Xaragua
Permanent Depositary: General Archives of the State
Principal Normative References: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Arts. 11 and 31; Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, Arts. 2, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15; International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Art. 27.
PREAMBLE
The State of Xaragua recognizes Tire Manchèt as a traditional martial discipline historically transmitted through rural communities, family instruction, agricultural practice, personal defence and organized systems of movement involving the machete.
Its preservation requires a permanent institutional framework capable of documenting the discipline, recognizing its practitioners, regulating public instruction, protecting participants and maintaining the rights of the communities and persons through whom the practice has been transmitted.
THE PRESENT ORGANIC ACT IS HEREBY ENACTED.
TITLE I — RECOGNITION AND CLASSIFICATION
Article 1 — Official Recognition
Tire Manchèt is hereby recognized as a protected traditional martial discipline and an element of the intangible cultural heritage maintained within Xaragua.
Article 2 — Historical Character
The State recognizes Tire Manchèt as a body of technical knowledge developed and transmitted principally through oral instruction, demonstration and repeated physical practice.
Its historical corpus may include:
I. defensive and counter-offensive movements;
II. footwork, distance and positioning;
III. agricultural-tool handling;
IV. individual and paired exercises;
V. regional teaching methods; and
VI. terminology, narratives and practices associated with recognized instructors and communities.
Article 3 — Historical Research
No single historical origin, lineage or ethnic attribution shall be entered into the official record without identifiable documentary, oral or material evidence.
The University of Xaragua shall distinguish between:
I. documented historical facts;
II. recorded oral traditions;
III. regional interpretations;
IV. technical reconstructions; and
V. contemporary institutional adaptations.
Article 4 — Scope of Protection
Protection under this Act shall extend to the continued practice, documentation, teaching and development of Tire Manchèt.
Recognition shall not convert the machete into an unrestricted weapon or exempt its possession, transport or use from applicable law.
TITLE II — COMPETENT AUTHORITIES
Article 5 — Ministry of Youth and Sports
The Ministry of Youth and Sports is the principal administrative authority responsible for:
I. regulation of instruction and competition;
II. certification of instructors and officials;
III. authorization of public demonstrations;
IV. adoption of safety standards;
V. registration of schools and associations; and
VI. supervision of the national safeguarding system.
Article 6 — National Tire Manchèt Commission
The National Tire Manchèt Commission is hereby established under the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The Commission shall include persons possessing demonstrated competence in martial practice, historical research, cultural documentation, instruction, public safety or emergency response.
Article 7 — Functions of the Commission
The Commission shall:
I. maintain the official technical and historical inventory;
II. examine applications for recognition and certification;
III. consult practitioners and transmitting communities;
IV. prepare instructional and safety standards;
V. document regional forms;
VI. advise the Ministry on public demonstrations and competitions; and
VII. issue an annual safeguarding report.
Article 8 — University of Xaragua
The University of Xaragua shall exercise academic responsibility for historical research, archival documentation, terminology, publications and the preparation of educational materials concerning Tire Manchèt.
The University shall not replace certified practical instructors in the physical transmission of the discipline unless it possesses the required instructional capacity.
TITLE III — NATIONAL REGISTERS
Article 9 — National Register
The Ministry shall maintain the National Register of Tire Manchèt.
The Register may contain:
I. recognized practitioners and instructors;
II. schools and training groups;
III. documented lineages and regional forms;
IV. authorized competitions and demonstrations;
V. audiovisual and oral-history records;
VI. certified protective equipment; and
VII. disciplinary determinations.
Article 10 — Recognition of Practitioners
Recognition may be based upon:
I. documented instruction under a recognized practitioner;
II. demonstrated technical competence;
III. established community recognition;
IV. verifiable teaching activity;
V. historical or archival evidence; and
VI. assessment conducted by the Commission.
Recognition shall not depend exclusively upon possession of a conventional academic credential.
Article 11 — Protection of Restricted Information
The public Register shall not disclose confidential personal information, restricted techniques, protected community knowledge or material whose publication would create an unreasonable safety risk.
TITLE IV — INSTRUCTION AND CERTIFICATION
Article 12 — Instructor Certification
No person may provide official public instruction in Tire Manchèt without certification or provisional authorization from the Ministry.
Certification requires:
I. demonstrated technical competence;
II. knowledge of the historical and cultural framework;
III. completion of safety and first-aid training;
IV. competence in progressive instruction; and
V. acceptance of professional and disciplinary standards.
Article 13 — Recognition of Existing Masters
Practitioners possessing established experience before the enactment of this Act may receive certification through an assessment of prior learning, community recognition and demonstrated competence.
The State shall not require an experienced practitioner to repeat elementary training already demonstrably mastered.
Article 14 — Levels of Instruction
The Ministry may establish the following classifications:
I. practitioner;
II. assistant instructor;
III. certified instructor;
IV. senior instructor;
V. technical examiner; and
VI. authorized competition official.
Article 15 — Training Progression
Instruction shall proceed through:
I. movement and footwork without weapons;
II. practice with non-metallic training implements;
III. controlled partner exercises;
IV. defensive and counter-offensive sequences;
V. supervised technical application; and
VI. advanced practice under certified instruction.
Use of sharpened implements in ordinary instruction or competition is prohibited.
TITLE V — SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT
Article 16 — Training Implements
Beginning and intermediate instruction shall use padded, flexible or otherwise approved training implements.
Metal machetes may be used only for controlled demonstrations, advanced individual exercises or documented technical work conducted under specific authorization.
Article 17 — Protective Equipment
Contact exercises and competitions shall require equipment appropriate to the activity, including:
I. head and face protection;
II. throat protection;
III. hand and forearm protection;
IV. torso protection;
V. groin protection; and
VI. additional protection prescribed by regulation.
Protective equipment shall be approved according to performance and safety, irrespective of whether it is locally or externally manufactured.
Article 18 — Facility Requirements
Every authorized training facility shall provide:
I. sufficient controlled space;
II. separation between participants and spectators;
III. inspected training equipment;
IV. first-aid materials;
V. an emergency-response procedure; and
VI. supervision proportionate to the number and experience of participants.
Article 19 — Prohibited Conduct
The following are prohibited:
I. unsupervised contact involving minors;
II. use of sharpened weapons in sparring;
III. intentional strikes outside authorized target areas;
IV. instruction while impaired;
V. coercive or punitive combat;
VI. falsification of instructor status; and
VII. public demonstrations conducted without required authorization.
TITLE VI — EDUCATION AND TRANSMISSION
Article 20 — Educational Integration
Tire Manchèt may be incorporated into cultural, historical and physical-education programs through age-appropriate instruction.
Participation in armed or contact practice shall not be compulsory.
Educational programs may include history, terminology, movement, non-contact drills, documentation and cultural analysis.
Article 21 — Community Transmission
Safeguarding measures shall recognize the role of practitioners, families and communities in transmitting the discipline.
The State may provide training spaces, recording services, archival support, equipment assistance and instructor-development programs.
Article 22 — Oral and Audiovisual Record
The Commission and the University may record interviews, demonstrations, terminology and teaching systems with the informed authorization of the practitioners concerned.
Every official record shall identify its source, date, location, conditions of access and authorized uses.
TITLE VII — DEMONSTRATIONS AND COMPETITIONS
Article 23 — Public Demonstrations
A public demonstration requires:
I. an authorized organizer;
II. certified supervision;
III. an approved performance area;
IV. safe equipment;
V. spectator separation; and
VI. an emergency procedure.
Article 24 — Sporting Competition
The Ministry may authorize regulated Tire Manchèt competition using approved training implements and protective equipment.
Competition regulations shall determine:
I. legal target areas;
II. scoring;
III. match duration;
IV. prohibited actions;
V. medical requirements;
VI. referee authority; and
VII. suspension and disqualification.
Article 25 — External Presentation
International demonstrations, exhibitions and teaching missions officially representing Xaragua require prior authorization from the Ministry.
The authorization shall identify the delegation, host institution, program, safety conditions, use of official insignia and rights relating to recordings and publications.
TITLE VIII — CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL PROTECTION
Article 26 — Collective and Individual Interests
The State shall respect:
I. the collective cultural interests of transmitting communities;
II. the authorship and contribution of individual practitioners;
III. restrictions attached to confidential or community-held knowledge;
IV. the integrity of official archival records; and
V. applicable rights in original instructional and artistic works.
Article 27 — Protected Institutional Assets
The rights lawfully available to Xaragua may apply to:
I. official names, seals and insignia;
II. original manuals and curricula;
III. certified competition systems;
IV. official audiovisual productions;
V. databases and archival compilations; and
VI. original technical illustrations and publications.
Article 28 — Limits of Exclusive Claims
No person or institution shall claim exclusive ownership of Tire Manchèt in its entirety.
Protection shall not remove from practitioners or communities knowledge that they lawfully possess, nor shall it create exclusive rights over generic martial movements, historical facts, common tools or material already in the public domain.
Article 29 — Authorization and Attribution
Commercial use of official Xaraguayan materials, insignia, certifications or protected recordings requires written authorization.
Authorized publications and presentations shall provide accurate attribution to the practitioners, communities, researchers and institutions from which the documented material originates.
Article 30 — Misrepresentation
No person may falsely:
I. claim certification by Xaragua;
II. act in the name of the National Tire Manchèt Commission;
III. use official seals or credentials;
IV. claim recognition as an official master; or
V. represent an unauthorized activity as an official Tire Manchèt program of Xaragua.
TITLE IX — DISCIPLINE AND ENFORCEMENT
Article 31 — Administrative Measures
A violation of this Act may result in:
I. warning;
II. corrective order;
III. suspension of instruction;
IV. withdrawal of certification;
V. cancellation of an event;
VI. exclusion from official programs;
VII. administrative fine; or
VIII. referral to the competent judicial authority.
Article 32 — Procedure
No final administrative sanction shall be imposed without notice of the alleged violation, an opportunity to respond and a reasoned decision.
Immediate protective suspension may be ordered where an activity presents a direct safety risk.
TITLE X — FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 33 — Implementing Regulations
The Ministry may issue regulations concerning:
I. certification;
II. technical classifications;
III. equipment;
IV. facilities;
V. youth instruction;
VI. competition;
VII. public demonstrations;
VIII. archival access; and
IX. disciplinary procedure.
Article 34 — Institutional Continuity
The National Tire Manchèt Commission and the National Register constitute permanent components of the cultural and sporting administration of Xaragua.
Their abolition or transfer of principal competence requires an instrument of equal or superior authority.
Article 35 — Consolidation
This Act consolidates and supersedes previous Xaraguayan policies concerning Tire Manchèt and its inclusion within the national sports system.
All provisions asserting unrestricted international exclusivity, automatic treaty enforcement, compulsory armed instruction or ownership of the discipline in its entirety are repealed.
Article 36 — Entry into Force
This Act shall enter into force upon promulgation, registration and deposit with the General Archives of the State.
FINAL ORGANIC DETERMINATION
The State of Xaragua hereby:
I. recognizes Tire Manchèt as a protected traditional martial discipline;
II. establishes the National Tire Manchèt Commission;
III. creates a permanent system of registration and documentation;
IV. regulates instruction, certification, demonstrations and competition;
V. protects practitioners, transmitting communities and institutional records;
VI. requires progressive instruction and appropriate protective equipment; and
VII. assigns administrative authority to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and academic responsibility to the University of Xaragua.
SO RECOGNIZED, ESTABLISHED, PROMULGATED AND ENTERED INTO THE PERMANENT STATE RECORD.
PASCAL DESPUZEAU DAUMEC VIAU
Rector-President of Xaragua
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
UNIVERSITY OF XARAGUA
NATIONAL TIRE MANCHÈT COMMISSION
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
Original Enactment: 13 May 2025

SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS & PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
UNIVERSITY OF XARAGUA
GENERAL ACADEMIC REGISTER
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
SUPREME ORGANIC YOUTH AND PUBLIC-SAFETY ACT
ESTABLISHING MANDATORY CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND BASIC EMERGENCY-RESPONSE CERTIFICATION FOR THE YOUTH OF XARAGUA
Original Date of Enactment: 15 May 2025
Legal Classification: Youth Public-Safety Act — Compulsory Emergency-Response Education Standard — Academic and Sporting Certification Instrument
Administrative Authority: Ministry of Youth and Sports
Academic Registration Authority: University of Xaragua
Permanent Depositary: General Archives of the State
TITLE I — ESTABLISHMENT AND OBJECT
Article 1 — Mandatory Certification
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic emergency-response certification is hereby established as a compulsory formation requirement for persons between twelve and twenty-five years of age participating in designated Xaraguayan educational, sporting, civic or institutional programs.
Article 2 — Public Objective
The certification system shall provide participants with the practical capacity to:
I. recognize a medical emergency;
II. activate competent emergency assistance;
III. perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
IV. use an automated external defibrillator where available;
V. respond to choking;
VI. provide basic assistance until qualified personnel arrive; and
VII. protect themselves and others at an emergency scene.
Article 3 — Nature of the Requirement
Certification constitutes a condition of institutional participation and not a professional medical qualification.
A certificate does not authorize diagnosis, medical treatment or representation as a healthcare professional.
TITLE II — SCOPE OF APPLICATION
Article 4 — Persons Subject to Certification
The requirement applies to persons aged twelve through twenty-five who are:
I. enrolled in a University of Xaragua program designated by academic regulation;
II. licensed by a Xaraguayan sports federation;
III. participating in an official youth academy;
IV. serving in a civic, territorial or public-safety formation program; or
V. holding a youth leadership or supervisory function within an institution of Xaragua.
Article 5 — Diaspora and Digital Students
The requirement may be satisfied outside Xaragua through a course delivered by a competent external provider and recognized by the designated Xaraguayan authority.
Digital instruction alone shall not satisfy the requirement where practical demonstration and assessment are required.
Article 6 — Adaptation and Accommodation
Training and assessment shall be reasonably adapted for participants whose age, disability, medical condition or physical capacity prevents completion of a standard procedure.
An adapted certificate may identify the emergency-response functions the participant has demonstrated.
TITLE III — TRAINING STANDARD
Article 7 — Required Content
The certification program shall include:
I. scene assessment and personal safety;
II. recognition of cardiac arrest;
III. activation of emergency services;
IV. adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
V. age-appropriate instruction in child and infant resuscitation;
VI. automated external defibrillator operation;
VII. response to airway obstruction;
VIII. recovery positioning where appropriate;
IX. infection-control measures; and
X. practical emergency simulations.
Article 8 — Duration
Initial certification shall comprise not fewer than six hours of combined instruction and supervised practical assessment.
The competent authority may prescribe additional hours for instructors, coaches, officials, supervisors or persons assigned public-safety responsibilities.
Article 9 — Practical Assessment
Certification requires direct demonstration of the prescribed procedures before an authorized evaluator.
Written or digital assessment may supplement but shall not replace the practical examination.
Article 10 — Technical Standards
Training shall conform to current resuscitation and emergency-response standards formally adopted or recognized by the competent Xaraguayan authority.
Technical protocols may be updated by regulation without amendment of this Act.
TITLE IV — AUTHORIZED PROVIDERS AND INSTRUCTORS
Article 11 — Authorized Providers
Training may be delivered by:
I. a competent emergency-training organization;
II. a recognized healthcare or first-aid institution;
III. an authorized educational institution;
IV. a qualified independent instructor; or
V. a Xaraguayan institution possessing approved instructional capacity.
Article 12 — Instructor Qualification
An instructor shall possess:
I. current instructor certification from a recognized training system;
II. demonstrated competence in practical assessment;
III. knowledge of the applicable emergency protocols; and
IV. authorization or recognition for the course concerned.
Article 13 — External Certificates
A certificate issued by an external provider may satisfy this Act where the competent Xaraguayan authority verifies:
I. the identity of the holder;
II. the provider’s competence;
III. the course content;
IV. completion of practical assessment; and
V. the certificate’s period of validity.
TITLE V — VALIDITY AND RENEWAL
Article 14 — Period of Validity
Certification shall remain valid for two years from the date of successful assessment unless a shorter period is prescribed by the issuing standard.
Article 15 — Renewal
Renewal requires completion of an approved refresher course and practical reassessment.
A person whose certification has expired shall be classified as uncertified until renewal is completed.
Article 16 — Advanced Qualifications
The competent authority may establish additional certifications for:
I. coaches and referees;
II. aquatic and maritime personnel;
III. wilderness and remote-area responders;
IV. youth supervisors;
V. event safety officers; and
VI. authorized instructors.
TITLE VI — EDUCATIONAL AND SPORTING INTEGRATION
Article 17 — Academic Programs
The University of Xaragua may incorporate certification into designated programs, microprograms, orientation requirements or institutional formation modules.
Where certification is an academic requirement, completion shall be recorded in the General Academic Register.
Article 18 — Sporting Programs
Every national sports federation shall determine the categories of athletes, coaches, referees and event officials required to maintain current certification.
At least one currently certified responsible person shall be present at every organized training session or competition.
Article 19 — Youth Leadership
No person may be assigned sole responsibility for supervising an official youth activity where current emergency-response certification is required for that function and has not been obtained.
TITLE VII — EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING CAPACITY
Article 20 — Training Equipment
Authorized programs shall maintain access to:
I. appropriate resuscitation mannequins;
II. automated external defibrillator training units where included;
III. sanitation supplies;
IV. instructional materials; and
V. equipment appropriate to the assessment prescribed.
Article 21 — Procurement
Locally produced instructional materials and equipment may receive procurement priority where they satisfy applicable technical, hygienic and safety standards.
External equipment may be acquired whenever required for reliability, certification or effective instruction.
TITLE VIII — REGISTRATION AND AUTHENTICATION
Article 22 — Certification Register
The competent authority shall maintain a certification register recording:
I. the holder’s identity;
II. the issuing provider;
III. the instructor or evaluator;
IV. the date of completion;
V. the certification category;
VI. the expiration date; and
VII. renewal, suspension or cancellation.
Article 23 — Official Certificate
Every recognized certificate shall contain or correspond to:
I. a unique identifier;
II. the holder’s name;
III. the issuing authority or provider;
IV. the date of certification;
V. the period of validity; and
VI. a method of verification.
Article 24 — Protection of Information
Medical information and other protected personal information shall not be placed in a publicly accessible register.
Public verification shall be limited to the certificate’s authenticity, category, status and validity period.
TITLE IX — COMPLIANCE
Article 25 — Participant Compliance
A person who has not completed the required certification may be temporarily ineligible for:
I. advanced youth formation;
II. coaching or officiating duties;
III. designated civic or public-safety functions;
IV. institutional youth supervision; or
V. another activity expressly requiring certification.
Failure to obtain certification shall not result in permanent exclusion where the requirement can be completed.
Article 26 — Institutional Compliance
An institution subject to this Act shall:
I. identify persons requiring certification;
II. provide or recognize appropriate training;
III. verify current status;
IV. preserve the required records; and
V. prevent uncertified persons from exercising functions reserved to certified personnel.
Article 27 — Corrective Measures
Institutional non-compliance may result in:
I. a corrective order;
II. mandatory compliance planning;
III. suspension of the affected activity;
IV. withdrawal of authorization for the relevant program; or
V. referral to the competent supervisory authority.
No general institutional accreditation shall be withdrawn solely for an isolated administrative omission capable of immediate correction.
TITLE X — EMERGENCY ACTION
Article 28 — Scope of Certified Action
A certified person shall act within the limits of their training, available equipment and actual capacity.
The person shall transfer responsibility to qualified emergency or healthcare personnel upon their arrival.
Article 29 — Incident Documentation
Where resuscitation or emergency assistance is provided during an official Xaraguayan activity, the responsible institution shall prepare an incident report recording:
I. the time and location;
II. the apparent emergency;
III. the assistance provided;
IV. the persons involved;
V. the activation of external emergency services; and
VI. the transfer of responsibility.
The report shall be handled according to applicable confidentiality requirements.
TITLE XI — ADMINISTRATION AND FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 30 — Implementing Authority
The Ministry of Youth and Sports may issue regulations concerning:
I. approved curricula;
II. instructor qualifications;
III. external certificate recognition;
IV. renewal requirements;
V. training equipment;
VI. institutional compliance; and
VII. official registers.
Article 31 — Cooperation
The competent authorities may conclude agreements with educational institutions, emergency-training organizations, healthcare providers, sports bodies and qualified instructors for delivery and recognition of training.
Article 32 — Institutional Continuity
The certification requirement constitutes a permanent component of the Xaraguayan youth, academic and sporting system.
Its technical standards may be revised according to current emergency-response practice.
Article 33 — Consolidation
This Act supersedes previous Xaraguayan instruments concerning compulsory youth CPR certification.
Prior provisions requiring religious ceremonies, automatic international registration or permanent exclusion for initial non-compliance shall possess no continuing effect.
Article 34 — Entry into Force
This Act shall enter into force upon promulgation, registration and deposit with the General Archives of the State.
Existing participants shall complete certification within the implementation period established by regulation.
FINAL ORGANIC DETERMINATION
The State of Xaragua hereby:
I. establishes CPR and basic emergency-response certification as a compulsory requirement for designated youth programs;
II. requires practical instruction and assessment;
III. establishes a two-year certification cycle;
IV. recognizes qualified internal and external training providers;
V. integrates certification into academic, sporting and civic institutions;
VI. establishes permanent certification and verification records; and
VII. assigns implementation to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the competent academic authorities.
SO ENACTED, PROMULGATED AND ORDERED FOR EXECUTION.
PASCAL DESPUZEAU DAUMEC VIAU
Rector-President of Xaragua
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
UNIVERSITY OF XARAGUA
GENERAL ACADEMIC REGISTER
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
Original Enactment: 15 May 2025

SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS & PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
NζίATIONAL TANAMgast COUNCIL
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE
OFFICIAL TANAM GAME CODE
ESTABLISHING THE BOARD, PIECES, DEPLOYMENT, MOVEMENT, CAPTURE AND CONDITIONS OF VICTORY
Official Game: TANAM
Classification: National Strategy Game — Two-Player Positional Game
Official Board: Twenty-Nine-Station TANAM Network
Regulatory Authority: National TANAM Council
TITLE I — GENERAL STRUCTURE
Article 1 — Nature of the Game
TANAM is a two-player strategy game based upon territorial movement, encirclement, capture and protection of a Command Piece.
Chance, dice and concealed information are excluded.
Article 2 — Object of the Game
A player wins by accomplishing one of the following:
I. capturing the opposing Command Piece;
II. occupying the opposing Command Station with their own Command Piece and maintaining that occupation until the beginning of their next turn; or
III. leaving the opposing player without any legal movement.
TITLE II — BOARD
Article 3 — Official Board
The official TANAM board consists of twenty-nine circular stations connected by printed routes.
A marker may move only between stations directly connected by one uninterrupted route.
The official diagram controls the geometry of the board.
Article 4 — Territorial Sectors
The board is divided into:
I. the Upper Territory;
II. the Lower Territory;
III. the Central Network;
IV. the Upper Command Station; and
V. the Lower Command Station.
The central major station within each player’s territory constitutes that player’s Command Station.
Article 5 — Station Symbols
Large stars, small stars and institutional figures printed on the board identify stations and facilitate orientation.
They do not independently determine the strength of a piece or modify ordinary movement.
TITLE III — PIECES
Article 6 — Player Forces
Each player receives ten pieces:
I. one Command Piece; and
II. nine Field Pieces.
The two forces shall be clearly distinguished by colour.
Article 7 — Equality of Field Pieces
All Field Pieces possess the same movement and capture capacity.
The Command Piece shall be visibly distinguishable from the Field Pieces.
TITLE IV — DEPLOYMENT
Article 8 — Command Placement
The first player shall place the Command Piece upon the Lower Command Station.
The second player shall place the Command Piece upon the Upper Command Station.
Article 9 — Field Deployment
Beginning with the first player, each player shall alternately place one Field Piece upon a vacant station within their own territorial half.
Deployment continues until all eighteen Field Pieces have been placed.
A Field Piece may not be placed in the opposing territory during deployment.
Article 10 — Beginning of Movement
The movement phase begins after both players have completed deployment.
The player who placed the first piece shall make the first movement.
TITLE V — MOVEMENT
Article 11 — Ordinary Movement
During each turn, a player shall move one piece from its current station to one vacant adjacent station connected by a printed route.
Movement may proceed forward, backward, laterally or diagonally where the board contains the corresponding route.
Article 12 — Occupied Stations
A piece may not:
I. enter an occupied station;
II. pass through another piece;
III. jump over another piece; or
IV. move across a route absent from the official board.
Article 13 — Command Movement
The Command Piece moves according to the same rules as a Field Piece.
It may enter the Central Network and the opposing territory.
TITLE VI — CAPTURE
Article 14 — Capture by Encirclement
An opposing Field Piece is captured when a player completes a movement that encloses it between two friendly pieces situated on directly opposite connected stations.
The three stations must form one continuous route through the captured piece.
The enclosed piece shall be removed immediately.
Article 15 — Multiple Capture
A single movement may capture more than one opposing Field Piece where the moving piece simultaneously completes separate lawful encirclements.
Each captured piece shall be removed before the next turn begins.
Article 16 — Voluntary Entry Between Opponents
A piece that voluntarily moves between two opposing pieces is not captured solely because of that movement.
A capture occurs only where the opposing player subsequently completes a new encirclement through a lawful move.
Article 17 — Edge Capture
A Field Piece located on an outer station may be captured by being enclosed between:
I. an opposing piece on the connected interior station; and
II. the closed external boundary of the board.
This rule applies only to terminal stations possessing a single movement route.
TITLE VII — COMMAND PIECE
Article 18 — Capture of the Command Piece
The Command Piece is captured when:
I. it is enclosed between two opposing pieces on a continuous route; and
II. every station immediately connected to it is occupied by an opposing piece or rendered inaccessible by the boundary.
Both conditions must be satisfied simultaneously.
Article 19 — Command Station Victory
A Command Piece entering the opposing Command Station establishes a territorial claim.
The opposing player receives one turn to:
I. remove the Command Piece;
II. force it to leave the Command Station; or
III. create a winning capture elsewhere.
If the Command Piece remains on the opposing Command Station at the beginning of its owner’s next turn, that owner wins immediately.
Article 20 — Command Protection
A player may surround and escort the Command Piece with Field Pieces.
The Command Piece does not capture automatically and possesses no immunity from lawful encirclement.
TITLE VIII — RESERVE MANOEUVRE
Article 21 — Strategic Transfer
Each player may execute one Strategic Transfer during the game.
A Strategic Transfer permits one Field Piece to move through one vacant intermediate station and enter the next vacant station on the same continuous route.
Article 22 — Limitations
A Strategic Transfer:
I. may not pass through an occupied station;
II. may not be used by the Command Piece;
III. may not cross more than two connected route segments; and
IV. must be declared before the piece is moved.
A Strategic Transfer may complete a capture.
TITLE IX — REPETITION AND DRAW
Article 23 — Repeated Position
The game is drawn where the same position occurs three times with the same player required to move.
Article 24 — Absence of Capture
The game is drawn after forty consecutive turns without a capture, entry into an opposing territory or movement of a Command Piece.
Article 25 — Insufficient Forces
The game is drawn where neither player retains sufficient Field Pieces to capture the opposing Command Piece or secure the opposing Command Station.
TITLE X — OFFICIAL COMPETITION
Article 26 — Time Control
The standard competition time shall be twenty minutes per player.
Rapid TANAM shall provide ten minutes per player.
A player who exhausts the allotted time loses unless the opponent lacks a possible legal path to victory.
Article 27 — Touch-Move Rule
In official competition, a player who deliberately touches one of their pieces shall move that piece if a legal movement exists.
A completed movement may not be withdrawn.
Article 28 — Match Scoring
Official tournament scoring shall be:
I. victory — one point;
II. draw — one-half point; and
III. defeat — zero points.
Article 29 — Irregularities
An illegal movement shall be corrected to the last verified legal position.
A repeated or deliberate violation may result in loss of turn, time penalty or forfeiture.
TITLE XI — ADMINISTRATION
Article 30 — National TANAM Council
The National TANAM Council shall:
I. maintain the Official Board Plan;
II. publish the official rules;
III. approve competition equipment;
IV. certify instructors and officials;
V. organize national championships;
VI. maintain rankings; and
VII. record official interpretations.
Article 31 — Authorized Versions
Physical and digital versions may be produced provided that they preserve:
I. all twenty-nine stations;
II. every official connection;
III. the two Command Stations;
IV. ten pieces per player; and
V. the rules established by this Code.
Article 32 — Institutional Protection
The TANAM name, official insignia, graphic board design, publications and certification systems shall be protected according to applicable law.
No exclusive claim shall extend to abstract strategic principles, generic movement, ordinary encirclement mechanics or material lawfully within the public domain.
FINAL RULE
TANAM is governed by four essential actions:
I. deploy ten pieces;
II. move along the printed network;
III. capture by encirclement; and
IV. capture the opposing Command Piece or occupy its Command Station.
The former twelve-piece alignment system is repealed and replaced by the present territorial and command-based system.
SO CODIFIED, ADOPTED AND ORDERED FOR OFFICIAL PLAY.
PASCAL DESPUZEAU DAUMEC VIAU
Rector-President of Xaragua
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
NATIONAL TANAM COUNCIL
GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE

