ANOC WORLD BEACH GAMES SAN DIEGO 2019

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1 TECHNICAL HANDBOOK FOR THE ANOC WORLD BEACH GAMES SAN DIEGO 09

2 Technical Handbook

3 3 Contents Introduction 4-5 Practical Information 6-7 Programme for the XXIV ANOC General Assembly 8-9 Programme for the ANOC World Beach Games 0 Location Qualification Guidelines -4

4 4 Technical Handbook Introduction ANOC The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) was established in June 979 during the Constitutive General Assembly in San Juan, Puerto Rico. ANOC now represents the interests of 06 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) across the five Olympic continents. ANOC is administered from its headquarters in the Olympic Capital, Lausanne, where it has been based since June 00. ANOC President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah was elected in April 0. His stated objective was and remains to reform, modernise and professionalise the organisation in order to better serve the needs of the world s NOCs. Under Sheikh Ahmad s leadership, ANOC strives to protect and promote the collective interests of the NOCs, delivering consistent, dedicated support and advocating on their behalf within the Olympic Family. ANOC also aims to strengthen the relationships between the NOCs and the Olympic Family for the benefit of the entire Olympic Movement. The ANOC World Beach Games in San Diego The ANOC World Beach Games were conceived by ANOC President Sheikh Ahmad. In his capacity as OCA President, Sheikh Ahmad had already overseen the success of the Asian Beach Games and his vision was to develop a World Beach Games that would attract new audiences and provide a platform for NOCs to engage with millions of young people around the world. The ANOC Events Working Group, established in December 03 and chaired originally by the ANOC President, was tasked with developing the concept for the Games. The Working Group was supported by international experts and collaborated with the IOC, International Federations and other Olympic stakeholders to ensure the Games would be sustainable and bring widespread benefits to the Olympic Movement. Timothy Fok is the current chair of the ANOC Events Working Group. The ANOC World Beach Games will deliver elite sport that excites: a dynamic beach, action and water sports programme featuring prominent, world-class athletes brought together in one truly global festival for the very first time. The event will be built on a new, sustainable multisports model, with 00% temporary venues operating in harmony with the world s most captivating beach locations.. Ultimately, the ANOC World Beach Games aims to be the pinnacle of global excellence in beach, action and water sports, connecting new disciplines and new stars to a new generation of fans.

5 5 The inaugural ANOC World Beach Games: San Diego 09 The inaugural edition of the ANOC World Beach Games will take place on Mission Beach in the city of San Diego, California, from 0-4 October 09. At the ANOC General Assembly in Washington in 05, San Diego was unanimously approved as the host city of the first ever edition of the ANOC World Beach Games which was set for 07. After extensive dialogue with NOCs and IFs, the ANOC Executive Council decided to move the inaugural edition of the Games to 09 to ensure that NOCs and IFs had the optimum time to prepare their athletes for the event. The will feature approximately,360 athletes from every Olympic continent. The sports programme comprises 5 fresh and dynamic sports with 7 disciplines in total: Triathlon Aquathlon Basketball 3X3 Cycling BMX Sports Climbing Bouldering Handball Beach Handball Karate Individual Kata Sailing Kitefoil Racing Skateboarding Park Football - Beach Soccer Surfing Shortboard & Longboard Swimming Open Water 5km Tennis Beach Tennis Beach Volleyball 4x4 Waterskiing Waterski Jump & Wakeboard Wrestling Beach Wrestling The will take place at a single, integrated competition site at Mission Beach located approximately 4km from downtown San Diego, on Southern California s beautiful Pacific coast. All competition venues will be temporary, with no permanent Games footprint. NOCs and their teams will be housed in hotel accommodation approximately 8.5km from the competition site. The Games is expected to attract approximately 40,000 fans each day, with world-class sports competition staged alongside an international music, culture and entertainment festival. The event will also be broadcast live around the world via digital and traditional broadcast channels. Participants will be able to enjoy the attractions that make San Diego one of the world s top tourist destinations, from the stunning natural beauty of the Southern California coastline to renowned destinations like Sea World, the Gas Lamp District and San Diego Zoo. The 09 ANOC General Assembly will take place in San Diego immediately prior to the ANOC World Beach Games from 8-0 October.

6 6 Technical Handbook Practical Information To help you prepare your teams for the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09 on 0-4 October 09, ANOC has put together the following practical information. Sports/events The sports and events on the programme have now been finalised in cooperation with the International Federations (IFs) and the Local Organising Committee in San Diego. You will find in this document the full programme as well as the maximum number of athletes per event. For the number of NOC officials, each NOC will be permitted to bring around 50% of their total athlete quota, in line with the IOC rules. In this document you will also find all the individual qualification criteria for each event by sport. Final entry deadline The final deadline for entries for all sports will be 5 July 09. The registration will be handled by the NOCs in close cooperation with the IFs and sent to the AWBG team at the ANOC office in Lausanne. The accreditation cards will then be produced by the ANOC office. Finances/support Air fares (economy class) as well as hotel rooms (double occupancy) with three meals per day will be covered by the Local Organising Committee for athletes and officials. The air tickets will be booked through the AWBG team in Lausanne. The teams have to arrive and depart from the San Diego or Tijuana airports as no transportation will be organised from the airport in Los Angeles.

7 7 Accommodation/village Chef de Mission meeting The teams will be accommodated at three hotels in the Hotel Circle about 5 minutes from Mission Beach. A Chef de Mission meeting will be organized on 7-0 April 09, for the NOCs that have qualified athletes and the NOCs who will potentially qualify athletes. In the cases where NOCs will potentially qualify athletes, special consultation will take place between the NOC/ANOC/IF. Transportation Shuttle busses to and from the airport in San Diego or Tijuana and to and from Mission Beach each day will be organised by the Local Organising Committee. Medical A medical office will be located in the Village and in the competition area as well as in the hotel for NOC/IFs. The ANOC medical team, together with the Chief medical doctor of the Local Organising Committee, will be responsible for all medical service as well as doping tests. Team clothing The NOCs should provide their teams with clothing suitable for beach sports. The IOC s rule 40 applies to the ANOC World Beach Games. Venues All competitions will take place at temporary venues on or close to the famous Mission Beach in San Diego. Accommodation for NOC/IF Presidents and Secretary Generals CAS The ANOC General Assembly and other ANOC meetings will take place on the days before the opening of the ANOC World Beach Games according to the programme, which you can find enclosed. Accommodation will be provided in the Grand Manchester Hyatt Hotel in San Diego during the ANOC meetings and during the first days of the competitions for all NOCs/IFs. Further information CAS will have an office in San Diego for the duration of the Games. Please contact the AWBG Team in Lausanne if you have any questions. We will also be regularly sending you more practical information.

