European Sub-Zonal Championships in Sitting Volleyball Prospectus ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz

ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz Overview Organised every second year in even years European Ranking points available Open for national teams from WPV member countries in the European sub-zone Minimum 2 teams per event Maximum 6 teams per event Weekend or long weekend events ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz

Who are potential Local Organisers (LOC) Any LOC must be a member or supported by the National Paralympic Committee in World ParaVolley member countries in the European zone LOC may be: National Paralympic Committee National Sport Federation Disabled Sport Federation Regional Sport federation Sport club Any local or national government body Any other organisation accepted by ParaVolley Europe Contract will be with NPC/Federation only ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz

ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz Index Finance Fees Local Organising committee Venue facilities Accommodation Meals Transport Ceremonies Meetings Teams and officials How to make a bid ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz

ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz Finance Participating teams are responsible for their own travel and accommodation Participating teams will pay an Entry Fee and a Referee Fee to ParaVolley Europe LOC will help with advice on travel/hotels LOC may also help booking hotels (block-booking to save costs) LOC is responsible for all technical equipment, board and lodging for the International Technical Officers. Arrangement may be made to spread costs among participating teams LOC is responsible for all sport facilities LOC is responsible for all local travel between hotels and venue ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz

ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz Fees Fee for ParaVolley Europe Registration fee ITO travel fee Anti-Doping Charge (possible) These fees will be invoiced by ParaVolley Europe Fee for LOC Team participation fee Typically to cover local travel The amount of these fees is subject to negotiation between LOC and participating teams These fees will be invoiced by LOC ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz

ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz Venue facilities The venue must at a minimum have Enough courts/time to play all matches required Competition formats will be standard and agreed between LOC and ParaVolley Europe Will depend on team numbers and length of event 2 teams – 3 matches, 2 on day 1 and 1 on day 2 3 teams – probably round-robin, meaning 2 matches each 4 teams – probably round-robin, meaning 3 matches each 6 teams – to be determined (will depend on number of days) All necessary equipment as described in the rules Classification / massage room – if Classification is being done (and pre-arranged !) Medical room ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz

ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz Accommodation LOC must provide advice and details on accommodation for teams if requested NB – as LOC should provide travel between hotels and venue, it is sensible to accommodate all teams together LOC should offer to block-book to save costs LOC must prepare accommodation for international referees in single bed rooms LOC must prepare accommodation for ParaVolley Europe Supervisor in single bed room ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz

ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz Transport LOC must advise on transport If venue and hotel are not within walking distance, LOC should provide transport, if teams do not have their own transport If venue and hotel are not within walking distance, LOC should provide transport for the International Technical Officers (ITOs) ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz

ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz Ceremonies Nothing is required, but some sort of informal opening/closing should be arranged for participants Attention must be paid to arrival/departure times LOC may wish to provide medals/awards/certificates (certificate of participation/place should be a minimum) ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz

ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz Meetings LOC must find a space for the Supervisor to confirm tournament arrangements with team representatives and the ITOs. An area of the hall would be acceptable only if no other options available. ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz

ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz Teams and officials Each team is allowed to enter the Championship with 17 team members Appointed by Sport Department, ParaVolley Europe : Supervisor to oversee the tournament 2 World ParaVolley International Referees Enough local referees to make up the numbers Where appropriate and to limit costs, the Supervisor may be one of the appointed Referees. This will be decided by PVE Sport Department International Referees should officiate any “final” that is played, depending on competition format ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz

ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz Classification If pre-arranged, Sport Department will try to provide classifiers WPV Classifiers will classify players who request this The costs of the travel and accommodation for classifiers will be borne by the teams requesting classification More teams, less cost No pre-arrangement – no classification LOC must provide classification facilities if agreed Classification may mean changes to teams’ travel dates Extra days or earlier arrival may be required to cater for all players Requests for classification MUST be made as soon as possible The earlier you apply, the better the chance that there will be classifiers available Do not attempt to book a few weeks in advance ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz

ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz How to make a bid First send a letter / E-mail to ParaVolley Europe that you are considering making a bid for the Sub-Zonal Championship for your zone At this stage it is important for LOC to appoint the LOC International Manager able to communicate by E-mail in English. You should indicate whether your National Team will participate Whether the event is for Men or Women After contact with ParaVolley Europe you will be asked to Make an electronic presentation of the venue and location (travel etc) Provide any further details as required by Sport Department After acceptance of your bid your NPC/Federation and ParaVolley Europe will sign a contract describing the duties of ParaVolley Europe and LOC. ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz

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