COMPETITION GUIDE Para-cycling Track World Championships Apeldoorn, The Netherlands 26-29 March 2015 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS This document summarizes the information needed by National Federations for participation in the 2015 UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships: 1. GENERAL INFORMATION APELDOORN .......................................................... 3 2. GENERAL INFORMATION TRACK ................................................................... 4 3. SCHEDULE .................................................................................................... 6 4. TRAVEL / ACCOMMODATION ........................................................................ 9 5. CONTACT DETAILS ...................................................................................... 11 6. UCI OFFICIALS ........................................................................................... 12 Update as Thursday, 29 January 2015 2 1. GENERAL INFORMATION APELDOORN Welcome to Apeldoorn: Apeldoorn is located in the middle of National Park the Veluwe; one of the most beautiful National Parks in The Netherlands. Apeldoorn has 155.000 citizens and belongs to the top ten cities of The Netherlands. But Apeldoorn is different, not many cities have so much space or such a relaxed atmosphere. The woody environment gives the city its own image. When you go through the streets, nature will surround you. Beautiful gardens and city parks brighten up both the city centre and the neighbourhoods with green colours. The historical buildings are giving Apeldoorn even more appeal. Apeldoorn has a lot of things that are worth a visit. For example Apenheul, it’s the only zoo in the world where 30 different kind of monkeys live freely in the forest. Or visit the museum Paleis Het Loo, the former summer residency of the Dutch Royal family. It makes you feel royal even walking through it. Third on the list is a visit to Julianatoren, a great leisure park suited for young and old. Apeldoorn has it all, a modern city centre with some pleasant shops and dining options, culture treasure’s and beautiful nature. Climatic conditions at the race dates: Early spring; average temperatures min 1°C (34ºF), max 10°C (50ºF Language: Dutch Currency: Euro € 3 2. GENERAL INFORMATION TRACK Omnisport Apeldoorn Omnisport Apeldoorn is a modern location for sport and business events. Omnisport has an A-status and is the only velodrome of the Netherlands were European or World Championships (Para) Track cycling and athletics can be held. Besides its usefulness for cycling or athletics, Omnisport has plenty of space to transform into a concert or congress location or even a tenniscourt. Omnisport almost offers 6.500 m2 of space. Address of the velodrome Omnisport: De Voorwaarts 55 7321 MA Apeldoorn The Netherlands Characteristics of the track Length: 250 meters Width: 7 meters Maximum incline on curves: 44 Minimum incline on straight Lines: 12,8 4 Accreditation fees UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships Online registration Individual € 100,- Accreditation fees are handled by the Organizing Committee. Please do not pay the accreditation fees in advance, but wait until you receive the invoice through the OC. Please make sure the invoice number will be stated in the payment details. All payments must be received by the organisation by 23 March in order to avoid paying in cash. Teams will not be able to enter the competition if the accreditation fees have not been paid by the first day of competition. Rider numbers will not be distributed until accreditation fees are paid. Invoices can be paid in advance or on site by credit card. Please note, payments on site can only be done on 23 March and 24 March from 9h00 till 16h00 at the Accreditation Centre. Bank Name: Rabobank Oss Bank Address: Raadhuislaan 26, 5341 GM Oss, The Netherlands Account Name: The Organizing Connection BV Account Number IBAN: NL50 RABO 0170 4336 84 BIC/SWIFT Number: RABONL2U Please remit the funds using the above details. If there are any issues, please contact the OC. 5 3. SCHEDULE General Schedule Apeldoorn 26 – 29 March 2015 Preliminary Competition Schedule March 26, 2015 Day 1 08:00 to 09:30 Opening of the track for training Session Start 10:00 Event