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IBSA Blind Football European Championships 2019, Rome - Information and Entry Forms for Teams
IBSA Blind Football
European Championships
      2019, Rome

  Information and Entry Forms for Teams
IBSA Blind Football European Championships 2019, Rome - Information and Entry Forms for Teams
Welcome

       I have the honor and pleasure of welcoming you to Rome where the IBSA Blind
Football European Championships will take place.
       Rome is the city where our Federation is based and in general it represents the
home of the Paralympic Sport in Italy, with its innovative Paralympic Center “Tre Fontane”,
which will host for the first time such a prestigious event.
       It is a matter of pride for me and for the whole federal movement that I represent,
to organize an International Paralympic Event.
       We will perceive the history, culture and traditions of the hosting Country that knows
how to organize, and we will give a strong visibility to the discipline, reinforcing its image
and identity, and to all the Paralympic movement.
       We are working together with all the staff for the realization of an important
sporting event and we are happy to welcome you in Italy.

I wait for you in Rome,

                                                     Sandro Di Girolamo
                                                       FISPIC President
IBSA Blind Football European Championships 2019, Rome - Information and Entry Forms for Teams
IBSA Blind Football European Championships 2019

1. Dates

The IBSA Blind Football European Championships 2019 will be held in Rome, the capital of Italy,
from 14th to 25th September 2019, with matches taking place from 17th to 24th September 2019.
The competition arrival date is Saturday 14th September and departure date is 25th September
2019.

2. Organization and Contact

The headquarter of the Organization Committee is the Italian Blind Sport Federation (FISPIC):
LOC address: Piazzale degli Archivi 40-42 - 00144 Rome, Italy
Phone:       + 39 0683559016
E-Mail:      euroblindfootball2019@gmail.com
Website:     www.fispic.it

Main contact person for teams:
Name:        Elena Santini
E-Mail:      euroblindfootball2019@gmail.com

3. Arrival Information

3.1 Travel to and from Rome
Airports
✓ Rome-Fiumicino (FCO)
✓ Rome-Ciampino (CIA)
Train Station
✓ Rome-Termini
✓ Rome-Tiburtina
IBSA Blind Football European Championships 2019, Rome - Information and Entry Forms for Teams
3.2 Passport and Visas
All visitors to Italy need a valid passport or Identity Card. EU citizens do not need a visa for
entering Italy. All other countries should contact their governing bodies or passport offices in
order to get information on traveling to Italy.

3.3 Regulations regarding Guide Dogs
If a team wishes to bring a guide dog they should contact the tournament organizers at
euroblindfootball2019@gmail.com

3.4 Transportation in Rome
FISPIC staff will organize and be responsible for transport from and to the airports or railway
station mentioned above. Teams must provide information on travel arrangements by the dates
requested on the booking forms.
FISPIC staff will organize will organize and be responsible for transport from and to Hotel.

4. Accommodation

Official Championships Hotel (Team, Officials, Referees and Classifiers, Family & Friends):
❖ Hotel Cristoforo Colombo
   Via Cristoforo Colombo, 710, 00144 Rome
   https://www.hotelcolomboroma.it/
IBSA Blind Football European Championships 2019, Rome - Information and Entry Forms for Teams
Description
The Hotel Cristoforo Colombo, only 2 Km from the competition venue, will be the official
Championships Team Hotel (for accredited members only).
The Hotel Cristoforo Colombo is located in the heart of the business district EUR, few meters away
from the Palalottomatica and well connected to the city centre.
The hotel is close to the GRA (Great Ring Road) so it can easily be reached from both Leonardo Da
Vinci-FCO and Ciampino airports.
By the hotel you’ll find “Euroma2 shopping centre”, one of the biggest malls in town, and also
Museums and the lovely Eur little lake, where you can have nice walks.
In order to reach the hotel by car, drive along the GRA and take exit 26, direction Rome.
If you travel by train, you can catch the line B subway at Termini, direction Laurentina, and get out
at “Eur Fermi”; then take bus line 709, 700 or 70 to Via Cristoforo Colombo.
If you travel by plane, from the airport “Leonardo Da Vinci-FCO” take the train “Leonardo Express”
to Termini Train Station and follow previous instructions, or take the local train stopping at
Ostiense and then take the subway.

