Team Manual 22 & 23 June 2013 Gateshead International Stadium Belarus, France, Germany, Great Britain & N.I., Greece, Italy, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, Turkey
Team Manual www.gateshead2013.com European Athletics Team Championships 22 to 23 June 2013 Gateshead, Great Britain & NI 2
CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 2. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 3. ARRIVALS 4. TRANSPORT 5. ACCOMMODATION & HOTEL INFORMATION 16. sustainable championships 17. appendices Appendix 1 - Implements List Appendix 2 - Timetable Appendix 3 - Event Draw Appendix 4 - Map of Stadium Appendix 5 - Accreditation Zones Appendix 6 - Competition Venue 6. ACCREDITATION 7. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 8. COMPETITION REGULATIONS 9. COMPETITION PROCEDURE 10. MEDICAL SERVICES & DOPING CONTROLS 11. INFORMATION 12. SECURITY 13. OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES 14. DEPARTURE 15. CONTACT DETAILS 3
Welcome to Gateshead Message from European Athletics President The Gateshead 2013 European Athletics Team Championships come at a time when our sport is on the ascendancy in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. As the first major international athletics event in the country following the London Olympics, Gateshead 2013 can benefit from the fantastic summer of athletics we witnessed in 2012 As the European Athletics Team Championships celebrate their fourth anniversary, there is no doubt that they continue to be the premier team athletics event in the world. From when the event changed from the European Cup, it has proven to be an extremely exciting proposition for spectators, TV viewers, media and athletes alike. On behalf of European Athletics. I would like to thanks Gateshead Council, British Athletics and UK Sport for all their hard work so far in the organisation of the Championships. We are all looking forward to another weekend of outstanding athletics. Hansjörg Wirz, President, European Athletics Message from Mayor of Gateshead Welcome you all to an exciting weekend of world class athletics in Gateshead. With a proud record of hosting major international sporting events, we are thrilled to host European Athletics for the third time here at Gateshead International Stadium. As home to international sporting events and athletes for over 40 years, we know how much individual hard work and passion for sport goes into developing and maintaining world class performance. Gateshead Council, along with our partners, has worked hard for a number of years to plan this event. We are determined to build on the London 2012 Olympic legacy, re-igniting and inspiring international excitement and passion for competitive sport. Together, we will make the 2013 European Athletics Team Championships a memorable event for all. councillor Jack Graham, Mayor of Gateshead 4
Welcome to Gateshead Message from British Athletics Chairman Following on from a superbly successful London Olympics, I am delighted to welcome teams from Europe s twelve leading athletics nations to compete once again in Great Britain. This Championship has a vital role within the athletics calendar, and holds a special place in our hearts. The team format means team responsibilities supersede the individual interests of each athlete and the race is truly on to secure every extra point possible in every single event. British Athletics is delighted to have been selected to host this year s competition. We love to host top class athletics and it is our pleasure to hold this superb event once again. I am sure that the competition will be fierce and exciting, ensuring that the watching European public is reminded once more of all that is great about our wonderful sport. Ed Warner chairman, British Athletics Message from UK Sport Chief Executive UK Sport is delighted to be supporting this prestigious event through an exciting new initiative; the National Lottery funded Gold Event Series. This ambitious programme will invest approximately 27 million to support the bidding and staging of major events on home soil to build an enduring legacy from the wonderful success of London 2012. The Gold Event Series will aim to bring over 70 of the world s most prestigious sporting events to the UK, including 36 World and European Championships. This programme will support British athletes preparation and qualification for Rio 2016, generate approximately 287 million of additional expenditure in host cities and regions and bring an estimated 250,000 overseas visitors to the UK. I would like to wish everyone competing the very best of luck and would also like to thank all involved in staging this event. Liz Nicholl, OBE chief Executive, UK Sport 5