8 8 Technical Handbook Programme for the ANOC XXIV General Assembly 6 October 09 All Day Arrival of ANOC Commissions Members and some Participants 7 October 09 All Day Arrival of ANOC Executive Council Members and NOC Delegates 09:00 -:30 ANOC Commissions & Working Groups Meetings Manchester Grand Hyatt :30-4:00 Lunch for ANOC Delegates Manchester Grand Hyatt 4:00-7:30 ANOC Commissions & Working Groups Meetings Manchester Grand Hyatt Evening Dinner for ANOC EC & Commissions Members (upon invitation) TBC 8 October 09 All Day Arrival of NOC Delegates 09:00 -:30 ANOC Commissions & Working Groups Meetings Manchester Grand Hyatt :30-4:00 Lunch for ANOC Delegates Manchester Grand Hyatt 4:00-7:30 ANOC Executive Council Meeting Manchester Grand Hyatt Evening Reception hosted by the USOC TBC 9 October 09 09:00 -:45 XXIV ANOC General Assembly Manchester Grand Hyatt :45-4:00 Lunch for all Participants Manchester Grand Hyatt 4:00-7:00 XXIV ANOC General Assembly Manchester Grand Hyatt Evening The ANOC Awards 09 TBC

9 9 0 October 09 09:00 -:45 XXIV ANOC General Assembly Manchester Grand Hyatt :45-4:00 Lunch for ANOC Delegates Manchester Grand Hyatt 4:00-7:00 XXIV ANOC General Assembly Manchester Grand Hyatt Evening Opening Ceremony of the AWBG 4 October 09 TBC Closing Ceremony of the AWBG TBC

10 0 Technical Handbook Programme for the ANOC World Beach Games SPORT - DISCIPLINE 0/9 0/0 0/ 0/ 0/3 0/ Ceremonies Triathlon - Aquathlon Basketball - 3x3 Basketball Cycling - BMX Sports Climbing - Bouldering Handball - Beach Handball Karate - Individual Kata Sailing - Kitefoil Racing Skateboarding - Park Football - Beach Soccer Surfing - Shortboard Surfing - Longboard Swimming - Open Water 5km Tennis - Beach Tennis Beach Volleyball - 4x4 Waterskiing - Waterski Jump Waterskiing - Wakeboard Wrestling - Beach Wrestling SPORTS PER DAY

11 Location. Shuttle Area. Cultural Festival & Sponsor Area 3. Police / Fire / Medical 4. Athletes Rest Area 5. AWBG Experience 6. Broadcast Media Hub 7. Skateboarding / BMX 8. Basketball 3x3 9. Sport Climbing - Bouldering 0. Sponsor / Vendor Area. Food Truck Area. Merchandise / Vendor Area 3. Wakeboard / Water Ski Course 4. Karate / Wrestling 5. Handball 6. Soccer 7. Beach Volleyball 4x4 8. Tennis 9. Soccer Finals 0. Beach Volleyball 4x4 Finals. Longboard & Shortboard. Surfing - Judging 3. Open Water Swim/Kitefoil Racing 4. Broadcast Media Hub 5. Ops Hub 6. Food Truck Area 7. Sponsor / Vendor Area 8. Sponsor / Vendor Area 3 9. Ops Hub 30. Aquathlon San Diego, California

12 Technical Handbook Qualification Guidelines

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14 4 Technical Handbook TRIATHLON AQUATHLON EVENTS (3) S EVENT () WO S EVENT () MIXED EVENT () Individual Competition Individual Competition Mixed Relay. Total Quota for Aquathlon ATHLETES QUOTA HOST COUNTRY PLACES INVITATION PLACES WO Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC QUOTA PER NOC WO 4 3. Type of Allocation of Quota Places: The quota place is allocated to the NOC. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY.. All athletes must comply with the provisions of the Olympic Charter currently in force, including but not limited to, Rule 4 (Nationality of Competitors) and Rule 43 (World Anti-Doping Code and the Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of Manipulation of Competitions) Additional IF Requirements: To be eligible to participate in the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09, all athletes must be on the ITU Aquathlon Ranking for the Qualification Places and Host Country Places The criteria/points system of the ITU Aquathlon Ranking as well as the qualification criteria for all the events counting towards the ranking can be found on the official website of International Triathlon Union, QUALIFICATION PATHWAY The 4 highest ranked athletes, on the ITU Aquathlon Ranking as of 5 July 09 will be allocated one () quota place for their NOC, respecting the maximum quota allocation per NOC per event. HOST COUNTRY PLACES The Host Country is guaranteed two () quota places per gender provided that they comply with the eligibility criteria outlined above If there are less than two () eligible athletes in any of the genders, those unused quota places will be added through the ITU Aquathlon Ranking.

15 5 INVITATION PLACES Four (4) quota places per gender will be allocated to the invitation and they are made available to NOCs at the. On 0 June 09, the ITU will propose to ANOC to invite eligible NOCs. The deadline for NOCs to accept the invitation is 4 June 09. The Invitation Commission will confirm, in writing, the allocation of invitation places to the relevant NOCs after the end of the qualification period for the concerned sport. If the Invitation Commission is not able to allocate an Invitation Place, it will be reallocated to the next best ranked NOC, according to the ITU Aquathlon Ranking, respecting the maximum number of athletes per NOC specified above. CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR QUOTA PLACES Following the last event of the qualification period, ITU will publish the results on its website ( ITU will inform the respective NOCs of their allocated quota places within seven (7) days of the end of the qualification period. The NOCs will then have two () weeks to confirm if they wish to use these quota places. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUOTA PLACES REALLOCATION OF UNUSED If an allocated quota place is not confirmed by the NOC by the confirmation of quota place deadline or is declined by the NOC, the quota place will be reallocated as follows: Unused quota place from the ITU Aquathlon Ranking will be reallocated to the next best ranked NOC, according to ITU Aquathlon Ranking, respecting the maximum number of athletes per NOC. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED HOST COUNTRY PLACES Any unused Host Country Place will be reallocated to the next best ranked NOC, according to the ITU Aquathlon Ranking, respecting the maximum number of athletes per NOC. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED INVITATION PLACES Unused Invitation Place(s) will be reallocated to the next best ranked NOC, according to the ITU Aquathlon Ranking, respecting the maximum number of athletes per NOC. MIXED RELAY QUALIFICATION All NOCs, which are represented by minimum one () woman and one () man athlete are eligible to enter one () team for the Mixed Relay competition. All NOCs, which are represented by minimum two () women and two () men athletes are eligible to enter two () teams for the Mixed Relay competition. QUALIFICATION TIMELINE DATE MILESTONE 3 June 09 Qualification period ends 0 June 09 ITU to inform NOCs/NFs of their allocated quota places and to confirm in writing the allocation of Invitation Places 4 June 09 NOCs to confirm use of allocated quota places to ITU 8 July 09 ITU to reallocate all unused quota places 5 July 09 San Diego 09 Sport Entries deadline 0-4 July 09 *To be determined

