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08/08/2016
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Children under 12 may only enter accompanied by parents or guardians, reports the TJ-RJ
by The Globe
TJ-RJ publishes rules for entry of adolescents and children in competitions - Michel Filho / Agency O Globo
RIO - Parents and guardians who want to take children under 12 years for competitions 2016 or cultural, educational and promotional events related to the Olympic games, need to beware. The Court of Justice of the State of Rio de Janeiro (TJ-RJ) established under the participation rules in the Olympics and Paralimpíada.
People under 12 years may only enter the events accompanied by parents or guardians (18 years) with the completed authorization form (click here). Already adolescents between 12 and 18 can go to events even unaccompanied and without authorization.
Children under 12 years of age, only accompanied by responsible adults over 18 years - Michel Filho / Agency O Globo
The circulation and accommodation of children and adolescents in the country without the presence of at least one parent or legal guardian can only be made if accompanied by over 18 years bearing the required documents, such as ID card or passport and document child identification document.
To act as ball boys in the Olympic competitions, the established minimum age is 12 years, adds the Court.
The determination that creates the smallest participation rules are in Ordinance No. 1/2015, published on 29 July (click here). The ordinance regulates the participation and rights of children and adolescents in the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016. The measure meets a determination of the National Council of Justice (CNJ).
Source: The Globe
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