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IMG to ensure that the entertainment centre was Athletes Village
set up for use for the athletes. The recreational
centre which was located at the athlete’s village Kenyatta University also known as the Athletes vil-
in Common room 2 had comfortable lounge facili- lage was the proposed venue for hosting athletes
ties that engaged the athletes and offi cials during and offi cials during World U18 championship. It has
their stay. 6 hostels has a bed capacity of 2000 and success-
fully hosted 1152 athletes and offi cials at the Nyayo
6. Supervise provision of meals: IMG was responsible hostels during the championship. In making sure
for ensuring meals were provided on time and also the athletes village operated smoothly, IMG was to
the dining facilities were clean and conducive. It transform Kenyatta University into a hotel set up.
KYEB
was also the responsibility of IMG to ensure that
Prior to the teams’ arrival, it was of great impor-
the dining area was set up for use by the athletes.
tance to put in place measures to ensure that the
athletes village operation was seamless.
7. Supervise provision of medical services: As part
Process fl ow of Team’s arrival
of the athlete’s village, medical services was a
requirement. IMG was there in charge of ensur-
Pre- Arrival
ing that the medical providers were present at
the athlete’s village and were readily available to
provide their services to the athletes and offi cials
IMG did the following before arrival of teams:
upon request.
• Exported all expected athletes & offi cials details from
8. Volunteer management: LOC had recruited vol-
the team system
unteers for the purpose of the IAAF U18 cham-
pionship. IMG took over the role of volunteer
respective hotels. (Appendix 1)
management at the athlete’s village and the vari- • Created a master list for the delegates based on their
• Communicated with the respective hotel contact per-
KENYA YEARBO0K
ous accommodation venues.
sons and confi rmed their reservations.
• Consulted with the accommodation and transport LOC
9. Supervise Laundry services: Ahead of the
director on the delegate airport transfer arrangements.
IAAF U18 championship, the Local Organizing
is was to ensure that both departments were working
EDITORIAL BOARD
Committee (LOC) sought a reputable company
in sync to ensure seamless operations.
with the capacity and manpower to carry-out
Hotel arrival
a 24-hour laundry service for more than 2,000
athletes, coaches as well as other relevant parties.
In this regard, IMG was tasked with supervising Upon arrival of the athletes they would then proceed
the collection and drop off athletes and offi cials to the accreditation centre before check in. However,
laundry at the athlete’s village. this was dependent on their arrival time as accredi-
tation was open between 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. If
10. Supervise Housekeeping and outdoor cleaning the teams arrived between that time periods, then
services: Cleaning of the common areas at the they would proceed to collect their accreditation.
accommodation venues by the procured clean- However, if the teams arrived after 8.00 p.m. they
ing service. would collect their accreditation the following day
after breakfast.
11. IAAF, teams and offi cials communication: During
the championships, the delegates received rel- Check in process:
evant information about the event via the respec-
tive hotel desks. Once the teams arrived at the hotel lobby, their

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