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2019 ICF Canoe Marathon Masters World Championships Bulletin Shaoxing, China 14th – 15th October, 2019 http://en.worldchampionships2019.net/ TABLE OF CONTENTS I OFFICIAL INVITATION II GENERAL INFORMATION 1.City Introduction 2.Surroundings 3.Weather 4.How to get to Shaoxing (Host City) III ORGANIZING COMMITTEE IV COMPETITION INFORMATION 1.Provisional Dates & Program 2.Venue & Course 3.Rules V DEADLINES, ENTRIES & REGISTRATION VI ENTRY FEE VII ACCOMMODATION & LOGISTICAL SUPPORT 1.Accommodation 2.Catering 3.Transport service 4.Account information 5.Cancellation VIII OTHER INFORMATION 1.Visa Information 2.Insurance & Medical Care 3.Boat Rental & Container transport 4.Contact Information 01 http://en.worldchampionships2019.net/ 2019 ICF Canoe Marathon Masters World Championships I.OFFICIAL INVITATION Welcome to Shaoxing, the Oriental Water City! Located in the eastern part of China, Shaoxing is an ancient city with a history of more than 2,500 years and a heritage of rich culture. We sincerely invite competitors and friends from all over the world to come to Shaoxing to participate in the 2019 ICF Canoe Marathon Mas- ters World Championships. Shaoxing has a tradition and gained good achievements in sports. It is the hometown of Meng Guanliang who won two Olympic gold medals in canoeing. We will do everything to make you enjoy the unique charm of the ancient city and leave a good memory in your life. We sincerely look forward to your arrival! Liu Aijie, President of CCA Sheng Yuechun, Mayor of Shaoxing 02 http://en.worldchampionships2019.net/ II. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. City introduction Shaoxing is located in the northeastern area of Zhejiang Province, bordering Ningbo in the east and adjacent to Hangzhou in the west. With a history for over 2,500 years and its " " profound culture, Shaoxing is honored as the Museum without Walls . It is one of the first historical and cultural cities ratified by the State Council of China. Shaoxing has been long renowned for being the town of canals, bridges, yellow wine and orchids. The venue of the World Championships is located at the Didang Lake. It covers an 2 2 area of about 2.47 km , including 1.13 km of water. It is located in the downtown of Shaoxing. 03 http://en.worldchampionships2019.net/ 2019 ICF Canoe Marathon Masters World Championships 04 http://en.worldchampionships2019.net/ For travel information about Shaoxing, please visit: http://en.shaoxingtour.cn/English/ For travel information about Hangzhou, please visit: http://en.gotohz.com/ 2. Surroundings 上海市 Shanghai 湖州市 Huzhou 232km 嘉兴市 Jiaxing 240 km from Shanghai 40km 杭州市 Hangzhou 绍兴市 60 km from Hangzhou Shaoxing 05 http://en.worldchampionships2019.net/ 2019 ICF Canoe Marathon Masters World Championships 3. Weather With its subtropical monsoon climate, Shaoxing weather is warm and moist with four dis- tinct seasons. The average annual temperature is 16.5C (61.7F). The average annual rainfall is 1438.9 millimeters (56.6 inches). During October, the temperature is comfortable and suitable for outdoor sports. Month Item Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average Temperature( ℃ ) 4.3 5.6 9.5 15.8 20.7 24.3 28.4 27.9 23.4 18.3 12.4 6.8 Maximum Temperature( ℃ ) 22.8 28.1 30.4 33.1 35.6 37.4 39.9 39.0 38.7 35.0 28.7 24.2 Minimum Temperature( ℃ ) -8.6 -6.2 -1.9 0.2 9.0 12.8 17.5 18.7 12.0 4.0 -2.0 -8.4 Precipitation( ℃ ) 73.2 84.2 138.2 126.6 146.6 231.1 159.4 155.8 145.2 87.0 60.1 47.1 Average Wind 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.3 2.2 2.1 2.2 Speed(M/s) 4. How to get to Shaoxing (Host City) - Airports There are two international airports near Shaoxing: 1.Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH). It is about 30 kilometers away from Shaoxing, by car 45 minutes. (website: http://www.hzairport.com/en/ ) Shuttle from/to Xiaoshan International Airport is possible with an interval of 70 minutes, taxi is possible at 150 RMB for one-way trip. 2.Shanghai Pudong International Airport. It is about 232 kilometers away from Shaoxing, by car appr. 3 hours. (website: http://www.shanghaiairport.com/index_en.html ); Shuttle from/to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is possible with 4 shuttles every day. 3.In order to reduce travel time, we recommend you to choose in priority Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. -High-speed trains Beijing, Shanghai and other cities have direct trains to Shaoxing North Railway Station. From Shaoxing North Railway Station, you can take the BRT Line 1, BRT Line 3, No.15 Bus and No.16 Bus to the city center, taxi is possible at 35 RMB for one way trip. -The organizing committee will also provide airport shuttle services as described in Section VI below. 