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Team Leaders Manual
2014 IPC Athletics European Championships, Swansea
Release date: 08/08/2014
Version 1.1 (Subject to update)
International Paralympic Committee
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53113 Bonn, Germany
Tel. +49 228 2097-200
Fax +49 228 2097-209
www.paralympic.org/Athletics
[email protected]
Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................... 7
1
General Information.......................................................................................................... 9
1.1
IPC Athletics .............................................................................................................. 9
1.2
Local Organising Committee ....................................................................................... 9
1.3
International Technical Officials (ITOs) ....................................................................... 9
1.4
International Classifiers ............................................................................................ 10
1.5
Key National Technical Officials (NTOs) .................................................................... 11
1.6
Information about Host Country and City .................................................................. 12
1.6.1
Host Country...................................................................................................... 12
1.6.2
Host City ............................................................................................................ 12
1.7
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1.7.1
Opening Ceremony ............................................................................................ 13
1.7.2
Closing Ceremony .............................................................................................. 13
Travel to Swansea .......................................................................................................... 14
2.1
Official Airports and Arrival Information .................................................................... 14
2.2
Other ports of entry and transport Information .......................................................... 14
2.3
Entry Visas ............................................................................................................... 15
2.4
Insurance ................................................................................................................. 17
Accreditation ................................................................................................................. 18
3.1
Accreditation Centres ............................................................................................... 18
3.2
Accreditation Procedures and Payments .................................................................. 18
3.3
Accreditation Access Special Passes ........................................................................ 19
3.3.1
Accreditation access.......................................................................................... 19
3.3.2
Special Passes ................................................................................................... 19
3.4
4
General Programme (e.g.)......................................................................................... 13
Loss of Accreditation Card ........................................................................................ 19
Accommodation ............................................................................................................. 20
4.1
Teams ...................................................................................................................... 20
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4.1.1
Costs ................................................................................................................. 21
4.1.2
Reservations ...................................................................................................... 22
4.1.3
Check-in and Check-out procedure .................................................................... 22
4.1.4
Meals................................................................................................................. 23
4.1.5
Services in Team Accommodation...................................................................... 23
Transportation................................................................................................................ 24
5.1
Travel Times ............................................................................................................. 24
5.2
Public Transport ....................................................................................................... 24
Information Centres........................................................................................................ 24
6.1
Technical Information Centre – TIC (Sports Village) .................................................. 24
6.2
Documents Distribution ............................................................................................ 25
Competition and Training Venues, Equipment and Implements ....................................... 26
7.1
Competition Venue ................................................................................................... 26
7.2
Training Venue/s....................................................................................................... 26
7.3
Sports Equipment ..................................................................................................... 29
7.4
Official Implements .................................................................................................. 29
Entries and Final Confirmations ...................................................................................... 31
8.1
8.1.1
Declaration of Participation ................................................................................ 31
8.1.2
Athlete Programme ............................................................................................ 31
8.1.3
Athlete /Guide-runner Substitution ..................................................................... 31
8.2
Final Entries ............................................................................................................. 32
8.3
Final Confirmations .................................................................................................. 32
8.3.1
General .............................................................................................................. 32
8.3.2
Relays................................................................................................................ 32
8.3.3
Failure to participate .......................................................................................... 33
8.4
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Entry Regulations ..................................................................................................... 31
Withdrawals ............................................................................................................. 33
Competition Procedures ................................................................................................. 33
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9.1
Technical Meeting .................................................................................................... 33
9.2
Timetable (Competition Schedule)............................................................................ 34
9.3
Athletes’ Bibs ........................................................................................................... 34
9.4
Hip Numbers ............................................................................................................ 35
9.5
Athletes’ Clothing ..................................................................................................... 35
9.6
Personal Belongings ................................................................................................. 35
9.7
Equipment Storage - Personal Equipment, Throwing frames & Racing Wheelchairs ... 35
9.8
Call Rooms ............................................................................................................... 36
9.8.1
First Call Room .................................................................................................. 36
9.8.2
Final Call Room .................................................................................................. 37
9.9
Entry onto Field of Play ............................................................................................. 37
9.10
Specific Event Procedures ..................................................................................... 37
9.10.1
Track Events................................................................................................... 37
9.10.2
Field Events .................................................................................................... 37
9.10.3
Coaching Zones .............................................................................................. 38
9.11
Timing and Measurement ...................................................................................... 38
9.12
Post Competition Procedures ................................................................................ 38
9.13
Medal Ceremonies ................................................................................................ 38
9.14
Protests and Appeals ............................................................................................ 38
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9.14.1
Protests .......................................................................................................... 39
9.14.2
Appeals .......................................................................................................... 39
Classification ............................................................................................................... 40
10.1
NPC Responsibilities ............................................................................................. 40
10.2
Sport Class Status ................................................................................................. 40
10.3
Pre-Championships Classification Activities .......................................................... 40
10.3.1
Classification Master List ................................................................................ 40
10.3.2
Classification Evaluation Schedule .................................................................. 40
10.4
Championships-time classification activities .......................................................... 41
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10.4.1
Classification Evaluation Period ...................................................................... 41
10.4.2
Classification competition period – First Appearance ...................................... 41
10.4.3
Re-entry after changes in sport class............................................................... 42
10.5
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Classification Protests ........................................................................................... 44
10.5.1
General Principles .......................................................................................... 44
10.5.2
Protest Submission Process ............................................................................ 44
10.5.3
Protest deadlines ............................................................................................ 45
10.5.4
Protests under exceptional circumstances ...................................................... 46
Medical Services.......................................................................................................... 47
11.1
General Plan ......................................................................................................... 47
11.2
Emergency Contact Numbers ................................................................................ 47
11.3
Medical Centres at the Different Venues ................................................................ 47
11.3.1
Accommodation ............................................................................................. 47
11.4
Medical Delegate and Procedures during Competition ........................................... 48
11.5
Physiotherapy and Massage Services offered by the LOC ....................................... 48
11.6
Team Physiotherapy Spaces.................................................................................. 48
11.7
Designated Medical Institutions ............................................................................ 48
11.8
Costs for Medical Care .......................................................................................... 49
11.9
Other Medical Matters........................................................................................... 49
11.9.1
Rules on Importation of Drugs, Medical Equipment, etc. ................................. 49
11.9.2
Immunization ................................................................................................. 49
11.9.3
Distribution of Ice ........................................................................................... 49
11.9.4
Weather Forecast and Monitoring ................................................................... 49
11.10
Autonomic Dysreflexia and Boosting ..................................................................... 49
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Doping Control............................................................................................................. 50
13
Departures .................................................................................................................. 50
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Other Information ........................................................................................................ 51
14.1
Weather Conditions ............................................................................................... 51
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14.2
Competition Tickets .............................................................................................. 51
14.3
Media ................................................................................................................... 51
14.4
Faith Services ....................................................................................................... 52
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Entry Standards, Competition Schedule ....................................................................... 53
15.1
Entry Standards (MQS) .......................................................................................... 53
15.2
Competition Schedule ........................................................................................... 53
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Appendices ................................................................................................................. 53
16.1
Appendix 1 – Official Implements.......................................................................... 54
16.2
Appendix 2 – Venue Plans .................................................................................... 58
16.2.1
Championship Village ..................................................................................... 58
16.2.2
Championship Venue ...................................................................................... 58
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Preface
Dear friends,
On behalf of the IPC, welcome to the city of Swansea for Europe’s biggest para-athletics event
of 2014.
Since London 2012, the size and scale of competitions has increased, as shown last year with
the IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon, France. The event featured 1,100 athletes from
nearly 100 countries, drew superb crowds and record amounts of media coverage for an IPC
Championship.
The momentum of London 2012 was clearly sustained and built upon.
Swansea 2014 will continue to build on this success and many of the athletes who lit up London
and entertained in Lyon will take part in this event which is crucial on the journey to the Rio
2016 Paralympic Games.
Around 600 athletes from 40 countries are set to take part, and I am confident that those who
watch these Games in person or on TV will be inspired and excited by what they see.
Prior to Swansea 2014, this season has also built upon the success of the very first IPC Athletics
Grand Prix held in 2013. This year we are focusing in even more on improving the standards of
those competitions, expanding into new countries and promoting the series to sponsors and the
media.
The 2014 European Championships are an incredibly important stop in the same calendar, and
I hope that you leave Swansea having enjoyed the competition and are satisfied that your
athletes have been given the best possible opportunities to reach their incredible potential.
Good luck and I hope to see you in Doha, Qatar for the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships
and at Rio 2016.
Sir Philip Craven MBE
IPC President
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Croeso / Welcome,
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all of you to the 2014 IPC Athletics European
Championships. We as a local organising committee have been entrusted by the IPC to deliver
this fantastic event and this is a challenge that the whole team has relished. We are excited to
see you all arrive in our fine country.
This year will be the first time the European Championships will have visited the UK and we are
committed to providing you with an Athlete centred championships, which we hope will build on
the legacy springboard which London 2012 and Lyon 2013 provided. Our intention is to
catapult the European Championships to the next level, providing an outstanding experience
which will aid each of you to perform to your very best, showcasing the very best athletics in
Europe which will excite our enthusiastic audience.
It is our hope that once this fantastic week of athletics is over Swansea remains with you as a
fantastic destination with warm and welcoming people.
Good luck in your training and during the competition.
