2013 MERSİN XVIIth MEDITERRANEAN GAMES BOCCE SPORTS MANUAL
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GENERAL INFORMATION 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games The Mediterranean Games are sports competitions organized every four years among the athletes of the NOCs representing the Countries in the Mediterranean Basin. These competitions are organized with the aim of contributing to the social and cultural approachment among the public of Mediterranean Countries. The Mediterranean Games are based on the Olympic rules, and the competitions are completed within the period not exceeding 13 days. The host city of the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games, Mersin will host thousands of athletes in 28 sports from 24 Countries. While a period of intense preparation is being experienced in Mersin where the competitions in 24 sports will be held in 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games, the preparations continue also in Adana, which will host 4 sports. The organization will take place at 52 venues in total, as 16 of them for trainings, 15 for the competitions, 17 for the competitions and training, 3 for warming up and one for the opening and closing. For more information: www.mersin2013.gov.tr
2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games Sports
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Archery Athletics Badminton Basketball Bocce Boxing Canoe & Kayak Cycling Equestrian Sports Fencing Football Gymnastics (Artistic – Rhythmic) Handball Judo
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15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28.
Karate Paralympic Sports (Athletics&Swimming) Rowing Sailing Shooting (Airgun&Firearm - Clay Target) Swimming Table Tennis Taekwondo Tennis Volleyball (Indoor & Beach Volley) Water Polo Water Ski Weightlifting Wrestling
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Participating Countries 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
Albania Algeria Andorra Bosnia- Herzegovina Croatia Cyprus Egypt Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia France Greece Italy Lebanon Libya Malta Monaco Montenegro Morocco San Marino Serbia Slovenia Spain Syria Tunisia Turkey
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Mersin Mersin is located in the Mediterranean Region of Southern Turkey. The population is 1 million 647 thousand 899 people according to the census of 2010 and it has approximately 16 thousand square kilometres surface area. Mersin makes important contributions with its own dynamics to Turkey's important initiatives in every area; it has important potential in tourism as well as commerce and economics. Providing important gains to the different cultures that it hosted; today, Mersin comes through the second fast urbanization process. Development of Mersin continues at a great pace with its modern port, free zone and all the commercial and industrial organizations carrying its own unique value. Large number of ancient sites, 321 kilometres coastal strip, its green nature with citrus gardens smelling beautiful in each different season and with rooted cultural events, Mersin provides potentially important contributions to culture and tourism of Turkey. The Tırmıl Hill in the east and the Yumuktepe Mounds in the west mark the boundaries of city centre. These mounds prove that there had been a settlement in Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods in this area long before the establishment of the Mersin. Known history of this region is connected to Luvi, Kizzuwatna, Hittite, Asur and Babylon Kingdoms histories. The region dominated by Hittite, Urartu, Asur, Babylon, Lydia, Persian, Seleukos and Roman Empire. In the period from 7th century to the Ottoman conquer; Arabians, Abbasi, Egyptian Tulunoğulları, Seljuklians, Mogols, the crusaders, Memluks, Ramzanoğulları and Karamanoğulları had taken control of the region. From the 16th century onwards, Mersin and its neighbourhood were added to the Ottoman land. Mersin is located in one of the most fertile lands of Turkey, in Çukurova Region, and stands out with features such as green plains, wide valleys, blue rivers and lakes, mountain chains, historical caves and contains different physical structure.
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Climate Weather Conditions for Adana and Mersin in June Mediterranean climate prevails in Mersin and Adana. The summers are hot and humid; the winters are mild and rainy. Mean yearly temperature is 18.7 째C and January-February is the coldest period. Temperature in Adana and Mersin reaches the maximum threshold in July and August. Daily Mean Temperature and Humidity Both cities are located in one of the hottest region of Turkey where hot and humid weather in the summer time prevail. Daily mean temperature and humidity data recorded in Mersin and Adana for years during the second half of June are displayed in the Figure 1 below. Daily mean temperatures for Mersin and Adana in June are recorded as 26,11 째C and 26,55 째C, respectively. For the last eleven years, the highest humidity proportion recorded during the second half of the June is 87% in Mersin and 85,7% in Adana.
