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Team Manual

www.riga2014etch.lv

5th European Athletics Team Championships 2nd league

21-22 June 2014

Riga, Latvia

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CONTENTS

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION 6 1.1 Host City Riga 6 1.2 Business Hours Shops, Government Offices, Banks 6

2. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 7 2.1 European Athletics Council 7 2.2 European Athletics Delegates 7 2.3 European Athletics Office 7 2.4 Executive Board of Latvian Athletics association 7 2.5 Local Organising Committee 8 2.6 Competition Organisation 8 2.7 Participating Federations 8 3. ARRIVALS 8 3.1 Arrival by Air 8 3.1.1 Transportation of Equipment 9 3.2 Arrival by Train 9 3.3 Arrival by Road 9 3.4 Visa Requirements 9 4. TRANSPORT 9 4.1 Transportation Desk 9 4.2 Bus Service 9 4.3 Return to Airport / Train Stations 10 5. ACCOMMODATION & HOTEL INFORMATION 10 5.1 General Information 10 5.2 Information Desk 10 5.3 Official Hotels 10 5.4 Costs and European Athletics Quota 11

5.4.1 Payment Procedures 12 5.5 Meals 12 5.6 Meeting Rooms for Teams 13 5.7 Telephone Calls 13 6. ACCREDITATION 13 6.1 General 13 6.2 Accreditation Procedure 13 6.3 Loss of an Accreditation Card 13

6.4 Access Areas for Teams 13 7. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 14

7.1 Technical Information Centre (TIC) 14 7.2 Technical Meeting 15 7.2.1 Technical Meeting Agenda 15 7.3 Implements 15 7.4 Inspection of the Competition Venue 16 7.5 Competition Area 16 7.6 Training 16 7.6.1 Training at the competition venue 17 7.6.2 Training with Official Starters 17 7.7 Dressing Rooms 17

8. COMPETITION REGULATIONS 17

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8.1 Team Composition 17 8.2 Final Entries 18 8.3 Final Confirmation 18

8.3.1 Withdrawal 19 8.4 Scoring 19 8.5 Competition bibs 19 8.6 Competition Clothing & shoes 19 8.7 Specific Competition Regulations 20 8.7.1 Field Events except vertical jumps 20 8.7.2. Vertical Jumps 20 8.7.3. Track events 21 8.8 Starting Order and Distribution of Athletes per heat 21 9. COMPETITION PROCEDURE 21 9.1 Timetable 21 9.2 Warm-up 21 9.3 Call Room Procedures 22 9.4 Event Presentation Format 22 9.5 Competition Preparations 22 9.5.1 Field Events 22 9.5.1.1 Trials 22 9.5.1.2 Measurements 23 9.5.2 Track Events 23 9.5.2.1 Starter’s Commands 23 9.5.2.2 Timing 23 9.6 Leaving the Stadium during the Competition 23 9.7 Leaving the Stadium after the Competition 23 9.8 Drinking Stations 23 9.9 Protests and Appeals 23 9.10 Interviews 24 10. MEDICAL SERVICES & DOPING CONTROLS 24 10.1 Medical Services 24 10.1.1 Medical Services in the Team Hotel(s) 24 10.1.2 Medical Care at the Competition Venue 24 10.1.3 Physiotherapy 25 10.1.4 Insurance 25 10.2 Doping Controls 25 10.2.1 Selection of Athletes 25 10.2.2 Additional Controls 26 11. INFORMATION 26 12. SECURITY 26 13. CEREMONIES & SOCIAL FUNCTIONS 27 13.1 Welcome Dinner 27 13.2 Opening Ceremony 27 13.3 Victory Ceremonies 27 13.4 Closing Banquet 27 14. DEPARTURE 27 15. CONTACT DETAILS 28 15.1 European Athletics Office (on site) 28 15.2 Office of the Local Organising Committee 28

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16. APPENDICES 28 Appendix 1 – Implements List 29 Appendix 2 – Timetable 30 Appendix 3 – Event Draw 31 Appendix 4 – Map of Daugava stadium and facilities 32 Appendix 5 - Competition Venue 33 Appendix 6 – Outdoor warm-up venue 33 Appendix 7 – Indoor warm-up venue and technical facilities 34 Appendix 8 – Spectator stand and Competition offices 34 Appendix 9 - Accreditation System and Access Zones 35 Appendix 10 – Map of city of Riga 36

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Host City Riga Riga – European Capital of Culture 2014. Riga is already a venue for cultural events on an international scale, but in 2014 it will become the cultural epicentre of Europe. During its year as European Capital of Culture, hundreds of special events will take place - culture in the very broadest sense. 365 days a year, with a new understanding of culture as a positive force of change in people's lives. This year, cultural personalities are already warming up for Riga as European Capital of Culture 2014 with a variety of interesting events. Riga has given many pearls to the culture of Europe and the world – the most important arhitectual include the Old Riga, Art Noveau, and wooden architecture. An elusive value is the multicultural environment that has been characteristic from the very beginning, since people of many various nationalities have lived here together – the Latvians, Germans, Russians, Poles, Swedes, Finns and others. This variety through Johann Gottfried Herder and Immanuel Kant has played an important role in development of the German Enlightenment Philosophy, has been the cradle for the cinema genius Sergey Eisenstein, philosopher Isaiah Berlin and an asylum for the opera grand Richard Wagner, and for centuries has been a source of inspiration for a range of other famous European people. During 2014 everyone will be able to become acquainted with works and contributions of these personalities, as well as evaluate the marks on the modern Latvian music, fine arts, cinema and pop culture, as museums and other depositories will prepare special exhibitions and shows for this event trying to outclass one another in diversity to attract attention of the interested persons. Guests of the city will be able to enjoy pearls of music performed by the world-renowned Latvian choirs, magnificent opera staging, modern art performances, popular music concerts, art exhibitions, grand national celebrations and many more events, which the guests can take part in. 1.2 Business Hours Shops, Government Offices, Banks Time: Eastern European Time, GMT +2 hrs State Language: Latvian Major religion: Roman Catholics Telephone country code: +371 Emergency: 112 Banks: open Monday- Friday between 9:00– 17:00 Shops, supermarkets: open Monday- Sunday between 10:00– 20:00 ATM: numerous around the city and in most supermarkets Water: tap water is potable Electric power: standard 220 W