1. General Information Language Population Currency Time Electricity Water Country code Mobile Phone Network Shop opening hours English Great Britain & NI 63,181,775 million inhabitants. Gateshead 200,300 inhabitants. Pound Sterling (GBP). Coins are issued to the value of 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, 1 and 2 Notes are issued to the value of 5, 10, 20 and 50. There are a number of banks, bureau de change and travel agents which can easily be found in Newcastle and Gateshead. Local time is: BST. The electricity supply is 240 volts and the plugs have 3 pins. Tap water is completely safe for drinking. Telephone Country Code is +44. UK mobile phone networks operate under 4g, 3g, 2G/GSM and GPRS. You are advised to contact your own country s mobile phone operator to determine if your country has an international roaming agreement with the UK, which will allow temporary connection with the UK network. Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 Saturday: 09:00-17:00 Sunday: some shops 11:00-16:00 Two large shopping centres are located within 5 miles of Gateshead International Stadium. MetroCentre, Gateshead Eldon Square, Newcastle Monday-Friday 10:00-21:00 Monday-Friday 10:00-20:00 Saturday: 09:00-19:00 Saturday: 09:00-19:00 Sunday: 11:00-17:00 Sunday: 11:00-17:00 Bank opening hours Monday- Friday: 09:00-17:00 Saturday 09:00-12:00 6
2. Organisational Structure 2.1 European Athletics Council President First Vice President Vice Presidents Director General Council Members IAAF President (ex officio member) European Athletics Honorary Life President Hansjorg Wirz (SUI) José Luis de Carlos (ESP) Karel Pilný (CZE) Jean Gracia (FRA) Christian Milz (SUI) Francesco 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 Münir Yaras (TUR) Vadim Zelichenok (RUS) Lamine Diack (SEN) Carl-Olaf Homén (FIN) 7
2.2 European Athletics Officiating Persons Vice-President Technical Delegate Doping Control Delegate Jury of Appeal ITOs/ATOs International Starter International Photo finish Judge Event Presentation Consultant José Luis de Carlos (ESP) Imre Matrahazi Jr. (HUN) Jan Engström (SWE) Jorge Salcedo (POR) - chair György Smoczer (HUN) Kjell Ahnsted (SWE) Yrjo Kelha (FIN) - chief Tigran Simoyan (ARM) Krisztina Horvàth (HUN) Jean-Pierre Schoebel (MON) Niels Van der Aar (NED) Lars Danielsson (SWE) Marco Pagliano (ITA) Roger Karlsson (SWE) Arnd Heiken (GER) 8
2.3 European Athletics Headquarters European Athletic Association Avenue Louis-Ruchonnet 18 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland Tel: +41 21 313 43 50 Fax: +41 21 313 43 51 E-mail: office@european-athletics.org Web: www.european-athletics.org 2.4 UK Members Council President Vice Presidents Council Members Lynn Davies Steve Backley John Graves Leslie Roy Carol Anthony Roy Corry Bill Adcocks Keith May Nigel Rowe Mike Harris Wendy Haxell Helen Clitheroe Lord Coe Roger Simons 9
2.5 Gateshead Local Organising Committee President General Secretary Project Leader Administration & Finance Accreditation (ORAS) Competition Stadium Services Event Presentation Transport & Accommodation Logistics Marketing Promotion Protocol & Ceremonies Technology TV & Media Volunteers, Community Engagement & Sustainability Anti-Doping David Bunce Cherry Alexander Debbie Ross Kristina Robson Pamela Beadling Malcolm Rogers Keith Davies Mick Laidler Gary Whittle Bob Gallagher Andy Kay Simon Hainsworth Nicola Boyle Richard Howe Robert Logan Karen Forbes Elaine Barclay Ryan Murphy Dave Newton David Hart Kerry Simpson Maureen Harries Joanne Morgan Claire Furlong Paul Foster Alison Lombardi Matthew Coliandris Adrian Kingston Shona Griffiths Micky Payne Shabir Sharif Stuart Attwell Caroline Kavanagh Lucy Crickmore David Herbert Gateshead Council UKA Gateshead Council Gateshead Council Gateshead Council UKA UKA Gateshead Council Gateshead Council Gateshead Council UKA Corporate Sporting Events Corporate Sporting Events Gateshead Council British Athletics British Athletics Gateshead Council British Athletics Nova International Nova International Nova International Gateshead Council Gateshead Council UKA Film Nova Film Nova Film Nova Independent Production BBC BBC BBC UKA Gateshead Council UK Sport UKA 10