SOVEREIGN CATHOLIC INDIGENOUS AND PRIVATE STATE OF XARAGUA

OFFICE OF THE RECTOR-PRESIDENT

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR STRATEGIC GAMES

GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE STATE

SUPREME ORGANIC REGULATION

ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, CODIFICATION, ADMINISTRATION, COMPETITIVE OPERATION, COMMERCIAL LICENSING, AND INSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION OF THE NATIONAL STRATEGIC GAME “KAWON”

Date of Promulgation: May 17, 2025

Competent Authority: Ministry of Youth and Sports

Technical Authority: National Commission for Strategic Games

Academic Depositary: University of Xaragua

Archival Depositary: General Archives of the State

Official Classification: National Strategic Game Regulation — Cultural Asset Administration Instrument — Tournament Standard — Commercial Licensing Framework

National Register Number: SCIPS-X/MYS/NCSG/KAWON/2025-001

Protected Asset Classification: K-001

Entry into Force: Immediate upon promulgation

PREAMBLE

The Sovereign Catholic Indigenous and Private State of Xaragua establishes KAWON as an official national strategic game governed by uniform rules, standardized equipment, regulated competition, defined scoring procedures, and centralized institutional administration.

KAWON is organized around concealed information, public information, card selection, numerical calculation, probability assessment, controlled wagering, bluffing, and management of the maximum authorized score.

The game shall exist in the following official forms:

a. KAWON ROYAL, constituting the complete standard version;

b. KAWON STREET, constituting the simplified public and educational version;

c. KAWON ROYAL ADULT CASH PROTOCOL, constituting the regulated monetary version reserved for adults; and

d. KAWON NON-DICE SUBSTITUTION PROTOCOL, governing play when conventional dice are unavailable or prohibited.

This Regulation constitutes the exclusive official ruleset. All previous descriptions, provisional rules, annexes, informal practices, or contradictory scoring systems concerning KAWON are superseded.

TITLE I — LEGAL STATUS AND INSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY

Article 1 — National designation

KAWON is designated as an Official National Strategic Game of Xaragua.

It may be used for:

a. public recreation;

b. strategic training;

c. probability instruction;

d. mental-arithmetic development;

e. organized competition;

f. licensed adult cash play;

g. national and international tournaments;

h. digital implementation; and

i. institutional representation.

Article 2 — Nature of the game

KAWON is a competitive card-and-number game combining:

a. private cards;

b. common cards;

c. private numerical results;

d. public numerical results;

e. structured decision rounds;

f. optional card replacement;

g. bluffing and withdrawal;

h. ranked card combinations; and

i. a maximum lawful score.

Chance determines the information initially distributed. Player decisions determine card selection, continued participation, exposure to Rupture, and use of available strategic information.

Article 3 — Official versions

Only the following versions may be represented as official:

KAWON ROYAL;

KAWON STREET;

KAWON ROYAL ADULT CASH PROTOCOL;

KAWON ROYAL CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT; and

an authorized experimental or regional variant entered in the National KAWON Register.

Article 4 — Competent authority

The Ministry of Youth and Sports shall exercise general jurisdiction over the official administration of KAWON.

The National Commission for Strategic Games shall:

a. maintain the official rules;

b. approve tournament formats;

c. certify referees and dealers;

d. establish equipment standards;

e. regulate official rankings;

f. approve commercial licenses;

g. register authorized variants;

h. investigate technical violations;

i. publish interpretations of disputed provisions; and

j. maintain the National KAWON Register.

Article 5 — Separation from pre-existing games

KAWON shall be administered independently from dominoes, Kazino, Belote, Cinquante-et-Un, Basigue, poker, blackjack, and other traditional or commercial games.

The recognition of a pre-existing game as part of recreational heritage does not confer ownership of its general rules upon the State.

The State’s proprietary claims concerning KAWON apply to its distinctive name, terminology, written rules, official visual identity, certification system, tournament structure, and registered commercial presentation.

TITLE II — OFFICIAL DEFINITIONS

Article 6 — House

The House is the neutral administrative function performed by a dealer, referee, tournament system, or approved digital mechanism.

The House shall:

a. control the deck;

b. administer the Destiny Dice;

c. distribute cards;

d. supervise the pot where applicable;

e. announce procedural phases;

f. verify final scores; and

g. enforce the official rules.

The House is not a player and does not compete against the participants.

Article 7 — Player positions

The Watchman is the player required to contribute the first compulsory unit.

The Royal Watchman is the player required to contribute two compulsory units.

These positions rotate clockwise after every completed round.

Article 8 — Cards and playing areas

A Private Card is a face-down card assigned exclusively to one player.

The Battlefield is the common playing area containing three cards available to all active players.

The Open Field consists of the first two Battlefield Cards, which are visible from the beginning of the round.

The Light is the third Battlefield Card, which remains concealed until final resolution.

The Lame is an optional public replacement card drawn individually at the request of a player.

Article 9 — Numerical instruments

Personal Dice means the two six-sided dice privately rolled by a player.

Destiny Dice means the two six-sided dice publicly rolled by the House.

A Personal Dice Total is the sum of a player’s two Personal Dice.

A Destiny Total is the sum of the two Destiny Dice and applies equally to every player.

Article 10 — Final hand and score

A Legal Hand consists of exactly three selected cards.

A Final Total is calculated as follows:

Value of three selected cards + Personal Dice Total + Destiny Total.

The maximum lawful Final Total is fifty-five.

Article 11 — Rupture

Rupture is the mandatory invalidation of a hand whose Final Total is fifty-six or greater.

Rupture applies before comparison of combinations.

Article 12 — Kawon Volé

Kawon Volé is the award of a round to the last remaining player after every opponent has withdrawn.

Kawon Volé is a method of terminating a round. It is not a card combination.

Article 13 — Kawon Suprême

Kawon Suprême is the highest recognized lawful card formation.

It is formed when a player’s selected three-card hand contains an Ace and a Six of the same suit.

The Ace and Six form the Royal Twenty-One because their official values total twenty-one.

Kawon Suprême remains subject to Rupture.

TITLE III — OFFICIAL EQUIPMENT

Article 14 — Standard equipment

A KAWON ROYAL table shall use:

a. one standard fifty-two-card deck without jokers;

b. two six-sided Personal Dice for each player or an approved method for concealing successive player rolls;

c. two six-sided Destiny Dice;

d. one dealer marker;

e. one Watchman marker;

f. one Royal Watchman marker;

g. tokens, counters, tournament points, or authorized monetary chips;

h. an official score sheet where required; and

i. a flat playing surface permitting separation of private and common cards.

