TECHNICAL HANDBOOK City 52nd International Children‘s Games 2018

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S GAMES www.icg-jerusalem2018.com JERUSALEM INDEX

GENERAL TECHNICAL RULES ...... 4

ATHLETICS (TRACK & FIELD) ...... 8

BASKETBALL (5 ON 5) ...... 14

STREETBALL (3 ON 3) ...... 18

FOOTBALL (SOCCER) ...... 22

JUDO ...... 26

SWIMMING ...... 30

TENNIS ...... 32

VOLLEYBALL ...... 36

FENCING - EPEE ...... 40

FACILITIES MAP ...... 44

2 3 GENERAL TECHNICAL RULES

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1. Time and Duration 4. Identity Card, Control meeting of individual disciplines. At the submitted to the head referee for each meeting the Heads of Competition and the sport or anyone of the Protest Committee The 52nd International Children’s Games will take and Sanctions members of ICG TC will take part. members. place from July 29 to August 3rd in Jerusalem, Israel. • All participants of the Games (athletes, coaches, • Before the beginning of competition, the • All protests require a 100 Euros (or other participants) need to have identification technical meeting of individual disciplines is equivalent other currency) protest fee to 2. Program cards, made by the organizer of the Games. The summoned. At the meeting the Heads of be paid to the ICG before a protest will be ID card has to include the Participant’s photo, Competition and the members of ICG TC heard. Only one protest by a city’s Head of The programme of the 52nd International sports, the First and last name, City and Country. as well as the coaches will take part. Delegation can be filed per sport incident. Children’s Games includes the following disciplines: 2.1 Summer Sports • The Head of the delegation is obliged to give • If the Head of Delegation refuses, or is unable the accurate data for the ID cards. to submit a protest in writing, the Protest • TEAM SPORTS: Basketball, Streetball, 6. Authority and Jurisdiction Committee may exercise its discretion and Football (Soccer), Volleyball The Head of the Delegation needs to assure the • A Head of Delegation may file a sport investigate the protest. • INDIVIDUAL SPORTS: Athletics - Track insight into the legal documents of the participants protest. To do so they will follow the Sport • Subject to any limits imposed either by law & Field, Judo, Swimming, Tennis, Fencing in the case of any complaint, therefore it is advisable Protest procedure for the International or by this procedure, information (whether to bring the copy of the documents to the Games. Children’s Games. oral or written) which is created, gathered, • In the case of fraud, the City will be obliged to • All sport protests will be heard and either received, or compiled through the course of 3. Participants pay all penalty expenses and fines imposed (Delegates: Up To 24) denied or investigated by the ICG Protest an investigation will be treated as confidential by the Executive Committee of ICG. • Participating athletes must reside or Committee. by all involved in the investigation and • The Referee of appointed discipline as well attend school in the city in which they • All decisions by the Protest Committee are adjudication of the protest. as the Head of Competition must inspect represent. final and binding. the athlete's ID card before commencing • Athletes must be 12 years old by January • Sport protests must be initiated, in writing, the competition. 1 the year of the Games and must still be by the city’s Head of Delegation 33 hours 7. Others maximum 15 years old, on December after the occurrence which is the subject • No changes can be made to any part of 31 the year of the Games. 5. Technical Meetings of the protest. The protest must provide the ICG THs without the consent of the • Joint technical meeting for all disciplines will the details necessary for the Committee’s Technical Commission 4 take place at least a day before the technical review and should be submitted to the 5 ATHLETICS (TRACK & FIELD) JULY 31 - AUGUST 2, 2018

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The 52nd International Children’s Games will • Girls running 800 m and boys running • Hip numbers will be provided by an official as they will be confiscated. take place from July 29th to August 3rd in 1500m are not allowed to compete in at the start of events requiring them. • Athletes will proceed to the start of their Jerusalem, Israel. any other discipline the same day of their • If an athlete fails to scratch from an event event from the call room ACCOMPANIED middle distance competition. after confirmation, she/he may not be BY A CALL ROOM JUDGE OR FIELD 1. Venue • Athletics events: 100m, 400m, 800m (girls permitted to compete in any other event in EVENT OFFICIAL. Athletes who proceed only), 1500m (boys only), long jump, high the Games including relays (See IAAF Rule to the event not accompanied by a judge or Venue - The new Stadium of Givat ram, jump, shot put, 4x100m relay. 142.4) official may not be allowed to start. Jerusalem • Number of coaches: One for each boy’s • The competition will take place according • The closing Call Entry Times at the call team, one for each girl’s team. to IAAF Rules and ICG Rules. room are: (prior to scheduled event 2. Identification starting times) • Personal best performance from each All athletes must show their accreditation cards • Jumping and throwing events: 40 min. athlete will be required during registration with a photo; without this card an athlete cannot 4. Call Room • Running events: 30 min. for seeding purposes. compete. • There will be a call room in operation. • The composition of a team and the order • Uniforms: Athletes must wear the uniform of running for a relay shall be officially • All athletes must report to the call room of their city. declared 90 minprior to relay scheduled on time with their competition numbers 3. Competition Rules event starting times. • Competition numbers will be given to attached to their uniform. • Each city may register a maximum number Team Managers/Coaches, who will be • This time allows for marshaling and of 8 girls and 8 boys and a minimum of 2 • In the call room athletes will be expected responsible for issuing bib numbers to all movements to the competition site. The girls and 2 boys. to demonstrate that their competition athletes in their team. The competition remainder of the time may be used to uniform, singlet and numbers, shoes • Maximum 2 athletes from each team are numbers must be worn firmly attached to complete the warm up at the competition and other equipment comply with the allowed to participate in one event. the front and the back of the uniform with site where the competition site is not in use completion rules. no less than four (4) pins so that the entire (under supervision of the officials). • Each athlete may compete in two events number and logo can be easily seen. No • Please do not take unnecessary items into and in the 4 x 100m Relay. • If an athlete is already, or is likely to 6 part of the number can be folded. the call room like mobile phones, ipods etc. 7 ATHLETICS | ATHLETICS | ATHLETICS | ATHLETICS | ATHLETICS | ATHLETICS | ATHLETICS | ATHLETICS |

