Sports belong to everyone and must be taught and practiced under the best possible conditions.
The Principality of Monaco, which considers sports an integral part of its history, is overhauling the entire sector: new rules, new conditions, and a redefinition of roles—including those of sports instructors—making it their profession.
Eagerly awaited by all, this far-reaching reform has now become law.
The National Council has approved Bill No. 1,088 on sports. This reflects a shared vision with the Monegasque government for a structured sports policy that is accessible to everyone, at every level and for all ages, and which, as of today, has become a full-fledged sports law in the Principality.
These are the key principles of the text: access to sports for as many people as possible; promotion of sports ethics and values; safety for all participants; and greater consideration of issues related to health, education, and sustainable development.
The law passed on November 5 strengthens regulations for sports associations and federations to facilitate their activities when all requirements are met, modernizes medical screening of participants, and reinforces thefight against doping, including doping in animals. Penalties have been adjusted accordingly.
In addition, the role of elite athletes is recognized, and the law establishes the principles governing their contracts.The lawalsointroduces sports leave, whichis permitted in both the public and private sectors, allowing athletes to take time off from work to participate in competitive events.
In addition, there are more significant provisions regarding safety, expertise, and transparency for sports facilities and events, paid sports instruction, and the activities of sports agents. With regard to sports activities in public spaces, the principle underlying the reform is“to regulate without hindering,”in order to allow for the development of such activities while preserving the spaces that the Principality of Monaco—with its limited area—can make available.