2021 UEC TRACK JUNIORS AND U23 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)

17 – 22 August 2021

2021 UEC Track Juniors & U23

European Championships

Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)

17 - 22 August 2021

Technical Guide

(v_3 - 2-Jul-21)

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2021 UEC TRACK JUNIORS AND U23 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)

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1. ORGANIZATION 1.1. LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC)

Libéma Profcycling Phone: +31 73 5233379 Postbus 4035201 AK ‘s Hertogenbosch E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.libemaprofcycling.com website event: www.ekbaanwielrennen.nl

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OC President Martin de Kok Event Manager Rens Kamphuis Sport Anouk Haantjes Technical and logistic Rens Kamphuis Marketing/Media Martin Boomkamp Administration Marieke van Deurzen Personnel & Volunteers Henk Jonker A.R & T.V. De Adelaar Hans van Bon

1.2. UEC REPRESENTATIVES UEC Management Committee Mr. Enrico Della Casa (ITA), President Mrs. Katarina Jakubova (SVK), Member Mr. Dragomir Kouzov (BUL), Member

UEC General Secretary Mr. Alasdair MacLennan (GBR)

UEC Technical Delegate Mr. Vladimiros Petsas (GRE)

UEC Track Commission President Mr. Jos Smets (BEL)

UEC Press Officer Mr. Stefano Bertolotti (ITA)

UEC Photographer Mr. Tommaso Pelagalli (ITA)

UEC Video Mr. Christian Bohm (ITA)

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1.3. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSAIRES PANEL President of the Commissaires Panel Mr Andreas Gensheimer (GER) UCI Commissaire – Starter Mr Edwin Cruijssen (NED) UCI Commissaire – Judge referee Mr Joey Ermens (NED)

National Elite Commissaire Mr Pim Kroon (NED) National Commissaire Mr Gerrit Roelofsen (NED) National Commissaire Mr John Burger (NED) National Commissaire Mr Richard Vermeeren (NED) National Commissaire Mr Leo van der Linden (NED) National Commissaire Mr Jan Kremer (NED) National Commissaire Mrs Catriona Tak (NED) National Commissaire Mr Eric Nieswaag (NED) National Commissaire Mr Maurice Nijmeijer (NED) National Commissaire Mr Nico Knol (NED) National Commissaire Mr Herman van Plateringen (NED) National Commissaire Mrs Sara Rodney (NED) National Commissaire Mr Bram Dijkhuis (NED) National Commissaire Mr Dylan Boomaars (NED)

Speaker Mr John Vingerling (NED) Speaker (17-19 aug) Mr Johan van der Made (NED) Speaker (20-22 aug) Mr Laurens van de Klundert (NED)

UEC Timing / Results Mr Humberto Uribe (MEX) UEC Race Secretary Mr Lino Nossa (POR)

Derny Driver Mr Fred Buitenhuis (NED) Track manager LOC Mr Henk Jonker (NED) Mr Jan de Graaf (NED)

1.4. ANTIDOPING CONTROL Doping control Officer appointed by ITA: Mr Pascal Eeckhout Mr Dierk Brandewinder

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2. GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1. TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION Travel and accommodation expenses to and from Apeldoorn must be covered by the National Federations.

Nearest International airport: Schiphol App. 100 km. from the and it takes an hour by car. It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes by train.

To travel by public transport to Omnisport Apeldoorn, you can arrange your journey via https://www.ns.nl/en or https://9292.nl/en.

Omnisport If there are any questions regarding transfers from/to the airport, you can contact: Anouk Haantjes Tel: +31 6 20 198 177 E-mail: [email protected]

All participants must hold a valid passport or identity card.

2.2. VISAS Visa obligations must be respected. Each Federation is responsible for obtaining documents for their delegation appropriate entries.

For all invitation letter requests please contact the UEC: [email protected]

All riders and attendants must hold insurance valid in the Netherlands.

2.3. OFFICIAL ADDRESS OF THE COMPETITION VENUE

Omnisport Apeldoorn De Voorwaarts 55 7318 MA Apeldoorn - The Netherlands Phone: (+31) 55 368 46 11 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.omnisportapeldoorn.nl

2.4. TRACK Length: 250 meters (Olympic distance) Indoor track Surface: The Accoya wood is uniform in all its aspects over the entire track surface.

Bends inclination: 44° Straight inclination: 13°

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VENUE LAYOUT – INFIELD LAYOUT

GROUND FLOOR INFIELD 1. ENTRANCE TEAMS 8. RIDERS ENTRANCE INFIELD 2. ANTI-DOPING ROOM 9. PRESS ENTRANCE INFIELD 3. PERMANENCE 10. TEAM PIT AREA 4. ACCREDITATION 11. WARMING UP AREA/MEDICAL TEAM 5. DRESSING ROOMS 12. PODIUM ZONE 6. UEC OFFICE + COMMISSAIRES ROOM 13. AWARD WAITING ZONE 7. MAIN ENTRANCE 14. COMMISSAIRES 15. PRESS

Note 1: During official trainings the bar and kitchen in the Sportcafe, on the first floor, will be open. Note 2: During competition days the counters on the 2nd floor will be open for any food purchases.

