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Page 1: TEAM MANUAL - European Athletics...Team Manual SPAR European Team Championships 18–19 June 2011 Stockholm, Sweden Publisher The 3rd SPAR European Team Championships in Athletics

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18–19 JUNESTOCKHOLMOLYMPIC STADIUM

BELARUS • CZECH REPUBLIC • FRANCE • GERMANY • GREAT BRITAIN • ITALY • POLAND • PORTUGAL • RUSSIA • SPAIN • SWEDEN • UKRAINE

TEAM MANUAL

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Team Manual

www.stockholm2011.org

SPAR European Team Championships

18–19 June 2011

Stockholm, Sweden

PublisherThe 3rd SPAR European Team Championships in Athletics

Stadionklubbarna

Box 26099

100 41 Stockholm, Sweden

Tel +46 8 14 12 41

E-mail [email protected]

www.stockholm2011.org

Event Chief Executive: Rajne Söderberg

Editor and layout

Jonas Hedman

Illustration front cover

Martin Reintz

Print

Wassberg + Skotte Tryckeri AB, Stockholm, June 2011

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CONTENTS1. GENERAL INFORMATION

2. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 2.1 European Athletics Council 2.2 European Athletics Delegates 2.3 European Athletics Headquarters 2.4 Swedish Athletic Association Council 2.5 Stadium Clubs 2.6 Local Organising Committee 2.7 Competition Organisation 2.8 Participating Federations

3. ARRIVALS 3.1 Arrival by Air 3.1.1 Welcome Service 3.1.2 Transportation of Equipment 3.2 Arrival by Train 3.3 Arrival by Road 3.4 Visa Requirements

4. TRANSPORT 4.1 Transport and Accommodation Desk 4.2 Bus Shuttle Service 4.3 Return to Airport / Train Stations

5. ACCOMMODATION & HOTEL INFORMATION 5.1 General Information 5.2 Information Desk 5.3 Official Hotels 5.4 Costs and European Athletics Quota 5.5 Payment Procedures 5.6 Meals 5.7 Meeting Rooms for Teams 5.8 Medical Services in the Hotels 5.9 Telephone Calls

6. ACCREDITATION 6.1 General 6.2 Accreditation Procedure 6.3 Loss of Accreditation 6.4 Access Areas for Teams

7. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 7.1 Technical Information Centre (TIC) 7.2 Technical Meeting 7.2.1 Technical Meeting Agenda 7.3 Equipment 7.4 Inspection of the Competition Venue 7.5 Competition Area 7.6 Dressing Rooms 7.7 Physiotherapy 7.8 Training 7.8.1 Training with Official Starters 7.9 100m B race and additional 4 x 100m relays

8. COMPETITION REGULATIONS8.1 Team Composition8.2 Competition Entry Procedures 8.2.1 Final Entries 8.2.2 Final Confirmation 8.2.3 Withdrawal8.3 Scoring8.4 Bib Numbers8.5 Competition Clothing8.6 Specific Competition Regulation8.7 Lane and Starting Order / Height

9. COMPETITION PROCEDURE9.1 Timetable9.2 Warming up Before Events9.3 Assembly and Call Room Procedures9.4 Event Presentation Format9.5 Competition Preparations 9.5.1 Field Events 9.5.2 Measurements 9.5.3 Track Events9.6 Starter’s Commands9.7 Timing9.8 Leaving the Stadium During the Competition9.9 Leaving the Stadium After the Competition9.10 Drinking Stations9.11 Protests9.12 Interviews9.13 Doping Control 9.13.1 General Information 9.13.2 Selection of Athletes and additional controls9.14 Victory Ceremonies

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10. MEDICAL SERVICES10.1 General10.2 Medical Services in the Hotels10.3 Medical Care at the Stadium10.4 Physiotherapy

11. INFORMATION

12. SECURITY

13. OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES13.1 Opening Ceremony13.2 Closing Ceremony13.3 Closing Banquet

14. DEPARTURE

15. CONTACT DETAILS15.1 European Athletics office15.2 Office of the Organising Committee15.3 Others

16. APPENDICESAppendix 1 – Implement ListAppendix 2 – TimetableAppendix 3 – Event DrawAppendix 4 – Map of StadiumAppendix 5 – Accreditation ZonesAppendix 6 – Competition Venue

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Sweden

Population Sweden 9,4 million inhabitants Stockholm 850 000 inhabitantsLanguage SwedishCurrency Swedish krona (SEK)Notes SEK 1 000, SEK 500, SEK 100, SEK 50 and SEK 20Coins SEK 10, SEK 5 and SEK 1Religion 82% belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of SwedenTime zone GMT +1Electricity specifications 220 volts Telephone code +46 followed by area code omitting the initial zeroInternational call 00 followed by country codeShop opening hours Monday-Friday: 08.00-18.00/19.00 Saturday: 09.30-14.00/16.00 Sunday: some shops 12.00-16.00Bank opening hours Monday-Wednesday + Friday: 10.00-15.00 Thursday 10.00-16.00/17.30

A few phrases in Swedish Hello Hej!Hi (informal) Tjena!Do you speak English? Talar du engelska?How are you? (neutral) Hur mår du?How are you? (formal) Hur står det till?What’s up? (informal) Hur är läget?I’m fine, thanks. And you? Bara bra, tack. Och du?Pleased to meet you Trevligt att träffasBye-bye Hej då!Good morning God morgon!Good night God natt!Thank you/Please Tack! (depending on the context) Here you go/Please/You’re welcome Varsågod! (depending on the context) Excuse me Ursäkta mig!Excuse me, where is the restroom/toilet? Ursäkta mig, var ligger toaletten?

Source: www.sweden.se

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2. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

2.1 European Athletics Council

President Hansjörg Wirz (SUI) Vice Presidents José Luis de Carlos (ESP) Jean Gracia (FRA) Karel Pilný (CZE)Director General Christian Milz (SUI)Council Members Franco Arese (ITA) Sylvia Barlag (NED) Jonas Egilsson (ISL) Liam Hennessy (IRL) Frank Hensel (GER) Dobromir Karamarinov (BUL) Toralf Nilsson (SWE) Erki Nool (EST) Antti Pihlakoski (FIN) Jorge Salcedo (POR) Gabriela Szabo (ROU) Salih Munir Yaras (TUR) Vadim Zelichenok (RUS)IAAF President (ex officio member) Lamine Diack (SEN)European Athletics Honorary Life President Carl-Olaf Homén (FIN)

2.2 European Athletics Officiating Persons

President’s Delegate Karel Pilný (CZE)Technical Delegate Martin van Ooyen (NED)Doping Control Delegate Pedro Branco (POR)Jury of Appeal Dobromir Karamarinov (BUL) - chair Ronan O.Hart (IRL) Egert Juuse (EST)ITOs/ATOs Gabrijel Ambrozic (SLO) - chief Marnix de Mangelaere (BEL Michel Quinlan (IRL) Jean-Pierre Schoebel (MON) Knut Alme (NOR) Pasi Oksanen (FIN)International Starter Alan Bell (GBR)International Photo finish Judge Ville Aho (FIN)Event Presentation Consultant Janne Åkerblom (SWE)

2.3 European Athletics Headquarters

European Athletic AssociationAvenue Louis-Ruchonnet 181003 Lausanne, SwitzerlandTel: +41 21 313 43 50Fax: +41 21 313 43 51E-mail: [email protected]: www.euroepan-athletics.org

