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IAAF WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
BIRMINGHAM 2018
TEAM MANUAL
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OFFICIAL IAAF PARTNERS
OFFICIAL IAAF SUPPLIER
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TEAM MANUAL
CONTENTS
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 IAAF Council Members & International Officials
1.2 Executive Steering Group & Local Organising Committee
1.3 Information about the UK and Birmingham
1.4 Getting around Birmingham
1.5 General Programme
2 TRAVEL TO BIRMINGHAM
2.1 Official Airport and Arrival Information
2.2 Entry Visas
2.3 Insurance
3 ACCREDITATION
3.1 Accreditation Centre
3.2 Accreditation Procedures and Payments
3.3 Quota and Financial Support
3.4 Arrivals Outside Accreditation Centre Opening Times
3.5 Special Passes
3.6 Loss of Accreditation Card
4 ACCOMMODATION
4.1 Team Hotels
4.2 Team Hotels Costs
4.3 Team Hotels Check-in Procedures
4.4 Services in the Team Hotels
4.5 Meals
5 TRANSPORT
5.1 Airport
5.2 Training
5.3 Competition
5.4 Final party
5.5 Travel times
6 INFORMATION CENTRES
6.1 Technical Information Centre (TIC)
6.2 Help Desks
6.3 IAAF Competitions Department Offices
6.4 Documents Distribution
7 COMPETITION FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND IMPLEMENTS
7.1 Main Stadium
7.2 Warm-up Area
7.3 Training Venue
7.4 Training at the Competition Venue
7.5 Sports Equipment
7.6 Vaulting Poles
7.7 Markers
7.8 Official Implements
8 ENTRIES AND FINAL CONFIRMATIONS
8.1 Entry Rules
8.2 Age Categories
8.3 Entry Standards
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8.4 Final Entries
8.5 Final Confirmations
9 COMPETITION PROCEDURES
9.1 Technical Meeting
9.2 Written Questions
9.3 Orientation Visit for Team Leaders and coaches
9.4 Timetable
9.5 Athletes’ Bibs
9.6 Athletes’ Clothing
9.7 Personal Belongings
9.8 Call Room Procedures
9.9 Track Events
9.10 Field Events
9.11 Coaching Zones
9.12 Timing and Measurement
9.13 Post Competition Procedures
9.14 Medal Ceremonies
9.15 Protests and Appeals
9.16 Competition Awards
10 MEDICAL SERVICES
11 CLEAN ATHLETICS
12 APPENDICES AND MAPS
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 IAAF Council Members and International Officials
IAAF COUNCIL
President Sebastian COE (GBR)
Senior Vice President Sergey BUBKA (UKR)
Vice Presidents Dahlan AL HAMAD (QAT)
Hamad KALKABA MALBOUM (CMR)
Alberto JUANTORENA DANGER (CUB)
Treasurer José Maria ODRIOZOLA (ESP)
Individual Members Roberto GESTA DE MELO (BRA), South America*
Nawal EL MOUTAWAKEL (MAR)
Abby HOFFMAN (CAN)
Anna RICCARDI (ITA)
Pauline DAVIS-THOMPSON (BAH)
Geoff GARDNER (NFI), Oceania*
Sylvia BARLAG (NED)
Ahmad AL KAMALI (UAE)
Frank FREDERICKS (NAM)
Bernard AMSALEM (FRA)
Zhaocai DU (CHN)
Victor LOPEZ (PUR), NACAC*
Stephanie HIGHTOWER (USA)
Hiroshi YOKOKAWA (JPN)
Antti PIHLAKOSKI (FIN)
Mikhail BUTOV (RUS)
Adille SUMARIWALLA (IND)
Nawaf Bin AL SAUD (KSA)
Svein Arne HANSEN (NOR), Europe*
Karim IBRAHIM (MAS), Asia*
Vivian GUNGARAM (MRI), Africa*
* Area Representatives
International Officials
Technical Delegates Jorge SALCEDO (POR)
Kwan KEE (HKG)
Jury of Appeal: Abby HOFFMAN (CAN) - Chair
Gemma CASTAÑO (ESP)
Niels VAN DER AAR (NED)
Medical/Anti-Doping Delegate Stéphane BERMON (FRA)
Press Delegate Anna LEGNANI (ITA)
Broadcast Delegate Mark FULTON (GBR)
Statisticians Andras SZABO (HUN)
English Announcer: Geoff WIGHTMAN (GBR)
Advertising Commissioner Frederique REYNERTZ (FRA)
Photo Commissioner Raquel CAVACO NUNES (POR)
International Starter Lisa FERDINAND (CAN)
Int’l Photo Finish Judge Janet NIXON (AUS)
ITOs Jane EDSTROM (CAN) – Chief
John CRONIN (IRL)
Mats SVENSSON (SWE)
Krisztina HORVATH (HUN)
Samuel LOPES (POR)
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1.2 Executive Steering Group (ESG)
Leader, Birmingham City Council Councillor Ian Ward - Chair
NEC Group Phil Mead
UK Athletics Niels de Vos
Birmingham City Council Steve Hollingworth
Birmingham City Council Councillor Randal Brew
Hyatt Hotel Mario Flanagan
University of Birmingham Jonathan Grix
UK Sport Lucy Crickmore
BGVA / Westside BID Sam Lawrence
West Midlands Growth Company Neil Rami
Birmingham City Council Sukvinder Kalsi
Local Organising Committee (LOC)
Championships Director Joan Durose
Sport Director Cherry Alexander
Head of Team Services Rob Logan
Head of Volunteers and Workforce Tom Bowkett
Head of Protocol Mark Byrne
Head of Accommodation and Transportation Simon Hainsworth
Head of Finance and Admin Susan Hardy
Head of Communications Sarah Dickson
Head of Ticketing and Commercial Ryan Murphy
Head of Venue and Operations Laura Denham
Digital and Social Media Manager Jordan Hughes
Community Engagement Manager Jane Stewart
Brand Manager Kate Baldwin
Ticket Operations Manager Laura Horne / Georgia Bekyra
CRM Manager Rachel McPeake
Accreditation Manager Simone Ellis
Security Manager Lee Tomkinson
Venue Manager Tony Hayes
Visa Manager Karen Forbes
Rights Protection Manager Sarah Laythorpe
Technology Manager Lee Dakin
Clean Athletics Manager David Herbert
Medal Ceremonies and Protocol Manager Laura Hillyard
Digital and Social Media Manager Jordan Hugues
Hospitality Manager Lisa Kennedy
PR and Media Manager James Harding
Operations Manager Emma Rankin
Observers Programme Manager Lucy Crickmore
Volunteer Manager Adam Warden
Media Operation Manager Jane Pearce
Sport Presentation Manager Andy Kay
Sponsorship Consultant Marc Hope
Technology Manager Lee Dakin
Stadium Overlay Manager Kenny Underwood
Accommodation Manager Nicola Boyle
Communications Manager Carol Austin
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LOC Competitions Team
Competition Director Chris Cohen
Technical Directors Keith Davies / Angus McKenzie
Competition Administration Manager Malcolm Rogers
1.3 The United Kingdom and Birmingham
Location: The United Kingdom is situated in the northwest corner of Europe and shares only
one border, with the Republic of Ireland. Located between the North Atlantic and the North
Sea, the UK is only 35km from the coast of France. The two countries are separated by the
English Channel.
