41 FIL Luge World Championships & International Training Week

41st FIL Luge World Championships & International Training Week Lake Placid, New York, USA ITW: October 30-November 4, 2008 WM: February 1-8, 2009

Veranstalter/ Sanctioning Body The FIL and the United States Luge Association Ausrichter/ Organizer The Olympic Regional Development Authority & The United States Luge Association

Durchführung/ Local Organizer The Olympic Regional Development Authority

Repräsentant der FIL/ FIL Representative Mr. Josef Fendt

Sportkoordinator der FIL/ FIL Sport Coordinator Mr. Karl-Heinz Anschütz - GER / Mr. Bjoern Drydahl - NOR

Präsident der Jury/ President of Jury Mr. Sepp Benz - SUI

Mitglieder der Jury/ Jury Members Mr. John Mowry - USA Mr. Markus Schmidt - AUT

Technischer Delegierter der FIL/ Technical Delegate of the FIL Mr. Einars Fogelis – LAT Mr. Bjoern Drydahl - NOR Mr. Walter Marx - SVK

OK-Präsident/ President of the OC Mr. James Goff

Gesamtleiter/ Event Manager Ms. Katie Million & Ms. Elizabeth Moeller

Rennleiter/ Race Director Mr. Bill Lesar

Bahnleiter/ Chief of Track Mr. Faye Gonyea

Pressechef Chief of Press Ms. Stephanie Ryan Mr. Jon Lundin

Rennarzt/ Race Doctor Dr. Eugene Byrne

Medizinischer Dienst/ Medical Service Emergency medical services and equipment on venue per FIL requirements

Nennungen/ Registration Online über die FIL Website (www.fil-luge.org) (Startseite: “mitglieder-sektion Login:Anmeldung zu den Wettbewerben”) oder direkt unter http:fil.plaras.com/login.aspx.

Online through the FIL Website www.fil-luge.org (welcome page: members section/login:registration for Competitors) or directly under http:/fil.plaras.com/login.aspx.

Meldeschluss/ Closing Date Entsprechend der im Online Registrierungssystem genannten Fristen According to the time limits given in the online registration tool.

Nenngeld/ Entry Fees 10,- euros pro Einsitzer 14,- euros pro Doppelsitzer Erfolgt keine Meldung über das Online Registrierungssystem, wird ein erhöhtes Nenngeld in Höhe von 30, - euros pro Einsitzer. 40,-euros pro Doppelsitzer erhoben

10,- euros per Single 14,- euros per Double In case of missing online registration an increased entry fee amounting to 30.-euros (instead of 10,-euros) per single or 40,-euros (instead of 14 euros) per doubles team will be charged.

Lizenzen/ Licenses: All athletes are required to have a valid FIL license in order to compete. Licenses will be collected by the FIL Sport Coordinator and held throughout the season.

Versicherungsschutz/ Insurance: The organizer cannot be held liable for any damage or accident. All participants must be sufficiently insured against accidents and illness by themselves or their National Federation.

Reglement/ Regulations The competition will be conducted in accordance with FIL rules.

Rennstrecke/ Race Track THE OLYMPIC SPORTS COMPLEX Combined Track, built in 1999-2000 in time for the 2000 Inaugural Winter Goodwill Games, is a state of the art track that offers challenges to athletes of all three sliding sports. The Combined Track at the Olympic Sports Complex is amongst the most technical and challenging in the world for drivers, integrating all three components of Luge: start, equipment, and driving. This outstanding facility continues to improve as it upgrades its timing, communication, lighting, building, and refrigeration systems.

Starthöhen/ Start Heights Length: Start to Finish 1,455 meters Start to End 1,680 meters Curves 20 Average Grade 9.8% Vertical Drop: Start to Low point 128 meters Start to finish 107 meters G Forces (estimated): Maximum 5.1 Minimum 0.7 Speed 130 k/h

Preise/ Prizes Award Ceremonies will take place on Friday, February 6th and Saturday, February 7th at the evening ceremonies in the village of Lake Placid. On Sunday, February 8th the Team Relay awards ceremony will take place at the competition site at the Olympic Sports Complex.

