Cap. 455 Art. 43Dispute resolution assistance by SportMalta.

(1) SportMalta may, when it becomes aware of a dispute to which a sport organisation or persons connected therewith are parties, through the Secretary of the Board, provide assistance in the resolution of such disputes in all matters relating to sport or where registered persons are involved through:

(a) the provision of mediation services in matters relating to sport;

(b) assistance to the parties in the dispute to make reference to arbitration in accordance with the provisions of Part IV of the Arbitration Act;

(c) through the facility of advisory opinions.

(2) SportMalta may, from time to time, draw up panels of persons to give advisory opinions or act as mediators (hereinafter in this Part of the Act referred to as "panels"). The panels shall be composed of persons who in the opinion of SportMalta are qualified to carry out the duties and functions of mediators or advisors in matters relating to sport.

(3) SportMalta shall, from time to time, advise the Malta Arbitration Centre in the drawing up of a panel or panels of arbitrators on matters related to sport.

(4) Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to any contract entered into between SportMalta and any third party in accordance with article 18(2), (3) and (8), or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Malta Arbitration Centre as may from time to time be in force.

(5) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-article (4), in the case of a dispute, controversy or claim on matters relating to sport or to which a registered person is a party, the parties may, if they all so agree (a) refer the matter to SportMalta for mediation, or (b) refer the dispute for resolution by arbitration.