2013 SportAccord Convention - Welcome Kit

SPORTACCORD CONVENTION

WELCOME KIT

SAINT PETERSBURG, 26-31 MAY 2013

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ABOUTSPORTACCORD CONVENTIONSportAccord Convention is the world’s premier annual event at the service of sport, focused on driving positive change internationally, and dedicated to engaging rights holders, organising committees, cities, businesses and other organisations in the development of sport. SportAccord Convention provides delegates a unique opportunity to meet leading figures from the world of sport in one place at one time. It enables participants to conduct important face to face discussions and accelerate their organisation’s business objectives.

SportAccord Convention assists organisations in the scheduling of their meetings by providing a networking tool allowing them to identify prospects in advance and create a schedule of meetings to maximise their time on site.

• Developing Nations attend the event to speak with sporting leaders to discuss the development of sporting programmes in their country.

• Developed Nations meet International Federations to offer hosting solutions for their events.

• Businesses and service providers to world sport use the event to access International Federations and Organising Committees to discuss and agree current and potential working partnerships.

• International Federations and IOC members hold EB and AGM meetings during SportAccord Convention as well as ad hoc meetings with the wider sports business community.

The conference element of the SportAccord Convention offers all delegates the opportunity to listen to leading business fig-ures and renowned athletes from the upper echelon of world sport. Through inspirational talks and presentations, these high profile individuals share their experiences and insight on global themes shaping the future of world sport.

All participants are invited by the host city to enjoy and explore its culture via an extensive, high quality social programme consisting of multiple events and activities across the entire week.

SportAccord Convention is a 6-day gathering of 1700-2000 leading representatives from international sport. The annual convention is held in a different country each year and encompasses the Congress and General Assemblies of over 100 International Sports Federations (IFs) and their related Associations. These Federations hold the rights to scores of World Championships and other annual sporting events. SportAccord Convention’s goal is to offer the international sports commu-nity an annual occasion to gather together in an exclusive and authoritative networking environment, to build relationships, expand horizons and broaden sport’s collective endeavours.

The event was created and owned by what was then known as the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) and the Association of International Olympic Winter Federations (AIOWF). The decision was taken to re-brand the GAISF organisation, coinciding with the start of a dynamic new organisational strategy, with the name changing to SportAccord. To make the distinction between the enti-ties clear, the annual SportAccord event will be known as the SportAccord Convention and it will continue to be managed separately as before.

SportAccord Convention was originally launched in 2003 in order for the Associations and the IFs to increase efficiency by holding all of their annual meetings at the same time and place, and also as a commercial platform whereby the sports indus-try could have ‘one-stop-shop’ access to all the world governing bodies and their key decision-makers. An Exhibition

and a Conference were created in conjunction with the meetings, to encourage networking and facilitate understanding within the international sporting community. Since 2003, when SportAccord Convention first took place in Madrid, the event has been held in Lausanne, Berlin, Seoul, Beijing, Athens, Denver, Dubai, London and Québec City allowing attendees to experience the culture and hospitality of colleagues all over the world, and event-owners to visit cities and venues interested in hosting sporting events. This year, SportAccord Convention will take place in Saint Petersburg from 26 - 31 May 2013.

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SportAccord Convention receives the full support of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its President, who have agreed to organise the spring meetings of the IOC Executive Board at each Convention to date. In addition to its Executive Board Meeting, the IOC also hold their annual joint meetings with SportAccord (formerly GAISF), ASOIF and AIOWF during the annual gathering.

Over the past decade, SportAccord Convention has become one of the key fixtures on the international sporting calendar. But the event itself has now evolved into a SportAccord Community… a diverse group of people from across the sports spec-trum, and from all over the world, who value this unique opportunity to learn, to grow, and most of all to share – not only their varied experiences, but the cumulative wealth of knowledge everyone brings with them to our annual gatherings.

