2016 CONTINENTAL CUP – FINAL EVENTS
2016 ORGANIZING TERMS & CONDITIONS
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FIVB CONTINENTAL CUP
OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION
COMPETITION
Sanctioned By
FIVB
Organization
Promoter or hosting NF or combined promoter & hosting NF
To provide NFs/ NOCs with an additional opportunity to clinch
qualification berths for the 2016 Olympic Games, apart from the
Continental Beach Volleyball Cup Final and World Ranking.
Concept
*See Annex 1 & Annex 1b
FIVB Continental Cup Olympic Qualification
is played by the 2nd and 3rd ranked countries from each
Continental Beach Volleyball Cup Final, this tournament will
qualify 2 places per gender to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio
Any athlete that has qualified quota place for its country to the
2016 Olympic Games in Rio through the World Ranking will not
be allowed to enter to the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Cup
Olympic Qualification tournament
Gender
Women & Men
Periodicity
Calendar Date
Every 4 years (next edition in 2016)
FIVB CONTINETNAL CUP
FINAL
FIVB Continental Cup Final, as the concluding event, is played
to define the Champion country of the Beach Volleyball
Continental Cup among the winner country in each continent.
Each qualified country is represented by their best team.
This event will not be a part of the Olympic Qualification
process. The FIVB will do its utmost to grant the participation of
the best athletes/teams among the qualified countries to this
event.
5-10 July 2016
*See Annex 2
Location
Indoor or outdoor – Famous and central city location with first class facilities
Competition Days
5 days
World Ranking
N/A
Played by the 2nd and 3rd ranked countries from each
Continental Beach Volleyball Cup Final.
Qualification Criteria
Any athlete that has qualified quota place for its country to the
2016 Olympic Games in Rio through the World Ranking will not
be allowed to enter to the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Cup
Olympic Qualification tournament.
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Participation is based on the 5 (five) winning countries (2 teams
per country per gender) of each Continental Beach Volleyball
Cup Final.
The participating athletes shall be the same who will win the
Final matches between the two rosters (one roster: NOCs/NFs
not having qualified the maximum 2 Olympic Places and the
other roster: NOCs/NFs having already qualified 2 Olympic
Places) in the Continental Cup Final.
Country Quota
Maximum 2 teams per gender per country
Teams Entry
Upon completion of the Continental Cup
5 (five) winner countries (2 teams per country per gender) of
each Continental Beach Volleyball Cup Final
NOCs/ NFs are always competing with two teams per gender
per country in a Country vs. Country format and in a "best out of
five matches".
In case of tie, one decisive match or as an alternative a Golden
Set until 15 points (with a 2 point lead) can be played by the
registered athletes designated by each country.
Competition Format
10 (ten) or 12 (twelve) countries participating will play in 2 pools
(A and B) of 5 or 6 countries according to a round robin system.
The best 2 countries of the 2 (two) pools will play against each
other as follows: A1 vs. B2 and A2 vs. B1. The country of the
winning teams of these matches (3 out of 5 match format) will
qualify directly to the Olympic Games.
If the organizing country is not qualified to this phase, it will have
the right to take part with 2 (two) teams per gender. In the case
of 12 (twelve) participating countries, the 12th and the last
country participating shall be allocated by the FIVB from outside
the host country’s Confederation.
Seeding
NOCs/ NFs are always competing with two teams per gender
per country in a Country vs. Country format and in a "best out of
five matches".
In case of tie, one decisive match or as an alternative a Golden
Set until 15 points (with a 2 point lead) can be played by the
registered athletes designated by each country.
The competition format can be agreed upon between the FIVB
and the organizers within all possible options (i.e. pool/round
robin, double elimination, single elimination, etc.)
If the organizing country is not qualified to this phase, it will have
the right to take part with 2 (two) teams per gender. In the case
of 12 (twelve) participating countries, the 12th and the last
country participating shall be allocated by the FIVB from outside
the host country’s Confederation.
As per FIVB Regulations
The FIVB will assign the following officials to smoothly conduct events with the Organizers: Technical Supervisor, Referee Delegate,
Press Delegate, Medical Delegate, International Referees, FIVB Photographer, and English TV Commentator.
