Programme Overview

I. Overview

The Game of FairPlay is an organization that is geared towards promoting fairness in the global game of association football or ‘soccer’. It will establish the first world ‘Game of FairPlay’ Football Congress (WFC) in Istanbul, Turkey to run in September 2008. The organisation is dedicated to help guide the concept of fair play in football.In particular, the WFC aim to set a new agenda for concerted action to cultivate “a global understanding and respect of national values and culture which reflect the game of fair play in Football”.

This can only be achieved if national football associations and international governing bodies such as FIFA and the Confederations are fully engaged.There is a natural partnership between fair play in the game of football and the concepts driving the WFC. By its very nature football is about participation, teamwork and co-operation while playing within a competitive environment. Football is also about inclusion within a world community and at a national level about the value of citizenship.

Today football brings individuals and communities together, highlighting commonalties and bridging cultural, political or ethnic divides. There are also challenges. Today the game itself is continually on trial from many fair play perspectives. There is too much political interference; there is match-fixing and there are other forms of corruption that thrive on the back of the growing financial importance of the game. Yet football still provides a means for participants to learn many skills such as discipline, confidence and leadership. It can offer core principles such as tolerance, cooperation and respect.

Football shows us the value of effort and how to manage victory, as well as defeat. When these positive aspects of game are emphasized, football becomes a powerful social vehicle for good in the world. An international football gathering, such as the WFC is intended to help decision makers in the game to discuss how fair play can achieve desirable social goals off the field as well as organizing teams to score goals n the pitch. It is intended to base the WFC in Turkey as an annual event.

II. Outline of the Programme

The conference programme included a plenary meeting with keynote speeches and panel discussions as well as workshops on selected themes

9:30 SESSION I:

11:00 SESSION II:

2:00 SESSION III

3:40 SESSION IV

Tuesday September 2nd 2008 - Day 2

SESSION ONE

11:00 SESSION TWO

2:00 SESSION THREE

Wenesday September 3rd 2008 - Day 3

Interactive Workshop
Effective Management of Football Clubs

III. Background

In September 2008, Istanbul Turkey will be the venue for the first world congress on game of fairplay in football. The congress will attract football governing bodies, experts, academics and professionals from around the world committed to the advancement of playing by the rules of the game.

The main objective of the congress will be to explore and evaluate the fairness of structures on and off the playing field. This evaluation will be the foundation for creating new guidelines that will enhance and clarify the rules and procedures of football. This examination will help bridge the gap between the game itself, the organisers’, and the viewing public. It aims to steer the future of the football movement towards a greater benefit to society. As some football clubs are becoming increasingly driven by business interests beyond the game itself, these sentiments are being reflected by football organizations. The congress intends to highlight some of the unfair advantages and cultural differences between societies involved in the game.

The congress will provide a unique opportunity for renowned experts in all areas of football to examine and create the new rules for business interests and the game of fairplay. The multidisciplinary congress is presented in collaboration with universities, EU institutions, international football organisations i.e. UEFA, FIFA, federations, associations, TFF (Turkish Football federation), FA, companies and experts from all over the world who are involved in the football industry. The Game of FairPlay, an international congress whose aim is to establish the foundation of FAIRPLAY in football. Key speakers have been chosen from a pool of international experts who are authorities in their field. We have an invitation for FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter (TBC); UEFA President Michel Platini (TBC); Senes Erzik 1st Vice President, UEFA (TBC); Hasan Dogan President of TFF (TBC) and other renowned speakers.

This unique congress will be a stimulating and highly interactive experience enabling participants to go away with a variety of tools and new ideas as well as a network of fellow practitioners to continue learning and exchanging ideas. More than 20 symposia will explore contemporary issues and dilemmas from multiple and interdisciplinary perspectives.

The 1st World Football Congress will have as its audience and participants: professionals, managers, practitioners, decision-makers from, clubs, associations, sponsorship experts, and other sports organisations. With minarets of Istanbul as a backdrop for this conference, participants will also enjoy the benefits of this unique setting. The sport trade exhibition with a variety of exhibiters will form part of the accompanying events at the conference ground. This conference will be covered by a variety of national and international broadcasters, newspapers, and sports related journals.

For further information,
email: info@gamefairplay.com

IV. Aims and Objectives

4.1 Proposed Objective:

1. To enhance fairplay awareness about all forms of football national and international.
2. To encourage new participation in the movements that fairplay concept.
3. To celebrate the 1st World Football Congress in Istanbul, Turkey breakthrough by reflecting on the advance and challenges of fairness on and off the game.

