FINAL INVITATION TO THE 4 TH CSIT WORLD SPORTS GAMES 2015 IN LIGNANO SABBIADORO / ITALY

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1 To: All CSIT Member Unions The CSIT Executive Committee The CSIT Honorary Members The Chairmen and Secretaries of the CSIT Technical Commissions All Companies and Organisations, which are not CSIT members, but would like to participate in this international major sports event FINAL INVITATION TO THE 4 TH CSIT WORLD SPORTS GAMES 2015 IN LIGNANO SABBIADORO / ITALY Dear Sports Friends, AICS, Associazione Italiana Cultura e Sport, will host the IV CSIT WORLD SPORTS GAMES, which will be held in the city of Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy, from 7 th to 14 th of June, The city of Lignano Sabbiadoro is welcoming CSIT, its World Sports Games and the several thousands of participants from all over the world to practice sports and sport for all in the best atmosphere and conditions. In the past years it is proven that the World Sports Games are an excellent opportunity for the CSIT Family to meet and greet people from all over the world in a sportive way. About the World Sports Games (WSG) The WSG are a biennial international event full of CSIT championships, other, new and demonstrative sports and sport for all activities, cultural exchange and fun. These games are not multisport games for top athletes, but for all workers and amateurs from different countries and cultures all over the world. The WSG are an open event for amateur sports-athletes with raising numbers of participants each edition and welcome (non-) member organisations, partners, governmental bodies, trade unions and companies from all over the word. The history of the WSG proves that this event has Olympic allures. It provides participants a real international sports week with touristic and cultural contents they will never forget! Invitation It is a pleasure for AICS to invite your teams and members to participate at the CSIT WORLD SPORTS GAMES. Lignano Sabbiadoro is going to be transformed into the CSIT World Sports Games Town, where the organisation of competitions is the foreground, but also a huge festival will be organized involving sports friends, as a worldwide family, to promote friendship, the exchange of information, and experiences within a sport frame. That s the spirit of CSIT that will be the spirit of WORLD SPORTS GAMES 2015! 1

2 STAY TUNED! You can always find news & information on the WSG 2015 Official Website: Follow us also on Facebook and Twitter: wsg2015 To look at our photos and videos, check our official Instagram profile (wsg2015) and YouTube channel (csitwsg2015). We invite you to accept the following competitive offer: CSIT WSG 2015: WHEN AND HOW TO GET THERE Place of arrival International Airport/ Railway Station Date of arrival Date of departure Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy (113 km from Venice, 100 km from Treviso, 94 km from Trieste) - Airport: Venice Marco Polo - Airport: Venice Treviso - Airport: Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari - Railway: Latisana (15 km far from Lignano Sabbiadoro) - Railway: Venice Mestre (100 km far from Lignano Sabbiadoro) June 7 th, 2015 June 14 th, 2015 CSIT WSG 2015: FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES GENERAL CONDITIONS The package prices of category A & B include: accommodation in full board service for 7 nights (breakfast, lunch and dinner with 1/4 l wine and 1/2 l of water per meal) registration fees welcome package chiropractic services (FICS) at sport venues see below Annex 2 transfer and shuttle services from/to the hotels/ village to/ from sport venues in Lignano Sabbiadoro and surroundings transfer and shuttle services from/to the hotels/ village to/ from Accreditation center, Casa Italia and the CSIT s parties and official events assistance on-site service throughout the event by the staff of the organizing committee Wi-Fi connection (WSG hotels, sports venues and Casa Italia) evening and night animations Public transportation in the city of Lignano Sabbiadoro is free of charge by showing your WSG accreditation badge. AIRPORT SHUTTLE Airport (Venice Marco Polo Venice Treviso Trieste) or railway (Venice Mestre) shuttle will cost additionally: 50,- Euro round trip 2

3 INTERNET WIFI & APP FOR MOBILE PHONES Wi-Fi will be provided at all WSG hotels, sports venues and Casa Italia. A specific WSG-2015-App will guide you through the week s program see below the Section WSG2015 APP: new opportunities for participants. HOTEL CATEGORIES Sport Village GETUR: 3 stars 4 stars You will find a list of hotels on the site: Please point your particular needs or preferences on the booking form. PACKAGE Category A CSIT members (full, associate, candidate, continental) and accompanying persons (**) Accommodation in Sport Village GETUR: - single room 530,- Euro - double room 425,- Euro per person - triple room 383,- Euro per person Accommodation in 3 stars hotel: - single room 565,- Euro - double room 460,- Euro per person Accommodation in 4 stars hotel: - single room 635,- Euro - double room 530,- Euro per person PACKAGE Category B CSIT applicant organizations, companies, externals, other organizations and accompanying persons (**) Accommodation in Sport Village GETUR: - single room 630,- Euro - double room 525,- Euro per person - triple room 483,- Euro per person Accommodation in 3 stars hotel: - single room 665,- Euro - double room 560,- Euro per person Accommodation in 4 stars hotel: - single room 735,- Euro - double room 630,- Euro per person PACKAGE Category C Participation only: Participants who do not use accommodation or transportation services included into the package category A or B, pay 200,- Euro as registration fee. 3

