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Chapter 1 - General Provisions

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Article 1 - Name and Purpose

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The World Extreme Freestyle Skateboarding Federation (WEFSF) is the global body responsible for regulating, promoting, and developing the Extreme Freestyle Skateboarding modality.

The primary mission of the WEFSF is to establish guidelines that ensure the safe, ethical, and sustainable practice of Extreme Freestyle, respecting the principles of environmental preservation, mountaineering, climbing, and athlete integrity. Additionally, it seeks to promote the modality globally, facilitating its recognition by brands, events, and new practitioners.

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Article 2 - Definition of the Modality

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Extreme Freestyle is a skateboarding modality created by Alexandre Feliz in 2012, combining skateboarding, climbing, and swimming techniques to perform complex maneuvers across various terrains. Sand, water, rocks, ice, and snow are just a few examples of the many environments where the modality can be practiced.

In Extreme Freestyle, skateboarders challenge themselves to execute strategic acrobatic movements, adapting their skills to the natural obstacles of each environment. Maneuvers can be performed while climbing, with or without ropes, and even in water, highlighting the versatility and adaptability required by the modality.

More than just technical skill, Extreme Freestyle demands knowledge of safety in natural environments and a deep respect for biodiversity. As a practice in constant evolution, it expands the limits of what is possible with a skateboard.

 

Article 3 - Fundamental Principles

The WEFSF adopts the following principles as the foundation for the practice of Extreme Freestyle:

• Respect for Nature – No maneuver may involve plants, fungi, or animals.

• Respect for Diversity – Valuing individual characteristics, without discrimination of any kind.

• Personal Responsibility – Each athlete must act with respect, fairness, and integrity, assuming full responsibility for their actions and safety.

• Autonomy – The practice must be carried out with freedom, respecting the experience and technical level of each practitioner.

• Free Access to Natural Areas – Extreme Freestyle can be practiced in both public and private areas, as long as the preservation and safety standards of the area are respected.

• Minimal Environmental Impact – The use of natural spaces must cause the least possible impact, promoting their conservation.

• Prohibition of Drugs and Doping – The WEFSF does not tolerate the use of illicit substances or any form of doping by practitioners, ensuring the ethics and integrity of the modality.

 

Chapter 2 - Regulation of Practice

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Article 4 - Preservation of Natural Environments

Many of the locations where Extreme Freestyle is practiced are sensitive natural environments that need to be protected. Therefore, the WEFSF requires that the practice of Extreme Freestyle follows strict environmental sustainability guidelines, minimizing ecological impact. Athletes, organizers, and spectators must act as guardians of nature, reporting illegal activities such as hunting, deforestation, and illegal occupation.

In addition, waste management and conservation strategies are mandatory at all times, ensuring that the locations remain preserved.

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Article 5 - Essential Rules

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To ensure safety and environmental preservation, it is recommended to follow the 15 essential rules of Extreme Freestyle:

1. Research the environmental regulations of the place you intend to visit.

2. Check the weather forecast.

3. Always inform trusted individuals about where you are going and when you plan to return.

4. Always be accompanied by someone with a first-aid kit who knows how to assist in case of need.

5. Hire a specialized guide for natural attractions whenever visiting a new location.

6. Make sure that the place where you plan to perform maneuvers is safe and can support your weight.

7. Never do anything out of fear.

8. Consider all possible mistakes before starting a maneuver.

9. In dangerous situations, only attempt what you master 100%. This means you can execute it flawlessly at least 10 consecutive times in a safe environment similar to where you intend to perform the maneuver.

10. Avoid factors that induce mistakes and always keep your body oriented toward a safe point. This knowledge is personal and learned through training before fully mastering maneuvers.

11. Only maneuver with a rope if you have knowledge of vertical techniques.

12. Respect all forms of life; never mistreat or perform maneuvers on an animal, fungus, or plant.

13. Always take your trash back with you.

14. Never take anything from nature.

15. Never feed the animals.

 

Article 6 - Safety and Civil Liability

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The practice of Extreme Freestyle involves risks that must be fully assumed by the practitioners. Owners of private areas and managers of public areas should not be held responsible for accidents occurring within their domains, provided there is no negligence in the maintenance of the space.

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Chapter 3 - Organizational Structure

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Article 7 - Governance

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The WEFSF is governed by:

• Executive Committee – Oversees administrative, financial, and strategic responsibilities.

• Technical Committee – Responsible for developing training programs, establishing competition standards, and maintaining guidelines for athletes.

• Environmental Committee – Ensures that all WEFSF actions respect sustainability and environmental ethics.