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Abbreviations IOC:
International Olympic Committee
ICMG:
International Committee of Mediterranean Games
OCMG:
Organizing Committee of 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games
NOC:
National Olympic Committee
WADA:
World Anti-Doping Agency
CMSB:
World Bowls Confederation
TBBDF:
Turkish Bocce Bowling and Dart Federation
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN GAMES (FOR THE PERIOD OF 2009 – 2013)
ICMG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President:
Amar ADDADI (Algeria)
1st Vice-President:
Denis MASSEGLIA (France)
2nd Vice-President:
General Mounir SABET (Egypt)
General Secretary:
Isidoros KOUVELOS (Greece)
Treasurer:
Kikis LAZARIDES (Cyprus)
Members:
Colonel Major Mustapha ZEKRI (Morocco) General Souhail KHOURY (Lebanon) Justice Carmel FARRUGGIA SACCO (Malta) Nour El Houda KARFOUL (Syria) Raffaele PAGNOZZI (Italy) Theresa ZABELL (Spain) Togay BAYATLI (Turkey) Zlatko MATESA (Crotia)
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ICMG TECHNICAL COMMISSION Chairman:
Mr. Victor SANCHEZ (Spain)
Members:
Mr. Stavri BELLO (Albenia) Mrs. Rossana CIUFFETTI (Italy) Mr. Ahmed ETTANNANI (Morocco) Mr. Stratos KARETOS (Greece) Mr. Constantinos MICHAELIDES (Cyprus) Mrs. Dominique PETIT (France) Mr. Djordje VISACKI (Serbia) Mr. Mohamed ZRIBI (Tunisia)
Honorary President:
Mr. José Maria ECHEVARRIA (Spain)
ICMG MEDICAL COMMISSION Chairman:
Dr Maurice VRILLAC (France)
Members:
Dr. Zakia BARTAGI (Tunisia) Dr. Francesco BOTRE (Italy) Dr. Francisco Luis GOMEZ SERRANO (Spain) Prof. Rustu S. GUNER (Turkey)
ICMG COMMISSION OF DEVELOPMENT & COOPERATION Chairman:
Mr. Tullio PARATORE (Italy)
Members:
Mr. Mahmoud Gaber BARAKAT (Egypt) Mr. Eros BOLOGNA (San Marino) Mrs. Nese GÜNDOGAN (Turkey) Mr. Marwan Kamel MAGHUR (Libya) Mr. Sasho POPOVSKI (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) Mrs. Ljiliana UJLAKI SUBIC (Crotia)
ICMG STATUTES COMMISSION Chairman:
Mr. Jean Michel BRUN (France)
Member:
Mr. Amar BOUKHTOUCHE (Algeria) Mr. Lahcen DAKINE (Morocco)
Honorary President:
Mr. Jacques GROSPEILLET (France)
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COORDINATION COMMISSION MERSIN 2013 President:
Mr. Justice Carmel FARRUGIA SACCO (Malta)
Members:
Cl. Major Mustapha ZEKRI (Marocco) Dr. Zakia BARTAGI (Tunusia) Mr. Roberto FABBRICINI (Italy) Mr. Victor Sanchez (Spain)
Assistant:
Mrs Sophie METAIS (France)
ICMG ETHICS COMMISSION President:
General Mounir SABET (Egypt)
Members:
Mr. Conrado DURANTEZ (Spain) Mr. Jacques GROSPEILLET (France) Mr. Mario PESCANTE (Italy) Mr. Borislav STANCOVIC (Serbia)
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE OF THE 2013 MERSİN XVIITH MEDITERRANEAN GAMES
SUAT KILIÇ
Youth and Sports Minister
OCMG PRESIDENT
Ass. Prof. HAKAN HAKYEMEZ
Undersec.of Youth and Sports Ministry
OCMG MEMBER
HASAN ALBAYRAK
General Director of the Council of Higher Education
OCMG MEMBER
MEHMET BAYKAN
Sports General Director
OCMG MEMBER
Prof. Dr. UĞUR ERDENER
President of NOC of Turkey
OCMG MEMBER
HASAN BASRİ GÜZELOĞLU
Mersin Governor
OCMG MEMBER
MACİT ÖZCAN
Mersin Mayor
OCMG MEMBER
Prof. Dr. SÜHA AYDIN
Mersin University Rector
OCMG MEMBER
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GENERAL COORDINATORSHIP OF THE 2013 MERSİN XVIITH MEDITERRANEAN GAMES
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE General Coordinator Taha AKSOY Advisors Finance: Murat KAYA Legal Issues: Hakan ERİŞ City and NGO Relations: Süleyman CENGİZ Local Media Advisor: Ahmet ÜNAL
Deputy Gen. Coor.
