CASE LIBRARY INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the Sports Law Database. This database is a free service provided and maintained by the Valparaiso University School of Law Sports Law Clinic. This database contains searchable versions of rules, arbitration decisions and cases concerning a wide range of sports from all over the world.

HELP US BUILD AND KEEP THE DATABASE CURRENT. Please send any rules, cases, arbitration decisions or other sports law related material to sportslawclinic@valpolaw.net so that we may continue to provide the most comprehensive, up-to-date sports database available.

Directions. There are two methods available for searching this database. The first option allows you to enter any term or terms into the box and all documents that contain those words will be listed. The second method does not require the creation of any search terms instead you need only to simply choose what category fits your needs from the drop down box and then choose the jurisdiction to arrive at a results list. However, this method is less likely to retrieve a document or list of documents. In order to begin searching the database you must provide an email address. Do not worry, your email address will not be shared or distributed to any third parties. It will only be used to keep users abreast of new features and functions of the database. To begin searching enter you email in the box and refer to the directions for using this website. Please refer to the specific directions for each method below.

You must have Adobe Acrobat to view the documents.

Keyword Directions

• First, to use the keyword search enter up to five keywords into the text box. The more keywords you use the more specific the results list will be.(There is no need to include connectors in your search query)
• Second, click the “Search” button with your mouse cursor. (It is important to use your mouse, the search will not occur by pressing enter on the keyboard)
• Finally, a list will appear on the bottom of the screen. Click on any of the document the titles to view and print the full text of the document in PDF format.

Category Search Directions

• First, select a category from the first drop down menu
• Second, select a subcategory from the second drop down menu.
• Third, click the “list results” button with your mouse cursor. (It is important to use your mouse, the search will not occur by pressing enter on the keyboard)
• Finally, a list will appear on the bottom of the screen. Click on any of the document the titles to view and print the full text of the document in PDF format

ACCESS SPORTS LAW CASE LIBRARY

The Valparaiso Sports Law Clinic attributes the contents of the database to the following sources: The International Federation of Aquatics (FINA), The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), The International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG), The International Federation of Rowing Associations (FISA), The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), The United States Anti-Doping Association (USADA), The World Anti-Doping Association (WADA), The Badminton World Federation (BWF), The International Canoe Federation (ICF), The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and The Sport Dispute Resolution Center of Canada (SDRCC).