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Starting a federation, joining KBN, sanctioning and running events.

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For federations & organisersJoining KBN

How a national federation joins KBN and becomes a branch

A national federation joins KBN by applying with its legal credentials, accepting the KBN Executive Statute and paying annual memb...

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How the KBN point framework works, rule by rule.

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Rules & pointsIntegrity

Why ranking points can never be bought: the integrity rule explained

KBN ranking points are earned only through verified sporting performance and can never be purchased, whether through fees, sponsor...

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