Team Manual - European Athletic Association

19 Event - 20 date June 2010 www.bergen2010.org 

website address 

Fana Arena/Course/Stadium 

Stadion, Bergen, Norway 

Team Manual

SPAR European SPAR European Team Team 

Championships Championships 

Fana Stadium Fana Stadium 

Should you have any problems, or require a letter of invitation please contact the LOC. 

Per Aam, 

General Secretary 

E-mail: peraam@bergen2010.org 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 

Team Manual 

www.bergen2010.org 

SPAR European Team Championships 

19 – 20 June 2010 

Bergen - Norway 

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CONTENTS 


Per Aam, 

1. GENERAL General INFORMATION Secretary 

2. ORGANISATIONAL E-mail: peraam@bergen2010.org 

STRUCTURE 

2.1 European 

Mobile: +47 

Athletics 

911 83838 

Council 

2.2 European Athletics Delegates 

2.3 European Athletics Office 

2.4 Executive Board of National Athletic Federation 

2.5 Local Organising Committee 

2.6 Competition Organisation 

2.7 Participating Federations 

3. ARRIVALS 

3.1 Arrival by Air 

3.1.1 Welcome Service 

3.1.2 Transportation of Equipment 

3.2 Arrival by Train 

3.3 Arrival by Road 

3.4 Visa Requirements 

4. TRANSPORT 

4.1 Transport and Accommodation Desk 

4.2 Bus Shuttle Service 

4.3 Return to Airport / Train Stations 

5. ACCOMMODATION & HOTEL INFORMATION 

5.1 General Information 

5.2 Information Desk 

5.3 Official Hotels 

5.4 Costs and European Athletics Quota 

5.5 Payment Procedures 

5.6 Meals 

5.7 Meeting Rooms for Teams 

5.8 Medical Services in the Hotels 

5.9 Telephone Calls 

6. ACCREDITATION 

6.1 General 

6.2 Accreditation Procedure 

6.3 Loss of Accreditation 

6.4 Access Areas for Teams 

7. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 

7.1 Technical Information Centre (TIC) 

7.2 Technical Meeting 

7.2.1 Technical Meeting Agenda 

7.3 Equipment 

7.4 Inspection of the Competition Venue 

7.5 Competition Area 

7.6 Dressing Rooms 

7.7 Physiotherapy 

7.8 Training 

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7.8.1 Training with Official Starters 

7.9 100m B race and additional 4 x 100m relays 

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8. COMPETITION 

Should 

REGULATIONS 

you have any problems, or require a letter of invitation please contact the LOC. 

8.1 Team Per Aam, Composition 

8.2 Competition General Secretary Entry Procedures 

E-mail: 8.2.1 Final peraam@bergen2010.org 

Entries 

Mobile: 8.2.2 Final +47 Confirmation 

911 83838 

8.2.3 Withdrawal 

8.3 Scoring 

8.4 Bib Numbers 

8.5 Competition Clothing 

8.6 Specific Competition Regulation 

8.6.1 Field Events exept Vertical Jumps 

8.6.2 Vertical Jumps 

8.7 Starting Order and Distribution of Athletes per Heat 

9. COMPETITION PROCEDURE 

9.1 Timetable 

9.2 Warming up Before Events 

9.3 Assembly and Call Room Procedures 

9.3.1 Last Checkpoint 

9.4 Event Presentation Format 

9.5 Competition Preparations 

9.5.1 Field Events 

9.5.2 Measurements 

9.5.3 Track Events 

9.6 Starter’s Commands 

9.7 Timing 

9.8 Leaving the Stadium During the Competition 

9.9 Leaving the Stadium After the Competition 

9.10 Drinking Stations 

9.11 Protests 

9.12 Interviews 

9.13 Doping Control 

9.13.1 General Information 

9.13.2 Selection of Athletes and additional controls 

9.14 Victory Ceremonies 

10. MEDICAL SERVICES 

10.1 General 


10.3 Medical Care at the Stadium 


11. INFORMATION 

12. SECURITY 

13. OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES 

13.1 Opening Ceremony 

13.2 Closing Ceremony 

13.3 Closing Banquet 

14. DEPARTURE 

15. CONTACT DETAILS 

15.1 European Athletics office 

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15.2 Office of the Organising Committee 

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16. APPENDICES 

Per Aam, 

Appendix General 1 Secretary – Implement List 

Appendix E-mail: 2 peraam@bergen2010.org 

– Timetable 

Appendix Mobile: 3 +47 – Event 911 83838 Draw 

Appendix 4 – Map of Stadium 

Appendix 5 – Accreditation Zones 

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1. GENERAL Per Aam, INFORMATION 



1.1 Norway 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 

Language: Norwegian 

(Almost everyone is able to speak English) 

Population: 4.81 million 

Capital: Oslo 

Currency: Norwegian Kroner (NOK): 1€ ~ NOK 8,00 

Notes: NOK 1000, NOK 500, NOK 200, NOK 100, NOK 50 

Coins: NOK 20, NOK 10, NOK 5, NOK 1, NOK 0,50 

Religion: Protestant Christianity 

Time zone: GMT +1 

Electricity: 220V 16 amp.2 pin euro plug. 

Telephone country code: +47/ 0047 

Networks: Telenor/Netcom 

Main Airport: Gardemoen Lufthavn, Oslo 

1.2 Bergen 

Norway’s second largest town is situated in the west coast of Norway, next to the North Sea. 

The city was founded in 1070 and has grown up around its colourful harbour, where you find 

the wharf called Bryggen. Bryggen has become a symbol of our cultural heritage and has 

gained a place on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The town of Bergen also has become a 

World Heritage city. 

Population: 256.000 

Airport: Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO) 

Drinking water: Excellent drinking water from the tap 

Driving: On the right 

Climate: Average temperature in June is 15 C° 

Average rain 132mm in June 

Shop opening hours Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 18:00 

Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00 

Sunday: Closed except some tourist shops 

Supermarkets: Monday- Friday: 10:00 – 20:00 

Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00 

Sunday: closed 

(Nearest Supermarket to the venue is located at Lagunen 

Shopping Centre only 10 min walk from Fana Stadion) 

Post Office: Lagunen Shopping, Centre and in City Centre 

Bank locations Lagunen Shopping, Centre and in City Centre 

Cash Dispenser/ATM: Excellent coverage in city Centre3-4 in Lagunen Shopping 

Centre, and also at the airport 

Credit Cards: Visa and MasterCard accepted in most shops, restaurants, and 

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hotels. 