2.6 LOC Competition Management Staff National Technical Delegate Competition Director Meeting Manager Technical Manager Call Room Referee Track Referee Field Referee(s) Chief Photo Finish Start Referee Start Coordinator Starter Secretary of the Jury of Appeal Technical Information Centre Chris Cohen Malcolm Rogers David Pryce Keith Davies Michael Dooling Christopher Haxell Dave Jessett Dean Williams Alison Jordan Alan Bell Gordon Staines Dave Biggin Margaret Werrett Margaret Nelson Rowena Ferrier 11
Participating Federations Belarus (BLR) Norway (NOR) France (FRA) Poland (POL) Germany (GER) Russia (RUS) Great Britain & NI (GBR) Spain (ESP) Greece (GRE) Turkey (TUR) Italy (ITA) Ukraine (UKR) 12
3. Arrivals 3.1 Arrival by Air Newcastle International Airport is the official airport. 3.1.1 Welcome Service Upon arrival at Newcastle International Airport, the teams will be met by Team Attaches. A welcome desk will be located at the arrivals area after the baggage claim, outside customs. It will be open from 06:00 until 23:00 from 20 to 22 June. Once luggage has been collected, team members will be escorted to buses which will take them to their hotels. Bus transport will operate for teams. Team buses will be clearly identified by signage. The transfer time from the airport to the official hotels is 20 to 30 minutes depending on the traffic conditions. 3.1.2 Transportation of Equipment From the welcome desk, the vaulting poles will be transported directly to Gateshead International Stadium and stored at the equipment storage room. For more information, please read point 7.3. 3.2 Arrival by Train Teams arriving to Newcastle 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 Road Teams arriving by road should go directly to their hotel, where representatives from the LOC will welcome them. 3.4 Visa Requirements The following countries require visas to enter Great Britain: Belarus Russia Ukraine Turkey Visas should be obtained before leaving your country, from the British Embassy or Consulate. Should you have any problems, or require a letter of invitation please contact Karen Forbes from the LOC: E-mail: kforbes@britishathletics.org.uk, Phone: +44 (0) 121 7138414. 13
4. Transport 4.1 Transport and Information Desk The Transport/Information desk will be located at the lobby of each hotel and will be open from 20 to 23 June from 09:00 to 21:00. On Monday 24 June it will be open from 09:00 as long as needed. 4.2 Bus Shuttle Service A bus shuttle service will be provided between the team hotels, training venues, social functions, the technical meeting and Gateshead International Stadium. 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 10-20 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions. Note: Late transportation will be provided for team members retained in the stadium for doping control or protests procedures. 4.3 Departure Transport will be arranged according to the departure schedules submitted by the teams. Further information will be available from the LOC Information desks at the hotels. 5. Accommodation & Hotel Information 5.1 General Information The LOC has reserved five good quality hotels for teams, providing full board accommodation and easy accessibility to both the centres of Newcastle and Gateshead and the competition venue. 5.2 LOC Information Desk An LOC Information desk will be located in the lobby of each hotel, which will be open from Thursday 20 June to Sunday 23 June from 09:00 to 21:00 and on Monday 24 June from 09:00 as long as needed. The LOC Information desk will also hand out water free of charge during opening hours. 14
