Empowering Sports with Accessible Justice
Resolve sports disputes fairly, swiftly, and confidentially. Welcome to Hong Kong's dedicated online platform for resolving sports disputes.
The Pilot Scheme on Sports Dispute Resolution (“Pilot Scheme”), launched by the Department of Justice of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and supported by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, aims to provide the sports sector with a fair, efficient and convenient mechanism for resolving sports disputes.
The dispute resolution mechanism under the Pilot Scheme is a two-tiered process comprising mediation, where necessary, followed by arbitration.
The proceedings are administered by AALCO-HKRAC on a secure designated online platform from eBRAM ("Designated Online Platform"), in accordance with the AALCO-HKRAC Sports Industry Mediation and Arbitration Rules (2026) （the “Rules”）.
4個簡單步驟啟動申索程序
第1步：了解與準備
- Check Scope: The Scheme covers Commercial Sports Disputes (e.g. sponsorships, player transfers) and Non-Commercial Sports Disputes (e.g. team selection, disciplinary matters).
- Act Quickly: For selection or eligibility disputes, you must file a claim soonest possible after the decision being communicated to you.
- Gather Evidence: Collect all relevant contracts, correspondence, and supporting documents.
第2步：查閱合資格案件的政府資助
A government subsidy of up to HKD 60,000 is available to reduce costs for eligible non-commercial sports disputes (e.g. team selection, disciplinary matters).
- Eligibility: The sports dispute must be non-commercial in nature, and at least one party must satisfy a criterion under Article 1(9)(b) of the Rules. This includes being a Hong Kong resident or an entity registered in Hong Kong under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) or its predecessor (Cap. 32).
- Purpose: To significantly reduce the financial cost for athletes, coaches, or sports organisations.
How to Apply: You must apply for an eligibility assessment through AALCO-HKRAC when you formally commence proceedings. You can indicate it when submitting your claim on the Designated Online Platform.
第3步：線上啟動及提交申索
All claims are submitted and managed through secure AALCO-HKRAC Designated Online Platform.
- Click the LAUNCH YOUR CLAIM button above to access the Designated Online Platform.
- Click the “Submit new case” button to select the type of case according to the notice.
- Follow the steps to complete the digital Notice of Commencement form.
- Upload your supporting documents.
- If applicable, indicate your interest in the government subsidy for eligible non-commercial sports disputes by completing the Subsidy Application and Eligibility section and uploading your supporting documents.
第4步：啟動「調解優先」程序
- 亞非法協香港區域仲裁中心團隊將確認收到您的申請，並在整個過程中為您提供指引。
- 程序遵循「先調解、後仲裁」原則。您將首先在中立調解員的協助下嘗試解決爭議。
- 若調解未能成功，案件將進入具有約束力的仲裁程序。
重要提示：涉及興奮劑指控、操縱比賽或貪污舞弊的爭議，可直接進入仲裁程序，無需經過調解階段。
相關資源
- 《爭議解決協議》範本
- 《體育爭議解決先導計劃調解及仲裁規則》
- 詳細收費表及支付方式
- 先導計劃體育調解員及仲裁員名冊
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- 先導計劃體育調解員名冊
- 先導計劃體育仲裁員名冊
Related Resources
- Model Hybrid Mediation and Arbitration Clause for the AALCO-HKRAC Sports Industry Mediation and Arbitration Rules (2026)
- Agreement to Submit Dispute to Mediation and Arbitration under the AALCO-HKRAC Sports Industry Mediation and Arbitration Rules (2026) (for existing disputes)
- AALCO-HKRAC Sports Industry Mediation and Arbitration Rules (2026)
- Fee Schedule under the AALCO-HKRAC Sports Industry Mediation and Arbitration Rules (2026)
- Government Subsidy Guidelines for the Pilot Scheme on Sports Dispute Resolution
Sports Mediators and Sports Arbitrators for the Pilot Scheme
隨時需要協助？
亞非法協香港區域仲裁中心專責行政團隊隨時為您提供支援。
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +852 2180 0951