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2. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 2.1 European Athletics Council President Hansjörg Wirz (SUI) First Vice President José Luis de Carlos (ESP) Vice Presidents Karel Pilny (CZE)

Jean Gracia (FRA) Director General Christian Milz (SUI) Council Members 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 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 Council Delegate Liam Hennessy (IRL) Technical Delegate Antonio Perez (ESP) Doping Control Delegate Diana Baubiniene (LTU) Jury of Appeal Malcolm Rogers (GBR)- chair Frederic Daille (FRA) Elisabete Costa (POR) 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.european-athletics.org 2.4 Executive Board of Latvian Athletics association President Guntis Zalitis General Secretary Ieva Zunda Vice Presidents Ints Pujats Janis Karavaiciks Office manager Ieva Blusina Head coach Edvins Krums

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2.5 Local Organising Committee President Guntis Zalitis General Secretary/ Event Management Ieva Zunda Protocol / Hospitality Sintija Melne Press / Media Marita Vilcina Finance Svetlana Satohina Technology Gatis Ratnieks Medical Agris Potass Anti-Doping Gatis Berkis Transport / Accommodation Juris Belinskis Promotion / Marketing Ieva Blusina Ceremonies Sandra Kruma 2.6 Competition Organisation Competition Director Ieva Zunda Technical Manager Viktors Bondars Event Presentation Manager Andris Stagis Call Room Referee Anda Balode Track Referees Maris Gailis Edgars Lamba Start Coordinator Vjaceslavs Golincis Starter(s) Edgars Lamba National Photo finish Judge Gatis Ratnieks Field Events Referee Edmunds Grieze Nikolajs Preobrazenskis Aivars Noris Aldis Millers Technical Information Centre Manager Diana Zvejniece Secretary of the Jury of Appeal Inese Voitkevica Marshall Andris Smocs 2.7 Participating Federations

3. ARRIVALS 3.1 Arrival by Air The official airport is Riga International Airport which is situated 10km from the Team Hotel and 15km from stadium.

Austria (AUT) Latvia (LAT) Bulgaria (BUL) Serbia (SRB) Croatia (CRO) Slovak Republic (SVK) Denmark (DEN) Switzerland (SUI)

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Upon arrival at Riga International Airport the teams will be met by their Team Attachés. The Welcome Desk is situated in Terminal 1 at the airport and will be open on 19 June from 12:00-20:00 and on 21 June from 08:00-20:00 (depending on travel schedules). After collecting luggage, team members will be escorted to the official buses by the welcome desk staff and taken to the team hotel, approximately 15 min from the airport.

3.1.1 Transportation of Equipment The representatives of the LOC will take the team poles from the airport directly to the Poles Store Room (Implement room) at the Daugava stadium 0 level (Appendix 7). Each pole - cover must be labelled with a sticker showing: Athlete’s Name and Country Code. 3.2 Arrival by Train There will be no Welcome Desk at the main railway station in Riga. Teams arriving by train will be met by LOC representatives and taken to the team hotel, according to the arrival times given in the final entry system. 3.3 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 Teams of Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Slovak Republic and Switzerland do not require visas to enter the Republic of Latvia. Team of Serbia does not require visas however Serbian citizens may enter the Republic of Latvia with biometric passport only, excluding holders of Serbian passports issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate (in Serbian Koordinaciona uprava). In case of problems please contact the Local Organising Committee: Tel.:+ 371 67311225 Fax:+ 371 371 310119 E-mail: [email protected]

4. TRANSPORT 4.1 Transportation Desk The Transportation Desk will be located at Team Hotel will be open from 19 to 23 June (8:00-22:00). 4.2 Bus Service A regular bus service will be provided between the team hotels, training venues, social functions and the competition venue. Full details of the schedule will be displayed at the Information Desk in Team hotel.

