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NUMBER 10 – OCTOBER 2017

SEMINAR PROGRAMME FOR THE CHEFS DE MISSION AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE ICMG

CHEF DE MISSION Tuesday, October 10th

9h – 13h. Plenary Session 1 Intro – COJM 2018 Sports & Venues Accreditations & Sports Entries Mediterranean Village & Food and Beverage Transports, A&D, Logistic and Freight Medical services, Antidoping, ICMG Medical updates Volunteers Technology 14.30h – 19.30h. Plenary Session Venue tour information NOC Relations & Services (Info, visa, Brand use rules…) 15h – 19.30h. Venue tour Protocol and Mediterranean Costa Daurada Games Family operations Club Tarragona Ceremonies Mediterranean Ring (athletics, , , Accommodation , and waterpolo) Media operations Tarraco Arena Plaza ( indoor) Finances (including Rate Card) Marina Port Tarraco (water ski) Insurances and liability Arrabassada Beach (beach volley) Safety and security Nastic Stadium (ceremonies) Corporate and commercial (mascot, ticketing…) Camp de Mart (Basket 3x3) Closing remarks (key dates)

Wednesday, October 11th ICMG MEETINGS Thursday, October 12th 9h – 13h. Venue Tour Reus Olympic Pavilion () Morning. Meetings of the Technical and Stadium (football) Commissions of the ICMG Vila-seca Pavilion () Afternoon. Meeting of the Executive Port Aventura Convention Centre and Committee of the ICMG hotels conforming the Village Cambrils Pavilion ( and ) Friday, October 13th Pavilion () and Marina () Plenary Session of the General Assembly of the ICMG Press conference NUMBER 10 – OCTOBER 2017

THE PRESIDENT OF THE swimming and competitions. CSD AND THE MAYOR OF In this respect, a subsidy of €3,750,000 has been committed from the CSD budget for 2017 to TARRAGONA SIGN THE cover part of the operational costs of the 2018 AGREEMENT FOR THE ; and there is also a subsidy TARRAGONA 2018 XVIII of €3,000,000 established for fully financing the construction of the Olympic pool. On top of the MEDITERRANEAN GAMES €6,750,000 of CSD investment, there is also a The funds will be used for operating costs contribution of €2,000,000 over two years provided and the construction of the 50 metre pool by the National Gaming Commission through a sponsorship contract. Another amount for operating José Ramón Lete, president of the National Sports costs in the region of €3,750,000 will be provided Council (CSD) and Josep Fèlix Ballesteros, mayor for in the General State Budget, which brings the of Tarragona City Council and president of the contribution of the Spanish Government (including Organizing Committee of the Mediterranean Games, the €2,500,000 already provided by the Central signed an agreement at the CSD headquarters that Government for sports infrastructures from sports regulates the collaboration between the two bodies betting tax revenue) to a total of €15,000,000. and facilitates the payment of running expenses and necessary investments directly related to the Meanwhile, the Mayor of Tarragona stated Tarragona 2018 XVIII Mediterranean Games. that “these games represent a magnificent opportunity to promote harmony and José Ramón Lete explained that the signing peace in the Mediterranean, at which of this document means “a new impetus for national Olympic committees from three guaranteeing the success of the Tarragona different continents will be represented”. , to which the Government is firmly committed”. Furthermore, the Government extended its declaration of the Mediterranean Games as In accordance with the provisions of the an event of exceptional public interest until General State Budget for 2017, the agreement 2018, based on the potential arising from the includes the subsidy granted by the CSD to association of sport with culture as a driving force Tarragona City Council to cover the operating for social development. This event will promote costs of the event and, additionally, a grant to human values and mutual understanding be used to finance the construction work of between Mediterranean nations based on the Olympic swimming pool that will host the the core concept of culture and sport. NUMBER 10 – OCTOBER 2017

TOYOTA, OFFICIAL VEHICLE the disposal of the organization to fulfil any OF THE TARRAGONA 2018 requirements before, during and after the competitions. Of these 250 vehicles, 12 will MEDITERRANEAN GAMES be back-up vehicles and another six will be delivered prior to the Games to be used for Toyota España will deliver a fleet of up to anything connected with the organization, while 250 vehicles that will be used to cover the the rest will cover different requirements when needs of the organization before, during the competitions are actually running and in and after the Mediterranean Games the days immediately prior- and post-event.

Toyota will be the official vehicle of the Tarragona Hybrid technology 2018 Mediterranean Games, due to be organized The first vehicles have already been delivered, as part of the Olympic Movement and involving although the bulk of the fleet will come 33 sporting disciplines scheduled to take place into service to support the organization in in Tarragona and other municipalities from 22 June 2018. Of the total number of vehicles June to 1 July 2018. This was endorsed through Toyota is due to deliver to the Tarragona 2018 the signing of an agreement by the President Mediterranean Games organization, 86% will of the Organizing Committee of the Tarragona be hybrid. The Organizing Committee is thus 2018 Mediterranean Games and Mayor of committed to Toyota’s hybrid technology: Tarragona, Josep Fèlix Ballesteros, the President efficient, quiet and environmentally-friendly. of Toyota España, Agustín Martín, and the Chief Executive of Tarragona 2018, Víctor Sánchez. At the signing ceremony, Agustín Martín The signing took place at the headquarters of highlighted Toyota’s commitment to sport in the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) in the and to the Olympic and Paralympics Committees, presence of its president, Alejandro Blanco. both at a national and global level. “Supporting the As supplier of the Tarragona 2018 Mediterranean 2018 Mediterranean Games represents a further Games, Toyota España will put 238 vehicles at step forward in our commitment to sport and NUMBER 10 – OCTOBER 2017

The agreement includes 205 Toyota hybrids, specifically 90 Yaris hybrids, 39 Auris hybrids, 32 Auris hybrid Touring Sports, 27 RAV4 hybrids, 10 C-HRs and seven Prius cars. Alongside them will be 27 PROACE Combis, each with nine seats, and six PROACE VERSO VIPs, each with seven seats. All of them, plus the six delivered in advance, come to a total of 238 Toyota vehicles to which another 12 may be added as back-ups if required.