Anschriften mit Telefonnummern (auch mobile), fax, email/ Address with Telphone numbers (including mobile), fax, e-mail

Organisationbüro/ Organization Office Elizabeth Moeller Lake Placid World Cup Luge Organizing Committee 2634 Main Street Olympic Center Lake Placid, NY 12946 USA Telephone: 518-523-1655 ext. 231 Fax: 518-523-9275 Mobile: 518-524-8281 E-Mail: [email protected]

Gesamtleiter/ Event Manager Ms. Katie Million ORDA 2634 Main Street Lake Placid, NY 12946 Telephone: 518-523-1655 ext. 317 Fax: 518-523-9275 Mobile: 518-524-1148 E-mail: [email protected]

Bahnchef/ Chief of Track Mr. Faye Gonyea Olympic Sports Complex ORDA 2634 Main Street Lake Placid, NY 12946 Telephone: 518-523-8803 Fax: 518-523-8203 E-mail: [email protected]

Pressechef/ Chief of Press Mr. Jon Lundin United States Luge Association 57 Church Street Lake Placid, NY 12946-1805 Telephone: 518-523-2071 ext. 112 Fax: 518-523-4106 Mobile: 518-637-1587 E-mail: [email protected]

Ms. Stephanie Ryan ORDA 2634 Main Street Lake Placid, NY 12946 Telephone: 518-523-1655 ext 216 Fax: 518-523-9275 Mobile: 518-524-4856 E-mail: [email protected]

Quartier-Reservierung/ Organizer of Olympic Training Center Accommodations Ms. Mary Ann Monty United States Luge Association 57 Church Street Lake Placid, NY 12946-1805 Telephone: 518-523-2071 ext. 106 Fax: 518-523-4106 Mobile: N/A E-mail: [email protected]

** Other accommodations may be secured by contacting the Lake Placid Essex County Visitors' Bureau. The telephone number is: 518-523-2445, fax number is: 518-523-2605 and the website is: www.lakeplacid.com.

Vorläufiger Zeitplan/ Temporary Schedule

Thursday, October 30, 2008 – Tuesday, November 4, 2008 International Training ~ Schedule will be determined based on participation

Sunday, February 1, 2009 12:00 -16:00 Registration 17:00 Team Leader Meeting & Medical Meeting

Monday, February 2 8:00 Paid Training (3 Runs)

Tuesday, February 3 8:00 Paid Training (3 Runs)

Wednesday, February 4 8:00 Official Training (3 Runs)

Thursday, February 5 8:00 Official Training (2 Runs) TBD Preliminary Run (1 Run - TV Rehearsal) 19:00 Team Leader Meeting

Friday, February 6 10:00-10:50 Doubles 1st Run 11:20-11:55 Doubles 2nd Run 13:00-14:20 Women 1st Run 14:45-15:30 Women 2nd Run 19:30 Opening Ceremony & Awards

Saturday, February 7 12:15-13:55 Men’s 1st Run 14:30-15:25 Men’s 2nd Run 19:30 Concert & Awards Ceremony

Sunday, February 8 11:00-12:00 Relay

Monday, February 9 All Day Departures

Besonderheiten/ Special Features

International Training Week The Olympic Sports Complex is pleased to offer this International Training Week in preparation for the 2009 World Championships. Six days of training will be offered from Thursday, October 30, 2008 – Tuesday, November 4, 2008 and all fees will be waived. The organizers encourage all nations to participate! Please complete form #1 to register and return no later than October 3, 2008. The schedule will be finalized based on participation.

Accommodations at the US Olympic Training Center will not be available for International Training Week. For assistance with accommodations, please contact the Lake Placid Essex County Visitors' Bureau at www.lakeplacid.com or 518-523-2445.

Official Training & Paid Training Official Training will be offered Wednesday, February 4th and Thursday, February 5th. Each athlete is entitled to a total of 5 runs at no charge. Paid Training will be offered on Monday, February 2nd and Tuesday February 3rd. Paid training will be offered at a fee of $25.00 US per run.

Accommodations A limited number of beds will be available at the Olympic Training Center (OTC) in Lake Placid at a rate of $100.00 US per person, per day with meals included. The rooms are double or triple or quad occupancy with no singles. Coaches and staff may be housed in double or triple or quad occupancy. Athletes must be housed in either triple or quad occupancy per room. Rooms will be secured on a first come, first serve basis. Rooms will be available for check-in on Saturday, January 31st at 16:00 and must depart on Monday, February 9th at 9:00 AM. Please note that smoking and alcohol consumption are not permitted at the Olympic Training Center. Teams lodging at the OTC will not have track access until payment for accommodations is satisfied. Please complete the attached OTC Accommodation Application form and return no later than January 1, 2009 to:

Mary Ann Monty [email protected] Fax: 518-523-4106 Upon confirmation of your application for housing at the OTC, additional forms will be forwarded to you for completion.

Other accommodations may be secured by contacting the Lake Placid Essex County Visitors' Bureau. The telephone number is: 518-523-2445, fax number is: 518-523-2605 and the website is: www.lakeplacid.com. Housing may be limited at this time; therefore, we suggest you contact them as soon as possible.

Visa/Border Crossing American Visas may be required for each person traveling into the United States. At the border crossing you will be required to pay a fee of $6.00 (U.S. dollars) and fill out an I-94 registration card. This is very important in facilitating your arrival to the United States. Please remember you need a new visa each time you enter the United States.

