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Welcome from the Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games Organizing CommitteeHistory of the IBSA World GamesCriteria for Participation in the SEOUL 2015 IBSA World Games

The Host City of the Fifth IBSA World GamesClimate and Geographical CharacteristicsSome Tourist Attractions of SeoulMascots, Slogan & Emblem of the Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games

Sport Information

Sports VenuesSeoul 2015 IBSA World Games Schedule

ClassificationIBSA procedure for classification at the Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games

General InformationAirport InformationArrivals & DeparturesHotel Information

Entry standards for Athletics and Swimming- Athletics

Criteria for participation Entry Standards

- Swimming Criteria for participation Entry Standards

Other Information (Anti-Doping, Insurance, Entry Fee, etc)

Addendum 1: List of countries that DO NOT require a visa for Korea

SEOUL 2015 IBSA WORLD GAMES Organizing Committee7F, 12, Gukhoe-daero 70gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 150-871, Korea

Tel. +82-2-3215-5395 l Fax. +82-2-3215-5391 l E-mail: [email protected]

Dear IBSA Member,

The SEOUL 2015 IBSA World Games Organizing Committee (SWGOC) is proud topresent the information package for the SEOUL 2015 IBSA WORLD GAMES to be held inSeoul, Korea, 10-17 May 2015. The Opening and Closing Ceremony will take place in the Jamsil

Indoor Gymnasium on the 10th and 17th May respectively. We are working hard to stage these Games inthe best possible conditions for the many IBSA members who will participate in the nine sportsfeatured in this competition. We are confident that we can offer all IBSA members and athletes amemorable experience and a successful World Games.

History of the IBSA World GamesThe 1st IBSA World Games made its debut in 1998 in Spain comprising a total of 719 athletescompeting in Athletics, Goalball, Judo and Swimming from 71 countries. In 2003 the 2nd IBSA WorldGames were held in Quebec, Canada. Cycling and Powerlifting were added to the program and abouta thousand athletes from 61 countries competed for medals.

The 3rd IBSA World Games was performed in Sao Paolo, Brazil in 2007. In this championship, theathletes were given the opportunity to compete in the sports of Athletics, Football B1&FootballB2/B3, Goalball, Judo, Powerlifting and Swimming. A thousand athletes from 75 countries competedhere. In 2011 Antalya, Turkey was the host city for the 4th IBSA World Games where Athletics,Chess, Football B1& B2/B3, Judo, Goalball, Powerlifting and Swimming were offered. Athletics,Goalball, Judo, and Swimming were qualifying events for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

In 2015 Seoul, Korea is the host city of the 5 th IBSA World Games and we are expecting over 2000athletes competing in the largest sports programme that have ever been presented in the history ofIBSA: nine sports - Athletics; Chess; Football B1 & B2/B3; Goalball; Judo; Powerlifting; Showdown;Swimming; Tenpin Bowling. The Athletics, Goalball, Judo and Swimming competitions will becounted for qualification in the Rio Paralympic Games in 2016.

Criteria for Participation in the SEOUL 2015 IBSA WORLD GAMES Each IBSA Member must have paid its 2015 IBSA Membership fee; All athletes (except Athletics and Swimming) participating must be registered in the new

ISAS database and have a current ISAS Sport license. For more information pleasecontact [email protected];

For the Athletics and Swimming each athlete must have an IPC license and have at leastachieved one minimum standard in an IPC approved competition between 1 September2013 – 22 March 2014.

We look very much forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Seoul. Should you have anyenquiries regarding our Games, please contact us at: [email protected]

The Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games Organizing Committee



mailto:[email protected]


Climate and Geographical CharacteristicsSeoul, officially the Seoul Metropolitan City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea,forming the heart of the Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolisand Gyeonggi province, the world's second largest metropolitan area with over 25.6 millionpeople. The language is Korean and the currency the Korean Won (KRW). The time in Korea isGMT + 9hrs and the weather in May averages 20~23℃. The shop opening hours are from10:00am to 10:00pm while bank opening hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Some Tourist Attractions of Seoul1. Gyeongbokgung Palace Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first royal palace built by the Joseon Dynasty, three years afterthe Joseon Dynasty was founded. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace was located at the heartof newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty ofthe Joseon Dynasty. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces (the others being GyeonghuigungPalace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace),Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty.