Diolch yn fawr / Thank you,
Paul Thorburn
Chair
Swansea 2014
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General Information
1.1
IPC Athletics
IPC Athletics Sport Technical Committee:
Chair Person:
Ed Warner OBE (GBR)
Vice Chairperson:
Troy Engle (USA)
Head of Competition:
Roger Getzmann (SUI)
Head of Officiating:
Tarek Souei (UAE)
Head of Technical Control:
Yukio Seki (JPN)
Head of Classification:
Hilary Beeton (RSA)
IPC Athletics Management Team:
Head of IPC Athletics:
Ryan Montgomery
IPC Athletics Competition Manager:
Haozhe Gao
IPC Athletics Competition Co-ordinator:
Laura Danning
IPC Athletics Education Co-ordinator:
Todd Fraser
IPC Athletics Assistant:
Heike Schulz
1.2
Local Organising Committee
Chair:
Paul Thorburn
Project Manager:
Ben Lucas (Swansea University)
Disability Sport Wales:
Jon Morgan
City & County Swansea:
Nigel Jones
Swansea University:
Paul Robinson
Welsh Government:
David Evans
British Athletics:
Rob Logan
Welsh Athletics:
Steve Brace
Media Operations:
Sophie Ashcroft
1.3
International Technical Officials (ITOs)
Technical Delegate:
Tarek Souei (UAE)
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Assistant Technical Delegates:
Roger Blades (GBR)
Chief ITO:
Patrick van Caelenberghe (BEL)
ITOs:
Harri Lammi (FIN)
Ralf Otto (GER)
Juan M. Sanchez Gomez (ESP)
John Schoemaker (NED)
Johan Knaap (NED)
Martin van Ooyen (NED)
Ben Vroom (NED)
International Starter:
Luis Figueiredo (POR)
International Photo Finish Judge:
Eero Kulmala (FIN)
Chairman of Jury of Appeal:
Roger Blades (GBR)
Jury of Appeal:
ITOs on Rotation
Anti-doping Delegate:
Vanessa Webb (CAN)
Medical Delegate:
Dr. Nick Webborn (GBR)
1.4
International Classifiers
Chief Classifier:
Penny Broomhead (GBR)
PI Classifiers:
Rudi van den Abbeele (FRA)
Jane Freebody (GBR)
Jaime Antunes (POR)
Ana Moreira (POR)
Peter van Leeuwen (NED)
Paula Leppanen (FIN)
VI Classifiers:
Jose Luis Doria (POR)
Olusola Bob-Egbe (NIG)
Erika Maka (HUN)
Carlos Garletti (BRA)
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II Classifiers:
Tea Cisic (CRO)
Melanie Gregg (CAN)
Anna Dahlgren (SWE)
Laetitia Lenaerts (BEL)
1.5
Key National Technical Officials (NTOs)
National Technical Delegate:
Shona Malcolm
Competition Director:
Dave Jessett
Meeting Manager:
Alan Vincent
Technical Director:
Keith Davies
Technical Manager:
Steve Marshall
Call Room Referee:
Wendy Haxell
Track Referee:
Chris Haxell
Field Referee(s):
Jon Mason
Bob Miller
Sue Maughan
Chief Photo Finish:
Alison Jordan
Start Referee:
Clive Young
Start Coordinator:
Margaret Werrett
Starter:
Gordon Staines
Technical Information Centre:
David Pryce
Video Referee:
Terry Bailey
Competition Secretary:
John Pickles
Post Event Control Manager:
Malcolm Charlish
Call Room Manager:
Margaret Rushton
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1.6
Information about Host Country and City
1.6.1
Host Country
Form of Government:
Unitary Democracy
Location:
Wales, UK
Area:
20,761 KM²
Population:
3,063,456 inhabitants
Climate:
Temperate
Language:
English & Welsh
Religion:
Christian
Capital:
Cardiff
Local Time:
BST
Electricity:
240v (three pin plug)
Driving:
Left
International Calls:
Telephone Country Code: +44
Mobile Phone Networks:
UK mobile phone networks operate under 4G,
3G, 2G/GSM and GPRS. You are advised to
contact your own country’s mobile phone
operator to determine if your country has an
international roaming agreement with the UK,
which will allow temporary connection with the
UK network.
Currency:
GBP (Pounds sterling)
1.6.2
Host City
Area:
378 KM²
Population:
239,000 inhabitants
Climate:
Temperate
Altitude:
Sea level
Water Quality:
Tap water is safe for drinking
Business Hours:
09:00 – 17:00/18:00 (BST)
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1.7
General Programme (e.g.)
Date
Time
Event
Place
14 August 2014
All Day
Team Arrivals
Port of Entry
08:00
Team
Accreditation Swansea University
Centres Open
All Day
Team Arrivals
Port of Entry
08:30-18:30
Classification
Classification Centres
All Day
Training
Swansea University Sports
Village
17 August 2014
19:00
Technical Meeting
18 August 2014
19:00
Opening Ceremony
Swansea University
Campus Faraday Lecture
Theatre
Swansea University Sports
Village
19 – 23 August 2014
09:00
Competition, Morning Swansea University Sports
Session
Village
15:30
Competition,
Afternoon Session
Swansea University Sports
Village
23 August 2014
TBC
Closing Ceremony
TBC
24 – 25 August 2014
All Day
Departures
From Swansea University
15 – 18 August 2014
1.7.1
Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony will take place on 18 August 2014, 19:00, at Swansea University Sports
Village. Further information about the ceremony will be given to the teams at the Technical
Meeting.
1.7.2
Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony will take place on 23 August 2014. The time and location will be
confirmed at a later date. Further information about the Closing Ceremony will be given to the
teams at the Technical Meeting.
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2.1
Travel to Swansea
Official Airports and Arrival Information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff Wales Airport will be the designated airport used for the Championship. It is situated
64km (40 miles) from Swansea University International Sports Village which is a 60 minute
coach journey.
Cardiff International Airport opened in 1942 and is Wales’ main airport serving the majority of
the country’s population, with some 15 airlines serving around 50 direct destinations worldwide
with over 400 additional global connections available via Paris and Amsterdam. Since 2005,
airport owners have invested over £7m in a major development programme that has improved
the experience for inbound passengers and provided increased capacity in the passenger
terminal.
Swansea High Street Train Station
Swansea Train Station is a busy mainline station connecting the city with Cardiff (60mins),
Bristol (90mins) and London (180mins). The station serves over 2.2m passengers per annum
providing a critical service for the local community and visitors.
The station was recently subject to a £7.5m refurbishment, improving the experience of
passengers by providing a modernised facility and augmented range of services.
Arrival in Swansea should normally be before your competition period to allow sufficient
preparations, from the 14 August 2014.
2.2
Other ports of entry and transport Information
Bristol International Airport (BRS)
Bristol International Airport is located just over the Welsh border in South West England. The
airport is located 136km (85 miles) from the host city which is a 105 minute journey by road.
The airport services approximately 6 million passengers per year and provides a gateway to a
large range of European destinations.
Bristol Airport is not designated as an official Port of Entry. However, if delegates decide to
arrive at this location, the LOC will be able to provide transfers, for individuals and equipment,
to the accommodation, at a supplementary cost to be borne by the athletes/teams.
Teams choosing to arrive at Bristol will incur a subsidy of £20.00 (€24.00) per person payable
to the LOC in advance of arrival for transport to and from the Championship venue.
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2.3
Entry Visas
Visa requirements are as follows;
Category 1 - List of Countries whose Citizens DO NOT NEED A VISA to enter GREAT BRITAIN
Europe
AND, AUT, BEL, BUL, CRO, CYP, CZE, DEN, EST, ESP, FIN, FRA, GER, GIB, GRE,
HUN, ISL, IRL, ISR, ITA, LAT, LIE, LTU, LUX, MLT, MON, NED, NOR, POL, POR,
ROU, SMR, SVK, SLO, SWE, SUI
Category 2 - List of Countries whose Citizens DO NEED A VISA and have GREAT BRITAIN
REPRESENTATION
Europe
ALB, ARM, AZE, BLR, BIH, GEO, MKD, MDA, MNE, RUS, SRB, TUR, UKR
If you need a visa;
1. Visas must be obtained from a British diplomatic post (British Embassy, British
Consulate, British Mission or a VAC: Visa Application Centre): the list of the Visa Offices
is available at https://www.gov.uk/find-a-visa-application-centre
2. Members of the delegation travelling to Swansea 2014 can ask for a “Sports Visitor Visa”
(VAT 17 - Sports Visitor Visa).
3. A fee must be paid for all visa applications. For a VAT17 Visa, this fee is currently £80
which can also be paid in local currency (this fee will increase if an express visa or longer
duration visa is requested). In principle, the fees are non-refundable.
4. All visas for the United Kingdom require you to meet the “biometrics” requirements:
each applicant (athlete or official), must go in person to the VAC to provide biometrics:
10 digit finger scans and a digital photograph. The finger scans are completed
electronically so staff members do not need to use any ink, liquid or chemicals. Your
digital photograph will be taken at the same time and the whole procedure should take
no more than five minutes. You should ensure that you do not have any decoration (such
as henna), or any cuts or other markings on your fingertips before having your finger
scans. You should also make sure that if you have any cuts or bruises on your face, they
have healed or disappeared before you have your photograph taken. Digital photographs
must be of your full face and you should not wear sunglasses, a hat or any other head
covering (unless you wear it for cultural or religious reasons, but the face must not be
covered.
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5. You must request an appointment online at your nearest VAC: www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk
to apply for your visa and make an appointment for the visit mentioned above as early as
possible. The fee of £80 must be paid at this time.
6. The Entry Clearance Officer will try to make a decision using your application form and
the supporting documents you have provided. If this is not possible, they will need to
interview you.
7. When the appointment is confirmed, go the VAC or Embassy to
a. submit your biometrics (see No 4)
b. Present the Invitation letter from Swansea 2014 (the event hosts).
8. It is highly recommended to apply as early as possible: the waiting time for an
appointment can be anything up to six weeks ahead for a busy VAC or Embassy.
9. If you do not have a British representation in your country and you intend to take part to
in
Swansea
2014,
please
contact
UK
Athletics:
Karen
Forbes
([email protected]).
Information required in order for the LOC to supply an Invitational Letter
There are increasing requirements from UK Border Agency for us to maintain an orderly record
of who an invitation is issued to. Visiting teams from countries that require a visa to enter the UK
are required to provide the following information for an invitational letter to be produced;
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Name (as it appears on the passport)
Passport Number
Passport Expiration Date
Nationality
Role at the competition (Athlete, coach, team doctor etc)
Departure Airport
Arrival Airport
Outbound Flight Number, Date and Departure Time
Return Flight Number, Date and Departure Time
This information is required for each individual that will be travelling. Letters of invitation will not
be issued if the information is not submitted.
