COVID-19 Protocols

Wearing a mask covering the mouth and nose is obligatory at all times, except:

•When seated at a table to have a meal (one must wear a mask if she/he leaves the table for any reason, even for a short period of time)

•During the competition – this applies to athletes only!

•While doing active physical exercises during warm-up and training – this applies to athletes only!

We recommend that you use type 2 FRSM masks:

•Social distancing of minimum 1.5-2m shall be strictly applied at all times (except in specific cases where it is not possible to maintain this policy (e.g., medical treatment, competition flow, etc.)

•Hand hygiene must be maintained with regular hand washing and the use of hand sanitiser

•Any intentional interaction with a person not accredited or not directly involved in the organisation of the event is strictly forbidden at all times in case of high temperature specific measures and additional medical checks will be applied.

•Defined secured flows at the event venues must be strictly followed

•Team members will receive a “Sanitary Kit” upon arrival (with multiuse masks and hand disinfectants).  We strongly recommend that teams also bring sufficient quantity of masks and hand disinfectants with them when travelling to Birmingham

•Measurement of body temperature will be conducted before:

  • Boarding the airport shuttle service (upon arrival)
  • Entering the competition venue (UOB Athletics Track) or the training venue.
  • In case of high temperature specific measures and additional medical checks will be applied.

•Defined secured flows at the event venues must be strictly followed

•Team members will receive a “Sanitary Kit” upon arrival (with multiuse masks and hand disinfectants).  We strongly recommend that teams also bring sufficient quantity of masks and hand disinfectants with them when travelling to Birmingham.

Requirements

In summary, teams will be required to:

·Complete a negative PCR test within the 72 hours prior to travel

·Complete the online medical questionnaire and agree on the release of medical information

·Complete a Lateral Flow test on arrival at the accommodation.

  • If a negative result is received the person will go through the accreditation process.
  • If a positive result is received a PCR test will be required
  • Anyone who tests positive on the PCR test will have to isolate for 10 days
  • Anyone who needs to complete a PCR/lateral flow test before they can travel home will be provided with the test needed (this information will also be captured by the online medical questionnaire)

Medical Services & Doping Control

Medical Services

The medical service is in charge of any medical assistance to all accredited guests during the event.

Below you can find information about the medical care sites and relevant instructions.

In case of emergency, please contact the nearest medical first aid station or call the 24/7 Medical Emergency number 999.

Medical Services in the Team Hotels

The medical provision serves the athletes, trainers, other team members as well as members of the competition organisation.
The medical service is an on-demand service and will be available from 09:00 until 20:00* from 4 to 6 June.
*All medical services on the 6th June will be based at the competition venue 17:00-22:00

For emergency overnight needs Team Leaders will be able to contact the doctor on duty: details will be placed on the notice boards in the reception the hotels.

Medical Care at the Stadium, Warm-up, Training Areas and Road Events

The competition venue medical service is responsible for any problems concerning the athletes’ health. The team doctor has access to the medical service facilities when an athlete of his/her own team is hurt or is in need of other medical attention. The competition venue medical service is also responsible for first aid in the warming up area.

There are two first aid teams next to the infield, supervised by a doctor and marked with white crosses.

Physiotherapy Services

Physiotherapy Services in Team Hotels

There will be physiotherapy facilities in connection with the Medical provision. The physiotherapy rooms will be open from Friday 4 June 09:00-20:00 until Saturday 5 June 09:00-22:00 (17:00-22:00 will be at the track). Please reserve treatments at the event Information desks located in the receptions of the hotels.


Team tent with space for physiotherapy will be provided in the warm-up area, (ice will also be available).

Import of Medication and Medical Equipment

Athletes/Teams who have brought their own doctors, or therapists will have designated space at each athlete hotel, and at the competition venue to provide these treatments.
Any team doctor wishing to order tests/investigations or write prescriptions that are to be dispensed in a UK pharmacy are required to register with the GMC also.


This can be done by following this link to the relevant GMC page: https://www.gmcuk. org/doctors/registration_applications/30321.asp


While a wide variety of medications will be available at the event from the onsite medical team or by prescription, there will be some instances when team doctors will wish to bring medication for their team from outside of the UK. Those wishing to do so are requested to contact both UK Customs and their home country customs departments to ensure that the travel of such medications is permitted.


If bringing controlled drugs into the UK (such as morphine or fentanyl), documentation detailing proof of ownership must be prepared and may need to be presented at the UK border. Details of this documentation and the list of controlled drugs can be found at: www.gov.uk/travellingcontrolled-drugs


Those wishing for help contacting the UK customs authorities are advised to use the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-600-classifying-your-imports-or-exports/notice-
600-classifying-your-imports-or-exports#using-the-tariff-classification-service-email-service


Team healthcare personnel are responsible for the storage and safekeeping of their delegation’s medicines and supplies. Glasgow 2019 is not responsible for, and shall have no liability relating to, or arising out of the storage or monitoring of the supplies and medicines by the team.

Doping Control

General Information

Doping controls will be conducted in accordance with World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules & Regulations and Anti-doping Regulations. They are in accordance with the revised WADA code in force since 1 January 2015. The controls will be done under the supervision of the European Athletics Doping Control Delegate. Both urine and blood samples may be collected immediately before, and during, the Championships.

Athletes selected for doping control shall be informed by anti-doping officials. Athletes will be required to sign a doping control notification form. They can be accompanied to the Doping Control Station (DCS) by an accredited team representative of their choice.

A selected athlete should report immediately to the DCS unless there are valid reasons for delay. All selected athletes will be accompanied by a trained chaperone or Doping Control Officer from the time of notification until arrival at the DCS. Athletes are reminded that refusal to provide a sample result in liable to disqualification and may result in further disciplinary action.

Athletes who are required to use prescribed medication for the treatment of a medical condition should ensure that they have registered their medication, where necessary, through the World Athletics Therapeutic Use Exemption system prior to attending the Championships.

Additional Controls

Athletes requiring doping control (e.g. for national record) may request to be tested by reporting to the TIC, where a “Doping Control Request Form” should be completed. They will then be escorted to the Doping Control Station.

The cost of this control (sample collection material and analysis costs) will be paid by the European Athletics and will be deducted from the member federation’s European Athletics subvention after the Championships.