2.4 Swedish Athletic Association Council

President Lennart KarbergVice Presidents Karin Lundgren Toralf NilssonCouncil Members Lena Aruhn Curt Högberg Jan Kowalski Tomas Riste Lillemor Rönnbrant Mats ÅkerlindStaff representative Johanna Axelsson

Honorary President Her Majesty, Queen Silvia of Sweden

General Secretary Mikael Peterson

2.5 Stadium ClubsChairman Jan KowalskiMeeting Director Rajne SöderbergTreasurer Staffan Tibblin Ove Sjöblom Silke Tindrebäck

2.6 Local Organising Committee

President Toralf Nilsson Swedish Athletic AssociationMembers Anders Berlin City of Stockholm Silke Tindrebäck Stadionklubbarna Jan Kowalski Stadionklubbarna Kjell Olofsson City of Stockholm Mikael Peterson Swedish Athletic Association Jan Olsson Sveriges Television Mattias Rindberg Stockholm Visitors BoardEvent Chief Executive Rajne Söderberg

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2.7 Manager of the Functional Areas

Administration & Finances Staffan TibblinCompetition Ove SjöblomEvent Presentation Janne ÅkerblomLogistics Gunilla DahlénMarketing Rajne SöderbergPromotion Rajne SöderbergProtocol & Ceremonies Clara LuthmanTechnology Peter FernströmTV & Media Ragnar Dahl

2.8 Competition Organisation

Competition Director Ove SjöblomDeputy Competition Director Sigyn EkwallMeeting Manager Silke TindrebäckTechnical Manager Jonas MalmEvent Presentation Manager Janne ÅkerblomCall Room Referee Anna KolteTrack Referee Christer Derger Chief Photo Finish Roger KarlssonStart Coordinator Marit EkströmStarter Stefan AppelHigh Jump Referee Roland BrüggerPole Vault Referee Leif BardellLong Jump-Triple Jump Referee Anita Hector Throws Referees Åsa Cumlin, Hans Eriksson, Linda-Marie MårtenssonCompetition Secretary Christian Rohrer Secretary of the Jury of Appeal Ingegerd JohanssonTechnical Information Centre Marianne M Schmidt

2.9 Participating Federations

Belarus (BLR) Poland (POL)Czech Republic (CZE) Portugal (POR)France (FRA) Russia (RUS) Germany (GER) Spain (ESP)Great Britain (GBR) Sweden (SWE)Italy (ITA) Ukraine (UKR)

3. ARRIVALS

3.1 Arrival by AirArlanda International Airport and Bromma Airport are the official airports.

3.1.1 Welcome ServiceUpon arrival at Arlanda International Airport, the teams will be met by LOC Volunteers. A welcome desk will be located at the arrivals area after the baggage claim, outside customs. It will be open from 16 to 18 June.

At Bromma Airport there will be no welcome desk. The teams will be met by LOC Volunteers holding signs with the event logo. Once luggage has been collected, team members will be escorted to buses which will take them to their hotels.

Coach transport will operate for teams. Coaches will be allocated to the teams and will be clearly identified by signage. The transfer time from the airport to the official hotels is 40 to 60 minutes depending on the traffic conditions.

3.1.2 Transportation of EquipmentFrom the Welcome desk, the vaulting poles will be transported directly to Stockholm Olympic Sta-dium and stored at the equipment storage room.

For more information, please read point 7.3.

3.2 Arrival by TrainTeams arriving to Stockholm Central Station will be met by LOC Volunteers with signs and brought to buses which will take them to their hotels.

Transfer time from the Central station to the hotels is 10-20 minutes depending on the traffic conditions.

3.3 Arrival by RoadTeams arriving by road are kindly asked to go directly to their hotel, where representatives from the LOC will welcome them.

3.4 Visa RequirementsThe following countries require visas to enter Sweden:BelarusRussiaUkraine

Visas should be obtained before leaving your country, from the Swedish Embassy or Consulate. Should you have any problems, or require a letter of invitation please contact Clara Luthman from the LOC:E-mail: [email protected]: +46 8 14 12 41

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4. TRANSPORT

4.1 Transport and Information DeskThe Transport/Information desk will be located at the lobby of each hotel and will be open on 16-19 June from 09:00 to 21:00. On 20 June it will be open as long as needed.

4.2 Bus Shuttle ServiceA regular bus shuttle service will be provided between the team hotels, training venues, social fun-ctions, the technical meeting and the competition venue. Full details of the schedule will be displayed at the Information desk in each hotel. Transfer times between the hotels and the competition venue will be between 5-15 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions.

The following arrangements have been made for the team hotels:

Thursday 16 June Route: Team Hotels – Sätra IP (Training Venue) – Team HotelsActivity: TrainingTimes: 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 (Departure from Hotel) 16:45, 17:45, 18:45, 19:30 (Departure from Training Venue)

Friday 17 June Route: Team Hotels – Sätra IP (Training Venue) – Team HotelsActivity: TrainingTimes: 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 16:00 (Departure from Hotel) 11:45, 12:45, 14:45, 15:30, 18:00 (Departure from Training Venue)

Route: Team Hotels – Stockholm Olympic Stadium (Competition Venue) – Team HotelsActivity: Competition (B-races) training with StartersTimes: 11:30-19:00 every half hour (Departure from Hotel) 12:00-19:30 every half hour (Departure from Competition Venue)

Route: Team Hotels – Scandic Hotel Anglais – Team HotelsActivity: Technical MeetingTimes: 17:15 (Departure from Hotels) 19:00 (Departure from Scandic Hotel Anglais)

For persons invited to the European Athletics & LOC Dinner we will have the shuttle bus departure time displayed at the Information desk in each hotel.

Saturday 18 June Route: Team Hotels – Sätra IP (Training Venue) – Team HotelsActivity: TrainingTimes: 10:00, 11:00, 12:30 (Departure from Hotel) 11:45, 12:45, 14:30 (Departure from Training Venue)

Route: Team Hotels – Stockholm Olympic Stadium – Team Hotels

Activity: SPAR European Team Championships 2011 (Day 1)Times: 11:00 every half hour until 17:30 (Departure from Hotel) 14:00 every half hour until 19:30 (Departure from Stockholm Olympic Stadium)

Sunday 19 June Route: Team Hotels – Stockholm Olympic Stadium – Team HotelsActivity: SPAR European Team Championships 2011 (Day 2)Times: 11:00 every half hour until 17:30 (Departure from Hotel) 14:00 every half hour until 19:30 (Departure from Stockholm Olympic Stadium)

Route: Team Hotels – Stockholm City Hall – Team HotelsActivity: Closing BanquetTimes: 19:30 (Departure from Hotel) First bus 22:00 (Departure from Stockholm City Hall)

Note: Late transportation will be provided for team members retained in the stadium for doping control or protests procedures.

4.3 Return to Airport / Train stationsTransport will be arranged according to the flight schedules submitted by the teams. Further informa-tion will be available from the LOC Information desks at the hotels.

5. ACCOMMODATION & HOTEL INFORMATION

5.1 General InformationThe LOC has reserved four good quality hotels for teams, providing full board accommodation and easy accessibility to both the centre of Stockholm and the competition venue.