Please see Team Communication # 01 (April 2014) for visa information form.
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Requests should be sent to:
[email protected]
Ben Lucas
Swansea 2014
4th Floor Union House
Swansea University
Singleton Campus
Swansea
Wales, UK
SA2 8PP
Time Lines
Below is a guide time line as to when a request should be submitted. It becomes very difficult to
assist (with a positive outcome) if requests come in late.
Six to two months before the Event (or earlier)
Ideal
8 to 3 weeks before the event
Can be difficult dependent on country of origin
and embassy in some cases
3 weeks to 1 week before the event
Unlikely to receive
Championships
VISA
in
time
for
Letters can take between 24 – 72 hours to action from the date/time the request is received.
Local time also needs to be factored in into the process.
Letters can be faxed (if a valid fax number exists), but will be e-mailed in the majority of cases
wherever this option is available.
2.4
Insurance
Please ensure you have all relevant personal liability and health insurances in place before
leaving your country of origin.
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Accreditation
3.1
Accreditation Centres
The primary Centre, which will be used to issue the majority of Championship accreditations,
will be based on the main Swansea University Campus. The location of this Centre is to the east
of Fulton House which can be viewed on the map in appendix 2. This location has been chosen
as it will be the base for the majority of athletes and NPC officials and is also easily accessible
for all other accredited persons. Additionally, the Centre will be only 800m from the
competition venue.
A secondary Accreditation Centre will be based at the National Pool which is adjacent to the
competition venue. This location has been chosen as it is easily accessible for any unaccredited
person attending the Championships.
Opening dates and times of the Accreditation Centres will be as follows (provisional):
Opening Dates
Opening Times
Primary Centre
14 August – 23 August
08:00 – 20:00
Secondary Centre
18 August – 23 August
09:00 – 18:00
Any teams arriving outside of these hours will only gain access to the accommodation via the
team manager presenting the official letter of invitation and official identification i.e. passport to
the security team. The team manager can then collect accreditation cards the following day
after completing the procedure below.
3.2
Accreditation Procedures and Payments
The Team Leader must report to the Accreditation Centre to complete the following formalities:
•
•
•
•
•
Uniform Check
Flag and Anthem Check
LOC Accommodation Invoice
IPC Athletics Competition Fees
Final Confirmation of Entries
The Team Leader will be asked to complete the accounting procedures and settle any
outstanding payments (for competition fees, accommodation, etc.) before he can collect the
teams Accreditation Cards, which will be issued upon presenting a document stating all
procedures have been completed.
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3.3
Accreditation Access Special Passes
3.3.1
Accreditation access
Each team member will receive an accreditation card, this must be worn at all times and should
be clearly visible, and security personnel will control areas ensuring correct accreditation
holders gain access. Accreditation is non-transferrable and does not allow the card holder to
gain access for additional individuals.
3.3.2
Special Passes
IPC Athletics/LOC shall provide special passes as required for the following categories:
• TIC (only for collecting items from the pigeonhole – up to a maximum of 3 per team
depending on team size)
• Doping Control – 1 pass to be given to the athlete upon notification and an additional pass
for an accompanying person. Pass(es) to be collected once they enter the Doping Control
Station.
• Post Event Area (for medical reasons or in case of protest)
• Coaches Seating – Coaches seating will be reserved for the field events. Separate cards will
be distributed to the coaches (1 per athlete competing) for the coaching area.
• Mixed Zone (nee Press attaché)
3.4
Loss of Accreditation Card
The Accreditation Card must be worn visibly at all times and must be presented upon request. It
is personal and non-transferable. In case of loss or theft, please report it immediately to the
Teams’ Accreditation Centre or TIC at the Stadium. In order to obtain a new Accreditation Card,
the team member must proceed to the Accreditation Centre, accompanied by his Team Leader
or the highest official in his delegation, carrying an appropriate identification document.
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Accommodation
4.1
Teams
Official team accommodation for Swansea 2014 will be based at Swansea University Singleton
Park Campus utilising the University residential buildings. All team accommodation is within
short walking/pushing distance of the Competition Venue & Training Areas and all
championship facilities – creating a real ‘Championship Village’ (See Championship Village
Map, Appendix 2). The site is only 300 metres from the beach and provides easy access to the
City. Usually housing up to 1200 students, the residences are fully equipped offering the ideal
accommodation for athletes and teams during the Championships. The 900 rooms available
are spread across 8 buildings (less that 200m apart), each with a varying layout and built
between 1970 & 2005.
The table below provides an overview of the Team Accommodation;
NAME
Swansea University Residences
CATEGORY
3/4* [Campus Accommodation grading]
PRICE RANGE
£63.00 (€75.00) + VAT per person per night
ROOMS
900+
DISTANCE
Championship Venue - 0.8km
Residence
Name
Description
Max
Rooms
Room
Type
Bath:Bed
Ratio
Langland
Apartments of 8 persons, Ensuite.
96
Single
1:1
Oxwich
Apartments of 8 persons, Ensuite.
80
Single
1:1
Penmaen
Apartments of 8 persons, Ensuite.
264
Single
1:1
Horton
Apartments of 8 persons, Ensuite.
79
Single
1:1
Preseli
18-20 Rooms per floor, Ensuite.
186
Single
1:1
Cefn Bryn
18-20 Rooms per floor. Shared bathroom facility.
161
Single
2 or 3:1
Kilvey
18-20 Rooms per floor. Shared bathroom facility.
171
Single
2 or 3:1
All rooms have:
• Free wifi access
• Tea and Coffee facilities
• Linen
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• Towels
• Shared kitchen facility with refrigerator (cooking facilities will be disconnected)
• 24 hour security/assistance
Accessibility Information
The Singleton Park Campus accommodation currently has around 20 adapted rooms across the
900 rooms of offer for the Championships. The majority of bedrooms are accessible but the
bathrooms are less accessible for wheelchair users. To accommodate the high volume of
wheelchair users that will be in attendance during the Championships the LOC are currently
undertaking a programme of adaptation to add more accessible bathrooms to the
accommodation. The aim of the LOC is to add at least 20 additional fully accessible bathrooms
across the residential building being utilised for the Championships. To ensure maximum
utilisation of these facilities athletes will be required to share these fully accessible facilities on a
rota basis which will be managed via team staff/officials/volunteers.
It is intended that all team members will be allocated to single occupancy rooms for privacy,
security and convenience. Twin rooms may be available on request.
Bedroom Allocations
Teams will be allocated across the University Campus accommodation dependant on size and
requirements. This allocation will be undertaken by the LOC in advance of the Championships.
The intention of the LOC is to co-locate teams within the same accommodation block/floor
wherever possible. However, due to the limited rooms available the allocations must be made in
the safest and most efficient manner possible, therefore there may be occasions where this
strategy is not suitable;
1. Where team numbers are too large or too small to be allocated to defined
accommodation (i.e. flat/floor)
2. Where number of wheelchair users within a team causes health and safety/evacuation
issues if co-located
Within these circumstances there may be a requirement for the LOC to split or combine teams
in order to ensure safe and efficient use of the accommodation resources.
It should be noted that no residential buildings are more than 200m apart and that all rooms are
single occupancy and fully lockable for security and convenience.
4.1.1
Costs
The cost for team accommodation within the championship village is €75 + VAT at 20% =
€90 per person per night. This is full board for the duration of the championships.
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NPCs/National Federations are responsible for making a 50% of total payment upon
submitting preliminary entries to the LOC. This will provisionally follow the structure below;
30 April 2014 – 50%
24 July 2014 (4 weeks prior to arrivals) – Balance
Payments will be available via credit card or bank transfer. Teams will be liable for all
administrative charges associated with payment.
4.1.2
Reservations
Teams were requested to make provisional bookings based on estimated team numbers and
length of stay no later than 30 April 2014. This will ensure that accommodation is reserved
for your team.
Teams should have completed the online registration / pre-booking form in the following link;
https://intranet.swan.ac.uk/OnlineStore/Products/Details/637 not later than 30 April 2014
Teams were also asked to provide information on the approximate number of wheelchair
users, special requirements and information around the ability of attendees to evacuate
during an emergency.
Once official entries for the Championships open in July 2014, teams will be contacted to
finalise their booking requirements and provide complete details to allow allocations to be
made. Finalised bookings will be required within 4 weeks prior to your arrival in Swansea.
4.1.3
Check-in and Check-out procedure
Check in time is from 2pm on arrival day. Where possible an earlier check in can be arranged
and luggage storage will be provided. Rooms must be vacated by 10:00 on the day of
departure and keys returned in the packs to the Accreditation Centre. Unfortunately there is
no provision of a late checkout option.
The Accommodation Reception Desk will be open 24hrs, if team members have any issues
with the accommodation.
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4.1.4
Meals
All meals to those with appropriate accreditation will be served on the Swansea University
campus, provisional timetable below;
Meal
14 – 25 August
Breakfast
06:30 – 09:00
Lunch
11:30 – 14:30
Dinner
18:00 – 21:00
There will be two Championship restaurants available on the Swansea University campus for
the duration of the event. Both will operate at the same timetable and will serve the same
menu.
Fulton House Refectory
Location: Fulton House First Floor
Capacity: 600
Access: Two flights of stairs or small passenger lift (capacity 4 person/1 wheelchair)
Taliesin Annexe
Locations: Taliesin Annexe Ground Floor
Capacity: 200
Access: Ground floor level access with ramps (this location is recommended for efficient
wheelchair access)
4.1.5
Services in Team Accommodation
The services in the team accommodation will include; daily towel change, room cleaning and
linen change every three days during the period, free Wi-Fi (which will be accessed via a
unique access key on the reverse of your accreditation card), kitchen space with refrigeration
(cooking appliances will be disconnected). There is also a self-service laundry facility located
on campus on the ground floor of Penmaen accommodation, this is coin operated and you
will need to provide your own detergent (£2 per wash, £1 per dry). The accommodation
buildings will have a 24hr reception service for help and advice during the championship
period.
