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2013 MERSİN XVIIth MEDITERRANEAN GAMES FOOTBALL SPORTS MANUAL


GENERAL INFORMATION

2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games

The Mediterranean Games are sports competitions organized every four years among the athletes of

the NOCs representing the Countries in the Mediterranean Basin. These competitions are organized

with the aim of contributing to the social and cultural approachment among the public of

Mediterranean Countries. The Mediterranean Games are based on the Olympic rules, and the

competitions are completed within the period not exceeding 13 days.

The host city of the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games, Mersin will host thousands of athletes

in 28 sports from 24 Countries. While a period of intense preparation is being experienced in Mersin

where the competitions in 24 sports will be held in 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games, the

preparations continue also in Adana, which will host 4 sports.

The organization will take place at 52 venues in total, as 16 of them for trainings, 15 for the

competitions, 17 for the competitions and training, 3 for warming up and one for the opening and

closing.

For more information: www.mersin2013.gov.tr

2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games Sports

1. Archery 2. Athletics 3. Badminton 4. Basketball 5. Bocce 6. Boxing 7. Canoe & Kayak 8. Cycling 9. Equestrian Sports 10. Fencing 11. Football 12. Gymnastics (Artistic – Rhythmic) 13. Handball 14. Judo

15. Karate 16. Paralympic Sports (Athletics&Swimming) 17. Rowing 18. Sailing 19. Shooting (Airgun&Firearm - Clay Target) 20. Swimming 21. Table Tennis 22. Taekwondo 23. Tennis 24. Volleyball (Indoor & Beach Volley) 25. Water Polo 26. Water Ski 27. Weightlifting 28. Wrestling

http://www.mersin2013.gov.tr/


Participating Countries 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games

1. Albania

2. Algeria

3. Andorra

4. Bosnia- Herzegovina

5. Croatia

6. Cyprus

7. Egypt

8. Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

9. France

10. Greece

11. Italy

12. Lebanon

13. Libya

14. Malta

15. Monaco

16. Montenegro

17. Morocco

18. San Marino

19. Serbia

20. Slovenia

21. Spain

22. Syria

23. Tunisia

24. Turkey


Mersin

Mersin is located in the Mediterranean Region of Southern Turkey. The population is 1 million 647

thousand 899 people according to the census of 2010 and it has approximately 16 thousand square

kilometres surface area.

Mersin makes important contributions with its own dynamics to Turkey's important initiatives in

every area; it has important potential in tourism as well as commerce and economics. Providing

important gains to the different cultures that it hosted; today, Mersin comes through the second fast

urbanization process. Development of Mersin continues at a great pace with its modern port, free

zone and all the commercial and industrial organizations carrying its own unique value.

Large number of ancient sites, 321 kilometres coastal strip, its green nature with citrus gardens

smelling beautiful in each different season and with rooted cultural events, Mersin provides

potentially important contributions to culture and tourism of Turkey.

The Tırmıl Hill in the east and the Yumuktepe Mounds in the west mark the boundaries of city centre.

These mounds prove that there had been a settlement in Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods in this

area long before the establishment of the Mersin.

Known history of this region is connected to Luvi, Kizzuwatna, Hittite, Asur and Babylon Kingdoms

histories. The region dominated by Hittite, Urartu, Asur, Babylon, Lydia, Persian, Seleukos and Roman

Empire.

In the period from 7th century to the Ottoman conquer; Arabians, Abbasi, Egyptian Tulunoğulları,

Seljuklians, Mogols, the crusaders, Memluks, Ramzanoğulları and Karamanoğulları had taken control

of the region.

From the 16th century onwards, Mersin and its neighbourhood were added to the Ottoman land.

Mersin is located in one of the most fertile lands of Turkey, in Çukurova Region, and stands out with

features such as green plains, wide valleys, blue rivers and lakes, mountain chains, historical caves

and contains different physical structure.


Climate

Weather Conditions for Adana and Mersin in June

Mediterranean climate prevails in Mersin and Adana. The summers are hot and humid; the winters

are mild and rainy. Mean yearly temperature is 18.7 °C and January-February is the coldest period.

Temperature in Adana and Mersin reaches the maximum threshold in July and August.