2. N Seoul TowerN Seoul Tower was built in 1969 as Korea's first integrated transmission tower beamingtelevision and radio broadcasts across the capital. Since opening to the public in 1980, it hasbecome a much-loved Seoul landmark. The tower's main attractions include multi-colored digitalart projected onto the tower at night, a digital observatory, a roof terrace, the HanCook restaurant,the Grill restaurant, and the Haneul (Sky) Restroom. N Seoul Tower's mountain surroundings onNamsan (Mt.) have made it a popular place to unwind for locals and tourists alike.

3. Namsangol Hanok VillageNamsangol Hanok Village is a collection of five hanoks (traditional Korean houses) from theJoseon Dynasty (1392-1910), recovered from different parts of the city and relocated to thenorthern foot of Namsan mountain. The interiors of each of these five houses reflect owners fromdifferent walks of life, from the middle class to the yangban (who were mainly high governmentofficials, noblemen and aristocrats).

4. Bongeunsa (Temple)Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple founded in 794 during the Silla (one of the Three Kingdoms ofKorea) period. The temple has more than 1,000 years of history and has many interesting historicand cultural features, including woodblock carvings of the Avatamsaka Sutra (Flower GarlandSutra). The temple is also a very popular tourist destination, offering various programs relating totraditional Korean Buddhist culture, in a variety of languages.

5. CheongwadaeCheongwadae is the Presidential residence of the Republic of Korea and is regarded as the heartof the nation. It is comprised of the main Presidential office, reception rooms, conference roomsand living quarters; annexes for Chunchugwan and Yeongbingwan, the Secretariat and SecurityService Office; and gardens and ponds in front and back. The two-storied granite presidentialoffice is covered with blue roof tiles, from which the name of Cheongwadae was derived(“Cheongwa” means blue roof tile in Korean).



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_metropolitan_areas_by_population

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyeonggi-do

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incheon

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoul_Capital_Area

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis

Mascots, Slogan and Emblem of the Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games

Mascots

The mascots for the SEOUL 2015IBSA World Games are threecharacters. Haechi (middle) is theofficial mascost of Seoul the hostcity. Otter (left) and Eagle-owl(right) are endangered nativeanimals. These characters reflect thegeographical characterictics ofSeoul and stand for the minority,mirroring the specificity of theblind.

Slogan

The slogan is ‘See with Passion, Run with Hope!’It offers encouragement to see and feel a bigger world and run towards a hopeful future with a passion beyond visual impairment.

Emblem For the blind, Braille is the key method to communicatewith others and the light to recognize society. This emblemstands for a running athlete outlined by Braille. The star above his head signifies hope. The colours of the emblem mean: Wine – Love, Enthusiasm

Yellow – Hope for the future, Positivity

Green – Peace, Vitality

Blue – Trust & Belief in athletes



SPORT VENUESATHLETICS: Incheon Munhak Stadium

(One hour from hotels)

The Incheon Munhak Stadium (also known as the Incheon World CupStadium or Muhak Stadium ) is a sports complex in Incheon, South Korea andincludes a multi-purpose stadium, a baseball park and other sports facilities. Ithosted some matches in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. It also hosted the 2005 AsianAthletics Championships and hosted the football matches during the 2014 AsianGames.

CHESS : Grand Ballroom, Olympic Parktel (30 minutes from hotels)

FOOTBALL B1: Songpa Women’s Football Field (25 minutes from hotels)

FOOTBALL B2/B3 : SK Handball Stadium (25 minutes from hotels)

GOALBALL(Female):Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium (20 minutes from Hotels)

GOALBALL (Male): JangChung Gymnasium (30 minutes from hotels)

JUDO : Seoul Student Gymnasium (20 minutes from hotels)

POWERLIFTING : Woori Art Hall (Olympic Powerlifting Stadium)(30 minutes from hotels)

SHOWDOWN : Meeting Room, Olympic Parktel (30 minutes from Hotel)

SWIMMING : Tancheon Swimming Pool (30~40 minutes from Hotels)

TEN PIN BOWLING : Hogye Bowling Center (40~50 minutes from Hotel)



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Asian_Games

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Asian_Games

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_Asian_Athletics_Championships