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2.5. ACCOMMODATION

OFFICIAL UEC HOTEL: FletcherBeekbergenOFFICIAL het LOCAddress Veluwse, HOTEL XXXXX Arnhemseweg: XXXXXXXXXXXX 520, Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn Fletcher het Veluwse, Arnhemseweg 520, AddressLandgoedlaan XXXXX 26 XXXXXXXXXXXX, Apeldoorn Beekbergen

Libéma Profcycling has secured eight hotels (see booking form) for teams participating in the 2021 UEC European Championships in Apeldoorn. Each hotel has become very popular with teams over the years and they are all looking forward to hosting us again in August.

When contacting a hotel from the booking list, please make sure you mention: Eurotrack 21, and the hotel's specific reservation code.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make sure that if you want to participate and travel to Apeldoorn in August, you will book your rooms ASAP. The LOC can’t keep hotel rooms in option. RAC K JUNI 2.6. MEDICAL – EMERGENCY – LOCAL AUTHORITIES A team of doctors and paramedics will be present onsite throughout official training sessions and competitions. The medical team via Sportdokters will be based in the track center during official training and racing days.

The medical team will also have the exclusive use of a first aid room on the ground floor.

Race Doctor: Arnold Brons (phone number TBC)

Outside (official) training and competition sessions, emergency medical care is available through the national public health for medical care. They are contacted in an emergency by dialing 112.

HOSPITAL Hospital (7.1 km distance from Omnisport) Gelre Hospitals Apeldoorn Arnold Schweitzerlaand 31 Apeldoorn +31 (0)55-5818181

VENUE EVACUATION In the event that an evacuation of the building is required, please follow the instructions of the security and stewarding personnel. Please exit the building calmly and quickly and gather near P1 or P7.

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RIDERS SAFETY ON THE ROADS

- Whilst out on the roads remember to not drive on the high way. - After dark you will require a front and back light fitted to your bike. - Ensure you adhere to all road signs and do not ride on the footway, this is illegal and may result in a fine. - Please make sure you have your ID with you when you are outside the venue.

3. TEAM SERVICES 3.1. ACCREDITATION

Team Accreditations can be collected from Saturday 14th August at the accreditation centre located on the ground floor of the Velodrome during opening hours.

Please ensure that you collect your accreditation as soon as you arrive at the Velodrome as it will be required for access to all parts of the venue. Accreditations must be worn and visible whenever you pass through accreditation controls.

Accreditation centre opening times

Saturday 14th August 08:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 18:00 Sunday 15th August 08:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 18:00 Monday 16th August 08:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 18:00 Tuesday 17th August 08:30 – 16:00 17:30 – 20:00 Wednesday 18th August 08:00 – 14:00 15:30 – 20:00 Thursday 19th August 08:00 – 14:00 16:30 – 20:00 Friday 20th August 09:00 – 13:30 15:00 – 20:00 Saturday 21th August 09:00 – 14:00 15:00 – 20:00 Sunday 22th August 08:00 – 16:00

If you feel that you do not have clearance for a zone which is necessary for your work, please contact the Accreditation Centre. All accreditations grant you access to the spectator concourse but not to the spectator seats. A steward will ask people without tickets to make way for spectators. Designated seating areas are reserved for teams at the spectator concourses: H, I, J.

Please be mindful that many of the event personnel you will encounter at the velodrome are volunteers so please treat them with courtesy as without them the event would not be able to happen.

Permanence The permanence is located on the ground floor near by the accreditation centre. This is where important event information can be found and training schedules, team cabins, car parking, messages and lost property.

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Permanence opening hours:

Friday 13th August 09:00 – 20:00 Saturday 14th August 08:00 – 20:00 Sunday 15th August 08:00 – 20:00 Monday 16th August 08:00 – 20:00 Tuesday 17th August 08:30 – 21:30 Wednesday 18th August 08:00 – 22:00 Thursday 19th August 08:00 – 21:30 Friday 20th August 09:00 – 21:30 Saturday 21st August 09:00 – 21:30 Sunday 22nd August 08:00 – 18:30

3.2. COMMISSAIRES PANEL MEETING

Date: Monday 16th August Time: 09:00 until 09:30 Location: Commissaires meeting room, ground floor

3.3. CONFIRMATION / LICENCE CHECK

Date: Monday 16th August Time: 10:00 until 13:00 Location: Commissaires meeting room, ground floor

Team managers must confirm all starters, presenting all licenses (with passport for the Juniors category) and provide a sample of teams’ apparel.

Moreover, in order to accelerate the preparation of the start lists we would be grateful if each nation could provide us a list with the best time/result realized of their riders in timed events.

