Table of contents WORDS OF WELCOME ...... 2 GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 3 ORGANISERS ...... 3 KEY DATES...... 3 CATEGORIES ...... 5 PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME ...... 5 ENTRIES ...... 8 NUMERICAL ENTRIES ...... 8 NOMINAL ENTRIES ...... 8 REMINDER ...... 8 PARTICIPATION FEE ...... 9 COMPETITION ...... 9 Competition Rules ...... 9 Athlete’s Village ...... 9 Internet Access ...... 9 Access pass and parking ...... 9 Official video service ...... 9 Boat storage ...... 10 First aid ...... 10 Water safety ...... 10 Medical Insurance ...... 10 Doping control ...... 10 ACCOMMODATION ...... 10 VISA INFORMATION ...... 10 ACCESS AND TRANSPORT ...... 11 MEDIA INFORMATION ...... 13 TICKETS FOR SPECTATORS ...... 13 CONTACT ...... 14 PARTNERS ...... 15

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WORDS OF WELCOME

Dear canoeing friends,

It is a great pleasure to invite you to the 2018 ICF Slalom race in Ljubljana – Tacen. A rich history of canoeing in which expands over the last 85 years and is full of success both on competitive and organisational level is a guarantee that we will organise an excellent event in Ljubljana – Tacen.

The first wildwater competitions in Slovenia took place at this venue in Tacen, where the bravest paddlers have challenged each other and were of course challenged by the renowned Tacen spillway drop. competitions in Tacen are an important part of canoeing history. We have hosted three Canoe Slalom World Championships (1955, 1991 and 2010) and two ECA Canoe Slalom European Championships (2005, 2017) among several other major canoeing events.

Canoe Federation of Slovenia and the Organising Committee – SLOKA 2018 are delighted to welcome all national teams and competitors to the competition and we hope that the 2018 ICF race held on the slalom course in Ljubljana - Tacen will see excellent competition and memorable sporting moments for your team.

Andrej Ribič

President of the Canoe Federation of Slovenia,

President of the Organising Committee

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GENERAL INFORMATION

2018 ICF race Ljubljana – Tacen

31 August – 2 September 2018

Website: www.slalomtacen.com and https://www.canoeicf.com/canoe-slalom-world- cup/tacen-2018

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/slalomtacen and https://www.facebook.com/planetcanoe

ORGANISERS

International Canoe Federation

Canoe Federation of Slovenia

Organising Committee – SLOKA 2018

KEY DATES

Entries deadline: 16 July 2018 (Numerical entries) | 16 August 2018 (Nominal entries)

World Cup: 31 August – 2 September 2018

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COMPETITION VENUE

Ljubljana – Tacen, Slovenia

Tacen Whitewater Centre

Marinovševa 8a, Ljubljana

N 46° 06' 59.48"

E 14° 27' 29.77"

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CATEGORIES INDIVIDUAL EVENTS

Men: K1, C1, C2

Women: K1, C1

Mix: C2

EXTREME CANOE SLALOM

Men: K1

Women: K1

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

Monday, 27 August 2018

11:00 – 18:30 Official training in groups according to the training schedule

Tuesday, 28 August 2018

08:00 – 18:00 Official training in groups according to the training schedule

18:30 Team Leaders meeting

Wednesday, 29 August 2018

08:00 – 18:30 Official training in groups according to the training schedule

18:45 Parallel canoe slalom race Ljubljana Trophy (City centre of Ljubljana)