Article 15 — Deck requirements

The deck shall contain thirteen ranks in each of four suits.

The suits shall have no hierarchy.

Marked, damaged, incomplete, transparent, or non-uniform cards shall not be used in an official match.

The House shall verify the deck before the first round and whenever a material irregularity is alleged.

Article 16 — Dice requirements

Official dice shall:

a. contain six faces numbered one through six;

b. be balanced and materially uniform;

c. have clearly visible values;

d. produce independently variable results; and

e. remain identifiable as either Personal Dice or Destiny Dice.

Loaded, altered, magnetic, electronically controlled, or materially defective dice are prohibited unless they form part of an approved digital randomization system.

Article 17 — Card values

Card values are fixed as follows:

Card

Value

Ace

15

King

14

Queen

13

Jack

12

Ten

10

Nine

9

Eight

8

Seven

7

Six

6

Five

5

Four

4

Three

3

Two

2

The Ace has no secondary value.

Article 18 — Number of players

KAWON ROYAL may be played by two to six players.

The standard competitive table shall contain four players.

A table may continue with two or more eligible players unless tournament rules require consolidation.

TITLE IV — ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MATCH

Article 19 — Match format

Before the first round, the House shall announce whether the match is governed by:

a. a fixed number of rounds;

b. a points threshold;

c. a single-elimination format;

d. a timed session;

e. a tournament-chip structure; or

f. the Adult Cash Protocol.

The format may not be changed after play begins without the unanimous consent of all players and authorization of the referee.

Article 20 — Seating

Player positions shall be determined by random draw, tournament assignment, or prior agreement.

The order of action shall proceed clockwise.

Article 21 — Determination of initial positions

The first dealer shall be selected by random draw.

The player immediately clockwise from the dealer shall be the Watchman.

The next player clockwise shall be the Royal Watchman.

After each round:

a. the dealer marker moves one position clockwise;

b. the Watchman marker moves one position clockwise; and

c. the Royal Watchman marker moves one position clockwise.

Article 22 — Compulsory opening contributions

The Watchman shall contribute one base unit.

The Royal Watchman shall contribute two base units.

These contributions shall be credited toward the amount each player must contribute to remain active during the first decision round.

In non-monetary play, the units shall consist of tournament chips, points, or symbolic tokens.

TITLE V — STANDARD KAWON ROYAL PROCEDURE

Article 23 — Shuffle and cut

The House shall shuffle the deck before every round.

In physical play, the player occupying the Royal Watchman position may cut the deck.

The cut shall leave at least five cards in each section.

Once the first card is dealt, no further shuffle or cut is permitted unless a misdeal is declared.

Article 24 — Initial private cards

The House shall deal two Private Cards face-down to every player.

Cards shall be dealt one at a time in clockwise order.

A player may inspect that player’s own Private Cards.

Private Cards shall remain concealed unless disclosure is required at final resolution.

Article 25 — Establishment of the Battlefield

The House shall place three cards in the Battlefield:

a. the first card face-up;

b. the second card face-up; and

c. the third card face-down as the Light.

The two visible cards constitute the Open Field.

The Light may not be inspected, moved, exchanged, or exposed before the final revelation.

Article 26 — Destiny Dice

The House shall roll the two Destiny Dice publicly.

The Destiny Total shall be announced and remain visible throughout the round.

The Destiny Total is added to every player’s final calculation.

Because it applies equally to every player, it affects the risk of Rupture without independently awarding victory.

Article 27 — Personal Dice

Each player shall privately roll two Personal Dice.

The roll shall occur inside an opaque cup, behind an approved screen, or through an authorized concealed digital interface.

The player may inspect the result once.

The result shall remain fixed until final resolution.

A player may not reroll, replace, rotate, alter, or falsely report a Personal Die.

Article 28 — First decision round

After all players have received their Private Cards and Personal Dice results, the first decision round shall begin.

The first player entitled to act shall be the player immediately clockwise from the Royal Watchman.

Each player may:

a. check, where no contribution is outstanding;

b. match the outstanding contribution;

c. raise within the applicable limit;

d. withdraw; or

e. commit all remaining authorized tournament chips under the all-in rule.

The decision round ends when all remaining players have contributed an equal amount or are all-in.

Article 29 — Withdrawal

A player who withdraws:

a. is no longer eligible to win the round;

b. forfeits all contributions already committed;

c. shall not disclose concealed cards or dice while the round remains active;

d. shall not advise another player; and

e. shall surrender the Private Cards to the House face-down.

Article 30 — The Lame phase

After the first decision round, each active player shall receive one opportunity to request the Lame.

Requests shall be processed clockwise, beginning with the first active player after the dealer.

A player may:

a. decline the Lame; or

b. request one public replacement card.

Article 31 — Acceptance of the Lame

The House shall place the requested Lame face-up before the requesting player.

The player must immediately accept or reject it.

If accepted:

a. the player takes the Lame as a personal card;

b. the player must discard one of the original Private Cards face-down;

c. the player continues to possess exactly two personal cards; and

d. the discarded card is permanently removed from the round.

A player may not discard a Battlefield Card.

Article 32 — Rejection of the Lame

If rejected, the Lame shall be removed from play face-down.

The player retains the two original Private Cards.

No replacement Lame shall be issued.

Article 33 — Second decision round

After every active player has accepted or declined the Lame, a second and final decision round shall occur.

The first active player clockwise from the dealer shall act first.

Upon completion of this decision round:

a. no further contribution may be raised;

b. no card may be exchanged;

c. no player may alter a dice result; and

d. every remaining player shall proceed to final resolution.

Article 34 — Kawon Volé

If all players except one withdraw before final resolution, the remaining player wins by Kawon Volé.

The winner receives the pot or corresponding tournament award.

The winner is not required to disclose Private Cards or Personal Dice.

The House shall record the result as a withdrawal victory rather than as a card-combination victory.

TITLE VI — FINAL RESOLUTION

Article 35 — Opening of the Light

After the second decision round, the House shall turn the Light face-up.

The Light then becomes the third common Battlefield Card.

Article 36 — Available cards

Each remaining player has access to five cards:

a. two personal cards; and

b. three Battlefield Cards.

The player shall select exactly three of those five cards.

Article 37 — Permitted selections

A Legal Hand may contain:

a. both personal cards and one Battlefield Card;

b. one personal card and two Battlefield Cards; or

c. all three Battlefield Cards.

A player is not required to use a personal card.

A player may not use more than two personal cards or more than three Battlefield Cards.

Article 38 — Declaration of the hand

Each player shall place the selected three cards clearly before the House.

Where a player uses Battlefield Cards, the player shall verbally or physically identify them without removing them from the common area.

The House shall determine the combination and calculate the Final Total.

Article 39 — Final Total

The Final Total shall be:

three selected card values + two Personal Dice + two Destiny Dice.

Example:

Component

Result

Queen

13

Eight

8

Four

4

Personal Dice

5 + 3

Destiny Dice

6 + 4

Final Total

43

The hand is lawful because the Final Total does not exceed fifty-five.

Article 40 — Application of Rupture

Rupture occurs at fifty-six or more.

A hand affected by Rupture:

a. is immediately invalid;

b. has no combination rank;

c. cannot claim Kawon Suprême;

d. cannot receive the pot;

e. forfeits all committed contributions; and

f. remains subject to disclosure and verification.

Article 41 — Collective Rupture

If every player reaching final resolution enters Rupture:

a. no player wins the round;

b. the pot carries forward to the next round in token, tournament, or cash play;

c. the dealer and compulsory positions rotate normally; and

d. new compulsory contributions are added to the carried pot.

Tournament regulations may instead divide the carried value into standardized point penalties where monetary or transferable pots are not used.

TITLE VII — OFFICIAL COMBINATION HIERARCHY

Article 42 — Governing principle

The winner shall be determined first by combination rank and then by Final Total.

A higher combination defeats a lower combination even where the lower combination has a higher Final Total, provided that the higher combination is lawful and not affected by Rupture.

Article 43 — Official ranking

The official hierarchy, from lowest to highest, is:

Free Hand;

Paired Personal Dice;

Pair;

Flush;

Straight;

Three of a Kind;

Straight Flush;

Kawon Suprême.

Article 44 — Free Hand

A Free Hand consists of three selected cards that form no recognized card combination.

A player with a Free Hand and non-matching Personal Dice is ranked solely by Final Total.

Article 45 — Paired Personal Dice

Paired Personal Dice occur when both Personal Dice display the same value.

Examples include:

a. one and one;

b. three and three; and

c. six and six.

Paired Personal Dice rank above a Free Hand but below every recognized card combination.

The public Destiny Dice do not create a player-specific combination.

Article 46 — Pair

A Pair consists of two selected cards of the same rank.

Where the third selected card has that same rank, the hand is classified as Three of a Kind.

