CEV Volleyball European Cup Competitions 2018 CEV Volleyball Champions League Official Communications

Confédération Européenne de Volleyball CONFÉDÉRATION EUROPÉENNE DE VOLLEYBALL CEV Volleyball European Cup Competitions

2018 CEV EUROPEAN CUPS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION No. 1 (Registration) Version Control: Date Released: OC No. 1 11th May 2017 Released on: May 11, 2017 2017 CEV Volleyball Champions League Page 1 of 12

1. INTRODUCTION This Official Communication No. 1 (Registration) supports all National Federations who are interested in registering teams into one of the CEV European Cup competitions in the 2018 season. It contains important information and detailed explanations about the various steps and requirements for registration. The CEV Office is available to help should you have any questions, or need any assistance during this process. 2. CEV REGULATORY FRAMEWORK The following documents are used and can be found either by following the e-book link or accessing the Download Area of the CEV Database: CEV Volleyball Competitions Regulations (The new version, after the CEV Board of Administration meeting held in April 2017, will be released very soon) Competition o o 2018 CEV Volleyball Cup / 2018 CEV Volleyball Challenge Cup CEV Organisation Guidelines for Clubs Competitions CEV General Regulations CEV Disciplinary Regulations: 2018 CEV European Cup Ranking Lists Seasonal list of NF European Cups Responsibles (Download Area - once confirmed) Official Match Protocols LED System Application Form (Download Area) The following CEV Online Database Forms are used: 01 Form Request for Registration of Teams 02 Form Organisational Chart 04 Form Registration of Players - Collective Team License 07 Form Match Programme 08 Form Information for the Visiting Team CL-S Form - Request for Approval of Sponsors 09 Form Team Information 09bis Form Final Team List 10 Form Preliminary Inquiry 12 Form Results The following CEV Paper Forms are used: (Download Area) 06 Form Switch Match Order / Both Matches in the same Country (Valid only for CEV and Challenge Volleyball Cups) 07bis Form Match Reschedule 03-I Form Inspection Visit Checklist for the CEV Supervisor M-3 Form - Health Certificate for players M-7 Form - Health Certificate for officials Released on: May 11, 2017 2018 CEV European Cups Page 2 of 12

Media Accreditation Form PCL-01 - List of accredited media CL-PC Form - Press clippings TV-01 Form TV production guarantee (Download Area, mandatory for the registration into the CEV Volleyball Champions League) The following instructions may be useful: Instructions for NF: How to use the CEV Database Database log in required Instructions for Clubs: How to use the CEV Database Database log in required Instructions for CEV Officials: How to use the CEV Database Database log in required Instructions for Local Press officers and Local photographers: How to use the CEV News Management System - (e-mail: communication@cev.lu) 3. CEV VOLLEYBALL COMPETITIONS REGULATIONS - UPDATE The main changes are: For the CEV Volleyball Champions League: TV PRODUCTION: Following the assessment of the 2017 season, the CEV Board of Administration has approved the request to lower the TV production standards for the upcoming season as follows: 1 st to 3 rd round matches: Standard C HD 16:9 production 4 th Round to playoffs (incl.): Standard B HD 16:9 production Final Four: Standard A HD 16:9 production See Item 14 of this Official Communication. CHALLENGE SYSTEM SPECTATORS ATTENDANCE Whatever the competition phase, a minimum of 1000 spectators per match for the men competition and 800 spectators per match for the women competition shall be present. COMMUNICATION Clubs participating in the CEV Volleyball Champions League shall: - have a functional website with at least one landing page in English - have a Team Media officer (former Journalist) present for each match - produce 1 video in front of the backdrop for each match - produce 2 side-stories /players portraits during the season - Create an I-zone (a relaxed area where players and media can interact) if no press conference room is required. The I-zone is mandatory as from the Playoffs matches. Released on: May 11, 2017 2018 CEV European Cups Page 3 of 12

