Definition
The regional federation is the organisation regulating and managing a specific sport's modality in a Spanish region. It's a private-law entity with public functions delegated by the region, governed by the regional Sports Act and federation statutes.
Core functions: organising regional grassroots competitions, issuing federation licences, training and designating referees and coaches, disciplinary management within its scope, representing the modality before the national federation and regional government. For the amateur club, the regional federation is the direct counterpart: it pays fees to it, processes cards through it, plays leagues organised by it.
When does it apply?
Applies to any club competing officially within its region. The club registers as federated at season start, pays an annual club fee and then processes licences and competition enrolment through its platform. The relationship is continuous throughout the season.
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