During that procedure, the anti Covid-19 Health Protocol of the country will be applicable, limiting the team managers to maximum 2 persons per nation, depending on the size of the team.

3.4. TEAM MANAGERS MEETING

Date: Monday 16th August Time: 19:00 Location: Business Lounge, 3rd floor

Team managers can take the lift or stairs from the main entrance and follow directional signage towards the Business Lounge.

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Riders’ numbers will be distributed during that meeting. We request a maximum representation of two people per team attend the meeting.

During the team Managers meeting, the anti Covid-19 Health Protocol of the country will be applicable, limiting the team managers to maximum 2 persons per nation, depending on the size of the team.

Attendance is required by: - UEC Track Commission President - UCI and National Commissaires - Team Managers - ITA doping control officer - Event Director - UEC Technical Delegate

3.5. TEAMS PARKING AREA Car parking on site at Omnisport Apeldoorn is limited. There are two car parks available to the velodrome: P5 / P6. (See map on page 28)

P1 and P2, the main access car park to the Velodrome is not available to event personnel as it is reserved for the stores Mediamarkt and Decathlon. P7 is the parking place of guests of the Intratuin. Parking passes will be allocated to the teams at the accreditation centre according to the numbers of riders entered, until to a maximum of two passes per nation.

Any further vehicles should be discussed with the team area coordinator.

3.6. TEAMS STORAGE AREA Storage containers are allocated to teams according to the numbers of riders entered.

The containers are located in car park 8 as per the map (page 28). Each container is provided with lighting. The team cabin area is covered by security 24 hours a day from Friday August 13th.

Teams who arrive prior should contact: [email protected]

The Team Cabin Coordinator will meet each team on arrival and show you to your allocated Cabin. It is important that teams only use the cabin allocated to them. Due to the numbers of teams entered and space limitations it will be necessary for some smaller teams to share cabins.

A security deposit of € 100,00 in cash must be paid for each key. Please ensure you sign your key back in at the end of the event, no later than 10h00 on Monday 23rd of August. Lost/unreturned keys will be charged at € 100,00 euro per key. The deposit will be returned once the team cabin has been inspected and is left in the condition in which it was issued to you. Your deposit will not be returned if there is any damage to the team cabin and you may incur additional repair costs if the damage exceeds the initial deposit.

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Lost keys – if your team misplaced the key for your team cabin, a replacement key is available from the Team Cabin Coordinator. Teams will be responsible for the cost of replacing lost keys. Key replacement cost is € 100,00 euro.

Teams will be able to access the storage compound from Friday 13th of August 13h00 until Sunday 22 August 20h00.

3.7. TEAM BOXES (track centre) Track center boxes will be available from Saturday 14th of August at 8h00. Team boxes are allocated in the track center taking into account the size of each team. Due to the large number of people on the track center, the space is limited. Please ensure equipment does not excessively narrow or block walkways. Fire Regulations insist that corridors in the track are maintained for emergency evacuation purposes. To ensure the track center can be cleared quickly and safely in an emergency, please ensure equipment does not excessively narrow or block walkways. Team boxes will have one table, chairs and bike racks. No furniture is to be removed from the allocated box, from the infield or chained up.

Power supply in team boxes Teams boxes will be powered with 230V, standard 2-pin outlet. The venue requires that all electrical equipment meets Dutch Standards to meet safety requirements. Teams must have all appliances tested and tagged by a qualified electrician. Please do not plug extension leads into this socket or kettles, coffee machines or fan heaters as they use high power consumption and may cause the supply to fail. *Wifi: Wifi will be available for teams in the velodrome allocated area.

3.8. TEAMS CHANGING ROOMS There are male and female changing rooms and shower facilities available at Omnisport Apeldoorn on the ground floor. Please follow the directional signage.

3.9. RIDING BICYCLES IN THE VENUE Riding bicycles in the corridors of Omnisport is prohibited at all times. Bicycles are only to be ridden within the warm up zone and on the track.

3.10. RIDER ICE BATHS The LOC will not supply ice baths. It is the responsibility of the teams to supply the ice baths. A dressing room can be available, please contact the facility manager (Peter Bourgonje) from the venue via +31 6 16 509 123.

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3.11. TEAM PERFORMANCE ANALYSTS An area is provided for sports scientists on the home straight concourse. Availability is limited.

All NF wishing to utilize this facility must book their position with the LOC, via [email protected] prior to arrival by the 6th of August. The cost of this service (included cabled internet - € 190) will need to be born by the teams. Bookings will be made on a first come, first served basis. Please note: NF will not be able to set up their own wireless networks as they interfere with other equipment in use. All “unofficial” set up will be immediately desinstalled.