Area: 243,610 sq. km
Government: The UK is a monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II has been the reigning Sovereign
since 1952.
Population: 65,110,000 (2015)
Climate: The average daily temperature in Birmingham in March is 7°C, with an average high
of 10°C and an average low of 3°C.
Language: The official language is English, but more than 100 languages are currently spoken
across the UK.
Capital: London
Local Time: During the period of the IAAF World Indoor Championships the UK is on GMT
time.
Driving: Traffic drives on the left side of the road, in right-hand-drive cars. Seatbelts are
required by law to be worn by everyone travelling in a car or van at all times. It is prohibited
by law to use any handheld mobile device in any way when driving. Drinking and driving is a
serious offence and the limit is 80 milligrams per 100ml of blood. All traffic laws are strictly
enforced.
Landline Numbers: Telephone numbers that begin with 01, 02 and 03 are landline numbers.
Mobile Numbers: Telephone numbers that begin with 07 are mobile numbers.
Telephone Country Code: +44
International Calls: To dial either a landline or a mobile number from an international phone,
dial the UK country code (+44) then drop the first zero (0) of the number. For example: 020
8765 4321 becomes +44 20 8765 4321 (if landline) and 07987 654 321 becomes +44 7987
654 321 (if mobile).
Mobile Phone Networks: The UK uses the GSM 900 network, which covers Europe, Australia
and New Zealand. This is not compatible with the North American GSM 1900 or the non-GSM
system that is in use in Japan (though many North Americans have GSM 1900/900 phones
that do work in the UK). If you have a GSM phone, check with your service provider if it can
be used in the UK, and beware of calls being routed internationally. It may be more convenient
to buy a local SIM card topped up with your preferred value (normally a minimum of £5.00).
Currency: British Pound Sterling (£)
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The approximate exchange rate: 0.74 GBP to 1 USD and 0.89 GBP to 1 EUR
Coins: 1 pence (p); 2p; 5p; 10p; 20p; 50p; £1; £2
New £1 coin was introduced in 2017. Please note that establishments no longer accept the
previous £1 coin:
Notes: £5; £10; £20; £50
New £5 banknote introduced in 2016 New £10 banknote introduced in 2017:
Credit Cards: Master Card, Maestro, VISA, American Express and Diners Club are all
accepted in the UK.
NB: American Express and Diners Club may not be accepted in some establishments.
Birmingham
Birmingham is the regional capital of the West Midlands and is the UK’s second largest city.
It’s also a popular tourist destination, with 39 million people choosing to come to Birmingham
last year.
With one of the youngest populations in Europe, fuelled by the city’s five universities,
Birmingham is a dynamic, creative city which is constantly evolving.
The diversity of the city’s residents brings a rich cultural mix to Birmingham and this diversity
is something that the city is very proud of.
Birmingham is not afraid to reinvent itself – with major retail, leisure and business hubs,
including the NEC, Brindleyplace, The Mailbox, the Bullring and more recently, Grand Central
and the Library of Birmingham, providing a few examples of the urban regeneration the city
has become famed for and this development and regeneration will be evident during your visit
to the city, with several new and exciting projects underway.
Birmingham is the home of athletics in the UK, having hosted more athletics event than any
other city.
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Arena Birmingham, the venue for the IAAF World Indoor Championships, has now staged
indoor athletics for more than 25 years, regularly hosting the Indoor Grand Prix and also
previously staged the 9th edition of these championships in 2003, to great acclaim.
The city’s Alexander Stadium also annually hosts the British Athletics Team Trials and the
Muller Grand Prix Birmingham, part of the IAAF Diamond League series and this stadium is
set to be completely redeveloped over the next few years as the city prepares to host the
Commonwealth Games in 2022.
1.4 GETTING AROUND BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham is well served by public transport, thanks to a network comprising of trains, trams
and buses.
Buses
Buses are the easiest way to move around Birmingham. Buses with an ‘x’ next to their number
are express buses and take a shorter time to move around the city compared to regular buses
as they skip some stops.
For bus timetables, please go to https://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/Timetables
Bus fares vary with the distance covered to a maximum of £2.40 for a single journey. Travelling
for short distances in the city centre costs £1.50. You can also purchase daily tickets for £4.60
(£4.00 after 9:30am & all day weekends).
Please note that buses do not accept payment via contactless credit or debit cards, but only
cash or Swift Card. Make sure you bring exact cash on the bus, as the bus driver may not
have change available and you could end up paying more for your journey.
Trains
Birmingham is connected to the rest of the United Kingdom with an efficient national rail
system.
The main stations are:
● Birmingham New Street
● Birmingham Moor Street
● Birmingham Snow Hill
All three stations are served with national services. If you are travelling to Birmingham from
within the UK, tickets for trains can be purchased online at discounted fares when buying in
advance.
You can purchase train tickets at https://www.virgintrains.co.uk/ or
https://www.thetrainline.com
Trams (Midland Metro)
The Midland Metro tram services connect Birmingham to the Jewellery Quarter, West
Bromwich, Wednesbury, Bilston and Wolverhampton.
Tram stops in Birmingham city centre are at Birmingham New Street Station and Snow Hill
Station.
The fare for a single journey is £2.70 for an adult ticket (£2.60 with Swift Card), with fares
increasing with the distance covered up to £4.20.
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If you are travelling within the city centre, you can save money with Birmingham's City hop
fare, which is valid between The Jewellery Quarter to Grand Central in Birmingham City Centre
(and back again). A one-way trip is £1.00.
Trams accept payments in cash, card, contactless credit or debit cards and Swift Card.