5. Catering

Accredited delegation members will be served (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at the Hotel Colombo
during the time of the Championships, starting with dinner on Saturday 14th September and
ending with breakfast on 25th September,2019.
All meals will be served at the following times:

 • Breakfast 06:30 – 10:30 h
 • Lunch     12:00 – 15:00 h
 • Dinner    19:00 – 22:00 h
These times could be changed according to the final program of the matches.
Special dietary requirements can be catered for. There will also be a vegetarian option at all meals.

6. Accreditation

Accreditation cards will be issued to each athlete only after he has personally shown his valid
passport/ID Card and IBSA VI classification form to the Event Eligibility Officer and, if necessary,
sight classification.
Accreditation will also be provided to staff and other officials on registration. For questions
regarding accreditation please contact the LOC at: euroblindfootball2019@gmail.com
IBSA Blind Football European Championships 2019, Rome - Information and Entry Forms for Teams
7. Entry fees

For arrival on Saturday 14th September 2019 and departure Wednesday 25th September 2019:
Entry fee: € 1.430,00 per person for the whole period
   • Deposit (30%) to be paid by 15 March 2019
   • Balance to be paid by 15 June 2019
The fee covers:
   • 11 nights of accommodation from Saturday 14th September 2019 to Wednesday 25th
        September 2019 (departure on 25th September) in double room
   • Airport transfers from and to Rome-Fiumicino (FCO) or Rome-Ciampino (CIO) and from
        railway station
   • Meals inclusive of dinner on Saturday 14th September 2019 through to breakfast on
        Wednesday 25th September 2019
   • For the accommodation in single room for the whole period the cost is € 1.870,00;
Additional costs:
   • IBSA capitation tax @ €25 per athlete
   • Optional payment for extra nights or additional group members, as specified in Form 2 and
       3
   • Additional costs associated with arrival/departure from other airports
   • Other expenses may apply on arrival, depending on team requirements. These may include
       additional ice packs (the venue will provide free ice for matches), snacks, recreational
       activities.
Payment:
Payment must always be in Euro (€).
Please note that you are responsible for paying all bank charges, including transfer fees.
IBSA Blind Football European Championships 2019, Rome - Information and Entry Forms for Teams
8. Entry forms deadlines

Form                        Description                                    Deadline
 1.                  Expression of Interest (entry by number)            15 February
 2.                                   Finance – 30 % deposit            15 March
 3.                                                                   ………………………..
        Finance – balance of payment and IBSA capitation tax             15 June
 4.                                                                  …………………………….
                      Team profile and dietary requirements              15 June
 5.                                                                 ………………………………….
                                    Arrival/departure details            15 June
 6.                                                                   ……………………….
                            Delegation Form (entry by name)              15 June

9. The Venue and Competition

The Venue will be the "Paralympics Preparation Center", close to Hotel Cristoforo Colombo in the
heart of the business district EUR.
The "Paralympics Preparation Center" is the first multi-purpose project on the national territory
specifically dedicated to the practice and promotion of sports for the population with physical,
intellectual-relational and sensory disabilities.
The structure is built on an area of 7 hectares.
In the Paralympics Preparation Center it will be possible to practice different sports including
tennis, soccer and five-a-side football, swimming, fencing, athletics, judo, table tennis and
modern dance.
IBSA Blind Football European Championships 2019, Rome - Information and Entry Forms for Teams
9.1 Competition Schedule
❖ Arrival of the teams:       14 September 2019
❖ Classification Period:      15 – 16 September 2019
❖ Opening Ceremony:           16 September 2019
❖ Opening Game:               17 September 2019
❖ Competition Period:         17 – 24 September 2019
❖ Closing Ceremony:           24 September 2019
❖ Departure:                  25 September 2019

The detailed schedule can be found as Appendix 1 “Competition Schedule” at the end of this
document.

9.2 Training
Team training sessions will be organized using the second field, outdoor venue, located in the
Paralympic Centre, prior to the event.

9.3. Changing Rooms
Changing rooms will be available for all teams inside the venue. Showers and toilets are located
inside the changing rooms.

9.4. Referees and Rules
Referees will be official IBSA referees and all matches shall be played according to the current IBSA
Blind Football regulations.

