{"id":9210,"date":"2026-08-26T19:47:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifd-roof.com\/?page_id=9210"},"modified":"2026-09-21T20:25:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:25:49","slug":"world-championship-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifd-roof.com\/index.php\/en\/world-championship-2\/","title":{"rendered":"World Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-hero-fade-gradient-background has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5b9cbc20 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase\">Activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">The IFD World Championship<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-steel-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The IFD organises the World Championship for young roofers \u2013 a competition within vocational training in the craft.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifd-roof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/6.png\" alt=\"Medals of the IFD World Championship\" style=\"border-radius:10px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5b9cbc20 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-steel-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The competition pursues six objectives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-steel-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Promote a shared international spirit among young people and in the profession<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Align vocational training across countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show the achievements of the roofing craft in the participating countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draw public attention to the importance of training in the trade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight the merits of company-based training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote the roofing craft<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-steel-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The championship is held in four categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-steel-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Roof coverings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waterproofing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial and metal roofing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-steel-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The jury assesses how the compulsory tasks have been carried out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-cloud-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-aeea1bf3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase\">Participation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Who can compete<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2d1730f3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ifd-card has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ab7b98c4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#d8dce2;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">One team per country and category<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-steel-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Each country may enter one team of two young roofers per category, nominated by a national trade organisation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ifd-card has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ab7b98c4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#d8dce2;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Up to 28 years of age<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-steel-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Participants may turn no more than 28 in the year of the competition. The IFD Board decides on exceptions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ifd-card has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ab7b98c4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#d8dce2;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Supported by mentors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-steel-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Each team is supported by a mentor. A mentor may look after their country&#8217;s teams in several categories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-418768df wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ifd-roof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Weltmeisterschaft-Durchf%C3%BChrungsrichtlinien.pdf\">Competition rules (PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5b9cbc20 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Jury<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-steel-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The IFD appoints a jury of eight. No two jury members should come from the same country. Members are elected by the General Assembly for three years. The host country nominates an organiser and one additional jury member per category. Jury members and the chief referee may not act as mentors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Assessment criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-steel-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Precision of execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleanliness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Craftsmanship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fulfilment of the set task<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fitness for purpose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-blue-depth-gradient-background has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5b9cbc20 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase\">Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">Gold, silver and bronze<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#c9d3ea;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">At the end of the competition the IFD President honours the winners and runners-up in each category. All participants receive a certificate and a memento from the host country. The world champions in each category also receive an IFD challenge trophy and a commemorative trophy that stays in their country. A prize of the IFD President is awarded per category for the free-form task.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ifd-card has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ab7b98c4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#d8dce2;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">List of winners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-steel-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">All world championships since 1988 with venue and placings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ifd-roof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Weltmeisterschaft-liste-der-wm-sieger.pdf\">Download the list of winners<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Activities The IFD World Championship The IFD organises the World Championship for young roofers \u2013 a competition within vocational training in the craft. Objectives The competition pursues six objectives: Categories The championship is held in four categories: The jury assesses how the compulsory tasks have been carried out. 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