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2. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 





2.1 European Per Athletics Aam, Council 


President 


Hansjörg Wirz (SUI) 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 

Vice Presidents José Luis de Carlos (ESP) 

Svein Arne Hansen (NOR) 

Treasurer Karel Pilny (CZE) 

Director General Christian Milz (SUI) 

Council Members Janez Aljancic (SLO) 

Franco Arese (ITA) 

Sylvia Barlag (NED) 

Jonathan Edwards (GBR) 

Frank Hensel (GER) 

Dobromir Karamarinov (BUL) 

Philippe Lamblin (FRA) 

Toralf Nilsson (SWE) 

Ludmila Olijar (LAT) 

Antti Pihlakoski (FIN) 

Jorge Salcedo (POR) 

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 

European Athletics Council Delegate 

Presidents Delegate Karel Pilny (CZE) 

Technical Delegate José Luis de Carlos (ESP) 

Doping Control Delegate Pedro Branco (POR) 

Jury of Appeal Patrick van Caelenberghe (BEL) Chair 

Luis Abegao(POR) 

Lars Danielsson (SWE) 

ITOs/ATOs John Cronin (IRL) Chair 

Ludmila Pudilova (CZE) 

Egert Juuse (EST) 

Andrej Udvoc (SLO) 

Marnix de Mangelaere (BEL) 

Tigran Simonyan (ARM) 


European Athletic Association 

Avenue Louis-Ruchonnet 18 

1003 Lausanne, Switzerland 

Tel: +41 21 313 43 50 

Fax: +41 21 313 43 51 

E-mail: office@european-athletics.org 

Web: www.european-athletics.org 

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2.4 Executive Per Board Aam, of Norwegian Athletics Federation 


President E-mail: peraam@bergen2010.org Svein Arne Hansen 

Vice President Mobile: +47 911 83838 Tore Hordnes 

General Secretary Kjetil Hildeskor 

Members Mari Bjone 

Kalle Glomsaker 

Narve Heggheim 

Anne-Sophie Hunstad 

Arvid Kristiansen 

Helga Reigstad 

Ingrid Ness Rolland 

2.5 Local Organising Committee 

President Tore Hordnes 

Vice President Dag Rydland 

General Secretary Per Aam 

Event Management Karl Johan Reigstad 

Protocol / Hospitality Jan Fredrik Andersen 

Press / Media Jan Tore Guntveit 

Finance Geirmund Drivenes 

Travel / Accommodation Ove Leon Låstad 

Marketing Arne Risa 

Ceremonies Trude Hallingby 

Medical/Anti-Doping Per Indredavik 

2.6 Competition Organisation 

Competition Director Karl Johan Reigstad 

Meeting Manager Odd M. Lahn-Johannessen 

Technical Manager Ole Tumyr 

Event Presentation Manager Nils Kristian Wiik 

Call Room Referee Kristian Hille 

Track Referee Tore Tvilde 

Chief Photofinish Tore Zakkariassen 

Start Coordinator Svein Rødseth 

Starter Johan Holstad 

Jumps Referee Øystein Holmelid 

Throws Referee Knut Skeide 

Competition Secretary Kjell Ytrearne 

Marshall Jan Ole Skage 

Secretary of the Jury of Appeal Ole Petter Sandvig 

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2.7 Participating Per Aam, Federations 



Belarus Mobile: +47 911 83838 

Italy 

Finland Norway 

France 

Germany 

Great Britain 

Greece 

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Poland 

Russia 

Spain 

Ukraine 

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3. ARRIVALS 





Per Aam, 


3.1 Arrival by Air 


Mobile: +47 911 83838 

Flesland International Airport (BGO) is the official airport. 

3.1.1 Welcome Service 

Upon arrival, teams will be met by team attaches. A welcome desk will be located in the 

arrival hall at the airport – near the luggage pick up, and will be open when the team 

arrives. 

Once luggage has been collected, team members will be escorted to buses which will take 

them to their hotels. Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport hotel is in walking distance from the airport. 

Coach transport will operate to every hotel from the airport. Coaches will be allocated to 

hotels and will be clearly identified by signage. 

The transfer time from the airport to the official hotels is 5 – 10 minutes. 

3.1.2 Transportation of Equipment 

Equipment will be transported direct from Flesland Airport to Fana Stadium and stored at the 

Equipment Storage. 

The teams will get a receipt for the delivery, which has to been shown upon retrieval. For the 

opening hours of the Equipment Storage, refer to point 7.3 

3.2 Arrival by Train 

Teams arriving at Bergen Railway Station should indicate their arrival time in the final entries. 

Pick-up service and transportation to the team’s hotel will be arranged accordingly. 

From Bergen Railway stations station to the team hotels appr. 30 minutes. 

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 

The following countries require visas to enter Norway: 

• Belarus 

• Russia 

• Ukraine 

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Visas should be obtained before leaving your country, from Norwegian Embassy in Moscow 

(Russia), the Norwegian Embassy in Kiev (Ukraine) or the French Embassy in Minsk (Belarus). 

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Should you Per have Aam, any problems, or require a letter of invitation please contact the LOC. 

Per Aam, General Secretary 

General Secretary E-mail: peraam@bergen2010.org 


Mobile: +47 911 83838 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 

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Per Aam, 

4. TRANSPORT General Secretary 


Mobile: +47 911 83838 

4.1 Transport and Accommodation Desk 

At Flesland airport there will be a welcome desk for accommodation/transport, opening on 

Thursday 17 June at 09:00 and will remain open until the last arrival of each day. 

After arrival, the team leader will be guided to the financial office at Clarion Hotel Airport 

(walking distance, 3 min.) After the financial settlement, the team leader will receive a team 

leader bag with accreditation cards, bibs, invitations and information letters. The team 

leader will then be transported to the hotel (see accreditation 6.2). 

The athletes and the officials will be transported by bus directly to their hotel. 

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 displayed at the Information desk in each hotel. Transfer times between the 

hotels and the competition venue will be between 10 to 15 minutes for the team hotels, and 

between 20 to 30 minutes from VIP/Media hotels, depending on the hotel location and 

traffic conditions. 

The following arrangements have been made for the team hotels:THURSDAY 17 th, Activity: 

Training. 

From team hotels to Fana Stadium: 15:00, 16:30, 18:00, 19:00 

From Fana Stadium to team hotels: 16:15, 17:00, 18:15, 19:15, 20:00, 20:45FRIDAY 18 th 

Activity: Inspection of competition venue, training, training with starter and test event. 

From team hotels to Fana Stadium: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 17:00, 18:00 

From Fana Stadium to team hotels: 11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15;15, 17:15, 18:15, 20:00, 20:30 

FRIDAY 18 th 

Activity: Press conference for teams press attaché 

Departure with minibuses from the team hotels: 

Clarion Airport Scandic Airport Thon Airport Quality Edvard Grieg 

11:00 11:05 11:10 11:15 

Return to the team hotels directly after the press conference 

Activity: Technical meeting. 