5.2 LOC Information DeskAn LOC Information desk will be located in the lobby of each hotel, which will be open from Thursday 16 June to Sunday 19 June from 09:00 to 21:00 and on Monday 20 June from 09:00 until as long as needed.The LOC Information desk will also hand out water free of charge during opening hours.

5.3 Official Hotels

Team HotelsHotel Name Address, Telephone & Fax CountryScandic Hotel Ariadne Positionen 117, Södra Kajen 37, SE-115 74 Stockholm ESP, FRA, GBR, Phone +46 8 517 386 00, fax +46 8 517 386 11 POL, RUS, UKR www.scandic-hotels.com/ariadne

Scandic Hotel Anglais Humlegårdsgatan 23, SE-102 44 Stockholm SWE Phone +46 8 517 340 00, fax +46 8 517 340 11 www.scandic-hotels.com/anglais

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Scandic Hotel Foresta Box 1023, Herserudsvägen 22, SE-181 21 Lidingö BLR, CZE Phone +46 8 517 324 00, fax +46 8 517 324 11 www.scandic-hotels.com/foresta

Scandic Hotel Park Karlavägen 43, SE-102 46 Stockholm GER, ITA, POR Phone +46 8 517 348 00, fax +46 8 517 348 11 www.scandic-hotels.com/park

VIP HotelScandic Hotel Anglais Humlegårdsgatan 23, SE-102 44 Stockholm Phone +46 8 517 340 00, fax +46 8 517 340 11 www.scandic-hotels.com/anglais

Media Hotels, Technical partnersScandic Hotel Sergel Plaza Brunkebergstorg 9, SE-103 27 Stockholm Phone +46 8 517 263 00, fax +46 8 263 11 www.scandic-hotels.com/sergelplaza

Scandic Hotel Järva Krog Vallgatan 2, SE-170 08 Solna Phone +46 8 517 345 00, fax +46 8 517 345 11 www.scandic-hotels.com/jarvakrog 5.4 Costs and European Athletics QuotaAccording to European Athletics Regulation 610.4 accommodation and full board of participating teams for a maximum of 25 (twenty five) male athletes, 25 (twenty five) female athletes and 13 (thir-teen) officials for 4 days will be paid by European Athletics.

Each team will be allocated a minimum number of single rooms’ equivalent to 10% of the total number of athletes and in-quota officials (up to four (4) days maximum). Any single rooms above the 10% threshold will be charged at the rate 215 CHF/per night.

The following rates must be paid for “out of quota” team members and for additional days:

Team Members Single room Twin room CHF CHFAthletes outside the quota 215 per person/night 140 per person/nightOfficials outside the quota 215 per person/night 160 per person/night Additional nights 215 per person/night 160 per person/nightAll prices include meals and VAT

The team leader must settle any extra charges (bar, laundry, telephone, etc) at the hotel reception desk, before departure. The team leader will be requested to provide a credit card at the time of checking in at the reception desk to cover any extras.

All payments must be made in SEK or Euros.

5.5 Payment ProceduresAn invoice will be sent to each Federation detailing the amount they owe based on their preliminary entries. Federations are kindly encouraged to make an advance payment of at least 50% by 1 June. Advance payments should be made in CHF by bank transfer to the following account:

Bank name: SWEDBANKBank account number: 8327-9, 913 980 043-8Bank address: Brunkebergstorg 8, SE-111 51 Stockholm, SWEDENSwift/BIC: SWEDSESSIBAN: SE098 0000 8327 9913 9800 438

Please note: A copy of the bank transfer will be required on arrival.

The balance of the payment must be paid on-site by the Team Leader on arrival at the Accreditation Centre. Payment can be made by credit card (Visa and MasterCard only) or by cash in SEK or Euros.

5.6 MealsAll meals will be served in the teams hotels.The restaurant opening times are:

Meal 16 June 17 June 18 June 19 June 20 JuneBreakfast 06:30-09:30 06:30-09:30 06:30-10:30 06:30-10:30 06:30-09:30Lunch 11:00-14:00 11:00-14:00 11:00-14:00 11:00-14:00 11:00-14:00Dinner 18:00-21:00 18:00-21:00 18:00-21:00 Banquet

Accreditation cards together with meal vouchers (which will be given to teams upon arrival) will allow access to meals.

For lunch and dinner, mineral water are available free of charge. All other drinks must be paid for.

A late serving provision will be made for those athletes detained at the stadium due to doping con-trols or protests.

5.7 Meeting Rooms for TeamsArrangements can be made for team meeting rooms through the Information desk in the hotel. Re-quests shall be made at reasonable time in advance.

5.8 Medical Services in the HotelsThe medical centre serves the athletes, and other team members as well as members of the competi-tion organisation. There will be no specific medical care in the team hotels. In case of need, medical support will be assured by contacting Dr. Sverker Nilsson in charge of the medical service for the SPAR European Team Championships through +46 70 9316017 or through the Information desk at the hotels.

For LOC physiotherapy service at the hotels see p 10.4.

For emergency please call emergency number 112 (police, ambulance and fire department).

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5.9 Telephone CallsThe telephone will be automatically activated to make only room-to-room calls. Any athletes or team members requiring the use of the room phone for outgoing calls must make arrangements with the reception at the hotel. This option will be made available upon the presentation of a credit card to cover all charges. All delegations will receive a telephone contact list of important telephone numbers for the SPAR European Team Championships Stockholm 2011.

6. ACCREDITATION

6.1 GeneralEach team member will receive an accreditation card, which must be worn at all times and should be clearly visible. Security personnel will control all areas. The accreditation is not transferable and does not allow the holder to take another person beyond checkpoints. Photos are not required for the accreditation card system.

6.2 Accreditation ProcedureAccreditation cards will be prepared in advance of the event, based on the information provided by the Member Federation in the final entry submitted through the Teams On-Line Entry System (TOES). No changes will be accepted after the final entry deadline.

All Team Accreditation cards will be distributed to the Team Leader in the Main Accreditation Centre that is located in Stockholm Olympic Stadium.

The Teams accreditations and special access cards will be given to the Team Leader at the Main Accre-ditation Centre. The documents will be put in envelopes and given to the Team Leader when payment is settled. No accreditations will be given out before full payment is done.

The Team Leader will firstly go to the hotel with the Team Members for check-in. Then transport will be provided to the Main Accreditation Centre for pick-up of accreditations. The welcome bags will be distributed in the Team’s hotels.

6.3 Loss of an Accreditation CardAny lost or damaged accreditation cards should be reported to the LOC Information desk in the team hotels or to the Technical Information Centre. Duplicate cards can be obtained at the Main Accredita-tion Centre where proof of identity can be established.

6.4 Access Areas for TeamsA description of the accreditation system is included on the back of the accreditation card.

All team accreditation cards will allow access to the team seating area, warm up area, changing faci-lities and physiotherapy rooms. Only athletes who are about to compete will have access to the call room and to the infield.

The Head of Delegation from each team is invited to the VIP Hospitality area and will be given the necessary access number on the accreditation card.

Separate cards will be issued to Team Leaders, for access to the Mixed Zone and TIC.

Coaches’ seats will be reserved for the field events. Tickets/separate cards will be distributed to the coaches (1 per competing athlete) for the coaching areas.

Access to the Doping Control Station: 1 pass will be given to the athlete upon notification and an ad-ditional pass for an accompanying person. Passes will be collected once they enter the Doping Control Station.

7. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

7.1 Technical Information Centre (TIC)The main function of the centre is to ensure smooth communication between each Team Delegation, the LOC and European Athletics Technical Delegates and the Competition Administration, regarding technical matters.

The TIC is located under the Athletes stand, entrance from the top of the stand (see Appendix 4).

The TIC will be open at the following times:

Friday 10:00-19:00Saturday 10:00-19:00Sunday 10:00-19:00

The TIC will be linked to all Information desks set up for this event and shall be responsible for the following:

• Competition information (Start Lists, Results, etc)• Liaison points concerning technical matters between Team Delegate, the Technical Delegate, European Athletics and the LOC• Urgent notices – collection and delivery of any urgent written notices to the Team Delegations from the Technical Delegate, European Athletics and the LOC• Settlement of technical enquiries from delegations• Recovery of confiscated items at the call room• Applications for ‘national records’ (doping control and Omega photo finish prints)• Receipt of final declaration of members of relay teams• Receipt of protests from the teams• Official invitations and entrance tickets ordered by the teams

Access to the information in the teams’ pigeon boxes at the TIC will be controlled by separate entry cards, not by the accreditation card (see point 6.4.).

Teams not attending the Technical Meeting, under extreme circumstances, can collect their bibs from the TIC after the Technical Meeting.

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7.2 Technical MeetingThe Technical Meeting will be held on Friday 17 June at 18:00, at Scandic Hotel Anglais.

Each team may be represented by a maximum of two people and, if necessary, an interpreter. It is very important that all teams are represented at the Technical Meeting.

All questions related to the Technical Meeting must be presented in writing, preferably in English, to the TIC before 12:00 on Friday 17 June. The Technical Meeting will be conducted in English.

A shuttle service from the team hotels will be provided for this meeting – please refer to the informa-tion board in the Scandic Hotel Foresta 17:30Scandic Hotel Adriane 17:35Stockholm Olympic Stadium 17:40Scandic Hotel Park 17:45

The Technical Meeting will be attended by:

• European Athletics President (or a representative)• European Athletics Delegates• Jury of Appeal• International Officials• Representatives of the Local Organising Committee• National Competition Officials• TIC Representatives• European Athletics Event Co-ordinating Staff

7.2.1 AgendaThe preliminary agenda of the Technical Meeting includes:

• Welcome by the President of the Local Organising Committee• Welcome by the European Athletics President or his representative• Presentation of the International Officials• Presentation of the Competition Officials• Presentation of the competition and warm up sites• Information briefing by the Technical Delegate o Call-room procedures and schedule o Allocation of lanes and order of competition o Starting height and bar raising Increments o Scoring and ties • Doping Control• Victory Ceremonies, Opening and Closing Ceremonies• Answering of questions submitted in writing by federations

7.3 EquipmentThe implements provided by the LOC (see implement list, appendix 1) are selected from those appea-ring on the current IAAF approved equipment list (1 May 2011).

Federations requiring to use IAAF approved equipment not listed by the LOC may present such equip-ment prior to the competition to the Technical Information Centre for inclusion in the competition pool, subject to check. Equipment must be presented prior to the Technical Meeting on 17 June at 18:00 and will be returned only after the completion of each day’s events. Basic implements will be provided for warm up and training. Vaulting poles will be taken from Airport to the arena. The poles will be kept in a locked store and will be brought to the competition site in due time by the organisers. After the competitions, the organisers will take the poles to the team hotels and further transportation will be arranged by the organisers as required.

7.4 Inspection of Competition VenueHeads of Delegation may visit the Stockholm Olympic Stadium, inspecting access routes and other facilities which will be important to the teams on Friday 17 June at 13:00. Heads of Delegation are to meet LOC members in the stand at the finish line, from where they will be escorted on this visit.

7.5 Competition AreaStockholm Olympic Stadium and its surroundings are shown in appendix 4 of this document. There are 14 500 seats in the stadium.

The stadium has the following competition sites:

• 8 lanes• 1 High Jump site• 1 Pole Vault site• 1 site for Long/Triple Jump• 1 Shot Put Circle• 1 Combined Discus/Hammer Circle• 1 Javelin site

The warm-up area has the following sites:• 6 lanes (110 m straight)• 1 High Jump site• 1 Pole Vault site• 1 site for Long/Triple Jump

The maximum spike lengths in the various events are:• Track, Long Jump, Triple Jump and Pole Vault: 9 mm • High Jump and Javelin: 12 mm

Athletes’ seats are located in right side of the stand by the first curve.

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7.6 Dressing RoomsDressing rooms with showers are located under the stand in the first curve.

7.7 PhysiotherapyA space will be reserved in the warm-up area for physiotherapy, where physiotherapy tables, ice and Ice baths will be available.

7.8 TrainingTeams will be allocated training venues as specified below:

Training Venue Available Times FacilitiesSätra Idrottsplats Thursday 15:30-19:30 Indoor and outdoor track Weight room 16:30-17:30 Reserved time for Javelin

Sätra Idrottsplats Friday 10:30-18:00 Indoor and outdoor track Weight room 12:30-13:30 Reserved time for Javelin

Sätra Idrottsplats Saturday 10:30-14:30 Indoor and outdoor track Weight room

12:30-13:30 Reserved time for Javelin For security reason there are special training times for javelin throwers. During those periods only javelin throwers are allowed to enter the grass area inside the track.

A separate area in the training venue is reserved for Discus and Hammer Throwers. The schedules will be the same as those mentioned above for the other events.

Equipment and implements necessary for training will be available at the training venue. Officials will be present to help in the case of problems or special requirements. Drinks will be available at the training venue. Accreditation must be handed in when borrowing equipment, and will be returned to the athlete when the equipment is handed back in.

Details about transportation for training sessions are included in the transport section of this manual. The transport schedule will be displayed at the Information desk in each hotel.

7.8.1 Training with Official StartersThis will take place at Stockholm Olympic Stadium on Friday at 14:30-15:30.

7.9 100m B race and additional 4x100m relaysEuropean Athletics and the LOC offer the possibility for the teams to run 100m B races andadditional 4 x 100m relays on Friday at 17:00 in the Stockholm Olympic Stadium. The following tim-etable will be used in order to test all areas and equipment as an official competition before the SPAR European Team Championships:

Start Call Room Checkpoint100 m 1st heat Men 17:00 16:30 16:45100 m 2nd heat Men 17:06 16:30 16:50100 m 1st heat Women 17:12 16:45 16:55100 m 2nd heat Women 17:18 16:45 17:004x100 m relay Men 17:30 17:00 17:154x100m relay Women 17:40 17:00 17:20

Confirmation of athletes must be made according to the procedure described under 8.2.2.

8. COMPETITION REGULATIONS

8.1 Team CompositionAccording to 603.1 each European Athletics Member Federation may enter one team comprising a maximum of 50 (fifty) athletes (25 male and 25 female athletes).

8.2 Competition Entry Procedures

8.2.1 Final EntriesFinal entries shall be made through European Athletics online entry system. The online entry system will be accessible on European Athletics website: www.european-athletics.org in the section “Member Federations Zone/Competition”. Member federations should use the already known ID and password.

Final entries indicating the names of the athletes and their performances in the current year, plus the names of officials must be submitted not later than 5 (five) days before the first day of the competition.

