Revised Passport Regulations under the DTB Framework
The German Triathlon Union (DTB) has announced significant changes to its pass system, effective from January 1, 2021. The changes, which were decided upon by the DTB's Main Committee in a meeting held on November 14, 2020, aim to streamline the pass system and improve competition participation.
The key details of these changes are as follows:
- Validity Period of DTB Passes: The validity period of DTB passes has been explicitly defined or updated. Previously, annual passes were valid for 365 days, but under the new system, they will cover the calendar year, from January 1 to December 31.
- Confirmation Requirements: There have been new or revised confirmation requirements for the passes. Under the new system, active confirmation of start rights by athletes will no longer be required and will be replaced by a "right to object" within two weeks.
- Competition Participation Rules: The changes also impact the requirements for competition participation. A valid start right will be required for all competitions held according to national competition programs and national regulations, except for those competitions without a start rights obligation. The start rights obligation will apply to the area of performances.
Unfortunately, the exact duration of the validity period, the specifics of the new confirmation process, and the full scope of competition participation rules introduced by the DTB on those dates are not explicitly covered in the provided data. For precise details, it is recommended to consult direct DTB communications or official documents from that time.
The changes to the DTB's pass system are detailed in an information letter, which can be found on the DTB-Passwesen/Turnportal. The fees for the 2020/2021 annual passes will be collected as of January 1, 2021, due to the extended validity of annual passes acquired in 2020 until December 31, 2021.
It's worth noting that no information has been provided about competitions without a start rights obligation that are not held according to national competition programs and national regulations.
These changes are expected to bring clarity and consistency to the DTB's pass system, making it easier for athletes to navigate and participate in competitions. For more information, please refer to the information letter on the DTB-Passwesen/Turnportal.
- The changes in the DTB's pass system, effective from January 1, 2021, will also influence sports-analysis, as active confirmation of start rights by athletes is no longer required for competition participation, and instead, a "right to object" within two weeks will be introduced.
- With the new definition or update of the validity period of DTB passes, covering the calendar year from January 1 to December 31, sports-analysis may need to account for the alteration in the duration of annual passes.