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_Asian_Athletics_Championships

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_FIFA_World_Cup

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munhak_Baseball_Stadium

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-purpose_stadium

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incheon

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_complex

SEOUL 2015 IBSA WORLD GAMES PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE

Sport Competition Venue5.8

(Fri)5.9

(Sat)5.10

(Sun)5.11

(Mon)5.12(Tue)

5.13(Wed)

5.14(Thu)

5.15(Fri)

5.16(Sat)

Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium OpeningCeremony

Athletics Incheon Munhak Stadium T T T C C C C C

Chess Seoul Olympic Parktel T T C C C C C C C

Football(B1)

Songpa Women's FootballField

T T T C C C C C C

Football(B2/3)

SK Handball Stadium(Olympic Park)

T T T C C C C C C

Goalball(M)

JangChung Gymnasium T TC

(M/F)C C C C C C

Goalball (F)

Jamsil IndoorGymnasium

T T C C C C C C

Judo Seoul StudentGymnasium

T T T T C C C C

PowerliftingWoori Art Hall

(Olympic PowerliftingStadium)

T T T C C C

SwimmingTancheon Swimming

PoolT T T C C C C C

Showdown Seoul Olympic Parktel T T T C C C C

TenpinBowling

Anyang HogyeGymnasium

T T T T T C C C C

Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium Ceremony

※ T: Training, C: Competition

Classification Information for the SEOUL 2015 IBSA World Games

Classification will be offered to all athletes with a new or review status attending the SEOUL2015 IBSA World Games.



IBSA Sport Administration System – ISAS. From 1st January 2015 all IBSA athletesmust be registered on the IBSA Sport Administration System (ISAS). In this way IBSA willhave all data regarding their athletes and their data registered on a central IPC database.Please be aware that no athlete can be presented for classification without FIRSTbeing registered on the ISAS database!

Table A. Sport Class Status

SPORT CLASS STATUS ABBREVIATION DEFINITION

Confirmed C

C is assigned to athletes who have beeninternationally classified according to therelevant Sport Classification Rules and are notunder review. C-athletes will not be requiredto undergo evaluation (classification) at theSeoul 2015 IBSA World Games.

Review

R

R is assigned to athletes who have beeninternationally classified according to therelevant Sport Classification Rules, but aresubject to review. R-athletes are requiredto undergo classification evaluation duringthe scheduled classification evaluation periodand/or be observed during the IBSA WordlGames. Athletes assigned R may have achanging or progressive condition thatrequires ongoing evaluation.

R + Year

R + Year: If an athlete has R + 2015 andpresenting for international classification forthe first time in 2015, they are required toundergo classification evaluation duringthe scheduled classification evaluation periodand/or be observed during competition at theIBSA World Games in accordance with therelevant IBSA/IPC Sport Rules. [If the R +Year is 2016 or later, these athletes are notrequired to undergo athlete evaluation untilthe Review Year specified.]

New N

New is assigned to athletes who have notbeen internationally classified and are notunder review. Sports Class Status N Athletesinclude athletes who have been allocated aSport Class by their National Federation forentry purposes. Sports Class Status N Athletesare required to undergo classificationevaluation during the IBSA World Gamesand/or be observed during competition at theIBSA World Games in accordance with therelevant IBSA/IPC Sport Rules.

How to apply for classification at the Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games



An athlete will only be permitted to undergo International Classification at the IBSA World Games if he or she has:

STEP 1: Completed the CLASSIFICATION REQUEST FORM in the 2nd Entry form applying for a place on the classification programme;

STEP 2: obtained an IBSA ISAS license for Chess; Football; Goalball; Judo; Powerlifting; Showdown; TenPin Bowling;

STEP 3: obtained an IPC SDMS license for Athletics and Swimming; STEP 4: uploaded the Medical Diagnostics Form (MDF) and other

required medical diagnostics documentation on either database BEFORE the 28th March.

