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WORLD U18

Technical and competition

Introduction

his report has been prepared by Technical to be knowledgeable in specifi c areas of increased
and Competition Sub-Committee of the IAAF importance such as coordination with technology,
T2017 WU18 Championships – Nairobi as a post television and event presentation.
mortem of the event. • The events afford tremendous and unique chances
It has been prepared with a view to assisting future
KYEB
for individuals and organisations to benefi t through
event organizers to understand the diverse issues
practical experience, the development of skills and
involved in the hosting of an international event of
the expression of creativity. Planning, budgeting,
this magnitude which have been covered so that they
leadership, delegation, teamwork, time management,
can in future develop an effi cient plan.
negotiation and communication are just some of the
e report is detailed and captures the main areas
areas in which those who made up the organisation
of concern for the success of an event of that mag-
were challenged to grow and to achieve excellence.
nitude if ever such an event will ever be hosted in
• e work was exciting and enjoyable, since we work
Kenya in future.
with excellent planners. e event was successfully
e event was a serious and challenging undertak-
staged, reason why we felt a great personal satisfac-
ing, which required professional expertise, particu-
tion and pride among all those, both paid and volun-
larly from those in key positions.
teer, who have been involved and played a part.
It was necessary that all those involved at any
stage invest their time to understand the task ahead,
since the event was held in Sub-Saharan Africa for Chief Executive Offi cer (CEO)
the fi rst time.
KENYA YEARBO0K
The CEO was the head of the secretariat whose
e organizers highly appreciate the Government’s
responsibility was to co-ordinate the operational
invaluable contribution through the Ministry of
functions required to deliver the event, a major con-
Sports, which made the championships a success.
tributor to the planning. He had all the attributes of
We present a summary of our activities during
EDITORIAL BOARD
leadership, management and communication skills
the Championships, focus being competition and
as well as experience in the organisation of sport
preparation.
events. e appointed Ceo was Mwangi Muthee.
Responsibilities/Objectives
Chairman
It was the Directorate’s responsibility to ensure
that the event was overseen by competent techni- The Chairman chaired the Local Organising
cal officials. The sub-committee was tasked with Committee (LOC) and oversaw the strategic func-
the recruitment and training of technical staff. It tions.
coordinated with IAAF technical experts and ser-
vice providers’ technicians to ensure the standards Local organising committee LOC
required by IAAF were met.
With the increased use of technology and pro- e Local Organizing Committee’s primary respon-
fessionalization of the sport, the requirement for sibilities are all on-site arrangements and logistics
technical offi cials was not only to have experience before, during and after the championships. Most of
in the technical conduct of competitions - but also the tasks are carried out in close cooperation with

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