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Rugby Sevens: Sport Technical Manual
Rugby Sevens: Sport Technical Manual
Rugby Sevens: Sport Technical Manual
RUGBY SEVENS
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Table of Contents
About....................................................................................... 1
About the Sport Technical Manuals.....................................................................1
About Toronto..........................................................................................................1
About the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games............................................2
In brief......................................................................................................................................................2
Competition venues..............................................................................................................................2
Introduction.............................................................................................................4
Key Personnel......................................................................... 5
Format......................................................................................................................5
Male 8 teams.....................................................................................................................................5
Female 6 teams................................................................................................................................9
Venue....................................................................................... 13
Facilities...................................................................................................................13
Weather ..................................................................................................................14
Sport Information.................................................................. 15
Sport Information Desks........................................................................................15
Accreditation.......................................................................... 20
Eligibility Condition Forms ....................................................................................20
Pre-Valid Cards.......................................................................................................20
Accreditation Card Validation...............................................................................20
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Medical Services.................................................................... 26
Polyclinic..................................................................................................................26
Satellite Accommodations.....................................................................................26
Venue Medical Services..........................................................................................26
Competition and training venues......................................................................................................26
Field-of-play response.........................................................................................................................27
Transportation........................................................................ 27
Transportation System for Athletes and Team Officials ..................................27
Training and Competition Venue Services...........................................................27
Athlete transport mall to competition venues....................................................27
Athlete transport mall to training venues...........................................................27
Team Sport Vehicles...............................................................................................28
CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes Village Connection with Satellite
Accommodations....................................................................................................28
NOC-dedicated Vehicles........................................................................................28
Public Transportation.............................................................................................28
Thank You................................................................................ 32
Table of Contents
About
About the Sport Technical Manuals
Published in 2014, the Sport Technical Manuals provide details about each sport competition at the
TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games, as well as operational information that may be of interest
to teams. Each manual includes:
Sport-specific information such as competition format and schedule, training and qualification criteria.
Venue maps and a daily competition and training schedule for all sports.
While this information is accurate as of the date of publication, details may change. NOCs should
consult their TO2015 extranet (Cosmos, https://to2015panam.sharepoint.com/sites/Extranet/NOC/SV/
SitePages/Home.aspx) for important updates.
The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) will provide
detailed Team Guides for each sport to NOCs in June 2015.
About Toronto
Toronto, the largest city in Canada and the capital of the province of Ontario, celebrated its 180th
anniversary in March 2014. Located on the picturesque shoreline of Lake Ontario, Toronto is Canadas
most populous region and just over an hours drive from the American border.
At 112 metres (367 feet) above sea level, Torontos altitude offers ideal conditions for highperformance
athletes.
Toronto features warm but moderate summer temperatures with an average of fewer than five days in
July with temperatures above 30C (86F).
Average monthly rainfall for July is only 67 millimetres. On average, one in three days will offer some
precipitation, but only one day in nine has rainfall greater than 5 millimetres.
The Economist ranks Toronto as the fifth most liveable city in the world based on factors including
stability, health care, culture, environment, education and infrastructure.
With a population of 2.6 million people, Toronto is Canadas largest city and the fifth largest in
NorthAmerica.
Torontos surrounding region is home to 8.1 million people, all living within an hours drive of the
Gamesarea.
Approximately 20 per cent of the regions population was born in the Caribbean, Central America,
South America, the United States or Mexico.
About
Competition venues
CIBC Pan Am Park
CIBC Pan Am Park, located on downtown Torontos waterfront, will be home to five competition venues
and 15 sport disciplines.
Exhibition Centre: indoor volleyball, handball, racquetball, roller sports figure skating, squash
Ontario Place West Channel: aquatics open water swimming, athletics marathon and race walk,
cycling road cycling, triathlon, waterski & wakeboard
Toronto
In addition to CIBC Pan Am Park, the city of Toronto will be the site of nine venues covering 12 sport
disciplines.
CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Aquatics Centre and Field House: aquatics diving, aquatics swimming,
aquatics synchronized swimming, fencing, modern pentathlon, roller sports speed skating
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North of Toronto
Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park (Caledon): equestrian eventing, dressage and jumping
East of Toronto
Angus Glen Golf Club (Markham): golf
Atos Markham Pan Am/Parapan Am Centre (Markham): aquatics water polo, badminton,
table tennis
West of Toronto
CIBC Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium (Hamilton): football
Pan Am Individual Time Trial Route (Milton): cycling road cycling (individual time trial)
About
Introduction
On behalf of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games
Organizing Committee (TO2015), I am pleased to introduce this
Sport Technical Manual for the TORONTO 2015 Pan American
Games.