Article 47 — Flush

A Flush consists of three selected cards of the same suit that do not form a consecutive sequence.

Article 48 — Straight

A Straight consists of three selected cards of consecutive rank belonging to more than one suit.

The official sequence is:

Ace, King, Queen, Jack, Ten, Nine, Eight, Seven, Six, Five, Four, Three, Two.

The Ace is always high.

Three-Two-Ace is not a valid Straight.

Article 49 — Three of a Kind

Three of a Kind consists of three selected cards of the same rank.

Article 50 — Straight Flush

A Straight Flush consists of three selected cards that:

a. belong to the same suit; and

b. form a consecutive sequence.

Article 51 — Kawon Suprême

Kawon Suprême exists where:

a. the selected Legal Hand contains an Ace;

b. the same hand contains a Six of the same suit; and

c. the player’s Final Total does not exceed fifty-five.

The third selected card may be of any rank or suit.

A Kawon Suprême affected by Rupture is void.

Article 52 — Order of adjudication

The House shall determine the winner in the following order:

a. identify and eliminate hands affected by Rupture;

b. identify any valid Kawon Suprême;

c. determine the highest surviving combination;

d. compare Final Totals between players holding that combination; and

e. apply tie-breakers if required.

Article 53 — Tie-breakers

Where two or more players hold the same combination, the following order applies:

higher lawful Final Total;

higher rank forming the combination;

higher remaining selected card;

higher Personal Dice Total;

higher single Personal Die;

equal division of the pot or equal tournament award.

Suits shall not break a tie.

Article 54 — Shared Battlefield combination

Where the highest combination is formed entirely from the three Battlefield Cards, every active player is deemed to possess that combination.

The winner shall then be determined by:

a. Final Total;

b. Personal Dice Total;

c. highest Personal Die; and

d. equal division if complete equality remains.

TITLE VIII — KAWON ROYAL CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT

Article 55 — Status

The KAWON ROYAL CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT is the extended official form used for advanced competition.

It shall be announced before the match begins.

Article 56 — Initial distribution

Each player receives two initial Private Cards.

The Battlefield, Destiny Dice, and Personal Dice are established under the standard procedure.

Article 57 — First decision round

A first decision round occurs after the initial information has been distributed.

No additional cards are issued before this round.

Article 58 — First reinforcement

Each active player receives one additional Private Card face-down.

A second decision round follows.

Article 59 — Second reinforcement

Each active player receives a second additional Private Card face-down.

Each active player now holds four Private Cards.

A third decision round follows.

Article 60 — Championship Lame

After the third decision round, each active player may request one public Lame.

If the Lame is accepted, the player shall discard one Private Card.

If rejected, the Lame is removed from play.

Article 61 — Final Championship decision

After completion of the Lame phase, a fourth and final decision round shall occur.

The Light is revealed only after this round has ended.

Article 62 — Championship Legal Hand

Each player selects exactly three cards from:

a. the retained Private Cards; and

b. the three Battlefield Cards.

All standard provisions concerning card values, combination hierarchy, Final Total, Kawon Suprême, Rupture, and tie-breaking remain applicable.

Article 63 — Prohibition of partial application

A tournament may not combine isolated Championship procedures with the standard format unless the resulting variant has been registered separately.

An event advertised as a Championship Format event must apply Articles 55 through 62 in full.

TITLE IX — KAWON STREET

Article 64 — Purpose

KAWON STREET is the simplified version for public recreation, introductory instruction, schools, youth programs, family play, and rapid competition.

Article 65 — Equipment

KAWON STREET requires:

a. one standard fifty-two-card deck;

b. two six-sided dice;

c. score markers or tokens; and

d. two to eight players.

Article 66 — Round procedure

Each player shall:

a. receive one card face-up;

b. roll two dice publicly; and

c. add the card value to the two dice.

The player with the highest lawful total wins the round.

Article 67 — Street limit

The maximum lawful KAWON STREET total is twenty-six.

A total of twenty-seven or more constitutes Street Rupture.

Article 68 — Street Suprême

A total of exactly twenty-one constitutes KAWON STREET SUPRÊME.

A Street Suprême defeats every other lawful total, including totals from twenty-two through twenty-six.

Where multiple players obtain twenty-one, they shall play one additional tie-break round.

Article 69 — Equal scores

If the highest lawful score is tied and no player holds Street Suprême:

a. the tied players retain their cards;

b. each tied player rolls one additional die;

c. the highest additional die wins; and

d. identical additional results require another roll.

Article 70 — Street match formats

An official Street match may use:

a. first to five round victories;

b. best of nine rounds;

c. first to twenty-one match points; or

d. single-elimination tournament play.

Article 71 — Excluded mechanisms

KAWON STREET does not use:

a. concealed cards;

b. concealed dice;

c. Destiny Dice;

d. Battlefield Cards;

e. the Light;

f. the Lame;

g. Watchman positions;

h. ranked card combinations; or

i. wagering rounds.

TITLE X — AGE CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL PARTICIPATION

Article 72 — Non-monetary participation

KAWON ROYAL and KAWON STREET may be played without money by adults and minors.

Youth, educational, civic, and institutional formats shall use:

a. non-redeemable tokens;

b. tournament chips;

c. recorded points;

d. medals;

e. certificates; or

f. predetermined non-wagered prizes.

Article 73 — Minors

A minor shall not participate in the Adult Cash Protocol.

No symbolic token issued in a youth game may be:

a. exchanged for money;

b. redeemed for goods;

c. converted into personal debt;

d. used as collateral;

e. transferred to an adult cash table; or

f. purchased back by an organizer.

Article 74 — Adult monetary play

Monetary play is governed exclusively by Annex I.

The ordinary rules of KAWON ROYAL continue to determine the cards, combinations, Final Total, Rupture, and winner.

Annex I governs financial admission, buy-ins, betting, pots, settlements, records, and table administration.

TITLE XI — TOURNAMENT AND OFFICIAL ADMINISTRATION

Article 75 — Tournament categories

The Commission may recognize:

a. local competitions;

b. provincial competitions;

c. national championships;

d. institutional championships;

e. university competitions;

f. diaspora competitions;

g. invitation-only events;

h. adult cash events;

i. international exhibitions; and

j. authorized digital events.

Article 76 — Tournament Director

Every certified tournament shall appoint a Tournament Director responsible for:

a. registration;

b. seating;

c. table allocation;

d. equipment control;

e. appointment of referees;

f. financial controls where applicable;

g. disciplinary decisions;

h. result certification; and

i. transmission of records to the Commission.

Article 77 — House personnel

The House may consist of:

a. one dealer;

b. one referee; and

c. one cashier or chip controller in an Adult Cash event.

One person may perform multiple functions in a small non-commercial event, provided that the person does not participate as a player.

Article 78 — Misdeal

A misdeal shall be declared where:

a. the deck is incomplete;

b. a player receives an incorrect number of initial cards;

c. the Light is prematurely exposed;

d. a card is dealt to the wrong player and cannot be corrected without revealing information;

e. dealing begins from an incorrect position; or

f. a material equipment defect is identified before the first decision round ends.

All cards shall be collected, reshuffled, and dealt again.

Compulsory contributions remain in place.

Article 79 — Exposed card

Where a Private Card is accidentally exposed:

a. the House shall determine whether competitive equality can be restored;

b. the exposed card may be replaced if no player has acted;

c. the exposed card becomes public information if action has begun; or

d. the round may be cancelled if the disclosure materially compromises play.

A player who deliberately exposes a card may be required to keep it exposed or may forfeit the round.

Article 80 — Incorrect action

An action made out of turn may be declared binding if no intervening action changes the amount required.

A verbal declaration of match, raise, withdrawal, or all-in is binding when clearly made during the player’s turn.

Article 81 — Decision time

Official events may impose:

a. thirty seconds for an ordinary action;

b. sixty seconds for final card selection;

c. one time extension per player per match; and

d. an automatic check or withdrawal after expiration of the authorized time.

Article 82 — Technical violations

Technical violations include:

a. marking cards;

b. altering dice;

c. unauthorized rerolling;

d. viewing another player’s cards;

e. communicating concealed information;

f. concealing chips;

g. removing committed value from the pot;

h. collaborating to manipulate an outcome;

i. falsifying a score;

j. substituting equipment; and

k. interfering with the House.

Article 83 — Sanctions

The Tournament Director may impose:

a. a verbal warning;

b. a formal warning;

c. loss of decision time;

d. cancellation of a hand;

e. forfeiture of a round;

f. removal from a table;

g. disqualification from an event;

h. suspension of certification;

i. cancellation of an official title; or

j. referral to the competent authority.

TITLE XII — INTELLECTUAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION

Article 84 — Protected elements

The protected official identity of KAWON includes:

a. the name KAWON;

b. the names KAWON ROYAL and KAWON STREET;

c. official insignia and graphic designs;

d. the complete written rules;

e. official terminology;

f. the Watchman structure;

g. the Battlefield and Light structure;

h. the Destiny Dice mechanism;

i. the Lame procedure;

j. the Rupture system;

k. Kawon Volé;

l. Kawon Suprême;

m. official tournament procedures;

n. referee and instructor certifications;

o. official software and interfaces; and

p. the KAWON Seal of Authenticity.

