General Info

Name: Urzad Miasta Myslowice - MOSiR Myslowice Contact person: ZAJAC ELZBIETA Address: 41-400 Myslowice, ul. Ks. Norberta Bonczyka 32z Tel: 0048323171802 Mobile: 0048509488449 Fax: 0048322221173 E-mail: biuro@mosir.myslowice.pl Website: www.mosir.myslowice.pl

President: Miroslaw Przedpelski Contact person: Olga Syropiatko Address: Polish Volleyball Federation, ul. Grazyny 13, 02-548 Warsawa Telephone and Fax numbers: +48 22 440 83 47 fax: +48 22 440 83 43 E-mail: osyropiatko@pzps.pl Website: www.pzps.pl

Airport : The John Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice City, Name of Airport: Krakow-Balice, www.lotnisko-balice.pl Easiest form of local transportation available at the Airport www.lotnisko-balice.pl

Tournament Director: Name: ZAJAC ELZBIETA Contact tel: +48 32 31 71 800 Fax: +48 32 222 11 73 Mobile: +48 509 488 449 e-mail: e.zajac@mosir.myslowice.pl NF Delegate Name: SYROPIATKO OLGA Contact tel: +48 22 440 83 47, +48 665 360 001 Fax: +48 22 440 83 43 e-mail: osyropiatko@pzps.pl Competition Director: Name: MICHALAK SEBASTIAN Contact tel: + 48 32 31 71 805 Fax: +48 32 222 11 73 Mobile: +48 509 488 418 e-mail: s.michalak@mosir.myslowice.pl Press Director: TBD Name: Contact tel: Fax: +48 32 222 11 73 Mobile: e-mail: Administrative Director: Name: POLOMSKA GRAZYNA Contact tel: +48 32 317 18 17 Fax: +48 32 222 11 73 Mobile: +48 511 302 666 e-mail: g.polomska@mosir.myslowice.pl Financial Director: Name: ZADLO IRENA Contact tel: + 48 32 31 71 803 Fax: +48 32 222 11 73 Mobile: +48 509 488 447 e-mail: i.zadlo@mosir.myslowice

MAIN DRAW HOTEL: HOTEL KATOWICE Al. Korfantego 9; 40-951 Katowice (POLAND) tel.: +48 32 258 82 81, +48 32 259 80 21 fax: +48 32 259 75 26 website: www.hotel-katowice.com.pl E-mail address for making reservations: hotels@ms2007.pl .

The promoter will bear the costs of board and lodging for all participating teams, (NOT their National Federations' Delegates) in the main draw (total of 48 teams) until the end of the Pool Play and afterward only 16 teams remaining in double rooms in a (minimum) 3/4 star hotel. The promoter will not cover any board and lodging expenses for the qualification competition teams, coaches, NF head of delegation, athletes' parents or other people accompanying the players. Athletes are responsible for any and all extra expenses at the hotel such as mini-bar, phone calls, laundry, etc. These expenses must be paid at checkout.

Athlete age for the SWATCH-FIVB World Championships Under-19 - All athletes participating must be born on January 1 1989 or thereafter Athletes' eligibility: Only National Federations who have sent the FIVB Junior World Championships Athlete's agreement and Team Entry form along with a copy of their passport can be considered eligible to take part in the event. Entry Regulations: It is mandatory to appoint a Head Delegate to accompany all teams from each country. By 19th June, the Polish National Volleyball Federation will communicate to all parties the definitive list of eligible participating teams in the Main Draw and in the Qualification Tournament, along with the final Event's Regulations.

All athletes (or their respective NF's) are responsible to bear the expenses of their own international and domestic airfare to and from the closest international or local airports as well as for any airport taxes or visa expenses. Athletes are requested to apply early for their entry visas, whenever needed all main draw teams are required to communicate to the promoter their respective travel itinerary through the appropriate form no later than 5th July. The above is to be sent to the event office, to the following fax +48 32 222 11 73 or e-mail transportation@mosir.myslowice.pl All local transportation for all participating main draw teams, head of delegations and all officials will be ensured by the Organizers to/from the closest international airport as well as to/from the hotel. If not at walking distance, shuttle buses will be provided to ensure efficient connections between the venue and the hotel every single day.