5.1 Expected Output:

• Improvement for commitment of fairness football organisation institutions to follow-up and strategizing for elimination of disability, gender and other forms of disadvantages. 
• Availability of new game of fairplay solidarity movements that works to ensure better protection for the game of football.
• Identification of advances and challenges of game of fairpaly as well as elimination of disadvantaged of national football teams.

E: Vision:

The vision of the Game of FairPlay (GFP) organization is to establish fair play in the game of football on and off the pitch.

 F: Mission Statement:

The GFP strives to provide a positive, competitive environment with emphasis on exploring the commercial fundamentals and rules of the game. We will accomplish our mission by striving continually to bring fairplay to the game, to its supporters and its commercial partners. Our primary focus is on the promotion of a competitive spirit for success while never compromising the game of fair play for all participants.

G: Goal:

To mobilize social groups, business interests and football professional and academic experts so that they can fully participate in solving the current problems facing the game.

V. Commitees

VI. Conference Prices

The Game of FairPlay Conference 2008
Istanbul, Turkey
1 - 3 September

the game of fairplay

Please select as required -all prices shown in Euro (€)

VII. Booking Form

You can download the booking form here.

VIII. Who Should Attend

• International Governing Bodies
  FIFA
  UEFA
• CAF
• CONMEBOL
• CONCACAF
  National Associations
• Professionals
• Experts
• Global Sport Media
• Global Broadcasters
• Publishers
• Universities S
• Institutions
• Football Academics and Researchers
• Governing Bodies
  Professional Associations
  Local Authorities
• Industry Players
  Managers
  Practitioners
  Decision-makers
• Sport Interns
• Business Interests
  Sport Marketing
  Sports PR
  Football Agents
  Marketing Agencies
  Sports Finance
  Players Agents
  Licence Holders
  Rights Holders
  Designers
  Public Relations
  Research Consultants
• Sponsors
  Merchandising Experts
• Sport and Industry Related Technology Companies
• Corporate Governing Bodies
• Hospitality Services
  Sport Specialist Tour Operators
  Sport Tourism Organisations
  Travel Compagnies
  Airline Organisations
  Ticketing Agencies
• Event Management Organisations
• Insurance Companies
• Sport Specialist: Legal Bodies and Law Firms
• Voluntary Sport Organisations

IX. Why Attend

During the three-day conference, participants have the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics, such as issues that impact of football on business and society; diversity; players; social behaviour; trust gaps between coaches, administrators and managers.

However the ultimate reason to unitise the event to network. Such brief meetings are the starting point for long-lasting and profitable business relationships.

The Game of Fairplay specially offers a platform in Istanbul one of the world's most exciting and historic cities.

X. Delegate Service

Meeting rooms

Please, ask for meeting rooms at the conference service desk.

Speakers´ preparation room

The speakers´ preparation room is located at the conference Hall and is open daily from 08.00.

Power Point presentations

Speakers using Power Point are kindly requested to contact the preparation room for technical arrangements at the latest one-day before presentation in question. Conference staff will assist the speakers concerning their demonstration material and equipment.

For those presenting on Monday September 1st conference staff will be available Sunday August 31st, 10.00 - 18.00. You can also submit your presentation in advance. Please, e-mail your Power Point presentation, marked with your name and title of presentation, to the game of fairplay Technical Team at info@gamefairplay.com

Internet service

Conference delegates are offered Internet service at the hotel. Please, follow the signs or ask at the conference desk

Copying service

The conference desk provides copying service at a moderate cost and free for all speakers.

Bulletin Board

Daily programme and messages will be posted on the bulletin board in the Entrance Conference Hall at the Conference service desk.

Exhibition area

the game of fairplay 2008 exhibition area is located in the Ground and First Floor area. The exhibition is open daily from 08.00. the game of fairplay 2008 will be represented in the exhibition area together with other sport related organisations and companies.

XI. Invitation Letters

Participants to the Game Fairplay conference receive a letter of invitation. It contains following documents :

The conference participants are also sent a pre-workshop questionnaire (for schedule 3rd day workshops) which must be returned in advance of the event. These questionnaires are a valuable help for the project team in preparing the programme of the event.