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5
Transportation
Due to the close proximity of the athlete and NPC accommodation to the Competition Venue, it
is envisaged that non-vehicular travel may be the preferred transport option to and from the
Venue. The proposed route is around 800m on flat, firm terrain.
In addition the LOC will operate a reliable shuttle system between the University Campus and
the Competition Venue. The shuttle system will consist of up to 6 accessible minibuses
operating on a regular schedule.
A detailed specific timetable will be posted on the notice boards at the TIC.
5.1
Travel Times
From
To
Travel Time (Min.)
Cardiff Airport
Championship Village
60
Swansea High St. Train Station
Championship Village
10
Bristol Airport
Championship Village
105
Championship Village
Sports Village (Competition Venue)
5 (Walk/Push)
5.2
Public Transport
The City of Swansea has an extensive bus transport network covering the majority of the city
and surrounding area. Information of location, timetables and access will be provided during
the Championships. The LOC has negotiated arrangements that will allow all team members to
access the First Cymru bus network at no cost. Please show your accreditation to the
driver/host when boarding. Bus stops are located in the Championship Village.
Please note that due to UK law/regulations only 1 wheelchair user is permitted per public
transport bus.
6
6.1
Information Centres
Technical Information Centre – TIC (Sports Village)
The TIC is located in the competition venue. The main task of the centre is to ensure a smooth
liaison between each delegation and the Local Organising Committee, the IPC Athletics
Technical Delegates and the Competition Management of the Championships regarding
technical matters.
The TIC is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
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Displaying on the relevant notice board of official communications to the teams,
including Start Lists, Results and Call Room reporting times.
Distribution of urgent notices to the delegations from the Technical Delegates and
Competition Management via the pigeonholes. It is the Team Leader’s duty to collect this
kind of information in due time.
Receipt of written questions for the Technical Meeting (18:00, 16 August)
Receipt of Final Confirmations
Distribution of Relay Order Confirmation Forms (to be returned at TIC)
Receipt of Withdrawal Forms
Managing National Record Doping Control requests
Written Appeals
TIC General Enquiries
Opening Dates and Times will be as follows:
Friday 15 August
08:00 – 20:30
Saturday 16 August
08:00 – 20:30
Sunday 17 August
08:00 – 20:30
Monday 18 August
08:00 – 20:30
Tuesday 19 August
08:00 – 20:30
Wednesday 20 August
08:00 – 20:30
Thursday 21 August
08:00 – 20:30
Friday 22 August
08:00 – 20:30
Saturday 23 August
08:00 – 20:30
This will be the main centre for technical information.
6.2
Documents Distribution
The protection of the environment is becoming increasingly important in everybody’s life and
IPC Athletics and the LOC are trying to do their part.
With today’s media and communication technology, saving paper may seem an obvious way to
contribute but many of us are still reluctant to adapt, especially when it comes to Start Lists and
Results which, for IPC Athletics World and Regional Championships, are systematically
published on IPC Athletics website even before they are available in hard copy.
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IPC Athletics and LOC will make every effort to reduce the amount of printed material
distributed to the Teams through their pigeon holes at the TIC at the Stadium.
In practice this means that the distribution of competition related information at the TIC will
NOT be systematically made through printouts in the Team pigeonholes but will be displayed on
the notice boards (also available at the Warm-up Area). It will still be possible to request
occasional copies of specific event start lists and / or results (at the TIC).
Important notices of general interest (e.g. changes to the timetable) will also be displayed on
the Notice Board while individual communications to specific teams will be posted through the
pigeonholes.
7
Competition and Training Venues, Equipment and Implements
7.1
Competition Venue
Swansea International Sports Village and its surroundings are shown in Appendix 2 of this
document. There will be around 2500 seats in the stadium for the championships period.
The stadium has the following competition sites:
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7.2
8 Lanes 400m floodlit Track
9 Lane 100m straight
1 High Jump area
1 Long/Triple Jump area
2 Shot Put Circles
2 Throwing cages
2 Javelin runways
Training Venue/s
The Championship Venue has three main training/warm-up areas which are identified on the
map.
Outdoor Throws Warm-up
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1 Shot Put Circle
1 Throwing cage
1 Javelin runway
Wheelchair Warm Up
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80m Tarmac surface circuit
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The Indoor Training Centre (ITC)
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6 lanes (60m straight)
Long Jump
Throwing net (wet weather contingency)
The maximum spike lengths in the various events are:
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Track, Long Jump, Triple Jump: 6 mm
High Jump and Javelin: 9 mm
All indoor spike lengths (for training and warm up must be 6mm)
Athletes’ seats are located in the main back straight grand stand and can be accessed with the
relevant accreditation.
Changing Rooms
Due to the close proximity of the accommodation there are no changing/shower facilities at the
competition venue.
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TRAINING SHEDULE (Provisional)
Competition Venue
Dates
15-18 August
15-18 August
15-18 August
15-18 August
Hours
Place
10:00 - 12:00
Competition Track
14:00 - 16:00
(Lanes 1-4)
10:00 - 12:00
Competition Track
14:00 - 16:00
(Lanes 5-8)
12:00 - 14:00
Competition Track
(unrestricted)
VI
Competition Track
(unrestricted)
Classification Technical
Assessment
16:00 - 18:00
12:00 - 13:00
17:00 - 18:00
Athletes
Wheelchairs
Ambulant
Indoor Training Centre /Training Area / Sports Village
Dates
Hours
Athletes
15-23 August
09:00 - 19:00
Ambulant
15-23 August
09:00 - 19:00
Wheelchairs
15-23 August
09:00 - 19:00
Outside Throws - All
Sports Centre (Gym)
Dates
Hours
Athletes
15-23 August
09:00 - 19:00
Accessible for All
Implements, equipment, starting blocks and relay batons will be available to athletes and
coaches at the official training venues). These can be obtained from the Technical Team
Operating Area (TTOA) and athletes/coaches using the equipment will be asked to leave their
Accreditation Card with the LOC personnel in charge.
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Athletes can utilise the Wales National Pool free of charge by showing their accreditation cards
at reception during the following sessions:
National Pool
Date
Day
Session 1
Session 2
14/08/2014
Thursday
13:00-15:00 - 25m split
19:00-21:00 - 25m split
15/08/2014
Friday
13:00-15:00 - 50m
19:00-21:00 - 50m
16/08/2014
Saturday
13:00-15:00 - 50m
Facility closed
17/08/2014
Sunday
13:00-15:00 - 50m
19:00-21:00 - 50m
18/08/2014
Monday
13:00-15:00 - 50m
19:00-21:00 - 50m
19/08/2014
Tuesday
13:00-15:00 - 25m split
19:00-21:00 - 25m split
20/08/2014
Wednesday
13:00-15:00 - 50m
19:00-21:00 - 50m
21/08/2014
Thursday
13:00-15:00 - 25m split
19:00-21:00 - 25m split
22/08/2014
Friday
13:00-15:00 - 50m
19:00-21:00 - 50m
23/08/2014
Saturday
13:00-15:00
Facility closed
7.3
Sports Equipment
The implements provided by the LOC (see implements list, Appendix 1) are selected from those
appearing on the current IAAF approved list (1 May 2014).
Teams using IAAF approved equipment not listed by the LOC may present such equipment prior
to the competition to the Technical Team Operating Area (TTOA) for inclusion in the
competition pool, subject to approval (see below).
Basic implements will be provided for warm up and training.
Throwing frames will be inspected prior to competition. Throwing frames must be presented to
the Technical Team Operating Area (TTOA) for approval by 16:00 at the latest on the day prior
to competition.
Equipment (implements, chairs, frames etc.) will be kept in a locked store and will be brought to
the competition site in due time by the organisers.
7.4
Official Implements
Personal Implements will be allowed, providing that:
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they are readily identifiable and are IAAF certified
they are not already on the official list
they have been checked for compliance with IPC and IAAF Rules
they are made available to all the other athletes until the end of the Final
The checking procedure will be as follows:
Checking
Location
Time Return
Personal Throwing
Implements are to be
checked prior to the event,
after which a receipt will be
given for the implements
TTOA no later than [16:00 on
day prior to competition]
Implements are returned in
exchange for the receipt after
the event’s Final at the TTOA
If a personal implement cannot be accepted into the pool due to it not meeting the
specifications or being unidentifiable, the relevant team will be immediately notified through the
TIC, with an explanation, and the implement will be returned.
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8
Entries and Final Confirmations
8.1
Entry Regulations
8.1.1
Declaration of Participation
By completing and submitting sport entries via the IPC Athletics European Championships
Sport Entries Online System (EBS), NPCs are considered to have declared the participation of
their athletes in the specified event(s). Athletes are required to compete in all their event(s)
specified on the Online Entries Confirmation Form and submitted by their NPC. Only athletes
that are injured or become ill during the course of the Championships may be granted an
exception to this rule provided a medical certificate signed by the team/LOC medical officer is
submitted to IPC Athletics for approval. IPC Athletics may waive the application of this rule to an
athlete under exceptional circumstances.
Any athlete found to be in breach of the Declaration of Participation Regulation may be
disqualified by IPC Athletics from all remaining events at the IPC Athletics European
Championships.
8.1.2
Athlete Programme
After the close of the entries on 24 July 2014, athletes are subject to the Athlete Programme
Regulation and NPCs may not enter athletes into additional events to those already specified on
the Online Entries Confirmation Form. IPC Athletics may accept additional event entries under
exceptional circumstances.
The Athlete Programme Regulation also applies to any proposed substitute athlete or athlete
eligible for re-entry due to a change in sport class.
8.1.3
Athlete /Guide-runner Substitution
Athlete/Guide-runner substitutions will only be considered if the substitution is made for an
athlete in the same gender, sport class and event. Under exceptional circumstances, at IPC
Athletics discretion, substitutions not meeting these criteria may be accepted.