See 7.2 

Activity: LOC/European Athletics Dinner (invited guests only) 

Departure with minibuses from the team hotels: 

Clarion Airport Scandic Airport Thon Airport Quality Edvard Grieg 

20:20 20:25 20:30 20:35 

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Per Aam, 

SATURDAY 19 General Secretary 


Mobile: +47 911 83838 

th 

Activity : Competition at Fana Stadium, 

From team hotels to Fana Stadium: 14:00, 14:30, 15;00, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00 

From city hotels to Fana Stadium: 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00 

From Fana Stadium to team hotels: 18:15, 19:15, 19:45, 20:15, 20:45, 21:15, 22:00 

From Fana Stadium to city hotels: 20:15, 21:15, 22:00 

SUNDAY20 th 

Activity: Competition at Fana Stadium 

From team hotels to Fana Stadium: 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00 

From city hotels to Fana Stadium: 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00 

From Fana Stadium to team hotels: 16:15, 17:15, 17:45, 18:15, 18:45, 19:15, 20:00 

From Fana Stadi to city hotels: 18:15, 19:15, 20:00 

Activity: Team “banquet”/disco evening at Banco Rotto 

From team hotels: 21:00, 21:15, 21:30 

Return to team hotels: 24:00, 00:30, 01:00, 01:30, 02:00 

Please refer to the information board in the hotel, for further or additional information. 

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. 

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Per Aam, 

5. ACCOMMODATION General Secretary & HOTEL INFORMATION 


Mobile: +47 911 83838 

5.1 General Information 

The LOC has reserved four good quality hotels for teams, providing full board 

accommodation and easy accessibility to both the centre of Bergen and the competition 

venue. 

5.2 Information Desk 

An information desk will be located in the lobby of each hotel, which will be open from 

Thursday 17 June until Monday 21 June from 07:00 to 24:00. (Monday 21, the information 

desk will close at 15:00) 

5.3 Official Hotels 

Team Hotels 

Hotel Name Address, Telephone & Fax Teams 

accommodated 

in the Hotel 

Clarion Hotel Bergen 

Airport 

Flyplassveien 55, 

NO-5869 Bergen 

Phone: +47 56 10 00 00 

Fax: +47 56 10 00 01 

E-mail: cl.bergen.airport@choice.no 

Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg Sandsliåsen 50, 

NO-5254 Sandsli. 

Phone: +47 55 98 00 00 

Fax: +47 55 98 01 50 

E-mail: booking.q.bergen@choice.no 

Thon Hotel Bergen Airport Kokstadveien3 

NO-5257 Kokstad. 

Phone: +47 55 92 00 00 

Fax: +47 55 92 00 01 

E-mail: Bergen.airport@thonhotels.no 

Scandic Bergen Airport Kokstadflaten 2 

5863 Bergen Norway 

Phone: + 47 21 61 44 00 

Fax: + 47 21 61 44 11 

E-mail: bergenairport@scandichotels.com 

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Per Aam, 


VIP Hotel E-mail: peraam@bergen2010.org 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 

Hotel Name Address, Telephone & Fax Facilities 

Clarion Hotel Admiral C.Sundtsgt. 9 

5004 Bergen. 

Phone: +47 55 23 64 00 

Fax:+ 47 55 23 64 64 

E-mail : cl.admiral@choice.no 

Media Hotels 

Hotel Name Address, Telephone & Fax Facilities 

Thon Hotel Bristol Torgalmenningen11 

5014 Bergen. 

Phone: +47 55 10 00 

Fax:+ 47 55 55 10 10 

E-mailbergen@thonhotels.no 

NEPTUN Rica Valkendorfsgate 8 

5807 Bergen 

Phone: +47 55 30 68 00 

Fax: +47 55 30 38 50 

E-mail: office@neptun.no 

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. 

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

Team Members Single room Twin room 

CHF CHF 

Athletes outside the quota 120 per person/night 120 per person/night 

Officials outside the quota 230 per person/night 190 per person/night 

Personal Coaches 230 per person/night 190 per person/night 

Additional nights(more than 

4 nights) 

230 per person/night 190 per person/night 

All prices include meals and VAT 

Each team will be allocated a minimum number of single room equivalent to 10% of the 

total number of athletes and officials within the quota. Any single rooms above the 10% 

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threshold will be charged at the rate of 230 CHF. 

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The team leader 

Should you 

must 

have 

settle 

any 

any 

problems, 

extra charges 

or require 

(bar, 

a letter 

laundry, 

of invitation 

telephone 

please contact 

etc) at 

the 

the 

LOC. 

hotel 

reception desk, Per Aam, before departure. The team leader will be requested to provide a credit 

card at the General time of Secretary checking in at the reception desk to cover any extras. 


5.5 Payment Mobile: Procedures +47 911 83838 

An invoice will be sent to each Federation detailing the amount they owe based on their 

preliminary entries. Federations are kindly encouraged to make an advance payment of at 

least 50% 5 days after receiving the invoice at the latest. Advance Payments should be 

made in CHF by bank transfer to the following account: 

Bank account name: Norges Friidrettsforbund 

Bank account number: 5134.06.06241 

Bank: DnBNOR Bank ASA 

0021 Oslo 

Norway 

BIC/Swift: DNBANOKKXXX 

IBAN: NO70 5134 0606 241 

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

The balance of the payment must be paid on-site by the Team Leader on arrival at the 

Accreditation/Finance Centre at Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport. 

Payment can be made by credit card (Visa and MasterCard only) or by cash in Norwegian 

Krone (NOK), or Euros (EUR). 

5.6 Meals 

All meals will be served in the teams hotels., 

The restaurant opening times for all hotels are: 

Thursday, 17th Friday, 18th Saturday, 19th Sunday, 20th Thursday, 17 

Breakfast 07:00-10:00 07:00-10:00 07:00-10:00 07:00-10:00 

Lunch 11:30-14:30 11:30-14:30 12:00-15:30 11:00-14:00 

Dinner 18:00-20:00 18:00-22:00 19:30-23:00 18:00-20:30 

th Friday, 18th Saturday, 19th Sunday, 20th Breakfast 07:00-10:00 07:00-10:00 07:00-10:00 07:00-10:00 

Lunch 11:30-14:30 11:30-14:30 12:00-15:30 11:00-14:00 

Dinner 18:00-20:00 18:00-22:00 19:30-23:00 18:00-20:30 

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

,will allow access to meals. 

For lunch and dinner, mineral water and fresh fruit are available free of charge. All other 

drinks must be paid for. 

Instead of meals, the athletes can have self made sandwiches, which can be taken from 

the restaurant. It is also possible to have self made sandwiches as extra food in addition to 

the ordinary meals. For this, please contact the hotel staff. 

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A late serving 

Should 

provision 

you have 

will 

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problems, 

made for 

or require 

those 

a 

athletes 

letter of 

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at the 

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stadium 

the 

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LOC. 

to 

doping controls Per Aam, or protests. 


Free mineral E-mail: water peraam@bergen2010.org 

and ice machines will be available 24 hours a day. 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 

5.7 Meeting Rooms for Teams 

Arrangements can be made for team meeting rooms through the information desk in the 

hotel. Requests shall be made at reasonable time in advance. 


Physiotherapy room for all teams are available. 

There will be no medical service in the hotels, but the Information desk will have an updated 

telephone list to the available doctor on duty for the teams. During nights when the 

information desk are closed, the list of available doctors will be available at the hotels 

reception 

5.9 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 

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6. ACCREDITATION 

Per Aam, 


6.1 General 


Mobile: +47 911 83838 

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 submitted trough the Teams On-Line 

Entry System. No changes will be accepted after the final entry deadline. 