4. MEDIA 4.1. MEDIA PERMANENCE – UEC PRESS AREA The Media Permanence and UEC Press area are located at the infield.

In order to access the UEC Press Area an accreditation is necessary. To apply for media accreditation, please visit the UEC website www.uec.ch Media accreditation and photographers’ bib’s can be collected during the opening hours of the accreditation centre or at the media permanence. Please ensure that you collect your accreditation as soon as you arrive at the velodrome as it will be required for access to all parts of the venue. Accreditations must be worn and visible whenever you pass through accreditation controls. For any further inquire please contact Mr. Stefano Bertolotti: [email protected]. Media can park their vehicle at P5, see map on page 28.

4.2. INTERVIEW ZONE Next to the Awards Ceremony podium, a flash interview zone will be organised open for the media.

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5. TRAINING SCHEDULE Saturday, 14th August 08.30 – 13.00 Official Training 1 hour and 30 min. per group 13.30 – 19.30 Official Training 1 hour and 30 min. per group

Sunday, 15th August 08.30 – 13.00 Official Training 1 hour and 30 min. per group 13.30 – 19.30 Official Training 1 hour and 30 min. per group

Monday, 16th August 08.30 – 13.00 Official Training 1 hour and 30 min. per group 13.30 – 19.30 Official Training 1 hour and 30 min. per group

During competitions A. Every competition day in the morning: Venue will open 2:00 hours before the competition start. Warm-up will start 1h45’ before the competition start only for competition riders of the day. End of warm-up 15 minutes before the competition start.

B. Between session 1 and session 2. - After end of session 1: start open training. - Last 45’ before start of session 2: warm-up only for competition riders of the day. - 15’ before start of session 2: end of warm-up

C. training Thursday, 19 August 14.45 - 15.15 Organized training session Madison women U23 15.15 - 15.45 Organized training session Madison men U23

Saturday, 21 August 14.00 - 14.30 Organized training session Madison women junior (mandatory for all participating nations)

14.30 - 15.00 Organized training session Madison men junior (mandatory for all participating nations)

Training from starting gates may only occur in the final 15 minutes of each session from the home straight only and under the control of the UEC Technical Delegate. Training behind a Derny or a motorbike will not be permitted in any session.

UNOFFICIAL TRAINING: Omnisport Apeldoorn will not be accessible to teams before the Offi- cial Training Sessions.

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6. DETAILED VENUE SCHEDULE

Saturday, 14 August 08:00 Permanence open (ground floor) 08:00 Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) 08:30 – 13:00 Official training 13:30 – 19:30 Official training 20:00 Permanence/infield closed

Sunday, 15 August 08:00 Permanence open (ground floor) 08:00 Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) 08:30 – 13:00 Official training 13:30 – 19:30 Official training 20:00 Permanence/infield closed

Monday, 16 August 08:00 Permanence open (ground floor) 08:00 Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) 08:30 – 13:00 Official training 10:00 – 13:00 License Check 13:30 – 19:30 Official training 19:00 – 20:00 Team managers meeting 20:30 Permanence/infield closed

Tuesday, 17 August 08:30 Permanence open (ground floor) 08:30 Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) not allowed on track! 09:30 – 10:45 Official training (Only for events of the day) 11:00 – 16:00 Session 1 16:00 – 16:30 Open training 16:30 – 17:15 Official training (Only for events of the day) 17:30 – 20:50 Session 2 21:30 Permanence closed 23:00 Venue and maintenance area closed

Wednesday, 18 August 08:00 Permanence open (ground floor) 08:00 Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) not allowed on track! 09:00 – 09:45 Warm-up session (Only for events of the day) 10:00 – 14:20 Session 1 14:20 – 14:50 Open training 14:50 – 15:35 Official training (Only for events of the day) 15:50 – 21:15 Session 2 22:00 Permanence closed 23:00 Venue and maintenance area closed

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Thursday, 19 August 08:00 Permanence open (ground floor) 08:00 Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) not allowed on track! 09:00 – 09:45 Warm-up session (Only for events of the day) 10:00 – 14:20 Session 1 14.45 – 15.15 Organized training session Madison women U23 15.15 – 15.45 Organized training session Madison men U23 15:45 – 16:15 Official training (Only for events of the day) 16:30 – 21:00 Session 2 21:30 Permanence closed 23:00 Venue and maintenance area closed

Friday, 20 August 09:00 Permanence open (ground floor) 09:00 Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) not allowed on track! 10:00 – 10:45 Warm-up session (Only for events of the day) 11:00 – 13:30 Session 1 13:30 – 14:00 Open training 14:00 – 14:45 Official training (Only for events of the day) 15:00 – 21:00 Session 2 21:30 Permanence closed 23:00 Venue and maintenance area closed

Saturday, 21August 09:00 Permanence open (ground floor) 09:00 Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) not allowed on track! 10:00 – 10:45 Warm-up session (Only for events of the day) 11:00 – 13:50 Session 1 14.00 - 14.30 Organized training session Madison women junior (mandatory for all participating nations) 14.30 - 15.00 Organized training session Madison men junior (mandatory for all participating nations) 15:00 – 15:45 Official training (Only for events of the day) 16:00 – 21:00 Session 2 21:30 Permanence closed 23:00 Venue and maintenance area closed