Deputy Gen. Coor.
Deputy Gen. Coor.
Yeşim MÜDERRİSOĞLU
Macit TOKSOY
Mustafa İLİKMEN
Administrative and Financial Affairs
International Relations Department
Marketing and Public Relations Department
Sezen ORHON
Funda ÖZYURT
Health and Anti-Doping Department
Sports Department
Security Department
Esma Terzier
Vedat Yüksel
Aydın Hilmi Gönen
Accommodation and Food Services Department
Sports Venues Department
Saadet Adagideli
Ceremony Management Department Akın İra
İbrahim İ.Koç
Technology Department Buğra Yılmaz
Cultural and Art Activities Department
Volunteer Management Department
Nurseren TOR
Mustafa Şahap Aksan
Environmental Services Department
Transportation Department
Yüksel Özdemir
Department Sezgin Sümer
Akın Atilla
University Relations M. Y. Burak Çimen
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SPORTS DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION Name-Surname Mobile Phone E-Mail vdtyksl33@hotmail.com Vedat YĂœKSEL +90 530 824 4252 vedat.yuksel@mersin2013.gov.tr melihabayrak@gmail.com Meliha BAYRAK +90 530 583 5215 meliha.bayrak@mersin2013.gov.tr gizempehlevan@gmail.com Gizem +90 530 583 5215 gizem.pehlevan@mersin2013.gov.tr PEHLEVAN
Title Director Vice Director Department Planning and International Communication Services
SPORTS MANAGEMENT Dir. Vedat YĂœKSEL
PRE GAMES PERIOD
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES MANAGEMENT
Department and Communication Services Planning (1)
Sports Information and Meeting Services Planning (1)
Competition Support Services Planning (1)
Communication Services (1)
Informing Services (1)
Pre Games Meeting Services (1)
I. Group Competition Planning Support (1)
Adana Communication Services (1)
Sports Department Communication Services (1)
Games Period Meeting Services (1)
II. Group Competition Planning Support (1)
Logistic Communication (1) (24)
III. Group Competition Planning Support (1)
Transport Communication (1)
IV. Group Competition Planning Support (1)
Catering Communication (1)
Information Centers Services (1)
COMPETITION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
CRISIS AND APPLICATION SERVICES MANAGEMENT (1)
Competition Management Communication Services (1)
Games Document/ Form Follow-up Services (1)
GAMES PERIOD
Sports Vice Director (1)
Adana Competition Planning Support (4) Sports Volunteers Training Planning (1)
Competition Show Programme Services Planning (3)
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Health Communication (1)
Competition Support Services (1)
Adana Informing Services (2)
Adana Competition Support Services (1)
Technical Meeting Application Services (1) (31)
Referees Information Services (1)
Referees Meeting Application Services (1) (???)
Sports Volunteer Services (1)
Sports Information Centre Services (1) (141) Sports Technical Information Services (1) (68)
Competition Show Programme Services (3) (30)
Airgun&Firearm Shooting Competition Management
Basketball Competition Management
Equestrian Sports Competition Management
Clay Target Shooting Competition Management
Cycling Competition Management
Canoe & Kayak Competition Management
Athletics Competition Management
Football Competition Management
Rowing Competition Management
Paralympic Athletics Competition Management
Handball Competition Management
Waterski Competition Management
Gymnastics Artistic Competition Management
Table Tennis Competition Management
Water Polo Competition Management
Weightlifting Competition Management
Gymnastics Rhytmic Competition Management
Beachvolley Competition Management
Sailing Competition Management
Judo Competition Management
Bocce Competition Management
Tennis Competition Management
Swimming Competition Management
Karate Competition Management
Archery Competition Management
Volleyball Competition Management
Paralympic Swimming Competition Management
Taekwondo Competition Management
Technology Communication (1)
Other Communication (1)
Badminton Competition Management
Boxing Competition Management
Fencing Competition Management
Wrestling Competition Management
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Adana Equestrian Sports Club
CNR Yenişehir Exhibition Centre Hall A
Tevfik Sırrı Gür Stadium Burhanettin Kocamaz Stadium Tarsus City Stadium
Equestrian Sports - M / F
Fencing- M / F
Football - M
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Erdemli Sports Hall
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Mersin Atatürk Park
Taekwondo - M / F
Tennis - M / F
Volleyball - M Volleyball - F
Water Ski - M / F
Water Polo - M
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Boxing - M
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Toroslar Bocce Venue
Bocce - M / F
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Kızkalesi Beach
Beach Volley M / F
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Basketball - M Basketball - F
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Mersin University Hall No.1
Badminton - M / F
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Nevin Yanıt Athletics Facility
Athletics - M / F
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2013 MERSİN XVIIth MEDITERRANEAN GAMES GENERAL COMPETITION TIMETABLE
1.