Accreditation cards together with bibs for athletes will be distributed to the team leaders at 

the Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport, after confirmation that final payment has been made. 

Also special accreditation cards (mixed zone, TIC, and coach cards) will also be distributed 

upon arrival). 

6.3 Loss of an Accreditation Card 

Any lost or damaged accreditation cards should be reported to either the hotel information desk, or 

TIC located at Fana Stadium(a form has to be fo filled in) Duplicate cards can be obtained where 

proof of identity can be established, and can be collected at the TIC office at Fana Stadium. 

6.4 Access Areas for Teams 

A description of the different accreditation zones and codes will be on the back of the 

accreditation card. 

In appendix 5 of this document you will find the map off accreditation zones. 

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. 

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, TIC and 

Doping Control areas. 

Tickets/separate cards will also be distributed to the coaches (1 per competing athlete) for 

the coaching areas. 

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additional pass for an accompanying person. Passes will be collected once they enter the 

Doping Control Station. 

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7. TECHNICAL Per Aam, INFORMATION 


7.1 Technical 

E-mail: 

Information 

peraam@bergen2010.org 

Centre (TIC) 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 

The main function of the centre is to ensure smooth communication between each Team 

Delegation, the LOC and European Athletics Technical Delegates and the Competition 

Administration, regarding technical matters. 

The TIC is located at Fana Stadium in the wardrobe building (behind Mix Zone) (see 

Appendix 4). 

The TIC will be open at the following times: 

Friday 18 10:00 – 20:00 

Saturday 19 10:00 – 21:00 

Sunday 20 10:00 – 19:00 

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

the following: 

• Competition information (Start Lists, Results, etc) 

• Liaison points concerning technical matters between Team Delegate, 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 Omega photo finish prints) 

• Receipt of final declaration of members of relay teams 

• Receipt of protests from the teams 

• Official invitations and entrance tickets ordered by the teams 

Access to the information in the team`s 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 18 June at 15:00 in Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport 

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, in English, to the 

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information desk at each team hotel before 12.00 on Friday 18. The Technical Meeting will 

be conducted in English. 

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A shuttle service Per Aam, from the team hotels will be provided for this meeting, with the following 

departures: General Secretary 

Quality Edvard E-mail: Grieg peraam@bergen2010.org 

Thon Airport Scandic Airport Clarion Admiral 

14:40 Mobile: +47 911 14:45 83838 

14:50 14:30 

Return after the meeting (approx. 16:00) 

– Please refer to the information board in the hotel for further or additional information 

The Technical Meeting will be attended by: 

• European Athletics President (or a representative) 

• European Athletics Delegates 

• Jury of Appeal 

• International Officials 

• Representatives of the Local Organising Committee 

• National Competition Officials 

• TIC Representatives 

• Competition Data processing representative 

• European Athletics Event Co-ordinating 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 Competition Officials 

• Presentation of the competition and warm up sites 

o Information briefing by the Technical Delegate 

o Call-room procedures and schedule 

o Allocation of lanes and order of competition 

o Starting height and bar raising Increments 

o Scoring and ties 

• Doping Control 

• Victory Ceremonies, Opening and Closing Ceremonies 

• Answering of questions submitted in writing by federations 

7.3 Equipment 

The implements provided by the LOC (see implement list, appendix 1) 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 to the Equipment Storage and Control for inclusion in the 

competition pool, subject to test. Equipment must be presented within the opening hours of 

Equipment Storage 

Friday 18 June: 15.00 -18.00 

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Saturday 19 June: 12:00 -1500 

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The equipement 

Should you 

will 

have 

be returned 

any problems, 

only 

or 

after 

require 

the 

a 

completion 

letter of invitation 

of each 

please 

day’s 

contact 

events. 

the LOC. 

Basic 

implements Per will Aam, be provided for warm up and training. 


Vaulting poles E-mail: that peraam@bergen2010.org 

are not transported directly to the Fana Stadium, must be delivered to 

the stadium Mobile: by 19:00 +47 in 911 the 83838 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 return the poles to the Equipment 

Storage. Transportation will be arranged by the organisers as required (normally directly to 

the airport 2 hours in advance of departure). 

7.4 Inspection of Competition Venue 

Heads of Delegation may visit the Fana Stadium, inspecting access routes and other facilities 

which will be important to the teams on Friday 18 June at 11:15. Heads of Delegation are to 

meet LOC members at the Fana Stadium from where they will be escorted on this visit. 

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 

Fana Stadium and its surroundings are shown in appendix 4 of this document. The total 

spectator capacity of the stadium is approximately 10.000, with 2.500 seated. 

The stadium has the following competition sites: 

• 8 lanes 

• 1 High Jump site 

• 2 Pole Vault site 

• 2 site for Long/Triple Jump 

• 1 Shot Put Circle 

• 1 Combined Discus/Hammer Circle 

• 2 Javelin sites 

The Warm up area has the following sites:Høyehallen 

• 6 lanes 60m 

• 1 High Jump site 

• 1 pole Vault site (max. 4.50m) 

• 1 site for Long Jump/Triple Jump 

Training Track including a grass track 

• 1 combined Discus/Hammer /Shot Put circle 

• Javelin warm up 

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 the new stand in the south bend(near finish line) 

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Dressing rooms Per Aam, with showers are located in the main building of Fana Stadium 

(see appendix General 4) Secretary 


7.7. Physiotherapy Mobile: +47 911 83838 

Team tents for physiotherapy with space for tables will be provided in the Warm-up Area (at 

the grass track, and there will also be space for tables in Høiehallen). 

Ice will be provided in both places. 

7.8 Training 

Athletes will have the possibility to train in the Fana Stadium: 

Thursday, 18 June from 10:00 to 19:00 

Friday, 19 June from 10:00 to 18:00 

Training for discus, hammer, and shot put must take place at the training track (gravel field) 

at the following times: 

Thursday Friday 

Hammer 10:00-12:00 11:30-13:00 

16:00-17:00 15:30-17:00 

Discus 12:00-14:00 13:00-14:30 

17:00-18:00 17:00-18:00 

Shot Put 14:00-16:00 10:00-11:30 

18:00-19:00 14:30-15:30 

Javelin throwers must use the infield at Fana Stadium. Please be aware that access may be 

limited because of mounting of technical/TV equipment. 

Thursday Friday 

Javelin 15:00-17:00 12:00-14:00 

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. Water will 

be available at the training venue. 

The weight lifting room at Fana Stadium is situated in Høiehallen. 

Opening hours for Høiehallen is the same as for Fana Stadium. 

Details about transportation for training sessions are included in the transport section of this 

manual. The transport schedule will be displayed at the information desks in each hotel as 

well. 

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7.8.1 

Should 

Training 

you 

with 

have 

Official 

any problems, 

Starters 

or require a letter of invitation please contact the LOC. 