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Friday 20 Route: Hotel Radisson Blu Daugava – Daugava stadium (training track)- 5km Activity: Training Frequency: Every 20min Times: 13:20-19:40 Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 June Route: Hotel Radissons Blu Daugava – Daugava stadium (training track and competition venue) – 5km Activity: Training Frequency: Every 1 hour for morning training Times: 9:40, 10:40 Activity: Competition, training Frequency: Every 20min Times: 11:40-20:00 4.3 Return to Airport / Train stations Transport will be arranged according to the flight schedules submitted by the teams. Further information will be available from the hotel information desks. 5. ACCOMMODATION 5.1 General Information The LOC has reserved good quality hotel for teams, providing full board accommodation and easy accessibility to both the centre of Riga and the competition venue. 5.2 Information Desk A LOC Information Desk will be located in the lobby of team hotel with qualified personnel offering relevant information about all aspects of the European Team Championships 2nd league Riga 2014. The Information Desks’ opening hours will be as follows: Thursday 19 June 12:00-23:00 Friday 20 June 10:00-23:00 Saturday 21 June 10:00-23:00 Sunday 22 June 10:00-23:00 Monday 23 June 07:00-21:00 5.3 Official Hotels The official hotels for the 5th European Athletics Team Championships 2nd league will be: Teams Hotel Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel, Riga Days Hotel Riga 24 Kugu Street, LV-1048, Riga , Latvia 199c Brivibas gatve, Riga, LV-1039, Latvia Phone: +371 6706 1111 Phone: +371 671 66 000 Fax: +371 6706 1100 Fax: +371 671 66 001 www.radissonblu.com www.dayshotelriga.lv Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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European Athletics Family and VIP Hotel Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel, Riga 24 Kugu Street, LV-1048, Riga , Latvia Phone: +371 6706 1111 Fax: +371 6706 1100 www.radissonblu.com Email: [email protected] Media Hotel Days Hotel Riga 199c Brivibas gatve, Riga, LV-1039, Latvia Phone: +371 671 66 000 Fax: +371 671 66 001 www.dayshotelriga.lv Email: [email protected] 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 (twenty five) male athletes, 25 (twenty five) female athletes and 13 (thirteen) officials for 4 days will be paid by European Athletics. No contribution shall be made in respect of athletes representing the host European Athletics Member Federation. The following rates (per person in full board) must be paid by the Member Federation for team members above the previously mentioned quota and for additional days:

TEAMS Single (price/person)

Twin (price/person)

Athletes and In ratio officials (full board)

90 90

Out of ratio officials (full board) and Out of period rate (all team members/full board)

110

120

100

110

European Athletics Appointed Officials and European Athletics Staff (full board)

150 120

All prices include VAT Each team will be allocated a minimum number of single rooms equivalent to 10% of the total number of athletes and in-quota officials entered in the Final Entries. These rooms will be charged for the price of a double room for up to four (4) days maximum. Additional

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single rooms can be requested and will be given according to availability. The price for the additional single room is 120 Euro for the full board accommodation for all 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 payments must be made in Euros. 5.4.1 Payment Procedures A proforma invoice will be sent to each Federation detailing the amount they owe based on their preliminary entries. Federations are kindly encouraged to make an advance payment of at least 80% by 18 June. Advance Payments should be made in Euros by bank transfer to the following account: Bank account name: SEB Banka Bank account number: LV89UNLA0002200700380 Sort code: 40008029019 Bank address: Augsiela 1, LV- 1009, Riga, Latvia IBAN: UNLALV2X 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 or by cash in Euros. 5.5 Meals All meals will be taken in the teams’ hotel restaurant. The restaurant opening times are: 19 June- 23 June Breakfast 06:30- 10:30 (Daily) Lunch 11:00- 15:00 (Daily) Dinner 19:00- 22:00 (Daily) 22 June Closing Banquet 21:00 at Radisson blu Daugava hotel. Accreditation cards will allow access to meals in the hotel restaurant. For lunch and dinner, water is available free of charge. All other drinks have to be paid for.

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On the competition date late serving provisions will be made for those athletes detained at the venue due to doping controls or protests. 5.6 Meeting Rooms for Teams Arrangements can be made for a team meeting room through the Information Desk in the Team’s hotel. Requests shall be made 12 hours in advance. 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. All delegations will receive a telephone contact list of important telephone numbers for the European Athletics Team Championships in Riga 2014. 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, based on the information provided by the Member Federation through the online entry system. No changes will be accepted after the final entry deadline. Accreditation cards will be distributed in Team Hotel. The Team Leader will be responsible for collecting the team’s accreditation cards. The Team Leader will settle the payment of accommodation for team members outside the European Athletics quota and confirm the athletes participating in the Championships. After the payment and confirmation the Team Leader can collect the accreditations cards for the whole team. 6.3 Loss of an Accreditation Card Any lost or damaged accreditation cards should be reported to LOC, at TIC. Duplicate cards can be obtained where proof of identity can be established. 6.4 Access Areas for Teams A description of the accreditation system Appendix 8. 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.

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The Head of Delegation from each team is invited to the VIP Hospitality area and will be given the necessary access number on the accreditation card. Separate cards will be issued to Team Leaders, for access to the Mixed Zone and the information available in the teams’ pigeon boxes at the TIC. Separate cards will also be distributed to the coaches (1 per competing athlete) for the coaching areas. 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. 7. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 7.1 Technical Information Centre (TIC) The main function of the Technical Information Centre is to ensure smooth communication between each Team Delegates and the LOC, the European Athletics Technical Delegate and the Competition Management, regarding technical matters. From Friday, 20 June the TIC is located at the Daugava stadium behind spectators stand (Appendix 8). Opening hours:

Friday 20 June 2013 9:30 –19:30 Saturday 21 June 2013 10:00 –19:45 Sunday 22 June 2013 10:00 –19:30

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

Receipt of written questions to be answered during the Technical Meeting Liaison points concerning technical matters between Team Delegate(s), Technical

Delegate(s), European Athletics and LOC Settlement of technical enquiries from delegations Competition information (start lists, results, etc.) Registration and collection of personal implements. (e.g. shot put, etc.) Withdrawal of athletes Recovery of items confiscated at the Call Room Request of documentation for national records or other purposes (additional doping

control and photo finish prints) Publication of results Receipt of protests and appeals from the teams

All technical information regarding the competition will be distributed to each delegation in a pigeon box given to each team. This information will also be displayed on information boards.

