Dear President,
In 1928 we hosted the Olympic Games in Amsterdam. Those Games not only provided a major boost for sport, the
infrastructure and architecture throughout the Netherlands, they were also a source of inspiration at the time and
have remained so ever since.
Earlier this year the Dutch NOC nominated Rotterdam as Candidate City for the Youth Olympic Games 2018.
The Youth Olympic Games are an amazing event with an incredible potential, as we have already witnessed in
Singapore and Innsbruck. Obviously, sport is at the heart of these Games, but the Culture and Education Programme
creates the added value to make it a unique and complete experience.
The Youth Olympic Games are Games of, by and for youth. The young people who will participate at the YOG 2018
belong to Generation Now. A generation that I am very familiar with myself. Provided they are given the right platform
and the right incentives, this new generation can really make a difference in meeting the challenges we face today
and tomorrow. With Rotterdam 2018 we want to provide a platform that will enable Generation Now to really develop
their talent, in sport and beyond, and contribute to making the world a better and healthier place.
I believe that our vision for Rotterdam 2018, our experience in using sport to facilitate positive change and our track
record in hosting international sports events are valuable assets for the 2018 edition of the Youth Olympic Games.
Naturally, I would warmly welcome the Olympic Movement to Rotterdam for a truly memorable Youth Olympic Games
in 2018.
Yours sincerely,

HRH The Prince of Orange

Les Pays-Bas
The Netherlands

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LEGEND
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Compettition venues

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YOV
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Ahoy
Ahoy

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Théâtre Zuidplein
Theatre Zuidplein

CE 5

De Enk
De Enk

CE 6

De Euromast
De Euromast

CE 7

Futureland
Futureland

VILLAGE

CE 2

CE 5

Temps
Time

Emplacement
Location

Distance
Distance

Stade
Stadium

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8 min

Parc
Park

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I.O.C

Cyclisme (VTT)
Cycling (Mountain bike)

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20 min

MEDIA Hôtel
MEDIA Hotel

Navigation à voile
Sailing

30 km

35 min

Aviron
Rowing

15 km

20 min

Canoë-kayak (slalom)
Canoe kayak (slalom)

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30 min

Limites de la municipalité
Municipal boundary

CE 1

la distance de village
distance from village to

I.O.C. Hôtel
I.O.C. Hotel

Principal de Media Center
Main Media Center

CE 4
CE 3 YOV

Village Olympique de la Jeunesse
Youth Olympic Village

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STADIUM
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YOV

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De Kuip (cérémonies d’ouverture et de clôture)
De Kuip (opening and closing ceremonies)

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CULTURE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMME VENUES

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Do you remember your first kiss?
Sure you do. Just the thought of it brings a smile to your
face. Doesn’t it? That first kiss was a new beginning. It
changed your life - for good.
Rotterdam 2018 wants to be the first kiss for Generation Now, born in the new millennium. This new generation
wants it now. They want to be inspired, not motivated. Internet is their oxygen, intuition and excitement their
compass. They like to think outside the box and to learn by doing. Generation Now is stubbornly positive about the
future. Realising their own potential is their contribution to a better world. Generation Now is set to deliver if offered
the right incentives and the right platform.
The 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Rotterdam will be that platform. Rotterdam 2018 will enable Generation Now to
make a difference and invites the world to be part of it.

So...
Let’s Rock,
Let’s Sport,
Let’s Move!

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Index

Table of contents

1.

Concept and legacy

5

2.

Political and economic climate and structure

11

3.

Legal aspects

15

4.

Customs and immigration formalities

17

5.

Finance

19

6.

Marketing

23

7.

Sport

25

8.

Culture & education and ceremonies

37

9.

Youth Olympic Village

45

10. Medical services and doping control

51

11. Security

59

12. Accommodation

63

13. Transport

69

14. Technology

77

15. Media operations

81

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Theme 1
Concept and Legacy
Key points
• Let’s rock, let’s sport, let’s move
• A life-changing event for young people
• Competition at the highest level
• Venues concentrated in a compact area
• Engaging participants and local youth in developing
their talent
• Inspiring youth to become ambassadors for sport,
healthy living and positive change
• Intensive use of social media bringing together
young people from around the world

1.1.1 Using sport to promote a healthy lifestyle
Rotterdam wants its citizens to be healthy and in good
spirits. But declining physical activity and increasing
obesity levels are undermining this goal. The International
Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have jointly identified physical inactivity as
a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases such
as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and obesity. Lack
of physical fitness is also known to undermine school
achievement and economic productivity. Obesity has
reached the level of a global pandemic, Obesity does
not affect everyone.

friendly solutions and its seaport culture, the latter
reflected in the city’s mantra that actions speak louder
than words.
Like many modern metropolises, Rotterdam is also a city
of contrasts. From the tallest skyscrapers to the poorest
neighbourhoods, from established entrepreneurs to
recently arrived immigrants, from the nation’s lowest
obesity rates in some areas to the highest in others
and from the highest sport activity rates in some areas
to some of the lowest in others. Small wonder that
Rotterdam has earned a reputation as the ‘laboratory
for social change’ of the Netherlands: what works in
Rotterdam works in the rest of the country.

1.1.3 Rotterdam works!
Faced with alarming obesity statistics at the beginning
of the new millennium, especially among young children,
the city embarked on an important and at the same time
exciting journey to fight these rising numbers. Rotterdam
did so successfully through innovative communityoriented and demand-driven sport programmes.

1.1.2 Sport haven of the world

A prominent example of the positive changes taking
place in Rotterdam is the ‘School Sport Club’. This
programme has increased participation in sport
among young people by 40% in some disadvantaged
neighbourhoods. Another example is ‘Happily Healthy!’,
a school programme promoting healthy nutrition
and participation in PE and sport after school under
certified supervision. Yet another example is ‘The Final’,
the biggest school sports event for 8-12 year-olds in
Europe. This year’s winner of The Final was the Nelson
Mandela School from one of the most fragile economic
areas of the city. Rotterdam is also undertaking a longterm scientific study called ‘Generation R’, tracking the
health of a large group of children into adulthood. The
study has yielded a wealth of scientific data and many
groundbreaking publications. Generation R will further
enhance the city’s evidence-based policies to improve
the well-being of its young people.

Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands,
home to the third-largest seaport in the world and to a
dazzling 170 different nationalities. It is a very dynamic
city with a young population. The city is known for
its excellent infrastructure, its cultural richness, its
architecture, its institutes of higher education, its eco-

Rotterdam is proud of these achievements. We are
also proud of our track record in organising prestigious
international sports events. In recent years Rotterdam
has successfully hosted the Grand Départ of the Tour
de France (2010), the Volvo Ocean Race (2005-2006)

Our conviction is that sport is an extremely valuable
tool in breaking these negative trends. Sport - like few
other means - enables people to find their innate energy,
discover their talents and develop a sense of pride.
Participation in sport is also an inalienable right, as
stated in the Olympic Charter and the Convention of the
United Nations on the Rights of the Child.

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and the world championships in judo (2009), gymnastics
(2010) and table tennis (2011). Major sport events in
Rotterdam always include side events to encourage
young people to become actively involved in sport
themselves.
Rotterdam is very ambitious. We are proud of what we
have achieved, but not satisfied. There is a lot of work
still to be done. We believe that the organisation of the
2018 Youth Olympic Games will unleash new energy
and new forms of cooperation that will push our city to
new heights. It is this healthy dose of ambition, along
with Rotterdam’s role as a laboratory for positive social
change and our track record in hosting major sporting
events, which make the city a perfect host for the 2018
Youth Olympic Games.
Let’s Rock, Let’s Sport, Let’s Move!

Q 1.1 Dates of the games
State your proposed dates to host the 3rd
Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2018 and
specify your reasons.

We propose staging the Youth Olympic Games from
Saturday 18 August to Wednesday 29 August 2018.
This period falls within the summer holidays of the
local schools and other educational institutions. There
will be substantial excess capacity in public transport
around this time and more people will be able to
attend the events and take part in the related cultural
and educational activities or participate in the YOG as
volunteers.
The Opening and Closing ceremonies will be held in the
early evening. This is the most convenient time slot for
both the participating athletes and media transmission
around the world.

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Q 1.2 Motivation and vision
Describe your motivation and vision for the
Youth Olympic Games, should your city become
the Host City of the 3rd Summer Youth Olympic
Games.

Rotterdam wants to make a difference
In line with the IOC’s vision for the Youth Olympic
Games, our primary motivation for hosting the Games
is to demonstrate that sport can be used as a vehicle to
inspire young people to develop and utilize their talents
to the full. Our ambition for Rotterdam 2018 is to mark a
watershed in the empowerment of young people and to
promote healthy living worldwide.
Secondly, Rotterdam has the infrastructure and the
expertise to host the Youth Olympic Games 2018, and
transform them into a memorable celebration of youth
culture, sport, healthy living and the Olympic values.
“Rotterdam is ready to host the 2018 Youth Olympic
Games. I know we can do it. And I know we need it
to reach the next level in building a healthy society in
Rotterdam and to inspire others to do so as well” Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of Rotterdam

The YOG as a catalyst for change
If the 2018 Youth Olympic Games are awarded to
the city of Rotterdam, they will do more than provide
a stage for young athletes to display their talent. The
thousands of young athletes, representing more than
200 countries, the local youth and the visitors will take
part in an amazing and exciting spectacle combining
sport, culture and education. An experience of a lifetime
for the participants, a life-changing event for young
people around the world and something that touches
the hearts and minds of all visitors. The intensive use
of social media will not only play a key role in bringing
together young people from around the world. It will
also facilitate the hoped-for changes and contribute
to healthier communities worldwide. Closer to home,
Rotterdam envisages that hosting the YOG will act as a
catalyst to expand the scale and scope of existing sport
programmes to foster the well-being and development
of young people in Rotterdam and inspire others too.

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The youth will play a significant role in planning and
organizing the event. Many young people have already
been actively involved in preparing Rotterdam’s YOG
2018 vision and this bid. If Rotterdam is awarded the
YOG 2018, local youth will continue to provide input in
every aspect of the staging of the Games. Besides the
young participants who will compete at the highest level
in their sport and take part in the Culture and Education
Programme, Rotterdam’s youth will participate in all
kinds of sporting, cultural and educational activities.
Young people who are unable to attend the event will
be able to share in the YOG experience by interacting
with participants and local youth via digital media, in
particular social media.

YOG, but will be complemented by activities both before
and after the Games.
The programme is described in detail in Theme 8. Suffice
it to say here that the programme has been compiled
in consultation with young people to guarantee events
that are exciting, energetic, innovative and inspirational.
We have learned from and built on the successes of
previous CEPs and also utilised Rotterdam’s experience
in hosting sporting, cultural and educational events. The
IOC will be consulted on the further development of the
CEP.

Q 1.3 Map A

Rotterdam 2018 - The Sport Experience
The Youth Olympic Games will offer the competitors
a stage on which to compete at the highest possible
level and an opportunity to take a further step in a
promising sporting career. The YOG are about achieving
excellence, but are also a learning experience for
participating athletes. It is about learning by doing.
If the 2018 Youth Olympic Games are awarded to
Rotterdam, they will be held in the southern part of the
city. The venues will be concentrated in a compact area
and will be easily accessible for the athletes. The Youth
Olympic Village and all competition and training venues
will be clustered at three main locations, except for the
water sports and mountain bike events.
The schedule of events will be drawn up in close
consultation with the IOC and the Summer Olympic
International Federations.

Rotterdam 2018 - The Culture and Education
Experience
Rotterdam 2018 will offer a Culture and Education
Programme (CEP) that will enable YOG participants to
explore their talents in areas beyond the sport arena. It
will help them to become role models and leaders who
can effectively promote the benefits of sport, healthy
living and Olympic values in their own communities.
CEP activities will be offered not only to YOG athletes
and other young YOG participants, but also to their
coaches and parents and to local youth and youngsters
worldwide. The CEP will be concentrated during the

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Please refer to the first page of the candidature file (in
English).

Q 1.4 Map B
Please refer to the first page of the candidature file (in
French).

Q 1.5 Impact and legacy
What would be the impact and legacy for your
city/region of hosting the Youth Olympic Games?

Rotterdam 2018 will inspire young people in the city, but
also elsewhere in the Netherlands and other countries. It
will inspire them to make a difference for themselves and
for the world around them.
Firstly, Rotterdam 2018 will engage young participants,
local youth and - with the smart use of social media youth elsewhere in the world to discover and develop
their own talents, in sport and beyond, and to adopt or
enhance a healthy lifestyle. Secondly, Rotterdam 2018
will invite young people to make more and better use of
their talents and potential. The Youth Olympic Games will
unleash new energy and new forms of cooperation. YOG
participants and local youth will become ambassadors
for sport, for healthy living and for positive change.

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They will do so in their local communities, but also in
their digital communities, thus multiplying the benefits
of their own YOG experience. Rotterdam 2018 will offer
them the platform to deliver. Rotterdam 2018 will enable
them to live up to their potential, contributing to a better
and healthier world for all: Let’s Rock, Let’s Sport, Let’s
Move!

Q 1.6 Guarantees
Provide (a) guarantee(s) from the competent
authorities stating that all construction work
(temporary and if applicable permanent)
necessary for the organization of the Youth
Olympic Games will comply with: local, regional
and national environmental regulations and acts;
international agreements and protocols regarding
planning, construction and protection of the
environment.

Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 1.6, for the
guarantees.

Q 1.7 Communications strategy
Describe the communications strategies and
programmes you intend to initiate, leveraging
on existing IOC platforms, in order to promote
the Olympic Ideal and reach out to youth
communities at large before and during the Youth
Olympic Games.

and digital media in order to create an experience for
followers of the Games elsewhere that is as close as
possible to actually attending them.

Before the YOG
Before the start of the YOG, we will connect participants
with each other and with young people around the
world, as well as with role models from the world
of sport. We will develop a Young Athletes’ Hub to
complement the existing Athletes’ Hub. This will allow
participants to connect, share experiences and keep
track of each other even before the Games begin.

During the YOG
During the YOG, participants and visitors will be able to
download details of all the competitions on their mobile
phones and other devices. Results will be displayed
for the public on large screens in Rotterdam and also
distributed worldwide via our digital platforms and social
media. The screens will also show the aggregated
quantification of all movements made by participants,
local youth, YOG visitors and other YOG fans. These
movements will be collected via an app, called the YOG
Moves Challenge. Users will get direct feedback on their
daily results and be able to share and compare results
via social media and mobile.
The mass of data generated during the Games could
easily become overwhelming. We will develop a special
app that allows individuals to personalize the information
they would like to receive from merged streams of data,
including Tweets, blogs, photos and videos, according
to their own specific criteria.

After the YOG
Our aim is to make the YOG as inclusive and
participatory as possible. The communications strategy
is designed to inspire and connect young people around
the world and promote sport as a means of creating a
healthier society. The communications strategy will be
youth driven and formulated with input from the Now
Generation. It will be based on existing platforms and
make extensive use of social media. Our aim is to really
engage young people and to attract and connect with
new fans of the Youth Olympic Games from all around
the world. We will fully exploit the possibilities of social

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When the YOG are over, we will continue to foster the
connections made during the Games by creating an
online YOG 2018 Alumni Network. This will be supported
until the next edition of the YOG. We will also create
an online learning-by-doing space, called the Virtual
Learning Suite, where participants will be able to update
and refresh the skills they acquired during the YOG. Part
of the content, which will include videos and summaries
of YOG workshops, learning materials and interactive
seminars, will also be accessible for a wider audience.

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Q 1.8 Image and reputation
Describe how you would build and promote your
image and reputation.

Rotterdam is a city that strives for excellence. The
essence of the city is captured in four catch phrases:
Rotterdam’s spirit, Rotterdam’s identity, Rotterdam’s
culture and Rotterdam Sport City.
The Rotterdam spirit is exemplified by the dedication
with which the city recovered from the devastation of
World War II. As all athletes know, overcoming adversity
is an integral part of achieving excellence.
Rotterdam’s identity is closely linked with its port, its
large migrant and young population, which is reflected
in the city’s international orientation, openness and
connection to the rest of the world.
Rotterdam’s culture is based not only on the roughly 170
nationalities that make up its population, but also on its
internationally acclaimed accomplishments in the fields
of art, architecture and design.
As the sports capital of the Netherlands, Rotterdam
has traditionally invested heavily in sport at every level,
particularly as an instrument for creating social cohesion
and healthy communities.
These elements combine to form a fitting backdrop to
our vision and strategy for the Youth Olympic Games
in Rotterdam in 2018. When formulating the details of
our strategy for building and promoting our image and
reputation, all relevant national stakeholders, including
the city of Rotterdam, the Dutch NOC and the National
Bureau for Tourism and Conventions, will be involved.
The IOC will be consulted as well.

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Q 1.9 Ticketing and promotion
strategy
Describe what ticketing and promotion strategies
and programmes you intend to set up for the
inhabitants of your city, region and country as
well as for international visitors to ensure that the
Youth Olympic Games are a popular success both
at the venues and within the city.

Promotion
Large crowds enhance the atmosphere at a sports
event. Our aim is to attract the largest possible number
of spectators to all of the competitions. To achieve this,
we will actively involve young people when designing the
campaigns. We plan to start our promotion of the YOG
in August 2017, with an international campaign lasting
four weeks and a six-week campaign in the Netherlands.
Both will be driven by the Internet, and social media in
particular. We will also organize an intensive publicity
campaign on the radio and use the social media before
and during the Games in August 2018. During the event,
we will fly the YOG flag throughout the city and use
the façades of buildings to display the YOG logo and
broadcast action from the Games.

Segmented ticketing
The distribution of tickets will be tailored to different
segments of the market. Separate distribution channels
will be established for local and international visitors
through channels they know and trust. Rotterdam
2018’s ticketing strategy will be designed to attract as
many residents of Rotterdam, and in particular young
people, as possible.
Our pricing structure will be designed to attract the
maximum number of spectators, particularly from
Rotterdam. We will adopt a strict pricing policy to
avoid the random distribution of reduced-price and
free tickets. Discounts will be offered to encourage
young people in Rotterdam to attend the YOG, and
tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies will
be sold at reduced rates to local people to ensure
healthy attendance and to emphasize the inclusive and
participatory vision of Rotterdam 2018.

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The ticket distribution strategy will be heavily geared
towards social media like Twitter, Facebook, auction
sites and any other social media that have become
popular by 2018. A crucial aspect of the strategy is the
use of social mobile ticketing. Visitors will be able to buy
tickets using social media and immediately inform friends
of their purchase, thus helping to promote the Games.
We will also offer group discounts for people buying
tickets through this channel.
Local ticket sales will also be promoted with two existing
municipal discount cards: the ‘Rotterdam pas’, which
gives cardholders entry to cultural and sporting activities
supported by the municipality at a significantly reduced
rate, and the Youth Holiday Passport, which gives
children between the ages of 4 and 12 a discount on
admission to events during the summer holidays.
Other promotional deals will include offering YOG tickets
at a reduced price in combination with public transport
tickets. Schools and sports clubs will be encouraged
to buy tickets for their pupils and young members by
offering them reduced rates. Tickets for the YOG will
also be awarded as prizes for sporting achievements by
young members of sports clubs.
Every young volunteer at the YOG 2018 will be allowed
to order two free tickets for an event. He or she will be
offered a significant discount on any other tickets they
buy. Free tickets will be available for local youngsters
participating in the CEP before or during the YOG.

International visitors
All athletes taking part will receive two free tickets for
family members or friends. A special system will be set
up for ticket sales to family and friends of the athletes.
The ticket sales system will also be available on various
mobile platforms. In association with ATP, Rotterdam
Marketing, the Rotterdam Tourist Board and the National
Bureau for Tourism and Conventions, we will put
together attractive packages for international YOG fans.
These will encompass accommodation, local transport
and entry to complementary major attractions in the
Netherlands.

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Theme 2
Political and economic climate
and structure
Key points
• The Netherlands is a democratic and politically
stable host
• Support from the government of the Netherlands,
the city of Rotterdam and the Dutch NOC
• National, regional and local institutions and public
authorities involved

Q 2.1 Political structure
Describe the political structure in your country: what
are the institutions at national, regional and local level
and their respective competences. List all institutions
at national, regional and local level and all other
public authorities involved in your project of bidding
for and hosting the Youth Olympic Games. Explain the
possible interaction between the various authorities
concerned, as well as their respective degree of
autonomy, if any.

The Netherlands has a long history and tradition in
democracy. Elections for the House of Representatives
were held on 12 September 2012. Two parties, one
slightly right of centre and the other slightly left of centre,
are currently conducting negotiations to form a coalition
government. It is hoped that the new government can
be formed quite quickly.

National political institutions
The Netherlands is a parliamentary representative
democracy, a constitutional monarchy and a
decentralised unitary state.The major national institutions
are the monarchy, the Cabinet, the Parliament and
the judiciary. Legislative powers are shared by the
Parliament and the Cabinet; executive power is reserved
to the Cabinet. At regional and local level, the competent
authorities are the provinces, the water boards and
the municipalities. Other important political institutions,
although not mentioned in the constitution, are the

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political parties and the Social and Economic Council
(SER), a forum for negotiation between the employers’
organisations, the trade unions and the government.
The court system
The court system is divided into two separate
jurisdictions. The independent Supreme Court is the
highest court in the Netherlands for civil and criminal law
matters. The Administrative Jurisdiction Division of the
Council of State is the highest court in the country for
disputes between individual and public authorities and
between public authorities themselves.
The monarchy
The Kingdom of the Netherlands has been a monarchy
since 1815 and has been ruled by members of the
House of Orange-Nassau from the outset. The current
monarch is Queen Beatrix. The heir apparent is her
son, Prince Willem-Alexander. Queen Beatrix is the
constitutional head of state and has a role in the
formation of governments and in the legislative process.
She has to co-sign every law before it can take effect.
The monarch is also President of the Council of State,
the government’s principal advisory body.
The government
The government consists of the Queen and the
Cabinet. The Queen has a consultative capacity during
the formation of the government and she has no
active involvement in the day-to-day decision-making
process. The government is currently divided into eleven
ministries. The ministers together form the Council of
Ministers. The prime minister is the chairman of the
Council of Ministers. The main task of the prime minister
is to coordinate government policy, but he also has
the title of Minister of General Affairs. The Council of
Ministers is collectively accountable to the parliament
and must enjoy the confidence of the parliament. A
minister may not also be a member of parliament; most
ministers are selected from parliament and consequently
have to resign their seat.
The parliament
The parliament (also known as the States General)
consists of two houses: the House of Representatives
and the Senate. Members of the House of
Representatives (Tweede Kamer) are elected directly

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by Dutch voters every four years under a system of
proportional representation. Members are elected in
a personal capacity. The members of the Senate are
elected indirectly every four years, under a system of
proportional representation, by members of the new
provincial councils following provincial council elections.

suffrage. The municipality of Rotterdam is divided into
14 administrative areas (Deelgemeenten), which have
their own (limited) responsibilities in various areas.
Each administrative area has its own District Council
(Deelraad), which is elected every four years, and an
executive board (Dagelijks bestuur).

Advisory councils
A characteristic of the Dutch tradition of depoliticised
consensus decision-making is that the government
makes frequent use of various advisory councils.
The most prominent advisory council is the Social
and Economic Council (SER). It is composed of
representatives of the trade unions and employers’
organisations and government-appointed specialists.
The SER is consulted on financial, economic and social
policies. Its advice cannot be easily ignored. Other
important advisory councils are the Netherlands Bureau
for Economic Policy Analysis, the Netherlands Institute
for Social Research, the National Institute for Public
Health and the Environment and the Scientific Council
for Government Policy.

Other institutions and public authorities
involved in the project

Regional political institutions
The regional level of government is represented by
the twelve provinces. The provinces are responsible
for spatial planning, health policy and recreation
on a regional level and oversee the finances of the
municipalities within the bounds prescribed by
national government. Executive power in the province
is exercised by the Queen’s Commissioner and the
Provincial Executive (Gedeputeerde Staten). The Queen’s
Commissioner is appointed by the government and is
accountable to the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom
Relations. The members of the Provincial Executive
are appointed by the Provincial Council, the provincial
legislature, which is elected by direct suffrage.

Local political institutions
Local government in the Netherlands is the responsibility
of the 415 municipalities. The municipalities have
powers in relation to spatial planning, education,
physical planning, traffic, transport and social security.
Municipalities are governed by a municipal executive
(Mayor and Aldermen). The mayor is appointed by the
Cabinet and is accountable to the Minister of the Interior
and Kingdom Relations. The Aldermen are appointed
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The following table shows all of the institutions and other
public authorities at national, regional and local level that
are involved in our project of bidding for and – if awarded
- hosting the Youth Olympic Games in Rotterdam.

Q 2.2 Roles and responsibilities
Describe the exact role and responsibilities
that the above mentioned institutions and
public authorities will be expected to play in the
preparation and hosting of the Youth Olympic
Games, and provide a description of the intended
procedures to ensure good governance and
coordination between them and with the future
Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee
(YOGOC).

The YOG Rotterdam 2018 Foundation has prepared
this bid with numerous other parties. If the Youth
Olympic Games 2018 are awarded to Rotterdam, the
foundation will also assume responsibility for preparing
and organising the Games in consultation with those
partners: the City of Rotterdam, the Dutch NOC and
the national government. This will ensure that the
knowledge and experience gained during the bid phase
is preserved, thus assuring that the programme for the
YOG 2018 is organised to a high professional standard.
If the YOG 2018 are awarded to Rotterdam, the board
of the foundation, the director and the executive
organisation will flesh out the details of the programme in
association with its partners and other experts.

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Theme 2

Table 2.2 Involved institutions and public authorities
YOGOC (City of Rotterdam,
NOC*NSF, Rotterdam Topsport)

Theme 1
Theme 2
Concept and Legacy Political and Economic
Climate

Theme 3
Legal Aspects

Theme 4
Theme 5
Customs and Immigra- Finance
tion Formalities

F, H, J, S

F, H, I

D, F, H

A, B, C, D, E, F, G

C, E, F, H

Theme 6
Marketing

Theme 7
Sport

Theme 8
Culture & Education
and Ceremonies

Theme 9
Youth Olympic Village

Theme 10
Medical Services and
Doping Control

F, H, I, Q, R, B1

H, K, L, M, N, O, P, V, B1 B, F, H, J, K, S, T, U, B1, C1 H, K, L, O, B1, C1

J, Q, X, B1

Theme 11
Security

Theme 12
Accommodation

Theme 13
Transport

Theme 14
Technology

Theme 15
Media Operations

D, F, H, I, Q, R, B1

S, Y, Z, B1

F, H, L, W

F, H, A1, B1

H, S, B1

A: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
B:	Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom
Relations
C: Ministry of Finance
D: Ministry of Security and Justice
E:	
Ministry of Economc Affairs, Agriculture and
Innovation
F:	
Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport
G:	
Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment
H:	
City of Rotterdam (Municipal Council,
Municipal Executive)
I: City Management Department (BSD), City
of Rotterdam

J:	
Municipal Health Service (GGD), City of
Rotterdam
K:	
Department of Sport, Recreation, Art &
Culture (City of Rotterdam)
L:	
Department of Urban Development (City of
Rotterdam)
M: Feijenoord administrative area
N: IJsselmonde administrative area
O: Charlois administrative area
P: Kralingen administrative area
Q: Rotterdam- Rijnmond Security Region
R: Rotterdam- Rijnmond police
S: Rotterdam Marketing

T: Rotterdam Festivals
U: Rotterdam Sportsupport
V: Sports associations (National Federations)
W: NS, Prorail, RET, other relevant providers of
public transport
X: Anti-Doping Authority the Netherlands
(NDA)
Y: National Tourist Board
Z: Hotels in and around Rotterdam
A1: Telecom companies
B1: Private parties
C1: Universities

Q 2.3 Support from the
government and society
Describe the specific support provided to your
project of hosting the YOG by all authorities
concerned (national, regional, local) and all
bodies listed in Q2.1. Indicate to what extent
such support constitutes binding obligations for
the authorities involved. Provide any guarantees
obtained from national, regional and local
authorities as well as the bodies listed in Q 2.1
regarding their support and commitments financial or other - towards the hosting of the
YOG.

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Support from the government
The government of the Netherlands and the city of
Rotterdam support the Rotterdam 2018 bid to host the
YOG in 2018 and have given the requested guarantees.

Support from the NOC*NSF
The Dutch NOC (NOC*NSF), supports the Rotterdam
2018 bid to host the YOG in 2018. For NOC*NSF
hosting the Youth Olympic Games would not only be
a tremendous honour, but also be very important for
achieving the objectives for sport in the Netherlands.

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Theme 2

Long-term goals for sport in the Netherlands are to
increase sport participation across the board and to be
among the international top 10 in elite sport.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 2.3, for the
guarantees.

Q 2.4 Elections
List all elections planned in your country at all
levels until and including 2018.

Q 2.5 Obligations to be fulfilled
Identify all likely impact, including of a
commercial, financial, fiscal or legal nature
that the national or international obligations
binding your country (e.g. international treaties
or international political organisations’ rules and
requirements) would have upon the organisation
and staging of the Youth Olympic Games,
particularly with respect to competition policy or
other trade and commerce-related practices.

Elections are held every four years at national, provincial
and municipal level. National elections were held on
12 September 2012. Consequently, there will be a
change of government in the coming weeks/months. A
complete list of elections at every level scheduled in the
Netherlands up to and including 2018 is given below.

In so far as the local authority is party to the conclusion
of contracts with suppliers, the granting of subsidies or
the awarding of contracts in relation to the organisation
of the YOG, it also has to comply with the EU directives
on competition, public procurement and state aid and
with the Services Directive. These directives have been
transposed into national legislation.

National

1. Public Procurement law:

House of Representatives
12 September 2012
14 September 2016
Senate
26 May 2015

The municipal executive must invite public tenders,
either national or European, for all contracts above a
certain value.

2. Services Directive:

4 March 2015

The procedure for granting permits for site events is
subject to the Services Directive, which provides that
more than one candidate must be approached.

Municipal

3. State aid:

5 March 2014

If the national government wishes to provide a subsidy
or facilities (for example, rent at reduced rate) to a value
in excess of € 200,000, the funding must be assessed in
light of the EU rules on state aid. If the specific subsidy
falls within the rules on exemptions, the funding can go
ahead. If the exemption rules cannot be invoked, the
European Commission must be notified. In that case, no
subsidy can be provided until the European Commission
has given its approval.

Provincial

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Theme 3

Theme 3
Legal aspects
Key points
• Word mark protected
• Protection of Olympic mark
• Solid legal entities

and the city of Rotterdam with the Benelux Office for
Intellectual Property (BOIP), which is the official body
for the registration of trademarks and designs in the
Benelux. One is the wordmark used for stationery, the
other is the wordmark used for social media purposes.
Both combine the logos of the Dutch NOC and the city
of Rotterdam, together with the tagline “Rotterdam 2018
- Candidate City for the Youth Olympic Games”.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 3.2, for the relevant
documentation.

Q 3.1 Obligations
Provide a covenant from all authorities
concerned by your project of hosting the Youth
Olympic Games guaranteeing the following:
the respect of the provisions of the Olympic
Charter and Youth Olympic Games Host City
Contract, the understanding and agreement
that all commitments made are binding, taking
the necessary steps so that the city fulfils its
obligations completely.

Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 3.1.

Q 3.2 Mark protection
Provide documentation indicating that
appropriate measures have been taken or will
be taken to: protect the word mark “Rotterdam
2018” within the host territory, register domain
names that are of value to your candidature.

The foundation Rotterdam Topsport has successfully
registered a number of web domain names, including
“Rotterdam2018.nl”, and will allow the Bid Committee to
use those domain names free of charge during the bid
phase. Rotterdam Topsport is prepared to transfer those
domain names to the YOGOC if Rotterdam is elected to
host the YOG 2018.

Q 3.3 Olympic mark protection
Describe the legal measures in force in your
country to protect the Olympic symbol,
emblems, logos, marks and other Youth Olympic
Games-related marks and designations. What
commitments do you already have in place from
the government of your country to such effect?
Provide a declaration from the government
of your country stipulating that all necessary
measures have been taken or will be taken to
protect the above-mentioned Olympic-related
marks and designations in the name of the IOC.

The legal measures in force to protect the Olympic
symbol, emblems, logos, marks etc. are based on
Dutch law, international law and European directives.
Intellectual property rights are the rights covered by the
TRIPS Agreement (Agreement on Trade Related Aspects
of Intellectual Property Rights) and other international
treaties on intellectual property to which the Netherlands
is a party.
The Dutch NOC secured protection of the Olympic
symbol and other designations in the Netherlands by
registering them with the Benelux Office for Intellectual
Property.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 3.3, for the relevant
documentation.

The word mark “Rotterdam 2018” has been filed in
two combinations with the logos of the Dutch NOC

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Theme 3

Q 3.4 Prior agreements
Has the YOG Candidate City, bid committee or
the NOC entered into any agreement(s) which
would be in effect after the date of election of the
Host City for the Youth Olympic Games and which
have not been previously approved or agreed by
the IOC.

• Jos van der Vegt, chairman
(Chairman, Rotterdam Chamber of Commerce;
Chairman, Rotterdam Marathon, President, Ahoy
Rotterdam)
• Gerard Dielessen, secretary
(Secretary General, NOC*NSF)
• Hans den Oudendammer, treasurer
(Director, Rotterdam Topsport)

Neither the City of Rotterdam, the Rotterdam 2018 Bid
Committee nor the Dutch NOC has entered into any
commercial agreements that will have an impact on
the organisation of the Youth Olympic Games. Neither
the city nor the bid committee has entered into any
commercial agreement that would have an impact on
the YOG and would be in effect after the date of the
election of the host city in July 2013.
The Dutch NOC does have a number of commercial
contracts in place with dates extending beyond the date
of the election of the host city in 2013. None of these
contracts confers any rights in relation to the Youth
Olympic Games in 2018. All existing contracts have
been previously approved by or agreed with the IOC.

Q 3.5 Legal entities
Q 3.5.1 The Bid Committee
Name and describe the legal entity of the bid
committee, including tax status.

The Rotterdam 2018 Bid Committee has been
established as a foundation (‘Stichting’) under Dutch
law and is exempted from Dutch corporate income tax.
The Bid Committee, whose official title is ‘Stichting YOG
Rotterdam’, was established on 13 April 2012 and was
registered with the Chamber of Commerce in Rotterdam
on the same date. The members of the Board of the Bid
Committee are:

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• John Maassen
(Chairman division Corporate Clients, Achmea
Corporate Clients)
The management team of the Rotterdam 2018
Bid Committee is comprised of Jan Geuskens (an
independent process and project manager) and Karin
Visser (NOC*NSF). The board and the management
team are being assisted by a wide range of specialist
consultants and advisors from the municipality, the
Dutch NOC, sport organisations and businesses in the
field of event management.

Q 3.5.2 The YOGOC
Name and describe the legal entity that would be
responsible for the organisation of the Summer
Youth Olympic Games, should your city be
elected as Host City.

Should Rotterdam be awarded the right to host
the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games, a Youth
Olympic Games Organising Committee (YOGOC) will
be established within five months of the signing of the
Host City Contract. To ensure a smooth transition,
the Bid Committee (Stichting YOG Rotterdam) will be
transformed into the YOGOC and continue to act as the
responsible legal entity. All authorities now leading the
Bid Committee will transition seamlessly into the new
organisation and the intention is that the same team
of managers and professionals involved during the bid
phase will continue in the YOGOC.

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Theme 4

Theme 4
Customs and immigration
Key point
• All customs and immigration regulations are
explained in the Guarantees file

Q 4.1 Immigration and visa
regulations

Q 4.3 Entry visas
Describe the procedure that will be implemented
in order to grant free access with free of charge
entry visas (when applicable) into the country for
accredited persons and provide a guarantee from
the relevant authorities that accredited persons
shall be able to enter into the country and carry
out their function for the duration of the Youth
Olympic Games and for a period not exceeding
one month before and one month after the Youth
Olympic Games.

Describe the regulations currently in force in your
country regarding immigration and entry visas.

The regulations regarding immigration and entry visas
currently in force in the Netherlands are explained in
the Model Guarantees, as dispatched to the Dutch
parliament on 5 July 2012.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 4.3.

Q 4.2 Health and vaccination
Give precise details of the health and vaccination
recommendations or regulations for persons
entering your country.

There are no standard recommendations or regulations
concerning health and vaccinations in place for persons
entering the Netherlands. By virtue of Articles 37
and 38 of the International Health Regulations (IHR),
the Dutch authorities may require the production of
certificates concerning the health status of persons on
board vessels and aircraft, for example in the event of
an international epidemic. The competent authorities in
Rotterdam may also stipulate additional requirements or
recommendations when issuing a licence for this event.

ROTTERDAM 2018

The regulations regarding immigration and entry visas
currently in force in the Netherlands are explained in
the Model Guarantees, as dispatched to the Dutch
parliament on 5 July 2012.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 4.3.

Q 4.4 Work permits
Provide a guarantee from the relevant authorities
stating that the temporary entry of certain
personnel into your country for the organisation
of the Youth Olympic Games will be authorised
and that such persons will obtain appropriate
work permits in an expedited and simplified
manner.

The regulations regarding entry visas and work permits
currently in force in the Netherlands are explained in
the Model Guarantees, as dispatched to the Dutch
parliament on 5 July 2012.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 4.4.

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Theme 4

Q 4.5 Special products and
equipment
Specify, if applicable, any regulations concerning
the import of special products and equipment
required by accredited persons to carry out their
duties at the Youth Olympic Games: e.g. firearms
and ammunition (for sports competitions),
photographic and audio-visual equipment,
medical equipment and products, computer
equipment, foodstuffs, etc.

The requirements laid down in regulations concerning
the import of special products and equipment by
accredited persons to carry out their duties at the YOG
are explained in the Model Guarantees, as dispatched to
the Dutch parliament on 5 July 2012.

Q 4.7 Media materials
Specify, if applicable, any restrictions or
regulations concerning the use of media material
produced on the national territory intended
principally for broadcast outside the territory.
There are no restrictions for the use of media
materials about the YOG that is collected and
produced in The Netherlands and intended for
broadcast outside The Netherlands.

There are no restrictions on the use of media materials
about the YOG that are collected and produced in the
Netherlands and intended for broadcast outside the
Netherlands.

Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 4.5.

Q 4.6 Exemption from duties
Provide a guarantee from the relevant authorities,
concerning the import, use and export, free of all
customs duties, of goods, including consumables,
required by the IOC, the IFs, the NOCs and
their delegations, the media, the sponsors and
suppliers in order for them to carry out their
obligations regarding the celebration of the Youth
Olympic Games.

The regulations regarding the import, use and export
in force of the Netherlands are explained in the Model
Guarantees, as dispatched to the Dutch parliament on 5
July 2012.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 4.6, for the relevant
guarantees.

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Theme 5

Theme 5
Finance
Key points
• Comprehensive budget based on realistic
assumptions
• No capital investments required directly related to
the YOG
• Income from sports activities may be exempted
from Dutch tax for non-nationals
• Double-taxation treaties with 90 countries

Q 5.1 Guarantees covering
potential economic shortfall
Provide a financial guarantee from the competent
authorities covering a potential economic shortfall
in the YOGOC budget.

Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 5.1, for the
guarantees.

Q 5.2 Other financial guarantees
Provide guarantees pertaining to revenues
indicated in the YOGOC budget (including
subsidies) as well as any other additional financial
guarantee you may have obtained.

Please refer to the budget table and the attached
explanations of the budget items. The Bid Committee
presents these figures with confidence and with
assurance that it can deliver the appropriate level of
services for the Youth Olympic Games 2018.

Q 5.3.1 Currency exchange and
inflation rates
Using template 5.3.1 provide a detailed budget
for the Youth Olympic Games in USD 2018 and
indicating what USD/local currency exchange rate
and inflation rate (if any) were used in preparing
the budget.

The exchange rate used in our budget is 1 EUR =
1.3 USD. The quoted inflation rates are based on the
forecasts of the Netherlands Bureau for Economic
Policy Analysis (in Dutch: Centraal Planbureau), which
has forecast inflation of 1.75% in 2013, 2.00% in 2014
and 2.25% in 2015. For the subsequent years, we have
adopted a maximum inflation rate of 2.00%.

Q 5.3.2 Capital investments
If applicable, provide an overview of all capital
investments directly related to your Youth
Olympic Games project and a detailed capital
investment budget (in USD 2018) for all transport
infrastructures (airport, road and railways) and
for all competition venues, culture & education
programme venues, training venues, Youth
Olympic Village and MMC, by physical location.

Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 5.2, for the
guarantees.

Q 5.3 Budgeting
The Bid Committee has prepared a comprehensive
budget, which is based on realistic assumptions
about revenues and expenditure and was drawn up in
consultation with various experts and with reference to
budgets for past and current events.

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If Rotterdam is awarded the Youth Olympic Games in
2018, the transport infrastructure is already in place and
existing venues will be used for the competitions, the
culture and education programme and training. As a
consequence, no capital investment directly related to
the Youth Olympic Games will be required.