For all CEV European Cups Competitions: TEAM DELEGATION Only the coach can decide and has to sign: - for the list of people allowed to sit on the bench - for the change of the libero. The request can be submitted by the Team Manager COMMUNICATION The presence of the local photographer for each match is mandatory. The preview report shall be replaced by quotes, data, statistics, historical achievements Pictures shall be delivered after the end of a set and not after the end of the match. The 400 words report to be sent after a match shall be replaced by a 200 words one with quotes, statistics ; 4. 2018 EUROPEAN CUPS CALENDAR The proposed 2018 European Cups calendar is currently available in the download area of the CEV Database, but requires final approval from FIVB due to potential clashes with the new Volleyball League. The final version of the 2018 European Cups calendar can only be submitted after the final feedback from FIVB. 5. 2018 REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Registration will be done via the CEV Database, using the 01 form. Deadline for registration is Wednesday 24 th May 2017 at 23:59 CET Before proceeding to the registration, we remind you to consider article 19.6 of the Volleyball Competitions Regulations concerning financial stability and commitment. A separate 01 form is required for each gender. Instructions to complete the 01 form for National Federations are here and for clubs here. Once the 01 form is closed the data is fixed and cannot be changed. The CEV will set the form as Accepted when they have checked the form. Once the signed and stamped originals are received the CEV will set the form as Confirmed. To be accepted, the 01 Form Signature and Stamp Output must be printed out and handwritten signed. The original must be sent then by post. Released on: May 11, 2017 2018 CEV European Cups Page 4 of 12

6. COMPETITION HALLS All applying clubs are required to nominate a Competition hall that complies with the CEV Volleyball Competitions Regulations (articles 61.4 and 61.5.2). If the Competition hall is not already in the CEV Database, the following items are additionally required to be sent to clubs@cev.lu by the stated 01 form deadline: - Recent photos of the new Competition hall - An architectural plan 7. NEXT STEPS AFTER THE REGISTRATION - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION TIME TABLE After the registration process, the National Federations and Clubs will be informed by e-mail or via an official communication about the next steps, namely: - Fill in the 02 Form (Organisation Chart) (end of May-beginning of June 2017) - Organise a site visit, if needed (July-August 2017) - Perform the e-learning programme (During the season) CEV VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Official Communication N 1 (registration) distributed to all NFs 11 th May 2017 Official Communication n 2 June 2017 Official Communication n 3 July 2017 Official Communication n 4 September 2017 Official Communication n 5 November 2017 Official Communication n 6 January 2018 Official Communication n 7 April 2018 CEV VOLLEYBALL CUP AND CEV VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGE CUP Official Communication N 1 (registration) distributed to all NFs 11 th May 2017 Official Communication n 2 June 2017 Official Communication n 3 November 2017 Official Communication n 4 January 2018 Official Communication n 5 March 2018 8. CEV SUPERVISORS Based on the proposals made by all National Federations as well as the selected experts by the European Cups Commission, the CEV is analysing the performance of the proposed supervisors in the previous seasons and will take the final decision over who is selected to act as a CEV Supervisor in the 2018 European Cup season. Please take note that a National Federation President shall not act as a CEV Supervisor. The confirmed list will be sent to all National Volleyball Federations by e-mail. Released on: May 11, 2017 2018 CEV European Cups Page 5 of 12

9. BANNED TEAMS According to the CEV Volleyball Competitions Regulations, the below mentioned teams are not eligible to participate in the 2018 European Cups (non-exhaustive list): Team Season enforced Reason WOMEN S TEAMS AZE Igtisadchi BAKU 2014/2015 withdrawal NOR Stod Volley STEINKJER 2015/2016 withdrawal GRE AON Pannaxiakos NAXOS 2016/2017 withdrawal MEN S TEAMS AND CV ANDORRA 2014/2015 withdrawal ROU Tomis CONSTANTA 2015/2016 withdrawal UKR Lokomotiv KHARKIV 2016/2017 withdrawal 10. E-LEARNING PROGRAMME For the 2018 season, the clubs, the new NF s European Cups Responsibles and new CEV Supervisors must complete the E-learning programme. Information and deadlines will be sent to all concerned in due time. 11. DRAWING OF LOTS Please take note that this season, the 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Round of the CEV Volleyball Champions League will be drawn in Luxembourg at the same time than the CEV and Challenge Volleyball Cups Drawing of Lots on: The results will be published on the CEV website. Wednesday 14 th June 2017. Released on: May 11, 2017 2018 CEV European Cups Page 6 of 12

