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TABLE OF CONTENT

1. WELCOME 04 2. GENERAL INFO 12 3. KEY DATES 28 4. TRAVEL TO QATAR 30 5. ACCREDITATION 34 6. ACCOMMODATION 38 7. TRANSPORTATION 46 8. INFORMATION CENTRE 50 9. VENUES 54 10. ENTRIES & FINAL CONFIRMATIONS 62 11. COMPETITION PROCEDURES 66 12. CLASSIFICATION 76 13. MEDICAL SERVICES 86 14. DOPING CONTROL 92 15. DEPARTURES 94 16. OTHER INFORMATION 96 17. APPENDICES AND MAPS 97

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1 WELCOME

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Dear Team Leaders, Dear Team Leaders,

Welcome to the 2015 IPC Athletics World activities. All of this would not have been possible On behalf of the Qatar Olympic Committee and seemingly insurmountable odds are all common Championships in Doha, taking place during one without your support and investment. You have the Local Organising Committee, I am honoured to threads to the plethora of incredible, inspirational of the most exciting times in the history of para- partnered with us on this journey, making a welcome you to the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World stories that are waiting to be discovered in the Doha athletics. signifi cant contribution by developing your national Championships – an event we hope will break new 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships. programmes and improving high performance ground in Qatar and the region. Two years ago, we were in Lyon, France, for the sport in your country. Your invaluable roles as Team Leaders are of biggest and best World Championships yet which Over the years Doha has successfully hosted a incomparable value to the athletes and to the helped to build on the success of the London 2012 My warmest thanks go to you because without your multitude of world-class international sporting LOC – which is why we have taken steps to ensure Paralympic Games. commitment, we could not have grown the sport events, from the spectacular 2006 Asian Games that your role can be carried out effi ciently and so quickly. to the exceptional 24th Men’s Handball World optimally. This is the fi rst time in history that the IPC Now, we are less than one year away from Rio 2016, Championship in January 2015. Qatar continues Athletics World Championships have been hosted a Games which is already set to break all records. I would also like to take this opportunity to extend to build on its depth of experience in hosting in the Middle East and it is our hope that by off ering I am fully confi dent Doha 2015 will improve and my thanks to the Local Organising Committee, led phenomenal events to deliver incredible services of an international standard that the expand on Lyon 2013 and set us up nicely ahead of by Dr. Thani Abdulrahman Al-Kuwari who have experiences for athletes and audiences alike, athletes can focus entirely on the competition. Latin America’s fi rst Paralympic Games. worked tirelessly to bring Doha 2015 together and while leaving a lasting legacy regionally and who I am sure will make you feel very welcome. internationally. We look forward to hosting an incredible edition of In terms of para-athletics, an expanding the IPC Athletics World Championships, fi lled with competition calendar featuring world, junior and I wish you and your athletes the best of luck for While the IPC Athletics World Championships exciting world-class competitions and incredible, regional Championships, as well as a successful Doha 2015, which I am confi dent will go down in are incredible in their own right – being one of record-breaking performances. Grand Prix circuit, has grown the sport at all levels history as the best World Championships yet. the last major competitions before the 2016 Rio and attracted new audiences. The sport is now Paralympics, and gathering 1,400 para-athletes Dr. Thani Abdulrahman Al-Kuwari in a very strong position nationally, regionally Best wishes from over 100 countries, including many world Qatar Olympic Committee Secretary General and internationally and this is leading to more record holders – what is truly incredible are President of the IPC Athletics World Championships commercial support and media coverage. Sir Philip Craven MBE the stories that can be found in the athletes. Local Organising Committee Doha 2015 IPC President Overcoming adversity and persevering against Doha 2015 is not only the biggest World Championships in terms of athlete numbers and participating countries, but it is also the largest in terms of observers, side-events and development

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Dear Team Leaders, Dear Friends,

I am delighted to welcome you to Doha for the 2015 I expect Doha 2015 to be the most competitive Thank you for joining us to experience the every tool needed to facilitate your role as a team IPC Athletics World Championships. World Championships ever, as 1,400 athletes from incredible 10-day competition of the Doha 2015 IPC leader. 100 countries strive for gold medals and for Rio 2016 Athletics World Championships. As we approach the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, qualifi cation. I would like to extend my thanks to the Qatar I think it is worth taking stock of what has been These World Championships are the fi rst edition Olympic Committee, the Qatar Paralympic achieved in para-athletics in just three years since Your contribution to this ongoing success, and ever to be hosted in the region and we hope they Committee and the International Paralympic London 2012. that of the future, lies in your drive to develop will entertain, and more importantly, inspire new Committee, for their invaluable help in making the para-athletics in your countries. The improvement audiences who have never had a chance to witness Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships an We have been able to achieve such great things in in high performance training and facilities, talent elite para-sport before. unforgettable event. the intervening period, building a comprehensive identifi cation and grassroots programmes all makes competition calendar that takes in all regions from a huge diff erence to the number and quality of The IPC Athletics World Championships are one of We look forward to an incredible 10-days of world- Grand Prix events to a burgeoning regional and athletes we see at competitions. the last major competitions before the 2016 Rio class sport, where we hope records will be broken, World Championships programme. Paralympic Games which means the stakes are high new standards will be set and new audiences and I would like to echo the words of Sir Philip Craven and the competition intense - all the necessary athletes will be inspired. We have established the World Championships as and thank you for that work. Many of you face daily components of a brilliant showcase of athleticism. the premier stand-alone para-athletics event and challenges in doing it, often as volunteers, and we Many of the world’s best para-athletes will compete Ameer Al Mulla one in which athletes enjoy an incredibly high-level will continue to support you in any way we can. in Doha, including Paralympic Champions and world Chief Executive Offi cer - IPC Athletics World of competition, coupled with intense media interest record-holders, off ering an unrivalled look at the Championships Local Organising Committee and growing sponsorship activation. All that remains is for me to extend my gratitude very best the sport has to off er. Doha 2015 to the Local Organising Committee of Doha 2015. Director General – Qatar Paralympic Committee The athletes are placed centre-stage more regularly I am confi dent that they will deliver an incredibly By working closely with the Qatar Olympic than ever before and we have seen a sustained high standard in all areas, and make your stay as Committee and the International Paralympic improvement in the quality of venues comfortable, enjoyable and as successful as possible. Committee, our teams have ensured that the Doha and organisers. 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships will exceed I wish you and your teams the very best of luck. the expectations of athletes, team leaders and fans. I believe that the sport has never been so strong, Our dedicated teams will be on hand to help you and with an Asian-Oceania Championships, Junior Xavier Gonzalez throughout the World Championships and ensure World Championships, World Marathon Majors series IPC Chief Executive Offi cer that all of your needs are met. We have taken great and coaching conference also added to the calendar lengths to ensure that you have at your disposal we are diversifying in many positive ways.

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2.1 IPC Athletics

IPC Athletics Sport Technical Committee: Chair Person: Ed Warner OBE (GBR) Vice Chairperson: Troy Engle (USA) Head of Competition: Roger Getzmann (SUI) Head of Offi ciating: Tarek Souei (UAE) Head of Technical Control: Yukio Seki (JPN) Head of Classifi cation: Hilary Beeton (RSA)

IPC Athletics Management Team: IPC Summer Sports Director: IPC Protocol and Events Senior Manager: Ryan Montgomery Kim Liu IPC Athletics Senior Manager: IPC Finance Senior Manager: Haozhe Gao Corinne Resch IPC Athletics Project Manager: IPC Medical & Scientifi c Director: Laura Thompson Peter Van de Vliet IPC Athletics Competition Co-ordinator: IPC Broadcasting Manager: Laura Danning Jose Dominguez IPC Athletics Project Co-ordinator: IPC Client Services Manager: 2 Todd Fraser Bart Schell IPC Athletics Media Co-ordinator: IPC Accreditation and NPC Services Support: Kate Williams Anne Sargent GENERAL INFO IPC Athletics Assistant: IPC Accreditation and NPC Services Support Heike Schulz Amaranta Acosta IPC Communications & Media Director: IPC Accreditation and NPC Services Support Craig Spence Sharon Slaney IPC Digital Media & Media Operations: IPC Athletes’ Council Representative Laura Schreder Tim Prendergast

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2.2 Local Organising Committee:

LOC President: LOC Marketing & Communications Director: Dr. Thani Al-Kuwari Sheikha Asma Al Thani LOC Vice President: LOC Media & Broadcasting Director: Khalid Al Mohannadi Khalid Al Khaldi LOC Chief Executive Offi cer: LOC Planning & Follow Up Director: Ameer Al-Mulla Marie-line Halabi LOC Chief Operating Offi cer: LOC Sport Competition Director: Aphrodite Moschoudi Mohammed Souheil Choukou LOC Administration & Finance Director: LOC Anti-Doping Director: Nasser Al Sulaiti Dr. Fatima Al Malki LOC Venues & Event Services Director: LOC Medical Director: Salah Al Saadi Dr. Aston Ngai LOC Protocol & IR Director: LOC Security Director: Saeed Al Eida Colonel Jassim Al Hail

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2.3 International Technical Officials - ITOs Role Name Country Technical Delegate – Lead Tarek Souei UAE Technical Delegate Roger Blades GBR Technical Delegate Yukio Seki JPN Medical Delegate (Oct. 21 - 26) Elton Wayne Derman RSA Medical Delegate (Oct. 27 - 31) Katharina Grimm GER Anti Doping Delegate Vanessa Webb CAN Anti Doping Delegate Nicki Vance AUS Jury of Appeal – Chair Patrick Van Caelenberghe BEL 2.4 International Classifiers Jury of Appeal Trevor Spittle NZL Jury of Appeal Dayananda Waidyatilaka SRI Chief Classifier Mohammed Amine Khelladi ALG International Starter Alan Bell GBR Physical Impairment Hilary Beeton RSA International Photo Finish Judge Janet Nixon AUS Physical Impairment Rebecca Foulsham NZL Chief ITO Frederico Nantes BRA Physical Impairment Paula Leppanen FIN ITO Johan Knaap NED Physical Impairment Raul Vaillo Reina ESP ITO Okry Nonvignon BEN Physical Impairment Rudi Van den Abbeele FRA ITO Carlos Alberto Barrios Casasola GUA Physical Impairment Dimitrios Patatoukas GRE ITO Ben Vroom NED Visual Impairment-Lead Ludwig Krabbe GER ITO Claudia Schneck BRA Visual Impairment Geetha Ramakrishnan MAS ITO Kee Kwan HKG Visual Impairment Jeanne Derber USA ITO Janelle Eldridge AUS Visual Impairment Anane Touzri TUN ITO David Weicker CAN Visual Impairment Alexandre Bezerra Gomes BRA ITO Jerry Clayton USA Visual Impairment Ines Abrantes POR ITO Tien Choy Wong SIN Intellectual Impairment Anna Dahlgren SWE ITO Chris Cohen GBR Intellectual Impairment Emma Beckman AUS ITO Iva Machova CZE Intellectual Impairment Tea Cisic BEL ITO Suren Ayadassen MRI Intellectual Impairment Mohamad Vaez Mousavi IRI