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Theme 5

Table 5.1 YOGOC budget table
REVENUES (in $ 2018)

USD (000)

%

IOC Funding

10.797

10%

Operations

Local Sponsorship

7.176

7%

Official Suppliers

7.176

7%

144

0%

215
43
29
287

0%
0%
0%
0%

Lotteries

28.376

26%

Donations

10.765

10%

-

-

Ticket sales
Licensing
- Licensing merchandise
- Coin programme
- Philately

Disposal of Assets
Subsidies
- National government
- Regional government
- Local government

21.383
21.383
42.766

Other

-

SHORTFALL

-

TOTAL REVENUES

107.487

20%
20%
40%
-

-%
100,0%

EXPENDITURE (in $ 2018)

USD (000)

%

Competition and training venues
Sport operations & equipment
Youth Olympic Village

7.082
4.327
36.361
47.770

7%
4%
34%
44%

Main Media Centre (MMC)
Broadcasting, live coverage

617
1.780
2.397

1%
2%
2%

Workforce

9.576

9%

Information systems
Telecommunications & other technologies
Internet

184
2.587
858
3.629

0%
2%
1%
3%

Culture programme
Education programme
Ceremonies
Torch relay

2.110
5.504
4.306
718
12.638

2%
5%
4%
1%
12%

Medical services
Food & beverages
Transport
Security
Advertising & promotion
Administration
Pre-YOG events & coordination

4.553
6.016
771
2.691
6.654
3.065
2.609
26.359

4%
6%
1%
3%
6%
3%
2%
25%

Other, 5% contingency

5.118

SURPLUS
TOTAL EXPENDITURE

107.487

100,0%

Exchange rate EUR 1 = USD 1,30

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Theme 5

Temporary facilities will be used for the Youth Olympic
Village and part of the Main Media Centre. The costs of
these temporary facilities are included in the YOGOC
budget table.
Please refer to the detailed explanations of the YOGOC
budget.

Q 5.4 Taxes
Describe the various types of taxes which are
currently levied in your country and which may
have an impact should the Summer Youth Games
be hosted in your country.

sports activities in the Netherlands are tax-free in the
Netherlands.

Corporate income tax
The same basic principles that apply to individuals
apply to corporations. Dutch companies domiciled in
the Netherlands are subject to corporate income tax on
all the profits they generate within the Netherlands or
elsewhere in the world. Non-Dutch corporations only pay
taxes on certain income that flows directly from Dutch
sources. The taxation of companies can be limited,
however, by double-taxation treaties entered into by the
Netherlands. The Netherlands levies a flat corporate tax
rate of 20% on the first € 200,000 of taxable profits, and
25% on the remainder.

Double-taxation treaties
Individuals and corporations in the Netherlands are
subject to personal income tax and corporate income
tax, respectively. In principle, individuals from other
nations (non-nationals) working in the Netherlands are
liable for income tax on the income they earn in the
Netherlands. Value Added Tax (VAT) is also levied on
goods and services in the Netherlands. The basic taxes
levied in the Netherlands are summarised below.

Personal income tax
Dutch nationals resident in the Netherlands have to
pay income tax on all of their income, whether it is
earned in the Netherlands or elsewhere. Non-Dutch
nationals resident in the Netherlands only pay taxes on
income earned in the Netherlands, such as income from
employment and income from a business conducted
through a permanent establishment in the Netherlands.
However, the Netherlands has signed double-taxation
treaties with a large number of countries, which can
limit its right to levy income tax on income from foreign
sources or on the income of non-national residents. For
resident nationals, progressive income tax rates range
from 33.1% to 52%, depending on various criteria. For
non-national residents, income tax rates range from
1.95% (in the absence of social security payments) to
52%. For persons employed in the Netherlands, the
wage tax typically comes to 33%-52% of the gross
wage. There is a special rule providing that under certain
circumstances the income of non-nationals resident
in the Netherlands earned from (or attributable to)

ROTTERDAM 2018

The Netherlands has signed double-taxation treaties with
90 countries. Within this network of countries, under
certain circumstances the Netherlands’ right to levy
taxes is curtailed where taxes are levied and paid in other
signatory countries.

Value added tax
Businesses that supply goods or render services are
subject to value added tax in the Netherlands. The
standard VAT rate is 21% as of 1 October 2012. A lower
rate of 6% or 0% applies in some cases. While there are
some exceptions, companies can recover most of the
VAT they pay to suppliers.

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Theme 6

Theme 6
Marketing
Key points
• Close cooperation between Dutch NOC and
Rotterdam 2018
• Protection of rights and interests of IOC TOP
partners
• Sponsorship includes internships for underprivileged
youngsters

The YOG 2018 will provide an excellent platform to
attract partners that want to be associated with an
Olympic event designed to encourage young people
to pursue a healthy lifestyle, participate in sport and
develop their talent and inspire them with the Olympic
values. The event will be of special interest to companies
looking for a vehicle that provides added value in their
interaction with young people through the use of social
media and other digital resources. The social mediadriven communication and promotion strategies,
together with the digital media orientation of the CEP,
will be an invitation to local, national and international
commercial partners to contribute in new and perhaps
surprising ways. The Youth Olympic Games will
represent an ideal opportunity for companies to apply
new and innovative social marketing tools to reach the
youth market.

Q 6.1 Relationship with NOC
Marketing Programme
Description of the marketing structure between
the NOC and the YOGOC in the host territory for
the period beginning on 1 January 2015 through
to 31 December 2018 including the following:
• Description of the management responsibilities
• Descriptions of the properties and rights and
the repartition of their ownership and marketing
management
• Description of the financial terms

ROTTERDAM 2018

The Dutch NOC and the Rotterdam 2018 Bid
Committee are working closely together to attract
commercial partners for the YOG 2018. A Marketing
Programme Agreement has been drawn up to
coordinate their activities. That agreement protects the
rights of existing and future sponsors of the NOC.
The agreement also contains descriptions of the
management responsibilities, properties and rights,
repartition of ownership, marketing management and
the financial terms. The Dutch NOC and the Rotterdam
2018 Bid Committee both guarantee to respect the
terms of the agreement should Rotterdam be successful
in its bid for the YOG 2018.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 6.1.

Q 6.2 TOP programme protection
Provide a guarantee confirming the YOGOC’s
unconditional commitment to respect and protect
the TOP partners’ and other IOC marketing
partners’ rights.

A guarantee is enclosed confirming the YOGOC’s
unconditional commitment to respect the rights of
the TOP partners and other IOC marketing partners.
Furthermore, Rotterdam 2018 expects to work closely
with the IOC’s marketing team in promoting the active
involvement of the TOP partners in the YOG 2018,
should Rotterdam be elected as host city.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 6.2.
In close consultation with the IOC, the Dutch NOC and
an extensive network of local partners, the YOGOC will
develop a local marketing programme that fully respects
and protects the rights of the IOC’s TOP partners and
other marketing partners. Local marketing will consist of
a sponsorship programme, licensing and the issuing of
collectables and symbolic products.

Sponsorship
We have established a sponsorship advisory board to
provide recommendations on appropriate sponsorship
packages. A range of different packages will be

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Theme 6

offered in return for contributions in the form of capital,
technology and products and services other than those
supplied by existing TOP partners.
One aspect of sponsorship we envisage is inviting
companies to provide internships for young people from
underprivileged areas of the city. Our aspiration is that
these young people will become local ambassadors for
the Games. Our objective is to give these young people
meaningful and high profile experiences, help them
shape their future, stimulate them to inspire their peers
and neighbours, and become future leaders in their
communities.

Generally, however, written notices are sufficient to
stop ambush marketing by third parties and court
proceedings are unnecessary.
The City of Rotterdam guarantees that it will prevent
competitors of Olympic sponsors from engaging in
unfair competition, through a system of regulations,
exemptions and permits which will be in effect during the
two weeks of the Games.
A signed guarantee ensuring the prevention of ambush
marketing by the local authority is attached.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 6.3.

Licensing
In close cooperation with the IOC, the YOGOC will work
out a licensing programme for the 2018 YOG. Selected
companies will be awarded licences to produce and
sell products bearing the YOG logo and mascots
upon payment of licence fees. Special attention will
be devoted to the sustainability of the products and
the materials and production processes used by the
selected companies.

Collectables and commemorative products
We will hold talks with PostNL on the possibility
of issuing special commemorative stamps and
personalised stamps. We will also review the possibility
of issuing commemorative coins with the Royal Dutch
Mint (Rijksmunt).

Q 6.3 Preparing the local
market­place and preventing
ambush marketing
Provide (a) written guarantees from the relevant
government authorities confirming that the
legislation necessary to effectively reduce and
sanction ambush marketing (e.g. preventing
competitors of Olympic sponsors from engaging
in unfair competition), and, during the period
beginning
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will be passed no later than 1 January 2015.

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Q 6.4 Lottery
Are there any plans for a lottery to finance the
Youth Olympic Games (whether or not as part of
the YOGOC marketing programme)?

Lotteries are strictly regulated in the Netherlands by
the Act on Games of Chance. The Gaming Authority
regulates gambling by granting gaming licences,
supervising the licencees and combating illegal
gambling.
The Lotto, which was launched in 1974, is one of the
longest-established lotteries in the Netherlands. Up to
70% of the profits generated from its brands (Lotto,
Toto, Lucky Day, Scratch Cards and Cash Jackpot) are
dedicated to sport through donations to the Dutch NOC.
In 2011, the amount involved was about € 59 million.
Over the past 50 years, the Lotto has provided a total of
€ 1.3 billion to NOC*NSF, and thus to Dutch sport. The
remaining 30% of Lotto’s revenues are donated to ALN,
which channels these proceeds to six well-established
charities.
The Lotto does not intend to launch a special lottery for
the YOG. The Dutch NOC will facilitate Lottery funding
for Rotterdam 2018. Lottery funding could provided
indirectly, through the regular agreements with NOC*NSF
and has to be negotiated in the future.

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Theme 7

Theme 7
Sport
Key points
• 29 sports & 34 disciplines for the YOG Rotterdam
2018
• Smart clustering of venues
• Compact site: almost all venues within a circle of 8
kilometres

Rotterdam proposes holding the YOG 2018 from 18
August to 29 August, with the Opening Ceremony on
Saturday 18 August and the Closing Ceremony on
Wednesday 29 August. All sports will be scheduled
within 11 days.
The YOG Rotterdam 2018 will deliver 29 sports
competitions in light of the YOG Nanjing 2014. YOG
Rotterdam 2018 proposes organising events in a total
of 34 disciplines. The city of Rotterdam is capable of
organising a wider range of competitions if necessary.
The YOG Rotterdam 2018 will use 16 venues for the
competition, 12 of them clustered in three main zones.
Many of these venues have been used previously to host
national, European and international sports events and
championships, including annual events.
Most of the venues are located within 20 minutes of the
Youth Olympic Village (YOV), the IOC Hotel and the Main
Media Centre (MMC).
The venues for the YOG Rotterdam 2018 are
concentrated in three clusters.
• The Village: This compact cluster is composed of
the Ahoy, the Zuiderpark and the YOV. The Ahoy is a
multifunctional centre where nine sports will take place
during the YOG. Another two sports will be organised
in the Zuiderpark.
• Stadium: This cluster includes De Kuip, the Main Media
Centre and Topsportcentrum Rotterdam. The opening
and closing ceremonies will be held at this venue.
• Park: The Park cluster consists of a group of sports
centres situated in and around the Kralingse Bos,

ROTTERDAM 2018

which is adjacent to the Kralingse Plas. The area is a
popular leisure and recreational area encompassing
around 200 hectare. There are many sports clubs
in the Park. The area will host 33% of the sports
programme for the YOG. The Kralingse Plas is famous
for its natural beauty and reflects the harmony between
man and nature.
The YOGOC will work closely with the IOC, the IFs, the
Dutch NOC and other international experts to deliver a
spectacular sporting event for all the participants and
everyone committed to the further development of the
Olympic Movement throughout the world.

Q 7.1 Competition schedule
Based on the Youth Olympic Games Programme
provided in the YOG Event Manual, use table 7.1
to indicate: - Dates and days of competition (by
sport), - Opening and closing Ceremonies.

Please refer to table 7.1 for Competition schedule.
The general schedule is provisional and will be adjusted
in accordance with the final programmes approved by
the IOC.

Q 7.2 Competition and training
venues
Use table 7.2 to list: - All proposed competition
venues, - Gross seating and standing capacities
of competition venues, - All proposed training
venues.

Please refer to table 7.2 Competition and training
venues.
In addition to the main venues mentioned above,
Rotterdam can provide additional competition and
training venues to meet the needs of the YOG.

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Theme 7

Table 7.1 Competition schedule
(M = Men; W = Women; T = Team; C = Classifications; Q = Qualifications; QF = Quarter Final; SF = Semi Final; F = Final)

NR

Sport

Discipline

Closing
Opening
18-aug
19-aug 20-aug 21-aug 22-aug 23-aug 24-aug 25-aug 26-aug 27-aug 28-aug 29-aug
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10 Day 11 Day 12
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed

Total
gold
Medals

Opening Ceremony
Closing Ceremony
1

Diving
Aquatics

2

Swimming

W / Q/F
M/W /
Q/F

M/W /
Q/F

M/W /
Q/F

3

Archery

4

Athletics

5

Badminton

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

6

Basketball (3 on 3)

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

7

Boxing

8

M/W /
Q/F

M/W /
Q/F

M/W /
Q/F
M/W /
QF

M/W /
Q/F
M/W /
SF

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M / Q/F

W / Q/F

M / Q/F

M/W /
Q/F
M/W / Q

W/F

T/F

3

M/W /
Q/F

M/W /
Q/F

M/W /
Q/F

36

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W /
QF

M/W /
SF

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / F

M/W /
Q/F

M/F

M/W / F
M/W / Q

Flat water

4
34

3
M/W / F

2

M/W / Q

M/W / F

13

M/W / Q

M/W / F

6

Canoeing
9

Slalom

10
11

Cycling

12
13

Equestrian

14

M/W / Q

M/W / F

Road (time trial)

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / F

M/W / F

1

BMX

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / F

M/W / F

2

Road (time trial)

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / F

M/W / F

2

M/W / Q

M/W / F

M/W / F

T/Q

T/F

Fencing

M/W /
Q/F

M/W /
Q/F

M/W /
Q/F

M/W /
Q/F

15

Football (6-a-side)

W/Q

M/Q

W/Q

M/Q

16

Golf

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / F

M/Q

W/Q

17

Jumping

M/W / Q

Artistic

2
7

W/Q

M/Q

W / SF

M / SF

W/C

M/W /
C/F

T/Q

T/Q

T/F

M/F

W/F

M/W /
Q/F

M/W / F

M/W / F

M/W Q

M/W Q

M/W Q

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W /
C/SF
M/W /
QF /C

M/W /
SF
M/W /
SF

Gymnastics
18

6

W/Q

Handball

20

Hockey (6-a-side)

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

21

Judo

M/W /
Q/F

M/W /
Q/F

M/W /
Q/F

22

Modern Pentathlon

23

Rowing

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

24

Rugby (6-a-side)

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W /
QF/SF

M/W /
C/F

25

Sailing

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

26

Shooting

W / Q/F

M / Q/F

W / Q/F

M / Q/F

T / Q/F

T / Q/F

27

Table Tennis

M/W / Q

T / Q/
QF/SF

T/F

Taekwondo

M/W /
Q/F

29

Tennis

M/W / Q

M/W /
SF/F
M/W /
Q/F
M/W /
Q/QF/SF

T/Q

28

M/W /
Q/QF
M/W /
Q/F
M/W /
Q/QF

30

Triathlon

31

Beach

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

3

W/F

M/W / F

2

W/F

M/F

2
9

M/F

T/F

M/W / F

M/W / Q

3
4
2

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / F

4
6
3

M/W /
Q/F
M/W / F

2

M/W / C

T / Q/F
W/F

M/W /
SF

2

14

Rhythmic

19

M/F

10
M/W / F

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W /
QF/SF

W/F

M/F

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

W/F

M/F

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / Q

M/W / F

M/W / F

5
T/F

3
2

Volleybal
32
33

Weightlifting

34

Wrestling
TOTAL

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M/W / F

16

M/W / F

18

16

M/W / F

26

26

M/W / F

24

9

2
11

M/W /
Q/F

M/W /
Q/F

M/W /
Q/F

M/W /
Q/F

14

25

15

21

28

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Theme 7

Table 7.2 Competition and training venues
Table 7.2 Competition and training venues

Section

Venue Name

0

1000

Boxing

0

1000

8000

Handball

Rhythmic

100

x

At competiton venue

100

Taekwondo

At competiton venue

0

1000

x

0

1500

100

x

Erasmus University Rotterdam

At competiton venue
At competiton venue

Judo

0

1000

100

Wrestling

At competiton venue

0

1000

100

Weightlifting

At competiton venue

Taekwondo

0

1000

100

Boxing

At competiton venue

Weightlifting

0

1000

100

Table Tennis

At competiton venue

Wrestling

0

1000

100

Judo

At competiton venue

Archery

0

500

open venue

x

At competiton venue

BMX

0

2000

200

x

At competiton venue

Cycling

Road race (time trial)

open venue

open venue

open venue

x

At competiton venue

Aquatics

Diving

1000

500

0

x

At competiton venue

Aquatics

Swimming

1000

1500

0

x

Zwembad IJsselmonde

Athletics

1000

9000

1000

x

PAC

Badminton

1000

0

0

x

At competiton venue

0

1000

500

x

At competiton venue

2400

0

0

x

At competiton venue

Volleyball

Beach

Football
Running/Shooting/
Swimming

Modern Pentathlon

3541

0

0

x

Toepad

open venue

open venue

open venue

x

At competiton venue

Triathlon

open venue

open venue

open venue

x

At competiton venue

KSVR Schietbaan Kralingen

Shooting

0

500

0

x

At competiton venue

Openbare Golfclub Kralingen

Golf

open venue

open venue

open venue

x

At competiton venue

1000

500

150

x

At competiton venue

0

1000

100

x

At competiton venue
At competiton venue

At competiton venue

Rotterdamsche Manege

Equestrian

Rotterdamse Studenten Rugby

Jumping
Rugby

0

1000

0

Modern
Pentathlon Fencing

0

1000

0

Fencing

Hockey

0

1000

100

x

Leonidas

Tennis

500

500

100

x

At competiton venue

Fencing

Victoria

4. Others

Training
venues

Table Tennis

Volleyball

Kralingse bos & Kralingse plas

Sharing
with

Cycling

Excelsior (Stadium Woudenstein)

3. Park

Basketball

Gymnastics

Atletiekbaan Stadionpark

Topsportcentrum

Gross
standing
capacity

Artistic

1. Village
2. Stadium

Zwembad Charlois

Gross
seating
capacity
Temporary

Disciplines

Gymnastics

Ahoy

Zuiderpark

Gross
seating
capacity
Permanent

Sports

Modern Pentathlon

Fencing

Dutch Water Dreams

Canoe

Slalom

0

1000

100

x

At competiton venue

Hoge Bergse Bos

Cycling

Mountain Bike

open venue

open venue

open venue

x

At competiton venue

open venue

open venue

open venue

x

At competiton venue

0

1000

2500

x

At competiton venue

0

1000

2500

x

At competiton venue

Hoek van Holland
Willem-Alexander baan

TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPETITION VENUES: 16

ROTTERDAM 2018

Sailing
Canoe

Flat Water
Rowing

TOTAL NUMBER OF TRAINING VENUES: 5

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Theme 7

Q 7.3 Construction of competition
venues
Of the 16 venues to be used during the YOG Rotterdam
2018, 12 venues are already in use (table 7.3.1) and
one more will be built as permanent venue (table 7.3.3).
This is the athletics venue, which will be built as part
of the city of Rotterdam investment programme. The
city of Rotterdam will give a commitment to finance the
construction of the athletic venue. The athletics venue

PAGE | 28

will be located in the Stadium cluster and will be in
use by 2018. Seven venues will be built as completely
temporary (table 7.3.4). These will be for the modern
pentathlon (partly), the triathlon, archery (if programmed
outside), beach volleyball, sailing and cycling (road race
and BMX). These sports will take place in the cluster
Village, Stadium and Park. The YOGOC is committed to
financing the construction of these temporary venues.
Please refer to Guarantees file, Q 7.3, for the
guarantees.

ROTTERDAM 2018

Theme 7

Q 7.3.1 Existing venues, no permanent works required
Table 7.3.1 Existing venues, no permanent
works
required
7.3.1 Existing
venues,
no permanent works required
FINANCING OF WORKS
Venue Name

Sports

Disciplines
COST OF TEMPORARY WORKS
Total cost
YOGOC
OTHER
USD 2012

Original date of
construction

Date of
any completed
upgrade

2009

Basketball
Boxing
Gymnastics

Artistic

Gymnastics

Rhythmic
Handball

Ahoy

Judo

2.280.200

2.280.200

-

1969

Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Weightlifting
Wrestling
Excelsior (Stadium Woudenstein)
Canoe

Hoge Bergse Bos

Cycling

KSVR Schietbaan Kralingen

35.750

-

1939

2000

26.000

26.000

-

2006

2011

Mountain Bike

70.200

70.200

-

Arose in the sixties

_

30.550

30.550

-

1990

1993

12.350

12.350

-

1932

_

57.850

57.850

-

70.200

70.200

-

1937
1972

2005

73.450

73.450

-

2000

2010

Shooting

Openbare Golfclub Kralingen
Rotterdamsche Manege

35.750
Slalom

Football

Dutch Water Dreams

Golf
Equestrian

Jumping

Rotterdamse Studenten Rugby

Rugby
Badminton

Topsportcentrum

Volleyball
Fencing
Modern Pentathlon
Victoria

_
Fencing
126.880

Hockey

126.880

_

1996

-

_

Tennis
Willem-Alexander baan

Zwembad Charlois

2004

Canoe

Flat Water
Rowing

Aquatics

Diving

Aquatics

Swimming

13.000

13.000

-

2011/2012

2012

97.500

97.500

-

1962

1991

7.3.2 Existing venues, permanent works required
FINANCING OF WORKS

Q 7.3.2 Existing venues, permanent works required
Venue Name

Sports

PERMANENT WORKS

Disciplines

Total cost
USD 2012

Table 7.3.2 This table is not applicable.

YOGOC

TEMPORARY WORKS

OTHER

Total cost USD

YOGOC

OTHER

TOTAL
COST OF
WORKS
USD

NOT APPLICABLE

7.3.3 Permanent venue to be built
FINANCING OF WORKS
Venue Name

Sports

PERMANENT WORKS

Disciplines

Total cost
USD 2012
Atletiekbaan Stadionpark

YOGOC

OTHER

-

Athletics

Total cost
USD 2012

YOGOC

OTHER

3.582.750

282.750

3.300.000

7.3.4 Venues to be built as totally temporary
FINANCING OF WORKS
Venue Name

Sports

Disciplines

Kralingse bos & Kralingse plas

ROTTERDAMTopsportcentrum
2018

Modern Pentathlon

COST OF TEMPORARY WORKS
Total cost
USD 2012
83.200

Sailing

Hoek van Holland

Running/Shooting/
Swimming

Triathlon
Volleyball

Beach

190.450

YOGOC

OTHER

83.200

-

190.450

-

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please refer to table 7.3.1

Archery
Zuiderpark

Cycling

BMX

804.700

804.700

TOTAL
COST OF
VENUE USD

TEMPORARY WORKS

-

Wrestling
Rugby
Football
Badminton

Rotterdamse Studenten Rugby
Excelsior (Stadium Woudenstein)
Topsportcentrum
Dutch Water Dreams

Canoe

Hoge Bergse Bos

Cycling

KSVR Schietbaan Kralingen

Theme 7

OpenbareVictoria
Golfclub Kralingen
Rotterdamsche Manege

Rotterdamse Studenten Rugby
Willem-Alexander baan
Topsportcentrum
Zwembad Charlois

Slalom

Volleyball

Mountain Bike
Fencing
Shooting
Modern Pentathlon
Fencing
Golf
Hockey
Equestrian
Jumping
Tennis
Rugby
Canoe
Flat Water
Badminton
Rowing
Volleyball
Aquatics
Diving
Fencing
Aquatics
Swimming
Modern Pentathlon
Fencing

Victoria

Hockey

70.200
35.750

70.200
35.750

-

73.450
26.000

73.450
26.000

--

70.200

70.200

-

1937
1972
1939

2005
2000

2006
2000
Arose in the sixties

30.550

30.550

-

1990

126.880
12.350

126.880
12.350

--

1996
1932

57.850

57.850

-

70.200

70.200

-

1937
1972

2004
2005

13.000
73.450

13.000
73.450

-

2011/2012

2012

97.500

97.500

-

1962

126.880

126.880

-

2000

2010
1991
_
_

1996

_

7.3.2 Existing venues, permanent works required

Tennis
Willem-Alexander baan
Venue Name

Canoe

FINANCING OF WORKS

Flat Water
Rowing

Sports

Disciplines

Aquatics

Diving

Aquatics

Swimming

13.000
13.000
PERMANENT WORKS

Q 7.3.3 Permanent venues to be built
Zwembad Charlois

2011
2010
_
_
1993
_
_
_

97.500
Total
cost
USD 2012

97.500
YOGOC

2004

2011/2012
2012
TEMPORARY WORKS

-

OTHER

1962
Total cost USD

1991
YOGOC

OTHER

TOTAL
COST OF
WORKS
USD

Original
date of
construction

NOT APPLICABLE

7.3.2 Existing venues, permanent works required

Table 7.3.3 Permanent venues to be built
Venue Name

Sports

Disciplines

PERMANENT WORKS

Venue Name

Sports

Disciplines

PERMANENT WORKS
Total cost
YOGOC
USD 2012
Total cost
YOGOC
USD 2012
NOT APPLICABLE
-

Atletiekbaan Stadionpark

FINANCING OF WORKS

7.3.3 Permanent venue to be built

Athletics

FINANCING OF WORKS
TEMPORARY WORKS

OTHER
OTHER

TEMPORARY WORKS
Total cost USD
YOGOC

TOTAL
COST OF
TOTAL
WORKS
COST
OF
USD
OTHER VENUE USD

Total cost
USD 2012

YOGOC

OTHER

3.582.750

282.750

3.300.000

7.3.3 Permanent venue to be built
FINANCING OF WORKS
Venue Name

Venue Name

7.3.4 Venues to be built as totally temporary
Sports

Sports

Disciplines

PERMANENT WORKS

Disciplines

FINANCING OF WORKS
Total cost
YOGOC
OTHER
USDCOST
2012 OF TEMPORARY WORKS

Q 7.3.4 Venues to be built as totally temporary
Atletiekbaan Stadionpark

Total -cost
USD 2012
83.200

Athletics
Sailing

Hoek van Holland

Running/Shooting/
Swimming

Modern Pentathlon

& Kralingse plas
TableKralingse
7.3.4bosVenues
to be built as totallyTriathlon
temporary
Topsportcentrum

Volleyball
Sports
Cycling
Cycling

OTHER

83.200

-

190.450

-

Beach

please refer to table 7.3.1
FINANCING OF WORKS

Disciplines
BMX

COST OF TEMPORARY WORKS
804.700
804.700
Total
cost
YOGOC
OTHER
USD 2012
83.200
83.200
-

Road race (time trial)
Sailing

Hoek van Holland
Kralingse bos & Kralingse plas

YOGOC

Total cost
USD 2012

YOGOC

OTHER

3.582.750

282.750

3.300.000

7.3.4 Venues to be built as totally temporary
Archery

Venue Name
Zuiderpark

190.450

TOTAL
COST OF
VENUE USD

TEMPORARY WORKS

Modern Pentathlon

Running/Shooting/
Swimming

Triathlon

Topsportcentrum

Volleyball

Zuiderpark

Cycling

BMX

Cycling

Road race (time trial)

Beach

190.450

190.450

-

please refer to table 7.3.1

Archery

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804.700

804.700

-

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Original
date of
construction

Theme 7

Q 7.4 Competition venue use

Q 7.5 Venue photographic files

All the owners of the venues listed in this table
have signed the relevant guarantees.

Please refer to the Photographic files.

Please refer to Guarantees file, Q 7.4, for the
guarantees.
Table
Competitionvenue
venueuse
use
Table 7.4
7.4 Competition
and ownership
Competition venues
Section

Venue Name

Current use of
venue

Sports

Current
ownership

Disciplines

Venue guarantees
Venue use

Commercial rights

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Basketball
Boxing
Gymnastics

Artistic

Gymnastics

Rhythmic
Handball

Ahoy

Convention & Exhibition

Government

1. Village

Judo
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Weightlifting
Wrestling
Archery
Zuiderpark

2. Stadium

Zwembad Charlois

Cycling

BMX

Cycling

Road Race (time trial)

Aquatics

Diving

Aquatics

Swimming

Athletics

Atletiekbaan

Government

Guaranteed

Public facility

Government

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Competition & training

Government

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

-

Government

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Competition & training

Government

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Badminton
Topsportcentrum

Volleyball

Beachvolley
Volleyball

Football

Excelsior (Stadium Woudenstein)
Kralingse bos & Kralingse plas

3. Park

Competition & training

Modern Pentathlon

Running/Shooting/
Swimming

Triathlon

Competition & training

Government

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Public facility

Government

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

KSVR Schietbaan Kralingen

Shooting

Competition & training

Private

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Openbare Golfclub Kralingen

Golf

Competition & training

Government

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Competition & training

Private

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Competition & training

Government

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Competition & training

Government

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Rotterdamsche Manege

Equestrian

Jumping
Rugby

Rotterdamse Studenten Rugby

Fencing

Victoria

Modern Pentathlon

Fencing

Hockey

4. Others

Tennis

Dutch Water Dreams

Canoe

Slalom

Competition & training

Private

Guaranteed

Hoge Bergse Bos

Cycling

Mountain Bike

Public facility

Government

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Public facility

Government

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Competition & training

Government

Guaranteed

Guaranteed

Sailing

Hoek van Holland
Willem-Alexander baan

TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPETITION VENUES: 16

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Canoe

Flat Water
Rowing

TOTAL NUMBER OF TRAINING VENUES: 5

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Q 7.6 Workforce
What sources will be used for recruiting sports
organisation personnel, bearing in mind all the
various tasks to be undertaken? What steps have
already been taken?

There is a large and unique sports infrastructure in the
Netherlands. The national sports associations of the
various branches of sport play an important role here.
There is a network of over 29,000 sports clubs, spread
widely over all sports associations throughout the
country.
Within their own branch of sport, these sports
associations have access to a wealth of knowledge and
experience when it comes to organising national and
international competitions, such as world, European and
national championships.
To support national and international sports events, the
City of Rotterdam set up a foundation called Rotterdam
Topsport in 1990. In a public-private partnership
between local government, sports clubs, organisations,
sports associations and the business community,
Rotterdam Topsport, being involved as it is in all
sports events in the city, has built up knowledge and
experience that will prove very useful if the YOG 2018 is
awarded to Rotterdam.

Capable and enthusiastic volunteers
All annual events in Rotterdam, such as the Rotterdam
Marathon, have created and make use of a database
containing hundreds of volunteers who are available,
capable and enthusiastic when it comes to helping
in various capacities at an event. Rotterdam has 400
sports clubs with 100,000 members. No less than 25%
of those members are volunteers within their clubs. If
Rotterdam were given the honour of organising the YOG
2018, Rotterdam could count on many of them to serve
as volunteers during the YOG.

Q 7.7 Sports experience
Use table 7.7 to list, in chronological order, all
major international sports competitions that have
been organised in your city, region and country
over the last ten years (World Championships,
multi-sports Games, Continental Championships
and other international level events).

Please refer to table 7.7 Sports experience

Referring to Q7.7 (Sports Experience), the Netherlands,
and the City of Rotterdam in particular, have a proven
track record when organising major events in using
a well-balanced combination of professionals and
volunteers. Examples of big international events hosted
in Rotterdam are the Rotterdam Marathon, the Grand
Depart of the Tour de France in 2010, the World Tennis
Tournament, the Concours Hippique International Officiel
(CHIO) and the World Port Tournament Baseball. The
City of Rotterdam also organises national sports events
like the National Judo Championships, the National
Boxing Championships and the National Gymnastics
Championships.

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Theme 7

Table 7.7 Sports experience
Q 7.7 Sports experience

Date
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012

Sport
Water Polo
Archery
Baseball
Cycling (road)
Speed Skating
Volleyball
Baseball

Event
European Championships Waterpolo
European Championships Outdoor Archery
European Championships Baseball
UCI Road World Championships
World Single Distance Championships for Men
European Leage Volleybal Men
Europe Cup Baseball Clubteams

Level of Competition
European
European
European
International
International
European
European

Location
Eindhoven
Amsterdam
Rotterdam, Haarlem
Limburg
Heerenveen
Rotterdam
Rotterdam

Venue name
Pieter van den Hoogenband Zwemstadion
Olympic Stadium Amsterdam
Neptunus Familiestadion, Pim Mulier Stadium
Limburg
Thialf
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Neptunus Familiestadion

2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011

Squash
Judo
Boxing
Handball
Equestrian
Table Tennis
Cycling (track)
Badminton
Billiards
Speed Skating
Cycling (track)
Speed Skating

World Championships Squash
Judo Grand Prix
European Championships Boxing (Women)
European Championships Handball Women Under 19
European Championships Dressage
World Championships Table Tennis
World Championships Track Cycling
Yonex Dutch International
European Championships One-Cushion
European Championships Short Track Speed Skating
UCI Track Cycling World Championships
World Sprint Speed Skating Championships for Men

International
International
European
European
European
International
International
International
European
European
International
International

Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Apeldoorn
Wateringen
Haarlo
Heerenveen
Apeldoorn
Heerenveen

Victoria Squash/Nieuwe Luxor Theater
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Kralingse Bos
Ahoy Rotterdam
Omnisport Apeldoorn
VELO sportshal Wateringen
Various locations
Thialf
Omnisport Apeldoorn
Thialf

2010

Korfball

European Championships Korfball

European

2010
2010
2010
2010
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009

Gymnastics
Cycling (road)
Hockey
Speed Skating
Baseball
Judo
Volleyball
Table Tennis
Billiards
Hockey
Speed Skating
Speed Skating

World Championships Gymnastics
International
Grand Depart du Tour de France
International
European Hockey League
European
World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Men International
World Championships Baseball
International
World Championships Judo
International
European Championships Volleybal Under 19
European
European Top 12 Tabletennis Juniors
European
European Championships One-Cushion
European
European Championships Hockey
European
European Championships Speed Skating
European
World Short Track Speed Skating Team Championships International

Rotterdam,
Leeuwarden, Tilburg,
Almelo, The Hague Ahoy Rotterdam, Topsportcentrum Rotterdam etc.
Rotterdam
Ahoy Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Hockey Club Rotterdam
Heerenveen
Thialf
Rotterdam
Neptunus Familiestadion
Rotterdam
Ahoy Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Ahoy Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Wijchen
Various locations
Amstelveen
Wagener Stadium
Heerenveen
Thialf
Heerenveen
Thialf

2008
2008
2008
2008

Pool
Hockey
Swimming
Speed Skating

World Cup of Pool
World Champions Trophy Hockey Men
European Championships Swimming
World Sprint Speed Skating Championships for Men

International
International
European
International

Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Eindhoven
Heerenveen

Outland Rotterdam
Hockey Club Rotterdam
Pieter van den Hoogenband Zwemstadion
Thialf

2007
2007
2007
2007
2007

Snowboarding
Tennis
Skateboarding
Table Tennis
Speed Skating

World Cup Snowboarding
Davis Cup Nederland - Portugal
World Cup Skateboarding
European Championships Table Tennis for Veterans
World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Men

International
International
International
European
International

Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Heerenveen

Willemsplein
Ahoy Rotterdam
Ahoy Rotterdam
Ahoy Rotterdam
Thialf

2006
2006
2006
2006
2006

Jiu-jitsu
Aerobics
Cricket
Sailing
Speed Skating

World Championships Jiu-Jitsu
World Championships Aerobics
European Championships Cricket
Volvo Ocean Race
World Sprint Speed Skating Championships for Men

International
International
European
International
International

Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Heerenveen

Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
VOC Rotterdam
Veerhaven
Thialf

2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004

Skateboarding
Karate-Do Goju-Kai
Baseball
Sailing
Wheelchair Tennis
Hockey
Judo
Speed Skating
Aerobics
Billiards
Judo
Speed Skating
Speed Skating
Squash

World Cup Skateboarding
World Championships Karate Do Goju Kai
World Championships Baseball
World Championships Catamaran F18
Dutch Open Wheelchair Tennis
World Championships Hockey Under 21
European Championships Judo
European Championships Speed Skating
European Championships Aerobics
World Championships Three-Cushion Billiards
European Championships Judo Youth under 17
European Championships Speed Skating
European Championships Short Track Speed Skating
World Team Squash Championships (women)

International
International
International
International
International
International
European
European
European
International
European
European
European
International

Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Heerenveen
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Heerenveen
Zoetermeer
Amsterdam

Ahoy Rotterdam
Ahoy Rotterdam
Neptunus Familiestadion
Hoek van Holland
Nenijto Rotterdam
Hockey Club Rotterdam
Ahoy Rotterdam
Thialf
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Thialf
IJsclub Zoetermeer
Frans Otten Stadium

2003
2003
2003
2003
2003

Korfball
Baseball
Baseball
Billiards
Speed Skating

World Championships Korfball
Olympic Qualification Tournament
European Championships Baseball
European Championships One-Cushion
European Championships Speed Skating

International
International
European
European
European

Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Heerenveen

Topsportcentrum Rotterdam & Ahoy Rotterdam
Neptunus Familiestadion
Neptunus Familiestadion
Various locations
Thialf

ABN-AMRO World Tennis Tournament
Rabobank Zesdaagse Rotterdam
Dutch Open Karate
Deloitte Dutch Ladies Open
Holland Handbal Tournooi
CHIO Rotterdam
World Port Tournament Baseball
Rotterdam Open presented by Nirint
Rotterdam Marathon
Utrecht Marathon
Enschede Marathon
Holland Regatta
Ordina/UNICEF Open
KLM Open
Arena Open
Amstel Gold Race
FBK Games
Heineken Roeivierkamp
Indoor Brabant
Outdoor Gelderland
Ladies Dutch Open
TT Assen
Nijmegen Global Athletics
Jumping Amsterdam

International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International

Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Utrecht
Enschede
Medemblik
Rosmalen
Various locations
Hilversum
Limburg
Hengelo
Amsterdam
Den Bosch
De Steeg
Various locations
Assen
Nijmegen
Amsterdam

Ahoy Rotterdam Since 1974
Ahoy Rotterdam Since 2005
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Golfpark Broekpolder
Topsportcentrum
Kralingse Bos
Neptunus Familiestadion
Victoria Tennis
Rotterdam
Utrecht
Enschede
Medemblik
Autotron Rosmalen
Various locations
Gooische Atletiek Club
Limburg
Fanny Blankers-Koen Stadion
Nereus
Brabanthallen
Landgoed Middachten Since 2005
Various locations
Circuit van Drenthe
Atletiekbaan Brakkenstein
Amsterdam RAI

Annual Events
Tennis
Cycling (track)
Karate
Golf
Handball
Equestrian
Baseball
Tennis
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Sailing
Tennis
Golf
Athletics
Cycling (road)
Athletics
Rowing
Equestrian
Equestrian
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Golf
Motorsport
Athletics
Equestrian

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2007
2007

Table Tennis
Speed Skating

European Championships Table Tennis for Veterans
European
World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Men International

Rotterdam
Heerenveen

Ahoy Rotterdam
Thialf

2006
2006
2006
2006
2006

Jiu-jitsu
Aerobics
Cricket
Sailing
Speed Skating

World Championships Jiu-Jitsu
World Championships Aerobics
European Championships Cricket
Volvo Ocean Race
World Sprint Speed Skating Championships for Men

International
International
European
International
International

Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Heerenveen

Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
VOC Rotterdam
Veerhaven
Thialf

2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004

Skateboarding
Karate-Do Goju-Kai
Baseball
Sailing
Wheelchair Tennis
Hockey
Judo
Speed Skating
Aerobics
Billiards
Judo
Speed Skating
Speed Skating
Squash

World Cup Skateboarding
World Championships Karate Do Goju Kai
World Championships Baseball
World Championships Catamaran F18
Dutch Open Wheelchair Tennis
World Championships Hockey Under 21
European Championships Judo
European Championships Speed Skating
European Championships Aerobics
World Championships Three-Cushion Billiards
European Championships Judo Youth under 17
European Championships Speed Skating
European Championships Short Track Speed Skating
World Team Squash Championships (women)

International
International
International
International
International
International
European
European
European
International
European
European
European
International

Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Heerenveen
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Heerenveen
Zoetermeer
Amsterdam

Ahoy Rotterdam
Ahoy Rotterdam
Neptunus Familiestadion
Hoek van Holland
Nenijto Rotterdam
Hockey Club Rotterdam
Ahoy Rotterdam
Thialf
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Thialf
IJsclub Zoetermeer
Frans Otten Stadium

2003
2003
2003
2003
2003

Korfball
Baseball
Baseball
Billiards
Speed Skating

World Championships Korfball
Olympic Qualification Tournament
European Championships Baseball
European Championships One-Cushion
European Championships Speed Skating

International
International
European
European
European

Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Heerenveen

Topsportcentrum Rotterdam & Ahoy Rotterdam
Neptunus Familiestadion
Neptunus Familiestadion
Various locations
Thialf

ABN-AMRO World Tennis Tournament
Rabobank Zesdaagse Rotterdam
Dutch Open Karate
Deloitte Dutch Ladies Open
Holland Handbal Tournooi
CHIO Rotterdam
World Port Tournament Baseball
Rotterdam Open presented by Nirint
Rotterdam Marathon
Utrecht Marathon
Enschede Marathon
Holland Regatta
Ordina/UNICEF Open
KLM Open
Arena Open
Amstel Gold Race
FBK Games
Heineken Roeivierkamp
Indoor Brabant
Outdoor Gelderland
Ladies Dutch Open
TT Assen
Nijmegen Global Athletics
Jumping Amsterdam
Bavaria City Racing Rotterdam

International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International
International

Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Utrecht
Enschede
Medemblik
Rosmalen
Various locations
Hilversum
Limburg
Hengelo
Amsterdam
Den Bosch
De Steeg
Various locations
Assen
Nijmegen
Amsterdam
Rotterdam

Ahoy Rotterdam Since 1974
Ahoy Rotterdam Since 2005
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Golfpark Broekpolder
Topsportcentrum
Kralingse Bos
Neptunus Familiestadion
Victoria Tennis
Rotterdam
Utrecht
Enschede
Medemblik
Autotron Rosmalen
Various locations
Gooische Atletiek Club
Limburg
Fanny Blankers-Koen Stadion
Nereus
Brabanthallen
Landgoed Middachten Since 2005
Various locations
Circuit van Drenthe
Atletiekbaan Brakkenstein
Amsterdam RAI
Rotterdam

Theme 7

Table 7.7 Sports experience
Annual Events
Tennis
Cycling (track)
Karate
Golf
Handball
Equestrian
Baseball
Tennis
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Sailing
Tennis
Golf
Athletics
Cycling (road)
Athletics
Rowing
Equestrian
Equestrian
Golf
Motorsport
Athletics
Equestrian
Racing

Q 7.8 Meteorology

Q 7.8.1 Temperature and humidity

The information requested in the following
questions must be given: - for your proposed
Games dates (as stated in Q 1.1), - for the area in
which the Youth Olympic Games would be held
and, - for the last ten years.

