Table of contents:

2. Asian Championships and Qualifications

According to Bylaws, the Asian Handball Federation (AHF)

shall hold Asian Qualifications for men, women, junior men and junior women World

Championships, as well as the Qualifications for World Cup for club teams. It shall also hold the qualification for Olympic handball tournaments for men and women.

All members that have fulfilled their obligations towards the AHF basically have the right to take part in AHF competitions.

These regulations shall apply in connection with all other pertinent regulation (See

Bylaws).

2.Asian Championships and Qualifications for World Championships

2.1 Administrative section

2.1.1 Announcement

The AHF General Secretariat shall announce about Asian Championships and Qualifications, based on the Bylaws and the Regulations for official AHF competitions.

2.1.2 Number of participants

The minimum number of participants at Asian Championships and qualifications of all categories shall be four teams.

The AHF Council or Executive Committee has the right to take appropriate decision in case of the number of participants is lesser than the minimum limit.

2.1.3 Asian Qualifications for Men/Men's Juniors WC

Teams achieved good position between lst - 10th in the previous world championship are qualified for the next world championship. However, these teams are required to participate in the relevant Asian qualifications. In case of failure in doing so, their qualification status shall be nullified.

2.1.4 Asian qualifications for women / Women's Juniors WC:

Shall be held according to Qualifications for WC as per article No. 2, except 2.1.3 shall not apply to Qualifications for Women / Women Juniors WC.

2.1.5 Asian Qualifications for Club League WC:

1-Asian clubs achieved 1st position in the National Club League organized by members of the AHF, shall take part in this championship.

2-Title holder of the previous championship.

3-Two teams from the hosting member.

4-Foreigner players:

Two players can be registered with the preliminary list of 16 players, who are not on list of registered players with the club for the same year. Only one player shall be registered with the list of 12 players.

5-Teams shall be grouped according to the number of participants and article 2.2.3 shall be followed.

6-Title holder team of the last championship shall be included in a group different then the group of champion team from the hosting country.

7-A group shall not contain teams from the same country.

8-Remaining teams shall be distributed into groups by a draw. representative responsible.

2.1.6 Registration:

Teams shall give a binding confirmation of their enclosure), must include:

participation to the General Secretariat, latest after a month from announcement of date. & place of the competition. At the same time, they shall transfer a deposit of US$2,000/- and the registration fee of US$200/-. In case these deadlines are not followed, the registration fee shall be doubled. In case these amounts are not settled after four weeks from the fixed dates the registration shall lapse in accordance with the penalty & fine rules.

2.1.7 Draw and Organizer privileges:

The draw shall be held by the Competition & Organization Committee of the AHF according to following rules:

-Groups shall be formed in accordance with the number of teams participating. Teams shall be distributed into groups according to the ranking in the previous championship.

-The Organizer has the right to select it's preferred group within the second level, incase it is not on top of a group or have abstained from a group. The Organizer also has the right to choose to play the opening match for male & female, within its group. Accordingly appropriate changes shall be made in schedule of organizer's group only and no other changes to the schedule will be allowed in any condition, once been approved.

2.1.8 Non-appearance:

If any team, does not appear after the draw is carried out, the COC or the Technical Committee shall change the match schedule and impose relevant regulations for penalties & fines.

In the case of non-appearance or a withdrawal, the AHF Regulations concerning penalties and fines shall apply.

2.1.9 Team registration:

Each delegation may consist of up to 24 persons. Up to 16 players and the remainder as officials (Stating their function) should be registered with the organizer (with copy to the General Secretariat) as follows:

-Provisionally: one month before the Asian championship and qualification of world championship at the least

-Definitively: one day before the Asian championship and qualification for world championship, one hour before the technical meeting, in three copies, to the AHF representative responsible.

The registration, on the AHF form for that purpose (see enclosed),must include:

a) officials

Surname, first name, date of birth, nationality, sex, function within the delegation and indication of the officials.

b) officials

player number, first & second name, surname, date of birth, nationality, club, height, weight, number of international games, number of goals scored (in the corresponding Asian championship and qualification for world championship);

c) player clothing

color of shorts and shirts of lst and 2nd sets of clothing; color of goalkeeper's 1st and 2nd set of clothing. (Cycling pants may be worn. They must be the same dolor as the shorts. Or they may be worn instead of shorts. Face masks or similar are not allowed.)