16 6 Technical Handbook BASKETBALL 3X3 BASKETBALL EVENTS () S EVENT () WO S EVENT () 6-team tournament 6-team tournament. Total Quota for 3x3 ATHLETES QUOTA HOST COUNTRY PLACES INVITATION 5 teams (60 athletes) team (4 athletes) 6 teams (64 athletes) WO 5 teams (60 athletes) team (4 athletes) 6 teams (64 athletes) 30 teams (0 athletes) teams (8 athletes) 3 teams (8 athletes). Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC QUOTA PER NOC team (4 athletes) WO team (4 athletes) team (8 athletes) 3. Type of Allocation of Quota Places: The quota place is allocated to the NOC/NF. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY Age To be eligible to participate in the ANOC World Beach Games, athletes must be of the U3 age category and must have been born between January 996 and 3 December 003. At least two () of the four (4) athletes per team have to turn 9 years or older in 09. Nationality Athletes Must hold the legal nationality of the country that they represent before January 08; and Must present a passport of that country issued by the competent authorities before the end of the registration period; and Subject to Special Cases regulated in Art 6-7 of the FIBA Internal Regulations, may not have previously played for the national team (basketball or 3x3) of another country in an Official Competition of FIBA (see Art. - of the FIBA Internal Regulations) Additional IF Requirements: Athletes must be registered in play.fiba3x3.com with a confirmed FIBA 3x3 Profile Belong to a National Federation of FIBA that organised a minimum of three (3) events of FIBA 3x3 Competitions in their territory in the twelve () months prior to November 08 and hold a valid 3x3 e-learning certification on November 08. QUALIFICATION PATHWAY 4 Men ( team) & 4 Women ( team) The host country shall obtain one () quota place per gender for their NOC. 60 Men (5 teams) & 60 Women (5 teams) Top four (4) countries per gender from Africa, Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific) on November 08 shall obtain one () quota place for that gender for their NOC with the caveat below. The region to which the host country belongs shall get only three (3) quota places per gender for their NOC in addition to the host country.

17 7 HOST COUNTRY PLACES The host country will automatically qualify one () team and one () female team, on the condition that the athletes meet the eligibility requirements described under the section Athlete Eligibility. CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR QUOTA PLACES FIBA will publish the FIBA 3x3 National Federation Ranking on November 08 and will inform the San Diego 09 Organising Committee of the allocated quota places. The NOCs will then have until 30 November 08, to confirm if they wish to use these quota places, as detailed in the section Qualification Timeline. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUOTA PLACES REALLOCATION OF UNUSED If a quota place allocated is not confirmed by the NOC by the confirmation of quota place deadline or is declined by the NOC, the quota place will be reallocated to the next best-ranked team from an NOC not yet qualified according to the section Qualification Pathway. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED HOST COUNTRY PLACES Any unused host country places will be reallocated in the same gender to the next best-ranked NOC not yet qualified according to the section Qualification Pathway. QUALIFICATION TIMELINE DATE MILESTONE November 07 - November 08 -months period ending on November 08 at.00 UTC November 08 FIBA to publish FIBA 3x3 Federation Ranking and inform Organising Committee about allocated quota places. 30 November 08 NOCs and Host Country to confirm use of allocated quota places to the Organising Committee By 0 December 08 FIBA to inform Organising Committtee about the reallocation of unused quota places

18 8 Technical Handbook CYCLING BMX INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED SOON

19 9 SPORT CLIMBING BOULDERING EVENTS () S EVENT () WO S EVENT () Bouldering Bouldering. Total Quota for Bouldering ATHLETES QUOTA HOST COUNTRY PLACES INVITATION PLACES 9 0 WO Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC 3. Type of Allocation of Quota Places: The quota places are allocated to the athletes by name. QUOTA PER NOC WO 4 ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible to participate in the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09, athletes must: Hold a valid IFSC license Not have been banned from participating in any IFSC competition for whatever reason the ANOC World Beach Games year QUALIFICATION PATHWAY /WO Please note that, in case an athlete is obtaining results giving him/her several times the right to be qualified (i.e.: World Champion AND Continental Champion), the best international quota shall be counted first (World Champion title being the highest of them) then continental quota. In such case, the next ranked climber at the unused event benefits for the quota. FEMALE MALE st to 8th place at the World Championships (Bouldering) st to 6th place at the World Cup (Bouldering) 09 (or ranking at the 5 June if Bouldering WC scheduled after this date) 6 6 st Pan America Champions (Bouldering) 09* Asian Champions 09* Africa (South Africa Bouldering national champion 09)* EVENTS/QUOTA PER DISCIPLINE & GENDER INTERNATIONAL QUOTA CONTINENTAL QUOTA

20 0 Technical Handbook European Champions (Bouldering) 09* Oceanian Champions 09* NATIONAL QUOTA Hosting country quota (USA) 0 0 SUB DISCIPLINE & GENDER 40 ATHLETES Please note that the maximum quota of qualified athletes for NOC will apply for each event Closing entry dates: 5 July 09 *: Or best athlete in World Cup ranking should the Continental Championships be scheduled post 5 June The maximum quota per NOC per gender is set at Event location and date can be found on the IFSC website: CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR QUOTA PLACES IFSC will publish results of the events listed above immediately following the completion of the event on its website. Regarding the World Championships, the IFSC will confirm to the NOCs within seven (7) days) after the completion of the event the quota places they have achieved. After the end of Bouldering season (or by 5 June 09, even if Bouldering EC scheduled after this date), IFSC will confirm to the NOCs the quota places they have achieved at the World Championships + World Cup Ranking + Continental Events (if any). The NOCs will then have limited time to confirm to IFSC and the San Diego 09 Organising Committee if they wish to use these quota places. The deadline which will apply for the confirmation of NOC quotas will be communicated with an official letter send to NOCs. Please note a strict deadline will apply, probably around 0 days after the NOC receives the letter. The host country quota place is to be confirmed to the IFSC and the San Diego 09 Organising Committee with the same deadline. The qualification system is based on a hierarchical order; the importance of the events is specified as following: Bouldering World Championships 08 Bouldering World Cup Ranking 09 Continental Events (or World Cup Ranking 09) Host Country quota place REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUOTA PLACES REALLOCATION OF UNUSED If a quota place allocated is not confirmed by the NOC within the confirmation date, the place will be reallocated to the next best-ranked athletes not yet qualified at the respective event where the quota place was obtained. A stricter deadline will be applied for the confirmation of reallocated athletes. The deadline will be communicated with an official letter sent to NOCs. All reallocated quota place need to be confirmed to the IFSC and the San Diego 09 Organising Committee at least fifteen (5) days before the entries closing date by the NOC. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED HOST COUNTRY PLACES The host country quota is to be reallocated based on the World Cup Bouldering ranking to the World QUALIFICATION TIMELINE DATE MILESTONE 5 July 09 Closing Entry Date Cup Bouldering ranking.

21 HANDBALL BEACH HANDBALL EVENTS () S EVENT () WO S EVENT () Beach Handball Beach Handball. Total Quota for Beach Handball ATHLETES QUOTA HOST COUNTRY PLACES INVITATION PLACES 0 ( teams) 0 ( team) 0 WO 0 ( teams) 0 ( team) Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC 3. Type of Allocation of Quota Places: The quota place is allocated to the NOC. 0 ( team) WO 0 ( team) 0 ( teams) QUALIFICATION PATHWAY /WO Beach Handball World Championships 08 Kazan, Russia. The three medallists in both men s and women s competition alongside the teams ranked 4th and 5th will qualify for the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09. Continental Championships 09 The six Continental Champions from the 09 Continental Championships will qualify to the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09. HOST COUNTRY PLACES The host country of the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09 (United States of America) is automatically qualified in both men s and women s competition. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUOTA PLACES REALLOCATION OF UNUSED In case a Continental Champion is already qualified to the ANOC World Beach Games through the Men s and Women s Beach Handball World Championships in Kazan, the slot will be awarded to the best not qualified team from the respective Continental Championships. In case a Continental Confederation does not organize Continental Championships the slot will be awarded to the best ranked not qualified team from the 08 Men s And Women s Beach Handball World Championships taking place in Kazan.