For assistance with obtaining an ISAS or SDMS License pleasecontact: [email protected]

Medical Diagnostics Form To facilitate our classifiers and to ascertain that theathlete is correctly classified, it is compulsory that the IBSA Medical DiagnosticsForm (MDF) be completed for each athlete and uploaded no later than 28 March2015, as well as any medical reports and required as outlined on the form. Thisallows our classifiers to have enough time to review the documentation and ifnecessary ask for more information. The following conditions apply:

The MDF form must be completed in English and by a registered ophthalmologist in your country;

All medical documentation on pages 2-3 needs to be scanned and attached. Ifthe medical documentation is incomplete, the classifiers will not be able to allocate a sport class. This medical documentation is necessary to ascertain that your athlete receives the correct classification: the more information, thebetter it is for both the athlete and the classifier;

The form and any additional medical documentation e.g. electrophysiological assessments (VEPs and ERGs), should not be older than 12 months at the time of the Athlete Evaluation.

How to upload the Medical Diagnostics form and related material into the ISAS database



IBSA Members are reminded that athletes presenting for classification whohave not completed the above four steps before the 28 March will NOT beclassified at the SEOUL 2015 IBSA World Games.


Your athlete must be already registered on the ISAS database with a copy of passport, recent photo and IBSA Eligibility Form.

1. Scan the Medical Form Document (MDF) into a PDF (Max. size 1280KB)2. Name your MDF in this way: : (3 CAPITAL letters for Country code +

underscore + first 2 letters of the first given name small letters and all the last family name in CAPITAL letters (as it is on passport) all together (no spaces) :

Example: Anna Merkovic from Uzbekistan – File name = UZB_anMERKOVIC_MDF1.pdf

3. Log in to the ISAS database;4. Under “participants” click on Classification;5. Select the athlete you wish to upload medical information;6. Click on the “Documentation + relevant sport “ Tab;7. Upload the MDF to “Medical Form 1”;8. Upload any other medical documentation including ERG, VF, OCT medical

tests to “Medical Form 2” naming your files as in item 2. Example: UZB_anMERKOVIC_ERG.pdf or _VF or _ OCT

Classification Evaluation Schedule



IBSA will schedule all athletes with a New or Review status and if classification schedules are full: New athletes will take priority over Review athletes.

The Provisional Classification Evaluation Schedule will be distributed via email no later than 15 April 2014. Updates, if applicable, will be communicated to the respective IBSA Member countries via email and posted on the IBSA website. All athletes listed on the Classification Evaluation Schedule must present themselves for classification on the specified date, location and time. Appropriate sport equipment, attire and (medical) documentation in the English language are requiredto be available with each athlete to be classified at the Classification Evaluation Location.

IBSA Member countries are reminded that failure to present for classification in atimely manner and/or without required equipment, attire and documentation will beviewed as a failure to comply with the IBSA and IPC classification rules and anathlete may be deemed not eligible to be undergo classification evaluation andineligible to compete.

Failure of athletes to be present when scheduled to be classified may resultin the athlete not being given another opportunity for classification in theClassification Evaluation Period. IBSA Member countries are requested totake note of the Classification Evaluation Schedule and the dates and timestheir athletes need to present themselves at the respective ClassificationCenter. It is recommended to bring originals of all required medicaldocuments (inclusive of the Medical Diagnostics Form) and any additionaltests, with the athlete concerned during classification.

The athlete shall also sign a Classification Consent Form as required by IBSA andIPC. The medical documents shall be in the English language or if not, shall beaccompanied by an English language translation.

The athlete shall also make available a photocopy of their passport (photograph andpersonal details page only) or national identification document with photograph tothe Classification Panel if requested.

Non-cooperation during Classification Evaluation by an athlete can result in theathlete not being allocated a sport class and therefore not be allowed to compete.IBSA Member countries are to ensure that athletes are aware of the need for themto cooperate during classification and the consequences if they do not.



Classification Authorized Representative for Seoul 2015

It is the collective responsibility of each athlete and their IBSA MemberTeam, through their respective Chef de Mission and relevant team officials, tobe informed about and comply with all classification policies and proceduresrelating to the Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games. These policies and proceduresare outlined in the IBSA Classification Guide.

Each IBSA Member Country is responsible for ensuring that the athletes whoneed to be present for assessment during the Classification EvaluationPeriod, are there at the times defined in the Classification EvaluationSchedule. They also must determine who will be responsible for following upon classification procedures during the Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games. EachIBSA member country should list below the details of one authorizedClassification Representative who will represent their team in all mattersrelating to classification.