You can find more information, including service timetable at the following link:
http://nxbus.co.uk/the-metro/
Swift Card
A Swift Card enables payment without using cash for bus and tram journeys. More information
on the Swift Card can be found at the following link:
https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/swift/
You can purchase a Swift card at a Travel Centre. The closest Travel Centres to Arena
Birmingham are:
● Birmingham New Street station, Birmingham, B2 4ND
● National Express West Midlands Travel Shop Birmingham City Centre, 95 Corporation
Street, B2 4UG
Alternatively, you can purchase a Swift Card at one of the Payzone Outlets. To find the nearest
to your position, you can use the tool at the following link:
https://www.payzone.co.uk/consumers/
Once you have purchased a Swift Card, you can top up the value on the card online at the
following link (registration needed): https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/swift/swift-ticket-
finder/?PAYG
Fares using Swift Card are cheaper compared to paying cash directly on the bus or tram.
City Mapper Mobile App
The easiest way to find out how to reach your destination using public transport in Birmingham
is to download the app ‘City Mapper’ on your smart phone.
The app is constantly updated with the latest travel information and automatically finds the
fastest route for you.
1.5 GENERAL PROGRAMME
Wednesday 28 February Team Arrivals and Accreditation
Thursday 1 March Team Arrivals and Accreditation
09:00 Stadium Tour for Team Leaders
10:00 Technical meeting (Arena Birmingham – The Foundry)
11:00 Official press conference (Hyatt Hotel)
18:00 Official opening followed by High Jump and Women’s
3000m final
Friday 2 – Sunday 4 March IAAF World Indoor Championships
Sunday 4 March Final Party (Hall 3, ICC)
Monday 5 March Team Departures
Monday 5 – Tuesday 6 March IAAF Council Meeting
102. TRAVEL TO BIRMINGHAM
2.1 Official Airport and Arrival Information
The official airport for the IAAF World Indoor Championships is Birmingham Airport. Transfers
to and from the official hotels will be provided for all teams, VIPs and official event personnel
from this airport.
Please note that there is no official transport from any other airport.
After leaving the plane, teams and officials will go through passport control. After collecting
your luggage, please proceed to the IAAF World Indoor Championships welcome desk. From
there you will be escorted to the official vehicle and taken to your hotel.
Vaulting poles
Poles will be transferred from the airport directly to the competition venue (Arena
Birmingham.) If poles are subsequently required at the training venue (the High Performance
Centre at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham), teams will be able to complete a transport request
form at the team hotel Help Desks.
2.2 Entry Visas
Detailed entry visa information was circulated to Member Federations in November 2017. The
list of countries requiring a visa can be found in Appendix A and the Circular Letter M/35/17.
Please note that all UK Standard Visitor Visa’s must be obtained prior to arriving in the UK.
2.3 Insurance
All member federations are responsible for their own insurance to cover illness or injury to any
member of their delegation or team, when travelling to and from IAAF events and during the
event.
113. ACCREDITATION
3.1 Accreditation Centre
The Team Accreditation Centre will be located in the Jury’s Inn Hotel on Broad Street. Opening
Dates and Times will be as follows:
27 February 15:00 – 20:00
28 February 09:00 – 21:00
1 March 09:00 – 21:00
2 March 09:00 – 18:00
3 and 4 March Closed
3.2 Accreditation Procedures and Payments
Team Leader
The Team Leader will have to report to the LOC / IAAF Offices at the accreditation centre
before collecting his card in order to complete the following formalities:
Uniform Check
Athletes’ Acknowledgement and Agreement Forms
LOC Accommodation Invoice
Travel Reimbursement
IAAF Financial Statement
Final Confirmation of Entries
Bibs Collection
The Team Leader will be asked to complete the accounting procedures and settle any extra
payments (for team members above quota, use of single rooms, extra days, etc.) before
collecting the accreditation card, which will be given upon the presentation of a document
stating all procedures have been completed.
Athletes and Officials
All athletes and officials will check into their hotel before any accreditation is collected. Once
checked in, the team manager will be directed to team processing, to settle any outstanding
payments.
NB: To shorten procedures and avoid delays, it is strongly advised to settle payment prior to
arriving in Birmingham. The LOC Finance Team will get in contact with all teams about settling
their accommodation invoice in advance of their arrival.
3.3 Quota and Financial Support
The financial Quota by Member Federation, and the financial support offered by the IAAF /
LOC, was detailed in the IAAF M35/17-Circular Letter. The Quota chart can be found in
Appendix B.
3.4 Arrivals outside the Accreditation Centre Opening Times
Athletes and Team Officials arriving at the hotels after the closing of the accreditation centre
will be able to access the hotel for the night. The next morning, they must proceed to the
team’s accreditation centre to finalise the procedures and collect the official accreditation
Cards.
3.5 Special Passes
The IAAF shall provide special passes as required for the following categories:
Combined Events Rest Room (two per athlete for coach and physiotherapist)
TIC pass
Team Meeting point pass (for Team Official’s access to the Post Event Area)
123.6 Loss of Accreditation Card
The accreditation card must be worn visibly at all times and must be presented upon request.
It is personal and non-transferable. In case of loss or theft, please report immediately to the
Team Accreditation Centre. In order to obtain a new accreditation card, the team member
must go to the accreditation centre or TIC with the passport or an appropriate identification
document and they must be accompanied by his/her team leader or a senior official from
his/her delegation.
Any Accreditation Card found being used by someone who is not its owner will be confiscated
and its owner will be subject to sanction including possible ineligibility for his competitive
participation in the Championships.
134. ACCOMMODATION
4.1 Team Hotels
The LOC has arranged accommodation for all participants in four hotels:
Crowne Plaza Hotel Central Square Holliday Street, Birmingham, B1 1HH –
Tel. +44 0121 2245000
Jurys Inn Hotel 245 Broad Street, Birmingham , B1 2HQ –
Tel. +44 121 606 9000
Hilton Garden Inn 1 Brunswick Square, Birmingham, B1 2HW –
Tel. +44 121 6431003
Park Regis Hotel 160 Broad Street, Birmingham, B15 1DT –
Tel. +44 121 369 5555
4.2 Team Hotels Cost
For all athletes in the quota the LOC will offer free accommodation in twin rooms during the
official period (arrival on Wednesday 28 February – departing on Monday 5 March), for a
maximum of five nights. Single rooms will be charged a supplement as detailed below.
Official Period from 28 Outside Official
All Prices per person per day February to 4 March (5 Period
Full Board nights)
Twin Single Twin Single
Athletes in quota Paid by LOC 50 GBP
Athletes above quota and
100 USD 150 GBP 100 GBP 150 GBP
Officials (within 55%)
Extra Officials (above 55%) 100 GBP 150 GBP
The number of officials that can be accommodated with the team at subsidised rates will be
limited to a quota corresponding to 55% to the athletes (see chart in Appendix C). An additional
25% of non-subsidised officials (up to an overall maximum of 80%) will be accommodated in
the Team hotels subject to availability.