Daily Mean Temperature and Humidity

Both cities are located in one of the hottest region of Turkey where hot and humid weather in the

summer time prevail. Daily mean temperature and humidity data recorded in Mersin and Adana for

years during the second half of June are displayed in the Figure 1 below. Daily mean temperatures

for Mersin and Adana in June are recorded as 26,11 °C and 26,55 °C, respectively. For the last eleven

years, the highest humidity proportion recorded during the second half of the June is 87% in Mersin

and 85,7% in Adana.

Figure 1. Daily Mean Temperature and Humidity in Adana and Mersin

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Abbreviations

IOC: International Olympic Committee

ICMG: International Committee of Mediterranean Games

OCMG: Organizing Committee of 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games

NOC: National Olympic Committee

WADA: World Anti-Doping Agency

FIFA: International Federation of Football Association

TFF: Turkish Football Federation

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN GAMES

(FOR THE PERIOD OF 2009 – 2013)

ICMG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President: Amar ADDADI (Algeria)

1st Vice-President: Denis MASSEGLIA (France)

2nd Vice-President: General Mounir SABET (Egypt)

General Secretary: Isidoros KOUVELOS (Greece)

Treasurer: Kikis LAZARIDES (Cyprus)

Members: Colonel Major Mustapha ZEKRI (Morocco)

General Souhail KHOURY (Lebanon)

Justice Carmel FARRUGGIA SACCO (Malta)

Nour El Houda KARFOUL (Syria)

Raffaele PAGNOZZI (Italy)

Theresa ZABELL (Spain)

Togay BAYATLI (Turkey)

Zlatko MATESA (Crotia)


ICMG TECHNICAL COMMISSION

Chairman: Mr. Victor SANCHEZ (Spain)

Members: Mr. Stavri BELLO (Albenia)

Mrs. Rossana CIUFFETTI (Italy)

Mr. Ahmed ETTANNANI (Morocco)

Mr. Stratos KARETOS (Greece)

Mr. Constantinos MICHAELIDES (Cyprus)

Mrs. Dominique PETIT (France)

Mr. Djordje VISACKI (Serbia)

Mr. Mohamed ZRIBI (Tunisia)

Honorary President: Mr. José Maria ECHEVARRIA (Spain)

ICMG MEDICAL COMMISSION

Chairman: Dr Maurice VRILLAC (France)

Members: Dr. Zakia BARTAGI (Tunisia)

Dr. Francesco BOTRE (Italy)

Dr. Francisco Luis GOMEZ SERRANO (Spain)

Prof. Rustu S. GUNER (Turkey)

ICMG COMMISSION OF DEVELOPMENT & COOPERATION

Chairman: Mr. Tullio PARATORE (Italy)

Members: Mr. Mahmoud Gaber BARAKAT (Egypt)

Mr. Eros BOLOGNA (San Marino)

Mrs. Nese GÜNDOGAN (Turkey)

Mr. Marwan Kamel MAGHUR (Libya)

Mr. Sasho POPOVSKI (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia)

Mrs. Ljiliana UJLAKI SUBIC (Crotia)

ICMG STATUTES COMMISSION

Chairman: Mr. Jean Michel BRUN (France)

Member: Mr. Amar BOUKHTOUCHE (Algeria)

Mr. Lahcen DAKINE (Morocco)

Honorary President: Mr. Jacques GROSPEILLET (France)


COORDINATION COMMISSION MERSIN 2013

President: Mr. Justice Carmel FARRUGIA SACCO (Malta)

Members: Cl. Major Mustapha ZEKRI (Marocco)

Dr. Zakia BARTAGI (Tunusia)

Mr. Roberto FABBRICINI (Italy)

Mr. Victor Sanchez (Spain)

Assistant: Mrs Sophie METAIS (France)

ICMG ETHICS COMMISSION

President: General Mounir SABET (Egypt)

Members: Mr. Conrado DURANTEZ (Spain)

Mr. Jacques GROSPEILLET (France)

Mr. Mario PESCANTE (Italy)

Mr. Borislav STANCOVIC (Serbia)

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE OF THE 2013 MERSİN XVIITH MEDITERRANEAN GAMES

SUAT KILIÇ Youth and Sports Minister OCMG PRESIDENT

Ass. Prof. HAKAN HAKYEMEZ Undersec.of Youth and Sports Ministry OCMG MEMBER

HASAN ALBAYRAK General Director of the Council of

Higher Education OCMG MEMBER

MEHMET BAYKAN Sports General Director OCMG MEMBER

Prof. Dr. UĞUR ERDENER President of NOC of Turkey OCMG MEMBER

HASAN BASRİ GÜZELOĞLU Mersin Governor OCMG MEMBER

MACİT ÖZCAN Mersin Mayor OCMG MEMBER

Prof. Dr. SÜHA AYDIN Mersin University Rector OCMG MEMBER


GENERAL COORDINATORSHIP OF THE 2013 MERSİN XVIITH MEDITERRANEAN GAMES

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

General Coordinator

Taha AKSOY

Deputy Gen. Coor.

