WORLD ATHLETICS SERIES EVENTS BIDDING PROCESS Pre-Qualification Form WE ARE WORLD ATHLETICS With more than 3.5 million athletes, 214 Member World Athletics Series Federations, and as the #1 Olympic sport, we are the international governing body for the sport of The World Athletics Series (WAS) is made up of athletics – representing all things Running, Jumping, seven of the most visible global athletics events. Throwing and Walking. Established in 1912, World Each WAS event was designed to bring unique Athletics (previously known as IAAF) was founded experiences to life, but they all share one common to fulfil the need for a world governing body to goal: to host the world’s best athletes and inspire regulate international competition, standardise international audiences. A core pillar of our technical equipment and rules, and maintain the list ‘Strategy for Growth 2020-2023’ is to create of official world records. All of these requirements globally appealing and accessible events that remain today, as well as the understanding that deliver tailored and significant impacts as well as athletics is no longer just about high performance, tangible benefits to Host Cities. gold medals and records but about ensuring the maximum number of people are able to participate in athletics. Our vision is to use the power and accessibility of athletics and our athletes to create a healthier and fitter world. Our mission is to grow the sport of athletics and make it relevant in people’s lives and in the lives of their communities. Contents A. GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 A.1. Candidate Information ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................4 A.2. Additional Supporting Stakeholders ..........................................................................................................................................................................................4 A.3. World Athletics Series Events (WAS Events) ........................................................................................................................................................................6 A.4. Main Competition Venue ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................6 A.5. Main Competition Course..................................................................................................................................................................................................................7 A.6. Ports of Entry .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7 A.7. Accommodation .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7 WE B. RISK IDENTIFICATION ..............................................................................................................................................................8 B.1. Country Risks .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 B.2. Financial ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9 ARE B.3. Commercial .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9 B.4. Anti-Doping .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10 B.5. Governance and Integrity ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................10 B.6. Competitions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11 WORLD B.7. Security ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11 B.8. Human Rights ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12 B.9. Environment and Health ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................12 ATHLETICS C. GUARANTEES & UNDERTAKINGS ....................................................................................................................................14 APPENDIX A – ACCOMMODATION FORM ........................................................................................................................15 APPENDIX B – LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF THE HOST COUNTRY ............ 16 With more than 3.5 million athletes, 214 Member World Athletics Series Federations, and as the #1 Olympic sport, we are the international governing body for the sport of The World Athletics Series (WAS) is made up of athletics – representing all things Running, Jumping, seven of the most visible global athletics events. Throwing and Walking. Established in 1912, World Each WAS event was designed to bring unique Athletics (previously known as IAAF) was founded experiences to life, but they all share one common to fulfil the need for a world governing body to goal: to host the world’s best athletes and inspire regulate international competition, standardise international audiences. A core pillar of our technical equipment and rules, and maintain the list ‘Strategy for Growth 2020-2023’ is to create of official world records. All of these requirements globally appealing and accessible events that remain today, as well as the understanding that deliver tailored and significant impacts as well as athletics is no longer just about high performance, tangible benefits to Host Cities. gold medals and records but about ensuring the maximum number of people are able to participate in athletics. Our vision is to use the power and accessibility of athletics and our athletes to create a healthier and fitter world. Our mission is to grow the sport of athletics and make it relevant in people’s lives and in the lives of their communities. 3 World Athletics Series Events Bidding Process Pre-Qualification Form A. General Information A.1. CANDIDATE INFORMATION A.1.1. Name of principal contact; A.1.2. Position of principal contact; A.1.3. Email of principal contact; A.1.4. Telephone of principal contact; A.1.5. Member Federation (OM); A.1.6. Name of the proposed Host City; and A.1.7. Name of the proposed Host Institution. A.2. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING STAKEHOLDERS Please provide the following details for all key stakeholders who are part of your bid response stakeholder group. These may include national/regional/local government bodies, tourism bodies, sport development organisations, regional development agencies and key private sector supporters. A.2.1. Name of organisation; A.2.2. Type of organisation (e.g. national/regional/local government, other public agencies, event organiser, etc.); A.2.3. Name of contact(s); and A.2.4. Position of contact(s); 4 A.2.5. Name of organisation; A.2.6. Type of organisation (e.g. national/regional/local government, other public agencies, event organiser, etc.); A.2.7. Name of contact(s); and A.2.8. Position of contact(s); A.2.9. Name of organisation; A.2.10. Type of organisation (e.g. national/regional/local government, other public agencies, event organiser, etc.); A.2.11. Name of contact(s); and A.2.12. Position of contact(s); A.2.13. Name of organisation; A.2.14. Type of organisation (e.g. national/regional/local government, other public agencies, event organiser, etc.); A.2.15. Name of contact(s); and A.2.16. Position of contact(s); A.2.17. Name of organisation; A.2.18. Type of organisation (e.g. national/regional/local government, other public agencies, event organiser, etc.); A.2.19. Name of contact(s); and A.2.20. Position of contact(s); 5 A.3. WORLD ATHLETICS SERIES EVENTS (WAS EVENTS) Please tick below the