be, competing in another event at the the second eight fastest runners will 5.5 Long Jump: is to be held. The implements will be designated call time, the athlete or his/her progress to the B final. • Qualification standard: Girls 5.00m, impounded until after the competition team official must notify the Call Room of Boys 5.80m when athletes may collect them from • MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN ONLY IN this circumstance prior to the designated the equipment room. Any competitor THE A FINAL. • Qualification: each athlete has three call time. may use all implements in the pool. 5.2 400m: attempts. All competitors who reach • Athletes who will fail to be at the call room or exceed the qualification standard • Qualification standard: Girls 10.00m, • Qualification: - If the total number of on time will be suspended! will progress to the final. If less than 12 Boys 12.00m participating is less than 32, then first athletes reach the qualification standard, • Warm up: Athletes may warm up in the place of each heat and the 4 fastest • Qualification: each athlete has three the 12 best performances of qualification designated area. runners for final A and the next 8 fastest attempts. All competitors who reach groups will progress to the final. runners will progress to the final B. or exceed the qualification standard • Starting Blocks: must be used by all athletes • Final: the best 8 athletes after three will progress to the final. If less than 12 in the 100m, 400m and relay. These will be • If the total number of teams participating attempts will have three further athletes reach the qualification standard, supplied by the venue. No private blocks is greater than 32, then 8 fastest runners attempts. the 12 best performances of qualification will be permitted. for final A and the next 8 fastest runners groups will progress to the final. will progress to the final B. 5.6 HighJump: • False start: Each athlete responsible for a • Qualification standard: Girls 1.55 m, • Final: the best 8 athletes after three false start will be disqualified (IAAF 162.7) • MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN ONLY IN Boys 1.65 m attempts will have three further THE A FINAL. • Shoes: The sole and heel of the shoe may be attempts. • Qualification: All the competitors constructed so that they can accommodate 5.3 800m (girls only): . who will clear the above-mentioned 5.8 4x100m RELAY: up to 11 spikes. Any number of spikes • Qualification: 6 heats, the first place qualifying standard reach the final. If less • If the total number of teams participating between 0 and 11 may be used, but the of each heat and 2 fastest runners will than 12 competitors jump the standard, in 4x100m Relay is less than 32, semi- number of spike positions cannot exceed 11. progress to the final A, and the next the next best athletes in order will finals be not organized and the first The protecting portion of the spike should eight fastest runners will progress to the progress the final (until number of 12 place of each heat and the 4 fastest not be longer than 9 mm. Exception is high final B competitors is reached). runners for final A and the next 8 fastest Jump, where the length of more than 12 • Girls participating in the 800m run are runners will progress to the final B. mm is not allowed. The spike point must be • The heights for the qualifications: not entitled to participate in another so designed, that at least half of the length Girls: 1.30, 1.35, 1.40, 1.45, 1.50, 1.55 • If the total number of teams participating event on the same day. measured from the tip of the spike, fits into Boys: 1.45, 1.50, 1.55, 1.60, 1.65 is greater than 32, then : 24 teams will a square mold with straight sides of 4 mm. • MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN ONLY IN advance to the semi-final - the first place • The heights for the final: THE A FINAL. of each heat and the fastest runners. Girls: 1.40, 1.45, 1.50, 1.55, +3 cm 5. Qualification 5.4 1500m (boysonly): Boys: 1.55, 1.60, 1.65, 1.70, 1.75, +3cm • Semi-final: 3 heats, the first two places 5.1 100m: • Qualification: 5 heats, the first two 5.7 Shot Put: from each heat, and the two fastest places of each heat and 2 fastest runners runners will progress to the A final, and • Qualification:8 heats, the first place of • The shot weights are: will progress to the final A, and the next the second eight fastest runners will each heat and the 16 fastest runners for Boys: 5 kg eight fastest runners will progress to the progress to the B final. semi-final. Girls: 3kg final B. • MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN ONLY IN • 24 runners will advance to the semi-final. • Shots will be provided by the organizers. • Boys participating in the 1500m run are THE A FINAL. Advancement procedures will be set For athletes wishing to use their own not entitled to participate in another upon receipt of final entries. shot, the implement must be lodged event on the same day. with the Technical Manager at the • Semi-final: 3 heats, the first two places 6. Disputes • MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN ONLY IN equipment room by 9:00am on the from each heat, and the two fastest • Any disputes will be resolved in compliance THE A FINAL. day of competition in which your event 8 runners will progress to the A final, and 9 ATHLETICS | ATHLETICS | ATHLETICS | ATHLETICS | ATHLETICS | ATHLETICS | ATHLETICS | ATHLETICS |

with IAAF rules and the clauses included in to at all times. Athletes and coaches will be ranking second place in the competition. 10. Medical the ICG Sports Rules. excluded from the Games for indecent Bronze: For individuals and relay teams • First aid will be available on site. At this behavior, offence made through words and/ ranking third place in the competition. • Any disputes will be heard by the Protest first aid station, a doctor, a nurse, a physical or actions, violent behavior, and abusive • Medals will only be awarded to the first Committee. therapist and an ambulance will be present language. three athletes/teams in the A Finals. and available for all participants. • Protests must be lodged initially with the • All delegations have to comply with any • Medal presentations will be made at Referee at the event as per IAAF rules. • Serious cases will be referred to one of the instruction given by the venue staff. designated times as per schedule. Athletes Appeals to the Jury are to be made in hospitals in Jerusalem. must wear their competition uniform or writing, signed by a responsible official on • Coaches are responsible for the well-being team tracksuit for the ceremony. Team behalf of the athlete and submitted within and behavior of their athletes at all times. coaches are requested to assist in ensuring 30 minutes after the official announcement 11. Technical Meeting athletes are readily available and correctly of the decision made by the referee and Technical meeting will be held on July 30, 9 am at dressed. lodged with a deposit of USD 100, not 8. Presentation of Medals Bait Vagan Guesthouse. returned if the protest is unsuccessful. • The following Medals will be awarded: Gold: For individuals and relay teams 9. Pre competition training 12. Competition Schedule ranking first place in the competition. Practice is on July 30. 7. Disciplinary Rules Will be published on the website. Silver: For individuals and relay teams • The ICG Code of Conduct must be adhered

