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1 1.1 Event Manual Governing Body Candidate Duties of FIBA Europe Duties of the Organiser Duties of the Head of the Delegation Participants Dates Venues Registration of the Teams Competition System Game Schedule Training Schedule Venue General Conditions Table Officials Venue Staff PA (Public Announcement) Staff Volunteer Support Team Attaché Services Health Services DVD Policy Team Delegations Laundry Service Team Meeting Rooms Technical Meeting Room Information Desk Laundry Service Referees Instructors Meeting Room Information Desk Meals Drinks Team Delegations Insurance... 16

2 16.2 Drivers Shuttle Bus Service Venues Scorer s table Statistics table Team benches Substitute chairs/benches Broadcasting/commentary FIBA Europe table First Aid table Advertising Backboards Backboard Supports and Rings Game Clock and Scoreboard Second Device Other Technical Equipment Team Changing Rooms Referees Changing Rooms Table Officials Changing Room Commissioners Room First Aid Room Ambulance Standby Area Doping Control Station FIBA Europe Office Organiser s Office VIP Lounge Cleaning Services Lighting HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) Sound and Announcing System Flagpoles Signs FIBA Europe representatives, officials and referees Participant Tribune st Technical Meeting nd Technical Meeting... 26

3 30.1 FIBA Europe Responsibilities: Organiser Responsibilities: Computer Network Internet access Security Statistics Statistics staff Equipment and supplies needed for statistics services: Statistics and Information Services Bulletins Basic Accreditation Categories; Teams FIBA Europe staff, representatives, officials and referees Media and Broadcasters Agents, scouts, player and club representatives, etc Rest Day Activities Official Dinner and Closing Party Welcome Reception Attendance Operation Attendance Operation All Tournament Team and Most Valuable Player Fair Play Award European Champion Trophy/Cup Medals Certificates of participation/achievement Plaques of achievement Courtside Signage Signage at the Scorer s Table Centre and Free Throw Circles / Playing Court Court Design and Floor Stickers... 40

4 45.2 Backboard Stickers Indoor and Outdoor Flags Event Branded Gifts FIBA Europe Responsibilities Organiser Responsibilities... 49

5 1.1 Event Manual In this Event Manual, FIBA Europe outlines the basic requirements for interested National Federations to become the organiser of the U16, U18 or U20 European Championship Men or Women and represents the key organisational processes to stage a successful event. In addition to this Event Manual, all provisions of the FIBA Europe Regulations and Bye-Laws as well as the Internal Regulations and Official Basketball Rules of FIBA, are valid in their entirety. 1.2 Governing Body The Board of FIBA Europe has the exclusive right and authority to decide the organiser of the U16, U18 or U20 European Championship Men or Women. 1.3 Candidate Within the deadline set by FIBA Europe, all national federations are entitled to submit their candidature to organise the Competition of the Division to which they belong. The organisers shall abide by all pre-requisites described in the Event Manual for U16, U18 and U20 European Championships (men and women). 1.4 Duties of FIBA Europe FIBA Europe must do all in its power to see that a competition organised under its auspices will be successfully carried out and that FIBA Europe is represented by competent persons, maintaining absolute impartiality. FIBA Europe is obliged to assist the organiser by all means at its disposal. However, FIBA Europe may demand of the organiser the reimbursement of expenses caused by its action. 1.5 Duties of the Organiser The organiser must do everything in its power to meet all requirements and obligations stated in this Event Manual. The organiser shall acquire sufficient civil liability insurance to cover any eventuality during the period of the event plus two days. 1.6 Duties of the Head of the Delegation He/she is the official representative of the national federation at the competition and the contact person for the LOC, FIBA Europe Commissioners, Technical Committee and FIBA Europe staff. The Head of Delegation must have a good knowledge of the English language and must be responsible for: 1. All financial matters: Payment or proof of payment of the participation fees Payment of all ordered extras (e.g. meals, drinks, rooms, etc.) and services (DVD s, laundry, etc.) 2. Personal presence at the Technical Meetings (please see Article 27) and social events (official dinner, opening/closing ceremony) as requested. 2.1 Participants The number of participating teams at the U16, U18 and U20 European Championships Men and Women in Division A will be sixteen (16). The number of participating teams in Division B will be composed of all the teams wishing to participate.

6 2.2 Dates The U16, U18 or U20 European Championship Men or Women will be played every year during the months of July and/or August. At the latest, the Board of FIBA Europe will confirm the exact dates at its regular autumn meeting in the year prior to the event. 2.3 Venues All games of the championship will be played within the territory of the host country at preferably two (2) venues, but never more than three (3) venues. 2.4 Registration of the Teams A circular letter (A.) with the registration form (B.) will be sent to the national federations in order to formally register for the U16, U18 and U20 European Championships Men and Women. The deadline for the registration of the teams to be received by the Offices of FIBA Europe will be given by FIBA Europe. A. The above mentioned circular letter will contain the following information: 1. The detailed information on the possible composition of the teams, 2. The detailed financial obligations of the participating teams and the organiser, 3. The provision that if a registered team forfeits its participation, discipline and/or financial sanctions may be imposed. B. The above-mentioned registration form will contain the following conditions: 1. The deadline for the binding registration, 2. The unconditional request to respect the decision of the Board of FIBA Europe regarding the result of the draw, 3. To accept the dates of the championship, 4. To provide FIBA Europe and the organisers by the given deadlines with all of the necessary information which will assist in the promotion of the championship, 5. To respect all provisions of the FIBA Europe Regulations and Bye-Laws as well as the FIBA Internal Regulations and those regulations governing the European Championship. 2.5 Competition System As stated in the FIBA Europe Regulations. 2.6 Game Schedule After the Draw, the game schedule will be proposed by the organiser for FIBA Europe approval by a given deadline. The following shall be considered while preparing the game schedule: 1. The teams should not play each day at the same time (balanced allocation), 2. The teams playing the last game should not play the first game the following day, 3. The games should be scheduled at least two (2) hours and fifteen (15) minutes apart, 4. Twenty (20) minutes warm up time should be guaranteed to the teams. 2.7 Training Schedule The training schedule is to be prepared according to the approved game schedule and announced to all participants.

7 The following shall be considered while preparing the training schedule: 1. Before the championship starts, each team shall be able to hold at least one practice in the gym where the games will be played, 2. The training schedule shall reflect as much as possible the game schedule (play first practice first), 3. All teams shall receive the same amount of practice time with the same conditions. However, the practice time provided per team must be no less than forty-five (45) minutes. 3.1 Venue The Draw for the four (4) groups of the Preliminary Round will be held in the host country of one of the youth championships or on the occasion of a meeting of the FIBA Europe Youth Commission. The Draw will generally be held approximately four (4) months before the start of the event. FIBA Europe shall decide the exact date after a discussion with the organiser. At least one (1) month before the Draw is to take place, FIBA Europe will send an invitation to attend the Draw to all of the participating teams. The invitation letter will contain the following information: 1. The names of the participating teams, 2. The exact date and time of the Draw, 3. The exact venue (city, place) where the Draw will be held, 4. The deadline for the registration of the participants for the Draw, 5. The financial conditions under which the representatives of the participating teams may register for the Draw, 6. The contact details of the organiser. Additionally, FIBA Europe will send a similar invitation letter to the world-wide media (except for the media of the Host Country). The organiser will send the same letter to the national media at the same time. 3.2 General Conditions The organiser will be responsible for: 1. The travel and staying expenses for four (4) FIBA Europe representatives. 2. The provision and payment of the general organising expenses connected to the organisation of the Draw as follows: a. The renting of a prestigious venue with sufficient capacity for fifty (50) persons equipped with a suitable sound/video system, b. The provision of the transport for the participants to and from their hotel to the place where the Draw will be held, c. The provision of the equipment for the Draw: podium with table(s) and chairs, bowls, lots, names of the participating teams, etc. d. The provision of the technical equipment for the Draw: projector/beamer, screen, printer and high speed copy machine, e. The provision of a broadband internet connection permitting the Draw to be broadcast live by video on the FIBA Europe website, f. The provisions of TV production and satellite uplink for possible live broadcasts (TV and web), g. The provision of a buffet style cocktail after the completion of the Draw for all participating individuals and an official dinner for all delegations the evening before the Draw, h. The provision of all of the necessary equipment for a FIBA Europe Press Conference.

