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CONTENTS Welcome from the Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games Organizing Committee History of the IBSA World Games Criteria for Participation in the SEOUL 2015 IBSA World Games The Host City of the Fifth IBSA World Games Climate and Geographical Characteristics Some Tourist Attractions of Seoul Mascots, Slogan & Emblem of the Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games Sport Information Sports Venues Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games Schedule Classification IBSA procedure for classification at the Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games General Information Airport Information Arrivals & Departures Hotel Information Entry standards for Athletics and Swimming - Athletics Criteria for participation Entry Standards - Swimming Criteria for participation Entry Standards Other Information (Anti-Doping, Insurance, Entry Fee, etc) Addendum 1: List of countries that DO NOT require a visa for Korea SEOUL 2015 IBSA WORLD GAMES Organizing Committee 7F, 12, Gukhoe-daero 70gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 150-871, Korea Tel. +82-2-3215-5395 l Fax. +82-2-3215-5391 l E-mail: [email protected] Dear IBSA Member, The SEOUL 2015 IBSA World Games Organizing Committee (SWGOC) is proud to present the information package for the SEOUL 2015 IBSA WORLD GAMES to be held in Seoul, Korea, 10-17 May 2015. The Opening and Closing Ceremony will take place in the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium on the 10th and 17th May respectively. We are working hard to stage these Games in the best possible conditions for the many IBSA members who will participate in the nine sports featured in this competition. We are confident that we can offer all IBSA members and athletes a memorable experience and a successful World Games. History of the IBSA World Games The 1st IBSA World Games made its debut in 1998 in Spain comprising a total of 719 athletes competing in Athletics, Goalball, Judo and Swimming from 71 countries. In 2003 the 2nd IBSA World Games were held in Quebec, Canada. Cycling and Powerlifting were added to the program and about a thousand athletes from 61 countries competed for medals. The 3rd IBSA World Games was performed in Sao Paolo, Brazil in 2007. In this championship, the athletes were given the opportunity to compete in the sports of Athletics, Football B1&Football B2/B3, Goalball, Judo, Powerlifting and Swimming. A thousand athletes from 75 countries competed here. In 2011 Antalya, Turkey was the host city for the 4th IBSA World Games where Athletics, Chess, Football B1& B2/B3, Judo, Goalball, Powerlifting and Swimming were offered. Athletics, Goalball, Judo, and Swimming were qualifying events for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. In 2015 Seoul, Korea is the host city of the 5th IBSA World Games and we are expecting over 2000 athletes competing in the largest sports programme that have ever been presented in the history of IBSA: nine sports - Athletics; Chess; Football B1 & B2/B3; Goalball; Judo; Powerlifting; Showdown; Swimming; Tenpin Bowling. The Athletics, Goalball, Judo and Swimming competitions will be counted for qualification in the Rio Paralympic Games in 2016. Criteria for Participation in the SEOUL 2015 IBSA WORLD GAMES Each IBSA Member must have paid its 2015 IBSA Membership fee; All athletes (except Athletics and Swimming) participating must be registered in the new ISAS database and have a current ISAS Sport license. For more information please contact [email protected]; For the Athletics and Swimming each athlete must have an IPC license and have at least achieved one minimum standard in an IPC approved competition between 1 September 2013 – 22 March 2014. We look very much forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Seoul. Should you have any enquiries regarding our Games, please contact us at: [email protected] The Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games Organizing Committee SEOUL 2015 IBSA WORLD GAMES Organizing Committee 7F, 12, Gukhoe-daero 70gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 150-871, Korea Tel. +82-2-3215-5395 l Fax. +82-2-3215-5391 l E-mail: [email protected] Climate and Geographical Characteristics Seoul, officially the Seoul Metropolitan City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea, forming the heart of the Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, the world's second largest metropolitan area with over 25.6 million people. The language is Korean and the currency the Korean Won (KRW). The time in Korea is GMT + 9hrs and the weather in May averages 20~23℃. The shop opening hours are from 10:00am to 10:00pm while bank opening hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Some Tourist Attractions of Seoul 1. Gyeongbokgung Palace Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first royal palace built by the Joseon Dynasty, three years after the Joseon Dynasty was founded. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace was located at the heart of newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces (the others being Gyeonghuigung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace), Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty. 2. N Seoul Tower N Seoul Tower was built in 1969 as Korea's first integrated transmission tower beaming television and radio broadcasts across the capital. Since opening to the public in 1980, it has become a much-loved Seoul landmark. The tower's main attractions include multi-colored digital art projected onto the tower at night, a digital observatory, a roof terrace, the HanCook restaurant, the Grill restaurant, and the Haneul (Sky) Restroom. N Seoul Tower's mountain surroundings on Namsan (Mt.) have made it a popular place to unwind for locals and tourists alike. 3. Namsangol Hanok Village Namsangol Hanok Village is a collection of five hanoks (traditional Korean houses) from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), recovered from different parts of the city and relocated to the northern foot of Namsan mountain. The interiors of each of these five houses reflect owners from different walks of life, from the middle class to the yangban (who were mainly high government officials, noblemen and aristocrats). 4. Bongeunsa (Temple) Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple founded in 794 during the Silla (one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea) period. The temple has more than 1,000 years of history and has many interesting historic and cultural features, including woodblock carvings of the Avatamsaka Sutra (Flower Garland Sutra). The temple is also a very popular tourist destination, offering various programs relating to traditional Korean Buddhist culture, in a variety of languages. 5. Cheongwadae Cheongwadae is the Presidential residence of the Republic of Korea and is regarded as the heart of the nation. It is comprised of the main Presidential office, reception rooms, conference rooms and living quarters; annexes for Chunchugwan and Yeongbingwan, the Secretariat and Security Service Office; and gardens and ponds in front and back. The two-storied granite presidential office is covered with blue roof tiles, from which the name of Cheongwadae was derived (“Cheongwa” means blue roof tile in Korean). SEOUL 2015 IBSA WORLD GAMES Organizing Committee 7F, 12, Gukhoe-daero 70gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 150-871, Korea Tel. +82-2-3215-5395 l Fax. +82-2-3215-5391 l E-mail: [email protected] Mascots, Slogan and Emblem of the Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games Mascots The mascots for the SEOUL 2015 IBSA World Games are three characters. Haechi (middle) is the official mascost of Seoul the host city. Otter (left) and Eagle-owl (right) are endangered native animals. These characters reflect the geographical characterictics of Seoul and stand for the minority, mirroring the specificity of the blind. Slogan The slogan is ‘See with Passion, Run with Hope!’ It offers encouragement to see and feel a bigger world and run towards a hopeful future with a passion beyond visual impairment. Emblem For the blind, Braille is the key method to communicate with others and the light to recognize society. This emblem stands for a running athlete outlined by Braille. The star above his head signifies hope. The colours of the emblem mean: Wine – Love, Enthusiasm Yellow – Hope for the future, Positivity Green – Peace, Vitality Blue – Trust & Belief in athletes SEOUL 2015 IBSA WORLD GAMES Organizing Committee 7F, 12, Gukhoe-daero 70gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 150-871, Korea Tel. +82-2-3215-5395 l Fax. +82-2-3215-5391 l E-mail: [email protected] SPORT VENUES ATHLETICS: Incheon Munhak Stadium (One hour from hotels) The Incheon Munhak Stadium (also known as the Incheon World Cup Stadium or Muhak Stadium ) is a sports complex in Incheon, South Korea and includes a multi-purpose stadium, a baseball park and other sports facilities. It hosted some matches in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. It also hosted the 2005 Asian Athletics Championships and hosted the football matches during the 2014 Asian Games. CHESS : Grand Ballroom, Olympic Parktel (30 minutes from hotels) FOOTBALL B1: Songpa Women’s Football Field (25 minutes from hotels) FOOTBALL B2/B3 : SK Handball Stadium (25 minutes from hotels) GOALBALL(Female):Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium (20 minutes from Hotels) GOALBALL (Male): JangChung Gymnasium (30 minutes from hotels) JUDO : Seoul Student Gymnasium (20 minutes from hotels) POWERLIFTING : Woori Art Hall (Olympic Powerlifting Stadium) (30 minutes from hotels) SHOWDOWN : Meeting Room, Olympic Parktel (30 minutes from Hotel) SWIMMING : Tancheon Swimming Pool (30~40 minutes from Hotels) TEN PIN BOWLING : Hogye Bowling Center (40~50 minutes