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The Venue:

Mardyke Sports Arena,

Mardyke Walk Western Road Cork City http://www.mardykearena.com/

Getting to the Venue:

The Mardyke Arena is located at the end of the Mardyke Walk off Western Road. Coming out of Cork City, travel down Washington Street leading onto Western Road. At the intersection of the Western Road and the Sacred Heart Church (on your right hand side), take a right turn. http://www.mardykearena.com/UserFiles/File/Mardyke_Arena_Location_Map.pdf

Approximately 300 metres on your right (before you cross Thomas Davis Bridge) there is a turn into the Mardyke Arena.

From the City Centre the number 8 will stop on the Western Road which is parallel to the Mardyke.

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Getting to Cork:

Cork Airport http://www.corkairport.com/

Cork Airport is served by scheduled bus and coach services that link the airport with Cork city. Bus and coaches leave from in front of the terminal building. The normal journey time between Cork Airport and Parnell Place Bus Station is 20 minutes. To Cork City by bus From Cork Airport, you can take the 226 to Parnell Place Bus Station, the main bus sta- tion for Cork city.

To Cork Airport by bus The 226 bus departs from Parnell Place Bus Station to Cork Airport There is a taxi rank located directly outside the terminal building. From Cork Airport by taxi The cost from Cork Airport to Cork city centre and the main bus and railway stations is around €20.

To Cork Airport by taxi Passengers arriving by taxi will be set down directly in front of the terminal on the check- in level. The taxi fare from Cork city centre - and the main bus and railway stations - is around €20.

Dublin Airport www.dublinairport.com

To travel from to Cork City passengers can use , which can be booked in advance via their website www.aircoach.ie. An adult return ticket is €30 and a child return ticket is €20. You may get a cheaper price by booking online. The journey is approximately 3.5 hours in duration. There is a collec- tion and drop off point at both terminals in Dublin Airport. The drop off and collection point for Aircoach in Cork City is at Patrick’s Quay.

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Accommodation Nearby:

The Mardyke Arena is situated near and there are many B&B on Western road that would be within walking distance of the venue. As July is a very busy month for Cork’s hotels and B&Bs it is recommended that you book your accommodation early. Any special rates offered to us will only be valid if booked before the date stated by the hotel. We will add new hotels and rates as they become available to us.

A sample of hotels and B&Bs is outlined below:

U.C.C. Campus Accommodation. Phone 00353214818451 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ucccampusaccommodation.com/ University College Cork campus accommodation are offering a rate for self-catering apartments €36 per person per night. When booking you need to mention that you are attending the World Open at the Mardyke to get this rate. The accommodation is located within walking distance of the venue.

Garnish House:  18 Western Road Cork. Phone 00353214275111 Email: [email protected] Website: www.garnish.ie

Kingsley Hotel:  Victoria Cross, Cork. Phone 00353214800500  Email: [email protected] Website: www.thekingsley.ie

The Hotel:  Western Road, Cork. Phone 00353214252700  Email: [email protected] Website: www.doylecollection.com

Lancaster Lodge:  Lancaster Quay, Western Road, Cork. Phone 00353214251125 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lancasterlodge.com

Killarney Guest House:  Western Road, Cork Phone: 00353214270290 Email: [email protected] Website: killarneyhouse.com

Sheila’s Hostel:  (would require a bus to the venue) 4 Belgrave Place, Wellington Road, Cork City Phone 00353214505562 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sheilashostel.ie

Jury’s Inn:  (would require a bus to the venue) Anderson’s Quay, Cork. Phone 00353214943000 Email: [email protected] Website: www.jurysinns.com

For further information about accommodation please keep an eye on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/InlineArtisticWorldOpenEuropeanChampionships2018

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Registration & Enquiries Information:

Access to the competition for spectators: Supporters travelling with clubs will be given access to the competition free of charge. All clubs need to let us know in advance how many free spectator passes they need. Please send this information with competition registration- deadline 1st June 2018.

Contact: Liane Seiler [email protected]

Competition entry fee: As per WIFSA recommendations inscription fees will be

Elite and Silver and Recreational Divisions: Single €50 Couple/Pair €80 Chorus/Synchro €110

Beginners Division: Singles/Couple €40

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS FRIDAY 1 st JUNE 2018 Banking Information: Bank Name: Ulster Bank Bank Address: Douglas Branch, Watergold Buildings, Douglas, Cork, . Account Name: Artistic Roller Skating Ireland Account Currency: Euro Account Number: 10961176 Iban: IE10 ULB 9855 6310 961176 BIC: ULSB IE 2D

WIFSA fees-Please note that there are additional fees to be paid on site in Euros to WIFSA if either of the following apply: 1. Skaters who belong to WIFSA affiliated club with 2017 annual membership is unpaid: €10 2. Skaters who do not belong to a WIFSA affiliated club with 2017 annual membership unpaid: €20

Please ensure the following are submitted: • A copy of fees payment • Competition Form one per club

Music for each skater, clearly labelled on USB and CD to be brought and handed in at registration