36 U.S.C. § 220526 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 36. Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations § 220526. Restricted amateur athletic competitions

(a) Exclusive jurisdiction.--An amateur sports organization that conducts amateur athletic competition shall have exclusive jurisdiction over that competition if participation is restricted to a specific class of amateur athletes, such as high school students, college students, members of the Armed Forces, or similar groups or categories.

(b) Sanctions for international competition.--An amateur sports organization under subsection (a) of this section shall obtain a sanction from the appropriate national governing body if the organization wishes to--