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Access to the information to be distributed at the TIC will be controlled by a separate card, not by the accreditation card. TIC cards will be given to each Team Leader two cards per team. 7.2 Technical Meeting The Technical Meeting will be held on Friday, 20 June at 18:00, in the Radisson blu Daugava hotel. All questions related to the Technical Meeting must be presented in writing in English, at the TIC before 14:00 on 20 June in the appropriate form. The Technical Meeting will be held in English. Each team may be represented by a maximum of two team delegates and, if necessary, an interpreter. It is very important that all teams are represented at the Technical Meeting. The Technical Meeting will be chaired by the Technical Delegate and attended by:

European Athletics Council Delegate LOC President European Athletics Officials Competition Director National Competition Officials TIC Manager European Athletics Staff

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 National Competition Officials Presentation of the competition and warm up sites Information briefing by the Technical Delegate on matters not covered by the Team

Manual Information briefing by the Doping Control Delegate Victory Ceremonies, Opening and Closing Ceremonies Answering of questions submitted in writing by federations

7.3 Implements The implements provided by the LOC (see implement list, Appendix 1) are selected from those appearing on the current IAAF approved equipment list. Personal Implements shall also be allowed, providing that:

– They have IAAF certification – They are not already on the official list – They are in good conditions and the brand is easily recognised. – They are made available to all the other competitors until the end of the Final – They will have to be submitted to the implements check in point (located Equipment

Storage Room) the day before the event according to the following schedule:

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Date From/ to Implements Friday, 20 June 16:00-18:00 Hammer (M), Discus (W), Shot Put (M), Javelin (W) Saturday, 21 June 16:00-18:00 Hammer (W), Discus (M), Shot Put(W), Javelin (M)

Basic implements will be provided for warm up and training. Vaulting poles must be delivered to the Equipment room in the stadium 18:00 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 and team members may visit the venue inspecting access routes and other facilities which will be important to the teams on Friday, 20 June during the official training. Times: 13:20-19:40 There will be no organised tour as the presentation regarding the competition and warm-up areas will be given at the Technical Meeting. 7.5 Competition Area The 5th European Athletics Team Championships 2nd league 2014 will take place at Daugava stadium. A plan of the Stadium and its surrounds is included in this Manual (Appendix 4). The capacity of the Stadium is about 5672 seats. The Daugava stadium has the following competition site (Appendix 5):

8 lanes 1 High Jump site 1 Pole Vault site 4 sites for Long/Triple Jump 1 Shot Put Circle 1 Combined Discus/Hammer Circle 2 Javelin sites

Athletes’ seats are located in South part of the Stadium spectator stand (Appendix 8). 7.6 Training Athletes will have the possibility to train in the: The Indoor Warm up area has the following sites (Appendix 7):

Indoor track - 4 straight lanes 100m, 2 sites for Long/ Triple Jump Free weights (Weight lifting area)

The Outdoor warm up area has the following sites (Appendix 6):

Outdoor track - 4 straight lanes 110m, 2 lanes track 250m, 1 Shot Put Circle, 1 Combined Discus/ Hammer Circle

Opening hours of the Indoor Warm up Area for Running, Jumping, and free weights (weight lifting area) will be:

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Friday, 20 June 14:00–19:00 Saturday, 21 June 10:00 –19:00 Sunday, 22 June 10:00 –19:00

Opening hours of the Warm up Venue for Running and Jumping will be: Friday, 20 June 14:00–16:00 Saturday, 21 June 13:00 –19:00 Sunday, 22 June 13:00 –19:00 Opening hours of the Warm up Field for Throws will be:

Date Time Event Friday, 20 June 2014 16:00- 17:00 Hammer Throw 17:00- 18:00 Discus Throw & Shot Put 18:00- 19:00 Javelin Throw Saturday, 21 June 2014 10:00- 11:00 Hammer Throw 11:00- 12:00 Discus Throw & Shot Put 12:00- 13:00 Javelin Throw Sunday, 22 June 2014 10:00- 11:00 Hammer Throw 11:00- 12:00 Discus Throw & Shot Put 12:00- 13:00 Javelin Throw 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(s). Accreditation must be handed in when borrowing equipment, and will be returned to the athlete when the equipment is handed back in. The transport schedule will be displayed at the information desks in Team Hotels. 7.6.1 Training at the competition venue Official training for all athletes at the Daugava stadium will take place on Friday, 20 June at 16:00- 17:00. The warm-up areas also will be available during this period.

7.6.2 Training with Official Starters This will take place at Daugava stadium on Friday, 20 June from 16:00- 17:00. 7.7 Dressing Rooms Dressing rooms with showers are located in Daugava stadium 0 level (Appendix 7). 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 (fifty) athletes (25 male and 25 female athletes).

