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

2. 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

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

4. 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 can take part in the competition
GENDER
male and female
CLASSIFICATION
No international classification

5. Competition Format
Events in 50m, 100m and 200m 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 50m, 100m and 200m with 8 or fewer athletes will be conducted as direct finals and swum only during the afternoon session.
Events in 400m and Relays will be conducted as time finals and swum only during the afternoon session.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. Info Venue is open for teams Sat- Sun at 08:00am – 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

9. 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
15:30-17:45
Departure from the Venue
18:00
Arrival at the Village
20:00
Dinner
19:30 =>
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
Departure from the Venue
17:15
Arrival at the Village
19:15
Closing ceremony
19:30
Dinner
18:30 =>
*The LOC reserves the right to make changes to the schedule*

10. Competition Schedule

11. Competition Schedule

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

13. 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
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14. 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, S1-3 athletes and for starts (one-way)
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15. 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 (€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
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16. 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
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17. 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.
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18. 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
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19. 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 )
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”.
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20. 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 )
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 )
Team Managers are requested to report to the Technical Delegate or Swimming Manager to pay the fine
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21. 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)
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22. 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 )
NOT covering tattoos (adverts) or to enhance
performance
Unapproved taping will lead to disqualification
(WPS Rule )
Taping will be checked by the Referee/TD before the start of each session on poolside
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23. 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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24. Thank you for your time
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