 

Chapter 4 - Organization and Promotion of the Modality

 

Article 8 - Federation Objectives

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The WEFSF aims to:

• Regulate and promote Extreme Freestyle, ensuring its safe and sustainable practice.

• Spread the modality globally, supporting new practitioners and promoting official events.

• Represent the modality before brands and institutions, facilitating the development of products and the organization of competitions.

• Maintain a code of ethics and conduct, ensuring that the sport grows responsibly.

• Create partnerships with environmental preservation entities, reinforcing the modality's ecological commitment.

 

Article 9 - Events and Competitions

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All events and competitions must be organized according to low environmental impact principles, ensuring the preservation of the ecosystems involved. Participating athletes must be fully informed about the risks associated with the activities and sign a liability waiver, committing to comply with the established safety and sustainability guidelines.

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Chapter 5 - Rights and Responsibilities

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Article 10 - Rights and Responsibilities of Athletes

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Athletes have the right to train and compete in regulated environments and must adhere to principles of ethics, morality, and environmental respect.
Violations may result in disciplinary sanctions, including temporary or permanent suspension from WEFSF events.

 

Chapter 6 - Scoring Rules

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Article 11 - Purpose of the Scoring Rules

The scoring rules aim to ensure a fair, clear, and transparent evaluation of athletes' performances in Extreme Freestyle competitions, considering the complexity of the maneuvers performed, technical skill, and the challenging environment in which the modality is practiced.

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Article 12 - Definition of Evaluated Maneuvers

 

Maneuvers are classified according to their technical difficulty and the skill demonstrated by athletes in executing them across various terrains (sand, stones, rocks, water, etc.). The following categories will be evaluated in maneuvers:

• Flow of Movement – Movements that demonstrate fluidity and control in the transition between different areas of the terrain.

• Acrobatic Difficulty – Movements involving jumps, spins, and other tricks executed with a high level of complexity.

• Adaptation to the Terrain – Movements that creatively utilize the natural and challenging characteristics of the environment, such as unstable surfaces or extreme weather conditions.

• Balance – Movements that require a high level of balance.

 

Article 13 - Scoring Criteria

 

Athletes' performances will be evaluated based on the following criteria, reflecting the combination of technical skill and environmental adaptation:

• Technical Execution (50%) – Evaluation of the precision, fluidity, and control of maneuvers.

• Creativity and Innovation (20%) – Evaluation of originality in maneuver execution and use of the environment.

• Environmental Challenges (15%) – Evaluation of the athlete's ability to adapt their maneuvers to the terrain and its unique characteristics.

• Complexity (15%) – Evaluation of the level of difficulty involved in performing maneuvers under specific terrain conditions.

 

Article 14 - Scoring System

 

Each category will be scored on a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the minimum and 10 the maximum possible score. The athlete's final score will be the sum of the scores in all evaluated categories, considering the weightings described in Article 13.

 

Article 15 - Tiebreaker

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In case of a tie in the final score, the tiebreaker criteria will be:

1. Highest score in the Environmental Challenges category.

2. Highest score in the Complexity category.

3. Highest score in the Creativity and Innovation category.

4. Highest score in the Technical Execution category.

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Article 16 - Penalties and Disqualifications

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Penalties will be applied if the athlete fails to comply with safety rules or fundamental principles during the competition. Penalties include:

• Disqualification – In cases of conduct that violates the provisions or principles of this statute or endangers the safety or well-being of other competitors.

• Score Reduction – In cases of technical failure.

 

Chapter 7 - Ethics in the Development of Extreme Freestyle Climbing Routes

 

Article 17 - Definition of an Extreme Freestyle Climbing Route

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An Extreme Freestyle climbing route is a climbing route designed to allow climbing using a skateboard. Any Extreme Freestyle climbing route can also be used by climbers without a skateboard and can only be established by practitioners experienced in vertical techniques.

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Article 18 - Regulations and Safety in Extreme Freestyle Climbing Route Development

 

The development of new Extreme Freestyle climbing routes must comply with safety, ethics, and environmental preservation guidelines, respecting the principles of WEFSF and climbing and mountaineering federations, which include:

•  Respect for the environment and biodiversity.

•  Preservation of the integrity of natural areas and public resources.

•  Guarantee of safety for all practitioners and the public.

 

Article 19 - Authorization for Extreme Freestyle Climbing Route Development

 

The development of new Extreme Freestyle climbing routes in protected areas or private property will only be permitted with proper authorization from the relevant authorities. It is the practitioner's responsibility to obtain the necessary permissions before carrying out any interventions in regulated or protected regions, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and respect for the integrity of these spaces.