8 The organiser and FIBA Europe shall strive for the most efficient communication, as it is essential for the success of the organisation of the Event. The organiser will ensure that: 1. FIBA Europe will be provided with an organigram where positions such as general managers and responsible persons for competition, transport/hotel, IT, media and marketing are listed, 2. Each organiser staff member has mobile telephone, address and fax number. The contact list must be communicated to FIBA Europe as soon as it is available and must be regularly updated, 3. FIBA Europe staff member will be provided with two (2) local SIM cards and mobile phones during the event at the organiser s cost. 4. The organiser s office is set up and running efficiently at least six (6) months before the event, 5. Each request/question from FIBA Europe must be addressed in a timely and efficient manner, within three (3) working days. FIBA Europe will ensure that: 1. After the first FIBA Europe site visit a report will be prepared within fourteen (14) working days, outlining what the LOC should accomplish by the beginning of the event, 2. FIBA Europe staff members are available for the relevant support in the preparation and organisation of the Event; the contact details will be communicated to the organiser, 3. All organiser s requests/questions are addressed rapidly, within three (3) working days, 4. The organiser is copied on all important communications. It is highly recommended that the following staff are specialised in their fields, preferably professional and always hold the same position throughout the championship. 5.1 Table Officials The table officials shall have the following qualifications (please see Article 33.5): A team of four (4) people for each game Sufficient number of staff: eight (8) people so that the same persons are not on duty for more than two (2) games per day Specially trained for the duty Have experience during high-level games Each group has to have at least two (2) people, who speak fluent English Have experience with the equipment in use FIBA Europe reserves the right to substitute these officials if they are not of a sufficient standard FIBA Europe will provide the table officials with a fixed amount of polo shirts, which must be worn during the entire event 5.2 Venue Staff All Venue Staff (security, technical, cleaning, etc.) must be at the LOC s disposal during the event and must provide all the necessary service, support and assistance. 5.3 PA (Public Announcement) Staff Sufficient number of staff in order to rotate each game Sufficient knowledge of English

9 5.4 Volunteer Support It is a known fact that at many important events, the volunteer support raises the quality of the organisation. Therefore, it is highly recommended to allocate volunteers regardless of the level of the organisation. The volunteers shall be chosen and trained before the event starts. It is highly recommended to give the volunteers promotional material after the event, such as T-shirts, towels, key rings, caps, etc. and a certificate. The volunteer support can assist in the following services: 1. Team Attaché: people assisting the team and staying with them during the event (1 per team). (See Article 6.2 below), 2. Referees and VIPs Attaché: people assisting the referees/vips during the event, 3. Hotel Information Desk: people working at the information desk in the official hotels giving information about the hotel, transport, etc. (two (2) people in each hotel), 4. Court Monitors (Ball boys/floor Wipers): people working on the court in order to provide balls for the players during the warm up, the games and at half time. They are responsible for keeping the playing surface clean and dry. They should check the floor conditions during timeouts and pauses in the game and be responsible for the game & practice balls, (four (4) people), 5. Statistical Services: production and distribution of game statistics and daily bulletin, 6. Media Operations: people working at the media centre and media tribunes in order to help the accredited journalists and photographers, 7. Accreditation Services: people working at the accreditation desk (two (2) people), 8. Transport Service: people providing transport for the accredited people (one (1) person), 9. Translator: people helping the teams with translations during the event. 6.1 Team Attaché Services 1. It is highly recommended that the attachés have a driver s license and are responsible drivers, 2. There will be one (1) team attaché for each country participating in the championship, 3. The team attaché shall preferably speak the mother tongue (native language) of the teams but if no such attaché is available, the organiser must select a guide who can speak advanced English, 4. It shall be coordinated with the participating countries federations which languages they would prefer in case a team guide with their mother tongue (native language) cannot be provided, 5. It is highly recommended that the team guides stay at the same hotel as the team and have standard clothing, so they may be recognised easily, 6. It is recommended to provide guides for FIBA Europe officials, referees and VIP guests. Since the team attachés will maintain the communication between the participating teams and the organiser, they shall have the following qualifications: 7. They shall be young enough to have the energy this position requires and also mature enough to handle the necessary responsibilities, 8. They shall be able to speak and understand a third language (preferably English) in addition to the languages of the organising country and the country to which they are assigned, 9. They shall have basic knowledge of the country to which they are assigned and also its customs, habits, etc., 10. They shall be equipped to contact the organisation officials as efficiently as possible (with mobile phones, pagers, walkie-talkies, etc.). It is highly recommended that the organiser distributes a contact list on which the mobile telephone numbers of all the team attachés are included.

10 6.2 Health Services The attention to any kind of injury that may occur during the games, practices or the transportation to a hospital is the organiser s responsibility. Therefore, the organiser may not charge the involved party or team for any services provided. Other information concerning other health problems and the financial responsibilities shall be announced to the teams either in writing or during the 1 st Technical Meeting. 1. It is highly recommended that the organisation assign a 24-hour on-call doctor to provide medical advice, 2. During the games, at least two (2) health officials and, during the practices, at least one (1) health official, as well as an ambulance must be on call, 3. Health officials shall be doctors, paramedics, nurses and ambulance drivers and shall be fully trained and equipped to perform first aid, 4. Health officials shall be located in an area that is clearly visible and easily accessible from all over the venue since they will also assist the spectators if necessary, 5. There shall be a first-aid team near the court, even though there is a first-aid room in the venue, 6. Each delegation must receive information in written form regarding all the fully-equipped hospitals in the area, 7. Copies of the FIBA Europe medical insurance and claim form should be available from the organiser s office at all times. 8. The procedure regarding medical insurance will be explained at the 1 st Technical Meeting. 6.3 DVD Policy The organiser will produce DVDs of each game in the entire tournament charging a maximum of EUR 15 per DVD. The price of these DVDs and the decision of recording the games shall be announced to the teams during the 1 st Technical Meeting. Note: The organiser must provide one (1) DVD in MPEG or AVI format of each game in the entire tournament free of charge to the FIBA Europe Referee Instructor at the end of each day. Before the tournament the organiser shall agree with the FIBA Europe Referee Instructor on a specific format of the video files. FIBA Europe will receive a complete set of DVD s at the end of the tournament from the organiser. At the end of each day, each team will receive a copy of their game (DVD) of the day. The organiser should guarantee to provide DVDs to the teams that will be the next opponent of the recorded teams as soon as possible but not later than 10 a.m. the following morning. In addition, a DVD from each game will be copied and distributed, if requested, to each participating team as soon as possible but not later than 10 a.m. the following morning. 1. The DVDs will be provided with the best quality and will not be converted to any other format, 2. The teams will not be allowed to video tape their own games or any other games at the sports hall, unless otherwise agreed at the 1 st Technical Meeting with the organiser. It is highly recommended to comply with the following: 1. To prepare a DVD in addition to the game records that the organisation can prepare ahead of time and distribute to the participants as a souvenir, 2. To have a system where a sufficient number of copies can be made simultaneously in case the organiser does not allow the participants to record the games, 3. To have a second recorder due to the FIBA Europe instructors request if there will be a disagreement about recordings.

11 The hotel has to be top international standard category (four or top three star hotel). The hotel should be finalised during the site visit with FIBA Europe approval. Any changes subsequent to the site visit must be with FIBA Europe approval. The organiser and/or the hotel should provide basic services such as: Internet access Fax and phone Laundry service The organiser should check with the hotel before the beginning of the competition about all problematic situations that might arise such as: Teams eating late in the evening Several teams arriving at the same time and needing to eat quickly In case of buffet service to ensure enough food for the teams arriving late, etc. 7.1 Team Delegations The teams have the right to arrive forty-eight (48) hours prior to their first game of the event and shall depart the day after the last match they play. Delegations shall consist of a maximum of eighteen (18) persons (including the referee). The Team delegations accommodation requirements include the following aspects: 1. All teams at one (1) venue shall be accommodated in the same hotel, or separated in several hotels with the same general conditions, such as hotel service, distance to gym, etc., 2. The distance from the team delegations hotel to the competition and the training venues shall not have a travel time in excess of twenty (20) minutes, 3. Each team delegation shall be allocated in a total of six (6) double rooms and five (5) single rooms, to be used at their discretion in order to accommodate seventeen (17) persons (twelve (12) players and five (5) officials). If teams require more rooms and/or more single rooms then the prices shall be determined and announced to the participants, Note: all referees, commissioners, FIBA Europe Instructor and FIBA Europe staff must be accommodated in the FIBA Europe Officials hotel. 4. The difference between the actual cost of the staying expenses and the contribution paid by the teams (eighteen (18) persons) shall be borne by the organiser. If a team has additional personnel then the respective team is responsible for the costs of these people, 5. It is highly recommended to provide free-of-charge, usage of the hotel s services (pool, sauna, tennis court, etc) for the delegations, 6. It is highly recommended to have a leisure room for free at the hotel, where the team members may have Internet access or play games. 7.2 Laundry Service A full laundry service shall be provided at a discounted price (if the delegations still find the discounted price too high, then the organiser shall assist them to get this service outside the hotel). Laundry expenses are to be borne by the teams.

12 7.3 Team Meeting Rooms At least two (2) meeting rooms (up to 16 teams) or at least three (3) meeting rooms (more than 16 teams) shall be provided (free of charge) in which teams may hold meetings and watch game videos/dvds. The team meeting rooms shall be equipped with: Sufficient seating capacity TV and video recorder (VCR) or DVD player A dry wipe board/flip chart 7.4 Technical Meeting Room It is highly recommended to have the Technical Meeting at the team hotel. The Technical Meeting room shall be equipped with: Sufficient seating capacity for two persons from each delegation, referees, commissioners, FIBA Europe representatives and organiser officials A table and seating order (recommended) Audio system (if necessary) Coffee and/or soft drinks Note: Transportation of all participants must be provided by the LOC. 7.5 Information Desk The desk should be located in the hotel lobby in order to assist with coordination for the organisation. At least one (1) person, who is capable of solving any problem or answering any question, shall be at the desk at all times. Next to the desk shall be an information board which is always up-to-date with the following information: Competition programme Training programme Transportation schedule - Shuttle bus service timetable Technical Meeting programme Daily bulletin of previous match days Organiser telephone contact numbers The hotel has to be top international standard category (four or top three star hotel). 1. The hotel must have internet connection in each room. 2. The FIBA Europe representatives, staff, commissioners, instructors and referees accommodation should be situated in an appropriate area to facilitate convenient access to the downtown area. 3. The FIBA Europe representatives, staff, commissioners and instructors shall each be allocated single rooms (also recommended for the referees). 4. The distance from the FIBA Europe officials hotel to the competition and the training venues shall not have a travel time in excess of twenty (20) minutes. 5. It is highly recommended to provide, usage of the hotel s services (internet connection, pool, sauna, tennis court, etc) free-of-charge for the FIBA Europe officials. 8.1 Laundry Service A full laundry service shall be provided at a discounted price (if the officials still find the discounted price too high, then the organiser shall assist them to get this service outside the hotel). Laundry expenses are to be borne by the officials.

