Event Sanctioning Application
- Reference
- IACSF-FORM-SANC-001
- Edition
- Season 2026
- Effective
- 1 January 2026
- Maintained by
- Commissioner
- Download
- Word document
EVENT SANCTIONING APPLICATION
Official Application for IACSF-Sanctioned Event Authorization
| Application No.: ___________ | Date Received: ___________ | Competitive Season: __________ |
|---|
FOR IACSF USE ONLY — Application number and receipt date assigned upon submission.
SECTION 1 — EVENT INFORMATION
| Event Name | |
|---|---|
| Event Series / Tour (if applicable) | |
| Event Type | ☐ Championship ☐ League Round ☐ Invitational ☐ Exhibition ☐ Qualifying Event |
| Event Level | ☐ IACSF Championship ☐ Continental ☐ Regional ☐ National ☐ Local/Club |
| Start Date | End Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup/Practice Date(s) | Country | ||
| City / State / Region | Time Zone |
SECTION 2 — ORGANIZING BODY
| Organizing Entity / Club Name | |
|---|---|
| IACSF Member ID (if applicable) | |
| Legal Business Name | |
| Mailing Address (Line 1) | |
| City, State / Province, Postal Code | |
| Country | |
| Website |
| Primary Contact Name | Title / Role | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Email Address | Phone Number | ||
| Alternate Contact Name | Alt. Phone / Email |
SECTION 3 — VENUE AND AIRSPACE
| Venue / Airfield Name | |
|---|---|
| Venue Address / GPS Coordinates | |
| Airport / ICAO Identifier (if applicable) | |
| Venue Contact Name & Phone | |
| FAA Authorization Type & Number | |
| Certificate of Waiver / Authorization (COA) No. |
| Airspace Classification | Max AGL Altitude (ft) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Length (if known) | Runway Available? | ☐ Yes ☐ No |
Attach FAA authorization documentation. Events may not be advertised until airspace authorization is confirmed.
SECTION 4 — COMPETITION DISCIPLINES
Select all disciplines to be contested at this event:
| ☐ Full-Scale Combat Air Racing (piloted) | ☐ UAS/Drone Combat Racing |
|---|---|
| ☐ Full-Scale Dogfight Simulation | ☐ UAS Dogfight Simulation |
| ☐ Mixed-Class Open Division | ☐ Exhibition / Demonstration Only |
| Other (describe): ___________________________________________ |
| Expected # of Competing Teams | Expected # of Aircraft | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected # of Pilots / Operators | Expected Spectator Attendance |
SECTION 5 — SAFETY AND INSURANCE
| Event Safety Officer Name | |
|---|---|
| Safety Officer Qualifications / Cert. No. | |
| Safety Officer Contact (Phone / Email) | |
| Medical Personnel On-Site | |
| Hospital / Trauma Center (Name & Distance) | |
| Insurance Carrier Name | |
| Policy Number | |
| Coverage Effective Dates | |
| Liability Coverage Limit (USD) | |
| IACSF Named as Additional Insured? | ☐ Yes (attach certificate) ☐ No (explain in attached memo) |
Minimum liability coverage: $1,000,000 per occurrence for UAS events; $5,000,000 per occurrence for full-scale piloted events. Certificate of insurance must be submitted with this application.
SECTION 6 — DESIGNATED OFFICIALS
| Role | Name | IACSF Certification / License No. |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Judge | ||
| Deputy Judge | ||
| Technical Inspector | ||
| Safety Officer | ||
| Event Director / Race Director | ||
| Timing & Scoring Director |
All officials must hold current IACSF certification appropriate to their role. Provisional appointments subject to IACSF approval.
SECTION 7 — REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS CHECKLIST
Check each item to confirm it is enclosed with this application:
☐ Certificate of Insurance (naming IACSF as additional insured)
☐ FAA Airspace Authorization / COA / LODA (copy)
☐ Venue Agreement or Letter of Authorization from airfield operator
☐ Event Safety Plan (per IACSF Safety Manual requirements)
☐ Proposed Event Schedule / Program of Competition
☐ Aircraft Technical Inspection Procedures
☐ Medical Emergency Response Plan
☐ Spectator Safety and Crowd Control Plan
☐ Sanctioning Fee Payment (see current IACSF Fee Schedule)
☐ Anti-Doping Plan Acknowledgment (for Championship-level events)
SECTION 8 — DECLARATIONS AND AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
The undersigned Authorized Representative of the Organizing Entity hereby declares and warrants that:
All information provided in this application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge;
The event will be conducted in full compliance with IACSF Bylaws, Competition Rules, Technical Code, and Safety Manual;
All required permits, licenses, and authorizations will be obtained and maintained throughout the event;
The IACSF Commissioner and duly appointed officials will be afforded full access to all event areas, aircraft, and records;
Any changes to event details after sanctioning is granted will be promptly reported to the IACSF;
The Organizing Entity accepts responsibility for the safety, conduct, and integrity of the event; and
The Organizing Entity agrees to pay all applicable sanctioning fees and any post-event assessments.
| Signature of Authorized Representative | Date |
|---|---|
| Printed Name | Title / Position |
| Organizing Entity / Club Name (printed) |
FOR IACSF USE ONLY
| Reviewed By | Review Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision | ☐ Approved ☐ Conditionally Approved ☐ Deferred — Additional Information Required ☐ Denied | ||
| Sanction Number | Commissioner Initials | ||
| Notes / Conditions |
Submit completed application and all attachments to: sanctions@iacsf.org — or by mail to: IACSF Commissioner, Sanctioning Office. Applications must be received no less than sixty (60) days prior to the event start date. Late applications may not be considered.