SportAccord Convention continues to develop additional offerings – such as SportAccord Convention TV, SportAccord Convention – The Annual, City Forum, LawAccord, The Daily event publication and the IF Forum, held in November – intend-ed to be invaluable resources for everyone within the sports movement. For more information on these, and on plans for this year’s event in Saint Petersburg, please refer to our website www.sportaccordconvention.com. We look forward to seeing you soon at one of our events!

Board Members – Presidents of the Founding Associations:

Mr. Hein Verbruggen, President, SportAccord & Chairman of SportAccord Convention

Mr. Francesco Ricci Bitti, President, ASOIF

Mr. René Fasel, President, AIOWF

Mr. Ron Froehlich, Vice President, SportAccord

Steering Committee:

Mr. Hein Verbruggen, President, SportAccord & Chairman, of SportAccord Convention

Mr. Ron Froehlich, Vice President, SportAccord

Mr. Vincent Gaillard, Director General, SportAccord

Mr. Andrew Ryan, Executive Director, ASOIF

Ms. Sarah Lewis, Secretary General, International Ski Federation & representing AIOWF

Mr. Nis Hatt, Managing Director, SportAccord Convention

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IWGA Council Meeting16:00 - 18:00Meeting Room 2

OFFICIAL MEETINGS

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City Forum13:30 - 17:30 Press Brie�ng Room

ASOIFGeneralAssembly09:00 - 13:00Conference Auditorium

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SportAccord Convention Opening Ceremony18:00 - 20:00Main Auditorium, Hall 8ALenexpo Exhibition Complex

IOC EB / ASOIFJoint Meeting09:15 - 10:45Press Brie�ng Room

AIOWF / ASOIFJoint Meeting12:00 - 13:30Meeting Room 2

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IOC EB08:00 - 09:00IOC EBMeeting Room

IOC EB / AIOWFJoint Meeting11:00 - 12:00IOC EB Meeting Room

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ExhibitionShowcaseCocktail17:30 - 19:00Exhibition Area

LawAccord08:30 - 12:00Press Brie�ngRoom

City-to-City09:0 -11:30Press Brie�ng Room(By Invitation only)

First Comers Breakfast08:00 - 09:00Press Brie�ng Room

ASOIF General Assembly14:00 - 17:00Conference Auditorium

IOC Press Brie�ng-TBC20:30 - 21:00

Press Brie�ng Room

ASOIF/AIOWF(Drinks as of 19:00) Dinner20:00(By invitation only)

Farewell Cocktail 13:00 - 14:00Hall 8A Invitational Lunch Area

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Exhibition Showcase cocktail16:30 - 18:00Exhibition Area

Closing Event for all delegates(Park Inn Prebaltiyskaya)19.00 - 22:00

IOC EB09:00 - 13:00

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IOC Press Brie�ng 18:30 - 19:00Press Brie�ng Room

2020 Olympic Games Candidate Cities Press Brie�ngs Istanbul15:30-15:50Tokyo16:15-16:35Madrid17:00-17:20Press Brie�ng Room

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SportAccord Convention Board Meeting

15:00 - 18:00IOC EB Meeting Room


SportAccordGeneralAssembly08:00 - 13:00Main Auditorium Hall 8A

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2013 OFFICIAL SCHEDULE*MONDAY, MAY 27 TUESDAY, MAY 28 WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 THURSDAY, MAY 30 FRIDAY, MAY 31

2020 Olympic Games Candidate Cities Presentations13:30 Istanbul14:10 Tokyo14:50 Madrid

SportAccord ConventionConference13:30 - 16:40Conference Auditorium

SportAccord Convention After HoursO�cial Bar - Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge22:00 - 23:30

SportAccord ConventionAfter Hours O�cial Bar - Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge 19:00 - 23:30SportAccord

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SportAccord Convention After HoursO�cial Bar - Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge20:00- 23:30

SAC 2013_OFFICIAL SCHEDULE_version 10*Please note that this schedule is subject to changes.

All times indicated are local Saint-Petersburg, Russia times.