Per Aam, 

This will take General place Secretary at Fana Stadium on Friday from 16:00 to 18:00 


7.9 100m Mobile: B race +47 and 911 additional 83838 4 x 100m relays 

European Athletics and the LOC offer the possibility for the teams to run 100m B races and 

additional 4 x 100m relays on Friday, 18 June at 18:30 in the Fana Stadium. The following 

timetable will be used in order to test all areas and equipment as an official competition 

before the SPAR European Team Championships: 

Start Call Room Checkpoint 

100m 1 st heat Men 18.30 18:00 18:15 

100m 2 nd heat Men 18.36 18:00 18:15 

100m 1 st heat Women 18:42 18:10 18:25 

100m 2 nd heat Women 18:48 18:10 18:25 

4 x 100 relay Men 19:20 18:50 19:05 

4 x 100m relay Women 19:27 18:55 19:10 

Confirmation of athletes must be made according the the procedure described under 

8.2.2. 

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Per Aam, 

8. COMPETETION General Secretary REGULATIONS 


Mobile: +47 911 83838 

8.1 Team Composition 

According to regulation 603.1 each European Athletics Member Federation may enter one 

team comprising a maximum of 50 (fifty) athletes (25 male and 25 female athletes). 

European Athletics will cover board and accommodation for a maximum of 13 Officials per 

team. 

8.2 Competition Entry Procedures 

8.2.1 Final Entries 

Final entries shall be made through European Athletics online entry system. The online entry 

system will be accessible on European Athletics website: www.european-athletics.org in the 

section “Member Federations Zone/Competition”. Member federations should use the 

already known ID and password. 

Final entries indicating the names of the athletes and their performances in the current year, 

plus the names of officials must be submitted not later than 5 (five) days before the first day 

of the competition. 

All teams will receive a .pdf report with a status of their entries 24h before the deadline 

and one .pdf confirmation after closing of the system. 

According to the regulations the deadlines for final entries are: 

• opening date of the online entry system: May 31 24.00 CET 

• deadline for the entries: June 14 24.00 CET 

8.2.2 Final Confirmation 

Team Leaders or their representatives must confirm the names of those competitors already 

entered who will actually take part in the competition. 

Forms for the final declaration and confirmation will be distributed to each delegation during 

accreditation. The forms must be completed and returned to the information desk in the 

team hotel as soon as possible, but at the latest Friday 18 at 10h00: 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. 

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on a special form distributed in the Team Leader bag. The form must be returned to the 

information desk in the team hotel as soon as possible, at the latest Friday 18 at 10h00 

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8.2.3 Per Withdrawal Aam, 


Withdrawal E-mail: of any peraam@bergen2010.org 

athlete must be indicated to the TIC at the Stadium in writing on the 

official withdrawal Mobile: +47 form. 911 83838 

8.3 Scoring 

The European Team Championships comprises one single competition where men’s and 

women’s teams represent as a single team the respective European Athletics Member 

Federation. 

The winner of each individual event and each relay in each match shall score as many 

points as there are teams competing, the second will score one fewer, and so on. 

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

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

equally. 

The team having the highest aggregate number of points shall be the winner of the SPAR 

European Team Championships Bergen 2010 

In the case of a tie in the overall total of points, the team with the most first places will be the 

winner. Should the tie then still remain, the team with the greater number of second places 

shall be given the higher position and this system shall be applied, if necessary, to 

subsequent placings until the tie is decided (Regulation 602.12). 

8.4 Bib Numbers 

The LOC will provide the teams with bib numbers at the TIC. 

For individual events, each competitor will receive 4 number bibs. These must be pinned to 

the front and back of the competition clothing, to the back of the tracksuit, and to the bag. 

Exceptions are made for High Jumpers and Pole Vaulters: these competitors are permitted 

to attach the bib only to the front or to the back of their competition clothing (plus their 

tracksuit and bag). Bibs must not be cut, folded or covered in any way. 

Each runner in a relay team must wear the bib with the official three-letter country code of 

his/her national federation on his/her front. On his/her back the runner must wear the 

personal bib. 

8.5 Competition Clothing 

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 (version 

01/01/2009). Clothing and items not conforming to 10/42 this rule and the current IAAF Advertising 

Regulations will be removed or taped at the call room. 

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The European 

Should 

Athletics 

you have 

has 

any 

a 

problems, 

record 

or 

of 

require 

the Team 

a letter 

vests 

of invitation 

of all Member 

please contact 

Federations 

the LOC. 

on the 

European Per Athletics Aam, website. If the uniform displayed on the website differs from your current 

official uniform, General a Secretary full set of photographs must be provided to European Athletics by 7 June 

2010 the E-mail: latest (preferably peraam@bergen2010.org 

in an electronic version): 

• JPEG Mobile: file, maximum +47 911 83838 resolution and size 300 dpi / 500KB 

• Compressed ZIP file, if possible 

• Mail to: competition@european-athletics.org 

• Otherwise, the existing records will be used as reference 

Team clothing must be uniform. A competitor wearing any other clothing will have no 

access to the competition area and will not be allowed to compete. 

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

8.6 Specific Competition Regulations 

8.6.1 Field Events except Vertical Jumps 

There will be a maximum of four trials per competitor in each event. All participating athletes 

will have three qualification trials (1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd trial). The best 4 athletes after the 3 

qualification rounds will compete in the Final (4 th round). 

The athletes with lower performance will be ranked by their best performance after the 3 rd 

qualification trial. The remaining 4 athletes will be ranked by their best performance after the 

Final (4 th round). IAAF Rule 180.19 will apply for ties. 

8.6.2 Vertical Jumps 

Each competitor shall be entitled to a maximum of 4 (four) fouls only throughout the whole 

field event. All the other relevant IAAF Rules for the vertical jumps will apply. IAAF Rule 181.8 

will apply for placings. 

The time permitted for each attempt in High Jump and Pole Vault shall be 1 (one) minute 

except when consecutive attempts are by the same athlete in which case IAAF Rule 180.16) 

shall apply. 

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 

• In case of a tie for first place IAAF Rules will apply, hence no winner will be defined to 

continue the competition 

8.7 Starting Order and Distribution of Athletes per Heat 

The order of attempts in field events has been decided by a draw conducted(appendix 3) 

by the Technical. Each participating team shall be allocated a letter which shall determine 

the order of attempts in the field events in accordance with the European Athletics 

Regulations for the European Team Championships. 

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In the horizontal 

Should you 

field 

have 

events 

any 

the 

problems, 

order 

or 

of 

require 

trials in 

a 

the 

letter 

first 

of 

round 

invitation 

will 

please 

be kept 

contact 

for the 

the 

first 

LOC. 

3 trials. 

The order Per of Aam, the trials in the final round will be the reverse order of the ranking after the 3rd 

round. General Secretary 


In case of Mobile: 12 teams, +47 911 races 83838 up to 400m inclusively and relays will be staged in two heats of 6 

athletes each. The distribution of athletes per heat will be as follows: 

For the races up to 400m inclusively the heats are being arranged by considering as much 

information as possible about the performances of all athletes and the heats drawn so that, 

normally, the best performers compete in the same heat. In principle the distribution will be 

based on the athletes’ season & personal best performance and medals achieved at major 

events. In principle athletes will be ranked as follows: season best, season best of previous 

year and personal best for the purpose of the distribution per heats. The final distribution is 

under the discretion of the Technical Delegate. 