The substitute athlete should have met the conditions of the qualification criteria as outlined for
the respective event(s).
Substitutions may only be made for an athlete/guide-runner who withdraws due to injury, illness
or other exceptional circumstances prior to 12 August 2014. In the case of injury or illness, a
medical certificate signed by the team/LOC medical officer must be submitted to IPC Athletics
for approval. Absolutely no athlete substitution will be permitted after this date.
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Substitutions for Guide-runner after 12 August 2014 may only be permitted due to injury, illness
or other extraordinary circumstances within the existing team.
IPC Athletics must receive an official request from the NPC for any proposed substitution prior
to the above date. The official request must include all required supporting documents for
consideration and processing by IPC Athletics.
8.2
Final Entries
Final Entries must be submitted by 24 July 2014, midnight, CET, via IPC Athletics Sport Entries
Online System (EBS).
If you encounter difficulties when submitting entries, please contact the IPC Athletics
([email protected]) for assistance.
8.3
Final Confirmations
8.3.1
General
Teams will receive the Final Confirmation Forms and Team Leaders, or their representatives,
must confirm the names of those athletes already entered who will actually take part in the
competition.
For athletes competing in events held on the first day of the Championships, i.e., 19 August
2014, Final Confirmation of Entries must be received no later than 09:00 on 18 August.
For all subsequent events, Final Confirmation of Entries must be submitted before 9:00 on the
day before the event. Confirmation of athletes may not be accepted after this deadline.
FINAL CONFIRMATION FORM DEADLINES
8.3.2
Competition day
Deadline
19 August 2014
09:00 18 August 2014
20 August 2014
09:00 19 August 2014
21 August 2014
09:00 20 August 2014
22 August 2014
09:00 21 August 2014
23 August 2014
09:00 22 August 2014
Relays
The final composition of the Relay teams and the order of running must be declared at the TIC
no later than one hour before the published 1st Call Time for the event. The Declaration Forms
will be available at the TIC on the day of the event. Once the team has taken part in the event,
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only two (2) additional athletes may take part in the Final. Substitutes may only be taken from
the list of entered athletes in the relay.
8.3.3
Failure to participate
Any athlete who, after the Final Confirmation has been submitted, or after qualifying during a
qualifying round or a heat for any event, fails to participate in the event without giving a valid
reason (e.g. a medical certificate issued by the team/LOC medical officer), shall be excluded
from participation in all further events in the competition, including Relays.
8.4
Withdrawals
Withdrawals after arrival in Swansea must be submitted on the official Withdrawal Form to the
TIC. The reason for the withdrawal, subject to Entry Regulations 8.1, has to be specified in
detail, its acceptance being the responsibility of the Technical Delegate in consultation with the
Medical Delegate.
9
Competition Procedures
9.1
Technical Meeting
The Technical Meeting will take place on the 17 August at 19:00 in Faraday Lecture Theatre A.
A maximum of two representatives from each NPC may attend the technical meeting. If
necessary, an interpreter or team attaché may also attend.
The IPC Athletics Technical Delegate will preside over the meeting, which will be conducted in
English. The agenda will be as follows:
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Welcome by IPC Athletics
Introduction of the IPC Athletics Technical Delegate and main Games Officials
Timetable amendment (if any)
Call Room reporting times
Qualifying Procedures for Races
Starting heights and raising of the bar
Protests and Appeals
Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Answers to written questions
All questions and proposals concerning the procedures of the Athletics competition, which will
be dealt with during the technical meeting, must be made in English on the Questions for the
Technical Meeting form. This form must be submitted to the TIC no later than 16th August at
1800. A summary of all submitted questions and answers will be distributed during the
technical meeting.
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Confirmation of starting heights, distances and progressions
The qualification procedure for the track events (number of rounds, number of heats in each
round, and method of progression from each round), Triple Jump board distances, starting
heights, and the raising of the bar in High Jump will be determined by the Technical Delegate.
Team leaders will be informed of the decision at the technical meeting. Full documentation of
the qualification procedures will also be available at the Stadium TIC.
Declaration of relay teams
Each team’s relay composition and running order must be officially declared no later than one
hour before the published first call time for the first heat of each round of the competition.
Further changes may be made for medical reasons (verified by a medical official) up until the
final call for the particular heat in which the team is competing. This declaration must be made
at the Stadium TIC where an official will be based at specific times for this purpose.
9.2
Timetable (Competition Schedule)
The most recent version of the Competition Schedule can be found at:
http://www.swansea2014.com
9.3
Athletes’ Bibs
Each athlete will be provided with a total of five (5) number bibs (and supporting pins) for
individual events. The bibs will be distributed at the TIC before the technical meeting. The bibs
containing the athlete’s competition number must be attached to:
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the front and back of the athlete’s vest (except in High Jump, where only one must be
worn, and wheelchair track events, where none need be worn)
the athlete’s tracksuit
the athlete’s bag
the athlete’s throwing frame
the athlete’s racing chair (to be placed on the back of the chair)
the athlete’s day chair (for wheelchair track athletes – to ease identification)
Athletes competing in relay events will also be provided with a bib containing the athlete’s NPC
code. During relay events, this bib must be worn on the front of the athlete’s vest in place of the
bib containing the athlete’s number.
Teams should note the following regulations:
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Bibs must not be cut, folded or obscured in any way.
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Each athlete must use the same bibs, regardless of the number of events in which they
compete.
Each athlete must display the bibs as described above.
Bib numbers will be distributed along with pins to teams from the TIC. Any bib numbers not
collected from the TIC will be transferred to the First Call Room at Indoor training centre. NPCcoded bib numbers for relays will be distributed in the First Call Room. Arrangements will be
made at the Stadium to reprint any bib numbers as required.
9.4
Hip Numbers
The athletes competing in Track Events will also be given two adhesive hip numbers in Call
Room 2 before entering the Field of Play. The hip numbers must be secured to both sides of the
athlete’s shorts or legs/helmet.
9.5
Athletes’ Clothing
All athletes must compete wearing the official national uniform approved by their Delegation.
This also includes the Lap of Honour and the Medal Ceremonies.
Any advertising on clothes and bags must comply with the latest IPC Athletics Uniform and
Equipment Advertising Regulations which can be found on the IPC Athletics website.
Uniforms and team kit will need to be approved through the IPC Uniform Pre-Inspection
Application. All uniforms and team kit must be submitted through this application by 14 July,
2014.
9.6
Personal Belongings
Athletes will only be permitted to take a backpack or similar sized bag with them into the Field
of Play. A strict inspection shall be made on illegal and prohibited items, which athletes may
have in their possession. Cassette recorders, radios, CD/MP3 players, mobile phones, cameras,
etc. shall not be permitted. Any items that do not conform to the IPC Athletics Rules and
Regulations will be confiscated. Confiscated items may be retrieved at the Post Event Control
after the event.
9.7
Equipment Storage - Personal Equipment, Throwing frames & Racing Wheelchairs
Equipment storage will be available between the hours of 08:00 – 20:00. Athletes will be able
to leave their personal equipment in the Technical Team Operating Area (TTOA); upon
depositing the athlete will receive a ticket for reclamation of the items. Each item must have a
label with the athletes name and delegation.
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Personal competition equipment (throwing implements) will be handed in e to be measured and
validated according to the rules of IPC Athletics. Throwing frames must go directly to the TTOA
for checking and storage. Once throwing frames have been approved they will be stored and
available at the competition site as per schedule.
Personal competition equipment are returned in exchange for the receipt after the event’s Final
at the TTOA.
9.8
Call Rooms
9.8.1
First Call Room
Call Room 1 is located at [Indoor Training Centre].
The procedures in the First Call Room shall be as follows:
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Identification of athletes by means of their Accreditation Card and bib number.
Checking of athletes’ uniform
Inspection of personal belongings
Checking for compliance with IPC Athletics Uniform and Advertising Regulations
Checking of prosthetics and racing chairs
Checking of shoe spikes (number, shape and size) for compliance with IPC Athletics Rule
6.3. The maximum sizes allowed are:
o All track events: not more than 6 mm
o High Jump and Javelin Throw: not more than 9 mm
o If they do not comply with IPC Athletics Rules, the athletes will be asked to
change them to the correct size.
All athletes will be required to report to the First Call Room according to the scheduled reporting
times below (there may be slight amendments in case of particularly large fields in the field
events).
Event
Latest time to report to Call Room
Track
40 minutes before the scheduled start time
Field
Ambulant 65 minutes/ Seated 45 minutes before the scheduled start time
Athletes in seated throws events must deliver their throwing frame, showing their competition
number, to the entrance to the Technical Team Operating Area for measurement and from
where they will be delivered to field of play.
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Athletes in wheelchair track events must deliver their day chair to the entrance of the Call Room
so that it can be delivered to the Post Event Control, where it will be available for athletes to
transfer for Victory Ceremonies and doping control.
Athletes who fail to appear on time at the First Call Room without a valid reason may be
excluded from participating in this and all further events in the Championships, including
Relays. Team officials are not allowed to enter the Call Rooms.
9.8.2
Final Call Room
Final Call Room will be located in the marquee adjacent to ceremonies marquee on the North
West edge of Field of Play (FOP), under the back straight tribune. It will be just a marshalling
point for athletes before they are transferred to FOP.
Accreditation Cards for competing athletes and their guides/guide-runners will be collected at
the Final Call Room and returned upon the completion of their respective events at the Post
Event Area.
Team Leaders must ensure that all their athletes comply with the above before entering the Call
Rooms to avoid delays.
After completion of these procedures, athletes must follow the instructions given by the officials
at the Final Call Room before being taken onto the FOP.
9.9
Entry onto Field of Play
All athletes, escorted by competition officials, shall enter the FOP from the Indoor Training
Centre. During an event, no athlete may leave the competition area without the permission from
the Chief Judge. In cases where an athlete must leave the FOP, an official/athletes steward
must escort the athlete.
