Get Ready for PyeongChang 2018 Information kit for athletes WHAT’S INSIDE? Everything you need to know about your stay in PyeongChang. This kit has been designed to be as comprehensive as possible so that you can focus on your Games and enjoy your time in Republic of Korea. What will you find in here? • Information about Republic of Korea – PyeongChang and Gangneung • Information about the Olympic Villages – your home during the Games and all the facilities intended to make your life comfortable • A short description of the IOC Athletes’ Commission Election • Some pointers on sharing your experience on social media during the Games Finally, the Olympic Games are all about fair and clean sport. There is a short reminder of the rules, including Rule 40 and Rule 50, as well as information on Anti-Doping and athlete protection. We look forward to welcoming you to the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 2 There are millions of children, throughout the world, who dream of participating in the “Games, but only a few who qualify to go. Just being there is, in itself, an amazing achievement. It’s a dream come true. Jean-Claude Killy France – Alpine Skiing ” 3 4 Always stay connected with Samsung The International Olympic Committee and Samsung are pleased to offer you THE LATEST SAMSUNG SMARTPHONE. STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE WORLD DURING THE GAMES and feel free to share the excitement with your fans and other members of the Olympic family. Check with your NOC or at the Samsung Galaxy Studio at the Olympic Village for further details about your Samsung Smartphone. USER GUIDE Navigation Scroll down to navigate Click to go to chapter page in the document Click to go to subchapter page Icons Click to open web link Click ‘Back to the summary’ to go back to summary page Click to open file 6 INFORMATION ABOUT THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA Time Zone Weather Currency KST (Korean Standard Time) UTC/ The Republic of Korea is classed as South Korean Won (KRW) GMT + 9 hours having a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but temperature differences between the hottest part of summer and the depths of winter are extreme. In PyeongChang, the average temperature in February is -5°C and in Gangneung 2°C. Power and Plugs Delegations bringing electrical TYPE F TYPE C appliances should also bring any Each bedroom and office includes required adapters. a minimum of two double-plug electrical outlets that operate on Here are images of the plugs and 220-volt alternating current (220V/ sockets used in the Olympic Villages. AC) — the standard power for all equipment supplied by POCOG. 7 sports map Gangneung Gangneung Curling Centre Coastal Cluster Gangneung Alpensia Hockey Centre Biathlon Centre Alpensia Gangneung Gangneung Cross-Country Skiing Olympic Village Ice Arena Centre Gangneung Alpensia PyeongChang Oval Ski Jumping Centre Olympic Village Olympic Sliding Centre Kwandong Yongpyong Hockey Centre Alpine Centre PyeongChang Mountain Cluster Jeongseon Alpine Centre Phoenix Snow Park Jeongseon 8 Village Map/Locations Olympic Village Village Services IOC Athletes’ Commission Election Village Policies Anti-Doping Transport Medical and Well-being Food and Beverages Prevention of Competition Manipulation Village Plaza Rule 40 Ceremonies and Events Entertainment Rule 50 Social Media Guidelines 9 PyeongChang Olympic PyeongChang Olympic Village Village contacts 1 Welcome Centre 2 Village Protocol Office PCP PSA VSA 3 Main Entry/Media Centre P PSA 4 Team Welcome Ceremonies Stage 1 PSA 5 Village Plaza 2 5 6 Wheelchair Repair Centre (Closed) 3 PCP 7 WADA Booth 6 Athlete365 Space 4 8 Chefs de Mission Hall 14 9 NOC Services Centre ZCP P PSA 10 Doping Control Centre HQ PSA 15 11 Sports Fitness Centre R 7 12 Recreational Centre 13 Off-Airport Processing Area 107 13 14 Mutli-Faith Centre 106 9 15 Baggage Check Area 11 8 108 10 R Main Dining Hall PCP 101 Polyclinic R 12 24H Transport Mall (MTA) 105 R Residence Centre 101-108 Accommodation 104 102 Security Perimeter 103 VSA Vehicle Screening Area PCP Permit Check Point « Back to the summary PSA Pedestrian Screening Area N 0 10 30 70 m ZCP Zone Control Point 10 Gangneung Olympic Gangneung Olympic Village Village contacts 1 Welcome Centre 2 Village Protocol Office 3 Main Entry/Media Centre 4 Team Welcome Ceremonies Stage 5 Village Plaza 6 McDonald’s 7 WADA Booth Athlete365 Space 8 R 806 8 Chefs de Mission Hall 803 804 805 P 9 NOC Services Centre PCP R VSA 9 10 Doping Control Centre HQ PSA 12 11 11 Sports Fitness Centre 10 6 7 802 12 Recreational Centre 807 R 13 Off-Airport Processing Area 5 15 R 14 Mutli-Faith Centre 24H ZCP 15 Baggage Check Area PCP 3 4 801 13 808 P PSA Main Dining Hall 2 809 Polyclinic 14 1 PSA Transport Mall (MTA) PSA R Residence Centre 801-809 Accommodation PCP PCP Security Perimeter VSA Vehicle Screening Area PCP Permit Check Point 