Qualification Criteria: TEAMS WILL BE SELECTED TO PLAY IN THE EVENT IN PRIORITY AS FOLLOWS:

1 - The 2006 Beach Volleyball World Championships U-19 ranking

2 - National Federations promoting FIVB World Tour events

3 - Countries currently hosting Challenger and/or Satellite events

4 - The countries with players featured in the FIVB World Ranking

5 - National Federations promoting continental events grass roots activities

6 - Each continent will be guaranteed one team in the main draw, if not already qualified through points 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Country quota per gender: 
2 host country teams
1 team per country through NF nomination. 
Each foreign NF may have the possibility to provisionally enroll a second team 
per gender's event to fill the roster of the main draw or of the qualification tournament. 
The first team having the priority and the second team must be declared 
30 days before the start of the event through the appropriate FIVB form.

Qualification tournament : 24 teams
Main Draw : 24 teams

Uniforms: The Organizers will provide tank tops for all Athletes in a sufficient quantity, in accordance to the FIVB uniform regulations. All Athletes' uniforms will be checked during the Preliminary Inquiry. Players on the same Team must wear the same color and style of shorts/brief. The display of the Athletes' sponsors' logos on shorts/briefs and accessories is free as long as it complies with FIVB advertising regulations. (Presence of FIVB Presenting Sponsor (Swatch), country code and FIVB number is mandatory on all tops and tank tops). Rewarding: The winning men's and women's teams of the SWATCH-FIVB World Championships U-19 will have the right to take part in the main draw of one FIVB-Swatch World Tour event scheduled in 2007 or in 2008. The FIVB will grant a wild card at this World Tour event to the two gold medalists winning teams; the wild card should be mutually agreed by the FIVB, the National Federation of the teams concerned and the Organizers. The promoter of the SWATCH-FIVB World Championships U-19 will bear the international travel costs in economy class for the 2 winning teams to the above mentioned events. The teams ranked in the first three places will receive medals at the EVENT. Please take note that this event will not attribute any prize money. Doping: The FIVB reserves the right to perform random doping controls, as per FIVB rules and regulations; Coaching: National Federations can designate one coach per team who must be approved a minimum of 30 days before the event concerned by the FIVB. Promoters to give accreditation that allows coaches to be seated in a designated area on the center court. On outside courts, coaches must stay within a designated area determined by the FIVB technical supervisor. Forfeit: In case of forfeit of an enrolled team, each NF is responsible to inform both the FIVB and the organizer in writing in due time. Sanctions may be applied by the FIVB in case of last minute withdrawals, which are not due to force majeure; Withdrawal Force Majeure: In the event that either party cannot fulfill or perform its obligations under this Agreement, for any reason beyond its reasonable control including act of God, fire, earthquake, flood, epidemic, strike, civil disturbance, war, or any governmental statue, law or judicial order, then such non-performance or failure to fulfill its obligations shall not be deemed a breach by that party of the terms hereof. For FIVB forms please click on the following link: http://www.fivb.org/EN/Beachvolleyball/Partnership_Opportunities/Forms/Forms.htm

FIVB Technical Supervisor: Claudia Laciga BRA FIVB Referee Delegate: Andre Trottier CAN FIVB International Referees: - Rui Carvalho POR - Paul Szabo ROM - Djamal Bergheul ALG - Heinz Tschumi SUI 9 National Referees will be assigned by the National Volleyball Federation of Poland in agreement with the FIVB (this list should be approved by Mr. Casanova).

1st ranked team (Winner final 1/2 place) 2nd ranked team (Loser final 1/2 place) 3rd ranked team (Winner final 3/4 place) 4th ranked team (Loser final 3/4 place) 4 teams X 5th place: Losers 1/4 final 8 teams X 9th place: Losers first round direct elimination 8 teams X 17th place: Non-qualified teams of the Preliminary Phase. NO WORLD RANKING POINTS WILL BE ALLOCATED TO THE PARTICIPATING ATHLETES

July 12th (Thursday) 14.3o � 19.oo � Clowning - a person disguised as an eagle - a guitar duo - a vocal and instrumental duo July 13th (Friday) 14.3o � 19.oo � Clowning - a person disguised as an eagle - a guitar duo - a vocal and instrumental duo July 14th (Saturday) 14.3o � 19.oo � Clowning - a person disguised as an eagle - a guitar duo - a vocal and instrumental duo 18.oo � 22.oo � country event 1. a rodeo simulator 2. strength measure point (buffalo horns for clasping) 3. working out point 4. the Indian Village (4-5 tents, 6 entertainment points, Indian learning dance show) 20.oo � 21.oo � country concert 20.00 � GARDEN PARTY 22.00 � open air disco