Invitation

PyeongChang, Republic of Korea

· 1st International Training Period : 2 Mar.–12 Mar. 2017 · BMW IBSF World Cup Bob & PYEONGCHANG: 13 Mar.–19 Mar. 2017

Official Official Official Official Title Sponsor Main Sponsor Main Sponsor Timing Sponsor The Overview of PyeongChang

General Information of Korea, Gangwon & PyeongChang

Korea (officially the "Republic of Korea") is a historical state in Northeast Asia located on the Korean Peninsula, which is bordered by China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast. It is separated from Japan to the east by the Korea Strait and the East Sea. The southern and western parts of the peninsula have well-developed plains, while the eastern and northern parts are mountainous. The population of the Koreans is about 50 million. Korea is chiefly populated by a highly homogeneous ethnic group, the Koreans, who speak the Korean language.

Gangwon-do is a mountainous province, (a much greater part is occupied by mountains) and is usually divided into two areas, and , with the , which form the backbone of the Korean Peninsula, in the middle.

PyeongChang is a county located in mid-southern region of Gangwon Province, Korea. Being located inland on a plateau, PyeongChang presents a continental climate with big temperature swings between day and night, with overall lower temperature compared to other regions of same altitude. Having a relatively large area among Counties, it presents complicated weather patterns, and different weather conditions even within the same region. The high-altitude region in northeast part of the county presents a very distinctive weather pattern. It is relatively cool in the summer, with average temperature of 19.1 ℃, but comes under heavy snowfall during the winter, due to Northeastern airstream risen by the Taebaek Mountains.

Alpensia Sliding Centre

1

Information of Alpensia Sliding Centre

The Alpensia Sliding Centre is located in , Gangwon province where is famous for the high mountains, cool weather and picturesque landscape. The Centre is about 253 km from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and 3 km away from where the athletes and coaches participating in the BMW IBSF World Cup Bob & Skeleton PYEONGCHANG 2016/17 are accommodated. The size of the site area is 149,836 ㎡ and the total length of the track is 1,857 m. Also this Centre is one of the key venues and newly built for the sliding events of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games.

2

Curve Numbers and Timing Position(red circle)

Information of Alpensia Sliding Centre

■ Altitude at the Start : 930 m ■ Altitude at the Finish Line : 850 m ■ Vertical Drop to Low Point : 117 m ■ Course Length : 1,376 m ■ Number of Curves : 16

3

Competition Information

Organisation of the Event

The competition is co-organised by PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (POCOG) in conjunction with Korea Skeleton Federation (KBSF).

Organising Committee

CO-President KIM Jae-yul CO-President OH Chang-hee Vice President of Games Operation BAEK Sung-il Director General of Sport LEE Hong-jae Sport Director PARK In-kyu Director of Sport Service Jerry LING Sport Manager, Bobsleigh & Skeleton LEE Ick-joo Deputy Sport Manager, Bobsleigh & Skeleton CHO Sang-hee Sliding Venue & Sports Operation Manager Normunds KOTANS

Competition Committee

IBSF Representatives Jos MATTLI (SUI) Technical Delegate Track Giacomo DARIZ (ITA) Jury Bobsleigh: President Peter FISCHER (SUI) Member Peter HELL (GER) Member Gatis GUTS (LAT) Material Controllers Urs MOSER (SUI) Dragos PANAITESCU(ROU) Jury Skeleton: President Hans FUEGI (USA) Member Roland GRUBER (AUT) Member Daniel SCHLATTER (SUI) Material Controllers Steve REVELLI (USA) Martin RUPP (SUI)

Bobsleigh Race Director TBD Chief of Start TBD Chief of Finish TBD

Skeleton Race Director TBD Chief of Start TBD Chief of Finish TBD

Chief of Race Office TBD Chief of Track TBD Press Official TBD Course Speaker TBD

4

Organising Office The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games 108-27, Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, 25347, Republic of Korea Tel: 82.33.350.3458 | Fax:82.33.350.4411 | Email: [email protected] www.pyeongchang2018.com

5

Disciplines

• 2-man Bobsleigh, 4-man Bobsleigh, Women’s Bobsleigh • Men’s Skeleton, Women’s Skeleton ※ Prizes will be awarded from 1st to 6th place.

Timing Timing is conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by IBSF.