With its support for the Tarragona 2018 Mediterranean Games, Toyota España is underlining its commitment to grassroots and competitive sport at the highest level, in line with the recent agreements with the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) and the Spanish Paralympic Committee (CPE) of which Toyota España is an official sponsor.

Toyota España the values of effort, perseverance and dedication Toyota España (TES) distributes, markets and shared by all of us at Toyota. We are very excited provides after-sales service for Toyota and to be taking part in this initiative and having the Lexus brand vehicles from their headquarters opportunity to join the Olympic movement with in Alcobendas (Madrid), with a network of 80 the rest of the Mediterranean nations,” explained Toyota dealers and 22 Lexus dealers located at the President and CEO of Toyota España. 189 sales outlets and 205 customer care centres. In the 2016 financial year, Toyota’s sales reached In turn, the President of the Organizing Committee 58,500 in Spain with Lexus selling 5,700 units. of the Tarragona 2018 Mediterranean Games and Mayor of Tarragona, Josep Fèlix Ballesteros, declared that “having the support of a prestigious TENDERS FOR THE multinational such as Toyota is very positive for the impact and image of the Games, even more MEDITERRANEAN FAMILY so bearing in mind Toyota’s presence at the Tokyo CEREMONIES, TECHNOLOGY 2020 Olympic Games”. He also pointed out that “the philosophy of Toyota, a pioneer in hybrid and AND ACCOMMODATION hydrogen vehicles, is very important to us and is ARE IN THE PROCESS aligned with our approach to the organization OF BEING AWARDED of the Games, in that all of the facilities have been thought through from the perspective of The results will be released in October environmental sustainability, energy conservation Three of the major tenders for the Tarragona and smart solutions to optimize consumption”. 2018 XVIII Mediterranean Games – Ceremonies, Technology and External Accommodation – are Finally, the President of the Spanish Olympic in the process of being awarded. The processes Committee (COE), Alejandro Blanco, said that “this involved in the three contracts are coming to an represents a very important collaboration with end, and the names of the three companies chosen a prestigious automotive brand integrated into to provide these services will be announced shortly. the TOP (The Olympic Partner) programme of the International Olympic Committee, (COI). I’m sure The tenders for Ceremonies and Technology that this partnership will be very beneficial and have reached the request for documentation lasting for all concerned. Tarragona will become an phase from the leading candidates, while international showcase for promoting sustainable the External Accommodation tender is in sport and Toyota is one of the world leaders in the negotiation phase after the first call for developing environmentally-friendly motor vehicles”. tenders was declared null and void. NUMBER 10 – OCTOBER 2017

COMPLETION OF THE ATHLETICS STADIUM WARM-UP TRACK This is the third covered warm- up track in after the ones at the stadiums of Montjuic () and Vic. The Tarragona 2018 athletics stadium has become a fully equipped facility for holding major sporting events on a national and international level. It also will provide services to athletic clubs in the city and surrounding areas.

THE MEDITERRANEAN RING OPENS TARRAGONA 2018, AT THE 10TH ‘FERIA DE CAMBRILS’ ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC The Tarragona 2018 To coincide with the arrival of the fourth stage Mediterranean Games, spread of the Vuelta a España 2017 cycle race over 16 venues, will take part in the 10th edition of the Feria de The Mediterranean Ring, one of the major legacies of 2018, is Cambrils, a multi-sectoral trade already open for people to visit this huge construction built on 28 fair. The event attracts 5,000 hectares. For the first time, the general public has been able to get people to the Parc dels Pescadors a first-hand look at the epicentre of the Mediterranean Games. of this Costa Dorada municipality.

The Mediterranean Ring hosted the arrival of the fourth stage of Vuelta a España 2017, Spain’s most important cycle race. This sports competition, and its arrival in Tarragona and the Mediterranean Ring, was followed on television by over a million viewers, and broadcast by 140 television channels worldwide.

The Mediterranean Ring will play host to up to six sporting disciplines and comprises the Sports Palace, athletics track, velodrome and the future 50-metre pool. There is also a large garden area completed by a lake that makes the area ideal for leisure sports and family activities. NUMBER 10 – OCTOBER 2017

TARRACVS TAKES PART fun alongside young and old alike. The mascot managed to visit a range of IN THE SANTA TECLA different events that go to the very heart of CELEBRATIONS what the ‘Fiestas de Santa Tecla’ are all about: sport, with the ‘Peonada Popular’ street Every September, Tarragona buzzes with race; solidarity, with the Blood Donation the Festivities of Santa Tecla. The city is full Marathon; tradition, with the procession of activities and festive events catering of ‘Santa Tecla’s Arm’; along with activities to all manner of audiences. Tarracvs, for children, including those who wanted the mascot for the XVIII Mediterranean to immortalise themselves in photos with Games, also took part and had lots of Tarracvs while enjoying the city’s fiestas. NUMBER 10 – OCTOBER 2017

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