Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2019/20
INFORMATION Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2019/20 Grand Prix de Courchevel, Courchevel / FRA, 21.08 – 24.08.2019
Welcome,
Dear Friends, it is a great honor four our Association to invite your skaters, judges, coaches, officials and team members to the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2019/2020 to be held on August 21th – 24th, 2019 in Courchevel, France
The French Federation of Ice Sports and the Organizing Committee are looking forward to welcome the ISU Family to take part in this exciting event in our beautiful city of Courchevel.
THE CITY
Courchevel is a Ski Winter Sport Tarentaise Valley, located in the municipality of Saint-Bon-Tarentaise, in the Savoie’s department. It is the first station in the country equipped greenfield site in 1946 on the territory of the municipality of Saint-Bon-Tarentaise.
The station of Courchevel spans five levels around different villages: Saint-Bon, La Praz, Courchevel Village (1550), Courchevel Moriond (1650) et Courchevel (1850). Courchevel is an international reference in the landscape of winter sports resort upscale. Courchevel is a town of 1989 inhabitants.
Courchevel : 1850 Massive :Vanoise Mayor :Philippe MUGNIER Area :400 km² (ski area) Population : 1989 website :http://www.courchevel.com/
The Courchevel ski area is the largest ski area in the world connected on skis. It is a universal field with over 60 nationalities represented.
The city played host to the 1992 Albertville Olympic Games.
The Olympic ice-rink « Forum » is every two years the theater of the International Grand Prix of Courchevel skating. It is also used for galas and Figure Skating as well as for Ice Hockey games.
SAINT-BON-TARENTAISE
Is avillage in the department of Savoie and Rhone-Alpes region. This village is 1981 people and has an area of 54.98 km².
The municipality is located in the Vanoise massif and has established a set of valleys (including streams).
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THE PRAZ’ SPRINGBOARDS This is one of the sites jump the most important ski France, it was built in 1990 to house two years later the events of the Olympic Winter Games 1992 held at Albertville. It annually hosts a stage of the Grand Prix Summer Ski Jumping.
THE FIELD OF THREE VALLEY
It is simply the largest ski areain the world with 600 kilometers of slopes, reknowned for its accessibility for all levels (50% of easy trails), it is also essential for the "Greatski" with 111 red and 30 black runs.
THE VENUE
The Olympic rink Forum in Courchevel 1850, with equipment and carefully studied architecture, can be transformed into conference room in theater or sports hall, according to the news.
Place du Forum, 73120 Tel : 04.79.08.19.50 Fax : 04.70.08.85.55
THE OFFICIAL HOTELS
Single : 80 € / double : 110 €
Courchevel Olympic Rue des Tovets 73120 Saint-Bon-Tarentaise phone: +33 (0) 4 79 08 08 24 web: www.courchevelolympic.com/fr
Coq Bruyères 193 Rue Park City 73120 Courchevel Phone : +33 (0)4 79 55 48 98 http://coqdebruyere.com
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Hotel Les Bleuets Rue des tovets 73120 Courchevel 1850 Phone : +33 (0)4.79.08.24.73 http://www.hotel-lesbleuets-courchevel.com
Fahrenheit 7 Courchevel 76 Rue du Marquis 73120 Saint-Bon-Tarentaise phone: +33 (0) 486 154 444 web: www.fahrenheitseven.com
MEALS The organizer will provide and cover the expenses for rooms and meals for all Competitors and Judges participating, beginning with dinner on Tuesday, August 20, 2014 until breakfast on Sunday, August 25, 2019.
TRAVELLING TO COURCHEVEL
By Plane: The nearest airport to Courchevel is Lyon Saint Exupery (LYS) with a distance of about 2 hours by car to the official hotels.
The fee for the pick-up service is 100.00 € per person (two ways) and need to be paid upon arrival at registration.
EVENT SHUTTLE
Shuttle-Bus-Service will connect both official hotels with the Forum ice rink and return from the first practice day on (Wednesday, August 21, 2019).
The shuttle will run in accordance with the final time and practice schedule. A detailed bus schedule will be distributed at the time of registration.