If a team has registered fewer than 16 players, it may post register the remaining players to complete the number during the Asian championship or qualification for world championship.

One hour before the start of play, each team must give the Technical Committee a list showing the line-up with the names of up to 12 eligible players to be used in the match.

If, before the start of play, one of these players is been injured, he may be replaced before the start of play. If less players are listed, no further players may be added.

It is recommended by the organizer that a copy of the registration line-up should be used as this list, with those players not being used deleted.

2.1.10 Eligibility to play:

The passport is the only official document to prove the eligibility to play and the age of a player.

The age limit for Asian championship and qualification for world championship is 21 years for men juniors and 20 for women juniors.

Players who are not officially registered by the date set as deadline shall not be allowed to play in the competition.

Players are not allowed to participate in more than two

Asian Championships where the age factor is complied

i.e. Men & Women Juniors.

Championships of Junior.

2.1.11 Use of banned players and/or those not entitled to play:

If a banned player is used, the teams shall lose the

match with and the match result shall be declared if the

difference of goals is ten (10) or more. In case the goals

difference is lesser the result shall be declared as

Ten/Zero (10:0).

A fine of US$1,000/- is also imposed to the team.

* If a player is used who is not entitled to play, his team shall be excluded from further participation in the ongoing competition and a report is forwarded to the AHF Council for any further decision.

* A player is not entitled to play in following cases:

1-Not been registered in the approved team list consisting of 16 players.

2- Has played more than two Asian the same category, Men Junior or Women

3- Holding a fake document.

2.2 Technical section

2.2.1 Dates for qualifications and Asian championships:

The AHF, with the organizer's agreement, shall set the exact dates for the competitions, which should principle be during the following periods:

Men August 01 to August 10

Men Juniors September 01 to September 15

Women July 10 to July 31

Women Juniors June 10 to June 30

Club League November 10 to November 30

2.2.2 Dates for championships and Asian qualifications:

- The Asian men, women, men junior and women junior qualifications for World Championships, will take place in even years (2000, 2002, etc.)

The Asian men & women qualifications for Olympic games will take place every four years during the odd year before Olympic games.

The Asian qualifications for club teams World Championship will take place every year.

2.2.3 Formation of Groups:

Groups shall be formed in the following order:

- One group if number of participants is between 3 – 6

teams.

- Two groups if number of participants is between 7 – 12

teams.

-Four groups if the number of participants is 13 teams or more.

2.2.4 Groups playing system:

If groups consist of 3-4-5-6 teams following schedule of matches shall be followed:

Match scherne.3 - teams Match scheme 4 – teams

M. No. M. No.

1 - 1st day 1 X 3 1 - 1st day 1 X 3

2 - 2nd day 3 X 2 2 - 2 X 4

3 - 3rd day 1 X 2 3 - 2nd day 1 X 4

4 - 2 X 4

5 - 3rd day 1 X 2

6- 3 X 4

Match scheme, 5 - teams Match scheme, 6 - teams

M. No. M. No.

1 - 1st day 1 X 4 1 - 1st day 1 X 4

2 - 3 X 5 2 - 2 X 6

3 - 2nd day 1 X 3 3 - 3 X 5

4- 2 X 4 4 - 2nd day 4 X 2

5 - 3rd day 2 X 5 5- 5 X 1

6 - 4th day 1 X 5 6 - 6 X 3

7 - 3 X 4 7 - 3rd day 1 X 6

8 - 5th day 2 X 3 8 - 2 X 3

9 - 6th day 1 X 2 9 - 4 X 5

10- 4 X 5 Rest day

10 - 4th day 2 X 5

11 - 3 X 1

12 - 6 X 4

13 - 5th day 5 X 6

14 - 3 X 4

15 - 1 X 2

2.2.5 Formation of One group:

2.2.5.1 If number of participants is between 3 to 6 teams, One group shall be formed according to following rank order:

1.1st ranking team of the previous championship or the runner-up among the participants.

