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European Champion Clubs Cup

Track & Field Junior Group B

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Team Manual

European Champion Clubs Cup Track & Field Junior Group B

17.9.2011

Tuzla – Bosnia Herzegovina



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Subject CONTENTS Page

1. GENERAL INFORMATION 4

2. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 5

2.1 European Athletics Council 5

2.2 European Athletics Delegates 5

2.3 European Athletics Office 5

2.4 Executive Board of BIH Athletic Federation 6

2.5 Local Organising Committee 6

2.6 Competition Organisation 6

2.7 Participating Clubs 6

3. ARRIVALS 7

3.1 Arrival by Air 7

3.1.1 Welcome Service

3.1.2 Transportation of Equipment

3.2 Arrival by Road 7

3.3 Visa Requirements 7

4. TRANSPORT 7

4.1 Transport and Accommodation Desk 7

4.2 Bus Shuttle Service 7

4.3 Return to Airport / Train Stations 7

5. ACCOMMODATION & HOTEL INFORMATION 8

5.1 General Information 8

5.2 Official Hotels 8

5.3 Costs and European Athletics Quota 8/9

5.4 Meals 9

5.5 Meeting Rooms for Teams 9

5.6 Medical Services in the Hotels 9

5.7 Telephone Calls 9

6. ACCREDITATION 10

6.1 General 10

6.2 Accreditation Procedure 10

6.3 Loss of Accreditation 10

6.4 Access Areas for Teams 10

7. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 10

7.1 Technical Information Centre (TIC) 10/11

7.2 Technical Meeting 11

7.2.1 Technical Meeting Agenda 12

7.3 Equipment 12

7.4 Inspection of the Competition Venue 12

7.5 Competition Area 13

7.6 Dressing / Physiotherapy Rooms 13

7.7 Physiotherapy 13

7.8 Training 13

7.8.1 Training with Official Starters 13

8. COMPETITION REGULATIONS 14

8.1 Team Composition 14

8.2 Entries 14

8.2.1 Final Entries 15



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Subject CONTENTS Page

8.3Withdrawals 15

8.4 Competition Numbers 15

8.5 Scoring 15

8.6 Competition Clothing 15

8.7 Lane and Starting Order / Height 16

9. COMPETITION PROCEDURE 17

9.1 Timetable 17

9.2 Warming up Before Events 17

9.3 Assembly and Call Room Procedures 17

9.3.1 Last Checkpoint 17

9.4 Event Presentation Format 18

9.5 Competition Preparations 18

9.5.1 Field Events 18

9.5.2 Trials in Field Events 18

9.6 Track Events 18

9.6.1 Starter’s Commands 18

9.7 Timing 19

9.8 Leaving the Stadium During the Competition 19

9.9 Leaving the Stadium After the Competition 19

9.10 Drinking Stations 19

9.11 Protests 19

9.12 Interviews 19

9.13 Doping Control 20

9.13.1 Records Testing 20

9.14 Victory Ceremonies 20

10. MEDICAL SERVICES 21

10.1 General 21

10.2 Medical Services in the Hotels 21

10.3 Medical Care at the Stadium 21

10.4 Physiotherapy 21

11. INFORMATION 22

12. SECURITY 22

13. OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES 22

13.1 Opening Ceremony 22

13.2 Closing Ceremony 22

13.3 Closing Banquet 22

14. DEPARTURE 23

15. CONTACT DETAILS 23

15.1 European Athletics office 23

15.2 Office of the Organising Committee 23

15.3 Others 23

16. APPENDICES

Appendix 1 –Competition Timetable (2 formats)

Appendix 2 – Call room Timetable

Appendix 3 – Event Draw

Appendix 4 – Map of Stadium

Appendix 5 & 6 - Facilities



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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Language: Bosnian Currency: Bosnian Mark (1 mark = approx 0,5 euros) Religion: Muslim and Christian Time zone: Central European Summer Time Electricity specifications: 220 Volt AC Telephone instructions ++387 ....... Shop opening hours: 08.00 – 20.00 or 22.00 (shopping centers). Post Office / Bank locations and opening hours: 08.00 – 22.00 Introductory phrases in local language :” Dobar Dan” (= good morning) – “Zdravo” (= Hello) Tourist information: http://www.bhtourism.ba/eng/tuzla.wbsp