According to the regulations the deadlines for final entries are:• Opening date of the online entry system: 30 May 24:00 CET• Deadline for the entries: 13 June 24:00 CET

8.2.2 Final ConfirmationTeam Leaders or their representatives must confirm the names of those competitors already entered who will actually take part in the competition.

Forms for the final declaration and confirmation will be distributed to each delegation during ac-creditation. The forms must be completed and returned as soon as possible, but at latest Friday 17 June 09:00 to the Information desks of the respective Team’s Hotel. Final start lists will be ready for collec-tion at the TIC after the Technical Meeting.

The final relay team and the running order must be submitted to the TIC using the respective form not later than one hour prior to the published first call time for each relay race. For more details please refer to European Athletics Regulation 603.

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8.2.3 WithdrawalWithdrawal of any confirmation must be indicated to the TIC at the Stadium in writing on the official withdrawal form.

8.3 ScoringThe European Team Championships comprises one single competition where men’s and women’s teams represent as a single team the respective European Athletics Member Federation.

The winner of each individual event and each relay in each match shall score as many points as there are teams competing, the second will score one fewer, and so on.

Athletes or relay teams disqualified or failing to finish will not score any points.

In the case of a tied event, the combined points of the tied competitors shall be divided equally.

The team having the highest aggregate number of points shall be the winner of the SPAR European Team Championships Stockholm 2011.

In the case of a tie in the overall total of points, the team with the most first places will be the winner. Should the tie then still remain, the team with the greater number of second places shall be given the higher position and this system shall be applied, if necessary, to subsequent placings until the tie is decided (Regulation 602.12).

8.4 Bibs The LOC will provide the teams with bibs with the official three-letter country code in the end of the technical meeting.

Each competitor will receive 4 bibs. These must be pinned to the front and back of the competition clothing, to the back of the tracksuit, and to the bag. Exceptions are made for High Jumpers and Pole Vaulters: these competitors are permitted to attach the bib only to the front or to the back of their competition clothing (plus their tracksuit and bag). Bibs must not be cut, folded or covered in any way.

8.5 Competition ClothingCompetitors must wear the Federation’s official team clothing. IAAF Rule 8 &143 will be strictly applied. Please make sure to follow the IAAF Advertising Regulations in force. Clothing and items not conforming to this rule and the current IAAF Advertising Regulations will be removed or taped at the call room.

The European Athletics has a record of the Team vests of all Member Federations on the European Athletics website. If the uniform displayed on the website differs from your current official uniform, a full set of photographs must be provided to European Athletics 03.06.2011 the latest (preferably in an electronic version):• JPEG file, maximum resolution and size 300 dpi / 500KB• Compressed ZIP file, if possible• Mail to: [email protected]• Otherwise, the existing records will be used as reference

Team clothing must be uniform. A competitor wearing any other clothing will have no access to the competition area and will not be allowed to compete.

This rule applies both to competition clothing (vest, shorts and tights) as well as to tracksuits.

8.6 Specific Competition Regulations

8.6.1 Field Events except vertical jumpsThere will be a maximum of four trials per competitor in each event. All participating athletes will have three qualification trials (1st, 2nd and 3rd trial). The best 4 athletes after the 3rd qualification rounds will compete in the Final (4th round).

The 8 athletes with lower performance will be ranked by their best performance after the 3rd qua-lification trial. The remaining 4 athletes will be ranked by their best performance after the Final (4th round). IAAF Rule 180.19 will apply for ties.

8.6.2 Vertical JumpsEach competitor shall be entitled to a maximum of 4 (four) fouls only throughout the whole field event. All the other relevant IAAF Rules for the vertical jumps will apply. IAAF Rule 181.8 will apply for placings.

The time permitted for each attempt in High Jump and Pole Vault shall be 1 (one) minute except when consecutive attempts are by the same athlete or if only the winner is competing in which case IAAF Rule 180.16) shall apply.

The winner of the competition is allowed to continue according the IAAF rule 181.2. The winner will be allowed to continue at the height he/she was not successful. In case of a tie for the first place IAAF rules will apply, hence no winner will be defined to continue the competition.

8.6.3. Track eventsIn case of a tie between athletes in the different heats for races up to 400m inclusively and relays, the photo finish judge shall consider the actual times to the 1/1000th of a second. If the tie cannot be broken, the attributable points shall be divided equally between them.

8.7 Starting Order and Distribution of Athletes per heat The order of attempts in field events shall be decided by a draw conducted by European Athletics. According to the European Athletics Regulations for the European Team Championships, each partici-pating team shall be allocated a letter which shall determine the order of attempts in the field events (Appendix 3).

In the horizontal field events the order of trials will be kept for the first 3 trials. The order of the trials in the final round will be the reverse order of the ranking after the 3rd round.

Races up to 400m inclusively and relays will be staged in two heats of 6 athletes each. The distribu-tion of athletes per heat will be as follows:For the races up to 400m inclusively the heats are being arranged by considering as much information

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as possible about the performances of all athletes and the heats drawn so that, normally, the best per-formers compete in the same heat. In principle the distribution will be based on the athletes’ season & personal best performance and medals achieved at major events. In principle athletes will be ranked as follows: season best, season best of previous year and personal best for the purpose of the distribution per heats. The final distribution is under the discretion of the Technical Delegate.

For the 4x100m relays the teams’ distribution per heat will be according to the teams scoring standings 1 (one) hour before the scheduled first call for the event. The best scored teams will compete in the same heat which shall be the last event of the session of track events.

For the 4x400m relays the teams’ distribution per heat will be according to the teams scoring standings 1 (one) hour before the scheduled first call for the event. The best scored teams will compete in the same heat which shall be the last event of the programme.

The second heat (B) will contain the top athletes/relays according to the above.

In case of 12 teams lanes 2-7 must be used, with the exception of the 110m H where lanes 1-6 will be used. Lanes 4-5-6 will be allocated to top three athletes/relay teams according to the above (lanes 3-4-5 for the 110m H). Lanes 2-3-7 will be allocated to the remaining athletes/relay teams (lanes 1-2-6 for the 110m H).

On 800m all athletes will start in lanes (2 athletes in lane 2, 4, 6, 8 according to draw)

The Technical Delegate will conduct the draw of the lane allocation after the final confirmations for 100m, 200m, 400m, 110m H, 100m H and 400m H.

For the relay races the Technical Delegate will have conducted the draw one hour before the start of the races.

9. COMPETITION PROCEDURE

9.1 TimetablePlease refer to Appendix 2 for the competition timetable.

9.2 Warming Up Before EventsThe warm-up area is located at Östermalms Idrottsplats (see 7.5).

9.3 Assembly and Call Room ProceduresThe participants’ assembly will be made in the Call Room at the Torben Grut Hall at the Stadium. It is the responsibility of the team managers to ensure that their athletes are aware of the last check-in ti-mes for entry to the call room. Athletes arriving late may be excluded from participation in the event.

Athletes must report to the Call Room before each event as follows:

• Running events 30 minutes • Horizontal Jumps & Throwing Events 45 minutes• High Jump 55 minutes• Pole Vault 75 minutes

Athletes will be taken to the competition site following this time schedule:

• Running events 15 minutes • Horizontal Jumps & Throwing Events 30 minutes • High Jump 40 minutes • Pole Vault 60 minutes

9.4 Event Presentation formatThe athletes will be presented as follows:

Track events: At the starting point for the event, and in the athletes designated lane.Field events: The athletes will be presented just before start of competition. Jumper 2-12 first and then the 1st jumper that will be ready to start just after the presentation.