12. EUROPEAN VOLLEYBALL GALA It has been decided that the European Volleyball Gala will be held on Thursday 16 th November 2017 (venue to be confirmed). The gala will only focus on the 4 th Round. This event will focus on the elite side of our sports and aim at showcasing all that we have to offer to the watching world, political leaders at all levels, as well as current and future sponsors, partners, etc. Meaning that the clubs main decision makers and most important stakeholders, namely the club Presidents and their leading sponsors are expected to attend. 13. SEMINARS A seminar for all CEV Supervisors selected for the CEV Volleyball Champions League will be held, alongside the 2017 CEV U16 Volleyball European Championship Women Final Round in SOFIA (BUL) on 28 th and 29 th July 2017. Arrival scheduled on 27 th in the evening or 28 th early morning (The seminar should start around 12h00) Departure on 30 th July 2017 in the morning. More information will be released on this in due time. 14. CHALLENGE SYSTEM You will find below the 3 suppliers currently approved by the CEV. DataProject Mr. Emilio SPIRITO - Chief Executive Officer Sede di Bologna Via dell'elettricista, 10 I - 40138 - Bologna Italy Tel: +39 051 30 70 60 info@dataproject.com www.dataproject.com TDS International S.A Mr. Dawid FILIPOWICZ Sarmacka 13/92 Street, PL - 02-972 Warsaw, Poland Tel: +48 22 885 8121 d.filipowicz@tdsinternational.eu www.tdsinternational.eu Released on: May 11, 2017 2018 CEV European Cups Page 7 of 12

Hawk-Eye Innovations Sony Europe Limited Mr. Jack ASKEW Volleyball & Badmington Operations Manager Jays Close, Viables Basingstoke RG22 4SB United Kingdom Tel: +44 1256 48 34 12 Mob: +44 7815 74 79 36 Skype: jwaskew1 www.hawkeyeinnovations.co.uk However, each hosting team can apply to use another system if it fulfils all conditions required by the CEV. The final decision on approval is up to CEV. 15. LED SYSTEM For the use of a dynamic advertisement system - LED system - around the playing area, the latest LED system application form (to be downloaded from the CEV database) must be submitted to clubs@cev.lu before 30 th June 2017. 16. COMMERCIAL RIGHTS The table hereafter shows the split of Advertising spaces on the Playing area between the CEV and the organising clubs. For the CEV Volleyball Champions League Final Four, CEV Volleyball Cup and CEV Volleyball Challenge Cup Final matches, the below-mentioned commercial rights distribution may change. Banners LED system visibility split (percentage of a 360 loop) CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CEV CUP CHALLENGE CUP CLUB CEV CLUB CEV CLUB CEV 10 12 12 (+4 positions 12 (+4 positions 10 (+4 on positions 10 23-26) 23-26) 23-26) 45% 55% 55% 45% 55% 45% Floor stickers 2 6* 2 2 2 2 Net - 100% 50% 50% 100% - Net post - 100% - - - - Referee stand - 100% - - - - *including the competition title and the host city floor stickers Released on: May 11, 2017 2018 CEV European Cups Page 8 of 12

Protected product categories The CEV reserves the following product categories: 1. Airlines 2. Banking 3. Body & Healthcare products 4. Cars 5. Insurance 6. Sports Equipment - Volleyballs 7. Sportswear 8. Sweets 9. Courier services & logistics One or more categories of the above list may be released by CEV upon request or if not used by the CEV. 17. MEDIA RIGHTS All Media rights originally belong to CEV. The CEV Media agency, the sportsman media group, is the exclusive, global agent of the CEV in marketing and distributing all Media rights of European Cups competitions. As per the CEV Volleyball Competitions Regulations, we would like to remind all teams about the mandatory production of the matches (incl. putting at disposal of the international signal upon an established European satellite) as follows: CEV Volleyball Champions League: all home matches and all matches of the final four, if appointed as a final four organiser CEV Volleyball Cup: semi-finals and finals CEV Volleyball Challenge Cup: finals The sportsman media group will do its utmost to negotiate license agreements covering also the production of the matches. In case a license agreement does not cover the production costs, the clubs will be responsible for the production. For any further information, you may contact the sportsman media group: Contact person for media rights: Mr. Christian Günther Email: christian.guenther@thesportsman.de Tel: 0049 89 200003848 Contact person for technical coordination: Mrs Jasmin Winter Email: volleyball@thesportsman.de Tel: 0049 89 200003845 Released on: May 11, 2017 2018 CEV European Cups Page 9 of 12