Please complete and send to the IBSA Classification Coordinator at:[email protected]



Classification Authorized Representative

Country:

Position in Team:

Family Name, Given Name:

Male/Female

Date of Birth:

Contact E-mail:

Contact No. in Seoul:

Signature of IBSA Member

Official Stamp of IBSA Member:


AIRPORT INFORMATION

Incheon International AirportSince its opening in 2011, Incheon international airport has achieved outstanding development inall sectors, recognized as the airport offering the best quality service and its internationalpassenger and cargo numbers exceeding expectations at all times.

Name : Incheon International AirportAddress : 272 Gonghangno, Jung-gu, Incheon Metropolitan CityTEL(Help Desk) : +82-2-1577-2600Website : www.airport.kr/eng/

Gimpo International AirportThe history of Gimpo airport started when the Japanese army built a landing strip at the presentsite in 1939. After Korean Independence from Japan in 1945, the American air force used it andcommercial airplanes were allowed to land at the airport.

From 1954, the Korean government was partly allowed to use this airport. Gimpo airport wasrenamed Gimpo International Airport by a Presidential Order in 1958 and its full-scale upgradeinto an international airport was completed in 1971.Gimpo International Airport has been thegateway to Seoul, Republic of Korea and nowadays it is giving new pleasure to airport travellersenjoying the complex space, called 'Sky City' which is, a place of culture, leisure and shopping.

Name : Gimpo International AirportAddress : 112 Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul Metropolitan CityTEL : +82-1661-2626Website : www.airport.co.kr/mbs/gimpoeng/



ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

Arrival by AirIncheon & Gimpo international airports are the official airports of arrival and departure for theSeoul 2015 IBSA World Games.

Welcome ServiceThe Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games Organizing Committee will provide teams with an efficientpick-up service at the airport. After arrival, teams will be escorted to buses, which will take themto their hotels.

Coach transport will operate for teams. Coaches will be allocated to teams and will be clearlyidentified by signage. These coaches will be parked at the airport.

Transportation of EquipmentTransportation of equipment will be arranged by SWGOC.

Departure ServiceThe SWGOC will provide teams with coach transport for teams according to their flight scheduledeparture times.



HOTEL INFORMATION1. Ramada SeoulThe Ramada Seoul is designed to offer guests the ultimate comfort and convenience with itsdistinctive services and amenities. Steps away from Seolleung Park, Ramada Seoul’s guest roomsprovide a quiet oasis from the big city with its modern design and exotic and yet traditionalatmosphere.Address:112-5 Samsung-dong, Gangnam-gu, SeoulTEL : +82-2-6202-2000 FAX : +82-2-6202-2001Website : www.ramadaseoul.co.kr/eng/

2. The K Hotel SeoulA place for healing in the middle of the city, The-K Hotel Seoul sits within lush naturalsurroundings including Yangjae Citizens' Forest, Yangjaecheon, and Umyeonsan eco park. Inaddition, these connect with the hotel's internal green space to offer guests relaxation of the fivesenses and a chance to escape. The-K Hotel Seoul is situated just three minutes from Yangjae ICon the Gyeongbu expressway. The hotel is very convenient in terms of transportation. At walkingdistance from Yangjae station (line 3) and Yangjae Citizens' Forest (Maehyeon- Shinbundangline), the hotel is easily accessible and parking is plentiful, giving added convenience for yourevent or function.

Address: 70, Baumwae-ro 12-gil, Seocho-gu, SeoulTEL : +82-2-571-8100

Website : www.thek-hotel.co.kr/e_seoul/

More Hotels will added as required.

ENTRY FEE = 995 EUROS PER PERSON FROM May 8th – May 18th 2015The entry fee per person includes hotel, meals, ground transportation to/from the Incheon/Gimpp International Airport and to competition venues during the event.



N.B. The entry fee does not cover airfares nor Capitation Fees. Capitation fees of 25 euros per person will be collected by IBSA for every team that participates in the Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games.

http://www.thek-hotel.co.kr/e_seoul/

http://www.ramadaseoul.co.kr/eng/

ENTRY STANDARDS FOR ATHLETICS

The obtained results will be recognized by the IPC and will be a qualifier for the 2015 WorldChampionships and the Rio 2016 Paralympics. Each athlete is required to have an IPC licensefor recognition of his/her results by IPC. Competitions will be conducted based on IBSA /IPCrules.