9.5 Competition Preparations

9.5.1 Field EventsEach athlete is allowed a minimum of two practice trials under the supervision of the officials, more if time allows. The athletes will be called to the practice trials in the competition order. Only official markers provided by the LOC will be allowed for marking the runways.

9.5.2 Trials in Field EventsIn accordance with the decision of European Athletics Council, all participants in the following field events will have three qualification trials:

• Long Jump / Triple Jump• Shot Put• Discus / Hammer / Javelin

The best 4 athletes after the first 3 trials will compete in the Final (4th round).

9.5.2.1 MeasurementsAll field events will be measured by OMEGA with Electronic Distance Measurements (EDM) Vertical jumps will be measured by certified steel bars.

9.5.2.2 Track EventsTracksuits shall be placed in baskets at the start, and these will be taken to changing room no 8 for collection after the race.

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9.6 Starter’s CommandsThe starter’s commands will be given in English

The starter’s command for the distances up to and including 400m and 4x400m relay are:

On your marks – Set – Gun fire

For distances of 800m and over, the commands will be:

On your marks – Gun fire

OMEGA starting blocks will be used at the European Team Championships. These blocks have a false start detection system and are linked to the false start console.

9.7 TimingThe official timing will be provided by OMEGA and will be displayed on the official electronic timing instrument and photo finish cameras provided by OMEGA. For all races of 800m or more, the elapsed time will be displayed on electronic timers located at the end of each straight.

9.8 Leaving the stadium during the competition An athlete may only leave the competition area when accompanied by a judge. The intention to leave has to be communicated to the Referee.

9.9 Leaving the stadium after the competitionAfter the competition, all athletes have to wait until the event is finished and then walk out lead by a judge. No athletes may leave alone. If needed, early finished athletes in High jump and Pole Vault will be taken out in groups before the events are finished. The clothing baskets will be brought to the changing room under the athletics’ stand beyond the mixed zone.

9.10 Drinking StationsWater and soft drinks will be provided in the infield, mixed zone and in the warm-up area.

9.11 Protests and AppealsProtests are permitted and will be processed in accordance with IAAF Rule 146.

In the first instance, protests must be made orally to the Referee by the athlete himself/herself or by a responsible official acting on his/her behalf (Rule 146.3).

Any written appeal to the Jury of Appeal must be signed by a responsible official on behalf of the athlete and submitted to TIC within 30 minutes after the official announcement of the decision made by the Referee.

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 (posted on the TIC information board).When submitting an appeal form, a deposit of EUR 75, as set in the rules, must be paid. If the protest is unsuccessful, the deposit will not be returned.

The Jury’s decision is final and will be provided in writing through the TIC.

9.12 InterviewsImmediately after the competition, the flash interview group will interview the winning athletes. This interview is distributed on information sheets in the Media Tribune. In the mixed zone, all athletes meet the media: first the TV cameras, then the radio and finally the written press. It is for the athlete to decide whether he/she will give an interview.

• Flash Interviews – these will be conducted in the mixed zone immediately following each event. Following television interviews, the athletes will be available for the media• Official Interviews – the athletes in each event may be asked to attend an official interview. These press conferences will take priority over all other interview requirements. They will usually be held before doping control testing.

9.13 Doping Control

9.13.1 General InformationDoping control shall be conducted in accordance with IAAF Rules and Procedures under the supervi-sion of the European Athletics Doping Control Delegate. Both urine and blood samples may be col-lected immediately before, and during, the Championships.

Athletes selected for doping control shall be informed by anti-doping officers. Athletes will be requi-red to sign a confirmation of notification. Athletes who are to be tested may invite a team official to accompany them to the Doping Control Centre (DCC).

A selected athlete should report immediately to the DCC unless there are valid reasons for delay in accordance to IAAF Rules and Procedures for Doping Control. All selected athletes will be accompa-nied by a trained chaperone or Doping Control Officer from the time of notification until arrival at the DCC. Athletes are reminded that refusal to provide a sample can render them liable to disqualification and may lead to further disciplinary action.

Athletes who are required to use prescribed medication for the treatment of a medical condition should ensure that they have registered their medication, where necessary, through the Therapeutic Use Exemption system prior to attending the Championships.

9.13.2 Selection of AthletesThe selection of athletes for control will be made on a final position and/or random basis under the supervision of the European Athletics Doping Control Delegate. In addition, the selection of further athletes may be ordered at the discretion of the European Athletics Doping Control Delegate.All athletes setting World or European records must report immediately to the DCC to provide a sample. Failure to provide a sample will result in the record not being ratified.

9.13.3 Additional ControlsAdditional athletes, such as those achieving National Records who have not been selected for doping control, may present themselves for testing. These athletes must report to the TIC where they will have to complete the “Doping Control Request Form”. They will then be escorted to the DCC.

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The cost of this control will be paid by the European Athletics and will be deducted from the member federation’s European Athletics subvention after the Championships.

9.14 Victory CeremonyThe victory ceremony will take place on Sunday, after the 4x400m relays at 18:00. Meeting point is the Call Room and athletes should gather there as early once the final results are announced. Athletes must wear the official team clothing for the ceremony. No bags are allowed.

The runners involved in the relays shall not go through the Mixed Zone but directly to the call room where they will find their clothes.

The first three teams will enter the infield by the athlete’s entrance. Officials will assist the athletes to the correct position.

The teams will remain behind the podium until the announcer presents them. After the ceremony, the teams will be escorted out. The winning team is encouraged to take a lap of honour.

10. MEDICAL SERVICES

10.1 GeneralThe medical service is in charge of any medical assistance to the team members, the competition organisation, the information personnel, the honorary guests as well as, during the competition, to the spectators in the stadium.

The participating teams are responsible for taking out their own insurance to cover illness or injury to any member of their team when travelling to and from European Athletics competitions and during the event itself (European Athletics Regulation 610.12).

In case of an emergency please contact the nearest medical aid station, in other cases the given instruc-tions should be followed. Below is information on the medical care sites and relevant instructions. Dr. Sverker Nilsson is in charge of the medical service and can be reached on mobile +46 709 31 60 17.

10.2 Medical Services in the HotelsThe medical centre serves the athletes and other team members as well as members of the competi-tion organisation. There will be no specific medical care in the team hotels. In case of need, medical support will be assured by contacting Dr. Sverker Nilsson in charge of the medical service for the SPAR European Team Championships through +46 70 9316017 or through the Information desk at the hotels.

For LOC physiotherapy service at the hotels see p 10.4.

For emergency please call emergency number 112 (police, ambulance and fire department).

10.3 Medical Care at the stadiumThe stadium medical service is responsible for any problems concerning the athletes’ health. There is also a room for medical attention next to the finish line. The team doctor has access to the medical service facilities when an athlete of his/her own team is hurt or is in need of other medical attention.

There are first aid teams next to the track, supervised by a doctor and marked with red crosses. There will also be an ambulance on standby.

LOC will have a medical team in the warm-up area responsible for first aid, assisting in medical and physiotherapy issues.

10.4 PhysiotherapyThere will be one physiotherapy room assigned to each team at the hotels where they are able to set up their massage tables.