 

Article 20 - Environmental and Safety Assessment

 

An environmental and safety assessment of a new Extreme Freestyle climbing route must be conducted beforehand, considering terrain and rock stability, potential risks to the local biome, accessibility, and the impact on the surrounding ecosystem. Extreme Freestyle climbing routes must be carefully designed to minimize any environmental damage, preserving vegetation and natural resources in the area.

 

Article 21 - Protection Methods and Equipment

 

Fixed protections must be installed ethically, without causing irreversible damage to the environment.

Mobile protections are prohibited if used for maneuvering with a skateboard.

Extreme Freestyle climbing routes should prioritize the top rope option whenever possible, ensuring greater safety.

 

Article 22 - Respect for Existing Climbing Routes

 

The development of new Extreme Freestyle climbing routes must be carried out in a way that does not affect already established path, either in physical space or in the difficulty of existing routes.
It is prohibited to perform skateboard maneuvers on climbing routes that are not intended for Extreme Freestyle. However, depending on the situation, anchoring at existing points is permitted, as long as it does not interfere with the use of the climbing routes.

 

Article 23 - Environmental Preservation in Extreme Freestyle Climbing Routes

 

During the development of an Extreme Freestyle climbing route, removal of any type of waste or debris is mandatory, ensuring that the environment used for Extreme Freestyle remains preserved, without causing damage to vegetation, terrain, or local ecosystems.
All practitioners must ensure that their actions do not cause permanent impacts, and interventions that may damage the rock, water bodies, fauna, or local flora are strictly prohibited.

 

Article 24 - Accessibility and Social Impact

 

The creation of Extreme Freestyle climbing routes must take into account the public that will use them, ensuring that, in public or freely accessible areas, social impact is minimized, while preserving everyone's right to use the space in a safe, inclusive, and respectful way.

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Article 25 - Disclosure and Communication of Extreme Freestyle Climbing Route Development

 

Upon completing the development of a new Extreme Freestyle climbing route, the responsible person must disclose detailed information about the path, obstacles, difficulty, and characteristics of the Extreme Freestyle climbing route, using the same difficulty classification applied to climbing routes without skateboards. Additionally, the type of protection used (fixed or mobile) must be specified.
The creation of new Extreme Freestyle climbing routes must always be officially communicated to WEFSF to ensure proper registration and coordination of information.

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Article 26 - Social and Environmental Responsibility of the Extreme Freestyle Climbing Route Developer

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All individuals responsible for the development of new Extreme Freestyle climbing routes must commit to acting ethically and responsibly, ensuring that their actions do not compromise the safety of other athletes or the integrity of natural environments.Additionally, the person who developed the route is responsible for:

• Performing preventive maintenance on the Extreme Freestyle climbing route.

• Conducting regular inspections to assess the integrity of protections.

• Verifying the stability of the rock or other elements of the Extreme Freestyle climbing route.

• Assessing the environmental impact caused by continuous use.

If wear, deterioration of protections, or any other issue compromising the Extreme Freestyle climbing route safety is identified, the responsible person must carry out the necessary repairs and inform WEFSF about the need for interventions.

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Article 27 - Penalties and Sanctions

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Failure to comply with the rules established in this chapter may result in penalties proportional to the severity of the violation, including:

• Verbal or written warning, depending on the nature of the violation.

• Temporary suspension from participation in events or activities promoted by the Federation.

• Permanent suspension from participation in events or activities promoted by the Federation in cases where the violation is related to safety or environmental preservation.

• Prohibition from opening new Extreme Freestyle climbing routes, especially in situations involving significant environmental damage or violations of safety regulations.

 

Chapter 8 - Final Provisions

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Article 28 - Amendments to the Statute

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Any modification, amendment, or update to the statute may be proposed by any member of the WEFSF Committees and will be submitted for approval by a simple majority vote of the Executive Committee in a collegiate meeting (either in person or remotely).

Approval will require consultation with athletes, technical experts, and environmentalists, ensuring that all changes align with the sustainability objectives and the evolution of the modality.

The statute will be periodically reviewed to ensure its compatibility with the continuous development of Extreme Freestyle

and global best environmental practices.

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Article 29 - Dissolution of the Federation

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The dissolution of WEFSF may only occur with the unanimous approval of its members, ensuring that all assets are allocated to environmental conservation projects and the development of the sport.

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Article 30 - Entry into Force

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This statute, now available on the website of the World Extreme Freestyle Skateboarding Federation, has already been approved and is in force, making compliance mandatory for all athletes, coaches, event organizers, and affiliated entities. with the purpose to ensure the integrity of practices and adherence to safety and environmental preservation regulations.

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