Complete table 7.8.1 indicating: - Daytime
temperature in °C (maximum, average, minimum),
- Daytime humidity in % (maximum, average,
minimum).

Table 7.8.1 Meteo
The table below indicates the average meteorological data of Rotterdam between the 18th and 29th of August in the last ten years.

9 a.m.
12 noon
3 p.m.
6 p.m.

Maximum

24,7
30,3
30,6
29,8

Average

Temperature in °C
Minimum
17,1
19,3
20,4
19,7

13,7
14,4
13,9
12,0

Maximum

Humidity in %
Average Minimum
100
85
61
96
74
44
95
69
35
32
95
71

Note: the above data are based on 132 observations for temperature and 126 for humidity at Rotterdam Zestienhoven Weather Station 51° 58'N, 4° 27'O

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Theme 7

Q 7.8.2 Precipitation

Q 7.8.3 Wind direction and
strength

Complete table 7.8.2 indicating: - Number of
precipitation days* per year, - Number of precipitation days* for your proposed Games dates,
- Average volume of precipitation (in l/m2) per
year, - Average volume of precipitation (in l/m2)
for your proposed Games dates, (*Precipitation
days = more than 0.1mm precipitation in 24 hours
in the water column).

For outdoor competition venues, complete table
7.8.3 indicating: - Average daytime wind direction
- Average daytime wind strength (km/h) (Please
use data from the closest wind station to each of
these venues and clearly identify it’s location).

Table 7.8.2 Precipitation
Per year

Number of precipitation days ( > 0.3mm)
For your proposed Games dates
156
5

Per year

Average volume of precipitation (in l/m ), cases <= 0.3 mm excluded
For your proposed Games dates
5,5
9,1

Note: the above data are based on the total daily precipitation made at Rotterdam Zestienhoven Weather Station 51° 58'N, 4° 27'O

Table 7.8.3 Wind direction and strength
Average daytime wind direction (o)
Venue A: Rotterdam Zestienhoven 51° 58'N, 4° 27'O
Venue B: Hoek van Holland 51° 59'N, 4° 07'O

Wind data
Average daytime wind strength (km/h)
228

17,65

230

25,05

Note: The data in tables 7.8.1, 7.8.2 and 7.8.3 are based on observation made at all hours at each Weather Station
The data for the weather conditions in Rotterdam and Rotterdam-Hoek van Holland are provided by Meteo Consult

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Theme 8

Theme 8
Culture & education and ceremonies
Key points
• Fundamental component of the Youth Olympic
Games
• Developed for and by young people
• Based on the five key themes identified by the IOC
• Through the use of social media the programme
enables worldwide participation
• Particular attention to local underprivileged young
people

Q 8.1 Vision, concept and overview of CEP & Ceremonies
Describe your culture and education programmes
for the Youth Olympic Games including your
vision and concept and an overview of content:
• In the 2 years leading up to the Games in your
host territory and throughout the world (local
events, interactive digital platforms for youth
communities, programmes for delegation
members through the NOC, etc.)
• In your host territory, for the period the
Youth Olympic Village is open – mainly for
participants, and for inhabitants (with a
particular focus on youth communities) and
visitors (events, activities, on-site and global
interactive digital platforms, etc.)

Our vision
Our vision for the Rotterdam Culture and Education
Programme is to realise a catalyst for positive change,
particularly in the lives of the young participants at the
Youth Olympic Games (YOG) and of the local young
people in Rotterdam. While sport lies at the heart of
the Rotterdam YOG bid, the Culture and Education
Programme (CEP) will be a fundamental component
of the event. CEP activities have been created to both
complement and reinforce the sport programme and
will be used to help local youth discover and develop
their talents, to improve their health and well-being,

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and to increase their involvement in sports and in their
community.
Young athletes and non-athlete participants, such as
the Young Reporters and the Young Ambassadors,
are the main target groups of the CEP. Inspired by
-and complementary to- the CEP, a sport, culture and
education programme will be designed for the local
youth of Rotterdam and the Netherlands. Particular
attention will be given to engaging local underprivileged
young people in order to unleash their potential and
inspire them to be the best they can be.
Through the innovative use of social and digital media,
including the Young Athletes’ Hub (an extension of
the existing Athletes’ Hub), and through content
generated by the young participants and local youth
themselves, we will promote healthy living among
young people worldwide and inspire them to become
active and involved. To increase the return on the CEP
investment, athletes’ parents and coaches will be invited
to participate in parent-to-parent and coach–to-coach
exchange sessions.

Our concept
Youth involvement
The key players at the Rotterdam YOG will be the young
people themselves. Their drive, energy, enthusiasm and
performances are the engine powering the CEP and
related activities. With this in mind, the programme and
activities have been, and will continue to be, developed
for and by young people with a view to delivering
attractive and relevant activities. Regular youth panels,
street meetings with urban influencers, workshops, tryouts, and a YOG Rotterdam Youth Council will ensure a
continuous process of consultation with and involvement
by young people.
Themes
The programme is based on the five key themes
identified by the International Olympic Committee
(IOC): Olympism, Skills Development, Well-Being
and Healthy Lifestyle, Social Responsibility, and
Expression. Besides offering a rich, assorted package
for individual development and growth, the programme
will also celebrate and internalise the Olympic values of
friendship, respect, and excellence.

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Before, during, and after the YOG
The Rotterdam CEP will offer an extensive programme
of activities before, during and after the YOG, with
the primary focus on the Games period itself. Some
activities have been designed to take place during all
three phases of the Games to ensure that they have
the maximum reach and impact. Through the smart
use of social media, the event will be extended beyond
the geographical and time dimensions of the Games
themselves, to enable worldwide participation and
engagement. The Post-Games programme will ensure a
legacy of positive life-enhancing change and foster newly
built friendships that will last through the next edition of
the Youth Olympic Games.
Educational principles
The Rotterdam CEP has fully incorporated the four
educational pillars of learning to be, learning to do,
learning to know, and learning to live together. It
will offer a broad spectrum of learning experiences
through action, dialogue, education and interaction.
The impact, reach, and educational and multiplier
effects of the activities will be reinforced through an
innovative, fun, and participative web of social media
and the ‘gamification’ of healthy lifestyle activities. This
multidimensional approach is intended to inspire and
captivate all participants, motivating them to reach their
full learning potential and to enable participants and local
youth to connect easily with each other, both during the
Games and afterwards.
Building upon previous achievements
The Rotterdam CEP has been designed to deliver
several new and innovative activities, but it has also
learnt from and built upon the successes of previous
YOG CEPs. We will also utilise Rotterdam’s track record
in sport, cultural, and educational events and activities
to make the programme fun, energetic, innovative,
and inspirational. If Rotterdam has the opportunity to
host the Youth Olympic Games, the Bid Committee will
discuss the refinement and implementation of the CEP
with the IOC.
See table 8.1 Rotterdam CEP 2018 Activities

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Olympism
I, YOU, WE
In the lead up to the Games, we will expand the existing
Dutch online Olympic Education Programme to cover
all primary and secondary schools in the Netherlands.
Existing learning materials, using the concept of I/
Excellence, YOU/Respect, and WE/Friendship, will be
offered in Dutch and in English online and at no cost to
celebrate and internalise the Olympic values.
Olympic I-tems
At the end of the YOG, the young athletes will be
asked to choose and sign an object related to their
sport performance. These YOG sporting memorabilia
will be collected and donated to the Dutch NOC to be
displayed at schools around the country, at the NOC
headquarters, at the Olympic Museum and at ‘Your Own
Game’ events.

Skills Development
Chat with Champions, Meet the Champions, Match
the Champions
A series of interactive meetings and clinics for
participants, young people and YOG fans will be
organised with sporting heroes and focussed around
skills development. In the lead-up to the Games, these
will be online (Chat with Champions). Face-to-face
clinics will be on offer during the Games Meet the
Champions and sessions will again be online after the
Games (Match the Champions).
Media Training Suite
The Media Training Suite will be a focal point for
comprehensive, expert-led and peer-to-peer sessions on
(social) media skills for young athletes. This will involve
media professionals as well as the Young Reporters.
We will bring in top journalists, media personalities, and
young people with strong ‘street cred’ and social media
experience. Participants will learn a variety of skills,
such as giving interviews, coping with media and fan
pressure, creating smart and simple content on social
media, distributing information via social media, reaching
mainstream media, and more.

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Theme 8

Table 8.1 Rotterdam CEP 2018 Activities
Before

During

After

I, YOU, WE (ALL)

I, YOU, WE (P)

I, YOU, WE (ALL)

Olympic I-tems (P)

Olympic I-tems (L)

Olympism

Media Training Suite (P)
YOG Adventure (P)

Skills
Development

Your Sport, Your Say (P)
Chat with Champions
(ALL)

Meet the Champions (P)

Coach to coach (O)

Coach to coach (O)

Follow the Champions (ALL)

The Balancing Act (P)
Olympic Sports Trial Clinics (P)
Nurturing Excellence (O)
WhoZnext (L)

YouRnext (P, L)
YOG Virtual Learning Suite (ALL)
Annual ‘Your Own Game Day’ (L)
Health, Body and Mind Experience
(P)

Well-Being &
Healthy
Lifestyle

The Health Game (ALL)
Chat with Champions
(ALL)

Meet the Champions (P)

Follow the Champions (ALL)

Your Personal Coach
(ALL)

Your Personal Coach (ALL)

Your Personal Coach (ALL)

Play True Generation Centre (P)
Imp-Act (P)

Social
Responsibility

Count Me In (O)

Count Me In (O)

YOG Academy (L)

YOG Academy (L)

YOG Academy (L)

Re-generate your
playground (L)
Practise what you preach (P)
Power Your Games (P)
United in Sport (P)
YOG around the Clock
(ALL)

YOG around the Clock (ALL)
Cultural Olympic Festival
Programme (P)

Expression

Global Village (P)
Express yourself (P)
Talents meet (P)
Join the Ceremony (P)
How do you DO?! (ALL)

How do you DO?! (ALL)
Bike break (P)

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Coach to coach
A series of online interactive clinics for coaches in the
Pre-Games phase, and face-to-face sessions during the
Games, will be led by top coaches, and will also feature
peer-to-peer exchange sessions. In addition, there will
be the ‘Coaches Café’, a space for coaches to meet,
chat and relax. The coach-to-coach activities will be set
up in close co-operation with the International Council
for Coach Education (ICCE).
WhoZnext and YouRnext
WhoZnext is a very successful national youth sport
programme aimed at harnessing the energy, enthusiasm
and talent of local young people. WhoZnext is based on
the idea that young people can organise their own sport
activities in the neighbourhood, at a school or within
a sports club. The YOG will be used as an inspirator
to set up an extended ‘WhoZnext’ programme in the
lead-up to the Games, and lessons learnt from these
experiences will be shared with the YOG participants
during the Games in YouRnext.
Your Sport, Your Say
The ‘Your Sport, Your Say’ clinics will focus on equipping
young athletes with the skills required for effective
membership in an Athletes’ Commission, such as
debating, presenting and negotiating. Learning materials,
videos, and follow-up sessions will be made available
online.
The Balancing Act
The Balancing Act will focus on dual career planning,
and on how to prepare for a future career after sport.
Young athletes will learn from Athletes’ Role Models how
to manage the combination and to prepare for a future
career.

YOG Adventure
A series of adventurous activities will give thrill-seeking
athletes the opportunity to abseil off Rotterdam’s
Euromast and to participate in various trust- and
confidence-building activities.
YOG Virtual Learning Suite
Videos and summaries of YOG workshops and learning
materials, will be presented as an online tool kit to be
accessed and shared by YOG alumni. Many of the
programmes will also be openly available to a wider
global audience through social media and the IOC YOG
platform.

Well-Being & Healthy Lifestyle
The Health Game
An international inter-school competition will be designed
to inspire young people from across the world to adopt
a healthy lifestyle through an interactive app. Schools
and educational institutions around the globe will be
encouraged to compete against each other, earning
points by demonstrating a commitment to putting the
values of a healthy lifestyle into practice.
Chat with Champions, Meet the Champions,
Match the Champions
These interactive clinics will also focus on living a healthy
lifestyle. Again, they will be online in the lead-up to the
Games (Chat with Champions), face-to-face during
the Games (Meet the Champions), and online after the
Games (Match with Champions).

Olympic Sports Trial Clinics
Olympic sports taster sessions will be targeted at young
athletes in a fun and experimental environment. The
sessions will allow participants to try Olympic sports
outside their own discipline.

Your Personal Coach
Everybody is an athlete and every athlete deserves
a coach. The online personal coach will assess and
monitor personal health and fitness at regular intervals
and will be available to worldwide users to promote
sport and healthy living. The coaching tool, designed
and recommended by (Youth) Olympic Champions, will
emphasise a commitment to a healthier lifestyle over
time.

Nurturing Excellence
The Nurturing Excellence sessions will invite athletes’
parents to participate in parent-to-parent exchange
sessions with experts and other parents.

Healthy Body and Mind experiences
These will be comprehensive, expert-led sessions on
developing a healthy body and mind to deliver sporting
excellence. Local and international experts in nutrition,

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fitness, health, and mindfulness will meet with young
participants within an explorative, dynamic, and fun
learning environment.
Play True Generation Centre
After successfully contributing to previous CEPs, the
‘Play True Generation Centre’ developed by the World
Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will be featured at YOG
Rotterdam as well. Participants will be taught about
the fight against doping in sport and their own role and
responsibilities.
Your Own Gamble Workshops
An educational session will be designed to focus on the
attraction and dangers of gambling in sport and how to
act responsibly when confronted with the ever-increasing
phenomenon.
Your Own Game Day
The annual ‘Your Own Game’ day will be an integral
part of the yearly Olympic Day celebrations and will
be marked by schools and organisations across the
Netherlands to share the legacy of the YOG Rotterdam
2018. The aim is to harness the inspirational impact of
having hosted YOG and to keep youth focused on a
healthy lifestyle and contributing to a healthy world.

Social Responsibility
Count Me In
A dedicated project team will recruit and coach 4.000
local volunteers from underprivileged areas to take an
active part in the YOG in Rotterdam. Sponsors and
suppliers associated with the YOG, and members of the
YOGOC itself, will host these volunteers and give them
meaningful and high-profile experiences.
Re-Generate Your Playground
A local youth programme will be designed to enable
Dutch youth to refurbish run-down playgrounds and
playing fields to create a better environment for local
communities.

YOG Academy
A group of 100 underprivileged young people will be
selected locally to attend the ‘YOG Academy’. The
YOG Academy will target young people with leadership
potential at various levels, taking them through an
intense and tailored programme, starting in 2016.
Integral to this development programme will be their
involvement in leadership positions in the organisation of
the YOG in Rotterdam.
Practice What You Preach (Visit)
Rotterdam is an ultra-dynamic, internationally oriented
port city with policies and programmes aimed at
promoting sustainability, including fostering the concept
of new energy. There are many examples in and around
the city of how Rotterdam deals with its commitment
to being environmentally friendly. One example is
FutureLand, but all are worth experiencing. By showing
the participants what is actually done in and around
the water, and combining it with fun activities on the
water, we will make them aware of how innovation and
new technology affect the everyday lives of people in
Rotterdam and beyond.
Powering Your Games
Fun and interactive energy-generation installations will
be placed in the ‘International Cultural Playground’ in the
Youth Olympic Village. Harnessing the latest technology,
the athletes will be able to power the installations
themselves through dance and movement, making them
more aware of their environmental responsibilities, their
own power and the power of working as a team in a fun
learning environment.
United in Sport
United in Sport aims to demonstrate to the young
athletes the value and power of sport to encourage
social inclusion, community building, and personal
empowerment for people with disabilities. Young athletes
will be given the opportunity to both actively try out
paralympic sports, such as wheelchair basketball, and
also to meet and hear the personal stories of paralympic
athletes.

Imp-Act
Young participants will learn from international, national
and local organisations, including the YOG Organising
Committee, how they can best contribute to a healthier
planet and its preservation for generations to come.

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Expression
YOG around the Clock
An important dimension of YOG 2018 will be the
blurring of the distinction between being in Rotterdam
during the YOG and taking part in the YOG experience
elsewhere. To make the YOG in Rotterdam as inclusive
and participative as possible we will invite the Now
Generation. The CEP will reach out to the new media
generation and invite them to produce all kinds of YOG
and YOG-inspired content, from instant photo sharing,
news of check-ins and status updates, to longer videos,
sound reports, blogs and digital radio.
Cultural Olympic Festival Programme
A programme of artistic performances and expressions
by young performers—both national and international—
at the ‘International Cultural Playground’ will inspire
and entertain the participants and showcase their other
talents.
Express Yourself
A series of fun and interactive workshops will be
organised with famous DJs, VJs, renowned musicians,
digital artists, inspiring dancers and performance artists.
Participants will be invited to explore and share their own
creative talents with top performers in a lively, explorative
environment.

Bike Break
Reflecting the typically Dutch healthy and sustainable
transport experience, participants and YOG visitors will
be invited to join cycle tours along Rotterdam’s cultural
and historic landmarks, led by local youth volunteer
guides.
The Global Village
In the Global Village, the participants will be able to
discover the culture of the countries participating in
the YOG. Local schools in Rotterdam will be invited to
‘adopt’ one of the participating countries. Pupils will be
asked to explore every aspect of the country, from its
language and culture to food and sport, and will create a
stall to be displayed at the Cultural Olympic Playground
during the Games.
How Do You DO?!
A competition will be organised in which young people
around the globe are invited to submit images showing
how sport—in all shapes and sizes—is experienced
in their own cultures and countries. We will use social
media and photo-sharing platforms to create maximum
exposure, engagement and input from around the world.
Winners will be invited to attend the YOG and meet
their favourite Athlete Role Models. During the YOG,
the winning images will be displayed at different venues
around the city and on the YOG platform and social
media

Talents Meet
Workshops and seminars will be organised with young
talented artists who, like the YOG participants, excel at
their discipline. Participants will be invited to discover
similarities and differences, share and exchange
experiences with young performers and learn from each
other.
Join the Ceremony
Throughout the Games Period, athletes will be invited
to join an evolving multi-media and multi-discipline
performance piece that will be performed at the closing
ceremony and shared worldwide.

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Q 8.2 Venue use
Please refer to table 8.2 for an overview of the CEP
venues. These are the venues that will be used during
the Games, with the participants as main target group.
All of the CEP venues are within 20 minutes of each
other by foot or 7 minutes by bus.

Provide a written guarantee from each culture &
education venue owner guaranteeing the
following:
• use of venue (including the period the YOGOC
has control of the venue)
• rental costs (if applicable)
• control, to the YOGOC, of all commercial rights
in relation to existing or hereafter developed
Youth Olympic Games venues (including but
not limited to the terms and conditions listed in
the “Clean Venue Appendix”) for the period the
YOGOC has control of the venue.

Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 8.2, for the
guarantees.
Table 8.2 Culture & education venues
Number for
easy
reference on
maps
CE1

CE2
CE3

CE4

Venue name
De Kuip

Culture

Education

Yes

No

Target audience
All participants; local
youth & visitors

Athletes; YOG
Ambassadors & Young
Reporters

YOV
Ahoy

Yes

Yes

Dock 1 t/m 6

No

Yes

Port 1

No

Yes

Port 2

No

Yes

Foyer Conference Room

Yes

Yes

Conference Room
Restaurant
Theater Zuidplein

No
No

Yes
Yes

51500

5800

Location
Van Zandvlietplein 1

Zuiderpark
Ahoyweg 10

Description
Opening & Closing Ceremonies; Join the
ceremony

Olympic Sports Trial Clinics; Powering Your
Games; Cultural Olympic Festival Programme;
Express yourself; Join the ceremony; The Global
Village

500

Coach to Coach; Your Sport, Your Say; Your Own
Gamble Workshops; Balancing Act; Imp--Act; I,
You,We; Olympic I--tems

300

Media Training Suite

125

Play True Generation Centre

450

Meet the Champions; Balancing act

650
N/A

Health, Body and Mind Experience; Health Lab;
Coaches' Café
Zuidplein 60-64

De Grote Zaal

Yes

Yes

De Kleine Zaal

Yes

Yes

De Zolder

Yes

Yes

2 Hoog Achter

Yes

Yes

CE5

De Enk

Yes

Yes

CE6

De Euromast

Yes

No

CE7

FutureLand

Yes

Yes

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Athletes; coaches; YOG
Ambassadors & Young
Reporters
Athletes; YOG
Ambassadors & Young
Reporters
Athletes; YOG
Ambassadors & Young
Reporters
Athletes; YOG
Ambassadors & Young
Reporters
Athletes; YOG
Ambassadors & Young
Reporters
Coaches

Capacity

Athletes; local youth;
YOG Ambassadors &
Young Reporters
Athletes; local youth;
YOG Ambassadors &
Young Reporters
Athletes; local youth;
parents; YOG
Ambassadors & Young
Reporters
Athletes; local youth;
parents; YOG
Ambassadors & Young
Reporters
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Ambassadors & Young
Reporters
All participants; local
youth
All participants; local
youth

585

Meet the Champions; Express yourself; Talents
meet

166

Express yourself; Talents meet; Join the
ceremony

20

Nurturing Excellence; Talents meet

20

Nurturing Excellence; Talents meet

N/A

Olympic Sports Trial Clinics

Open venue Parkhaven 20

YOG Adventure

Open venue Europaweg 902

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Q 8.3 Culture, Education and
Ceremony venue works
Provide guarantees for the financing of work from
the relevant competent bodies and specifying for
which venues.

The Guarantees File does not include a document
concerning Q8.3. No new permanent works need to be
constructed. All of the CEP activities and the Opening
and Closing Ceremonies will be held in existing venues
where no improvements to the infrastructure are
required.

Sports, Recreation, Art and Culture of the Municipality
of Rotterdam. This department operates within a
vast international and national network —including all
cultural, educational and sports-related parties that
will be involved in the YOG 2018—and will assume full
responsibility for their commitment and participation.
If Rotterdam is given the opportunity to host the Youth
Olympic Games, YOGOC will discuss the concept
refinement and implementation of the CEP with the
IOC. The YOGOC will refine and implement the culture
and education programme under the supervision of the
department of Sports, Recreation, Art and Culture.

Tables 8.3.1 - 8.3.4 are not applicable.

A guarantee has been obtained from the Municipality of
Rotterdam, which is fully responsible for the Department
of Sports, Recreation, Art and Culture.

Q 8.4 CEP venue photographic
files

Please refer to Guarantees file, Q 8.5. For the guarantee
of funding for the CEP, please refer to theme 5, Finance.

For each culture & education venue, provide a
photographic file which clearly illustrates the
venue (inside and outside).

Q 8.6 Venue Opening and
Closing Ceremonies

Please refer to the Photographic Files.

Q 8.5 Authorities involved in CEP
programme
List all institutions at national, regional and local
level and other public authorities involved in your
CEP programme. Give a detailed description
of the roles and responsibilities of all such
relevant parties and partners involved in funding
and implementing the culture & education
programmes of the Youth Olympic Games.
Provide guarantees from all parties and partners,
detailing their roles and responsibilities, including
funding.

The development and implementation of the cultural
and educational programme for the Rotterdam 2018
YOG will be the responsibility of the department of

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Describe the intended venue for the Opening and
Closing Ceremonies of the Youth Olympic Games
(location, dimensions, seating capacity etc.).

The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held at
Stadium De Kuip, home of the Premier League football
club Feyenoord, which is also frequently used for
concerts and other major events. A description of this
venue is included in the Photographic Files.
De Kuip is a very suitable location for youthful, innovative
and inspiring opening and closing ceremonies. It is easy
to reach for participants and spectators. Within the
stadium, a specially designed decor will be created to
create an intimate atmosphere.
YOG participants will be able to play an active role in
the Closing Ceremony rather than merely attending as
spectators. Athletes who choose to take part in the
Closing Ceremony will be able to join the preparations
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Theme 9

General layout of the YOV

Youth Olympic Village

The YOV will consist of three zones: the Residential
Zone, the Village Square, and the Operational Zone.

The Residential Zone
Key points
• Safe, secure, green and pleasant environment to
meet and learn
• Compact: most YOG venues within 20 minutes of
YOV

Q 9.1 Concept for the Youth
Olympic Village
The Youth Olympic Village is one of the largest
projects a YOGOC must undertake in preparing
for the Youth Olympic Games. Designs can
include existing, refurbished or new urban
development or residential housing projects,
campus style villages, privately operated
housing schemes and block of hotels. Describe
your concept for the Youth Olympic Village,
including the following elements: Owner, location
(in relation to the city), general layout, type
of accommodation, special considerations/
operations, size of village (hectares).

The Youth Olympic Village (YOV) will be a newly
constructed, temporary complex in the south of
Rotterdam. The YOV area is easily accessible by car,
metro, and bus. The YOV is part of the cluster Village.
The YOV will occupy an area of about 31 acres in
total, with living quarters of approximately 250,000
m2. Although part of the YOV is situated in the park, it
is in the heart of an urban environment, close to such
facilities as a large shopping mall, a metro station, a
hospital, and a theatre. Many of the competitions and
much of the Culture and Education Programme will be
held within cluster Village.
The YOV will provide an exceptionally safe and secure
environment for the participants. It will above all be a
place where they can meet and learn from each other.
It will be a place where they can enjoy themselves and
new friendships can be made.

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The Residential Zone will provide 5,800 beds for athletes
and other participants. The Residential Zone will be
located mainly in the park in the south-east area of the
YOV, and a small part of this zone (including six buildings
with 1,260 beds) will spill over onto the grounds of the
adjacent the Ahoy.
There will be three types of housing units:
- residential units with floor space of 1,000 m2, each
containing 210 bedrooms
- temporary floating buildings with floor space of 400 m2,
each containing 40 bedrooms
- temporary buildings with double rooms of 15 m2, called
flexotels
The residential units will be in a number of separate
temporay buildings spread throughout the park. There
will be eight floating buildings. The other temporary
buildings, a combination of one- and two-storey
structures, will be clustered in four main areas.
The main entrance to the YOV will be at the Village
Square on the north-west corner of the YOV.

The Village Square
The Village Square will be built near the main entrance of
the ahoy on the northern side of the YOV. The facilities
here will include an internet space, a general store, a
café, and a media sub centre. The Village Square will
be the venue for medal ceremonies and some of the
activities in the Culture and Education Programme.

The Operational Zone
The Operational Zone will be located in the Ahoy
site, adjacent to the Village Square. Within the
Operational Zone, the Arrival & Departure Centre and
the Accreditation Centre will be situated near the main
entrance to the Ahoy at the north-west of the YOV. An
information centre, emergency services, as well as other
needed facilities and a business centre for the NOC’s
will be situated in the central zone of the Ahoy. Next to
this zone, in hall 1 of the Ahoy the dining hall for 2.000
persons will be created.

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Transport

Environment

Most activities will be within walking distance of the YOV,
but small electric vehicles (tuk tuks) will be on hand to
transport the athletes and other participants within the
YOV itself.
There will be a parking lot at the main entrance of the
YOV for visitors. At the south side of Ahoy a transport
hub will be created. A shuttle service with buses running
on clean energy will be the main means of transport
between the YOV and the other venues.

The YOV will be located in the Zuiderpark and the Ahoy.
The Zuiderpark is the largest city park in the Netherlands,
with an area of 2,150,000 m2, including 300,000 m2
of water. A green and pleasant environment, the park
provides plenty of opportunities for enjoyment and
relaxation, with a beach, lakes, woods, and many cycling
and walking paths, as well as facilities for sports and
other activities such as roller-skating, football, tennis,
canoeing and running.

An important benefit of holding the YOG in Rotterdam
is that the Games will be compact: the YOV and most
of the venues will be located close to each other within
the Rotterdam city boundaries. With the exception of
sailing, rowing, canoeing, kayaking and moutainbiking,
the venues for all of the events will be close to the
YOV. All of the competition and training venues can be
reached from the YOV within a maximum of 20 minutes
by shuttle service. The Rotterdam city centre is about 5
km from the YOV.

The Ahoy premises cover an area of 54,000 m² in total
and include a variety of arenas and some smaller spaces.
It is an environmentally conscious venue that has been
awarded the International Green Key, an internationally
recognised label of quality awarded to companies in the
tourism and leisure industry in recognition of their efforts
to promote sustainability. For example, the Ahoy has its
own waste-separation and recycling plant, which will be
also used during the YOG, and it uses energy-efficient
lighting.

During the YOG, a transport command centre will be set
up to implement and coordinate the YOG traffic plan. It
will be staffed by experts from the traffic-management
department of the city and the region of Rotterdam. The
traffic plan will contain a traffic timetable based on the
schedule of training, competition and other YOG events,
as well as an advanced traffic-management plan to
ensure a consistent flow of traffic during the YOG.

A number of measures will be taken to reduce CO2
emissions during the YOG. For example clean transport
is an important aspect of Rotterdam’s long-term strategy
for sustainable mobility. Therefore there will be a shuttle
service with buses that run on clean energy to ferry the
participants and IOC officials between the YOV and other
venues during the Games. There will also be where, what
type of floor and a sustainable dancefloor. In this way all
the participants will be contributing to the energy savings
by walking and dancing.

Information technology
A fiber-optic network will be installed in the YOV, and the
existing Fiber Ring owned by the city of Rotterdam can
be used during the Games. At each venue, the facilities
will consist of network services, hardware and software,
as well as additional media services compatible with
the YOGOC systems and tailored to the specific
requirements of the various user groups. Every venue will
have a secure and reliable infrastructure with universally
available and reliable high-bandwidth connections to
all relevant locations. To connect with the people back
home there will also be live streaming of the Games
via the internet. There will be an internet centre for the
participants at the Village Square, as well as a media
centre for news agencies.

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Please refer to Theme 8.

Security
Security will be tight at the YOV. Only participants and
other accredited persons will have access. The park will
be surrounded by a perimeter fence to ensure a safe
and secure environment for the participants and it will be
protected 24 hours a day by accredited security guards.
In consultation with the IOC the security authorities will
establish check points at all the entrances to the park.
Access to the part of the YOV in the Ahoy will also be
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entrance, which will have a check point. The Ahoy part
of the YOV (Village Square and Operational Zone) and
the Zuiderpark part of the YOV (Residential Zone) will be
strictly separated. Visitors will be allowed into the Ahoy
where the competitions are held and security guards will
ensure that non-accredited persons have no access to
the Residential Zone. To safeguard the security of the
participants and their belongings, a number of Access
Control Accreditation Check Points and Vehicle Control
will be established.

Q 9.2 Responsible body
Who will be responsible for providing or delivering
the Youth Olympic Village to the YOGOC for the
Youth Olympic Games?

The YOGOC will be responsible for delivering the YOV.

Q 9.3 YOV venue works

Sport Competitions
A large part of the sports competition will be held in
the Ahoy. The following sports will be programmed in
this venue: gymnastics (Arena), table tennis (Hall 2),
weightlifting (Hall 2), handball (Hall 3), judo (Hall 4),
wrestling (Hall 4), taekwondo (Hall 5), boxing (Hall 5),
basketball 3 on 3 (Hall 6). All of the areas are equipped
with bleachers and all the areas can be adjusted to the
special needs and requests of the events. Besides the
sports in the Ahoy, there are three disciplines within the
Zuiderpark; the cycling road race (time-trial), the BMX
competition and the archery competitions.

Cultural and educational activities
The YOV will be the main venue for the cultural and
educational activities, most of which will take place in
and around the Ahoy. The objective of the Culture and
Education Programme is to be a catalyst for positive
change, particularly in the lives of the young participants
at the YOG. It will help them to develop their talents,
their awareness of their roles and responsibilities in the
world around them, and the skills needed to put their
ideals into practice. In the YOV participants can meet and
learn from each other’s culture and exchange ideas and
experiences. Living two weeks together, young people will
learn to live harmoniously together, with respect for each
other and for one another´s background, culture and
religion etc.

Based on the templates provided in Part 3,
complete tables 9.3.1, 9.3.2, 9.3.3 and 9.3.4 (as
required), to cover all buildings included in the
YOV, according to their state of construction.
Provide guarantees for the financing of work from
the relevant competent bodies.

Part of the YOV will be accommodated in an existing
venue, the Ahoy. The other part of the YOV will be in the
Zuiderpark where temporary buildings will be placed.
For details about facilities, please refer to table 9.3.4.
After the Games, the temporary constructions will be
used again for other events. Repeated use of temporary
constructions is a sustainable way to accommodate
large numbers of participants in (multi-)sport events that
are offered in a compact way.
Please refer to Guarantees file, Q 9.3, for the
guarantees.

Q 9.3.1 Existing venues, no
permanent works required
Table 9.3.1 Existing venues, no permanent works
required
Not applicable.

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Q 9.3.2 Existing venues,
permanent works required

Q 9.4 Use of the YOV
Provide a guarantee from each venue owner
guaranteeing the following:
- Use of the venue, including possession and
vacation dates
- Rental costs (if applicable)
- Granting of all rights with respect to commercial
rights in relation to the Youth Olympic Village to the
YOGOC for the period the YOGOC has control of
the venue.

Table 9.3.2 Existing venues, permanent works required
Not applicable.

Q 9.3.2 Existing venues,
permanent works required

The city of Rotterdam, the Ahoy, and Stichting YOG
Rotterdam 2018 Foundation have provided guarantees
for the construction and use of the YOV. Please refer to
Guarantees File, Q 9.4, for the guarantees.

Table 9.3.2 Existing venues, permanent works required
Not applicable.

Q 9.3.3 Permanent venues to be
built

Please refer to Guarantees file, Q 9.4, for the guarantees.

Q 9.5 YOV photographic file
Table 9.3.3 Permanent venues to be built

Q 9.5 .1 Location and layout

Not applicable.
Provide a photographic file describing and
showing the location and layout of spaces
planned for the residential zone and Youth
Olympic Village Square with an emphasis on the
type of building (e.g. temporary/permanent) and
location of the dining halls, access points and
transport mall.

Q 9.3.4 Venues to be built as
totally temporary
Table 9.3.4 Venues to be built as totally temporary
FINANCING OF WORKS
Venue

Sport(s)

Cost of temporary works
TOTAL
cost of work
USD 2012

YOV

_

30.257.500

YOGOC
30.257.500

OTHER
(specify)

Please refer to the Photographic files.
-

Q 9.5 .2 Types and location of
rooms
Provide a photographic file describing and
showing types and location of rooms planned
indicating their positions within the site.

Please refer to the Photographic files.

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Q 9.6 Surface area

Q 9.9 Dining halls

Indicate the average surface area in m2 (wall to
wall) of both single and double rooms.

State the planned number of dining halls in the
Youth Olympic Village, the total surface area in m2
and the number of seats in each one.

The YOV offers different types of rooms:
The YOV will have one dining hall, located in the
Residential Zone. It will be located in an existing venue,
hall 1 of the Ahoy. The hall will have a dining area of
6,000 m2 with space for 2,000 persons. The dining area
will be open from 6 a.m. to midnight.

- single rooms of 7,5 m2
- double rooms from 12 to 15 m2
- triple rooms of 15 m2

Q 9.7 Bed to bathroom ratio
Indicate the average and the maximum bed to
bathroom ratios (where one bathroom is the
equivalent to one shower, one wash basin and
one toilet).

The participants at the YOG will have different cultural
and religious backgrounds and their requirements in
terms of diet and the opening hours of the dining hall
will therefore be different. The catering service will take
this into account and ensure a healthy, multicultural food
service.

The bed to bathroom ratio is 4:1.

Q 9.10 Digital centre

Q 9.8 Number of rooms and beds

State the planned total surface area in m2 for the
Digital Media Centre.

Use table 9.8 to indicate: Number of single rooms,
number of double rooms, number of beds.

Table
9.89.8Number
and et
beds
Tableau
Nombreofderooms
chambres
de lits
Number of
rooms

Number of
beds

Single rooms

532

532

Double rooms

1611

3222

Triple rooms

682

2046

TOTALS

2825

5800

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The Internet space in the Digital Media Centre will have
a surface area of 430 m2. The Media Sub-Centre in
the Village Square will be 350 m2. Wireless internet
connections will be available free of charge.

Q 9.11 Full-board
accommodation costs
Provide a guaranteed maximum price per person
per day (amount in USD 2018) for full-board
accommodation at the Youth Olympic Village,
including all taxes and commissions.
Describe how this price has been determined
and clearly specify all direct and indirect costs
included in this price.

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We have calculated the cost per person per day for fullboard accommodation at the Youth Olympic Village at
USD 109,50 in 2018 prices. This includes all taxes and
commissions.
Prices are determined based on the maximum
guaranteed price for a twin/double room in a 2 star
hotel. Please refer to Q12.3.
The Stichting YOG Rotterdam 2018 Foundation has
provided the guarantee.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 9.11, for the
guarantee.

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Theme 10

Theme 10
Medical Services and doping control
Key points
• Fast, free and excellent medical services
• Hospitals have wide range of specialist departments
• Accredited Anti-Doping Authority for clean and fair
competitions

Q 10.1 Legal framework and
organisation of the health service
Specify what legislation is in force in your country
(region and city, if this is different) concerning
the practice of medicine, and describe the
organisation of the health service (general
practice, hospitals, paramedical…).

The Health Insurance Act 2006 (Zorgverzekeringswet)
created a system of privately managed health care in the
Netherlands, but the government remains responsible
for guaranteeing the accessibility and quality of health
care services. The health insurance companies
conclude contracts with hospitals and health care
providers (GPs, physiotherapists etc.). Everyone living
in the Netherlands is required to purchase basic health
insurance. The government determines the contents of
the basic insurance package and insurance companies
are obliged to accept anyone who applies for that
basic insurance, regardless of their medical condition.
To avoid the risk of some insurance companies
incurring excessive costs because they cover a large
unhealthy population, there is an equalisation system
in place to allocate the funds for the health care
system among the health insurance companies. Lower
income groups are eligible for a health care allowance
provided by the government. Public health services,
independent ambulatory care professionals, independent
pharmacists, hospitals and specific facilities for the
elderly provide health care and are thus often contracted
by the insurance companies.

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Q 10.2 Health care system in
The Netherlands
Give a general outline of the health care system
currently in operation in your city or region.

There are 4,198 medical institutions in and around
Rotterdam, ensuring that every resident of the city has
quick and easy access to the health care that they need.
The Rotterdam area has nine state-of-the-art general
and specialist hospitals, which have a total of 3,763
beds. One hospital, the Erasmus Medical Centre, is
rated among the top clinical centres in Europe. Besides
providing care, it has an excellent research department.
The eight general hospitals have a wide range of
specialist departments and there is a world leading eye
hospital.

Q 10.3 Medical expenses
management
Describe your social system for managing
medical expenses. Explain the arrangements for
foreign nationals visiting the country.

Medical expenses are either paid for by the insured
person and then reimbursed by the insurance company,
or the bill is sent directly to the insurance company by
the care provider. The most important thing to know
is that all medical providers and insurance companies
use the same IT system called Vecozo, which is
generally used to process invoices online directly
between the provider and the insurer. In Vecozo, health
care providers can see where a patient is insured and
automatically invoice that insurance company through
the system. For example, invoices for visits to a GP or
for other treatments included in the basic insurance
package are not sent to the patient but directly to the
insurer. If the care provided is not covered by the basic
insurance package compiled by the government, the
patient may be invoiced directly by the care provider.
Patients sometimes also have to pay part of the costs of
medication themselves.