Our mission ignite the spirit through a celebration of sport and
culture is built on the foundation of our values: joy, purpose,
accountability, collaboration and results. At the heart of this is
ensuring that the TORONTO 2015 Games are sport focused and
athlete centred.
We are dedicated to providing a first-rate field of play and
delivering an outstanding experience for all athletes, coaches and
officials. We are also committed to providing athletes and teams
with the best possible conditions at our competition venues for them to perform at their peak, which
include a combination of transformational new facilities and iconic existing locations. The training
facilities will be of similarly high standard and will be conveniently located within easy reach of the
Athletes Village and satellite accommodation locations.
To assist you in your Games preparations, we have prepared this Sport Technical Manual in collaboration
with your respective Continental and International Federations. This manual provides the necessary
sport-specific content for the successful delivery of each sport competition as well as operational and
general information that may be of interest to athletes and teams.
The Games provide an opportunity to celebrate and strengthen the goals of fair play and diversity, foster
lifelong friendships, promote accessibility and inclusion, and encourage all of us, on and off the field, to
practice good sportsmanship.
We look forward to welcoming you to Toronto in July 2015.
Bob ODoherty
Senior vice-president, sport
TO2015
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Key Personnel
Technical delegate
tom.jones@irb.com
Agustn Pichot
apichot@mac.com
Aaron Collins
aaron.collins@toronto2015.org
Mike Williams
rugbysevens@toronto2015.org
Competition
Events
Mens tournament
Womens tournament
Format
The mens rugby sevens competition will consist of preliminaries, quarter-finals, semifinals and finals,
according to International Rugby Board (IRB) rules. The womens competition will consist of preliminaries
and a seeded playoff finals round, according to IRB rules.
Mens Pool A
Mens Pool B
Womens Pool
A1
B1
W1
A2
B2
W2
A3
B3
W3
A4
B4
W4
W5
W6
Male 8 teams
Two groups of four teams (countries) will be created. The placing of the teams will be through seeding.
Team seeding will be determined by the IRB.
The teams will play against each of the other teams in their pool.
Following the pool rounds, the teams will be ranked and proceed to knockout rounds and
medal/placement matches as indicated below.
1.1 The eight teams competing will be grouped into two pools of four as follows:
Pool A
A1 = 1st seed
A2 = 4th seed
A3 = 5th seed
A4 = 8th seed
Pool B
B1 = 2nd seed
B2 = 3rd seed
B3 = 6th seed
B4 = 7th seed
Rugby Sevens
1.2 Play on the first day of the tournament will consist of matches between teams in the same pool
on a round-robin basis. No extra time will be played in pool matches. Points will be awarded for these
matches on the following basis:
Win = 3 points
Draw = 2 points
Loss = 1 point
No show = 0 points
If a team willfully refuses to play, or willfully abandons a match in progress, without the prior consent of
the match referee, then, subject to confirmation by the technical delegate or IRB commission, that team
will be expelled from the tournament.
If a team has been expelled from the tournament for whatever reason, then:
that team shall be deemed to have been awarded no pool competition table points and to have
scored no tries or points in the pool matches; and
for the purposes of determining standings in the pool competition table, all match results against such
team shall be deemed null and void. This means that all pool competition table points awarded in
matches against the expelled team, and tries and points scored or conceded in matches against such
team, will not be taken into account in determining standings in the pool competition table.
The margin of points scored for and against a team in all pool matches shall be considered. The team
with the highest positive margin of points shall be ranked higher in the pool competition table. If the tie
remains unresolved, then:
The margin of tries scored for and against a team in all pool matches shall be considered. The
team with the highest positive margin of tries shall be ranked higher in the pool competition table.
If the tie remains unresolved, then:
The team that has scored the highest number of points in the pool matches shall be ranked
higher in the pool competition table. If the tie still remains unresolved, then;
The team that has scored the highest number of tries in the pool matches shall be ranked
higher in the pool competition table. If the tie still remains unresolved, then:
The tie will be resolved by the toss of a coin between the team managers concerned.
If at the end of the pool stage more than two teams are tied on points, then the following process shall
be used to determine the placings:
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The margin of points scored for and against a team in all pool matches will be considered. The team
with the highest positive margin of points shall be ranked highest in the pool competition table. If the
tie remains unresolved, then:
The margin of tries scored for and against a team in all pool matches will be considered. The team
with the highest positive margin of tries shall be ranked higher in the pool competition table. If the
tie remains unresolved, then:
The teams concerned shall be ranked by reference to the number of points scored in all pool
matches. The team with the highest number of points scored in the pool matches shall be
ranked higher in the pool competition table. If the tie remains unresolved, then:
The teams concerned shall be ranked by reference to the number of tries scored in all
pool matches. The team with the highest number of tries scored in the pool matches shall
be ranked higher in the pool competition table. If the tie remains unresolved, then:
The tie will be resolved by the toss of a coin between the team managers concerned.