13 8.2 Referees Instructors Meeting Room A meeting room shall be provided (free of charge) for the referees instructor in order to have a daily meeting with the referees. The instructor s meeting room shall be equipped with: Sufficient seating capacity A big screen TV, video recorder (VCR) or DVD player to show videos/dvds each day Additionally, a projector /beamer may also be required A dry wipe board/flip chart 8.3 Information Desk The desk should be located in the hotel lobby and should provide the same assistance and information as the information desk in the Team s Hotel. Please refer also to article Meals Quality meals (three (3) meals per day: breakfast, lunch and dinner) in sufficient quantities must be prepared and guaranteed for the tournament participants (Players and team officials, FIBA Europe representatives, staff, commissioners, instructors and referees), based on the game and training schedules of the teams in question. Emphasis should be placed on providing food that is suitable for basketball players, and which also takes national eating customs into account. Examples of menus and a meal-time schedule should be sent one month in advance of the championship to FIBA Europe for approval. Menus should be designed to be nutritious as well as tasty and should be standardised and served in buffet style. Contents should include: Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner: Cereals, bread, yoghurt, honey, fruit and fruit juices, marmalade, jam, eggs, skimmed milk, coffee and tea. Pasta, potatoes, vegetables, salads, rice, fruits, meats, fowl, fish, cheese, bread, soft drinks and mineral water. The timing of meals must be flexible for all games and should be co-ordinated with each team representative to ensure that the players eat at the correct time in relation to their training and games. It should be noted that some evening meals may be required late at night after the last match and the hotel catering must be aware of this and prepared. FIBA Europe staff members and referees may also require having their evening meal late at night after the last game of the day has finished. The hotels must be prepared for this. 9.2 Drinks A sufficient supply of mineral water, one bottle of soft drink per person should be made available for the teams at meals. A sufficient supply of mineral water, one bottle of soft drink or beer/wine and coffee and/or tea per person should be made available for the FIBA Europe representatives, staff, commissioners, instructors and referees at meals. All expenses related to food and beverage as outlined above shall be borne by the organiser. All required extra meals and extra services shall be provided and charged to the team in question.

14 There shall be FIBA Europe and organisation flags and banners outside the team hotel, in the lobby area and in all the other areas related to the organisation, such as meeting rooms, restaurant, etc. IF required by FIBA Europe, it is very important that the hotels which are finally selected are able to provide/allow for the below-mentioned conditions. The precise details with regard to the following points will be discussed and agreed upon during the hotel site visits. The lobbies of the hotels for FIBA Europe officials and the teams shall contain branded signage/decoration related to the event. Such signage/decoration may consist of event-branded composite towers, flags (in front of the hotels), pyramids and/or display panels, direction signs which will display both the Event logo and the logos of the sponsors. Such decoration and signage will be co-ordinated by FIBA Europe. It will be produced and set up by FIBA Europe and the organiser. It is not permitted that agents, scouts, player and club representatives and similar persons reside in the same hotels or be in the same eating areas as the participating teams or FIBA Europe officials. The LOC can charge the agents a fee for delivering statistics, videos, bulletins etc.

15 12.1 Team Delegations The organiser shall be responsible for the organisation of the local transportation for each team delegation participating at the event from the date of their arrival (forty-eight (48) hours before the first game of the event) until the day of their departure (maximum of twenty-four (24) hours after their final game). The organiser shall assign a sufficient number of buses with driver (minimum eight (8) for the team delegations. Teams will be able to use these vehicles during the whole championship. The vehicles shall have the following conditions: 1. Minimum capacity of twenty-four (24) seats, 2. Vehicles shall be clean and air-conditioned (if necessary), 3. On the front of each vehicle in a visible position shall be the name of the country using the vehicle, 4. It is recommended to have stickers with event logo on the vehicles, 5. It is recommended that the drivers wear a standard uniform or T-shirts/shirts representing the organisation, 6. Apart from security, no one may travel in these vehicles without the delegation s permission, The team delegation transportation includes, but is not limited to: 1. Pick-up at place of arrival (e.g. train station, airport) and transfer to the hotel. It is advisable to organise carriers at the airport for the transportation of the teams luggage transfer to and from the hotel and to the venue for practice, 2. Transfer to and from the hotel to the venue for games (arrival at the competition venue at least one (1) hour before tip-off), 3. City-tours or short-distance trips during their rest days, 4. Transfer to the airport for departure. The organiser will prepare a transportation plan for the teams for approval by FIBA Europe. Once the practice schedule is approved the transportation schedule must be submitted within seven (7) days. The organiser shall provide transportation for all FIBA Europe officials (representatives, commissioners, instructors and referees,) from the date of their arrival (forty-eight (48) hours before the first game of the event) until the day of their departure (max. twenty-four (24) hours after their final game). FIBA Europe transportation includes but is not limited to: one (1) car allocated to FIBA Europe officials and two (2) minibuses (as necessary) for the referees. The vehicles shall have the following conditions: 1. Vehicles shall be clean and air-conditioned (if necessary), 2. On the front of each vehicle in a visible position shall be the FIBA Europe logo, 3. It is highly recommended to use English-speaking drivers, 4. It is recommended to have stickers with the event logo on the vehicles, 5. It is recommended that the drivers wear a standard uniform or T-shirts/shirts representing the organisation, 6. Apart from security, no one may travel in these vehicles without the officials permission, Transportation of the officials includes: 1. Pick-up at arrival place (e.g. station, airport) and transfer to the hotel, 2. Transfer to and from the hotel to the venue for games (arrival at the competition venue one (1) hour before tip-off),

16 3. Transfer between the various organising cities of the event (by bus only if the driving time is less than four (4) hours or otherwise by airplane), 4. Transfer to airport for departure. The group of officials nominated for a specific game (one (1) commissioner, two (2) or three (3) referees and a stand-by referee) shall be transported together to the venue. If necessary the organiser shall provide two cars with drivers, one for the FIBA Europe President and another one for the FIBA Europe Secretary General. The cars shall be available at the airport upon their arrival and remain at their disposal until their departure. The organiser shall provide one dedicated car with driver for the staff of FIBA Europe. The car shall be available upon the arrival of the FIBA Europe staff and remain at their disposal until their departure. Alternatively, with prior agreement the organiser should provide the FIBA Europe staff with unlimited use of a hire car for the duration of the championship Insurance The organiser shall ensure that all of the various types of transportation have the necessary insurance cover Drivers It is very important that the car drivers for the event are of a suitable age and maturity and that they have driving experience. They should be English-speaking and have a good knowledge of the city. Volunteers can be used as drivers as long as they fulfil the requirements. For the buses, professional bus companies should be used which will supply their own professional drivers Shuttle Bus Service There should be regular transportation from each of the various hotels (teams, FIBA Europe and media) to the venue, including allowing FIBA Europe guests, media representatives and delegation members to travel to the venues to watch the games. The timetable should be clearly displayed at the Information desk in the lobby of each hotel. In addition, the LOC should also provide transportation service to and from the international airport for all FIBA Europe guests, staff, officials, etc Venues The cars/buses require dedicated parking areas very close to the venue. If required, passes should be distributed to the cars and buses. The team attaché shall agree on a daily basis the precise transport schedule with the head of the team delegation and communicate the schedule to the transportation centre. Each delegation shall in turn receive a printed transportation schedule detailing all of their transportation needs for the day. The officials shall be informed individually of their transport schedule. For the other participants to be transported by shuttle (media, VIPs, etc.) the transportation schedule shall be clearly displayed in the relevant official hotels and venues.

17 The distance from the hotel(s) to the competition and training venue(s) shall not have a travel time in excess of twenty (20) minutes. Air-conditioning is mandatory in the playing halls, particularly in South European countries. 1. The playing court must be as stated in the Official Basketball Rules, 2. After the end and side lines there shall be a further boundary line, two (2) meters wide and coloured the same as the restricted area (FIBA Europe blue, pantone 3005). Note: All lines apart from the official basketball lines must be covered with material (adhesive tape or foil, etc.) to match the colour of the wooden floor. Please see also the court layout in the attachment (Annex I) Scorer s table There shall be a scorer s table with chairs for a commissioner and four (4) table officials (five (5) chairs must be placed at the scorer s table) Statistics table There shall be a working table for the statistician and its equipment should be placed at the best angle to see the court, preferably close to the scorer s table. 1. Recommended to be in the first row behind the scorer s table on a raised platform, 2. If this is not possible, due to specific conditions in an arena, it can be in line with the scorer s table, 3. The statistics table has to be equipped with enough electrical outlets, which will be necessary for the statistical systems, 4. One (1) laptop and one (1) fast printer (preferably b/w laser printer) shall be provided, 5. Broadband Internet connection shall be available (min. DSL) Team benches There shall be team benches on the same side as the scorer s table: 1. Has to be for fourteen (14) people, 2. A large rubbish bin shall be placed close to the end line Substitute chairs/benches There shall be two (2) substitute chairs/benches on both sides of the scorer s table (four (4) in total, two (2) on each side of the table) Broadcasting/commentary Broadcasting/commentary location shall be planned for the organisation with live broadcasting. There shall be a working table for the broadcasting/ commentary placed close to the statistics table at the best angle to see the court: 1. It must face the court at the same angle as the TV cameras, 2. It shall be equipped with enough electrical outlets necessary for broadcasting.

