Head of Delegation Manual - Special Olympics

SOWSG ATHENS 2011 HOD Manual – 2 nd edition
of the three distinguished places, the classification between them will depend on
their weight classification, considering only the weigh-in of the particular day they
are fighting, held upon arrival at the Sport Hall.
In case a contestant is not able or willing to participate in some contest of any order
within a pool, his results so far will be discounted and will count neither for him nor
for his opponents for the classification of the category. However, the contestant will
participate in the awards ceremony and receive a prize (other than the ones for the
three distinguished places).
4. Contest Duration
� Generally, the competition rules (Section C.2) of SOI shall be applied.
� Specifically, the real time allocated for each contest will be 3 min.
� Additionally, the time of the golden score contest, should it come to it, will be
2 min.
Kayaking
1. Events Offered
Singles Tourist kayak (KT) KT-1 200m race, 500m race
Doubles Tourist kayak (KT) KT-2 200m race, 500m race
Unified Sports Doubles Tourist kayak (KT) KT-2 200m race, 500m race
2. Sport Uniform/Equipment
� Single and double touring kayaks and paddles will be used for all practice
and competition sessions. The Games Organizing Committee will supply
the kayaks and paddles. Athletes are allowed to use their own paddles.
� Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) are required for both practice and
competition. Although the Organizing Committee will provide PFD for the
participants, athletes can bring their own PFD as well. The PFD must meet
local standards for water safety at all times.
� Athletes in a double boat should wear uniforms of the same colour and
style.
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