Policies.
OCRA Policies
The Obstacle Course Racing Association of Ireland (OCRA ÉIREANN) maintains policies and procedures designed to support the safe, fair and responsible development of obstacle sport.
These policies apply alongside the OCRA Constitution, Bylaws and applicable competition rules.
Why Policies Matter
Obstacle sport involves athletes, children and young people, coaches, Technical Officials, clubs, race organisers, volunteers and many other participants.
Clear policies help everyone understand the standards expected within OCRA activities and what processes apply when an issue arises.
Our Policy Areas
OCRA's governance and integrity framework includes areas such as:
- Safeguarding
- Anti-Doping
- Codes of Conduct
- Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures
- Equality and Inclusion
- Data Protection
- Athlete welfare
- Conflicts of interest
- Competition integrity
- Safety
- Other organisational policies as required
Safeguarding
OCRA is committed to creating safe sporting environments for children, young people and other participants.
Anti-Doping
OCRA supports clean sport and the principles of fair competition.
Codes of Conduct
Everyone involved in OCRA activities is expected to behave in a manner consistent with fairness, respect, integrity and sportsmanship.
Complaints & Disciplinary
OCRA maintains procedures for dealing with complaints, misconduct and breaches of organisational rules.
Equality & Inclusion
OCRA wants obstacle sport to be welcoming and accessible to people from different backgrounds and with different abilities.
Data Protection
OCRA processes personal information relating to members, athletes, events, education programmes and other organisational activities.
Current Policy Documents
Current approved policy documents will be published in this section, each with its version and effective date.
Policies may be reviewed and updated as OCRA develops and as sporting, legal or regulatory requirements change.
Only the current approved version should be presented as active policy.