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SOWSG ATHENS 2011 HOD <strong>Manual</strong> – 2 nd edition<br />

members in the area.<br />

� Ensure that athletes wear credentials at all times.<br />

� Ensure that athletes are properly attired.<br />

� Ensure that athletes report to competition areas on time.<br />

� Assist in counting baggage and personal items, when necessary.<br />

� Assist athletes in participating in other activities, such as the Healthy Athletes<br />

Program.<br />

� Assist in maximizing the benefits achieved through participation.<br />

� Help athletes to be in the right place at the right time for special events.<br />

� Know the medical history <strong>of</strong> all athletes under their supervision, and ensure<br />

that prescribed medications are taken at the appropriate times.<br />

� Accompany at all times the athletes under their supervision in case they need<br />

provision <strong>of</strong> medical care and/or need to be transferred to a hospital.<br />

� Ensure that their <strong>Delegation</strong> members comply with rules that apply to their<br />

accommodation venues as well as to the competition venues, such as:<br />

o The consumption <strong>of</strong> alcoholic beverages and / or controlled<br />

substances is prohibited.<br />

o The use <strong>of</strong> any tobacco products at all venues is prohibited.<br />

o Inappropriate contact with athletes or volunteers is prohibited.<br />

� Ensure that all athletes understand the Athletes’ Responsibilities listed below.<br />

6.1.3 Athletes’ Responsibilities<br />

Athletes participating in the SOWSG ATHENS 2011 must accept and carry out the<br />

following responsibilities. Any disregard or violation <strong>of</strong> these responsibilities may<br />

result in the individual being disqualified from competition:<br />

� Abide by the clauses and spirit <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong> Rules and be<br />

responsible for conducting themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all<br />

times. Pr<strong>of</strong>anity, taunting and other forms <strong>of</strong> poor sportsmanship are subject<br />

to immediate ejection from competition.<br />

� Participate honestly and with maximum effort in all preliminary trials and / or<br />

finals.<br />

� Be knowledgeable about the existing <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong> and International<br />

Governing Body Rules and Regulations applicable to their sport and be<br />

prepared for competition in accordance with those Rules.<br />

� Respect all competition facilities and equipment.<br />

� Treat all athletes, volunteers and competition <strong>of</strong>ficials with respect and<br />

communicate in a courteous manner.<br />

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