10 11 BASKETBALL (5 ON 5) JULY 31 - AUGUST 2, 2018

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1. Venue Boy’s teams and 8 girl’s teams • Each game will consist of 4 quarters of Any deliberate or repeated non co- • Each team shall consist of a maximum of 8 min include stopping time. Last two operation or non- compliance with the Seligsberg Sports Gym - 29 David Raziel St, eight (8) players (5 players on the court min on the last quarter include stopping spirit of this rule shall be considered as a Sports Center – 3 Avraham Stern St, and 3 substitutes) and one (1) coach. time. technical foul. Denmark Sports Gym – 26 Yehuda ha-Nasi St. • Number of coaches: One (1) for Boy’s • Half time duration: 8 minutes • A team shall lose a game by default if, team & One (1) for Girl’s team. • Duration between the quarters: 2 min during the game, the team has fewer 2. Court 4.2 Game Officials • Warm up duration: 10 minutes than two players on the playing court • If two teams involved in a tie score ready to play. • The game will be played on a court of a • The game officials shall be two (2) at the end of playing time the game • A team foul will be 7 each quarter, after regular FIBA basketball playing court. referees assisted by two (2) table shall continue with as many extra 7 two free throw. officials, namely a scorer, a timer and a • The court shall have a regular basketball time periods of two (2) minutes as is 24 seconds operator. 4.7 Game lost by forfeit: playing court sized zone, including a free necessary to break the tie. Extra time • The game is awarded to the opponents throw line (5.80m), a three point line 4.3 Basketball apparel period for the finals only will be three and the score shall be twenty to zero (6.75m) and a no-charge semi-circle“ area • Basketball Teams must have a minimum (3) minutes, include stopping time. (20-0). Athletes will be excluded from underneath the basket of two sets of shirts as well as basketball • (2) Two points awarded for a win the games for indecent behavior, offence shoes, socks, shorts, t-shirt. All • One for a loss provided by words or actions, violent equipment used by players must be • Technical loss – 0 points 3. Identification behavior, abusive language. appropriate for the game. 4.6 Fouls by Player/Fouls by Team All athletes must show their accreditation cards • Any equipment that is designed to 4.8 Twenty four second device • A player who has committed five (5) with photos - An athlete will not be permitted to increase a players’ height or reach or in • The team must attempt a shot for a fouls personal or technical shall be compete without the accreditation. any other way give an unfair advantage field goal within 24 seconds. informed thereof by the referee and is not permitted. must leave the game immediately. 4.9 Substitutions 4. Competition information 4.4 Ball size • Each team shall do its best to secure • Teams are allowed to proceed to 4.1 Teams • 7 for boys and 6 for girls victory, but this must done in the unlimited number of substitutions spirit of sportsmanship and fair play. according the FIBA regulations. During a 12 • Number of teams that can participate: 16 4.5 Playing time/Winner of a Game 13 BASKETBALL | BASKETBALL | BASKETBALL | BASKETBALL | BASKETBALL | BASKETBALL |

game only the coach and the players has the points conceded (points ratio) 8. Essential information 10. Medals to be in the field of play • For the needs of training, the athletes • All the teams must be at the court 45 • The following Medals will be awarded: will be able to use the same venue (or 4.10 Time-outs minutes before the designated fixture. any other) on July 30. GOLD – for team ranking first in the Team have one time-out each quarter and one in Teams competition over time. 5. Disputes •  (Coaches, Players) should arrive at basketball SILVER – for team ranking second in the 4.11 Groups venue with the necessary accreditation. competition Any disputes will be resolved in compliance with • The tournament will begin with four (4) All delegation must to comply with any BRONZE – for team ranking third in the FIBA rules and the clauses included in the ICG groups for boys and two (2) groups for indication made by the venue staff, without competition Sports Rules. Any disputes will be heard by the girls on July 31 and will end on August creating any kind of problem to other Basketball Appeals Coordinator and the Protest • Medalists should be present at the 2nd with the final four at the Malha teams. For any issue or protest, the Head of Committee. ceremony and must wear their team Sports Center. Each group will consist Delegation has to contact the competition uniform. of four (4) (or more) teams into which manager immediately. If anything negative competing cities have been randomly 6. Medical is observed, we request immediate report assigned. to the department responsible person. A First Aid Service will be available on site. Full 11. Training Schedule • The top two teams (higher position) Medical Service will be available at one of the Training times available at request at the Facilities from each of the four groups will play hospitals in Jerusalem. on July 30. in the quarter final. The winner’s teams 9. Disciplinary Rules from the four games will play for the • The ICG Code of Conduct must be adhered semifinal. The teams that they lose play 7. Technical meeting to at all times. Athletes and coaches will be 12. Forms for 3rd and 4th place and the winners excluded from the Games for indecent The technical meeting for Basketball competition Latest - international FIBA form is used; must be for the gold medal in the final game. behaviour, offence made through words will be held on the July 30, 9 am at Bait Vagan provided by organizers. • In the group phase that two or more and/or actions, violent behaviour, and Guesthouse. If it’s necessary, we will proceed to teams have the same number of points abusive language. another technical meeting in order to ensure the then the winner (top team) will be quality of the Competition. • All delegations have to comply with any 13. Timetable decided by the following in this order: instruction given by the venue staff. Will be published on the website 1. Head to head games The FIBA website www.fiba.com provides a 2. Points difference copy of the latest FIBA Constitution, Laws and • Coaches are responsible for the well-being 3. Number of points scored divided by Regulations for competition. and behaviour of their athletes at all times.