22 Technical Handbook QUALIFICATION TIMELINE DATE MILESTONE 5 July 09 San Diego 09 Sport Entries deadline 0-4 October 09

23 3 KARATE INDIVIDUAL KATA EVENTS () S EVENT () WO S EVENT () Men s Individual Kata Women s Individual Kata. Total Quota for Individual Kata ATHLETES QUOTA HOST COUNTRY PLACES INVITATION PLACES 30 3 WO Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC QUOTA PER NOC 3. Type of Allocation of Quota Places: The quota place is allocated to the athletes by name. EVENT SPECIFIC 3 WO 3 4 ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY All athletes must comply with the provisions of the Olympic Charter currently in force, including but not limited to, Rule 4 (Nationality of Competitors) and Rule 43 (World Anti-Doping Code and the Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of Manipulation of Competitions). Only those athletes who have complied with the Olympic Charter may participate in the. been born before 0 October 003 (6 years old the first competition day). Age To be eligible to participate in the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09, athletes must have Additional IF eligibility Criteria To be eligible to participate in the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09, all athletes, including those belonging to the Host Country or receiving Tripartite Commission Invitation Places, must: Be a WKF NF member Be a member in good standing with their National Federation QUALIFICATION PATHWAY /WO World Championships. 6 Male / 6 Female per event / Total: athletes 08WorldSeniorChampionships,Madrid,SPAIN (6 - November) Six (6) quota places by discipline will be allocated in the World Championships, corresponding to the one gold (), one silver (), two bronze () medals and two () 5th position in the results of the tournament, respecting the maximum quota per NOC. Continental Championships. 4 Male / 4 Female per event / Total: 40 athletes 08AKFSeniorChampionships,AmmanJORDAN (-4 July) 08 UFAK Senior Championships, Kigali,

24 4 Technical Handbook RWANDA (3 August - September) 09 PKF Senior Championships, Panamá, PANAMA (8-3 March) 09 EKF Senior Championships, Guadalajara, SPAIN (8-3 March) 09 OKF Senior Championships, Sydney, AUSTRALIA ( - April) Should quotas still be available for allocation, the final criteria for allocation will be the highest positioned athlete in the WKF Ranking as of June 09. Note: Under no circumstances the qualification line will go down beyond the bronzes in the Continental Championships Four (4) quota places by discipline will be allocated in each of the Continental Championships, corresponding to the one gold (), one silver () and two bronze () medals in the results of the tournament, respecting the maximum quota per NOC. WKF Ranking as of June 09 5 Male / 5 Female / Total: 0 athletes If the athlete has qualified through the World Senior Championships 08, they will not be eligible to take this qualification place and the corresponding quota will be assigned to the next highest ranked athlete in the WKF World Senior Championships 08, up to the 9th position (both 9th positions included). The five (5) highest ranked athletes per gender in each discipline will be allocated one () quota place respecting the maximum quota per NOC. If the athlete has qualified through Continental Championships listed above, they will not be eligible to take this qualification place and it will be reallocated according to the process in the section Reallocation of unused quota places. HOST COUNTRY PLACES The Host Country is entitled to a maximum representation of one () female athlete and one () male athlete. Should the Host Country qualify through the Continental Championships, World Championships or WKF Ranking as of June 09, such places will be considered as Host Country Places and will be reallocated according to the process in section the Reallocation of unused quota places. Should the Host Country not qualify through the Continental Championships, World Championships of WKF Ranking as of June 09, the selection of the Host Country athletes occupying the Host Country quota places must be based on the best position according to the WKF Ranking as of June 09. INVITATION PLACES Two () Invitation Places- one () male and one () female are made available to eligible NOCs at the, subject to the athletes meeting the required technical level and eligibility criteria defined under the section Athlete Eligibility, participate in the WKF World Championships of Madrid 08 and be qualified in the Top 00 of the WKF Ranking as of June 09. Detailed information on Invitation places will be communicated later. CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR QUOTA PLACES CONFIRMATION OF WKF will publish the final list of qualified athletes at the latest on 5 June 09 on website. WKF will confirm in writing to NOCs on June 09 the quota places they have achieved. The NOCs will then have two () weeks until 6 June 09, to confirm WKF and ANOC if they wish to use these quota places, as detailed in the section Qualification timeline. CONFIRMATION OF HOST COUNTRY PLACES The Host Country must confirm in writing to WKF and ANOC by 0 June 09 the participation of its athletes subject to the athletes meeting the required technical level and the eligibility criteria defined under the section Athlete Eligibility.

25 5 REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUOTA PLACES REALLOCATION OF UNUSED Championships listed above, or has obtained one place up to the 9th positions in the WKF World Championships of 08 and is not confirmed by the NOC, the place will be reallocated to the highest ranked athlete in the WKF Ranking as of June 09, respecting the maximum quota per NOC If an allocated quota place is not confirmed by the NOC by the confirmation of quota place deadline of 5 June 09 or is declined by the NOC, the quota place will be reallocated as follows: World Senior Championships: If the athlete is qualified through World Senior Championships, and is not confirmed by the NOC, the place will be reallocated to the highest ranked athlete in the WKF Ranking as of June 09, respecting the maximum quota per NOC Continental Senior Championships: If the athlete is qualified through any of the Continental Senior WKF Ranking as of June 09: If the athlete is qualified through the WKF Ranking as of June 09, and is not confirmed by the NOC, the place will be reallocated to the highest ranked athlete in the WKF Ranking as of June 09, respecting the maximum quota per NOC REALLOCATION OF UNUSED HOST COUNTRY PLACES If the Host Country place is not confirmed by the NOC by the confirmation of quota place deadline of 5 June 09 or is declined by the NOC, the quota place will be reallocated to the highest ranked athlete in the WKF Ranking as of June 09, respecting the maximum quota per NOC. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED INVITATION PLACES If the Tripartite Commission is not able to allocate a Tripartite Commission Invitation Place, the quota place will be reallocated to the highest ranked athlete in the WKF Ranking as of June 09, respecting the maximum quota per NOC. QUALIFICATION TIMELINE DATE MILESTONE July 08-3 June 09 Qualification period TBD Invitation and confirmation of Universality Places TBD ANOC Accreditation System Deadline June 09 Publication of WKF World Ranking 5 June 09 Publication of qualified athletes 0 June 09 Host Country to confirm the participation of their athletes June 09 WKF to inform NOCs of their allocated quota places 5 June 09 NOCs to confirm use of allocated quota places to WKF and ANOC TBD Reallocation Period 5 July 09 ANOC Entries Deadline by name for all sports 0-4 October 09

