The Junior Snipe World Championship' is held every two years in odd numbered years at a sailing club selected by the Board of Governors of the Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA).
The World Championship is formally recognised by World Sailing/ Vieri Lasinio Di Castelvero Trophy is the sailing trophy awarded to the winning helm.
[1] The event is open to contestants under 22 years old (not having their 22nd birthday during the calendar year the regatta is held) and limited to 10 skippers from any country.
In addition to the limit of 10 entries per country, the following skippers have automatic bids: All skippers must be citizens, or bonafide residents for at least one year, of the country they represent.