The accommodation invoices will be based on the information (number of persons and arrival
/ departure details) provided in the final entries, with a tolerance of two people.
Payment of extra costs can be made:
• By credit card: MasterCard, Visa
• Bank Transfer: Account: 10924775 Sort Code 05 03 03
• In cash: US Dollars; EUR Euros; GBP Sterling Pounds
4.3 Team Hotels Check-in Procedures
Team Leader must report to the LOC Accommodation Desk, which will be located in the hotel’s
main reception area, to complete the check in procedure. The accommodation team will
confirm the rooming list as previously provided by the ‘team’ and then issue the room keys. All
team members must have a valid identification document (passport or identity card) to check-
in.
Once checked in, the Team Leader will be directed to the ‘Accreditation & Finance office’ to
settle payment. Once payment has been settled the Team Leader can collect his/her
accreditation.
14If other hotel services are required, the individual must scan the credit card at the main
reception desk to activate these extra services (telephone, laundry, minibar, etc.).
Please note: Each team will check in at the hotel they have been allocated to, but will settle
their accommodation payment and pick up their accreditation at the Jurys Inn accreditation
centre.
4.4 Services in the Teams’ Hotels
Accommodation Desk
For questions related to check in, hotel registration and local transport our LOC
accommodation team will be happy to assist you.
Meeting Rooms
Rooms for meetings are available at all of the team hotels. Rooms can be reserved via the
help desk.
Rooms for Physiotherapy
Rooms for physiotherapy will be available at all of the team hotels. Rooms can be reserved
via help desk.
Internet access
Wi-Fi will be available in all hotels
4.5 Meals
Athletes and team officials will be admitted to the meal service area in the team hotel upon
presentation of their accreditation cards and meal vouchers. However, access to this area will
only be possible in the hotel where they are staying. Meals will all be served in buffet style and
where possible, will be similar in all hotels. Hotels will cater for religious and special dietary
requirements and all food shall be appropriately labelled in English. Meal times shall be as
follows:
Breakfast: 06:00–10:00
Lunch: 12:00–16:00
Dinner: 18:00–22:00
* On Friday 2 and Saturday 3 March, dinner will be available until 22:30hrs
155. TRANSPORT
5.1 Airport
For all arrivals, we have nominated a single airport which is Birmingham (BHX). A welcome
desk will be located in front of the arrivals gate.
For vaulting poles, LOC has agreed to provide a transport service to and from Heathrow
(LHR), Luton (LTN) and Manchester (MAN) to assist with teams reserving flights that have the
capacity to carry this piece of equipment.
For the main departure on Monday 5th, an hourly shuttle will be provided from all hotels back
to the airport starting at 3.30am and concluding at 5.30pm. Departures on other days will be
managed on an individual basis with notifications posted at each hotel’s welcome desk.
5.2 Training
For training at the Alexander Stadium, LOC have created a schedule to allow team members
to use this facility from Monday 26th February until and including Saturday 3rd March.
Full size coaches will depart regularly from the Jurys Inn (for Jurys Inn & Hilton Garden Inn)
and then a separate vehicle starting at the Park Regis Hotel and picking-up/dropping-off at the
Crowne Plaza on route.
Monday 26th February & Tuesday 27th February
Depart hotel 09:00 – 10:30 – 14:00 – 15:30
Return hotel 11:00 – 12:30 – 16.00 – 17:30
Wednesday 28th February – Saturday 3rd March
Depart hotel 09:00 – 10:30 – 13:30 – 15:00
Return hotel 11:00 – 12:30 – 14.00 – 15:30
5.3 Competition
For the four days of competition, it is confirmed that those staying at the Jurys Inn and Hilton
Garden Inn will walk to and from the Arena. This is a walk of less than 5 minutes from both
hotels and less than 200 meters.
For the Crowne Plaza and Park Regis, we also anticipate that a significant number will choose
to walk to and from the venue.
However, LOC have decided to also include a regular minibus shuttle service that will operate
every fifteen minutes directly from each hotel to the athlete drop-off/pick-up zone at the Arena.
Five 17-seat minibuses will operate from the Crowne Plaza hotel on a constant shuttle
(timetabled as every 15 minutes) & Three 17-seat minibuses will operate from the Park Regis
hotel on a constant shuttle (timetabled as every 15 minutes)
The vehicles will commence operations three hours prior to the start of competition and
continue until two hours after the last event or until the arena is confirmed as empty.
5.4 Final Party
The final party will be held at the ICC (Convention Centre) and this is located less than 250
metres from all accommodation locations. On this basis, no transport will be provided.
165.5 Travel Times
Below are the approximate times and distances between the key locations.
Place Team Hotels / Distance Travel time
places
All team hotels 8.6 mi/14km 30 mins drive
Birmingham Airport
approx.
Hilton Garden Inn 0.2 mi/0.3km 5 min walk
Jurys Inn 0.3 mi/0.5km 7 min walk
Competition Venue Crowne Plaza 0.6 mi/0.96km 13 min walk or 5 min
drive
Park Regis 0.6 mi/0.96km 15 min walk or 5 min
drive
Training Venue – All team hotels 5.5 mi/8.85km 20 mins drive
Alexander Stadium
176. INFORMATION CENTRES
6.1. Technical Information Centre (TIC)
The Technical Information Centre is located in the main competition venue (Arena
Birmingham) at Community Hall level, immediately to the right of the main athlete entrance.
The main task of the centre is to ensure a smooth liaison between each delegation and the
Local Organising Committee, the IAAF Technical Delegates and the Competition Management
of the Championships regarding technical matters.
The TIC is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
• Displays on the relevant notice board of official communications to the teams, including
start lists, results and call room reporting times. These will also be displayed at the warm-
up area.
• Distribution of urgent notices to the delegations from the technical delegates and
competition management via the pigeonholes. It is the Team Leader’s duty to collect this
kind of information.
• Distribution of coaches’ seating passes/tickets for field events
• Receipt of relay order confirmations
• Receipt of written questions for the Technical Meeting. (Deadline 09.00 on Thursday, 1st
March)
• Receipt of written appeals.
This will be the main centre for technical information although certain documents produced in
the TIC will also be distributed to the help desks in team hotels for circulation.
The TIC will open on Wednesday 28 February. The TIC’s opening hours are from 08.00 to
22.00 every day.
It will also be possible to submit questions to the technical meeting and other requests through
the help desks in team hotels.