FIVB Delegates
FIVB Officials:
Official
Technical Supervisor
Referee Delegate
Media Operations Delegate
TV Coordinator
Photographer
Medical Delegate
Social Media Journalist
Behind the scene crew
Arrival
-3 days
-2 days
-1 day
- 1 day before
TV production
-1 day
-1 day
-1 day
-1 day
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Departure
+1 day
+1 day
+1 day
+1 day
+1 day
+1 day
+1 day
+1 day
4 International Beach Volleyball Referees under Neutral Quota & 2 Referees under Local quota (For a competition with 1 court)
International Referees
Note:
May vary depending on the number of courts used and/or the level of neutrality and quality required.
Equation applies in case of multiple courts = 4 Referees X number of courts used +1 Referee.
Referees under Local Quota may be assigned as per the needs of the competition schedule.
Staff & auxiliary officials
As per FIVB chart requirements
Technical Aspects
For complete Technical Aspects of a Beach Volleyball tournament please refer to the current FIVB Beach Volleyball Handbook for
the applicable sections (http://www.fivb.org/EN/BeachVolleyball/Competitions/WorldTour/2015/Handbook.asp )
ORGANIZER’S
RESPONSIBILITIES
FIVB CONTINENTAL CUP
OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION
FIVB CONTINETNAL CUP
FINAL
Stadium
Minimum 3000 seats, possibly including a 500-seat roofed area for VIP`s Media, delegations, sponsors, authorities and officials
Facilities
As per current FIVB Handbook incl. office space, meeting rooms, medical facilities, press area and facilities with a direct view to the
centre court and equipped for a min. 50 journalists, sponsor village including booths for FIVB Partners.
Courts
To set-up up to 4 competition courts, possibly all close to each other and with the same orientation plus 2 warm up courts equipped
with FIVB materials as per FIVB Rules of the Game, equipped with Jinling materials (on centre court)
*see Annex 4 – Courts Layout
Sanctioning Fee
The Organizers are to pay to the FIVB a sanctioning fee for the commercialization rights in accordance with the level of such rights
granted and negotiated with the FIVB. It is mandatory to propose a license fee when sending a complete candidature to the FIVB
Organizers shall pay to the players USD 300,000 for the men’s
tournament and USD 300,000 for the women’s tournament (total
USD 600,000).
Prize Money / License Fee
Recommended
Per Diem &
Travel Allowance
The FIVB will pay a per diem to the FIVB Technical Supervisor, Referee Delegate, International Referees, Physiotherapist (if any),
Medical Delegate (if any) Press Delegate and Photographer, as per FIVB Financial Regulations.
International Travel
The Organizers are required to pay all international transportation costs for all FIVB officials
Local Transportation
The Organizers are to cover the costs of local transportation for all participants, including FIVB officials from and to the nearest
international airport, and between the official hotel(s) and the venue.
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Board & Lodging
The Organizers are to cover the costs for all participating women’s teams, men’s teams, FIVB Delegates and Officials
Organization Structure
The Organizers are required to set-up a full time organizing staff as per FIVB regulations at least 1 year prior to the event, and to
provide the organizing staff for the event.
A Press and Promotional plan, including press conferences, constant release of news,
dedicated Web site, invitation of journalists, promotional and advertising campaigns, etc., must be developed by the Organizers
Media, Promotion and
Entertainment
The Organizers are required to organize entertainment programs at the venue and side events where everybody can enjoy facilities
for dining, listening to music or dancing in areas close to the competition courts.
The Organizers are required to provide first class catering services and areas for VIPs, sponsors, etc. throughout the entire event.
Insurance Policy
Civil Risk & Casualties - USD 1 million → paid by Organizer
Miscellaneous
Other related responsibilities as per the current edition of FIVB Beach Volleyball Handbook
TV PRODUCTION &
BROADCAST
FIVB CONTINENTAL CUP
OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION
FIVB CONTINETNAL CUP
FINAL
An FIVB-Organizer-HTVB Agreement signed by 14 August 2015, or before to confirm the international TV distribution.
A single year or multi-year FIVB-Organizer Agreement may be signed.
Host TV Broadcaster
FIVB will collaborate closely with the promoter and the Host TV Broadcaster in order to maximize local TV distribution, and give
input and support to the implementation to the TV production philosophy.
FIVB will provide onsite supervision / TV producer/Director.
TV broadcasting guidelines in Ch. 6 of the 2015 Handbook
http://www.fivb.org/EN/BeachVolleyball/Competitions/WorldTour/2015/Handbook.asp
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Required TV Production
Minimum 12 matches over 3 days:
- 4 Quarter-Finals (2 per gender)
- Semi-Finals
- Finals
Required TV Production
Set-up
16:9 in High Definition including 1 Ultra Slow Motion
Minimum 8 TV cameras
News Feed
ENG crew Min 2 days for highlights
PROMOTER’S
BENEFITS
FIVB CONTINENTAL CUP
OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION
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Use of the Marks of the FIVB and the event
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Appointment of Local Sponsors / Partners
The FIVB can consider local sponsors request of exposure in order to accommodate the needs of the local market.