Schedule

※ The 1st ITP and World Cup’s schedule is subject to change. To make sure to book flight tickets and reserving any services such as rent car for the events, the schedule will be finalized after the Pre- Homologation in October 2016. ※ All Team Captains’ Meetings will be held at the TCM room on the 2nd floor of the finish house at the Alpensia Sliding Centre. ※ The flower ceremony will take place on the finish deck immediately following the end of the competition. The medal ceremony will take place approximately 30 minutes after the end of the competition at the award stage on the curve 14.

6

Participation Eligibility

The competition will be carried out in accordance with 2016 IBSF rules. All athletes must have a valid IBSF E- license issued by their National Federation. It is the responsibility of the National Federation to enter its athletes through the IBSF’s online system at http://ibsf.sportresult.com. - The deadline for submission of 1st ITP: 25 February 2017 five days before the first team captain’s meeting taking place on 2 March 2017. - The deadline for submission of WC: 8 March 2017 five days before the first team captain’s meeting taking place on 13 March 2017.

Entries The race entry fee (Korean Won only) is Bobsleigh €20.00 per athlete per race Skeleton €25.00 per athlete per race Additional team members may be entered during the first TCM. For late entries a double entry fee will be charged.

The ITP training runs and world cup training run fee (Korean Won only) is 2-man bobsleigh €15.00 per team per run 4-man bobsleigh €25.00 per team per run Skeleton €12.00 per athlete per run

PAYMENT PROCEDURE The payment for the training runs and entry fees is made by: - Non-cash transfers (Visa or Master Card only); A detailed description of the payment procedure approved by IBSF and Race Organiser will be sent out to the National Federations no later than 3 weeks before the competition.

Insurance & Liability

All athletes, officials and other members of the national association who attend and participate in the event do so at their own risk. The Organiser shall not be responsible for any loss or injuries incurred or suffered by any athlete or official in conjunction with the Organisation or staging of the event. All athletes are required to be covered by insurance against accidents deriving from the practice of bobsleigh and/or skeleton racing, including civil damages to third parties, for transport by ambulance, medical treatment and hospital treatment. Prior to sliding, all athletes must complete a Alpensia Sliding Centre track waiver at the Race Office.

7

Race Office

The race office will be located on the 1st floor of the finish house at the Alpensia Sliding Centre. It will operate from Monday, 28 February until Sunday, 19 March.

Sled Storage

The sled storage will be provided and used free of charge at the Alpensia Sliding Centre.

Radio Frequencies

To be announced at a later date.

Gym Information

To be announced at a later date.

8

ACCOMMODATIONS

Official Accommodation for Teams

Greenpia Condominium (Yongpyong Resort) 715, Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong, Pyeongchang, Gangwon +82 33 330 7174 (Front Desk) Room information https://www.yongpyong.co.kr/eng/room/condo/greenpia.do Information on F&B https://www.yongpyong.co.kr/eng/facilities/food/restaurant.do

Distance from the Venue : 4 km, approx. 5-10 mins Distance from the Incheon Airport : 372 km, approx. 3.5 hrs

One Bedroom, One Bathroom Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms

Room Features: Room Features: • One Bedroom (Single or Double Occupancy) • Master Bedroom (Single or Double Occupancy) with • One Bathroom, en-suite Bathroom • Living Room • Second Bedroom (Single or Double Occupancy) with • Kitchen Bathroom in Living Room • Living Room • Kitchen

9

General Accommodation Information All reservations must be made through the Yongpyong Resort. A group organiser needs to submit a reservation form to the hotel with your room request to guarantee your reservation. The rate for the accommodation and meal options are guaranteed until 30 November 2016. Any reservations after this deadline needs to be negotiated directly with the hotel.

Rate (Room Only) One Bedroom: KRW 140,000 Two Bedroom: KRW 180,000

Single Double Triple Quadruple Room Type Occupancy Occupancy Occupancy Occupancy KRW 140,000 KRW 70,000 One Bedroom - - per person per person KRW 180,000 KRW 90,000 KRW 60,000 KRW 45,000 Two Bedroom per person per person per person per person

Rate (Full Board) Breakfast : KRW 18,000 (Buffet) Lunch: KRW 10,000 (Meal coupon at Resort Cafeteria Restaurant) Dinner: KRW 28,000 (Buffet)

Single Double Triple Quadruple Room Type Occupancy Occupancy Occupancy Occupancy KRW 196,000 KRW 126,000 One Bedroom - - per person per person KRW 236,000 KRW 146,000 KRW 116,000 KRW 101,000 Two Bedroom per person per person per person per person

10

Reservation Policy and Procedures

All requests for reservations must be made to the hotel by 30 November 2016 Please submit a reservation form with your room request to “[email protected]”. Once your request is processed, the reservation team will reply with a confirmation and payment options. Pre-payment must be made to guarantee your room. If the payment is not received within 7 business days from the time you receive reservation number, your reservation will be cancelled. Penalty or cancellation fee will be applied according to hotel’s cancellation policy for any rooms released after deadlines.