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Subject to the exceptions stated below, only athletes aged at least 16 (sixteen) years on 31 December of the year of the competition may participate in the European Athletics Team Championships. Only athletes aged at least 18 (eighteen) years on 31 December of the year of the competition may participate in the Shot Put (men) and Hammer Throw (men). 8.2 Final Entries Final entries shall be made through the European Athletics Event Management System which will be accessible at the following link: https://arena.european-athletics.org/. Member Federations' entries manager shall use their already known individual and personalised access. Final entries indicating the names and individual logistical information (detailed travel arrangements, accommodation request and rooming list) of the competitors and of the officials must be received not later than 5 (five) days before the first competition day. According to the regulations the deadlines for the final entries are:

Opening of the final entries: 03.06.2014 Deadline for the final entries: 16.06.2014. 24:00 (CET)

Registration for B races (100m and 4x100m) will also have to be made through the online system at the same time as the final entries. A maximum of 2 athletes per team and 1 relay team may be entered. Additional participation may be accepted, according to availability All Member Federations will be able to consult and print out their entries at any time during the opening period and will receive a pdf report with a status of their entries 24h before the deadline as well as one pdf confirmation after the closing of the system. Detailed travel and rooming list information will have to be registered for each athlete and official during the final entries process. Amendments and updates will then be possible through the accommodation and transportation modules after the closing of the final entries. 8.3 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, but no later than 10:00 Friday, 20 June 2014 to TIC or team hotel information desk. Any team foreseeing to arrive later than this deadline shall confirm the respective athletes’ participation via email to [email protected]. Final start lists will be ready for collection together with the bibs at the TIC after the Technical Meeting.

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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 first call time for the respective event. 8.3.1 Withdrawal Withdrawal of any confirmation must be indicated to the TIC at the Stadium in writing on the official withdrawal form. 8.4 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 as many points as there are teams competing in the respective League, the second will score one fewer, and so on. Athletes or relay teams with no valid performance, disqualified or not finishing shall not score. If two or more athletes tie for a place in any event, the attribute able points shall be divided equally between them. In case of heats the results of the two heats are amalgamated, with the athletes’ times determining their placings. In case of a tie between athletes in the different heats for races up to 400m inclusively and relays the photo finish judge shall consider the actual times to the 1/1000th of a second. If the tie cannot be broken the attribute able points shall be divided equally between them. The team having the highest aggregate number of points shall be the winner of the European Athletics Team Championships 2nd league in Riga 2014. If two or more teams have the same aggregate number of points, the tie shall be decided in favour of the team having the greater number of event winners. If the tie still remains it shall be decided in favour of the team having the greater number of second places, and so on. (Regulation 602.12). 8.5 Competition Bibs Each competitor will receive 3 competition bibs with the country code. These must be pinned to the front and back of the competition clothing, to the back of the tracksuit, or 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 or bag). The competition bibs must not be cut, folded or covered or ruined in any way. 8.6 Competition Clothing & shoes Competitors must wear the Federation’s official team clothing. IAAF Rule 8 &143 will be strictly applied. Please make sure to follow the IAAF Advertising Regulations in force, available at http://www.iaaf.org/about-iaaf/documents/rules-regulations#regulations. Clothing and items not conforming to this rule and the current IAAF Advertising Regulations will be removed or taped at the call room.

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The European Athletics has a record of the Team vests of all Member Federations, available on European Athletics’ Event Management System, Arena, accessible at the following link: https://arena.european-athletics.org/. Member Federations shall confirm their team vests. If the uniform displayed differs from your current official uniform, a full set of photographs must be uploaded by 16 June using the form sent by European Athletics for that specific purpose. Otherwise, the existing records will be used as reference. Team clothing must be same for all athletes from a team. A competitor wearing any other clothing will have no access to the competition area and will not be allowed to compete. The European Athletics has a record of the Team vests of all Member Federations. The link for the database will be provided by European Athletics for the Member Federations to confirm their team vests. If the uniform displayed differs from your current official uniform, a full set of photographs must be provided to European Athletics by 16.06.2014 the latest (preferably in an electronic version): • JPEG file, maximum resolution and size 300 dpi / 500KB • Compressed ZIP file, if possible • Mail to: [email protected] • Otherwise, the existing records will be used as reference Team clothing must be uniform. A competitor wearing any other clothing will have no access to the competition area and will not be allowed to compete. This rule applies both to competition clothing (vest, shorts and tights) as well as to tracksuits. The maximum spike lengths in the various events are:

Track, Long Jump, Triple Jump and Pole Vault: 9mm High Jump and Javelin: 12mm

8.7 Specific Competition Regulations 8.7.1 Field Events except vertical jumps There will be a maximum of four trials per competitor in each event. All participating athletes will have three qualification trials (1st, 2nd and 3rd trial). The best 4 athletes after the 3 qualification rounds will compete in the Final (4th round). The athletes eliminated after the third trial will be ranked by their best performance after the 3rd qualification trial. The remaining 4 athletes will be ranked by their best performance after the Final (4th round). IAAF Rule 180.22 will apply for ties. 8.7.2 Vertical Jumps In the vertical jumps the IAAF rule 181.2 shall be respected. Furthermore each competitor is limited to a maximum of 4 (four) fouls throughout the whole field event. After the fourth foul he/she may not jump further unless he/she has won the competition. The winner of the competition is allowed to continue according to IAAF Rule 181.2. The winner will be allowed to continue at the height he/she was not successful. IAAF Rule 181.8 will apply for placings.