Registration Registration will be held in the Finish Building/Race Office at the Olympic Sports Complex, Lake Placid, New York. Please see the event schedule for times. All Team Leaders must report to the Registration Area before athletes may begin sliding.

Transportation/Driving Directions From New York City, New Jersey and points South: Take the New York State Thruway (I-87) north to Exit 24 (Albany). Take I-87 north (Adirondack Northway) to Exit 30. Pick up Route 9 north and follow it for two miles to Route 73. Continue on Route 73 for 28 Miles to Lake Placid. Drive time from New York City - 5 hours; Albany - 2 1/2 hours

From Boston, Springfield, Hartford and points East: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Albany. Pick up I-787 north to Cohoes. Connect with Route 7 west to I-87 north. Follow I-87 north (Adirondack Northway) to Exit 30. Pick up Route 9 north and follow it for two miles to Route 73. Continue on Route 73 for 28 Miles to Lake Placid. Drive time from Boston - 5 hours

From Montreal: Take Route 15 south to Champlain crossing, connecting with I-87 (Adirondack Northway) south. Take Exit 34 west, follow Route 9N, then Route 86 to Wilmington and on to Lake Placid. Drive time from Montreal - 2 hours

From Burlington: Follow US Route 7 south to Route 22 and take a right. Take a right onto Route 17. Follow route 17 crossing bridge into New York State. Follow Bridge Road to Route 9N and take a right. Follow Route 9N to Route 73 in Keene. Take a right onto Route 73 and continue for 14 miles to Lake Placid. Drive time from Burlington – 2 hours

Rental Cars For teams arriving at Pierre Trudeau (formally Dorval) International Airport in Montreal, Canada or Albany International Airport in Albany, NY rental vehicles are available through many national car rental agencies. Arrangements can be made by calling the agency directly at one of the below North American telephone numbers:

Thrifty 1-800-367-2277 or www.thrifty.com Hertz 1-800-654-3131 or www.hertz.com Avis 1-800-331-1212 or www.avis.com Dollar 1-800-800-4000 or www.dollar.com National 1-800-227-7368 or www.nationalcar.com

Cargo Vans Budget 1-800-527-0700 or www.budget.com Ryder 1-800-467-9337 or www.ryder.com

Automobile Rental available locally. Vehicles are limited: Avis (518) 523-3506 or 1-800-331-1212 Hertz (518) 523-3158 or 1-800-654-3131

Currency Exchange You are encouraged to exchange foreign currency to US dollars prior to your arrival in the United States. The best location for currency exchange is at the airport.

FORM # 1 – Intent to Participate: International Training Week

National Federation: ______Contact Person: ______

E-Mail: ______Fax: ______Phone: ______

Arrival Date: ______Departure Date: ______

Total Number of Sleds: ______Men's Singles: ______Women's Singles: ______Doubles: ______

Number of Athletes attending: ______Number of Team Support Staff attending: ______

Signature: ______Date: ______

Please indicate number of sleds training each day: THURS 10/30______FRI 10/31 ______SAT 11/1 ______SUN 11/2 ______MON 11/3______TUES 11/4______Please indicate the start needed for each athlete and each run. Starting Order for Training: Different starts are possible: Junior Start/Women’s Start/Men's Start Ladies Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3

Men Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3

Doubles Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3

Date: Signature:

Please return by October 3, 2008 to: Elizabeth Moeller Lake Placid World Cup Luge Organizing Committee 2634 Main Street • Olympic Center Lake Placid, NY 12946 USA Phone: 518-523-1655 ext. 231 • Fax: 518-523-9275 • E-Mail: [email protected]

FORM #2 Olympic Training Center Accommodations Application Please return by January 1, 2009

COUNTRY:

Number of Athletes:

Number of Staff:

Total Number:

Name of person to contact: ______E- mail:______Phone: ______Fax: ______Please complete the following information. All information is required to obtain housing at the United States Olympic Training Center. Costs are $100.00 per person/per night and MUST BE PAID ON ARRIVAL DIRECTLY TO THE OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER. ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT: CREDIT CARD, TRAVELER CHECKS OR US CURRENCY ONLY. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED

FIRST NAME LAST NAME MALE OR INTERNATIONAL BIRTHDATE PASSPORT # FEMALE RANK/POSITION (Month/Day/Year) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

You will be staying at: U.S. Olympic Training Center At Lake Placid 196 Old Military Road Lake Placid, NY 12946 PH: 518-523-2600/FX: 518-523-4790 THIS FORM MAY BE REPRODUCED FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRIES

Fax completed form to Mary Ann Monty at 518-523-4106 or e-mail to [email protected]

FORM # 3 – Intent to Participate: World Championships