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION
WORLD BOWLS CONFEDERATION (CMSB) Via Vitorchiano, 113/115 00 189 - Roma ITALY Phone: + 39 06 368 56 565 Fax: + 39 06 368 56 657 Website: www.cmsboules.com E-mail: presidenza@federbocce.it President: Romolo RIZZOLI Secretary General: Jean Pierre CAMPANA
2.
NATIONAL FEDERATION
TURKISH BOCCE BOWLING AND DART FEDERATION (TBBDF) Ulus İşhanı A/Blok Kat: 10 No: 1006 Ulus/ANKARA Phone: +90 312 310 2060 Fax: +90 312 310 6050 Website: www.tbbdf.gov.tr E-mail: info@tbbdf.gov.tr President: Mr. Ahmet Recep TEKCAN Secretary General: Mehmet DEMİRDELEN
3.
MANAGEMENT OF BOCCE COMPETITIONS
3.1. Technical Delegate of the CMSB: Dr. Mutlu TURKMEN (TURKEY) Phone: +90 532 505 7565 E-mail: turkmenm@yahoo.com 3.2. Organizing Committee for 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games (OCMG 2013) Competitions The Organizing Committee for this sport shall be composed of a Competition Manager and a Venue Manager who will be in charge of the smooth execution of the Bocce competitions, together with the Competition Support Unit. Competition Manager: Mr. Taner BOZKUŞ Phone: +90 505 456 9090 Email: tanerbozkus@yahoo.com
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4.
COMPETITIONS, DATES AND VENUES
4.1. Competitions Bocce competitions of the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games include the following events: EVENTS
MEN
WOMEN
Pétanque
Doubles
Doubles
Progressive throw
Progressive throw
Precision throw
Precision throw
Individual
Individual
Doubles
Doubles
Lyonnaise
Raffa
4.2. Dates and Venues Bocce competitions will take place at Toroslar Bocce Venue (Mersin) from Tuesday, 25 June 2013 to Saturday, 29 June 2013. The venue is 15.6 km (35 minutes) away from the Mediterranean Village Complex (MV1/MV2).
5.
CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH COMPETITIONS WILL BE HELD
The men’s and women’s Bocce competitions will take place on condition that at least eight (8) Countries for Men Category and six (6) Countries for Women Category register no later than the deadline set for the entries by number form. If the number of entries received by 19 March 2013 (24.00 hrs GMT+2) is lower than the abovementioned number, the Chairman of the ICMG Technical Commission or his represenatative assisted by one (1) or two (2) members of such commission appointed by the President of ICMG and in the presence of Sports Director of OCMG 2013 will withdraw the events not fulfilling the requested minimum quota. This will be made in Mersin on 7 May 2013 (24.00 hrs GMT+2). Immediately following this date, the OCMG 2013 will notify the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) involved, by fax or e-mail, about the possible cancellations. Once confirmed, the competitions will be held and athletes will be awarded with medals, regardless of the actual number of participating teams.
6.
COMPETITION RULES
The Bocce competitions will take place according to the rules of the World Bowls Confederation (CMSB) in force as of 1 January 2013, excluding the special dispensations by the ICMG. Any issue not addressed hereby will be resolved in the following manner: • •
General cases will be settled in accordance with the ICMG regulations. Technical cases will be settled in accordance with the CMSB regulations.
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7.
TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION
The TBBDF (Turkish Bocce Bowling and Dart Federation), together with the Technical Delegate of the CMSB will be responsible for organizing the Bocce sports tournament of the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games. 7.1. Special Arrangements concerning the holding of theTournaments Any problem arising prior to or during the competition will be resolved by the Competition Manager in accordance with ICMG and CMSB regulations in force as of 1 January 2013 with certain ICMG exceptions. The time table of the Bocce tournament will depend on the number of participants and will be confirmed at the Technical Meeting. 7.1.1. Pétanque: Men’s and Women’s events – Doubles Once the score of thirteen (13) points is reached within the game time (60 minutes), matches end. In the event that the score of thirteen (13) points is not reached within the game time (60 minutes) by one of the two teams, it is necessary to hold a new round. In the event that the two teams are tied at the end of this round, a last round will be played without the cue ball cancellation. a. Structure of Rounds A random draw will take place during the Technical Meeting to determine the structure of the rounds for doubles (men and women) and the number of rounds necessary for this Round. The top seeds will be determined by the CMSB. b. Competition Rounds Each team will compete in the number of matches determined by random draw. Ranking will be decided based on the number of matches to be won. In the event of a tie: • •
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Between 2 teams: The result of the final match will be decisive; Between more than 2 teams: The outcome will be determined based on the points obtained during matches between the teams. Semi-finals
The teams ranking first and second in each round will advance to the semi-final. The team placing first in one round will hold a match with the team placing second in the other and vice versa. -
Finals • •
The winners of the two semi-finals will play each other for first and second place; The losers of the two semi-finals will play each other for third and fourth place.
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7.1.2. Raffa: Men’s and Women’s events - Singles, Doubles Once the score of twelve (12) points is reached, matches will end. a. Structure of Rounds A random draw will take place during the Technical Meeting to determine the structure of the rounds for Singles and Doubles (men and women) and the number of rounds necessary for this Round. The top seeds will be determined by the CMSB. b. Competition Rounds Each team will compete in the number of matches to be determined by random draw. Ranking will be decided based on the number of matches won. In the event of a tie: • Between 2 teams: The result of the final match will be decisive. • Between more than 2 teams: The outcome will be determined based on the points obtained during matches between the teams. -
Semi-finals
The teams ranking first and second in each round will advance to the semi-final. The team placing first in one round will hold a match with the team placing second in the other and vice versa. -
Finals • •
The winners of the two semi-finals will hold a match with each other for first and second place. The losers of the two semi-finals will hold a match with each other for third and fourth place.
7.1.3. Lyonnaise Bowls The technical rules of the CMSB will be applied at all stages of theTournament. a.
Elimination Round
The order of play will be determined during the random draw at theTechnical Meeting. The first eight (8) ranked teams will qualify for the quarterfinal of the Progressive Throw and Precision Throw. b.
Quarterfinals
The order of play will be in the reverse order of the ranking obtained during the elimination round. The first four (4) ranked teams will qualify for the semi-finals of the Progressive Throw and directly for the final of four (4) of the Precision Throw.
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Semi-finals
Progressive Throw: The order of play will be in the reverse order of the ranking obtained during the quarterfinal round. The top two (2) teams will qualify for the final. Precision Throw: The top four (4) teams of the quarterfinals will directly proceed to the finals. -
Finals
Progressive Throw: • •
The winners of the two semi-finals will hold a match with each other for first and second place. The losers of the two semi-finals will hold a match with each other for third and fourth place.
Precision Throw: Final among the top four (4) teams of the quarterfinals. The teams will play in reverse order of ranking obtained during the previous round (quarterfinal). 7.2 Rights and Duties of the Organizers The organisers have the right, with the approval of the Technical Delegate, to modify the time table of the competition. Should this be the case, the teams will be informed about the changes at least twenty four (24) hours in advance.
8.
COMPETITION VENUE AND EQUIPMENT
Bocce competitions will take place at “Toroslar Bocce Venue” (Mersin) approximately 18 km (30 minutes) away from the Mediterranean Village Complex (MV1/MV2). 8.1. Competition Area The competition area is situated at the centre of the location, with eight (8) fields sizing 15 m x 4m for Petanque, four (4) fields sizing 26.5 m x 4 m for Raffa and four (4) fields sizing 27.5 m x 2.8 m for the Lyonnaise Bowls, in accordance with regulation and standards of the CMSB. 8.2. Equipment All sport and technical equipment used for the Bocce competitions and events will conform to the CMSB technical regulations in force as of 1 January 2013, excluding the special dispensations by the ICMG. 8.3. Changing Rooms Separate changing rooms for men and women will be available, icluding showers and toilets.