5.3 Officials Hotel Team Hotels Hilton Hotel Gateshead Bottle Bank Gateshead NE8 2AR Tel: +44 191 490 9700 www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united- kingdom/hilton-newcastle-gateshead-hotel- NCLHIHI/index.html Jury s Inn Gateshead Quays Hotel South Shore Road Gateshead NE8 3AE Tel: +44 191 401 6800 www.newcastlegateshead.jurysinns.com Jury s Inn Newcastle Scotswood Road Newcastle NE1 4AD Tel: +44 191 201 4400 www.newcastlehotels.jurysinns.com Marriott Metro Centre Metro Centre Gateshead NE11 9XF Tel: +44 191 493 2233 www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/ nclgh-newcastle-gateshead-marriott-hotelmetrocentre Ramada Encore Gateshead Hawks Road Quay Tyne & Wear Gateshead NE8 3AD www.encorenewcastlegateshead.co.uk 15 VIP Hotels Hilton Hotel Gateshead Bottle Bank Gateshead NE8 2AR Tel: +44 191 490 9700 www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united- kingdom/hilton-newcastle-gateshead-hotel- NCLHIHI/index.html Media Hotels Stalybridge Suites Buxton Street Newcastle NE1 6NL Tel: +44 191 238 7000 www.ichotelsgroup.com/staybridge/hotels/ gb/en/newcastle-upon-tyne/nclms/ hoteldetail Vermont Hotel Castle Garth Newcastle NE1 1RQ Tel: +44 191 233 1010 www.vermont-hotel.com Royal Station Hotel Neville Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DH Tel: +44 191 2320781 www.royalstationhotel.com Technical partners Ramada Encore Gateshead Hawks Road Quay Tyne & Wear Gateshead NE8 3AD www.encorenewcastlegateshead.co.uk
5.4 Costs and European Athletics Quota According to European Athletics Regulation 610.4 accommodation and full board of participating teams for a maximum of 25 male athletes, 25 female athletes and 13 officials for 4 nights (20 June - 23 June 2013) will be paid by European Athletics. The following rates must be paid for out of quota team members and for additional days: Group single Room Twin Room Athletes & Team Officials Out of quota 135 110 (in period time and on additional nights) Each participating team shall be allocated a minimum number of single rooms (for the price of a twin) equal to 10% of the total number of athletes and in quota officials entered in the final entries. Any single rooms above 10% threshold will be charged at a rate of 135 EUR. This rule is only applicable for in period days. Cancellation Policy The final account for accommodation attributable to each Member Federation shall be based on the numbers declared in the Final Entries and this shall be paid in full, no allowance being made for any subsequent reduction in the actual numbers of athletes and/or officials. Extra Charges 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 these extra payments must be made in GBP. 5.4.1 Payment Procedures An invoice will be sent to each Federation detailing the amount they owe based on their final entries. Federations can make advance payments in EUR by bank transfer to the following account: Bank name: Yorkshire Bank, Bank account number: 10924775 Bank address: 14 Broadway, Bradford BD1 1EZ Swift/BIC: YORKGB21303 IBAN: GB83YORK05030310924775 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 GBP, the conversion rate will be as per the date of the Final Entries. 16
5.5 Rooming List In order to make the arrival and check-in process as easy and fast as possible, LOC kindly asks all federations to enter the rooming list of their teams into the TOES (Team Online Entry system) from 18 to 20 June. 5.6 Meals All meals will be served in the teams hotels. thursday 20 Friday 21 Saturday 22 Sunday 23 Monday 24 Breakfast 7:00-10:00 7:00-10:00 7:00-10:00 5:00-10:00 Lunch 12:30-14:30 12:30-14:30 11:30-14:30 11:30-14:30 Dinner 18:00-23:00 18:00-22:00 18:00-21:00 18:00-22:00 Meal vouchers will be distributed to the teams upon accreditation. These will be required for lunch at the hotel but can be exchanged for a take away lunch box from the information desk. Team members will need their accreditation to access the restaurant. For lunch and dinner, mineral water is 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 controls or protests. 5.7 Meeting Rooms for Teams In each hotel the LOC will provide one meeting room to be available for teams to reserve on a first come first serve basis. This can be done at the information desk. Should teams require to reserve additional meeting rooms at their own expense, the LOC will be happy to assist with the request. 5.8 Telephone Calls The 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 European Athletics Team Championships Gateshead 2013. 17