For the 4x100m relays the teams’ distribution per heat will be according to the teams scoring 

standings 1 (one) hour before the scheduled hour for the event. The best scored teams will 

compete in the same heat which shall be the last event of the session of track events. 

For the 4x400m relays the teams’ distribution per heat will be according to the teams scoring 

standings 1 (one) hour before the scheduled hour for the event. The best scored teams will 

compete in the same heat which shall be the last event of the programme. 

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

In case of 12 teams lanes 2-7 must be used. Lanes 4-5-6 will be allocated to top three 

athletes/relay teams according to the above. Lanes 2-3-7 will be allocated to the remaining 

athletes/relay teams. 

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

The Technical Delegate will conduct the draw of the lane allocation after the final 

confirmations for 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 110m H, 100m H and 400m H. 

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

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Per Aam, 

9.1 Timetable General Secretary 


Mobile: +47 911 83838 

Please refer to Appendix 2 for the competition timetable 

9.2 Warming Up Before Events 

Warming up will take place in Høiehallen, the grassy warm up area, and at the gravel pitch 

(throws) (See point 7.4.). 

9.3 Assembly and Call Room Procedures 

The first call for the participants will be made in the Høiehallen. 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 to both the call room and the last checkpoint 

Athletes must report to the Call Room prior to scheduled start time before each event as 

follows: 

• Running events (except hurdles) 30 minutes 

• Hurdles 35 minutes 

• Horizontal Jumps & Throwing Events 45 minutes 

• High Jump 55 minutes 

• Pole Vault 75 minutes 

9.3.1 Last Checkpoint 

Athletes will be escorted from the call room / the last checkpoint in Høiehallen to the 

competition site before the scheduled start time as follows: 

• Running events (except hurdles) 15 minutes 

• Hurdles 20 minutes 

• Horizontal Jumps & Throwing Events 30 minutes 

• High Jump 40 minutes 

• Pole Vault 60 minutes 

9.4 Event Presentation Format 

The athletes will be presented as follows: 

Track events: At the starting point for the event, and in the athletes designated lane. 

Field events: The athletes will be presented at the competition site in starting order. 

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9.5 Competition Per Aam, Preparations 


9.5.1 E-mail: Field Events peraam@bergen2010.org 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 

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 Measurements 

Electronic Distance Measurements (EDM)from Omega will be used for measuring throws and 

horizontal jumps. 

Vertical jumps will be measured by certified steel bars. 

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 Norwegian 

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

Innta plassene - klar - (gun fire) 

(on your marks) - (set) 

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

Innta plassene - (gun fire) 

(on your marks) 

Omega starting blocks will be used at The SPAR European Team Championships.. 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 by Omega and will be displayed on the official electronic 

timing instrument and photo finish cameras provided by Omega. For all races of 800m or 

more, the elapsed time will be displayed on electronic timers located at the end of each 

straight. 

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9.8 Leaving 

Should 

the 

you 

Stadium 

have 

During 

any problems, 

the Competition 

or require a letter of invitation please contact the LOC. 

Per Aam, 

An athlete General may Secretary only leave the competition area when accompanied by a judge. The 

intention E-mail: has to peraam@bergen2010.org 

be communicated to the Referee. 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 

9.9 Leaving the Sadium After the Competition 

After the competition, athletes leave immediately through the mixed zone. The exit route 

passes 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 infield, mixed zone and in the warm-up area. 

9.11 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). 

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. 

9.12 Interviews 

Immediately after the competition, the flash interview group will interview the winning 

athletes. This interview is distributed on information sheets in the Media Tribune. In the mixed 

zone, all athletes meet the media: first the TV cameras, then the radio and finally the written 

press. It is for the athlete to decide whether he/she will give an interview. 

• Flash Interviews – these will be conducted in the mixed zone immediately following 

each event. Following television interviews, the athletes will be available for the media 

• Official Interviews – the first athlete in each event may be asked to attend an official 

interview. These press conferences will take priority over all other interview 

requirements. They will usually be held before doping control testing. 

After each event, the winners will be brought to the Press Conference Room. 

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9.13 Doping 

Should 

Control 


Per Aam, 

9.13.1 General General Secretary Information 


Doping control Mobile: shall +47 911 be 83838 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 officers. 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. 

Athletes who are required to use prescribed medication for the treatment of a medical 

condition should ensure that they have registered their medication, where necessary, 

through the Therapeutic Use Exemption system prior to attending the Championships. 

9.13.2 Selection of 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. 

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 by European Athletics and will be deducted from the 

member federation’s European Athletics subvention after the Championships. 

9.14 Victory Ceremonies 

The victory ceremony for the teams will take place on Sunday June 20, after the 4x400m 

relays during the Closing Ceremony. The three first ranked teams should assemble in the call 

room (Høiehallen) immediately after the final result is known. Athletes must wear the official 

team clothing for the ceremony. 

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Per Aam, 

10.1 General General Secretary 


Mobile: +47 911 83838 

The medical service, doctors and physiotherapists, is in charge of any medical assistance to 

the team leaders, the competition organisation, the information personnel, and 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 (EAA Regulation 610.12). 

In case of an emergency please contact the medical aid station, in other cases the given 

instructions should be followed. Below is information on the medical care sites and relevant 

instructions. Physiotherapist Per Indredavik is in charge of the medical service and can be 

reached on +47 924 04707 

10.2 Medical Services in the Hotel(s) 

There will be no medical centre located in the hotels. Medical Services are based upon dial 

up the medical service. 

The Information desks at the hotels (or hotels reception during the closure time of the 

information desks) keep an updated watch list. 

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 physiotherapy facilities here. The stadium medical 

service is also responsible for first aid in the warming up area. 

There is 1 (one) of first aid teams on the Stadium, supervised by 2 doctors, there location is in 

the main building’s ground floor, marked with red crosses. 

1 (one) ambulance will also be parked close to the infield, close to the Transport office 

Behind the TV/Media area. 


There are physiotherapy facilities in connection with the Medical Centre. The physiotherapy 

rooms are equipped with treatment table and some electrotherapy and will be open on 

Saturday 19 June 15:00-20:00, and on Sunday 20 June 13:30-18:00. Please reserve treatments 

at the Medical Centre office. For alternative appointment, please contact the medical 

service. The team physiotherapists and doctors may use the equipment in the 

physiotherapy rooms in co-operation with the medical staff. 

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Per Aam, 

Stadium General Secretary 


Timing Boards Mobile: +47 911 83838 

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

the 100m, 200m and 1500m start 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 scoreboards above the south bend. 

There will be one board for the results, and one board for the team points 

The performances in long throw 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 Norwegian 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 in Høiehallen (indoor warm up area, close to 

Call Room. 

Complete Set of Result Lists 

Copies of the results of each day’s events will be distributed to each Team Leader at the TIC 

team mailboxes, and at the team hotels. Complete results in the form of a booklet will be 

given to each Team Leader in the hotels on Sunday night. 

