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ITTF
Handbook 2009
/ 2010 |
| Index |
Description |
| 4.01 |
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS |
| 4.01.01 |
Authority for Organisation |
| 4.01.01.01 |
The title "World Championships", referred to in this Chapter as "Championships", shall be bestowed by the AGM on the championship events at a tournament organised by an Association entrusted with the task. |
| 4.01.01.02 |
The closing date for applications to stage Championships shall be specified by the Executive Committee and notified to all Associations, giving at least 6 months’ notice; applications shall be accepted only for the next 2 Championships. |
| 4.01.01.03 |
All applications shall be considered by the Executive Committee and shall be submitted to the AGM, together with the report of the Selection Committee, if applicable, on venues for the occasion in question. |
| 4.01.01.04 |
Where necessary, the AGM or the Executive Committee may ask one or more members of the appropriate Committee to visit the country of an Association applying for the right to organise the Championships to satisfy themselves as to the adequacy of the proposed playing and other arrangements; the cost of such visits shall be borne by that Association. |
| 4.01.01.05 |
If, after an option has been granted, circumstances change in such a way as to be likely to prejudice the satisfactory conduct of the Championships, the option may be revoked by a 2/3 majority vote at the AGM preceding the Championships; between AGMs the Board of Directors shall have power to transfer the Championships or to take any other appropriate action. |
| 4.01.02 |
Responsibilities of Organisers |
| 4.01.02.01 |
An Association granted the right to organise the Championships, hereafter referred to as the "organisers" shall be responsible for conducting them in accordance with the Laws of Table Tennis, the Regulations for International Competitions and the Regulations for World Title Competitions, as modified or supplemented by any directives authorised by the Board of Directors. |
| 4.01.02.02 |
The organisers shall provide accommodation and meals from the evening before the Championships begin until the morning after the Championships end for |
| 4.01.02.02.01 |
not more than 3 men and 3 women players nominated by an Association; |
| 4.01.02.02.02 |
1 delegate to the AGM from each Association if he is not already included in the nominated players listed above; |
| 4.01.02.02.03 |
members of the ITTF Executive Council, the Board of Directors and the Olympics Commission and full members of Committees; |
| 4.01.02.02.04 |
up to 4 members of the Doping Control Panel appointed by the Sports Science Committee; |
| 4.01.02.02.05 |
up to 3 members of the Calendar Working Group; |
| 4.01.02.02.06 |
up to 8 members of the Athletes' Commission; |
| 4.01.02.02.07 |
Personal Honorary Members; |
| 4.01.02.02.08 |
International Umpires and Referees from other Associations invited in accordance with directives issued by the ITTF; |
| 4.01.02.02.09 |
up to 3 members of the ITTF staff. |
| 4.01.02.03 |
If the business of the ITTF extends outside the period of the Championships the period of hospitality for those entitled to participate in such business shall be extended correspondingly. |
| 4.01.02.04 |
Organisers shall provide free medical care and medicine for all participants, but each Association is recommended to insure its players and officials against illness and injury for the duration of the Championships. |
| 4.01.02.05 |
Organisers shall meet the cost of transport between the place of accommodation and the playing hall, |
| 4.01.02.06 |
Organisers shall request their national authorities to waive visa charges for all participants. |
| 4.01.02.07 |
Organisers shall ensure free access to the playing hall and free circulation therein for all the players, officials and members listed in 4.1.2.2, for any additional players and committee members and for any interpreter, doctor or medical adviser appointed by the ITTF. |
| 4.01.02.08 |
Organisers shall provide first-class interpreting in at least three languages, preferably by simultaneous translation with the appropriate equipment. |
| 4.01.02.09 |
Organisers shall provide the ITTF with offices at the venue of the Championships and place at its disposal translation, computer, internet, telephone, telefax and duplicating facilities. |
| 4.01.02.10 |
The organisers shall publish a prospectus giving the main details of the organisation of the Championships, including |
| 4.01.02.10.01 |
the dates and place of the Championships; |
| 4.01.02.10.02 |
the events to be held; |
| 4.01.02.10.03 |
the equipment to be used; |
| 4.01.02.10.04 |
the procedure for entry, the entry fees and the undertakings required; |
| 4.01.02.10.05 |
the date and place of the draw; |
| 4.01.02.10.06 |
the dates of Jury meetings and of AGM sessions; |
| 4.01.02.10.07 |
the extent of hospitality for players and officials; |
| 4.01.02.10.08 |
any directives authorised by the Board of Directors for the Championships. |
| 4.01.02.11 |
During the Championships the organisers shall make available promptly to ITTF Officers, Board of Directors members and team captains details of results, including points scores; as soon as possible after the completion of the Championships the organisers shall publish the complete results, including points scores, and circulate them to all Associations. |
| 4.01.03 |
Eligibility |
| 4.01.03.01 |
Only an Association which is not in arrears (1.16.3.3) shall be eligible to enter teams or individual players in the Championships. |
| 4.01.03.02 |
In addition to provisions of 3.8 players being eligible to represent an association other than the one they intend to represent, shall register with the ITTF, through this new association. |
| 4.01.03.03 |
Such player shall not represent the new association before |
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