18 19.6 FIBA Europe table There shall be a table for the FIBA Europe representative and/or FIBA Europe instructor which: 1. Shall be appropriate for three (3) persons, 2. Shall be placed across from the scorer s table, preferably at the corner of the opposite side line and end line, 3. Has to be protected from distractions First Aid table 1. Shall be appropriate for at least two (2) persons, 2. Shall be placed as close as possible to the court, but not prevent the stretcher from being carried to and from the court Advertising 1. The advertising boards, if any, must be placed outside the two (2)-metre further boundary line, which surrounds the court, 2. The advertising boards shall be padded for the protection of the players Backboards 1. The backboards must be as stated in the Official Basketball Rules. 2. Dimensions are 1.80x1.05 m, 3. Shall have padding on the lower surface, 4. There shall be at least two (2) spare backboards available with rings already attached and identical to the original backboards, 5. The staff at the gym shall practise changing the spare backboard before the event starts, 6. One (1) chair next to each backboard for floor wipers Backboard Supports and Rings 1. The backboard supports and rings must be as stated in the Official Basketball Rules, 2. The rings shall be able to stretch when any force is applied to them, 3. Rings must be painted an orange colour and have a net, 4. The nets shall be correctly attached and there shall be a minimum of two (2) pairs of spare nets Game Clock and Scoreboard 1. On both walls behind both of the backboards, there shall be two (2) synchronised electronic scoreboards, 2. The functions of both electronic scoreboards are as follows: a. A clock which shows the game time with a countdown (with the ability to show the last-minute seconds and tenths of a second), b. Displays game score, c. Displays number of periods, d. Displays number of charged time-outs, e. Displays number of personal fouls, f. Displays number of team fouls. 3. The signal for the timekeeper (the end of playing time) shall be sufficiently powerful to be easily heard above the most adverse or noisy conditions.

19 Second Device 1. There shall be either two (2) 24 -second devices placed above both backboards, or four (4) placed on the corners of the court, on ground level, 2. On the panel shall be a game clock and a red light that flashes automatically at the end of playing time, 3. There shall be a separate sound signal with distinctly different sounds than those of the game clock and very loud sounds for the end of the 24 seconds, 4. There shall be at least two (2) spare 24 -second devices (suitable for the current system), 5. The clock shall NOT be connected to the game clock. That is, when it reaches zero (0) and the signal sounds, it shall NOT automatically stop the game clock Other Technical Equipment 1. Players foul markers: as stated in the Official Basketball Rules. 2. Team foul markers: as stated in the Official Basketball Rules. 3. Ball Possession Arrow: as stated in the Official Basketball Rules. 4. Official FIBA Europe Score sheet: Will be provided by the Offices of FIBA Europe. 5. Official FIBA Europe Statistics sheet: Will be provided by the Offices of FIBA Europe. 6. Hand/table type chronometer: two (2) pieces. 7. Ball and ball carriers: as stated in the Official Basketball Rules. At least twelve (12) balls shall be provided for each team during practices (six (6) balls during games). FIBA Europe shall inform the organiser if the balls and the ball carriers can be provided by FIBA Europe sponsors. The changing rooms must be completely cleaned after the departure of the last person. A security person must be present and always in the vicinity Team Changing Rooms There shall be an easy, short and secure access from the changing rooms to the playing court. There will be a minimum of four (4) fully equipped changing rooms for the teams with the same standards and dimensions. Each changing room shall meet the following requirements for each game: Five (5) separate showers and WC s (toilets) with sufficient rolls of paper for each toilet Washbasins with sufficient bars of soap Synthetic or tiled floor Door locks shall function well Windows with railings and curtains or painted windows Benches or chairs for twelve (12) persons One (1) tactic board with marker and eraser Hangers or lockers rubbish bins Ice and bottled water One (1) massage table mirrors

20 Drinking water supply for the teams: 1. Drinking water for each team to use during games and practices will be provided free of charge by the organiser during the official Championship period (from the first to the last day of the competition plus two (2) days), 2. It is highly recommended not to charge any fee for the drinking water to teams, which arrive before the official championship period and wish to have practices, 3. All drinking water will be industrially bottled/barrelled still water, not tap water. The following amount of drinking water will be provided: 1. For each team to use during the practices: At least twelve (12) bottles of 1.5 litres still water for players At least six (6) bottles 0.5 litres still water for team staff members 2. For each team to use during the games: At least eighteen (18) bottles of 1.5 litres still water for players At least six (6) bottles of 0.5 lt. still water for the team staff members According to the climate, this amount may increase. It is recommended to keep the still water cold if the weather is hot. Ice supply for the teams: 1. The organiser will determine the ice needed by the teams during the games and practices, 2. The teams ice requirements can be met with an ice machine set up at the gym and by the teams hotel free of charge. It shall be announced to the teams during the 1 st Technical Meeting how the ice will be obtained at each location, 3. The ice shall be standard sized and cubed. The ice obtained by freezing water in bottles cannot be used for this purpose. In the event that there is one or more commercial partner(s) in the isotonic/soft drink/water/towel categories then it is likely that they will supply the necessary products and equipment. FIBA Europe will supply plastic bottles for the drinking water. These bottles must be used by the teams during the games and will be distributed to the delegates and referees at the 1 st Technical Meeting Referees Changing Rooms There will be a minimum of two (2) fully equipped changing rooms for referees with easy, short and secure access to the playing court. Each changing room shall meet the following requirements for each game: One (1) separate shower and WC s (toilets) with sufficient rolls of paper Washbasin with bars of soap Door locks shall function well Windows with railings and curtains or painted windows Benches or chairs for three to four (3-4) persons and one (1) table Hangers or lockers for three to four (3-4) persons One (1) office-style refrigerator rubbish bin towels Industrially bottled drinking water (the need for the officials shall be determined as one (1) litre per official, per game) with sufficient paper cups tactic board with marker and eraser (if recommended) massage table (if recommended) mirror

21 20.3 Table Officials Changing Room There will be a one (1) fully equipped changing room for table officials. Each changing room shall meet the following requirements: Enough space for six (6) people Benches or chairs for six (6) persons One (1) table Industrially bottled drinking water (the need for the officials shall be determined as one (1) litre per official, per game) Hangers or lockers for six (6) persons Door locks should function well 20.4 Commissioners Room There will be one (1) fully equipped room with easy, short and secure access to the playing court. The room shall meet the following requirements for each game: Minimum size of ten (10) square metres Personal Computer and connected printer Benches or chairs for four (4) persons One (1) table One (1) refrigerator rubbish bin Industrially bottled drinking water (the need for the officials shall be determined as one (1) litre per official and game) with sufficient paper cups Doors locks should function well 20.5 First Aid Room The First Aid Area shall enable first aid as well as normal preventive medical consultation to be given and should be within easy access of all other facility areas within the venue. The First Aid Room for players shall be situated in order to be easily accessible by the emergency services outside the hall as well as from the playing court itself. Access shall be possible from the ground floor and free of any obstacles or obstructions, in order for any injured player to be taken there quickly. 1. Trolley stretchers should be available in each of the First Aid Rooms, 2. The First Aid Room shall be adequately equipped and have a minimum dimension of thirty (30) square metres. 3. The furniture and equipment shall include: A bed for medical examinations, approximately 2.40m long and 0.60m wide A desk A wardrobe and a coat rack An oxygen cylinder with the relevant equipment for manual resuscitation 20.6 Ambulance Standby Area This area must be close to the playing court, the training area and the first aid area. There must be an ambulance together with qualified personnel available during all training sessions and games.

22 20.7 Doping Control Station The doping control station must be equipped as stated in the FIBA Internal Regulations. In the area where doping control will take place there shall be various beverages available to the players in the doping control room. 1. All water available must be industrially bottled drinking water, not tap water, 2. There shall be a wide variety of beverages, 3. There shall be no limit on consumption, 4. It shall be possible to serve the beverages cold if there is such a demand, 5. All beverages shall be in unopened cans or glass bottles. Note: Doping controls will be carried out during the tournaments of Doping control signs must be posted in the corridors leading to the doping control station. In each arena the following offices will be required: 21.1 FIBA Europe Office Preferably close to organiser s office and the court The door locks shall function well At least one (1) study table with chair and a sufficient number of guest chairs Phone line (open for international calls) Fax machine (open for international calls) Broadband Internet connection (min. DSL); Accessible through LAN or WLAN by at least four (4) PC s/laptop s An office-type refrigerator, tea and coffee machine Rubbish bin Sufficient stationary supplies Air conditioner or fan It is highly recommended to keep industrially bottled drinking water (not tap water), soft drinks and hot drinks in the FIBA Europe Office Organiser s Office At least one (1) study table with chair and a sufficient number of guest chairs Fax machine (open for international calls) Broadband Internet connection (min. DSL) An office-type refrigerator, tea and coffee machine Rubbish bin Sufficient stationary supplies Air conditioner or fan 21.3 VIP Lounge Should be close to the VIP seats Should be open thirty (30) minutes before the game starts and remain open thirty (30) minutes after the end of the last game of the day Security control for non-accredited people Catering service

23 21.4 Cleaning Services It shall be taken into consideration that after each game and at the end of each day, the players and referees locker rooms, the offices, the media office and all other areas shall be cleaned (please se articles 20 and 21). Cleaning services must be coordinated by the organiser. It should be possible to buy refreshments and snacks in or in close vicinity to the arena Lighting Lighting will be provided with the lux rating determined by FIBA Europe and will be required for broadcasting during the games. The organiser is responsible to: 1. Check all the lights in the gym, fixing the broken ones, 2. Have an alternative energy source ready so play may be continued in case of a power outage, 3. Have an Undisturbed Power Supply (UPS) for the scoreboard in order to prevent losing the time and score in case of a power outage during a game, 4. Prevent the sunlight that might come through the windows, away from the court to avoid causing problems for the players HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) 1. System control and maintenance, 2. Check the system to determine whether the power installation will be enough to carry on a long-term overloaded usage Sound and Announcing System 1. Maintenance of the sound and announcing system and to set up a portable system if there is none, 2. Provide a cassette and CD player and adapt the system for music, 3. Provide the national anthems of the participating countries and check them with the heads of delegations at the 1 st Technical Meeting Flagpoles 23.5 Signs 1. Provide flagpoles for the flags related to the organisation, 2. Mechanism for raising the flags of the first three (3) placed teams. Note: FIBA Europe staff will bring or send in advance FIBA Europe flags and table flags. 1. All areas in the arena for foreign delegations, media members and spectators will be clearly sign posted, 2. Fixed labels for areas such as offices, referee rooms, media office, meeting room, etc. 3. Changeable labels for players dressing rooms according to the games and teams using the rooms, 4. Restricted areas according to their specifications and labels to show who has access, 5. Seat numbers (Recommended).