4 ** Participants can arrive earlier than and depart later than under the following accommodation in full board conditions: Accommodation in Sport Village GETUR: - single room 60,- Euro per night - double room 42,- Euro per person per night - triple room 40,- Euro per person per night Accommodation in 3 stars hotel: - single room 65,- Euro per night - double room 47,- Euro per person per night Accommodation in 4 stars hotel: - single room 70,- Euro per night - double room 52,- Euro per person per night Registration procedures: the WSG2015 online platform To warrant an effective registration, AICS provides an on-line registration platform, which will guide and support each of you through the fulfilling of the procedure. By clicking on the related banner provided on the official website ( each user enters the WSG2015 official platform, where the preliminary registration procedure has already been set. The registration consists of a process divided into three phases: (1) the platform registration, (2) the preliminary registration and (3) the definitive registration. The platform registration CSIT member union has been already registered by AICS, and will receive its specific username and password following this invitation (so they can immediately start the preliminary registration); all the other Unions and organisations need to register themselves formerly on the platform. The platform registration is a very easy procedure: - on the main page of the platform, just click on the SIGN UP TODAY button; - compile a form with the main data of the organisation, specifying the address and contact person of the organisation itself; - click on the Save changes button directly on the form. Once completed, and after the organizing committee approval, each organisation will receive by its specific username and password, which are necessary to start the preliminary registration on the platform. The preliminary registration each registered organisation can enter the preliminary registration procedure directly on the main page of the platform, by the login area in the former part of the page. Once completed the login procedure, just enter into the ATHLETES REGISTRATION area, compile the related form, indicating the number of persons envisaged for each sport discipline (athletes and officials) as well as the accompanying persons and click on the OK button directly on the form. Doing so, you will enter the 2-step procedure set for the advance payment established by the preliminary registration rules (see the next section Registration and Payment for further details) and: - STEP 1 select the preferred packages for accommodation and any other foreseen services, according to the number of persons indicated in the previous form (an automatic procedure will guide you in order to avoid any accidental mistake); go to STEP 2; - STEP 2 select the payment mode you prefer (two alternative ways are expected, via credit card or bank transfer), and checkout. If you have selected the credit card mode, you will enter a secure area where you can complete the payment. Else (if you have selected the bank transfer mode), you will be provided with the data needed to complete the payment by your own. In anyway, you will receive a confirmation of the purchased order. 4

5 The definitive registration using the provided username and password in the login procedure, always starting from the platform main page, after the 15 th of February 2015 you will have the opportunity to complete the athletes registration, both by specifying all the data needed to the event accreditation and by finalizing the payment for the residual amount, as specified by the definitive registration rules. (see the next section Registration and Payment for further details). Further information related with this phase will be specifically provided some days before the start of the definitive registration phase. For contacts on registration matters/platform: address: Phone: (Roberto Vecchione) WSG2015 APP: new opportunities for participants (Badge QR-Code Technology) The WSG2015 online platform has been specifically customized to support the governance and the accessibility of CSIT World Sports Games The CSIT WSG 2015, focus both on the promotion and participation in physical activities and sports, are directed to amateur athletes, their families and friends from all over the world, so to compete in various sport disciplines. That is why the social platform will run before, during and after the WSG2015, in order to improve the experience of the WSG2015 both for participants and for those who are simply interested in the events and in the related results. This accessible revolution is built on two main pillars: the personal WSG2015 pass, which will represent a unique gate of access to the platform features based on the QR-Code technology; the WSG2015 APP. Each personal WSG2015 pass will contain a QR-Code (abbreviated from Quick Response Code) which will give the opportunity to authenticate each participant by a usual smart-phone (or something similar, as a tablet) and provide her/him with several specifically customized services. Each participants as well will have the opportunity to download an APP, login with personal username and password, and: - collect gadgets and all materials, - enter facilities and dedicated areas, - attend events and special/side events, - be recognized during the competitions and sport demonstrations, - gather relevant information about the events (competitions results, timetable) and the physical areas (maps, agenda). Each of the athletes will also have the opportunity to use the APP in order to: - check their competition results, - check general results and ranking, - check the timetable of their competitions, - check if their own gadget has been collected, - book the side events (conferences etc ), - verify the location of the competition areas, using the events map. Some other features envisaged specifically for referees and officials are: - upload the competitions results, - upload the technical competitions account, - check the athletes identification and profile, - check the program and the timetable of the assigned competitions, - check the Technical Commissions meeting program and timetable. 5