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2. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 2.1 European Athletics Council

President Hansjörg Wirz (SUI) Vice Presidents José Luis de Carlos (ESP)

Karel Pilny (CZE) Jean Gracia (FRA)

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 Delegates

Organisational Delegate Paul ZENS (LUX) Technical Delegate Andreas GOGAS (GRE) Doping Control Delegate Technical Delegate Jury of Appeal To be appointed at Technical Meeting 2.3 European Athletics Office

European Athletic Association Avenue Louis-Ruchonnet 18 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland Tel: +41 21 313 43 50 Fax: +41 21 313 43 51 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.euroepan-athletics.org 2.4 Executive Board of Bosnian Athletic Federation

President Djurdja ŠIŠUL General Secretary Milan PEDALO



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2.5 Local Organising Committee

President Sead ČAUŠEVIĆ General Secretary Kada DELIĆ-SELIMOVIĆ Event Management Vinko GALUŠIĆ Protocol / Hospitality Nikola SLAVULJICA Press / Media Ibrahim KOZLIĆ Finance Izudin KEŠETOVIĆ Travel / Accommodation Nermina MUJIĆ Marketing Jasminka HALILOVIĆ Ceremonies Nikola SLAVULJICA 2.6 Competition Organisation

Competition Director Vinko GALUŠIĆ Technical Director Drago PAVLJAŠEVIĆ Track Referee Aziz KEVELJ Chief Timekeeper Halid GAZIBEGOVIĆ Chief Photofinish Zeljko SISUL Chief Assembly Amir BEćIRHODŽIĆ Chief Starter Željko ŠIŠUL Chief Marksman Edvard ŠEGA Jumps Referee Muhamed DELIĆ Throws Referee Zlatan SARAČEVIĆ Technical Manager Miroslav UBIPARIP Doping Control Mahir FIDAHIĆ 2.7 Participating Clubs

MEN Team WOMEN Team

BIH AK Zenica LTU Nike Klaipeda NED PAC FRA Annecy Haute Savoie Athlétisme LTU Nike Klaipeda SVK AK Spartak Dubnica nad Vahom SUI CoA Lausanne-Riviera BIH AK Sloboda Tehnograd SRB AK Novi Beograd SLO AD Kronos Ljubljana SVK SG Stavbar Nitra EST KJK Vike FIN Tampereen Pyrintö FIN Tampereen Pyrintö



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3. ARRIVALS

3.1 Arrival by Air

Belgrad (SRB) International Airport is the official airport. Sarajevo (BIH) Airport is the alternative airport. Transfer times from the airports are as follows:

From Belgrad airport to the official hotels is 3 hours From Sarajevo airport to the official hotels is 3 hours

3.1.1 Welcome Service

Upon arrival, teams will be met by a team attaches (English speaking). Once luggage has been collected, team members will be escorted by team attaches to buses which will take them to their hotels.

3.1.2 Transportation of Equipment

With the teams 3.2 Arrival By Road

Teams arriving by road are kindly asked to go directly to their hotel, where representatives from the LOC will welcome them. 3.4 Visa Requirements on demand at LOC reasonable time in advance

4. TRANSPORT 4.1 Transport Desk

The transport information will be given to the teams by team attaches 4.2 Bus Shuttle Service

A regular bus shuttle service will be provided between the team hotels, training venues, social functions, the technical meeting and the competition venue. Full details of the schedule will be provided by team attaches. Transfer times between the hotels and the competition venue will be between 10 minutes and 30 minutes depending on the hotel location and traffic conditions. 4.3 Return to Airport / Train stations



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Transport will be arranged according to the flight schedules submitted by the teams. Further information will be available from the team attaches.