14 Team Leaders Manual - IPC Athletics World Championships Doha 2015 15 DOHA 2015 | TEAM LEADERS MANUAL Abdulrahman Mohamed Mohamed AL-Saadi Mohammed Hamdtw Khaled Hizam Ahmed Jibran Abdullah Saqqaf Tariq Saleh Ahmmed Moustafa Omar AL-ABDALI Mohammed AL-Qamesh Abdullah Al Amoudi Ayman Abddulmunim Anwar Ismail Khalid Balghaith Mohamed ABU_HAMAD Alaa Eldin Abdul Azim Zabnallah Al-Ajji Ali AL-REWI Ahmed Zakria Ali Ahmed Hasaan Abdullah AL-SADI Waqdy Emam Mohamed Jama Mohamed ELGAMAL Bahar Saff wat Mamdouh Misbah Hassan PAIDAR Ahmed Al Saaed Ali Al ajji Saleh AL-ASAD Mubarakh AL-Hemaidi Murtaza Mohammed Waleed Al Olaiqi Zakirya Hanas Omar AL-SADI Nadwa Mabder Asraf Ashhor Abdulla Saidi Naser Abdulla Azizurrehman Noor R Mouna EL HEBIL Abdulaziz Al raiwi Al Husaini Mehmoud Areef al Asad Tareq ALAGI Tahar Abdulla Salah Osmaan Mohammed Jamal Ismail Younis Maslak Khaled AL-AGI A.Raif Saeed Bsheer Ibrahim al marasi Ayman Hamadtou Ali Aldhari Abdullah AL-QAMESH Lobna Ibrahim Hassan Al Saifi Ahmed Saeed Saeed AL-Khadher Ali AL-HAMD Mohamed Abubaker Tayyab Ahmed SAKR Aref ABDULQAWI Mohamed FARDAVINI Nadia Mohd Al Zabash Naji Al Najjar Ahmed GHALEB Omar AL-Khadher Hala Ayadi Mohammed Hamad Hamdi AL-ASHAR Salem ASKAR Elham Aldukair Sonia Ghribi Khan Ahd AL-Khadher Hewida Abuzahra Hanaan Mustafa Igia Anwar Mahdi Maher Faraj Nadia Elmalkey Marium Bilarabi Khadija sulaiman Hana Hazam Mustafa AbdelGhani Mirvat Fadal Jihaan Al Dosuki Nebraas Kanaan Adel Khamis Al Yousef Abdelhamid I. Salem Wafa Al-Gammoudi Ayah Ali Sassia Ben Romdhane Mohd Awadh Mohammed Yasser Monassar Maysoon AlHyari Sonia Agoun Mohammed A Al Sayyed Hayam Al-Gharabat Mohammad Olayyan Mohamed Rezgui Fahad Qassim Al Romi Ibrahim Binshita Enas Adel Al Asili Saleh Saeed Fahad Masoud Al-Abri Mustafa Jaber Mohamed Narmeen Mohd Salama Mohammed Ahmad Khan 2.5 National Technical Officials - NTOs Yagoub AL-Mansoori Hani Ahmed Al Husaini Noora Mustafa Mohamed Muhammed Fahad Khan Mohammed Musa Madani A .Rahim AL-Korkoman Muna Hamdi Ali Taleb Mohammed AbuHamda Muhammed Faisal Khan Hisham Abdelkarim Khalid AL-Majid Khalid AL-Essaily MOHD AlJalham Fatma Sadak Al Chouk Mohamed Saado Sukker Khattabi Mohamed Idrees Amir Fida Abdullah Hassen Mohamed ALHadad Saleh Mathala Haitham Omer Ibrahim Khalid A Hussain Mohammed M Saleh Mohammad J. Mohamad Mesaad Al Hajaji Ahmed Khalifa Masoud AL-Harib Salah Ali Salmin Amjed A. Alhroub Osama Radi Mohammad Radhwan A. Khafaja Seddigh Fardavini Ahmed Abdulaziz Mohamed Nahshal Mohammad A. Ameen Sajir Pized Khalid Tayyeb Mohamad Khalid AL-Saadi Ahmed Shoib Ayoub Abu Hamad Mudassir M Khan Saleh M. AlAli Mohamed ELGAMAL Ahmed AbdelGadir Mukhtar Mohamed Mohamed Sakr Hasham Bin Ghouse Saleh AlFakih Hassan PAIDAR Mohsin Al- Saadi Ahmed Khalifa Taleb Ahmed Bader Ahmad Khaled AlAmmari Saleh AL-ASAD Yousuf Ahmed Ahmed Abdulaziz Nasser AL-Dhaheri Saleh AL-Amri Hassan Najad Mohammed AL_AWLAQI Ali Muthanna Ahmed Shoib Hussain AlHamad Ahmed AL-Qanni Khalifa AL Mahrouky Abdullah Osman Saleh AL-OMARI Mukhtar Mohamed Mohesn Al najar Mohammed Fardavini Fuad Abdullaha Husam ALHASSAN Jamal AL- Qeteti Abdulaziz Awad Mohammed AL-Amri Taher Alawi Hassan Elnor Faisal AL-AWLAQI Haitham AL- Saadi Abdulhadi Akbari Khaled Fardavini Hesham AL-Safdy Khalid Al Yahri Aiman ALAGI Abudrahan AlAmeri Abdulwali Al Faisali Haider Akbari Mohamed Al-Zawagari Mehdhar AL-Amri Ghanim RABAIAH Ali Bushawarib Nawal AL-Jassem Mohammed Marastani Naser Al-Hamad Jamal Al-Marqab Amin ALASHKAR Mohmmed AL-manai Sheikha Abdulla Waleed Al Bukadi Mohamed Elgohary Ridfaan Sayadi Mohamed AL-KATHERI

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2.6 Information about the Host Country

Location: Language: Qatar – offi cially the State of Qatar – is a sovereign and a modern international airport that link the Arabic is the offi cial language of Qatar, with Qatari Hindu, 13.8% are Christian, 3.1% are Buddhist, 0.7% country located in Southwest Asia, occupying the country to the rest of the world. More than half of Arabic the local dialect. English is commonly used follows other religions and 0.9% is unaffi liated to any small Qatar Peninsula on the north-eastern coast the population lives in Doha. as a second language and a rising lingua franca, religion. of the Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is especially in commerce, to the extent that steps with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its Climate: are being taken to try to preserve Arabic from Local Time: territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. A strait in Qatar has a hot desert climate. Summer is very English’s encroachment. English is particularly useful AST (Arabia Standard Time) = UTC+3 the Persian Gulf separates Qatar from the nearby long, from May to September, when its average for communication with Qatar’s large expatriate island Kingdom of Bahrain. high temperatures surpass 38°C (100°F) and often community. Electricity: approach 45°C (113°F). Humidity is usually the In Qatar the standard voltage is 240 V. The standard Area: lowest in May and June. Dew points can surpass In 2012, Qatar joined the international French- frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets that are used Qatar is a small country of 11,571 km² (4,467.6 sq mi) 25°C (77°F) in the summer. Throughout the summer, speaking organisation of La Francophonie as a are of type D / G (3 pin sockets). the city averages almost no precipitation, and less new associate member, justifying its inscription by Your need for an adapter depends on the voltage, Population: than 20 mm (0.79 in) during other months. Rainfall the consequent number of French speakers in the frequency and power plugs in the country you live The total population within the State of Qatar was is scarce, at a total of 75 mm (2.95 in) per year, falling country (10% of the Qatari population would be in. You can use your electric appliances in Qatar, if 2,344,557 persons as of 30 June, 2015 (1,777,116 on isolated days mostly between October and francophone). Refl ecting the multicultural make- the standard voltage in your country is in between males and 567,441 females). In 2013, Qatar’s total March. Winters are warm and the temperature rarely up of the country, many other languages are also 220V - 240V (as in the UK, Europe, Australia and most population was 1.8 million, including 278,000 Qatari drops below 7°C (45 °F). spoken, including Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu, Tamil, of Asia and Africa). Manufacturers take these small citizens (12%) and 1.5 million expatriates. Nepali and Tagalog. deviations into account. If the standard voltage in Month Sep Oct Nov Year your country is in the range of 100V - 127V (as in the Average high °C (°F) 38.6 35.2 29.5 32.7 Capital: (101.5) (95.4) (85.1) (90.9) Religion: US, Canada and most South American countries),

Doha is the capital city, the seat of government and Daily mean °C (°F) 32.2 28.9 24.2 26.7 Islam is the offi cial religion of the State of Qatar. you need a power converter. To be sure, check the the location of the main commercial and fi nancial (90) (84) (75.6) (80.1) All Qataris adhere to Islam. Other religions label on the appliance. If it states ‘INPUT: 100-240V, Average low °C (°F) 26.5 23.4 19.5 21.6 institutions. Situated halfway along the East Coast of (79.7) (74.1) (67.1) (70.9) represented in Qatar are practiced by immigrant 50/60 Hz’, it can be used in all countries of the world the peninsula, the city is an important cultural and Avg. relative humidity (%) 62 63 66 59 communities. According to 2010 data collected (like chargers for tablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell commercial center with a vast commercial seaport by the Pew Forum, 67.7% are Muslim, 13.8% are phones, toothbrushes).

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2.7 Host City

If the frequency in Qatar (50 Hz) diff ers from the Doha (Arabic: ad-Dawha or ad-Dōha, literally in one in your country, it is not advised to use your Modern Standard Arabic: “the big tree”, locally: appliances, but you can try at your own risk. Be “rounded bays”) is the capital city and most especially careful with moving, rotating and time populous city of the State of Qatar. The city is related appliances like clocks and electric fan located on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the east heaters. of the country. It is Qatar’s fastest growing city, with over 60% of the nation’s population living in Doha or International Calls: its surrounding suburbs, and it is also the economic When making an international call from Qatar, center of the country. fi rst dial the 00 exit code, then your country code, followed by the city code (if calling a landline) or the Doha was founded in the 1820s and was offi cially mobile code (if calling a mobile phone), and fi nally declared as the country’s capital in 1971, when Qatar the desired number. gained independence. As the commercial capital of Qatar and one of the emergent fi nancial centers Telephone Country Code: in the Middle East, Doha is considered a world city Qatar’s international country code for inbound calls by the Globalization and World Cities Research is +974, followed by the desired number. Network. Doha accommodates Education City, an area devoted to research and education. Mobile Phone Networks: Ooredoo (previously called Qtel) and Vodafone are The city was selected as host city of a number of currently the two mobile service providers in Qatar. sporting events, including the 2006 Asian Games, Both operators provide two types of package: pay- the 2011 Pan Arab Games, most of the games at as-you-go and monthly post-paid options. the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, the 2014 FINA World Ooredoo’s pre-paid option is called Hala; Vodafone’s Championships, the 2015 IHF Men’s Handball World pre-paid option is Red. To sign up for either service, Championships and the 2015 AIBA World Boxing a SIM card must be purchased and activated. Credit Championships. Additionally, the city hosted the can be added through top-up cards, which are 2012 UNFCCC Climate Negotiations and is set to widely sold throughout the country, or online. host the 2016 UCI Road World Championships, 2018 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, 2019 Currency: IAAF World Championships in Athletics, and a large The Qatari Riyal (QAR) is the currency of Qatar. It is number of the venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. divided into 100 dirham and is abbreviated as QR. The Qatari Riyal is pegged to the US dollar at a fi xed Area: 132 km² (51 sq mi) exchange rate of USD 1 = QAR 3.64. This rate was Population: Doha has a population of 900,545 enshrined into Qatari law by a Royal Decree in 2001. within the city proper. Altitude: 10m (33ft)

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Water Quality: Desalinated water provides the vast majority of service roads and large central dividers. While Qatar’s drinking water which is safe for using to cook, traditionally roundabouts have been used as wash, brush teeth, etc. Qatar’s tap water is proven intersections in the city, this has recently changed as to be safe to drink, the Supreme Council of Health a result of the huge load on the city’s road networks. has said, following numerous studies conducted by Many major roundabouts have been removed diff erent organisations in Qatar. Despite the fi ndings, and instead either replaced with traffi c lights or the quality of Qatar’s tap water has been up for with underpasses and overpasses. Furthermore, debate for years, with many residents preferring to many major thoroughfares in the city are being drink bottled water instead, perhaps because of its converted into highways in order to accommodate relatively high chlorine percentage (relative to UK & the huge increase of traffi c on the city’s roads. US – according to some sources). Some also install fi lters on their kitchen faucets and shower heads, The Mowasalat Company operates all taxis in Qatar amid perceptions that rusting pipes and unhygienic under its Karwa brand, with thousands of taxis storage tanks can cause ill health eff ects. operating in the capital. There are many taxi stands in the city, and while in the past diffi culties arose Business Hours: in fi nding taxis due to the small number of taxis The working week in Qatar is generally from Sunday on the roads following the launch of the company, to Thursday, with Friday and Saturday being off . today this has become less of an issue. Fares start at However, few businesses are closed on Friday, with 10 riyals and the majority of taxis are well-equipped, just half-a-day on Thursday. comfortable sedans. The government offi ces work between 6am and 2pm, while commercial offi ces work in two An extensive bus system, operated by the shifts – the fi rst from 7.30am to 12noon, and next government-owned Mowasalat Company, currently from 3.30pm to 7.30pm, although this may vary. operates in the city of Doha. The bus system Major shopping malls open from 10am to 10pm, covers many areas of the city, and there are stops while majority of them close on Friday mornings. throughout the city. The main bus station is located The timings for independent shops vary, but are in the Souqs area of downtown Doha, and services generally from 8am to 12.30pm, and then from 4pm operate to all major towns in Qatar. to 9pm. Several shops are closed on Fridays. Doha Bus tours sightseeing formula has been designed to provide a fl exible approach to city Transport: discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a The city of Doha has recently been undergoing hop-on, hop-off facility at a variety of interesting a huge expansion to its transportation network, locations and, wherever possible, Doha Bus tours including the addition of new highways, the looks to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience construction of a new airport, and the planned by providing complementary experiences. construction of a metro system. Doha has a comprehensive road network made up primarily of two and three-lane dual carriageways. As a result of Doha being a relatively young city, Doha’s roads are wide and usually include

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2.7 Useful expressions

English Language of Host Country (Arabic) Hello (welcome) marhaba Hello (peace be upon you) assalamo alaykum Good morning sabah al khair Goodbye! ma’salaama How are you? kaif halaak (m) / kaif haalik (f ) Please min fadlak Thank you shukran Not at all afwan Yes na’am No la I want a taxi ureed taxi Toilets hamam I want to buy…/I’d like areed ashtiri…/ ana areed

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Date Time Event Place 10-25 Oct - Arrivals - 14-21 Oct 07:00 – 24:00 Team Delegation Registration Ezdan Hotel 18-21 Oct - Classification Qatar Sports Club & Doha Eye Specialist Centre 20 Oct 10:00 Team Leader Orientation Qatar Sports Club 20 Oct 11:30 Team Medical Briefing Qatar Sports Club 3 20 Oct 18:30 Sport Forum Qatar Sports Club 20 Oct 20:00 Technical Meeting Qatar Sports Club 21 Oct 19:00 Opening Ceremony Katara KEY DATES 22-31 09:30 – 12:00 / 16:00 – Competition Qatar Sports Club 22:00 24 Oct 10:00 – 12:00 Athletes’ Forum Ezdan Hotel 31 Oct 21:00 Closing Ceremony Qatar Sports Club 1 Nov - Departures -

