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
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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 Olympic Village Village Map/Locations 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s is available in Gangneung Olympic Village.
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18 Village Plaza For more detailed information, please visit the Athlete365 website The following retail services are provided in each Village Plaza for the convenience of athletes and team officials, as well as guests visiting the Village. Payments will be accepted in cash (Korean Won) or by Visa credit card. Retail services are provided daily from 09:00 to 21:00. Hours will be reduced during the pre-opening on 26 January and the opening on 1 February.
Village Café Hair and Beauty Salon Other Services
Beverages and light meals are Salons provide basic hair services Floral arrangements, courier services, available in the Village Plaza Café such as haircuts and styling dry cleaning (including tailoring for residents. Cafés will be open for athletes free of charge. Other services) and photo services will be from 06:00 to 21:00 every day additional services are provided available in each Village for a fee. during Village opening. for a fee.
Samsung Galaxy Studio Olympic Store Ticket Sales Offices Visit the Samsung Galaxy Studio Olympic Stores offer a full range Tickets may be purchased for sports located in each Olympic Village of PyeongChang 2018 licensed competitions or ceremonies. for any support needed with merchandise for purchase. your new Samsung smartphone.
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19 Village Plaza
Banks and ATMs Internet Centre Information Desks
Banks are located in both Olympic An Internet Centre is available The Information Desks in both Villages Villages and provide general banking in the Village Plaza in each of the can provide tourist information about services, including currency exchange, two Villages. Each Internet Centre the host region and general information national and international transaction will provide computers, a printer, related to the Villages and the Games. services. A 24-hour ATM is located in internet access including Wi-Fi and each Village Plaza. Cash withdrawals user assistance to athletes and from these machines team officials. A shared computer Post Office can be made using Visa cards only. with internet access is located in the Post offices are located in both Resident Centres. Villages and provide sales Call Centres and services for outgoing General Store domestic and international mail Call centres are equipped with and packages. telephones for international calls The General Store located in each at a cost to the user. Call centre staff Village offers a variety of items are available to provide assistance including hygiene and household if required. products, snacks, beverages, first aid supplies and office supplies.
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20 Ceremonies and Events For more detailed information, please visit the Athlete365 website
Opening & Closing Ceremonies
The Opening Ceremony will be held on 9 February 2018.
The Closing Ceremony will be held on 25 February 2018. Victory Ceremonies
Both Ceremonies will take place at the PyeongChang The Medals Plaza will be located at the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium in the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza. Olympic Plaza, a park entirely dedicated to entertainment for the Games.
Victory Ceremonies – every day from Saturday 10 February to Saturday 24 February at 19:00. In addition, every evening will include great music, delicious food and live entertainment.
Team Welcome Ceremonies
Team Welcome Ceremonies (TWC) will take place in the Village Plaza of each Olympic Village from 4 to 8 February 2018.
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21 Entertainment For more detailed information, please visit the Athlete365 website
Live Sites
The main Live Sites are at the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza and Gangneung Olympic Park. There will be live screenings of Olympic action, cultural events, performances and exhibitions – as well as Olympic event try-outs.
Throughout February, there will be fixed Live Sites in major cities such as Gwangju, PyeongChang and Gangneung, linked to local festivals. There will also be mobile Live Sites on a nationwide tour of cities like Busan, Daegu and Incheon.
Transport: The Olympic Plaza is connected with the Jinbu train station by public shuttle bus services that stop at the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza load/unload zone. The Plaza is also connected to the Gangneung coastal cluster by both railway and road.
Access and Tickets: Access to the Olympic Plaza will be permitted with a purchased ticket or a valid accreditation. Accredited athletes and team officials will have free access to the Olympic Plaza during opening hours.
WOA Events
The World Olympians Association (WOA) is hosting special events for Olympians during PyeongChang 2018. « Back to the summary Register with the World Olympians Association for information 22 Olympic Village IOC Athletes’ Commission
IOC Athletes’ Commission Election IOC Athletes' Commission Election
Anti-Doping
Medical and Well-being
Prevention of Competition Manipulation
Rule 40
Rule 50
Social Media Guidelines
23 IOC Athletes' Commission
What is the IOC Athletes’ Commission?
ROLE WITH ATHLETES Empower athlete participation 20 Support athlete MEMBERS development Active and recently retired athletes. ROLE WITH THE Most are elected by you. OLYMPIC MOVEMENT Promote athlete involvement Ensure athlete Their mission is to represent athletes representation within the Olympic Movement and support « Back to the summary them to succeed in their sporting and non-sporting careers IOC Athletes' Commission Election The election takes place during the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 with voting open to accredited athletes (Aa)
VOTE FOR CANDIDATES 6 CANDIDATES FROM 2 DIFFERENT SPORTS
NOR ESP USA FIN CHN ITA
Astrid Uhrenholdt Ander Kikkan Emma Hong Armin JACOBSEN MIRAMBELL RANDALL TERHO ZHANG ZOEGGELER Skiing Bobsleigh Skiing Ice Hockey Skating Luge
Watch the candidates’ videos online. When and where to vote?
The voting booths are located in the Athlete365 Space at the entrance « Back to the summary to the main dining hall in both Olympic Villages – PyeongChang and Gangneung. Voting booths are open for voting from 1 to 21 February. Olympic Village Anti-Doping Rules PyeongChang 2018
Whereabouts IOC Athletes’ Commission Election Anti-Doping Therapeutic Use Exemptions WADA
Medical and Well-being
Prevention of Competition Manipulation
Rule 40
Rule 50
Social Media Guidelines
26 Anti-Doping Rules
Join us as we celebrate clean athletes in the lead-up to the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018
Protecting clean athletes is our number-one priority. Read the Anti-Doping rules in place for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018. These rules apply, without limitation, to all doping controls over which the IOC has jurisdiction for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.