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8.4. Mixed Zone and Press Conference Room At the end of each game, accredited reporters will be permitted to have short interviews with the athletes in the Mixed Zone. The athletes must leave the competition field via the Mixed Zone and their cooperation will be requested so as to answer the questions of the press. Additionally, at the end of each game, OCMG 2013 official who is in charge of the press will invite the trainer and one athlete from each team to the press conference room for routine interviews. 9.
TRAINING
9.1. Training venues The training sessions for Bocce competitions will be held at the same area as the competiton. The training fields will be available starting from Thursday, 20 June 2013 onward, as stated in the training programme by the OCMG 2013. 9.2. Procedure for Designation of Training Sessions The training sessions will be assigned by the OCMG 2013 Competition Management and by the CMSB Technical Delegate. The teams can obtain more information regarding the training sessions at the Sports Information Centre and at the Technical Office for Bocce Sports located at the competition venue.
10.
ELIGIBILITY
All NOCs of member countries of the ICMG whose Federations are also members of the CMSB, will be allowed to participate in the Bocce Tournaments of the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games. The players must be nationals of the country that enter them in the preliminary registration and must comply with the ICMG and CMSB rules and regulations. Each country is entitled to register:
Petanque: two (2) athletes in the Men’s Tournament and two (2) athletes in the Women’s Tournament; Raffa: two (2) athletes in the Men’s Tournament (one (1) to play in the Singles event, two (2) for the Doubles event) and two (2) athletes in the Women’s Tournament (one (1) to play in the Singles event, two (2) for the Doubles event); Lyonnaise: two (2) athletes in the Men’s Tournament (one for the Precision Throw and one for the Progressive Throw) and two (2) athletes in the Women’s Tournament (one for the Precision Throw and one for the Progressive Throw).
Each NOC may register a maximum of six (6) athletes for the men’s rounds and six (6) athletes for the women’s rounds.
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11.
ENTRIES
The Delegations entry system is linked to the General Accreditation System. The OCMG 2013 entry system is based upon a document downloadable from the website: www.mersin2013.gov.tr Each NOC will receive a set code and password to access the document which is available in two languages (English and French). On-line accreditation and sports entries system allowing the registration of a list of sports entries which, duly completed and signed, must also be sent by fax or e-mail to the OCMG 2013, before the deadline hereafter indicated. 11.1. Preliminary entries The preliminary entries forms to be issued by each participating NOC, must be submitted to the OCMG 2013, no later than 10 November 2012 (24.00 hrs GMT+2). 11.2. Entries by number The entries by number forms to be issued by each participating NOC, must be submitted to the OCMG 2013, no later than Tuesday 19 March 2013 (24.00 hrs GMT+2). 11.3. Entries by name (Long List) The entries by name forms to be issued by each participating NOC, must be submitted to the OCMG 2013, no later than Friday, 19 April 2013 (24.00 hrs GMT+2). 11.4. Final Entries by Name (Short List) The final entries by name form (short list), to be issued by each participating NOC, must be submitted to the OCMG 2013 no later than 5 June 2013 (24.00 hrs GMT +2). 11.5. Entries confirmation Moreover, upon the arrival of the Chief de Mission to Mersin, hopefully two days before the arrival of the Delegation, there will be a D.R.M. (Definitive Registration Meeting) with the Organizing Committee in order to discuss certain topics and meet the requirements (general rules, administrative issues, Village and other accommodation, transport, training time table, sports entries confirmations, accreditations, rate-card payments, financials, etc.). Specific forms will be delivered to each Mission Chief, in due time, to confirm the entries during the D.R.M. Confirmation for a further participating athlete can also be communicated to the OCMG 2013 sports management, for extraordinary circumstance, at the latest during the Technical Meeting as per section 12 of this regulation.
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12.
TECHNICAL MEETING
The Technical Meeting will take place at the at the competition venue on Monday, 24 June 2013 (15.30 hrs). The Meeting will be organized according to the rules of the CMSB and under the supervision of the CMSB Technical Delegate. The meeting will be attended by:
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Technical Delegate of the CMSB; A Member of ICMG Twchnical Committee; Team Leader (one per country); Trainers (one per country); Judges and the Referees; The OCMG 2013 Competition Manager for the Bocce competitions; The OCMG 2013 Venue Manager.