IOC Press Brie�ng with IOC President 14:00 - 14:30


ARISF Council Meeting07:00 - 08:00IFs Meeting room

IMGA Board of Governors 19:30 - 20:00 - Meeting Room 2

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VENUE FLOORPLAN

MEETING ROOMS

OFFICE FACILITIES

FEATURE AREAS

AUDITORIUMS

TECHNICAL ZONES

19. IOC Offices & Meeting Rooms ........................... Hall 720. IOC Executive Board Meeting Room .................. Hall 721. IF Sports Bar ..................................................... Hall 722. The Business Club presented

by Australia Unlimited ....................................... Hall 723. Gold Partner Lounge ......................................... Hall 724. Commonwealth Games Federation

Meeting Room .................................................. Hall 725. Singapore Sports Council Meeting Room .............. Hall 7

1. Main Entrance .................................................. Hall 72. Accreditation Desk ............................................ Hall 73. Speaker Rehearsal Room ................................... Hall 74. Conference Auditorium ..................................... Hall 75. Aggreko Media Suite......................................... Hall 76. Ministry of Sport Offices .................................... Hall 77. Exhibition ......................................................... Hall 78. Main Auditorium ............................................... Hall 8A9. Invitational Lunch Area...................................... Hall 8A10. Meeting Room 2 ............................................... Hall 8A11. Press Briefing Room .......................................... Hall 812. SportAccord President Office ............................. Hall 813. ASOIF / AIOWF Staff Office ................................ Hall 814. ASOIF President Office ...................................... Hall 815. SportAccord Staff Office .................................... Hall 816. IFs Meeting Room ............................................. Hall 817. Press Working Room ......................................... Hall 818. Meeting Room 1 ............................................... Hall 8

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ACRONYMSASOIF

Association of Summer Olympic International Federations. The Association of Summer Olympic International Federa-tions (ASOIF) is a non-profit Association, and its membership consists of the 28 IFs (recently adding Rugby and Golf, see IF list attached) that are on the Summer Olympic Programme. Has been established in1983 to form a more direct and cohesive link between the IFs, the IOC and the organizers of the Olympic Games. ASOIF’s mission is to unite, promote and support the International Summer Olympic Federations; to preserve their autonomy, while coordinating their common interests and goals. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

AIOWF

Association of the International Olympic Winter Sports Federations. The Association of the International Olympic Winter Sports Federations (AIOWF) is a non-profit organisa-tion, comprising the 7 IFs that are on the Winter Olympic Programme. Secretariat in Zurich, Switzerland.

SportAccord

In 2009, GAISF, the General Assembly of International Sports Federations, was rebranded SportAccord. SportAccord is the umbrella organisation for international sports Federa-tions, both Olympic and non-Olympic. Its mission is to unite, support and promote the common interests of its members. SportAccord provides services in the areas of doping-free sport, sports’ social responsibility and sports’ integrity. Fur-ther activities include the organisation of multi-sports games and The Sports Hub, the online video portal on YouTube.

IF

International (Sport) Federation: The International Federa-tions are the international non-governmental organizations administering their respective sport at a world level and encompassing organisations administering sport at a national level.

NF

National Federations. The National Federations (NF) are the sporting bodies in a specific territory that govern the respec-tive sport on a national level and which are affiliated to the respective National Olympic Committee and International Federation. NOC National Olympic Committees. The National Olympic Committees (NOC) are the IOC recognized organi-zations, which develop and protect the Olympic Movement in their respective countries in accordance with the Olympic Charter.

IOC

International Olympic Committee. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the supreme authority of the Olympic Movement. The IOC is an international nongovernmental non-profit organization whose mission is to lead the Olympic Movement and the promotion of Olympism in accordance with the Olympic Charter. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

IOC EB

IOC Executive Board: The IOC Executive Board has the responsibility of managing the affairs of the IOC (similar to a Board of Directors). The IOC EB consists of the IOC President, four Vice-Presidents and ten additional members.