Check the Athlete365 website to download the:
IOC Anti-Doping Rules Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018
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27 Whereabouts
As part of efforts to protect clean athletes, doping tests are conducted in and out of competition. In order for these tests to be carried out, you need to make your whereabouts known at all times. Find out how this impacts you.
Check the Athlete365 website to download the:
Whereabouts Information
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28 Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs)
Do you take medication to treat a medical condition? TUEs ensure that you are able to obtain treatment for a legitimate medical condition.
As an athlete required to undergo doping control (testing), you must ensure that you do not use anything that is on the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (the List). If you have an illness or condition that requires the use of a substance that is on the List, you may apply for a TUE authorising you to take the necessary medicine. You will need to obtain the TUE by the deadline of 10 January 2018. Your NOC will be able to assist you in applying for a TUE.
Check the Athlete365 website to download the:
Therapeutic Use Exemptions Information
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29 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) mission is to lead the worldwide movement for doping-free sport. Find out more at the WADA Booth, located at the entrance to the Main Dining Hall of both Villages. The purpose of the World Anti-Doping Code is:
• To protect the athletes’ fundamental right to participate in doping-free sport and thus promote health, fairness and equality for athletes worldwide. • To ensure harmonised, coordinated and effective Anti-Doping programmes at international and national level with regard to detection, deterrence and prevention of doping.
For more information please see the WADA website:
WADA Prohibited List
Athlete Guide to the Code « Back to the summary
World Anti-Doping Code 30 Olympic Village Needle Policy
Medical Equipment Policy IOC Athletes’ Commission Election
Athlete Safeguarding Anti-Doping Medical and Well-being
Prevention of Competition Manipulation
Rule 40
Rule 50
Social Media Guidelines
31 Needle Policy and Medical Equipment Policy
Needle Policy
Unless you have an IOC-approved Injection Declaration Form, the Olympic Games are needle-free. Find out what this means, for you and qualified medical practitioners.
Check the Athlete365 website to download the:
IOC Needle Policy
Medical Equipment Policy
Please check with your NOC what medical equipment you are allowed to bring into the Olympic Village and Games venues during the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.
« Back to the summary IOC Medical Equipment Policy Athlete Safeguarding
All athletes have the right to Safe Sport.
A sports environment that is
• respectful, • and free from all forms of harassment and abuse
If you have any queries or concerns, or to find out more, check out the Safe Sport Section on Athlete365:
Athlete365 Safe Sport
« Back to the summary Olympic Village Code of Conduct
Rules and Regulations IOC Athletes’ Commission Election
Anti-Doping
Medical and Well-being
Prevention of Competition Manipulation
Rule 40
Rule 50
Social Media Guidelines
34 Code of Conduct Believe in sport – Be true, be you
How to Prevent Competition Manipulation Don’t Bet Don’t Share Inside Information Don’t bet on your sport or the Olympic Games. Non-public information about your sport stays private. Don’t Fix Always Report Never manipulate a competition and always do your best. Report if you experience or witness an approach to fix.
Contact and report:
IOC Integrity and Compliance Hotline: www.olympic.org/integrityhotline
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Resources
Check the rules here:
Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions
PyeongChang Games 2018 Rules on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions
IOC Code of Ethics
For further information:
Olympic Movement Unit on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions
« Back to the summary Olympic Village Rule 40
IOC Athletes’ Commission Election
Anti-Doping
Medical and Well-being
Prevention of Competition Manipulation Rule 40
Rule 50
Social Media Guidelines
37 USE OF PARTICIPANT'S IMAGE Rule 40
Use of a participant’s image for advertising purposes during the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018
Please be aware that there are a number of rules and conditions in place governing your personal sponsorship during the Olympic Games. For example, only Olympic sponsors may use participant images for Olympic-related marketing and communication campaigns. All other entities which are third-party companies and brands may not use participant images in order to create a connection to the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 or with a view to benefitting from their appeal. These rules have been put in place so that the Olympic Games are not over-commercialised and the focus can remain on the athletes’ performance. Make sure you read the guidelines and Q&A below, and contact your NOC for more information.
Check the Athlete365 website to download the:
Rule 40 Guidelines
Rule 40 Submission Form « Back to the summary Rule 40 Athlete Q&A 38 Olympic Village Rule 50
IOC Athletes’ Commission Election
Anti-Doping
Medical and Well-being
Prevention of Competition Manipulation
Rule 40 Rule 50
Social Media Guidelines
39 Authorised Identifications Rule 50
What you need to know as a participant of the Olympic Games
A number of rules are in place for athletes regarding the use of identifications (such as trademarks) on clothing, accessories and equipment during the Olympic Games. Rule 50 exists in particular to keep the focus on sport and the athletes, and to ensure that all competition venues and other Olympic venues and sites remain free from advertising, publicity, demonstrations and political, religious and racial propaganda. Make sure you read our Q&A factsheet below, and contact your NOC for more information.
Check the Athlete365 website to download the:
Rule 50 Athlete Q&A
« Back to the summary Olympic Village Social Media Guidelines
IOC Athletes’ Commission Election
Anti-Doping
Medical and Well-being
Prevention of Competition Manipulation
Rule 40
Rule 50 Social Media Guidelines 41 Social Media Guidelines
The IOC actively encourages and supports athletes and other accredited persons at the Olympic Winter Games to take part in social and digital media activities and to share their experience with their friends, family and supporters, subject to certain conditions. These guidelines apply from the opening until the closing of the Olympic Villages. Please make sure you read the FAQs and guidelines below, and contact your NOC if you need further information.
Check the Athlete365 website to download the:
IOC Social and Digital Media - Guidelines
IOC Social and Digital Media - Frequently Asked Questions
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