MEDICAL SERVICES
During the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games, medical services will be available in the Mediterranean Village and at all the competition and training venues for all accredited athletes and their officials. a.
Mediterranean Village
The Mediterranean Village Medical Centre will provide the residents with the below-listed medical services.
Polyclinics, Laboratory and Diagnostic Imagining Emergency service (24 hours) Ambulance service (24 hours)
A Medical Guide detailing the medical services will be available to the participating delegations during the Games. b.
Competition and Training Venues
Competition Venues: Medical teams consisting of MDs and paramedics will be available in all competition venues. Training Venues: First aid medical team will be available during the training sessions. An ambulance service (present or on-call) will be available at all competition and training venues. 13.1. Anti-Doping Services Doping control tests will be conducted during, and/or prior to the Games, by the Anti-Doping Commission of Turkish National Olympic Committee, under the responsibility of the ICMG Medical Commission in collaboration with the OCMG 2013 Health Department (Anti-Doping Unit) and in accordance with the ICMG, IOC, CMSB and WADA rules and regulations.
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All athletes selected for doping control test will receive a written notification and the procedure for doping control will subsequently start. Any athlete who refuses to undergo doping control test or who has positive results will be disqualified from the competition and sanctioned in accordance with the ICMG and CMSB rules and WADA Anti-Doping Code. Detailed information regarding controls will also be provided in Anti-Doping Guide and it will be distributed to the participating NOCs.
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JURY AND JUDGES
14.1. Referee Commission The Referee Commission will be composed of four (4) members: • • •
President: a representative of the CMSB; A representative of the TBBDF; Two (2) members representing each participating countries.
The Referee Commission is responsible for: • • • •
Appointing the referees for each event; Organizing judge / referee meetings; Enforcement of CMSB rules; Checking equipment and facilities.
14.2. Referees Throughout the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games, the tournament for the Bocce events will be judged by the international referees appointed by CMSB in the following way: • • •
Lyonnaise: 8 international refeeres and 6 national referees; Petanque: 6 international referees and 2 national referees; Raffa: 8 international referees and 4 national referees.
In the event that the number of international referees is insufficient, the TBBDF will appoint further referees. Names of the referees will be indicated on the entries by name form. 14.3. Appeals Committee Conforming to the technical rules for each sports within the scope of the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games, an international Appeals Committee will be set up and this Committee will be responsible for the official complaints and appeals to be submitted. In the event that the Technical Delegate is not the President of the Appeals Committee, the International Federation will appoint, among the international officials present at the competitions and through the Technical Delegate, an Appeals Committee President.
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Generally, and unless there is no prior arrangement of the International Federation, the Appeals Committee will be composed of: One (1) President; Two (2) members selected from a list of six (6) qualified persons and chosen from a list of representatives from the participating countries. This list will be communicated by the Technical Delegate at theTechnical Meeting. The members of the Appeals Committee cannot be of the same nationality as the person(s) lodging the complaint.
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COMPLAINTS
The procedure for complaints and appeals will be carried out in accordance with the International Regulations of the CMSB. Any complaint must be submitted in written form in French, English or Arabic and accompanied by a cash deposit, in accordance with the CMSB rules. A decision will be made within three (3) hours of the submission of the official complaint. Appeals against the decisions of the Referee Commission must subsequently be brought to the attention of the Appeals Jury in two (2) hours at the latest following the official announcement of the first decision. The decision of the Appeals Committee will be made within six (6) hours following this submisson and will be considered as final desicion. If the complaint is accepted, the cash deposit will be refunded. Otherwise, it will be acquired by the OCMG 2013. The Committee members must not be of the same nationality as those involved in the complaint.
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SPORTS UNIFORMS
16.1. Uniforms for Athletes The athletes participating in the Bocce Tournament of the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games will wear uniforms in accordance with the regulations of the CMSB. Conforming to the rules laid down by the ICMG and CMSB, no advertising logos may appear on uniforms, accessories or on clothing or equipment to be worn or used by athletes, except for the manufacturer’s labels, on condition that these are not displayed for advertising purposes. The samerules applies to the award ceremonies. 16.2. Uniforms for Referees The international referees must wear the CMSB uniforms throughout the tournament.