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The reimbursement of medical expenses for foreign
visitors depends on their country of origin. The following
categories can be distinguished:

1. Residents of the European Economic Area
and Switzerland
A resident of a country that is part of the EEA should
obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from his
insurance company before travelling to the Netherlands.
A traveller who receives medical care will be given a
‘certificate of services provided’ and part of the costs
will be reimbursed by the insurer. The traveller will have
to pay some of the costs personally, depending on the
excess in his policy.
If a person is admitted to hospital, the EHIC will cover
essential medical care according to the health cover
in the person´s own country. Thus, for example private
clinics might not be covered. The costs are always
settled between the relevant governmental agencies
such as CvZ (College van Zorgverzekeraars) in the
Netherlands. But it can occur that the visitor has to pay
some costs that are not covered by his own country or
specific costs incurred over here such as the mandatory
surcharge for staying in a hospital.

2. Residents of a country not belonging to the
EEA with which the Netherlands has a bilateral
agreement on reimbursement of medical
expenses.
The Netherlands has bilateral agreements with some
countries for the reimbursement of health care costs.
The treaties only apply to Dutch nationals and nationals
of the country that signed the treaty. The EHIC does not
apply for persons from these countries.
During their stay, travellers must have a document
showing that the bilateral treaty applies to them and
present it to the health care provider whenever they
receive medical treatment. They will then be entitled to
reimbursement of the costs of essential medical care.
The level of reimbursement is the same as for Dutch
residents under their social insurance.

expenses have to pay all of the costs of any health care
they receive. They will be given a ‘certificate of services
provided’. If the traveller’s medical expenses are
covered by private insurance in his country of residence
or by travel insurance, he can claim reimbursement
of the costs from the insurance company in his home
country. If the traveller has no insurance in his country
of residence, he will have to pay the costs of the care
personally.

Q 10.4 Emergency services
network
Describe the operation procedure of your current
emergency services.

Rotterdam’s emergency services’ communications
system and first-aid equipment are state-of-theart. The emergency services throughout the city
and the hospitals are all connected to the network.
The emergency number for trauma, accidents, fire,
rescue and other incidents is 112 and can be called
at any time of the day or night. The alarm centre staff
are multilingual. Upon receiving an emergency call,
the alarm centre will first connect the caller with the
appropriate service. The maximum response time for all
the emergency services is 15 minutes from the time of
the call. There are special emergency routes for taking
patients to the nearest hospital in urgent situations.
It is important to note that the Netherlands recognises
a duty of care, which means that anyone who becomes
ill or is involved in an accident will always receive
immediate treatment or assistance. Only later will the
question of the person’s insurance be addressed as
indicated above.

3. Residents of a country with no bilateral
agreement
Travellers from countries with which the Netherlands
has no agreement on reimbursement of medical

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Q 10.5 Satisfying the needs of the
YOG
Explain how the YOG will fit in with your first aid,
transport, and emergency services.

There are hospitals within easy reach of all the sport
venues and training locations. Rotterdam has an
excellent road network that ensures that in medical
emergencies patients can always be quickly transported
to one of the hospitals for urgent care.
Medical teams or clinics will be stationed at all
competition venues and training locations to provide
primary care for any athletes and visitors who may
require it. A 900 m2, fully equipped medical centre will be
set up in the Youth Olympic Village to provide medical
care and treat sport injuries, as well as a diagnosis and
referral service if necessary.

Q 10.6 Major hospitals in
Rotterdam
Use table 10.6 to list: - Name and number of
hospitals, - Distance and travel time of hospitals
from the Youth Olympic Village (in km), - Number
of beds, - List of departments by speciality
(including sports-medicine, physiology and
biomechanical research laboratories for teaching
hospitals), - Heavy equipment.

Please refer to table 10.6 for the number of hospitals in
Rotterdam and their names.

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Table 10.6: Major hospitals in Rotterdam
Table 10.6: Major hospitals in Rotterdam
Hospital name

Distance from YOV Travel time
Number of
(km)
from YOV (min) beds

List of departments Heavy equipment
by speciality
2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 1, 3, 4, 5
14, 15, 18, 19, 20,
21, 24, 25, 29, 31,
32, 38, 39, 40, 45,
47, 48, 49, 50, 51,
52
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11,
10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 12, 13, 14, 15
16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 27, 28, 29, 31,
32, 33, 34, 35, 37,
38, 39, 40, 41, 42,
43, 44, 45, 46, 48,
49, 50, 51, 52, 53,
54
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14,
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 15, 16, 17, 18
21, 23, 24, 25, 26,
27, 28, 29, 31, 32,
33, 34, 35, 36, 37,
39, 40, 42, 43, 45,
46, 48, 49, 50, 51,
52, 53, 54, 56
1 to 18
1 to 57

Havenziekenhuis &
Institute for Tropical
Diseases

6

12

150

St. Franciscus
Guesthouse

9

16

433

Maasstad Hospital

5

10

621

Erasmus Medical Centre

5

8

1090

Rotterdam Eye Hospital

5

10

9

2, 19, 29

13, 14

Ikazia Hospital

1

3

359

2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 14,
15, 19, 20, 24, 29,
31, 42, 43, 45, 48,
49, 50

data not
available
at the moment

IJsselland Hospital

12

20

390

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9,
11, 13, 14, 15, 16

Vlietland Hospital

15

20

364

2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9,
12, 13, 14, 15, 18,
19, 20, 24, 26, 27,
28, 29, 31, 32, 34,
35, 37, 39, 40, 45,
46, 48, 50, 51, 53,
57
2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9,
12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
18, 19, 20, 21, 23,
24, 26, 27, 28, 29,
31, 32, 34, 35, 39,
40, 42, 43, 44, 45,
46, 48, 49, 50, 51,
53, 54

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1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11,
13, 14, 15

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Special
1. Allerg
2. Anaes
3. Cardio
4. Clinic
5. Clinic
6. Derm
7. Diabe
8. Dietet
9. Ear, N
10. Eme
11. Endo
12. Gas
13. Geri
14. Gen
15. Gyn
16. Hae
17. Hae
18. Inten
19. Inter
20. Max
21. Med
22. Med
23. Nep
24. Neu
25. Neu
26. Nucl
27. Obs
28. Onc
29. Oph
30. Oral
31. Orth
32. Pain
33. Pelv
34. Phar
35. Phys
36. Plas
37. Post
38. Psyc
39. Pulm
40. Radi
41. Radi
42. Reva
43. Rheu
44. Thor
45. Urolo
46. Vasc
47. Virol
48. Paed
49. Lung
50. Plas

ment

7, 11,
5

6, 7,
14,
8

ent

7, 9,
, 16

7, 11,

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Specialities
1. Allergology
2. Anaesthesiology
3. Cardiology
4. Clinical Genetics
5. Clinical Neurophysiology
6. Dermatology
7. Diabetics
8. Dietetics
9. Ear, Nose and Throat surgery
10. Emergency Room
11. Endocrinology
12. Gastro-Intestinal and Liver Diseases
13. Geriatrics
14. General surgery
15. Gynaecology
16. Haematology
17. Haemodialysis
18. Intensive Care
19. Internal Medicine
20. Maxillofacial Surgery
21. Medical Microbiology
22. Medical Oncology
23. Nephrology
24. Neurology
25. Neurosurgery
26. Nuclear Medicine
27. Obstetrics
28. Oncology
29. Ophthalmology
30. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Special Dental Care
31. Orthopaedics
32. Pain Specialism
33. Pelvic Centre
34. Pharmacy
35. Physiotherapy
36. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
37. Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
38. Psychiatry
39. Pulmonary Diseases
40. Radiology
41. Radiotherapy
42. Revalidation
43. Rheumatology
44. Thorax Surgery
45. Urology
46. Vascular Surgery
47. Virology
48. Paediatrics
49. Lung-disease and Tuberculosis
50. Plastic surgery

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51. Clinical Chemistry
52. Pathology
53. Clinical Oncology
54. Clinical Pathology
55. Renal diseases
56. Clinical Physics
57. Medical Sexology
Heavy Equipment
1. (3D) CT scanner
2. PET-CT
3. Echo
4. X-ray
5. MRI
6. Gamma/SPECT-camera
7. Dexa-Scanner
8. Raman spectrometry
9. Photometry
10. Heart-lung machine
11. Cath-labs
12. Surgery-robot
13. Anaesthesia equipment
14. Patient Monitoring Systems
15. Laser applications
16. Kidney stone crushers
17. Neuro-navigation system
18. HPS (Human Patient Stimulator)

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Q 10.7 Additional health services
In accordance with the Youth Olympic Games
Event Manual, explain what health services would
apply to YOG clients at Games-time, if different to
the arrangements indicated in Q10.3.

recruitment will be targeted at volunteers with the
necessary certificates or people who are willing to secure
them. If potential volunteers cannot follow a course in
their own area, courses will be specially organised to
allow some volunters to secure their certificates. The
course will cover first aid at events and sports injuries.
No courses in Basic First Aid will be organised for the
volunteers.

As stated in Q 10.3, participants at the YOG from
the European Union or from countries with which the
Netherlands has bilateral agreements are covered for
medical assistance by virtue of the EHIC or an alternative
document.

Q 10.9 Foreign physicians

For those participants who cannot rely on these
arrangements and are unable to secure cover for
medical emergencies, through travel insurance in
their home country for example, we will offer private
medical insurance to cover urgent medical treatment
during their stay in the Netherlands. There will be a
maximum amount for the cover provided by the the
policy. The policy will most likely cover the repatriation of
participants to their own country. The precise terms and
conditions of the policy will have to be determined later
in consultation with a health insurance company.

Please clarify if NOC team physicians (of foreign
nationality) will have the right to practice in your
country without exception or limitation during the
Youth Olympic Games

Please refer to theme 4, Q 4.3 and Q 4.4.

Q 10.8 Recruitment and training
of health service personnel
How do you propose to recruit, select and train
the personnel necessary for the health services
required for the Youth Olympic Games?

Staff and volunteers from the Dutch Red Cross, or
another organisation of similar stature, will be used
during the YOG. The employees will be qualified to
perform care tasks in accordance with the European
First Aid Certificate (EFAC) guidelines. They will also
receive special training in treating sports injuries. The
Red Cross will also provide a basic so-called three-star
course for the YOG staff at the YOV in basic first aid.
Volunteers for the YOG in 2018 will be recruited
throughout the Netherlands with fliers, information
meetings and on Internet and Intranet sites. The

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Q 10.10 Anti-doping agreements

Q 10.13 Accredited laboratories

Have the relevant authorities in your country
signed an agreement with the World AntiDoping Agency (WADA) (e.g. the Copenhagen
declaration) and ratified the UNESCO convention?

Which WADA-accredited laboratory do you intend
to use at Games-time? Give a brief indication
of the procedures envisaged for sample
transportation.

The Dutch government and the Dutch NOC have signed
the Copenhagen Declaration. The Netherlands is a
Member State of the International Convention against
Doping in Sport (“UNESCO Convention”).

The Anti-Doping Authority the Netherlands proposes
sending samples to the accredited Doping Laboratory in
Cologne (Germany) for analysis. To ensure that testing
proceeds smoothly under all circumstances, the AntiDoping Authority the Netherlands also proposes to make
an additional agreement with the accredited laboratory in
Ghent (Belgium) to serve as a back-up in the event of an
emergency or calamity in the Cologne lab. The samples
will be transported to the laboratory by a courier in a car
or on a motorbike.

Q 10.11 Anti-doping legislation
Does your country have any legislation on
doping? Explain. Does your country have a
National Anti-Doping Organisation? Explain.

The Netherlands does not currently have any specific
anti-doping legislation, but a Doping Act (Dopingwet)
is expected to come into force in 2013 or 2014. The
trafficking, production and administering of doping are
prohibited by the Medicines Act (Geneesmiddelenwet),
the Opium Act (Opiumwet) and the Criminal Code
(Wetboek van Strafrecht). The National Anti-Doping
Organization (NADO) in the Netherlands is the AntiDoping Authority the Netherlands (in short, the Doping
Authority), which was established by the Minister of
Health, Welfare and Sport and has been accredited by
the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Q 10.12 Anti-doping guarantee
During the YOG, the World Anti-Doping Code and the
IOC Anti-Doping Rules will apply and the Anti-Doping
Authority the Netherlands will perform its duties in
accordance with these regulations.
Please refer tot the Guarantees file, Q 10.2, for the
guarantee of the NADO.

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Theme 11
Security
Key points
• Rotterdam has substantial experience in organising
major international sports events
• Cooperation and assistance of municipality and
security services to ensure safe YOG
• Involvement of organisations specialising in traffic
management, risk and crisis management and
medical assistance

Q 11.1 Security Organisations
Identify the public and private organisations that
will be involved with security during the Youth
Olympic Games.

Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands
after the capital, Amsterdam. Rotterdam has always
been an internationally oriented city because of the port’s
central role in international trade and the many migrants
that have settled in the city. About 170 nationalities
live side by side in Rotterdam. The cultural diversity is
celebrated during many different cultural events such
as the annual Summer Carnival Rotterdam. Sport plays
a prominent role in that. Sport not only stimulates a
healthy lifestyle, but makes a valuable contribution to
social cohesion by bringing people together.
Rotterdam is more than a city of sport; it also has
considerable experience in organising large-scale
events. Well-known international events such as the
Grand Départ of the Tour de France in 2012, the annual
Rotterdam Marathon, the summer carnival, and the
Bavaria City Racing in the city centre attract hundreds of
thousands of visitors. During the North Sea Jazz Festival
in Ahoy, the city hosts many world-class musicians and
tens of thousands of visitors. Table 11.2 presents an
overview of all the major international sporting events
that Rotterdam has organised over the past ten years.

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In addition, Rotterdam was voted the best festival city
in the world in the category of cities with a population
of 500,000 to 1,000,000 by the International Festivals
and Events Association (IFEA) in 2010. The cooperation
between the many different organisations involved –
both public and private – has played a large part in the
city’s success.
The City of Rotterdam’s Department of Public Safety
(Directie Veiligheid) coordinates the preparations for all
major events. Those preparations involve numerous
disciplines and organisations: the Rotterdam-Rijnmond
police, the Rotterdam-Rijnmond Security Region
(Veiligheidsregio), the regional Fire Department and
the Emergency Medical Services (GHOR). These
organisations have a thorough, specialised knowledge
of the requirements that have to be met in areas such as
public order, traffic, security, risk and crisis management,
and medical assistance. Other municipal departments
involved in preparing for major events are Construction
Surveillance for constructional safety, the Municipal
Health Service (GGD) for matters relating to public health
and hygiene, and City Supervision, which supervises
local law enforcement agencies and can take care of
minor violations. The municipality also has specialists to
manage traffic circulation and mobility.
The Rotterdam-Rijnmond police force is one of the
largest in the Netherlands. A team of 6,000 police
officers maintain public order, provide emergency
services, investigate offences and provide information
to citizens on various matters. The Rotterdam-Rijnmond
and Zuid-Holland-Zuid police forces will merge to form
a single regional force for Rotterdam in the course of
2013.
Private security firms will be responsible for handling
security and surveillance at the various sport venues
that will be used during the Youth Olympic Games.
These specialist companies maintain permanent contact
with the Rotterdam police force, which can intervene
when needed. A decision still has to be taken on which
security company will be employed during the YOG.
The decision will be based on a public procurement
procedure.

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Theme 11

The experience, the facilities, the cooperation between
relief and security organisations and private partners
in the city of Rotterdam and the Rotterdam-Rijnmond
region provide a solid and reliable basis for hosting an
international sport event. The parties concerned will do
everything in their power to ensure that the YOG are run
in a safe and orderly manner.

Q 11.2 Experience in
security work
Use table 11.2 to list, in chronological order
(most recent first), the experience of your city/
region and country over the last ten years in the
organisation of security for major international
events (particularly sports events).

Experience in the organisation of security for
major international events
The Youth Olympic Games will be prepared by a
multidisciplinary Organising Committee, the members
of which will be specialists representing all relevant
disciplines and with experience in the organisation of
large-scale events. During the preparations, the safety
and security aspects will receive prominent attention.
The Mayor of Rotterdam, the Police Chief (Korpschef)
and the District Attorney will be kept regularly informed
of progress during the preparations for the Youth
Olympic Games. The Mayor will formally ratify all plans
and arrangements made during the preparations. In the
Guarantees file, under Q 11.3 you will find a guarantee
from the Mayor, assuring the cooperation and assistance
of the municipality and the security services in ensuring
the safe progress of the Games.
Rotterdam has substantial experience in organising
large-scale, international sporting events. At the
beginning of the new millennium, in 2000, Rotterdam
was one of the host cities for the UEFA European
Football Championship but it has hosted many ore
events. The table below presents a selection of the
international sporting events that were organised in
Rotterdam between 2002 and 2012.

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Table 11.2 Experience of Rotterdam in organisation of the security
Q 11.2 Experiences in security work
Duration (days) Number of dignitaries and/or VIPs Number of spectators Number of security personnel

Date
2012
2012
2012

Event
European Championships Baseball
European Volleyball Leage Men
Europe Cup Baseball Clubteams

2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011

World Championships Squash
European Championships Handball Women U19
European Championships Boxing Women
European Championships Dressage
World Championships Tabletennis
Judo Grand Prix

9
11

75.000
3.800

4
8

55.000
35.000 31 security, 31 volunteers

2010
2010
2010
2010

European Championships Korfball
World Championships Gymnastics
Grand Depart du Tour de France
Euro Hockey League

9
9
4
3

2.000
46.093 32 security, 35 volunteers
1.000.000
10.000

2009
2009
2009
2009

World Championships Baseball
World Championships Judo
European Championships Volleybal U19
Europeean Top 12 Tabletennis Juniors

7
5
6

28.942
26.900 40 security, 20 volunteers
12.139 5 security

2008

World Championships Throphy Hockey Men

9

40.000

2007
2007
2007

World Championships Snowboarding
World Cup Skateboarding
World Championships Tabletennis Veterans

1

25.000

6

11.200

2006
2006
2006
2006

World Championships Jiu-Jitsu
European Championships Cricket
World Championships Aerobics
Volvo Ocean Race

3

4.200

4
6

3.500
500.000

2005
2005
2005
2005
2005

World Championships Karate Goju-Kai
World Championships Baseball
World Championships Catamaran F18
World Championships Hockey U21
European Championships Judo

5
16
8
12
3

5.500
134.000
1.500
15.000
9.000 35 security

2004
2004

European Championships Aerobics
European Championships Judo U17

4
3

3.800
3.000

2003
2003

World Championships Korfball
European Championships Baseball and OQT

9
16

20.000
56.000

2002
2002

European Championships Judo U20
UEFA Cup Final

3
1

3.500
50.000

Annual Events
Event
Rabobank Zesdaagse Rotterdam (Ahoy)

ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament

ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam

Bavaria City Racing Rotterdam

CHIO Rotterdam (Kralingse Bos)

Shell ECO Marathon (Ahoy)

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Year

Spectators

Duration

2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012

33.355
32.000
36.713
39.084
40.000
31.046
30.000
30.000

6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012

95.000
85.000
86.000
104.739
108.030
101.000
93.042
105.000
107.080
106.106
106.258
116.000

8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8

2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012

900.000
850.000
900.000
900.000
900.000
850.000
900.000
800.000
900.000
900.000
925.000
900.000

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012 x

450.000
500.000
500.000
575.000
550.000
600.000

1
1
1
1
1
1
1

2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012 x

30.000
38.000
47.000
40.000
41.950
45.000
45.000
50.000
55.000
58.000
50.000

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

2012

40.000

1

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Theme 11

Q 11.3
Provide a guarantee from the highest government
authority (local, regional/ country) for the safety
and the peaceful celebration of the YOG.

The Rotterdam municipal government is responsible for
the security measures to ensure the safe and peaceful
celebration of the YOG 2018.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 11.3, for the
guarantee.

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Theme 12

Theme 12
Accommodation
Key points
• 3 million visitors per year are drawn by the cultural
festivals and sporting events Rotterdam has to offer
• Guaranteed inventory of 4,077 rooms in 51 hotels
• Home-stay programmes for family and friends of
athletes

Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands
and home to one of the largest seaports in the world.
Rotterdam is often called the Gateway to Europe
because of its strategic location in the Rhine delta on the
North Sea and at the intersection of a massive rail, road,
air and inland waterway distribution system extending
throughout the continent. The city has an excellent
infrastructure: every part of the city is easily accessible
by tram, metro, water taxi, bike or on foot.
The city is also famous for its festivals and events. In
2010, Rotterdam won the IFEA World Festival & Event
City Award. Every year around three million visitors from
around the world come to Rotterdam, drawn by, among
other things, the cultural festivals and the growing
number of spectacular sporting events that the city
hosts. During their stay they can explore the architecture
for which the city is renowned, including innovative
structures such as the famous Cube House, the
Euromast observation tower and the swan-like curves
of the Erasmus Bridge. The city boasts a number of top
museums, such as the Kunsthal and Museum Boijmans
Van Beuningen, which present exceptional exhibitions,
but also numerous smaller galleries. The many concert
halls and theatres and the metropolitan night life cater to
every taste.
Visitors have numerous hotels in every grade to choose
from, from basic to highly luxurious. There are over
5.217 rooms in two- to four-star hotels within 20
kilometres of the city centre. There are plans to create
a further 1,177 hotel rooms in the three- and four-star
categories within 10 kilometres of city centre between
2013 and 2015.

ROTTERDAM 2018

The designated official IOC hotel, Hilton Rotterdam, is
within seven kilometres of the cluster Village where 40%
of the sport programmes will be held. Hilton Rotterdam
is a four-star hotel with 245 rooms and suites. Facilities
include a business centre, 12 meeting rooms and an
executive lounge. All of the rooms and facilities have
been renovated in 2012.

Q 12.1 Total room inventory
Provide table 12.1, duly completed and
guaranteed by your national tourist board,
detailing the total room capacity within 20km of
your city centre and within 10km of any major
competition cluster.

Within 20 km of Rotterdam, there are 5.217 hotel
rooms as table 12.1 indicates. There are plans to build
hotels with an additional 1,177 rooms between 2013
and 2015. The foundation Rotterdam Marketing has
guaranteed the total room inventory on behalf of the
National Tourist Board.
Please refer to the Guarantees File, Q12.1, for the
guarantees.
From this inventory, the Bid Committee has secured
guarantees for 4,077 hotel rooms for the Youth Olympic
Games.
Please refer to table 12.1.
Table 12.1 Total room inventory
Total Room Inventory
Total hotel room capacity within 20km of city centre
0 - 20 km from city centre Rotterdam
Star category
Existing
Planned
4 Star
2586
375
3 Star
746
321
2 Star
114
Total hotel room capacity within 10km of city centre
0 - 10 km from city centre Rotterdam
Star category
Existing
Planned
4 Star
1672
375
3 Star
365
321
2 Star
114
-

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Theme 12

Q 12.2 Guaranteed room
inventory

Q 12.4 Guarantees

Questions Q12.2.1 tot Q12.2.4 require YOG
candidate cities to provide tables that indicate
the total guaranteed room inventory for the Youth
Olympic Games in 2018 as follows.
Q12.2.1 – 4-star accommodation
Q12.2.2 – 3-star accommodation
Q12.2.3 – 2-star accommodation
Q12.2.4 – Total guaranteed rooms
(summary table)

Provide a guarantee from each individual
hotel owner listed in tables 12.2.1 to 12.2.3
guaranteeing:
- Room availability
- Room rate per room type (single, double, twin,
suite…) including breakfast(s) and all taxes
- That no minimum stay will apply
- That accommodation contracts are binding to
the end of the Youth Olympic Games period

Question 12.2.5 requires YOG candidate cities to
indicate the location of each guaranteed hotel on
a map of your city/region.
Number each hotel with a unique colour-coded
number, differentiating between hotels

As table 12.2.4 indicates, the Bid Committee has
obtained guarantees for a total of 4,077 hotel rooms in
51 hotels.
Please refer to the Guarantees File, Q12.2, for the
guarantees.
Please refer to the tables 12.2.1 - 12.2.4
Q12.2.5 Please revert to map C at the end of this theme

Q 12.3 Guaranteed room rates
Clearly stipulate the maximum room rate for all
room types (single, double/twin and suite) in
USD 2018 and including breakfast(s) and taxes,
applicable to all guaranteed hotel rooms

The room rates are guaranteed by each individual hotel
owner in their respective guarantees.

Please refer to the Guarantees File, Q12.2, for the
guarantees.

Q 12.5 Accommodation plan for
spectators
Provide details regarding your accommodation
plan for spectators during the Youth Olympic
Games

Spectators will have access to the full inventory of hotel
rooms within Rotterdam that are not reserved to the
Olympic Family through guarantees and contracts.
A central online reservation system will offer attractive
packages for family and friends of athletes and other
visitors. These packages will be created in consultation
with ATP, Rotterdam Marketing and the Rotterdam
Tourist Board. Packages will include accommodation,
local public transport and tickets for major attractions.
Together with ATP, YOGOC Rotterdam will organise
home-stay programmes for These visitors will stay with
local families in the sport spirit of cross-cultral exchange
and local hositality.

Please refer to the Guarantees File, Q12.2, for the
guarantees.

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Theme 12

Youth Olympic Games 2018
Table Hotel
12.2.1 Accommodation
Hotel accommodation-- 4*
4e hotels
Hotels

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

Location
0-10 km 10-20 km
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

Hotel Name
Bastion Rotterdam/Terbregseplein
Bastion Rotterdam/Beneluxtunnel
Best Western Art hotel Rotterdam
Best Western Museum Hotel Delft
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Carlton Oasis
Delta Hotel
Golden Tulip Zoetermeer
Hampshire Savoy Rotterdam
Hilton Rotterdam
Hotel New York
Hotel Rotterdam
Inntel Hotel Rotterdam
Moevenpick Voorburg
NH Atlanta Rotterdam
NH Capelle
Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark
Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam
Regardz Rotterdam Airport
SS Rotterdam
Suite Hotel Pincoffs
Van der Valk Nieuwerkerk aan de Ijssel
Van der Valk Hotel Ridderkerk
Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam-Blijdorp
Van der Valk Nootdorp
Van der Valk Ara Zwijndrecht
Worldhotel Grand Winston
Planned hotels
Mainport Hotel Rotterdam (Inntel Hotel) (2013)
NHOW De Rotterdam (2013)
Novotel Centrum Rotterdam (2015)
Total number of rooms

x
x
x

Youth Olympic Games 2018

Total nr. of
rooms
105
135
104
66
189
139
78
100
49
245
72
115
263
125
215
105
206
136
96
254
17
150
140
189
142
80
252
213
285
150

Guaranteed nr. of rooms
Nr.
%
45
43%
70
52%
99
95%
28
42%
120
63%
90
65%
58
74%
66
66%
40
82%
220
90%
35
49%
84
73%
150
57%
84
67%
170
79%
81
77%
163
79%
70
51%
50
52%
176
69%
17
100%
100
67%
96
69%
163
86%
95
67%
66
83%
150
60%
100
200
75
2961

47%
70%
50%

HotelHotel
Accommodation
Hotels
e
Table 12.2.2
accommodation --33*
hotels

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Hotel Name
Bastion Rotterdam/Rhoon
Bastion Rotterdam/Barendrecht
Bastion Rotterdam/Beneluxtunnel
Bastion Rotterdam/Brielle Europoort
Breitner Hotel
Campanile Hotel Oost
Campanile Hotel Vlaardingen
Euro hotel Centrum Rotterdam
H2otel
Ibis Rotterdam Vlaardingen
Martime Hotel Rotterdam
Milano
Postillion Hotel Dordrecht
Tulip Inn Rotterdam
Van Walsum
West Cord Hotel Delft
Planned hotels
Easy Hotel Rotterdam (2013)
European China Centre Rotterdam (2014)
Ibis Rotterdam Centrum (2014)
Ibis Stylis Rotterdam Centrum (2014)
Total number of rooms

ROTTERDAM 2018

Location
0-10 km 10-20 km
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

Total nr. of
rooms
146
80
96
96
36
47
48
55
49
90
165
24
96
92
29
140
102
190
140
97

Guaranteed nr. of rooms
%
65
45%
34
43%
70
73%
40
42%
24
67%
47
100%
42
88%
40
73%
42
86%
50
56%
73
44%
14
58%
70
73%
45
49%
15
52%
75
54%
66
140
70
45
1067

65%
74%
50%
46%

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Youth Olympic Games 2018
Table 12.2.3
accommodation - 2e-hotels
HotelHotel
Accommodation
2* Hotels

1
2

Amar Hotel
StayOkay
Planned hotels

Total number Guaranteed nr. of rooms
Location
0-10 km 10-20 km
of rooms
Nr.
%
x
22
14
64%
x
235
100
43%

Hotel Name

-

Total number of rooms

114

-

Summary of accommodations guaranteed

Table 12.2.4 Summary of accommodations guaranteed
4 Star

Existing
Planned
Sub-totals

Nr. of hotels
27
3
30

Nr. of rooms
2586
375
2961

3 Star

Existing
Planned
Sub-totals

16
4
20

746
321
1067

2 Star

Existing
Planned
Sub-totals

2

114

2

114

Totals

52

4142

Q 12.6 Transport planning
Provide a brief explanation of how your
accommodation plan is linked to public transport
arrangements.

There will be a green shuttle bus service to transport
members of the Olympic Family between their hotels
and all the venues and other sites. Accredited officials
and guests will be able to travel free of charge. For
spectators, the city has an advanced public transport
system, including trains, metro, trams, buses and boat
taxis. The city of Rotterdam encourages the use of
public transport, so the packages offered to visitors will
include special rates for public transport.

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ROTTERDAM 2018

50
51

46
47
48
49

31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45

28
29
30

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27

Limites de la municipalité
Municipal boundary

Amar Hotel
StayOkay

Deux étoiles
Two stars

Easy Hotel Rotterdam (2013)
European China Centre Rotterdam (2014)
Ibis Rotterdam Centrum (2014)
Ibis Stylis Rotterdam Centrum (2014)

Hôtels à construire
Planned hotels

Bastion Rotterdam/Rhoon
Bastion Rotterdam/Barendrecht
Bastion Rotterdam/Brielle Europoort
Breitner Hotel
Campanile Hotel Oost
Campanile Hotel Vlaardingen
Euro hotel Centrum Rotterdam
H2otel
Ibis Rotterdam Vlaardingen
Martime Hotel Rotterdam
Milano
Postillion Hotel Dordrecht
Tulip Inn Rotterdam
Van Walsum
West Cord Hotel Delft

Trois étoiles
Three stars

Mainport Hotel Rotterdam (Inntel Hotel) (2013)
NHOW De Rotterdam (2013)
Novotel Centrum Rotterdam (2015)

Hôtels à construire
Planned hotels

Bastion Rotterdam/Terbregseplein
Bastion Rotterdam/Beneluxtunnel
Best Western Art hotel Rotterdam
Best Western Museum Hotel Delft
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Carlton Oasis
Delta Hotel
Golden Tulip Zoetermeer
Hampshire Savoy Rotterdam
Hilton Rotterdam
Hotel New York
Hotel Rotterdam
Inntel Hotel Rotterdam
Moevenpick Voorburg
NH Atlanta Rotterdam
NH Capelle
Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark
Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam
Regardz Rotterdam Airport
SS Rotterdam
Suite Hotel Pincoffs
Van der Valk Nieuwerkerk aan de Ijssel
Van der Valk Hotel Ridderkerk
Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam-Blijdorp
Van der Valk Nootdorp
Van der Valk Ara Zwijndrecht
Worldhotel Grand Winston

Quatre étoiles
Four stars

33

m

20 k

LÉGENDE
LEGEND

Plan de Rotterdam C
Rotterdam Map C

6

27

39

7

m
10 k

Pays-Bas
Netherlands

36

4

14

2

18

45

25

5 km

19

40

24

31

44

50

34

20

40

46

41

13

51

48

11

29

5 37

10

12

8

47

3

9
49

21

15

28

38

43

30

17

1

32

35

0

23

16

42
23,3 km

26
500 m

2

4

22

6 km

Theme 13

Theme 13
Transport
Key points
• A safe, efficient and reliable transport system to
mobility in a sustainable way
• Use of existing infrastructure: no specific extra
infrastructure needed for YOG
• Green transport: use of clean-energy vehicles to
transport athletes and the Olympic Family
• Venues located in immediate vicinity of public
transport hubs
• Visitors will be encouraged and offered incentives
to use public transport

Q 13.1 Transport system during
the YOG
Based on your general Youth Olympic Games
concept and your city and regional transport
systems, explain your Games-time transport
concept. Describe the transport infrastructure
which will play a key role during the Youth
Olympic Games and indicate if any construction
will be necessary (new infrastructure or upgrading
existing infrastructure): motorway and main
road network, public transport network lines
(regional and suburban rail, subway, light rail,
high capacity dedicated bus lanes or waterways
if applicable). Are there alternative ways to reach
all Youth Olympic Games venues (by road/public
transport)?

The Rotterdam/The Hague metropolitan region has
a highly advanced transport system, consisting of an
integrated network of (high-speed) rail, metro, trams,
buses and river transport. Rotterdam-The Hague
Airport is a hub for European and national air transport.
Throughout the region there are numerous multimodal
hubs and nodes connecting the suburbs and outer
regions with the core transport network.

ROTTERDAM 2018

The transport infrastructure in the Rotterdam region
will be entirely capable of meeting transport needs
during the YOG. Current projects to upgrade one of
the motorways and to convert a railway line into lightrail line and the planned construction of an additional
motorway will be completed well before 2018. No further
construction or improvement of infrastructure will be
required for the YOG.
One of the principal assets of Rotterdam is that the
venues will be concentrated in a compact way. The
Youth Olympic Village (YOV) and most of the competition
venues will be located in close proximity of each other
within the city boundaries of Rotterdam. During the YOG
in Rotterdam, there will be a safe, efficient and reliable
shuttle bus service for the participants and members of
the Olympic Family. The service will connect the YOV,
the training and competition venues and other major
locations. Visitors to the YOG will have easy access to all
the venues by public transport.
The following services will play a key role in the transport
of participants and visitors to the sport venues and
around the city of Rotterdam during the YOG.

High-speed railway network
A high-speed railway network connects Rotterdam
with cities in neighbouring countries, with Belgium and
France to the south and Germany to the east. From
Rotterdam, it takes less than half an hour to travel to
Schiphol Airport, and only forty minutes to Amsterdam
Central Station (the hub for the ICE high-speed train to
Frankfurt). It takes one hour and ten minutes to Brussels
and two hours and thirty minutes to Paris with the HSL
(High-Speed Line). Rotterdam Central Station is only
seven kilometres from the YOV, which can be reached in
ten minutes by bus.
Regular rail network
The Rotterdam region is also served by a dense regular
rail network. There are frequent services between
Rotterdam and The Hague and Amsterdam to the north,
Utrecht to the east and to the south of the country via
Dordrecht. Besides Central Station, Rotterdam has three
other railway stations: Rotterdam Blaak, Rotterdam
Alexander and Schiedam Central Station. A fifth station,
Rotterdam Stadion, which is only used when major

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events are being held, is at De Kuip. During the YOG this
station will be open to provide visitors with easy access
to the venue.
Motorway network
The motorway network in the Rotterdam-The Hague
metropolitan area is, as in the rest of the Netherlands,
quite dense. Rotterdam is encircled by a ring road that
gives quick and easy access to motorways to every part
of the country.
Work is underway to extend and increase the capacity
of the motorways around Rotterdam. This work is due to
be completed in 2015. Access to the city by road will be
further improved by current project to upgrade the A15
motorway in the south of the region and the planned
new A4 motorway link between Rotterdam and The
Hague.
City road network
There are seven main city roads connecting the inner city
with the motorways around Rotterdam. On these roads,
it takes an average of about ten minutes to reach the
motorway from the city centre. There is also an extensive
network of Park-and-Ride terminals around the city,
where motorists can leave their vehicle and travel to the
centre by public transport. The combination of these
two elements means that the venues for the YOG will be
easily accessible for visitors who come to Rotterdam by
car.
Metro and Randstad Rail
Rotterdam’s metro system is 87 km in length,
comprising 5 lines and 62 stations. This advanced public
transport network provides a connection between the
different parts of the city and also connects Rotterdam
with its neighbouring cities. The metro operates for
nineteen hours a day, with a service up to every three
minutes at peak times on the central parts of the
network.

and Kralingse Zoom and, in combination with a bus
shuttle, with the venue for rowing and cycling at the
Eendrachtspolder. By 2016 the current metro network
will have been expanded by an additional 24 km
following the conversion of an existing railway line
into a light-rail line. This new metro line will connect
Rotterdam’s city centre with the venue for the sailing
competition during the YOG at Hoek van Holland.
Tram
Rotterdam also has a tram network with 8 tram lines and
a total length of 116 km. The tram routes complement
the metro network. Seven of the tram lines pass
Rotterdam Central Station. There are tram stops in the
immediate vicinity of the Park and Stadium venues.
Bus
Various bus operators have been awarded concessions
to provide services in the Rotterdam region. The main
concession holder for the city of Rotterdam and the
neighbouring region operates over sixty routes on a daily
basis.
River transport
The river is a major asset for the city of Rotterdam. To
supplement the bridges and tunnels connecting the
two sides of the city, Rotterdam has a system of public
transport by boat. Scheduled water-taxi services operate
between the Wilhelminapier on the south side of the river
and Leuvehaven and Veerhaven on the north. Water
taxis can also be summoned at various locations along
the waterfront. For visitors to the YOG, transport by boat
will be a fast and enjoyable way of getting across town
and taking in the views of the waterfront at the same
time.
Taxis
Rotterdam has a fleet of 1,200 certified taxis, which will
provide a high-quality service to complement the public
transport system for visitors of the YOG.

During the YOG, there will be a direct connection from
the YOV to Rotterdam Central Station and on to the
venue for canoeing and kayaking in Zoetermeer with
line E. A journey from the YOV to the city centre will only
take about ten minutes by metro. In addition to line E,
lines A, B and C will provide a frequent connection with
the cluster Park near metro station Voorschoterlaan

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Theme 13

Q 13.2 Infrastructure

Q 13.3 Airport data

If applicable, please indicate which authorities
(national, region, city etc.) will be responsible for
planning, financing and constructing new and
upgraded transport infrastructure defined in Q
13.1 and complete table 13.2 accordingly. Please
ensure you complete Map B by indicating all
transport infrastructure necessary for the Games
according to the instructions provided in Q1.4.

Which is the main international airport to be used
as the main port of entry for the Youth Olympic
Games? What are the types and lengths of
surface transport links from the airport(s) to the
IOC hotels, the Youth Olympic Village and the
MMC?

The transport network in the Rotterdam region will be
fully capable of meeting transport needs during the
YOG.
Please refer to Map B for the complete transport
infrastructure.
Current projects to upgrade one of the motorways
and to convert a railway line into light-rail line and the
planned construction of an additional motorway will be
completed well before 2018. No further construction
or improvement of infrastructure will be required for the
YOG.

The main airport for the arrival and departure of YOG
participants and the wider Olympic Family and visitors
to the Games will be Schiphol International Airport.
Schiphol has six runways and handled 49.8 million
passengers in 2011, making it one of Europe’s largest
airports. Scheduled non-stop flights link Schiphol
to a total of 313 European and intercontinental
destinations. Participants and visitors will also be able
to use Rotterdam-The Hague Airport during the YOG.
Rotterdam-The Hague Airport has one runway and most
of its connections are to European destinations. Last
year it handled approximately 1.2 million passengers.

For details of the planned construction of new or
upgraded infrastructure, please refer to table 13.2.

Q 13.213.2
Infrastructure
Table
Infrastructure construction or modernisation
New construction (planned infrastructure) in the Rotterdam region
Type of Transport
infrastructure

Length (km) +
capacity (n° of traffic lanes or tracks)
Within city
From city boundary to
boundary
outlying venues

Highway Network:
'A15 MaasvlakteVaanplein' (upgrading)

_

_

Highway Network:
'A4 Delft-Schiedam'
(new infrastructure)

_

7 km,
2 lanes/direction

Subway Line:
'Hoekse Lijn'
(upgrading)

_

24 km,
1 track/direction

ROTTERDAM 2018

Source of
financing

Construction
Body
responsible

Start

End

Cost USD
(million)
2012
1.145
Publicprivate

Ministry of
Infrastructure
and the
Environment
Ministry of
Infrastructure
and the
Environment

2011

2015

2012

2015

1.060

Public

Rotterdam
Region
(stadsregio)

2016

2016

300

Public

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Q 13.5 Operational objectives

Dedicated shuttle bus services will provide transport
between Schiphol and the YOV, the IOC hotel and
other YOG venues in Rotterdam at times of arrival and
departure. A similar shuttle service will operate from
Rotterdam-The Hague Airport. Visitors using public
transport will be able to travel non-stop from Schiphol
to Rotterdam Central Station, and vice versa, in less
than half an hour by high-speed train. Public transport
between Rotterdam-The Hague Airport and the city
centre of Rotterdam is also available with a short (shuttle)
bus transfer.