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4 TRAVEL TO QATAR

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Travel to Doha

4.1 Offi cial Airports and Arrival 4.2 Entry Visas Information All Qatar Entry Visa Applications will be processed Hamad International Airport through the online Accreditation Registration Qatar’s new state-of-the-art international airport has and Visa Application System. The applications will offi cially opened and commenced full operations. automatically be submitted upon the completion Hamad International Airport’s new 600,000 square and approval of the accreditation registration. It is meter terminal features three concourses as well as critical that the information submitted through the a premium terminal while ready to serve up to 30 system matches the applicants’ passport details and million passengers per year. is both complete and accurate. Discrepancies in the submission may cause delays in Visa approval Airport Welcome and issuing. Doha 2015 staff will be identifi ed by their uniforms and branding and will be located throughout Hamad All Qatar Entry Visa Applications will be processed International Airport. Additionally, Doha 2015 staff through the online IPC Accreditation System. will operate in three areas at Hamad International The Doha 2015 Organising Committee will Airport; prior to the immigrations counters, baggage be facilitating entry visas free of charge for all claim and at the arrival hall. Doha 2015 staff will accredited participants of the IPC Athletics World assist with any immigration, customs, or baggage Championships Doha 2015. All nationalities, with issues you may face while directing you to the the exception of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Transportation Team who will facilitate your transfer must apply for entry visas to enter the State of Qatar. to your hotel. Upon completion and fi nal participant approval Customs and Excise (short list), entry visas can be downloaded from the You may proceed to Customs and Excise control Qatar Ministry of Interior (MOI) website below using after reclaiming your bags. Taxes range between 0% the passport number and nationality: (on necessities) and 100% (on cigarettes). Firearms http://www.moi.gov.qa/VsaWeb/ and alcohol are prohibited. Luggage is inspected Actions?action=getVisaInfoInput&language=English on arrival. Firearms are prohibited on arrival and departure except by special permit from the offi cial IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive an entry visa you authorities. Alcohol for non-residents will be should have a valid passport with an expiry date at detained in return for a receipt until departure. least until 1 May 2016. Further details regarding the Qatar Entry Visa Application and Distribution Process can be found in the Qatar Entry Visa Guide (appendix 17.4)

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5 ACCREDITATION

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5.1 Accreditation Centres • Final Confi rmation of Entries Centre, accompanied by his Team Leader or the The Athletes Accreditation Centre will be located highest offi cial in his delegation, carrying an at Ezdan Hotel. This is where the Team Leader The Team Leader will be asked to complete the appropriate identifi cation document. A lost or shall have to report as soon as possible after his/ accounting procedures and settle any outstanding damaged Accreditation Card will be cancelled in the her arrival, in order to carry out the administrative payments (for competition fees, accommodation, accreditation system, and a lost Accreditation Card procedures. The Athletes Accreditation Centre will etc.) before they can collect the Team’s Accreditation will not be reactivated even if found at a later date. operate during the DRMs period and will cease Cards, which will be issued upon presenting operations after the Opening Ceremony, once a document stating all procedures have been 5.5 Personal Coach and Training Partner Competition has started. completed. The second Centre that shall accommodate Teams’ Personal coaches and Training Partners using needs will be the Main Accreditation Centre located 5.3 Accreditation Access Special Passes “P” accreditations may be allocated to each NPC Number of Maximum Number of “P” at the perimeter of Qatar Sports Club. according to the quotas outlined in the following Athletes Accreditation Passes per NPC 5.3.1 Accreditation access table at a cost of 80 EURO per pass per day. 1-20 1 Athletes Accreditation Centre (AAC) All team members are required to always wear “P” accreditations for NPCs are to be used only for The Athletes Accreditation Centre (AAC) will be their accreditation cards to enter the offi cial personal coaches and training partners and are 21-30 2 located at Ezdan Hotel & Suites. The designated Championships Venues; they should wear it in a non-transferable. Each accreditation in this category 31-40 3 Team Leader from the NPC will be handed all the manner that it can be clearly visible to security grants access to training and warm-up venues, 41-50 4 Team’s Accreditation Cards. staff at all times. An Accreditation Card is not however it does not give the bearer the right to 50+ 5 The AAC will be operational from October transferable and only accredits the individual it is receive the Championships’ services (e.g. lunch/ 14 to the 22nd. issued for. Misuse of Accreditation Cards will result in dinner and local ground transport) and access to cancellation of accreditation. competition venue during competition. Main Accreditation Centre (MAC) In case of loss or destruction of the Accreditation 5.3.2 Special Passes NPCs may apply for a “P” accreditation within a Card, team members may have it reissued at the IPC Athletics/LOC shall provide special passes as period between 17 to 31 October. However applying Main Accreditation Centre (MAC) located at Qatar required for the following categories: for “P” accreditations on individual dates (i.e. not Sports Club. TIC (only for collecting items from the pigeonhole – continuous) is considered as an application for The MAC will be operational from October 12 to the up to a maximum of three per team depending on multiple passes. 31st. team size) For example: Operational hours will follow the venue operational Coaching Zones Pass (for coaches at Field events) hours based on the Competition Schedule. Applying for one person on both 22 October and 5.4 Loss of Accreditation Card 27 October is considered as two passes, however 5.2 Accreditation Procedures applying for one person from 22-27 October is and Payments The Accreditation Card must be worn visibly at considered as one pass. all times and must be presented upon request. The Team Leader must report to the LOC / IPC It is personal and non-transferable. In case of Offi ces at the Accreditation Centre to complete the loss or theft, please report it immediately to the following formalities: Main Accreditation Centre at the Stadium or • Uniform Check Athlete Accreditation Centre at Ezdan Hotel. In • Flag and Anthem Check order to obtain a new Accreditation Card, the • LOC Accommodation Invoice team member must proceed to the Accreditation • IPC Athletics Competition Fees

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6 ACCOMMODATION

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Accommodation

6.1 General

The IPC Athletics World Championships Doha to the hotel prior to check out, as the LOC will not be 6.2.2 Costs 2015 – Local Organizing Committee (LOC) is the responsible for any kind of damage charges. From the period of October 17th through November Category 2 Single Room / Bed & Breakfast offi cial accommodation service provider for the 1st 2015*: 200 USD World Championships. The LOC will manage the 6.2 Teams Category 1: Single Room / Bed & Breakfast Category 2 Twin Room (two beds) / Bed & Breakfast accommodation, conference space and meeting 170 USD 260 USD room requirements for all teams and media. It is 6.2.1 Hotels/Accommodation Category 1: Twin Room (two beds) / Bed & Breakfast our aim to provide a safe, clean, stress-free and Offi cial Championships Hotels/Accommodations are 190 USD Late Booking Procedure Pricing*: comfortable accommodation to our guests, to divided into 2 main categories: Category 1 Single Room / Bed & Breakfast perform their event-time roles eff ectively. The Category 2: Single Room / Bed & Breakfast 220 USD Accommodation team will be responsible for any Category 1: 185 USD Category 1 Twin Room (two beds) / Bed & Breakfast enquiries you may have during your stay at any Ezdan Hotel & Suites Doha (4 stars) Category 2: Twin Room (two beds) / Bed & Breakfast 250 USD of the allocated hotels and will ensure that a high Holiday Villa & Residence (4 stars) 220 USD quality of service will always be extended to the Retaj Al Rayyan Hotel Doha (4 stars) Category 2 Single Room / Bed & Breakfast guests. Any enquiries and/or requests should be Millennium Hotel Doha (5 stars) Outside the period of October 17th through 240 USD received in a timely manner either by email to NPC Category 2: November 1st 2015*: Category 2 Twin Room (two beds) / Bed & Breakfast Relations prior to arrival or to the accommodation Moevenpick Hotel West Bay Doha (5 stars) Category 1 Single Room / Bed & Breakfast 290 USD helpdesk at your respective hotel during event- Doha Marriot Hotel (5 stars) 185 USD time. It is important to know that any damage Category 1 Twin Room (two beds) / Bed & Breakfast *Rates are per room per night and are subject to to any rooms or hotel’s fi xtures will be the sole 230 USD change responsibility of the occupier/NPC and must be paid

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6.2.3 Reservations Guest Hotel Arrival Flowchart Booking Procedures All bookings will be placed through the NPC Arrive to Hotel Luggage Handling Go to Room R eceive luggage Relations Department on a fi rst come, fi rst served make additions to your booking based on fi nal basis and subject to hotel availability. qualifi cations between the periods of September 1st– September 21st, 2015. Each request will be

Provisional Hotel Bookings taken on a case by case basis and may result in a Stay in designated Team Leader initiates check in using Deliver the luggage Greet and take waiting area/ few pre- arranged rooming list to speed luggage Provisional Hotel Bookings allow your National hotel change booking. Bookings are subject to rooms can be up process checked - in till the Paralympic Committee to place reservations on availability for both rooms and rates. team leader the rooms needed for the IPC Athletics World Late accommodations booking requests must be arrives to hotel

Championships. The deadline for the provisional submitted in writing by email to Inform delegate’s entitlement and hotel booking is July 1st, 2015. [email protected]. handover key

Bell Man takes Welcome drinks served luggage to the Final Hotel Booking Confi rmation room Final Hotel Booking Confi rmation allows your 6.2.4 Check-in and Check-out procedure National Paralympic Committee to make any fi nal • Full night charge (100% of room rate) for changes to your reservations and confi rm the any check in prior to 8 am. Guest Hotel Departure Flowchart booking. The deadline for the fi nal hotel booking • Complimentary check in after 8 am is Invoice confi rmation is July 26th, 2015. subject to availability and should be Check out Moves to Heading to airport settlement one buses notifi ed in advance. day prior to check - out Rooming List • Standard check in time is 14:00. National Paralympic Committees must provide a • Standard check out time is 13:00 detailed rooming list for their hotel bookings before • Complimentary late check out until 16:00. September 28th, 2015. For NPCs who do not submit • Full night charge for any departure after Bell man Takes stay in designated Airport operation luggage to waiting area takes over a rooming list by this date, the LOC reserves the right 16:00 hrs (100% of room rate) transportation to generate a rooming list based on the information received. All rooms will be considered guaranteed and paid for. refreshments to be served Late Booking Procedure Advice airport In keeping with the World Championships services of qualifi cation period, the LOC will provide a luggage departure late accommodations booking process to

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6.2.5 Meals In accordance with agreements made with IPC Buff et Meal Timings and special requirements: Athletics, each Team Hotel will have buff et style 06:00 - 10:00 Breakfast catering available. 12:00 - 15:30 Lunch 19:00 - 24:00 Dinner The Catering Program has the overall responsibility Any dietary restriction or food allergy should be for planning, directing and controlling the provision communicated to the LOC immediately. of all catering in Hotels, at the Competition venue and at the Training venues. Competition and Training Venues: Qatar Sports Club (competition venue) and Al Hotel Meals: Arabi Sports Club (training venue) will provide the A buff et style rotating menu will be served at following provisions at the Athletes Lounge: breakfast, lunch & dinner (three meals per day). The • Coff ee menu will cater for all dietary, ethnic and religious • Tea requirements. Four diff erent cuisines will be off ered • Water comprising of Arabic, Continental, Asian and • Fruit Juice international dishes. The menu will consist of soup, • Fresh Fruit vegetarian main course, meat main course, chicken, • Cookies fi sh and side dishes. A wide selection of salads, cold cuts, cheeses, pastries, breads, assorted fruits and 6.2.6 Services in Team Hotels/Accommodation hot and cold beverages will also be served. Each of the offi cial hotels has their own unique Food choices play a signifi cant part in Athletes’ features and enjoyable services. For detailed health and performance, so nutrition will be features and services per hotel please refer to the followed as described below: Team Accommodations Guide (v02). Below you may fi nd the general common services provided in each • High Carbohydrate hotel during your stay: • (more than 55 % of the Daily Total Caloric • Wi-Fi available in rooms and hotel Intake) common areas free of charge. • Moderate Protein (12-15 % of the Daily • 20% discount on laundry. Total Caloric Intake) • Information and welcome desks to assist • Lean (low fat) and clean (organic) meats with any and all requests and enquiries. and fresh seafood • Access to hotel facilities free of charge. • Moderate Fat (less than 30 % of the Daily Any damage to the room and the hotel’s Total Caloric Intake) fi xtures, fi ttings and furnishings will be the sole responsibility of the NPC and will be charged accordingly.

