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4. Stewards in each Level may not fill appointments at a higher level than set forth in the GRs
or the relevant Sport Rules.
5. The Chief Steward is required to send a report to the FEI at the conclusion of the Event (see
Article 166.1).

Article 148 - Appointment of Stewards

1. The appointments are regulated by the relevant Sport Rules.
2. Unless the Sport Rules of the relevant Discipline provide otherwise, the FEI appoints the
Chief Steward for FEI World Cup™ Finals, FEI Nations Cup™ Finals, FEI World and
Continental Championships, Regional & Continental Games, Youth Olympic Games,
Paralympic Games and Olympic Games.
3. The Sport Rules of each Discipline specify the qualifications required to be a Chief Steward
or a Steward at different categories of International Events.
4. Unless the Sport Rules of the relevant Discipline otherwise provide, Level 1 and Level 2
Stewards may be appointed as members of the Stewarding Team.
5. Unless the Sport Rules of the relevant Discipline otherwise provide, Level 3 and Level 4
Stewards may be appointed as Chief Steward.

Article 149 - Course Designer

1. A Course Designer reports to the Technical Delegate - if one is appointed - or to the President
of the Ground Jury and is responsible for designing attractive and result oriented
Competitions under the conditions of fair sport and welfare of Horses and Athletes in
accordance with the FEI Rules and Regulations. An Assistant Course Designer, if one is
appointed, assists the Course Designer at International Events by taking over specific
activities for planning and setting up of the courses.
2. NFs send to the FEI the names, qualifications and nationality of the persons who are
endorsed to exercise the functions and fulfil the requirements set forth in the Education
System for each Discipline.
3. Unless the Sport Rules provide otherwise, there shall be four (4) Levels of Course Designers.
The necessary qualifications for each Level are set forth in the Education System for each
Discipline.
4. Course Designers in each Level may not fill appointments at a higher level than set forth in
the GRs or the relevant Sport Rules.

Article 150 - Appointment of Course Designers

1. The appointments are regulated by the relevant Sport Rules.
2. Unless the Sport Rules of the relevant Discipline and/or the FEI Regulations for Equestrian
Events at the Olympic Games provide otherwise, the FEI appoints the Course Designer for
FEI World Cup™ Finals, FEI Nations Cup™ Finals, FEI World and Continental Championships,
Regional & Continental Games, Youth Olympic Games and Olympic Games.
3. The Sport Rules of each Discipline specify the qualifications required to be a Course
Designers at different categories of International Events.
Article 151 - Technical Delegate and Foreign Judge

1. The Technical Delegate reports to the FEI, and is responsible for the inspection of the arenas,
courses (if applicable), and results management, the facilities, and the organisation and
running of International Competitions or Events, in accordance with the FEI Rules and
Regulations. Once the President of the Ground Jury has assumed control, the Technical
Delegate supervises the technical aspect of the Event and reports to the President of the
Ground Jury.
2. An Assistant Technical Delegate, if one is appointed, assists the Technical Delegate at
International Events by taking over specific planning activities.
3. NFs send to the FEI the names, qualifications and nationality of the persons who are
endorsed to exercise the functions and fulfil the requirements set forth in the Education
System for each Discipline.
4. Unless the Sport Rules provide otherwise, there shall be up to four (4) Levels of Technical
Delegates. The necessary qualifications for each Level are set forth in the Education System
for each Discipline.

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