6 Registration and Payment AICS provides an on-line registration platform giving you all needed support on the fulfilling of the procedure (see the previous section Registration procedures: the WSG2015 online platform for further details). According to the signed contracts for ensuring the hotel accommodation of all participants and the stage of all CSIT championships and non-official competitions, AICS introduces the following system for accepting applications and cancellation of reservations. - Deadline for submitting PRELIMINARY REGISTRATION (on-line): February 15 th, 2015 [Throughout the online-form you are requested to indicate just the number of persons, gender, sports discipline, hotel categories, estimated day of arrival and departure] - Payment of 50% of the total sum: February 15 th, 2015 at the latest - - Deadline for submitting DEFINITIVE REGISTRATION (on-line): May 7 th, 2015 [Throughout the online-form you are requested to fill out names of persons, gender, sports discipline, age & weight category, hotel categories, exact time of arrival / departure and travel details etc.] - Payment of the remaining sum (100%): May 7 th, 2015 at the latest HEADING ACCOUNT: AICS WSG 2015 IBAN CODE: IT 74 S COD SWIFT / BIC: PASCITM1RM9 CAUSAL/OBJECT: Registration Games 2015 CIN: S ABI: CAB: ACCOUNT NUMBER: NAME BANKHOUSE: BANCA MONTE DEI PASCHI DI SIENA Agenzia 9, Roma, Via Leone IV, 32 Remark: only those participants who have transferred ALL payments are officially / finally registered! Cancellation policy Based on the Technical Commissions and Championships General Regulations the Cancellation Policy of the CSIT World Sports Games 2015 is as follows: In order to be officially registered all registration payments have to be transferred to the organizer until the definitive registration deadline on May 7 th, In case of cancellation by a registered participant until May 7 th, 2015, the organizer will refund all payments (100%). Cancellation between May 8 th and May 14 th, 2015, the organizer will refund 50% of the total sum. Last minute cancellation between May 15 th and May 21 st, 2015, the organizer will refund 25% of the total sum. After May 21 st, 2015 no refund will be conducted. CSIT Championships Cancellation: Be aware the organisation will reserve the right of cancellation of sports disciplines, if there are not at least 4 CSIT member unions preliminary registered or even not enough participants on February 15, In that case the organiser will refund all payments. 6

7 GENERAL FRAMEWORK OF THE PARTICIPATION Right of participation WADA Rules (CSIT Anti Doping Rules) Medical certification Eligibility: Professional athletes have no right to participate! For CSIT Championships each sport has its specific criteria. All CSIT member unions and organizations, as well as non-members have the right to participate in the ALL competitions with unlimited number of teams and athletes! Championships and competitions will be organized under WADA rules (CSIT Webpage: Each participant has to sign the CSIT Anti Doping Rules: Form upon registration: see below Annex 1 CSIT Anti Doping Corner: will be located at the medical center inside the Sport Village GETUR close to the accreditation center and Casa Italia. Athletes involved in all kind of competitions and physical activities of staged in the WSG2015 program will be asked to provide a valid medical certification stating sport physical fitness for agonistic and non-agonistic sport practices. According to this rule Unions/Organisations delegates of the teams will be asked to subscribe (on the online platform) a declaration on this matter, taking the responsibility on the behalf of the group of athletes physical fitness. Competition rules Cups & Medals Each sport has its own sporting rules based on the international accepted rules. However small differences in the rules are possible. The valid rules for each CSIT sport can be found on the CSIT website in the Download Center: For non official Championships the international valid regulations will be applied and can be found on the WSG2015 website. All sports will have competitive character and the winners will receive cups and medals for ranking from 1st to 3rd place. Competition Program The exact competition program per sport can be found at on May 16 th, 2015 at the latest. 7

8 SPORTS COMPETITIONS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND NUMBER OF TEAMS CSIT OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Competitions in these 18 kinds of CSIT sports will be carried out in accordance with the CSIT Sports Regulations, which can be found on the official CSIT Webpage in the SERVICE / Download Center / CSIT Sports Regulations as well as on the official CSIT WSG 2015 Webpage Composition of the team just indicates the minimum number of participants to participate in all disciplines/categories per sport and unions/organisations can send more than 1 team per sport. Football Eligibility criteria: professional players who take part in national championships cannot participate in CSIT Championships. Team competitions men (16 years and older) 11 players, 7 substitutes, 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 doctor or assistant coach, 1 team manager 22 persons in total Mini football Eligibility criteria: professional players who take part in national championships cannot participate in CSIT Championships. Team competitions men and women (16 years and older) Men: 4 players, 1 goalkeeper, 4 substitutes, 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 head of team 12 persons in total Women: 4 players, 1 goalkeeper, 4 substitutes, 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 head of team 12 persons in total. Participants play with sports shoes or football shoes with rubber cleats. Men two halves of 20 minutes each. Women two halves of 15 minutes each Athletics Eligibility criteria: Athletes who participated during the last 4 years in World Championships, European, African and/or Asian championships are not allowed to compete in CSIT World Sports Games or CSIT Championships Composition of the team: Men: 18 athletes (including 3 athletes walkers) + 1 coach Women: 18 athletes (including 3 athletes walkers) + 1 coach 1 head of the delegation (in total 39 persons) Individual and team competitions men and women (18 years and older) Individual competitions (men): 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m, m, m, m, 110 m hurdles, 400 m hurdles, m steeplechase, high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault, shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, hammer throw, walk 10 km Individual competitions (women): 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m, m, m, 100 m hurdles, 400 m hurdles, high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault, shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, hammer throw, walk 5 km Team competitions (men) the following disciplines are taken into account: 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m, m, m, 400 m hurdles, high jump, long jump, shot put, discus throw, relay 4 x 100 m. Team competitions (women) the following disciplines are taken into account: 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m, m, 400 m hurdles, high jump, long jump, shot put, discus throw, relay 4 x 100 m. A referee, a coach and a head of team can be included in the composition of the delegation. 8