24 24.1 FIBA Europe representatives, officials and referees 1. Reserved seats for FIBA Europe representatives and officials in the VIP tribune, 2. Reserved seats for referees in the A category tribune (in the VIP tribune if possible) Participant Tribune 1. One hundred (100) reserved seats in the court or close to the court for players and team members, 2. Signs designating and separating the sections, 3. Security control for the people who have no access to this section.

25 When: Where: at least four (4) months before the event. in all of the organising cities. Attendance: Organiser: Event Manager, IT Manager. FIBA Europe: Sports Director, Event Manager, IT Manager. Others: NF representative, Local authorities. Agenda: Costs: Visit the facilities (arenas, hotels), review compliance with the Event Manual, and take necessary steps for improvement, if required. International travel expenses covered by FIBA Europe. National travel expenses covered by the organiser. Staying expenses covered by the organiser. Place: All Technical Meetings shall take place at the team hotel. Attendance: Commissioners, referees, instructors, FIBA Europe staff, representative of the organiser and team representatives shall attend the Technical Meetings st Technical Meeting 1. The 1 st Technical Meeting shall take place one (1) day before the games start at the team hotel. The time of the technical meeting shall be determined from the organiser in conjunction with the FIBA Europe commissioner (crew chief) and FIBA Europe staff at least the day before the meeting will be held, 2. The FIBA Europe staff, the commissioners and the representative of the organiser should have a Get together meeting at least fifteen (15) minutes before the Technical Meeting starts, 3. The commissioner (crew chief) will conduct the Technical Meeting, 4. As soon as the time of the meeting is determined the heads of delegations must receive the written invitation from the organiser for the 1 st Technical Meeting with the following information: a. Date, time and place (room) of the meeting, b. Number and title of persons per team requested to participate at the meeting, c. Agenda of the meeting, d. The requests to bring to the meeting the following: List of FIBA Europe approved players List of twelve (12) players with the uniform numbers and playing positions FIBA Europe Licences of all twelve (12) players Passports of all twelve (12) players One sample of the player s uniform and warm-up uniform 5. The recommended agenda should be as follows: a. Welcome by the representative of the organiser, b. Welcome, introduction of the FIBA Europe staff, commissioners, instructor and referees, roll call of the participating teams and nominating the Technical Committee and Jury of Appeal by the commissioner (crew chief),

26 c. Information (e.g. team photograph, opening ceremony, official dinner, services, etc.) given by the representative of the organiser, d. Determine the colours of the uniform for each team for all group games, by the commissioner (crew chief), e. Distribution of the FIBA Europe Insurance information and claim form, f. Distribution of the FIBA Europe water bottles, g. Information and requirements for the 2 nd Technical Meeting by the commissioner (crew chief), h. Questions, i. Final words by the representative of the organiser, j. Control of: uniforms and warm-up uniforms, lists of approved players, licences and passports by all commissioners, k. Closure of the meeting by the commissioner (crew chief) nd Technical Meeting 1. The 2 nd Technical Meeting shall take place in the morning of the first rest day at the team hotel. The time of the technical meeting shall be determined from the organiser in conjunction with the FIBA Europe commissioner (crew chief) and FIBA Europe staff the evening before the meeting will be held, 2. The Commissioner (crew chief) will conduct the Technical Meeting, 3. As soon as the time of the meeting is determined the head delegate must receive the written invitation from the organiser for the 2 nd Technical Meeting with the following information: a. Date, time and place (room) of the meeting, b. Number and positions of persons per team requested to participate at the meeting, c. Agenda of the meeting. 4. The recommended agenda should be as follows: a. Welcome, roll call of the participating teams by the commissioner (crew chief), b. Information and program of the rest of the tournament, c. Questions, d. Conflict resolution (if any) by the commissioner (crew chief), e. Determining the colours of the uniform for each team for next scheduled games, by the commissioner (crew chief), f. Final words by the representative of the organiser, g. Closure of the meeting by the commissioner (crew chief).

27 FIBA Europe will set-up the Official European Championship Website as a microsite of fibaeurope.com. The organiser is not entitled to set up any other event website. FIBA Europe shall have responsibility for the following areas: 1. Reservation of the website name (URL), 2. Specification of the website features, contents and functionality, 3. Implementation of the FIBA Europe and European Championship brand in accordance with the FIBA Europe CI NET, 4. Contracting and managing those companies retained for the website design and operations, 5. Providing access for the organiser to the content management system (CMS), 6. Creation of written English language content, 7. Hiring/provision of photographers for image content, 8. Provision of the scouting solution for the gathering of live statistics, 9. Ensuring appropriate security to prevent external unauthorised access (i.e. `hackers ), 10. Monitoring traffic and ensuring sufficient system capacity, 11. Performing final traffic reports, 12. Insertion of the Commercial partner identification on the website. The organiser shall have the following responsibilities related to the Official European Championship Website: 1. Active participation in the specification of the website features, content and functionality, 2. Provision of translated local language version of all contents, 3. Provision of one (1) webmaster responsible for the management of local content on the official website, 4. Content, including written English language content. The event website will contain elements such as organiser presentations, player information and biographies, live scores, possibly live audio and video, video clips, pictures, game previews, press conference, news and features, etc. fibaeurope.com is the official website of FIBA Europe and as such is protected by a copyright. It will be the reference page for European basketball and the site will feature links to all websites of those national teams competing in the event (please see next page). The teams shall provide on their homepage a link to fibaeurope.com and to the official event website. The teams shall promote those websites in their team publications and print material. The teams will be asked to print an advertising page in their official publications and have identification on other print material. The teams will be entitled to use certain features from fibaeurope.com such as the live statistics of their game as well as video clips. In particular FIBA Europe will provide a solution which allows the national federations to include live scores of their teams in their own website.

28 fibaeurope.com Any and all use of such features must carry the note: Copyright of FIBA Europe, provided courtesy of FIBA Europe. The details of such use and the connected obligations and rights will be communicated to the teams shortly before the event.

29 The responsibility for the event information technology shall be shared between FIBA Europe and the organiser. The precise activities and responsibilities within each area are detailed in this document. FIBA Europe and the organiser shall ensure that the joint goal of providing outstanding information services shall be foremost throughout their respective responsibilities and, in order to achieve this goal, all activities shall be carefully co-ordinated by both parties FIBA Europe Responsibilities: 1. Definition of the IT requirements, 2. Provision of the Statistics Software Organiser Responsibilities: 1. Provision of the (local) Office Operations platform, 2. Provision of the required Telecommunications/IT infrastructure. FIBA Europe is responsible for defining the overall IT requirements, including requirements for the areas which are under the organiser responsibility. These requirements are based on the strategic goals defined for the event as well as FIBA Europe s experiences from past events. However, considering the fast pace of technology development, FIBA Europe may amend these requirements during the preparation of the Event. The organiser may obviously also suggest changes and enhancements to take into account particular needs or local specifications. In both cases, the organiser and FIBA Europe will review the impact of changes and agree on their handling and implementation.

30 32.1 Computer Network A local network must be available in each venue. Access to the network has to be provided in the following areas: X = Required O = Optional 32.2 Internet access Arena - courtside Cable WI-FI Scouters table X O Scorer s table X O Media O X Backstage Cable WI-FI Press Conference Room O O Media Workroom O X Organiser/FIBA Europe Offices X O Access to the Internet must be available through the local network from all above-mentioned areas. For all areas availability must be guaranteed for at least 99,5% of the time (max. downtime of approximate ten (10) minutes per day). Internet access at the scouters and LOC/FIBA Europe offices must be provided separately from all other areas. Due to future development in the IT/Internet technology within the next years, the exact requirements regarding bandwidth will be defined at a later stage Security Security is of utmost importance in order to operate the whole IT infrastructure in a safe way. This applies both to access to and from the Internet and within the local network (in particular between the different areas of the local network). The exact requirements will be defined at a later stage Statistics The organiser is responsible for providing staff and equipment and supplies for statistics during the championship. FIBA Europe is responsible for the provision of scouting software Statistics staff At least two (2) Crews of two (2) experienced scouters each to enter statistics for one (1) game. Each crew shall not do more than two (2) games in a row. The organiser shall ensure that all scouters have experience with scouting top level games, e.g. in the top national league. At least one (1) member of each scouting crew must be an English speaker. Statistics distribution of game statistics and daily bulletin could be done by volunteers (please see Article 5.6). Note 1: FIBA Europe will provide to the organiser manuals and teaching material to ascertain the knowledge of statistics staff and to simplify the selection procedure. Note 2: FIBA Europe might organise training session/workshop for the statisticians one (1) day before the event. In that case the LOC has to ensure that all statisticians are attending the training session/workshop.