5. ACCOMMODATION & HOTEL INFORMATION

5.1 General Information

The LOC has reserved 8 of good quality hotels for teams, providing full board accommodation and easy accessibility to both the center of Tuzla and the competition venue. Team attaches provide all necessary information. 5.2 Official Hotels

Team Hotels

Hotel Name Address, Telephone & Fax, website

Hotel Tehnograd Žarka Vukovića bb, 75000 Tuzla T: +387 35 226 396 F: +387 35 226 810 www.hotel-tehnograd.com

Pansion Kipovi Ulica Franjevačka 10, 75000 Tuzla T: +387 62 389 478

Pansion Miris Dunbja 88 U.I. Goli Brijeg br 8, 75000 Tuzla +387 35 296 453

Hotel Ferguson Plane bb, 75000 Tuzla T: +387 35 215 990

Hotel Kosuta Kalesijskih Brigada BB, 75000 Tuzla T: +387 35 631 955

Motel Mxn Ul Mihatovići bb, 75000 Tuzla T: +387 36 280 666

Hotel Toplice Ul. Toplice, 75000 Tuzla T: +387 621 36 820

Restolan Aqua Ul. Oslobodilaca bb 27, 75000 Tuzla T: +387 611 31 890

Pansion Domovina Mihatovići bb, 75000 Tuzla T: +387 35 815 091

Prenociste Nkrgalic Ul Kazon Mahala 40, 75000 Tuzla T: +387 35 256 160 - +387 612 95 035

Media and VIP Hotels

Hotel Name Address, Telephone & Fax, website

Hotel Tuzla 75000 Tuzla

5.3 Costs and European Athletics Quota

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accommodation for 2 nights for the maximum number of quota team members which is at the men’s and women’s competition each team 22 athletes + 4 officials max. The following rates must be paid for “out of quota” team members and for additional days: Team Members Single room Twin room

euros euros Out of quota athletes / Officials

95 80

Additional nights 95 80 All prices include meals and VAT Each team will be allocated a minimum number of single rooms equivalent to 10% of the total number of athletes and officials within the quota. . Any single rooms above the 10% threshold will be charged at the rate of 95 euros. All payments must be made in euros in cash or by credit card.

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.

5.4 Meals

All meals (except lunch on competition day) will be served in the hotels. A late serving provision will be made for those athletes detained at the stadium due to doping controls or protests. Accreditation cards (given to teams upon arrival) will allow access to meals. Lunch and dinner: food and mineral water are free of charge. All other drinks must be paid for. On competition day, lunch boxes will be provided for athletes and officials and will have to be collected by team leaders at 13.00 o’clock at the restaurant/athletes lounge next to the entrance. 5.5 Meeting Rooms for Teams Arrangements can be made for team meeting rooms. Requests shall be made at reasonable time in advance at the team attaches. 5.6 Medical service at hotels: no medical service but doctor on duty (see below 10.1)

5.7 Telephone Calls

The telephone will be automatically activated to make room-to-room calls. Any athletes or delegation officials requiring the use of the room phone for outgoing calls must make arrangements with the information desk at the hotel. The telephone will be made available upon the presentation of a credit card to cover all charges.



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All delegations will receive a telephone contact list of important telephone numbers for the European Champion Clubs Cup Juniors 2011 group B

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 card 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 system. No changes will be accepted after the final entry deadline. Accreditation cards will be distributed at the arrival by the team attaches. 6.3 Loss of an Accreditation Card

Any lost or damaged accreditation cards should be reported to the team attaches. Duplicate cards can be obtained where proof of identity can be established. 6.4 Access Areas for Teams

All team accreditation cards will allow access to the team seating area, warm up area, changing facilities and physiotherapy rooms. Only athletes who are about to compete will have access to the call room and to the infield. Access to the Doping Control: 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. Access to the TIC: one (1) special access card per team.

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 Technical Delegates and the Competition Administration, regarding technical matters. The TIC is located under the grand stands on the left (see stadium plan and picture). The TIC will be open at the following times:



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Friday 16th September 2011: 17.00 to 22.00 o’clock Saturday 17th September 2011: 08.00 to end of competition

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 Officials, Technical

Delegate, European Athletics and LOC • Urgent notices – collection and delivery of any urgent written notices to the Team

Delegations from Technical Delegates, European athletics and LOC • Settlement of technical enquiries from delegations • Recovery of confiscated items at the call room • Applications for ‘national records’ (doping control and photo finish prints) • Receipt of final declaration of members of relay teams • Receipt of protests from 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 that were not able to attend the Technical Meeting, under extreme circumstances, can collect their competition numbers from the TIC after the technical meeting. 7.2 Technical Meeting