At the conclusion of pool matches, teams will be positioned in their pools as per 1.3 above and will play
as follows:
A1
vs
B4
B2
vs
A3
A2
vs
B3
B1
vs
A4
LOSERS
WINNERS
PLACINGS
QUARTERS
A1 v B4
SEMI
FINALS
MEDAL
B2 v A3
B1 v A4
A2 v B3
During the knockout competitions, in the event of a match being drawn at the end of normal time, extra
time will be played until a winner is determined. A two-minute water break will be held at the end of
normal time and before re-commencing the match. The extra time will be played in periods of five
minutes. After each period, the teams will change ends without interval. In extra time, the team that
scores first will immediately be declared the winner without further play.
Rugby Sevens
A coin toss by the team managers and the referee will be conducted to determine which team will
kick off the commencement of extra time and to choose which end the team will kick off from.
1.4 The duration of matches, other than the gold/silver-medal final, will be seven minutes each half, with
a two-minute halftime interval. The duration of the gold/silver-medal final will be 10 minutes each half,
with a two-minute halftime interval.
1.5 Apart from the willful abandonment of a match and subsequent expulsion under 1.2, in the event of a
match having to be stopped after its commencement under the provisions of the Laws of the Game, then
subject to confirmation by the technical delegate or IRB commission, the following procedure shall apply:
(a) Pool matches
Where a pool match has been abandoned either at halftime or at any time in the second half,
the result and any points and tries scored by each team in the match shall stand.
Where a pool match has been abandoned during the first half, the result shall be declared a draw.
Where a pool match has been declared a draw, then for that match each team will be awarded two
match points, and any points and tries scored will count towards the total points and tries scored by
each team in all their pool matches.
If a match has been abandoned during the first half, the result shall be declared a draw and the
provisions within clause 1.3 shall be used to ascertain the winner with points scored in all matches in
the tournament taken into consideration. However, if one of the teams participated in a pool where a
team was expelled, for whatever reason, then the matter will be referred to the technical delegate or
IRB commission, who/which shall decide the most appropriate method for determining the winner of
the tied knockout match.
1.6 A match shall be played by no more than seven players on each team on the playing area. A player
may be replaced on account of injury or substituted. A team may nominate no more than five
replacements/substitutes. A team can substitute or replace all five players. Temporary replacement for a
blood injury to a player is permitted. A player who has been replaced through injury may not resume play in
the same match except if temporarily replaced for a blood injury. A player who has been substituted may
not resume play in the same match except as a temporary replacement for a player with a blood injury.
No replacement or substitution may be made except with the permission of the referee, and only during a
stoppage in play.
1.7 Only players, the referee, touch judges, water carriers (as per 1.6 above) and medically trained
persons may enter the playing area in order to tend to an injured player. During the interval, coaches,
water carriers and camera crews may enter the playing area but they must leave it before resumption
of play and must not do anything to delay the playing of the match.
1.8 A player sent from the field, under IRB Law 10, will not be permitted to play again until the matter
has been dealt with, in accordance with the applicable tournament disciplinary rules.
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1.9 Toss
The toss to decide who will kick off and to choose ends will take place at halftime in the preceding match.
The toss shall be conducted by the match referee with a representative of each team in attendance.
1.10 On-field presentation
1.10.1 Teams and players must participate in tournaments in their national sevens team strip, which
must be registered prior to the commencement of the tournament and in advance of the tournament.
All players on a participating team must wear the same jersey, shorts and socks that are of a standard
commensurate with the prestige of an international rugby match.
1.10.2 They must have an alternate set of playing kit, including jerseys, shorts and socks, to wear for
games where there is a colour clash. The alternate set of playing kit must also be registered with the
competition manager.
1.10.3 For any match where there is a colour clash, the team wearing the alternate kit will be determined
by a coin toss or at the direction of the competition manager.
1.10.4 Squad numbers (112) will be assigned to all players who participate in any match in a tournament
at the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games. Once assigned a number, a player will retain such number for
the duration of the tournament. Numbers must be of a sufficient size and suitable design, preferably white
if on coloured jerseys and black if on white jerseys, so as to be clearly identifiable from commentary and
match-tracking positions in the stands. Please note that in the case where the jersey has either a hoop or
patterned design, the numbers must have a white background and border in order to ensure that players
can be clearly identified. The alternate set of jerseys must also be clearly numbered 112.
1.11 Technical zone
1.11.1 Each team is allowed to have the following personnel in the technical zone during matches: coach,
manager, physiotherapist and five reserve players.
1.11.2 A maximum of three non-playing personnel are allowed to enter the playing area for the purposes of
water carrying (which is only permitted when play is stopped for an injury or when a try has been scored).