31 32.6 Equipment and supplies needed for statistics services: 1. The official FIBA Europe statistics Software MBT Smart Stats shall be used for all games. FIBA Europe will provide this software free of charge, 2. Computer hardware and related equipment (at least one (1) laptop with Windows 2000, XP or Vista operating system), 3. Internet connection at statistic s position in order to send live data to fibaeurope.com, 4. Printer (preferably b/w laser printer), 5. Minimum of one (1) Photocopy machines with high speed and large capacity Statistics and Information Services The logos of FIBA Europe, the FIBA Europe sponsors and the organisation shall be on the Statistics and Information Form. Distribution of the statistics and information: 1. All games (statistics) To both participating teams after each period (immediately after the end of quarter) To the FIBA Europe commissioner and media tribune as soon as possible after each period To both teams, media tribune and work room, the FIBA Europe commissioner after the game 2. At the end of each day (bulletin) To all teams (head of delegations) To the FIBA Europe commissioners To the FIBA Europe staff To the media hotel (on the official bulletin board) and in the media workroom It is highly recommended to have information boards at the team and media hotels for the distribution of statistics and information Bulletins FIBA Europe will provide to the organiser free of charge the FIBA Europe bulletins template, which is a web-based system to create the bulletins. This system must be used by the organiser. This bulletin must be distributed to all teams, media, commissioners, referees and FIBA Europe staff. Note: For Article 32.7, Statistics and Information Services and Article 32.8, Bulletins please refer to ANNEX II.

32 FIBA Europe will provide to the organiser free of charge a standardised accreditation system. This system must be used by the organiser. 1. The organiser is responsible for providing all necessary hardware as defined by FIBA Europe (e.g. PC s, printers, camera, etc.), 2. The organiser shall provide a reliable broadband Internet connection in the accreditation centre. However, if the FIBA Europe accreditation system is not available in time FIBA Europe will provide the LOC with the templates and an accreditation system must be applied with the following requirements: 1. The Accreditation System shall provide the correct access to all of the various categories of personnel in order for them to be able to perform their duties. However it also needs to be able to restrict or carefully control the access to certain areas such as the court, changing rooms, commentary positions, hospitality areas, etc. 2. FIBA Europe shall approve all accreditation requests linked to the technical and commercial aspects of the event. This especially relates to all persons requiring access to the court and changing room areas, 3. It shall be specified which accreditations have access to that area, 4. The accreditation system shall be simple, convenient and reliable Basic Accreditation Categories; DELEGATION Teams FIBA EUROPE FIBA Europe staff, officials, instructors and referees ORGANISATION Organisation members MEDIA Press, Photographers, TV, radio, internet HOST BROADCASTER Host broadcaster VOLUNTEERS Volunteers VIP Guests/Sponsors The organiser may increase these accreditation categories and have sub categories. FIBA Europe will provide, free of charge, a certain quantity of FIBA Europe accreditation lanyards (strings). These lanyards must be used for all accreditation (volunteers, VIPs, media, organiser, etc.) passes Teams A maximum of twenty-one (21) accreditations shall be issued to each team FIBA Europe staff, representatives, officials and referees One (1) accreditation permitting access to all areas of the venue shall be issued to the FIBA Europe staff, representatives, officials and referees Media and Broadcasters Media and broadcasters shall be issued the appropriate accreditation with the appropriate access (press area, media room, press conference area, etc.) 33.5 Agents, scouts, player and club representatives, etc. FIBA Europe will determine a system of recognition of the above and will inform the LOC about the procedure.

33 The organiser shall develop a detailed activity plan for the game presentation, game entertainment and activities. The aim of such a plan is to guarantee that the spectators are exposed to a unique experience at the games and the event s activities, which go beyond the pure sports experience. The organiser shall present to FIBA Europe at least two (2) weeks before the start of the event a detailed plan/timetable of all proposed and planned activities taking place in the venues/arenas before, during and after the games. The `Activity plan should include: Opening ceremony (please refer to Chapter XII) Time outs Quarter and half-time breaks Time between the games Closing ceremony (please refer to Chapter XII) Entertainment outside of the arena 34.1 Rest Day Activities FIBA Europe organisations are not only basketball events, but also very important social activities, especially for the younger generations. Therefore, the organiser shall be sensitive to the players opportunities to learn about a different culture, in particular the customs, history and natural beauty of the hosting country. 1. It is recommended to organise various social activities or city tours on the rest days for the participants. The organiser shall not charge any fee. A few alternative activities shall be offered to the teams and information about these, including the fees, shall be provided, 2. The vehicles allocated for the teams shall be allocated to them also during the rest days and for reasonable distances, no fees shall be charged, 3. Various social activities or city tours shall be organised for the FIBA Europe officials and referees on the rest days. A few alternative activities shall be offered, as well, e.g. entry free of charge for museums and public transportation access, 4. It is highly recommended to get permission for the accredited people to use the public transportation and to visit the historical places free of charge by showing their official accreditation cards, 5. These activities shall be announced to the delegations in writing and to their team attachés Official Dinner and Closing Party The organiser shall host an official dinner. This dinner shall be organised with the participation of the region s most highly ranked civil official and the following people shall be invited: 1. FIBA Europe staff and FIBA Europe commissioners, 2. Instructors, 3. Referees, 4. Heads of delegations, as well as an additional person from each delegation, 5. Suitable dress code should be observed and requested at the 1 st Technical Meeting, 6. During the official dinner, the heads of delegations may wish to present some gifts to the organiser and/or to the host of the dinner. The programme shall be arranged accordingly,

34 7. If it is planned that the organiser and/or host of the dinner will give gifts to commemorate the championship, it is recommended to have this ceremony during the official dinner, 8. The most suitable day for the official dinner is the evening of the first rest day, 9. The place where the official dinner takes place shall be decorated with FIBA Europe, organisation and organiser flags and banners. Depending on the delegations departures and if the organiser so desires, a closing party for all participants together can also be organised. It is recommended to have a casual party with the participation of all delegations, including the players, referees and organisation members Welcome Reception It is recommended to organise a welcome reception in all the cities hosting the event It is a must that a FIBA Europe staff member and heads of delegations be present during these visits These visits shall be planned as a maximum of two (2) visits (governor and mayor)

35 The opening and closing ceremonies shall be part of the Activity plan but must always be in accordance with the FIBA Europe protocol. The exact format of both ceremonies must be proposed by the LOC to FIBA Europe for final approval. The Opening Ceremony shall be organised at the beginning of the tournament in each venue. The time and programme of the opening ceremony shall be announced to the participants in advance, at the 1 st Technical Meeting (please see Chapter VI). The time between the end of the opening ceremony and the start of the first game must allow a proper warm-up period (twenty (20) minutes). Since the opening ceremony is rather tiring for the players, it is recommended to keep the shows and/or the speeches as short as possible (maximum of twenty (20) minutes); 35.1 Attendance In the case of a player or team involvement, the teams should be informed in writing in advance. 1. Teams All players and delegates are required to attend the opening ceremony. The teams must be uniformly dressed. If circumstances requires (e.g. tournaments are played at different venues) and only with prior approval of FIBA Europe each team will be represented by at least two (2) players and the head of delegation and/or the head coach during the opening ceremony. 2. Officials All commissioners and referees are required to attend the opening ceremony Operation 1. Teams A player or a team attaché dressed with the event t-shirt or a traditionally dressed child should march in front of each team, carrying signs bearing the names of each country Teams shall get in line outside the court in alphabetical order according to the organising country s national language Teams enter onto the court with music and take their places (The names of the teams will be announced either as they enter the court or as they pass through the VIP tribune) Playing of the organising country s national anthem Teams leave the court with music

36 2. Officials Commissioner and Referees are in line outside the court 3. Speakers (a maximum of three (3) speeches as short as possible not exceeding two (2) minutes and in the order below). The region s most highly ranked civil official the representative of the organising federation FIBA Europe representative 4. Entertainment It is recommended to have authentic activities/events of the country or region It is recommended that there is a band at the opening ceremony The time and the programme of the closing ceremony shall be announced to the participants in advance at the 2 nd Technical Meeting (please see Chapter VI). 1. As soon as the teams who will play in the final game are known, the national anthems of these countries shall be checked with the heads of delegations and confirmed, 2. There shall be a podium with sufficient space (for at least fourteen (14) persons). The podium should be produced with a strong material able to support the participating teams who step onto it for the closing and medal ceremonies. It shall also be considered that this podium shall be as portable and easy to carry as it is strong, 3. The podium must be free of advertising and any sponsor logo is prohibited. The FIBA Europe logo/event logo can appear. The layout must be approved by FIBA Europe. For the closing ceremony, the celebration time of the winning team shall be considered, and the start of the ceremony shall be according to that celebration time Attendance 1. Teams All players and delegates receiving the first three (3) places must be present at the closing ceremony All players receiving awards must be present at the closing ceremony 2. Officials All commissioners and referees are required to attend the closing ceremony 36.2 Operation Note: In accordance with the FIBA Europe Regulations, Article 15.1, it shall be coordinated with the FIBA Europe staff before the ceremony which person(s) will present the awards, medals and the trophy; 1. Teams Teams enter the court with music and take their places on the podium according to their ranks; teams will be announced by country names and introduced to the spectators as they come onto the court The individual awards must be presented before the medals. The awards will be presented in the following order: a. All Tournament Team b. Most Valuable Player c. Fair Play Award The players of the teams will step onto the podium as their teams placing is announced in the following order: 3 rd place, 2 nd place and 1 st place The medals and the trophy will be presented