Sunday, 22 August 08:00 Permanence open (ground floor) 08:00 Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) not allowed on track! 09:00 – 09:45 Warm-up session (Only for events of the day) 10:00 – 12:05 Session 1 12:05 – 12:45 Official training (Only for events of the day) 13:30 – 17:00 Session 2 18:30 Permanence closed 20:00 Venue and maintenance area closed for riders/teams/press

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7. COMPETITION SCHEDULE

DAY 1 – Tuesday, 17 August

11.00-16.00 WJ Team Qualifying 18 MJ Qualifying 18 WU23 Qualifying 50 MU23 Individual Pursuit Qualifying 91 WJ Qualifying 53 MJ Team Pursuit Qualifying 70 300

17.30-20.50 WJ Team Sprint First Round 11 MJ Team Sprint First Round 11 WJ Final 15 WU23 Final 18 WJ Scratch Race Awards Ceremony 8 WU23 Elimination Race Awards Ceremony 8 WU23 Individual Pursuit Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd 11 MU23 Individual Pursuit Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd 13 WU23 Individual Pursuit Awards Ceremony 8 MU23 Individual Pursuit Awards Ceremony 8 MJ Scratch Race Final 15 MU23 Elimination Race Final 18 MJ Scratch Race Awards Ceremony 8 MU23 Elimination Race Awards Ceremony 8 WJ Team Sprint Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd 8 MJ Team Sprint Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd 8 WJ Team Sprint Awards Ceremony 8 MJ Team Sprint Awards Ceremony 8 192

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DAY 2 – Wednesday, 18 August

10.00-14.22 WU23 Team Sprint Qualifying 14 MU23 Team Sprint Qualifying 14 WJ Sprint Qualifying (16 qualif.) 23 WJ Team Pursuit First round 23 MJ Team Pursuit First round 38 WJ Sprint 1/8 finals 19 WU23 Team Pursuit Qualifying 53 MU23 Team Pursuit Qualifying 68 252

15.50-21.25 WU23 Team Sprint First round 7 MU23 Team Sprint First round 7 MJ 1km TT Final 72 WJ Sprint 1/4 finals 1st heat 14 MJ 1km TT Awards Ceremony 8 WJ Team Pursuit Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd 15 MJ Team Pursuit Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd 14 WJ Sprint 1/4 finals 2nd heat 14 WJ Team Pursuit Awards Ceremony 12 MJ Team Pursuit Awards Ceremony 12 WJ Sprint 1/4 finals decider 4 WU23 Scratch Race Final 18 WJ Elimination Race Final 18 WU23 Scratch Race Awards Ceremony 8 WJ Elimination Race Awards Ceremony 8 MU23 Scratch Race Final 24 MJ Elimination Race Final 18 MU23 Scratch Race Awards Ceremony 8 MJ Elimination Race Awards Ceremony 8 WU23 Team Sprint Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd 8 MU23 Team Sprint Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd 8 WU23 Team Sprint Awards Ceremony 10 MU23 Team Sprint Awards Ceremony 10 325

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DAY 3 – Thursday, 19 August

10.00-14.25 MJ Sprint Qualifying (16 qualif.) 30 WU23 Sprint Qualifying (16 qualif.) 26 MJ Individual Pursuit Qualifying 77 WJ Individual Pursuit Qualifying 40 WU23 Team Pursuit First round 28 MU23 Team Pursuit First round 26 WU23 Sprint 1/8 finals 19 MJ Sprint 1/8 finals 19 265

14:45-15:15 WU23 Madison Training 30 15:15-15:45 MU23 Madison Training 30

16.30-21.02 WJ Sprint Semi-final 1st heat 7 WU23 Sprint 1/4 finals 1st heat 14 MJ Sprint 1/4 finals 1st heat 14 WJ Sprint Semi-final 2nd heat 7 WU23 Sprint 1/4 finals 2nd heat 14 MJ Sprint 1/4 finals 2nd heat 14 WJ Sprint Semi-final decider 4 WU23 Sprint 1/4 finals decider 4 MJ Sprint 1/4 finals decider 4 MU23 1km TT Final 57 WJ Individual Pursuit Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd 10 MJ Individual Pursuit Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd 11 MU23 1Km TT Awards Ceremony 8 WJ Individual Pursuit Awards Ceremony 8 MJ Individual Pursuit Awards Ceremony 8 WJ Sprint Finals 1st heat 7 WU23 Team Pursuit Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd 14 MU23 Team Pursuit Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd 14 WJ Sprint Finals 2nd heat 7 WU23 Team Pursuit Awards Ceremony 12 MU23 Team Pursuit Awards Ceremony 12 WJ Sprint Finals decider 4 WJ Sprint Awards Ceremony 8 262

