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2019 SUMMER UnIVERSIaDE SITE VISIT REPORT Table of Contents 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 3 2. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION 5 3. TRAVEL INFORMATION 6 4. FINANCES 7 5. ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS 8 6. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION 10 7. MEDICAL SERVICES / DOPING CONTROL 11 8. COMPETITION / TRAINING SCHEDULES 12 9. VENUE MAPS 18 10. DELEGATION SERVICES 22 2 1. GENERAL INFORMATION The Campania Region of Italy The Campania Region is located in the South of the Italian Peninsula and is the most densely populated region in Italy with approximately 5.8 million people. The Summer Universiade Cities of the Campania Region The Cities of Naples, Salerno and Caserta will host the 2019 FISU Summer Universiade Games, 30 years after the first Summer Games was held in Torino in 1959. Naples (Napoli) is the capital of the Campania Region. It is the 3rd largest city in Italy after Rome and Milan with a population of around 1 million. Salerno is the biggest province in Campania which extends in the Southern part of the Region. It is composed by a mountainous section, the Apennines, near to the border with the Region of Basilicata, and the coast area. Caserta is a big and central province situated between Naples and Rome. This province is usually linked to the image of the sublime Royal Palace and has great history that dates to the arrival of Sunnites, Romans and Longobards. Useful Information o Weather The Campania Region is characterized by the wet heat during the Summer and the humid Winters that influence the perception of the temperature. Average climate conditions in the month of July: Temp Aver. Temp Min. Temp Max. Humidity Wind (km/h) 26.5 C 21.9 C 30.9 C 61% 9.3 o Official Currency The Euro is the official currency of Italy. The Exchange Rate USD CAN (as per 16 April 2019) 1 EURO = $1.13 1 Euro = $1.51 o Electricity Electrical sockets (outlets) in Italy are one of the three European standard electrical socket types: § Type C Europlug § Type E & Type F Schuko *If your appliance’s plug doesn’t match the shape of these sockets, you will need a travel adapter. * Voltage of 220 volts is the most widespread. Device must support the 220-240 C power supply. 3 o Emergency numbers The all-purpose emergency number for mobile calls (this number can be dialed without a SIM, 112 without any money on your phone, and with your keypad locked) § CanaDa to Napoli: Dial 011 + 39 + 081 (Napoli regional code) + 7-digit phone number § Napoli to CanaDa: Dial + 00 + 1 + 10 digit phone number o Water Drinking tap water is safe to drink and widely available throughout Italy. Drinking bottled, boiled water or carbonated drinks is recommended. o Time Zone The Campania Region is located in the GMT/UTC +2 time zone. There is a 6-hour time difference from the Eastern Time zone in Canada. 4 2. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION Visa / Passport Information Visas are not required for Canadian citizens travelling to Italy as long as the stay is less than 90 days. Passports must have at least 6 months of validity upon entry. § Passport valid for at least six months after the expiry date – at least until January 2020. Vaccinations U SPORTS urges all participants to ensure that their standard immunization profile is up to date and that all supplementary vaccines are updated at least 4-6 weeks before departure to Italy. The recommended vaccines are: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis, Measles, Hepatitis A and B, Varicella vaccine, Meningococcal disease/Meningitis, and Typhoid. MeDication U SPORTS strongly urges all participants to bring with them to Italy sufficient medication for any current medical condition. Availability of certain medications in Italy may be limited. The Summer Universiade 2019 Organizing Committee strongly recommends having the prescription for all medicines for personal use, ready for presentation to the Italian authorities, should it be required to reduce any unnecessary delays. Health Insurance U SPORTS requires that each Universiade participant have out of country medical insurance while participating at the Games. Policy numbers / details will be required for each participant. Please note that there are no agreements between Italy and Canada for health care. All health care provided by the country’s hospitals will be billed back to the participant. Import/Export of pharmaceutical proDucts by team Doctors in accompanieD or hanD baggage Medical representatives can bring with them medicines in their accompanied baggage, required to ensure the needs of their teams. It is necessary to follow the recommendations given, taking into account the following features. § Doctors and medical representatives must have a document, confirming their belonging to the medical staff of the delegation, and the list of imported / exported medicines. § It is prohibited to import narcotic or psychotropic substance without relevant permits § When importing medicine in any other way, including unaccompanied baggage, declaring the goods is mandatory. 