18. 2018 EUROPEAN CUPS METHOD On the following pages you will find a flow chart outlining the three European Cup competitions. For the CEV Volleyball Champions League, this example method is based on there being a Final Four club organiser determined after the 4th Round and all seeded slots in this round being used. Full details related to the different competitions can be found in the CEV Volleyball Competitions Regulations. Released on: May 11, 2017 2018 CEV European Cups Page 10 of 12

Round 1 CEV Volleyball Champions League 1 st Round Men: max. 64 teams Women: max. 32 teams Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away Interconnection CEV Volleyball Cup Interconnection CEV Volleyball Challenge Cup 1 st Round (if required) 2 3 2 nd Round Men: max. 32 winners from 1 st Round Women: max. 16 winners from 1st Round Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away 3 rd Round Men: max. 16 winners from 2 nd Round Women: max. 8 winners from 2 nd Round Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away All losing teams from 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Rounds will move to the 1/32, 1/16 and/or 1/8 Finals of the CEV Cup depending on the number of teams registered. ADDITIONAL ROUND (if required) 1/32 Finals (only if more than 8 losers move from the CL) Men: max.64 teams Women: max.64 teams Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away 1/16 Finals Men: 32 teams Women: 32 teams Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away NO INTERCONNECTION 2 nd Round Men: max.64 teams Women: max.64 teams Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away 1/16 Finals Men: 32 winners from 1 st Round Women: 32 winners from 1 st Round Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away 4 4 th Round Men: 5 pools with 4 teams in each Women: 4 pools with 4 teams in each Double Round Robin: 3 matches at home & 3 matches away 1/8 Finals Men: 16 winners from 1/16 Finals Women: 16 winners from 1/16 Finals Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away 1/8 Finals Men: 16 winners from 2 nd Round Women: 16 winners from 2 nd Round Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away Released on: May 11, 2017 2018 CEV European Cups Page 11 of 12

5 Play Off 12 (Men only) Top 12 teams from the 4 th Round Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away 1/4 Finals Men: 8 winners from 1/8 Finals Women: 8 winners from 1/8 Finals Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away 1/4 Finals Men: 8 winners from 1/8 Finals Women: 8 winners from 1/8 Finals Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away 6 7 Play Off 6 (both genders) Men: 6 winners from Play Offs 12 Women: 6 winners from 4 th Rounds Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away Final Four * Men: 3 winners from Play Off 6 + appointed organiser Women: 3 winners from Play Off 6 + appointed organiser Knock out system: Semi-Final matches 1 match Classification match 3/4-1 match Final match 1 match NO INTERCONNECTION Semi-Finals Men: 4 winners from 1/4 Finals Women: 4 winners from 1/4 Finals Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away NO INTERCONNECTION Semi-Finals Men: 4 winners from 1/4 Finals Women: 4 winners from 1/4 Finals Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away 8 Finals Men: 2 winners from Semi-Finals Women: 2 winners from Semi-Finals Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away Finals Men: 2 winners from Semi-Finals Women: 2 winners from Semi-Finals Knock-out system: 1 match at home & 1 match away *Based on CEV decision, the Final or Final Four could be organised also by a neutral organiser. Released on: May 11, 2017 2018 CEV European Cups Page 12 of 12

2018 CEV VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION No. 2 Version Control: Date Released: OC No. 1 11th May 2017 OC No. 2 14th July 2017 Released on: July 14, 2017 Page 1 of 10

1. REMINDER - CLUB LOGOS As stated on the 02 form, any team participating in the CEV Volleyball Champions League must upload their logo(s) via the Club Area of the CEV Database. 1.1 TYPE OF LOGOS For CEV club competitions there are 2 different types of logos: - The club institutional logo, which is linked to the association to which it belongs to - The team emblem/logo, which is used for the team within the club, for the upcoming season. For instance, this emblem may include a sponsor s logo or other features. 1.2 LOCATION All club institutional logos must be uploaded in the Contact List section whereas the team emblem/logo must be uploaded in the Team Info section of the Database. The team emblem/logo must be uploaded 5 times whatever format is used (.jpg,.ai,.eps) as follows: 1. One high resolution logo: 1200 pixels x 150dpi 2. Three image logos with the requested widths: 32 pixels, 100 pixels and 150 pixels. 3. One logo in vectors: no limitation for this file If a registered team does not have a team emblem/logo, their club institutional logo should be uploaded here instead. These logos will be made available via the CEV website to the opponents for promotional purposes as well as for television graphics. Missing logos have serious consequences to the corporate visibility and presentation of your club and the competitions on the CEV website and in the media and on television starting with the European Volleyball Gala. 2. CHALLENGE SYSTEM In the Official Communication n 1, we listed the 3 suppliers currently recommended by CEV. National Federations and Clubs are free to apply for another system if it fulfils all conditions required by the CEV. We received the information that the contact person for Hawk-Eye Innovations changed. Therefore, you will find hereafter the new contact details of this person. Released on: July 14, 2017 Page 2 of 10