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The time permitted for each attempt in High Jump and Pole Vault shall be 1 (one) minute except when consecutive attempts are by the same athlete or if only the winner is competing in which case IAAF Rule 180.18) shall apply. 8.7.3. Track events In the track events no false start will be allowed. Any athlete committing a false start will be disqualified. In case of a tie between athletes in the different heats for races up to 400m inclusively and relays, the photo finish judge shall consider the actual times to the 1/1000th of a second. If the tie cannot be broken, the attributable points shall be divided equally between them. 8.8 Starting Order and Distribution of Athletes per heat The order of attempts in field events shall be decided by a draw conducted by European Athletics. Each participating team shall be allocated a letter which shall determine the order of attempts in the field events in accordance with the appropriate chart as Appendix 3 of the European Athletics Regulations for the European Team Championships. In the horizontal field events the order of trials in the first round will be kept for the first 3 trials. The order of the trials in the final round will be the reverse order of the ranking after the 3rd round. For the races up to 400m inclusively the athletes’ distribution will be based on the athletes’ season & personal best performance and medals achieved at major events. In principle athletes will be ranked as follows: season best, season best of previous year and personal best for the purpose of the distribution per heats. The final distribution is under the discretion of the Technical Delegate. Lanes’ distribution for individual events:

Lanes 3-4-5-6 will be allocated to top four athletes/relay teams Lanes 1-2-7-8 will be allocated to the remaining athletes/relay teams

The Technical Delegate will conduct the draw of the lane allocation after the final confirmations for 100m, 200m, 400m, 110m H, 100m H and 400m H. For the relay races the Technical Delegate conducts the draw one hour before the races. 9. COMPETITION PROCEDURE 9.1 Timetable Please refer to Appendix 2 for the competition timetable. 9.2 Warming Up Before Events The outdoor warm-up area is located at South Part of main stadium. There are separate fields for throws (Appendix 6).

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9.3 Call Room Procedures The Call Room is located in indoor track (under main tribune). 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. Athletes must report to the Call Room before each event as follows: Event Entrance to

Call Room Exit from Call Room

Entrance to Infield

Running events (except hurdles) 20min 15min 10min Hurdles 25min 20min 15min Horizontal Jumps & Throwing Events 35min 30min 25min High Jump 40min 35min 30min Pole Vault 1h5min 55min 50min The following checks will be carried out on equipment that must comply with IAAF Advertising and Competition Rules: Competition clothing Shoes Bags That non-authorised equipment (radio, Walkman, mobile phone, camera etc) are not

brought infield. 9.4 Event Presentation format All the participating athletes will be presented to the audience at the competition site. Track events (including relays): track events (at the start line): 2’ before the beginning of the start procedure, at the starting point for the event and in the athlete’s designated lane. Field events: field events (after the practice trials): 3-4’ before the beginning of the event, the athletes will be presented at the competition site in starting order. 9.5 Competition Preparations 9.5.1 Field Events 9.5.1.1 Trials In the field events the official trials will be supervised by the judges. Athletes may only use the official markers provided by the LOC for the approach. These will be handed out by the competition officials at the competition area. Once the trial jumps/puts are finished, the participants will be asked to stand in the order of the competition for the presentation. In accordance with the decision of European Athletics Council, all participants in the following field events will be allowed three (3) trials. After the 3 qualification rounds, the best 4 athletes will compete in the Final (4th round):

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

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9.5.1.2 Measurements All field events will be measured by Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM). 9.5.2 Track Events Tracksuits shall be placed in baskets at the start, to be taken to the kit collection area. 9.5.2.1. Starter’s Commands The starter commends will be given in English, as follows: For distances up to and including 400m:

- “On your marks - “Set” - Fire of the gun

For distances of 800m and more: - “On your marks” - Fire of the gun.

If for any reason the starter feels it is necessary to interrupt the process he/she will say: - ”Stand Up”

Nordic starting blocks will be used at the European Athletics Team Championships. These blocks have a false start detection system and are linked to the false start console. 9.5.2.2. Timing The official timing will be provided by Finish Lynx and will be displayed on the official electronic timing instrument and photo finish cameras provided by Finish Lynx. For all races of 800m or more, the elapsed time will be displayed on electronic timers located at the end of each straight. 9.6 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. 9.7 Leaving the stadium after the competition After the competition, athletes leave immediately through the first bend (Finish line). The exit route passes the interview cameras of the TV, then through the radio interview room into the mixed zone. Athletes will retrieve their clothing in the kit collection area after the mixed zone. 9.8 Drinking Stations Water is provided in the infield, mixed zone and in the warm-up area. 9.9 Protests and 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).

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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 EUR 75, as set in the rules, must be paid. If the protest is unsuccessful, the deposit will not be returned. The Jury’s decision will be provided in writing. 9.10 Interviews Immediately after the competition, the flash interview group will interview the winning athletes. This interview is made available in the Commentator Information System or distributed in information sheets in the Media Tribune. In the mixed zone, all athletes meet the media: first the TV cameras, then the radio and finally the written press. It is for the athlete to decide whether he/she will give an interview. 10. MEDICAL SERVICES & DOPING CONTROLS 10.1 Medical Services The medical service will provide medical information and assistance to teams, organisation personnel, and honorary guests as well as, during the competition, to the spectators in the stadium. In case of emergency, please contact the nearest medical first aid station or call the 24/7 Medical Emergency number 112. 10.1.1 Medical Services in the Team Hotels The medical centre serves the athletes, trainers, other team members as well as members of the competition organisation. The medical centre is located on the 2nd floor of the Radisson Blu Daugava and will be open:

Friday, 20 June 10:00- 20:00 Saturday, 21 June 10:00- 14:00 Sunday, 22 June 10:00- 14:00

During other hours there will be a doctor on call. 10.1.2 Medical Care at the Competition Venue The stadium medical service is responsible for any problems concerning the athletes’ health. There is also a room for medical attention at spectator stand 2nd floor. 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. The stadium medical service is also responsible for first aid in the warming up area. There will be first aid teams at the stadium.