Article 85 — Legal mechanisms

The State may protect official KAWON assets through:

a. copyright;

b. trademark registration;

c. certification marks;

d. industrial designs;

e. contractual licensing;

f. digital-platform procedures;

g. unfair-competition remedies;

h. archival evidence of authorship and official use; and

i. Indigenous cultural-heritage mechanisms.

Article 86 — Indigenous cultural administration

KAWON shall be documented as a Xaraguayan institutional cultural asset in accordance with the principles of cultural control, preservation, development, and intergenerational transmission reflected in Articles 11 and 31 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Such recognition shall not be interpreted as ownership of generic cards, ordinary dice, numerical addition, common betting actions, or pre-existing public-domain game mechanics considered separately.

Article 87 — Private play

Individuals may play KAWON privately for personal, family, educational, or community purposes.

Private play does not confer authority to:

a. issue official certifications;

b. use the State Seal;

c. represent an event as nationally sanctioned;

d. reproduce official commercial packaging;

e. claim institutional ownership of the game; or

f. operate a commercial KAWON enterprise without authorization.

Article 88 — Commercial licensing

A license is required for:

a. commercial manufacture of official KAWON sets;

b. paid public tournaments using the official identity;

c. digital or mobile distribution;

d. organized broadcasting;

e. franchised KAWON venues;

f. commercial instructional programs;

g. official merchandise; and

h. use of the State Seal of Authenticity.

Article 89 — Required license terms

Every commercial license shall specify:

a. licensee identity;

b. permitted territory;

c. duration;

d. authorized activities;

e. equipment and presentation standards;

f. financial obligations;

g. reporting duties;

h. inspection rights;

i. prohibited modifications;

j. data and record requirements;

k. termination grounds; and

l. post-termination obligations.

Article 90 — Unauthorized representation

No person may represent a game, tournament, product, publication, or digital application as Official KAWON unless it is authorized and registered.

The Ministry may issue:

a. a notice of unauthorized use;

b. a demand for correction;

c. a demand for cessation;

d. a platform-removal request;

e. a licensing notice;

f. cancellation of certification;

g. exclusion from official events; or

h. any applicable legal proceeding.

TITLE XIII — REGISTRATION, PUBLICATION, AND FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 91 — National Register

The following entries are established:

Register

Official entry

K-001-A

KAWON ROYAL

K-001-B

KAWON STREET

K-001-C

KAWON ROYAL CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT

K-001-D

KAWON ROYAL ADULT CASH PROTOCOL

K-001-E

KAWON NON-DICE SUBSTITUTION PROTOCOL

K-001-F

Official terminology and visual identity

K-001-G

Tournament and certification system

Article 92 — Official manual

The Commission shall maintain an Official KAWON Manual containing:

a. this Regulation;

b. illustrated examples;

c. combination tables;

d. score sheets;

e. referee instructions;

f. tournament procedures;

g. equipment specifications;

h. cash-table procedures; and

i. approved non-dice methods.

Article 93 — Amendments

No amendment is valid unless it:

a. is adopted in writing;

b. identifies the provisions affected;

c. states its effective date;

d. is approved by the competent authority;

e. is entered in the National Register; and

f. is officially published.

Article 94 — Supremacy of the consolidated regulation

This instrument replaces all prior KAWON decrees, annexes, summaries, and informal instructions.

Where a conflict exists between this Regulation and an unofficial description, this Regulation prevails.

Article 95 — Entry into force

This Regulation enters into force on May 17, 2025.

ANNEX I

KAWON ROYAL ADULT CASH PROTOCOL

Classification: Regulated Adult Monetary Format

Minimum Age: Eighteen years or the higher minimum age required by the law applicable at the place of play

Register Entry: K-001-D

Legal Effect: Mandatory for every officially authorized KAWON game involving money or redeemable value

PART I — APPLICATION

Article A1 — Scope

This Annex governs KAWON ROYAL where participants wager:

a. money;

b. chips redeemable for money;

c. transferable financial value;

d. goods having an assigned cash value; or

e. tournament entries funded directly by participant stakes.

It does not alter the standard rules determining cards, dice, combinations, Final Total, Rupture, Kawon Volé, or Kawon Suprême.

Article A2 — Authorized participants

A person may participate only where that person:

a. satisfies the applicable minimum age;

b. enters voluntarily;

c. possesses the required buy-in;

d. accepts the announced table limits;

e. is not serving as dealer, referee, cashier, or Tournament Director at that table; and

f. is not prohibited from participation by an applicable exclusion order.

Article A3 — Table authorization

An official Adult Cash Table shall display:

a. operator identity;

b. license or authorization number;

c. currency;

d. value of the base unit;

e. minimum buy-in;

f. maximum buy-in;

g. minimum and maximum raise;

h. applicable service charge;

i. opening and closing time; and

j. identity of the responsible table official.

PART II — FINANCIAL STRUCTURE

Article A4 — Base unit

Every table shall establish one base unit.

The Watchman contributes one base unit.

The Royal Watchman contributes two base units.

Example:

Where the base unit is five dollars:

a. the Watchman contributes five dollars;

b. the Royal Watchman contributes ten dollars; and

c. the initial amount to be matched is ten dollars.

Article A5 — Buy-in

The standard minimum buy-in shall be twenty Royal Watchman units.

The standard maximum buy-in shall be one hundred Royal Watchman units.

Where the Royal Watchman contribution is ten dollars:

a. minimum buy-in: two hundred dollars;

b. maximum buy-in: one thousand dollars.

A licensed operator may establish different limits, provided that they are posted before admission.

Article A6 — Table stakes

Only chips or money physically or electronically credited to the player’s table balance before a round begins may be wagered.

A player may not:

a. introduce additional value during an active round;

b. remove value from the table while continuing to play;

c. conceal high-value chips;

d. wager property not declared to the House; or

e. exceed the verified table balance.

Article A7 — No unauthorized credit

The House shall not extend informal credit.

A player may not wager:

a. an oral promise of payment;

b. personal labor;

c. identity documents;

d. access credentials;

e. personal effects not accepted through a recorded transaction;

f. future wages; or

g. an unverified third-party debt.

All value must be deposited and recorded before use.

Article A8 — Currency

All financial amounts shall be denominated in the currency announced by the operator.

Where multiple currencies are accepted, the official conversion rate must be posted before purchase of chips.

The rate may not be altered for chips already purchased.

PART III — BETTING SYSTEM

Article A9 — Authorized structures

Adult Cash Tables may operate as:

a. fixed limit;

b. spread limit;

c. pot limit; or

d. capped no limit.

Uncapped wagering is not an official KAWON format.

Article A10 — Standard fixed-limit table

Under fixed-limit play:

a. the base contribution equals one unit;

b. the Royal Watchman contribution equals two units;

c. an ordinary raise equals two units;

d. no more than three raises may occur during a decision round; and

e. the Lame phase does not independently require payment unless followed by a lawful raise.

Article A11 — Spread-limit table

A spread-limit table shall publish:

a. the minimum raise;

b. the maximum raise;

c. the maximum number of raises per decision round; and

d. the maximum amount a player may commit during one round.

Article A12 — Pot-limit table

A pot-limit raise may not exceed the total value of:

a. the existing pot;

b. the amount required for the acting player to match; and

c. all amounts entering the pot through that match.

The dealer shall calculate the maximum lawful raise upon request.

Article A13 — Capped no-limit table

Under capped no-limit play, a player may wager any amount within the table balance, subject to the published maximum exposure per round.

The exposure cap shall be announced before admission.

Article A14 — Binding action

The following actions are binding when clearly declared during the player’s turn:

a. match;

b. raise;

c. withdrawal;

d. check; and

e. all-in.

Where a player places chips without speaking:

a. one chip exceeding the required amount constitutes a match unless a raise was declared first;

b. multiple chips exceeding the required amount constitute a raise unless clearly placed as change for a match; and

c. forward movement may be treated as binding where it clearly releases chips into the betting area.

Article A15 — Minimum raise

A raise must equal or exceed the immediately preceding full raise unless the player is committing the entire remaining balance.

An incomplete all-in raise does not reopen raising rights for players who have already acted unless it meets the minimum full-raise amount.

PART IV — ALL-IN PLAY AND SIDE POTS

Article A16 — All-in declaration

A player with insufficient value to match the full outstanding amount may commit the entire remaining balance.

That player remains eligible only for the portion of the pot covered by the player’s contribution.

Article A17 — Main pot

The main pot shall contain the equal amount contributed by every player eligible for it.

Article A18 — Side pots

Additional contributions between players possessing greater balances shall be placed into one or more side pots.

Each side pot shall be administered separately.

A player may win:

a. the main pot;

b. one or more side pots; or

c. no pot.

Article A19 — Separate adjudication

The same cards and dice determine every pot.

Eligibility differs according to contributions.

The House shall award each pot to the highest lawful eligible hand.