Yeşim MÜDERRİSOĞLU

International Relations Department

Sezen ORHON

Health and Anti-Doping Department

Esma Terzier

Accommodation and Food Services Department

Saadet Adagideli

Ceremony Management

Department

Akın İra

Cultural and Art Activities Department

Nurseren TOR

Environmental Services Department

Yüksel Özdemir

University Relations

M. Y. Burak Çimen

Deputy Gen. Coor.

Macit TOKSOY

Marketing and Public Relations Department

Funda ÖZYURT

Sports Department

Vedat Yüksel

Sports Venues Department

İbrahim İ.Koç

Technology Department

Buğra Yılmaz

Volunteer Management Department

Mustafa Şahap Aksan

Transportation Department

Akın Atilla

Deputy Gen. Coor.

Mustafa İLİKMEN

Administrative and Financial Affairs

Department

Sezgin Sümer

Security Department

Aydın Hilmi Gönen

Advisors

Finance: Murat KAYA

Legal Issues: Hakan ERİŞ

City and NGO Relations: Süleyman CENGİZ

Local Media Advisor: Ahmet ÜNAL


SPORTS DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

Title Name-Surname Mobile Phone E-Mail

Director Vedat YÜKSEL +90 530 824 4252 [email protected] [email protected]

Vice Director Meliha BAYRAK +90 530 583 5215 [email protected] [email protected]

Department Planning and International Communication Services

Gizem PEHLEVAN

+90 530 583 5215 [email protected] [email protected]

SPORTS MANAGEMENTDir. Vedat YÜKSEL

PRE GAMES PERIOD

GAMES PERIOD

PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES MANAGEMENT

CRISIS AND APPLICATION SERVICES MANAGEMENT

(1)

Sports Information and Meeting

Services Planning(1)

Competition Support Services

Planning

(1)

Department and Communication

Services Planning (1)

COMPETITION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Communication Services

(1)

Informing Services(1)

Games Document/Form Follow-up

Services

(1)

Competition Management

Communication Services

(1)

Sports Department Communication

Services (1)

Pre Games Meeting Services

(1)

Games Period Meeting Services

(1)

Information Centers Services

(1)

III. Group Competition

Planning Support(1)

IV. Group Competition

Planning Support(1)

II. Group Competition

Planning Support(1)

Adana Competition

Planning Support(4)

I. Group Competition

Planning Support (1)

Sports Volunteers Training Planning

(1)

Technical Meeting Application Services (1) (31)

Sports Technical Information

Services (1) (68)

Adana Informing Services

(2)

Sports Information Centre Services

(1) (141)

Clay Target

Shooting Competition Management

Cycling Competition Management

Basketball


Football Competition Management

Airgun&Firearm

Shooting Competition Management

Athletics Competition Management

Handball Competition Management

Paralympic

Athletics Competition Management

Table Tennis Competition Management

Gymnastics

Artistic Competition Management

Beachvolley Competition Management

Gymnastics

Rhytmic Competition Management

Tennis Competition Management

Bocce Competition Management

Volleyball Competition Management

Archery Competition Management

Equestrian Sports


Canoe & Kayak


Rowing Competition Management

Waterski Competition Management

Water Polo Competition Management

Sailing Competition Management

Swimming


Paralympic Swimming


Badminton


Boxing Competition Management

Fencing Competition Management

Wrestling Competition Management

Weightlifting Competition Management

Judo Competition Management

Karate Competition Management

Taekwondo Competition Management

Catering Communication

(1)

Health Communication

(1)

Transport Communication

(1)

Technology Communication

(1)

Logistic Communication

(1) (24)

Other Communication

(1)

Sports Vice Director(1)

Competition Show Programme

Services Planning(3)

Adana Communication

Services (1)

Referees Meeting Application Services (1) (???)