Hawk-Eye Innovations Sony Europe Limited Mr. James BARTON Volleyball & Badmington Operations Manager Jays Close, Viables Basingstoke RG22 4SB United Kingdom Tel: +44 1256 82 20 80 Mob: +44 7854 57 72 59 Skype: jamesbarton1993 www.hawkeyeinnovations.com Teams participating in the are able to apply to a Challenge System in the 1 st to 3 rd Rounds by Monday 18 th September 2017. From the start of the 4 th Round, the use of a Challenge System is mandatory for all teams. 3. 04 FORM REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS All players wishing to participate in the 2018 European Cups, need to be registered by their respective club, under the supervision of their NF s European Cups Responsible. The application for players licenses can only be performed via the CEV database on the CEV 04 form (Registration of Players). The deadlines to complete the CEV 04 form are stated in the tables hereafter. According to the CEV Volleyball Competitions Regulations, Chapter 3, Article 20.3, a minimum of 10 players shall be registered on the 04 form before: Monday 18 th September 2017: o for teams participating in the Men and Women 2 nd and 3 rd Round Monday 6 th November 2017: o for teams seeded in the Men 4 th Round Monday 13 th November 2017: o for teams seeded in the Women 4 th Round After this deadline and according to CEV Volleyball Competitions Regulations Chapter 5, Article 33.2, the club has the possibility to apply for the registration of extra players (transferred or not) within the below set deadlines. Released on: July 14, 2017 Page 3 of 10

Player 2018 CEV VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - MEN Form to be Competition phase Deadline used No 1 st Round this season License fee Minimum of 10 players Teams participating in the 2 nd and 3 rd Round September 18, 2017 Mimimum of 10 players Seeded Teams in 4 th Round November 6, 2017 2 nd Round - Home matches October 16, 2017 2 nd Round - Away matches October 18, 2017 3 rd Round - Home matches November 6, 2017 Extra players 3 rd Round - Away matches 1 st LEG 04 (Registration of players) November 8, 2017 December 4, 2017 2 nd LEG December 18, 2017 3 rd LEG January 15, 2018 4 th LEG January 29, 2018 5 th LEG February 12, 2018 6 th LEG February 26, 2018 Playoffs and Finals March 12, 2018 34 Euros Released on: July 14, 2017 Page 4 of 10

Player 2018 CEV VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - WOMEN Form to be Competition phase Deadline used No 1 st Round this season License fee Minimum of 10 players Teams participating in the 2 nd and 3 rd Round September 18, 2017 Mimimum of 10 players Seeded Teams in 4 th Round November 13, 2017 2 nd Round - Home matches October 16, 2017 2 nd Round - Away matches October 18, 2017 3 rd Round - Home matches November 6, 2017 Extra players 3 rd Round - Away matches 1 st LEG 04 (Registration of players) November 8, 2017 December 11, 2017 2 nd LEG January 8, 2018 3 rd LEG January 22, 2018 4 th LEG February 5, 2018 5 th LEG February 19, 2018 6 th LEG February 26, 2018 Playoffs and Finals March 19, 2018 34 Euros Released on: July 14, 2017 Page 5 of 10

4. MIKASA BALLS The official ball to be used during the is the Mikasa MVA200CEV (Green Ball). CEV has decided to provide all participating clubs of the 2018 CEV Volleyball Champions League with 12 Mikasa balls (MVA200CEV) bearing the current valid competition logo, free of charge in terms of production and transportation. These balls will be shipped directly by Mikasa to the respective National Federations which will be responsible for dispatching the balls to the various clubs. Please note that the CEV partner Mikasa is in charge for the delivery and the respective receiver for the custom clearance.. The Mikasa balls with the current valid competition logo are also available via the Mikasa distributor network and each participating club takes the responsibility to have enough balls for games. The Champions League games can be played solely with the current valid competition logo. For the training and warm-up sessions, each club has to ensure to have a total number of at least 30 Mikasa balls per team (recommended are 12 balls for the warm-up and 20 balls for each training session per team) with the current or older competition logo to be purchased through a local Mikasa distributor. 5. CEV nftp server Access to CEV ftp server: ftp://nftp.cev.lu We recommend to use FileZilla client, which is most advanced and free ftp client for all major operating systems. User name: CEV_marketing Password: 4marketing2010 Released on: July 14, 2017 Page 6 of 10

