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80 APPENDIX F MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE ORGANISATION OF DAVIS CUP TIES (Mandatory for the World Group and Zone Group Ties with the exception of points 1 and 15 (e) which are mandatory for World Group and recommended for Zone Group Ties. In addition, for a Nation hosting the Final, please see Appendix G.) These minimum standards are in addition to the requirements relating to the organization of all Ties stipulated elsewhere in these Regulations. 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 Davis Cup Committee. 1. Location The city where the Tie is held must be a major city or heavily populated area of the country. For the Semifinal Ties the city must be one of the top ranked cities in that country or territory. (For the Final see Appendix G). 2. 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. For Semifinal Ties the city must have an accessible international hub airport. 3. Accommodation There must be sufficient hotel accommodation of the highest category able to accommodate both teams, Title and International Sponsors, media and officials. 4. The Stadium The stadium must be within reasonable distance from the hotels (maximum 45 minutes by car). 5. Minimum seating capacity World Group 1 st Round and Play-off Ties: 4,000 seats World Group Quarterfinal Ties: 6,000 seats World Group Semifinal Ties: 8,000 seats World Group Final: 12,000 seats The Committee shall be entitled to make exceptions to the minimum standards regarding stadium capacity if it is satisfied that the Home Nation has used its best efforts to comply.

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