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Article R221-7 of the French Sports Code

Athletes may be registered in the Reconversion category if they have been registered on the list of top-level athletes in the Elite category or if they have been registered on this list in categories other than the Reconversion category for four years, including at least three years in the Senior category, if they no longer meet the conditions for registration in the Elite, Senior or Relève categories and if they…

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Article R221-8 of the French Sports Code

The period of registration on the list of elite sportsmen and women in one of the categories provided for in articles R. 221-4, R. 221-5 and R. 221-6 may be extended for a period of one year, following a reasoned opinion from the national technical director of the relevant delegating federation, when the athlete has temporarily not achieved the required performances or rankings, in particular for medical reasons or reasons…

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Article R221-9 of the French Sports Code

The status of top level coach is obtained by inclusion on the list of top level coaches drawn up by the Minister for Sport, on the recommendation of the relevant delegating federation, after consultation with the National Technical Director, for one of the disciplines recognised as top level. This registration is valid for one year. It may be renewed under the same conditions.

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Article R221-10 of the French Sports Code

The status of high-level sports referee and judge is obtained by inclusion on the list of high-level sports referees and judges drawn up by the Minister for Sport, on the recommendation of the relevant delegating federation, after consultation with the National Technical Director, for one of the disciplines recognised as high-level. Registration is valid for one year. It may be renewed under the same conditions.

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Article R221-11 of the French Sports Code

A list of “Espoirs” athletes includes athletes who are at least twelve years old or who are enrolled in a secondary school during the year in which they are included on this list and who, in sports recognised as high-level, have demonstrated sporting skills certified by the national technical director of the relevant delegated federation, in line with the criteria for inclusion on the high-level sports list. The criteria for…

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Article R221-12 of the French Sports Code

A list of national team athletes includes athletes who contribute to the performance of the French national teams in a recognised elite sport discipline without demonstrating a sufficient level of sporting ability as set out in articles R. 221-4, R. 221-5 and R. 221-6. The criteria for inclusion on this list are set out in the federal performance plan of the relevant delegated federation.

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Article R221-13 of the French Sports Code

The lists of “Espoirs” and national team athletes are drawn up for one year by the Minister for Sport, on the recommendation of the relevant federation and after consultation with the national technical director.

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Article R221-14 of the French Sports Code

The status of high-level sportsperson, high-level coach, high-level sports referee and judge, espoir sportsperson or member of the national teams is withdrawn when the beneficiary ceases to satisfy the conditions required to obtain it.

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Article R221-15 of the French Sports Code

I. – The status of elite athlete, elite coach, elite referee and judge, U23 athlete or member of the National Team may be withdrawn or suspended at any time by reasoned decision of the Minister for Sport: 1° At the proposal of the relevant federation, when the person concerned has been the subject of a serious disciplinary sanction taken in accordance with the provisions of the federation’s statutes and regulations;…

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