There will also be a TIC Contact Desk on Concourse level, immediately behind the team
seating (block 12). Appeals may be lodged here. This is not a second TIC, but a contact point
for the convenience of team management. Further discussion on TIC related matters must be
pursued via the main TIC at Community Hall level.
6.2. Help Desks
There will be a help desk in each team hotel, which will be linked to the TIC. It will be
responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
• Display relevant notices and official communications to the teams, including start lists,
results and call room reporting times.
• Distribution of urgent notices to the delegations from the technical delegates and
competition management. It is the Team Leader’s duty to collect this kind of information in
due time.
• Receipt of written questions for the Technical Meeting (deadline 20.00 on Wednesday 28
February).
• Receipt of enquiries concerning the Championships (deadline 20.00 on Wednesday 28
February).
• Receipt of final confirmations.
• It will also be possible to submit general enquiries to the TIC through these help desks.
• Distribution of information and answering queries relating to accommodation, meals,
transport and the Championships in general.
Help desks will be open from 27 February to 4 March from 08:00 to 22:00
18There will be a reduced held desk service prior to 27 February, for teams that arrive earlier.
6.3 IAAF Competitions Department Offices
Staff from the IAAF Competitions Department will be in Birmingham to assist the LOC with the
final preparation and conduct of the Championships and the teams with their participation.
They can be contacted as follows:
28 February to 1 March Teams Accreditation Centre
2 March to 4 March IAAF Competitions Office at the Stadium – can be
contacted through the TIC
6.4 Document Distribution
The distribution of competition related information at the TIC and Help Desks will NOT be
systematically made through printouts in the team pigeonholes but will be displayed on the
notice boards (and also available at the warm-up area).
It will still be possible to request occasional copies of specific event start lists and / or results
(at the TIC).
Important notices of general interest (e.g. changes to the timetable) will also be displayed on
the notice board.
The pigeon holes will be used to share individual communications with specific teams.
197. COMPETITION FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND IMPLEMENTS
7.1 Main Stadium
The Championships will take place at Arena Birmingham. This multifunction facility is situated
in close proximity to the team hotels and city centre.
The facility has:
6 lane, 200m oval track (Mondo Sportflex SX)
8 lane, 60m straight (Mondo Sportflex SX)
Two high jump sites
One pole vault site
One long/triple jump site
One Shot Put site
The rest area for the Combined Events will be situated in dedicated rooms at Community Hall
level in the arena, adjacent to the warm-up area.
Team Seats are located in Block 12.
7.2 Warm-up Area
The warm-up area will be situated in Community Hall, which is part of Arena Birmingham. It
will be equipped as follows:
6-lane, 60m Mondo straight
hurdles, starting blocks
synthetic surface to allow for jogging
Shot put circle
Team medical/physio area
Combined events rest areas
The entrance to the warm-up area is adjacent to the team drop-off point at Arena Birmingham.
It will be available every day from 8.00 until one hour after the last event.
7.3 Training Venue
A dedicated indoor training venue will be provided at the High Performance Centre at
Alexander Stadium. This facility is five miles from the team hotels. There will be a regular bus
service to and from team hotels.
The venue has the following facilities:
110m synthetic track (8 lanes)
Hurdles and starting blocks
One horizontal jump runway and pit
One shot put sector, with a safety cage
One pole vault bed
One high jump bed
There will also be provision for weight training and space to set up team physio beds.
Teams will also have access to the eight-lane, 400m outdoor, synthetic track at Alexander
Stadium and the outside shot circle should they so wish. The stadium is located in extensive
grass parkland.
LOC representatives will be available at the training venue to assist. Athletes are advised to
follow the instructions given by the representative and to pay particular attention to safety rules
during the training sessions.
Implements, equipment (hurdles, starting blocks, shot and relay batons will be available to
athletes and coaches at the official training venue. These can be obtained from the equipment
store and athletes/coaches using the equipment will be asked to leave their accreditation card
with the LOC representative in charge.
207.4 Training at the competition venue
Athletes will also be given the opportunity to train on the Field of Play (FOP) from 09.00 to
11.00 on Thursday 1 March.
A training session with the official starters will be held between 10.00 and 11.00 on Thursday
1 March.
7.5 Sports Equipment
All competition equipment will be provided by the IAAF Official Supplier, Mondo.
7.6 Vaulting Poles
Information on the transport of poles from airports is contained in the “Travel to Birmingham”
section of the manual. Requests for the transport of poles to the High Performance Centre at
Alexander Stadium for training, can be made through the team hotel Help Desks.
7.7 Markers
Athletes will not be permitted to use their own markers during the Championships. Athletes
who wish to use a marker must use those provided by the LOC. These markers are available
at the event site.
7.8 Official Implements
MEN
Catalogue Certification
Company Description Colour
No. No.
SHOT 7.26kg
F251C NISHI Steel, dia: 129mm Silver I-99-0083
F251 NISHI Steel, dia: 125.5mm Silver I-99-0087
PK-7,26/128 Polanik Steel, dia: 128mm Various I-04-0305
WOMEN
Catalogue Certification
Company Description Colour
No. No.
SHOT 4kg
F253C NISHI Steel, dia: 109mm Silver I-99-0084
F253 NISHI Steel, dia: 103mm Silver I-99-0089
Competition, Turned steel,
PK-4/110 Polanik Various I-12-0581
dia: 110mm
Personal Implements will also be allowed, providing that:
- they are readily identifiable and are IAAF certified
- they are not already on the official list
- they have been checked for compliance with IAAF Rules
- they are made available to all the other athletes
In order to speed up the checking in of eligible personal implements, please come prepared
and consult the IAAF list on the website (https://www.iaaf.org/about-iaaf/documents/technical)
in advance to identify the implement noting its IAAF certification number.
If you do not find your implement in the list but you believe that it is/was certified, please
contact the IAAF office at technicalofficer@iaaf.org so that its status can be checked and
confirmed to you and the LOC in due time.
21Location and Time for submitting Return
At the TIC by 18.00, the day before competition. Implements will be returned in exchange for
A receipt will be given for the implements. the receipt after the event’s final at the TIC.
228.1 ENTRY RULES
Running Events (except the relays)
Each Member is entitled to enter up to three athletes in each event of the
Championships, provided all have achieved the corresponding Entry Standard.
Entries in running events will be determined by a combination of entry standards and
ranking
A maximum of two athletes from any member federation may compete in each event.
Women’s 3000m event shall be held as straight final
Field Events
In the high jump and pole vault, the events shall be held as straight finals with twelve
athletes starting in each event. The Entries will be determined by a combination of
Entry Standards and Ranking.