IOC Members

IOC Members are chosen or elected from among persons considered qualified by the IOC and represent and promote the interests of the IOC and of the Olympic Movement in their countries and in the organisations of the Olympic Movement in which they serve. There are currently 107 members, 24 honorary members and 1 honour members.

IOC Session

Is the general assembly of the members of the IOC, and is held at least once a year (similar to a shareholders meeting). The Session is the supreme organ of the IOC and adopts, modifies and interprets the Olympic Charter. Its decisions are final.

IPC

International Paralympic Committee. The International the Paralympic Movement. The IOC is an international, non-gov-ernmental, non-profit organisation whose mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement and the promotion of the sport for athletes with a disability.

Olympic Charter

The Olympic Charter is the codification of the Fundamental Principles, Rules and By-laws adopted by the IOC. It governs the organization and operation of the Olympic Movement and stipulates the conditions for the celebration of the Olym-pic Games.

Olympic Family

Olympic Family is a general term used to group together vari-ous constituents of the Olympic Movement.

Olympic Movement

The movement, led by the IOC, encompassing those organi-sations, athletes and other persons who agree to be guided by the Olympic Charter.

OG

Olympic Games.

OCOG

Organising Committee of Olympic Games (Summer/Winter). E.g. Sochi 2014, Rio 2016 etc. The staging of the Games is entrusted by the IOC to the NOC of the host country. The host country NOC forms the OCOG as the organization that is responsible for managing the operations necessary for the staging of the Games.

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ANOC

Association of National Olympic Committees. The Associa-tion of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) is the organi-zation that represents all the National Olympic Committees of the world. Headquartered in Paris, France.

ANOCA

Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa:The Association of National Olympic Committees ofAfrica (ANOCA).

EOC

European Olympic Committees: The European Olympic Committees (EOC) is the continental association formed to represent and further the interests of National Olympic Com-mittees of Europe. Headquartered in Italy.

ONOC

Oceania National Olympic Committees: The Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) is the continental association formed to represent and further the interests of National Olympic Committees of Oceania. Headquartered in Fiji.

OCA

Olympic Council of Asia: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is the continental association formed to represent and fur-ther the interests of National Olympic Committees ofAsia. Headquartered in Kuwait.

PASO

Pan American Sports Organisation: The Pan American Sports Organisation (PASO) is the continental association formed to represent and further the interests of National Olympic Com-mittees of the Americas. Headquartered in Mexico.

CAS

Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is an institution inde-pendent of any sports organisation, which offers parties a means of settling disputes through arbitration and/or media-tion adapted to the specific needs of the sports world. Based in Switzerland.

WADA

World Anti-Doping Agency: The mission of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is to promote, and coordinate and monitor at international level the fight against doping in sport in all forms. WADA cooperates with intergovernmental organisations, governments, public authorities and other public and private bodies fighting against doping in sport. Established in Lausanne on 10 November 1999. WADA is structured on the basis of equal representation of the Olympic Movement and Public Authorities. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

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TRAVEL INFORMATION• Upon arrival at Pulkovo Saint Petersburg International Airport, please follow the SportAccord Convention signs to the

Arrivals Hall. The Information Desk and Host City staff will assist with shuttle transportation. Please click the following link to view the Pulkovo Airport Terminal 1 and 2 Floor Plan.

• If you are travelling to Saint Petersburg from Moscow via international flights, support staff in the Moscow Airports will be available from May 25th - May 28th to assist you and can be found at the Information Desk located in each airport.

• Shuttle transportation to the Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge, Sokos Hotel Vasilievskiy, Park Inn by Radisson Pribaltiyskaya Hotel, Taleon Imperial Hotel, Angleterre Hotel, Hotel Astoria and the Domina Prestige Hotel will be available from | 07:00 – 24:00, Saturday, May 25th to Wednesday, May 29th.

• Shuttle transportation departing to Pulkovo Airport will be available from 07:00 – 24:00, Wednesday, May 29th to Saturday, June 1st.