0 10 30 70 « Back to the summary N m PSA Pedestrian Screening Area ZCP Zone Control Point 11 Village Info and Services For more detailed information, please visit the Athlete365 website Resident Centres Each Resident Centre has a front desk that provides information about accommodation and services available in the Village. A self-service laundry is available, free of charge. Athlete365 Space The International Olympic Committee is pleased to present in each Olympic Village the ‘Athlete365 Space’ – located at the entrance to the dining hall. You can relax and watch your fellow athletes compete on a big screen. Fun activities will also take place there, so come and check it out. You can interact with the IOC Athletes’ Commission members and elect your athlete representatives. Olympic Village Entertainment Centre Located in both Villages, the Olympic Village Entertainment Centre includes a lounge with Wi-Fi, a music area, a games room and a video games room. Village Gym There is a gym in each Village with a wide selection of cardiovascular « Back to the summary equipment, resistance machines and free weights, as well as space for stretching. 12 Village Info and Services Polyclinic IOC Safeguarding Office WADA Booth There is a polyclinic available in both The polyclinic in each Olympic The World Anti-Doping Agency’s Villages. The polyclinic is the main Village has an IOC Safeguarding (WADA) mission is to lead the treatment provider for urgent and Office staffed by an IOC worldwide movement for doping-free necessary medical services during Safeguarding Officer. Contact sport. Find out more at the WADA the Games. the IOC Safeguarding Officer in booth, located at the entrance to the the event of any concerns about Main Dining Hall of both Villages. harassment and/or abuse during Games time. « Back to the summary 13 Village Info and Services Truce Mural A Truce Mural is located in each Village. Athletes and officials at each edition of the Games are invited to show their support for peace and solidarity by signing this Mural. Signing it is a symbolic gesture through which you commit to acting as ‘Peace ambassadors’. Multi-Faith Centres Multi-Faith Centres are available in both Villages and are open to people of all faiths. These centres are dedicated to worship and meditation. Place of Mourning A place of mourning is available within the PyeongChang Olympic Village to allow athletes and all those in the Village to mourn those who have passed away in a special and dignified way. There is an inter-Village shuttle bus available for those staying at Gangneung Village. « Back to the summary 14 Village Info and Services Housekeeping Dry Cleaning Wi-Fi Available daily. Apartments Dry cleaning, tailoring and other Complimentary internet access are cleaned regularly by staff, who professional laundry services is available throughout the Villages. make beds, provide fresh towels are available for a fee at the Village and clean the rooms. If you require Plaza in both Villages. extra cleaning, contact the Resident Centre reception. « Back to the summary 15 Village Policies Display of National Flags Displays of national flags and other messaging or materials on the exterior of the buildings in the Olympic Village must comply with Rule 50. No-smoking and Alcohol Smoking is strictly forbidden in all buildings in the Olympic Village. A limited number of clearly marked outdoor smoking areas are available. Consumption of personal alcohol is restricted to private spaces. Food and Beverages Residents are permitted to bring food and drinks into the Olympic Village. For food safety reasons, users of the Main Dining Hall may remove only one drink, one piece of fruit and hand-held food (food that is being consumed at the time). Exceptions will be made on presentation of a certificate: check with your team doctor for details. « Back to the summary Quiet Hours Policy Please respect the Olympic Village quiet time from 22:00 to 6:00. 16 Transport For more info download the Go PyeongChang app onsite Village Transport Go PyeongChang A shuttle operates on a daily basis connecting the two Olympic Villages. Download the app It also connects key locations, onsite for more including training and competition transport information. venues. Information on transport Dowload the app for the Games « Back to the summary 17 Food and Beverages For more detailed information, please visit the Athlete365 website Dining Each Village has a dining hall. It is open 24 hours and free of charge with quality food suitable for elite athletes. A menu card in English, French and Korean, featuring pictograms, accompanies all dishes available in the Olympic Villages and provides dietary information for specific menu items. Cold Beverages Cold beverage vending machines serving a range of Coca-Cola products including soft drinks, water, Powerade and orange juice, are located throughout the Olympic Village.