The Technical Meeting will be held on Friday, 16th September at 20.00 in Hotel Tehnograd 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 team attaches before 18.00 on 16th September. 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 team attaches. The Technical Meeting will be attended by:

• European Athletics Delegates • Representatives of the Local Organising Committee • Chief Technical Officials • TIC Representatives • Competition Director • Competition Data Handling Representative



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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

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

Composition of the Jury of Appeal

• Doping Control

• Victory Ceremonies, Opening and Closing Ceremonies • Answering of questions submitted in writing by teams.

7.3 Equipment

The implements provided by the LOC (detailed implement list will follow two weeks before the event) are selected from those appearing on the current IAAF approved equipment list. Federations requiring IAAF approved equipment not listed by the LOC may present such equipment prior to the competition at a container between the entrance/exit of warming up area and the call room for inclusion in the competition pool, subject to test. Equipment must be presented prior to the technical meeting and will be returned only after the completion of each event. Any team not able to attend the technical meeting due to late arrival must present their equipment for checking on arrival at the stadium at least one hour before the beginning of the event at the very latest. Basic implements will be provided for warm up and training. Vaulting poles must be delivered in the stadium by 22.00 o’clock in the evening before the start of each pole vault event. 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 teams hotels and further transportation will be arranged by the organisers as required.

7.4 Inspection of Competition Venue

Heads of Delegation may visit the Athletic Stadium “Tusanj” inspecting access routes and other facilities which will be important to the teams on 16th September by arrangement in advance with the LOC or through the team attaches reasonably in advance and depending on availabilities. There will be no organised tour as the presentation regarding the competition and warm up areas will be given at the Technical Meeting.



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7.5 Competition Area

Athletic Stadium “Tusanj” and its surroundings are shown in appendix 4 of this document. There are 3.000 of seats in the stadium. The stadium has the following competition sites:

• 6 lanes (8 lanes front straight) • 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:

• Part of Athletic Stadium “Tusanj” 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 stands. 7.6 Dressing Rooms

Dressing rooms with showers are located in the Athletic Stadium “Tusanj” 7.7. Physiotherapy

A space will be reserved for physiotherapy, where physiotherapy tables and ice machines will be available. 7.8 Training

Athletes will have the possibility to train in the Athletic Stadium “Tusanj” from 17.00 to 22.00 o’clock on Friday 16th September. 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. Weight training in the Athletic Stadium “Tusanj”. Details about transportation for training sessions will be provided by team attaches. 7.8.1 Training with official starters



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This will take place at Athletic stadium “Tusanj” from 18:00 – 19:00 on Friday 16th September.

8. COMPETITION REGULATIONS 8.1 Team Composition

There will be 19 men’s events and 19 events for women. According to the European Athletics Regulation 1502.3.1 only clubs recognised by the Member Federation as National Champions of the preceding year are eligible in the ECCC Track & Field Juniors. If the Champion club is not able to take part then the Member Federation may nominate the second placed club and so on. Only athletes aged from 16 to 19 years on 31 December of the year of the competition may compete (i.e. born in 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992). Team leaders must bring the passports

to the Technical Meeting for identity, age and nationality control by Eeuropean-athletics

officials. The passport will be handed back on Saturday morning.

The number of foreign athletes is strictly limited to two (2) for each club team in ECCC Track & Field Juniors. Member Federations must provide the list of foreign athletes to European Athletics during the preliminary entries process. The Technical Delegate reserves the right to inspect resident cards or passports Each club team shall consist of one athlete in each event, except relays. Each athlete can take part in a maximum of three events of which at least one must be a relay-race. The runners in 1500 m, 3000 m and 3000m steeplechase are only allowed to participate in one of these three events.