5 3. TRAVEL INFORMATON Capodichino International Airport (NAP) (Naples) will be the official point of entry of the Summer Universiade. Local transfer services will be provided from NAP Airport to the Athlete Villages. A welcome desk (across from arrivals) will be located in the Capodichino International Airport for all participants arriving and departing. A welcome desk will also be available in the Naples’ Central Train Station (Napoli Centrale) to assist the delegations in finding transportation to the Delegate Welcome Centre (located at the NAP Airport) OC Services – Arrival / Departure The Organizing Committee will provide the following services at the arrival / departure points: § Passport control assistance § Immigration / boarder control assistance § Assistance with lost / damaged baggage § Assistance with airport navigation § Transfers of athletes, officials, sports equipment / accompanying baggage § Check in / Welcome Excess Baggage Each Canadian Universiade participant is responsible for his or her own excess baggage expenses. Please ensure baggage allowances are checked prior to travelling. Luggage Tags Luggage tags will be provided to each NSO / participant (with their Team Canada kit) and must be on all baggage for appropriate distribution of luggage to the Athlete Villages. 6 4. FINANCES U SPORTS 2019 Summer UniversiaDe Games Cost U SPORTS will provide invoices to all teams for a total Games Cost per participant. This cost includes full mission support, medical support, FISU entries fees, official non-competition team uniform, special events and accommodations fee (inclusive of accommodations, three meals daily and all local transportation, including airport transfers). Travel Cost Each sport is required to fund 100% of its own travel costs to the Summer Universiade. Copies of your travel itineraries must be provided to U SPORTS with all medical / flight insurance of each participant. Referee Fees Sport delegations competing in the following sports must participate in covering the cost of international judges or referees to attend the Universiade: Sport Payment Artistic Gymnastics 350 Euros per Athlete Basketball 2200 Euros per Team Diving 435 Euros per Athlete Fencing 160 Euros per Athlete Soccer 2500 Euros per Team Rhythmic Gymnastics 310 Euros per Athlete Taekwondo 140 Euros per Athlete Volleyball 2200 Euros per Team Water Polo 2600 Euros per Team Rugby Sevens 1100 Euros per Team ALL INVOICES / FEES SHOULD BE PAID PRIOR TO LEAVING FOR THE GAMES, BUT MUST BE PAID BEFORE TEAM RECEIVE THEIR ACCREDITATION FOR THE 2019 SUMMER UNIVERSIADE. 7 5. ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS All accommodations and services are officially open to Canadian athletes and coaches on June 29, 2019 and close on July 15th, 2019. Teams cannot arrive prior to June 29, 2019 and must depart by July 15th, 2019 (or within 36 hours of their final competition, whichever is sooner). § Opening ceremonies: July 3rd, 2019 § Closing ceremonies: July 14th, 2019 Athlete Villages The Napoli Universiade 2019 Athletes’ Villages are decentralized and will be located in 3 different city clusters as listed below which will consist of 7 different accommodations locations which are divided by sport: 1) Naples (AVN Naples) • AVN1 Naples Port – 2 Cruise Ships o Athletics o Diving o Artistic & Rhythmic Gymnastics o Swimming o Rugby 7s 2) Salerno (AVS Salerno) • AVS1 Fisciano Campus o Soccer • AVS2 Grand Hotel Salerno o Fencing o Volleyball 3) Caserta (AVC Caserta) • AVC1 Vanvitelli o Basketball • AVC2 Novotel o Water Polo • AVC3 Golden Tulip Plaza o Taekwondo • AVC4 Marina Resort o Table Tennis Zones The International Zones located in the athletes’ villages will provide the essential services and recreational areas: Polyclinic (only in AVN1) & Delegations Medical Rooms, Religious Centre, Information Centre, Meeting rooms, FISU Office, Recreational areas, Commercial areas, Delegation Offices The Residential Zone is at the Village’s private sector where security is the highest which consists of the accommodations, catering services and laundry services, and recreational sport facilities. 8 AccommoDations Rooms for participants will vary between the Athlete Village Clusters with a maximum of 4 beds and 1 bathroom. The list of provided furnishings for each room is as follows: § Rooming Lists will be requested from each Sport prior to arrival. U SPORTS will try as best as possible to accommodate each request. However, due to the limitation in accommodation capacity we cannot guarantee requests will be fulfilled. Damages Any expenses incurred by U SPORTS for damage or lost keys will be invoiced back to the individuals