• If you arrive outside our shuttle bus schedule and require a taxi, the ride from the airport to your hotel should take ap-proximately 45-75 minutes (depending on traffic) with the average fee being 2000 rubles not including gratuity.

• Keep in mind that most hotels do not allow check-in until 14:00. Luggage can be stored at the official SportAccord Convention Official Hotels prior to check-in and on site at the Lenexpo Exhibition Complex.

• Shuttle Bus Times from Official Hotels to the Lenexpo Exhibition Complex can be found on site at each Official Hotel.

Lenexpo Exhibition ComplexProspekt Bol’shoy VO, 103, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 199106+7 (812) 240 40 40

***WIFI is available throughout the venue***

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GENERAL INFORMATIONThe SportAccord Convention Accreditation Desk will be located at the Main Entrance of Hall 7 at the Lenexpo Exhibition Complex and will be open daily as follows.

Date Times

Saturday May 25th 14:00 – 18:00

Sunday May 26th 08:00 – 18:00

Monday May 27th 06:30 – 20:00

Tuesday May 28th 07:00 – 20:00

Wednesday May 29th 07:00 – 21:00

Thursday May 30th 07:00 – 20:00

Friday May 31st 07:30 – 14:00

• Your accreditation badge and delegate bag, containing information pertaining to the week’s events, may be picked up at the Accreditation Desk. ***Please bring one form of photo identification with you (i.e. either passport or driver’s licence). ***

• We kindly ask that you wear your badge at all times, both inside the hotel and at external events, for security and in order to gain access to all Convention areas. You will also need your badge in order to have breakfast at your hotel.

• There will also be a SportAccord Convention Information Desk in the Lenexpo Exhibition Complex, with support staff available to answer questions or point you in the right direction (same hours of operation as the registration desk, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).

• Click here for the Official Schedule with an overview of events taking place at SportAccord Convention 2013 in Saint Petersburg.

Medical Assistance Information

•Medicalassistancewillbeavailable24hoursperdaybeginningat09:00 on May 25, 2013 and ending June 1, 2013.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL THE FOLLOWING NUMBER

+7 812 327 0301

http://sportaccordconvention.com/pdf/SAC2013OFFICIALSCHEDULE.pdf

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MORNING EXERCISE PROGRAMMEYou are invited to join our FREE Morning Exercise Sessions! Be part of the world’s premier annual event at the service of sport with SportAccord Convention.

Why should you attend the Morning Exercise Sessions?• To kick start your day and pump up your energy levels for the day ahead. Stay active!• To meet other delegates in a friendly environment right from the start.• To discover stunning sights across the City of Saint Petersburg.

Who can attend?The Morning Exercise Sessions are open to all delegates, speakers, partners, exhibitors and organisers of the SportAccord Convention regardless of fitness levels and you can simply show up on the day.

What type of exercise will be included in the morning sessions?

Group Walk:This will consist of a 5K brisk walking exercise across stunning sights in the City of Saint Petersburg.

Group Run:This will consist of a 5K running exercise across stunning sights in the City of Saint Petersburg. This exercise will be adaptable for most runners both those that frequently run to those who prefer the occasional jog.

MUAYTHAI Boxercise Class:Brought to you by the IFMA, Stephan Fox, a former world champion & famed reality TV personality along with his local instructors will lead you through a MUAYTHAI boxercise class – 45 minutes of culture, cardio, stretching and FUN!! All participants will receive a certificate, muaythai shorts and a Good Morning Saint Petersburg T-shirt to take home.

Morning Run/Walk Schedule and Meeting PointFrom Monday to Friday during the SportAccord Convention you will be able to take part in a couple different types of exercise from 6:30 – 7:30am.

Monday 27th May

Tuesday 28th May

Wednesday 29th May

Thursday 30th May

Friday 31st May

The meeting point will be at 6:15am in the lobby of all the Official SportAccord Convention Hotels. Even if you are not staying at any of those hotels, please meet the group at the lobby of your nearest official hotel.