9 Volleyball Eligibility criteria: athletes who participated during the last 3 years as representing their country in the Olympic Games or a competition organized by the FIVB or a Continental Confederation cannot participate in the CSIT competitions. In the case of a not clear status the participating federation has to clarify the status by sending all relevant information s to the TC Volleyball. It is to be decided by the TC chairman and secretary indoor Volleyball if the eligibility criteria is valid or not before sending the player(s) to the CSIT Championships or World Sports Games. Team competitions men and women (18 years and older) Men: 12 players, 1 referee (desirable), 1 coach, 1 head of team 15 persons in total Women: 12 players, 1 referee (desirable), 1 coach, 1 head of team 15 persons in total Beach Volleyball Eligibility criteria: athletes who participated during the last 3 years as representing their country in the Olympic Games or a competition organized by the FIVB or a Continental Confederation cannot participate in the CSIT competitions. In the case of a not clear status the participating federation has to clarify the status by sending all relevant information s to the TC Volleyball. It is to be decided by the TC chairman and secretary indoor Volleyball if the eligibility criteria is valid or not before sending the player(s) to the CSIT Championships or World Sports Games. Team competitions men and women (18 years and older) Men: 3 players, 1 substitute, 1 referee (desirable) 1 coach, Women: 3 players, 1 substitute, 1 referee (desirable), 1 coach Unions/parties can bring unlimited teams per gender and 1 head of the delegation Basketball Eligibility criteria: players are allowed to participate in CSIT championships when they are not playing in professional national leagues. Team competitions men and women (Juniors up to 18 years old; Seniors 19 years and older) Men: 12 players, 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 head of team 15 persons in total Women: 12 players, 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 head of team 15 persons in total Tennis Eligibility criteria: players with ATP or WTA points are not allowed to participate. Individual and team competitions mixed teams Composition of the team: 3 players men, 1 player women, 2 substitutes, 1 coach 7 persons in total A team match consists of: 3 men singles, 1 women single, 1 men double and 1 mixed double. Each sportsman plays a maximum of 1 single and 1 double; no age limitations Men individual: 45 years and older Women individual: 40 years and older. 9

10 Table Tennis Eligibility criteria: the participation in the CSIT World Sports Games and single CSIT Championships is not authorised for players appearing on the list of the ITTF world ranking. See: Individual, team, mixed competitions men and women Juniors: Team 2 players, Doubles M / F / Mix, Individual Seniors: Team 3 players, Doubles M / F / Mix, Individual Veterans: Individual (Juniors less than 18 years old; Seniors from 18 to 50 years old; Veterans: 50 years and older) - 1 head of delegation - 1 coach - a team of 3 males players (maximum of 4 players) - a team of 3 females players (maximum of 4 players) - a team of 2 Juniors boys (maximum of 3 players) - a team if 2 Juniors girls (maximum of 3 players) Beach Tennis Eligibility criteria: athletes who participated during the last 4 years in World Championships cannot participate in CSIT Championships. Team competitions mixed teams (no age limitations for team matches) Team men: 2 players and 1 reserve player (optional) Team women: 2 players and 1 reserve player (optional) 4 players men, 2 reserve players men (optional), 4 players women, 2 reserve players women (optional), 1 coach 9 persons in total (+ 4 optional reserve players) Chess Eligibility criteria: Players over ELO points are not allowed to participate. No FIDE, GM or IM title Open (men and/or women) Team competition and Women Individual competition (no age limitations) - Swiss system Composition of the team: 5-10 players (men and/or women), 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 head of team 13 persons maximum in total Open (men and/or women) team: 4 players (obligatory), 1 reserve player, 1 referee, 1 coach. Women individual: No limitations in the number of players Blitz competition: all members of the team are invited. Pétanque Eligibility criteria: Not allowed to participate are: players who participate(d) in/as: World Championships Professionals Having 3 participations at the World Games Allowed to participate are: players with 3 years of license in the same club Team competitions men and women (18 years and older) Men: 16 players, 1 referee, Women: 4 players, 1 referee, 1 head of the delegation 23 persons in total 10