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7.1 Public Transport: 7.2 Travel Times

Distance in KM Movenpick Doha Ezdan Retaj Al Holiday Millennium Qatar Al Arabi Hamad Transportation from Hamad International Airport Mowasalat is the largest transport company in Doha, Towers Marriot Hotel Rayan Villa Hotel Sports Sports Intl. to/from offi cial competition hotels. Additional providing effi cient public transport with taxis and Club Club Airport transportation from offi cial competition hotels to/ buses. Movenpick Towers 0.0 13.1 5.2 1.0 12.2 11.5 7.0 12.3 21.7 from training and competition venues, classifi cation, Taxis: Doha Marriot 13.1 0.0 10.6 12.0 8.0 11.4 10.3 8.7 14.3 technical meeting, opening/closing ceremonies and Mowasalat is providing taxi services in Qatar by Ezdan Hotel 5.2 11.0 0.0 6.2 10.0 8.8 3.0 10.0 19.6 Hamad Hospital will be provided. brand name of “KARWA”. KARWA Taxi is the most Retaj Al Rayan 1.0 13.9 5.7 0.0 13.1 11.2 7.4 13.2 22.5 convenient and fl exible mode of transport the Doha Holiday Villa 12.3 9.5 10.9 12.6 0.0 9.4 9.8 2.5 15.7 Transportation to/from the training and competition International Airport and within Qatar. The taxis Millennium Hotel 11.5 12.8 8.2 9.8 7.0 0.0 7.0 6.7 20.6 venues will be provided during the following: are well-equipped, clean, safe, comfortable, brand Qatar Sports Club 6.0 11.4 3.6 6.4 10.1 8.2 0.0 10.2 20.0 October 17th – 31st, 2015 new and spacious sedans. The minimum fare for Al Arabi Sports Club 13.1 9.7 11.7 13.4 4.4 8.8 10.5 0.0 14.9 07:00 – 13:00 / 15:30 – 22:30 the airport taxi starts at QAR 25, and the charge Hamad International 21.3 12.0 20.1 21.5 15.6 20.7 19.8 16.0 0.0 Airport per kilometer is as low QAR 1.20. For regular taxis A detailed specifi c timetable as well as the the minimum fare is QAR 10 and the charge per classifi cation transportation schedule will be posted kilometer (after 5.5 km) is QAR 1.20. Travel Time in Movenpick Doha Ezdan Retaj Al Holiday Millennium Qatar Al Hamad on the notice-boards of the Championships Hotels Mowasalat provides a facility to book taxis through Minutes Marriot Hotel Rayan Villa Sports Arabi International as well as at the TIC. their 24 hours operational call center. For booking Club Sports Airport Club through Mowasalat call centre please contact Movenpick Towers 0 26 10 2 24 23 14 25 43 Additional transportation services may be arranged +974-44588888, for airport to hotel bookings you Doha Marriot 26 0 21 24 16 23 21 17 29 through prior notice by email to LOC NPC Relations can book at Arrivals Terminal Mowasalat counter or Ezdan Hotel 10 22 0 12 20 18 6 20 39 for a charge. Assistance/guidance for use of Qatar contact on +974-44626858. Retaj Al Rayan 2 28 11 0 26 22 15 26 45 Public Transportation can be found at the transport Wheelchair customers can order a taxi from Karwa Holiday Villa 25 19 22 25 0 19 20 5 31 helpdesks at your designated hotel. call center on +974-44588888. Millennium Hotel 23 26 16 20 14 0 14 13 41 Buses: Qatar Sports Club 12 23 7 13 20 16 0 20 40 Mowasalat public bus system runs through the city Al Arabi Sports Club 26 19 23 27 9 18 21 0 30 of Doha. For the bus line map and details please see Hamad International 43 24 40 43 31 41 40 32 0 Appendix 17.3. Airport

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8 INFORMATION CENTRES

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8.1 Technical Information Centre – TIC • Display on the relevant notice-board of offi cial but many of us are still reluctant to adapt, especially (Stadium) communications to the teams, including Start when it comes to Start List and Results which, for IPC (to be returned at TIC) Lists, Results and Call Room reporting times. Athletics World and Regional Championships, are The TIC is located in the main building of Qatar Sports • Receipt of Withdrawal Forms • Distribution of urgent notices to the delegations systematically published on the IPC Athletics website Club (competition venue). The main task of the TIC is • Managing National Record Doping Control from the Technical Delegates and Competition even before they are available in hard copy. to ensure a smooth liaison between each delegation requests Management via the pigeonholes. It is the Team and the Local Organising Committee, the IPC • Written Appeals Leader’s duty to collect this kind of information IPC Athletics and LOC will make every eff ort to Athletics Technical Delegates and the Competition • TIC General Enquiries in due time. reduce the amount of printed material distributed to Management of the Championships regarding • Distribution of information for issues relating the Teams through their pigeon holes at the TIC technical matters. Opening Dates and Times will be as follows: to accommodation, meals, transport and the at the Stadium or at the CID at the Team The TIC is responsible for, but not limited to, the Operational Dates: 17 – 31/10/2015 Championships in general. Hotels/Accommodation. following: Operational Hours: 07:30 to 23:00 • Receipt of written questions for the Technical • Displaying on the relevant notice-board the This will be the main centre for technical information, Meeting (deadline : 19 October 2015 at 19:00) In practice this means that the distribution of offi cial communications to the teams, including although certain documents produced in the TIC will competition related information at the TIC and CID Start Lists, Results and Call Room reporting also be distributed to the Championship Information Opening Dates and Times will be as follows: will NOT be systematically made through printouts times. Desks (CID) for circulation. Only accredited personnel Operational Dates: 17 – 31 October 2015 in the Team pigeonholes but will be displayed on the • Distribution of urgent notices to the delegations with a TIC pass shall have access to TIC and CID. Operational Hours: 07:30 to 13:00 / 14:00 to 22:30 notice-boards (also available at the Warm-up Area). from the Technical Delegates and Competition It will still be possible to request occasional copies of Management via the pigeonholes. It is the Team 8.2 Championships Information Desk – 8.3 Documents Distribution specifi c event start lists and / or results Leader’s duty to collect this kind of information CID (Hotels) (at the TIC). in due time. The protection of the environment is becoming • Receipt of written questions for the Technical These will be situated in each of the Team Hotels/ increasingly important in everybody’s life and IPC Important notices of general interest (e.g. changes to Meeting (deadline : 19 October 2015 at 19:00) Accommodation and will be linked to each other as Athletics and LOC are trying to do their part. the timetable) will also be displayed on the Posting • Receipt of Final Confi rmations well as to the TIC. They shall be responsible for, but With today’s media and communication technology, Board while individual communications to specifi c • Distribution of Relay Order Confi rmation Forms not limited to, the following: saving paper may seem an obvious way to contribute teams will be posted through the pigeonholes.

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9 COMPETITION

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• Fitness Hall. • Ambulance on site • Athletes’ Lounge • Throwing implements

Qatar Sports Club: For Wheelchair Athletes (Track & Field) The following facilities will be available • One 400m eight-lane track (Polytan) divided in two by cones: • One Discus cage for standing • Inner four lanes for wheelchair training 9.1 Competition Venue Information: • Two Portable Discus cage for wheelchair and warm-up Qatar Sports Club throwing events with platforms and fi xing • Outer four lanes for ambulatory devices. warm-up during competition period Warm-up Area • One Circle for Shot Put Standing • Storage area • One Discus cage for Standing (Warm-up) • Two Wheelchair Throwing Areas for Shot Put • Fitness Hall • One Circle for Shot Put Standing (Warm-up) and Javelin. • Athletes’ lounge • One Javelin Throw Runway (Warm-up) • One High Jump Area • Throwing Implements • One Portable Discus Cage for wheelchair • Two landing areas for Long & Triple Jump • Football Area (Training for Wheelchair throwing (Warm-up) • Two javelin Throw runways. throwing) • Four Wheelchair Throwing platforms with fi xing • Ambulance on site • Two Portable discus cages with wheelchair devices for Shot Put and Javelin (Warm-up) throwing platforms and fi xing devices • One 400m eight-lane track (Polytan) divided in 9.2 Training Venues Information • Eight Wheelchair throwing platforms with two by cones: fi xing devices (Shot Put and Javelin) • Inner four lanes for wheelchair training Al-Arabi Sports Club: For Ambulatory Athletes • Ambulance on site and warm-up (Track & Field) • Outer four lanes for ambulatory warm-up The Following facilities will be available • Starting Blocks • One 400m eight-lane Track. • Two landing areas for Long & Triple Jump • Two (2) Discus Cages. • High Jump Area • Two (2) Circles for Shot Put. • Fitness Hall • Two Javelin Throw Runways. • Starting-blocks. 6.1.2 Competition Venue (Field Of Play) • Two (2) landing areas for long & triple jump • One 400m eight-lane track (Polytan) • High Jump Area.

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9.3 Training Schedule

Training Sites Dates Times Al-Arabi Sports Club 17 – 31/10/2015 09.30 - 12.30

16.00 - 22.00 Qatar Sports Club 17 – 31/10/2015 09.30 - 12.30

16.00 - 22.00

9.4 Sports Equipment 9.5 Offi cial Implements

9.4.1 Implimentation Personal Implements will be allowed, providing that: The implements provided by the LOC (see • they are readily identifi able and are IAAF implements list, Appendix 17.2) are selected from certifi ed those appearing on the current IAAF approved list. • they are not already on the offi cial list Teams using IAAF approved equipment not listed by • they have been checked for compliance with the LOC may present such equipment no later than IPC Athletics (for those are unique to para- 18:00 the day before the scheduled event to the athletics )and IAAF Rules TIC for inclusion in the competition pool, subject to • they are made available to all the other approval (see below). athletes until the end of the Final Basic implements will be provided for warm up and The checking procedure will be as follows: training. Checking Location Time Return Personal Throwing TIC Implements 9.4.2 Throwing Frames Inspections: Implements are to are returned Throwing frames pre-check: be checked prior in exchange • Throwing frames must be presented to the storage to the event, after for the receipt area on October 20th at 18:00 for fi rst inspection. which a receipt will after the be given for the event’s Final at Inspection during competition time: implements 21:00 October • Athletes and Team Managers have the 31st. responsibility to bring their frames from the storage area to the fi rst call room according to their events If a personal implement cannot be accepted into call room time. the pool due to it not meeting the specifi cations or being unidentifi able, the relevant team will be immediately notifi ed through the TIC, with an explanation, and the implement will be returned.

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10.1 Entry Regulations

10.1.1 Declaration of Participation The Athlete Programme Regulation also applies to By completing and submitting the sport entries any proposed substitute athlete or athlete eligible via IPC Online Entry & Bipartite System (EBS), NPCs for re-entry due to a change in sport class. (See are considered to have declared the participation 9.4.3) of their athletes in the specifi ed event(s). Athletes are required to compete in all their event(s) 10.1.3 Athlete /Guide-runner Substitution specifi ed on the Online Entries Confi rmation Form Athlete/Guide-runner substitutions in principle will and submitted by their NPC. Only athletes that only be considered for an NPC if the substitution is are injured or become ill during the course of the made for an athlete in the same gender, sport class Championships provided a presentation of a medical and event. Under exceptional circumstance, at IPC certifi cate signed by the team/LOC medical doctor Athletics’ discretion, substitutions not meeting these may be granted an exception to this rule subject to criteria may be accepted. assessment and sign off from IPC Athletics Medical Delegate. IPC Athletics may waive the application of The substitute athlete should have met the this rule to an athlete under conditions of the qualifi cation criteria as outlined for 10 exceptional circumstances. the respective event(s). Substitutions may only be made for an athlete/ Any athlete found to be in breach of the Declaration guide-runner who withdraws due to injury, illness of Participation Regulation may be disqualifi ed by or other exceptional circumstances and prior to 14 ENTRIES & FINAL IPC Athletics from all remaining events at the IPC October. In the case of injury or illness, a medical Athletics World Championships. certifi cate signed by the team medical offi cer must be submitted to IPC Athletics for approval. CONFIRMATIONS 10.1.2 Athlete Programme Absolutely no athlete substitution will be permitted After the close of the entries on 28 September 2015, after this date. athletes are subject to the Athlete Programme Substitutions for Guide-runner after 14 October Regulation and NPCs may not enter the athlete into may only be permitted due to injury, illness or other additional events to those already specifi ed on the extraordinary circumstances within the existing Online Entries Confi rmation Form. IPC Athletics may team. accept additional event entries in IPC Athletics must receive an offi cial request from exceptional circumstances.

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the NPC for any proposed substitution prior to the medal event should have a minimum of fi ve (5) their representatives, must confi rm the names of qualifying round or a heat for any event, fails to above date. The offi cial request must include all entries from three (3) nations. those athletes already entered who will actually take participate in the event without giving a valid required supporting documents for consideration If an individual medal event is non-viable as at 28 part in the competition. The completed forms must reason (e.g. a medical certifi cate issued by the and processing by IPC Athletics. September 2015 it may not appear on the fi nal be returned to the TIC at the end of the Technical offi cial doctor of the Championships), shall be Medal Event Programme and may still be run as a Meeting. excluded from participation in all further events in 10.2 Final Entries non-Medal Event. NPC’s shall be advised accordingly. the competition, including Relays. If there are withdrawals from any event in 10.4.2 Relays Final Entries must be submitted by 28 September, accordance with these regulations after 5 October The fi nal composition of the Relay teams and the 10.5 Withdrawals midnight, Central European Time (CET) time, via IPC 2015 and the entries drop below the minimum order of running must be declared at the TIC no later Online Entry & Bipartite System (EBS). EBS will be criteria, the event will still be run as a Medal Event. than one hour before the published 1st Call Time for Withdrawals after arrival in Doha must be available from 7 September. In the event there are three (3) or less entries, the the event. The Declaration Forms will be available submitted on the offi cial Withdrawal Form to the If you encounter diffi culties when submitting medals will be allocated using the ‘Minus One’ rule at the TIC on the day of the event. Once the team TIC. The reason for the withdrawal, subject to Entry entries, please contact IPC Athletics (ipcathletics@ (e.g if only 3 athletes remain in an event, only gold has taken part in the event, only two (2) additional Regulations 8.1, has to be specifi ed in detail, its paralympic.org) for assistance. and silver would be awarded). athletes may take part in the Final. Substitutes may acceptance being the responsibility of the Technical only be taken from the list of entered athletes in the Delegates in consultation with the Medical Delegate. 10.3 Event Viability 10.4 Final Confi rmations respective relay event.

IPC Athletics will review the fi nal sport entries 10.4.1 General 10.4.3 Failure to participate as at 28 September 2015 for all medal events to Teams will receive the Final Confi rmation Forms Any athlete who, after the Final Confi rmation determine if they are viable or not. To be viable a prior to the Technical Meeting. Team Leaders, or has been submitted, or after qualifying during a

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11 COMPETITION PROCEDURES

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11.1 Technical Meeting 11.1.2 Declaration of relay teams The Technical Meeting will take place on the 20 Each team’s relay composition and running order October 2015 at 20:00 in Qatar Sports Club. A must be offi cially declared no later than one hour maximum of two representatives from each NPC before the published fi rst call time for the fi rst heat may attend the technical meeting. If necessary, an of each round of the competition. Further changes interpreter or team attaché may also attend. may be made for medical reasons (verifi ed by IPC The IPC Athletics Technical Delegate will preside over Athletics Medical Delegate) up until the fi nal call for the meeting, which will be conducted in English. the particular heat in which the team is competing. The agenda will be as follows: This declaration must be made at the Stadium TIC • Welcome by IPC Athletics where an offi cial will be based at specifi c times for be worn) • Each athlete must use the same bibs, • Introduction of the IPC Athletics Technical this purpose. • the athlete’s tracksuit regardless of the number of events in which Delegate and main Championships Offi cials • the athlete’s bag they compete. • Timetable amendment (if any) 11.2 Orientation Visit for Team Leaders • the athlete’s throwing frame Each athlete must display the bibs as described • Call Room reporting times • the athlete’s racing chair (to be placed on the above. The same bibs are to be used by the athletes, • Qualifying Procedures for Races There will be a visit organised at the competition back of the chair) regardless of the number of events in which they • Starting heights and raising of the bar venue on October 20th at 10:00 for the team leaders • the athlete’s day chair (for wheelchair track compete. • Protests and Appeals to familiarize themselves with the exact location of athletes – to ease identifi cation) • Opening and Closing Ceremonies the main facilities (change rooms, warm-up area, call Athletes competing in relay events will also be Bib numbers will be distributed along with pins to • Answers to written questions room, etc.). The tour will be led by the Doha 2015 provided with a bib containing the athlete’s NPC teams from the TIC. NPC-coded bib numbers for All questions and proposals concerning the Competition Managers. More information, including code. During relay events, this bib must be worn on relays will be distributed in the Final Call Room. procedures of the Athletics competition, which will transport arrangements, will be available at the TIC/ the back in place of the bib containing the athlete’s Arrangements will be made at the Stadium to be dealt with during the technical meeting, must be CID. number. reprint any bib numbers as required. made in English on the Questions for the Technical Teams should note the following regulations: Meeting form. This form must be submitted to the 11.3 Timetable (Competition Schedule) • Bibs must not be cut, folded or obscured in The athletes competing in Track Events will also be TIC/CID no later than 19 October 2015 at 19:00. A any way. given two adhesive hip numbers in Final Call Room summary of all submitted questions and answers Please refer to Appendix 17.1 and http://www. before entering the Field of Play. The hip numbers will be distributed during the technical meeting. paralympic.org/doha-2015/schedule-results must be secured to both sides of the athlete’s for the most up-to-date version. shorts/legs/helmets. 11.1.1 Confi rmation of starting heights, distances and progressions 11.4 Athletes’ Bibs The qualifi cation procedure for the track events (number of rounds, number of heats in each round, Each athlete will be provided with a total of fi ve (5) and method of progression from each round), Triple number bibs (and supporting pins) for individual Jump board distances, starting heights, and the events. The bibs will be distributed at the TIC before raising of the bar in High Jump will be determined the technical meeting. The bibs containing the 000 by the Technical Delegate. Team leaders will be athlete’s competition number must be attached to: informed of the decision at the technical meeting. • the front and back of the athlete’s vest (except IPC Athletics World Championships Full documentation of the qualifi cation procedures in High Jump, where only one must be worn, will also be available at the Stadium TIC and the CID. and wheelchair track events, where none need

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11.5 Athletes’ Clothing 11.6 Personal Belongings

All athletes must compete wearing the offi cial Athletes will only be permitted to take a backpack 11.7.2 Team Departures: national uniform approved by their Delegation. or similar sized bag with them into the Field of Play. For Teams arriving later than 10pm: At the end of competition athletes and team offi cials This also includes the Lap of Honour and the Medal A strict inspection shall be made on illegal and Athletes and Team Offi cials will be transferred transport their equipment from QSC to the hotel Ceremonies. prohibited items, which athletes may have in their directly to the hotel with their equipment. storage until departure. possession. Cassette recorders, radios, CD/MP3 Equipment will be stored overnight in a designated In the case of early departures, team leaders should Any advertising on clothes and bags must comply players, mobile phones, cameras, etc. shall not be storage area in the hotel and will be transferred to confi rm their arrangements a minimum of 24 hours with the latest IPC Athletics Uniform and Equipment permitted. Any items that do not conform to the IPC QSC the next morning prior at the competition wheelchair storage facility. Advertising Regulations, which can be found on the Athletics Rules and Regulations will be confi scated. IPC Athletics website (http://www.paralympic.org/ Confi scated items may be retrieved at the Post Event athletics/about/offi cial-documents). Control after the event. Arrivals until 10pm

All team competition and victory ceremony uniform 11.7 Equipment Storage - throwing 01 AIRPORT ARRIVALT02 RANSFER TO QSC 03 DAILY CHECK IN /OUT pieces must be submitted online at the SDMS frame and racing chairs Receipt of wheelchair Accompany truck to QSC Daily managment Loading on truck Check in at wheelchair storage with registration Uniform application for preliminary inspection prior to the start of competition. The online uniform Racing chairs and throwing frames will be stored application can be found at http://www.paralympic. at the Qatar Sport Club (QST). For transferring org/sdms/uniform/default/welcome. Based on equipment upon arrival to the storage area the Arrivals after 10pm online review, IPC Athletics may request certain following process will be in place: pieces of uniform for onsite inspection. 01 AIRPORT ARRIVALT02 RANSFER TO HOTEL 03 TRANSFER TO QSC 11.7.1 Team Arrivals: Receipt of wheelchair Accompany truck to Hotel Daily managment Loading on truck Check in at wheelchair storage with registration Onsite inspection of uniforms will be checked upon For Teams arriving at the airport prior to 10pm: arrival in the Athlete Accreditation Centre (AAC). All Athletes and Team offi cials should take their sport uniform must be approved prior to the start of the equipment directly from the airport to Qatar Sports Departures Championships. Any infringement of the Rules may Club (QSC) in transport provided by the LOC. Teams result in the disqualifi cation of the athlete. will be responsible for checking in their equipment 01 QSC LOADING02 TRANSFER TO 03 AIRPORT CHECK IN HOTEL/AIRPORT to the storage. After equipment has been checked Loading truck at QSC Unload truck in, transport will be provided to the hotel. Accompany to airport/hotelT ransfer to hotel to stage until

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11.8 Call Rooms 11.10 Specifi c Event Procedures 11.8.1 First Call Room throwing frame, showing their competition number, 6.3. The maximum sizes allowed are: Call Room 1 is located at Warm-up Area. It will be to the entrance to the Call Room for measurement • All events: not more than 9 mm 11.10.1 Track Events just a marshalling point for athletes before they and to be sent to the fi eld of play. • High Jump and Javelin Throw: not more The starter’s commands will be given in English. are transferred to Call Room 2. All athletes will be than 12 mm If they do not comply with Lanes 1-8 will be used for all events. required to report to the First Call Room according to Athletes in fi nals of wheelchair track events must IPC Athletics Rules, the athletes will be the scheduled reporting times below (there may be deliver their day chair to the entrance of the Call asked to change them to the correct size. 11.10.2 Field Events slight amendments in case of particularly large fi elds Room so that it can be delivered to the post event The competing order for the fourth, fi fth and fi nal in the fi eld events). area, where it will be available for athletes to transfer Accreditation Cards for competing athletes will be rounds of trials shall be in the reverse ranking order for Victory Ceremonies and doping control. collected at the Final Call Room and returned upon recorded after the fi rst three rounds of trials, unless Athletes in seated throws events must deliver their the completion of their respective events at the Post the technical delegate decides to stage six throws Athletes who fail to appear on time at the First Call Event Area. Team Leaders must ensure that all their in succession for each athlete in secured Ambulant Athletes Room without a valid reason may be excluded from athletes comply with the above before entering throwing events. participating in this and all further events in the the Call Rooms to avoid delays. After completion Event Latest Time to report to Championships, including Relays. Team Offi cials are of these procedures, athletes must follow the 11.10.3 Coaching Zones Call Room 1 not allowed to enter the Call Rooms. instructions given by the offi cials at the Final Call Dedicated seating will be provided in appropriate High Jump 70min Room before being taken onto the Field of Play. areas for the Field Event coaches. These will be Horizontal Jump & 60min 11.8.2 Final Call Room accessible by means of a specifi c pass, one per Throwing Final Call Room will be the multipurpose hall of QSC, 11.9 Entry onto Field of Play athlete, distributed through the TIC once the start Relay 45min located in the main building, under the VIP tribune. lists are issued. The procedures in the Final Call Room shall be as All athletes, escorted by competition offi cials, Track 40min follows: shall enter the Field of Play from the 100m start 11.11 Timing and Measurement • Identifi cation of athletes by means of their gate. During an event, no athlete may leave the Wheelchair Athletes Accreditation Card and bib number. competition area without the permission from the Offi cial timing and measurement will be provided • Checking of athletes’ uniform Chief Judge. In cases where an athlete must leave by Atos Event Latest Time to report to Call Room 1 • Inspection of personal belongings the Field-of-Play, an offi cial must escort the athlete. • Checking for compliance with IPC 11.12 Post Competition Procedures Relay 55min Advertising Regulations Throwing 45min • Checking of shoe spikes (number, shape/type All athletes will leave the Field of Play via the Mixed and size) for compliance with IPC Athletics Rule Zone, which is located in the FOP behind the Track 45min

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fi nish line. All the Medal Ceremonies will take place at the 11.14 Protests and Appeals Referee is not accessible or available, the protest In the Mixed Zone, the media may conduct short center of the Field of Play. Where practical, the Medal should be made to him through the TIC. interviews. After passing through the Mixed Zone, Ceremonies will be held on the same day as the Protests and Appeals shall be handled according 11.14.2 Appeals athletes move to the Post Event Area where they event, usually before the doping control procedures to IPC Athletics Regulation Chapter 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3. An appeal to the Jury of Appeal must be made will be able to recover and collect their clothing. The (where applicable). LOC staff will be responsible to Protests and appeals shall be handled by the TIC at within 30 minutes of: the offi cial announcement Post Event Area is located to the right of the mixed gather the fi rst three athletes or Relay teams and Qatar Sports Club. of the amended result of an event arising from the zone exit. escort them to the ceremony waiting area where decision made by the Referee; or the advice being In case of a medal ceremony, press conference they will wait for the ceremony. 11.14.1 Protests given to those making the protest, where there is or doping control, the athletes concerned will be For those held on the following day/session, the Protests concerning the result or conduct of an no amendment of any result. escorted to the dedicated areas via specifi c routes. medallists will receive an information sheet from event shall be made within 30 minutes of the The Appeal shall be in writing, signed by a the athlete escorts at the exit of the Post Event offi cial announcement of the result of that event. responsible NPC offi cial on behalf of the athlete or 11.13 Victory Ceremonies Area, which will indicate the time and location that The Organising Committee of the competition shall team, and shall be accompanied by an appeal fee The fi rst three athletes in each individual event and they are to report to for the next day/session. A be responsible for ensuring that the time of the of €200 EUR, $230 USD or 830 QAR (Qatari Riyals). the fi rst three teams in each Relay race will each provisional medal ceremonies schedule is provided announcement of all results is recorded. The appeal fee will be forfeited if the appeal is not be presented with a gold, silver and bronze medal together with the Competition Schedule in allowed. Such athlete or team may appeal only if respectively subject to application of “Minus One” Appendix 17.1. Any protest shall, in the fi rst instance, be made orally they are competing in the same round of the event Rule (See Section 7.3). When a delegation competes The athletes must wear their delegation’s offi cial to the Referee by an athlete, by someone acting on to which the appeal relates (or are competing in a in a Relay event with more than four athletes, only uniform at Medal Ceremonies. During the playing his behalf or by an offi cial representative of a team. competition on which a team points score is being the four athletes (along with their respective guide- of the anthem and the raising of the fl ags, they Such person or team may protest only if they are conducted). runners) in the Final will be awarded medals during shall face the fl ags and conduct themselves in a competing in the same round of the event to which Note: The relevant Referee shall, after his decision the offi cial ceremony. The other eligible athletes dignifi ed manner at all times. The medallists will not the protest (or subsequent appeal) relates. on a protest, immediately inform the TIC of the (and guide-runners) will receive their medals later be permitted to bring a national fl ag nor any other To arrive at a fair decision, the Referee should time of the decision. If the Referee was unable to at the TIC. items to the ceremony. consider any available relevant evidence. The communicate this orally to the relevant team(s)/ Referee may decide on the protest or may refer the athlete(s), the offi cial time of the announcement matter to the Jury. If the Referee makes a decision, will be that of posting the decision at the TIC. there shall be a right of appeal to the Jury. Where the

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12.1 NPC Responsibilities 12.3.1 Classifi cation Master List Each NPC is responsible for verifying the sport class It is the collective responsibility of each athlete data of their athletes. NPCs should liaise directly and their NPC, through the NPC Team Leader and with IPC Athletics if the Classifi cation Master relevant team offi cials, to be informed about and List contains incorrect athlete data (name, sport comply with all classifi cation policies and procedures class, sport class status) and/or if an athlete is not relating to the IPC Athletics World Championships included on the Classifi cation Master List. Doha 2015 and as outlined in the IPC Athletics Classifi cation Rules and Regulations. Each NPC 12.3.2 Classifi cation Evaluation Schedule is responsible for ensuring that the athletes who The Classifi cation Evaluation Schedule will be 12 need to be present for assessment during the distributed by email to NPCs after the fi nal entries Classifi cation Evaluation Period do so at the times deadline. The schedule will include the details defi ned in the Classifi cation Evaluation Schedule. of all athletes that must present for classifi cation CLASSIFICATION (athletes with a sport class status of N or R [not 12.2 Sport Class Status including athletes with a fi xed date review beyond 2015]) upon arrival at the IPC Athletics World A sport class status informs NPCs whether an athlete Championships Doha 2015. must attend classifi cation evaluation upon arrival at the IPC Athletics World Championships Doha 2015. In the event that some athletes attend IPC A sport class status also denotes which classifi cation Athletics sanctioned international classifi cation protest opportunities may be available. opportunities between the fi nal entry deadline and the start of the Classifi cation Evaluation at 12.3 Pre-Championships Classifi cation the IPC Athletics World Championships Doha Activities 2015, changes to the Classifi cation Evaluation Schedule may be necessary. Any changes will be

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communicated to the respective NPCs via email. • Intellectual Impairment Classifi cation (II) All athletes listed on the Classifi cation Evaluation • Doha Eye Specialist Centre passport or ID card along with their accreditation Observation Assessment, if required by the Schedule must be present for classifi cation at • Visual Impairment Classifi cation (VI) that verifi es the Athlete’s identity. Classifi cation Panel for the respective athlete, is the specifi ed time, date and location, with the Transportation will be provided from offi cial conducted during the athlete’s First Appearance. appropriate equipment, attire and medical competition hotels to specifi ed classifi cation venues 12.4.2 Classifi cation competition period – First First appearance is the fi rst time that an athlete documentation as stipulated in the IPC Athletics based on the Classifi cation Evaluation Schedule. Appearance competes in an event during a competition. First Classifi cation Rules and Regulations. Failure to All athletes listed on the Classifi cation Evaluation If a Classifi cation Panel requires an Athlete to appearance in one event within a Sport Class and be present for classifi cation at the specifi ed time, Schedule must present for classifi cation no later than complete Observation Assessment following shall apply to all other events within the same Sport date and location and/or without the required 30 minutes before the scheduled classifi cation time completion of Physical and Technical Assessment in Class. equipment, attire and medical documentation at the designated venue, and must be present for order that the Athlete can be allocated a Sport Class, may be viewed as a failure to comply with the IPC evaluation with the appropriate equipment, attire the provisions regarding observation assessment After satisfactorily completing Observation Athletics Classifi cation Rules and Regulations, and and medical documentation as stipulated in the IPC will apply (IPC Athletics Classifi cation Rules and Assessment, the Classifi cation Panel will allocate the the athlete may be deemed ineligible to compete. Athletics Classifi cation Rules and Regulations. Regulations, Article 4.12). athlete a Sport Class and designate the athlete with a Sport Class Status. The Tracking Code will then be 12.4 Championships-time classifi cation Failure to comply with the Athlete Evaluation Pending completion of Observation Assessment, the removed. activities Process (as outlined in Article 4 of the IPC Athletics Athlete will be allocated a Sport Class with a tracking Classifi cation rules and regulations) may deem an code: In the event of a changed sport class following fi rst 12.4.1 Classifi cation Evaluation Period athlete ineligible to compete. If the athlete has entered the Competition with appearance, the athlete is subject to Re-entry (9.4.3). All athletes with a sport class status of N and R (not Sport Class Status New (N), the athlete will be including athletes with a fi xed date review beyond One person (in addition to any required interpreter) allocated the Tracking Code Competition New Status 12.4.3 Re-entry after changes in sport class 2015) are required to arrive at the IPC Athletics World may accompany an athlete during Athlete (CNS); Should an athlete’s sport class change during Championships Doha 2015 in time to be available Evaluation. If the athlete is a minor or has an the Classifi cation Evaluation Period and/ or the for classifi cation during the Classifi cation Evaluation Intellectual Impairment, a parent or Guardian should If the athlete has entered the Competition with Classifi cation Competition Period, re-entry will be Period. It is the responsibility of each NPC, through accompany him or her, or a person authorised by a Sport Class Status Review (R), the athlete will be considered in accordance with the following criteria: the Team Leader, to ensure that athletes listed on the parent or guardian on their behalf. allocated the Tracking Code Competition Review • The minimum eligibility criteria have been met; Classifi cation Evaluation Schedule are available and Athletes must accept the terms of the IPC Athletics Status (CRS); • The event(s) is/are off ered in the newly present for classifi cation at the designated time, date Consent Form prior to participating in Athlete allocated sport class; and location. Locations are as follows: Evaluation. An Athlete will retain the Sport Class and Tracking • The maximum entries per NPC have not been • Qatar Sports Club Code until Observation Assessment is satisfactorily reached; • Physical Impairment Classifi cation (PI) The athlete must provide identifi cation, such as completed. • The competition of the concerned event(s) has

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Field Events 12.5 Classifi cation Protests not started; If the revised class is still within the eligible classes • The competition schedule is not badly aff ected. Track Events of that event, re-entry of that event is not required. 12.5.1 General Principles Where an athlete’s sport class changes during the If the revised class is still within the eligible classes of The performance(s) achieved by the athlete may Only athletes with a sport class status New (N) Classifi cation Evaluation Period, for a re-entry to be that event, re-entry of that event is not required and stand provided same competition rules apply in his or Review (R) may be subjected to classifi cation considered, the NPC is requested to confi rm to IPC the result achieved. Placing and prize won by the revised class. If the Raza system is being used, the protest. An athlete with a sport class status of C or R Athletics of his/her re-entry within two (2) hours athlete shall stand. points which determine the placing and prize shall with a fi xed date review beyond 2015 may only be after the publication of the classifi cation outcomes. If the athlete had entered other events in his be recalculated against his revised class. subjected to classifi cation protest under exceptional Athletes who are subject to re-entry may only be previous class at the same competition, he may Re-entry of that same event in the revised class is circumstances by the Chief Classifi er (see section: permitted to re-enter in the same event(s) that had be re-entered in those events of his revised class subject to above re-entry criteria. If the athlete had Protests Under Exceptional Circumstances). been previously entered of the revised class. In subject to the above re-entry criteria and approval entered other events in his previous class at the To be considered, all protests must be lodged the event that an athlete cannot get an event due of the appointed Technical Delegate. same competition, he may be re-entered in those in accordance with the policies and procedures to lack of availability in his revised class, he may events of his revised class subject to the above detailed in the most current IPC Athletics enter another available event of his revised class. If the revised class is outside the eligible classes re-entry criteria and approval of the appointed Classifi cation Rules and Regulations. An athlete All re-entries are subject to the Technical Delegate’s of that event, the performance(s) achieved by the Technical Delegate. may only be subjected to classifi cation protest once approval. athlete shall stand but the placing and prize won by during the IPC Athletics World Championships Doha the athlete shall be void. Re-entry of that same event If the revised class is outside the eligible classes 2015, unless there is a protest under an exceptional Change of Class during Competition in the revised class is subject to above of that event, the performance(s) achieved by the circumstance (see section: Protests under During Competition period, the sport class re-entry criteria. athlete may stand provided the same competition exceptional circumstances). of athletes may change after observation in rules apply in his revised class but the placing and Protests may be lodged by the authorised person on competition, protests after observation in If the athlete had entered other events in his prize won by the athlete shall be void. If the athlete behalf of the NPC as outlined in the table below: competition, or protest under exceptional previous class at the same competition, he may had entered other events in his previous class at the 12.5.2 Protest Submission Process circumstances. The following regulation outlines be re-entered in those events of his revised class same competition, he may be re-entered in those Classifi cation protest at IPC Athletics World how sport class changes in competition shall take subject to the above re-entry criteria and approval events of his revised class subject to the above eff ect on an athlete’s class, result and record at of the appointed Technical Delegate. re-entry criteria and approval of the appointed these Championships. Technical Delegate.

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Protests during Classification Evaluation Period

Sport class status at Protest by own NPC Protest by other NPC Protest by Chief final entry Classifier under exceptional circumstance N Yes Yes Yes

R Yes No Yes

CNoNoYes

Protests during Classification Competition Period (First appearance)

Tracking status at entry Protest by own NPC Protest by other NPC Protest by Chief of competition period Classifier under exceptional circumstance CNS Yes No Yes

CRS Yes No Yes

Championships Doha 2015 shall only be considered if: with the Classifi cation Protest Form. No other • The protest is submitted in accordance with foreign currency shall be accepted. The amount the provisions detailed in above table paid will only be refunded to the respective NPC if • The protest is submitted in accordance with the classifi cation protest is upheld. A fee will not be the time frame stipulated in the IPC Athletics required if the classifi cation protest is submitted by Classifi cation Rules and Regulations the Chief Classifi er. • The protest is submitted in English on the offi cial Classifi cation Protest Form which must The fi nal decision about each protest will be be completed in its entirety documented on the offi cial Classifi cation Protest • The protest is submitted by the authorised Form. The original form will be kept by the Chief person on behalf of the NPC Classifi er, and copies will be given to the LOC and • The protest fee is paid NPC of the athlete concerned. It is the responsibility of the Chef de Mission of the athlete’s NPC to inform Classifi cation Protest Forms will be available at the the athlete of the fi nal decision about each protest. TIC at the competition venue. If an athlete does not appear for classifi cation Protests must be submitted within the designated re-evaluation, they will be deemed ineligible to timeframe to the TIC within the timeframes compete further in these Championships. The Chef presented in the table below. de Mission of the relevant NPC will be appropriately Each classifi cation protest submitted by an NPC notifi ed in writing by the Chief Classifi er. will be subject to a fee of €200 EUR, $230 USD or 830 QAR (Qatari Riyals), paid in cash and submitted

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Protests during the Classifi cation 12.5.3 Protest deadlines Evaluation Period Protests may be submitted by an authorised person re-evaluation if required. The notifi cation will be In order for a classifi cation protest to be considered been made by the classifi cation panel during the on behalf of the NPC to the TIC. The NPC will be done by the Chief Classifi er to the NPC Chef de during the Classifi cation Evaluation Period, it must Classifi cation Evaluation Period that has led to the notifi ed verbally and in writing about any protest Mission as soon as possible after the acceptance of be lodged after the completion of the athlete’s athlete being allocated a sport class that is not in lodged against one of its athletes, and will be a protest. classifi cation evaluation session and within the keeping with the athlete’s ability. provided with a time and date for any subsequent protest deadline window listed in the table above. A protest under exceptional circumstances may Protests during the Classifi cation be lodged against an athlete that already has Classification Phase Classification evaluation results Protest deadline window Competition period been protested during these Championships on posted In order for a classifi cation protest relating to an the condition that the classifi cation panel has the athlete with a CNS or CRS sport class status to be opportunity to resolve the protest immediately. considered by the Chief Classifi er, the protest must If the protest is accepted, a protest panel consisting Classification Evaluation Period Following each classification No later than one hour after session (Morning/Afternoon) the athlete’s sport class was be lodged within 15 minutes of the publication of IPC classifi ers who not involved in the most recent posted of the athlete’s allocated sport class and sport allocation of the sport class will be appointed by the class status after the completion of the event in Chief Classifi er to conduct the athlete evaluation. which First Appearance occurred. The protest The decision of the protest panel will be fi nal. Classification Competition Period No later than 15 minutes after the No later than 15 minutes after must be lodged at the TIC. It is the responsibility (First Appearance) completion of the event in which the athlete’s sport class was of the Chief Classifi er, with full cooperation of the 12.6 Classifi cation Appeals first appearance occurred posted NPC concerned, to resolve the protest as soon as possible after the notifi cation of a protest in order to The term ‘Classifi cation Appeal’ refers to the minimise impact on the competition. procedure by which a formal objection to the manner in which an athlete’s classifi cation 12.5.4 Protests under exceptional circumstances evaluation and/or classifi cation procedures have Protests under exceptional circumstances may be been conducted is submitted and subsequently lodged by the Chief Classifi er at any time during resolved. these Championships. An exceptional circumstance is any occasion when The IPC Board of Appeal of Classifi cation (BAC) is the an athlete, including those with a Confi rmed fi nal appeal body available to NPCs and IPSFs for the (C) sport class status or a Review (R) sport class resolution of classifi cation issues for all sports on status with a fi xed review date (E.g. Review 2016), the Paralympic programme. The Bylaws of the IPC intentionally or unintentionally performs in view of Board of Appeal of Classifi cation are part of the IPC the Chief Classifi er with signifi cantly less or greater Handbook (section 1, chapter 2.8), available from the functional ability, which does not refl ect their IPC section of current sport class profi le during the competition, or www.paralympic.org. when the Chief Classifi er believes that an error has