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10.1.3 Physiotherapy For those teams requiring physiotherapy services there will be a team of physiotherapists available at Radisson blu Daugava hotel medical centre, room 203. Pre-reservation is needed. Physiotherapists will be available in the following schedule:

Friday, 20 June 10:00- 20:00 Saturday, 21 June 10:00- 14:00 Sunday, 22 June 10:00- 14:00

Equipped physiotherapy facilities will also be available at Daugava stadium (warm up area) according to the following schedule:

Saturday, 21 June 14:00- 20:00 Sunday, 22 June 14:00- 20:00

The team physiotherapists and doctors may use the equipment in the physiotherapy rooms in co-operation with the medical staff. 10.1.4 Insurance According to the Regulation 610.12 the participating Member Federations are responsible for taking out their own insurance to cover the risk of illness or injury of any member of their team when travelling to and from the European Athletics event and during the event itself. Please take the necessary steps to fulfil these requirements well in advance. 10.2 Doping Controls Doping controls will be conducted in accordance with IAAF Rules and Anti-doping Regulations 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 Station (DCS). A selected athlete should report immediately to the DCS 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 DCS. Athletes are reminded that refusal to provide a sample can render them liable to disqualification and may lead to further disciplinary action. Athletes who are required to use prescribed medication for the treatment of a medical condition should ensure that they have registered their medication, where necessary, through the Therapeutic Use Exemption system prior to attending the Championships. 10.2.1 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 Doping Control Delegate. In addition, the selection of further athletes may be ordered at the discretion of the European Athletics Doping Control Delegate.

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10.2.2 Additional Controls Additional athletes 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 Doping Control Station. The cost of this control will be paid by the European Athletics and will be deducted from the member federation’s European Athletics subvention after the Championships. 11. Information Stadium Timing Boards A clock showing the race time is positioned in the in-field near the finishing line. Field Events Boards The result of each trial in field events will be shown on rotating scoreboards. Final and intermediate results of the field events and the respective team points will be indicated on the video screen. The performances in field events will be shown by signs with the respective nation’s codes along the sector lines. During the event the boards will be moved in accordance to the actual ranking.

Announcements Official announcements will be made in Latvian and English.

Start Lists

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

Result Lists / Intermediate Scores

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

Complete Set of Result Lists

Copies of the results of each day’s events will be distributed to each Team Leader at their hotel on each evening of competition. Completed results in the form of a booklet will be issued to Team Leader at Team hotels on Sunday, 22 June 2014.

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.

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The accreditation card must be worn at all times. If an accreditation is lost, this should be reported immediately to any LOC information desk. The emergency phone numbers are:

Police 112 Ambulance 113 Fire department 110

If necessary, the police can be contacted through the LOC information desk at your hotel. 13. Ceremonies & Social Functions

13.1 Welcome Cocktail A welcome cocktail will be hosted by the Athletic Federation of Latvia at 21:00 on Friday, 20 June. Two persons from each team will be invited. Invitation cards will be included in the welcome bags. 13.2 Opening Ceremony The Opening Ceremony will take place on Saturday, 21 June, commencing at 15:30 There will be a short ceremony including the flag parade of the participating countries, carried by young athletes, followed by a speech of the European Athletics Council Delegate and the LOC President. Team members will not be involved. 13.3 Victory Ceremonies The victory ceremony for the teams will take place on Sunday, 22 June, after the 4x400m relays during the Closing Ceremony. The first three teams should assemble at the stadium by the Mix zone tent. Athletes must wear the official team clothing for the ceremony. 13.4 Closing Banquet The Closing Banquet will take place on Sunday, 22 June at 21:00 in Radisson blu Daugava hotel. 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 Information Desk in the hotel, 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 and displayed at the hotel Information Desk. All outstanding fees, charges and possible other expenses must be settled with the cashier. On the day of departure the LOC Hotel Manager checks the rooms together with the team leaders.

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15. Contact Details For further details about the European Athletics Team Championships, Riga 2014, please contact: Mrs Ieva Zunda [email protected] Phone: +371 28382882 15.1 European Athletics Office (on site) European Athletics Headquarters’ contact details: Mr Aditya Kumar Competition Consultant Mobile: +41 (0) 079 298 66 87 E-mail: [email protected] 15.2 Office of the Local Organising Committee LOC office European Athletics Team Championships 2nd League, Riga 2014: Riga, Augsiela 1, LV- 1009 Phone: +371 67311225 [email protected] riga2014etch.lv

16. Appendices LOC to add the following appendices: Appendix 1 - Implements List Appendix 2 - Timetable Appendix 3 - Event draw Appendix 4 - Map of Daugava stadium and facilities Appendix 5 – Competition venue Appendix 6 – Outdoor warm-up venue Appendix 7 – Indoor warm-up venue and Technical facilities (rooms) Appendix 8 – Spectator stand and Competition offices Appendix 9 – Accreditation system - Access zones Appendix 10 – Map of city of Riga

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Appendix 1 - Implements List

Catalogue No Company Description Colour Certification No Qty Shot 7.26 Kg PK-7,26/113 Polanik Competition, steel,

dia: 113 mm Various I-04-0304 6

Shot 4 Kg PK-4/100 Polanik Competition, steel,

dia: 100 mm Various I-99-0150 6

Hammer 7.26 PM-7.26/110 Polanik Competition, steel,

dia: 110 mm Various I-99-0158 6

Hammer 4 PM-4/95 Polanik Competition, steel,

dia: 95 mm Various I-99-0156 6

Discus 2kg DSR-P20 Bhalla International,

Vinex Hi Spin-5 Steel rim, plastic side Red I-01-0253 6

Discus 1kg DSR-P10 Bhalla International,

Vinex Hi Spin-5 Steel rim, plastic side Red I-99-0149 6

Javelin 800g AF10-800 Polanik Competitions Air Flyer Blue I-11-0503 6 Javelin 600g AF 10-600 Polanik Competitions Air Flyer Blue I-11-0500 6