Other useful Information:

• Pre-workshop questionnaire
• Prepaid tickets
• Insurance
• Travelling
• Accommodation
• Reimbursement rules - participants

XII. Practical Information

Transfers

The Game of Fairplay Organisation is providing all kind of transport facilities to make sure your group arrives at the right place on time. It is important to se any transfer as an integrated component of the event. We extent our transfer services from Airports and from allocated accommodations and also from three centre points of Istanbul City to Conference Centre), further details please visit the hospitality facilities of the game of fairplay.

Public transportation

Our hospitality organisers provide all public transport information. For further details please email: services@gamefairplay.com.

Climate

September means late summer or early fall. Temperatures normally vary from about a high +25 C to a low +15 C. Sunrises at around 06.00 and sets at about 20.00.

Currency

Turkey is not part of the European monetary system. EURO is generally accepted in major department stores and restaurants. One EURO equals 1.5 YTL (New Turkish Lira).

Visa

EU citizens can get visa from the Airport (cost 10 EURO) Other citizen may require visa please, contact our travel services for further information. You can also get information from:

http://www.ibb.gov.tr/en-US/AnaSayfa/ or www.tourquest.co.uk

Health regulations

Similar to EU regulation. For a specific inquiry or needs do inform to the Game of FairPlay Management.

Insurance

The organisers cannot be held responsible for injury or sickness to Conference attendees or to damage or loss of personal belongings.

The City of Istanbul

Istanbul is one of the world’s most exciting cities, offering something to all visitors. This vibrant city embraces the variety of rich historical visiting places and cultural settings, reflected through its cuisine, shops and colourful life activities and many other facilities are easily accessible to Conference participants.

For excellent tourist information, please, visit www.ibb.gov.tr/en-US/AnaSayfa/ or www.tourquest.co.uk (Turkish Visitors Board). Turkish Visitors Board will be represented at the game of fairplay 2008 exhibition.

XIII. General Information

The game of fairplay Congress 2008 will take place at the Hilton Convention Center In Istanbul.

The conference service desk is located in the Convention Center and is open daily from 08.00 Sunday 31st through Wenesday 3rd September 2008.

Registration takes place at the conference site – main entrance between 08.00 - 10.00 hours, Sunday 31 to Wenesday, 3rd September 2008.

A number of workshops will be organised with collaborating conference partners

All registered delegates, exhibitors, conference partners; students and media members have to wear game of fairplay 2008 badges for security reasons during conference events. Badges serve as passports to the conference site, luncheons, coffee and social activities. Accompanying persons must wear their badges during Conference reception, Monday night dinner and closing Banquet. Please, note badges for accompanying persons do not entitle them to conference attendance.

XIV. Social Programme

Monday September 1st

Opening Ceremony, then follow by Welcoming address

Tuesday September 2nd

Reception at the (TBC)

Wenesday September 3rd

Closing Banquet and Gathering

Further social programme will be announced

XV. Booking and Price Policies

CONFERENCE DELEGATE PACKAGES
booking and price policies

Payment terms
On completion of the booking form, payment may be made by cheque, credit card or direct credit transfer.

Substitution and cancellation
Our policy, if delegates are unable to attend, they may make a substitution at any time. However, if it is not possible to notify the organisers of the substitution prior to the conference, this should be done immediately at registration onto the conference which we will have staff to deal with query. Due to circumstances, the booking may be cancelled up to two weeks before the conference, in writing. Although refunds will be subject to an administration fee of €25. Any request after given date, regrettably, we cannot make refunds on cancellations, unless special circumstances which need require evidence.

Special needs
The Game of FairPlay welcomes delegates with special needs. The conference centre has wheelchair access and various other special facilities for all those special needs. Therefore if we do clarify these special needs prior to booking it will be more useful for us to deal accordingly.

Special diets
We have full facilities to deal with your special diets and all catering is organised with options to fulfil the requirements of vegetarians. However, we can accommodate most dietary and other special dietary requirements if these are indicated to us on booking.

Quality assured
As our quality assurance policy our request from delegates, you will be asked to complete an evaluation form at the end of the conference. For to ensure we maintain a high quality of service, we welcome your suggestions and comments and would ask that you take the time to complete these details and return them to us before you departure

Data protection
This is to inform you that the information you provide on the booking form will be held on a database to process the confirmation of your place and so that we can keep you up to date with other relevant facilities such as products and services provided by the Game of FairPlay. Here with ensure that we do not pass your details on to any other party for any purposes.