Competition Support Services

(1)

Referees Information

Services (1)

Adana Competition

Support Services(1)

Competition Show Programme

Services (3) (30)

Sports Volunteer Services

(1)

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1. INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FIFA)

FIFA-STRASSE 20

P.O. Box - 8044 (Switzerland)

Phone: (+41 43) 222 7777

Fax: (+41 43) 222 7878

Website: http://www.fifa.com

E-mail: [email protected]

President: Joseph S. BLATTER

Secretary General: Jerome VALCKE

2. NATIONAL FEDERATION

TURKISH FOOTBALL FEDERATION (TFF)

İstinye Mah. Darüşşafaka Caddesi

No: 45 Kat: 2-3

34330 İstinye-İstanbul / TURKEY

Phone: +90 212 362 2222

Fax: + 90 212 323 4950

Website: www.tff.org

President: Yıldrım DEMİRÖREN

Secretary General: Prof. Dr. Emre ALKİN

3. MANAGEMENT OF FOOTBALL COMPETITIONS

3.1. FIFA Technical Delegate:

Mr. Süheyl ÖNEN (TURKEY)


Phone: +90 533 396 33 54

3.2. Organizing Committee for the Mediterranean Games 2013 Mersin (OCMG 2013)

Competitions

The organizing committee for this sport shall be composed of a Competition Manager and a Venue

Manager who will be in charge of the smooth execution of the competition, together with the

Competition Support Units.

Competition Manager:

Name: Avni ÖZCAN


Phone: +90 532 456 87 56

http://www.fifa.com/


http://www.tff.org/




4. COMPETITIONS, DATES AND VENUES

4.1. Competitions

The Football competitions of the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games consist of a men’s

tournament.

4.2. Dates and Venues

The football tournament will be held at Tevfik Sırrı Gür Stadium, Burhanettin Kocamaz Stadium,

Mersin University Field and Tarsus City Stadium between the dates of 19 – 27 June 2013. Final

competition will be held on 27 June 2013 at Tevfik Sırrı Gür Stadium.

5. CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH COMPETITIONS WILL BE HELD

The Football Tournament will be held provided that at least six (6) Countries register no later than

the deadline for the entries by number form.

If the number of entries received by 19 March 2013 (24.00 hrs GMT+2) is lower than the above-

mentioned number, the Chairman of the ICMG Technical Commission or his represenatative assisted

by one (1) or two (2) members of such commission appointed by the President of ICMG and in the

presence of Sports Director of OCMG 2013 will withdraw the events not fulfilling the requested

minimum quota. This will be made in Mersin on 7 May 2013 (24.00 hrs GMT+2).

Immediately following this date, the OCMG 2013 will notify the relevant National Olympic

Committees (NOCs), by fax or e-mail, about the possible cancellations.

Once confirmed, the competitions will be held and winners will be awarded with medals, regardless

of the actual number of participating teams.

6. COMPETITION RULES

The Football Tournament will be held in accordance with the FIFA (International Federation of

Football Association) rules in force as of 1 January 2013, excluding the special dispensation by the

ICMG.

Any case not covered by the aforesaid rules will be decided as follows:

General cases will be settled according to the ICMG rules;

Technical cases will be settled according to the Laws of the Game.

7. TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION

The TFF (Turkish Football Federation), together with the FIFA Technical Delegate, is responsible for

the technical organization and management of the Football Tournament of the 2013 Mersin XVIIth

Mediterranean Games.


7.1. Special Provisions for Holding of the Tournament

Any dispute occurring before or during the Tournament will be settled by the Competition Manager

according to the ICMG and FIFA regulations in force as of 1 January 2013, excluding the special

dispensations by the ICMG.

The schedule for the Football competition depends on the number of participating Countries and

will be confirmed during the Technical Meeting.

Three (3) replacements per team will be allowed to enter the match during the competition. Each

match will take place, in accordance with the FIFA rules, in two (2) halves, of forty-five (45) minutes

each, with a break of fifteen (15) minutes.

If in the direct elimination phase the game is tied at the end of regulation time, points will be

assigned in accordance with the FIFA rules.

In case of tie during single elimination rouds at a set time, extra 15 minutes will be played for each

two (2) halves of the match. If the tie continues, teams will proceed to the penalty kicks.