The water carriers must wear the technical zone bibs provided by TO2015 at all times. Please note that the
team manager and coach are not permitted to enter the playing area other than during halftime and in
the break prior to the commencement of any extra time.
1.11.3 Except as specified in 1.11.2 or as otherwise allowed under the laws and regulations of the game, all
non-playing personnel must remain inside the technical zone, which will be clearly marked.
Female 6 teams
One group of six teams (countries) will be created.
Team seeding will be determined by the IRB. The teams play against each other in the pool. Following
the pool round, the teams will be ranked and proceed to medal/placement matches as indicated below.
1.1 The six teams competing will be grouped into one pool.
1.2 Play will consist of matches between teams in the pool on a round-robin basis. No extra time will be
played in pool matches. Points will be awarded for these matches on the following basis:
Win = 3 points
Draw = 2 points
Loss = 1 point
No show = 0 points
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If a team willfully refuses to play, or willfully abandons a match in progress, without the prior consent of
the match referee, then, subject to confirmation by the technical delegate or IRB commission, that team
will be expelled from the tournament.
If a team has been expelled from the tournament, for whatever reason, then:
that team shall be deemed to have been awarded no pool competition table points and to have
scored no tries or points in the pool matches; and
for the purposes of determining standings in the pool competition table, all match results against such
team shall be deemed null and void. This means that all pool competition table points awarded in
matches against the expelled team, and tries and points scored or conceded in matches against such
team, will not be taken into account in determining standings in the pool competition table.
The margin of points scored for and against a team in all pool matches shall be considered. The team
with the highest positive margin of points shall be ranked higher in the pool competition table. If the tie
remains unresolved, then:
The margin of tries scored for and against a team in all pool matches shall be considered. The
team with the highest positive margin of tries shall be ranked higher in the pool competition table.
If the tie remains unresolved, then:
The team that has scored the highest number of points in the pool matches shall be ranked
higher in the pool competition table. If the tie still remains unresolved, then:
The team that has scored the highest number of tries in the pool matches shall be ranked
higher in the pool competition table. If the tie still remains unresolved, then:
The tie will be resolved by the toss of a coin between the team managers concerned.
If at the end of the pool stage more than two teams are tied on points, then the following process shall
be used to determine the placings:
The margin of points scored for and against a team in all pool matches will be considered. The team
with the highest positive margin of points shall be ranked highest in the pool competition table. If the
tie remains unresolved, then:
The margin of tries scored for and against a team in all pool matches will be considered. The team
with the highest positive margin of tries shall be ranked higher in the pool competition table. If the
tie remains unresolved, then:
The teams concerned shall be ranked by reference to the number of points scored in all pool
matches. The team with the highest number of points scored in the pool matches shall be
ranked higher in the pool competition table. If the tie remains unresolved, then:
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The teams concerned shall be ranked by reference to the number of tries scored in all
pool matches. The team with the highest number of tries scored in the pool matches shall
be ranked higher in the pool competition table. If the tie remains unresolved, then:
The tie will be resolved by the toss of a coin between the team managers concerned.
At the conclusion of pool matches, teams will be positioned as per 1.3 above and will play as follows:
5th vs 6th
3rd vs 4th bronze
1st vs 2nd gold
During the knockout competitions, in the event of a match being drawn at the end of normal time,
extra time will be played until a winner is determined. A two-minute water break will be held at the end
of normal time and before re-commencing the match. The extra time will be played in periods of five
minutes. After each period, the teams will change ends without interval. In extra time, the team that
scores first will immediately be declared the winner without further play.
A coin toss by the team managers and the referee will be conducted to determine which team will
kick off the commencement of the extra time and to choose which end the team will kick off from.
1.4 The duration of matches, other than the gold/silver-medal final, will be seven minutes each half, with
a two-minute halftime interval. The duration of the gold/silver-medal final will be 10 minutes each half,
with a two-minute halftime interval.
1.5 Apart from the willful abandonment of a match and subsequent expulsion under 1.2, in the event of a
match having to be stopped after its commencement under the provisions of the Laws of the Game, then
subject to confirmation by the technical delegate or IRB commission, the following procedure shall apply:
(a) Pool matches
Where a pool match has been abandoned either at halftime or at any time in the second half, the
result and any points and tries scored by each team in the match shall stand.
Where a pool match has been abandoned during the first half, the result shall be declared a draw.
Where a pool match has been declared a draw, then for that match each team will be awarded two
match points, and any points and tries scored will count towards the total points and tries scored by
each team in all their pool matches.
If a match has been abandoned during the first half, the result shall be declared a draw and the
provisions within clause 1.3 shall be used to ascertain the winner with points scored in all matches in
the tournament taken into consideration. However, if one of the teams participated in a pool where a
team was expelled, for whatever reason, then the matter will be referred to the technical delegate or
IRB commission, who/which shall decide the most appropriate method for determining the winner of
the tied knockout match.