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Appendix 2 – Timetable

Day 1 - Saturday 21 June 2014 START TIME EVENT M/W

14:25 Pole Vault Women

14:30 Hammer Throw Men

15:30 Opening Ceremony

15:40 400m H Women

15:45 Triple Jump Women

15:55 400m H Men

16:00 Discus Throw Women

16:10 100m Women

16:20 100m Men

16:30 800m Women

16:40 Shot Put Men

16:40 1500m Men

16:55 3000m SC Women

17:00 High Jump Men

17:15 Long Jump Men

17:15 400m Women

17:25 400m Men

17:25 Javelin Throw Women

17:35 3000m Women

17:50 5000m Men

18:15 4X100m Women

18:30 4X100m Men

Day 2 - Sunday 22 June 2014 START TIME EVENT M/W

14:30 Pole Vault Men

14:35 Hammer Throw Women

15:50 Discus Throw Men

16:00 100m H Women

16:10 Triple Jump Men

16:15 110m H Men

16:25 800m Men

16:35 1500m Women

16:40 Shot Put Women

16:50 3000m SC Men

17:00 High Jump Women

17:10 200m Women

17:15 Javelin Throw Men

17:15 Long Jump Women

17:20 200m Men

17:30 5000m Women

17:50 3000m Men

18:10 4x400m Women

18:25 4x400m Men

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Appendix 3 - Event Draw Lane and Starting Order Draw For the races up to 400m inclusively in principle the athletes’ distribution will be based on the athletes’ season & personal best performance and medals achieved at major events. In principle athletes will be ranked as follows: season best, season best of previous year and personal best for the purpose of the distribution per heats. The final distribution is under the discretion of the Technical Delegate. Special Draw for races up to 400m Lanes 3-4-5-6 will be allocated to top four athletes/relay teams Lanes 1-2-7-8 will be allocated to the remaining athletes/relay teams. The Technical Delegate will conduct the draw of the lane allocation after the final confirmations for 100m, 200m, 400m, 110m H, 100m H and 400m H. Special Draw for relay races For the relay races the Technical Delegate conducts the draw one hour before the races. Starting Order for all other events:

Selected Country SUI SVK LAT DEN BUL AUT SRB CRO

A B C D E F G H 800 / JT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1500 / HJ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 5000 / PV 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3000 / LJ 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 3000 sc / TJ 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 SP 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 DT 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 HT 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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

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Appendix 4 - Map of Daugava stadium and facilities

1. Main stadium 2. Tribune, indoor track under tribune (indoor warm up area) 3. Ice arena hall 4. Offices building 5. Synthetic footbal field 6. Teniss court 7. Offices building 8. Shop 9. Synthetic footbal field 10. Warm up area (outdoor warm up area) 11. Parking 12. Teniss court 13. Beach volleyball court

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Appendix 5 – Competition venue

Appendix 6 – Outdoor warm up venue, 250m

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Appendix 7 – Indoor warm up venue (110m) and Technical facilities (rooms) 0 level

Appendix 8 – Spectator stand and Competition offices

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Appendix 9 – Accreditation system – Access Zones Accreditation Card - accreditation card contains information of target group and access areas, including card-holders name and position and country representing. Photos are not required for the accreditation card system. Special Access Cards Doping Control - 1 pass is 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. TIC - two cards per team are given and are used to access TIC Office for communication with competition management and collection of the official results. Mixed Zone - special Access for team medical personnel is allowed / one card per team. Coaching Zones - Horizontal Jumps, Vertical Jumps, and Throws. Medical Stadium workers

All accreditation areas Competition Area - Access to infield inside perimeter boards. Access with: Athlete, Competition Management, European Athletics accreditation, special accredited media representatives. Team Areas: (Including Warm up, training Areas, team tribune) - Areas where athletes prepare for competition. Access with: Athlete, Competition Management, European Athletics accreditation, Medical. Team Tribune special seats in tribune for athletes. Seats are located in South part of the Stadium. Mixed Zone - a privileged place for accredited media representatives to conduct interviews with athletes immediately after competition bouts. Access with: Athlete, Media, Competition Management, European Athletics accreditation. Coaching Area - seats on the stands near to the field event location are marked as reserved for the coaches. Access with: special coaching area accreditation. TIC: The main function of the Technical Information Centre is to ensure smooth communication between each Team Delegates and the LOC, the European Athletics Technical Delegate and the Competition Management, regarding technical matters. Access with: TIC accreditation. Anti- Doping Area - anti doping testing area. Access with: doping area accreditation. VIP Area - a privileged place in tribune for VIP guests. Access with: VIP, Competition Management, European Athletics, Head of Delegation accreditation. Media Tribune - seats for media representatives. Access with: Media, Competition Management, European Athletics accreditation. Event Management - LOC technical rooms. Access with: Competition Management, European Athletics accreditation.

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Appendix 10 – Map of city of Riga

1 - Team Hotel – Radisson blu Daugava 2 - Riga Airport 3 - Daugava stadium 4 - Team Hotel – Days hotel Riga

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