37 Playing of the national anthem of the winning team as the flags of the countries placed 1 st 3 rd are raised Teams leave the court as music plays 2. Officials Commissioners and referees are present outside the court. 3. No speeches besides the announcements. 4. Entertainment It is recommended to play music or hold activities, such as a regional folklore show, before the closing ceremony as the preparations are taking place All Tournament Team and Most Valuable Player In order to recognise and to promote the best players in the event, an All Tournament Team and an MVP must be selected and presented with an award provided by FIBA Europe through the Olympic Sports Studio. No other awards may be presented by the LOC. The organiser and the FIBA Europe Press Office will organise the voting for the Most Valuable Player and All- Tournament Team of the championship. The head coach of each participating team will be invited to vote. The organiser will ensure that each head coach receives a ballot form provided by FIBA Europe and will be responsible for collecting the forms before the final game. In the case of a tie, FIBA Europe shall have the deciding vote Fair Play Award In order to recognise the behaviour of a player who shows exceptional cooperativeness and fairness besides and at the court. The award will be provided by FIBA Europe to be given to the player or exceptional and with prior approval by FIBA Europe to a team. The organiser, the commissioner (crew chief) and the FIBA Europe staff will decide on the player (team) European Champion Trophy/Cup The trophy/cup will be provided by FIBA Europe to be given to the winning team Medals The organiser shall provide medals for the first three (3) teams. The layout of the medals must be prior approved by FIBA Europe. 1. It shall be planned to have at least twenty (20) medals for each team in gold, silver and bronze, 2. On the medals shall be written the name of the championship, the dates, the place of the organisation and the FIBA Europe/event logo and/or name, 3. The organiser shall provide FIBA Europe with two (2) sets of each of the medals for its archive Certificates of participation/achievement The templates of the certificates will be provided by FIBA Europe. The organiser must use the provided FIBA Europe templates and is responsible for their production and distribution to all participating players, coaches, delegation members and referees. The final layout of the certificates must be approved by FIBA Europe Plaques of achievement If the organiser decides to produce and to provide plaques of achievement to all participating teams the layout must be pre-approved by FIBA Europe. Players may be awarded at the closing Dinner, but should not be presented at the Closing Ceremony.

38 FIBA Europe reserves the right to sign a contract with a title sponsor for the U16, U18 and U20 European Championships Men and Women (see Regulations of FIBA Europe, Chapter V, Article 63.1). All venues must be clear of any advertising, unless approved in writing by FIBA Europe. All of the commercial rights to the event are exclusively owned by FIBA Europe; however FIBA Europe may release some or all rights to the organiser. The organiser must contact FIBA Europe for approval before it signs any major sponsor for the championship. Note: Exclusive commercial rights includes the following Articles 39, 40 and 41. FIBA Europe has the exclusive right to use any kind of advertising media for any products and/or services at the event venues. Such advertising rights shall include the possibility for FIBA Europe to erect signage inside the venues as well as exterior signage on the outside of the venues, on the venue scoreboards, etc Courtside Signage There should be fixed (or rotating) signage at both ends of all courts used for the event and along the sideline opposite the scorer s table and team benches. No other signage is allowed (e.g. second tier signage).the costs of FIBA Europe s fixed (or rotating) signage will be covered by the organiser. The graphic layout will be sent to the organiser at the latest one month before the event Signage at the Scorer s Table There shall be signage in front of the Scorer s Table at which all of the table officials will be seated. FIBA Europe shall approve the length of the scorer s table and there shall be a front panel provided by FIBA Europe Centre and Free Throw Circles / Playing Court The centre circle is reserved for a FIBA Europe sticker. Should the organiser wish to place advertising (sponsors, municipality, etc.) in the free-throw circles, it must first contact FIBA Europe to discuss the conditions.

39 The sponsors cover a range of product categories and exclusive rights that they have each acquired for and during the event. FIBA Europe shall ensure that each of the sponsors individual plans and needs are catered for. The sponsors are designated by product category and shall have exclusivity within their product categories. This product category exclusivity extends to all areas including but not limited to: advertising, selling, service, and promoting. FIBA Europe and the organiser shall discuss the product supply requirements necessary for the organisation of the event so that the correct supply is provided by any relevant sponsors that become involved with the event.

40 The LOC must develop the event logo according to the template provided by FIBA Europe, which should be ready for public release and use at least three (3) months before the start of the event. FIBA Europe has to give its final approval for the logo. All rights of creations and logos developed by the organiser for the event remain the absolute property of FIBA Europe. At least one (1) week before the start of, and during the event, the organiser shall display a range of event flags and/or banners, at the entire official sites (i.e. hotels, venues, city centres, etc.). Layout to be approved by FIBA Europe. The organiser shall be responsible for distribution of posters, small leaflets and game schedules to related locations as well as preparing billboards and hanging them. Layout to be approved by FIBA Europe. Note 1: The organiser should provide FIBA Europe with a promotion plan at least three (3) months before the event for agreement. Note 2: After the event, the organiser should provide a short report on how the promotion plan was implemented. The organiser shall inform the media with press bulletins, hold press conferences, arrange TV programmes and encourage the region s top officials (governor, mayor, etc) to promote the event Court Design and Floor Stickers FIBA Europe has the sole right to determine what is placed on any part of the playing court (e.g. in the centre circle, free throw-circles, on the court border, etc.) during the event. Please see also the court layout in Annex I. This layout may change only to the requirements of FIBA Europe. FIBA Europe shall be responsible for the design and production costs of the FIBA Europe floor stickers. FIBA Europe will supply the organiser with the required number of centre circles, floor stickers and backboard support padding stickers. The organiser shall be responsible for attaching the floor stickers to the playing court under the supervision of the FIBA Europe staff. Together with the shipment, the organiser will receive an application manual detailing how and where to place the stickers and will be responsible for the correct application of the stickers.

41 45.2 Backboard Stickers FIBA Europe will supply the organiser with a certain number of complimentary backboard stickers. The FIBA Europe logo should appear on the bottom left corner of the backboard. The stickers shall be applied to all of the backboards used for all games and training sessions. No other stickers shall be permitted on the backboard or basket during the event, unless required by FIBA Europe Indoor and Outdoor Flags The organiser shall produce banners and flags to be placed both inside and outside of the venues. The design of such banners and flags shall be as per the FIBA Europe CI NET guidelines and pre-approved by FIBA Europe before production. Flags: Dimensions shall be as standard. (FIBA Europe flag dimensions are 1.00 x 2, 1.20 x 3 and 1.50 x 4m). The flags will be hung as two (2) sets, inside and outside the venue in the following order: 1. FIBA Europe flag, 2. Organising national federation flag, 3. Event flag, 4. Participating Countries flags (with alphabetical order of the organising country s language). According to the decision of the organiser, also the country flags of the FIBA Europe officials and neutral referees can be hung. It is highly recommended to hang flags in the following areas: Entrance and lobby of the official FIBA Europe hotel Entrance and lobby of the official team hotel VIP lounge Media office and meeting room All areas used for official dinners, meetings, concerts etc. related to the event 45.4 Event Branded Gifts FIBA Europe encourages the organiser to produce give-aways that display the event/fiba Europe logo. All artwork shall be pre-approved by FIBA Europe before production.

42 The organiser is strongly recommended to provide the following: Championship T-shirts: Championship t-shirts must be produced and distributed to every delegation member. The layout of the t-shirt must be sent to FIBA Europe for approval before production. The organiser may choose to provide the following: Bags Pins Key chains Towels Sweatshirts Small mascots This list is given as information and the organiser is free to produce any of these according to their budgets. The produced promotion materials can also be sold.

43 FIBA Europe will provide to the organiser standardised templates for official print material. These templates will be sent to the LOC four (4) months before the beginning of the Championship and must be used by the organiser. The final layout for all pages in the official programme of the event, tickets front and back, posters and all other official print material relating to the event shall be submitted to FIBA Europe for final approval before printing. Note: Failure to gain approval before printing the various materials may result in the necessity to reprint at the organiser s cost. Any official print material should be submitted to FIBA Europe for final approval at least one (1) week (i.e. seven days) prior to the print deadline. FIBA Europe agrees to provide approval in writing within seventy-two (72) hours. It is highly recommended that the organiser chooses to provide: Official programme Official tickets Official posters Official press releases Event letterhead and general stationery (business cards, with compliment slips, organiser letterhead paper, envelopes, etc.) Event accreditation cards (see Article 51) Event car and bus stickers for vehicle identification Event parking passes/stickers Event direction signs

44 FIBA Europe s youth events are not as well attended by the media as senior competitions. However, the following basic facilities should be provided for accredited journalists. The organiser shall appoint a staff member to be responsible for the media. That staff member should have experience of working with journalists at international sports events. The media officer will be responsible for any enquiries from international journalists before and during the event. Media accreditation will be conducted online via the event web site or FIBA Europe s online accreditation center. The final system will be agreed upon by the organiser and FIBA Europe press officers no later than two (2) months before the event. The media tribune or media seats must be located around the court (either on the sideline or endline) and will be large enough to seat all accredited media. Each seat will be equipped with a table allowing sufficient space to work with a computer and an electricity outlet. Broadband internet access must be provided via a cable or wireless connection free of charge. A media workroom shall be made available for all accredited journalists. The room should be located near to the media tribune and will be equipped with tables and chairs, sufficient power supply, broadband internet access and pigeon holes where information (game statistics, schedules, press releases etc) can be stored. If possible, it is also recommended to provide five (5) computers and a printer for media use. It is not compulsory to hold post game press conferences at FIBA Europe youth tournaments. However, based on demand from local media, it may be advisable to host press conferences for the home team. If no special room is available, these press conferences can take place in the media workroom. Accredited media will be provided with a regular flow of information throughout the tournament, including all competition related data (schedule, standings, statistics, rosters etc). This information shall be made available in the media workroom. It is also recommended that the daily bulletin be distributed to all accredited media. In addition media members will receive game statistics in the media tribune at the end of each quarter of every game. If the organiser is able to provide television production, the organiser may keep the national television rights. All international television and internet rights belong to FIBA Europe. If the organiser is unable to provide television production, but FIBA Europe requires certain qualification games to be produced, the organiser will provide production at cost price. The organiser is obliged to provide television production and an international signal (incl. satellite uplink) for both semifinals, the final and the bronze medal game. The international signal will be provided to FIBA Europe free of charge. Note: Any and all organiser contracts (television, marketing or merchandising) is subject to FIBA Europe approval.