6. CL-S FORM REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPONSORS All teams shall fill in the CL-S form with all sponsors contracted for the 2018 CEV Volleyball Champions League. The CL-S form will be available online in the CEV Database as from Monday 21 st August 2017. All clubs have to duly fill, save, close and send the CLS form to CEV via the CEV database no later than 21 days (3 weeks) before their 1st match in the Competition. 7. TEAM UNIFORMS When ordering the team uniforms, clubs must make sure they are produced according to the CEV Volleyball Competitions Regulations. For more details please follow this link: http://ebook.cev.lu/competitions/regulations/index.html#40. CEV has reserved a set number of product categories for advertisement during the 2018 CEV Volleyball Champions League, however this rule does not apply to team uniforms and the choice of sponsors is free. Clubs are allowed to have sponsors from the CEV protected product categories on their team uniforms. All sponsors appearing on the uniform shall first be approved by CEV through the CL-S form. Each set of uniforms shall be checked and approved by CEV. Therefore, teams are required to upload the pictures of their 2 sets of uniforms, shirt and short with a front side and back side view produced in the colours confirmed by the O2 form, via the CEV nftp server: ftp://nftp.cev.lu/ UPLOADS//*.* by 18th September 2017. COMPETITION BADGE: The CEV Volleyball Champions League badge has to figure on the team uniform as from the first match, namely on the right sleeve for jerseys with sleeves or on the upper right chest for jerseys without sleeves. Released on: July 14, 2017 Page 7 of 10

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Clubs have two options: 1 ) Order the badges via the CEV Office. The deadline for ordering such badges is set for Monday 21 st August 2017, by sending an email with the exact number of badges to: marketing@cev.lu. 2 ) Produce the badges using the heat transfer method. Teams using the heat transfer method have to download the new logo from the CEV ftp server. Download folder: /DOWNLOADS/VOLLEYBALL COMPETITIONS/2018/2018 CEV VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE/ CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LOGO The dimensions of the logo are as follows: 7,2 cm x 7,8 cm (width x height) All 1st ranked teams from previous Champions league editions have the right to use the Competition logo badge with stars. The number of stars indicates how many times the respective team won the CEV Volleyball Champions League. The colour of uniforms required for each match will be communicated by the CEV via the 09 forms on the CEV Database. Teams will be responsible for bringing the correct set of uniform and presenting it at the Preliminary Inquiry. If either team does not bring the required uniform, or there is a colour clash, the home team must change their uniform. Failure to do this will result in a financial sanction being issued. Released on: July 14, 2017 Page 9 of 10

8. MEDIA & COMMUNICATION From the next season, clubs are no longer required to send through to the CEV the PCL-01 (List of Accredited Media form) and the CL-PC Form (Press Clippings form). In their place there will be a new form entitled Match Media Form, which will outline all requirements and act as a checklist for those working on site. 9. SOCIAL MEDIA The official #hashtags for use are: #Volleyball when referring to the sport of Volleyball #CLVolleyM for the Men s competition #CLVolleyW for the Women s competition CEV operates on four social media platforms, namely: Facebook (www.facebook.com/cevolleyball) Twitter (www.twitter.com/cevolleyball) YouTube (www.youtube.com/cevolleyball) Instagram (www.instagram.com/cevolleyball) Next to these, the CEV also operates two dedicated Champions League competition pages, namely: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cevolleyballcl) Twitter (www.twitter.com/cevolleyballcl) Clubs are requested to link to these whenever posting or tweeting about the competition. It is expected that clubs are also active on social media, with a focus on those channels that are dominant in their country. It is imperative that clubs take the time to ensure that their social media contact details are inserted and correct in the 02 form (Organisation Chart) and 04 form (Registration of Players). Champions League clubs are encouraged to develop more visual ways of communicating on social media using imagery and graphical design work to promote the competition / matches, announce scores, recognise special achievements etc. Live photos from the match should also be posted throughout accompanying a live match commentary focusing on the highlights of the game for fans to follow on-line, especially on Twitter. Released on: July 14, 2017 Page 10 of 10