List your main operational objectives with regard
to traffic management and performance during
the Youth Olympic Games

A safe, efficient and reliable transport system that
contributes to a sustainable mobility
• The comprehensive Rotterdam transport system
consisting of the existing advanced road and public
transport networks will provide safe, efficient and
reliable transport services for participants and visitors
to the YOG in the city of Rotterdam.

Q 13.4 Distances and journey
times

• The YOG participants will be transported free of
charge from Schiphol International Airport and
Rotterdam – The Hague Airport to the YOV and
the IOC hotel (and vice versa) and between those
locations and the venues with a dedicated shuttle
service using vehicles that use clean energy.

Use table 13.4 to indicate distances in kilometres
and average journey times by bus and in minutes
in 2018. Please indicate what formulas and data
were used to calculate the travel times in table
13.4. If another mode of transport will be used,
either instead of or in addition to buses, for any
particular journey, please include this information
in the table

• Members of the Olympic Family and the accredited
media will be able to make use of an advanced public
transport system and shuttle services.

Table
13.4et temps
Distances
and(avec
journey
Q 13.4 Distances
de trajet en 2018
exemple) times

Destination

Schiphol
Airport

Rotterdam The Hague
Airport

Rotterdam
Central Station
(HSL)

YOV
(Cluster
Village)

Opening /
Closing
ceremony
(Cluster
Stadium;
De Kuip) )

Media
accomodation
(Novotel
Brainpark)

Main Media
Center
(Cluster
Stadium)

Nbr Nom

km

min

km

min

km

min

IOC Hotel
(Hilton
Rotterdam)
km
min

km

min

km

min

km

min

km

min

1
2

x
55,7

x
39

55,7
x

39
x

59,8
7,3

40
12

59,7
8

41
13

65
12,5

48
20

70,7
19,1

48
21

67,5
13,6

45
16

70,7
19,1

48
21

59,8

40

7,3

12

x

x

1,2

3

6,2

11

8

14

5,4

13

8

14

59,7

41

8

13

1,2

3

x

x

5,7

11

5,2

10

4,3

10

5,2

10

65

48

12,5

20

6,2

11

5,7

11

x

x

3,5

8

8,6

14

3,5

8

70,7

48

19,1

21

8

14

5,2

10

3,5

8

x

x

5,3

9

x

x

67,5

45

13,6

16

5,4

13

4,3

10

8,6

14

5,3

9

x

x

5,3

9

70,7

48

19,1

21

8

14

5,2

10

3,5

8

x

x

5,3

9

x

x

65

48

12,5

20

6,2

11

5,7

11

x

x

3,5

8

8,6

14

3,5

8

70,7

48

19,1

21

8

14

5,2

10

3,5

8

x

x

5,3

9

x

x

66,2

43

14,5

16

6,4

13

4,8

10

9,7

17

6,3

11

1,4

4

6,3

11

59,8

44

10,9

16

10,5

19

9,8

17

23,1

25

13,7

21

8,5

16

13,7

21

61,5

39

22

22

18,4

21

17,8

18

28,3

24

19

20

15,5

14

19

20

3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10
11

12
13

Schiphol Airport
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Rotterdam Central
Station (HSL)
IOC hotel
(Hilton Rotterdam)
YOV
(Cluster Village)
Opening / Closing
ceremony (Cluster
Stadium; De Kuip)
Media accomodation
(Novotel Brainpark)
Main Media Center
(Cl.Stad.)
Cluster Village (aquatics,
archery, basketball, boxing,
cycling (roadtime trial and
BMX), gymnastics, handball,
judo, table tennis, taekwondo,
weightlifting, wrestling)
Cluster Stadium (athletics,
badminton, (beach)volleyball)
Cluster Park (equestrian,
hockey, fencing, football,
golf, modern pentathlon, rugby,
shooting, tennis, traithlon)
Outdoor Valley Hoge Bergse
Bos (cycling: mountainbiking)
Willem Alexanderbaan
(canoe-flatwater and rowing)

14 Dutch Water Dreams
(canoe-kayak-slalom)
15 Hoek van Holland - beach
(sailing)

50,1

33

19,1

22

30,4

27

20,4

24

35,7

35

30,5

30

27,3

25

30,5

30

65,2

52

32,2

32

30,5

33

31,3

31

41

37

46,3

40

38,4

34

46,3

40

Note: journey times by car. Source: km and min based on Google Maps.

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Theme 13

• During the YOG, the visitors to the city, and in
particular the spectators at the various sport venues,
will be able to make use of the existing advanced
public transport system of Rotterdam.
• Clean-energy shuttle services will be available for
the YOG participants and the IOC members, there
are public transport hubs in the immediate vicinity
of the YOG venues, and visitors will be encouraged
and given incentives to use public transport. As
a result, we anticipate that the use of designated
vehicles will be limited. This transport concept fits
in with Rotterdam’s long-term strategy of promoting
sustainable mobility.
• A Traffic Control Strategy will ensure that participants
can travel in a safe and orderly manner and without
delays during the YOG.

Q 13.6 Games-time transport
system
Based on the requirements presented in the
YOG Event Manual, describe how you intend
to implement the Games Transport System,
and in particular the shuttle service common to
all accredited persons. Provide Map D clearly
showing road transport itineraries for accredited
persons. Describe your transport concept for
spectators

The concept for the Games-time transport system
for the YOG in Rotterdam consists of two parts: one
for the transport of the participants and members of
the Olympic Family, and another for the transport of
spectators and other visitors. Please refer to Map D for
the road transport itineraries for accredited persons.
Shuttle bus services
The accessibility of the different venues for the YOG
participants and the members of the IOC will be
guaranteed by free and carefully arranged shuttle
services. A shuttle service will also be provided from
Schiphol International Airport, Rotterdam-The Hague
Airport and Rotterdam Central Railway Station to the

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YOV and the IOC hotel (and vice versa) and between
those locations and the various YOG venues. If
necessary, dedicated traffic lanes will be temporarily
allocated to the shuttle service. This will be decided in a
later stage. Within the YOV itself, the athletes and their
entourage will be able to use small electric vehicles,
which will be available free of charge. Although the
distances are short, these transport modes can also
be used by accredited persons who wish to visit other
competitions.
Transport services for spectators
During the YOG visitors and spectators will be able
to make use of an advanced public transport system,
including trains, metro, trams, buses and ferries. As part
of the City of Rotterdam’s effort to promote the use of
public transport, train tickets will be offered at reduced
rates in combination with tickets for sport competitions.

Please refer to map D at the end this theme

Q 13.7 Transport measures
Describe the measures planned to facilitate
Youth Olympic Games traffic flow, punctuality
and reliability. Give a detailed description of road
and traffic transport measures that would be
implemented

During the YOG, a transport command centre will
established to implement and coordinate a YOG traffic
plan. This command centre will be staffed by experts
from the traffic management department for the city
and the region of Rotterdam. The traffic plan will contain
a traffic timetable based on the schedule of training,
competition and other YOG events and an advanced
traffic management plan to guarantee the smooth flow of
traffic during the YOG.
Special YOG train stops
During the YOG trains will make scheduled stops at
Rotterdam Stadion railway station for visitors to the sport
events at the YOG venue Stadium. These services will
also be available for the members of the Olympic Family.

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Q 13.8 Ticketing and transport
policies
Will ticketed spectators using public transport
benefit from fare reductions or free transport on
the day of their event?

The city of Rotterdam will promote the use of public
transport during the YOG. Promoting the use of public
transport is in fact a major element of Rotterdam’s longterm strategy for more sustainable mobility. The standard
method of payment for the use of public transport in the
Netherlands is the so-called OV-chip card. Passengers
load the card with credit or with travel products, such as
a single-journey or a monthly subscription.

Q 13.9 Games time
responsibilities
Under which authority will your city and regional
transport and traffic command and control centre
be operated at Games-time? Provide a guarantee
from the responsible authority. What coordination
is planned between the Games-time transport
command centre and security command centre?

The YOG transport command centre will cooperate
closely with the security command centre in directing
traffic throughout the duration of the YOG in Rotterdam.
The city of Rotterdam has provided the guarantee.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 13.9, for this
guarantee.

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MEDIA

Limites de la municipalité
Municipal boundary

Shuttle bus service
Shuttle bus service

Arrêter
Stop

Artères urbaines majeurs
Major urbain arterial network
Train à grande vitesse
High Speed Train
Train
Train
Souterrain
Underground
Tram
Tram

Autoroute
Motorways

L'aéroport de Rotterdam - La Haye
Rotterdam - The Hague Airport

Media Hôtel
Media Hotel

I.O.C

Sites de compétition
Compettition venues

I.O.C. Hôtel
I.O.C. Hotel

LÉGENDE
LEGEND

8 km

10 km

30 km

15 km

20 km

64 km

12,5 km

Cyclisme (VTT)
Cycling (Mountain bike)

Navigation à voile
Sailing

Aviron
Rowing

Canoë-kayak (slalom)
Canoe kayak (slalom)

L'aéroport de Schiphol
Airport Schiphol

L'aéroport de
Rotterdam - La Haye
Rotterdam The Hague Airport

3,5 km

Parc
Park

Distance
Distance

Emplacement
Location

Stade
Stadium

la distance de village
distance from village to

20 min

48 min

30 min

20 min

35 min

20 min

17 min

8 min

Temps
Time

20 k

m

Plan de Rotterdam D
Rotterdam Map D

m
10 k

Les Pays-Bas
The
netherlands
The Netherlands
L’aéroport de Schiphol
Schiphol Airport

5 km

VILLAGE

I.O.C

STADIUM

PARK

MEDIA

0

2

4

L’aéroport de Schiphol
Schiphol Airport

6 km

Theme 14

Theme 14
Technology
Key points
• One of the most extensive telecommunications and
internet infrastructures of the world
• OPTA regulates compliance with rules and
regulations
• Radiocommunications agency allocates frequency
space
• Fibre network at the main venues
• Frequency costs are covered by YOGOC

Q 14.1 Regulatory body
Indicate whether a regulatory body exists for the
market, whether this body is tied to government
authorities and who issues the licences.

The legislative framework is the Telecommunications
Act, which regulates issues such as the allocation of
frequencies (for mobile services and radio and television
broadcasting) and numbers, market oversight, consumer
protection and safety. The Telecommunications Act
also guarantees the availability and affordability of
a number of essential telecommunication services
(universal service), as well as providing the regulator
with instruments to stimulate competition by regulating
access to networks and preventing the abuse of
a dominant position. The relevant agencies in the
Netherlands are OPTA and the Radiocommunications
Agency (in Dutch: Agentschap Telecom).
• OPTA independently regulates compliance with the
rules and regulations governing the postal service
and electronic communications, which are intended
to promote competition in these markets. OPTA is an
agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture
and Innovation with the status of an autonomous
administrative authority.
• The Radiocommunications Agency is responsible
for obtaining and allocating frequency space and

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monitoring its use. It is a specialised agency of
the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and
Innovation.

Q 14.2 Infrastructure and
technology
Describe the existing infrastructure and
technology networks linking Youth Olympic
Games venues that will support the traffic
necessary for the organisation of the Youth
Olympic Games.

The telecommunication and internet markets are
converging and increasingly becoming digital and
mobile. Digital technology is increasingly blurring the
boundaries between telecommunication, publishing,
information technologies, broadcasting and television.
Relevant actors in the Dutch telecom and internet
markets are the government, telecom operators,
cable companies and content and service providers.
Municipalities, educational institutions and companies in
the security sector are also investing in broadband and
increasingly opting for fibre optic cable.
The Netherlands’ telecommunications and Internet
infrastructure is among the most extensive in the world.
Fibre to the home and office is widely installed and
offers practically unlimited bandwidth for connections to
the Internet. There is intense competition between the
platforms. The key players for DSL and fibre optic are
KPN (former incumbent), Reggefiber, Tele2 and Bbned.
Cable is dominated by companies like UPC and Ziggo.
For mobile communication, KPN, Vodafone and T-Mobile
have their own networks and offer almost full coverage
in the Netherlands with the HSDPA standard. There are
also numerous service providers (SPs) or mobile virtual
network operators (MVNOs) that make use of those
networks to provide mobile telephone services to their
own end users.

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Coverage by fixed and mobile telephony,
broadband and broadcasting

structures. In fibre optic networks, symmetrical speeds
far in excess of 100 Mbps can be achieved.

Fixed telephone services
The fixed telephone service offers universal service,
which means that every end user has access to
the public telephone network from anywhere in the
Netherlands, for an affordable price and to a particular
standard. A shift is occurring from fixed telephone
lines to Voice-over-IP and mobile telephony. The cable
companies have become serious players with Voiceover-Broadband (VoB) via their own networks and
are now competing in the consumer market for fixed
telephone services. The current trend is that the total
number of fixed connections is stable, while the number
of PSTN and ISDN connections is declining and the
number of VoIP connections (on DSL and cable) is
increasing.

Overview of network availability and Interfaces:

Mobile telephony
Mobile networks are run by three operators and offer
almost complete coverage in the Netherlands. There are
now more mobile connections than the total population
of the Netherlands; there are about 20 million mobile
connections, averaging 1.2 mobile phone connections
per inhabitant. There are 8.2 million mobile Internet
connections.
Internet services
The fixed network infrastructure provides the
Netherlands with an excellent platform for broadband.
The Netherlands ranks among the leading countries in
the world in terms of the availability of broadband. At
present, broadband access is generally delivered by
means of the copper telephone network using ADSL
technology or via the cable network with the help of
modems. In line with EU rules, the Dutch government
has unbundled copper and fibre lines to the home. With
the advent of broadband cable television was widely
deployed, which has led to a high rate of cable modem
subscriptions. The Netherlands occupies a middle
position in terms of the availability of fibre technology
and upload speed, but is gaining ground. Networks are
being adapted to handle download speeds of at least
50 Mbps and upload speeds of 10 Mbps. New types
of infrastructure are being introduced for delivering
broadband access. This competition is leading to steady
expansion of capacity and improved services and tariff

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Fixed telecommunication
ISDN2 30; PSTN
Mobile telecommunication
GSM, GPRS, UMTs, HSDPA
Network access
DSL from 1 Mbps up to 100 Mbps
Ethernet (fibre)
from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps Managed
dark fibre
Internet access
1 Mbps and upwards. Internet access can be obtained
via local, national or international service providers.
All broadband initiatives are based on an open model,
so the passive and active infrastructure can be used by
different providers. The same applies for services.

Existing infrastructure in Rotterdam and at
the venues / Optic fibre capacity between
Rotterdam and the rest of the world
Rotterdam is one of the largest seaports in the world
and demand for capacity for rapid data transmission
is almost unlimited. Consequently, the widespread
implementation of fibre technology has been underway
for more than ten years. A fibre infrastructure has been in
place for many years and the local authority’s stimulation
of investment in broadband network infrastructures also
makes Rotterdam an attractive location for other serviceoriented businesses.
The municipality of Rotterdam owns a Fiber Ring in the
city, which can be used during the Games. Another
facility is the Rotterdam Internet eXchange (R-IX), which
is connected to the Amsterdam Internet eXchange
(AMS-IX), the largest Internet exchange in the world. The
R-IX has been certified as ‘most sustainable data center’
by Google/IBM. The fibre optic networks are managed
by KPN and the city of Rotterdam.

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Theme 14

A fibre network is already in place at the main venues,
Village, Stadium, and Park, and fibre will be available
at every venue in 2018. The costs are covered in our
budget.

Services and systems
Facilities will be provided to enable YOGOC and the
media representatives to perform their work. At each
venue the facilities will consist of network services,
hardware and software and value added services to
support the YOGOC systems. The services will be
tailored to the specific needs and wishes of the various
user groups.

The Dutch government and the municipality of
Rotterdam both promote investment in ICT infrastructure
and services and are expressly committed to facilitating
future developments. A focus of the investment is to put
in place an ICT network that contributes to sustainable
development.

Q 14.3 Local telecommunications
operator
Provide a letter of intent from (a) local operator(s)
stating that it (they) has (have) the capacity,
capability and interest in providing all Games-time
telecommunications/mobile needs.

Every venue will offer a secure and reliable infrastructure
with connections to all relevant locations and bandwidth
connections with the highest possible level of availability
and reliability.

Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 14.3

We will provide a live stream of the Games via the
Internet to allow people back home to share the
experience with their loved ones.

Q 14.4 Responsible body for
frequency control

Organisation and project management
The YOGOC will establish a professional service and
support organisation with market-leading, reliable
and experienced ICT partners to ensure that the ICT
infrastructure is cost-effective and is run efficiently,
ensuring that the costs, organisation and quality of the
infrastructure are tightly controlled during preparation,
implementation and operation.

Projected improvements and developments in
2018
The IT world is dynamic and the solutions available in
2018 will undoubtedly offer higher performance and
greater flexibility than today’s.
International comparisons highlight the many strengths
of the ICT sector in the Netherlands: the capability of
fully exploiting the potential of ICT, the wide availability
of ICT infrastructure, highly skilled ICT specialists, the
high adoption rate of ICT applications in consumer
and business markets, the many commercial Internet
activities (e-banking, e-shopping), the rapid adoption of
Web 2.0 services like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube,
and location-based services including augmented reality.

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Indicate the body(ies) responsible (and any ties)
for allocating and controlling the frequencies
necessary for radio transmissions.

Obtaining, allocating and protecting the necessary
radio spectrum and coordinating the use of
satellite connections, connections for reporting,
wireless microphone use, etc. is a task of the
Radiocommunications Agency.

Q 14.5 Allocation of frequencies
Provide (a) guarantee(s) from the competent
body(ies) that it (they) is(are) prepared to allocate,
manage and control the necessary frequencies
for the organisation of the Youth Olympic Games.

Please refer to Guarantees file, Q14.5, for the
guarantees.

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Q 14.6 Costs of frequencies
Provide (a) guarantee(s) from the relevant
authorities that there will be no fee charged to all
client groups for the reservation and services of
allocated frequencies from one month before the
Opening Ceremony to one week after the Closing
Ceremony of the Youth Olympic Games.

The Radiocommunications Agency will be responsible
for obtaining, allocating and protecting frequency space
for the YOG 2018 when it is requested. The organisers
will be charged with the costs of allocating the free
frequencies and for the management and supervision of
the use of the frequencies. By law these fees cannot be
waived.
The YOGOC has therefore guaranteed to cover all
costs associated with the allocation and use of radio
frequencies for the YOG Rotterdam 2018.

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ROTTERDAM 2018

Theme 15

Theme 15
Media operations
Key points
• Rotterdam has a strong sport media network
• The media centre will be in De Kuip, close to a
transport hub, meeting the need of media for rapid
connections

Technological facilities, such as the fibre optic network,
are state-of-the-art. By continuously investing in
the quality of these facilities we will ensure that
this technological infrastructure keeps pace with
developments in technology and that it will meet all of
the requirements of the media in 2018. The Netherlands
totally respects and guarantees freedom of speech and
press freedom. The YOGOC will cooperate fully with the
OBS in providing channels, broadcasting facilities and
information sources for journalists and broadcasters.

The site: a multi-venue Olympic hub

Q 15.1 Main Media Centre:
Concept and specifications
Describe your concept for the Main Media
Centre (MMC), including the following elements:
Location, size, adjacent compounds, transport
hubs, parking and facilities; Type of building;
State whether the MMC is an existing facility or
to be constructed; Explain the reason for your
choice of MMC; Specify who will finance the
refurbishment or construction (if applicable) of
the facility; Describe the fibre optic network that
exists and/or is planned between the MMC and all
other Youth Olympic venues

Rotterdam, Sport and Media:
a solid and reliable combination
Sport is deeply rooted in Rotterdam and media coverage
of sport is intensive. For example, Rotterdam is the
only city in the Netherlands with three teams in the
professional football league, creating a large and diverse
fan base throughout the city. Some of the major national
daily newspapers are renowned for their extensive
sports sections, and some produce a special edition
for Rotterdam. Rotterdam also has its own newspapers
and various websites that cover news from the city and
region. City Media Rotterdam broadcasts live news on
large screens at metro stations all year round, making
it possible to spread the news about the YOG to every
corner of the city. Rotterdam has its own TV and radio
stations, which are ready to contribute to the daily
coverage of the YOG by the Olympic Broadcasting
Services (OBS). The MMC will be located in the middle
of a multi-venue area.

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The location for the Main Media Centre (MMC) is right in
the heart of the venue chosen for many of the sporting
events and from this location access to other venues
is excellent. The media compound will embrace the
Main Press Centre and the International Broadcasting
Centre. The Main Press Centre (MPC) will be established
in the country’s biggest stadium, De Kuip, where were
the opening and closing ceremonies of the YOG 2018
will be held. The press will be able to observe the
ceremonies from the stadium’s 40-plus corporate boxes.
The planned new athletics facility will be constructed
alongside the main stadium. Adjacent to the MMC
are the Topsportcentrum Rotterdam, Rotterdam’s
sport promotion agency, and Albeda College, a sport
education institute. This venue has three indoor halls
equipped according to professional standards. It will
house the badminton and volleyball competitions during
the YOG. The central parking lot has more than enough
space to accommodate the temporary International
Broadcasting Centre (IBC), broadcasting vehicles,
shuttle buses, taxis, parking for the public, and if
necessary, additional temporary structures for additional
facilities. The temporary beach volleyball court will also
be constructed in the car park. The Media Hotel can be
reached in 10 minutes by shuttle bus.

Easy transport to and from the MMC
The site has its own train station. During the YOG, trains
will stop more frequently at this station when events are
scheduled. The connection to Rotterdam Central Station
takes just a few minutes and passengers can reach
Amsterdam in less than 45 minutes. There will also be a
tram stop and several bus stops nearby, providing quick
connections from the site to anywhere in the city. There
will be a free shuttle service from the media hotel to the
various venues. An artery road connects the area directly

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Theme 15

to the nearby ring road (motorway), making all venues
quickly accessible.

or for press conferences. The large restaurant in the
Maasgebouw can serve as a dining facility.

The MMC offers maximum flexibility

The International Broadcasting Center (IBC)

The MMC fully meets the requirements of the IOC.
About 1,500 m2 will be reserved for the Main Press
Centre, offering the media workers enough room for
both privacy and contact. The size of the centre can
be easily expanded or reduced. The International
Broadcast Centre will offer 4,000 m2 of space and will
be designed in such a way that it can be divided into
areas of whatever size is required. The MMC will be
equipped with all the digital facilities broadcasters and
journalists require to provide top-class coverage of the
Games, including sufficient power, Wifi and the latest
technology available at the time of the Games. A live
feed of all the events will be displayed on large flatscreen panels in both the MPC and the IBC.

A luxurious temporary structure with a surface area
of approximately 4,000 m2 will be constructed in
the car park directly in front of the Maasgebouw to
accommodate the IBC. The guiding principle in the
design of the structure is flexibility, since the precise
floor plan of the IBC will be determined by the IOC, the
OBS and the YOGOC at a later stage. The IBC will be
adorned with IOC-approved graphics to transform it into
a highly visible and distinctive landmark for the YOG. The
interior will be fitted out to a high standard to create a
professional working environment. Separate sound-proof
rooms will be created for recording and editing. There
will be abundant space for broadcasting vehicles. For
media staff, there will be easy access between the IBC
and MPC.

The Main Press Centre (MPC)
The MPC will be established on the 2nd floor of the
Maasgebouw, a building attached to the main stadium
De Kuip. The centre will be easily accessible for the
physically challenged too by escalator. The facilities for
the media representatives will include a modern fullyequipped kitchen, toilets and flat-screen information
panels, as well as a coffee bar where they can relax and
eat lunch and dinner prepared in the kitchen. The centre
can be designed as a large open-plan space, but heavy
sliding partitions will be installed so that it can easily be
divided into smaller rooms at the request of the IOC and
OBS.

The Media Hotel
The media hotel is the Novotel Brainpark, which is
situated 10 minutes away from the MMC by car. It is a
four-star hotel, which will be able to provide 163 rooms
for accredited media representatives during the YOG.
Otherwise, there is a wide range of hotels in every grade
available to media representatives within 20 minutes’
drive of the MMC.
Please refer to Theme 12, Accommodations, for the total
number of hotel rooms guaranteed.

Youth Information Service
The spacious centre will offer sufficient working space
for more than 100 persons. The image centre and a
repair service for camera and video equipment will adjoin
it. There will be a helpdesk staffed by professionals
to provide the media with assistance on everything
from arranging transport and interviews to translation
services. There will be two rooms for press conferences,
the main room and a smaller, secondary room. We also
create separate offices for IOC officials and for the young
reporters, and a separate prayer room for members of
the media who wish to meditate in silence.

The official online news feed for the YOG will be available
for handheld digital equipment, allowing the accredited
media to remain informed of the latest news wherever
they are. The content will be posted by a small team of
journalists appointed by YOGOC and the IOC.

The press and other media will also be able to use
the 40 corporate boxes in the stadium for their work

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Theme 15

Q 15.2 MMC Venue works

Q 15.3 Use of the MMC

Complete tables 15.2.1, 15.2.2, 15.2.3 and 15.2.4,
to include all buildings included in the MMC,
according to their state of construction. Provide
guarantees for the financing of work from relevant
competent bodies.

Provide all guarantees obtained for the use of
the MMC, including any rental costs, from the
owners concerned, including possession and
vacation dates. This guarantee must also state
that the owner(s) grant(s) all rights with respect to
commercial rights in relation to the MMC to the
YOGOC for the period the YOGOC has control of
the venue(s).

The Maasgebouw, where the MPC will be housed, is an
existing private venue that requires no refurbishment. For
details, please refer to table 15.2.1. For the IBC there
will be one totally temporary venue. Please refer to table
15.2.4.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 15.2, for the
guarantees.

De Kuip, the owner of the Maasgebouw, has provided
a guarantee that it can be used during and before the
YOG.
Please refer to the Guarantees file, Q 15.3, for the
guarantees.

Q 15.2.1 Existing venues, no
permanent works required

Q 15.4 MMC Photographic file

Not applicable.

Q 15.2.2 Existing venues,
permanent works required
Not applicable.

Q 15.2.3 Permanent venues to be
built

MMC PHOTOGRAPHIC FILE Provide a
photographic file A4 document of maximum
4 pages presenting your proposed venue for
the MMC through a set of colour photographs
together with a written description describing and
showing the venue for the MMC and the spaces
planned, including the following: - aerial and/or
external panoramic views, - transport areas and
parking, - venue frontage, - main working and
technical services areas.

Not applicable.

Q 15.2.4 Venues to be built as
totally temporary

Please refer to the Photographic Files.

15.2.4 Venues to be built as
totally
temporary
15.2.4
Venues
to be built as totally temporary

Venue Name

Sports

IBC

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COST OF TEMPORARY WORKS
Total cost of
works
YOGOC
OTHER
USD 2012
295.555

295.555

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Index

Photographic Files / Dossiers photographiques
Theme 7 / thème 7
Competition venues / Site de competitions
Ahoy
Zuiderpark
Charlois Swimming pool / Piscine Charlois
Athletics centre Stadion Park
Topsportcentrum
Excelsior (Stadion Woudestein)
Kralingse Bos & Kralingse Plas
Koninklijke Scherpschutters Vereniging Rotterdam
Openbare Golfbaan Kralingen
Rotterdamsche manege
Rotterdamse Studenten Rugby Club
Victoria
Dutch Water Dreams, Zoetermeer
Hoge Bergse Bos
Hoek van Holland
Willem-Alexanderbaan

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20
22
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30
34
38
40
44
46
50
54
56
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Theme 8 / thème 8
CEP venues / Sites du PCE
Zuiderpark (YOV) / Zuiderpark (VOJ)
Ahoy (YOV) / Ahoy (VOJ)
Theatre Zuidplein / Théâtre Zuidplein
De Enk
De Kuip

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Theme 9 / thème 9
Youth Olympique Village / Village Olympique de la Jeunesse
Youth Olympic Village / Village olympique de la jeunesse
YOV overall functions / fonctions globales du VOJ
YOV specified functions / fonctions spécifiées du VOJ
Transport and Security Facilities / Installations de transport et de sécurité
Floor plan rooms / Plans des chambres

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Theme 15 / thème 15
Main Media Centre / Centre média principal
Main Media Centre / Centre média principal

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Theme 7

Compact Games

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3 clusters

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Ahoy
Cluster: Village / Cluster: Village
Sports: Basketball / Boxing / Gymnastics / Handball / Judo / Table Tennis / Taekwondo / Weightlifting / Wrestling
Sports: Basketball / Boxe / Gymnastique / Handball / Judo / Tennis de Table / Taekwondo / Haltérophilie / Lutte

Outside view of Ahoy / Vue de l’extérieur d’Ahoy

Ahoy Rotterdam is a world-class, multi-functional events
centre, located in the south of the city and will be part
of the YOV. Ahoy Rotterdam was built in 1969, and
has been expanding ever since, achieving a rich history
of hosting national and international events. In 2009,
the Ahoy Arena underwent large-scale modernisation,
re-opening its doors to the public in 2011. Ahoy is
accessible by five bus lines, and one metro line, with
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a total area of 54,000 m² and includes a Congress &
Meeting centre, six Exhibition & Event halls, the Ahoy
Plaza and the Ahoy Arena. All areas are interconnected,
and can be used at the same time when required.
Ahoy has 2000 available parking spaces, with several
alternative parking options nearby. The entrance of the
Ahoy Arena hosts a 1000 m2 LED-façade, which can be
used to announce and publicise upcoming events.

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Ahoy Rotterdam est un centre d’événements polyvalent
de classe mondiale situé au sud de la ville. Il fera parti
du VOJ. Ahoy Rotterdam a été construit en 1969, et
a été agrandi depuis, accumulant une histoire riche
en événements nationaux et internationaux. En 2009,
l’Ahoy Arena a subi une importante modernisation, et a
rouvert au public en 2011. Ahoy est accessible par cinq
lignes de bus et une ligne de métro, dont la station est
à cinq minutes seulement. Ahoy couvre une superficie

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totale de 54 000 m2 et comprend un centre des congrès
et de réunion, six salles d’événements et d’exposition,
l’Ahoy Plaza et l’Ahoy Arena. Toutes les zones sont interconnectées et peuvent être utilisées en même temps si
nécessaire. Ahoy dispose de 2000 places de parking, et
a plusieurs options de parking alternatives à proximité. A
l’entrée de l’Ahoy Arena se trouve une façade en LED de
1000 m2, qui peut être utilisée pour annoncer et faire la
promotion d’événements imminents.

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Overview of event hall 1 / Vue générale de la salle 1

Overview of event hall 3 / Vue générale de la salle 3

Girls’ gymnastics in Ahoy / Gymnastique filles à Ahoy

The venue has been used for numerous concerts and
large sport events, such as the ABN AMRO World Tennis
Tournament and the World Championship Gymnastics in
2010. The Ahoy Arena has a floor area of 30,000 m2 and
can seat a maximum of 15,000 spectators, depending
on the chosen layout of the arena. A wide range of
audio-visual equipment is available to produce an
impressive acoustic and visual experience as required.
During the YOG, the gymnastics events will take place
in this area with seating for 8,000 people. The arena
has two restaurants for athletes and referees, and has
multiple dressing rooms that can also be used as Doping
Control Stations. It is also equipped with VIP and Media
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Le site a été utilisé pour de nombreux concerts et
des grands événements sportifs, comme le Tournoi
de Rotterdam de tennis et le Championnat du monde
de gymnastique en 2010. L’Ahoy Arena couvre une
superficie de 30 000 m2 et offre un maximum de 15
000 places assises pour les spectateurs, en fonction
de l’agencement choisi pour l’arène. Une large
gamme d’équipements audio-visuels est disponible
pour produire une atmosphère acoustique et visuelle
impressionnante. Pendant les JOJ, les événements
de gymnastique auront lieu à cet endroit avec des
places assises pour 8 000 personnes. L’arène a deux
restaurants pour les athlètes et les arbitres, et a de
multiples vestiaires qui peuvent également être utilisés
comme points de contrôle de dopage. Il est aussi équipé
de loges pour médias et VIPs.

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Table tennis in event hall 2 / Tennis de table dans la salle 2

The Exhibition and Event Halls are empty, and can
therefore be easily adapted based on the requirements
of the event. A wide range of facilities and supplies are
available upon request, including audio-visual equipment
and spectator stands. Temporary seating will be built in
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Les salles d’exposition et d’événements sont vides,
et peuvent donc facilement être adaptées en fonction
des besoins de l’événement. Une large gamme
d’installations et de fournitures sont disponibles sur
demande, y compris de l’équipement audio-visuel et
des tribunes pour les spectateurs. Des places assises
temporaires seront mises en place dans toutes les salles
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Hall 1 is the largest of the Exhibition and Event Halls and
has its own separate entrance. It has a total floor area of
10.000 m2. The hall is 70 metres wide, 124 metres long
and 19 metres high with a maximum seating capacity
of 4000. The facilities and capacity of the hall can be
adjusted to different needs, depending on the intended
usage.

La salle 1 est la plus grande des salles d’exposition
et d’événements, avec une entrée séparée. Elle a une
superficie totale de 10 000 m2 et mesure 70 mètres
de large, 124 mètres de long et 19 mètres de haut,
avec une capacité maximum de 4 000 places assises.
Les installations et la capacité de la salle peuvent être
ajustées en fonction de l’utilisation prévue.

Hall 2 will host both the weightlifting and table tennis
during the YOG. The Hall covers an area of 3,040 m2,
and is 60 metres wide, 48 metres long and 11 metres
high. There is room for at least 10 table tennis tables,
and 10 weightlifting places with seating capacity for
1000 spectators for each event.

La salle 2 accueillera l’haltérophilie et le tennis de table
pendant les JOJ. La salle couvre une superficie de
3 040 m2 et mesure 60 mètres de large, 48 mètres
de long et 11 mètres de haut. Elle pourra contenir au
moins 10 tables de tennis de table et 10 emplacements
d’haltérophilie, avec des places assises pour
1000 spectateurs pour chaque événement.

Hall 3 covers an area of 4,040 m2 and is 78 metres
wide, 48 metres long and 11 metres high. It is also
equipped with a removable wall enabling the facilities to
be adjusted as required. During the YOG, handball will
be based here with room for 3 handball courts, and a
seating capacity of 1500.
Hall 4 will accommodate the judo and wrestling events
during the YOG. It covers an area of 2,880 m2 and is
60 metres wide, 48 metres long and 11 metres high.
There is room for at least six judo mats and a seating
capacity of 1000. After the judo competition, the area
will converted for wrestling, with space for at least six
mats, and seating for 1000 spectators.
Hall 5 will hold the taekwondo and boxing competitions
during the YOG. It has a total floor space of 2,880 m2,
and is 60 metres wide, 48 metres long and 11 metres
high. There is room for at least six taekwondo fields and
a seating capacity of 1000. After the taekwondo events,
the area will converted for the boxing events. For boxing
there will be room for at least ten boxing rings and
seating for 1000.

La salle 3 couvre 4 040 m2 et mesure 78 mètres de
large, 48 mètres de long et 11 mètres de haut. Elle est
aussi équipée d’un mur amovible permettant d’adapter
les installations aux besoins. Pendant les JOJ, elle
accueillera le handball, avec 3 terrains de handball
et 1 500 places assises.
La salle 4 accueillera les événements de judo et de lutte
des JOJ. Elle couvre 2 880 m2 et mesure 60 mètres
de large, 48 mètres de long et 11 mètres de haut. Elle
pourra accueillir au moins six tatamis de judo, avec
1000 places assises pour les spectateurs. Après la
compétition de judo, elle sera transformée pour la lutte,
avec au moins six tapis et 1000 places assises.
La salle 5 accueillera les compétitions de taekwondo
et de boxe des JOJ. Elle a une superficie totale de
2 880 m2 et mesure 60 mètres de large, 48 mètres
de long et 11 mètres de haut. Elle pourra accueillir au
moins six terrains de taekwondo, avec 1000 places
assises pour les spectateurs. Après la compétition de
taekwondo, elle transformée pour la boxe, avec au
moins dix rings de boxe et 1000 places assises.

Judo contest in Ahoy / Compétition de judo à Ahoy

Hall 6 is the second largest exhibition and event hall that
Ahoy has to offer and is also adjustable based on the
needs of the events. It has an area of 4,320 m2 and is 90
metres wide, 48 metres long and 11 metres high. During
the YOG, basketball (3 on 3) will take place here with
room for eight courts and a seating capacity of 1000.
Most halls have large windows which makes very light
and open spaces, but there is also the option to cover
them with curtains when necessary. Hall 2, 3 and 6 are
equipped with removable walls, which allow the halls to
be connected. Most halls have their own entrance, and
are equipped with toilets inside the hall. The halls can be
adjusted to the special needs and requests of the YOG.
The Ahoy Plaza is the central passageway that connects
the Ahoy Arena, the Exhibition and Events halls and the
Congress and Meeting centre. It has a total floor area
of 5,070 m2 and houses multiple facilities, including
restaurants and food and beverage stands.

Overview of event hall 6 / Vue générale de la salle 6

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La salle 6 est, par ses dimensions, la deuxième salle
d’exposition et d’événements d’Ahoy, elle est aussi
ajustable en fonction des besoins. Elle a une superficie
de 4 320 m2 et mesure 90 mètres de large, 48 mètres
de long et 11 mètres de haut. Pendant les JOJ, elle
accueillera le basket-ball (3 contre 3), avec huit terrains
et 1000 places assises pour les spectateurs.
La plupart des salles ont de grandes baies vitrées qui en
font des espaces très ouverts au jour, mais qui peuvent
être obscurcies de rideaux à volonté. Les salles 2, 3
et 6 ont des parois amovibles permettant de réunir les
espaces. La plupart des salles ont leur propre entrée
et leurs propres toilettes à l’intérieur. Toutes les salles
peuvent être adaptées aux besoins et demandes
spécifiques des JOJ.
L’Ahoy Plaza est le couloir central qui connecte l’Ahoy
Arena, les salles d’exposition et d’événements et le
centre des congrès et de réunion. Il s’étend sur
5 070 m2 et abrite de nombreux services, dont des
restaurants et autres espaces proposant alimentation et
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Zuiderpark
Cluster: Village / Cluster: Village
Sports: Cycling (BMX) / Cycling (Road TimeTrial) / Archery
Sports: Cyclisme (BMX) / Cyclisme (contre la montre) / Triathlon / Tir à l’arc

Overview of the Zuiderpark / Vue générale du Zuiderpark

The Zuiderpark will not only host the YOV but also
several of the sports competitions including the BMX
cycling competition, the cycling road time trial and the
archery competition. It is accessible by one metro line,
nine regular bus lines and thirty regional bus lines. The
Zuiderpark has a total area of 2,150,000 m2, which
makes it the biggest (city) park in the Netherlands.
The park has a total water area of 300,000 m2. The
Zuiderpark was originally designed in 1951. It was then
redesigned in 2001 with improvements taking place
between 2002 and 2007 increasing the parks usage for
recreation and sport events. In 2008 and 2009,
the events area and Sport Plaza were constructed.
The Sports Plaza offers free access to artificial grass
fields, and tennis and basketball courts. In addition
it also offers an outdoor climbing boulder, fitness
equipment and a skate park. During the YOG, the
archery competition will be held on the artificial grass
fields, where temporary seating with a capacity of 500
spectators will be built. For the BMX competitions,
temporary seating for 2,000 spectators will also be built.

Le Zuiderpark accueillera non seulement le VOJ, mais
aussi plusieurs compétitions sportives, dont le BMX,
le contre la montre de cyclisme et le tir à l’arc. Il est
accessible par une ligne de métro, neuf lignes de bus
urbaines et trente régionales. Le Zuiderpark, avec
2 150 000 m2, est le plus grand parc urbain des
Pays-Bas. Les pièces d’eau du parc totalisent
300 000 m2. Le Zuiderpark a été conçu en 1951 et
réaménagé en 2001, avec des améliorations entre
2002 et 2007 pour intensifier son utilisation pour les
loisirs et les événements sportifs. En 2008 et 2009 ont
été construits la zone d’événements et la Sport Plaza.
La Sport Plaza offre un accès gratuit à des terrains en
gazon artificiel, des courts de tennis et des terrains de
basketball. Un mur d’escalade extérieur est également
disponible, des équipements de fitness et un skatepark.
Pendant les JOJ, la compétition de tir à l’arc se tiendra
sur les terrains en gazon artificiel, où des tribunes
temporaires seront construites pour 500 places assises.
Pour les compétitions de BMX, des tribunes temporaires
à 2 000 places assises seront construites.
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Start and finish of time trial/road race / Départ et arrivée du parcours cycliste sur route

BMX competition / Compétition de BMX
Competition track for BMX / Parcours de compétition de BMX

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Archery at the Zuiderpark arena / Tir à l’arc, terrain de sport du Zuiderpark

Entrance and facilities for archery / Entrée et équipements pour le tir à l’arc
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Layout of archery blazons / Rang de blasons pour le tir à l’arc
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Charlois Swimming pool / Piscine Charlois
Cluster: Village / Cluster: Village
Sports: Aquatics swimming / Aquatics diving
Sports: Natation

Inside view of the Charlois swimming pool / Vue de l’intérieur de la piscine de Charlois

The Charlois swimming pool is located in the south of
Rotterdam, next to the YOV. There is a metro stop close
to the complex. The centre has a 25-metre competition,
as well as a subtropical pool for recreational swimming.
The facilities include showers, dressing rooms and a
public gallery overlooking the competition pool.
The city of Rotterdam has issued a tender for the
construction of a new swimming pool with top-class
facilities, which will be completed by 2018.