06 http://en.worldchampionships2019.net/ III.ORGANIZING COMMITTEE The structure of the Organization is defined as shown in the following diagram: ICF Chinese Canoeing Shaoxing Association 2019 Canoe Marathon World Championships Shaoxing/CAM OC Competition Press& Logistics Security Environmental Volunteers Administration Management Media renovation 07 http://en.worldchampionships2019.net/ 2019 ICF Canoe Marathon Masters World Championships IV.COMPETITION INFORMATION 1. Provisional Dates & Program 2019 ICF Canoe Marathon Masters World Championships will be held on October 14-15 at the Didang Lake in Shaoxing. Provisional schedule Date Time Activity October 12 -13 10:00 ‒ 17:00 Accreditation, Training October 14 08:30 Opening Ceremony 09:00 ‒ 17:00 Races Single classes October 15 09:00 -17:00 Races double classes and Mix *Masters detailed timetable (by age groups) will be published after the deadline of the en- tries. If there are no entries in the double, we have a morning Single races on Monday and Tuesday. 2.Course The race will take place at the Didang Lake. The start and finish line and the portage will be in the same area. 08 09 http://en.worldchampionships2019.net/ 2019 ICF Canoe Marathon Masters World Championships M 3. Rules for Marathon World Championships asters A valid Masters World Championships is held only if there at least four competitors (4) in the event. If during the course of the event some competitors drop out or do not finish, the validity of the Championships is not affected. If the above criteria not achieved seven (7) weeks before the first day of the competition (August 26th) the event will not be a World Championships. They may still be held but will have Masters World Cup classification. For the masters World Championships in Shaoxing the World Championships events will be limited to the following singles classes. Men K1, C1 Women K1, C1 Races will be paddled according to ICF Rules: -Only members of clubs or associations affiliated with an ICF National Federation have the right to participate in an international competition. -A competitor is always allowed to take part individually in an international competition, but must in each case obtain special permission from his/her National Federation. -A competitor can compete in a Masters event in the year he or she reaches the lower limit of the age category, i.e. in the 35-39 age group in the year of his or her 35th birthday. -In K2, C2 events the age of the youngest competitor will control the category in which a crew can compete. -Age group categories will commence from age 35-39 an increase upward in 5-year age intervals. Groups: 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 etc+ There is no limit of entries per country in each race. Organization will allow Athletes from different countries compete in K2 or C2. 10 http://en.worldchampionships2019.net/ V.DEADLINES, ENTRIES & REGISTRATION All entries must be made online. It will be not possible to enter at the ICF entry system for masters at the moment, entries will be possible soon. https://www.canoeicf.com/ canoe-marathon-world-championships/shaoxing-2019-0 You can send an email to Ruud Heijselaar, [email protected] if you have any questions concerning nominal entries. The link will be published also on the ICF website and the World Championships website http://en.worldchampionships2019. net/ Entries can be only submitted individually and payment will be required at the time of the entry. " " Each paddler is requested to fill out all the information required in the Info Form , to- gether with coaches and accompanying personnel, and send it to Shaoxing Organizing : Committee before September 2nd, 2019 (also deadline VISA request) [email protected] 11 VI.ENTRY FEE Entry fee is 50 Euros for one day racing, and 70 euro for 2 racing days, entry fee is per person. This entry fee includes: •Accreditation costs, a race packet (containing T-shirt, souvenir, etc); •Fees for the use of the venue and its facilities; ; •WiFi at the venue •Medical care at the venue; •Security service at the venue; •Supply of drinking water at specific locations at the Venue; •Insurance during the competition; ; •Access to other services and equipment at the venue •Transportation service for arrival and departure between Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shaoxing North Railway Station and the New Century Grand Hotel. 12 http://en.worldchampionships2019.net/ VII.ACCOMMODATION AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT 1.Accommodation The designated hotel for the masters will be New Century Grand Hotel (15 minutes drive from the venue), address: No. 278, Renmin East Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, China. Website: www.kaiyuanhotels.com Price: Twin bed room or Single room: 55 Euros per day including breakfast.