11 Wrestling Eligibility criteria: athletes who participated during the last 4 years in Seniors World Championships or Olympic Games cannot participate in CSIT Championships. Individual and team competitions Juniors and Seniors men (Juniors; 18 to 20 years old (from 16 years old only with medical and parental certificate) Seniors: 20 years and older (from 16 years old only with medical and parental certificate) Greco-Roman wrestling men weight categories: Juniors individual: 46-50, 55, 66, 69, 74, 84, 96, kg. Seniors individual: 59, 66, 71, 75, 80, 85, 98 and 130 kg. Teams: 59, 66, 71, 75, 80, 85, 98 and 130 kg. 8 junior and 6 senior wrestlers, 1 referee, 2 coaches and 1 team leader (18 persons in total). Beach Wrestling Eligibility criteria: athletes who participated during the last 4 years in Seniors World Championships or Olympic Games cannot participate in CSIT Championships. Participants in Judo and Karate can participate as long as their eligibility is valid regarding their CSIT sport. Individual competitions men and women Seniors from 20 years and older (from 16 years old only with medical and parental certificate) Weight category: Men: 70, 80, kg Women: 60, 70, +70 kg 4 men athletes, 4 women athletes, 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 team leader (11 persons in total). Judo Eligibility criteria: Judoka s with IJF, AJU, PJC, JUA, EJU and OJU with 1 or more ranking points are not allowed to participate to the CSIT Judo Championships Individual and team competitions men and women Juniors up to 19 years old for individual competitions; Seniors from 20 to 29 years old for individual and team competitions; Masters from 30 years old for individual competitions Individual competitions categories: - Men: up to 60 kg, up to 66 kg, up to 73 kg, up to 81 kg, up to 90 kg, up to 100 kg, over 100 kg Duration of the game: 5 minutes - Women: up to 48 kg, up to 52 kg, up to 57 kg, up to 63 kg, up to 70 kg, up to 78 kg, over 78 kg Duration of the game: 4 minutes Team competitions categories: - Men: up to 60 kg, up to 66 kg, up to 73 kg, up to 81 kg, up to 90 kg, up to 100 kg, over 100 kg Duration of the game: 4 minutes 11

12 - Women: up to 48 kg, up to 52 kg, up to 57 kg, up to 63 kg, up to 70 kg, up to 78 kg, over 78 kg Duration of the game: 4 minutes Men: 7 athletes (1 in each category), 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 head of team 10 persons in total Women: 7 athletes (1 in each category), 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 head of team 10 persons in total. Gymnastics (Aesthetic, Artistic, Rhythmic) Aesthetic Gymnastic Artistic Gymnastic Eligibility criteria: Are not permitted to participate: The gymnasts who represent their national federation on World Championships - Olympic Games - Intercontinental Championships - Championships and international bilateral tournaments. Gymnasts licensee since less than one year in a labour federation adherent at the CSIT Gymnasts of national federations, also licensee in a labour federation adherent at the CSIT, participating in groups and trainings with the aim to represent their national federation. Are permitted to participate: Only in Championship A, which is on codification FIG (International Gymnastics Federation) Gymnasts from national federation, licensee since more then one year in a labour federation adherent at the CSIT, which do not participate in any group or national training. Team competitions men and women: 6 to 10 players, 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 head of team A Seniors: 17 yrs. and older B Juniors: yrs. Included. 6 to 10 players, 1 referee, 1 coach Individual and Team competitions men A all categories 14 yrs. and older B Juniors yrs. included C Mixed 3 of yrs. and 3 of 18 yrs and older Mixed Team: Youngsters Juniors - Seniors Individual and Team competitions women A all categories 13 yrs. and older B Juniors yrs. included C Mixed 3 of yrs. and 3 of 17 yrs and older Mixed Team: Youngsters Juniors Seniors. Rhythmic Gymnastic 6 to 10 players, 1 referee, 1 coach Individual and Team competitions women A Seniors 16 yrs. and older B Juniors yrs. included C Mixed 3 of yrs. and 3 of 16 and older Mixed Team: Youngsters Juniors Seniors 12

13 Groups Rhythmic Gymnastic Swimming 6 to 10 players, 1 referee, 1 coach Team competitions women A Seniors 16 yrs. and older Including DUOS and TRIOS B Juniors yrs. included Including DUOS and TRIOS C Youngsters yrs. included Eligibility criteria: Competitors with a better ranking then step 17 in the RUDOLPH-Tabelle are not allowed to take part in the championships. The actual RUDOLPH-Tabelle you will find below. Masters swimmers which have participated in Olympic Games, in open World championships or in Continental championships during the last 4 years are not allowed to take part in the Masters championships. Regular and Masters: Delegation: 1 head of the delegation, no limitations to the number of swimmers, 2 or more coaches depending on the number of swimmers. Regular: Individual and relay competitions men and women Juniors ages: 13 years and younger, 14 and 15 years old; 16 and 17 years old; 18 years and older; Masters: Individual and relay competitions men and women Masters ages: from 25 to 29 years old; from 30 to 34 years old; from 35 to 40 years old, from 41 years old so on with 5 years steps 50 m, 100 m and 200 m backstroke men and women 50 m, 100 m and 200 m breaststroke men and women 50 m, 100 m and 200 m butterfly men and women 50 m, 100 m, 200 m and 400 m freestyle men and women 200 m individual medley men and women 4 х 50 m freestyle relay men and women 4 х 100 m freestyle relay men and women 4 х 100 m medley relay men and women Composition of the teams for the relay competitions: Men: 4 athletes Women: 4 athletes Remark: Swimmers of 25 years and older have to decide to participate in Regular or Masters. It is not possible to participate in both. Swimming - RUDOLPH-Tabelle Age group 50 fly 50 back 50 breast 50 free 100 fly 100 back 100 breast 100 free 13 younger Girls 200 fly 200 back 200 breast 200 free 200 I.M. 400 free Age group 50 fly 50 back 50 breast 50 free 100 fly 100 back 100 breast 100 free 14/ Girls 200 fly 200 back 200 breast 200 free 200 I.M. 400 free Age group 50 fly 50 back 50 breast 50 free 100 fly 100 back 100 breast 100 free 16/ Girls 200 fly 200 back 200 breast 200 free 200 I.M. 400 free