14 15 STREETBALL (3 ON 3) JULY 31 - AUGUST 2, 2018

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1. Venue four (4) players (3 players on the court simultaneously. happens before the end of a regular and 1 substitute) and one (1) coach. • Before the game, a player from team A playing time. This rule applies to regular • Number of coaches: One (1) for Boy’s will take a 3-point shot. If made team A playing time only (not in a potential team & One (1) for Girl’s team. shall begin overtime). 2. Court 4,2 Game Officials • The game with a throw-in, if not, it will • If the score is tied at the end of playing be team B. The team that did not start time, an extra period of time will be • The game will be played on a court (size • The game officials shall be one (1) the game played. There shall be an Interval of one 12X12) playing with one (1) basket. referee assisted by three (3) table • Shall be entitled to the ball at the next (1) minute before the overtime starts. officials, namely a scorer, a timer and a • The court shall have a regular basketball jump ball situation in accordance with The first team to score two (2) points twelve (12) second operator. playing court sized zone, including a the alternating in the overtime wins the game. 4.3 Basketball apparel free throw line (5.80m), a two point line • Possession arrow rule. The arrow will 4.7 Fouls by Player/Fouls by Team (6.75m) and a no-charge semi-circle“ area • Basketball Teams must have a be directed to the bench of the team • A team is in a team foul situation when underneath the one basket minimum of two sets of shirts as which is entitled to the ball at the next it has committed seven (7) fouls. well as basketball shoes, socks, alternating possession opportunity. • A player who has committed four (4) shorts, t-shirt. All equipment used 4.6 Playing time/Winner of a Game fouls must leave the game. 3. Identification by players must be appropriate for • The regular playing time shall be • Fouls during the act of shooting inside All athletes must show their accreditation cards the game. 12min(10 min not include stopping time the arc shall be awarded with one (1) with photos - An athlete will not be permitted to • Any equipment that is designed to + 2 last min include stopping time). free throw. compete without the accreditation. increase a players’ height or reach • The clock shall be stopped during dead • Fouls during the act of shooting behind or in any other way give an unfair ball situations and free throws. The clock the arc shall be awarded with two (2) advantage is not permitted. 4. Competition information shall be restarted after the exchange of free throws. 4.4 Ball size 4.1 Teams the ball is completed (as soon as it is in • Fouls during the act of shooting followed • 7 for boys and 6 for girls the offensive team’s hands). by a successful field goal shall be awarded • Number of teams that can participate: 32 • However the first team which scores one (1) additional free-throw. Boy’s teams and 24 girl’s teams 4.5 Beginning of the Game 21 or more points wins the game if it • Non-shooting fouls under penalty foul 16  • Each team shall consist of a maximum of • Both teams shall warm-up (3 minutes) 17 STREETBALL | STREETBALL | STREETBALL | STREETBALL | STREETBALL | STREETBALL |

situation shall be awarded with one (1) made to a teammate before an attempt then the winner (top team) will be manager immediately. If anything negative free throw. to score is made. decided by the following in this order: is observed, we request immediate report 4.8 Twelve second device • Following the steal, turnover etc: 1. Head to head games to the department responsible person. If it happens within the two-point area, 2. Points difference • The team must attempt a shot for a the ball must be passed/dribbled to a 3. Number of points scored divided by field goal within 12 seconds. place behind the three-point line. Once the points conceded (points ratio). 9. Disciplinary Rules 4.9 Stalling the ball is behind the three-point line, • The ICG Code of Conduct must be adhered • Stalling or failing to play actively by at least one additional passes must be 5. Disputes to at all times. Athletes and coaches will be attempting to score shall be a violation. made to a teammate before the attempt excluded from the Games for indecent Any disputes will be resolved in compliance with • A team must attempt a shot within to score is made. behaviour, offence made through words FIBA rules and the clauses included in the ICG Sports twelve (12) seconds. the game starts • Should the first offensive player who and/or actions, violent behaviour, and Rules. Any disputes will be heard by the streetball only after basket was scored over the has dribbled/received the ball at a place abusive language. Appeals Coordinator and the Protest Committee. 3 point’s line and not underneath the behind the three-point line attempt to • All delegations have to comply with any basket. score, it is a violation. instruction given by the venue staff. • If the court is not equipped with a shot • All throw-ins following the fouls (without 6. Medical clock and a team is not sufficiently trying free throws), violations, out-of bounds, • Coaches are responsible for the well-being A First Aid Service will be available on site. Full to attack the basket, the referee shall at the beginning of the first period and and behaviour of their athletes at all times. Medical Service will be available at one of the give them a warning by counting the last of the extra period shall be taken from hospitals in Jerusalem. 5 seconds. the out-of-bounds place level with the 10. Medals 4.10 How the Ball is played top of the three-point line, closest to the infraction. The places shall be marked in • The following Medals will be awarded: • Following each successful field goal or 7. Technical meeting out-of-bounds by 5 cm line. The referee GOLD – for team ranking first in the last free throw: The technical meeting for streetball competition shall hand the ball to the out-of-bound competition A player from a non-scoring team will will be held on July 30, 9 am at Bait Vagan player. The thrower-in must pass the SILVER – for team ranking second in the resume the game by passing the ball Guesthouse If it’s necessary, we will proceed to ball to his teammate to any place on competition from the place directly from the court another technical meeting in order to ensure the the court. However, if that place is not BRONZE – for team ranking third in the underneath the basket (not from behind quality of the Competition. behind the three-point, the ball receiver competition the end line) to his teammate to any must dribble/pass the ball to a place on The FIBA website www.fiba.com provides a place on the court. However, if that • Medalists should be present at the the court behind the three-point line copy of the latest FIBA Constitution, Laws and place is not behind the three-point line, ceremony and must wear their team • Dunking of the ball is not permitted Regulations for competition. the ball receiver must dribble/pass the uniform. unless pressure-released rings are used. ball to a place on the court behind the three-point line. 4.11 Substitutions 8. Essential information • Following each unsuccessful field goal or The substitution shall be permitted when the ball 11. Training Schedule • All the teams must be at the court 45 minutes last free throw: becomes dead and the game clock is stopped. Training times available at request at the Basketball before the designated fixture. Teams If the offensive team rebound the ball, 4.12 Time-outs facilities on July 30 .Forms it may continue to attempt the score • (Coaches, Players) should arrive at basketball There are no time-outs granted to any team at Latest - international FIBA form is used; must be without returning the ball to behind the venue with the necessary accreditation. any time. provided by organizers. three-point line. All delegation must to comply with any • If the defensive team rebound the ball, 4.13 Groups: indication made by the venue staff, without it must return the ball (by passing or • All groups will split to houses of 4 groups creating any kind of problem to other 12. Timetable dribbling) behind the three-point line. each while the first 2 go to the next level. teams. For any issue or protest, the Head of Will be published on the website. • Once the ball is behind the three-point • In the group phase that two or more Delegation has to contact the competition 18 line at least one additional pass must be teams have the same number of points 19 FOOTBALL (SOCCER) JULY 31 - AUGUST 2, 2018