No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13:15 END OF SESSION Gender Women Women Women Men Men Men Category C-1 C-2 C-3 C-1 C-2 C-3 15:00 15:30 Opening Ceremony Women Women Men Men Women Men C-4 C-5 C-4 C-5 B B 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 20:00 END OF SESSION March 27, 2015 08:00 to 09:30 Opening of the track for training Session Start Event No Gender 10:00 1 Women 2 Women 3 Women 4 Men 5 Men Men 13:15 END OF SESSION 15:30 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 17:45 END OF SESSION Women Women Women Men Men Men March 28, 2015 08:00 to 09:30 Opening of the track for training Session Start Event No Gender 10:00 1 Women 2 Men 3 Women 4 Women 5 Men 6 Men 13:45 END OF SESSION 15:30 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 17:45 END OF SESSION Women Men Women Women Men Men Morning Event 500m TT 500m TT 500m TT 1km TT 1km TT 1km TT AWARDS Round Final Final Final Final Final Final 500m TT 500m TT 1km TT 1km TT 1km TT 1km TT AWARDS Final Final Final Final Final Final 500m Morning Event 3Km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit Round Qualification Qualification Qualification Qualification Qualification Qualification Day 2 Category C-1* C-2 C-3 C-1* C-2 C-3 C-1 C-2 C-3 C-1 C-2 C-3 3Km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit AWARDS Final Final Final Final Final Final Day 3 Category B B C-4 C-5 C-4 C-5 B B C-4 C-5 C-4 C-5 Morning Event 3Km Pursuit 4km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit 4km Pursuit 4km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit 4km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit 3Km Pursuit 4km Pursuit 4km Pursuit AWARDS Round Qualification Qualification Qualification Qualification Qualification Qualification Final Final Final Final Final Final 6 March 29, 2015 07:00 to 08:30 Opening of the track for training Session Start Event No Gender 9:00 1 Women 2 Men 3 Mixed 4 Women 5 Men 6 Women 7 Men 8 Women 9 Men 12:15 END OF SESSION 13:30 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Women Men Mixed Women Men Women Men Women Women Men Men Women Men Women Women Men Men Day 4 Category B B C1-5 B B B B B B Morning Event Sprints Sprints Team Sprint Sprints Sprints Sprints Sprints Sprints Sprints Session Start Round Qualification Qualification Qualification 1/4 Final 1st heat 1/4 Final 1st heat 1/4 Final 2nd heat 1/4 Final 2nd heat 1/4 Final (3rd i.r.) 1/4 Final (3rd i.r.) B B C1-5 B B B B C1-5 B B C1-5 B B AWARDS C1-5 B B C1-5 AWARDS Sprints Sprints Team Sprint Sprints Sprints Sprints Sprints Scratch** Sprints Sprints Scratch** Sprints Sprints Team Sprint Scratch** Sprints Sprints Scratch** Sprints / Scratch 1/2 Final 1st heat 1/2 Final 1st heat Final 1/2 Final 2nd heat 1/2 Final 2nd heat 1/2 Final (3rd i.r.) 1/2 Final (3rd i.r.) Qualification (i.r) Final 1st heat Final 1st heat Qualification (i.r) Final 2nd heat Final 2nd heat Final Final (3rd i.r.) Final (3rd i.r.) Final 17:15 END * Pursuit C1: Les qualifications de la poursuite pour les classes sportives M-WC1 se font avec 1 seul athlète sur la piste. The qualifying rounds of the Pursuit for sport classes M-WC1 are done with only 1 rider on the track. ** La scratch suit les règlements : • 16.8.013 et 16.8.014 (changement au 1er février 2015) • 3.2.173 et suivant • 9.2.022 Toutes les nations ont la possibilité d'inscrire: et 2 coureurs femmes provenant des classes sportives C1-2 femmes provenant des classes sportives C3-4-5 Les points UCI sont attribués selon l'article 16.18.011 Scratch follows the rules: • 16.8.013 and 16.8.014 (rule change at February 1st) • 3.2.173 and the following article • 9.2.022 All nations have the opportunity to include: riders and 2 females riders from the C1-2 sport classes and 2 females riders from the C3-4-5 sport classes UCI points are allocated according to Article 16.18.011 2 coureurs hommes 2 coureurs hommes et 2 coureurs 2 males 2 males riders Please note that these competition schedules are provisional and will be confirmed after registration. 