2018 CEV VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION No. 3 Version Control: Date Released: OC No. 1 11 th May, 2017 OC No. 2 14 th July, 2017 OC No. 3 9 th October, 2017 Released on: : 9 th October 2017 Page 1 of 8

1. CEV ORGANISATION GUIDELINES FOR CLUB COMPETITIONS Shorter, simpler and tailor-made for you, the Organisation Guidelines for Club Competitions has been fully reviewed. This document contains references to the Volleyball Competitions Regulations for each specific topic. It also includes some explanation and details which would help you fulfilling the regulations. Highlighting best practices is also an objective. Feel free to share with us your successful ideas! We will update the guidelines during the season according to the questions asked and issues raised by the Clubs. 2. COURT LAYOUT As already mentioned in our mail dated 7 th September 2017, you will find hereafter the technical court layout also available in the download area of the CEV Database. All changes refer to the Competition/Control area. Released on: 9 th October 2017 Page 2 of 8

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3. MARKETING RIGHTS The following files are to be found on the CEV ftp server: Banner layouts Competition logo Poster layout Accreditation card layout Backdrop layout Court layout (for 2 nd & 3 rd Round) LED system playlist file (for 2 nd & 3 rd Round) Champions League anthem Club logos, if needed for the print material Approved LED system applications Please note that we do not provide any ticket layout. However, all the relevant logos must be printed on the tickets, namely CEV logo, competition logo, CEV Official partner s logo. COURT LAYOUT: The CEV has ceded 7 banner positions and 2 floor sticker positions to the clubs for the 2 nd and 3 rd Round of the competition. In return, and in order to have a more uniform look, the following banners have to be produced by each hosting club: Position 4: Position: 10 For men s competition: For women s competition: Position: 12 Released on: : 9 th October 2017 Page 4 of 8

Position 13 & 20: For clubs based in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Montenegro, Netherlands, Romania, Switzerland, Turkey. Position 13 & 20: For clubs based in the following countries: Belarus, Czech Republic, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Serbia. Clubs using the LED system have to adapt the resolution of the CEV and partner positions according to their needs. In case there is any change to the court layout starting from the 4 th Round all clubs will be informed in due time. NET: CEV will ship the net with the printed CEV logo to each club. NET POST advertising: empty REFEREE CHAIR advertising: empty ID CARDS: The final layout of the ID cards as presented here is available for downloading on the CEV ftp server. Released on: : 9 th October 2017 Page 5 of 8

BACKDROP Men s competition: The backdrop layout can be downloaded from the CEV ftp server. The backdrop has to be produced by each club. BACKDROP Women s competition: Released on: : 9 th October 2017 Page 6 of 8

POSTER: 2018 CEV VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE poster layout instruction is found on the CEV ftp server. Released on: : 9 th October 2017 Page 7 of 8

N.B.: Position F7 & F8 can be used by the club, if used both positions must be filled though. Released on: : 9 th October 2017 Page 8 of 8

2018 CEV VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION No. 3a Version Control: Date Released: OC No. 1 11 th May, 2017 OC No. 2 14 th July, 2017 OC No. 3 9 th October, 2017 OC No. 3a (Corrigendum) 19 th October, 2017 Released on: : 19 th October 2017 Page 1 of 2

1. MARKETING RIGHTS Corrigendum: Official Communication Nr. 3 page 5 : Position 13 & 20: For clubs based in the following countries: Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, Turkey. Exception for Austria: 1 banner DenizBank (position 13), 1 banner Sberbank (position 20) Position 13 & 20: For clubs based in the following countries: Belarus, Czech Republic, Russia, Slovenia, Serbia. Clubs using the LED system have to adapt the resolution of the CEV and partner positions according to their needs. For the CEV official partner banners DenizBank and Sberbank, each club using static banners will be reimbursed for the production costs at the usual production and shipment price in Luxembourg, which amounts to a total of 140 EUR. For the reimbursement, we kindly ask each club to send an invoice with the amount of 140 EUR (VAT included) to the following address: Confédération Européenne de Volleyball a.s.b.l. Attn : Finance Department 488 route de Longwy L 1940 Luxembourg Released on: : 19 th October 2017 Page 2 of 2