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1. Venue proper soccer cleats/shoes/boots. (Baseball • Goal length 4,8-6 m and height 1,9-2 m. • A team does not show up for their first game type cleats are not allowed). will be disqualified from the tournament Emek Ha-Arazim – 6 fields • Competitions within group are lead by 1 but allowed to play the scheduled fixtures • Athletes are prohibited to wear neither referee. Quarter finals, semifinals and final as “friendlies” at the discretion of the any footwear with metal studs nor glasses/ game will be lead by 2 referees. Tournament Director and the opposing 2. Identification sunglasses during a game unless sports/ • A system of rolling substitutions will apply. teams. All athletes must show their accreditation cards plastic/protective glasses. with photos and the sport - without that card • A timekeeper is required, controlling the • All team members wear the same football athlete cannot compete. duration of the games, using a horn/hooter strip. 4. Competition Rules as no injury time is allowed, except in • The rules of the tournament will be FIFA the Final, which is at the discretion of the 3. Competition Information rules modified for small-sided games. referee(s). 5. Preliminary Rounds • There will be separate tournaments for • Each team will play all other teams in their • Depending on the number of entries, • The area between pitches should be kept girls and boys teams. pool once. Depending on the pool size and teams will be entered into pools of up to 4 clear for teams and officials only, with structure, the top teams will go forward • Number of teams that can participate: 16 teams. spectators viewing only from the opposite to the Medal Rounds while the remaining Boy’s teams and 16 girl’s teams side. • The pitch size will be 50-65 m by 40-45 m teams will play an additional consolation • One coach per team is allowed. • Throw-ins are allowed. game. • No offside rule will be operated • Teams will consist of 6~8 players 1 of which • Slide tackles are not allowed (punishable • In pool games, 3 points will be awarded for • The ball used will be a size 5. will be a goalkeeper. with a yellow card), but sliding to score, or a win and 1 point for a draw. • Each game will consist of 2 halves of 20 to stop the ball going out of play or to stop • Both the boy’s team and the girl’s team • The top 2 teams in each group will advance minutes each. Half-time break is 10 minutes. a goal, is allowed. have a separate coach. to the quarter finals. • Warm up duration: 10 minutes. • The normal football back-pass rule applies. • Shin guards are required for all competitors. • In the case that teams in the same pool • Team size consists of 6 players: (5 players • Goals cannot be scored directly from a have the same number of points, the final • The venue is outdoor. Players must wear 20 that includes 1 Captain) and 1 goalkeeper kick-off. standings will be decided by the following 21 FOOTBALL | FOOTBALL | FOOTBALL | FOOTBALL | FOOTBALL | FOOTBALL | FOOTBALL |

order: 6. Medal Round 5 penalties before moving to the rest of the to their opponents, unless the score, as it squad if required. Squads for penalties shall stands at that point, is more advantageous • Head to head between the teams • The quarter-finals will be between the top be determined by the team with the lower to their opponents. concerned. teams in the Pool Round. The winners of number of players. The goalkeeper who one pool will play against the runner up in • Goal difference resulting from the group finished the game must be in goal for at the another pool. matches ONLY between the teams least the first penalty. 9. Presentation of MedalS concerned; • The Semi-finals will be between the 4 • The following Medals will be awarded: quarter-finals winners GOLD – for team ranking first in the • Greater number of goals scored in all 7. Disputes competition group matches ONLY between the teams • The final will be between the 2 semi-final Any disputes will be resolved in compliance with SILVER – for team ranking second in the concerned; winners. FIFA rules and the clauses included in the ICG competition • Lower number of goals against in all • In the event of a draw at quar ter-final, semi- Sports Rules. Any disputes will be heard by the BRONZE – for team ranking third in the group matches ONLY between the teams final or final games at the end of regulation Protest Committee. competition concerned; play, there will be 2 x 5 minute periods of • Medalists should be present at the extra time followed by penalty kicks. • If still undecided, the winner will be decided 8. Disciplinary rules ceremony and must wear their team by a coin flip by the Head Referee • In the event of a game going to penalties, uniform. • The ICG Code of Conduct must be adhered any 5 from the full squad can take the first to at all times. Athletes and coaches will be excluded from the Games for indecent 10. Training Schedule behaviour, offence made through words Training times available at request at the football and/or actions, violent behaviour, and facilities on July 30. abusive language.