A player affected by Rupture is ineligible for every pot.

PART V — POT ADMINISTRATION

Article A20 — Custody

All committed value shall remain in the center of the table or within the official electronic ledger.

No player may retrieve committed value after a subsequent player has acted.

Article A21 — Service charge

An operator may collect a service charge only where it is:

a. lawful in the applicable jurisdiction;

b. announced before play;

c. displayed at the table;

d. calculated under a fixed method; and

e. recorded by the operator.

The service charge may be:

a. a fixed table fee;

b. a time-based seat fee;

c. a fixed tournament administration fee; or

d. a stated percentage of the pot subject to a published maximum.

Article A22 — House participation

The House shall not:

a. receive cards as a competing participant;

b. wager against players;

c. claim a losing player’s personal debt;

d. alter cards or numerical outcomes;

e. receive an undisclosed share of a pot; or

f. condition the winner on any rule not announced before the round.

Article A23 — Settlement

The House shall settle each pot immediately after final adjudication.

Cash redemption shall use the same denomination and conversion basis under which the chips were purchased, subject only to disclosed fees.

Article A24 — Split pots

Where a pot cannot be divided equally, the indivisible remainder shall be awarded to the tied player closest clockwise to the dealer.

A table may instead carry the indivisible remainder into the following round if that procedure was announced before play.

Article A25 — Collective Rupture

Where every remaining player enters Rupture:

a. the pot carries forward;

b. no service charge shall be collected from the failed round unless the table uses a fixed time fee;

c. positions rotate normally; and

d. the following round begins with new compulsory contributions.

PART VI — FINANCIAL CONTROLS

Article A26 — Chip control

Official cash events shall use chips or recorded balances whose values are visibly distinguishable.

The operator shall maintain a register of:

a. chips issued;

b. chips redeemed;

c. opening table balance;

d. closing table balance;

e. service charges; and

f. unresolved discrepancies.

Article A27 — Transactions

Every buy-in, rebuy, cash-out, or transfer shall be completed through the designated cashier or recorded table official.

Player-to-player chip sales at the table are prohibited in official events.

Article A28 — Rebuy

A player may rebuy only between rounds.

A rebuy may not increase the player’s total table balance beyond the announced maximum unless the table uses a match-the-largest-stack rule disclosed before play.

Article A29 — Departure

A player may leave the table after completing all financial obligations arising from the final active round.

The player’s chips shall be counted and redeemed or recorded.

Article A30 — Disputed pot

Where ownership of a pot is disputed:

a. the pot shall remain under House control;

b. cards, dice, video, and electronic records shall be preserved;

c. no disputed value shall be distributed;

d. the referee shall issue an initial determination; and

e. an appeal may be submitted to the Tournament Director before the next round begins.

PART VII — CASH-TABLE OFFENCES

Article A31 — Prohibited financial conduct

The following are prohibited:

a. chip concealment;

b. chip substitution;

c. counterfeit chips;

d. unauthorized credit;

e. undisclosed profit sharing between opponents;

f. intentional transfer of value through manipulated losses;

g. removal of committed stakes;

h. collusive withdrawal;

i. false declaration of table balance;

j. interference with financial records; and

k. undisclosed operator charges.

Article A32 — Financial sanctions

A violation may result in:

a. cancellation of the hand;

b. forfeiture of the disputed pot;

c. removal from the table;

d. suspension from cash events;

e. cancellation of operator authorization;

f. reimbursement orders;

g. retention of records; and

h. referral to the authority having jurisdiction over the transaction.

ANNEX II

KAWON NON-DICE SUBSTITUTION PROTOCOL

Classification: Official Equipment Substitution Standard

Register Entry: K-001-E

Purpose: Preservation of the standard numerical structure where conventional dice are unavailable, unsuitable, or prohibited

PART I — GENERAL RULE

Article B1 — Principle of equivalence

A substitute mechanism may replace dice only if it produces values from one through six under materially uniform conditions.

The substitute must preserve:

a. two independent Personal Results per player;

b. two independent public Destiny Results;

c. the possibility of equal paired results;

d. concealment of Personal Results;

e. public verification of Destiny Results; and

f. the standard scoring range.

Article B2 — Prohibited alteration

A substitute mechanism shall not change:

a. card values;

b. the maximum lawful Final Total;

c. Rupture at fifty-six;

d. the combination hierarchy;

e. the rank of Paired Personal Dice;

f. Kawon Suprême; or

g. the number of numerical results used.

The term Personal Results replaces Personal Dice only for the administration of the substituted round.

PART II — APPROVED METHOD ONE: NUMBERED COUNTER BAGS

Article B3 — Required equipment

The counter method requires two opaque bags.

Each bag shall contain six uniform counters marked respectively:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

The counters must be identical in size, mass, texture, and shape.

Article B4 — Destiny draw

For the first Destiny Result:

a. the House mixes the first bag;

b. one counter is drawn publicly;

c. the result is recorded;

d. the counter is returned to the bag; and

e. the bag is remixed.

The same procedure is performed with the second bag for the second Destiny Result.

Article B5 — Personal draw

Each player privately draws:

a. one counter from the first bag; and

b. one counter from the second bag.

After each individual draw:

a. the result is recorded or retained behind the player’s screen;

b. the counter is returned to its bag; and

c. the bag is remixed before the next player draws.

Replacement is mandatory. Without replacement, later players would receive altered probabilities.

Article B6 — Paired results

If both Personal Results are identical, the player possesses the equivalent of Paired Personal Dice.

PART III — APPROVED METHOD TWO: SIX-SECTOR SPINNERS

Article B7 — Spinner specifications

Two spinners may replace two dice.

Each spinner shall contain six sectors of equal size marked one through six.

The pointer shall rotate freely and shall not favor any sector.

Article B8 — Destiny spins

The House spins both public spinners.

The results are announced and remain visible.

A pointer resting directly on a dividing line requires the affected spinner to be spun again.

Article B9 — Personal spins

Private results may be generated through:

a. two personal spinners behind a screen;

b. one spinner used twice, with both results recorded; or

c. an electronic spinner displaying results only to the player and House.

A spinner must complete at least one full rotation for the result to be valid.

PART IV — APPROVED METHOD THREE: NUMBER CARDS

Article B10 — Numerical deck

A numerical deck shall consist of six cards marked one through six.

The cards must have identical backs.

Article B11 — Independent draws

To reproduce one die result:

a. the six-card numerical deck is shuffled;

b. one card is drawn;

c. the result is recorded;

d. the card is returned; and

e. the complete deck is reshuffled.

This procedure must be repeated separately for the second result.

Article B12 — Destiny Results

The House performs two public numerical draws.

Both cards shall be displayed after the second draw.

Article B13 — Personal Results

Each player performs two concealed numerical draws.

The House may supervise the draw without disclosing the values to other participants.

The cards shall be returned and reshuffled before the next player’s turn.

PART V — APPROVED METHOD FOUR: THIRTY-SIX OUTCOME TILES

Article B14 — Outcome set

A thirty-six-tile set may be used.

Each tile represents one ordered pair from:

1–1 through 6–6.

Every possible ordered pair shall appear exactly once.

Article B15 — Use

For each numerical determination:

a. all thirty-six tiles are placed in an opaque container;

b. the container is mixed;

c. one tile is selected;

d. both values are recorded;

e. the tile is returned; and

f. the complete set is remixed before the next selection.

Article B16 — Statistical equivalence

The thirty-six-tile system constitutes a direct physical representation of the thirty-six possible outcomes produced by two conventional six-sided dice.

It is therefore the preferred substitute for official tournaments where dice cannot be used.

PART VI — APPROVED METHOD FIVE: DIGITAL RANDOMIZATION

Article B17 — Digital standard

An authorized digital system may generate values from one through six.

The system must:

a. generate two independent values;

b. distinguish Personal Results from Destiny Results;

c. conceal Personal Results;

d. display Destiny Results publicly;

e. retain an event log;

f. prevent manual alteration after generation; and

g. permit verification by the referee.

Article B18 — Personal devices

Personal telephones or unverified applications shall not generate official tournament results.

A personal device may be used in an informal game only with the consent of all participants.

Article B19 — Technical interruption

If a digital result is generated but not displayed because of equipment failure:

a. the event log shall be consulted;

b. the recorded result shall control if verifiable; and

c. a new result shall be generated only where no valid result can be recovered.

PART VII — METHOD SELECTION AND CONTROL

Article B20 — Advance declaration

The House shall announce the substitute method before cards are dealt.

A table may not change methods during an active round.

Article B21 — Priority order

For official competition without dice, the preferred order is:

thirty-six outcome tiles;

two numbered-counter bags;

two certified six-sector spinners;

six-card numerical draws; and

certified digital randomization.

Article B22 — Mixed methods

The same type of mechanism should be used for both Personal and Destiny Results.

A mixed method may be authorized only where:

a. both methods produce equivalent values;

b. all participants are informed;

c. the referee approves the arrangement; and

d. the difference does not alter concealment or probability.

Article B23 — Failed draw or generation

A result is invalid where: