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Sebastian Coe IAAF President * Paris Staged the ‘World Indoor Games’ in 1985 2 President’s Message IAAF World Indoor Championships Global support for IAAF World Indoor health, the environment, Portland 2016 Championships, Portland social inclusion and peace. 2016 The IAAF World Indoor Powered by Championships are the most important IAAF World Athletics Series competition after the outdoor world championships. Progress Report to IAAF Council Portland marks a welcome November 2015 return of the world indoors to the United States of America. In 1987 Indianapolis, USA played host to the inaugural edition of the IAAF World Indoor Championships*. Since then there have been non- stadia events (race walking and cross country) and a wonderful world juniors in 2014. The IAAF World Indoor Championships, Portland 2016 therefore represent the most significant IAAF World Athletics Series competition to be hosted in the USA in three decades. The USA is historically the strongest athletics nation as measured by overall participation and the medals won by its athletes. Many of the legends of our sport are American. USA, the world’s first economic power, is a heartland of our sport yet general public perception of track and field athletics is low. The IAAF World Indoor Championships, Portland 2016 (17-20 March 2016) in the Oregon Convention Center will do much to raise awareness in America. Aside from the Rio Olympic Games these championships are the most important athletics event in 2016. I look forward with great anticipation to joining the athletes, coaches, officials, media and fans from around 150 nations in Portland. Sebastian Coe IAAF President * Paris staged the ‘World Indoor Games’ in 1985 2 TABLEIAAF World OF Indoor CONTENTS Championships Portland 2016 Page 2 IAAF President’s Message Page 4 Table of contents Page 6 Welcome from Vin Lananna and Stephanie Hightower Page 7 Welcome from Portland Mayor Charles Hales PageProgress 9 ReportIAAF to IAAF Council Council Membership PageNovember 11 2015LOC Steering Committee / Social Media Page 13 Competition timetable Page 14 Prize money Page 15-16 Visa information Page 17-18 Oregon Convention Center Page 19 Pioneer Courthouse Square Page 20-22 Portland Travel info Page 23 Youth engagement Page 25 Ticket purchase information RUN GREATNESS ULTRABOOST 4 © 2015 adidas AG IAAF World Indoor Championships Portland 2016 Welcome to Oregon, home of TrackTownUSA! We join the City of Portland Progress Report to IAAF Council in expressingNovember 2015 our excitement about the athletes, fans and officials coming from all over the world to the City of Roses. We know you are going to enjoy the up-close-and-personal experience that these World Indoor Championships will bring. Thanks to a tremendous partnership between USATF and TrackTown USA, our collaboration with the IAAF has resulted in what promises to be another first-rate, world-class experience for the fans, athletes, officials and volunteers. We consider it an honor and privilege to host our fellow federations and the finest athletes in the world. We also commend the unity and vision of the state of Oregon, county and local governments, the Oregon Track Club and hundreds of dedicated volunteers, who have all come together to ensure that the IAAF World Indoor Championships will be a spectacular event. We know that the athletes who have traveled from all over the world will appreciate performing before fans who will make this a special place. The fans bring an energy that drives the athletes to run faster, throw farther and jump higher. We celebrate their efforts, and will work to ensure that the sacrifices they’ve made to get here are rewarded by the best experience possible. We trust you will enjoy this amazing meet! Vin Lananna, LOC President Stephanie Hightower, USATF President 6 astron. the world's first gps solar watch. In 2012 we made history with Astron, the world's first GPS solar watch. Using just the power of light, Astron adjusts to every time zone on earth at the touch of a button. In 2014 we took Astron even further, introducing a full-function GPS solar chronograph. Now with dual time display, Astron is simply the world's finest GPS solar watch. IAAF World Indoor Championships Portland 2016 Progress Report to IAAF Council November 2015 Each day, often in rain and occasionally shine, Portland’s waterfront is filled with runners. Just north of Eugene, aka TrackTown USA, Portland is a city that loves outdoor activity — hiking, kayaking, bicycling, and of course, running. When hundreds of international track and field athletes, coaches and fans fill our city for the IAAF World Indoor Championships in March 2016, they’re sure to feel at home in our outdoor, athletic and fitness culture. Not only will this international event be a boon for Portland’s economy, but it will also be an opportunity for Portlanders to immerse themselves in the sport we love. In addition to ticketed events, some competitions and the awards ceremonies will be free, ensuring all Portlanders have the opportunity to participate. And, with Portland City Council’s $2 million investment, the world’s top athletes will host activities for local youth. Portland is eagerly watching the countdown clock in Pioneer Courthouse *If there are changes in the region / time zone, manual time zone selection may be required. Square, excited to welcome the world and cheer on our favorite athletes. See you in March, Portland 2016! Charlie Hales, Portland Mayor 7 SEIKO. THE CHOICE OF THE IAAF SINCE 1985 IAAF COUNCIL 2015IAAF – World 2019 Indoor Championships Portland 2016 PRESI Dent Sebastian Coe (GBR) SENIO R VICE PRESIDENT Sergey Bubka (UKR) VICE PRESIDents Dahlan Al Hamad (QAT) Hamad Kalkaba Malboum (CMR) Progress Report to IAAF Council Alberto Juantorena Danger (CUB) November 2015 TREASURER José Maria Odriozola (ESP) INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Roberto Gesta De Melo (BRA), South America* Nawal El Moutawakel (MAR) Abby Hoffman (CAN) Anna Riccardi (ITA) Pauline Davis-Thompson (BAH) Geoff Gardner (NFI), Oceania* Sylvia Barlag (NED) Ahmad Al Kamali (UAE) Frank Fredericks (NAM) Bernard Amsalem (FRA) Zhaocai Du (CHN) Victor Lopez (PUR), NACAC* Stephanie Hightower (USA) Hiroshi Yokokawa (JPN) Antti Pihlakoski (FIN) Mikhail Butov (RUS) Adille Sumariwalla (IND) Nawaf Al Saud (KSA) Svein Arne Hansen (NOR), Europe* David Okeyo (KEN), Africa* Karim Ibrahim (MAS), Asia* *Area Group Representatives 9 LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE IAAFVin World Lananna IndoorPresident Championships PortlandMichael 2016 Reilly Chief Executive Officer Robert Fasulo Chief Strategy Officer MEMBE R FEDERation - USA TRacK & FIELD Stephanie Hightower President Max Siegel Chief Executive Officer R enee Washington Chief Operating Officer Progress Report to IAAF Council November 2015 CONNECTING VIA SOCIAL MEDIA PORTLAND 2016 R U N N I N G O N I N N O V AT I O N www.mondotrack.com MONDO S.P.A., ITALY MONDO IBÉRICA S.A., SPAIN [email protected] [email protected] MONDO LUXEMBOURG S.A. MONDO FRANCE S.A. [email protected] [email protected] MONDO PORTUGAL S.A. MONDO UK LTD. [email protected] [email protected] MONDO AMERICA Inc. CANADA [email protected] 11 COMPETITION DAY 3 - Saturday, 19 March, Morning PRIZE MONEY TIMETABLEIAAF World Indoor Championships11:00 60m H M Hep IAAF World Indoor Championships 11:15 800m W Heats DAY 1 -PortlandThursday, 17 2016 March, Evening 11:37 Triple Jump W Final Portland 2016 19:05 Pole Vault M Final 11:40 60m W Heats 19:05 Pole Vault W Final 12:00 Pole Vault M Hep 12:25 800m WM Final During the IAAF World Indoor Championships, the top six athletes or DAY 2 - Friday, 18 March, Morning 12:40 4 x 400m Relay M Heats teams in each event will be awarded the following prizes by the IAAF: 10:30 60m H W Pen 13:15 800m MM Final 10:45 60m H W Heats 13:25 4 x 400m Relay W Heats 11:30 60m M Hep Pos. Individual Pos. Relay Teams 11:45 400m M Heats DAY 3 - Saturday, 19 March, Afternoon Progress Report to IAAF Council Progress 1st ReportUSD to IAAF $40,000 Council 1st USD $40,000 12:10 High Jump W Pen 16:45 Junior Relay M Final November 2015 17:00 Triple Jump M Final November 2015 12:20 Long Jump M Hep 2nd USD $20,000 2nd USD $20,000 12:25 400m W Heats 17:05 60m H M Heats 13:05 3000m M Heats 17:45 Shot Put W Final 3rd USD $10,000 3rd USD $10,000 17:50 60m W Semi-Final 13:35 1500m W Heats 4th USD $8,000 4th USD $8,000 13:55 800m M Heats 18:10 Junior Relay W Final 14:20 60m M Heats 18:22 High Jump M Final 5th USD $6,000 5th USD $6,000 14:25 Shot Put W Pen 18:35 800m M Final 18:47 400m W Final 6th USD $4,000 6th USD $4,000 DAY 2 - Friday, 18 March, Afternoon 19:05 400m M Final 17:05 Junior Relay W Final 19:18 1500m W Final World Record Bonus 19:35 1000m M Hep 17:18 Junior Relay M Final In the event that an athlete breaks a World Record during the IAAF World 17:15 Shot Put M Hep 19:53 60m W Final Indoor Championships, a prize of USD 50,000 will be awarded. The World 17:15 Long Jump W Pen DAY 4 - Sunday, 20 March, Afternoon 17:30 60m H W Semi-Final 12:15 Junior Relay W Final Record Bonus will only be awarded for performances which improve the 17:55 60m M Semi-Final 12:25 Junior Relay M Final existing World Indoor Record and which meet all the necessary conditions 18:20 3000m W Heats 12:40 60m H M Semi-Final for recognition as an IAAF World Indoor Record, in accordance with IAAF 18:45 High Jump M Hep 13:00 High Jump W Final Regulations and after ratification of the record by the IAAF.
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