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1.6 A match shall be played by no more than seven players on each team on the playing area.
A player may be replaced on account of injury or substituted. A team may nominate no more than five
replacements/substitutes. A team can substitute or replace all five players. Temporary replacement for a
blood injury to a player is permitted. A player who has been replaced through injury may not resume play
in the same match except if temporarily replaced for a blood injury. A player who has been substituted
may not resume play in the same match except as a temporary replacement for a player with a blood
injury. No replacement or substitution may be made except with the permission of the referee, and only
during a stoppage in play.
1.7 Only players, the referee, touch judges, water carriers (as per 1.6 above) and medically trained
persons may enter the playing area in order to tend to an injured player. During the interval, coaches,
water carriers and camera crews may enter the playing area but they must leave it before resumption
of play and must not do anything to delay the playing of the match.
1.8 A player sent from the field, under IRB Law 10, will not be permitted to play again until the matter
has been dealt with, in accordance with the applicable tournament disciplinary rules.
1.9 Toss
The toss to decide who will kick off and to choose ends will take place at halftime in the preceding match.
The toss shall be conducted by the match referee with a representative of each team in attendance.
1.10 On-field presentation
1.10.1 Teams and players must participate in tournaments in their national sevens team strip, which must be
registered prior to the commencement of the tournament and in advance of the tournament. All players on
a participating team must wear the same jersey, shorts and socks that are of a standard commensurate with
the prestige of an international rugby match.
1.10.2 They must have an alternate set of playing kit, including jerseys, shorts and socks, to wear for games
where there is a colour clash. The alternate playing kit must also be registered with the competition manager.
1.10.3 For any match where there is a colour clash, the team wearing the alternate kit will be determined by a
coin toss or at the direction of the competition manager.
1.10.4 Squad numbers (112) will be assigned to all players who participate in any match in a tournament
at the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games. Once assigned a number, a player will retain such number for the
duration of the tournament. Numbers must be of a sufficient size and suitable design, preferably white if on
coloured jerseys and black if on white jerseys, so as to be clearly identifiable from commentary and matchtracking positions in the stands. Please note that in the case where the jersey has either a hoop or patterned
design, the numbers must have a white background and border in order to ensure that players can be clearly
identified. The alternate set of jerseys must also be clearly numbered 112.
1.11 Technical zone
1.11.1 Each team is allowed to have the following personnel in the technical zone during matches: coach,
manager, physiotherapist and five reserve players.
1.11.2 A maximum of three non-playing personnel are allowed to enter the playing area for the purposes of
water carrying (which is only permitted when play is stopped for an injury or when a try has been scored). The
water carriers must wear the technical zone bibs provided by TO2015 at all times. Please note that the team
manager and coach are not permitted to enter the playing area other than during halftime and in the break
prior to the commencement of any extra time.
1.11.3 Except as specified in 1.11.2 or as otherwise allowed under the laws and regulations of the game,
all non-playing personnel must remain inside the technical zone, which will be clearly marked.
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IRB Regulations Relating to the Game and IRB Laws of the Game with seven-a-side variations as
framed by IRB (These IRB Laws of the Game and IRB Regulations Relating to the Game can be found
on the IRB website: irb.com. The English text of the IRB Handbook shall be authoritative and final.)
Venue
Canadas first soccer-specific stadium, Exhibition Stadium, is located at Exhibition Place in Toronto and
plays home to Canadas national rugby team, national soccer team, as well as Toronto FC, Canadas
first Major League Soccer team. In its inaugural summer, Exhibition Stadium hosted over 260,000 fans
during 12 games as the main venue for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Since 2007, the venue has welcomed
more than a million fans and has hosted a multitude of events including the MLS Cup in 2010 and
lacrosse. The venue was sold out for international rugby in 2013 and 2014.
Facilities
There will be two synthetic surface warm-up areas located close to the playing area. The competition
venue will also include:
athletes lounge
a mixed zone where accredited media may conduct interviews with athletes post-competition
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Weather
Average Hourly Air Temperature
Hour (ET)
01:00
18.9C
02:00
18.5C
03:00
18.2C
04:00
17.9C
05:00
17.7C
06:00
17.4C
07:00
18.1C
08:00
19.0C
09:00
19.8C
10:00
20.6C
11:00
21.3C
12:00
21.9C
13:00
22.5C
14:00
22.8C
15:00
23.1C
16:00
23.2C
17:00
23.1C
18:00
22.9C
19:00
22.4C
20:00
21.9C
21:00
21.2C
22:00
20.7C
23:00
20.1C
24:00
19.3C
25.5C
3.1
2.2
(All figures are for the month of July at the Toronto Island/City Centre Airport from 1981 to 2010. Source:
Environment Canada.)