Place: INCHEON MUNHAK STADIUM

Track: IAAF Class 1 Certificate

Training: 8-9 May 10.30 – 16.30; 10 May: 10.30- 13.30

Distance from Hotels: 1 hr (64 km)

Transport: Shuttle bus

Technical Meeting: 9th May 18.00

Competition Dates: 11 May – 15 May. Competition schedule will be fixed after final entries.

Competition Hours: 13.30 -17.30

Participation criteria

A maximum of 03 (THREE) athletes from each country can be registered per event;

Participation of a minimum of 04 (FOUR) athletes from 03 (THREE) countries isrequired to confirm the event at the time of entry by name. Events that do not meetthis criterion WILL be combined or cancelled. B1 or B2 events that do not meetthe criterion will be combined “up” with the similar B2 or B3 event. B3 events thatdo not meet the criterion will be combined with the similar B2 event if the B2 eventhas fewer than 8 B2 entries and the combined event meets the minimumparticipation criterion; otherwise the B3 event will be cancelled;

In order to participate, the athlete must have at least 01(ONE) minimum standardestablished in an event of the program;

Minimum standards obtained will be counted from 1 September 2013 - 22 March 2015 (times are only recognised if the athlete was already IPC licensed at

the time of the achievement);

Each country can have 01 (ONE) relay team per event;

If fewer than four athletes appear for an event that originally met the minimum participation criterion at final entry, the minus one rule will be applied for medals.

Each country is required to bring its own escort athlete for competitions.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES FOR THE SEOUL 2015 IBSA WORLD GAMES- 06 MARCH 2015



ATHLETICS EVENT PROGRAM



Men Women

100m B1/B2/B3 B1/B2/B3

200m B1/B2/B3 B1/B2/B3

400m B1/B2/B3 B1/B2/B3

800m B1/B2/B3 B1/B2/B3

1.500m B1/B2/B3 B1/B2/B3

5.000m B1/B2/B3 B1/B2/B3

10.000m B1/B2/B3

Shotput B1/B2/B3 B1/B2/B3

Discus throw B1/B2/B3 B1/B2/B3

Javelin B1/B2/B3 B1/B2/B3

High jump B1/B2/B3 B1/B2/B3

Long jump B1/B2/B3 B1/B2/B3

Triple jump B1/B2/B3

4x100M Open

4x400M Open

Women

STANDARDS B1 B2 B3

100m 15.40 14.50 14.70

200m 33.00 31.00 32.00

400m 1:23.00 1:18.00 1:20.00

800m 3:30.00 3:20.00 3:15.00

1.500m 5:58.00 5:45.00 5:38.00

5.000m 28:30.00 27:40.00 28:00.00

Shot put 6.50 7.00 7.00

Discusthrow 15.00 20.00 20.50

Javelin 10.00 15.00 13.00

High jump 1.05 1.10 1.10

Long jump 3.00 3.60 4.00

Triple jump Open Open Open

4x100m Open

4x400m Open

MINIMUM STANDARDS FORPARTICIPATION IN

ATHLETICS



Men

STANDARDS B1 B2 B3

100m 12.50 12.30 12.40

200m 27.00 26.00 25.50

400m 1:04.00 56.00 57.00

800m 2:25.00 2:15.00 2:12.00

1.500m 4:56.00 4:30.00 4:28.00

5.000m 18:00.00 17.35.00 17:30.00

10.000m 38:00.00 36:40.00 37:40.00

Shot put 10.00 10.25 09.50

Discus throw 25.00 26.00 26.00

Javelin 27.00 34.00 30.00

High jump 1.00 1.30 1.30

Long jump 4.50 5.10 5.30

Triple jump 10.00 10.50 10.95

4x100m Open

4x400m Open

ENTRY STANDARDS FOR SWIMMING

The achieved results from this competition, specifically for swimming classes S11-13, will berecognized as qualifying times for the 2015 World Championships and the 2016 RioParalympic Games. Competitions will be conducted under IPC Swimming rules.