9.10
Specific Event Procedures
9.10.1
Track Events
The starter’s commands will be given in English.
Lanes 2-9 will be used for all straight sprint events when there are fewer than nine athletes. IPC
Athletics reserve the rights to use all nine (9) lanes for 100m events if there are only nine (9)
athletes.
9.10.2
Field Events
The competing order for the fourth, fifth and final rounds of trials shall be in the reverse ranking
order recorded after the first three rounds of trials, unless the technical delegate decides to
stage six throws in succession for each athlete in secured throwing events.
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9.10.3
Coaching Zones
Dedicated seating will be provided in appropriate areas for the Field Event coaches. These will
be accessible by means of special accreditation pass.
9.11
Timing and Measurement
Official timing and measurement instrumentation will be provided by Atos.
9.12
Post Competition Procedures
All athletes will leave the Field of Play via the Mixed Zone which is located at the western edge
of the FOP.
In the Mixed Zone, the media may conduct short interviews. After passing through the Mixed
Zone, athletes move to Post Event Control where they will be able to recover and collect their
clothing, personal belongings and day chairs. Post Event Control is located at the western edge
of the FOP adjacent to the Indoor Training Centre. Exit from Post Event Control is into the
common domain.
In case of a medal ceremony, press conference or doping control, the athletes concerned will be
escorted to the dedicated areas via specific routes.
9.13
Medal Ceremonies
The first three athletes in each individual event and the first three teams in each Relay race will
each be presented with a gold, silver and bronze medal respectively (subject to the Sport Entry
Regulations; Event Viability). When a delegation competes in a Relay event with more than four
athletes, only the four athletes (along with their respective guide-runners) in the Final will be
awarded medals during the official ceremony. The other athletes (and guide-runners) will
receive their medals later at the TIC.
All the Medal Ceremonies will take place at the FOP. A provisional medal ceremonies schedule
is provided together with the Competition Schedule at www.swansea2014.com. Athletes must
wear their delegation’s official uniform at Medal Ceremonies. During the playing of the anthem
and the raising of the flags, they shall face the flags and conduct themselves in a dignified
manner at all times. The medallists will not be permitted to bring a national flag nor any other
items to the ceremony.
9.14
Protests and Appeals
Protests and Appeals shall be handled according to IPC Athletics Rules 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3.
Protests and appeals shall be handled by the TIC at the Sports Village.
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9.14.1
Protests
Protests concerning the result or conduct of an event shall be made within 30 minutes of the
official announcement of the result of that event. The Organising Committee of the competition
shall be responsible for ensuring that the time of the announcement of all results is recorded.
Any protest shall, in the first instance, be made orally to the Referee by an athlete, by someone
acting on his behalf or by an official representative of a team. Such person or team may protest
only if they are competing in the same round of the event to which the protest (or subsequent
appeal) relates.
To arrive at a fair decision, the Referee should consider any available evidence which he thinks
necessary, including a film or picture produced by an official video recorder, or any other
available video evidence. The Referee may decide on the protest or may refer the matter to the
Jury. If the Referee makes a decision, there shall be a right of appeal to the Jury. Where the
Referee is not accessible or available, the protest should be made to him through the TIC.
9.14.2
Appeals
An appeal to the Jury of Appeal must be made within 30 minutes of:
a) the official announcement of the amended result of an event arising from the decision
made by the Referee; or
b) the advice being given to those making the protest, where there is no amendment of any
result.
The Appeal shall be in writing and in English, signed by a responsible NPC official on behalf of
the athlete or team, and shall be accompanied by an appeal fee of €200. The appeal fee will be
forfeited if the appeal is not allowed. Such athlete or team may appeal only if they are
competing in the same round of the event to which the appeal relates (or are competing in a
competition on which a team points score is being conducted).
Note: The relevant Referee shall, after his decision on a protest, immediately inform the TIC of
the time of the decision. If the Referee was unable to communicate this orally to the relevant
team(s)/athlete(s), the official time of the announcement will be that of posting the decision at
the TIC.
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10 Classification
10.1
NPC Responsibilities
It is the collective responsibility of each athlete and their NPC, through the NPC Team Leader
and relevant team officials, to be informed about and comply with all classification policies and
procedures relating to Swansea 2014 and as outlined in the IPC Athletics Classification Rules
and Regulations.
Each NPC is responsible for ensuring that the athletes who need to be present for assessment
during the Classification Evaluation Period do so at the times defined in the Classification
Evaluation Schedule.
10.2
Sport Class Status
A sport class status informs NPCs whether an athlete must attend classification evaluation upon
arrival at Swansea 2014. A sport class status also denotes which classification protest
opportunities may be available.
10.3
Pre-Championships Classification Activities
10.3.1
Classification Master List
Each NPC is responsible for verifying the sport class data of their athletes. NPCs should liaise
directly with IPC Athletics if the Classification Master List contains incorrect athlete data (name,
sport class, sport class status) and/or if an athlete is not included on the Classification Master
List.
10.3.2
Classification Evaluation Schedule
The Classification Evaluation Schedule will be distributed by email to NPCs after the final
entries deadline. The schedule will include the details of all athletes that must be present for
classification (athletes with a sport class status of N or R [not including athletes with a fixed
date review beyond 2014]) upon arrival at Swansea 2014.
In the event that some athletes attend IPC Athletics approved international classification
opportunities between the final entry deadline and the start of the Classification Evaluation at
Swansea 2014, changes to the Classification Evaluation Schedule may be necessary. Any
changes will be communicated to the respective NPCs via email.
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10.4
Championships-time classification activities
10.4.1
Classification Evaluation Period
All athletes with a sport class status of N and R (not including athletes with a fixed date review
beyond 2014) are required to arrive at Swansea 2014 in time to be available for classification
during the Classification Evaluation Period. It is the responsibility of each NPC, through the
Team Leader, to ensure that athletes listed on the Classification Evaluation Schedule are
available and present for classification at the designated time, date and location.
Classification will take place in the following venues:
VI Classification –
Singleton Hospital (ground floor) (Championship Village Map)
PI Classification –
Wales National Pool Meeting Room (first floor) (Championship Venue Map)
II Classification –
Sport Cognition Test: Faraday Building (ground floor) (South of Building 3
on Championship Village Map –– sign posts will be in place)
Sport Specific Test: Track (Competition Venue Map)
All athletes listed on the Classification Evaluation Schedule must present for classification no
later than 30 minutes before the scheduled classification times at the designated venue, and
must be present for evaluation with the appropriate equipment, attire and medical
documentation as stipulated in the IPC Athletics Classification Rules and Regulations.
Failure to comply with the Athlete Evaluation Process (as outlined in Article 4 of the IPC
Athletics Classification rules and regulations) may deem an athlete ineligible to compete.
One person (in addition to any required interpreter) may accompany an athlete during Athlete
Evaluation. If the athlete is a minor or has an Intellectual Impairment, a parent or Guardian
should accompany him or her, or a person authorised by a parent or guardian on their behalf.
Athletes must accept the terms of the IPC Athletics Consent/Release Form prior to participating
in Athlete Evaluation.
The athlete must provide identification, such as passport or ID card along with their
accreditation that verifies the Athlete’s identity.
10.4.2
Classification competition period – First Appearance
If a Classification Panel requires an Athlete to complete Observation Assessment following
completion of Physical and Technical Assessment in order that the Athlete can be allocated a
Sport Class, the provisions regarding observation assessment will apply (IPC Athletics
Classification Rules and Regulations, Article 4.12).
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Pending completion of Observation Assessment, the Athlete will be allocated a Sport Class with
a tracking code:
If the athlete has entered the Competition with Sport Class Status New (N), the athlete
will be allocated the Tracking Code Competition New Status (CNS);
• If the athlete has entered the Competition with Sport Class Status Review (R), the athlete
will be allocated the Tracking Code Competition Review Status (CRS);
An Athlete will retain the Sport Class and Tracking Code until Observation Assessment is
satisfactorily completed.
•
Observation Assessment, if required by the Classification Panel for the respective Athlete, is
conducted during the Athlete’s First Appearance.
First appearance is the first time that an Athlete competes in an event during a competition.
First appearance in one Event within a Sport Class and shall apply to all other Events within in
the same Sport Class.
After satisfactorily completing Observation Assessment, the Classification Panel will allocate the
Athlete a Sport Class and designate the Athlete with a Sport Class Status. The Tracking Code
will then be removed.
In the event of a changed sport class following first appearance, the athlete is subject to Reentry (10.4.3).
10.4.3
Re-entry after changes in sport class
Should an athlete’s sport class change during the Classification Evaluation Period and/ or the
Classification Competition Period, re-entry will be considered in accordance with the following
criteria:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
The minimum eligibility criteria have been met;
The event(s) is/are offered in the newly allocated sport class;
The maximum entries per NPC have not been reached;
The competition of the concerned event(s) has not started;
The competition schedule is not affected.
Where an athlete’s sport class changes during the Classification Evaluation Period, for a reentry to be considered, the NPC is requested to confirm to IPC Athletics of his re-entry within
one (1) hour after the publication of the classification outcomes.
Athletes who are subject to re-entry may only be permitted to re-enter in the same event(s) that
had been previously entered in the revised class. In the event that an athlete loses an event due
to availability of that event in his revised class, he may enter another available event of his
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revised class instead, provided the Re-entry Criteria are met. All re-entries are subject to the
Technical Delegate’s approval.
Change of Class during Competition
During Competition period, the sport class of athletes may change after observation in
competition, protests after observation in competition, or protest under exceptional
circumstances.
The following regulation outlines how sport class changes in competition shall take effect on
athlete’s class, results and records at these Championships.
Track Events
If the revised class is still within the eligible classes of that event, re-entry of that event is not
required and the result achieved, placing and prize won by the athlete shall stand.
If the athlete had entered other events in his previous class at the same competition, he may be
re-entered in those events of his revised class subject to the above re-entry criteria and approval
of the appointed Technical Delegate.
