To ensure impartial oversight of trivia competitions worldwide, the TFA operates under a structured governing council designed to balance expertise, transparency, and fairness.
The Governing Council is the highest authority within the TFA. It establishes official policies, approves fairness standards, and oversees major investigations and disciplinary actions.
Composition: 11 voting members serving staggered four-year terms.
Leads the council, presides over meetings, and represents the TFA in international affairs.
Oversees rule development and tournament certification.
Maintains standards related to question accuracy, sourcing, and fact-checking.
Oversees fair play rules and disciplinary procedures.
Approves tournaments and leagues seeking official TFA recognition.
Maintains historical documentation of competitions and investigations.
Develops policies addressing electronic devices, broadcasting issues, and emerging technologies.
Represent the interests of trivia organizations across major geographic regions.
Serves as the voice of trivia hosts, players, and independent quiz leagues.
An independent adjudication panel that handles disputes, appeals, and formal investigations.
Develops guidelines for trivia content to ensure questions meet TFA requirements for:
Provide local guidance and feedback to support the global trivia community.
The administrative body of the TFA, managing daily operations and coordinating investigations and certifications.