REGISTRATION
Accreditation as a Team Member will be given to all entered Judges, Competitors and one Team-Leader per participating team, one Coach per Competitor, a maximum of two Teams Official of ISU Members (including the Member President), provided that they are Council Members, Technical Committee Members or Members of the Head Office of their Federation and a maximum of two medical persons. Accreditations will only be granted to persons in those various functions it officially entered and named through their National Association. The ISU Member certifies with the signed entry from the indicated functions within the team of the all team members. Any misuse of any function will be sanctioned by the ISU/OC.
Accreditations will be given to appointed ISU Event Officials, ISU Office Holders and Guests.
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Passports of the skaters have to be presented at the accreditation for verification!
The registration for all teams will be held at the ice rink upon arrivals.
Operating hours:
- Tuesday, Aug. 20 14:00 - 19:00 - Wednesday , Aug. 21 09:00 – 19:00 - Thursday, Aug. 22 09:00 – 19:00 - Friday, Aug. 23 09:00 – 19:00 - Saturday, Aug. 24 09:00 – 19:00
Chaperones Officially entered chaperons (one per skater) receive an event shuttle bus permit and could receive a pass to have access to all practice sessions and competitions. This is available at a price of 30 € at the accreditation desk at the ice rink.
Payments Onsite payments are only accepted in cash and in EUR.
ANTI-DOPING CONTROLS
Anti-Doping tests will be carried out according to the ISU Anti-Doping Rules and ISU Anti-Doping Procedures, as given in the applicable ISU Communications (ISU Communications No. 2213 & 2243 or later updates). Skaters drawn for Anti-Doping control must identify themselves through passport.
SOCIAL EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Initial Starting Order Draws Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Ice rink The exact time will be published in the final time and practice schedule which will be handed out at time of registration
Intermediate Draws Intermediate draws will be held approximately 15 minutes after the conclusion of the respective Short Programs and Rhythm Dance at the ice rink.
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PRELIMINARY EVENT SCHEDULE
Tuesday, All day Arrival of teams August 20, 2019
Wednesday, All day Official practice
August 21, 2019 10:30 Team Leaders Meeting
Individual Technical Panel Meetings per Discipline
16:30 Referees and Technical Controllers Meeting
17:30 Judges Draw and Meeting
20:30 ISU and Judges Dinner
Thursday, 14:00 LADIES – Short Program
August 22, 2019 MEN – Short Program
Friday, 14:30 ICE DANCE – Rhythm Dance
August 23, 2019 LADIES – Free Skating
Victory Ceremonies LADIES
LADIES – Technical Panel Review
Saturday, 09:00 LADIES – Round Table Discussion for Judges
August 24, 2019 11:45 MEN – Free Skating
MEN – Technical Panel Review
ICE DANCE – Free Dance
Victory Ceremonies ICE DANCE and MEN
ICE DANCE – Technical Panel Review
20:00 Gala Exhibition
21:00 MEN - Round Table Discussion for Judges
22:30 ICE DANCE – Round Table Discussion for Judges
Sunday, All day Departure of teams August 25, 2019
Please note: This schedule is subject to changes and will be updated in accordance with the final number of entries.
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MEDICAL SERVICE During practices and events a “red-cross” and medical service is on duty any time on at the “Forum” ice rink.
ACCREDITATION / SECURITY
Accreditations passes have been issued for identification and security purposes. Please wear your ID-card at all time.
VARIOUS
Weather The weather in Courchevel during the days of August might vary between +15°C and +25°C with some nice and sunny days.
Electricity The electric current is 220 volts AC, 50 Hertz. European two-pin plugs are required or bring plug converters from home.
Banks Regular banking place in Courchevel is the CIC.
Money exchange Foreign currency can be exchange at the airport, banks and exchange offices.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
For information, please contact the Organizing Committee:
FFSG Mrs. Sylvie PULCINI 41 rue de Reuilly 75012 Paris France E-mail: [email protected]
For further information any queries should be addresses to:
ISU Secretariat Chemin de Primerose 2 CH-1007 Lausanne
Phone: +41 21 612 66 66 Fax : +41 21 612 66 77 E-mail : [email protected]
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