MUAYTHAI Schedule and Meeting Point

Wednesday 29th May from 6:30am – 7:30am *There will be buses from each hotel @ 6.30 AM to take you to the dock...

Where: Riverboat docked on the Neva RiverWhat to Wear: Exercise clothes & sport shoesWhat to Bring: A bottle of water, towel, spirit & determination!!

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FAQ SAINT PETERSBURGCURRENCY

You will need Russian Roubles (RUR), and you can even get them in your home country. Please enquire at your local post of-fice or currency exchange agents. However, it is simple and convenient to change either Euros or US dollars once you arrive in Russia. Traveller’s cheques can be changed, but often with difficulty. All major credit cards are accepted in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

Currently there are no restrictions for amounts of money that can be brought into Russia. Any sum of money over $10,000 brought into the country (including traveller’s cheques) must be declared at customs.

Individual residents are allowed to export foreign currencies in a lump cash sum up to $10,000. All exported cash assets above $3,000 must be declared.

DRINKING WATER

It is not advisable to drink the water in Russia unless it has been boiled or purified. You can buy bottled drinking and spar-kling water at any supermarket or street kiosk in all cities and villages.

CLIMATE AND WEATHER

The month of May is characterized by rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing from 14°C to 18°C over the course of the month, exceeding 23°C or dropping below 9°C only one day in ten.

Daily High and Low Temperature in May

The daily average low (blue) and high (red) temperature with percentile bands (inner band from 25th to 75th percentile, outer band from 10th to 90th percentile). Daily low temperatures range from 3°C to 8°C, falling below 1°C or exceeding 11°C only one day in ten.

The probability that precipitation will be observed at this location varies throughout the month. Precipitation is most likely around May 31, occurring in 53% of days.

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Daily Sunrise & Sunset with Twilight in May

TIPS

Tipping is quite common in Russia. Although you normally will not find any service charge in your restaurant bill, many visi-tors do leave tips to show appreciation for a job well done and this is certainly acceptable. Such gestures are voluntary and at the sole discretion of the visitor.

ELECTRICITY

The standard voltage is 220V, 50Hz AC. Sockets require a Continental or European plug with two round pins. Pack a travel adaptor.

PRACTICALITIES

Will I be able to communicate in English?

English is widely spoken in good restaurants, expensive shops and in the busier, tourist areas of Russia. Most hotel staff around the country also speak English. This is, however, not always the case in regular bars, standard shops and amongst most taxi drivers or metro staff. Nevertheless, most people are responsive and will try to help you even without language knowledge. Cyrillic is the alphabet used in the Russian language. A phrasebook detailing the Cyrillic alphabet is recommend-ed for travel.

What should I bring from Russia and where can I buy it?

Russian souvenirs are authentic, inexpensive and usually well-made. The most recognisable Russian souvenir is, without a doubt, the matryoshka doll: multiple dolls, one inside another, like the layers of an onion. Small black boxes painted with traditional scenes, called palekh, are also very popular.

Grocery stores are open from 8 or 9 am until 8 or 9 pm, and department stores are open from 10 or 11 until 7 or 8. Depart-ment stores may be closed on Sundays.

How to use the Metro in Russia?

The metro is the easiest and quickest way to get around in big cities in Russia. All metro stations are easily found by the “M” signs. Generally the metro system is very logical and easy to use. There are also information points at most of the stations with intercom connection to the station controller which can be used for assistance (however do not expect everyone under-stands English). Please note, most signboards are in Russian, however the maps of the metro system have Latin transcription. Please find below some useful translations:

• Exit – ВЫХОД (Vikhod)

• Interchange – ПЕРЕХОД (Perekhod)

• Ticket office – КАССА (Kassa)

• Ticket – БИЛЕТ (Bilet)

Metro stations are normally open for passengers daily from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Passengers must pay the fare every time they enter the metro. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office at any station entrance and are available for 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 or more rides.