• All delegations have to comply with any instruction given by the venue staff. 11. Medical First Aid Service will be available on site. Full • Coaches are responsible for the well-being Medical Service will be available at one of the and behaviour of their athletes at all times. hospitals in Jerusalem. • Player who receives a yellow card will be sent to the bench for two minutes. The 2 minutes start after play resumes. 12. Technical meeting Typical yellow card offences include: The Football (Soccer) Technical Meeting will be Unsporting behavior, dissent by words or held on July 30, 9 am at Bait Vagan Guesthouse actions Each participating city may be represented by • Players sent off (red card) for any reason one official Translator. will be suspended for the team’s next The FIFA Website http://fifa.com provides a copy game. Typical red card offences include: of the latest Constitution, Laws, and Serious foul-play, violent conduct, abusive language. Regulations

• If a team is permanently reduced to 4 players due to sending offs, the game will 13. Timetable end and the match will be awarded 2-0 22 Will be published on the website 23 JUDO JULY 31 - AUGUST 2, 2018

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1. Venue final fight, losers share bronze medail a particular weight class • On the day of the training / morning of the race, all athletes are weighed to see if they Mifal Hapais Hall, Hssayarim St. Pisgat Zeev. • 21 and more participants : prolonged • There is one coach for all delegate Judo meet the correct weight. double represage ( repair fight ). All loosers athletes have additional repair fight . • Contest duration will be three minutes. In • Weight classes may be combined if there is 2. Competition system case of a draw there will be a golden score a shortage of participants in certain weight The tournament will be played in a round-robin without time limit; system. 4. Team Competition • All athletes must be able to show their • White and blue judogis are required in all Number of participants in one team: 3 boys and identification card. When unable to show • 2-3 participants: the judoka will fight a categories. two girls. the identification card,participation is not double round-robin; Categories (3 + 2). possible. • 4-7 participants: the judoka will fight a single Boys categories : (50 - 60 - 73 kg) • Shime-waza or kansetsu-waza are not 6. Registration and Weight-In round-robin; Girls categories: (52 - 63 kg). permitted Will take place at the Mifal Hapais Hall, Pisgat • 8-12 participants: the judoka will be split in A team that is not full could borrow max. one Zeev • The rules of the International Judo two pools. Each pool try single round -robin. competitor from other cities (countries) to have Registration: 30 July at 12:00-14:00. Federation (IJF) are leading in the The number one and two in each pool a full team. Unofficial weigh-in: 30 July at 12:00-14:00. competition qualifies for the semi-final. The winners of Official weigh-in: 30 July at 14:00-15:00. System of team competition is same like for the semi-final qualify for the final, the losers • A match lasts three minutes, if it has not individual competition, with only one bronze The registrations and weight controls will only be of the semi-final will fight for the bronze been decided, we use a “Golden Score”? medail for team. conducted during the above mentioned hours, so medal. • The tournament will be played on the basis please come in time! The draw will be held after • 13-20 participants : Quad pool. Four groups of knock-out weigh-in. with 3, 4 or 5 participants . The number 5. Competition rules: • The Judo mat consists of a 7x7m combat one and two in each pool qualifies for the • A city enters a maximum of six boys and zone with ansafety margin of three meters quarter -final. A1 vs B2, A” vs A2, C1 vs D2 six girls, a minimum of 4 (2:2 or 4:0) 7. Disputes around it and D1 vs C2 . Winners in semi final have Any disputes will be resolved in compliance with 24 • Per team only one athlete may compete in 25 JUDO | JUDO | JUDO | JUDO | JUDO | JUDO | JUDO | JUDO | JUDO | JUDO | JUDO | JUDO |

IFJ rules and the clauses included in the CG Sports Bronze Medal for athletes ranking third 12. Training Schedule 15. Rules of fair play Rules. Any disputes will be heard by the Protest (3rd) in categories with more than one Training times available at request at the hall on • Enjoy yourself; Committee. pool will have 2 Bronze Medals. July 30 12:00-15:00 • Play within the rules; • Medalists should be present at the ceremony 8. Disciplinary Rules and must wear their team uniform. 13. Medical • Respect the referees and umpires; • The ICG Code of Conduct must be adhered • Respect the opposition and their A First Aid Service will be available on site. Full to at all times. Athletes and coaches will be supporters; 10. Weight Categories Medical Service will be available at one of the excluded from the Games for indecent 10.1. Girls hospitals in Jerusalem. • Be gracious winners and dignified losers; behaviour, offence made through words Weights: -33 kg, -36 kg, -40kg; -44kg; -48 kg and/or actions, violent behaviour, and • Play hard BUT fair. -52 kg ; -57 kg ; -63 kg ; -70 kg ; +70kg abusive language. 14. Technical Meeting 10.2. Boys • All delegations have to comply with any The Judo Technical Meeting will be held on July Weights: -36 kg, -40, kg, -45 kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60 16. Timetable instruction given by the venue staff. 30, 9 am at Bait Vagan Guesthouse. kg, -66 kg, -73 kg, -81 kg, +81 kg Will be published on the website • Coaches are responsible for the well-being Each participating city may be represented by and behaviour of their athletes at all times. 11. Competition Schedule one official. 17. Sugestion for Joint Training The IFJ website www.ijf.org provides a copy of Will be published on the website. Not necessary, but it is welcome. With some the latest IJF Constitution, Laws and Regulations 9. Presentation of Medals medalist from biggest world tournaments Competition starts at July 31 at 10:00. Medal for competition. • The following medals will be awarded: (Olympics games, World championships and Ceremony will be held after the last fight. Gold Medal for athletes ranking first (1st) similar) This training will help young judokas Silver Medal for athletes ranking second The time of the duels in all categories will run returning home with beautiful memories. (2nd) randomly.

