Media accreditation: how to apply
Members of the media are invited to apply for accreditation for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009.
The written press, internet journalists, photographers, radio journalists and television broadcasters wishing to gain accreditation for the Tournament, which is being held in Dubai from March 5-7.
In order to apply for accreditation, please read the following BEFORE submitting your application.
To be able to complete the application form, you will need your personal details, your passport or identity card number, your company details and information regarding your role at the RWC Sevens 2009.
To submit your application you will also need a passport style photograph.
To apply:
1) Complete the attached application form by clicking HERE>>
If you are applying on behalf of others, please ensure that the details of the applicant/s are used, NOT your own. If you wish to coordinate all accreditation issues, please e-mail us at:
media.accreditation@promoseven.com
Please note: each individual must collect their own pass.
In order to submit your application, you will be required to acknowledge your acceptance of the RWC Sevens 2009 Media Accreditation Terms & Conditions and Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 Media Rules.
These can be found by clicking here>>
There are also specific guidelines relevant to
photographers and
News Access Regulations.
On arrival in Dubai, you will be required to sign a document adhering to these conditions and rules. Failure to do so may result in your accreditation being CANCELLED.
2) Prepare your photograph using a JPEG format.
- The image must be a recent and accurate likeness of the applicant on a plain background
- The image should be a front view of the applicant's head and shoulders
- Hats, hair bands or dark glasses may not be worn, unless always worn for religious or medical reasons
This file must be a minimum of 170KB/maximum of 360KB in size. The file name must be GivennameFamilyname.jpg for example:
JohnSmith.jpg
3) E-mail the your completed application form together with your photograph to:
media.accreditation@promoseven.com
The media accreditation application process will close on February 26 for press and photographers. (late applications will be treated sympathetically) The applications from Broadcasters (TV in particular) are usually closed a fortnight before the tournament, but should late applicantions be made efforts will be made to accommodate them.
You will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your application.
Confirmation:
An e-mail will be sent to applicant telling him/her that he/she has been successful in applying for accreditation to Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 no later than February 26. Should your application be denied for any reason, you will also receive an e-mail to this effect.
Approved applicants will then receive an e-mail which will include key venue information and information regarding hotels, transport, accreditation pick-up points, Media Centre opening hours and a summary of the facilities you can expect at the venue.
Before you receive this e-mail, general information regarding accreditation can be found by clicking on one of the links below:
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