Russian/Belarusian Athlete Notice

World Wake Association’s (WWA) stance on Russian and Belarusian events and participation

April 11, 2022

The WWA has put in additional measures on Russian and Belarusian events and participation due to the current conflict in Ukraine.  The WWA stands with its Ukrainian brothers and sisters in wake with sanctions of its properties directly related to the country of Russia/ Belarusian.  These sanctions will remain in place until this conflict is ended.  At that time, the WWA will revisit these sanctions to determine if they should continue as a show of support for Ukraine.

1.  The WWA has already and will continue to remove the rights for Russia and Belarus to have the operational rights of WWA Russia/Belarus.  These sanctions will remain in place until this conflict is ended.  At that time the WWA will revisit these sanctions to determine if they should continue as a show of support for Ukraine.
2.  The WWA will not sanction any contest and/or events in any Russia/Belarus territory. These sanctions will remain in place until this conflict is ended.  At that time the WWA will revisit these sanctions to determine if they should continue as a show of support for Ukraine.
3. The WWA will allow Russia/Belarusian athletes to compete at WWA events of their choosing with the following rules that will apply pre, during and post-event. 
   1. The WWA will not allow any rider to openly represent Russia/Belarus as their country. 
      1. Riders can ride under another flag with passport proof of dual citizenship
      1. Riders may ride NOT under the Russia/Belarus flag on any official results or documents. (It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure that this is changed accordingly in the WWA Rideline app)
   1. The display of Russian/Belarusian national symbols, colors or flags are banned in public and on social media platforms.
   1. Russian/Belarusian flags, emblems, symbols, and words linked to the country are banned from display on uniforms, clothing, accessories, board, helmet, and other personal items.
   1. The singing or playing of the Russian/Belarusian national anthem at any event or area controlled by the WWA or local event organizer is prohibited
   1. Comments, actions or conduct that is prejudicial to the interests of the WWA, and in particular any support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine is banned.
   1. Athletes cannot promote Russia/Belarus in a positive reflection in regard in connection with WWA event they are participating.
4. Any violation of these rules will result in immediate disqualification of the event participated in as well as an immediate ban of participation at any additional WWA event through the following season.
5. The WWA has not ruled out taking more action against Russian and Belarusian riders