8.2 Competition Entry Procedures

8.2.1 Preliminary Entries

No later than, 3 –three) months before the first day of the ECCC Track & Field Juniors, each member federation shall send to European Athletics (usually via the EA online entry system) a preliminary list of athletes, the number of accompanying officials, together with their travel details and full contact details. Each visiting club will have to pay a registration fee of UER 1000, to be paid at the latest by the day of the closing of the preliminary entries. 8.2.2 Final Entries

Final entries shall be made through the EA online entry system. The online entry system will be accessible on the EA website: www.european-athletics.org in the section “Member

Federations Zone/Competition”. Member federations should use the already known ID and password.



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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: 17th August 24.00 CET • deadline for the entries: 7th September 24.00 CET

8.2.3 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 immediately. 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 start of the event.

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.

8.2.4 100m Extra Race

Maximum 2 athletes per Club. Registration for 100m Extra Race will have to be done upon arrival, together with final confirmations. Timetable and start list will be distributed in the Technical Meeting.

8.3 Scoring

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 not finishing shall not score.

If two or more athletes tie for a place in any event, the attributable points shall be divided equally between them.

The team having the highest aggregate number of points shall be the winner of the match, and so on.

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still remains it shall be decided in favour of the club team having the greater number of second places, and so on.

8.4 Bib Numbers

For individual events, each competitor will receive 2 bibs. These must be pinned to the front and back of the competition clothing. Exceptions are made for High Jumpers and Pole Vault athletes: these competitors are permitted to attach the bib only to the front or to the back of their competition clothing. Bibs must not be cut, folded or covered in any way. The LOC will provide the teams with bib numbers at the TIC. Teams arriving late will receive their bibs in their Team Hotel. 8.5 Competition Clothing

Competitors must wear the Club’s official team clothing. IAAF Rule 8 &143 will be strictly applied. Please make sure to follow the IAAF Advertising Regulations (version 08/2005). Clothing and items not conforming to this rule and the current IAAF Advertising Regulations will be removed or taped at the call room. A picture of the Club’s official team clothing shall be sent to EA Office

([email protected]) by Monday 12 September 2011.

8.6 Lane and Starting Order

The allocations of lanes and order of attempts in field events shall be decided by a draw conducted by the EA. Each participating club shall be allocated a letter which shall determine the allocation of lanes in accordance with the appropriate chart as Appendix 1A of the European Athletics Regulations for the European Cup. Draws for men’s and women’s teams shall be made separately (see appendix 3).



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9. COMPETITION PROCEDURE

9.1 Timetable

Please refer to Appendix 1 for the competition timetable

9.2 Warming Up Before Events

Warming up will take place in a side field of the Athletic Stadium “Tusanj” The warm up area has the following facilities: track corridor; hurdles; some weights. As it is not possible to do a complete warming up additional time will be given to the athletes in the infield (included in Call Room timetable, see below and appendix). 9.3 Assembly and Call Room Procedures

The first call for the participants will be made in the entrance/exit of the warming up area It is the responsibility of the team managers to ensure that their athletes are aware of the last check-in times for entry to the call room. Athletes arriving late may be excluded from participation in the event. All athletes must report the call room. In case an athlete takes part in events requiring different Call Room entries he/she or the team manager must inform the Call Room staff prior to the event (at first Call Room entry). Athletes must report to the Call Room before each event as follows (see also Appendix 2: Call Room timetable):

• Running events (except hurdles) 35 minutes • Hurdles 40 minutes • Long and Triple Jump 35 minutes • Shot Put 35 minutes • High Jump 40 minutes • Pole Vault 50 minutes • Discus 35 minutes • Hammer 35 minutes • Javelin 35 minutes

9.3.1 Call room procedures

The following checks will be carried out on equipment that must comply with IAAF Advertising and Competition Rules:

- Competition clothing - Shoes - That non-authorised equipment (radio, i-pod, mobile phone, camera etc) are not

brought infield.



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9.4 Event Presentation format

The athlete will go all together lead by an official to their event. Athletes on field events will be presented by the announcer near the place of competition. In track events, athletes will be presented before the start. 9.5 Competition Preparations

9.5.1 Field Events

Each 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 Events

In accordance with the decision of European Athletics Council, all participants in the following field events will be allowed four (4) trials:

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

9.5.2.2 Measurements

All field events will be measured by EDM (electronic distance measurement).