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13 MEDICAL SERVICES

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13.1 General Plan 13.2 Emergency Contact Numbers resonance imaging on-site. or in case of any major injury, transferred directly to Aspetar is 11km from Qatar Sports Club, or Aspetar or HMC. The Doha 2015 Local Organising Committee, A Sports Medicine Specialist will be available during approximately 30-40 minutes in traffi c. recognising the importance of health and medical the opening hours of the training and competition Hamad Medical Corporation 13.4.2 Warm-up Venue services, has engaged Aspetar, a specialised venues (two hours before the event and one hour Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is the principle The warm-up fi eld, located next to the competition Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, to plan after completion of the event). For an emergency public healthcare provider for the State of Qatar. venue, has ambulance paramedics provided on site. for the coordination and organisation of medical after opening hours, contact 999 if you are outside Hamad General Hospital has a modern 630-bed In case of any injury, the athlete will be transported services at the IPC Athletics World Championship the training or competition venues or hotel facility that off ers all medical specialities. for treatment to the Athlete Medical Centre, or in Doha 2015. accommodation. HMC is 5km from Qatar Sports Club, or case of any major injury, directly to Aspetar or HMC. An LOC Medical Commission has been formed Chief Medical Offi cer: Dr Aston Ngai, Mobile number approximately 10 minutes in traffi c. to coordinate with diff erent service providers. +974 3332 4683 13.4.3 Training Venue(s) Aspetar has been delivering multidisciplinary sports Venue Medical Offi cer: Dr Frank van Hellmondt, 13.4 Medical Centres at the Diff erent The training venue at Al Arabi Sports Club will medicine to athletes within the State of Qatar, plus Mobile number +974 3332 5403 Venues include Ambulance Paramedics on site. In case of regional and high profi le international athletes HMC Emergency Ambulance service: 999 any injury, the athlete will be treated in the medical since 2007. Sport Medicine Physicians will attend to 13.4.1 Competition Venue facility at the training venue, or in case of any major injured athletes at training and competition venues. 13.3 Designated Medical Institutions At the competition venue Qatar Sports Club injury, transported directly to Aspetar or HMC. Aspetar will also coordinate services to VIPs, the IPC (QSC), the Athlete Medical Centre will welcome and all team delegations as well as to spectators in Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sport Medicine Hospital any athletes with acute injuries or illness requiring 13.4.4 Team Hotels/Accommodation collaboration with the Qatar Red Crescent (QRC), Aspetar off ers the full spectrum of multidisciplinary medical consultation. The centre will be in operation At the major team hotel, Ezdan Hotel and Suites, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and other sports medicine and surgical care at the highest two hours before competition/ warm-up starts, until a medical clinic with a nurse and/or doctor will be selected health care providers. international standards. Upon referral from the CMO one hour after the competition ends. provided and operated from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. For any athlete admissions required to Aspetar or sports medicine physician at the Athlete Medical To ensure a fast response to any injury on the fi eld This clinic is open to all athletes and delegations. In Orthopaedic and Sport Medicine Hospital, or HMC, Centre, athletes will have access to services by a of play, doctors, ambulance paramedics and medical case of any medical inquiries outside the operation athletes will require identifi cation, in the form of team of sports medicine physicians and surgeons buggies are strategically located around the fi eld of hours, please contact the doctor on call or the passport, or passport copies. Team delegations who are experienced in the care of international play. emergency number: 999. are requested to maintain passport copies during athletes. The facility is supported by radiology In cases where athletes require treatments, they will Chief Medical Offi cer: Dr Aston Ngai, Mobile number: competition period in case of emergency transfers services specialised in musculoskeletal imaging with fi rstly be seen at the Athlete Medical Centre at QSC, +974 3332 4683 from Qatar Sports Club. conventional X-ray, ultrasound and 3-T magnetic

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Venue Medical Offi cer: Dr Frank van Hellmondt, 13.6 Physiotherapy and Massage delegation members, they hand over full necessary vaccinations for prevention of disease as Mobile number: +974 3332 5403 Services off ered by the LOC responsibility to hospital staff . recommended by the World Health Organisation. HMC Emergency Ambulance service: 999 Team Physicians are advised to bring a copy of their There is no advice for specifi c vaccinations required There will not be a First Aid Clinic at other hotels. Physiotherapy and Massage Services will medical license for reference. for sports participation in Qatar. However, you may contact the doctor on call from be available at the Venue Medical Center. 13.11.3 Distribution of Ice the reception or 999 in case of emergency. You may Preference will be given to athletes without team 13.9 Medical Briefi ng Ice will be provided to athletes by the LOC at the contact your liaison offi cer to assist with facilitating physiotherapy/massage staff . competition and training venue. transport to the First Aid Clinic at Ezdan Hotel and A meeting for all team physicians will be held on 20 For ice requirements at the hotel, athletes should Suites during their operating hours of 7am – 11pm. 13.7 Team Physiotherapy Spaces October 2015 at the Qatar Sports Club. This briefi ng contact hotel room service A team physician who has assessed an athlete and will outline the locations of the medical centres, and requires a sports medicine / surgery consultation At the Competition venue, Qatar Sport Club, spaces medical pathways and procedures for IPC Athletics 13.11.4 Weather Forecast and Monitoring or imaging, may contact the Chief Medical Offi cer for Teams to establish physiotherapy treatment World Championships Doha 2015. The month of October in Doha is characterised by or Venue Medical Offi cer directly. Transport may be areas will be provided upon request to NPC Services. More information will be provided through falling daily high temperatures, with daily highs organised by ambulance or through the team liaison the TIC/CID decreasing from 35’C to 32’C over the course of the offi cer as needed. 13.8 Medical Insurance Championships, exceeding 38’C or dropping below 13.10 Pharmacy Services 30’C only in one day in ten. Daily low temperatures 13.5 Medical Delegate and Procedures First Aid treatments for acute injuries and range from 24’C to 27’C, falling below 21’C or during Competition emergency situations at the Medical Centres All requests for pharmacy prescriptions will need exceeding 29’C only one day in ten. and First Aid Stations of the offi cial venues will to be made through the doctors at the Medical The relative humidity typically ranges from 35% The IPC Athletics Medical Delegate, Dr Peter van be provided by the LOC free-of-charge for all Station or First Aid Clinic at Ezdan Hotel and Suites. (comfortable) to 92% (very humid) over the course der Vliet, or his appointed representative, Dr Aston accredited team members. Any costs incurred The Aspetar Pharmacy will be contacted by the of a typical October, rarely dropping below 18% Ngai, LOC Chief Medical Offi cer(CMO), is exclusively through additional medical care after transport to doctors and the prescription medication can be (dry) and reaching as high as 100% (very humid). responsible for every kind of special clarifi cation, the hospital must be paid by the patient and/or made available usually within six hours. However, The weather conditions will be monitored during such as supervising the boosting programme, their teams through appropriate medical insurance athletes and offi cials are advised to bring their own the competition to ensure that athletes compete in notifi cation of change for a relay, removal of coverage. It is strongly advised that each accredited chronic illness medications as some medications may safe weather conditions. an athlete from a competition, or designated person has its own medical insurance. Teams are also not be readily available in the country as treatment exceptional permission for team doctors and responsible for suffi cient medical insurance to cover, regimens may diff er from country to country. 13.11.5 Autonomic Dysrefl exia and Boosting physiotherapists to enter in restricted areas. for example, any treatment in a hospital, non-urgent The IPC Position Statement on autonomic treatment, treatment for pre-existing conditions, or 13.11 Other Medical Matters dysrefl exia and boosting will apply to all participants To request any medical care from the LOC during emergency transport for their team members. in IPC Athletics World Championships Doha 2015. operating hours, team members who suff er from 13.11.1 Rules on Importation of Drugs, Medical The statement is referred to in the IPC Athletics Rules an injury or illness should present themselves at 13.8.1 Medical Licensing for Team Physicians Equipment, etc. and Regulations, art. 3.2.4 and is part of the IPC designated Medical Centre(s). Outside operating The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) does not Regulations regarding the importation of medicines Handbook (Section 2, Chapter 4.3 – available from hours, team members must contact the CMO in currently require a medical license issued by Qatari into Qatar have been forwarded to all NPC’s by the www.paralympic.org/TheIPC/HWA/Handbook). order to benefi t from the LOC medical services. authorities for visiting team physicians if the LOC. Team members are advised to bring their own The IPC Athletics Medical Delegate will conduct During competition, in case of athletes’ injury or following conditions are fulfi lled: medications for chronic medical conditions, as some and supervise assessment of autonomic dysrefl exia illness, a certifi cate must be requested from the • Team physicians are fully licensed in their medications may not be readily available. Please refer and boosting. These may be undertaken at any time offi cial medical service and presented to the TIC in home country; to the NPC Team Physician Licensing and Medication that is appropriate, including in call rooms or other case of withdrawal from the event. These certifi cates • They limit their care provision exclusively to importation document for further information. such areas used by athletes for warming up before will be attested by the IPC Athletics Medical their athletes and delegation during their stay competition, as indicated by the provisions of the Delegate, or his appointed representative in his in Qatar; 13.11.2 Immunisation IPC Position Statement. Please refer to the Operation absence. • Upon admission of any of their athletes / All athletes and offi cials are advised to obtain the Management document for further information.

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Doping control tests at the IPC Athletics World all nations are encouraged to visit the education Championships Doha 2015 will be conducted booths located at the Ezdan hotel and the Qatar in accordance with the IPC Anti-Doping Code. Sport Club. Anti-Doping procedures will be supervised by IPC Athletics Anti-Doping Delegates, Ms. Nicki Vance and Athletes who require the use of a prohibited Ms Vanessa Webb. The IPC, in cooperation with the substance for a medically justifi ed reason must Qatar Anti-Doping Commission, will be responsible ensure that they have a valid Therapeutic Use 14 for implementing the test distribution plan. The Exemption (TUE) prior to the event. During the urine and blood samples will be analysed by the event, only emergency TUE applications will be Anti-Doping Lab Qatar, which is accredited by the accepted. If an athlete is considered an International DOPING World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Level Athlete (ILA) by the IPC, they must apply directly to the IPC Medical Committee: tue@ The doping control programme will consist of both paralympic.org. All other athletes must apply to their CONTROL in-competition testing and out-of-competition National Anti-Doping Agency. More information on testing carried out from the offi cial opening of the TUEs can be found on the IPC website: http://www. Team Hotels/Accommodation until the end of the paralympic.org/athletics/anti-doping/tue competition. All athletes are subject to doping control and can be tested anytime, anywhere. Providing accurate rooming list information is crucial in order to ensure eff ective out-of-competition testing. There will be an anti-doping education programme in operation during the event and

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The Team Leader is requested to confi rm the departure date and time or communicate any change in travel plans at the NPC Services Centre 24-48 hours prior to departure.

The bus schedule will be made available at the hotel lobby reception so that all participants are informed 15 of the departure timings of the buses from the hotel to the airport.

DEPARTURES Unless special arrangements have been requested with the LOC, check-out time from the hotels is 12:00 (noon). NPCs must settle any outstanding costs (telephone, laundry, minibar, etc.) with the hotel front desk prior to departure.

LOC staff will be available at the airport in order to facilitate your departure to your country of origin or fi nal destination.