In the long jump, triple jump and shot put, events shall be held as straight
Finals with sixteen athletes starting in each event. Entries will be determined by a
combination of entry standards and ranking. The event shall be conducted as follows:
o All athletes have three initial trials
o The top eight athletes after three rounds of trials have two additional trials
o The top four athletes after five rounds of trials have one last trial
In all cases, a maximum of two athletes from any one member may compete in each
event.
Combined Events
Twelve athletes will be invited in the Heptathlon and in the Pentathlon as follows:
o The winner of the 2017 Combined Events Challenge
o The five best athletes from the 2017 Outdoor Lists (as at 31 December 2017),
limited to a maximum of one per country
o The five best athletes from the 2018 Indoor Lists (as at 12 February 2018)
o One athlete, who may be invited at the discretion of the IAAF
In total no more than two male and two female athletes from any one member will be invited.
Upon refusals or cancellations, the invitations shall be extended to the next ranked athletes in
the same lists respecting the above conditions.
For the relays, there is no entry standard, and each member federation will be able to enter
up to six athletes in each team.
IAAF World Indoor Tour
The individual overall winner of each event of the IAAF World Indoor Tour (WIT) 2017 and
2018 will automatically qualify for the IAAF World Indoor Championships by Wild Card. The
Member Federation of the IAAF WIT winner will have the ultimate authority to enter the athlete
or not, based on its own criteria or qualification system.
The Final Entry of the individual overall winners of the IAAF World Indoor Tour (WIT) 2018 in
the events that will be staged in the last WIT Meeting in Glasgow on 25 February 2018, can
exceptionally be submitted until 26 February 2018 midnight, Monaco time.
Unqualified Athletes
Members who have no male and/or no female qualified athletes (whether eligible
by Entry Standard or by subsequent ranking) in any event may enter one unqualified
male athlete OR one unqualified female athlete in a running event (except the 800m).
In exceptional cases, and as agreed by the Technical Delegates, entry of unqualified
athletes in the 800m, long jump, triple jump or shot put may be accepted. Applications
for such entries must be submitted to the IAAF (events@iaaf.org) no later than 12
February 2018.
23 If the host country does not have a qualified athlete in an event, it may enter one
athlete in this event regardless of any Entry Standard (except the Combined Events).
For the Field Events, the acceptance of the entry is at the discretion of the Technical
Delegates.
8.2 AGE CATEGORIES
U20 Athletes: any athlete aged 18 or 19 years on 31 December 2018 (born in 2000 or 1999)
may compete in any event.
U18 athletes: any athlete aged 16 or 17 years on 31 December 2018 (born in 2002 or 2001)
may compete in any event except the men’s shot put.
Athletes younger than 16 years on 31 December 2018 (born in 2003 or later) may not compete
in any event
.
8.3 ENTRY STANDARDS
Approved April 2017 / Amended May 2017
WOMEN MEN
Indoor Outdoor EVENT Indoor Outdoor
7.30 11.15 (100m) 60m 6.63 10.10 (100m)
53.15 51.10 400m 46.70 45.00
2:02.00 1:58.00 800m 1:46.50 1:44.00
4:11.00 3:39.50
4:02.00 1500m 3:33.00
4:28.50 (Mile) 3:55.00 (Mile)
8:28.00 7:40.00
8:50.00 14:45.00 3000m 7:52.00 13:10.00
(5000m) (5000m)
8.14 12.80 (100m H) 60m Hurdles 7.70 13.40 (110m H)
No Standard 4 x 400m Relay No Standard
1.97 High Jump 2.33
4.71 Pole Vault 5.78
6.76 Long Jump 8.19
14.30 Triple Jump 17.05
18.20 Shot Put 20.80
CONDITIONS FOR THE VALIDITY OF PERFORMANCES:
Performances must be achieved during the qualification period of 1 January 2017 to
19 February 2018 (midnight Monaco time), except for the Combined Events (see
above).
Performances must be achieved during competitions organised or authorised by
the IAAF, its Area Associations or its National Member Federations. Thus, results
achieved at university or school competitions must be certified by the National
Federation of the country in which the competition was organised.
Performances must be achieved during an official competition organised in
conformity with IAAF Rules.
Performances achieved in mixed competitions in track events will not be accepted.
Exceptionally, in accordance with IAAF Rule 147, performances achieved in the
5000m event may be accepted in circumstances where there were insufficient athletes
of one or both genders competing to justify the conduct of separate races and there
was no pacing or assistance given by an athlete(s) of one gender to an athlete(s) of
the other gender under specific circumstances and conditions (see Rule 147).
Wind-assisted performances will not be accepted.
24 Hand-timed performances in 60m, 100m, 400m, 800m, 60m hurdles, and
100m/110m hurdles will not be accepted
For the running events of 400m and over, performances achieved on oversized tracks
will NOT be accepted
8.4 FINAL ENTRIES
The deadline for completing and submitting entries via the IAAF online Event Entry System is
Monday 19 February 2018. (Midnight Monaco Time).
No changes or additions will be accepted after the closing date, except for the winners of the
IAAF World Indoor Tour 2018.
The Final Entry of the individual overall winners for the IAAF World Indoor Tour (WIT) 2018 in
the events that will be staged in the last WIT Meeting in Glasgow on 25 February 2018, can
exceptionally be submitted until 26 February 2018 midnight, Monaco time.
Technical Delegates may request member federations to submit a copy of the official results
of the event where the qualifying performances have been achieved.
8.5 FINAL CONFIRMATIONS
8.5.1 General
Teams will receive the final confirmation forms upon arrival in Birmingham and Team Leaders,
or their representatives, must confirm the names of those athletes already entered, who will
actually take part in the competition.
Final confirmation for all events must be made, at the latest, by 12.00 on Thursday 1 March at
the TIC or Help Desk in the Teams’ Hotels. It will also be possible for teams to confirm their
athletes upon arrival during the accreditation procedure at the Teams Accreditation Centre, at
the Jurys Inn.
8.5.2 Relays
The final composition of the relay teams and the order of running must be declared at the TIC
no later than one hour before the scheduled entry to the call room.
Any four athletes among those entered for the competition, whether for the relay or for any
other event, may then be used in the composition of the team for the first round. Once the
team has taken part in the event, only two additional athletes may take part in the final.
Substitutes may only be taken from the list of entered athletes, whether for the relay or for any
other event.
259. COMPETITION PROCEDURES
9.1 Technical Meeting
The Technical Meeting will take place at 10.00 on Thursday 1 March, in The Foundry at Arena
Birmingham. No more than two representatives from each participating member federation
(and in addition an interpreter or attaché if required) may attend the meeting.
The IAAF Technical Delegates will preside over the meeting, which will be conducted in
English.