7.2. Round organization

7.2.1. Competition to be organized with six (6) to eight (8) teams

Teams will be divided into two (2) groups, A and B, according to the number of registered teams

(6, 7 or 8).

Number of teams for Group A and Group B

TEAMS GROUP A GROUP B

6 3 3

7 3 4

8 4 4

In each round, each team will play one match only with the other teams in order to determine

ranking.

Semi-finals

The first two (2) teams of each group will play the semi-final as follows:

First semi final Second Semi-final

1ºA – 2ºB 1ºB – 2ºA

Finals

The winners of the two semi-finals will play for 1st and 2nd place. The losers of the two semi-finals

will play for 3rd and 4th place.


7.2.2. Competition to be organized with nine (9) to eleven (11) teams

Teams will be divided into three (3) groups, A, B and C according to the number of registered

teams (9, 10 or 11).

Number of teams for Group A, Group B and Group C

TEAMS GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C

9 3 3 3

10 3 3 4

11 3 4 4

In each round, each team will only play one match against the other teams in order to determine

ranking.

Semi-Finals

In a round of nine (9) teams, the first one of each group will advance to the semi-final and a fourth

one will be drawn by lot among all the second ranked teams of each round.

The choice of the best second team will be decided as follows:

The team with the best total points;

The team with the best goal difference;

In case of a tie between two or more teams, the random draw will be decisive.

The qualified teams will play as follows:

Classified First

Semi-final

Second

Semi-final

ffffffffinalfinal 2° A 1ºA – 1ºB 1ºC – 2ºA

2° B 1ºB – 1ºC 1ºA – 2ºB

2 ° C 1ºA – 1ºC 1ºB– 2ºC

In a round of ten (10) teams, the first ones of each group will advance to the semi-final and the

second one in the group of four (4) teams.


First Semi-final Second semi-final

1ºA – 1ºC 1ºB – 2ºC

In a round of eleven (11) teams, the first ones of each group will advance to the semi-final and a

fourth one will be drawn by lot among all second-ranked teams of integrated groups of four (4)

teams.



Classified First

Semi-final

Second

Semi-final

2ºC 1ºA – 1ºC 1ºB – 2ºC

2ºB 1ºA – 1ºB 1ºC – 2ºB

Finals



7.2.3. Competition organized with twelve (12) to sixteen (16) teams

Teams will be divided into four (4) groups, A, B, C and D according to the number of registered

teams (12, 13, 14, 15 or 16).

Team number GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C GROUP D

12 3 3 3 3

13 3 3 3 4

14 3 3 4 4

15 3 4 4 4

16 4 4 4 4

In each round, each team will play only one match against the other teams in order to determine

ranking.

Semi-finals

The four (4) qualified teams will play as follows:

First Semi-final Second semi-final

1st A . 1 st C 1 st B . 1 st D

Finals



Organization of rounds with sixteen (16) or more teams

The OCMG 2013, together with the FIFA Technical Delegate, will define the organization of

rounds, following the entries by number forms, based on the number of countries to be

registered for the Football competition.

7.3. Random Draw and Composition of Team Rounds

The random draw for the composition of rounds will be carried out in accordance with the ICMG

and FIFA rules on 7 May 2013 (12.00 hrs GMT+2).


During the drawing of lots, the Committee will take into consideration the level of the participating

teams and the result of the previous editions in the below-mentioned order:

1. Mediterranean Games

2. Olympic Games

3. World Championship

The Committee for the random draw will be composed of the following members:

Chairman of the ICMG Technical Commision or a proxy

FIFA Technical Delegate

TFF President or a proxy

OCMG 2013 Sports Director

The Committee for the random draw, in order to achieve more balanced rounds, will take into

account the level of participating teams, specifically in terms of results achieved during the latest

Mediterranean Games held in Pescara, for the seeding.

The random draw is open to representatives of the participating Countries, press and public.

7.4. Technical Commission

The Technical Commission is composed as follows:

Chairman: FIFA Technical Delegate

TFF President or a proxy

Three (3) representatives of the participating Countries chosen by the FIFA Technical

Delegate

OCMG 2013 Competition Manager for Football

The Football Technical Commission will be in charge of:

Appointing the commissioners for the competitions

Examining complaints and ultimately making decisions about them

Making decisions in the event of force majeure or any cases not covered hereby.