2.2nd ranking team of the previous championship or the runner-up among the participants.

3.Organizing federation.

4.One of the participants.

5.One of the participants.

6.One of the participants.

2.2.5.2 A draw shall be carried out by the COC-AHF for the teams who are not ranked in the previous championship.

2.2.5.3 Matches are played according to the above mentioned article No. (2.2.4) as per number of teams.

2.2.5.4 Numbers in the matches scheme (2.2.4) are replaced with names of participating teams during the draw process.

2.2.6 Formation of two groups:

If number of participants is between 7 to 12 teams.

Two groups A&B shall be formed

2.2.6.1 In preliminary round matches will be played according to the number of teams following article No. (2.2.4)

2.2.6.2 In main round following scheme shall comply

M. No.

1- 1st group -A X 2nd group – B

2- 1st group - B X 2nd group – A

2.2.6.3 In qualifications round following scheme shall comply

M. No. Positions

3- 3rd group - A X 3rd group - B 5 – 6

4- 4th group - A X 4th group - B 7 – 8

5- 5th group - A X 4th group – B 9 – 10

(5th group – B)

6- 6th group - A X 6th group - B 11- 12

2.2.6.4 In final round following scheme shall be comply

M. No. Positions

7- Loser - 1 X Loser - 2 3 – 4

8- Winner - 1 X Winner - 2 1 – 2

2.2.7 Formation of four groups:

If the number of participants is 13 teams and more, four groups shall be formed as A, B, C & D.

2.2.7.1 In preliminary round matches will be played according to the number of teams following article No. (2.2.4)

2.2.7.2 In main round teams shall be divided into two groups A & B as following:

Group A consists of: Group B consists of:

1 - lst group B 1 - 1 st group A

2 - lst group D 2 - lst group C

3 - 2nd group C 3 - 2nd group B

4 - 2nd group A 4 - 2nd group D

2.2.7.3 Matches of the main round shall be played according to article 2.2.4 as following:

Match No. G-A Match No. G-B

1st day;

1 – B1 X C2 2 - Al X B2

3 - Dl X A2 4 - Cl X D2

2nd day;

5 – B1 X A2 6 - Al X D2

7 - Dl XC2 8 - Cl X B2

3rd day

9 – B1 X Dl 10 - Al X C1

11 - C2 X A2 12 - D2 X B2

2.2.7.4 Matches in the qualification round shall be played according to knock out system:

M. No.

13 - 3rd group A X 3rd group C fr. Preliminary round

14 - 3rd group B X 3rd group D fr. Preliminary round

15 - 4th group A X 4th group C fr. Preliminary round

16 - 4th group B X 4th group D fr. Preliminary round

Note: Teams achieved position 5th and 6th in the preliminary round from all the groups can departure on the next day after completion of the preliminary round.

2.2.7.5 In semi final round matches shall be played according to following scheme:

M. No.

17 – 1st group A X 2nd group B (Main round)

18 - 1st group B X 2nd group A (Main round)

2.2.7.6 Placement matches are to be played according to following scheme:

M. No. Position

19 - 3rd group A X 3rd group B (fr. Main round) (5 - 6)

20 - 4th group B X 4th group B (fr. Main round) (7 - 8)

21 - Winner M. 13 X Winner M. 14 (9 - 10)

22 - Loser M. 13 X Loser M. 14 (11 - 12)

23 - Winner M. 15 X Winner M.16 (13 - 14)

24 - Loser M. 15 X Loser M. 16 (15 - 16)

2.2.7.7 Matches of the final round shall be played according to following scheme:

M. No. Position

25 - Loser M. 17 X Loser M. 18 (3 - 4)

26 - Winner M. 17 X Winner M.1 8 (1 - 2)

2.2.8 Match scheme:

AHF will layout the match schedule in co-ordination with the Organizer.

2.2.9 Evaluation of results

Preliminary round

2.2.9.1 The preliminary round is played in groups. Match results shall be evaluated as follows:

- each match won = 2 points

- each match drawn = 1 point for each team

- each match lost = no points

2.2-9.2 Teams are ranked according to the total number of points gained.