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16.1 Competition Tickets

Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships competition tickets will go on sale September 2nd, 2015. Tickets can be purchased on 16 https://doha2015.q-tickets.com. OTHER INFORMATION

17.1 Competition Schedule 17.2 Offi cial Implements 17.3 Public Transport Map 17 17.4 Qatar Entry Visa Guide APPENDICES AND MAPS

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Thursday 22nd October Saturday 24th October Monday 26th October Wednesday 28th October Morning session – 09:30 to 12:35 Afternoon session – 16:00 to 22:00 Afternoon session – 16:00 to 22:00 Afternoon session – 16:00 to 22:00 Men’s discus F56 final Men’s javelin F57 final Men’s 400m T11, and T12 finals Men’s shot put F42 and F36 finals Men’s long jump T20 and T12 finals Women’s discus F38 final Men’s javelin F38 and F41 finals Women’s shot put F34 final Men’s shot put F32 and F41 finals Women’s 400m T47 final Women’s shot put F33 and F44 finals Men’s long jump T13 final Women’s 200m T44 and T35 finals Men’s club F32 final Women’s long jump T37 final Men’s 1,500m T54 final Women’s shot put F41 final Men’s 200m T42 final Afternoon session – 16:00 to 22:00 Women’s 1,500m T54 and T20 finals Men’s long jump T42 final Men’s 100m T33 and T34 finals Men’s 100m T13 final Women’s 100m T52 final Women’s 100m T11 and T12 finals Men’s javelin F34 final Women’s 100m T53 and T54 finals Men’s javelin F13 and F55 finals Women’s 800m T34 and T20 finals Women’s long jump T42 final Women’s discus F11 final Men’s 5000m T54 and T11 finals Women’s discus F55 final Women’s club F32 final Women’s club F51 final Men’s shot put F34 final Men’s long jump T47 final Men’s 100m T53 final Men’s 400m T34 final Men’s triple jump T47 final Men’s 800m T20 final Men’s 1,500m T46 final Women’s 400m T13 final Men’s 200m T13 final Men’s discus F42 final Men’s discus F44 final Men’s 800m T38 final Women’s 800m T54 final Women’s 400m T44 final Women’s long jump T44 final Men’s discus F46 final Men’s 800m T36 and T34 finals Men’s 400m T13 final Women’s 200m T53 and T54 finals Men’s 1,500m T13 and T52 finals Women’s 200m T47 final Men’s high jump T42 final Women’s 1,500m T11 final Men’s shot put F20 and F12 finals Men’s 200m T54, T37 and T38 finals Women’s javelin F11 final Women’s 100m T33/34, T37 and T38 finals

Friday 23rd October Sunday 25th October Tuesday 27th October Thursday 29th October

Afternoon session – 16:00 to 22:00 Morning session – 09:30 to 12:35 Morning session – 09:30 to 12:35 Morning session – 09:30 to 12:35 Men’s shot put F35 and F38 finals Women’s discus F41 final Women’s discus F57 final Women’s shot put F36 final Men’s discus F52 final Men’s long jump T44 final Women’s shot put F53 and F35 finals Men’s club F51 final Women’s shot put F55 and F54 finals Women’s shot put F37 final Men’s shot put F44 final Women’s javelin F34 final Men’s high jump T12 final Women’s javelin F54 final Men’s long jump T11 final Women’s long jump T11 final Men’s 400m T20, T36 and T47 finals Men’s shot put F46 final Afternoon session – 16:00 to 22:00 Women’s 400m T11 and T12 finals Afternoon session – 16:00 to 22:00 Men’s 800m T13 final Afternoon session – 16:00 to 22:00 Men’s 200m T53, T44, T47 and T35 finals Women’s shot put F57 and F20 finals Men’s javelin F46 final Men’s shot put F33 and F37 finals Women’s 200m T52 final Men’s shot put F57 final Men’s 400m T37 and T38 finals Women’s 200m T11, T12 and T36 finals Women’s long jump T47 final Men’s long jump T36 final Women’s javelin F56 and F37 finals Women’s long jump T20 final Men’s javelin F37 final Men’s 100m T51, T52 and T47 finals Women’s discus F12 final Women’s 400m T37, T53 and T38 finals Men’s 100m T11 and T12 finals Women’s 100m T36 final Women’s long jump T12 final Men’s javelin F54 and F11 finals Women’s javelin F13 final Women’s 100m T13, T44 and T35 finals Women’s discus F44 final Women’s long jump T38 final Men’s 100m T35, T44 and T36 finals Men’s long jump T38 final Women’s discus F52 final Men’s shot put F53 final Men’s 100m T42 and T54 finals Women’s 800m T53 final Men’s 200m T11 and T12 finals Men’s 1,500m T20 final Men’s 400m T54, T44 and T53 finals Women’s 200m T37 and T38 finals Women’s shot put F40 final Men’s long jump T37 final Women’s 400m T54 final Men’s high jump T47 final Men’s discus F11 final Men’s 800m T54 and T53 finals Women’s 200m T13 final Men’s 5000m T13 final Women’s 5000m T54 final

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Friday 30th October Saturday 31st October SHOT 4.00kg Nelco "Turned Iron, Dia:104mm" SHOT 4.00kg Nelco "Brass Dia: 95mm" Afternoon session – 16:00 to 22:00 Afternoon session – 16:00 to 22:00 SHOT 4.00kg Nishi "Steel Dia: 109mm" Men’s discus F57 final Men’s discus F34 and F12 finals SHOT 4.00kg Nishi "Steel Dia: 103mm" Women’s shot put F32 final Women’s javelin F46 final SHOT 4.00kg Nordic Turned Steel Dia: 108mm Women’s 100m T47 and T42 finals Women’s shot put F12 final Men’s triple jump T20 final Men’s 200m T36 and T34 finals SHOT 4.00kg Mondo "Competition Steel Dia: 99mm" Men’s 1500m T11, T37 and T38 finals Men’s 4x100m T11-13 and T42-47 finals SHOT 3.00kg Nelco "Turned Iron, dia: 97mm" Women’s 1500m T13 final Men’s 100m T37 and T38 finals Women’s 800m T11 final Men’s shot put F55 final SHOT 3.00kg Nishi "Steel, dia: 109mm" Women’s 400m T20 final Women’s 4x100m T11-13 and T35-38 finals SHOT 3.00kg Nordic "Stainless Steel, dia: 90mm" Men’s discus F37 final Men’s 400m T51 and T52 finals Women’s triple jump T20 final Women’s 400m T52 and T34 finals SHOT 3.00kg Polanik Steel, Competition, dia: 85mm Men’s high jump T44 final Women’s 5000m T20 final SHOT 3.00kg Polanik Steel, Competition, dia: 100mm Men’s shot put F40 final Women’s 4x400m T53/54 final SHOT 3.00kg Polanik Steel, Competition, dia: 108mm Men’s javelin F44 final Men’s 4x400m T53/54 final Men’s 5000m T20 final SHOT 2.00kg Nelco Turned Iron, dia:85mm SHOT 2.00kg Nelco Turned Iron, dia:90mm 17.2 Official Implements SHOT 2.00kg Nelco Turned Iron, dia:100mm SHOT 2.00kg Polanik Turned Steel, dia 85mm Descipline Company Equipment SHOT 2.00kg Polanik Turned Steel, dia 90mm SHOT 7.26kg Nelco "Turned Iron, Dia:128mm" DISCUS 2.00KG Nelco "Gold Brass Rim, Plastic Side White / Gold" SHOT 7.26kg Nelco "Brass Dia: 110mm" DISCUS 2.00KG Nishi "Super HM, Steel Rim, FRP side Purple/Black/White" SHOT 7.26kg Nishi "Steel Dia: 129mm" DISCUS 2.00KG Nishi "Super. Steel Rim, FRP Sides Black/ Red/White" SHOT 7.26kg Nishi "Steel Dia: 125,5mm" DISCUS 2.00KG Nordic "Gold Brass Rim, Fiberglass Side White / Gold" SHOT 7.26kg Nordic "Stainless Steel Dia: 117mm" DISCUS 2.00KG Polanik "Competition Steel Rim, Plastic Side Red" SHOT 7.26kg Mondo "Competition Steel Dia: 121mm" DISCUS 1.75KG Various **** SHOT 6.00kg Nelco "Brass, dia: 106mm" DISCUS 1.50KG Nishi S/R Super Spin Olympia, steel rim, plastic side: Yellow or Blue SHOT 6.00kg Nelco "Turned iron, dia: 119mm" DISCUS 1.50KG Nelco Super, steel rim, FRP sides: Black Red White SHOT 6.00kg Nishi Steel, dia:117mm DISCUS 1.50KG Nordic Viking, stainless steel rim, fiberglass sides SHOT 6.00kg Nordic "Brass, dia: 106mm" DISCUS 1.50KG Nordic Super spin, brass rim, black fiberglass sides SHOT 6.00kg Polanik Stainless steel, competition, dia: 110mm DISCUS 1.50KG Polanik "Competition, hard plywood, stainless rim, plywood sides SHOT 6.00kg Polanik Competition, Turned steel, dia: 125mm Wooden Color" SHOT 5.00kg Nelco "Turned steel, dia: 114mm" DISCUS 1.50KG Polanik Competition, plastic, stainless rim, synthetic sides: Blue SHOT 5.00kg Nishi "Steel, dia: 110mm" DISCUS 1.25KG Various **** SHOT 5.00kg Nordic "Brass, dia: 100mm" DISCUS 1.00KG Nelco "Lo-Spin, Steel Rim, Plastic Sides Red" SHOT 5.00kg Polanik "Stainless steel, dia: 105mm" DISCUS 1.00KG Nelco "Gold Brass Rim, Plastic Side White / Gold" SHOT 5.00kg Polanik Stainless steel, dia: 115mm DISCUS 1.00KG Nishi "Super HM, Steel Rim, FRP side Purple/Black/White" SHOT 5.00kg Polanik Competition, Turned steel, dia: 120mm DISCUS 1.00KG Nishi "Super. Steel Rim, FRP Sides Black/ Red/White"

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DISCUS 1.00KG Nordic "Gold Brass Rim, Fiberglass Side White / Gold" DISCUS 1.00KG Polanik "Gold Brass Rim, Plastic Side Blue" DISCUS 0.75KG Nishi "Competition, As Per IPC Rules Various Colors" DISCUS 0.75KG Nelco " Competition, As Per IPC Rules Various Colors" DISCUS 0.75KG Nordic "Competition, As Per IPC Rules Various Colors" DISCUS 0.75KG Polanik "Competition, As Per IPC Rules Various Colors" "JAVELLIN 800gr" Gill OTE Intermediate Tailwind 60m,Aluminium, grey cord "JAVELLIN 800gr" Nemeth Standard 60m, aluminium, violet cord "JAVELLIN 800gr" Nemeth "Club 80m, aluminium, violet cord Violet/yellow/blue" "JAVELLIN 800gr" Nishi "Super Dr 80m, aluminium, red cord Silver/yellow/red" "JAVELLIN 800gr" Nordic "Super Elite 80m, steel, red cord White" "JAVELLIN 700gr" Various **** "JAVELLIN 600gr" Gill OTE Intermediate Headwind 40m, Aluminium, grey cord "JAVELLIN 600gr" Gill OTE Intermediate Tailwind 40m, Aluminium, grey cord "JAVELLIN 600gr" Gill OTE Xtra Tailwind 60m, Aluminium, grey cord "JAVELLIN 600gr" Nemeth "Standard 60m, aluminium, violet cord Violet" "JAVELLIN 600gr" Nordic "Diana 60, steel, red cord Pink" "JAVELLIN 400gr" TBC Javelin 400g THROWING CLUB "Neuff neuff.co.uk" Throwing Club Round Head as per IPC Rules THROWING CLUB "Neuff neuff.co.uk" Throwing Club Cylindical Head as per IPC Rules

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17.3 Public Transport Map

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17.4 Qatar Entry Visa Guide

01. Qatar Entry Visa Application IMPORTANT NOTE (1): It is critical the name entered The Doha 2015 Organising Committee would 28 September 2015 - Deadline for NPCs to select The fi rst step in applying for a Qatar entry visa is in the registration matches exactly what is on the like to introduce the Doha 2015 Qatar Entry Visa and submit from the Long List their fi nal participants completing your registration through the online applicant’s passport. Guide. This guide will provide a detailed account (Short List) via the online Accreditation Registration Accreditation Registration and Visa Application of the visa application and distribution process. and Visa Application system System. All Qatar Entry Visa Applications will be processed through the online Accreditation Registration and 01 October 2015 - LOC/IPC start to confi rm entry Visa Application System. Visa applications will visa completion and availability for download via automatically be submitted upon the completion the online Accreditation Registration and Visa and approval of the accreditation registration. Application system following validation of NPCs fi nal participants submission (Short List) The Doha 2015 Organizing Committee will be facilitating entry visas free of charge for all NPC Qatar entry visas issuing are based on the NPCs accredited participants of the Doha 2015 IPC fi nal participants submission (Short List) Athletics World Championships. All countries, with the exception of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), IPC Family & Guests, VIPS, ITOs & Classifi ers, must apply for entry visas to enter the State of Qatar. Observers Programme, Media & Broadcasting, Contractors National Paralympic Committees 01 October 2015 - Deadline for remaining clients groups to submit their Qatar entry visa application 26 July 2015 - Deadline for NPCs to complete data via the online Accreditation Registration and Visa entry and submit all potential participants (Long Application system. List) for Accreditation Registration and Visa Application *Please note all issued Qatar entry visas are single entry visas to the State of Qatar.

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IMPORTANT NOTE (2): It is critical that the and accurate. Discrepancies in the submission may IMPORTANT NOTE (4): When uploading your - Name information submitted through the system matches cause delays in Visa approval and issuing. electronic passport copy, please insure the below - Passport Number the applicants’ passport details and is both complete items are clear visible and readable. This may be on - Passport Expiry Date multiple pages. - Birthdate - Gender

The below passport nationalities must provide their Syria, Tunisia, Somalia, Jordan, Libya, Palestine, Arabic Name as it appears on their passport. Lebanon, Mauritania, Djibouti & Comoros

Egypt, Algeria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Morocco, Yemen,

IMPORTANT NOTE (3): To receive an entry visa you less than May 01, 2016. must have a valid passport with an expiry date no

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02. Qatar Entry Visa Application To download your Qatar entry visa, please IMPORTANT NOTE (6): Please do not enter any Completion Notifi cation enter the following information: information in the “Visa Number” fi eld. - Passport Number You can track the progress of your application “Approved”, your Qatar entry visa has been issued - Passport Nationality through the online Accreditation Registration and and is available for download. Visa Application System. Once your Visa Status is

03. Qatar Entry Visa Download A Qatar Entry Visa will look like the below example with your passport information Upon the issuing of your Qatar entry visa, you may IMPORTANT NOTE (5): Please DO NOT use Google inputted. download the entry visa from the below website: Chrome when downloading your Visa. http://www.moi.gov.qa/VsaWeb/ Actions?action=getVisaInfoInput&language=English

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