1. European Sub-Zonal Championships in Sitting Volleyball
Prospectus
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2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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How to make a bid
First send a letter / 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 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.
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15. ParaVolley Europe 2015 / mcz
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