14 Age group 50 fly 50 back 50 breast 50 free 100 fly 100 back 100 breast 100 free 18 elder Girls 200 fly 200 back 200 breast 200 free 200 I.M. 400 free Age group 50 fly 50 back 50 breast 50 free 100 fly 100 back 100 breast 100 free 13 younger Boys 200 fly 200 back 200 breast 200 free 200 I.M. 400 free Age group 50 fly 50 back 50 breast 50 free 100 fly 100 back 100 breast 100 free 14/ Boys 200 fly 200 back 200 breast 200 free 200 I.M. 400 free Age group 50 fly 50 back 50 breast 50 free 100 fly 100 back 100 breast 100 free 16/ Boys 200 fly 200 back 200 breast 200 free 200 I.M. 400 free Age group 50 fly 50 back 50 breast 50 free 100 fly 100 back 100 breast 100 free 18 elder Boys 200 fly 200 back 200 breast 200 free 200 I.M. 400 free OTHER CHAMPIONSHIPS WITHIN THE WSG 2015 FRAMEWORK WHEEL GYMNASTICS (RHÖNRAD) Official World Championships in Wheel Gymnastics Juniors All Around and Juniors single disciplines Seniors All Around and Seniors single disciplines Official World Championships in Cyr Wheel Cyr Wheel Seniors Women and Men Participation only for gymnasts from IRV member countries! For general information about the sport Wheel Gymnastics, more information about the championship, registration etc. please visit the IRV homepage AMERICAN FOOTBALL International Amateur American Football League Championship Flag male and female, Tackle 5v5 and 9v9 male and female. A minimum of 5 games for each team to be held on 5 fields game in four days of the tournament. Participation is open to all non-professional players who are or who become IAAFL members. For information on participation write to: wsg@iaafl.eu 14

15 NON OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Competitions in these 9 kinds of sports will be carried out in accordance with the valid International Sports Regulations, which can be found on the official WSG2015 webpage: Composition of the team just indicates the minimum number of participants to participate in all disciplines/categories per sport and Union/organisations can send more than 1 team per sport. Beach Soccer Team competitions Men (16 yrs and older) Men: 5 players, 3 (or 5) reserve players, 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 head of team 11/13 persons in total Match duration: 3 thirds of 12 minutes each. Street Ball Badminton (3 х 3) Team competitions Men and Women Men: 3 players, 1 reserve player, 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 head of team 7 persons in total Women: 3 players, 1 reserve player, 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 head of team 7 persons in total Games are played until one of the teams scores 11 points, or for 7 minutes. If no team reaches 11 points in 7 minutes, the winner is the team who has scored more points. If the points are equal after 7 minutes, the game is being continued with scrimmage and until one of the teams scores. Each basket brings 1 point, and 2 points if the shot is made from beyond the arc. A free throw basket brings 1 point. Individual and Team competitions Men and Women Categories: JUNIORS Up to 18 yrs. MI, WI, MD, WD and MiD OPEN from 18 yrs. and olders MI, WI, MD, WD and MiD Over 35 from 35 to 44 yrs. MI, WI, MD, WD and MiD Over 45 from 45 to 54 yrs. MI, WI, MD, WD and MiD Over 55 Over 55 yrs. MI, WI, MD, WD and MiD MI=Male Individual, WI=Women Individual, MD=Male Doubles, WD=Women Doubles and MiD=Mixed Doubles 2 players for each category, 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 head of delegation Handball Beach Handball Team competitions Men and Women (16 yrs and older) 7 players, 7 reserve players, 1 referee, 1coach, 1 assistant coach, 1 head of team 18 persons in total Team competitions Men and Women (16 yrs and older) 4 players, 4 reserve players, 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 assistant coach, 1 head of team 12 persons in total 15

16 Water Basket Darts Skating Bridge Team competitions Men Women Mixed (16 yrs and older) 5 players, 7 reserve players, 1 referee, 1 coach, 1 head of team 15 persons in total Individual and team competitions men and women Men: 2 players, 1 head of team 3 persons in total Women: 2 players, 1 head of team 3 persons in total Individual and team competition men and women Performance teams: Big teams Little teams Quartets Synchronized: Juniors and Seniors Individuals: 4 yrs and older Double and Team competitions men and women Categories: Open Ladies Mixed Juniors Seniors (20 yrs and older) Team: 4 players, 1 head of team Double: 2 players, 1 head of team It is possible to participate with an unlimited number of teams and couples SPORT FOR ALL: +55 PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP: Seniors 55+, who can walk and move themselves without problems and trainers / instructors with experience in and interest for physical activities for seniors. Age and sex Activities for seniors (indoor and outdoor) Further information 55 years and older for the active seniors No age limit for trainers/ instructors Females and Males Krolf, Cross Boccia, Warming Up, Gymnastics, Water Gymnastics, Playing workshops, Coordination workshops, Brain-fit, Self-defense, Bike n fit, Outdoor training, Dance Sessions. CSIT Vice-President Palle Thomsen, thomsen@csit.tv 16