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DAY 4 – Friday, 20 August

11.00-13.27 MU23 Sprint Qualifying (16 qualif.) 36 WJ - race I Scratch Race 5km 10 MJ Omnium - race I Scratch Race 7.5km 15 MU23 Sprint 1/8 finals 19 WJ Omnium - race II Tempo Race 5km 10 MU23 Sprint 1/4 finals 1st heat 14 MJ Omnium - race II Tempo Race 7,5km 15 MU23 Sprint 1/4 finals 2nd heat 14 Pause 10 MU23 Sprint 1/4 finals decider 4 147

15.00-20.46 WJ Omnium-race III Elimination Race 18 MJ sprint Semi-final 1st heat 7 WU23 Sprint Semi-final 1st heat 7 MJ Omnium-race III Elimination Race 18 WJ 500m Time Trial Final 35 MJ sprint Semi-final 2nd heat 7 WU23 sprint Semi-final 2nd heat 7 WJ 500m Time Trial Awards Ceremony 8 MJ Sprint Semi-final decider 4 WU23 Sprint Semi-final decider 4 WU23 Final 25km 40 MJ sprint Finals 1st heat 7 WU23 sprint Finals 1st heat 7 MU23 Points Race Final 40km 52 MJ sprint Finals 2nd heat 7 WU23 sprint Finals 2nd heat 7 WU23 Points Race Awards Ceremony 8 MU23 Points Race Awards Ceremony 8 MJ Sprint Finals decider 4 WU23 Sprint Finals decider 4 MJ Sprint Awards Ceremony 8 WU23 Sprint Awards Ceremony 8 WJ Omnium-race IV Points Race 15km 25 MJ Omnium-race IV Points Race 20km 30 WJ Omnium Awards Ceremony 8 MJ Omnium Awards Ceremony 8 346

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DAY 5 – Saturday, 21 August

11.00-13.42 WU23 Omnium - Race I Scratch Race 7,5km 15 MU23 Omnium - Race I Scratch Race 10km 15 WJ 1st round 14 MJ Keirin 1st round 18 WU23 Omnium - Race II Tempo Race 7,5km 15 MU23 Omnium - Race II Tempo Race 10km 15 WJ Keirin 1st round repechages 14 MJ Keirin 1st round repechages 18 WU23 500m TT Final 30 WU23 500m TT Awards Ceremony 8 162

14:00-14:30 WJ Madison Training 30 14:30-15:00 MJ Madison Training 30

16.00-20.54 WU23 Omnium - Race III Elimination Race 18 MU23 Sprint Semi-final 1st heat 7 MU23 Omnium - Race III Elimination Race 18 MU23 Sprint Semi-final 2nd heat 7 WJ Keirin Semi-finals 9 MJ Keirin Semi-finals 9 MU23 Sprint Semi-final decider 4 WJ Points Race Final 20km 30 MU23 Sprint Finals 1st heat 7 MJ Points Race Final 25km 35 MU23 Sprint Finals 2nd heat 7 WJ Points Race Awards Ceremony 8 MJ Points Race Awards Ceremony 8 MU23 Sprint Finals Decider 4 WJ Keirin Finals 7-12 and 1-6 9 MJ Keirin Finals 7-12 and 1-6 9 MU23 Sprint Awards Ceremony 8 WJ Keirin Awards Ceremony 8 MJ Keirin Awards Ceremony 8 WU23 Omnium Race IV Points Race 20km 30 MU23 Omnium Race IV Points Race 25km 35 WU23 Omnium Awards Ceremony 8 MU23 Omnium Awards Ceremony 8 294

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17 – 22 August 2021

DAY 6 – Sunday, 22 August

10.00-12.05 WU23 Keirin 1st round 14 MU23 Keirin 1st round 27 WJ Madison Final 20km 35 WU23 Keirin 1st round repechages 14 MU23 Keirin 1st round repechages 27 WJ Madison Awards Ceremony 8 125

13.30-16.56 WU23 Keirin Semi-finals 9 MU23 Keirin Semi-finals 9 MJ Madison Final 30km 40 WU23 Keirin Finals 7-12 and 1-6 9 MU23 Keirin Finals 7-12 and 1-6 9 MJ Madison Awards Ceremony 8 WU23 Keirin Awards Ceremony 8 MU23 Keirin Awards Ceremony 8 WU23 Madison Final 25km 40 MU23 Madison Final 40km 50 WU23 Madison Awards Ceremony 8 MU23 Madison Awards Ceremony 8 206

** warm up time between the 2 sessions will be confirmed after the team managers' meeting ** période d'échauffement entre les 2 sessions sera confirmé lors de la réunion technique

NOTE: The competition program may be modified and will be daily announced on the notice- boards.

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17 – 22 August 2021

8. EVENT SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL RULES 1.1 The Union Européenne de Cyclisme in cooperation with Stichting Cycling Events Omnisport will organize the 2021 Track Juniors and U23 European Championships for the following disciplines.