2.2.9.3 If two or more teams gained the same number of points after the group matches have been completed, placing is decided as follows:

- results in points between the team concerned;

- goal differences in the matches between the teams concerned.

- greater number of plus goals in the matches between the teams concerned.

2.2.9.4 If the teams are still equal, a decision is made between those teams with an equal number of points as follows:

- goals difference is subtracted in all matches.

- greater number of plus goals in all matches.

2.2.9.5 If classification still is not possible, a draw shall decide. The official AHF representative engaged at that location shall make the draw, if possible in the presence of those responsible for the teams. If those responsible for the teams cannot be present, other co-workers selected by the AHF shall take part.

Placement matches, semi finals and finals

2.2.9.6 After completion of the preliminary round according to article (2.2.6.4, 2.2.7.3, 2.2.7.5, 2.2.7.7).

2.2.9.7 In the case of a draw after regular playing time, after a break of five (5) minutes there is first extension of 2 X 5 minutes, changing sides half way through but without a break in-between.

2.2.9.8 If the match should still not be decided after this extension, after a break of 5 minutes there is a second extension of 2 X 5 minutes, changing sides half way through but without a break in-between.

2.2.9.9 Should the match still not be decided after the second extension, then it is decided with penalty throws.

Penalty throws

2.2.9.10 Before the penalty throws each team, using a list of player numbers at that match, gives the referees the number of five players still entitled to play at the end of the match. They make one throw each, alternating with the opposing team. Teams have free choice of the order in which players throw.

2.2.9.11 The goalkeepers may be freely chosen and exchanged. Goalkeepers may make throws and those making penalty throws may act as goalkeeper.

2.2.9.12 The referees decide which goal is used. The referees draw lots to decide which team goes first. The team winning the draw may choose whether it wishes to throw first or last.

2.2.9-13 If scores are equal after five throws for each team the process is repeated until a decision is reached. The other team begins.

In the second set of five throws each, a further five players entitled to play are named (players who have already thrown may be used again).

In this second round, a decision has been reached if, after both teams have thrown, there is a goal difference.

2.2.9.14 All those players entered in the match protocol who are not disqualified, excluded, or suspended when the whistle finished the second extension are entitled to throw or act as goalkeeper.

2.2.9.15 Serious violation during the penalty throws will be punished by disqualification in all cases if a player making a throw or a goalkeeper is disqualified or injured, a replacement who is entitled to play may be named.

During each individual throw, only the player making the throw, the goalkeeper and the referees may be on that half of the court.

2.2-10 Cancellation or discontinuation of match

If the match is cancelled or discontinued, the Technical Committee for the Competition shall be authorized to take appropriate decision, in accordance with the IHF rules & regulations.

2.2.11 Players and player clothing

- Each team must possess two differently colored sets of player clothing. In the case of multi-colored shirts, only one of the colors - and not the main color - may be repeated in the other set of clothing. Players must wear clearly legible numbers between 1 and 20, the figures being at least 20 cm high on their back and at least 10 cm high on their chest.

- Player acting as goalkeepers must wear clothing that distinguishes them from both sets of clothing of the other members of their team. However, it is permitted, if the other conditions can be fulfilled, that a goalkeeper wears his team's field-player clothing that is not being used in that match.

- The team captain must wear an armband at least 4 cm wide in a contrasting color on one upper arm.

- During the entire AHF competition, each player must wear the same number, regardless of his position (goalkeeper or field player).

- At the technical meeting at the start of the AHF competition, each delegation is obliged to show the two different-colored sets of clothing for the field players as well as for the goalkeepers.

2.2.12 Change of player clothing

If the referees consider that the two teams' clothing might lead to confusion, the team named first in the match schedule must change its clothing in order that there is good contrast. This means that the team named first is always obliged to bring both sets of clothing.

In all other cases the Technical Committee or the AHF official present shall decide on change of player clothing.

2.2.13 Playing halls, balls and training

Playing halls

AHF competitions shall be held exclusively in playing halls with a playing area of 40X20 meters which comply with IHF regulations.

Balls

The AHF shall supply the Organizer with balls.