17 NEW AND DEMONSTRATIVE SPORTS INCLUDED IN THE WSG 2015 Demonstration or practice sessions will be staged for these 17 kinds of sports: needed equipments will be provided for all participants previously registered throughout the official WSG2015 platform: Demonstration or practice sessions in these kinds of sports will be carried out in accordance with the valid International Sports Regulations. Important note: Other, new and demonstration sports are with reservations! Registration can be done either online or at your arrival in Lignano Sabbiadoro: the weekly program per sport can be found at on May 16 th, 2015 at the latest. 1. Windsurfing 2. Yoga 3. Ju-jitsu 4. Aqua fitness-gym 5. Mini golf 6. Tai-chi 7. Tug of war 8. Frisbee/ultimate 9. Canoeing 10. Nordic Walking 11. Triathle 12. Stand-up paddle 13. Zumba 14. Orienteering 15. Parkour 16. You.FO 17. Wackitball Interesting web-pages on new sports: YOU.FO: - see also: WACKITBALL: 17

18 WSG2015 CULTURAL PROGRAM CASA ITALIA The location of Casa Italia will be the beating heart of the WSG2015, Headquarters referenced athletes, coaches, journalists, sponsors, professionals, supporters. It will be located in the centre of the Village GETUR and will be divided into: Accreditation area and general info point Conference and meeting area Sponsors area Food and drinks special tastings area Tourist office for information, rent a car, tour and excursions Internet point Call for proposals for CSIT Unions night life cultural event A Call for proposals addressed to all CSIT Unions is launched for the organisation and stage of a night life cultural activity to be staged into Casa Italia (Sport Village GETUR). The aim of the CSIT UNION NIGHTLIFE EVENT is to promote mutual understanding and cultural exchange amongst the CSIT family! Into the WSG2015 week every night Casa Italia will host the proposal of a CSIT Union which will represent customs and cultural traditions of the Union Country involving all WSG2015 participants (e.g. Gastronomy tastings, Dance and Music activities Folklore etc.). The host Union will provide the needed equipment according to the submission of proposals by the CSIT Union. Deadline of the submission of Proposals from CSIT Unions: from February 15 th, 2015 to May, 7 th, 2015 Unions will have the opportunity to submit - on the official WSG2015 website ( - a proposal of cultural event filling an online form so to describe the activities to be held during the dedicated nightlife and the needed equipment to be provided by the Host Union. Conferences on sport matters 3 Conferences addressed to all participants will be staged involving International key-note speakers on the following themes: Sports Medicine Doping Sport as a social value tool Important note: Conferences are with reservations to be done upon the arrival at WSG2015! 18

19 Call for proposals for youth workshops In collaboration with CSIT Young Leaders group a Call for proposals addressed to all CSIT Unions is launched for the organisation of a workshop addressed to youth themes, to be staged into Casa Italia (Sport Village GETUR). Each CSIT Union will have the opportunity to propose a workshop s theme and a workshop Coordinator so to involve all WSG2015 participants with the aim to promote mutual understanding on the role of youngsters in sport practices and in sports organisations and to foster the exchange of best practices on the youth promotion in the sport frame. Into the WSG2015 weekly event the Sport Village will host all workshops and the host Union will provide the equipment according to the submission of proposals. Deadline of the submission of Workshop Proposals: from December 15 th, 2014 to February, 15 th, 2015 Unions will have the opportunity to submit on the official WSG2015 website ( a proposal of Workshop s subject and the Workshop Coordinator filling an online form. Once submitted, the proposals will be launched on the official WSG2015 website so to permit the registration of all participants. The proposed coordinator will have the logistic and organisational support of the LIGNOC for the organisation of the workshop (equipment). Deadline for participants to be registered at the Workshops: from February 15 th, 2015 to May, 7 th, 2015 participants will have the opportunity to register at the single workshop on the official WSG2015 website ( Afternoon and Nightlife Animation in Lignano Sabbiadoro as WSG2015 City Dance, games, friends and shows for all, everything fully free of charge! Every day Lignano will be special because events and activities will be planned throughout the city. In the evening, after sunbathing, swimming, having fun on the beach and enjoying walks through the city centre or Casa Italia. The town offers a special week with art and photography exhibitions, street theatre performances, music in the most famous squares or arenas and much, much more... The night will be a party for everyone... an extraordinary contagious energy fills WSG2015 guests! Music and entertainment will be staged in different places, and through the accreditation or the APP the participant will be provided of a afternoon and night life Animation Map that can be followed step by step so that participants will not miss a single note! The delegations from all over the world will enjoy the legendary nightlife, especially with unforgettable beach parties, popular discos and numerous concerts, animations with a group of entertainers who will always be ready to involve you in many fun activities. In case of further questions please do not hesitate to contact the organising committee. Looking forward to meeting you at the CSIT World Sports Games 2015! Cordial greetings! On behalf of CSIT The Organising Committee LIGNOC 19