La piscine de Charlois, dans le Sud de Rotterdam, est
voisine du VOJ. Elle est desservie par un arrêt du métro.
Le complexe comprend une piscine de compétition de
25 mètres ainsi qu’un bassin tropical de loisirs. Il est
équipé de douches, vestiaires et d’une galerie publique
avec vue sur le bassin de compétition. La ville de
Rotterdam a lancé la procédure d’appel d’offres pour la
construction d’une nouvelle piscine avec équipements
de pointe complets, qui devra être achevée d’ici 2018.

Swimming contest / Compétition de natation

Entrance to Charlois swimming pool / Entrée de la piscine de
Charlois

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Athletics centre Stadion Park
Cluster: Stadium / Cluster: Stade
Sports: Athletics
Sports: Athlétisme

Impression of the future Varkenoord athletics track / Impression de la future piste d’athlétisme de Varkenoord

A modern athletics facility is being constructed on the
site of the existing Varkenoord sports complex, which
will be completed by 2018. It is located 4 km away
from the YOV. The construction is part of the city of
Rotterdam Sports Investment Programme. In addition to
a full 400-metre track with eight lanes and 9/10 lanes for
sprint events, the facility will also have a multifunctional
sports centre. The centre will contain an indoor athletics
track (130 x 10 metres) and an area of 30 x 10 metres
for field events. The centre will also include various
multi-purpose halls as well as a fully equipped gym with
fitness and weightlifting equipment. Space has been
reserved around the athletics track to install any facilities
that would be required during international events. This
sports centre offers a unique combination of top-class
training and competition facilities for athletics in the
heart of a complex of sports venues to be known as the
Sports Campus.

Le complexe d’athlétisme moderne en construction
sur le site du centre sportif de Varkenoord sera achevé
d’ici 2018. Il se trouve à 4 km du VOJ. Sa construction
fait partie du Programme d’investissements sportifs de
la ville de Rotterdam. Le complexe comprendra une
piste de 400 mètres avec 8 lignes et 9/10 lignes pour
le sprint, ainsi qu’un centre sportif polyvalent, une piste
d’athlétisme couverte (130 sur 10 mètres) et un terrain
de compétition de 30 x 10, plusieurs salles polyvalentes
et un centre de fitness et de culture physique
entièrement équipé. Autour des pistes d’athlétisme,
l’espace nécessaire aux structures essentielles lors
d’événements internationaux a été réservé. Ce centre
sportif offre une combinaison unique d’infrastructures
d’entraînement et de compétition de haute de gamme
pour l’athlétisme, au coeur du complexe de sites sportifs
qui deviendra le Sports Campus.

Athletics track / Piste d’athlétisme

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Topsportcentrum
Cluster: Stadium / Cluster: Stade
Sports: Volleyball / Badminton / Beach volleybal
Sports: Volley-ball / Badminton / Beach volley

Entrance to the Rotterdam Topsport Centre / Entrée du Topsportcentrum Rotterdam

Located in the south of Rotterdam, the Topsportcentrum
is 4 km away from the YOV. It can be reached by two
tramlines, a regular bus line, and a special shuttle bus
will be provided during the YOG. The Topsportcentum
has been in use since 2000, undergoing a major
expansion in 2009 and 2010, adding seven extra floors
to the existing structure.

Topsport, the Feyenoord Fan Shop, and a physiotherapy
practice. Over the years, the Topsportcentrum has
hosted many different national and international (sport)
events, including the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships, the
under-17 European Judo Championships, and the World
Korfball Championships.

le Feyenoord Fan Shop, et un cabinet de kinésithérapie.
Au fil des années, le Topsportcentrum a accueilli
de nombreux événements (sportifs) différents, tant
nationaux qu’internationaux, dont les championnats du
monde de Jiu-Jitsu, les championnats d’Europe de Judo
pour moins de 17 ans, et les championnats du monde
de Korfball.

Le dernier étage du bâtiment est la base du programme
Sport & Exercice du Albeda College. D’autres utilisateurs
permanents sont l’organisation de Rotterdam Topsport,

The top floor of the building is home to the Sport &
Exercise programme of the Albeda College. Other
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Le Topsportcentrum, au sud de Rotterdam, est à 4 km
du VOJ. Il est accessible par deux lignes de tramway,
une ligne de bus régulière, et un bus-navette spécial qui
sera mis en place pendant les JOJ. Le Topsportcentrum
est en exploitation depuis 2000, avec en 2009 – 2010
une extension majeure qui a ajouté sept nouveaux
étages à la structure existante.

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Topsport Hall 1 on the ground floor / Topsportcentrum, salle 1, rez-de-chaussée

Basketball competition in Topsport Hall 1 / Compétition de basket-ball dans la salle 1

The ground floor houses a large top-sport hall covering
1344 m2 and is twelve metres high. The court itself is
40 meters long and 20 meters wide, and is equipped
with a floating wooden floor. The hall also has
FIG-hooks that can be used for gymnastics. Other
facilities include two electronic score boards and a 4 by
3 meter LED-screen. The seating stands can hold up to
2400 spectators.

Le rez-de-chaussée abrite une grande salle Top-sport
de 1 344 m2 et 12 mètres de haut. Le terrain lui-même
est de 40 mètres de long sur 20 mètres de large,
avec parquet flottant. La salle est équipée de crochets
FIG pour la gymnastique, de deux tableaux de score
électroniques et d’un géant écran LED de 4 mètres sur
3. Les tribunes assises peuvent accueillir jusqu’à 2.400
spectateurs.

The second top-sport hall is located on the second
floor, and has a total floor area of 1242 m2 , with a
height of 10 metres. The court area is 40 metres long
and 20 metres wide. The hall is equipped with a floating
Herculan sports floor and two electronic scoreboards.
The stands can seat 1000 spectators. The two top sport
halls are both suitable for professional sport events.

La deuxième salle Top-sport, au deuxième étage,
totalise 1 242 m2 et fait 10 mètres de haut. Le terrain
proprement dit fait 40 mètres de long sur 20 mètres de
large. La salle est équipée d’un sol flottant Herculan et
de deux tableaux de score électroniques. Les tribunes
peuvent accueillir 1000 spectateurs assis. Les deux
salles Top-sport sont toutes deux aptes à accueillir des
événements sportifs professionnels.

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There are two further sports halls that can be used for
different sport activities, hospitality, or training. The first
sports hall is nine metres high, with a floor space of
1056m2, and the court itself measuring 40 by 20 metres.
The movable stands can hold up to 150 spectators.
The other hall has a floor area of 1152 m2, is 9 metres
high, and also has a court space of 40 by 20 metres.
The hall can be divided with two movable walls to create
smaller areas. The movable stands can hold up to
60 spectators.
The control room has a view over the top-sport hall 1,
and has a central sound and broadcasting installation.
Other facilities include analogue, ISDN, and ADSL
connections. The pressroom is located under the seating
stands. The facilities include analogue, ISDN, and
ADSL connections, as well as a plug-and-play SDSL
connections.
The Dojo is a room that can be used for self-defence
sports including judo, jiu-jitsu, and karate. The room has
a floor area of 87 m2, and is equipped with specialised
flooring, a mirror wall, and a music installation.

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Deux autres salles du complexe peuvent être utilisées
pour différentes activités sportives, l’accueil, ou
l’entraînement. La première fait 1 056 m2 et 9 mètres de
haut, et le terrain proprement dit mesurant 40 mètres
sur 20. Des tribunes amovibles peuvent accueillir jusqu’à
150 spectateurs. L’autre salle mesure 1 152 m² et
9 mètres de haut, le terrain proprement est ici aussi de
40 mètres sur 20. Cette salle peut être divisée par deux
parois amovibles pour créer des zones plus petites.
Des tribunes amovibles peuvent accueillir jusqu’à 60
spectateurs.
La salle de contrôle une vue sur la salle Top-sport
1, avec installation sonore centralisée et connexions
analogiques, ISDN et ADSL. La salle de presse, sous les
tribunes assises est équipée de connexions analogiques,
ISDN et ADSL, ainsi que des connexions SDSL plugand-play.
Le Dojo peut servir pour les sports de défense comme
le judo, le jiu-jitsu, et le karaté. Cette pièce de 87 m² est
équipée d’un sol spécial, d’un mur miroir et d’une sono.

Outdoor facilities for beach volleyball / Terrain de beach-volley en plein air

The Topsportcentrum has two multi-functional meeting
rooms. The Gold meeting room of 89 m2, and a Silver
meeting room of 53 m2. Depending on the setup, the
rooms can house from ten to 100 people, and can also
be merged together to create one large meeting room.

Le Topsportcentrum met à disposition deux salles de
réunion polyvalentes, la salle Gold de 89 m² et la salle
Silver de 53 m². Selon la configuration, elles peuvent
accueillir 10 à 100 personnes, ou fusionnées pour créer
une seule grande salle.

Other facilities in the Topsportcentrum include dressing
rooms, referee rooms, and a massage and doping
control room.

Le Topsportcentrum est encore équipé de vestiaires,
de locaux pour les arbitres, d’une salle de massage et
d’une salle de contrôle de dopage.

During the YOG, the beach volleyball competition will
take place on the carpark outside the Topsportcentrum,
with specially constructed temporary stands.

Pendant les JOJ, la compétition de beachvolley se
tiendra sur le parking à l’extérieur du Topsportcentrum
avec des tribunes temporaires construites spécialement.

Topsport Hall 1 in use for a basketball competition / La salle 1 utilisée pour une compétition de basket-ball

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Excelsior (Stadion Woudestein)
Cluster: Stadium / Cluster: Stade
Sports: Football
Sports: Football

Interior of the Woudestein football stadium / Intérieur du stade de football de Woudestein

Stadium Woudestein is located in the northeast part of
Rotterdam, 5 km away from the YOV. It is accessible
by two tramlines and one bus line, as well by a special
shuttle bus which will be provided during the YOG.
Woudestein has been home to the Rotterdam Football
club Excelsior since their foundation in 1902, undergoing
several renovations throughout the 20th century. By the
1990s, the stadium had become severely outdated, and
underwent extensive renovations. The stadium reopened
in 2000 with seating for 3531 spectators. As Excelsior’s
home stadium, it is used for national club matches. The
artificial grass pitches located outside of the stadium are
also available during the YOG as required. The facilities
include training areas, a restaurant, and press and
medical facilities.
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Le Stadium Woudestein, au nord-est de Rotterdam, est
à 5 km du VOJ. On y accède par deux lignes de tram
et une ligne de bus, et un bus-navette spécial sera mis
en œuvre pendant les JOJ. Woudestein, base du club
de football Excelsior de Rotterdam depuis sa création
en 1902, a été plusieurs fois rénové au cours du XXème
siècle. Dans les années 1990, le stade désuet a subi
d’importantes rénovations. Il a été rouvert en 2000 et
accueille maintenant 3 531 spectateurs assis. En tant
que stade de base de l’Excelsior, il accueille des matchs
de ligue nationale. Les terrains en gazon artificiel à
l’extérieur du stade seront également disponibles au
besoin pendant les JOJ. Le complexe comprend des
zones d’entraînement, un restaurant et les services
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Football field at the Woudestein stadium / Terrain de football du

Entrance to the Woudestein football stadium / Entrée du stade

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Kralingse Bos & Kralingse Plas
Cluster: Park / Cluster: Parc
Sports: Modern pentathlon (running/shooting) / Triathlon
Sports: Pentathlon moderne (course à pied/tir) / Triathlon

The Kralingse Plas, the largest lake of the Kralingse Bos / Le Kralingse Plas, le grand lac du Kralingse Bos

The Kralingse Bos is a forest located in the northeast
part of the city, within the cluster park, 8 km away from
the YOV and reachable by two metro stops. During the
YOG, it will host the modern pentathlon competitions
and triathlon, for which temporary seating will be built.
The Kralingse Bos covers an area of 2,000,000 m2.
Located at the heart of the forest is the Kralingse Plas,
a lake with a surface area of 1,000,000 m2. The park is
one of the most popular recreational areas in Rotterdam.
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in 1911, it was severely delayed by the onset of World
War I, and the area only officially opened in 1953. The
park is divided into different parts with different uses
and purposes. The western part is mainly used for
recreation, sports and events. The Rotterdamsche
Manege, one of the YOG official venues, is located in
the eastern part of the forest. The northern part is a
protected nature area, loved for its variety in flora and
fauna. The southern part is connected to the residential
area of the neighbourhood Kralingen, and also houses
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Le Kralingse Bos est une forêt artificielle située au
nord-est de la ville, dans le cluster Parc, à 8 km du VOJ
et accessible depuis deux stations de métro. Pendant
les JOJ, il accueillera les compétitions de pentathlon
moderne et de triathlon, pour lesquelles des places
assises temporaires seront construites.
Le Kralingse Bos couvre 2 000 000 m2. Au cœur du
bois se trouve le Kralingse Plas, un lac de 1 000 000 m².
Le parc est l’un des lieux de loisirs les plus populaires
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1911, leur réalisation a été retardée par la Première
guerre mondiale, et l’ouverture officielle n’a eu lieu
qu’en 1953. Le parc est divisé en différentes zones
remplissant différentes fonctions. La partie ouest est
utilisée principalement pour les loisirs, les sports et les
événements. Le Rotterdamsche Manege, l’un des sites
officiels des JOJ, est situé dans la partie est de la forêt.
La partie nord est un parc naturel protégé, apprécié
pour la variété de sa flore et de sa faune. La partie sud
touche au quartier résidentiel voisin de Kralingen et
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swimming, diving and occasionally ice-skating during the
winter. Other sights and recreational facilities include two
windmills, a petting zoo, and various restaurants. During
the high season extra facilities are provided, such as
barbecue areas, toilets and medical services.

voile, la natation, la plongée et parfois, en hiver, le patin
à glace. On y visite encore deux moulins à vent, un parc
animalier, et différents restaurants. En haute saison,
les installations sont complétées par des zones de
barbecue, des toilettes supplémentaires et des services
médicaux.

1,020 metres, second shot

20 metres, first shot
2,020 metres, thirth shot
Cycle tracks and footpaths around the Kralingse Plas / Sentiers pédestres et pistes cyclables longeant le Kralingse Plas

100 metres

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Windmills on the Kralingse Plas / Moulins sur le Kralingse Plas

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Koninklijke Scherpschutters Vereniging Rotterdam
Cluster: Park / Cluster: Parc
Sports: Shooting
Sports: Tir

50 metre outdoor range at the Koninklijke Scherpschutters Vereniging Rotterdam / Stand de tir en plein air de 50 mètres de
l’association de tir « Koninklijke Scherpschutters Vereniging Rotterdam

The Koninklijke Scherpschutters Vereniging Rotterdam
(KSVR) is located 8 km north of the YOV, and is
accessible by one bus line. The KSVR was set up in
1883, and is one of the larger shooting associations in
the Netherlands with over 300 members. The current
building was built in 1992 and was designed according
the technical regulations of both the KNSA (Royal
Dutch Shooting Association) and the ISSF (International
Shooting Sport Federation). It can therefore be used for
both national and international competitions.
It is equipped with a 10 metre indoor shooting range,
with 15 shooting points for air pistols and air guns.
All ranges are equipped with an automatic target
transport, and two ranges have a biathlon electronic
target. The twelve 25-metre indoor shooting ranges
can be used for precision pistol shooting. Six lanes
can be used for shooting a military pistol and the other
six lanes can be used for the standard- and sports
pistol. All ranges are furnished with electronic targets.
The 50-metre outdoor shooting ranges can be used
for various small calibre shooting disciplines and free
pistol shooting. This area also hosts 16 lanes with an

Le Koninklijke Scherpschutters Vereniging Rotterdam
(KSVR) se situe à 8 km au nord du VOJ, est accessible
par une ligne de bus. La KSVR est une association de
tir fondée en 1883, aujourd’hui l’une des plus grandes
des Pays-Bas, avec plus de 300 membres. Le bâtiment
actuel a été construit en 1992, conformément aux
règlements techniques de la KNSA (Association royale
néerlandaise de tir) et de l’ISSF (International Shooting
Sport Federation). Il peut de ce fait être utilisé pour des
compétitions tant nationales et qu’internationales. Il est
équipé d’un stand de tir en intérieur de 10 mètres, avec
15 points de tir pour pistolet à air comprimé et carabine
à air comprimé. Tous les stands ont le transport de cible
automatique, et deux d’entre eux une cible de biathlon
électronique. Les douze stands de tir intérieur de
25 mètres peuvent être utilisés pour le tir de précision
au pistolet. Six lignes peuvent servir au pistolet militaire
et les six autres lignes au pistolet normal et de sport.
Tous les stands ont des cibles électroniques. Les
stands de tir extérieurs de 50 mètres peuvent servir
aux différentes disciplines de tir au petit calibre et au
tir libre au pistolet. On y trouve également 16 lignes
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Outside view of the indoor shooting range / Vue de l’extérieur du stand de tir intérieur

Inside view of the indoor shooting range / Vue de l’intérieur du stand de tir

electronic shot measuring system. The accommodation
also has 100-metre indoor shooting ranges, which
can be used for various large calibre and small calibre
disciplines. All ranges are equipped with a ventilation
system and separate shooting points.
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ayant un système de mesure de tir électronique.
Le site a également des stands de tir intérieurs de
100 mètres pouvant servir à différentes disciplines de tir
aux gros et petit calibres. Tous les stands sont équipés
d’un système de ventilation et de points de tir séparés.
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Openbare Golfbaan Kralingen
Cluster: Park / Cluster: Parc
Sports: Golf
Sports: Golf

Overview of the golf course Openbare Golfbaan Kralingen / Vue générale du terrain de golf Openbare Golfbaan Kralingen

Openbare Golfbaan Kralingen is located in the northeast
part of Rotterdam, 8 km away from the YOV, next to the
Rotterdamsche Manege, another of the YOG venues.
It is one of the lowest golf courses in the world, lying
almost 7 metres under sea level. The course is one of
the shortest A-level courses in the Netherlands. The
A-status, as awarded by the Dutch Golf Federation,
enables national competitions to take place here. The
course was designed in 1933, and the clubhouse has
been recognised as a municipal monument since 2006.
The course has nine holes, with a par of 64. The length
of the course is 4871 metres for men, and 4278 metres
for women.

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Le Openbare Golfbaan Kralingen est un terrain de golf
public situé au nord-est de Rotterdam, à 8 km du VOJ
et à proximité du Rotterdamsche Manege, un autre site
des JOJ. À environ 7 mètres au dessous du niveau de
la mer, c’est l’un des parcours de golf les plus bas du
monde. Son parcours est l’un des parcours de niveau
A les plus courts des Pays-Bas. Le statut A, attribué
par la fédération néerlandaise de golf, permet d’y tenir
des compétitions nationales. Le parcours a été conçu
en 1933 et le clubhouse a été reconnu monument
municipal depuis 2006. Le parcours a neuf trous, avec
un par de 64. La longueur du parcours est de 4 871
mètres pour les hommes et de 4 278 mètres pour les
femmes.
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Hole at the Openbare Golfbaan Kralingen / Hole sur le terrain de golf Openbare Golfbaan Kralingen

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Rotterdamsche manege
Cluster: Park / Cluster: Parc
Sports: Equestrian (jumping)
Sports: Équitation (saut d’obstacles)

Covered stands and box at the Rotterdamsche Manege / Tribune couverte et manège du Rotterdamsche Manege

The Rotterdamsche Manege (Rotterdam Riding School)
is located 8 km north of the YOV and accessible by one
metro line. It was established in 1839 but moved to the
current location in 1937. In 1986, the school underwent
a major renovation and modernisation programme
including the addition of a further covered riding arena.
In 1991, a large terrace was added to the clubhouse.
The stables were refurbished again in 1994, and are now
equipped to stable up to 80 horses and ponies. In 2006,
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The riding school has housed the Concours Hippique
International Officiel (CHIO) since 1948, and remains
the only equestrian centre able to host the national
competition.

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Le Rotterdamsche Manege se trouve à 8 km au nord
du VOJ et est accessible en métro. Fondé en 1839,
il a déménagé au site actuel en 1937. En 1986, une
importante rénovation et modernisation a entre autres
agrandi nettement le manège couvert. In 1991, une
grande terrasse a été ajoutée au clubhouse. Les écuries
ont été rénovées en 1994, et peuvent maintenant
accueillir jusqu’à 80 chevaux et poneys. En 2006, le
bâtiment a été classé comme monument.

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L’école d’équitation accueille le concours hippique
international officiel (CHIO) depuis 1948, et reste le
seul centre équestre capable d’accueillir la compétition
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Stalls at the Rotterdamsche Manege / Écuries du Rotterdamsche Manege

The facilities of the riding school include two indoor, and
two outdoor riding arenas, which can be used for largescale national and international equestrian competitions.
Other facilities include a horse exerciser, a washing
station, three paddocks, and dressing rooms.

Le complexe compte deux manèges et deux carrières
convenant aux compétitions équestres de grande
envergure, nationales et internationales. D’autres
installations comprennent le marcheur automatique,
l’aire de lavage, trois paddocks et des vestiaires.

Added in 2010 are the permanent seating stands on
one side of the outdoor riding arena. The building is a
combination of stands, stables, and reception areas.
The permanent seating can hold 720 spectators, and
the connecting terraces can seat 280 spectators.
Temporary stands will be built during the YOG,
increasing the seating capacity to 1500 spectators.

En 2010 ont été ajoutés les tribunes assises
permanentes sur un côté de la carrière. Elles combinent
des tribunes, des écuries et des zones de réception. La
capacité assise permanente est de 720 spectateurs,
avec 280 places sur les terrasses voisines. Des tribunes
temporaires pour les JOJ porteront le nombre de places
assises à 1 500.

Entrance to the Rotterdamsche Manege / Entrée du Rotterdamsche Manege

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Rotterdamse Studenten Rugby Club
Cluster: Park / Cluster: Parc
Sports: Rugby
Sports: Rugby

Overview of the rugby fields / Vue générale des terrains de rugby

The Rotterdamse Studenten Rugby Club (RSRC) is
located in the northeastern part of Rotterdam,8 km away
from the YOV, and opposite the YOG venues KSVR and
Victoria. It is accessible by one regular bus line.
The RSRC is the home of the student rugby club of the
same name, established in 1968. At six metres below
sea level, the RSRC is the lowest lying Rugby club in
the world. The club has two natural grass fields, which
will be used during the YOG. All facilities, including
stands, showers and dressing rooms will be temporary
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Le Rotterdamse Studenten Rugby Club (RSRC), au
nord-est de Rotterdam et à 8 km du VOJ, se situe en
face des emplacements de deux autres sites des JOJ :
KSVR et Victoria. Il est accessible par une ligne de bus
urbain. Le RSRC est la base du club de rugby étudiant
du même nom, fondé en 1968. À six mètres au dessous
du niveau de la mer, le RSRC est le club de rugby le plus
bas en altitude du monde. Les deux terrains en gazon
naturel du club seront utilisés pendant les JOJ. Toutes
les installations, y compris les tribunes, les douches et
les vestiaires, seront des structures temporaires, érigées
spécialement pour les JOJ.

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Rugby field / Terrain de rugby

Entrance to rugby clubhouse / Entrée du bâtiment du club de
rugby

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Victoria
Cluster: Park / Cluster: Parc
Sports: Fencing / Hockey / Tennis / Modern pentathlon (fencing)
Sports: Escrime / Hockey / Tennis / Pentathlon moderne (Escrime)

Victoria Sports Centre / Complexe sportif Victoria

Located 8 km north of the YOV, Victoria Sports Centre
is accessible by one metro line, and there will be
additional dedicated shuttle buses provided during
the YOG. The centre has squash and tennis facilities,
and is home to one of the oldest hockey clubs in the
Netherlands. Victoria also hosts the Rotterdam Open
Tennis Tournament annually, and co-hosted the World
Squash Championships in 2011. The sports hall can be
used for football, badminton (six courts), volleyball (three
courts) or basketball (two courts). The two indoor tennis
halls can be connected or used separately, and hold
eight tennis, and twelve squash courts. During the YOG,
the tennis halls will be used for the fencing competitions
and modern pentathlon fencing competitions. Located
outdoors are one grass playing field, one artificial grass
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grass pitches and a natural grass pitch, as well as
twelve gravel tennis courts. During the YOG, the hockey
pitches will be used for the hockey team competition,
and the courts will be used for the tennis competitions.
Temporary seating will be built to increase the seating
capacity in the entire complex. Victoria will also be used
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Situé à 8 km au nord du VOJ, le Victoria Sports Centre
est accessible par le métro, et des bus-navettes
supplémentaires seront mis en place pendant les
JOJ. Le centre dispose d’installations de squash et
de tennis, et est la base d’un des plus anciens clubs
de hockey des Pays-Bas. Victoria accueille également
chaque année l’open de tennis de Rotterdam, et a
co-accueilli les championnats du monde de squash
en 2011. La salle de sport peut être utilisée pour le
football, le badminton (six courts), le volleyball (trois
terrains), ou le basketball (2 terrains). Les deux salles de
tennis intérieures peuvent être connectées ou utilisées
séparément, et contiennent huit courts de tennis et
douze courts de squash. Durant les JOJ, les salles
de tennis intérieures accueilleront les compétitions
d’escrime. A l’extérieur se trouvent un terrain de sport en
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deux terrains semi-aquatiques, deux terrains en gazon
artificiel et un terrain en gazon naturel, ainsi que douze
courts de tennis en terre battue. Pendant les JOJ, les
terrains de hockey seront utilisés pour la compétition de
hockey, et les courts pour les compétitions de tennis.
Des tribunes temporaires seront construites pour
augmenter le nombre de places assises du complexe.
Le centre Victoria sera également le lieu d’entraînement
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Victoria Hall / Salle du complexe Victoria

Entrance to Victoria / Entrée du complexe Victoria

Twelve clay tennis courts / 12 courts de tennis en terre battue

Swimming competition / Compétition d’escrime

Victoria Hockey fields / Terrains de hockey du complexe Victoria

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Dutch Water Dreams
Cluster: Others / Cluster: Autres
Sports: Slalom canoew
Sports: Canoë de slalom

Starting basin of white water course / Bassin de départ du parcours des rapides

Dutch Water Dreams, Zoetermeer (DWD) is located
north of Rotterdam, 20 km away from the YOV, and one
of the few venues located outside the clusters. DWD
is accessible by two bus lines from Zoetermeer train
station, and can also be reached via the city’s main road
network. Built in 2005, DWD is the only white water and
indoor surfing facility of its kind in the Netherlands. Dutch
Water Dreams was renovated in 2011 with the operating
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The white water course design is based on the Olympic
course used in the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic
Games. The Dutch NOC has classified DWD as an
A-location, and can therefore be used for competitions
at the highest level. In 2010, DWD hosted the R4 World
Rafting Championships and the Netherlands Canoe
Federation national training centre is based here. DWD
covers a total area of 40.000 m2. The white water
track totals 300 metres in length, with a width varying
between 13 and 20 metres, and a maximum depth of
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Dutch Water Dreams, à Zoetermeer (DWD), se situe au
nord de Rotterdam, à 20 km du VOJ, et est l’un des
rares sites situé hors des clusters. DWD est accessible
par deux lignes de bus depuis la gare de Zoetermeer, ou
par les artères de trafic principales de la ville. Construit
en 2005, DWD est le seul bassin d’eaux vives et de surf
des Pays-Bas ; le bassin intérieur est unique en son
genre. Dutch Water Dreams a été rénové en 2011 et le
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Le bassin des rapides est basé sur le bassin olympique
utilisé aux Jeux olympiques d’été de Pékin de 2008.
Le NOC*NSF a donné à DWD la classification site A,
qui lui permet d’accueillir les compétitions au plus haut
niveau. En 2010, le DWD a accueilli les championnats
du monde de rafting R4 ; il accueille également le centre
d’entraînement national de la fédération néerlandaise de
canoë. DWD couvre 40 000 m2 au total. Le bassin des
rapides totalise 300 mètres de long, sur 13 à
20 mètres de large pour une profondeur maximale de
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Overview of wild water course / Vue générale du parcours des rapides

The course in use / Le parcours en usage

Wild water course stands / Les tribunes du parcours des
rapides

long sections, and utilises four pumps, plus a spare.
The decline is five meters in total, or a 20% decline per
sector. The current has a maximum of 17m3/second (or
20,25 m3/second with 5 pumps). The obstacles along
the course can be rearranged, added, or removed to
vary the course as necessary.

60 mètres de long, avec quatre pompes, plus une de
réserve. Le dénivelé total est de cinq mètres, soit 20%
par secteur. Le débit maximal est de 17m3/seconde
(ou 20,25 m3/seconde avec 5 pompes). Les obstacles
peuvent être ajoutés, enlevés et déplacés à volonté pour
varier le parcours.
Entrance to Dutch Water Dreams / L’entrée du Dutch Water Dreams

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Hoge Bergse Bos
Cluster: Others / Cluster: Autres
Sports: Mountain Bike
Sports: Vélo Tout Terrain

Single mountain biking track / Parcours de VTT single track

The Hoge Bergse Bos is part of the recreational area
the ‘Rottemeren’, located in the northeast part of
Rotterdam, 10 km from the YOV. It is one of the few
venues that is not part of one of the clusters. In the
1960s, the area was transformed from a landfill for
construction materials, to the popular recreational area
that exists today. The Hoge Bergse Bos has a total
area of 2,429,000 m2. The area is used for a wide
range of activities, including rock climbing, skiing and
golfing. During the YOG, it will host the mountain bike
competitions. The mountain bike track has a total length
of 7.3 km, with a height difference of 160 metres per
round. The track is equipped with a special surface,
which ensures optimum drainage and course usability,
even after heavy rainfall.

Le Hoge Bergse Bos fait partie de la zone de loisirs
‘Rottemeren’, au nord-est de Rotterdam, à 10 km du
VOJ. C’est l’un des rares sites hors cluster. Dans les
années 1960, l’ancienne décharge de matériaux de
construction a été transformée en l’actuelle zone de
loisirs populaire. Le Hoge Bergse Bos totalise 2 429
000 m2. Il héberge une large gamme d’activités, dont
l’escalade, le ski et le golf. Pendant les JOJ, il accueillera
les compétitions de vélo tout terrain. La piste de VVT
totalise 7,3 km, avec un dénivelé de 160 mètres par tour.
Le revêtement spécial de la piste assure le drainage et
la capacité d’utilisation optimale, même après de fortes
pluies.

Parcours mountain bike / Parcours de VTT

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Hoek van Holland
Cluster: Others / Cluster: Autres
Sports: Sailing
Sports: Voile

Overview of Hoek van Holland beach / Vue générale de la plage de Hoek van Holland

Hoek van Holland beach is located on the North Sea
coast, 30 km west of the YOV. The area has two train
stations, and is connected to Rotterdam’s main road
network. The beach is 250 metres wide and 3,5 km long
and is administered by the municipality of Rotterdam
because of its close proximity to the harbour. The beach
is a well-know tourist beach, and is also used for various
concerts and events. The area is divided into parts in
order to cater to the different visitors. The southern part
houses facilities for tourists, including restaurants. The
middle part is targeted specifically at water sports users,
and houses multiple sailing and surf schools. The current
is moderate to strong and there are no obstructions in
the water, which makes it a perfect location for sailing.
All facilities will be temporary structures, built for the
YOG.

La plage Hoek van Holland, sur la mer du Nord, est à 30
km à l’ouest du VOJ. On y accède en train (2 gares) ou
par la route, par les artères principales de Rotterdam.
La plage mesure 250 mètres de large sur 3,5 km de
long et est si proche du port qu’elle est administrée
par la municipalité de Rotterdam. Bien connue des
touristes, elle accueille des concerts et événements
divers. Elle est divisée en plusieurs parties pour mieux
subvenir aux besoins des différents visiteurs. La partie
Sud est équipée pour le tourisme, avec entre autres
des restaurants. La partie centrale est équipée pour
les sports aquatiques, avec plusieurs écoles de voile
et de surf. Le courant est modéré à fort et il n’y a
aucun obstacle dans l’eau, ce qui en fait un site parfait
pour la voile. Toutes les structures seront temporaires,
construites spécialement pour les JOJ.
Sailing competition / Compétition de voile

Map of sailing competition course / Plan de parcours d’une
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Willem-Alexanderbaan
Cluster: Others / Cluster: Autres
Sports: Rowing / Flat-water Canoe
Sports: Aviron / Canoë en eau calme

Overview of Willem-Alexander rowing course / Vue générale du bassin d’aviron Willem-Alexander

Located in the northern part of Rotterdam, the
Willem-Alexander Rowing Course is 15 km away from
the YOV, and is accessible by two regular bus lines and
by metro, with an additional dedicated shuttle service
on offer during the YOG.
Opened in September 2012, the rowing course is one
of the newest additions to Rotterdam’s sport facilities
and has been chosen to host the World Rowing
Championships in 2016. The venue consists of both a
water and land area. The eight-lane course was manmade according to FISA regulations, totalling 2.2 km
in length, 162 metres in width, with a distance to the
banks of 27 metres on both sides and a water depth of
a minimum of 3 metres. There is a separate course for
cooling down, warming up, and rowing to the start, and
a separate channel for jury boats. There is a cycling path
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Entrance to rowing course / Entrée du complexe d’aviron

bank is equipped with a camera lane and a provisioning
route. The launching pontoon is movable and can also
be used for canoeing. The course is also equipped with
a start and finish tower, measuring units and a newly
installed Albano system. The main building is located
on the finish island and includes changing rooms, boat
storage and a restaurant. There are also training and
competition facilities, a boat workshop and a fitness area
on the island. Temporary seating will be built around the
competition area during the YOG, to complement the
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Situé au nord de Rotterdam, le bassin d’aviron
Willem-Alexander se trouve à 15 km du VOJ. Il est
accessible par deux lignes de bus et par le métro,
avec un service de navette supplémentaire dédié
pendant les JOJ.
Ouvert en septembre 2012, ce bassin d’aviron est l’une
des plus récentes infrastructures sportives de Rotterdam
et a été choisi pour accueillir le Championnat de monde
d’aviron en 2016. Le site comprend une zone aquatique
et une zone terrestre. Le bassin artificiel de huit lignes a
été construit conformément aux règlements de la FISA
et fait 2,2 km de long pour 162 mètres de large, avec
une distance aux berges de 27 mètres des deux côtés
et une profondeur d’eau de 3 mètres au minimum.
Un bassin séparé est prévu pour la décélération,
l’échauffement et la montée au départ, et une ligne
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cyclable, très commode pour l’entraînement, longe la
berge Est, et la berge Ouest est équipée d’une piste
pour caméras et d’un chemin d’approvisionnement.
Le ponton de départ est amovible et peut aussi être
utilisé pour le canoë-kayak. Le terrain est également
équipé de tours de départ et d’arrivée, d’unités de
chronométrage, et d’un tout nouveau système Albano.
Le bâtiment principal est situé sur l’île d’arrivée et abrite
les vestiaires, les hangars à bateaux et un restaurant.
L’infrastructure de l’îlot comprend par ailleurs les
installations d’entraînement et de compétition, un
atelier de réparation de bateaux et une zone de fitness.
Des tribunes avec places assises seront construites
autour de la zone de compétition pendant les JOJ, en
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Zuiderpark (YOV) / Zuiderpark (VOJ)
Situated in the south of Rotterdam, the Zuiderpark is the
biggest city park in the Netherlands, covering an area of
2,150,000 m2, of which 300,000 m2 is water. The park
is well connected by public transport, accessible by one
metro line, nine local, and thirty regional bus lines.
During the YOG, 246,258 m2 will form part of the
YOV, and will used primarily to host the cultural and
educational programme designed for the young athletes,
YOG Ambassadors and Young Reporters. It is a wellequipped, multifunctional park, ideally suited to sports
events and festivals. Originally designed in 1951, the
park underwent a major redesign and refurbishment
programme from 2001 to 2009, including the addition
of an events area and sports plaza. The existing Sports
Plaza is equipped with a wide range of sports facilities,
from artificial grass pitches, tennis and basketball courts,
to an outdoor climbing boulder and a skatepark.

Le Zuiderpark, dans la partie sud de Rotterdam, est le
plus grand parc municipal des Pays-Bas : 2 150 000
m2, dont 300 000 m2 d’eaux. Le parc est bien desservi
par les transports publics, avec une ligne de métro, neuf
lignes de bus locales et 30 lignes de bus régionales.
Pendant les JOJ, 246 258 m2 feront du VOJ, accueillant
principalement le Programme Culture & Éducation
proposé aux jeunes sportifs, Ambassadeurs des JOJ
et Jeunes reporters. Le parc est polyvalent et bien
équipé, idéal pour accueillir événements sportifs et
festivals. Conçu en 1951, le parc a subi en 2001 – 2009
une rénovation et un réaménagement approfondis,
avec ajout d’une zone d’événements et d’une arène
de sports. Cette Sport Plaza propose les équipements
sportifs les plus variés : des terrains de sport en
gazon artificiel aux courts de tennis et aux terrains de
basketball, du mur d’escalade au skate-parc en plein air.

Impression of the Zuiderpark during the Youth Olympic Village / Impression d’artiste du Zuiderpark avec le Village olympique de la
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Ahoy (YOV) / Ahoy (VOJ)
During the YOG, Ahoy will also function as a CEP venue
as well as hosting several of the sports competitions.
The Ahoy Congress and Meeting Centre will be the
focus for the majority of the educational activities
of the CEP, targeted at the athletes, coaches, YOG
Ambassadors and Young Reporters. Examples include
sessions with top athletes, workshops on negotiation,
media skills, and debating for the young athletes, and
workshops for the coaches.

Pendant les JOJ, Ahoy servira tant au PCE qu’à
différentes compétitions sportives. Le Centre de
congrès d’Ahoy concentrera la plupart des activités
éducatives du PCE destinées aux athlètes, entraîneurs,
Ambassadeurs des JOJ et Jeunes reporters. Citons par
exemple, pour les jeunes athlètes, les rencontres avec
des sportifs de pointe, ou les ateliers de négociation,
compétences médiatiques et débats, et pour les
entraîneurs différents ateliers.

The Congress and Meeting centre, is spread across
three floors and has one large conference room, eight
meeting rooms and a restaurant. The Conference Room
is located on the second floor and covers 800 m2 with
a foyer measuring 850 m2. Depending on the chosen
layout, the Conference Room has a standing capacity
of approximately 650, and the Foyer has a standing
capacity of 450. The Conference Room is equipped
with a control room for the audio-visual equipment.
The meeting rooms are located on the third floor of
the centre. There are two meeting rooms (Dock 1
and 2) measuring 85 m2 (standing capacity 50), and
four meeting rooms (Dock 3 to 6) measuring 140 m2
(standing capacity 100). On the first floor there are two
larger meeting rooms, one of 265 m2 (Port 1, standing
capacity 300) and another of 180 m2 (Port 2, standing
capacity 125). These rooms can be used separately, or
combined into a large meeting room of 445m2 (standing
capacity of 425) by use of a removable wall. All rooms
can be adjusted according to the specific needs of the
user.

Le Centre des congrès occupe trois étages et comprend
une grande salle de conférences, huit salles de réunion
et un restaurant. La salle de conférences, au deuxième
étage, couvre 800 m2, avec un foyer de 850 m2. Selon
l’agencement choisi, sa capacité debout est d’environ
650 personnes, et 450 personnes pour le foyer. La salle
de conférence est équipée d’une salle de commande
pour l’équipement audio-visuel. Les salles de réunion
sont situées au troisième étage du centre. Deux
d’entre elles (Dock 1 et 2) font 85 m2 (capacité debout
de 50 personnes), et quatre (Dock 3 au 6) font 140
m2 (capacité debout de 100 personnes). Au premier
étage se trouvent deux salles de réunion plus grandes,
l’une de 265 m2 (Port 1, capacité debout de 300
personnes) et l’autre de 180 m2 (Port 2, capacité debout
de 125 personnes). Ces salles peuvent être utilisées
séparément, ou combinées en une salle de réunion plus
grande de 445m2 (capacité debout de 425 personnes)
en enlevant la paroi amovible. Toutes les salles peuvent
être adaptées aux besoins de l’utilisateur.

Meeting room on the third floor / Salle de conférence au

Conference room on second floor / Espace de conférence au deuxième étage

Dock 6 meeting room / Salle de conférence Dock 6

Dock 5 meeting room / Salle de conférence Dock 5

Dock 4 meeting room / Salle de conférence Dock 4

Dock 3 meeting room / Salle de conférence Dock 3

Dock 2 meeting room / Salle de conférence Dock 2

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Theatre Zuidplein / Théâtre Zuidplein
Theatre Zuidplein is located within the cluster Village, a
short walk from the YOV, 0.5 km away. It is accessible
by one metro line and eleven local bus lines. The
theatre was originally built in 1954, and later renovated
in 1978. The Zuidplein theatre programme primarily
focuses on local people, who represent a rich diversity
of nationalities and cultures, many of whom are have
limited financial means. The building has two theatre
halls, with a capacity for an audience of 585 and 166
respectively. The theatre café has its own stage suitable
for small productions, with capacity for 100 viewers.
The theatre is also equipped with multiple foyers, and
smaller meeting rooms, with a capacity of 20 people.
Theatre Zuidplein features a full suite of audio-visual
technical equipment, and film and video projection
equipment. Theatre Zuidplein will host several of the
educational activities targeted at the athletes, local
youth, parents, YOG Ambassadors and the Young
Reporters. Examples include, meeting role models,
interactive workshops with artists, creative talent sharing
sessions, and exchange sessions with experts and
parents of the athletes.