Thursday, 30 August 2018

08:00 – 13:00 Official training in groups according to the training schedule

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13:00 ITO meeting

14:00 Time trials Extreme Canoe Slalom K1W

14:25 Time trials Extreme Canoe Slalom K1M

17:15 Heats demo run

17:35 Heats course approval

18:00 Heats demo

Friday, 31 August 2018

08:15 Forerunners

08:30 – 09:38 C1M Heats 1st Run

09:40 – 10:46 K1W Heats 1st Run

10:48 – 11:36 C1M Heats 2nd Run

11:38 – 12:24 K1W Heats 2nd Run

13:30 Forerunners

13:45 – 14:38 C1W Heats 1st Run

14:40 – 16:01 K1M Heats 1st Run

16:15 – 16:48 C1W Heats 2nd Run

16:50 – 17:41 K1M Heats 2nd Run

19:00 Demo run for semifinal and final

19:20 Course approval

Saturday, 1 September 2018

08:30 Forerunners

09:03 – 10:03 C1M Semifinal

10:08 – 11:08 K1W Semifinal

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12:03 – 12:35 C1M Final

12:40 – 13:12 K1W Final

13:16 C1M and K1W medal ceremony

14:30 – 15:10 C2Mx Semifinal

16:10 – 16:30 C2Mx Final

16:40 C2Mx medal ceremony

Sunday, 2 September 2018

08:40 Forerunners

09:03 – 10:03 C1W Semifinal

10:08 – 11:28 K1M Semifinal

12:03 – 12:35 C1W Final

12:40 – 13:12 K1M Final

13:20 C1W and K1M medal ceremony

14:30 Extreme Canoe Slalom K1W Quarterfinal

15:51 Extreme Canoe Slalom K1M Quarterfinal

15:09 Extreme Canoe Slalom K1W Semifinal

15:18 Extreme Canoe Slalom K1M Semifinal

15:29 Extreme Canoe Slalom K1W Final

15:35 Extreme Canoe Slalom K1M Final

15:46 Extreme Canoe Slalom medal ceremony

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ENTRIES

Entries and accreditation requests must be made by the National Federation using the ICF's online entries system (SDP):

https://icf.msl.es/icf/icf.jsp

For detailed instructions on how to submit entries, please read the SDP user guide. Any questions or issues relating to entries or accreditation should be sent to [email protected] prior to the respective deadline.

SDP user guide: http://www.canoeicf.com/sites/default/files/nf_userguide_v2.2.pdf

NUMERICAL ENTRIES

 Numerical entries close: 16 July 2018  You must submit through SDP the number of athletes you will enter into each event.  Please also give indicative numbers for the overall number of athletes and team personnel who will attend the event with your delegation.

NOMINAL ENTRIES

 Nominal entries close: 16 August 2018  Each athlete competing must be entered by name.  Team personnel must also be submitted for accreditation at this time. These entries will be used to produce the accreditation cards for all teams.

REMINDER

 Entries or accreditation requests sent directly to the committee or the event organiser will NOT be accepted.

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PARTICIPATION FEE

The Participation fee will be charged per each athlete and team official for the Access Period, 27 August 2018 – 2 September 2018.

The amount of the Participation fee is 15€ per day for the Access Period, which means 105 € in total.

The participation fee will include the following services: Athlete’s Village, Official video service, Boat storage, Security, Internet Access, Access pass and parking, Information regarding the accommodation, Free training period, First aid, Flat-water training, Invitation letter for VISA applications.

COMPETITION

Competition Rules The 2018 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup race will be run in accordance with the ICF Canoe Slalom competition rules.

Athlete’s Village Athlete’s village with a big tent for the athletes will be located near the competition area. Teams will have a place for relaxation with tables and chairs. Toilets will be available near the big tent.

Internet Access High Speed Wireless internet access will be available at the venue – the competition area, all office spaces, including ICF offices, Jury, Accreditation office and Media Centre.

Access pass and parking Free access pass and car parking near the athlete’s village will be guaranteed for up to two accredited vehicles.

Official video service Technical video signal will be provided during the competition days.

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Boat storage Boat storage racks will be placed near athlete’s village.

First aid A small tent with first aid will be located in the finish area. The NF will advise all participants that emergency medical services will cover only emergency cases and that all participants are responsible to arrange medical insurance policy at their own cost.

Water safety Rescuing in the competition area will be organised during the competition days.