If the revised class is outside the eligible classes of that event, the performance(s) achieved by
the athlete shall stand but the placing and prize won by the athlete shall be void. Re-entry of
that same event in the revised class is subject to above re-entry criteria.
If the athlete had entered other events in his previous class at the same competition, he may be
re-entered in those events of his revised class subject to the above re-entry criteria and approval
of the appointed Technical Delegate.
Field Events
If the revised class is still within the eligible classes of that event, re-entry of that event is not
required. The performance(s) achieved by the athlete may stand provided same competition
rules apply in his revised class. If the Raza system is being used, the points which determine the
placing and prize shall be recalculated against his revised class.
Re-entry of that same event in his revised class is subject to above re-entry criteria. If the
athlete had entered other events in his previous class at the same competition, he may be reentered in those events of his revised class subject to the above re-entry criteria and approval of
the appointed Technical Delegate.
If the revised class is outside the eligible classes of that event, the performance(s) achieved by
the athlete may stand provided the same competition rules apply in his revised class but the
placing and prize won by the athlete shall be void. If the athlete had entered other events in his
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previous class at the same competition, he may be re-entered in those events of his revised
class subject to the above re-entry criteria and approval of the appointed Technical Delegate.
10.5
Classification Protests
10.5.1
General Principles
Only athletes entering the Competition with a sport class status New (N) or Review (R) may be
subjected to classification protest. An athlete with a sport class status Confirmed (C) may only
be subjected to classification protest under exceptional circumstances by the Chief Classifier
(see section: Protests under exceptional circumstances).
To be considered, all protests must be lodged in accordance with the policies and procedures
detailed in the most current IPC Athletics Classification Rules and Regulations. An athlete may
only be subjected to classification protest once during the Swansea 2014 Championships,
unless there is a protest under exceptional circumstances (see section: Protests under
exceptional circumstances).
Protests may be lodged by the authorised person on behalf of the NPC as outlined in the table
below:
Protests during Classification Evaluation Period
Sport class status at Protest by Protest
by Protest by Chief Classifier under
final entry
own NPC
other NPC
exceptional circumstance
N
Yes
Yes
Yes
R
Yes
No
Yes
C
No
No
Yes
Protests during Classification Competition Period (First appearance)
Tracking status at entry Protest by Protest
by Protest by Chief Classifier under
of competition period
own NPC
other NPC
exceptional circumstance
CNS
CRS
10.5.2
Yes
No
Yes
No
Protest Submission Process
Yes
Yes
Classification protest at Swansea 2014 Championships shall only be considered if:
•
•
The protest is submitted in accordance with the provisions detailed in above table
The protest is submitted in accordance with the time frame stipulated in the IPC
Athletics Classification Rules and Regulations
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•
•
•
The protest is submitted in English on the official Classification Protest Form which must
be completed in its entirety
The protest is submitted by the authorised person on behalf of the NPC
The protest fee is paid.
Classification Protest Forms will be available at the TIC at the competition venue.
Protests must be submitted within the designated timeframe to the TIC within the timeframes
presented in the table below.
Each classification protest submitted by an NPC will be subject to a fee of €200, paid in cash
and submitted with the Classification Protest Form. No other foreign currency shall be
accepted. The amount paid will only be refunded to the respective NPC if the classification
protest is upheld. A fee will not be required if the classification protest is submitted by the Chief
Classifier.
The final decision about each protest will be documented on the official Classification Protest
Form. The original form will be kept by the Chief Classifier, and copies will be given to the LOC
and NPC of the athlete concerned. It is the responsibility of the Team Leader of the athlete’s
NPC to inform the athlete of the final decision about each protest.
If an athlete does not appear for classification re-evaluation, they will be deemed ineligible to
compete further in these Championships. The Team Leader of the relevant NPC will be
appropriately notified in writing by the Chief Classifier.
10.5.3
Protest deadlines
Protests may be submitted by an authorised person on behalf of the NPC to the TIC. The NPC
will be notified verbally and in writing about any protest lodged against one of its athletes, and
will be provided with a time and date for any subsequent re-evaluation if required. The
notification will be done by the Chief Classifier to the NPC Team Leader as soon as possible
after the acceptance of a protest.
Classification Phase
Classification
evaluation Protest deadline window
results posted
Classification Evaluation Following each classification No later than 1 hour after the
Period
session (Morning/Afternoon)
athlete’s sport class was posted
Classification
No later than 15 minutes after No later than 15 minutes after
Competition Period (First the completion of the event in the athlete’s sport class was
Appearance)
which
first
appearance posted
occurred
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Protests during the Classification Evaluation Period
In order for a classification protest to be considered during the Classification Evaluation Period,
it must be lodged after the completion of the athlete’s classification evaluation session and
within the protest deadline window listed in the table above.
Protests during the Classification Competition period
In order for a classification protest relating to an athlete with a CNS or CRS sport class status to
be considered by the Chief Classifier, the protest must be lodged within 15 minutes of the
publication of the athletes confirmed final sport class and sport class status after the
completion of the event in which First Appearance occurred. The protest must be lodged at the
TIC. It is the responsibility of the Chief Classifier, with full cooperation of the NPC concerned, to
resolve the protest as soon as possible after the notification of a protest in order to minimise
impact on the competition.
10.5.4
Protests under exceptional circumstances
Protests under exceptional circumstances may be lodged by the Chief Classifier at any time
during these Championships.
An exceptional circumstance is any occasion when an athlete, including those with a Confirmed
(C) sport class status or a Review (R) sport class status with a fixed review date (E.g. Review
2015), intentionally or unintentionally performs in view of the Chief Classifier with significantly
less or greater functional ability, which does not reflect their current sport class profile during
the competition, or when the Chief Classifier believes that an error has been made by the
classification panel during the Classification Evaluation Period that has led to the athlete being
allocated a sport class that is not in keeping with the athlete’s ability.
A protest under exceptional circumstances may be lodged against an athlete that already has
been protested during these Championships on the condition that the classification panel has
the opportunity to resolve the protest immediately.
A Protest under Exceptional Circumstances is resolved by a re-assessment by a protest panel
consisting of IPC classifiers who were not involved in the most recent allocation of the sport
class, and the outcome of the re-assessment shall stand and is not subject to further protest.
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11 Medical Services
11.1
General Plan
The LOC have appointed a dedicated Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the Championships who is
a very experienced sports medicine practitioner and has worked at the top echelons of
international sport including association football for a number of years. Dr Davies will have
overall responsibility for the sports venue and field of play. The CMO will engage colleagues in
the health service to provide a team of qualified medical practitioners for the duration of the
training and competition period ensuring full cover for athletes, staff and spectators.
The competition venue will be covered by two ambulances, a spectator first aid point and a
team medical centre (9m x 9m marquee for athletes & staff). The medical centre will be
equipped as per IPC requirements for medical cover and will act as the treatment room for any
acute injury which may occur within training or competition.
Medical personnel cover for the sessions will be as follows:
Service
Personnel
FOP Doctor
x2
Paramedic / Ambulance Crew
x2
Nurse
x2
First Aid
x4
11.2
Emergency Contact Numbers
The out of hours GP service is provided by Singleton Hospital which is adjacent to Swansea
University, this service will provide cover for acute illness which may occur after hours. In the
event of an individual requiring treatment you must call this number first to obtain an
appointment / advice; +44(0) 330 123 91 80
11.3
Medical Centres at the Different Venues
The FOP medical centre will be housed in a dedicated marquee to west side of the field of play;
this will cover the training and warm up areas as well as the FOP during the competition period.
11.3.1
Accommodation
General practitioner medical services will be provided for acute illness to athletes and support
staff by Swansea University GP practice this is based on campus within the ground floor of
Penmaen residences. This service is provided by the NHS and is for acute illness only (Chronic
problems will not be treated by this service).
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The LOC strongly advise teams to have their own medical insurance in place to ensure full cover
whilst in the UK. In light of the championships this will be a reduced service due to annual leave
etc.
11.4
Medical Delegate and Procedures during Competition
The IPC Athletics Medical Delegate, Dr. Nick Webborn or his appointed representative, Mark
Davies LOC Chief Medical Officer, is exclusively responsible for every kind of special
clarification, such as supervising boosting an attestation, notification of change for a relay,
removal of an athlete from a competition, or designated exceptional permission for team
doctors and physiotherapists to enter in restricted areas.
To request any medical care from LOC, during operating hours, team members who suffer from
an injury or illness should present themselves at the designated Medical Centre(s). Outside
operating hours, team members must contact the Emergency Number in order to benefit from
the LOC medical services.
During competition, in case of athletes’ injury or illness, a certificate must be requested from
the official medical service and presented to the TIC in case of withdrawal from the event. These
certificates will be attested by the IPC Athletics Medical Delegate.
11.5
Physiotherapy and Massage Services offered by the LOC
This will be a limited service and will be available on a priority basis to teams who do not have
their own team physiotherapy and masseuse specialists. The service will be located in a
dedicated marquee on the western edge of the competition venue near to the team drop off /
pick up point.
11.6
Team Physiotherapy Spaces
Team physiotherapy spaces will be available to those teams who wish to utilise the dedicated
space. This will be a paid for by the teams wishing to use the space and will be a bookable
facility on a first come, first serve basis. The exact location is to be confirmed however the
venue will be close to the team accommodation.
11.7
Designated Medical Institutions
The designated medical institution for the championships will be;
Morriston Hospital
Heol Maes Eglwys
Cwmrhydyceirw
Swansea, Wales
SA6 6NL
Tel +44 (0)1792 702222
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11.8
Costs for Medical Care
First Aid treatments for acute injuries and emergency situations at the Medical Centres and
First Aid Stations of the official venues will be provided by the LOC free-of-charge for all
accredited team members. Any costs incurred through additional medical care after transport
to the hospital must be paid by the patient and/or their teams through appropriate medical
insurance coverage. It is strongly advised that each accredited person has its own medical
insurance. Teams are also responsible for sufficient medical insurance to cover, for example,
any treatment in a hospital, non-urgent treatment, or emergency transport for their team
members.