6. Accreditation 6.1 General Each 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 system. 6.2 Accreditation Procedure Accreditation 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. 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. The Main Accreditation Centre is located in the Gateshead College Academy for Sport, next to Gateshead International Stadium. All Team Accreditation cards and special access cards will be distributed to the Team Leader there. No accreditations will be given out before full payment is made. 6.3 Loss of an Accreditation Card Any lost or damaged accreditation cards should be reported to the LOC Information desk in the team hotels or to the Technical Information Centre. A replacement pass can be obtained on proof of identity. 6.4 Access Areas for Teams A 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 and training areas, changing facilities 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 European Athletics Club and will be given the necessary access number on their accreditation card. A separate card will be issued to Team Leaders, for access to the information distributed to the teams pigeon boxes at the TIC. Coaches seats will be reserved for the field events. 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 additional pass for an accompanying person. Passes will be collected once they enter the Doping Control Station. 18
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 Delegate and the Competition Administration, regarding technical matters. The TIC is located near the main VIP entrance to the Stadium (see Appendix 4). The TIC will be open at the following times: Friday 10:00-19:00 Saturday 10:00-19:00 Sunday 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 documentation (doping control and Omega photo finish prints) Receipt of final declaration of members of relay teams Receipt of protests and appeals from the teams Official invitations and entrance tickets ordered by the teams A separate entry card is required by Team Leaders to gain access to TIC to collect information from Team pigeon boxes (see point 6.4). The competition bibs will be available for collection at the TIC from 10:00 on 21 June. 19
7.2 Technical Meeting The Technical Meeting will be held on Friday 21 June at 14:00, at Gateshead International Stadium. 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. Teams not attending the Technical Meeting, under extreme circumstances, can collect the relevant information from the TIC after the Technical Meeting. All questions related to the Technical Meeting must be presented in writing, in English, to the TIC before 10:00 on Friday 21 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 information board in the respective hotel lobby. 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 20
7.2.1 Agenda The 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 n Call-room procedures and schedule n Allocation of lanes and order of competition n Starting height and bar raising increments n Scoring and ties Doping Control Victory Ceremonies, Opening Celebration and Closing Ceremony Answering of questions submitted in writing by federations 7.3 Equipment The implements provided by the LOC (see implements list, appendix) are selected from those appearing on the current IAAF approved list (1 May 2013). Federations requiring to use IAAF approved equipment not listed by the LOC may present such equipment prior to the competition to the Technical Information Centre for inclusion in the competition pool, subject to check. Equipment must be presented to the TIC on 21 June at 18:00 and will be returned only after the completion of each day s events at the TIC. Basic implements will be provided for warm up and training. For Pole Vaulters arriving in the UK, your vaulting poles will be labelled with your country code and competitor name. The poles will then be transported by the LOC directly to the stadium, where they will be locked in a store, and they will be brought to the competition site on the relevant competition day for Men and Women. Following the event, the LOC will transport your poles to the hotel for verification on Sunday evening and also to the airport the following day for your departure. 7.4 Inspection of Competition Venue Heads of Delegation may visit Gateshead International Stadium, inspecting access routes and other facilities which will be important to the teams on Friday 21 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. 21
7.5 Competition Area Gateshead International Stadium and its surroundings are shown in appendix 4 of this document. There are 11,800 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 (80m straight) 1 high jump site Separate field for throws The maximum spike lengths in the various events are: Track, long jump, triple jump and pole vault: 9mm High jump and javelin: 12mm Athletes seats are located in North Terrace. 7.6 Changing Rooms Changing Rooms with showers are located in the main building. 22