Guidelines for addressing thunderstorms and visible lightning that should be used for the TORONTO
2015 Pan Am Games, if no Games, federal or provincial statutes take precedence:
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In the event of an approaching thunderstorm with visible lightning, the flash/bang technique will be
used to determine the proximity of the approaching storm.
The flash/bang technique means that for every count of three, from the time the lightning bolt is
seen to the time when the associated thunder is heard, the lightning is approximately one kilometre
away. A flash/bang count of nine indicates that the storm is approximately three kilometres distant
(approximately two miles). A flash/bang count of 15 indicates the storm is approximately five
kilometres distant (approximately three miles).
Sport Information
Sport Information Desks
Sport information desks will be located at all competition venues and at the sport information centre
in the CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes Village. These desks will provide a variety of services to
teams, including:
General sport information through sport publications and discussions with sport-specific staff.
Distribution of draw/start lists, results and other competition information, including schedule updates
when required.
Training schedule information and, for selected sports, assistance with booking and changing training
sessions.
Hours of Operation
08:0020:00
07:0023:00
07:0017:00
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Gender
Detail
10:0010:22
Women
Preliminary match
10:2210:44
Women
Preliminary match
10:4411:06
Women
Preliminary match
11:2011:42
Men
Preliminary match
11:4212:04
Men
Preliminary match
12:0412:26
Men
Preliminary match
12:2612:48
Men
Preliminary match
13:0013:22
Women
Preliminary match
13:2213:44
Women
Preliminary match
13:4414:06
Women
Preliminary match
16:0016:22
Men
Preliminary match
16:2216:44
Men
Preliminary match
16:4417:06
Men
Preliminary match
17:0617:28
Men
Preliminary match
17:2817:50
Women
Preliminary match
17:5018:12
Women
Preliminary match
18:1218:34
Women
Preliminary match
18:3418:56
Men
Preliminary match
18:5619:18
Men
Preliminary match
19:1819:40
Men
Preliminary match
19:4020:02
Men
Preliminary match
10:0010:22
Women
Preliminary match
10:2210:44
Women
Preliminary match
10:4411:06
Women
Preliminary match
11:2811:50
Men
Quarter-final match
11:5012:12
Men
Quarter-final match
12:1212:34
Men
Quarter-final match
12:3412:56
Men
Quarter-final match
12:5613:18
Women
Preliminary match
July 11 Session 1
July 11 Session 2
July 12 Session 1
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Times
Gender
Detail
13:1813:40
Women
Preliminary match
13:4014:02
Women
Preliminary match
16:0016:22
Men
16:2216:44
Men
16:4417:06
Men
Semifinal match
17:0617:28
Men
Semifinal match
17:2817:50
Women
17:5018:12
Men
18:1218:34
Men
18:3418:59
Women
Bronze-medal match
18:5919:24
Men
Bronze-medal match
19:2419:54
Women
Gold-medal match
19:5420:24
Men
Gold-medal match
20:2420:54
Both
Medal Ceremonies
July 12 Session 2
Practice
The rugby sevens practice sessions will take place at Fletchers Field during the five days preceding the
competition (July 610). Teams will be able to book a maximum of two practice sessions per day, each
1.5 hours in duration.
Technical meeting
The technical meeting, approximately 90 minutes in length, will be held on July 9, 2015, at a time and
location to be determined.
It may be attended by a maximum of two representatives from each NOC and, if necessary, an
interpreter or attach.
Team leaders must collect their invitation card for the technical meeting from the sport information
centre at the Athletes Village upon arrival.
The technical delegate and the Sport Organizing Committee chair will preside over the meeting, which
will be conducted in English and Spanish.
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QUALIFICATION SYSTEM
RUGBY SEVENS
Events
Mens tournament (1)
Quota
Qualification
Total
Men
84 (7 teams)
12 (1 team)
96 (8 teams)
Women
60 (5 teams)
12 (1 team)
72 (6 teams)
Total
144
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168
Women
Total
Athlete Eligibility
Only NOCs recognized by PASO and whose National Rugby Federation is a member of the IRB as
well as North America Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) or Confederacin Sudamericana de
Rugby (CONSUR) may enter athletes in the rugby sevens competition at the TORONTO 2015 Pan
American Games.
Athletes must have signed and submitted the Athlete Eligibility Condition Form.