Le théâtre Zuidplein, dans le cluster Village, n’est éloigné
du VOJ que de 0,5 km est aisément atteignable à pied.
Il est desservi par une ligne de métro et onze lignes de
bus locales. Construit en 1954, il a été remis à neuf
en 1978. Le programme du théâtre Zuidplein cible
avant tout le voisinage immédiat, dont les habitants
représentent une grande diversité de nationalités et de
cultures et dont les moyens financiers sont souvent
limités. Il compte deux salles de théâtre pouvant
accueillir respectivement 585 et 166 spectateurs. Le bar
du théâtre à sa propre scène, pour les mini productions,
avec une capacité de 100 spectateurs. Le théâtre a
plusieurs foyers, et quelques salles de réunion d’une
capacité d’une vingtaine de personnes. Il est équipé
pour l’audio-visuel et la projection vidéo.
Le théâtre Zuidplein accueillera plusieurs activités
éducatives destinées aux jeunes sportifs, aux parents,
à la jeunesse locale, aux Ambassadeurs des JOJ et aux
Jeunes reporters. Citons, par exemple, la rencontre avec
des sportifs modèles, des ateliers interactifs avec des
artistes, des séances de partage de créativité, et des
séances d’échange avec des spécialistes et des parents
de jeunes sportifs.

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Entrance to Zuidplein Theatre / Entrée du théâtre Zuidplein

Upper foyer / Foyer à l’étage

Side view of Upper foyer / Foyer à l’étage, vue latérale

Theatre Café / Le café du théâtre

Small hall / Petite salle

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De Enk
Sports hall De Enk is located 2 km east of the YOV.
It can be reached by two bus lines and one tramline.
De Enk was originally built in 1968, which makes it the
oldest sports hall in Rotterdam. The sports hall has being
modernised several times over the past four decades,
with the last refurbishment taking place in 2009. The hall
is used as the home arena for several semi-professional
korfball, handball, and basketball clubs. The large hall is
9 metres high with a total floor space of 1,554 m2 and
fitted with a special floor suitable for indoor sports. The
stand can seat up to 500 spectators, with the option of
an additional stand, which can be used to seat another
250 spectators. The first floor houses another, smaller
hall with a total floor area of 256 m2, also with specialist
flooring. Other facilities include six dressing rooms, a
referee dressing room, and a dedicated dressing room
for people with physical disabilities. The bar seats up
to 50 people, with the option to increase capacity as
required. The Enk will be used for the Olympic Sports
Trial Clinics, which encourage participants to try Olympic
sports other than their own.

Le complexe sportif De Enk, à 2,5 km du VOJ, est
desservi par deux lignes de bus et une ligne de tram.
Construit en 1968, De Enk est la plus ancienne salle
de sports de Rotterdam. Sur ses quatre décennies,
elle a été modernisée à plusieurs reprises, la dernière
rénovation datant de 2009. De Enk est la base de
plusieurs clubs semi professionnels de korfball, handball
et basket-ball. La salle fait 1 554 m2 pour 9 mètres de
haut, et est équipée d’un revêtement de sol spécial pour
les sports d’intérieur. Les tribunes peuvent accueillir
jusqu’à 500 spectateurs, les tribunes supplémentaires
optionnelles 250 de plus. Au premier étage, une
salle plus petite (256 m2) est également équipée du
revêtement de sol spécial. De Enk a par ailleurs six
vestiaires, un vestiaire pour les arbitres et un vestiaire
réservé aux personnes handicapées. Le bar peut
accueillir jusqu’à 50 personnes et peut être agrandi au
besoin. De Enk accueillera les Dégustations olympiques,
qui invitent les participants à goûter à d’autres
disciplines olympiques que la leur.

Entrance to De Enk Sports Hall / Entrée du complexe sportif De Enk

Interior of De Enk Sports Hall / Intérieur du complexe sportif De Enk

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Overview of De Enk Sports Hall / Vue générale du complexe sportif De Enk

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Theme 8

De Kuip

The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held
in the South of Rotterdam, in stadium ‘De Kuip’.
De Kuip is situated at the centre of cluster Stadium,
4 km away from the YOV, and is thus an ideal location
for the ceremonies. It is accessible by two bus lines,
three tramlines, and by train (railway station Rotterdam
Stadion). Station Rotterdam Stadion, usually only
accessible during football matches, will be specially
opened during the YOG.

Les cérémonies d’ouverture et de clôture auront lieu
au stade De Kuip, dans le Sud de Rotterdam. De Kuip,
en plein centre du cluster Stade, à 4 km du VOJ, est
l’endroit idéal pour les cérémonies. Il est desservi par
deux lignes de bus, trois lignes de tram et par le train
(gare Rotterdam Stadion). La gare Rotterdam Stadion,
normalement accessible uniquement pendant les
matches de football, sera ouverte spécialement pendant
les JOJ.

De Kuip has a seating capacity of 51,137 people, 1,563
of them business seats. The stadium covers 31,848 m2,
with a playing field measuring 7,140 m2. It was built in
1936 and used for the first time for a football competition
in 1937. In 1994 De Kuip underwent a major renovation,
transforming it into a modern, safe, multifunctional
venue, and designed to provide every visitor with an
excellent view of the field.

De Kuip a 51 137 places assises, dont 1 563 places
Business. Le stade totalise 31 848 m2, dont le terrain
de sport central occupe 7 140 m2. Construit en 1936, il
a accueilli sa première compétition de football en 1937.
En 1994, une rénovation en profondeur a transformé De
Kuip en un site moderne, sûr et polyvalent, où chaque
spectateur jouit d’une excellente vue sur le terrain.

De Kuip is the home stadium of football club Feyenoord,
and has a 5-star status as awarded by UEFA. It is well
known for hosting European football games such as the
Champions Cup and other sport events ranging from
motocross races to various athletics and gymnastics
competitions. It has also hosted many legendary
concerts such as Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd and the
Rolling Stones and several trade fairs and congresses.
With its rich history and excellent facilities, De Kuip
promises to host fantastic Opening and Closing
ceremonies in true Olympic style, for participants,
local people and YOG fans alike. During the opening
ceremony the YOG flame will be situated at the heart
of the venue, surrounded by people, flags, and music,
celebrating the energy and power of the YOG. During
the closing ceremony, the athletes and spectators will
once again come together in a fun, colourful and festive
atmosphere, to showcase the creative talents of the
participants, celebrate the sporting feats of the young
athletes, reflect on new experiences and friendships,
and finally to look forward to the next Games.

De Kuip est la base du club de football Feyenoord, et
l’UEFA lui a accordé le statut 5 étoiles. Il est renommé
pour accueillir non seulement les grands matches de
football européens comme la Ligue des champions,
et d’autres événements sportifs variant des courses
de motocross aux concours de gymnastique et
d’athlétisme, mais encore pour d’innombrables concerts
légendaires – Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd et les Rolling
Stones – et divers salons et congrès.
Avec sa riche histoire et ses excellents équipements,
De Kuip sera un digne cadre pour de fantastiques
cérémonies d’ouverture et de clôture, vraiment
olympiques, et impliquant à égalité les participants,
les habitants locaux et les fans des JOJ. Durant la
cérémonie d’ouverture, la flamme olympique brûlera
en son coeur, entourée des personnes, drapeaux
et musiques célébrant l’énergie et la puissance des
JOJ. Durant la cérémonie de clôture, les sportifs et
les spectateurs se retrouveront dans une atmosphère
fun, colorée et festive, pour illuminer la créativité des
participants, célébrer des exploits des jeunes sportifs,
réfléchir sur leurs expériences et amitiés nouvelles, et
tourner enfin leur regard vers l’avenir et l’édition suivante
des Jeux.

Artist’s impression of De Kuip during the opening ceremony / Impression d’artiste du stade De Kuip durant la cérémonie d’ouverture

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Interior of De Kuip / L’intérieur du stade De Kuip

Outside view of De Kuip / L’extérieur du stade De Kuip

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Football field in De Kuip / Terrain de football du stade De Kuip

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Theme 9

Youth Olympic Village / Village Olympique de la Jeunesse

Artist’s impression of the Zuiderpark during the Youth Olympic Games / Impression d’artiste du Zuiderpark durant les Jeux
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The Youth Olympic Village (YOV) will be located in the
south of Rotterdam, 5 km from the city centre. The
YOV will be situated partly in a green park area, the
Zuiderpark, and partly in the Ahoy area. The YOV can be
easily accessed by car, metro, and bus. The total area of
the YOV will be approximately 31 acres. Facilities such
as a shopping mall, metro station, hospital, and a theatre
are located close by.

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Le village olympique de la jeunesse (VOJ) sera situé
au sud de Rotterdam, à 5 km du centre ville. Le VOJ
sera partagé entre la verdure du Zuiderpark et le terrain
d’Ahoy. Le VOJ est facilement accessible en voiture,
métro, et bus. Il occupera une surface totale d’environ
12,5 hectares (31 acres). Un centre commercial, une
station de métro, un hôpital et le théâtre se trouvent à
proximité immédiate.

Diagram 2: YOV specified functions / Schéma 2 : fonctions spécifiées du VOJ

YOV specified functions

Fonctions spécifiées du VOJ

The YOV is divided into three zones with different
purposes: the Residential Zone, the Operational Zone,
and the Village Square.

Le VOJ sera divisé en trois zones aux vocations
différentes : zone résidentielle, zone opérationnelle et
place du village.

The Residential Zone

La zone résidentielle

The Residential Zone will cover a total area of
approximately 250,000 m2, and will provide 5,800 beds
for athletes and other participants. Within the YOV the
existing Sports Plaza offers artificial grass pitches, tennis
courts, basketball courts, an outdoor climbing boulder,
fitness equipment and a skatepark.

La zone résidentielle, couvrira un espace total d’environ
250 000 m2 au total, comptera 5 800 lits pour les
sportifs et autres participants. Au sein même du VOJ,
la Sports Plaza existante propose des gazons de sport
artificiels, des courts de tennis et de basket-ball, un mur
d’escalade en plein air, des équipements de fitness et un
parc de skate.

The Village Square
The Village Square will be located in the northwest of the
YOV. The facilities on the square will include an Internet
zone, a general store, a café, and a media sub-centre.
The Village Square will also host the medal ceremonies,
and part of the Culture and Education programme (CEP).

Diagram 1: YOV overall functions / Schéma 1 : fonctions globales du VOJ

YOV overall functions

Fonctions globales du VOJ

The Operational Zone

The Village Zone will be the setting for the YOV, as well
as hosting several of the sports competitions, and the
majority of the Culture and Education Programme (CEP).
This is in line with Rotterdam’s aspiration to keep all
of the YOG venues close together, ensuring minimal
transportation times.

La zone Village sera le cadre du VOJ et accueillera
également plusieurs compétitions, ainsi que la plus
grande partie du programme Culture et Éducation (PCE),
conformément au choix fait par Rotterdam de minimiser
les délais de transport par des sites aussi proches les
uns des autres que possible.

The Operational Zone will be located in the Ahoy area,
adjacent to the Village Square. The Arrival & Departure
Centre and the Accreditation Office will be situated near
the main entrance of Ahoy. The Information Centre,
emergency services, an NOC Business Centre, and
other facilities will be located in the central part of the
Ahoy area. The Dining Hall, seating 2,000, will be located
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La place du village
La place du village, au nord-ouest du VOJ, proposera
une zone Internet, une superette, un bar et une
dépendance du centre média. La place du village sera
aussi le cadre des cérémonies de remise de médailles et
d’une partie du programme culturel et éducatif (CEP).

La zone opérationnelle
La zone opérationnelle sera prise sur le terrain Ahoy
qui jouxte la place du village. Le Centre de départs &
arrivées et le Bureau d’accréditation seront logés près
de l’entrée principale d’Ahoy. Le Centre d’informations,
les services d’urgence, un Business centre du NOC et
d’autres services seront installés dans la partie centrale
d’Ahoy. Le Réfectoire, prévu pour 2 000 personnes, sera
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Transport and Security Facilities /
Installations de transport et de sécurité

Floor plan rooms / Plans des chambres

sample layout of floating unit 20 x 20

Diagram 3: YOV transport and security / Schéma 3 : transports et sécurité du VOJ

Transport

Transport

The public car parking facilities will be located at the
main entrance of the YOV.. The transportation hub will
be located south of the Operational Zone. Clean energy
shuttle busses will be used for transportation between
the YOV and the other venues

Les parkings publics seront prévus à l’entrée principale
du VOJ, avec la plateforme de transport au sud de la
zone opérationnelle. Des bus-navettes à énergie propre
assureront les transports entre le VOJ et les autres sites.

Sécurité
Security
Only participants, and those with accreditation will be
allowed access to the YOV. The Zuiderpark is normally
a public space, but will be enclosed by fences during
the Games. Advanced control systems, set up by the
security authority and the IOC, will be at every
entrance. The Ahoy area will have one entrance, but
strict distinctions will be made between the areas
that spectators can access, and the YOV itself. Other
security facilities include Access Control Accreditation
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L’accès au VOJ sera restreint aux participants et aux
personnes accréditées. Le Zuiderpark est normalement
un lieu public, mais il sera clôturé pendant les Jeux. Des
systèmes de contrôle avancés seront mis en place par
les responsables de la sécurité et le CIO à toutes les
entrées. Le terrain d’Ahoy aura une seule entrée. Des
distinctions strictes seront appliquées entre les zones
accessibles aux spectateurs et le VOJ proprement dit.
Les dispositifs de sécurité comprendront encore des
points de contrôle d’accréditation à l’accès et des points
de contrôle de véhicules.

ROTTERDAM 2018

There will be three types of housing units: temporary
buildings with double rooms of 15 m2, called flexotels;
temporary buildings of 1,000 m2, each containing 210
bedrooms; and temporary floating buildings of 400 m2,
each containing 40 bedrooms. A single room will cover
an area of 8.2/ 9 m2, a double room 12.1 m2, and a triple
room 19.2/ 18 m2. There will be one bathroom to every
five residents, each equipped with a shower, toilet, and
sink.

ROTTERDAM 2018

Les unités de logements seront de trois types :
constructions temporaires avec des chambres doubles
de 15 m2 (flexotels); constructions temporaires de
1 000 m2 avec 210 chambres à coucher ; et un bâtiment
flottant temporaire de 400 m2 avec 40 chambres à
coucher. Une chambre simple fera 8,2 à 9 m2, une
chambre double 12,1 m2 et une chambre triple 18 à
19,2 m2. Les salles de bain seront prévues à raison
d’une par cinq résidents, avec douche, toilettes et
lavabo.

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Theme 15

Theme 15

Main Media Centre / Centre média principal

Impression of the Main Media Centre outside the Maasgebouw / Impression du centre médias principal devant le Maasgebouw

The Main Media Centre (MMC) will be located at the
center of cluster Stadium, next to De Kuip, the country’s
biggest stadium, located 4 km from the YOV.
Built in 1936, De Kuip was fully renovated in 1994. The
stadium covers 31,848 m2 in total, with approximately
1,500 m2 reserved for the Main Press Centre on the
2nd floor of the Maasgebouw, a building attached to
the main stadium. The International Broadcast Centre
(IBC) will be located in a temporary structure built upon
the car park of De Kuip, providing 4,000 m2 of flexible
space. De Kuip will also host the opening and closing
ceremonies of the YOG, which can be viewed by the
press from over 40 available skyboxes.

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The MMC has excellent transport connections,
accessible by two bus lines, three tramlines, and by
train. During the YOG, a free shuttle service will also take
the press to the various YOG-related venues. The Media
Hotel is located 10 minutes drive from the MMC and an
artery road connects the area directly to the nearby ring
road.

ROTTERDAM 2018

Le Main Media Centre (MMC) sera hébergé au centre du
cluster Stade, à proximité directe du stade De Kuip, le
plus grand du pays, à 3 km du VOJ.
De Kuip, construit en 1936 et entièrement remis à neuf
en 1994, couvre 31 848 m2 au total, dont environ
1 500 m2 réservés au Main Press Centre, au deuxième
étage d’un bâtiment (le Maasgebouw) connecté au
stade proprement dit. L’International Broadcast Centre
(IBC) sera hébergé dans une structure temporaire
construite sur le parking du stade De Kuip et offrant
4 000 m2 d’espace flexible. De Kuip sera également le
théâtre des cérémonies d’ouverture et de clôture des
JOJ, pour lesquelles la presse pourra accéder à plus de
40 skybox.

ROTTERDAM 2018

Le MMC est particulièrement bien desservi par les
transports publics, avec deux lignes de bus, trois
trams et le train. Durant les JOJ, un bus navette gratuit
transportera également la presse aux différents sites des
Jeux. Le Media Hotel est à 10 minutes de route du MMC
et une artère de trafic principale mène directement du
MMC au périphérique tout proche.

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Theme 15

Theme 15

To be fitted out as workroom / À aménager comme espace de travail

Entrance to the Maasgebouw / Entrée du Maasgebouw

To be fitted out as workroom / À aménager comme espace de travail

De Kuip (adjacent to the Maasgebouw) / De Kuip (adjacent au Maasgebouw)

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Technical space Maasgebouw / Local technique du Maasgebouw

ROTTERDAM 2018

ROTTERDAM 2018

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GUARANTEES FILE
Youth Olympic Games Rotterdam 2018

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Colophon
•

Contact:

Stichting YOG Rotterdam
Address
Topsportcentrum Rotterdam
Van Zandvlietplein 20 (6th floor)
3077 AA Rotterdam
Correspondence address
P. O. Box 9060
3007 AB Rotterdam
Telephone: +31 (10) 497 12 55
E-mail: info@rotterdam2018.nl

•

Published in 2012

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 1.6: Concept and Legacy - Local (City of Rotterdam)

Requested Guarantee (p 41_121)
Provide a guarantee from the competent authorities stating that all construction work necessary for the
organisation of the Youth Olympic Games will comply with:
- Local, regional and national environmental regulations and acts
- International agreements and protocols regarding planning, construction and protection of the
environment
Competent guarantor
City of Rotterdam
The guarantee
Please find in the following sleeves:
(1) the letter by the City of Rotterdam confirming all local guarantees, original attached to Q
1.6 and the guarantee itself.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 1.6 (City of Rotterdam)
Introduction
Building and environmental law is the entire body of legal rules designed to ensure the safety and
integrity of the construction of buildings and to protect the environment. Protection of buildings and the
environment is integrated in the various of types of legislation.
Legal framework
Building, environmental protection, spatial planning and water management are interlinked. They are
complementary domains, but the approach taken to them differs.
Building law and the safety of constructions
Construction and safety law in the Netherlands is to a large extent governed by national law. The
Housing Act, the Building Decree and the Building Regulations provide the framework for the criteria
that buildings have to meet in terms of construction and function and for the use of sustainable
materials in buildings.
The Fire Safety Rules for the Use of Buildings (Gebruiksbesluit) is the main source of the safety
requirements that have to be met by buildings, in particular buildings that will accommodate large
numbers of people.
The Spatial Planning Act (Wet ruimtelijke ordening) lays down the framework of procedures, decisionmaking criteria and quality requirements for the lay-out and structure of the physical environment,
including infrastructure.
Environmental law
In the Netherlands, environmental law consists of international law (the Aarhus Convention, climate
treaties), European law in the form of regulations and directives adopted by the European
Commission and the case law of the European Court of Justice, as well as national law. National
environmental law encompasses legislation for specific sectors, administrative rules, provisions of civil
law relating to liability for environmental harm case law based on them, as well as criminal sanctions.
Specific legislation
There are several key laws designed to prevent nuisance and protect the environment. The
Environmental Management Act (Wet milieubeheer) and rules derived from it, in which all of the
obligations under EU law are implemented, mainly regulates the protection of the immediate vicinity of
a building by applying Best Available Techniques.
Nature conservation legislation lays down the planning rules and the rules of behaviour to protect
areas of natural beauty and species of flora and fauna and has consequences for planning decisions.
The Water Act (Waterwet) lays down requirements for the quality and quantity of surface water.
The Environmental Licensing (General Provisions) Act (Wet algemene bepalingen omgevingsrecht Wabo) forms the legal basis for granting licences and monitoring compliance with their terms.

Administrative enforcement

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Administrative law
Decision-making procedures and the rules governing objections and appeals against decisions by
authorities are laid down mainly in the General Administrative Law Act (Algemene wet bestuursrecht
(Awb) and the Wabo. The Awb mainly provides general safeguards. Additional rules and standards to
be observed in procedures can be found in the Wabo and other specific laws. Individuals can object to
building, environmental and planning decisions by the government that directly affect them to the
relevant administrative body and appeal against them to the administrative courts.
The allocation and delegation of administrative powers, and the exercise of those powers, are
regulated in organic laws, which regulate the respective powers of the different tiers of government.
The principal laws are the Constitution, the Provinces Act (Provinciewet) and the Municipalities Act
(Gemeentewet).

The principal instruments of supervision and enforcement of the legal rules relating to construction and
environmental law are administrative: administrative coercion (bestuursdwang), instruction under
threat of penalty payments (last onder dwangsom) and administrative fines (bestuurlijke boete).
Objections can be made against these sanctions to the relevant administrative body, and appeal lies
to the administrative courts.
Civil law
Civil law plays only a very minor role in enforcing the government’s environmental policy. Civil law
mainly regulates legal relations between individuals and other private parties in relation to contractual
and other obligations. It provides legal remedies for parties who have sustained environmental or
construction damage from those who caused the damage, to prevent or contain damage, provided the
damage does not ensue from an administrative decision adopted or implemented by the government.
The Dutch Civil Code and the Code of Civil Procedure provide the framework for the procedures in
disputes between private individuals and/or companies. The government facilitates this by appointing
and financing the judiciary.
Criminal law
The criminal law provides additional sanctions to enforce legal rules based on licensing. Violations of
statutory building and environmental rules defined as an offence or crime under the Economic
Offences Act (Wet economische delicten) can be prosecuted. The criminal court decides whether
there has been an offence or a crime. The Public Prosecution Service (OM) and the administrative
body make agreements on the application of the various enforcement instruments and on when to
bring a prosecution. There is also a separate role for criminal law in relation to environmental offences
that do not follow from the licensing system.
Competent guarantor
Since neither the Government nor the Province, but only the City of Rotterdam, will have to construct
buildings or infrastructure for the Youth Olympic Games, the guarantee is provided by the City of
Rotterdam.
The guarantee
The City of Rotterdam guarantees that the necessary buildings and infrastructure for the Youth
Olympic Games will be constructed with due observance of the legal framework briefly described
above. This means that the necessary constructions and infrastructure will comply with local, regional
and national environmental law and with international treaties and protocols relating to planning, the
construction and safety of buildings and protection of the environment.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 2.3: Political and economic climate and structure (The Government, the
City of Rotterdam, NOC*NSF)

Requested Guarantee (p 44_121)
Guarantee obtained from national, regional and local authorities as well as the bodies listed in Q 2.1
regarding their support and commitments - financial or other - towards the YOG
Competent guarantor
The Government, City of Rotterdam, NOC*NSF
The guarantee
The financial part of this guarantee cannot yet be provided. Please find in the following sleeves:
(1) the letter provided by the Government;
(2) the letter provided by the City of Rotterdam;
(3) the letter provided by the NOC*NSF.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 3.1: Legal aspects (The Government, City of Rotterdam)

Requested Guarantee (p 46_121)
Provide a covenant from ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED by the project of hosting the YOG
guaranteeing the following:
- Respect of the provisions of the Olympic Charter and Youth Olympic Games Host City Contract
- The understanding and agreement that all commitments made are binding
- Taking the necessary steps so that the city fulfils its obligations completely
Competent guarantor
The Government and the City of Rotterdam.
The guarantee
Please find in the following sleeves:
(1) the letter provided by the Government confirming the model guarantees and the model
guarantees themselves;
(2) the letter by the City of Rotterdam confirming all local guarantees (original attached to Q 1.6)
and the guarantee by the City of Rotterdam itself.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 3.1 (City of Rotterdam)
The mayor of the City of Rotterdam, Mr. A. Aboutaleb, duly representing the City of Rotterdam,
hereby confirms that the Rotterdam Municipal Executive:
-

-

Guarantees to respect the Olympic Charter and the Youth Olympic Games Host City Contract;
Understand(s) and agree(s) that all representations, warranties and covenants contained in
the Candidate City’s bid documents, as well as all other commitments made, either in writing
or orally, by either the Candidate City (including the Bid Committee) or its NOC to the IOC,
shall be binding on the governing bodies of the City of Rotterdam;
Guarantees that it will take all the necessary measures in order that the city completely fulfils
its obligations within the framework of and with respect for international, national and local
laws and obligations.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 3.2: Legal aspects (The Government, NOC*NSF, Rotterdam Topsport
Foundation, and the YOG Rotterdam Foundation)

Requested Guarantee (p 46_121)
Provide documentation indicating that appropriate measures have been taken or will be taken to:
- protect the word mark "Rotterdam 2018" within the host territory
- register domain names that are of value to your candidature such as "Rotterdam 2018" followed by
extensions .com .net .org as well as the country code concerned
Competent guarantor
The Government, NOC*NSF, Rotterdam Topsport Foundation, and the YOG Rotterdam Foundation.
The guarantee
For the protection of the “Rotterdam 2018” word mark and related domain names, please find in the
following sleeves:
(1) the letter provided by the Government confirming the model guarantees (original attached to Q
3.1) and the model guarantees themselves (idem, see especially section 6);
(2) the letter by the NOC*NSF and the appendix to this letter;
(3) the letter by the Rotterdam Topsport Foundation;
(4) the respective registration and ownership documents.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 3.2 (The Government)
Introduction
The requested guarantee encompasses:
1) Protection of the “Rotterdam 2018” word mark and related domain names.
2) Application for protection of
a. the “Rotterdam 2018” word mark; and
b. related domain names.
The “Rotterdam 2018” word mark and related domain names will be protected by the rules of national
intellectual property law. The guarantee of the necessary protection is therefore provided by the
national government (the Government).
The application for protection of the “Rotterdam 2018” word mark was made by the NOC*NSF. Some
of the related domain names are being requested by YOG Rotterdam Foundation and others by
Topsport Rotterdam.
This guarantee relates to protection.
Legal framework
The Government has observed that international sports federations require certain guarantees from
governments. The Dutch Government has drawn up model guarantees on the basis of previous
experience with international sports federations. These model guarantees are included in. Specific
reference is made to chapter 6 of the model guarantee.
Competent guarantor
The intellectual property rights are protected by national legislation and the competent guarantor is
therefore the Government.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 3.2 (YOG Rotterdam Foundation)
Introduction
The requested guarantee covers:
1) The protection of the “Rotterdam 2018” word mark and related domain names.
2) The application for protection of
a. the “Rotterdam 2018” word mark; and
b. related domain names.
The “Rotterdam 2018” word mark and related domain names will be protected by national intellectual
property laws. The national government (the Government) will therefore provide the guarantee of the
necessary protection.
The NOC*NSF has applied for protection of the “Rotterdam 2018” word mark. The applications for
some of the related domain names are being made by the YOG Rotterdam Foundation and for the
others by Topsport Rotterdam.
This guarantee relates the application for the “Rotterdam 2018” word mark’ and to the application for
the related domain names.
Competent guarantor
The YOG Rotterdam Foundation can demonstrate that the necessary steps have been taken, in close
cooperation with the NOC*NSF and the Rotterdam Top Sport Foundation.
The guarantee
The NOC*NSF made the application for the “Rotterdam 2018” word mark to the appropriate trade
mark register on 16/7/2012. The registration form showing that protection has been granted for the
word mark is attached. Also attached is the letter by the NOC*NSF that the registration will be
transferred to the YOG Rotterdam Foundation should the YOG 2018 be awarded to Rotterdam.
The YOG Rotterdam Foundation hereby demonstrates that it can secure the requested domain
names.
www.rotterdam2018.nl
Topsport Rotterdam is the party entitled to this domain name. In the attached letter, Topsport
Rotterdam declares that the YOG will be able to use the domain name.
www.rotterdam2018.net
YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Topsport Rotterdam is the party entitled to this domain name. In the attached letter, Topsport
Rotterdam declares that the YOG will be able to use the domain name.

www.rotterdam2018.com
This domain name has already been registered by Mr Song Wonsep. This follows from a Whois
search, as attached in the annex, which also gives the contact details of the owner of the domain
name (winwing@daum.net).
We contacted the owner at the e-mail address given in the Whois. It became clear from the
correspondence that the owner is willing to sell the domain name for a sum of 5,000 US Dollars. The
YOG Rotterdam Foundation hereby declares that it is willing to pay the 5,000 US Dollars to the owner,
Mr Song Wonsep, if the IOC decides to award the YOG to the city of Rotterdam.
www.rotterdam2018.org
This domain name has already been registered by The Vu DAO. This follows from a Whois search, as
attached in the annex, which also gives the contact details of the owner of the domain name
(daothevu@gmail.com).
We contacted the owner at the e-mail address given in the Whois. It became clear from the
correspondence that the owner is willing to sell the domain name for a sum of 3,000 US Dollars. The
YOG Rotterdam Foundation hereby declares that it is willing to pay the 3,000 US Dollars to the owner,
The Vu DAO, if the IOC decides to award the YOG to the city of Rotterdam.

G.J.H. van der Vegt
President, YOG Rotterdam Foundation

H. den Oudendammer
Treasurer, YOG Rotterdam Foundation

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 3.3: Legal aspects (The Government)

Requested Guarantee (p 46_121)
Provide a declaration from the government of your country stipulating that all necessary legal
measures have been taken, or will be taken, to protect Olympic-related marks and designations in the
name of the IOC
Competent guarantor
The Government
The guarantee
For the protection of the Olympic word marks, please find in the following sleeve:
(1) the letter provided by the Government confirming the model guarantees, original attached to Q
3.1 and the model guarantees themselves (idem, see especially section 6).

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 3.3 (The Government)
Introduction
The Olympic logo, the words ‘Olympic’ and ‘Olympiad’ and all other related names and marks are
protected by rules of national intellectual property law.
Legal framework
The Government has observed that international sports federations require certain guarantees from
governments. The Dutch Government has drawn up model guarantees on the basis of previous
experience with international sports federations. These model guarantees and the letter from the
Government are included in guarantee 3.1. Please refer to chapter 6 of the model guarantees
specifically.
Competent guarantor
The intellectual property rights are protected by national legislation and the competent guarantor is
therefore the Government.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 3.5.1: Legal aspects (City of Rotterdam)
Requested Guarantee (p 47_121)
Provide a declaration from your city authorities confirming that the Bid Committee is empowered to
represent the YOG Candidate City and indicate the names of the persons and/or their titles who have
the authority to sign contracts and other documents (such as the Undertaking and the Host City
Contract) on behalf of the city.
Competent guarantor
City of Rotterdam
The guarantee
For this guarantee, please find in the following sleeve:
(1) the letter by the City of Rotterdam (original attached to Q 1.6) and the guarantee itself.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 3.5.1 (City of Rotterdam)
Introduction
The bid book has been compiled by the YOG Rotterdam Foundation, which is acting as an
intermediary between the various government organisations, the NOC*NSF and the IOC with respect
to delivering the requested guarantees.
The City of Rotterdam supports the YOG 2018 and the fact that the independent entity, YOG
Rotterdam Foundation, has compiled the bid book for the YOG, as is apparent from the attached item
from the agenda of the Municipal Executive. The Municipal Executive’s formal decision approving the
agenda item is also attached.
Legal framework
Stichting YOG Rotterdam (YOG Rotterdam Foundation)
The Stichting (foundation) was established by notarial deed. Its board has unlimited and unconditional
authority to represent the Stichting.
Competent guarantor
The City of Rotterdam
The guarantee
The City of Rotterdam declares that the YOG Rotterdam Foundation is authorised to compile and
submit the bid book for the YOG 2018 which, if they are awarded to it by the IOC, will be organised in
Rotterdam.
The City of Rotterdam declares that Messrs. J. van der Vegt and H. den Oudendammer are members
of the board and are authorised to represent the Stichting.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 4.3 : Customs and immigration formalities (The Government)

Requested Guarantee (p 49_121)
Describe the procedure that will be implemented in order to grant free access with free of charge entry
visas (when applicable) into the country for accredited persons and provide a guarantee from the
relevant authorities that accredited persons shall be able to enter into the country and carry out their
function for the duration of the YOG and for a period not exceeding one month before and one month
after the YOG
Competent guarantor
The Government
The guarantee
For this guarantee, please find in the following sleeve:
(1) the letter provided by the Government confirming the model guarantees (original attached
to Q 3.1) and the model guarantees themselves (idem, see especially section 1).

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 4.4 : Customs and immigration formalities (The Government)

Requested Guarantee (p 49_121)
Provide a guarantee from the relevant authorities stating that the temporary entry of certain personnel
into your country for the organisation of the YOG will be authorised and that such persons will obtain
appropriate work permits in an expedited and simplified manner.
Competent guarantor
The Government
The guarantee
For this guarantee, please find in the following sleeve:
(1) the letter provided by the Government confirming the model guarantees (original attached
to Q 3.1) and the model guarantees themselves (idem, see especially section 1).

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 4.6 : Customs and immigration formalities (The Government)

Requested Guarantee (p 49_121)
Provide a guarantee from the relevant authorities, concerning the import, use and export of goods,
including consumables, required by the IOC, the IFs, the NOCs and their delegations, the media, the
sponsors and suppliers, FREE of all customs duties, in order for them to carry out their obligations
regarding the celebration of the YOG.
Competent guarantor
The Government
The guarantee
For this guarantee, please find in the following sleeve:
(1) the letter provided by the Government confirming the model guarantees (original attached
to Q 3.1) and the model guarantees themselves (idem, see especially section 1).

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 5.1 Finance (the Government, City of Rotterdam, NOC*NSF)

Requested Guarantee (p 50_121)
Provide a financial guarantee from the competent authorities covering a potential economic shortfall in
the YOGOC budget.
Competent guarantor
The Government, City of Rotterdam, NOC*NSF.
The guarantee
The financial part of this guarantee cannot yet be provided. Please find in the following sleeves:
(1) the letter provided by the Government (original attached to Q 2.3);
(2) the letter provided by the City of Rotterdam (original attached to Q 2.3);
(3) the letter provided by the NOC*NSF (original attached to Q 2.3).

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 5.2 Finance (YOG Rotterdam Foundation)

Requested Guarantee (p 50_121)
Provide guarantees pertaining to revenues indicated in the YOGOC budget (including subsidies) as
well as any other additional financial guarantee you may have obtained.
Competent guarantor
YOG Rotterdam Foundation
The guarantee
The financial part of this guarantee cannot yet be provided. Please find in the following sleeves:
(1) the letter provided by the Government (original attached to Q 2.3);
(2) the letter provided by the City of Rotterdam (original attached to Q 2.3);
(3) the letter provided by the NOC*NSF (original attached to Q 2.3).

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 6.1: Marketing (YOG Rotterdam Foundation, NOC*NSF)

Requested Guarantee (p 56_121)
Enclose in the YOG guarantees files one fully executed copy of an agreement between the NOC and
the YOG candidate city in the territory for the period beginning on 1 January 2015 through to 31
December 2018 including the following:
- Description of the marketing structure between the NOC and the YOGOC in the host territory for the
above period
- Description of the management responsibilities
- Description of the properties and rights and the repartition of their ownership and marketing
management
- Description of the financial terms
Competent guarantor
YOG Rotterdam Foundation and NOC*NSF
The guarantee
For this guarantee, please find in the following sleeves:
(1) the attached marketing agreement, signed by representative members of the YOG
Rotterdam Foundation and the NOC*NSF.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 6.2: Marketing (YOG Rotterdam Foundation)

Requested Guarantee (p 56_121)
Provide a guarantee confirming the YOGOC unconditional commitment to respect and protect the
TOP partners and other IOC marketing partners' rights

Competent guarantor
YOG Rotterdam Foundation
The guarantee
For this guarantee, please find in the following sleeves:
(1) the letter by the YOG Rotterdam Foundation.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 6.3 : Marketing (The Government, City of Rotterdam)

Requested Guarantee (p 56_121)
Provide (a) written guarantee (s) from the relevant government authorities confirming that the
legislation necessary to effectively reduce and sanction ambush marketing and, during the period
beginning two weeks before the Opening Ceremony to the Closing Ceremony of the Youth Olympic
Games, eliminate street vending, control advertising space as well as air space will be passed no later
than 1 January 2015.
Competent guarantor
The Government, City of Rotterdam
The guarantee
With regard to the legislation mentioned under a) to d), please find in the following sleeves:
(1) the letter provided by the Government confirming the model guarantees (original attached
to Q 3.1) and the model guarantees themselves (idem, see especially section 6);
(2) the letter by the City of Rotterdam confirming all local guarantees (original attached to Q
1.6), as well as the guarantee by the City of Rotterdam itself.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 6.3 (The Government)
Introduction
The Netherlands has no specific law covering “ambush marketing”. Nevertheless, there are legal
instruments that meet the requirements of the IOC.
Legal framework
In the Netherlands, protection against “ambush marketing” is provided indirectly through
Private-law instruments:
a) the intellectual property laws, more specifically copyright and trademark laws. These laws will
protect the marks, logos and copyright of the IOC, YOG Rotterdam Foundation and the sponsors of
the YOG 2018;
b) unfair competition law, more specifically the law on misleading and comparative advertising and on
unfair commercial practices (Articles 6:194 and 6: 193a of the Dutch Civil Code, respectively);
c) general tort law: a private party can bring a legal action for compensation for any damage sustained
as a result of a tort committed by another private party(Article 6:162 Dutch Civil Code)
d) law of obligations: this creates the possibility of attaching conditions to the right of entry of visitors to
the events at the YOG.
Public-law instruments:
e) local legislation, comprising a system of bye-laws, exemptions and licences enabling the local
authority to largely prevent ambush marketing.
With regard to airspace control, the authorative body is the Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport
(ILENT – Environment and Transport Inspectorate). It is for the minister of Infrastructure and
Environment to decide, upon request, whether or not to close the airspace above Rotterdam for all
advertisement flights. Should the YOG 2018 be awarded to the city of Rotterdam, the YOGOC will
thoroughly discuss the strategy as regards this subject with the IOC.
Competent guarantor
The guarantee with respect to the legislation under a) to d) is issued by the Government.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 6.3 (City of Rotterdam)
Introduction
The Netherlands has no specific law covering “ambush marketing”. Nevertheless, there are legal
instruments that meet the requirements of the IOC.
Legal framework
In the Netherlands, protection against “ambush marketing” is regulated indirectly through
Private-law instruments:
a) the intellectual property laws, more specifically law copyright and trademark laws. These laws will
protect the marks, logos and copyright of the IOC, YOG Rotterdam Foundation and the sponsors of
the YOG 2018;
b) unfair competition law, more specifically the law on misleading and comparative advertising and on
unfair commercial practices (Article 6:194 and 6: 193a of the Dutch Civil Code, respectively);
c) general tort law: a private party can bring a legal action for compensation for any damage sustained
as a result of a tort committed by another private party(Article 6:162 Dutch Civil Code)
d) law of obligations: this creates the possibility of attaching conditions to the right of entry of visitors to
the events at the YOG.
Public-law instruments:
e) local legislation, comprising a system of bye-laws, exemptions and licences enabling the local
authority to largely prevent ambush marketing.
Enforcement:
The instruments under e) can only be enforced by administrative law measures.
Competent guarantor
The guarantee for the legislation under e) is provided by the City of Rotterdam.
The guarantee

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

With respect to the legislation referred to under e), the City of Rotterdam declares that it will do
everything necessary, with due observance of international and national obligations, to institute the
following prohibitions before 1 January 2015 and to maintain those prohibitions for the period starting
two weeks before the YOG and during the YOG:
- the prohibition of placing or allowing the placement of temporary advertising or marks on the public
roads within a radius of 250m of an event at the YOG;
- the prohibition of distributing documents or other materials in any manner with the apparent aim of
commercial advertising within a radius of 250m of an event at the YOG;
- the prohibition of street vending of goods and/or food within a radius of 250m of an event at the
YOG, unless a permit to sell at the market has previously been granted.
- the prohibition of distributing, recommending or announcing written or illustrated documents,
recruiting members or donors, distributing products or samples or accosting people for the purposes of
conducting a survey with the apparent aim of commercial advertising within a radius of 250m of an
event at the YOG.