7.7 Training Training is available at 2 separate sites. Gateshead International Stadium will host all throws training and Monkton Stadium will accommodate track and jumps. In order for the LOC to manage transport and capacity at the training venues in an efficient manner, teams have been allocated training times as specified below: Venue Indoor/ Outdoor Dates Session Start Time Session Finish Time Distance from Hotels Facilities Gateshead International Stadium * Outdoor Friday 21 June 10:00 11:30 14:30 16:00 11:30 13:00 16:00 17:30 2 Kilometres (5 minutes) Discus/Hammer, Javelin, Shot Monkton Stadium * Outdoor Friday 21 June 10:00 11:30 14:30 16:00 11:30 13:00 16:00 17:30 8 Kilometres (15 minutes) Track, LJ, TJ, HJ, PV, Steeplechase, Hurdles Gateshead International Stadium Outdoor Saturday 22 June 10:30 14:30 2 Kilometres (5 minutes) Discus/ Hammer, Javelin, Shot Monkton Stadium Outdoor Saturday 22 June 10:30 14:30 8 Kilometres (15 minutes) Track, LJ, TJ, HJ, PV, Steeplechase, Hurdles *10:00-11:30 Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. 11:30-13:00 France, Poland and Spain. 14.30-16.00 Great Britain, Greece and Italy. 16:00-17:30 Germany, Norway and Turkey. Equipment and implements necessary for training will be available at each 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. The gym at Gateshead International Stadium is also available and open during the training hours. 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. 23
7.7.1 Training with Official Starters This will take place at Gateshead International Stadium on Friday at 14:30-15:30. 7.8 100m B race and additional 4x100m relays European Athletics and the LOC offer the possibility for the teams to run 100m B races and additional 4 x 100m relays on Friday at 17:00 at Gateshead International Stadium. The following timetable will be used in order to test all areas and equipment as an official competition before the European Athletics Team Championships: start Call Room Exit to Track 100m 1st heat men 17:00 16:30 16:45 100m 2nd heat men 17:06 16:30 16:50 100m 1st heat women 17:12 16:45 16:55 100m 2nd heat women 17:18 16:45 17:00 4x100m relay men 17:30 17:00 17:15 4x100m 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 Composition According to 603.1 each European Athletics Member Federation may enter one team comprising a maximum of 50 athletes (25 male and 25 female athletes). Subject to the exceptions stated below, only athletes aged at least 16 years on 31 December of the year of the competition may participate in the European Athletics Team Championships. Only athletes aged at least 18 years on 31 December of the year of the competition may participate in the Shot Put (men) and Hammer Throw (men). 24
8.2.2 Final Confirmation Team 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 accreditation. The forms must be completed and returned as soon as possible upon accreditation or at latest Friday 21 June 09:00 to the Information desks of the respective Team s Hotel. Final start lists will be ready for collection 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. 8.2.3 Withdrawal Withdrawal of any confirmation must be indicated to the TIC at the stadium in writing on the official withdrawal form. 8.3 Scoring The European Athletics 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 12 points (as many points as there are teams competing in the Super League), the second will score 11 points, and so on. Athletes or relay teams disqualified or failing to finish will not score any points. In case of a tie for the first place, IAAF rules will apply and in accordance with the option given by IAAF rule 181.8(d), no jump off will be conducted, the tie shall remain and no winner will be defined to continue the competition. The team having the highest aggregate number of points shall be the winner of the European Athletics Team Championships Gateshead 2013. 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 Competition Bibs The LOC will provide the teams with bibs with the official three-letter country code at the TIC from 10:00 on Friday 21 June. 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. For running events, the bib with the plastic pouch has to be the front bib. Transponders will be inserted in the plastic pouch in the Call Room and collected after the event in the Post event area. 25