The meeting will provide updates and new information which is not already mentioned in this
Team Manual and will include:
• Timetable amendments (if any)
• Progressions and raising of the bar
• Answers to written questions
9.2 Written Questions
Any enquiries concerning the Championships must be made in writing (in English or French).
These questions will be answered at the Technical Meeting. The forms on which the questions
must be written will be distributed upon arrival at the accreditation centre.
These forms must be returned to the TIC or Hotel Help Desk (where the forms will also be
available) by no later than 20.00 on Wednesday 28 February. No questions will be accepted
during the Technical Meeting however the Technical Delegates will be available for a limited
time to take a few individual questions after the meeting.
9.3 Orientation Visit for Team Leaders and coaches
A visit to the main stadium and warm-up area will take place on Thursday 1 March at 09.00,
in order for the Team Leaders and coaches to familiarise themselves with the exact location
of the various facilities (warm-up area, call room, team seating etc.).
9.4 Timetable
The timetable for Birmingham was approved by the IAAF Council in April 2017. Some
adjustments were agreed in November 2017 and the updated timetable can be found at the
end of the Team Manual.
Information on any changes to the official timetable will be provided at the Technical Meeting
and through the TIC.
9.5 Athletes’ Bibs
The bibs will be distributed during the accreditation procedure at the Jurys Inn hotel. Bibs
which are not collected, will be taken to the Stadium TIC on Thursday afternoon.
All athletes will receive three bibs, which shall coincide with the information written in the start
list, as follows:
• Two bibs with the competition number
• One bib with the athlete’s name
Every athlete must wear two bibs during the competition, the one with the name on the front,
and the other with the number on the back. In all jumping events, it is possible to wear only
one bib on the front or on the back. In this case it MUST be the bib with the name. The third
bib can be placed on the bag or on the tracksuit.
The bibs for the relays (carrying the country code – (e.g. GBR) will be handed out at the call
room and placed on back.
26Special bibs (green background) shall be used for the leader of the combined events after
each event. These shall be handled directly by the Combined Events Referee and distributed
at the combined events rest area.
Bibs must be worn in accordance with IAAF Rules and must not be cut, folded or obscured in
any way. Failure to comply with the Rules may result in a disqualification or sanction.
9.6 Athletes’ Clothing
All athletes must wear the official national uniform approved by their Delegation. IAAF Rule
143.1 recommends that the front and the back of the uniforms should have the same colour.
Any advertising on clothes and bags must comply with IAAF Rules and Regulations. Please
note that the IAAF Advertising Rules and Regulations applicable for this competition specify a
maximum of 30 cm2 for the manufacturer's logo on the competition wear and 40 cm2 on
sweatshirts, T-shirts and jackets. The name/Logo of a national sponsor may be displayed,
according to the same dimensions as set out above, instead of one of the national team or
member federation Logo or flag on the national vest/leotard, provided that such national
sponsor is not a competitor of a sponsor of the IAAF or of the event. For the purpose of
avoiding such conflicts, member federations must seek and receive prior approval from the
IAAF.
A sample of the uniforms must be taken to the Accreditation Centre upon arrival for inspection.
Any infringement of the rules may result in the disqualification of the athlete. Athletes not
wearing their official team uniform will be required to acquire the correct attire before they
progress through the call room.
9.7 Personal Belongings
Athletes (including Combined Events) will only be permitted to take a backpack or similar sized
bag with them into the competition arena. Combined Events athletes may bring larger bags
but they must be left in the rest area in between events. Athletes are therefore requested not
to take with them to the competition area large bags, bulky items or other inappropriate items.
A strict inspection shall be made on illegal and prohibited items, which athletes may have in
their possession. Media players, mobile phones, smart watches, cameras, etc. shall not be
permitted.
Any items that do not conform to the IAAF Technical and/or Advertising Rules and Regulations
will be confiscated. Confiscated items may be retrieved at the TIC after the event.
9.8 Call Room Procedures
The call room will be situated at the side of the warm-up area. All athletes must present
themselves to the call room according to the scheduled times as noted below. Times will also
be announced over the PA system as well as shown on the electronic display in the warm-up
area.
Athletes who fail to appear on time at the call room without a valid reason may be excluded
from participating in this and all further events in the Championships, including relays. Team
officials are not allowed to enter the call room.
27Call Room Reporting Times – all times are prior to the actual starting time of the event:
Report to Arrival at
Event Call Room Field of Play
Track Events and Relays 30 mins 10 mins
High Jump 60 mins 40 mins
Pole Vault 80 mins 60 mins
Long/Triple Jump 50 mins 30 mins
Shot Put 50 mins 30 mins
Note: Times may change slightly depending on the number of entries and changes will be
announced at the Technical Meeting.
A dedicated, heat by heat, call-up schedule will be issued once final entries are confirmed.
This will be displayed at the warm-up area and team hotels.
The procedures in the call room shall be as follows:
• Identification of athletes by means of their accreditation card and bib number.
• Checking of athletes’ uniform
• Inspection of personal belongings
• Checking of shoe spikes (number, shape and size). The maximum sizes allowed are:
- All events (except for high jump) : not more than 6mm
- High jump : not more than 9mm
If they do not comply with IAAF Rules, the athletes will be asked to change them to the correct
size.
After completion of these procedures, athletes must follow the instructions given by the officials
at the call room before being escorted onto the Field of Play.
Athletes who compete in combined events shall report to the call room only for the first event
of each day. For the first event of the day, the above reporting times apply. As time allows,
between events they will be escorted back to the combined events rest areas, from where the
Combined Events Referee will manage movement to subsequent events. Pre-competition
checks will take place in the Combined Events Rest Room Areas before the start of each
event.
Team Leaders must ensure that all their athletes comply with the above before entering the
call room to avoid delays.
9.9 Track Events
Athletes competing in track events will be required to change into their competition uniform
and spiked shoes in the holding area close to the track, after leaving the call room. Their
personal belongings will be taken directly from here to the post event area.
The starter’s commands will be given in English.
Hip numbers will be provided in the call room.
9.10 Field Events
9.10.1 High jump and pole vault
High Jump and pole vault events shall be conducted as straight finals with twelve athletes
starting in each event.
289.10.2 Horizontal Field Events
The long jump, triple jump and shot put will be held as straight finals with sixteen athletes
starting in each event.
• All athletes have three initial attempts
• After three rounds, the top eight athletes have two additional attempts
• After five rounds, the top four athletes have one last attempt
9.11. Coaching Zones
Field Event Coaches will be given access to dedicated coaching zones in the tribunes by
tickets which will be distributed through the TIC (one per athlete). The coaches concerned
must gather at the TIC according to the same Call Room reporting times as their athletes (see
table in Call Room Procedures) from where they will be escorted to the reserved seats.