Place: TANCHEON SWIMMING POOL (25-30 minutes from Hotel)Classification: 8-10 MayTraining days: 8-10 MayTechnical meeting: 10th MayCompetition days: 11-15th MayCompetition hours: Heats: 9:00

Finals: 17:00

The warm-up will be opened 2 hours before the beginning of the competition.

ELIGIBILITY OF SWIMMERS

Athletes need to have an active IPC Swimming license for the 2015 season and have an IPCSwimming Review or Confirmed class status to have results from this competition recognized byIPC Swimming for inclusion in the IPC Swimming ranking lists.

PARTICIPATION CRITERIA Have achieved a Minimum Qualification Standard (MQS) at an IPC Swimming

recognised competition for at least one of the respective events between 1 September 2013 and 22 March 2015 (times are only recognised if the athlete was already IPClicensed at the time of the achievement);

A maximum of 03 (THREE) athletes from each country can be registered per event; Participation of a minimum of 04 (FOUR) athletes from 03 (THREE) countries is

required to confirm the event at the time of entry by name (final entries). Events that do not meet this criterion WILL be combined or cancelled. B1 or B2 events

that do not meet the criterion will be combined “up” with the similar B2 or B3 event. B3events that do not meet the criterion will be combined with the similar B2 event if the B2event has fewer than 8 B2 entries and the combined event meets the minimumparticipation criterion; otherwise the B3 event will be cancelled.

Medals will be awarded to the the first three in every event - If fewer than four swimmersappear for an event that meets the minimum participation criterion at final entry, the minusone rule will be applied.



SWIMMING EVENT PROGRAMME



MEN WOMEN

50m freestyle 50m freestyle


200m Freestyle 200m Freestyle

50m backstroke 50m backstroke



50m breastroke 50m breastroke



50m butterfly 50m butterfly



200m medley 200m medley


1500m freestyle

Relay 4 x 50m freestyle Relay 4 x 50m freestyle

Relay 4 x 100m freestyle Relay 4 x 100m freestyle

Relay 4 x 50m medley Relay 4 x 50m medley

Relay 4 x 100m medley Relay 4 x 100m medley

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Event Classification Men Women