There is one well equipped physiotherapy facility with medical staff from the LOC at Scandic Hotel Ariadne. Opening hours are Thursday 16 and Friday 17 June between 18:00 and 22:00. Please reserve treatments via the Information desks at the hotels.The team of physiotherapists and doctors may use the equipment in the physiotherapy room in co-operation with the medical staff.

In the warm-up area there are tents for the teams’ physiotherapy.

11. INFORMATION

StadiumTiming BoardsA clock showing the race time is positioned in the in-field near the finishing line as well as near the 100m, 200m and 300m start line.

Field Events BoardsThe result of each trial in field events will be shown on scoreboards.Final and intermediate results of the field events and the respective team points will be indicated on the scoreboard.The performances in field events will be shown by signs with the respective nation’s codes along the sector lines. During the event the boards will be moved in accordance to the actual ranking.

AnnouncementsOfficial announcements will be made in Swedish and English.

Start ListsStart Lists will be available for Team Leaders immediately after the Technical Meeting.

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Result Lists / Intermediate ScoresResults will be displayed on the notice boards near the TIC.

Complete Set of Result ListsCopies of the results of each day’s events will be distributed to each Team Manager at their hotel or at the TIC team mailboxes on each evening of the competition. Completed results in the form of a booklet will be issued to Team Managers at the Closing Banquet.

12. SECURITY

Instructions given by the LOC, the security personnel and the police must be followed in all areas, as well as during transport from one location to another.

The accreditation card must be worn at all times. If an accreditation card is lost, this should be repor-ted immediately to any LOC Information desk, or directly to TIC.

The emergency phone number is:

Police 112 Ambulance 112 Fire department 112

If necessary, the police can be contacted through the LOC information desk at your hotel.

13. OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES

13.1 Opening CeremonyThe Opening Ceremony will take place in the stadium on Saturday at 14:35. Athletes will not be involved.

LOC volunteers (gymnasts) will carry the nation’s flags and will enter in Swedish alphabetical order. Sweden enters last.

A welcome speech will be held by the President of the LOC followed by the national anthem of Swe-den. European Athletics President will hold a speech followed by the official opening of the champi-onships by a representative of the City of Stockholm.

The European Athletics anthem will be introduced and played and the European Athletics flag will be hoisted.

The Opening Ceremony ends with a performance of the gymnasts.

13.2 Closing CeremonyThe Closing Ceremony will take place on Sunday at 18:10, immediately after the Victory Ceremony. Athletes will not be involved in the Closing Ceremony.

The European Athletics flag will be handed over by a representative of the City of Stockholm to the European Athletics President who will hand it over to a representative of the host city 2013.

13.3 Closing BanquetThe Closing Banquet will take place on Sunday at 20:00 in the City Hall (the venue for the Noble Prize banquet). There will be transport from all the team hotels to the banquet.

After the banquet, team members and team officials are invited to the night club Café Opera close to the City Hall. Entrance is free of charge before 23:00. Bus transport will go from the City Hall to the club as well as back to the team hotels.

Buses from the night club back to the team hotels will leave every hour between 23:00-02:00. Everyone with an invitation is welcome to attend the Closing Banquet. To the night club, accreditation card allows entrance.

14. DEPARTURE

Teams will be asked to provide full travel details in the final entry system. Teams will also receive a departure form, which should be completed and returned to the LOC Information desk in the hotel, at least 24 hours before departure, especially if there are any changes to the preliminary confirmed details.

Departure times of the shuttle buses from the hotel will be provided and displayed at the hotel Infor-mation desk.

All outstanding fees, charges and possible other expenses must be settled with the cashier. On the day of departure the Team Liaison Officer might check the rooms together with the team leaders.

After the competition, the poles will be brought back to the team hotels. The transportation service will bring the poles to the airport together with the teams.

15. CONTACT DETAILS

For further details about the SPAR European Team Championships, Stockholm 2011, please contact:

15.1 European Athletics HeadquartersEuropean AthleticsAvenue Louis-Ruchonnet 181003 Lausanne, SwitzerlandPhone: +41 21 313 43 50Fax: +41 21 313 43 51E-mail: [email protected]: www.euroepan-athletics.org

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15.2 Office of the Organising CommitteeStockholm Olympic Stadium (north east tower).Phone: +46 8 14 12 41 Fax : +46 8 10 83 90E-mail: [email protected] Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00As from 13 June, 8:00-20:00

15.3 OthersSOS Alarm:Phone: 112

Competition Venue:Stockholm Olympic StadiumLidingövägen114 33 STOCKHOLMPhone: 08-508 28 351 Fax: 08 - 508 28 350

Transportation Office:Scandic Hotel AnglaisHumlegårdsgatan 23 102 44 Stockholm

VIP Hotel:Scandic Hotel Anglais Humlegårdsgatan 23 102 44 Stockholm Phone: +46 (0)8 517 340 00 Fax: +46 (0)8 517 340 11 E-mail: [email protected]

Team Hotels:Scandic Hotel Anglais Humlegårdsgatan 23 102 44 Stockholm Phone: +46 (0)8 517 340 00 Fax: +46 (0)8 517 340 11 E-mail: [email protected]

Scandic Hotel Ariadne Södra Kajen 37 115 74 Stockholm Phone: +46 (0)8 517 386 00 Fax: +46 (0)8 517 386 11 E-mail: [email protected]

Scandic Hotel Park Karlavägen 43 102 46 Stockholm Phone: +46 (0)8 517 348 00 Fax: +46 (0)8 517 348 11 E-mail: [email protected]

Scandic Hotel Foresta Herserudsvägen 22 181 34 Lidingö Phone: +46 (0)8 517 324 00 Fax: +46 (0)8 517 324 11 E-mail: [email protected]

Embassies :Belarus Herserudsvägen 5, 4tr, 181 34 LidingöPhonel: 08-731 57 45 Fax: + 46 8 767 07 46 E-mail: [email protected]

Czech Republic Box 26156, 100 41 Stockholm Villagatan 21, 114 32 Stockholm Phone.: 08-440 42 10 Fax: 08-440 42 11, 440 42 35 E-mail : [email protected]

France Box 5135, 102 43 Stockholm Kommendörsgatan 13 Phone: +46 8 45 95 300 Fax: +46 8 45 95 341 E-mail: [email protected]

Germany Artillerigatan 64, 114 45 Stockholm Phone: 0046-8-670 15 00 Fax: 0046-8-670 15 72 E-mail : [email protected]

Great Britain Box 27819, 115 93 Stockholm Skarpögatan 6-8 Phone: (46) (8) 671 3000 Fax: (46) (8) 662 9989 E-mail: [email protected]

Italy Djurgårdsvagen 174, 115 21 Stockholm Phone +46 (0)8 54567100 Fax +46 (0)8 6600505 E-mail : [email protected]

Poland Karlavägen 35, 114 31 Stockholm Phone: 08-50 57 50 00 Fax : 08-50 57 50 86 E-mail : [email protected]

Portugal Box 10194, 100 55 Stockholm Narvavägen 32 2tr, 115 22 StockholmPhone: +46 (0) 8 545 670 60 Fax: +46 (0) 8 662 53 29 E-mail: [email protected]

Russia Gjörwellsgatan 31, 112 60 Stockholm Phone: (46-8) 13 04 41 / 08-13 04 43 Fax: (46-8) 618 27 03 E-mail: [email protected]

Spain P.O. Box 10295,100 55 Stockholm Djurgårdsvägen, 21 -115 21 Stockholm Phone: Telefon: 46 8 52 280 800 Fax: (468) 663 79 65 E-mail: [email protected]