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1. Venue scoreboard will be in use. ranking second in the competition • Participant seating will be in the grandstand. 5. Disputes BRONZE – For individual and relay squad Ymca Swimming pool - 26 King David St. • One coach per city allowed. Any disputes will be resolved in compliance with ranking third in the competition • Swimmers may compete in 4 single events FINA rules and the clauses included in the ICG • Medalists should be present at the ceremony 2. Competition Information*/ plus 2 relays. Sports Rules. Any disputes will be heard by the and must wear their team uniform. Protest Committee. • Swimmers may compete in 4 events plus 2 relays. 3. Identification Medical • There will be the following competitions: All athletes must show their accreditation cards with Disciplinary Rules A First Aid Service will be available on site. Full 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m Freestyle photos - without that card athlete cannot compete. Medical Service will be available at one of the • The ICG Code of Conduct must be adhered to 50m, 100m, 200m Backstroke hospitals in Jerusalem. at all times. Athletes and coaches will be excluded 50m, 100m, 200m Breaststroke from the Games for indecent behavior, offence 50m, 100m, 200m Butterfly 4. Competition Rules made through words and/or actions, violent 200m Individual Medley • The meet will take place according to FINA Technical Meeting behavior, and abusive language. 4 x100m Freestyle Relay and ICG rules. Technical meeting will be held on July 30, 9 am at 4 x100m Medley Relay • Racing suits are required for all competitors. Swimwear • All delegations have to comply with any Bait Vagan Guesthouse. • Each City may enter a maximum of 4 boys and must comply with current FINA regulation. instruction given by the venue staff. 4 girls and minimum 2 boys and 2 girls. (2+0, • No dives or jumps are allowed unless in • Coaches are responsible for the well-being 2+0, minimum two athletes and one coach) designated lanes opened up by the officials Training Schedule and behavior of their athletes at all times. • Cities can enter a maximum of 2 swimmers or meet director. Training schedule will be on July 30 at Ymca per event. • Athletes will be provided with full pool Swimming pool. The FINA website www.fina.org • Swimmers must supply personal best access for warm up at least 30 minutes Presentation of Medals provides a copy of the latest FINA constitution, performance times for each event during prior to the first race commencing. Laws and regulations for competition. • The following Medals will be awarded: registration process. • A and B Finals will take place in all 50m and GOLD – For individual and relay squad • The pool is an indoor 25 m lane facility. 100m events. Medals will only be awarded ranking first in the competition • Electronic timing and lane display to the first three athletes/teams in ‘A’ Finals. Timetable 28 SILVER – For individual and relay squad Will be published on the website. 29 TENNIS JULY 31 - AUGUST 2, 2018

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1. Venue appropriate for the match according the begin with 8 groups of 4 players on July 31. and solve any issue between the players. I.T.F. regulations. Each game will be played until 8 games (at It is responsibility of both players to keep Malha Tennis center - 1 Avraham Elmali’akh St. 7-7 will play super tie break until 10 points). the score of their match. In Semi-Finals The top 2 players from each group will and Finals there must be a chair umpire for 2. Competition Information 3. Identification continue to 1/8, quarter and Semi Finals every match. All athletes must show their accreditation cards (They will play best of 3 at set all will play • Number of coaches: One for every team. • It is the responsibility of both players to with photos - without that card athlete cannot super tie break till 10 points. Places 3 and 4 keep the score of their match. • Number of athletes: minimum 2 players compete. will play the same). – maximum two per gender. Maximum • All the players must be in the venue 50 • Finals – best of 3 (include 3rd set) number of athletes: 32 per gender minutes before the designated fixture. 4. Competition Rules • Doubles match – 4 groups 4 doubles .same • Maximum number of teams: 16 per gender • During a match only the players are allowed system as single except at 40-40 we play • The tournament will begin with first (1st) to be in the playing court. All the coaches deciding point, receiver’s choice. 5. Disputes for singles main draw on 31 July and will end must be outside the playing court and are Any disputes will be resolved in compliance with • In the group the two or more players on August 2nd with the finals for doubles not allowed to coaching. ITF rules and the clauses included in the ICG have the same number of points then the and the finals for singles main draw at the Sports Rules. Any disputes will be heard by the • Playing court size will be 23,77m X 8,23m winner will be decided by the following in Tennis Venue. Protest Committee. for singles this order: • 11 hard court • Playing court size will be 23,77m X 10,97m • Head to head games • 11 courts appropriate for singles and for doubles. • Game difference between all 4 players 6. Disciplinary Rules doubles matches. • Game difference between all 3 best • The ICG Code of Conduct must be adhered • Warm up duration: 5 minutes. players to at all times. Athletes and coaches will be • For the needs of training, the athletes will • Matches will be played with official balls excluded from the Games for indecent be able to use the same courts or another • The first and second day of the tournament Treton / Willson behaviour, offence made through words one on July 30. there is going to be one assistant referee and/or actions, violent behaviour, and • Each Single Match – the tournament will outside of every court in order to detect 30 • All equipment used by players must be abusive language. 31 TENNIS | TENNIS | TENNIS | TENNIS | TENNIS | TENNIS | TENNIS | TENNIS | TENNIS |

• All delegations have to comply with any 8. Medical instruction given by the venue staff. A First Aid Service will be available on site. Full • Coaches are responsible for the well-being Medical Service will be available at the one of the and behavior of their athletes at all times. hospitals in Jerusalem.

• Presentation of Medals

• The following Medals will be awarded: 9. Technical Meeting GOLD – For single and double ranking first Technical meeting will be held on July 30, 9 am at in the competition Bait Vagan Guesthouse SILVER – For single and double ranking second in the competition BRONZE – For single and double ranking 10. Training Schedule third in the competition Training schedule will be held on July 30.

• Medalists should be present at the ceremony and must wear their team Timetable uniform. Competition schedule will be posted on the website

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1. Venue identification card, participation is not possible. from the group matches ONLY Volleyball Federation (FIVB) are leading in between the teams concerned. the races. Ymca – 26 King David St, • Depending on the number of entries, 3 Greater number of set won in all teams will be entered into pools of up to 4 • The match is played in two sets won by 25 Ziv Sports Gym – 137 Herzel Blv group matches ONLY between the teams. points, with a possible third set up to 15 teams concerned. points. • Preliminary rounds (Group Stage–League 4 Lowest number of set lost all group 2. Competition information System) matches ONLY between the teams • Ball is being played – MVA 200 • A team consists of 6 to maximum 8 players. Concerned. • Each team will play all other team in • A ball is “in” when the imprint of the ball is 5 If still undecided, the winner will be • Number of teams that can participate: 16 their group once. visible on the line decided by a coin flip by the head boys teams and 8 girls teams • Boy’s tournament: 16 teams will be referee. • A team may have three contacts with the divided into 4 groups. • One coach per squad. ball after the third contact, the ball must be • Girl's tournament: 8 teams will be • Final rounds (Knock-out Stage): played to the opponent • Numbered jerseys in unison color must be divided into 2 groups. • Allocation draw for semi-final will be worn by all team members. • Two points will be awarded for a win, held after preliminary round of all groups • Change sides after 8 and 16 points played. one point for a loss and zero point for a finished. In the third set change sides after 8 and 13 • Players are not permitted to wear head/ withdrawal. • The semi-finals will be between the 4 points. sweat bands not approved by Head Referee • The team ranking first place in each group winners. • Net height is for boys 232 cm and girls 224 group will advance to semi-finals. • The final will be between 2 semi-finals cm. • In the case of the teams in the same winners. Disputes pool have the same number of points, Any dispute will be resolved in compliance • Matches will be played with the official ball. • All the players must be in the venue 50 the final standings will be decided by the with R&A and USGA rules and the clauses minutes before the designated fixture • There will be separate tournaments for following order: included in the ICG sports rules. Such girls and boys: 6-a-side. 1 Head to head between the teams disputes will be heard by the Protest concerned. Committee. • All athletes must be able to show their 3. Competition rules: 2 set difference - the greater - resulting 34 identification card. When unable to show the • The regulations of the International 35 VOLLEYBALL | VOLLEYBALL | VOLLEYBALL | VOLLEYBALL | VOLLEYBALL | VOLLEYBALL |