Qualification System
Women (6 teams)
1. Three NACRA and three CONSUR
2. CONSUR qualification
Winner of 2014 South American Games one team
CONSUR 2015 Womens Sevens in February 2015 two teams
3. NACRA qualification
Canada and USA pre-qualify two teams
NACRA 2014 Womens Sevens in December 2014 one team
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Men (8 teams)
1. Four NACRA and four CONSUR
2. CONSUR qualification
Argentina pre-qualifies one team
2014 South American Games one team
CONSUR 2015 Mens Sevens in February 2015 two teams
3. NACRA qualification
Canada and USA pre-qualify two teams
NACRA 2014 Mens Sevens in December 2014 two teams
Seeding
The seeding deadlines will be as follows:
Men: end of the IRB Mens Sevens World Series (May 2015)
Women: end of the IRB Womens Sevens World Series (May 2015)
Timeline
March 718, 2014
December 4, 2014
February 2015
March 7, 2015
October 2014
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Accreditation
Accreditation is the process of identifying individuals and their role(s) at the Pan Am Games, and
ensuring they are granted the appropriate access to fulfil their role(s). The role of the NOC is to register,
appropriately, every potential athlete, official, dignitary and press person from its territory.
Applications for accreditation must be received by TO2015 no later than March 27, 2015, in order for
NOCs to receive the pre-valid cards (PVCs) before the delegations departure for the Games.
Pre-valid Cards
By May 30, 2015, and following the data verification and the pre-DRMs, TO2015 will produce and send
out PVCs to each NOC. NOCs will be responsible for distributing the PVCs to their delegation members
before they travel to Toronto.
The PVC, along with a valid passport, will serve as an official entry document to Canada. Individuals will
be able to enter Canada using this process from May 11, 2015 to August 25, 2015, at 11:59 p.m., for a
period of stay no longer than six months from first entry. No additional entry visas will be required during
this period. The PVC will be valid for multiple entries, provided it is accompanied on each occasion by a
valid passport.
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The following table lists the level of accreditation services provided at the various venues.
Venue
Location
Population
Services
Toronto
NOCs
Full service*
Toronto
Press, broadcast
Full service*
Toronto
IFs, CFs,
NOCs
Full service*
International terminals 1
and 3
All
Accreditation resolution
volunteers
At all competition
venues
All
Temporary problem
resolution; no
reissuing of cards
*Full service: card validation, card production, image capture, problem resolution, reissuing of lost or
stolen cards, guest passes, day passes.
Validation counters at Toronto Pearson International Airport (international terminals 1 and 3) only will
offer accreditation validation services. There will be no additional accreditation facilities at any other
Canadian airport or border crossing.
During the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games, the accreditation centre in the CIBC Pan Am Athletes
Village will serve as the primary accreditation location for NOC delegations.
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Competition venues
Accommodation
The CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes Village will accommodate approximately 7,500 athletes and
NOC team officials. TO2015 will also operate four satellite accommodations for the comfort of athletes
competing at remote venues, as listed below:
Rowing, canoe/kayak sprint satellite accommodation (PVB) at Brock University, St. Catharines, ON
Across all these accommodations, TO2015 aims to provide a secure, comfortable, home-like environment
for athletes and NOC team officials, allowing them to relax, perform at their best and enjoy the unique
cultural mosaic of Toronto.
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Event
July 5, 2015
Site Orientation
The Athletes Village will consist of three distinct zones: the Village Plaza, residential zone and operations
zone. The Village Plaza will contain the retail facilities and ceremonial facilities available to residents and
guests, whiles the residential zone will be a restricted area for residents and guests with an R on their
Pan Am accreditation and Identity card (PIAC). The residential zone will contain five accommodation
lots, recreation, dining, medical facilities, parklands and transportation links to the competition and
training venues.
The operations zone will include the workforce entry, logistics warehouse, facilities services area, the
support services operations centre, waste transfer area and NOC container freight storage.
The Welcome Centre will be the entry point for first-time arrivals. The taxi drop-off and pick-up area
will be located adjacent to it. The Village Plaza entry point will be located off Trinity Street for dedicated
access to the Guest Pass Centre and VIllage Press Operations Centre.
Residences
Athletes and NOC team officials will be accommodated in newly constructed permanent buildings,
ranging in height from nine to 15 storeys. The buildings will contain a combination of apartments for
three, four, five, six, nine or 10 beds.
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All bedrooms are equipped with furniture to provide a comfortable stay for residents, in accordance with
past Games practice. In-suite finishes include coated flooring in bedrooms and social spaces, tiled floors
in the bathrooms, and window coverings and shelf space in bedrooms. Corridors within the residential
blocks will be carpeted. Public and NOC office spaces will have a combination of carpet and sealed
concrete floor finishes.
Social spaces furniture will include tables and comfortable seating as outlined in the table below.
All suites will have free Wi-Fi access.
TO2015 is planning for a resident experience that will reflect an average athlete-to-bathroom ratio below 4:1.
