- Grand Slam Agreement
- World Conference on Doping in Sport, preparatory meeting
- FEI Secretariat in Lausanne: new Telephone and Fax numbers

GRAND SLAM AGREEMENT

Representatives of FEI and BCM met on 26 November 1998 to discuss the differences of interpretation of the marketing and promotion of the Grand Slam which led to the FEI withdrawing its approval of the concept after its start in Oslo.

Following the meeting the FEI is pleased that an agreement has been reached for the continuation of the Grand Slam based on specified definition of the Grand Slam concept and its promotional marketing. Consequently, the Grand Slam will take place at the following events: Oslo, Berlin, Geneva, London, Paris, ës Hertogenbosch and Dortmund. A bonus of EURO 100í000, EURO 200í000 and EURO 300í000 will be paid to the rider winning respectively three, four or five of the seven FEI World Cup Grand Slam in a row. For the 1998/1999 season the next are Geneva, London Paris, ës Hertogenbosch and Dortmund.

WORLD CONFERENCE ON DOPING IN SPORT, PREPARATORY MEETING

Mr Freddy Serpieri, 1st Vice President, Mr Michael Stone, Assistant Secretary General and Dr Frits Sluyter, FEI Veterinary Officer, represented the FEI at the preparatory meeting which was convened by the IOC President on 27 November 1998 in Lausanne with a view to the World Conference on Doping in Sport next 2,3, and 4 February 1999. During this meeting, the participants agreed to the key proposals to be presented at the 1999 Doping Conference:
- Adoption of a single Medical Code for the entire Olympic Movement and a definition of doping
- Uniformity of sanctions for the entire Olympic Movement
- Creation of an independent specialised institution in the form of an anti- doping agency for the entire Olympic Movement
- Collaboration between government authorities and sports
organisations.
- Harmonisation of legislation on doping in sport.
- Ethic, prevention, information and education
- Procedures and protection of athletesí rights

FEI SECRETARIAT IN LAUSANNE NEW TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS
(As from 15 January 1999)

Tel. (41 21) 310 47 47
Fax (41 21) 310 47 60