9.5.3 Track Events

Tracksuits shall be placed in baskets at the start, and these will be taken to the mixed zone for collection after the race. 9.6 Starter’s Commands

The starter’s commands will be given in Bosnian language. The starter’s command for the distances up to and including 400m and 4x400m relay are:

Na mjesta (on your marks) – pozor (set) – “shot” For distances of 800m and over, the commands will be:

Na mjesta (on your marks) – “shot”



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Recalling starting blocks will be used at the European Champion Clubs Cup – for events up to 800m. These blocks have a false start detection system and are linked to the false start console. 9.7 Timing

The official timing will be provided and will be displayed on the official electronic timing instrument and photo finish cameras. 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 has to be communicated to the Referee. 9.9 Leaving the stadium after the competition

After the competition, athletes leave immediately to the exit passing the interview cameras of the TV, then through the radio interview room into the mixed zone. The clothing baskets will be brought to the mixed zone. 9.10 Drinking Stations

Water and soft drinks are provided in the mixed zone and in the warm-up area. 9.11 Protests Appeals

Protests 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). 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). 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. When submitting an appeal form, a deposit of EUR75 , as set in the rules, must be paid. If the protest is unsuccessful, the deposit will not be returned. The Jury’s decision will be provided in writing.



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9.13 Doping Control

9.13.1 General Information

Doping control shall be conducted in accordance with IAAF Rules and Procedures under the supervision of the European Athletics Doping Control Delegate. Both urine and blood samples may be collected immediately before, and during, the Championships. Athletes selected for doping control shall be informed by anti doping officials. Athletes will be required 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. All selected athletes will be accompanied 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. During the control procedures Athletes need identity card or passport, together with their accreditation card. 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 event. 9.13.2 Selection of Athletes

The selection of athletes for control will be made on a final position and/or random basis under the supervision of the European Athletics Technical 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 to the DCC to provide a sample. Failure to provide a sample will result in the record not being ratified. 9.13.3 Additional Controls

Additional 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. The cost of this control will be paid for by the requesting federation to the LOC at TIC.



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9.14 Victory Ceremonies

Individual victory ceremony will take place after each event in the stadium. The victory ceremony for the relays and the team competition will take place at the closing banquet on Saturday 17th September in the stadium.

10. Medical Services

10.1 General

The medical service is in charge of any medical assistance to the team leaders, the competition organization, 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 instructions should be followed. Below is information on the medical care sites and relevant instructions. Dr Samir NACCOVIC is in charge of the medical service and can be reached on 00387 612 35 991 10.2 Medical Services in the Hotels

No medical service in the hotels. 10.3 Medical Care at the stadium

The 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 also well equipped physiotherapy facilities here. The stadium medical service is also responsible for first aid in the warming up area. There is one first aid team on the infield next to the finish line, supervised by a doctor and marked with red crosses. There is one (1) first aid team on the infield next to the mixed zone. There is one (1) first aid team next to the warming up area and call room. 10.4 Physiotherapy

There are well equipped physiotherapy facilities in connection with the Medical Centre. Please reserve treatments at the Medical Centre office. The team physiotherapists and doctors may use the equipment in the physiotherapy rooms in co-operation with the medical staff.



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11. Information

Stadium

A clock showing the race time is positioned in the in-field near the finishing line as well as near the 200m start line.

The 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 scoreboards next to the TIC and the warming up area.

Announcements

Official announcements will be made in Bosnian and English.

Start Lists

Start Lists will be available for Team Leaders on Friday evening after the Technical Meeting.

Result Lists / Intermediate Scores

Results will be displayed on the notice boards near the TIC.

Complete Set of Result Lists

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 is lost, this should be reported immediately to any LOC information desk. If necessary, the police can be contacted through the team attaches or hotel reception.

13. Opening & Closing Ceremonies 13.1 Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony will take place on Saturday September 17th commencing at 12.15 o’clock. Each team will provide 4 (four) athletes. The meeting point will be announced at the technical meeting. The ceremony will last approx. 15 minutes.



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13.2 Closing Banquet

The Closing Banquet will take place on Saturday September 17th at 20.00 in the Athletic Stadium “Tusanj”. Everyone with accreditation or an invitation is welcome to attend.