7 Classification 23 March 2015 24 March 2015 25 March 2015 08h00 – 18h00 08h00 – 18h00 08h00 – 10h00 Classification Classification Prothesis/orthesis Bilderberg De Keizerskroon* Bilderberg De Keizerskroon* Bilderberg De Keizerskroon* * subject to changes Training sessions 24 & 25 March 2015 09h00 to 18h00 Official Training at the velodrome Omnisport Training schedules will be distributed once all teams have confirmed their arrival details. For any teams arriving early at the velodrome Omnisport, please contact Ms. Anouk Haantjes from Omnisport for unofficial training session possibilities. The price per hour € 113,65 excluding VAT. For more information and options: +31 (0)55 368 46 14 +31(0)6 44 648 278 [email protected] Confirmation of starters 25 March 2015 10h00 – 12h00 SportCafé at the velodrome Omnisport Meeting of team managers and distribution of race numbers 25 March 2015 18h00 – 19h00 3rd floor at the velodrome Omnisport Anti-doping controls Will take place in the velodrome Omnisport. Accreditation Omnisport Apeldoorn – Accreditation Centre: Monday 23 March Tuesday 24 March Wednesday 25 March Thursday 26 March Friday 27 March Saturday 28 March Sunday 29 March 09h00 09h00 09h00 09h00 09h00 09h00 09h00 – – – – – – – 16h00 16h00 16h00 16h00 16h00 16h00 16h00 Accreditation will be available inside the velodrome as per official team lists only. Team boxes Teams can access their storage room from 23 March. Teams can collect their key on Monday 23 March at the Accreditation Centre (see opening hours above). We ask a deposit of € 50,- for the key, deposit can be paid cash only. Please return the key before Monday 30 March 12h00. Bike store Specialized Concept store, Kanaal Noord 152, Apeldoorn Phone: +31 55 367 1746 Van Wachem Tweewielercentrum, Arnhemseweg 88, Apeldoorn Phone: +31 55 533 2764 Supermarket Albert Heijn (10 minutes by car), Talingweg 169, Apeldoorn C1000 De Mheen Bredewout B.V. (6 minutes by car), Korianderplein 61, Apeldoorn 8 4. TRAVEL / ACCOMMODATION The UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships will be held in Omnisport, Apeldoorn. Especially for you a selection has been made of hotels in Apeldoorn. There are two Official hotels: Van der Valk Apeldoorn De Cantharel and Bilderberg Hotel De Keizerskroon. Our Preferred hotels are Bilderberg ‘t Speulderbos and Bastion Hotel Apeldoorn Het Loo. The Official hotels and Preferred hotels are offering a special package: * Attractive room rate * Rooms are including breakfast * Sport meals upon request * WIFI internet available in the hotel * Possibilities for bike storage * Transportation Bilderberg hotels – Omnisport Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn De Cantharel**** (Official Hotel) Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn - de Cantharel is situated in green surroundings, close to National Park De Hoge Veluwe, near Apeldoorn’s city centre and only a 15 minute drive to Omnisport. Comfort and luxury are paramount in stylish hotel rooms of Van der Valk Hotel De Cantharel. The ideal accommodation that offers a relaxing setting for athletes. Foot baths, a sauna, heated water beds and a Turkish steam bath make up the wellness area. There is also a modern restaurant where you can enjoy the fresh products. Free on-site parking. Bilderberg Hotel De Keizerskroon**** (Official and Classification Hotel) Bilderberg Hotel De Keizerskroon Apeldoorn: green, stately and close to National Park De Hoge Veluwe. The Keizerskroon hotel is located next to the Paleis het Loo, which until the 1960s was owned by Queen Wilhemina and only a 10 minute drive to Omnisport. The comfortable and luxurious hotel rooms meet the highest requirements for the athletes. High quality service, genuine hospitality and providing the ideal environment for an athlete for proper preparation. The restaurant offers food with fresh products and there is free on-site parking. Sauna, solarium, Turkish steam bath and heated indoor swimming pool are the places to be too. Classification takes places in Bilderberg Hotel De Keizerskroon*. Bilderberg ‘t Speulderbos**** (Preferred Hotel) In the heart of the Netherlands in the middle of the forest and on the outskirts of National Park De Hoge Veluwe you find Bilderberg ‘t Speulderbos. A 25 minute drive from Omnisport, free transport to and from the hotel is included. In these green surroundings you feel right at home. All the luxurious rooms have recently been renovated and come equipped with all the necessary comforts athletes need. Enjoy your meal in the stylish 9 restaurant or in the ambient lounge. Relax in a