5. Disciplinary Rules • Medalists should be present at the ceremony and must wear their team • The ICG Code of Conduct must be adhered uniform. to at all times. Athletes and coaches will be excluded from the Games for indecent behaviour, offence made through words 7. Training Schedule and/or actions, violent behaviour, and Training times available at request at the Training abusive language. times available at request at the Facilities on July 30. • All delegations have to comply with any instruction given by the venue staff. 8. Medical • Coaches are responsible for the well-being A First Aid Service will be available on site. Full and behaviour of their athletes at all times. Medical Service will be available at one of the hospitals in Jerusalem. 6. Medals • The following Medals will be awarded: 9. Technical Meeting GOLD – for team ranking first in the Technical meeting will be held on July 30, 9 am at competition Bait Vagan Guesthouse. SILVER – for team ranking second in the competition BRONZE – for team ranking third in the 10. Timetable competition Will be published on website

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1. Venue direct elimination. The bouts will last 3 the places reached on the individual hospitals in Jerusalem. thirds of 3 minutes or 15 hits. Additional competition. If a team does not have Youth village of Hanoar Hatsioni - explanations on the FIE rule book. 3 fencers fenced in the individual 1 Shai Agnon St. Jerusalem • Medals will be reworded to 1.2 and tow competition, each one of them until the 5. Technical meeting 3ed maximum of 3, will be declared as the The technical meeting for fencing competition 2. Identification • Changes might be depending on the last +1. The lowest number, the highest will be held on July 30, 9 am at Bait Vagan entries in fact ranked. If 2 or more teams reaches the Guesthouse If it’s necessary, we will proceed to • All athletes must show their accreditation • The competition will run on an approved same amount of points there will be a another technical meeting in order to ensure the cards with photos - without that card fencing competition software approved draw to decide the highest ranked. quality of the Competition. athlete cannot compete. by the FIE. Each team will declare the • The competition will run according to quality of their fencers. The software the FIE rules for team competitions. 3. Competition information will separate the pools according to this 3.3 Other rules 6. Essential information 3.1 Individual competition parameter. All other classification will be • The competitions will be held for boys • All the teams must be at the court 45 randomly taking into account separation and girls separately. minutes before the designated fixture. • The competition might consist by teams. • Equipment according to FIE rules no Teams simultaneously 63 competitors on the name and logo printing required. first round that will last approximately 3.2 Team competition • (Coaches, Players) should arrive at Fencing • The organizers will provide referees. one and a half hours. If number of • The competition will be fenced in direct venue with the necessary accreditation. Each team is invited to present referees participants will be higher may add one elimination. Teams will fence for each All delegation must to comply with any of national level and higher. (Not more piste and let 70 competitors on place. Medals will be rewarded for the indication made by the venue staff, without obligatory) they will be appointed as one round of pools. best 3 teams. Each team getting a medal, creating any kind of problem to other referees of the competitions. • The fencers will be divided into pools medals will be rewarded for 4 fencers + teams. For any issue or protest, the Head of of about 7 fencers that will fence each the coach. Delegation has to contact the competition other on bouts to 5 hits. manager immediately. If anything negative • According to the results of the individual 4. Medical • After the first round about 70%-80% is observed, we request immediate report competition the best 3 fencers of each A First Aid Service will be available on site. Full will go to the next step that will be in to the department responsible person. 38 team will be taken in account Calculated Medical Service will be available at one of the 39 FENCING - EPEE | FENCING - EPEE | FENCING - EPEE | FENCING - EPEE | FENCING - E P E E |

7. Disciplinary Rules SILVER – for team ranking second in the competition • The ICG Code of Conduct must be adhered BRONZE – for team ranking third in the to at all times. Athletes and coaches will be competition excluded from the Games for indecent behaviour, offence made through words • Medalists should be present at the and/or actions, violent behaviour, and ceremony and must wear their team abusive language. uniform.

• All delegations have to comply with any instruction given by the venue staff. 9. Training Schedule • Coaches are responsible for the well-being Training times available at request at the on July and behaviour of their athletes at all times. 30. 8. Medals 10. Timetable • The following Medals will be awarded: Competition schedule will be posted on the GOLD – for team ranking first in the website competition

40 41 60 FACILITIES

JUDO MAP Pisgat Zeev 50

60 Jerusalem Vally center 1 Arazim Park 1 1 1 50 1

Crowne Plaza 1 Ben Yehuda St. Jaffa st. City Center

Tzipori Center Herzl Bd. Mahane yehuda Streetball 50 Market Volleyball Safra Seligsberg Ziv Square Bait Vagan City Hall Guest House Givat Ram Stadium Volleyball Avenue Ymca Sport Center Rimonim Shalom Sultan’s 60 Pool The First Station Valley of the Reindeer

Havat H’noar Begin Bd. Basketball Denmark Basketball Jerusalem Malha Sport Complex 50 60 Biblical Zoo

INDEX

Touristic Site Teddy stadium Arena Sport Center

Hotel

Opening & Closing Ceremonies

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