26 6 Technical Handbook SAILING KITEFOIL RACING EVENTS () S EVENT () WO S EVENT () Formula Kite Short Track Formula Kite Short Track. Total Quota for Kiteboarding ATHLETES QUOTA HOST COUNTRY PLACES INVITATION PLACES 0 0 WO Type of Allocation of Quota Places:. Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC QUOTA PER NOC EVENT SPECIFIC QUOTA Maximum athletes if within Formula Kite Individual World Ranking top 0. Otherwise maximum athlete per event. WO Ranking top 0. Otherwise maximum athlete per event. 4 The quota place is allocated to the athlete(s) by name. Maximum athletes if within Formula Kite Individual World ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY All athletes must comply with the provisions of the Olympic Charter currently in force and only those athletes who have complied with the Olympic Charter may participate in the Olympic Games. This includes Rule 4 of the Olympic Charter (Nationality of Competitors). Additional IF Requirements: To be eligible to participate in the ANOC World Beach Games, all athletes must: Be listed by name on the Formula Kite Individual World Ranking as of the June 09 Be in good standing with their National Kiteboarding Association and the IKA Be in good standing with their National Sailing Association and World Sailing QUALIFICATION PATHWAY /WO World Sailing Formula Kite Rankings ( June 09) 0 Male / 0 Female per event / Total: 40 athletes. Athletes will first be selected by name within the top-0 on the Formula Kite Individual World Rankings as of June 09 with no more than two () athletes per NOC. Athletes will then be selected by name in order from th place onwards on the Formula Kite Individual World Rankings as of June 09, with one () athlete per continent for continents that are not yet represented through an athlete qualified under clause () above 3. Athletes will then be selected by name in order from th place onwards on the Formula Kite Individual World Rankings as of June 09, up to a maximum of one () athlete per NOC and for NOCs not already being qualified under clause () or () above until the number of 0 athletes is reached, including continental places

27 7 CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR QUOTA PLACES Upon publication of the final Formula Kite Individual World Rankings before June 09, World Sailing will send the confirmation of the quota places obtained in accordance with the qualification criteria outlined in Section D above to the respective NOCs, no later than June 09, :00 UTC. No later than 4 June 09 :00 UTC each NOC will confirm to World Sailing the athlete places that they will use. No later than 5 June 09 :00 UTC will World Sailing reallocate all unused quota places. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUOTA PLACES REALLOCATION OF UNUSED If a quota place allocated is not confirmed by the NOC by the confirmation of quota place deadline or is declined by the NOC, it will be reallocated to the highest ranked athlete by name on the Formula Kite Individual World Rankings as of June 09 not already qualified, and respecting the maximum quota per NOC per event. After July 09, and the final reallocation of unused quota, World Sailing will only reallocate an already confirmed quota place if an athlete is withdrawn by his/her NOC. Such replacement will only occur where there are urgent medical conditions preventing participation of an athlete, or otherwise on a case-by-case basis for exceptional circumstances. The reallocation in this case will be based on the principles above. In the interest of ensuring a full playing field, every effort shall be made by World Sailing to fulfil all quota places. Necessary reallocations will be made up until the time of the World Sailing Technical Meetings the day before start of competition.

28 8 Technical Handbook SKATEBOARDING PARK INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED SOON

29 9 FOOTBALL BEACH SOCCER EVENTS () S EVENT () WO S EVENT () Beach Soccer 6 teams tournament Beach Soccer 8 teams tournament. Total Quota for Beach Soccer ATHLETES QUOTA HOST COUNTRY PLACES INVITATION 5 teams (80 athletes) team ( athletes) 6 teams (9 athletes) WO 7 teams (70 athletes) team (0 athletes) 8 teams (80 athletes) teams (50 athletes) teams ( athletes) 4 teams (7 athletes). Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC QUOTA PER NOC team ( athletes) WO team (0 athletes) teams ( athletes) 3. Type of Allocation of Quota Places: The quota place is allocated to the NOC. QUALIFICATION PATHWAY /WO Allocation of the slots according to the different confederations: WO USA (Host Country) CONCACAF AFC 3 CAF,5 UEFA 4,5 6 8 CONMEBOL OFC NOTE: The remaining slot of CONMEBOL or UEFA will be decided through a match between the third qualified team of the CONMEBOL Qualifier and the fifth qualified team of the UEFA Qualifier.

30 30 Technical Handbook SURFING SHORTBOARD & LONGBOARD EVENTS () S EVENT () WO S EVENT () Men s Shortboard/Longboard Women s Shortboard/Longboard. Total Quota for Shortboard ATHLETES QUOTA HOST COUNTRY PLACES INVITATION PLACES 3 3 WO Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC QUOTA PER NOC 3. Type of Allocation of Quota Places: EVENT SPECIFIC QUOTA per Top 3 NOCs and for next NOCs WO per Top 3 NOCs and for next NOCs 4 The quota place, except for those won through the WSL, is allocated to the NOC. 4. Total Quota for Longboard ATHLETES QUOTA HOST COUNTRY PLACES INVITATION PLACES 5 6 WO Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC QUOTA PER NOC EVENT SPECIFIC QUOTA per Top 3 NOCs and for next NOCs WO per Top 3 NOCs and for next NOCs 4 6. Type of Allocation of Quota Places: The quota place, except for those won through the WSL, is allocated to the NOC ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATION PATHWAY /WO Qualification will be based on a combination of participation in the 08 ISA World Surfing Games and 09 ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship as well as possibly other specific qualifying events to be determined in coordination with ANOC.

31 3 Max per NOC - Names must be submitted by 5 July 09 SHORTBOARD (30) 08 ISA World Surfing Games (WSG) 7 places per NOC x Top 6 teams, place per NOC x next 5 teams* 08 WSL QS- by name 7 The top 7 ranked surfers on the WSL Qualifying Series (QS), unless surfer s NOC quota is already met from WSG, then the next highest ranked eligible surfer. Americas Top teams in 08 PASA Games in Open Surf Division, unless already qualify through the criteria above Africa Highest ranked finisher from Africa in the 08 WSG, not already qualifed in the above criteria, wins spot for NOC Asia Highest ranked finisher from Asia in the 08 WSG, not already qualifed in the above criteria, wins spot for NOC Europe highest ranked finishers from Europe in the 08 WSG, unless already qualify through the criteria above, win spot each for up to NOC each Oceania Highest ranked finisher from Oceania in the 08 WSG, not already qualifed in the above criteria, wins spot for NOC Invitation Places Depending on ANOC requirements/needs 3 LONGBOARD (6) 09 ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship (WLSC) 8 places per NOC x Top 3 teams, place per NOC x next teams 08 WSL Longboard - by name Unless already qualified in 09 WLSC - Next highest ranked eligible surfer Americas x top team in 08 PASA Games in Open Longboard Divison, unless already qualify through the criteria above Africa Highest ranked finisher from Africa in the 09 WLSC, not already qualifed in the above criteria, wins spot for NOC Asia Highest ranked finisher from Asia in the 09 WLSC, not already qualifed in the above criteria, wins spot for NOC Europe Highest ranked finisher from Europe in the 09 WLSC, not already qualifed in the above criteria, wins spot for NOC Oceania Highest ranked finisher from Oceania in the 09 WLSC, not already qualifed in the above criteria, wins spot for NOC Invitation Places Depending on ANOC requirements/needs 6 *Team slots will be determined separately by the Men s & Women s Teams from the WSG & WLSC **In order to ensure competitive quality, if the additional qualifying slots for AFR, ASI or OCE do not finish in the top 40 rankings for WSG or top 5 for WLSC, these slots shall be reallocated to the next best finishing teams in those respective events regardless of the continent