11.9
Other Medical Matters
11.9.1
Rules on Importation of Drugs, Medical Equipment, etc.
If you have a requirement to travel with prescription medication the UK government advise that
all medications are stored/carried in their original fully labelled packaging and you have at hand
a copy of your prescription and a letter of confirmation from your GP stating (in English) that the
content is prescription medication. More information can be found at:
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Howweregulate/
http://www.visitbritain.com/en/Travel-tips/Traveller-tips/Medical-and-health-information.htm
11.9.2
Immunization
You are not required to have an International Certificate of Vaccination when traveling to the
UK, but you should check if one is required for re-entry to your own country.
11.9.3
Distribution of Ice
This will be facilitated from the medical marquee situated adjacent to the field of play.
11.9.4
Weather Forecast and Monitoring
The average weather conditions are described in section 14 other information. The weather
conditions will be monitored throughout the championship period by the Technical Delegate
liaising with the LOC Chief Medical Officer and the Event Safety Manager.
11.10 Autonomic Dysreflexia and Boosting
The IPC Position Statement on autonomic dysreflexia and boosting will apply to all participants
in Swansea 2014. The statement is referred to in the IPC Athletics Rules and Regulations, art.
3.2.4 and is part of the IPC Handbook (Section 2, Chapter 4.3 – available from
www.paralympic.org/TheIPC/HWA/Handbook).
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IPC Athletics Medical Delegate will conduct and supervise assessment of autonomic dysreflexia
and boosting. These may be undertaken at any time which is appropriate, including in call
rooms or other such areas used by athletes for warming up before competition, as indicated by
the provisions of the IPC Position Statement.
12 Doping Control
The IPC is the responsible authority for the anti-doping programme at the 2014 Swansea
European Athletics Championships and the IPC Anti-Doping Code applies to this event. Doping
control samples will be collected both in-competition and out-of-competition. The samples will
be urine and/or blood and can be collected anytime, anywhere. The samples will be analysed by
the Anti-Doping Laboratory in Kings College, London, which is accredited by the World AntiDoping Agency (WADA). Anti-Doping procedures will be supervised by the IPC Athletics AntiDoping Delegate, Vanessa Webb.
All athletes that require the use of a prohibited substance for a medically justified reason must
contact their National Anti-Doping Agency to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).
Athletes should bring a copy of their TUE approval form to the event. In the case of an
emergency TUE application during the event period, athletes must apply to the IPC Medical
Committee. All anti-doping and TUE questions can be sent to [email protected].
An anti-doping education booth will be located in the dining hall for most of the competition.
Athletes, coaches and NPC officials are encouraged to visit the booth and ask the anti-doping
experts any questions they have regarding anti-doping issues.
For further information regarding the rules, please click on:
http://www.paralympic.org/Athletics/Rulesandregulations/AntiDoping
13 Departures
The Team Leader will be requested to confirm the departure information, at the Teams’
Accreditation Centre.
The bus schedule will be made available at Accreditation Centre so that all Team Members are
informed of the departure timings of the buses from the Accommodation to the Airport.
Unless special arrangements have been requested with the LOC, check-out time from the
Accommodation is 10:00. Team Members must settle any outstanding costs with the
accommodation front desk prior to departure.
At the Departure Desk, LOC staff will be assisting the Delegation Members.
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14 Other Information
14.1
Weather Conditions
Average August weather conditions in Swansea in August are:
Dates
Average Temperature (°C)
August 14 -19
14.2
Average Humidity (%)
Rainfall (mm)
Sunshine (Hrs.)
85
70
12
Competition Tickets
Competition tickets and ticket information is available online at www.swansea2014.com.
14.3
Media
You and members of your team may be invited to a pre-event press conference this will be
organised by the LOC media operations team and will be communicated via your own press
attaches. Could you provide the name, contact details including telephone and email of your
teams press attaché to the IPC via entry by number process no later than 10 July 2014, this
information will then be passed to our media operations team.
Could you ensure that if you intend to hold your own press conference that you inform the LOC
media operations manager (Sophie Ashcroft) of the location, time and date of the press
conference on the email address above.
The LOC Media team intend to facilitate a media opportunity at a training session before
competition begins, this will be managed by media operations and communicated accordingly.
No member of the press will be allowed access to athletes without obtaining prior permission
from team management; this again will be managed and facilitated by the LOC media
operations team.
14.3.1
Social Media
The IPC Social Media Guidelines for participants and other Accredited Persons at the 2014 IPC
Athletics European Championships Swansea are available on the IPC Athletics website:
http://www.paralympic.org/swansea-2014/information-for-teams.
14.3.2
Filming Policy
The IPC Filming Policy regarding Filming at, Access to and Use of Video Footage and
Photography of the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships Swansea for NPCs is available
on the IPC Athletics website: http://www.paralympic.org/swansea-2014/information-for-teams
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14.4
Faith Services
Multi-Faith Centre (Chaplaincy Centre) and Mosque
Locations:
Chaplaincy Centre is in Fulton House. Tel: 01792 606444
Campus Mosque: on the east side of the Library and Information Centre
Operational period: Wednesday 13th to Tuesday 26th August.
Daily operational times: 09:00am to 21:00pm (24 hours on call: 07748 257839 or 07743
947605).
The Chaplaincy Centre for worship and meditation is available to those of all faiths and those of
no faith. It aims to provide spiritual and pastoral support, encouragement and advice. It
contains representatives of the Christian faith, some of whom are experienced, international
sports chaplains who are used to working with elite athletes. The centre is managed by Rev.
Nigel John, the full-time University Chaplain.
The campus mosque has all of the facilities of a modern, well-equipped mosque and is managed
by the resident Imam Mr. Mohsen El-Beltagi, who is assisted by four other volunteer moslem
chaplains.
Support for those of other faiths is available and these faiths are represented in our wider
chaplaincy team.
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15 Entry Standards, Competition Schedule
15.1
Entry Standards (MQS)
Available at http://www.paralympic.org/swansea-2014/information-for-teams
15.2
Competition Schedule
Available at http://www.paralympic.org/swansea-2014/schedule
16 Appendices
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16.1
Appendix 1 – Official Implements
Implements at Championship Venue
Shot Put
Weight
Diameter
Make
80mm
2kg
3kg
4kg
5kg
6kg
Quantity
5
85mm
Nelco
6
90mm
Nelco
7
85mm
Polanik
4
95mm
Polanik
5
97mm
Nordic
5
100mm
Polanik
3
108mm
Polanik
3
100mm
Polanik
1
100mm
Nordic
11
104mm
4
108mm
Nordic
6
109mm
NISHI
2
100mm
Nordic
3
110mm
Polanik
1
114mm
Nordic
5
115mm
Polanik
5
106mm
Nelco
3
110mm
Polanik
3
115mm
Polanik
2
119mm
Nordic
4
119mm
Nelco
3
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7.26kg
110mm
Nelco
3
117mm
Nordic
4
120mm
Nordic
2
125mm
Nordic
2
125.5mm
NISHI
3
128mm
Nordic
4
128mm
Nelco
1
129mm
ATE
1
Length
Make
Quantity
261cm
Nemeth Club 85m
1
260cm
Nemeth Club 85m
4
261cm
Nemeth CS95
1
260cm
Nemeth CS90
1
260cm
Nemeth
5
262cm
Nordic Viking
6
261cm
Nordic Viking
8
260cm
Nordic Airglider Steel
3
261cm
Nordic Airglider Carbon
1
260cm
Nordic Champion
1
234cm
Nordic Viking
5
Javelin
Weight
800g
700g
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600g
500g
400g
220cm
Nemeth Club 75m
6
220cm
Nemeth 70m
4
220cm
Nemeth
8
221cm
Nordic Classic
12
221cm
Nordic Viking
13
220cm
Nordic Viking
2
220cm
Nordic Indra
1
220cm
Nordic Diana
1
220cm
Aussie 2000
1
207cm
Polanik
1
202cm
Polanik
1
203cm
Nordic Viking
1
189cm
Nordic Viking
4
Club
23 Clubs
9 x square grips, 14 x round grips
Discus
Weight
2kg
Make
Quantity
Nelco Olympia
2
Nelco Gold
2
Nelco Lo Spin
5
Stadia Target
4
ATE Gold
4
Denfi
3
Stadia Target
5
1.75g
(for training only)
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1.5kg
1.25kg
(for training only)
1k
750g
Stadia Target
7
Nelco Lo Spin
2
Polanik
6
UCS
3
Nordic
2
Nordic Viking
1
Stadia Target
5
Central
1
Nelco Olympia
3
Nelco Gold
4
Denfi
6
ATE Indra
2
Nordic
1
Nelco Lo Spin
1
Stadia Target
3
Nordic Viking
4
Nelco Lo Spin
6
Nelco Challenge
6
Nelco
5
Nordic Viking
6
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16.2
Appendix 2 – Venue Plans
16.2.1
Championship Village
16.2.2
Championship Venue
•
•
•
Field of Play
Warm-up Area
Training Venue
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KEY
12
Pedestrian Route to
Championship Venue (800m)
1 - Drop Off/Pick Up Point
2 - Fulton House
3 - Taliesin
3a - Taliesin Annexe
4 - University Medical Centre
5 - Horton (Accomodation)
6 - Penmaen (Accomodation)
7 - Langland (Accomodation)
8 - Kilvey (Accomodation)
9 - Oxwich (Accomodation)
10 - Caswell (Accomodation)
11 - Preseli (Accomodation)
12 - Cefn Bryn (Accomodation)
13 - Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Centre
14 - Mosque
11
10
9
7
8
6
Championship Village
4
5
2
13
3a
1
3
14
KEY
6
7
8
Championship Venue
4
3
5
9
10
1
2
1 - Main Entrance
2 - Pavillion
3 - Sports Centre
4 - National Pool
5 - Field of Play
6 - Swansea Harriers
7 - Indoor Training Centre
8 - King George V Fields
9 - Training area
10 - Secondary Entrance