7.5. Ranking System

7.5.1. Scores

Scores will be assigned in accordance with the FIFA rules:

Won match: 3 points

Tied match: 1 point

Lost match: 0 points

7.5.2. Rankings

The qualification ranking of teams will follow these criteria:


Highest number of points obtained in all group matches;

The result in the eventual direct match between two tied teams;

Goal difference in all group matches;

Greatest number of goals scored in all group matches.

If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above criteria, their ranking will be determined

as follows:

The team with fewer sanctions (according to the FIFA FAIR PLAY regulation)

Drawing of lots (the conditions will be indicated during the Technical Meeting)

8. COMPETITION VENUES AND EQUIPMENT

The Football Competitions will be held at the following stadiums:

Tevfik Sırrı Gür Stadium in Yenişehir, 8.3 km (15 minutes) away from the Mediterranean

Village Complex (MV3) with a capacity for 10.200 spectators;

Burhanettin Kocamaz Stadium in Tarsus, 46.4 km (60 minutes) away from the Mediterranean

Village Complex (MV 3) with a capacity for 4.200 spectators;

Tarsus City Stadium in Tarsus, 37.7 km (50 minutes) away from the Mediterranean Village

Complex (MV3) with a capacity for 3.800 spectators;

Mersin University Field in Yenişehir 2 km (5 minutes) away from the Mediterranean Village

Complex (MV3) with a capacity for 2.750 spectators.

8.1. Competition field

The competition fields to be used during the Games are in compliance with Laws of the Game.

8.2. Equipment

The official balls to be used during the competitions will be chosen and supplied by the OCMG

2013. The balls must conform to the provisions of the Laws of the Game and must hold the official

FIFA approved Logo.

All technical equipment to be used for the Football tournament and warm-up will comply with

technical regulations as defined by the Laws of the Game in force as of 1st January 2013, excluding

the special dispensations by the ICMG, after consultation with FIFA.

8.3. Changing rooms

Changing rooms will be provided for the players, with the facilities including showers and toilets.

8.4. Mixed Zone and Press Conference Room

Accredited media will be allowed to conduct short interviews in the Mixed Zone immediately after

competitions.


Athletes must leave the competition field via the Mixed Zone and they are requested to cooperate

and to answer the questions of the press.

Immediately after each match, the OCMG 2013 person in charge of the press will escort the coach

and one player from each team to the Press Conference Room in order to answer the questions of

the press.

9. TRAINING

9.1. Training venues

Based on the number of teams to be registered for the Football tournament of the 2013 Mersin

XVIIth Mediterranean Games, a suitable number of football fields will be available for training on

14th June 2013 so that all the teams will be able to practice for at least two (2) hours per day.

Training fields and stadiums are presented below:

Koray Aydın Stadium 10.2 km (20 minutes) away from the Mediterranean Village Complex (MV3)

Üç Ocak Field in Toroslar, 16 km (20 minutes) away from the Mediterranean Village Complex

(MV3);

Anafartalar Field in Toroslar 15.6 km (30 minutes) away from the Mediterranean Village

Complex (MV3);

Seyfi Ali Türkoğlu Field in Akdeniz 12 km (20 minutes) away from the Mediterranean Village

Comlex (MV3);

Macit Özcan Sport Complex North Football Grass Pitch no: 2 in Metropolitan Municipality 8km

(15 minutes) away from the Mediterranean Village Comlex (MV3);

Moreover, the teams can hold training sessions in each stadium before the beginning of the

Tournament and if the field status allows (the final decision will be taken by the Technical

Delegate), a familiarizing training session which will last for no more than two hours will be held.

The following technical equipment will be provided at each field:

20 balls of the same brand and model as the official one;

2 permanent football goals equipped with their nets;

1 portable football goal;

4 corner flags;

40 training cones;

Changing rooms and shower facilities.

9.2. Procedures for scheduling training sessions

Training sessions will be assigned by the OCMG 2013 Competition Manager and the FIFA Technical

Delegate.

Training sessions must be confirmed by the NOC before 17.00 hrs on the day prior to the session;

otherwise the session will be made available to other teams.


As a general rule, all submitted requests will be taken into account by the Competition Manager

and in collaboration with Technical Delegate. Sessions will be assigned by following a turnover

criterion. Further training sessions can be added, if necessary.