50m FreestyleS11 37.00 45.00S12 33.00 41.00S13 31.00 38.00

100m FreestyleS11 1:20.00 1:42.00S12 1:15.00 1:32.00S13 1:10.00 1:25.00

200m FreestyleS11 3:30.00 3:25.00S12 3:00.00 3:15.00S13 2:50.00 3:10.00

50m BackstrokeS11 56.00 1:05.00S12 52.00 1:00.00S13 46.00 55.00

100m BackstrokeS11 1:50.00 2:00.00S12 1:40.00 1:56.00S13 1:35.00 1:45.00

200m BackstrokeS11 3:40.00 3:55.00S12 3:20.00 3:45.00S13 3:12.00 3:30.00

50m BreastrokeS11 55.00 1:10.00S12 50.00 1:00.00S13 45.00 56.00

100m BreastrokeS11 1:55.00 2:23.00S12 1:42.00 2:15.00S13 1:38.00 2:00.00

200m BreastrokeS11 3:50.00 3:58.00S12 3:40.00 3:50.00S13 3:20.00 3:45.00

50m ButterflyS11 55.00 1:00.00S12 50.00 55.00S13 45.00 50.00

100m ButterflyS11 1:45.00 2:15.00S12 1:30.00 2:10.00S13 1:25.00 2:05.00

200m ButterflyS11 3:25.00 4:10.00S12 3:20.00 4:05.00S13 3:15.00 4.00.00

200m MedleyS11 3:40.00 4:20.00S12 3:30.00 4:15.00S13 3:20.00 4:10.00

400m FreestyleS11 7:30.00 8:00.00S12 7:00.00 7:30.00S13 6:30.00 7:00.00

Relay 4X50m Freestyle Max 49 Point Nil Nil

Relay 4X100m Freestyle Max 49 Point Nil Nil

Relay 4X50m Medley Max 49 Point Nil Nil

Relay 4X100m Medley Max 49 Point Nil Nil



COMPETITION SCHEDULE SWIMMING

DAY 1

Category Classification Event

Women S11/S12/S13 100m Butterfly

Men S11/S12/S13 100m Butterfly

Women S11/S12/S13 50m Breastroke

Men S11/S12/S13 50m Breastroke

Women S11/S12/S13 200m Freestyle

Men S11/S12/S13 200m Freestyle

Women Max 49 Point Relay 4 X 50 Medley

Men Max 49 Point Relay 4 X 50 Medley

DAY 2


Women S11/S12/S13 100m Backstroke

Men S11/S12/S13 100m Backstroke







DAY 3

Category Classification





Women Max 49 Point Relay 4 X 100 Medley

Men Max 49 Point Relay 4X100 Medley

DAY 4








Women Max 49 Point Relay 4X50 Freestyle

Men Max 49 Point Relay 4X50 Freestyle

DAY 5


Women S11/S12/S13 200m Medley

Men S11/S12/S13 200m Medley



Women Max 49 Point Relay 4X100 Freestyle



Other Information

Anti-Doping: Anti-Doping will be conducted in line with WADA procedures at an Anti-DopingLaboratory in the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul.

Referees: The number of referees who will officiate at the World Games will be decided inconsultation with the Sports Chairs.

Medical Attendance: Each competition venue will have all the necessary support for urgent medical assistance for every participant during the competitions and official training.

Insurance: All members of your delegation MUST have an international travel and personal accident insurance.

Entry Fees: The official arrival date is the 8th May. Each participant will be charged an entry fee of € 995, from each of the participants relating to the period from May 8th to May 18th, 2015. The entry fee includes room and board from 8th to 18th May, 2015, ground transportation to/from the Incheon & Gimpo international airport to the hotel and competition venues. The entry fee DOES NOT include the capitation fee (€ 25) per athlete NOR the air transportation for delegation members. Delegations can only stay at the official hotels of the World Games during the Games period.

Outwith the dates of May 8th to May 18th , 2015, the Organizing Committee will collect an additional fee of € 150 in a double room; €270 in a single room per person for each extra day. However, if the participant wishes to stay in a different hotel from the official hotel of the games which SWGOC recommends, it will be charged at the amount of €100 in double room; €180 in a single room per person and per each extra day.

The payments should be transferred via bank no later than 20th March 2015 to the following bankaccount: Account Owner: Seoul 2015 IBSA World Games Organizing Committee Name of the bank: Shinhan BankAddress of the bank: Shinhan Bank 120, 2ga, Taepyung-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-102, KoreaAccount No: 180-066-651860 SWIFT: SHBKKRSE

Official Website: http://www.ibsawg2015seoul.org

Official E-mail Address: [email protected]





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ADDENDUM 1.

Nationalities that do NOT need a visa for SouthKorea for short-term TOURISTIC purposes

Maximum stay of 3 months European Union: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,

France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, The Netherlands,Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK.

Other Citizens (in alphabetical order): Antigua & Barbuda, The Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados,Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica (Commonwealth of), Dominican Republic, El Salvador,Grenada, Haiti, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco,New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & theGrenadines, Singapore, Surinam, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago and Turkey.

Maximum stay of 2 monthsItaly, Lesotho, Portugal

Maximum stay of 1 monthTunisia

Nationals of the following countries, traveling for short term touristic or transit purposes, areallowed to enter visa-free, provided they hold a confirmed onward or return ticket and proof ofsufficient funds.Maximum duration of 30 daysAlbania, Argentina, Brunei, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Fiji, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Kuwait,Latvia, Lithuania, Macau, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, New Caledonia,Oman, Palau, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Slovenia, South Africa, Swaziland,Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, USA, Vatican City, Venezuela and Yemen.

Maximum duration of 90 daysAustralia, Hong Kong

Maximum duration of 6 monthsCanada

Regardless of your citizenship or any visa-exemptions that may apply to you, your passport has tobe valid for a minimum of 6 months upon entry in South Korea.

Any citizen of any country not mentioned above must apply for a visa no matter the duration of stayor purpose of travel.



Generally, individuals staying in Korea for longer than 90 days must apply for an Alien Registration Card.

https://www.justlanded.com/english/South-Korea/South-Korea-Guide/Visas-Permits/Visiting-South-Korea



https://www.justlanded.com/english/South-Korea/South-Korea-Guide/Visas-Permits/Visiting-South-Korea

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