45 For the photographer positions, the organiser should provide benches with a recommended height of approximately 40cm and a length of seven (7) metres. These benches should be placed behind the baselines behind the courtside advertising signage and should not obstruct any of the Host Broadcast television cameras or hinder in any way the work of the Host Broadcaster. In order to protect the players' safety the benches cannot block the extended end line of the key, next to the basket support. The organiser press office must provide a tight security system, in order to ensure that only the accredited photographers can gain access to the photographer area. In order to simplify the security system and to clearly identify the professional photographers, FIBA Europe will provide to each venue photographer bibs, which must be worn by each photographer throughout the whole game. The distribution and collection of the bibs needs to be carried out for each session. The organiser staff member responsible for the photographers and his staff shall ensure a convenient collection system, in which the photographers sign in for their bibs and receive them in exchange for their accreditation and personal identification. After the final game of the event a special area shall be assigned for the photographers as they are not allowed at any time to enter on to the playing court. For the closing and medal ceremonies, this area should be in the two (2) metre boundary line in front of the scorer s table. FIBA Europe shall allow the use of strobe lights which are special photographer flashlights operated by remote control. However, due to the possible interference with the television production, a maximum number of five (5) sets shall be allowed per game. The organiser press office and the venue technicians shall assist the photographers with the installation of these strobes and the required power supply. Those photographers wishing to install their strobe-lights must notify the organiser when they complete their accreditation forms and shall agree with the organiser press office on the timing of the installation. Installation fees may be applicable. The photographer installing strobe lights is fully liable for any possible damage to both the equipment and for any possible injury. Note: the FIBA Europe photographer has priority for the installation of strobe-lights. The respective staff at the FIBA Europe headquarters in Munich, Germany will handle the duties of the FIBA Europe press office. Specific responsibilities will be allocated within the FIBA Europe press office as the event draws closer. The contact details for the FIBA Europe press office are listed below: FIBA Europe: Widenmayerstraße Munich, Federal Republic of Germany Tel: ; Fax: media@fe-properties.com

46 At the beginning of each tournament the participating teams will be asked to line up for a team photograph. The players and coaches of both teams will be asked to line up in two (2) rows on the free throw circle facing the centre circle. 1. The players shall be dressed in their game uniforms with their shirt numbers clearly visible, 2. A mandatory team photograph (e.g. organisers or local photograph) shall be taken on the first game day of an event, no less than twelve (12) minutes before the tip-off, 3. The teams shall be informed of the procedure during the team 1 st Technical Meeting. Broadcast equipment and personnel shall not be placed in a way that can endanger players and officials. All cameras shall be a minimum of two (2) metres from the court but where advertising signage is in position they must be located behind this signage. Movable, handheld cameras working for the Host Broadcaster will be allowed around the court and benches but will only be permitted on the court during time-outs and at half time. Broadcast representatives should make no approaches for interviews or comments with players or coaches during play unless pre-agreed with FIBA Europe. Such approval shall only be granted in exceptional circumstances.

47 The organiser is responsible for the customs clearance and for the transportation from the customs to each of the preliminary round venues and/or hotels for all of the sport equipment, advertising and sponsor material. The critical logistical areas are transportation, customs and the storage of the goods. The organiser shall guarantee that there will be temporary free import permits for all of the material and equipment necessary for the work of all participants, media representatives, sponsors and broadcast partners recognised by FIBA Europe and others. The organiser shall guarantee that the customs is informed about the sports equipment, medical supplies and other items the delegation will bring with them so that any problems entering the country are avoided. The organiser shall guarantee that all of the materials are in the arenas at least one (1) week before the start of the event and ready for installation and distribution. FIBA Europe shall be responsible for co-ordinating the transportation from the country where the relevant goods are produced to the customs of the country where the event will take place. FIBA Europe will cover the cost of transportation to the customs. The goods in question are: Sponsors material (e.g. towers, etc.) Volunteer equipment (in the case of FIBA Europe equipment sponsor) Basketballs and ball carriers Sponsors gifts Accreditation lanyards Other FIBA Europe decorations The organiser is responsible for the storage of all goods after the customs have been cleared until the start of the event. 1. All storage costs shall be borne by the organiser, 2. There must be sufficient storage rooms in the arenas for the products and goods of the sponsors as well as any FIBA Europe advertising material. 1. The LOC should appoint a security manager who will be responsible for all security related issues. The Security Manager should be responsible for ensuring that all of the arenas to be used for the competition are fully compliant with all safety and security requirements, 2. The organiser should ensure that any beverages, food products or other products sold within the stadium cannot be used as dangerous projectiles by spectators, 3. The LOC should guarantee the general security services for delegations and officials (arena, hotel and routes), 4. The LOC should provide extra security service for the delegations and officials upon request of the Crew Chief Commissioner. The LOC should inform the consulates about the delegations in order to help them acquire visas.

48 All of the fees and dues owed to FIBA Europe must be paid in full and net of any taxes and fees within the deadlines given in this manual. The bank details are as follows: Bank: Bank Account: Bank Code : HypoVereinsbank AG Munich IBAN: DE Swift Code: HY VE DE MM For all other payments provided for in this manual, the organiser shall be obliged to respect the following provision: For reimbursement of all travel expenses for the FIBA Europe nominated officials, the payment must be made in EUR, unless an alternative agreement has been made with the party involved. A. The organiser shall cover the following staying expenses: From seventy-two (72) hours prior to the beginning of the competition and until twenty-four (24) hours after the end thereof for: Up to four (4) staff members of the Offices of FIBA Europe. From forty-eight (48) hours prior to the beginning of the competition and until twenty-four (24) hours after the end thereof for: 1. The FIBA Europe President, 2. The FIBA Europe Secretary General, 3. The FIBA Europe representative, 4. Two (2) FIBA Europe instructor(s), 5. Four (4) FIBA Europe commissioners, 6. The necessary number of FIBA referees according to the tournament, 7. The difference between the actual cost of the staying expenses and the contribution paid by the teams, each consisting of a maximum of eighteen (18) persons. B. The organiser shall cover the following travel expenses: 1. FIBA Europe: a. Business class for: The FIBA Europe President The FIBA Europe Secretary General, b. Economy class for: The FIBA Europe representative, Up to four (4) staff members of the Offices of FIBA Europe. 2. FIBA Europe Officials: a. The FIBA Europe instructor(s), b. Four (4) FIBA commissioners, c. The necessary number of FIBA neutral referees according to the tournament. The organiser shall also cover the transportation within the organising country for all persons listed above and for VIPs/FIBA Europe guests.

49 Once the event is concluded, the organiser shall complete the event questionnaire provided by FIBA Europe and submit it within fifteen (15) days after the conclusion of the tournament. As stated in the FIBA Internal Regulations. 1. Contribution from FIBA Europe, 2. Government and Municipal Subsidies, 3. Ticket Sales, 4. Event/Local sponsorship revenues as agreed with FIBA Europe, 5. Value-in-kind related to cost items as agreed with FIBA Europe, 6. National TV rights (as per Article 63.2 of the Regulations of FIBA Europe) FIBA Europe Responsibilities FIBA Europe shall insure the following persons against accidents, which may occur during their travel to and from the venue of the competition: 1. The international referees (appointed by FIBA Europe), 2. The commissioners and instructors, 3. The official representatives of FIBA Europe present at the competition. Note: In the event of any injury or sickness to Officials or FIBA Europe Representatives the LOC is responsible for the co-ordination of local medical care Organiser Responsibilities The organiser shall ensure that there is medical care/insurance at the venue for all participants (players, coaches, referees, commissioners and officials) in the case of illness and/or accident during their entire stay for the competition. This medical care shall be at the organiser s expense and shall cover any and all accidents, which may occur during any local transportation arranged by them. The organiser shall carry civil insurance (third party liability) for any and all accidents which may be caused through poor organisation such as faulty fittings, equipment and stands, security during the game and, in general, all material organisations for which the organiser is responsible. FIBA Europe shall be a co-insured party on this insurance policy. The organiser must carry appropriate cancellation insurance and FIBA Europe shall be a co-insured party on this insurance policy. The National Federations whose teams participate in an official competition must insure their teams against: 1. Accidents which may occur during the travel to and from the country of the competition, 2. Accidents which may occur to members of their team during the competition and for which the organiser is not responsible. 3. Payment of thirty-five (35) EUR per person and per day to the organiser.

50 As stated in the FIBA Internal Regulations. Note: FIBA Europe reserves the right to carry out the anti-doping controls during the U20 European Championship Men, Division A. The LOC is required to cover the staying and local transportation expenses of the doctor. FIBA Europe will cover all other costs.

51 1. In case the organiser should decide to provide fax and telephone services at the media office the organiser must inform the users how to apply for these services and their costs. 1. To be in coordination with the related agencies for planning the maintenance of power supply during the championship in order to avoid power outages, 2. Providing the responsible operator with a spare generator ready to come on line. It is recommended to provide the delegations and guests with: free admission to tourist sights, books, maps, CDs and similar documents about the relevant region. 1. Providing support in general municipal services for the venue from related organisations, such as cleaning services, asphalting and environmental design, 2. Road, intersection, infrastructure construction and environmental design being completed in the access roads to such venues, giving priority to the vicinity of the venues, 3. General maintenance of the venue, including painting and cleaning, 4. Identification and direction signs being placed throughout and around the venue appropriately, according to their purposes, 5. Signs and information being posted on the main roads and intersections of the city, directing access to the venue.

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