10. ELIGIBILITY

All NOCs of the ICMG member Countries whose Federations are the FIFA members are entitled to

take part in the Football Tournament of the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games.

Players must be citizens of its country and subject its jurisdiction and must be eligible for selection in

accordance with the Regulations Governing the Application of the FIFA Statutes and other relevant

FIFA regulations as well as in compliance with the ICMG rules and regulations.

Players must be nationals of the Country entering them at the moment of the preliminary

registration and must comply with and follow the ICMG and FIFA rules and regulations.

Each NOC may register only one (1) team of no more than eighteen (18) players. The players (U-19)

must be born as of 1 January 1994.

11. ENTRIES

The Delegations entry system is linked to the General Accreditation System. The OCMG 2013 entry

system is based upon a document downloadable from the website: www.mersin2013.gov.tr

Each NOC will receive a set code and password to access the registration forms. All the forms on the

website will be posted in two languages (French and English).

On-line accreditation ans sports entries system allowing the registration of a list of sports entries

which, duly completed and signed, must also be sent by fax or e-mail to the OCMG 2013, before the

deadline hereafter indicated.

11.1. Preliminary entries

The preliminary entries forms to be issued by each participating NOC must be submitted to the

OCMG 2013 no later than 10 November 2012 (24.00 hrs GMT+2).

11.2. Entries by number

The entries by number forms to be issued by by each participating NOC must be submitted to the

OCMG 2013 no later than Tuesday, 19 March 2013 (24.00 hrs GMT+2).

11.3. Entries by name (Long List)

The entries by name forms to be issued by each participating NOC must be submitted to the OCMG

2013 no later than Friday, 19 April 2013 (24.00 hrs GMT+2).

11.4. Final Entries by Name (Short List)

The final entries by name form (short list), to be issued by each participating NOC must be

submitted to the OCMG 2013 no later than 5 June 2013 (24.00 hrs GMT +2).

http://www.mersin2013.gov.tr/


11.5. Entries confirmation

Moreover, upon the arrival of the Chief de Mission to Mersin, hopefully two days before the arrival

of the Delegation, there will be a D.R.M. (Definitive Registration Meeting) with the Organizing

Committee in order to discuss certain topics and meet the requirements (general rules,

administrative issues, Village and other accommodation, transport, training time table, sports

entries confirmations, accreditations, rate-card payments, financials, etc.).

Specific forms will be delivered to each Mission Chief, in due time, to confirm the entries during the

D.R.M.

Entries confirmation for further participating athletes can also be communicated to the OCMG 2013

sports management, for extraordinary circumstances, at the latest during the Technical Meeting as

per section 12 of this regulation.

12. TECHNICAL MEETING

The Technical Meeting will be held at the Mersin Mediterranean Village International Zone, prior to

the start of the Tournament, on 18 June 2013 (18:00 hrs).

The Meeting will be organized following the FIFA standards and procedures and under the

supervision of the FIFA Technical Delegate.

The meeting will be attended by:

FIFA Technical Delegate;

Member of ICMG Technical Commission;

Team Leader (one for each team);

Trainer (one for each team);

Referees and judges;

Team Physicians (one per team);

OCMG 2013 Competition Manager for Football Tournament;

OCMG 2013 Venue Managers;

13. MEDICAL SERVICES

During the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games, medical services will be available in the

Mediterranean Village and at all the competition and training venues for all accredited athletes and

their officials.

a. Mediterranean Village

The Mediterranean Village Medical Centre will provide the residents with the below-listed medical

services.

Polyclinics, Laboratory and Diagnostic Imagining

Emergency service (24 hours)

Ambulance service (24 hours)


A Medical Guide detailing the medical services will be available to the participating delegations

during the Games.

b. Competition and Training Venues

Competition Venues: Medical teams consisting of MDs and paramedics will be available in all

competition venues.

Training Venues: First aid medical team will be available during the training sessions.

An ambulance service (present or on-call) will be available at all competition and training venues.

13.1. Anti-Doping Services

Doping control tests will be conducted during, and/or prior to the Games, by the Anti-Doping

Commission of Turkish National Olympic Committee, under the responsibility of the ICMG Medical

Commission in collaboration with the OCMG 2013 Health Department (Anti-Doping Unit) and in

accordance with the ICMG, IOC, FIFA and WADA rules and regulations.

All athletes selected for doping control test will receive a written notification and the procedure for

doping control will subsequently start.