Training schedule

The organizer must submit a training schedule, two weeks before the start of the Competition.

Kindly pay attention to the following, in this connection:

a) Each team has the right to train for 45 minutes each day.

b) Teams in the same preliminary round group that have not yet played against each other should not be allocated consecutive training slots. The break between the training slots of different teams should be 10 or 15 minutes.

c) Training slots may be used for training matches against other teams.

d) Participating teams should be able to train in their respective official competition playing hall at least once before their first match.

e) The Technical Committee has the final decision on the training schedule.

2.2.14 Substitution area

The IHF's Substitution Area Regulations shall apply.

2.2.15 Organizing committee:

Two AHF representatives shall have voice and vote in the respective organizing committee formed by the Organizer.

2.2.16 Technical Committee for championships and qualifications:

The Technical Committee for championships and qualifications will be formed by the Executive Committee, as follows:

1- Two Council Members (one as chairman)

2- Member COC

3- One or two Member of PRC

4- Member of CMC

5- Member of PDC

6- Member of MC

7- Executive Director or Technical Director

It should be taken in consideration that the Committee should not consist of more than two members from a country taking part in the Championship. The Executive

Committee shall take appropriate action in case of limited number of participants.

2.2.17 Referees

The AHF shall invite the nominated referees registered in the approved list for the season, one month before the start of the preliminary round matches at the latest (date of receipt by the referees).

2.2.18 Rules of the Game

Matches shall be played according to the currently valid rules of the Game.

Timekeeping

An electronic clock, operated from the table, shall keep the official time. The clock must run from 0 to 30 minutes, with an automatic end signal. A reserve tabletop clock (approx 25 cm diameter, showing seconds and minutes) shall be used should the official clock not be operational.

Suspension shall be shown either on an electronic display linked with the clock, or on clearly visible cards.

2.2.1 9 Jury

Two AHF technical delegates shall form the jury together with the timekeeper and scorekeeper provided by the organizer.

The announcer shall also sit at the table. One further place is reserved for a representative of the AHF medical committee.

2.2.20 Match supervision

The AHF official engaged shall have overall supervision of the match, and a separate table shall be set up for him.

2.2.21 Doping tests

Doping controls shall take place according to the AHF and the IHF Anti-Doping Regulations.

2.3 Legal Section

2.3.1 Any disputes arising during a competition shall be dealt with according to Articles 17 & 26 of the Bylaws of AHF.

2.3.2. Protests

2.3.3 A protest may be made against decisions and occurrences at championship and qualification events during and outside the matches, up to one hour after completion of the match and against payment of US $2001-, to be made at the same time.

The Technical Committee shall deal with the protest (see AHF regulations for penalties and fines).

2.3.2.2 The reason for the protest must be made in writing by 9:00 am local time on the following day at the latest, and submitted to the Technical Committee in one of the two

AHF official languages.

2.3.2.3 The Technical Committee shall decide on the protest by 12:00 am the same day at the latest, and also on the disqualification of players or teams, and shall impose the fine or penalty.

2.3.3 Appeals

Two Executive Committee members shall form the Appeals Council.

An appeal may be made against the decision of the Technical Committee up to two hours after receipt of the decision, and with payment of US $1,500/- at the same time. The jury shall deal with the appeal, and its decision shall be final.

2.4 Financial Section

2.4.1 The participant shall bear the following cost:

Travel expenses

Travel expenses for the entire participating delegation. The AHF shall fix the place of arrival and departure.

Cost of visas

Participants shall bear all costs in connection with obtaining any visas necessary.

Registration fee

Nations taking part in a Asian championship or qualifications for world championship shall pay the AHF a registration fee of US $2001-. The payment deadline is the same date as the registration deadline.

Participation fee

Fixed deposit:

At men's, women's, junior men's and junior women's Asian championships and qualifications for world championships all participants shall pay to the AHF, at the same time as the registration fee, a deposit of US $2,0001- which will be taken on account or repaid. If a registering federation has the uncharged sum of US $2,000/- on its account with the AHF, this may be used as the fixed deposit. Once the delegation has arrived for the competition, this sum shall again be available to the member country and the share of the US $10/- per person/per day due to the AHF can be deducted from this fixed deposit.