Men Under 23 Junior Sprint Sprint Team Sprint Team Sprint 1 Km TT 1 Km TT Keirin Keirin Individual Pursuit 4 km Individual Pursuit 3 km Team Pursuit 4 km Team Pursuit 4 km Points race 40 km Points race 25 km Scratch race 15 km Scratch race 10 km Madison 40 km Madison 30 km Elimination race Elimination race Omnium Omnium

Women Under 23 Junior Sprint Sprint Team Sprint Team Sprint 500 m. TT 500 m. TT Keirin Keirin Individual Pursuit 3 km Individual Pursuit 2 km Team Pursuit 4 km Team Pursuit 4 km Points race 25 km Points race 20 km Scratch race 10 km Scratch race 7,5 km Madison 25 km Madison 20 km Elimination race Elimination race Omnium Omnium

These Championships may be contested by riders entered by their National Federation as a National Team.

1.2 Entries must be submitted by National Federations starting from Monday 12th July until Sunday 8th, August 2021, 23:59 CET (riders, staff and NF Official Delegates) in http://uec.ch/en/registrations

Entrants for European Championships shall hold licenses issued by a Federation affiliated to the UEC and have the nationality of the Federation doing the entry.

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1.3 National Federations may nominate the following riders / teams to the events:

Men U23 / Juniors Women U23 / Juniors

Events entered start entered start Sprint 3 2 3 2 Keirin 3 2 3 2 Team Sprint 4 3* 4 3* 1 km TT 3 2 500 m. TT 3 2 Individual pursuit 3 2 3 2

Team pursuit 5 4* 5 4* Points race 2 1 2 1 Scratch race 2 1 2 1 Omnium 2 1 2 1 Madison 3 2* 3 2* Elimination race 2 1 2 1

* = 1 team Where the number of entries for an event exceeds the track limit, qualification heats will be added to the competition schedule.

1.4 In order for an event to be considered as a European Championship at least 7 riders must be registered in the individual events and 5 nations in the team events as following:

Under 23 individual events less than 7 riders = no championship Under 23 team events less than 5 teams = no championship Juniors individual events less than 7 riders = no championship but those riders may take part to the U23 category event (art. 1.7) Juniors Team events less than 5 teams = no championship but those teams may take part to the U23 category event (art. 1.7) In such cases, the UEC Track Commission will inform all nations accordingly on Tuesday, 10 August 2021. 1.5 The riders to contest each Championship shall be confirmed by an official of their Federation, to the Commissaires, during the confirmation procedure, before the start of the Team Managers meeting. 1.6 Riders ages shall be calculated as defined by the UCI rules. Generally, the age of a rider shall be determined by the difference between the year of the event and the year of birth of the rider.

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Nevertheless, taking into account the UCI rules, articles 1.1.034, 3.2.001, 3.4.004, 9.2.024, 11.1.003 and in accordance with the UCI, the participation at the U23 competitions shall be open to riders of 18 and over. Only 2nd year juniors are allowed to participate in individual events of the U23 category. Therefore, a Junior rider who decides to compete in an individual event of the U23 category have to announce his/her choice at the license check control and this choice will be for all events of the European Championships. This rider won’t be allowed to compete in Junior Individual and Team events. TEAM EVENTS Riders in the Junior category may also contest Under 23 Championships provided that: ✓ Men Under 23 Team Pursuit: maximum 2 junior riders per team ✓ Men Under 23 Team Sprint: maximum 1 junior rider per team ✓ Women Under 23 Team Pursuit: maximum 2 junior rider per team ✓ Women Under 23 Team Sprint: maximum 1 junior rider per team ✓ Women Under 23 Madison: maximum 1 junior rider per team Nevertheless, in team events, a Junior rider can only compete in one category. Riders who are Under 23 but registered as a member of a road trade team (WorldTeams, Women’s WorldTeam, ProTeams, Continental Teams, Women’s Continental Teams) may contest the Under 23 championships.

1.7 Body numbers – Clothes The riders are obliged to use the body-numbers which will be supplied by the organization. Changes to these and clothes are not allowed. Riders must compete in their national jersey. Riders shall wear one (1) body number in the following events: Kilo and 500 m. TT, Individual Pursuit, Team Pursuit (each rider one number), Team Sprint (each rider one number). Riders shall wear two (2) body numbers in all other races, Omnium included. The riders competing in Madison will receive dedicated body numbers. 1.8 Publication All results, rankings and communiqués will be available in pigeons holes assigned per event. Results will also be published on the UEC website: www.uec.ch and on the official live timing website: www.veloresults.com

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1.9 Unforeseen In those events in which the regulations not specify, the commissaires panel, in conjunction with the UEC Technical delegate and the organization (where applicable), will decide.

ARTICLE 2. EVENTS REGULATIONS

2.1. Sprint The best 16 riders (to be confirmed in accordance with the number of entries) in the qualifying round shall contest the competition.

