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APPENDIX G MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE ORGANISATION OF FED CUP WORLD GROUP AND WORLD GROUP II TIES These minimum standards are in addition to the requirements relating to the organisation of all World Group and World Group II ties stipulated elsewhere in these Regulations. In addition, for a Nation hosting the Final, please see Appendix I. The ITF must be consulted in advance if there is any doubt with regard to compliance with the points mentioned below as non-compliance may result in the relocation of a Tie and/or a fine. The arrangements for all Ties shall be subject to approval by the Fed Cup Committee. 1. 2. 3. 3. 4. 5. 6. Location The city where the Tie is held must be a major city or heavily populated area of the country. For Semifinal Ties the city must be one of the top ranked cities in that country. (For the Final see Appendix I). Airport The airport must either be an international airport or capable of easy connection to an international airport by a regularly scheduled large commercial jet aircraft and must be easily accessible from the city where the Tie is held. Accommodation There must be sufficient hotel accommodation of the highest category able to accommodate both teams, Title and International Sponsors, media and officials. The Stadium The stadium must be within reasonable distance from the hotels (maximum 30 minutes by car). Minimum Seating Capacity Minimum spectator capacity of 4,000 seats (exceptions may be made for World Group and World Group II First Round and Play-off Ties). Transportation An efficient transportation system must be provided to take the players and officials to and from the airport and, most importantly, frequent and regular transport between the Tie hotels and the venue. Facilities The stadium and venue must have appropriate on-site facilities including but not limited to: (a) Locker Rooms Fully equipped changing rooms of suitable international standard (one for each team). (b) Players' Lounges Players' lounges of a suitable size to accommodate both teams and support staff unless otherwise agreed by the ITF. 74