Medical Insurance Organising Committee kindly asks all participants of the 2018 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup race to ensure medical insurance policy in their respective countries. All costs above the regular first aid and ambulance services are to be covered by this medical insurance policy. Organising Committee will not cover any expenses in connection with hospital or dental treatment.

Doping control Doping control will be performed in accordance with the ICF Anti-doping requirements and WADA standards.

ACCOMMODATION

Official tourist agency of the 2018 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup race in Ljubljana - Tacen is Kompas tourist agency. For further information on accommodation and costs, please, refer directly to the application, made especially for the 2018 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup race.

Accommodation application: http://www.kompas-online.net/slalomtacen2018

VISA INFORMATION SLOVENIAN VISA REQUIREMENTS

The Organising Committee will assist in processing Immigration visa applications for all participants of the 2018 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup. Further information can be found at http://www.mzz.gov.si/en/entry_and_residence/for_visa_applicants/.

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ACCESS AND TRANSPORT

Teams should provide their own transport of competitors and equipment. Teams which would require assistance with transportation from the airport to the venue and vice versa can gain necessary information from the organiser. Transport provided by the organiser will be extra charged.

ARRIVING BY CAR

Slovenia has a good road infrastructure. Ljubljana is located at the crossroads of the country's most important road routes. For driving on motorways, it is mandatory for you to have a vignette (including the motorway ring road around Ljubljana). More information about the vignettes: http://www.dars.si/Dokumenti/Vignette_308.aspx

Distances to Ljubljana

From Venice From Trieste

240 km 100 km

From Zagreb From Vienna

140 km 380 km

From From Munich

450 km 400 km

From From Budapest

650 km 460 km

From Krakow From Pau

830 km 1550 km

From La Seu d’Urgell From Kiev

1420 km 1600 km

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ARRIVING BY AIR

Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport – Brnik (Slovenia) http://lju-airport.si/en/Main

Venice Marco Polo Airport () http://www.veniceairport.it/en/

Treviso Airport (Italy) http://www.trevisoairport.it/en/

Trieste Airport (Italy) http://www.aeroporto.fvg.it/en/home/index.htm

Zagreb Airport (Croatia) http://www.zagreb-airport.hr/home

Vienna Airport () http://www.viennaairport.com/en/passengers

Graz Airport (Austria) http://www.flughafen-graz.at/en/home.html

Klagenfurt Airport (Austria) http://www.klagenfurt-airport.at/

Budapest Airport () http://www.bud.hu/english

ARRIVING BY BUS

Buses run to Slovenia from many European cities.

More information: http://www.ap-ljubljana.si/en/international_transfers.php

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ARRIVING BY TRAIN

Trains to Slovenia run daily from many European cities. There are only the trains of Slovenian Railways running around Slovenia, with all the timetables and price lists published on the web sites. You can buy a ticket at every railway station as well as on the train. Slovenian trains stick to the timetables.

More information: http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/passenger-transport/travelling-abroad

LJUBLJANA CITY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The Ljubljana City Transport (LPP - http://www.lpp.si/en/public-transport/map-bus-routes- and-p-r) has lines that have bus stops close to the venue. You must enter the bus through the front door and activate special Urbana public transport card in machine next to the driver. To get to the venue from the city centre take the line 8 – direction Gameljne (Monday – Saturday) and line 1B – direction Gameljne (Sundays only).

MEDIA INFORMATION

The media accreditation form and more information regarding media/press will be available at www.slalomtacen.com.

We kindly ask all media representatives to apply for media accreditation before 24 August 2018.

Media accreditation form: https://www.canoeicf.com/canoe-slalom-world-cup/tacen- 2018/media

TICKETS FOR SPECTATORS

For more information regarding the tickets for the 2018 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup race, please, refer to our website www.slalomtacen.com.

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CONTACT

Canoe Federation of Slovenia

Celovška cesta 25

1000 Ljubljana

Slovenia

Tel/fax: +386 1 239 66 12 e-mail: [email protected] www.kajak-zveza.si www.slalomtacen.com

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PARTNERS

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