Exemptions from the above prohibitions will be granted to the companies and institutions that have
sponsorship agreements with the IOC, NOC*NSF and the YOG Rotterdam Foundation.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 6.4 : Marketing

Requested Guarantee (p 56_121)
In the event that there are plans for a lottery to finance the Youth Olympic Games, provide (a)
guarantee(s) from the relevant authorities, endorsing the proposed plan and securing revenue
projections in case such revenue projections are not achieved.
Explanatory note
The Rotterdam Bid Committee has no plans for a lottery to these specifications. Therefore, this
guarantee is not applicable to the Rotterdam bid. For details, please refer to section 6.4 of the
Rotterdam candidature file.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 7.3 (YOG Rotterdam Foundation)

Requested Guarantee
Provide guarantees for the financing of work from the relevant competent bodies and specifying for
which venues.
Competent guarantor
YOG Rotterdam Foundation
The guarantee
No new permanent works need to be constructed. All competitions will be held in existing or temporary
venues where no improvements to the infrastructure are required. Therefore guarantees for the
financing of work are not applicable.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 7.4 : Sport (City of Rotterdam, several private parties)

Requested Guarantee (p 61_121)
Provide a guarantee from each venue owner guaranteeing the following:
- use of the venue
- rental costs (if applicable)
- control, to the YOGOC, of the commercial rights in relation to existing or hereafter developed
competition venues for the period the YOGOC has control of the venue, including any test events
Competent guarantor
City of Rotterdam, several private parties
The guarantee
Each owner has issued a separate guarantee. In the following sleeve(s) you will find the guarantees
by the City of Rotterdam and the private parties involved, as well as the following documents:
(1) the letter by the City of Rotterdam confirming all local guarantees (original attached to Q
1.6) and the guarantee itself;
(2) Ahoy;
(3) KSVR Schietbaan Kralingen;
(4) Rotterdamsche Manège;
(5) Dutch Water Dreams/WeBeach B.V.;

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 7.4 (City of Rotterdam)
Introduction
Various venues will be required for the YOG.
Legal framework
General
Every ‘venue’ has an owner (or leaseholder) and a user. The owner (or leaseholder) and the user
may be the same party, but not necessarily. If the user and the owner (or leaseholder) are not the
same party, the legal term for the use is loan for use or lease. The user of a property that is loaned for
use is not charged for the use of the ‘venue’. The user who leases a property is charged. The
distinction between loan for use and lease is determined by mandatory law. In other words, the parties
cannot influence the classification.
The legislation on loan for use is flexible and parties therefore have considerable freedom of contract.
If the use has not been formally recorded in writing, the directive rules laid down in the Dutch Civil
Code apply.
Dutch tenancy law embraces three regimes: renting of living accommodation, renting of industrial
premises and renting of other business premises. There is a separate regime for the renting of
undeveloped sites. There can also be mixed tenancy regimes, for example if rent is paid for the site
and the building.
If no rent is charged for the use of venues for sports and cultural events, the venues fall under the
loan-for-use regime. If consideration is required for the use of the venues, their use falls under the
regime for ‘other business premises’. Nevertheless, in both cases the owner can terminate the use of
the venue, provided the statutory and/or contractual notice periods are observed.
For the venues owned by the municipality, the City has already included a clause in its loan-for-use
agreements and leases stipulating that the municipality can demand the right to use them, for example
for major sports events.
Competent guarantor
City of Rotterdam
The guarantee

(1) Ahoy
(2) Zuiderpark
(3) Zwembad Charlois

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

The undersigned, duly representing the City of Rotterdam, hereby guarantees that,
with respect to the venues for the Youth Olympic Games which are owned by the City of Rotterdam,
the Organising Committee of the Youth Olympic Games (YOGOC) will have:
- exclusive use of the venue and
- all commercial rights (including but not limited to the terms and conditions listed in the “Clean venue
appendix”) for the following games venues for the period 1 August 2018 to 31 August 2018, inclusive:

(4) Atletiekbaan Varkenoord
(5) Topsportcentrum
(6) Excelsior (Stadium Woudestein)
(7) Kralingse Plas en Kralingse Bos
(8) Openbare Golfclub Kralingen
(10) Victoria
(9) Rotterdamse Studentenrugby
(11) Hoek van Holland
(12) Willem-Alexanderbaan
The City of Rotterdam also agrees to abide by the terms of the Olympic Charter and Youth Olympic
Games Host City Contract throughout the term of the lease agreement with the YOGOC.

Clean venue appendix
As part of the guarantees submitted granting the YOGOC the right to use the venue in the period leading up to
and during the Youth Olympic Games, the Bid Committee must ensure that for each proposed venue, the
following terms and conditions are agreed to by the venue owner/manager.
1. Signage
The venue owner grants the YOGOC the right to have:
• Exclusive use of all indoor and outdoor signage at the venues as well as signage in areas adjacent
thereto and under the control of the owner
• Exclusive control of all venue naming rights and signage, including but not limited to the right to re-brand
or cover existing signage. The undersigned further undertakes to comply with the IOC’s Naming Rights
Protocol for Venues from the date of election of the Host City to the conclusion of the 2018 Youth
Olympic Games
2. Retailing and concessions
The venue owner grants the YOGOC the right to:
• Be the sole and exclusive manager and operator of merchandise retail outlets and food/beverage
concessions at the venue
• Sell Olympic merchandise at retail outlets and food/beverage concessions services, facilities and outlets
• Access all merchandise retail outlets as well as food and beverage outlets at the venue
• Use staff of its choice and dress such staff in uniforms of its choice to operate the merchandise retail
outlets and food/beverage concessions
3. Ticketing and hospitality
The venue owner grants the YOGOC the exclusive right to:
• Manage and sell tickets and hospitality in relation to the Youth Olympic Games for the venue
• Manage and sell suites and specialty seats in relations to the Youth Olympic Games for the venue
Throughout the term of the lease agreement, the venue owner shall not subject
the YOGOC to any taxes or parking charges at the venue in relation to the sale of
the aforementioned.
4. Broadcasting and Sponsorship
Throughout the term of the lease agreement, the venue owner agrees that the IOC and/or the YOGOC has the
exclusive right to sell broadcast, sponsorship or any other multimedia rights in relation to the Youth Olympic
Games being held at the venue.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

5. Exclusive use of sponsor products
The venue owner agrees that the YOGOC shall have the right to exclusively use products and services of Youth
Olympic Games sponsors at the venue (and rebrand existing products and services, to the extent necessary to
respect the exclusive rights granted to Olympic sponsors), including but not limited to the following product
categories:
• Payment systems (including but not limited to credit card acceptance, automated teller machines (ATMs)
and telephone payment systems) in relation to all sales occurring at the venue related to the Youth
Olympic Games
• Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages
• Audio-visual equipment including but not limited to video boards and speakers
• Timing, scoring and on-venue results equipment including but not limited to scoreboards

6. No use of Olympic marks
The venue owner agrees that, at no time, shall it have the right to use any Olympic marks, symbols, terminology
or derivatives thereof.
7. Brand protection and anti-ambush assistance
Throughout the term of the lease agreement, the venue owner agrees to assist the YOGOC to combat attempts at
ambush marketing by advertisers at the venue who are not Olympic sponsors but develop advertisements for use
at the venue that may, implicitly, suggest that they are sponsors of the Youth Olympic Games.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 7.4 (several private parties)
Introduction
Various venues are required for the YOG.
Legal framework
General
Every ‘venue’ has an owner (or leaseholder) and a user. The owner (or leaseholder) and the user
may be the same party, but not necessarily. If the user and the owner (or leaseholder) are not the
same party, the legal term for the use is loan for use or lease. The user of a property that is loaned for
use is not charged for the use of the ‘venue’. The user who leases a property is charged. The
distinction between loan for use and lease is determined by mandatory law. In other words, the parties
cannot influence the classification.
The legislation on loan for use is flexible and parties therefore have considerable freedom of contract.
If the use has not been formally recorded in writing, the directive rules laid down in the Dutch Civil
Code apply.
Dutch tenancy law embraces three regimes: renting of living accommodation, renting of industrial
premises and renting of other business premises. There is a separate regime for the renting of
undeveloped sites. There can also be mixed tenancy regimes, for example if rent is paid for the site
and the building.
If no rent is charged for the use of venues for sports and cultural events, the venues fall under the
loan-for-use regime. If consideration is required for the use of the venues, their use falls under the
regime for ‘other business premises’. Nevertheless, in both cases the owner can terminate the use of
the venue, provided the statutory and/or contractual notice periods are observed.
For the venues owned by the municipality, the City has already included a clause in its loan-for-use
agreements and leases stipulating that the municipality can demand the right to use them, for example
for major sports events.
Competent guarantor
The owners of the venues.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 8.2 : Culture & education and ceremonies (City of Rotterdam, several
private parties)

Requested Guarantee (p 71_121)
Provide a written guarantee from each culture & education venue owner guaranteeing the following:
- use of the venue (including the period the YOGOC has control of the venue)
- rental costs (if applicable)
- control, to the YOGOC, of the commercial rights in relation to existing or hereafter developed YOG
venues (including but not limited to the terms and conditions listed in the “Clean Venue Appendix”) for
the period the YOGOC has control of the venue.
Competent guarantor
City of Rotterdam, several private parties
The guarantee
Each owner has issued a separate guarantee. In the following sleeves you will find:
(1) the letter by the City of Rotterdam confirming all local guarantees (original attached to Q
1.6) and the guarantee itself;
(2) Ahoy (original attached to Q 7.4);
(3) Stadion Feijenoord N.V. (De Kuip).

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 8.2 (City of Rotterdam)
Introduction
Various venues will be required for the YOG.
Legal framework
General
Every ‘venue’ has an owner (or leaseholder) and a user. The owner (or leaseholder) and the user
may be the same party, but not necessarily. If the user and the owner (or leaseholder) are not the
same party, the legal term for the use is loan for use or lease. The user of a property that is loaned for
use is not charged for the use of the ‘venue’. The user who leases a property is charged. The
distinction between loan for use and lease is determined by mandatory law. In other words, the parties
cannot influence the classification.
The legislation on loan for use is flexible and parties therefore have considerable freedom of contract.
If the use has not been formally recorded in writing, the directive rules laid down in the Dutch Civil
Code apply.
Dutch tenancy law embraces three regimes: renting of living accommodation, renting of industrial
premises and renting of other business premises. There is a separate regime for the renting of
undeveloped sites. There can also be mixed tenancy regimes, for example if rent is paid for the site
and the building.
If no rent is charged for the use of venues for sports and cultural events, the venues fall under the
loan-for-use regime. If consideration is required for the use of the venues, their use falls under the
regime for ‘other business premises’. Nevertheless, in both cases the owner can terminate the use of
the venue, provided the statutory and/or contractual notice periods are observed.
For the venues owned by the municipality, the City has already included a clause in its loan-for-use
agreements and leases stipulating that the municipality can demand the right to use them, for example
for major sports events.
Competent guarantor
City of Rotterdam
The guarantee

(1) Sporthal De Enk;
(2) Zuiderpark;
(3) Theater Zuidplein.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

The undersigned, duly representing the City of Rotterdam, hereby guarantees that,
with respect to the venues for the Youth Olympic Games which are owned by the City of Rotterdam,
the Organising Committee of the Youth Olympic Games (YOGOC) will have:
- exclusive use of the venue and
- all commercial rights (including but not limited to the terms and conditions listed in the “Clean venue
appendix”) for the following games venues for the period 1 August 2018 to 31 August 2018, inclusive:

The City of Rotterdam also agrees to abide by the terms of the Olympic Charter and Youth Olympic
Games Host City Contract throughout the term of the lease agreement with the YOGOC.

Clean venue appendix
As part of the guarantees submitted granting the YOGOC the right to use the venue in the period leading up to
and during the Youth Olympic Games, the Bid Committee must ensure that for each proposed venue, the
following terms and conditions are agreed to by the venue owner/manager.
1. Signage
The venue owner grants the YOGOC the right to have:
• Exclusive use of all indoor and outdoor signage at the venues as well as signage in areas adjacent
thereto and under the control of the owner
• Exclusive control of all venue naming rights and signage, including but not limited to the right to re-brand
or cover existing signage. The undersigned further undertakes to comply with the IOC’s Naming Rights
Protocol for Venues from the date of election of the Host City to the conclusion of the 2018 Youth
Olympic Games
2. Retailing and concessions
The venue owner grants the YOGOC the right to:
• Be the sole and exclusive manager and operator of merchandise retail outlets and food/beverage
concessions at the venue
• Sell Olympic merchandise at retail outlets and food/beverage concessions services, facilities and outlets
• Access all merchandise retail outlets as well as food and beverage outlets at the venue
• Use staff of its choice and dress such staff in uniforms of its choice to operate the merchandise retail
outlets and food/beverage concessions
3. Ticketing and hospitality
The venue owner grants the YOGOC the exclusive right to:
• Manage and sell tickets and hospitality in relation to the Youth Olympic Games for the venue
• Manage and sell suites and specialty seats in relations to the Youth Olympic Games for the venue
Throughout the term of the lease agreement, the venue owner shall not subject
the YOGOC to any taxes or parking charges at the venue in relation to the sale of
the aforementioned.
4. Broadcasting and Sponsorship
Throughout the term of the lease agreement, the venue owner agrees that the IOC and/or the YOGOC has the
exclusive right to sell broadcast, sponsorship or any other multimedia rights in relation to the Youth Olympic
Games being held at the venue.
5. Exclusive use of sponsor products
The venue owner agrees that the YOGOC shall have the right to exclusively use products and services of Youth
Olympic Games sponsors at the venue (and rebrand existing products and services, to the extent necessary to
respect the exclusive rights granted to Olympic sponsors), including but not limited to the following product
categories:
• Payment systems (including but not limited to credit card acceptance, automated teller machines (ATMs)
and telephone payment systems) in relation to all sales occurring at the venue related to the Youth
Olympic Games
• Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages
• Audio-visual equipment including but not limited to video boards and speakers
• Timing, scoring and on-venue results equipment including but not limited to scoreboards

7. Brand protection and anti-ambush assistance
Throughout the term of the lease agreement, the venue owner agrees to assist the YOGOC to combat attempts at
ambush marketing by advertisers at the venue who are not Olympic sponsors but develop advertisements for use
at the venue that may, implicitly, suggest that they are sponsors of the Youth Olympic Games.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

6. No use of Olympic marks
The venue owner agrees that, at no time, shall it have the right to use any Olympic marks, symbols, terminology
or derivatives thereof.

Q 8.2 (several private parties)
Introduction
Various venues are required for the YOG.
Legal framework
General
Every ‘venue’ has an owner (or leaseholder) and a user. The owner (or leaseholder) and the user
may be the same party, but not necessarily. If the user and the owner (or leaseholder) are not the
same party, the legal term for the use is loan for use or lease. The user of a property that is loaned for
use is not charged for the use of the ‘venue’. The user who leases a property is charged. The
distinction between loan for use and lease is determined by mandatory law. In other words, the parties
cannot influence the classification.
The legislation on loan for use is flexible and parties therefore have considerable freedom of contract.
If the use has not been formally recorded in writing, the directive rules laid down in the Dutch Civil
Code apply.
Dutch tenancy law embraces three regimes: renting of living accommodation, renting of industrial
premises and renting of other business premises. There is a separate regime for the renting of
undeveloped sites. There can also be mixed tenancy regimes, for example if rent is paid for the site
and the building.
If no rent is charged for the use of venues for sports and cultural events, the venues fall under the
loan-for-use regime. If consideration is required for the use of the venues, their use falls under the
regime for ‘other business premises’. Nevertheless, in both cases the owner can terminate the use of
the venue, provided the statutory and/or contractual notice periods are observed.
For the venues owned by the municipality, the City has already included a clause in its loan-for-use
agreements and leases stipulating that the municipality can demand the right to use them, for example
for major sports events.
Competent guarantor
The owner of the venue.
The guarantee
Each owner has issued a separate guarantee
YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 8.3 (YOG Rotterdam Foundation)

Requested Guarantee
Provide guarantees for the financing of work from the relevant competent bodies and specifying for
which venues.
Competent guarantor
YOG Rotterdam Foundation
The guarantee
No new permanent works need to be constructed. All of the CEP activities and the opening and
closing ceremonies will be held in existing venues where no improvements to the infrastructure are
required. Therefore guarantees for the financing of work are not applicable.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 8.5 : Culture & education and ceremonies (City of Rotterdam)

Requested Guarantee (p 72_121)
Provide guarantees from all culture & education partners and parties detailing their roles and
responsibilities, including funding.
Competent guarantor
City of Rotterdam
The guarantee
Please find in the following sleeve:
(1) the letter by the City of Rotterdam confirming all local guarantees (original attached to Q
1.6) and the guarantee itself.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 8.5 (City of Rotterdam)
Introduction
Various venues will be required for the YOG.
The guarantee
The development and implementation of the cultural and educational programme for the Rotterdam
2018 YOG will be the responsibility of the Department of Sports, Recreation, Art, and Culture of the
City of Rotterdam. This department operates within a vast national and international network that
includes all cultural, educational, and sports institutions (such as the Rotterdam Philharmonic
Orchestra, Feyenoord football club, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences) that will be involved in
the YOG 2018, and assumes full responsibility for their commitment and participation.
If Rotterdam is given the opportunity to host the Youth Olympic Games, the YOG Organising
Committee will consult the IOC to discuss the refinement and implementation of the concept. The
YOG Organising Committee itself will refine and implement the cultural and educational programme
under the supervision of the Department of Sports, Recreation, Art and Culture. The funding of the
cultural and educational programme is included in the YOGOC budget (please refer to Theme 5 in the
Candidature File); the financial part of this guarantee cannot yet be provided.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 9.3 : Youth Olympic Village (YOG Rotterdam Foundation)

Requested Guarantee
Provide guarantees for the financing of work from the relevant competent bodies and specifying for
which venues.
Competent guarantor
YOG Rotterdam Foundation
The guarantee
No new permanent works need to be constructed. The Youth Olympic Village will be in existing or
temporary venues where no improvements to the infrastructure are required. Therefore guarantees for
the financing of work are not applicable.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 9.4 : Youth Olympic Village (City of Rotterdam, YOG Rotterdam
Foundation, Ahoy)

Requested Guarantee (p 76_121)
Provide a guarantee from each venue owner guaranteeing the following:
- Use of the venue, including possession and vacation dates (Please note that, in addition to the
period of the YOG, these dates should take into consideration the time required for the fit out and
retrofit of the Village)
- Rental costs (if applicable)
- Granting of all rights with respect to commercial rights in relation to the YOV tot the YOGOC for the
period the YOGOC has control of the venues.
Competent guarantor
City of Rotterdam, YOG Rotterdam Foundation, Ahoy.
The guarantee
Each owner has issued a separate guarantee. In the following sleeves you will find:
(1) the letter by the City of Rotterdam confirming all local guarantees (original attached to Q
1.6) and the guarantee itself;
(2) YOG Rotterdam Foundation;
(3) Ahoy.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 9.4 (City of Rotterdam)
Introduction
Various venues will be required for the YOG.
Legal framework
General
Every ‘venue’ has an owner (or leaseholder) and a user. The owner (or leaseholder) and the user
may be the same party, but not necessarily. If the user and the owner (or leaseholder) are not the
same party, the legal term for the use is loan for use or lease. The user of a property that is loaned for
use is not charged for the use of the ‘venue’. The user who leases a property is charged. The
distinction between loan for use and lease is determined by mandatory law. In other words, the parties
cannot influence the classification.
The legislation on loan for use is flexible and parties therefore have considerable freedom of contract.
If the use has not been formally recorded in writing, the directive rules laid down in the Dutch Civil
Code apply.
Dutch tenancy law embraces three regimes: renting of living accommodation, renting of industrial
premises and renting of other business premises. There is a separate regime for the renting of
undeveloped sites. There can also be mixed tenancy regimes, for example if rent is paid for the site
and the building.
If no rent is charged for the use of venues for sports and cultural events, the venues fall under the
loan-for-use regime. If consideration is required for the use of the venues, their use falls under the
regime for ‘other business premises’. Nevertheless, in both cases the owner can terminate the use of
the venue, provided the statutory and/or contractual notice periods are observed.
For the venues owned by the municipality, the City has already included a clause in its loan-for-use
agreements and leases stipulating that the municipality can demand the right to use them, for example
for major sports events.
Competent guarantor
City of Rotterdam
The guarantee

(1) Ahoy;
(2) Zuiderpark.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

The undersigned, duly representing the City of Rotterdam, hereby guarantees that,
with respect to the venues for the Youth Olympic Games which are owned by the City of Rotterdam,
the Organising Committee of the Youth Olympic Games (YOGOC) will have:
- exclusive use of the venue and
- all commercial rights (including but not limited to the terms and conditions listed in the “Clean venue
appendix”) for the following games venues for the period 1 August 2018 to 31 August 2018, inclusive:

The City of Rotterdam also agrees to abide by the terms of the Olympic Charter and Youth Olympic
Games Host City Contract throughout the term of the lease agreement with the YOGOC.

Clean venue appendix
As part of the guarantees submitted granting the YOGOC the right to use the venue in the period leading up to
and during the Youth Olympic Games, the Bid Committee must ensure that for each proposed venue, the
following terms and conditions are agreed to by the venue owner/manager.
1. Signage
The venue owner grants the YOGOC the right to have:
• Exclusive use of all indoor and outdoor signage at the venues as well as signage in areas adjacent
thereto and under the control of the owner
• Exclusive control of all venue naming rights and signage, including but not limited to the right to re-brand
or cover existing signage. The undersigned further undertakes to comply with the IOC’s Naming Rights
Protocol for Venues from the date of election of the Host City to the conclusion of the 2018 Youth
Olympic Games
2. Retailing and concessions
The venue owner grants the YOGOC the right to:
• Be the sole and exclusive manager and operator of merchandise retail outlets and food/beverage
concessions at the venue
• Sell Olympic merchandise at retail outlets and food/beverage concessions services, facilities and outlets
• Access all merchandise retail outlets as well as food and beverage outlets at the venue
• Use staff of its choice and dress such staff in uniforms of its choice to operate the merchandise retail
outlets and food/beverage concessions
3. Ticketing and hospitality
The venue owner grants the YOGOC the exclusive right to:
• Manage and sell tickets and hospitality in relation to the Youth Olympic Games for the venue
• Manage and sell suites and specialty seats in relations to the Youth Olympic Games for the venue
Throughout the term of the lease agreement, the venue owner shall not subject
the YOGOC to any taxes or parking charges at the venue in relation to the sale of
the aforementioned.
4. Broadcasting and Sponsorship
Throughout the term of the lease agreement, the venue owner agrees that the IOC and/or the YOGOC has the
exclusive right to sell broadcast, sponsorship or any other multimedia rights in relation to the Youth Olympic
Games being held at the venue.
5. Exclusive use of sponsor products
The venue owner agrees that the YOGOC shall have the right to exclusively use products and services of Youth
Olympic Games sponsors at the venue (and rebrand existing products and services, to the extent necessary to
respect the exclusive rights granted to Olympic sponsors), including but not limited to the following product
categories:
• Payment systems (including but not limited to credit card acceptance, automated teller machines (ATMs)
and telephone payment systems) in relation to all sales occurring at the venue related to the Youth
Olympic Games
• Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages
• Audio-visual equipment including but not limited to video boards and speakers
• Timing, scoring and on-venue results equipment including but not limited to scoreboards

7. Brand protection and anti-ambush assistance
Throughout the term of the lease agreement, the venue owner agrees to assist the YOGOC to combat attempts at
ambush marketing by advertisers at the venue who are not Olympic sponsors but develop advertisements for use
at the venue that may, implicitly, suggest that they are sponsors of the Youth Olympic Games.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

6. No use of Olympic marks
The venue owner agrees that, at no time, shall it have the right to use any Olympic marks, symbols, terminology
or derivatives thereof.

Q 9.4 (YOG Rotterdam Foundation)
Introduction
Various types of accommodation are required for the YOG. For the venues in the Youth Olympic
Village, the YOG will provide furnished sleeping accommodation in multi-storey buildings and on
pontoons.
The YOG conducted a market survey to identify the types of flexible accommodation required and their
availability.
De Boer Structures BV, a company with an international reputation, has confirmed to the YOG 2018
that the necessary flexible accommodation will be available. It has also submitted a quotation, which is
attached in the annex.
The flexible accommodation will be built on plots owned by the municipality of Rotterdam. The
guarantee of the availability of those plots is included in the guarantee for the ‘municipal venues’.
Competent guarantor
YOG Rotterdam Foundation
The guarantee
In connection with the requirement specified in section 9.4 of the YOG 2018 Candidature Procedure
and Questionnaire / Part 2 / Theme 9 – Olympic Village, the YOG guarantees that it shall hire a
reputable company to construct the flexible accommodation for the Youth Olympic Village during the
period of the YOG Rotterdam 2018, i.e. from 1 August to 31 August 2018 inclusive.
For the rental costs, see the budget in Theme 5.

G.J.H. van de Vegt
President, YOG Rotterdam Foundation

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

H. den Oudendammer
Treasurer, YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 9.4 (several private parties)
Introduction
Various venues are required for the YOG.
Legal framework
General
Every ‘venue’ has an owner (or leaseholder) and a user. The owner (or leaseholder) and the user
may be the same party, but not necessarily. If the user and the owner (or leaseholder) are not the
same party, the legal term for the use is loan for use or lease. The user of a property that is loaned for
use is not charged for the use of the ‘venue’. The user who leases a property is charged. The
distinction between loan for use and lease is determined by mandatory law. In other words, the parties
cannot influence the classification.
The legislation on loan for use is flexible and parties therefore have considerable freedom of contract.
If the use has not been formally recorded in writing, the directive rules laid down in the Dutch Civil
Code apply.
Dutch tenancy law embraces three regimes: renting of living accommodation, renting of industrial
premises and renting of other business premises. There is a separate regime for the renting of
undeveloped sites. There can also be mixed tenancy regimes, for example if rent is paid for the site
and the building.
If no rent is charged for the use of venues for sports and cultural events, the venues fall under the
loan-for-use regime. If consideration is required for the use of the venues, their use falls under the
regime for ‘other business premises’. Nevertheless, in both cases the owner can terminate the use of
the venue, provided the statutory and/or contractual notice periods are observed.
For the venues owned by the municipality, the City has already included a clause in its loan-for-use
agreements and leases stipulating that the municipality can demand the right to use them, for example
for major sports events.
Competent guarantor
The owner of the venue.
The guarantee
Each owner has issued a separate guarantee.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 9.11 : Youth Olympic Village (YOG Rotterdam Foundation)

Asked Guarantee (p 77_121)
Provide a guaranteed maximum price per person per day (amount in USD 2018) of full board
accommodation at the YOG, including all taxes and commissions.
Competent guarantor
YOG Rotterdam Foundation
The guarantee
Please find in the following sleeve:
(1) the guarantee provided by the YOG Rotterdam Foundation.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 9.11 (YOG Rotterdam Foundation)
Competent guarantor
YOG Rotterdam Foundation
The guarantee
Hereby the YOG Rotterdam Foundation guarantees full-board accommodation for a maximum price of
109,50 USD in 2018 per night per person.
This amount is based on the following principles:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)

Per person
Per night
2-person room
2 star hotel
Breakfast included
Lunch included
Dinner included
Buffet formula
Commissions included
Exchange rate Euro to USD: 1 Euro = 1,30 USD
Indexation:
Index percentage
Year

%

2013

1,75%

2014

2,25%

2015

2,00%

2016

2,00%

2017

2,00%

2018
2019

2,00%
2,00%

2020

2,00%
YOG Rotterdam Foundation

The maximum amount has been calculated as follows:

Calculation

Item

€ in 2012
(rounded)

$ in 2018
(rounded)

Room 2 persons*

145,00

Room 1 person*

72,50

Lunch

10,00

15,00

Dinner

15,00

22,00

TOTAL

109,50

(*) incl breakfast, taxes, and commissions

G.J.H. van de Vegt
President, YOG Rotterdam Foundation

H. den Oudendammer
Treasurer, YOG Rotterdam Foundation

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 10.12 : Medical services and doping control (NADO)

Requested Guarantee (p 81_121)
Provide a guarantee from the relevant national authority confirming that the WADA (World Anti-Doping
Code) and the IOC Anti-Doping Rules will apply upon the occasion of the YOG
Competent guarantor
National Anti-Doping Authority of the Netherlands (NADO)
The guarantee
Please find in the following sleeve:
(1) the letter provided by the NADO.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 11.3: Security (The Government, City of Rotterdam)

Requested Guarantee (p 83_121)
Provide a guarantee from the highest government authority (local/regional/national) for the safety and
the peaceful celebration of the YOG
Competent guarantor
The Government, City of Rotterdam
The guarantee
Please find in the following sleeves:
(1) the letter provided by the Government confirming the model guarantees (original attached to Q
3.1) and the model guarantees themselves (idem, see especially section 4);
(2) the letter by the City of Rotterdam confirming all local guarantees (original attached to Q 1.6)
and the guarantee by the City of Rotterdam itself.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 11.3 (The Government)
Introduction
The requested guarantee concerning the organisation of security in the Netherlands must be provided
by two authorities, the Government (Ministry of Security and Justice) and the City of Rotterdam.
The present guarantee is given by the Government.
Legal framework
The Dutch police force comprises 25 regional forces and the National Police Services Agency (KLPD).
The 25 police forces contribute to security, the quality of life and crime prevention in their own region
of the Netherlands. The KLPD organises police tasks at a national level.
Management and authority
The Minister of Security and Justice is responsible for the overall quality of policing in the Netherlands.
Each of the 25 regional police forces is managed by a mayor from the region (often the mayor of the
largest municipality), in consultation with the chief public prosecutor for the region. The regional police
chief, usually a chief commissioner, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the force. The
main policy decisions are taken by the regional executive, whose members are all the mayors in the
region and the chief public prosecutor. Each region also has a so-called ‘triumvirate’ consisting of the
police force manager, the chief public prosecutor and the police chief, who consult on developments,
policies and results.
Who takes which decisions?
The 'competent authority', and therefore the body responsible for making decisions for the police,
differs according to the specific task. On issues relating to maintaining public order or providing
assistance, the mayor of the relevant municipality takes charge, but decisions to deploy the police to
investigate crimes are the responsibility of a public prosecutor. The Public Prosecution Service falls
under the auspices of the Minister of Security and Justice.
The guarantee
As regards the issuing of a guarantee by the Ministry of Security and Justice, the Government has
observed that international sports federations request guarantees from the authorities. On the basis of
its experience with international sports federations, the Dutch government has drawn up the model
guarantees included in this sleeve. Specific reference is made to chapter 4 of the model guarantee. In
the letter in the same sleeve, the Government declares that the model guarantees included are
applicable to the YOG Rotterdam 2018.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 11.3 (City of Rotterdam)
Introduction
The requested guarantee for the safe organisation of the YOG in the Netherlands must be provided by
two authorities, the Government (Ministry of Security and Justice) and the City of Rotterdam.
Legal framework
Introduction
Various parties share responsibility for security at events. The police are responsible for maintaining
public order, traffic safety and preventing crime. The Netherlands is also divided into Security Regions,
which are responsible for disaster prevention and responding to emergencies by coordinating the
activities of the regional fire brigade and emergency medical services.
The Dutch police consist of 25 regional forces and the National Police Services Agency (KLPD). The
25 police forces contribute to safety, the quality of life and crime prevention in their own region of the
Netherlands. The KLPD organises the police tasks at national level.
The Security Regions correspond with the regions of the 25 regional police forces.
Police
Management and authority
The Minister of Security and Justice is responsible for the overall quality of policing in the Netherlands.
Each of the 25 regional police forces is managed by a mayor from the region (often the mayor of the
largest municipality), in consultation with the chief public prosecutor for the region. The regional police
chief, usually a chief commissioner, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the force. The
main policy decisions are taken by the regional executive, whose members are all the mayors in the
region and the chief public prosecutor. Each region also has a so-called ‘triumvirate’ consisting of the
manager of the police force, the chief public prosecutor and the police chief, who consult on
developments, policies and results.
Who takes which decisions?
The 'competent authority', and therefore the body responsible for making decisions for the police,
differs according to the specific task. On issues relating to maintaining public order or providing
assistance, the mayor of the relevant municipality takes charge, but decisions to deploy the police to
investigate crimes are the responsibility of a public prosecutor. The Public Prosecution Service falls
under the auspices of the Minister of Security and Justice.
Rotterdam-Rijnmond Security Region
Mission
The Rotterdam-Rijnmond Security Region promotes cooperation in risk management, incident
response and crisis management by organising a joint response by services, organisations, citizens
and businesses to prevent or contain damage and personal injury resulting from incidents.

Tasks of the Rotterdam-Rijnmond Security Region
•Maintaining the Regional Ambulance Service.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Objectives of the Rotterdam-Rijnmond Security Region
• Preventing, containing and tackling fire and the risk of fire.
• Rescuing humans and animals.
• Organising transport for the ill and victims of accidents.
• Preparing and providing effective and coordinated medical assistance in the event of an accident or
disaster.

•Operating a central alarm centre together with the police and Regional Ambulance Service.
•Providing advice to municipalities about disaster response plans.
•Providing advice to municipalities about preventive policies.
•Assisting mayors in the event of an emergency.
•Coordinating the municipal disaster response and crisis management processes.
•Monitoring the quality of the fire brigade.
•Formulating the policy framework, operational procedures and operational management in relation to
disaster response and crisis management.
The guarantee
In connection with the requirement laid down in section 11.3 of the 2018 YOG Candidature Procedure
and Questionnaire / Part 2 / Theme 11 – Security, I hereby declare that the City of
Rotterdam promises its commitment, resources and cooperation for the organisation of the Youth
Olympic Games 2018 and the safe and peaceful celebration of the tournament.
Rotterdam has gained considerable experience over many years in organising large-scale events that
attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. In addition to the annual festivals and events such
as the Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam also hosts many international sports tournaments, recently
including the World Championships in table tennis and gymnastics, the European Championships in
Dressage, the Grand Départ of the Tour de France and the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament.
There is multidisciplinary coordination between the City of Rotterdam’s Department of Security, the
Rotterdam-Rijnmond police force, the Rotterdam-Rijnmond Security Region (Risk and Crisis
Management, Emergency Medical Services and Regional Fire Brigade), the organisers and the private
parties involved in major events. This approach has proved its worth. A distinguishing feature of
Rotterdam is the close contact and short lines of communication between the public administration
and executive agencies and the organisers of the event.
The City of Rotterdam and all the participating venues will together do everything possible to take the
measures and provide the facilities necessary to accommodate the YOG in 2018 and ensure they
proceed safely and peacefully.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 12.1: Accommodation (Tourist Board Rotterdam)
Asked Guarantee (p 85_121)
Provide table 12.1, duly completed and guaranteed by your national tourist board, detailing the total
room capacity within 20 km of Rotterdam.
Competent guarantor
Tourist Board Rotterdam (Rotterdam Marketing)
The guarantee
Please find in the following sleeve:
(1) the letter provided by the Tourist Board Rotterdam, on behalf of the National Tourist Board
and the hotel capacity overview.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 12.4 : Accommodation (several private parties)

Requested Guarantee (p 88_121)
Guarantee for each individual hotel owner listed on the list :
- room availability
- room rate per room type, including breakfast and all taxes
- that no minimum stay will apply
- that accommodation contracts are binding to the end of the Youth Olympic Games period.
Competent guarantor
Several private parties
The guarantee
Please find in the following sleeves all requested hotel guarantees.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 13.9 Transport (Rotterdam)

Requested Guarantee (p 91_121)
Provide a guarantee from the authority responsible for transport and traffic command and control
Competent guarantor
City of Rotterdam
The guarantee
Please find in the following sleeves:
(1) the letter by the City of Rotterdam confirming all local guarantees (original attached to Q
1.6) and the guarantee itself.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 13.9 (City of Rotterdam)
Requested Guarantee (p 91_121)
Provide a guarantee from the authority responsible for transport and traffic command and control
Competent guarantor
City of Rotterdam
The guarantee
In connection with the requirement specified in section 13.9 of the 2018 YOG Candidature Procedure
and Questionnaire / Part 2 / Theme 13 – Transport, I hereby declare that the City of
Rotterdam promises its commitment, resources and cooperation for the organisation of the Youth
Olympic Games 2018 and for safe, efficient and reliable transport during the Games.
Rotterdam has gained considerable experience over many years in organising large-scale events that
attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. In addition to the annual festivals and events such
as the Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam also hosts many international sports tournaments, recently
including the World Championships in table tennis and gymnastics, the European Championships in
Dressage, the Grand Départ of the Tour de France and the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament.
There is multidisciplinary coordination between the City of Rotterdam (traffic control, road
management and supervision), other road managers, public transport authorities and public transport
companies, the Rotterdam-Rijnmond police force and Security Region, the organisers and relevant
private parties to ensure the proper management of mobility during large-scale events. This approach
to mobility has proved its worth. A distinguishing feature of Rotterdam is the close contact and short
lines of communication between the public administration and executive agencies and the organisers
of the event.
The City of Rotterdam and all the participating venues will together do everything possible to take the
measures and provide the facilities necessary to provide safe, efficient and reliable transport during
the YOG in 2018.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 14.3 : Technology (KPN, Rix)

Requested Guarantee (p 95_121)
Provide a letter of intent from (a) local operator (s) stating that it (they) has (have) the capacity,
capability and interest in providing all Games-time telecommunications/ mobiles needs
Competent guarantor
KPN, Rix
The guarantee
Please find in the following sleeves:
(1) the letter provided by KPN;
(2) the letter provided by Rix.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 14.5 : Technology (The Government)

Requested Guarantee (p 96_121)
Provide (a) guarantee (s) from the competent body(ies) that it (they) is (are) prepared to allocate,
manage and control the necessary frequencies for the organisation of the YOG
Competent guarantor
The Radiocommunications Agency Netherlands, a division of the Ministry of Economic Affairs,
Agriculture and Innovation.
The guarantee
For this guarantee, please find in the following sleeve:
(1) the letter provided by the Government confirming the model guarantees (original attached
to Q 3.1) and the model guarantees themselves (idem, see especially section 7).

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 14.6 : Technology (YOG Rotterdam Foundation)

Requested Guarantee (p 96_121)
Provide a guarantee from the relevant authorities that there will be NO FEE charged to all client
groups for the reservation and services of allocated frequencies from one month before the Opening
Ceremony of the YOG to one week after the Closing Ceremony of the YOG.
Competent guarantor
YOG Rotterdam Foundation
The guarantee
Please find in the following sleeve:
(1) the letter provided by the YOG Rotterdam Foundation.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 15.2 : Media operations (YOG Rotterdam Foundation)

Requested Guarantee
Provide guarantees for the financing of work from the relevant competent bodies and specifying for
which venues.
Competent guarantor
YOG Rotterdam Foundation
The guarantee
No new permanent works need to be constructed. The Main Media Center will be in existing or
temporary venues where no improvements to the infrastructure are required. Therefore guarantees for
the financing of work are not applicable.

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 15.3 : Media operations (YOG Rotterdam Foundation, De Kuip)

Requested Guarantee (p 98_121)
Provide all guarantees obtained for the use of the MMC, including any rental costs, from the owners
concerned, including possession and vacation dates. This guarantee must also state that the owner(s)
grant(s) all rights with respect to commercial rights in relation to the MMC to the YOGOC for the period
the YOGOC has control of the venue(s).
Competent guarantor
YOG Rotterdam Foundation, De Kuip
The guarantee
Please find in the following sleeves:
(1) the guarantee provided by the YOG Rotterdam Foundation;
(2) the guarantee provided by Stadium Feijenoord N.V. (De Kuip; original attached to Q 8.2).

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

Q 15.3 (YOG Rotterdam Foundation)
Introduction
Various venues are required for the YOG.
Legal framework
General
Every ‘venue’ has an owner (or leaseholder) and a user. The owner (or leaseholder) and the user
may be the same party, but not necessarily. If the user and the owner (or leaseholder) are not the
same party, the legal term for the use is loan for use or lease. The user of a property that is loaned for
use is not charged for the use of the ‘venue’. The user who leases a property is charged. The
distinction between loan for use and lease is determined by mandatory law. In other words, the parties
cannot influence the classification.
The legislation on loan for use is flexible and parties therefore have considerable freedom of contract.
If the use has not been formally recorded in writing, the directive rules laid down in the Dutch Civil
Code apply.
Dutch tenancy law embraces three regimes: renting of living accommodation, renting of industrial
premises and renting of other business premises. There is a separate regime for the renting of
undeveloped sites. There can also be mixed tenancy regimes, for example if rent is paid for the site
and the building.
If no rent is charged for the use of venues for sports and cultural events, the venues fall under the
loan-for-use regime. If consideration is required for the use of the venues, their use falls under the
regime for ‘other business premises’. Nevertheless, in both cases the owner can terminate the use of
the venue, provided the statutory and/or contractual notice periods are observed.
For the venues owned by the municipality, the City has already included a clause in its loan-for-use
agreements and leases stipulating that the municipality can demand the right to use them, for example
for major sports events.
Competent guarantor
YOG Rotterdam Foundation

YOG Rotterdam Foundation

The guarantee
In connection with the requirement specified in section 15.3 of the YOG 2018 Candidature Procedure
and Questionnaire / Part 2 / Theme 15 – Media operations, the YOG guarantees that it shall hire a
reputable company to construct the flexible accommodation for part the Main Media Centre during the
period of the YOG Rotterdam 2018, i.e. from 1 August to 31 August 2018 inclusive.
For the rental costs, see the budget in Theme 5.

G.J.H. van der Vegt
President, YOG Rotterdam Foundation

H. den Oudendammer
Treasurer, YOG Rotterdam Foundation

YOG Rotterdam Foundation