Ukraine Stjärnvägen 2A, 18134 Lidingö Phone: +46 8 522 28 400 Fax: +46 8 522 28 411 E-mail: [email protected]

16. APPENDICES

LOC to add the following appendices:

Appendix 1 – Implement ListAppendix 2 – TimetableAppendix 3 – Event DrawAppendix 4 – Map of Stadium, Competition Facilities, Dressing and Physio- therapy rooms, Work roomsAppendix 5 – Accreditation ZonesAppendix 6 – Competition Venue

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Appendix 1

IMPLEMENT LIST

Item Equipment # Company Description Colour IAAF Certification number 1 Shot 4 kg 2 Nordic Turned steel 100 mm Blue I-99-0027 2 Shot 4 kg 2 Nordic Turned steel 104 mm Black I-99-0026 3 Shot 4 kg 2 Nordic Turned steel 108 mm Red I-99-0025 4 Shot 4 kg 1 NISHI Steel 109 mm Silver I-99-0084 5 Shot 7,26 kg 2 Nordic Turned steel 125 mm Black I-99-0022 6 Shot 7,26 kg 2 Nordic Turned steel 117 mm Silver I-99-0024 7 Shot 7,26 kg 2 Nordic Turned steel 110 mm Silver I-99-0023 8 Shot 7,26 kg 1 NISHI Steel 125,5 mm Silver I-990087 9 Discus 1 kg 3 Nordic Gold White/gold I-99-0005 10 Discus 1 kg 3 Nordic Super spin, Brass Black/gold I-99-0031 11 Discus 1 kg 1 Polanik Carbon, Brass Blue I-00-0192 12 Discus 2 kg 3 Nordic Gold White/gold I-99-0006 13 Discus 2 kg 3 Nordic Super spin, Brass Black/gold I-99-0030 14 Discus 2 kg 1 Polanik Carbon, Brass Red I-00-0194 15 Hammer 4 kg 4 Nordic Stainless steel 95 mm Silver I-99-0010 16 Hammer 4 kg 1 Polanik Stainless steel 95 mm Silver I-00-0201 17 Hammer 7,26 kg 4 Nordic Stainless steel 115 mm Silver I-99-0032 18 Hammer 7,26 kg 1 Polanik Stainless steel 11o mm Silver I-00-0203 19 Javelin 600 g 2 Nordic Diana 50, steel Pink I-99-0016 20 Javelin 600 g 2 Nordic Diana 60, steel Pink I-99-0015 21 Javelin 600 g 2 Nordic Diana 70, steel Pink I-99-0017 22 Javelin 600 g 2 Nordic Diana 80, steel LI/wh spiral I-99-0018 23 Javelin 600 g 2 Nordic Indra, steel Re/wh spiral I-01-0241 24 Javelin 600 g 1 Nemeth Standard 70 Violet I-99-0107 25 Javelin 600 g 1 Nemeth Classic 75 Vi/Ye/Red I-99-0110 26 Javelin 600 g 1 Nemeth Classic 80 VI/Ye/Green I-99-0102 27 Javelin 800 g 2 Nordic Airglider, steel Wh/red spiral I-99-0011 28 Javelin 800 g 2 Nordic Champion, steel Li/Wh spiral I-99-0012 29 Javelin 800 g 2 Nordic Orbit, steel Bl/wh spiral I-99-0014 30 Javelin 800 g 2 Nordic Super Elite 80, steel White I-99-0019 31 Javelin 800 g 1 Nemeth Classic 90 Vi/Ye/Green I-99-0100

Appendix 2

TIMETABLE

13.35 W Hammer Throw 14.35 Opening Ceremony and Start of Day 114.48 M 400 m Hurdles heat 1 14.50 M Shot Put 14.53 M Long Jump14.55 M 400 m Hurdles heat 214.58 W Pole Vault15.03 W 100 m heat 115.10 W 100 m heat 215.18 M 400 m heat 115.24 M 400 m heat 215.29 W Javelin Throw15.33 W 800 m15.36 M High Jump15.41 M 100 m heat 115.48 M 100 m heat 215.56 W 3000 m16.16 W 400 m Hurdles heat 1 16.23 W 400 m Hurdles heat 216.33 W Triple Jump 16.34 M 1500 m16.44 W 3000 m Steeplechase16.54 M Javelin Throw16.59 W 400 m heat 117.06 W 400 m heat 217.13 M 5000 m17.34 W 4x100 m heat 1 17.41 W 4x100 m heat 2 17.48 M 4x100 m heat 1 17.55 M 4x100 m heat 2

Saturday, 18 June Sunday, 19 June

13.35 M Hammer Throw14.40 Start of Day 2 14.47 W Shot Put14.49 M 110 m Hurdles heat 114.51 W Long Jump14.57 M 110 m Hurdles heat 215.02 M Pole Vault15.06 W 200 m heat 115.13 W 200 m heat 215.21 M 800 m15.24 W High Jump15.28 M Discus Throw15.37 W 100 m Hurdles heat 115.44 W 100 m Hurdles heat 215.57 M 3000 m16.16 W 1500 m16.21 M Triple Jump 16.28 M 200 m heat 116.35 M 200 m heat 216.43 W Discus Throw16.44 W 5000 m17.04 M 3000 m Steeplechase17.22 W 4x400 m heat 117.32 W 4x400 m heat 217.42 M 4x400 m heat 117.52 M 4x400 m heat 218.00 Victory Ceremony

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EVENT DRAW AND STARTING ORDER

Special Draw for races up to 400mAccording to 2.5, races up to 400m inclusively and relays will be staged in two heats of 6 athletes each. The second heat (B) will contain the top athletes/relays according to 2.5.1. or 2.5.2./2.5.3.In case of 12 teams lanes 2-7 must be used, with the exception of 110m H where lanes 1-6 will be used.

Lanes 4-5-6 will be allocated to top three athletes/relay teams according to 2.5.1. or 2.5.2./2.5.3.Lanes 2-3-7 will be allocated to the remaining athletes/relay teams according to 2.5.1. or2.5.2./2.5.3.

800m all athletes will start in lanes (2 athletes in lane 2, 4, 6, 8 according to draw)

The Technical Delegate will conduct the draw of the lane allocation after the final confirmations for 100m, 200m, 400m, 110m H, 100m H and 400m H.

For the relay races the Technical Delegate conducts the draw one hour before the races.

Starting Order for all other events

Selected ESP ITA GBR CZE SWE UKR FRA POL RUS BLR POR GERCountry A B C D E F G H I J K L800 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 8TJ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121500 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15000 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 23000 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 33000 sc 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4SP 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5DT 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6HT 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7JT 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8HJ 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9PV 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10LJ 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Note: Starting order for throws and horizontal jumps is only applicable for the first three trials draw.

Appendix 4 – MAP STADIUM1 Media Centre (4th floor)2 Media Tribune3 Media Entrance4 Mixed Zone5 IBC (1st floor)6 TV & Radio Commentators Tribune (2nd floor)7 Accreditation Centre (4th floor)

8 Team Tribune9 Team Dressing Room (1st floor)10 Team Tents11 Team Entrance

12 VIP Entrance13 VIP Tribune14 VIP Hospitality

15 Volunteer Lounge16 Volunteer Entrance17 Volunteer Tribune

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