Welcome to the European Paralympic Youth Games 2019

Welcome to the European Paralympic Youth Games 2019 Pajulahti, Finland Technical Meeting

Introductions • Technical Delegate Mr. Jakub Krzywda • Competition Manager Ms. Tiina Pyykkönen, Pajulahti (LOC) • Competition Manager Ms. Kati Kauhanen, Finnish Swimming association • Security / access chief Mr. Janne Piitulainen, Pajulahti (LOC) • Sport Info Desk Mr. Adam Pratchett (LOC) • International Technical Officials Mr. David Metcalf and Mrs. Susan Barker

Competition venue • Competition will be held in Mäkelänrinne Swimming Center • Competition pool is 50 m pool and has 10 lanes, in competition 8 lanes will be used. • 25 m diving pool will be used as warm-up pool

Competition Information • AGE GROUPS • the minimum age is 12 years old, the maximum is 18 The age will be considered as on the first day of the relevant competition so the athletes born before 25. 6. 2000 can take part in the competition • GENDER • male and female • CLASSIFICATION • No international classification

Competition Format • Events in 50 m, 100 m and 200 m with 9 or more athletes entered will be conducted as heats and finals. Best 8 athletes according to the Youth World Para Swimming Point Scores 2019 will advance to the final. • Non-viable events will be swam at the end of the morning session. • Other viable events in 50 m, 100 m and 200 m with 8 or fewer athletes will be conducted as direct finals and swum only during the afternoon session. • Events in 400 m and Relays will be conducted as time finals and swum only during the afternoon session.

Medals • Two sets of medals will be awarded in each event: • The best three athletes with a Review with/without fixed date and Confirmed status will receive medals in the "internationally classified" category. Minus one rule will be applied. • The best three athletes with a New status will receive medals in the "nationally classified" category. Minus one rule will be applied. • Medal Ceremonies will be at the venue after Finals session

Medal Ceremonies • These will take place in the swimming pool in accordance with the timeline. • Athletes must be in official team uniform • Any Support Staff must be in approved uniform • No flags or propaganda are to be taken to the podium • Please support the swimmers at the medal ceremony.

Info • Venue is open for teams Sat- Sun at 08: 00 am – 06: 00 pm • Remember to keep the accreditation visible at all times at the swimming center • Transportation timetable is tight. Please inform / make sure your team departure times • Dining area and teams Physios/ rest area are at the sports hall • Medal Ceremonies will be at the venue after Finals session

General Schedule Sun 30. 6. 2019 Sat 29. 6. 2019 Breakfast 06: 00 -06: 45 Departure from the Village 07: 00 Arrival at the Venue 09: 00 Warm-up heats 09: 00 -10: 00 Heats 10: 15 -12: 00 Lunch 12: 00 -13: 30 Warm-up finals 14: 15 -15: 15 Finals 15: 30 -17: 05 15: 30 -17: 45 Departure from the Venue 17: 15 Arrival at the Venue 09: 00 Warm-up heats 09: 00 -10: 00 Heats 10: 15 -12: 00 Lunch 12: 00 -13: 30 Warm-up finals Finals Departure from the Venue 18: 00 Arrival at the Village 19: 15 Arrival at the Village 20: 00 Closing ceremony 19: 30 Dinner 19: 30 => Dinner 18: 30 => *The LOC reserves the right to make changes to the schedule*

Competition Schedule

Competition Schedule

Venue Map First Aid Final Call room TO Podium Start end Volunt eers Voleunt eers Competition pool, 8 lines Staff Dining Warm-up pool, (6 x 25 m) Fysios TD Office TO Storage for medal ceremony Staff First Call room Stand´s for athlets and team members (1 st floor) Locker rooms Restrooms Infodesk Coffee Baskets VC call area

Race Completion Athlete Flow • Athletes shall leave the water either side of the pool, mats will be placed on the floor to prevent abrasions • Personal mobility aids will be available at this point • Exit either side of the pool

Warm-Up • Warm-up is for the swimmers competing in the session. • Teams are responsible for the health and safety and well being of their own athletes. • A swimmer shall not enter the warm-up without being under the direct supervision of their coach • Paddles, Flippers or Snorkels are not allowed • There will be designated lanes for VI athletes, S 1 -3 athletes and for starts (one-way)

Reporting to the Call Room • Swimmers, shall report to the Call-Room no later than 15 minutes prior to the published start of their race. • With correct costumes • Swimmers failing to appear by this time shall be deemed as withdrawing without authority and be subject to the penalties described in WPS Reg. 10. 8. 2 (€ 50 Penalty) • Support Staff must accompany the athlete to the call room at the same time. • If athlete does not have a support code and requires one – See the TD

Support Staff • Any accredited person designated by the delegation to assist the swimmer (WSP Reg. Part A - General 1 Definitions) • Swimmers who have A, Y, T rule exceptions are permitted support staff • Exceptions may be checked in the call-room by the Technical Officials when support staff are present • Support staff on pool deck when no A, Y, T exception is present may result in disqualification of the swimmer

Support Staff • Support staff must wear an approved Team uniform. • Support Staff are not permitted to coach or massage athletes. When on Deck or in the call room. Support Staff are not permitted to use or visibly carry stopwatches, radio communication devices, back packs or bags. (10. 7. 1) • If coaching occurs, the athlete will be disqualified.

Swimwear • Only swimsuit approved by IPC Swimming will be permitted to be worn (WPS Rule 10. 15) • Any modifications shall be approved by the Technical Delegate, prior to the competition and recorded • Swimwear will be checked by Technical Officials in the call room. It is the swimmers responsibility to be properly attired

Advertising / Branding • Teams are responsible for ensuring compliance with WPS Swimming Rules • Body advertisement are not allowed in any way whatsoever (this include tattoos and symbols) (WPS Reg. 3. 7. 3. 1) • The Referee has the authority to exclude any competitor whose swimsuit or body symbols do not comply with these rules • Tattoo advertising blocked out including the “Olympic Rings”.

Competition Procedures - Withdrawals • A medical withdrawal is the ONLY withdrawal after this team meeting (WPS Reg. 10. 6) • Medical withdrawal must be submitted no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. (WPS Reg. 6. 3. 4) • Withdrawal forms are available from the Swimming Information Desk (SID) or Swimming Manager. • € 50 Euro fine for non-compliance – the athlete will be withdrawn from future events until the fine is paid (WPS Reg. 10. 8. 2) • Team Managers are requested to report to the Technical Delegate or Swimming Manager to pay the fine

Equipment Checks • All devices shall be cleared and deemed safe and checked by WPS Technical Delegate (TD), prior to the commencement of the competition • Unapproved devices may lead to disqualification • All approved devices will be logged • Devices will be checked and issued with an approval sticker prior to the start of the session (TD)

Protective Medical Taping • All taping is to be checked and authorised by the Referee/TD prior to the start of the session and shall only be permitted when used for medical purposes (e. g. open wound, pressure sores, stoma, sensitive skin) (WPS Rule 6. 6. 2. ) • NOT covering tattoos (adverts) or to enhance performance • Unapproved taping will lead to disqualification (WPS Rule 11. 8. 9) • Taping will be checked by the Referee/TD before the start of each session on poolside

Technical Protests • Submit Protests to the Referee 10. 12 • Protests must be submitted on the WPS Protest Form, available from the Swimming Information Desk, together with the deposit of € 150 Euro • Within 30 minutes of the results being posted.

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