9.12 Timing and Measurement
Official timing and measurement will be provided by SEIKO. Video Distance Measurement
(VDM) will be used as the official measurement system to determine the results in the
horizontal jumps. All trials of all athletes are recorded and stored in the system.
9.13 Post Competition Procedures
All athletes will depart from the competition area via the mixed zone. In the mixed zone, the
media may conduct short interviews. Please note that formal media conferences will not be
held after each medal event, rather an Interview Zone (I Zone) will be available for any media
wishing to do extended interviews after the mixed zone.
After passing through the mixed zone, athletes move on to the post event area where they will
be able to recover and collect their clothing.
One official per team will have access to a team meeting point, which will be located at the
end of the post event area. Access will be via a team meeting point pass. This will enable
teams to contact the athlete in case of urgent need.
Athletes will be notified of requirements for doping control tests after leaving the Field of Play.
9.14 Medal Ceremonies
Medallist will receive their medals inside Arena Birmingham.
On Thursday 1 March medal ceremonies will take place on the Field of Play. On subsequent
days medal ceremonies will take place on the balcony in front of the big screen.
The first, second and third placed athletes in each individual event and the first three teams in
each relay race will be presented with a gold, silver and bronze medal respectively.
If a team competes in the relay final with different athletes to the first round, only the four
athletes in the final will be awarded medals during the official ceremony. The other athletes
will be able to collect their medals later from the Technical Information Centre (TIC).
Where medal ceremonies are held during the same session as the respective competition, the
ceremony will usually take place before doping control procedures and possibly before the
athletes have completed media commitments.
LOC staff will gather the placed athletes or relay teams and escort them to the Medal
Ceremonies Preparation Room, via kit collection, where they will be briefed and wait for the
ceremony.
29For medal ceremonies taking place during the following session or day, medallists will receive
an information sheet in post event control which will indicate the time and location they need
to report to the following day, from which they will be escorted to the Medal Ceremonies
Preparation Room.
Athletes must wear their delegation’s official uniform for medal ceremonies. For medal
ceremonies taking place during the same session, where possible, official uniform should be
brought in the athlete’s bag. If an athlete that wins a medal does not have their official uniform
in their bag for the ceremony, team officials should take the athletes official uniform directly to
the TIC contact desk, located on the concourse below the athlete seating, behind Block 12.
During the playing of the anthem and the raising of the flags, medallist shall face the flags and
conduct themselves in a dignified manner at all times.
Medallists will not be permitted to bring a national flag nor any other items to the ceremony.
After medal ceremonies have taken place, medallists will be escorted back to the Medal
Ceremonies Preparation Room.
Where the medal ceremony has taken place during the same session as their event, athletes
will then be escorted back to the point of the mixed zone or post event control where they were
first escorted from.
Where the medal ceremonies have taken place during the following session or day, athletes
will be escorted back to the initial reporting location.
A medal engraver will be at the arena on Saturday and Sunday. If athletes are presented with
their medals on Thursday or Friday and wish to have them engraved, they should return it to
the medal ceremonies team after their ceremony. Medallists will then receive a letter with
instructions and will need to bring that letter in order to collect their engraved medal from TIC
from 15:00 on Saturday 3 March.
9.15 Protests and Appeals
Protests and Appeals will be handled according to IAAF Rule 146, an extract of which appears
hereunder. Protests and appeals will be handled by the TIC at the Arena but can also be
notified via the TIC Contact Desk behind the team seating.
9.15.1 Protests
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. The Organising Committee of the competition
shall be responsible for ensuring that the time of the announcement of all results is recorded.
Any protest shall be made verbally to the referee, by an athlete, by someone acting on his
behalf or by an official representative of a team. Such person or team may protest only if they
are competing in the same round of the event to which the protest (or subsequent appeal)
relates. To arrive at a fair decision, the referee should consider any available evidence which
he thinks necessary, including a film or picture produced by an official video recorder, or any
other available video evidence. The referee may decide on the protest or may refer the matter
to the jury.
If the referee makes a decision, there shall be a right of appeal to the jury. Where the referee
is not accessible or available, the protest should be made to him through the Technical
Information Centre or TIC Contact Desk.
309.15.2 Appeals
An appeal to the Jury of Appeal must be made within 30 minutes:
a) of the official announcement of the amended result of an event arising from the
decision made by the referee; or
b) of the advice being given to those making the protest, where there is no amendment
of any result.
It shall be in writing, signed by a responsible official on behalf of the athlete or team, and shall
be accompanied by a deposit of USD 100, or its equivalent, which will be forfeited if the appeal
is not allowed.
Note: The relevant referee shall, after his decision on a protest, immediately inform the TIC of
the time of the decision. If the referee was unable to communicate this verbally to the relevant
team(s) /athlete (s), the official time of the announcement will be that of the posting of the
amended results or of the decision at the TIC.
9.16 Competition Awards
9.16.1 Prize Money
During the IAAF World Indoor Championships, the top six athletes or teams in each event will
be awarded the following prizes by the IAAF:
Position Individual Position Relay teams
1st USD 40,000 1st USD 40,000
2nd USD 20,000 2nd USD 20,000
3rd USD 10,000 3rd USD 10,000
4th USD 8,000 4th USD 8,000
5th USD 6,000 5th USD 6,000
6th USD 4,000 6th USD 4,000
Payments will be made following confirmation of doping control tests and submission of
complete Award Forms with full bank details. The LOC has confirmed that there will be no
taxes to be paid on prize money.
The Award Form for Individual Events can be found in Appendix D. It must be returned to
awards@iaaf.org but it will also be possible to return it to the Stadium TIC. The Relay awards
will be managed directly with the Member Federations concerned.
9.16.2 World Record Bonus
In the event that an athlete breaks a World Record during the IAAF World Indoor
Championships, a prize of USD 50,000 will be awarded. The World Record Bonus will only be
awarded for performances which improve the existing World Indoor Record and which meet
all the necessary conditions for recognition as an IAAF World Indoor Record, in accordance
with IAAF Regulations and after ratification of the record by the IAAF. Full details of the
regulations regarding this prize are available from the IAAF upon request.
Rights and Obligations in Relation to the Prize Money and World Record Bonus
Athletes receiving IAAF Prize Money must make themselves available to the IAAF and its
sponsors, at least twice in the 12 next months, for promotional activities, upon requests
handled by the IAAF.
Should an athlete’s Doping Control results return positive, the awards and bonuses won will
be withheld.
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