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 team attaches, at least 24hours 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 by the team attaches. All outstanding fees, charges and possible other expenses must be settled with the cashier. On the day of departure the team attaches check the rooms together with the team leaders.

15. Contact Details For further details about the European Champion Clubs Cup Track and Field Juniors, Group B, Tuzla (BIH), 17th September 2011 please contact:

15.1 European Athletics Office

Avenue Louis-Ruchonnet18, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland Tel: + 41 21 313 43 63 Fax: +41 21 313 53 51 [email protected] 15.2 Office of the Organising Committee

AK “SLOBODA-TEHNOGRAD” UL. RUDARSKA BB 75000 TUZLA BIH 0038735311390: fax: 0038735311391 e-mail: [email protected] - [email protected]:



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16. Appendices Appendix 1 – Competition Timetable (events and men/women) Appendix 2 - Event Draw Appendix 3 - Map of the Athletic Stadium “Tusanj”, Competition Facilities, Dressing and Physiotherapy Rooms



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Appendix 1 – Competition Timetable

START TIME EVENT M/W Final / Final Heats

09:30 Pole Vault Women Final

10:00 Hammer Throw Men Final

11:10 Hammer Throw Women Final

11:25 100m Women Non Scoring

11:30 High Jump Women Final

11:40 100m Men Non Scoring 12:15 Opening Ceremony

12:35 Shot Put Men Final

12:40 Discus Throw Women Final

12:45 400m H Women Final Heat 1

12:50 Triple Jump Women Final

12:52 400m H Women Final Heat 2

12:55 Pole Vault Men Final

13:05 400m H Men Final Heat 1

13:12 400m H Men Final Heat 2

13:25 800m Women Final

13:35 800m Men Final


13:50 Javelin Throw Men Final


14:00 Triple Jump Men Final

14:05 400m Women Final Heat 1


14:20 400m Men Final Heat 1


14:40 3000m SC Women Final

14:55 Discus Throw Men Final

15:00 3000m SC Men Final

15:05 High Jump Men Final

15:10 Long Jump Women Final

15:15 Shot Put Women Final







16:10 100m H Women Final

16:15 Javelin Throw Women Final

16:20 Long Jump Men Final

16:25 110m H Men Final



17:15 4X100m Women Final Heat 1


17:35 4X100m Men Final Heat 1








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Appendix 2 – Lane and Starting order draw

MEN WOMEN

Nation

short Team Letter

Nation

short Team Letter

BIH AK Zenica A LTU Nike Klaipeda A

NED PAC B FRA Annecy Haute Savoie Athletisme B

LTU Nike Klaipeda C SVK AK Spartak Dubnica nad Vahom C

SUI CoA Lausanne-Riviera D BIH AK Sloboda Tehnograd D

SRB AK Novi Beograd E SLO AD Kronos Ljubljana E

SVK SG Stavbar Nitra F EST KJK Vike F

FIN Tampereen Pyrintö G FIN Tampereen Pyrintö G

MEN

Events A B C D E F G

100, 200, LJ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

400, 1500, TJ 2 3 4 5 6 7 1

800, SP 3 4 5 6 7 1 2

110 H, 3000, DT 4 5 6 7 1 2 3

400 H, 3000 sc, LJ 5 6 7 1 2 3 4

4x100,HJ, HT 6 7 1 2 3 4 5

4x400, PV 7 1 2 3 4 5 6

WOMEN

Events A B C D E F G

200, 1500, TJ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

400, HJ 2 3 4 5 6 7 1

800, LJ, HT 3 4 5 6 7 1 2

4x100, 3000, SP 4 5 6 7 1 2 3

4x400, 3000 sc, DT 5 6 7 1 2 3 4

100H, JT 6 7 1 2 3 4 5

100, 400H, PV 7 1 2 3 4 5 6

Note :

In races 200m,400m, 400mH, 4x100m and 4x400m:

- The teams in lanes 1, 2, 3, 4 will run in the First Heat from lane 2 to lane 5

- The teams in lane 5, 6, 7 will run in Final Heat from lane 3 to 5



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Appendix 3 – Stadium Map

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