The balance remaining after deduction of the AHF share will be refunded to the member. If the country should withdraw, the sum shall be forfeited to the benefit of the AHF.

Accident and sickness insurance

Federations taking part at Asian championships and qualifications for world championships are obliged to insure all delegation members, i.e. all players and all officials, against accident and sickness, at their own cost. The organizer and the AHF shall not be held liable for any accident that occur or any sickness.

Cost of accommodation

Each participating team bears the expenses for the maximum of 24 persons (up to 16 players and the remainder officials) starting one day before the competition and finishing one day after the last match, except of teams achieved fifth and sixth positions in accordance to article 2.2.7.4.

Days of stay

When calculating the participation fee, the number of days is generally counted from 12:00 noon on the day of arrival to 12:00 noon on the day of departure, i.e. although the days of arrival and departure make up two calendar days, they represent only one fee-paying day.

Additional days of stay

Participating teams may, with the organizer's agreement arrive earlier or leave later, but they must bear the additional cost themselves.

Additional participants

Each team may take part with a delegation of 24 persons at most for the duration of the Asian championship and qualifications for world championships, provided it pays the cost of the additional persons itself.

2.4.2 The organizer shall bear the following costs:

In case a contract of sponsorship has not been signed between the AHF and a sponsor, the Organizer is bounded to pay the following amount to the AHF:

US$

Asian Championship & Qualification for Olympics 25,000/-

Qualification for Men World Championship 20,000/-

Asian Championship & Qualification for Women WC 10,000/-

Asian Championship & Qualification for Men Jr. WC 15,000/-

Asian Championship & Qualification for Women Jr. WC 5,000/-

Asian Club League Championship 15,000/-

AHF representatives

For the functionaries and members of the Council, Technical Committee and General Secretariat, as well as the AHF referees engaged by the AHF at a Asian

championship and qualifications for world championships:

a - travel expenses from their home to the place of arrival specified by the AHF, and for the return trip (against receipts): by rail or boat, 1^st class when necessary reimbursement of air ticket and fixed sum per kilometer; according to the AHF guidelines (see Financial Regulations)

b - any visa costs;

c - the cost of board and lodging during their period of engagement at the Asian championship and qualification for world championship.

d - If payment is made in local currency, the exchange rate used for item b) to c) above shall be the current bank buying rate for US dollar in organizing country.

The organizer shall be obliged to conclude a health insurance policy for members of the Technical Committee and the Referees during the Asian championship and qualification for world championship.

2.5 Rights and advertising:

Television, film and video rights as well as advertising in the playing halls, the AHF alone shall hold these rights. The corresponding agreements shall be made with the respective organizer.

The AHF shall receive the revenue from television, film and video as well as income from advertising in the sports facilities. The respective organizer shall participate according to mutual agreement.

Advertising on clothing

Rights in respect of advertising on sports equipment are laid down in theRegulation on Advertising on Sportswear.

2.6 Video recordings:

- All teams shall, after application to the AHF, be allowed video recordings for teaching and training purposes. Any person wishing to record a match must be accredited and possess AHF approval. If he cannot prove he has permission, he may be removed from the playing hall.

- A playing hall's dimensions may make limitations necessary for this playing hall, after agreement with the AHF.

- Video recordings may be made by one person only with one camera. These video recordings may be used only within the team, for the purpose of improving game tactics, and not for commercial exploitation.

The AHF's video team, consisting of two persons, generally receives accreditation for the world championships.

After the competition the organizer shall provide the AHF with VHS video recordings of all matches, free of charge.

2.7 Awards and ceremony:

The opening and closing celebrations shall be reasonable proportions. Details are contained in the List of Duties for Official AHF Competitions.

Winners (places 1-3)

Medals and certificates shall be awarded to the first three teams of 24 persons each as follows:

1st place in gold

2nd place in silver

3rd place in bronze

Participants

All other teams as well as the functionaries and referees acting on behalf of the AHF shall receive a souvenir medal or certificate.

General Secretariat

One set of medals and certificates shall be provided to the AHF General Secretariat archives.