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Per Aam, 

Instructions General given Secretary by the LOC, the security personnel and the police must be followed in all 

areas, as 

E-mail: 

well as 

peraam@bergen2010.org 

during transport from one location to another. 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 

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 number is 

Police 112 

Ambulance 113 

Fire department 110 

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

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Per Aam, 

13.1 Opening 

General 

Ceremony 

Secretary 


Mobile: +47 911 83838 

The Opening Ceremony will take place on Saturday June 19 commencing at 16:50 CET. 

The teams/athletes are not involved. 

13.2 Victory Ceremony 

The Victory ceremony involving the top three teams' athletes, will take place on Sunday 

June 20 and commence at 18:00 CET, or immediately after the relays. 

The teams shall meet inside the call room immediately after the final result is known. Award 

bibs will be attached and the teams are lined up in three groups. All should wear their team 

uniforms and no bags are allowed out on the field. Only the athletes with the proper award 

bibs are allowed infield for the ceremony. Team captains should walk in head of their team. 

When the national anthem has been played, the 3rd and 2nd team will be escorted out of 

the field and back to the call room. The winning team is allowed to have a lap of honour 

while the closing ceremony proceeds. 

13.Closing Party 

On Sunday June 20, the teams will have the dinner at team hotels. After the dinner, from 

20:30 all teams and official will be transported with buses to a “Disco evening” at Banco 

Rotto in the city center, where a free drink will be served. 

The Disco will close at 02:00. 

Transport between the team hotels and the disco will be as follow: 

SUNDAY 20 th Bustransport for Closing Party 

From Team Hotels 20:30 20:45 21:00 

From Banco Rotto 23:00 24:00 01:00 02:00 

Everyone with accreditation or an invitation is welcome to attend. 

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Per Aam, 

Teams will 

General 

be asked 

Secretary 

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 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 

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 any other expenses must be settled with the cashier. On 

the day of departure the Team Liaison Officer might check the rooms together with the 

team leaders. 

Treatment of poles and special equipment 

After the competition the poles and equipment will be delivered to the TIC at Fana Stadiun. 

The teams have to fill in a form, marked with the team name, departure info, and contact 

person / cell phone number. 

The poles and equipment will be transported to the airport a minimum 2 hours before the 

scheduled time of departure. 

If you have any special equipment that should be picked up at the hotels, please give 

information about this to the Information desk at the latest Sunday, 21 June 19:00 hours. 

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Per Aam, 

For further 

General 

details 

Secretary 

about the SPAR European Team Championships, Bergen 2010, please 


contact: 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 


Office at Clarion Hotel Admiral: 

2 nd florr in the conference building, room “ Klosteret” 

Operating: Tuesday 15 until Monday 21 June 

Office at Fana stadium: 

“Pokalrommet” 1 st floor in the wardrobe building (north entrance)(see appendix 5) 

Operating: Wednesday 16 until Sunday 20 June 

Telephone: +47 55 12 54 70 

Fax: + 47 55 12 54 71 

15.2 Office of the Organising Committee 

Office prior to the event, last operating day Wednesday 16. 

ETCH LOC, 

Hordaland Friidrettskrets, 

Postboks 6143, Postterminalen 

5892 Bergen, Norway 

E-mail: post@bergen2010.org 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 

Office at the Clarion Hotell Admiral 

1 st floor in the conference building, room “Blaauwsalen” 

Operating Thursday18 and Friday19 from 09:00 to 23:00 

Office at Fana Stadium 

The IBC center (See Appendix 5). 

Operating Saturday19, at 09:00 to 22:00, and Sunday at 09:00 to 19:00 

Telephone 

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16. Appendices 

SPAR SPAR European Team Team 

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Per Aam, 

LOC to add 

General 

the following 

Secretary 

appendices: 


Mobile: +47 911 83838 

Appendix 1 - Implement List 

Appendix 2 - Timetable 

Appendix 3 - Event Draw 

Appendix 4 - Map of Stadium, and Facilities 

Appendix 5 - Accreditation system – Access Zones 

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Appendix 1 - 

Per 

Implement 

Aam, 

List 



IAAF Certification 

ITEM Equipment Quantity Company Description Colour 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 

number 

1 Javelin 600 grs 2 Nordic Diana 80 Carbon White, lilac spiral I-99-0191 

2 Javelin 600 grs 2 Nordic Diana 60 steel Pink I-99-0015 

3 Javelin 600 grs 2 Nordic Xena steel Green, pink spiral I-01-0242 

4 Javelin 600 grs 2 Nordic Indra steel Blue, white I-01-0241 

5 Javelin 800 grs 2 Nordic Airglider carbon White, red spiral I-03-300 

6 Javelin 800 grs 2 Nordic Super Elite 90 steel White, red spiral I-99-0020 

7 Javelin 800 grs 2 Nordic Super Elite 80 steel White I-99-0019 

8 Javelin 800 grs 2 Nordic Champion steel Lilac, white I-99-0012 

9 Discus 1 kg 2 Denfi 

Jurgen Schult Ultimate 

Spin 

Grey/yellow centre I-99-099 

10 Discus 1 kg 2 Nelco LO-spin Red I-99-0131 

11 Discus 1 kg 2 Nelco Superspin black Black 1-99-092 

12 Discus 2 kg 2 Denfi 

Jurgen Schult Ultimate 

Spin 

Grey/yellow centre I-99-0098 

13 Discus 2 kg 2 Nelco Superspin black Black 1-99-091 

14 Discus 2 kg 2 Nelco LO-spin Red I-99-0130 

15 Hammer 4kg 4 Nelco Olympic steel dia: 95mm Yellow I-01-0250 

16 Hammer 4kg 2 Polanik Turned steel, dia: 95mm Yellow I-99-0156 

17 Hammer 4kg 2 Polanik Stainless steel, dia: 95mm Silver I-00-0201 

18 Hammer 7,26 kg 4 Nelco Olympic steel dia: 110mm Yellow I-01-0249 

19 Hammer 7,26 kg 2 Polanik Turned steel, dia: 110mm Yellow I-99-0158 

20 Hammer 7,26 kg 2 Polanik 

Stainless steel, dia: 

110mm 

Silver I-00-0203 

21 Shot 4kg 3 Nelco Turned Iron, dia: 108mm Red I-99-0094 

22 Shot 4kg 2 Nelco Turned Iron, dia: 104mm Black I-99-0137 

23 Shot 4kg 2 Polanik Turned steel, dia: 100mm Red matt I-99-0150 

24 Shot 7,26kg 3 Nelco 

Turned Iron, dia: 

128/129mm 

Yellow I-99-0093 

25 Shot 7,26kg 2 Polanik Steel, dia: 128mm Red I-04-0305 

26 Shot 7,26kg 2 Nelco Turned Iron, dia: 125mm Black I-99-0134 

27 Shot 7,26kg 2 Nelco Turned Iron, dia: 120mm Blue I-99-0133 

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Should 

2 - Timetable 


Per Aam, 



Mobile: +47 911 83838 

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Appendix 

Should 

3 Event 

you 

draw 

have any problems, or require a letter of invitation please contact the LOC. 

Per Aam, 

Special Draw General for races Secretary up to 400m: 


According Mobile: to 2.5. +47 races 911 up 83838 to 400m inclusively and relays will be staged in two heats of 6 

athletes each. The second heat (B) will contain the top athletes/relays according to 2.5.1. or 

2.5.2./2.5.3. 

In case of 12 teams lanes 2-7 must be used. 

Lanes 4-5-6 will be allocated to top three athletes/relay teams according to 2.5.1. or 

2.5.2./2.5.3. 

Lanes 2-3-7 will be allocated to the remaining athletes/relay teams according to 2.5.1. or 

2.5.2./2.5.3. 

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

The Technical Delegate will conduct the draw of the lane allocation after the final 

confirmations for 100m, 200m, 400m, 110m H, 100m H and 400m H. 

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

Starting Order for all other events: 

Selected 

Country 

GBR FIN NOR ESP ITA RUS GER BLR UKR POL FRA GRE 

A B C D E F G H I J K L 

800 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 8 

TJ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

1500 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 

5000 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 

3000 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 

3000 sc 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 

SP 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 

DT 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 

HT 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

JT 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

HJ 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

PV 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

LJ 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 

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

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27 

POLE 

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Appendix 

Should 

4 Map 

you 

of 

have 

Stadium 

any problems, or require a letter of invitation please contact the LOC. 

Per Aam, 


Map E-mail: Stadium peraam@bergen2010.org 

Mobile: +47 911 83838 

WARM UP AREA 

JAVELIN 

15 

4 

19 

34 

1 23 

Grimseidvegen 

ENTRANCE TEAMS 

AND WARM UP 

8 

14 

3 

24 

FINISH 

9 

LINE 

11 17 

22 Map Stadium 

5 

8 

21 

1 VIP ENTRANCE 

26 

26 

6 

20 

2 VIP TRIBUNE SHOT 

PUT 

3 VVIP PARKING 

19 

19 

35 

WARM UP AREA 

DISCOS 

HAMMER 

SHOT PUT 

25 

29 

25 16 

19 

38 

4 VIP HOSPITALITY 

5 SPONSOR HOSPITALITY 

10 

6 PRESS CENTER (ground floor) 

JAVELIN 

TV 

DISCUS 

7 PRESS TRIBUNE 

COMPOUND 

HAMMER 

8 VIP/MEDIA 28 PARKING 

9 PHOTOGRAPHERS TRIBUNE 

15 

27 33 

10 TEAM AREA 

26 

11 TEAM DRESSING ROOM 

19 

13 

28 

18 

12 CALL ROOM (Indoor) 12 19 

28 

32 

31 13 EQUIPMENT CONTROL 

14 TEAM TENTS 

15 WARM UP AREA 

15 

LONG JUMP 

TRIPLE JUMP 

HIGH 

JUMP 

16 DOPING CONTROL 

17 MEDICAL CENTER 

18 AMBULANCE 

Map Stadium 

POLE 

VOULT 


27 

19 TOILETS 

20 IBC (First floor) 

21 MIXED ZONE 

2 VIP TRIBUNE 


30 

22 TECNICAL INFORMATION CENTER 

23 SECRETERIAT/COPY 

16 


24 EA OFFICE 

5 SPONSOR HOSPITALITY 

25 SML OFFICE/TRUCK 

6 PRESS CENTER (ground floor) 

26 VOLUNTEER AREA 


27 TRIBUNE 

8 VIP/MEDIA 27 PARKING 

28 COACH AREA 

9 PHOTOGRAPHERS TRIBUNE 

29 SALE 

10 TEAM AREA 

30 MARKET SQUARE 

11 TEAM DRESSING ROOM 

31 TRANSPORT OFFICE 

28 

1229CALL 

ROOM (Indoor) 

32 ACCREDITATION OFFICE 

13 EQUIPMENT CONTROL 

33 ENTRANCE TEAM/MEDIA/VOLUNTEERS 

14 TEAM TENTS 

34 ENTRANCE SPECTATORS NUMBERED SEATS 

19 


35 ENTRANCE SPECTATORS UNNUMBERED SEATS 

13 

16 DOPING CONTROL 

17 MEDICAL CENTER 

36 COMPETITION MANAGMENT 10/42 CENTER 

37 TV/RADIO/COMMENTATORS (MEZZANINE) 

18 AMBULANCE 

19 TOILETS 

38 LOC OFFICE 

27 


21 MIXED ZONE 

30 

22 TECNICAL INFORMATION CENTER 

23 SECRETERIAT/COPY 

24 EA OFFICE 

25 SML OFFICE/TRUCK 

26 VOLUNTEER AREA 

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37 

7 

2 

29 

27 

28 

19 

LONG JUMP 

TRIPLE JUMP 

35 

19 

19 

HIGH 

JUMP 

29 

29 

POLE 

VOULT 

27 

27 

28 

16 

27 

30 

Map Stadium 


2 VIP TRIBUNE 



5 SPONSOR HOSP 

6 PRESS CENTER (g 


8 VIP/MEDIA PARK 

9 PHOTOGRAPHE 

10 TEAM AREA 

11 TEAM DRESSING 

12 CALL ROOM (Ind 

13 EQUIPMENT CO 

14 TEAM TENTS 


16 DOPING CONTR 

17 MEDICAL CENTE 

18 AMBULANCE 

19 TOILETS 


21 MIXED ZONE 

22 TECNICAL INFOR 

23 SECRETERIAT/CO 

24 EA OFFICE 

25 SML OFFICE/TRU 

26 VOLUNTEER ARE 

27 TRIBUNE 

28 COACH AREA 

29 SALE 

30 MARKET SQUAR 

31 TRANSPORT OFF 

32 ACCREDITATION 

33 ENTRANCE TEAM 

34 ENTRANCE SPEC 

35 ENTRANCE SPEC 

36 COMPETITION M 

37 TV/RADIO/COM 

38 LOC OFFICE

Areas 

1 

Parking VVIP 

Entrance/Exit 

Entrance/Exit 

8 

4 

7 

5 

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Should 

5 Accreditation 

you have any 

Zones 

problems, or require a letter of invitation please contact the LOC. 

Per Aam, 



Accreditation Mobile: +47 911 Areas 83838 

Parking VIP/MEDIA 

8 

8 

Public Entrance/Exit 

VIP Entrance/Exit 

6 

2 

8 

1 

8 

1 

Parking VVIP 

8 

4 

7 

5 

7 

VIP Entrance/Exit 

6 

2 

8 

Media Entrance/Exit 

Team Entrance/Exit 


3 


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8 

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Accreditation Areas 

1 VIP AREA/EA CLUB 

2 Competition Management 

3 Infield 

4 Mixed Zone 

5 MEDIA CENTER 

6 MEDIA TRIBUNE 

7 TV/RADIO AREA 

TV Compound 

8 TEAM AREAS 

GUARD 

Accreditation 

1 V 

2 C 

3 I 

4 M 

5 M 

6 M 

7 T 

T 

8 T 

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N AT I O N A L S U P P L I E R S 

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