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17.
AWARDS
The award ceremonies will be held at the end of each tournament. Medals and Diplomas In accordance with the the ICMG rules, the following prizes will be awarded: First prize Gold medal and diploma for each player ranking first in each event, Second prize Silver medal and diploma for each player ranking second in each event, Third prize Bronze medal and diploma for each player ranking third in each event, Prizes for forth to eighth place: A diploma will be awarded to players ranking fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth in each event. 18.
TIME TABLE
25 June 2013 (BOCCE) HOUR CATEGORY 09.00 10.30 M 09.00 10.30 W 11.00 12.30 W 11.00 12.30 M 15.00 16.30 M 15.00 16.30 W 17.00 18.30 W 17.00 18.30 M 17.00 18.30 W 19.00 20.30 M
DISCIPLINE Lyonnaise Precision Throw Raffa Doubles Lyonnaise Precision Throw Raffa Doubles Lyonnaise Precision Throw Petanque Doubles Lyonnaise Precision Throw Petanque Doubles Raffa Doubles Raffa Doubles
EVENT 1st Round 1st Round 1st Round 1st Round 2nd Round 1st Round 2nd Round 1st Round 2nd Round 2nd Round
VENUE Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue
26 June 2013 (BOCCE) HOUR CATEGORY 09.00 10.30 M 09.00 10.30 W 09.00 10.30 M 11.00 12.30 W 11.00 12.30 M 11.00 12.30 W 15.00 16.30 M 15.00 16.30 W 17.00 18.30 W 17.00 18.30 M
DISCIPLINE Lyonnaise Precision Throw Raffa Doubles Petanque Doubles Lyonnaise Precision Throw Raffa Doubles Petanque Doubles Lyonnaise Progressive Throw Petanque Doubles Lyonnaise Progressive Throw Petanque Doubles
EVENT Semi final 3rd Round 2nd Round Semi final 3rd Round 2nd Round 1st Round 3rd Round 1st Round 3rd Round
VENUE Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue
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19.00 19.00
20.30 20.30
M/W M/W
Raffa Doubles Lyonnaise Precision Throw
Semi final FINAL
Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue
27 June 2013 (BOCCE) HOUR CATEGORY
DISCIPLINE
VENUE
09.00
10.30
M/W
Petanque Doubles
11.00 11.00 15.00 17.00 19.00
12.30 12.30 16.30 18.30 20.30
M M/W W M/W M/W
Lyonnaise Progressive Throw Petanque Doubles Lyonnaise Progressive Throw Petanque Doubles Raffa Doubles
EVENT Quarter final Semi final Semi final Semi final FINAL FINAL
28 June 2013 (BOCCE) HOUR CATEGORY 09.00 10.30 M 11.00 12.30 W 15.00 16.30 M 17.00 18.30 W 17.00 18.30 M / W
DISCIPLINE Raffa Single Raffa Single Raffa Singles Raffa Singles Lyonnaise Progressive Throw
EVENT 1st Round 1st Round 2nd Round 2nd Round FINAL
VENUE Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue
29 June 2013 (BOCCE) HOUR CATEGORY 09.00 10.30 M 11.00 12.30 W 15.00 16.30 M / W 17.00 18.30 M / W
DISCIPLINE Raffa Singles Raffa Singles Raffa Singles Raffa Singles
EVENT 3rd Round 3rd Round Semi Final FINAL
VENUE Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue
Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue Toroslar Bocce Venue
Information provided in this Draft Time Table is subjected to change at any time, depending on the number of participating athletes. Official daily Time Table will be confirmed by the Technical Delegate at the Technical Meeting.
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TECHNICAL OFFICE OF THE COMPETITION
Two offices will provide specific information on the Bocce Tournament: the Technical Information Office for Bocce at the “Toroslar Bocce Venue” (Mersin) and the Sports Information Centre in the Mediterranean Village. These two offices will provide information on the times of the games, training sessions, transportation, a list of players and the results. The two offices will also provide technical information issued by the CMSB and OCMG 2013.
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20.
APPROVAL OF THE REGULATIONS
In case of disagreement on the interpretation of these regulations, the French version shall prevail. These regulations were approved by the President of the Technical Committee and ICMG on 6 September 2012.
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