2.2. Individual Pursuit 2.2.1 The Championships shall be conducted as follows: the two fastest riders in the qualifying round will contest the final for first and second place and the next two fastest riders will contest the final for third and fourth place. The remaining riders will be classified in accordance with the times recorded in the Qualifying Round.

2.3. TT Km and 500 m. 2.3.1. The Championships will be conducted as a straight final. The UEC Track Commission may seed certain riders to start in the latter part of the field based on World Championship or Nations Cup performances in addition to the positions secured in the preceding European Championship. 2.3.2. The Championship will be contested with 1 rider alone in each heat.

2.4 Points Races 2.4.1 The Championships will be conducted in accordance with the UCI Regulations.

Where the number of entries for an event exceeds the track limit, all riders entered shall first participate in qualifying heats according to the UCI Regulations.

2.5 Keirin 2.5.1 The Championships will be conducted in accordance with the UCI Regulations.

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2.6 Scratch Race 2.6.1 The Championships will be conducted in accordance with the UCI Regulations.

Where the number of entries for an event exceeds the track limit, all riders entered shall first participate in qualifying heats according to the UCI Regulations.

2.7 Team Pursuit 2.7.1 The Championships shall be conducted as follows: the two fastest teams in the qualifying round will contest the final for first and second place and the next two fastest teams will contest the final for third and fourth place.

The remaining riders will be classified in accordance with the times recorded in the Qualifying Round.

2.8 Team Sprint 2.8.1 The Championships shall be conducted as follows: the two fastest teams in the qual- ifying round will contest the final for first and second place and the next two fastest teams will contest the final for third and fourth place.

The remaining riders will be classified in accordance with the times recorded in the Qualifying Round.

2.9 Omnium 2.9.1 The Championships will be conducted in accordance with the UCI Regulations.

2.9.2 Where the number of entries for an event exceeds the track limit, all riders entered shall first participate in qualifying Points Race heats run over the distance and with the number of sprints, as per the regulations for Points Race qualification heats.

The heats shall be run in such a way so as to qualify up to the track maximum number of riders, without necessarily qualifying the maximum number of riders permitted. An equal number of riders shall qualify from each heat to participate in the Omnium.

All riders not qualifying to participate in the Omnium shall be placed jointly in last position. Any riders not finishing any of the qualifying rounds shall not be placed (DNF).

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2.10 Madison 2.10.1 One (1) team from each nation may contest each championship. 2.10.2 The distances for each championship are: Women Junior 20 km Men Junior 30 km Women U23 30 km Men Under 23 40 km

In case of qualifying heats, the distance shall be 50% of the distance of the final. 2.10.3 The UEC Track Commission shall consider the experience of riders in the Junior Championships in deciding the number of riders to contest the final.

2.11 Elimination race (as a Championship) 2.11.1 For the start of the race, riders shall line up in single file along the railing and in the sprinters lane. 2.11.2 The coaches holding their rider in the sprinters lane are followed to push them during the start but from a standstill position (2 feet on the ground at the same time). 2.11.3 Where applicable, the order of the riders shall be determined according to the UCI regulations, in respect to the current UCI Elimination Ranking by Nations. The order for non-ranked nations, will be done by drawing lots during the Team Managers’ meeting as follows: • 1st draw – teams present at the Team Managers’ meeting • 2nd draw – teams not present at the Team Managers’ meeting

ARTICLE 3. AWARDS Jersey and medals Every European Championship will be awarded for: The 1st place: Champion(s) jersey and Gold medal The 2nd place: Silver medal The 3rd place: Bronze medal

Winners are obliged to be in time for the awards ceremony. Riders must present themselves in race clothing, wearing their national jersey and shall not wear a helmet, a cap a headband or glasses until they leave the podium ceremony area.

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ARTICLE 4. ANTIDOPING The UCI antidoping regulations are entirely applicable to the event. The antidoping tests will take place at the Velodrome Antidoping Station located at door 5a, ground floor. The anti-doping controls will be under the responsibility of the International Testing Agency (ITA). An official Communiqué will be distributed by the appointed DCO.

ARTICLE 5. PENALTIES The UCI penalty scale is the only one applicable.

ARTICLE 6. RESPONSIBILITIES The organizer and UEC will not, under any circumstances, be liable to any accidents or dam- age that occurs during training and competitions.

The organizers and UEC decline all responsibilities towards the riders and others in case of an accident.

For all cases not covered by these specific regulations, the UCI rules will apply. Any problems will be solved between the organizers, the Commissaires Panel and UEC officials.

Lausanne (SUI), 02/07/2021

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17 – 22 August 2021

PARKING AT THE VELODROME

Teams and Press can use the parking space nearby the container village. Teams have to park at P5, they can follow the signs ‘Teams’. Teams and press can use entrance 5a to enter the building.

It’s important to know that entrance 5a, the parking area and the container village (P8) are located behind the building. When you drive at the location site, you have to drive to the other side of the Velodrome.

5A

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