Resident Services
There will be five residential blocks with one resident centre in each, located throughout the Athletes
Village. Four resident centres will operate 07:0023:00 and one will be open 24 hours a day. The
resident centres will cater to all the accommodation needs of the NOCs and Village residents. Each
resident centre will provide hotel-like front desk service, which will assist with the resolution of issues
relating to Village accommodation services.
Fitness Centre
The Athletes Village will feature recreational sports facilities for general use. The Village recreational
fitness facilities will include playing fields (general grass areas), an internal running track and an indoor
pool, designed to suit general fitness activities. In addition, the Village will have a gymnasium with a large
selection of cardiovascular equipment and free weights, and space for stretching and warming up and
cooling down.
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There will also be plenty of safe places for running within the Village, including an 18-acre park with
paved trails, located east of the accommodation blocks and within the security perimeter. The Fitness
Centre will operate 24 hours a day, but will only be supervised between 06:00 and 22:00, except when
temporarily closed for cleaning or maintenance.
Village Plaza
The Village Plaza will be comprised of a number of retail outlets and services. TO2015 will design this
area as a significant focal point of the Village to attract both residents and visitors alike. The Plaza will
act as an interface with athletes, guests and media, enabling this interaction without needing to enter
the residential zone. The Plaza will include a user-pay caf, which can also act as a casual meeting
place. All team Welcome Ceremonies will take place in the Village Plaza.
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Medical Services
Services during the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games will be provided at all competition and training
venues, and non-competition venues such as the CIBC Pan Am Athletes Village, the Satellite
Accommodations, the Games Family Hotel and the International Broadcast Centre/Main Press Centre.
The TO2015 medical team will cater to the needs of all accredited athletes, coaches and officials for
new and exacerbated medical conditions requiring diagnosis and treatment.
Polyclinic
Polyclinic services will be located in the Residential Zone of the Village and will be open between
July 1 to 29, 2015 from 07:00 to 23:00. Emergency medical services will be available 24 hours per day.
The following services will be available at the Village Polyclinic:
Diagnostic Imaging
Laboratory
Pharmacy
Specialty Services
Satellite Accommodations
The satellite villages will have a medical clinic in the accommodations building to service family practice,
sport medicine and rehabilitation needs from 07:00 to 23:00. Within the local communities, there will be
access arranged for initial diagnostic and laboratory testing covered under the medical insurance plan.
Emergency services will be available in satellite accommodation medical clinics 24 hours a day and
transported as needed to the local community hospitals for in-patient emergency care or specialist.
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Field-of-play response
Athletes injured on the field of play during competition or training will be evaluated on-site. If necessary,
they will be evacuated from the field of play and transported to the athlete medical room, polyclinic or
hospital as appropriate. Field-of-play response will abide by the International Federation rules.
Transportation
Transportation System for Athletes and Team Officials
The TA bus system will provide the following transportation services for accredited athletes and team
officials, including their accompanying baggage and sport equipment:
Arrival and departure services between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and TORONTO
2015 accommodation sites.
Training and competition services between TORONTO 2015 official accommodation sites and official
competition and training venues.
Ceremonies services.
Connectivity between the CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes Village and satellite accommodation
locations.
Transfers to and from venue and Village Plaza during the session time.
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The service will begin in accordance with the training schedule, to a maximum of five days prior to the
first day of competition, and will continue until the closing day of each sports individual training session.
NOC-dedicated Vehicles
Each NOC will be provided with a number of dedicated vehicles based on its delegation size (Aa, Ac,
Ao). The number of dedicated vehicles allocated to each NOC will be confirmed at the delegation
registration meeting (DRM).
The seven-seat, multi-passenger vehicle (Chevrolet Traverse) will include a fuel card, automobile
insurance, driver handbook including venue route maps and vehicle access and parking permits (VAPP).
Public Transportation
All Games accredited clients with a T privilege, will be entitled to travel free of charge when wearing
their accreditation on the following modes of public transportation within the Greater Toronto Area during
the Games.
Toronto GO Train
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PBV
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Exhibition Centre
Ontario Place West Channel
Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre
Toronto Coliseum
Main Media Centre
Pan Am/Parapan Am Fields
Royal Canadian Yacht Club
Ryerson Athletic Centre
Owen Sound
Varsity
Stadium
Metro Toronto Convention Centre Collingwood
Pan Am Ceremonies Venue
CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes Village
Pan Am Games Family Hotel
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Orillia
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Havelock
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CCE Pan Am Cross-Country Centre
CEP Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park
HRD Hardwood Mountain Bike Park
MWW Minden Wild Water Preserve
TTS Pan Am Shooting Centre
YOR CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics
CTC Stadium & Canadian Tennis Centre
PVH Mountain Bike Satellite Accommodation
Canoe/Kayak Slalom Satellite
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Accommodation
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