rejuvenating sauna or take a refreshing dive into the heated indoor swimming pool. Free on-site parking. Bastion Hotel Apeldoorn Het Loo**** (Preferred Hotel) Bastion Hotel Apeldoorn het Loo stands for a personal atmosphere, hospitality, comfort and good facilities. Bastion Hotel Apeldoorn het Loo is located close to Palace Het Loo, with a view on the nice gardens and only a 10 minute drive from Omnisport. The deluxe rooms are comfortable. There offers wellness facilities, there is also a modern restaurant and free on-site parking. Official Hotel De Keizerskroon is located at walking distance. For booking your stay, please find the accommodation information and booking form on http://www.paracycling2015.com/ParaCycling/Hotels.aspx. Prices can be find on the booking form. For any further information or questions please contact the OC. * subject to changes Transport The nearest International Airport: Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam. Approximately 1 hour and 15 minute drive or travel by train from the airport to Apeldoorn. Together with our travel partner we offer airport transfer. You can reserve a pick up and drop off (round trip) from the airport. There are three options to choose from: 15 passenger bus € 795,30 passenger bus € 995,49 passenger bus € 1250,An optional trailer may be booked for bike luggage (round trip). 1 trailer € 600,-. Note: It is only possible to reserve the trailer when you book the 49 passenger bus. The size of the trailer: Height 3.80m x Length 5m x Width 2.5m. For booking your transfer, please find the transport booking form on http://www.paracycling2015.com/ParaCycling/Transport.aspx. For any further information or questions please contact the OC. Visa Is your team participating at the Para-cycling Track World Championships in Apeldoorn and need a Visa? Your National Cycling Federation should contact the organisation, requesting an invitation letter for each participant. Please provide the name, date of birth and title of each person (rider, staff) in order to provide the proper letters After the request is received, the application will be processed. The organisation will send the individual invitation letters for each rider back to the National Cycling Federation. Riders and staff can take this letter to apply for the visa at the Dutch embassy. When you apply for your Visa at the Dutch embassy in your country you need to bring your invitation letter from the organisation, that states you are a participant during the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships Apeldoorn 2015. If you require an official letter issued to assist with the visa process please contact: [email protected] 10 5. CONTACT DETAILS Contact details of the organizing committee (OC) The Organizing Connection Angelenweg 153 5349 TG OSS The Netherlands Phone: +31 412 40 52 80 E-mail: [email protected] www.theorganizingconnection.nl Media For all media requests, included accreditation: Ellen van Heesbeen E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +31 412 40 52 80 + 31 6 45 12 45 59 National Federation KNWU Wattbaan 31-49 3439 ML Nieuwegein The Netherlands Phone: 030-7513300 E-mail: [email protected] www.knwu.nl Union Cycliste Internationale Chemin de la Mêlée 12 CH - 1860 Aigle Switzerland Phone: +41 24 468 58 11 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] www.uci.ch Velodrome Omnisport De Voorwaarts 55 7321 MA Apeldoorn The Netherlands Phone: +31 55 368 46 14 E-mail:[email protected] Website For further information about the 2015 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships please visit the official website: www.paracycling2015.com 11 6. UCI OFFICIALS Technical Delegate Randall SHAFER (USA) International Commissaires President: Greg GRIFFITHS (AUS) Secretary: Josée BEDARD (CAN) Member: Iverson LADEWIG (BRA) Member: Peter JUDEZ (SLO) Member: Philip POLLARD (GBR) Member: Frederick CHAN (CHN) Classifiers Chief classifier: Doctor: Physio: Technical: Doctor: Physio: Technical: B: B: Terrie MOORE (CAN) Andree SASIAIN (ARG) Annick GIRARD (CAN) Laurent THIRIONET (FRA) Heinz ZWERINA (AUT) Joan STEELE-MILLS (NED) Didier SIMONS (BEL) Georges CHALLE (FRA) Nataliya VLAHOVA (BUL) Doping Control Officer Ton ZASADA (NED) Official Doctor TBC 12
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