Any athlete who refuses to undergo doping control test or who has positive results will be

disqualified from the competition and sanctioned in accordance with the ICMG and FIFA rules and

WADA Anti-Doping Code.

Detailed information regarding controls will also be provided in Anti-Doping Guide and it will be

distributed to the participating NOCs.

14. JURY MEMBERS, REFEREES OBSERVERS, DELEGATES

14.1. Disciplinary Commission

The Disciplinary Commision will be composed of five (5) members:

Chairman: FIFA Technical Delegate

One (1) TFF representative

Three (3) additional members chosen by the FIFA Technical Delegate from the representatives

list of participating Countries.

In case of a rules violation, the Commission will provide and impose all the disciplinary measures

and sanctions to players, assistant referees, referees, trainers and other officials.

The decisions taken by the Commission are based on the referees’and commissioners’ written

notifications.

Decisions made by the Disciplinary Commision are irrevocable in the event that at least three (3)

members, among which the President, votes for them. Decisions will be communicated, in written,

to the interested parties within twenty-four (24) hours from the end of the match.


The Commission Member who belongs to the same Country as the team in dispute cannot take part

in the Disciplinary Commision.

14.2. The Referee Commission

Referee Commission will be composed of at least three (3) members:

• FIFA Technical Delegate, as a Chairman;

• A Delegate of the host Country;

• One (1) member chosen by the FIFA Technical Delegate among the members of participating

country delegations.

The Referee Commision appoints delegates, referees, assistant referees and referee observers for

all the football competitions of the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games.

14.3. Referees

During the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games, football matches will be refereed by three

referees chosen from:

Two (2) referees appointed by the FIFA;

One (1) international referee and one (1) assistant referee for each delegation. The

appointment will be carried out upon the request from National Football Federation and

approval of the FIFA;

Number of the international referees to be appointed by the TFF, if required, will be decided based

on demand.

No referee or assistant can referee a match to be played by their home Country team.

Names of the referees will be indicated on the entries by name form.

15. PROTESTS AND APPEALS

Every protest will be reported on the official match report and be submitted in written French,

English or Arabic and no later than 60 minutes after the end of the match and accompanied, by a

cash deposit.

Referees decision regarding the play cannot be protested. Such decisions are final. The complaint

will be immediately handed over to the Technical Commission. Complaints and appeals will follow

the FIFA International Regulations.

In the event of a complaint, member of the Jury cannot be of the same nationality as the person

lodging the complaint.

In the event that the protest is accepted, the deposit will be refunded; otherwise it will be acquired

by the OCMG 2013.


16. SPORTS UNIFORMS

Players taking part in the Football Tournament of the 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games must

wear uniforms complying with the FIFA standards and FIFA Equipment Regulations. The latter will

duly decide the sets of uniform of each team which must have two (2) jerseys of different colours

(light and dark). Colours shall be confirmed at registration. Players must keep the same number until

the end of the match, even if they change position.

No advertising logos may appear on uniforms, accessories or on clothing and equipment worn or

used by players, except for manufacturer’s labels, on condition that the latter are not displayed for

advertising purposes, in accordance with the ICMG and FIFA rules.

These rules also apply to the award ceremonies.

17. AWARDS

Award ceremonies will be held at the end of the tournament

Medals and diplomas

In accordance with ICMG rules, the following prizes will be awarded:

First prize

A gold medal and a diploma for each player belonging to the first-ranked team;

Second prize

A silver medal and a diploma for each player belonging to the second-ranked team;

Third prize

A bronze medal and a diploma for each player belonging to the third-ranked team;

Fourth to Eight place:

Each player belonging to the team placing fourth to eight will receive a diploma.

18. TIME TABLE

Time table will be available after drawing of lots and will be communicated to the NOCs.

19. TECHNICAL OFFICES FOR COMPETITIONS

Two offices will provide specific information on the Football Tournament: Technical Information

Centre of Football at the competition venue and Sports Information Centre in the Mediterranean

Village.

These two Offices will provide information on competition times, training sessions, transportation,

list of players and results.

The two offices will also provide technical information communicated by the FIFA and OCMG 2013


20. APPROVAL OF THE REGULATIONS

In case of disagreement on the interpretation of these regulations, the French version shall prevail.

These regulations were approved by the President of the Technical Committee and ICMG on 7

September 2012.

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