Cancellation & Refund Policies

You may cancel or change your reservation without penalties up until the following deadlines: Refund 100 % of the deposit until 15 days prior to your check-in date Refund 30 % of deposit until 10-15 days prior to your check-in date Refund 50 % of deposit until 7-10 days prior to your check-in date No refund after 7 days or No-Show

11

TRANSPORTATION

Airport Transportation

Based on the arrival and departure information received in a timely manner from the teams, the OC will provide transportation at arrival and departure for competitors, team leaders and coaches between the Incheon International Airport and Yongpyong Resort at 60,000 Korean Won for one-way trip. Shuttle service includes luggage and Skeleton sleds transportation.

- Operating dates : 28 Feb. – 1 Mar. every 2 hours (From the Incheon international airport to the hotel) 11 Mar. – 12 Mar. every 2 hours (From the Incheon international airport to the hotel) 18 Mar. – 20 Mar. every 2 hours (From the hotel to the Incheon international ) * Note : The detailed service hours and terms of payment will be announced at a later date. If any team wants to come other date, the team should come to PyeongChang by themselves.

Shuttle Service

The shuttle bus service will be provided by the OC between the official hotel and the venue. The service is free of charge for participants. The shuttles will run on 30 minutes interval from the accommodation to the Alpensia Sliding Centre. The detailed schedule will be announced at a later date.

12

Public Transportation

You can take the airport bus served from/to Incheon airport and which is 4 km away from the Greenpia condo, the official hotel. For more information, you can find at http://www.alpensiaresort.co.kr/EnInfoRealInfoFindLoad.gdc

Automobile Rental

For teams arriving at Incheon International Airport, rental vehicles are available through many national car rental agencies. More information and arrangements can be made directly at http://www.airport.kr/pa/en/a/5/8/index.jsp

253 km (approx. 3 hours)

Parking Permit

Parking is available in the accommodation facility free of charge but prohibited in the venue. No car without VAPPs is allowed to enter the Alpensia Sliding Centre.

13

Other Information

Medical Service

Medical service will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by IBSF. Medical services will be provided to athletes and all other client groups at the medical station located within the finish house. One ambulance will be on stand by near the track at the lowest point, and an ambulance will be on stand by near each Medical Stations during the period of official training and competition(from 1 to 19 March). If required, patients will be transported to Wonju Severance Hospital or Asan Hospital - acute trauma Centre which provides emergency trauma care, surgery (including neurosurgery), and advanced care. According to the Korean Medical Service Act, emergency medical services at the venue medical station are provided free of charge. However, advanced treatment in hospitals will be provided either for a fee or covered by the medical insurance of the patient. Evacuation Hospitals Wonju Severance Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Centre) – 95 km (Ambulance – 70 min) Gangneung Asan Hospital (Regional Emergency Medical Centre) – 40 km (Ambulance – 30 min)

Sport Information Desk

The Sport Information Desk will be organised at the hotel to provide teams/athletes with shuttle, training, competition and other information.

Doping Control

Doping control testing may be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by IBSF.

Accreditation

For 1st ITP and WC , teams will be able to use IBSF seasonal ACR. The OC will also provide ACR service to the teams at the hotel. - Operating dates : 27 Feb. –1 Mar. Operating hours : 09:00–18:00 (Greenpia Condominium ) ※ The operating hours are subject to change.

- Operating dates : 1 Mar.–18 Mar. Operating hours : from 2 hours before competition to 1 hour after competition (the venue) ※ The operating hours are subject to change.

Currency Exchange

It is possible to exchange foreign currency for Korean Won at the airport. Their commission for changing money will be higher. Teams are encouraged to exchange foreign currency to Korea Won prior to arrival. Please be informed that there is no bank near the Alpensia Sliding Centre for currency exchange.

14

Visa

The Organiser will assist the competition participants (belonging to the teams according to the entry form) requiring visa support.

Contact Person

CHO Sang-hee(Deputy Sport Manager), E-mail : [email protected] Tel : +82 33 350 3458

15 www.ibsf.org BMW | IBSF WORLD CUP BOB + SKELETON 2016/17