20 CONTACT INFORMATION Organising Committee LIGNOC AICS - Associazione Italiana Cultura Sport Direzione Nazionale AICS Website: Via Barberini n Roma, Italy General Management LIGNOC (AICS) info@wsg2015.com Phone: (Valeria Gherardini) Phone: (Roberto Vecchione) Phone: (Angela Croce) Sport Direction Staff (AICS) address: dnsport@aics.info (Ilde Ceniccola) Registration / Platform matters address: helpdesk@wsg2015.com Phone: (Roberto Vecchione) Non-CSIT Members & Companies address: comont@csit.tv (Olivier Comont) Information to journalists and media (AICS) address: press@wsg2015.com Phone: (Alessandra Raccagni) Accommodation, Transport & SPORTS VENUES INFORMATION in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Sport & School) Phone: (Elisa Franchi) or (office) address: csit@sportandschool.com 20

21 Annex 1 WADA Rules CSIT Anti - Doping Rules with Appendices CSIT World Sports Games are organised under the WADA rules. Every participant to the WSG is obliged to sign the CSIT - APPENDIX 2 - Acknowledgment and Agreement form (next page) before arrival in Lignano or at the reception / registration desk. All signed documents should be handed over by the delegation leader at the Accreditation Center preferable. The appendix can be also downloaded in the CSIT Anti - Doping Corner. During the CSIT World Sports Games athletes can be invited for a doping test. Athletes will be chosen in random order and sport. The coach of the athlete is requested to accompany the athlete during the doping test. Athletes have to identify themselves by showing their ID card or passport. Competent and authorized male and female WADA doctors will execute the doping test. Samples of doping tests will be sent to WADA authorised laboratories. For all information regarding the WADA compliant CSIT Anti - Doping Rules visit the website of CSIT. CSIT Anti - Doping Corner: CSIT Webpage: Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) CSIT advises athletes to notice the necessity of a Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE). See the table below. What? As an athlete, you may have an illness or condition that requires a particular medication. If this medication appears on the Prohibited List, you may be granted a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE), which gives you permission to take it. Why? TUEs ensure that you are able to obtain treatment for a legitimate medical condition even if that treatment requires a prohibited substance or method. The TUE process avoids the risk of sanctions due to a positive test. Who? When? Any athlete who may be subject to doping control must request a TUE before taking a prohibited medication. All information in this request remains strictly confidential. An application must be made at least 30 days before taking part in an event. In exceptional cases or true emergencies, a TUE may be approved retroactively. 21

22 CSIT - APPENDIX 2 - Acknowledgment and Agreement (Anti-Doping) 22

23 Annex 2 The Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) The FICS was founded in 1987 and is made up of 39 Nation s Sports Councils and 11 Educational Institutions. FICS has been an associate member of the General Association of International Sports Federations (SportAccord) for over 20 years and is a member of the International Council on Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE). Members of the FICS organization are proud to offer complementary sport chiropractic care to all competitors, coaches and judges during these games. Our services involve a treatment protocol which will include a consultation of the patient's chief complaint/area of concern, a focused examination, manipulative therapy, soft tissue, flexibility and taping techniques to assist the athlete perform at his best at this competition. Sport chiropractic care offers a proactive, safe, and drug-free approach to recovery and performance. Our Doctors are highly qualified having a Bachelor s degree or higher prior to completing the four-year program leading to the doctor of chiropractic degree within a national university system. Additionally they specialize in advanced post-graduate Sports Chiropractic levels of sports specific training. Of the 90 countries recognizing Chiropractic; each has their own designations signifying advanced educational credentials for Sports Chiropractic. To standardize the variation in education all member of FICS team are also credentialed through the International Sports Science Diploma (ICSSD) to ensure a standard of care and equality between National certifications. Prior to selection for International events candidates must have been in practice for a minimum of 5 years and logged experience as a Team Doctor at local, national and/or international levels of competition. Each must carry a current physician level certification in CPR/First Aid and must carry malpractice insurance where they practice. Most of our members have additional degrees, diplomas and certifications associated with the care and treatment of athletes in addition to their Sports Chiropractic certifications. They can also be Medical and Osteopathic doctors, have PhD s and Master s degrees in Sport Science, Rehabilitation and Biomechanics, are Certified Athletic Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Specialists, Physical Therapists, Emergency Medical Technicians, Acupuncturists and Massage Therapists. We look forward to participating with you in making the World Sports Games one of the best in history. The members of the FICS team invite you to find out how we can proactively improve your athletic experience and anxiously look forward to working with you! Sincerely, Dr. Timothy Ray Chair, FICS Games Commission 23