Saint Petersburg Metro Map

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CONTACTS Local Organising Committee

REDTORCH LTD

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SPORTACCORD CONVENTIONSportAccord ConventionMaison du Sport International

Avenue de Rhodanie 54

1007 Lausanne, Switzerland

P: +41 (0) 21 601 75 87

Fax number: + 41 (0) 21 601 75 69

E-mail: [email protected]

Onsite number: +7 (0) 812 321 28 10

Nis HattManaging Director

[email protected]

P: +41 (0) 21 601 27 28

M: +41 (0) 79 126 62 28

Russian Mobile: + 7 921 181 72 20

Nicolet de ZwartEvent Operations Manager, Logistics

[email protected]

P: +41 (0) 21 601 27 30

M: +41 (0) 79 126 09 29Russian Mobile: + 7 921 181 82 33

John HewittEvent Operations Manager, Communications

[email protected]

P: +41 (0) 21 601 27 56

M: +41 (0) 79 922 14 48Russian Mobile: + 7 921 181 83 93

Christina BouziouriEvent Operations Executive

[email protected]

P: +41 (0) 21 601 75 87

M: +41 (0) 79 260 75 48Russian Mobile: + 7 921 181 79 17

David EadesConference Programme Development Manager

[email protected]

P: +41 (0) 21 601 75 87

Holly NortonConference Manager

[email protected]

P: +44 (0) 1525 217 875

M: +44 (0) 7768 455 285

Jay StuartHead of Media Relations

[email protected]

M: +44 (774) 780 50 75

RedTorch Ltd82 Clerkenwell Road

Farringdon, London

EC1M 5RF

P: +44 (0) 207 036 8080

Jonny MurchHead of Sales & Marketing

[email protected]

P: +44 (0) 207 036 8081

M: +44 (0) 798 951 4912

Russian Mobile: + 7 925 922 73 06

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Alex RossCommercial Manager

[email protected]

P: +44 (0) 207 036 8083

M: +44 (0) 7703 183029

Russian Mobile: + 7 925 922 73 01

Adam BarkerPartnerships Manager

[email protected]

P: +44 (0) 207 036 8085

M: +44 (0) 7507 635 642

Russian Mobile: + 7 925 922 73 04

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Tim KilpatrickBusiness Development Executive

[email protected]

P: +44 (0) 207 036 8082

M: +44 (0) 7779 801 126

Russian Mobile: + 7 925 922 73 02

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Chris Argyle-RobinsonMarketing & Account Manager

[email protected]

P: +44 (0) 207 036 8084

M: +44 (0) 7866 366 086

Russian Mobile: + 7 925 922 73 03

Aleksandra SersniovaMarketing & Account Executive

Aleksandra.sersniova@ sportaccordconvention.com

P: +44 (0) 207 036 8086

M: +44 (0) 7432 687 486

Russian Mobile: + 7 925 922 73 08

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Andrea HurstExhibition Operations Liaison

[email protected]

P: +44 (0) 875 862 2155

M: +44 (0) 796 191 8958

F: +44 (0) 875 862 2155

Russian Mobile: + 7 925 922 73 09

Fiona HigneyCommercial Consultant

[email protected]

P: +44 (0) 207 036 8082

M: +44 (0) 797 042 7921

Russian Mobile: + 7 925 922 73 07

OFFICIAL SUSTAINABILITY & LEGACY PARTNERCH2M HillAddress: Elms House 43, Brook Green, Hammersmith, London, W6 7EF, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 203 479 8252

Website: www.ch2m.com

OFFICIAL LOGISTICS PARTNERDB SchenkerA A

OFFICIAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTION PARTNEREUROVISION Address: L’Ancienne-Route 17A, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland

Tel: +41 22 717 2111

OFFICIAL TV PRODUCTION PARTNERInternational Sports Broadcasting (ISB) Website: www.isbtv.com

Telman AkavovAdvisor of Chairman, Committee of Physical Culture and Sport

22, Millonaya Street,

St. Petersburg, Russia

P: + 7 812 312 56 48

Documents

2013 SportAccord Convention - Welcome Kit