9.5. Competition format
The competition will take place with 10 nations, consisting of 2 groups with 5 teams each.
After the group stages the teams finishing first and second in their group will progress to the semi-
finals. Teams finishing third in their group will play off for fifth and sixth position. Teams finishing
fourth will play off for seventh and eighth position. Teams finishing fifth in their group will play for
ninth and tenth place overall.
IBSA Blind Football European Championships 2019, Rome - Information and Entry Forms for Teams
10. Anti-Doping and Medical

10.1 Anti-Doping Control
The event is subject to random doping tests in accordance with IBSA regulations. Athletes should
refer to the IBSA Anti-Doping Policy.

Any athlete taking medication subject to doping controls must be in possession of a valid IBSA
Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). For information on IBSA’s anti-doping policies and how to apply
for a TUE, go to www.ibsasport.org/anti-doping.

10.2 Classification
Classification process will respect IBSA procedure, as defined by IBSA Classification rules,
http://www.ibsasport.org/documents/files/182-1-IBSA-Classification-rules-2018.pdf.
Only athletes competing in this event can be classified.
All athletes must be licensed for the current year.

Procedure for the classification of an athlete at a competition:
   • A fully filled MDF, dated and signed by a certified ophthalmologist, must be uploaded in
      ISAS by the 3rd August 2019. Only the current MDF (available for downloading from the
      IBSA website is accepted).
      http://www.ibsasport.org/documents/files/179-1-IBSA-Medical-Diagnostics-Form.pdf
   • For athletes with a Review status - tests and complementary medical exams requested in
      previous competitions should be uploaded at the same time of MDF - 6 weeks - by 3rd
      August 2019. Every athlete should state in the MDF if they wear optical correction
      (glasses, contact lenses, filters) when they compete.
   • Athletes without the correct MDF uploaded in due time will not be scheduled for
      classification, and cannot enter the competition. There will be no exceptions.

10.3 Medical Service
Teams who do not have their own team doctor will be able to take advantage of the event medical
assistance. The medical assistance will operate daily during the competition time.

10.4 Insurance
Participating member organizations are responsible for their own insurance requirements for
travel, personal accident, liability and medical matters.
11. Other information

11.1 Athletes' Eligibility
All the athletes must be licensed for the current year (2019), have a valid eye classification and
belong to an IBSA Member in good standing.

11.2 Online registration with IBSA ISAS Database
Team athlete entries should be made using                     the   ISAS    Online   Registration
System: https://isas.ibsasport.org/isas/entries/index

11.3 Athletes' Substitution
Substitution (because of injuries, visa problems or all other reasons) of an athlete will only be
allowed up to the deadline of the MDF upload. After that date NO substitutes will be allowed to
participate.
Appendix 1 – General Schedule

                       14    15    16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25

Arrival
Classifications
Opening Ceremony
Opening Game
Training Mainfield
Training Court
Preliminary sessions
Semifinals
Placement Matches
Final
Closing Ceremony
Players Party
Departure
Appendix 2 – Schedule of Play

                                             SESSIONS

                 9:00                11:30                   15:00              17:30

14 Sept.                                                                       Arrival
15 Sept.    Classification       Classification          Classification     Classification
16 Sept.    Classification       Classification          Classification   Opening Ceremony
17 Sept.   Opening Match           Group B                 Group A            Group B
18 Sept.       Group A             Group B                 Group A            Group B
19 Sept.       Group B             Group A                 Group B            Group A
20 Sept.       Group B             Group A                 Group B            Group A
21 Sept.       Group A             Group B                 Group A            Group B
22 Sept.                                                Semifinal n° 1      Semifinal n° 2
23 Sept.                        9 th Place Match        7th Place Match    5th Place Match
24 Sept.                        3rd Place Match              Final        Closing Ceremony
25 Sept.      Departure
FORM 1: Preliminary Entry – Expression of Interest (by 15th February 2019)

                          Country:
            Name of Federation:
                          Address:
                       Telephone:
                           Mobile:
                            e-mail:
       Name of Contact Person:
     Position of Contact Person:
    Estimate of Team numbers:
 Estimate of Athletes numbers:
     Estimate of Staff numbers:

This form must be returned by E-Mail no later than 15th February to:

Elena Santini
Event Manager
• e-mail: euroblindfootball2019@gmail.com
FORM 2: First Finance Form: Deposit (by 15th March 2019)

COUNTRY:

Payment of 30 % of the total entry fee amount should be transferred to the following bank
account. You are responsible for paying all bank charges, including transfer fees.
                                     Bank: BNL – Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.P.A.
 International Bank Account Number IBAN: IT61 P010 0503 3090 0000 0000 566
              Business Identifier Code BIC: BNL I I TRR
                                            Federazione Italiana Sport Paralimpici per
                           Account Name: Ipovedenti e Ciechi

                                Reference: Piazzale degli Archivi 41, 00144 Rome

Payment Summary                                                   Total         30 % deposit
                                                                                  payable
€ 1.430,00 per person for 11 nights arriving on Saturday 14th
September 2019 to breakfast on Wednesday 25th                 €             €
September 2019 in double room
€ 1.870,00 per person for 11 nights arriving on Saturday 14th
September 2019 to breakfast on Wednesday 25th                 €             €
September 2019 in single room
€ 150,00 per person for any additional nights (Double
Room)
€ 180,00 per person for any additional nights (Single Room)   €             €
Number of persons:
Number of nights:
Dates:
                           Total                              €             €

This form must be returned by E-Mail no later than 15th March to:
Elena Santini
Event Manager
• e-mail: euroblindfootball2019@gmail.com
FORM 3: Second Finance Form: Balance and IBSA Capitation Tax (by 15th June)

COUNTRY:

Payments of 70 % of the total entry fee and € 25,00 per player IBSA Capitation Tax.
The correct amount should be transferred to the following bank account. You are
responsible for paying all bank charges, including transfer fees.
                                      Bank: BNL – Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.P.A.
International Bank Account Number IBAN: IT61 P010 0503 3090 0000 0000 566
              Business Identifier Code BIC: BNL I I TRR
                                         Federazione Italiana Sport Paralimpici per
                           Account Name: Ipovedenti e Ciechi

                                Reference: Piazzale degli Archivi 41, 00144 Rome

Payment Summary                                                    Total       70 % deposit
                                                                                 payable
€ 1.430,00 per person for 11 nights arriving on Saturday 14th
September 2019 to breakfast on Wednesday 25th                 €            €
September 2019 in double room
€ 1.870,00 per person for 11 nights arriving on Saturday 14th
September 2019 to breakfast on Wednesday 25th                 €            €
September 2019 in single room
€ 150,00 per person for any additional nights (Double
Room)
€ 180,00 per person for any additional nights (Single Room)   €            €
Number of persons:
Number of nights:
Dates:
                           Total                              €            €
This form must be returned by E-Mail no later than 15th June to:
Elena Santini
Event Manager
• e-mail: euroblindfootball2019@gmail.com
Form 4: Team Profile and Dietary Requirements – by 15th June 2019

Please complete the team profile and return with the Entry by Name by 15th June. Information
provided will be used in the Official Program and event publicity. Please remember to e-mail a
recent picture of your team – preferably as a jpeg file.

COUNTRY:

Brief Background on the Team:

Special Dietary requirements:

This form must be returned by E-Mail no later than 15th June to:

Elena Santini
Event Manager
• e-mail: euroblindfootball2019@gmail.com
Form 5: Arrival / Departure Details – by 15th June 2019

COUNTRY:

Arrival details:

        Date                Time            Flight No.      Departure from   Rome Airport

14 September 2019

Departure details:

        Date                Time            Flight No.       Rome Airport    Destination

25 September 2019

This form must be returned by E-Mail no later than 15th June to:

Elena Santini
Event Manager
• e-mail: euroblindfootball2019@gmail.com
Form 6: Delegation Form – by 15th June 2019
     COUNTRY:

Team Manager / Staff / Coaches:
          Surname               Forename   Date of    Gender       Official
       (Family Name)              (Given    Birth      (F/M)       Position
                                 Name)
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Athletes:
               Surname        Forename     Date of   Nationality   Passport
            (Family Name)       (Given      Birth                  Number
                               Name)
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.
8.

9.

10.

This form must be returned by E-Mail no later than 15th June to:

Elena Santini
Event Manager
• e-mail: euroblindfootball2019@gmail.com
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