32 3 Technical Handbook SWIMMING OPEN WATER 5KM EVENTS () S EVENT () WO S EVENT () 5 Km Ocean Swim 5 Km Ocean Swim. Total Quota for Open Water 5km ATHLETES QUOTA HOST COUNTRY PLACES INVITATION PLACES 9 30 WO Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC QUOTA PER NOC WO 4 3. Type of Allocation of Quota Places: The quota place is allocated to the NOC. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY All athletes must comply with the provisions of the Olympic Charter currently in force, including but not limited to, Rule 4 (Nationality of Competitors) and Rule 43 (World Anti-Doping Code and the Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of Manipulation of Competitions). Only those athletes who comply with the Olympic Charter may participate in the ANOC Beach Games San Diego 09. Additional IF Eligibility Criteria: Only the athletes who are eligible to participate at the official FINA competitions, in accordance with the FINA Rules GR.5, are entitled to participate in the ANOC Beach Games San Diego 09 QUALIFICATION PATHWAY /WO 09 FINA World Championship 5 Kilometer Championship Event 0 Athletes Continental Representation 0 Athletes The two () highest placed athletes in the 09 5km FINA World Championship Event, not yet qualified, from each of five (5) Continents will qualify one slot for their NOC/NF. Should an NOC/NF have previously qualified at least one () slot, the next highest ranked athlete from the same continent, not yet qualified, in the ranking of the 09 5km FINA World Championship event will qualify a slot position for their NOC/NF.

33 33 HOST COUNTRY PLACES One slot per gender guaranteed for host country One male and one female slot will be awarded to the host country if the host has not previously qualified in the top twenty positions. These slots will be in place of the first Continental slot for the host continent. CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR QUOTA PLACES Following the qualification event, FINA will publish the results on its website ( and inform the respective NOCs of their qualified athletes. The NOCs will have two () weeks from the Championship Race to confirm if they wish to enter these athletes, as detailed in the section Qualification Timeline. The top twenty (0) men and top twenty (0) women at the 09 FINA World Championships in the 5 Kilometer Event will each earn one qualifying slot for their NOC/NF. Each nation may qualify a maximum of two slots in each gender. The remaining ten (0) slots per gender will be awarded through the Continental Selection process. Each Continent will be awarded two additional slots to be granted to two different NOC/NFs. This selection will be ordered in accordance with placings from the remaining competitor s finishing the 09 FINA World Championship 5K. Each nation may qualify a maximum of one slot per gender in this phase so that ten (0) different NOC/ NFs in each gender will receive invitations. NOC/ NFs will qualify slots and it will be the responsibility of each qualified National Federation to name the athletes to the ANOC Beach Games San Diego 09 Roster based on the timetable listed below. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUOTA PLACES REALLOCATION OF UNUSED If an allocated quota place is not confirmed by the NOC by the confirmation of quota place deadline or is declined by the NOC, the quota place will be reallocated to the next highest placed athlete in the same gender from the 09 FINA World Championship 5 Km Event not yet qualified, respecting the maximum number of quota per NOC as outlined above. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED HOST COUNTRY PLACES Unused Host Country place(s), including in the case of qualification through the process in the section Qualification Pathway, will be reallocated to the next highest placed athlete in the same gender from the 09 FINA World Championship 5 Km Event not yet qualified, respecting the maximum number of quota per NOC as outlined above. QUALIFICATION TIMELINE DATE MILESTONE 3 July FINA World Championship 5 Km Event - Men 7 July FINA World Championship 5 Km Event - Women 3 July 09 Deadline for NOCs/NFs to confirm acceptance of qualification slots 5 August 09 Notification to FINA from NOC/NFs with athlete names 0-4 October 09

34 34 Technical Handbook TENNIS BEACH TENNIS EVENTS (3) S EVENT () WO S EVENT () MIXED EVENT () Men s Doubles Women s Doubles Mixed Doubles. Total Quota for Beach Tennis ATHLETES QUOTA HOST COUNTRY PLACES 5 teams (30 athletes) team ( athletes) 6 teams (3 athletes) WO 5 teams (30 athletes) team ( athletes) 6 teams (3 athletes) 30 teams (60 athletes) teams (4 athletes). Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC INVITATION 3 teams (64 athletes) 3. Type of Allocation of Quota Places: The quota place is allocated to the NOC. QUOTA PER NOC teams (4 athletes) teams (4 athletes) WO 4 teams (8 athletes) ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY IF criteria Any beach tennis athlete is eligible for participation in the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09 Tennis Event provided he/ she is in good standing with his/her National Association and the International Tennis Federation ( ITF ) and is Eligible to Represent a Nation as defined in Appendix A of the ITF Beach Tennis Tour Regulations. A team s acceptance into the event will be confirmed by the ITF Only NOCs of countries whose National Tennis Associations have been members of the ITF prior to January 09 may nominate athletes for participation in the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09 Beach Tennis event Combined Ranking means the ranking of a Doubles or Mixed Doubles Team obtained by adding together each athlete s individual ITF Beach Tennis World Ranking Direct Acceptances, based on the Combined Ranking of each team on 4 June 09 Host Country place 4 Regional Representation places 6 Total QUALIFICATION PATHWAY In this Qualification System, the following definitions are used: World Ranking means the ITF Beach Tennis World Rankings S/WO S DOUBLES 6 teams (3 athletes) Each Doubles event shall consist of a draw of 6 teams, with a maximum of two () teams per NOC. 6 teams for the Men s and Women s Doubles events will qualify as follows:

35 Direct Acceptance Eleven () teams will receive Direct Acceptance into the doubles events based on the Beach Tennis World Rankings of 4 June 09, subject to a maximum of two () teams per NOC. Host Country If the Host Country does not have a representative via Direct Acceptance, one team will qualify provided both players have a World Ranking of 4 June 09. Regional Representation Places Africa: Asia & Oceania: North America, Central America and Caribbean: Europe: South America: If any of the above five (5) Regions do not have a representative via Direct Acceptance, the highest ranked team from that Region will qualify, provided the Combined Ranking of the team does not exceed 500. Should a region already be represented, or the region not have a nominated pair meeting the ranking requirement, that quota place will be allocated to the team with the next highest Combined Ranking not yet qualified from any region, based on the World Rankings of 4 June Host Country place 4 Regional Representation places 4 Total Mixed Doubles teams will be selected from athletes that have already been accepted for the Men s and Women s Doubles events. Direct Acceptance Up to 9 teams will receive Direct Acceptance into the Mixed Doubles event based on the Beach Tennis World Rankings of 4 June 09, subject to a maximum of two () teams per NOC. Host Country If the Host Country does not have a representative via Direct Acceptance, one team will qualify automatically. Regional Representation Places Africa: Asia & Oceania: North America, Central America and Caribbean: Europe: South America: If any of the above five (5) Regions do not have a representative via Direct Acceptance, the highest ranked team from that Region will qualify. MIXED DOUBLES Up to 4 teams (up to 48 athletes) The Mixed Doubles event shall consist of a draw of up to 4 teams, with a maximum of two () teams per NOC. Should a region already be represented, that quota place will be allocated to the team with the next highest Combined Ranking not yet qualified from any region, based on the World Rankings of 4 June 09. Up to 4 teams for the Mixed Doubles events will qualify as follows: In the unlikely event of Mixed Doubles entries falling below 6 teams, the ITF retains the right to allocate a third team place to an NOC, based on the Combined Rankings. 9 Direct Acceptances, based on the combined world rankings of 4 June 09 CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR QUOTA PLACES CONFIRMATION OF Men s, Women s and Mixed Doubles The ITF will publish the ITF Beach Tennis World Rankings as of 4 June 09 on its website at ITF will write to NOCs on 5 June 09 requesting each NOC s nominations for their Men s, Women s and Mixed Doubles team(s). The NOCs will then have until July 09, to submit their nominations to the ITF. The ITF will confirm the names of those teams qualified for the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09 on 3 July 09. REALLOCATION IN EVENT OF WITHDRAWAL If a qualified team subsequently withdraws, the quota place will be reallocated as follows (up to a final reallocation date 30 September 09: Direct Acceptance reallocated to the next highest ranked team based on the Beach Tennis World Rankings of 4 June 09

36 36 Technical Handbook Host Country should the Host Country not be able to nominate a replacement team, the place will be reallocated to the next highest ranked team based on the Beach Tennis World Rankings of 4 June 09 Regional Representation Places reallocated to the next highest ranked team from that region, subject to the nominated team meeting all eligibility and ranking requirements. Should no pair meet these requirements the place will be reallocated to the next highest ranked team based on the Beach Tennis World Rankings of 4 June 09 from any region QUALIFICATION TIMELINE DATE MILESTONE 4 June 09 Date of Beach Tennis World Rankings to determine entries 5 June 09 The ITF to write to NOCs requesting nominations for Men s, Women s and Mixed Doubles events July 09 NOCs to submit Men s, Women s and Mixed Doubles nomination forms to the ITF 3 July 09 The ITF to inform NOCs of their allocated quota places 5 July 09 San Diego 09 entries deadline by name for all sports 30 September 09 Final date for quota places to be reallocated according to the Reallocation procedure above

37 37 BEACH VOLLEYBALL 4X4 EVENTS () S EVENT () WO S EVENT () 8-team tournament 8-team tournament. Total Quota for Beach Volleyball ATHLETES QUOTA HOST COUNTRY PLACES INVITATION 7 teams (4 athletes) teams (6 athletes) 8 teams (48 athletes) WO 7 teams (4 athletes) teams (6 athletes) 8 teams (48 athletes) 4 teams (84 athletes) teams ( athletes) 6 teams (96 athletes). Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC QUOTA PER NOC WO 3. Type of Allocation of Quota Places: The quota place is allocated to the NOC. team (6 athletes) Each NOC must, upon recommendation of the respective National Federation, choose its athletes respecting the criteria set forth in the section teams ( athletes) Athlete Eligibility. team (6 athletes) ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY All athletes must comply with the provisions of the Olympic Charter currently in force, including but not limited to, Rule 4 (Nationality of Competitors) and Rule 43 (World Anti-Doping Code and the Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of Manipulation of Competitions). Only those athletes who have complied with the Olympic Charter may participate in the. Anti-Doping Requirements: The FIVB will only allow the registration of athletes who have been tested between the period July 08 until 30 June 09. Additional IF Requirements: To be eligible to participate in the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09, all athletes must comply with the requirements set out in the FIVB Sports Regulations, Chapter Status of Player of the Beach Volleyball Sports Regulations and Article 5 of the FIVB Sports Regulations. QUALIFICATION PATHWAY Each NOC/NF will be able to qualify using the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Ranking as of 30th June 09 or by being allocated a WBG09/FIVB/ANOC Invitation slots (Wild Card). NOC/NF which would like to receive a WBG09/FIVB/ANOCInvitationslots(WildCard)must complete a registration form, available on the FIVB website, and the relevant National Federation must returned it to the FIVB by no later than 30th June 09 (worldtour@fivb.org). The 6 quota places (8 Men s and 8 Women s quota places) for the ANOCWorld Beach Games San Diego 09 are allocated as follows: The qualification events are listed in hierarchical order of qualification. S/WO S DOUBLES 5 places Continental Qualification Process (CQT) July June 09 The best ranked team of the National Federation as per the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Ranking as of 30 June 09 for each of the five (5) Continental Confederations (NORCECA, CEV, CSV,CAVB and AVC) will each qualify one () quota place for its NOC.

38 38 Technical Handbook places WBG09/FIVB/ANOC Invitation Process (Wild card) WBG09/FIVB/ANOC Invitation slots will be awarded to two () NOC/NF, that have applied through the proper form and within the applicable deadline and have not yet qualified via the Continental Qualification Process. WBG09/FIVB/ ANOC will have sole and absolute discretion in awarding the WBG09/FIVB/ANOC Invitation slots. In making determinations on allocated slots, WBG09, FIVB and ANOC may consider factors, if deemed relevant, including, but not limited to:. Marketing and TV values of the region towards ; Field depth and competition strength; International, regional and national competition results including strength of competition and consistency of performance; Widely and regularly practising national athletes; Demonstrated availability of athletes to participate in the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09; and Any other factor(s) considered relevant by, FIVB and ANOC HOST COUNTRY PLACES USA, as Host Country, is guaranteed one () quota place (one team) per gender. Athletes selected to represent the Host Country must meet the criteria set forth in the section Athlete Eligibility. CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR QUOTA PLACES Following each qualification event, ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09 will publish the results on its website. By 5 July 09, the FIVB will notify the respective NOC/NF of their allocated quota place. The NOCs must confirm within five (5) days in writing to the FIVB if they wish to use these quota places, as detailed in the paragraph Qualification Timeline. If a confirmation is not provided by the deadline, the quota place obtained will be reallocated as per the procedure indicated in the section Reallocation of Unused Qualification Places. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUOTA PLACES REALLOCATION OF UNUSED If an allocated quota place is not confirmed by the NOC by the confirmation of quota place deadline or is declined by the NOC, the quota place will be reallocated to the next best ranked NOC/NF of the relevant Continental Confederation, not yet qualified, as per the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Ranking as of 30 of June 09. If a quota place is not used through the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09 /FIVB/ANOC Invitation Process (Wild Card), the quota place will be reallocated to the next best ranked NOC/NF, not yet qualified, as per the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Ranking as of 30 of June 09. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED HOST COUNTRY PLACES If the Host Country does not use their allocated place(s), the quota place will be reallocated to the next best ranked NOC/NF, not yet qualified, as per the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Ranking as of 30 June 09. QUALIFICATION TIMELINE DATE MILESTONE July June 09 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Ranking 30 June 09 The Host NOC must confirm the use of the allocated quota places (in compliance with eligibility requirements) to FIVB 30 June 09 Deadline to receive ANOC World Beach Games/FIVB/ANOC Invitation requests July 09 FIVB to publish the Beach Volleyball World Ranking as of 30 June 09 5 July 09 FIVB to inform NOCs/NFs of their allocated quota places 0 July 09 NOCs to confirm use of allocated quota places to FIVB July 09 ANOC World Beach Games/FIVB/ANOC to reallocate all unused quota places 5 July 09 San Diego 09 Sport Entries deadline 0-4 October 09