2018 CEV VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION No. 4 Version Control: Date Released: OC No. 1 11 th May, 2017 OC No. 2 14 th July, 2017 OC No. 3 9 th October, 2017 OC No. 3a (Corrigendum) 19 th October, 2017 OC No. 4 30 th October, 2017 Released on: : 30 th October 2017 Page 1 of 2

1. PLAYERS SUBSTITUTION PANELS We remind all clubs that the players substitution panels numbering from 1 to 22 must be available in the competition hall and placed close to each coach. These panels shall be used only if the ES bench and referee applications tablets are not working properly. 2. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ANTHEMS An official Champions League Anthem is to be played for all matches, at -3:30 minutes before the 1st service of the game, please check the Official Match protocol, when the players advance to the middle of the court: http://ebook.cev.lu/general/officialmatchprotocols/index.html#4 The speaker must officially announce the match following the conclusion of the Champions League Anthem (approximately 33 seconds). You can download the official Anthem via the CEV ftp server: ftp://nftp.cev.lu User name: CEV_marketing Password: 4marketing2010 Please check under: DOWNLOADS/VOLLEYBALL COMPETITIONS/2018/2018 CEV VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE/Champions League /*.* The Champions League anthem is available in 3 different formats: wav (lossless), mp4 (compressed) and mp3 (compressed). 3. LED SYSTEM PLAY LIST 3 RD ROUND The play list of the led system for clubs participating in the 3 rd Round is also available on the CEV ftp server: DOWNLOADS/VOLLEYBALL COMPETITIONS/2018/2018 CEV VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE/LED system/led play list 3rd round. Released on: : 30 th October 2017 Page 2 of 2

2018 CEV VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION No. 5 Version Control: Date Released: OC No. 1 11 th May, 2017 OC No. 2 14 th July, 2017 OC No. 3 9 th October, 2017 OC No. 3a (Corrigendum) 19 th October, 2017 OC No. 4 30 th October, 2017 OC No. 5 28 th November 2017 Released on: : 30 th October 2017 Page 1 of 4

1. PLAYERS MEDICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT During a match or activity related to the CEV competition, it is reminded that Clubs are entitled to display advertisement only as per the rights granted by the CEV and after approval. Displaying other or unapproved advertisement jeopardises the sustainability of the organisation of the CEV competitions. Such behaviour is a breach of the Volleyball Competitions Regulations. A Club or a Player may be financially sanctioned for such breach. As an example, advertisement on the Player s equipment is only authorised on the Uniform (shirt, short and socks). For the avoidance of doubt, the compression pads or thermal clothes fall into the category of medical protective clothing. They may be used but in accordance with the Volleyball Competitions Regulations. 2. COMMERCIAL RIGHTS 4 th ROUND The court layout and all other conditions including LED playlist timing remain identical to the conditions valid for 2 nd and 3 rd rounds, until further notice in case CEV is contracting a new partner. For more details check the Official communications listed on the front page of this Official communication. 3. LED SYSTEM PLAY LIST 4 th ROUND The LED system playlist form for clubs participating in the 4 th Round is available on the CEV ftp server: DOWNLOADS/VOLLEYBALL COMPETITIONS/2018/2018 CEV VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE/LED system/led play list 4th round. All playlists approved already for the 3 rd round are also valid for the 4 th round s matches. Released on: : 30 th October 2017 Page 2 of 4

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4. CHALLENGE SYSTEM Concerning contact persons for the challenge systems providers mentioned in the Official Communication no 1, please find below updated contact list: DataProject Mr. Emilio SPIRITO - Chief Executive Officer Sede di Bologna Via dell'elettricista, 10 I - 40138 - Bologna Italy Tel: +39 051 30 70 60 info@dataproject.com www.dataproject.com TDS International S.A Mr. Wojciech ANDRZEJKIEWICZ Sarmacka 13/92 Street, PL 02-972 Warsaw, Poland Tel: + +48 601 366 884 wandrzej@tdsinternational.eu www.tdsinternational.eu Hawk-Eye Innovations Sony Europe Limited Mr. James BARTON Volleyball & Badmington Operations Manager Jays Close, Viables Basingstoke RG22 4SB United Kingdom Tel: +44 1256 82 20 80 Mob: +44 7854 57 72 59 Skype: jamesbarton1993 james.barton@hawkeyeinnovations.com www.hawkeyeinnovations.co.uk Released on: 19 th October 2017 Page 4 of 4

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