Use of Composite Logo but poster to remain the same all years
Uniforms and net rights
*FIVB will provide uniform for the FIVB and promoters referees, FIVB delegates, line judges/ scorers, players (Tops),
volunteers, and staff.
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100% of ticketing & hospitality packages (FIVB could reserve the rights to organize any corporate program TBD)
100% of all private and governmental contributions and subsidies
Merchandising opportunity on-site
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100% of national TV broadcasting rights
Side events & on-site entertainment, based on future guidelines provided by the FIVB
Benefit from FIVB Sponsor/partner sponsorship programs /services
Commercial Rights*
*see Annex 5 – Poster
*see Annex 5b - Board Configuration
Centre Court
*see Annex 5c – Uniforms
*see Annex 5d – Backdrop
FIVB CONTINETNAL CUP
FINAL
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70% OC/Promoter & 30% FIVB divided as follow:
- On court perimeter LED boards with banners 9 & 10 for the FIVB
- 1st tier 1st tier dedicated to promoter sponsors and FIVB Continental Cup Brand
- 2nd tier dedicated exclusively to promoter sponsors
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Sponsorship Categories
The FIVB has exclusive categories determined by existing partnerships, as it follows:
- Beach Volleyball Balls (exclusive)
- Betting & gambling (exclusive on internet platform)
- Beach Volleyball nets, antennae, posts, post pads, poles basis, court lines and referee chairs (non-exclusive)
- Sports Apparel (exclusive)
- Automobile & car (exclusive)
- Courier & logistics (exclusive)
- Personal care (exclusive)
- Time keeping (exclusive)
- Game-related technology innovations (e.g. challenge system, statistics, LED panels etc.) (exclusive)
The Organizer can request a Category Release whenever necessary for its sales activities.
The request can be made through the Category Release Request Form [annex 6] and submitted to the FIVB for approval.
If an Organizer wishes to target one of the above FIVB exclusive categories, the FIVB has to study case by case in order to
grant its consent/release. The release will be given, if applicable, to each specific event.
FIVB’s Support
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Among the best athletes in the world
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Know-How transfer (Administration & preparation; Professional expertise)
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Dedicated Event Branding Kit
Results system
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Satellite Uplink costs
Internet line if needed for FIVB TV Live streaming purposes
Global Promotion: International TV Distribution and worldwide media coverage
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Inclusion in Highlight Shows distributed internationally (as per 2016 Highlights programme)
Value in Kind - Mikasa VLS-300 balls & Jinling Net System, uniforms for athletes, officials and staff
Technology & timekeeping
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Innovation: MyCollaborate Platform for content sharing between the promoter and the FIVB, in order to improve the
communication among all parties.
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Do you wish to BE PART OF THE SUCCESS?
NEXT STEP → send your candidature file by July 11th 2015
for the 2nd edition in 2016
&
request the FIVB-Organizer Agreement to the FIVB
The FIVB is available for one on one meeting at the FIVB HQ.
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Annex 1 – Olympic Qualification Timeline
2013
2014
2015
2016
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Annex 1b – 24 Olympic Places per Gender
OLYMPIC PLACES
QUALIFICATION PATHWAY
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FIVB Senior World Championships
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Olympic Ranking
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Host Country
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Continental Cup
2
FIVB Continental Cup
(Olympic Qualification)
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Annex 2 – Calendar 2016 Continental Cup & Olympic Games
Confederations
AVC
CAVB
CEV
CSV
NORCECA
FIVB Continental
Cup Olympic
Qualification
&
FIVB Continental
Cup Final
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Annex 4 – Courts Layout FIVB World Continental Cup Olympic Qualification, Moscow 2012
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Annex 4 – Courts Layout FIVB World Continental Cup Final, Brazil 2012/2013
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Annex 5 – Poster FIVB World Continental Cup Olympic Qualification, Moscow 2012
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Annex 5b – Board Configuration Centre Court (TBC for 2016)
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Annex 5c – Uniforms
Annex 3c – Uniforms
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Annex 5d – Backdrop FIVB World Cup Continental Cup Olympic Qualification, Moscow 2012
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