39 39 WATERSKIING WATERSKI JUMP & WAKEBOARD EVENTS () S EVENT () WO S EVENT () Waterski Jump Waterski Jump Wakeboard Wakeboard. Total Quota for Wakeboard ATHLETES QUOTA SELECTION PLACES HOST COUNTRY PLACES IF INVITATION PLACES 0 WO Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC 3. Type of Allocation of Quota Places: The quota places are allocated to the athletes by name. QUOTA PER NOC WO 4 4. Total Quota for Waterski ATHLETES QUOTA HOST COUNTRY PLACES INVITATION PLACES WO Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC QUOTA PER NOC WO 6. Type of Allocation of Quota Places: The quota places are allocated to the athletes by name. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY Wakeboard: Mandatory participation at the last IWWF World Wakeboard Championships in Argentina (exceptions for injured athletes with a medical certificate must have participated at the previous IWWF World Wakeboard Championships in Mexico); * Athletes must also have participated at their most recent Confederation Championships or at their respective National Championships

40 40 Technical Handbook ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATION PATHWAY WAKEBOARD. Athletes selected from countries with the best overall team results at the 07 IWWF World Wakeboard Championships. Current IWWF World, IWWF Confederation and National Champions will have preference over other athletes. WATERSKI The top four (4) ranked men/women are automatically selected and then the next eight (8) athletes are selected using the last approved World Rankings List. The top athletes would not be considered in the one per country restriction but their countries would be considered. For example, if the top four (4) athletes were from France, the USA, Canada and France, then skiers from France, the USA and Canada have been selected but there would be two () skiers from France allowed. Once the top 0 are selected, the th and th would either be the next athlete on the list or a substitute to provide Confederation representation. If athletes decline to participate, a substitution is required. The method used is: If an athlete declines then he/she can be replaced by an athlete from the same country as long as that athlete is rated higher than the lowest ranked athlete in the event, with the exception that the lowest ranked athlete does not include athletes selected as substitutes for Confederation representation If that is not the case, then the next athlete on the original list is selected INVITATION HOST COUNTRY PLACES PLACES Two () Invitation places per discipline (one () man and one () woman). REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUOTA PLACES REALLOCATION OF UNUSED Each NOC will be notified of their athlete s selection. In the event, an NOC s selected athlete is unable to participate or is forced to withdraw, the next NOC from the list will be selected.

41 4 WRESTLING BEACH WRESTLING EVENTS (8) S EVENTS (4) WO S EVENTS (4) 70kg / 80kg / 90kg / +90 kg 50kg /60kg / 70kg / +70 kg. Total Quota for Beach Wrestling ATHLETES QUOTA HOST COUNTRY PLACES INVITATION PLACES WO Maximum Number of Athletes per NOC QUOTA PER NOC EVENT SPECIFIC QUOTA 4 WO athlete per event 4 8 ahtlete per event 3. Type of Allocation of Quota Places: The quota place is allocated to the NOC. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY All athletes must comply with the provisions of the Olympic Charter currently in force, including but not limited to, Rule 4 (Nationality of Competitors). Only those athletes who have complied with the Olympic Charter may participate in the ANOC World Beach Games San DIego 09. Age Requirements: All athletes participating in the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09 must be born: On/or before 3 December 000 (9 years of age) Athletes born between January 00 and 3 December 00 will have to provide a medical certificate and authorisation of a parent or legal guardian to UWW Additional IF Requirements: To be eligible to participate in the qualifying events and in the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09 all athletes must hold a valid license issued by their National Federation QUALIFICATION PATHWAY The qualification events are listed in hierarchical order of qualification. For all the beach wrestling competitions that are part of the qualification system for the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09, the NOCs may enter a maximum of three (3) wrestlers per weight category in each style. /WO 64 places Beach Wrestling World Series Ranking The eight (8) best ranked NOCs of the Beach Wrestling World Series Ranking per category at the 30 April 09. HOST COUNTRY PLACES If the Host Country has not qualified any quota place through the qualification phase, it is guaranteed eight (8) quota places that it will be able to use across Men s and Women s Beach Wrestling and respecting the maximum quota of one () athlete per NOC per event.

42 4 Technical Handbook INVITATION PLACES UNIVERSALITY PLACES Eight (8) Universality Places will be made available to the eligible NOCs at the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 09. The deadline for NOCs to submit their requests is date TBC. ANOC and UWW will confirm, in writing, the allocation of invitation places to the relevant NOCs after the end of the qualification period. CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR QUOTA PLACES CONFIRMATION OF On May, UWW will publish the results on its website and inform the respective NOCs of their allocated quota places. The NOCs will then have two () weeks to confirm if they wish to use these quota places. CONFIRMATION OF HOST COUNTRY PLACES The Host NOC has to confirm the use of the allocated quota places to UWW by the 9 May 09. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUOTA PLACES REALLOCATION OF UNUSED If an allocated quota place is not confirmed by the NOC by the confirmation of quota place deadline or is declined by the NOC, the quota place will be reallocated in the same weight category to the NOC of the next best ranked athlete, not yet qualified, and respecting the maximum quota of one () athlete per NOC per event. If a weight category counts less than eight (8) athletes and the quota place has to be reallocated, it will be reallocated to the Universality. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED HOST COUNTRY PLACES Any unused Host Country Place will be reallocated to the next best ranked NOC, according to the UWW Ranking, respecting the maximum number of athletes per NOC. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED INVITATION PLACES For each place obtained by the Host Country through the qualification phase or not used by the Host Country, the corresponding number of Host Country places will be reallocated to the Universality Places. The number of Host Country places reallocated may not be higher than eight (8). REALLOCATION OF UNUSED UNIVERSALITY PLACES UWW will, in collaboration with ANOC, allocate the unused places to the best ranked NOCs that requested a quota and that have participated in Beach Wrestling World Series Events (one place per country for all categories in principle). QUALIFICATION TIMELINE DATE MILESTONE October April 09 Qualification period TBD Deadline for NOCs to submit their requests for the Universality Places May09 UWW to inform NOCs/NFs of quota places obtained via Beach Wrestling World Series Ranking 9 May 09 Deadline for the Host Country to confirm use of quota places 6 May 09 Deadline for the NOCs to confirm use of quota places obtained via Beach Wrestling World Series Ranking and Host Country places 3 May 09 UWW to confirm in writing the allocation of Universality Places to the NOCs - 3 July 09 Reallocation period 5 July 09 San Diego 09 Sport Entries deadline 9-4 October 09

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