INFORMATION BULLETIN # 1

XI Masters and V Veterans World Cup “Georges Pickard”

ROLLER INLINE HOCKEY June 22 nd – June 27 th 2020 Bad Tölz -

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CONTENT

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………..3

1. General Information ...... …4

2. Competition Venue ...... 5

3. Competition Dates ...... 5

4. World Skate Inline Hockey Technical Commission ...... 6

5. Local Organization ...... 6

6. Transportation ...... 7

7. Accommodation…………………………………………………….………….…. 7

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INTRODUCTION:

This will be the 11 th Edition of Masters World Cup (former Veteran World Cup) and the 5 th Edition of Veterans World Cup “Georges Pickard” and will be held in Bad Tölz in Bavaria, Germany, from 22 nd to 27 thJune 2020. Thanks for the collaboration World Skate, MIHWA and IHD (Inline Hockey Deutschland).

XI Masters & V Veterans InLine Hockey World Cup 2020

Bad Tölz - Germany

Edition Masters World Cup Masters World Cup Nr of Veterans World Cup Nr of Champion Teams Champion Teams

2010 Great Britain – Bisley 1. 5 FIRS 2. 3.

2011 Czech Republic – Beroun 1.Czech Republic 6 FIRS 2.France 3.Italy

2012 Italy – Pinerolo 1.France 6 FIRS 2.Czech Republic 3.Italy

2013 France – Anglet 1.France 6 FIRS 2.Czech Republic 3.Slovakia

2014 Czech Republic – Prague 1.Czech Republic 8 FIRS 2.France 3.Slovakia

2015 Germany – Düsseldorf 1.Czech Republic 8 FIRS 2.Italy 3.Slovakia

2016 Italy – Bolzano & Merano 1.Czech Republic 12 1.Czech Republic 5 MIHWA - FIRS 2.U.S.A. 2.Italy 3. 3.France

2017 Italy – Bolzano & Merano 1.Czech Republic 12 1.Slovakia 10 MIHWA - FIRS 2.U.S.A. 2.U.S.A. 3.Italy 3.CzechRepublic

2018 MIHWA – Czech Republic – Prerov & 1.France 12 1.Czech Republic 10 WORLD SKATE Novy Jicin 2.Switzerland 2.Slovakia 3.Czech Republic 3.U.S.A.

2019 MIHWA – Italy – Asiago & Roana 1.France 12 1.Czech Republic 10 WORLD SKATE 2. U.S.A. 2.France 3.Italy 3.Slovakia

2020 MIHWA – Germany - Bad Tölz WORLD SKATE

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Masters are very important for our sport. They are trainers or club managers. WORLD SKATE INLINE HOCKEY TECHNICAL COMMISSION members are happy to see old timers again on the spot.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Eligibility of Teams and Players: Masters & Veterans World Cup is opened to any Team of a National Federation affiliated with the WORLD SKATE provided that this National Federation gives permission to attend. Each player in Masters Cup has to be born in 1982 or before, and for Veterans Cup each player has to be born in 1975 or before.

1.2 Team Size: Team rosters will consist of a minimum of eight (8) players plus one (1) goalkeeper and a maximum of sixteen (16) players including 2 goalies.

1.3 Dead Line: The 2020 World Cups are opened to the Inline Hockey Teams from all the National Federations affiliated with the WORLD SKATE provided that they confirm their entry prior to:

1st March 2019

Teams must confirm their registration by returning the Application Form in attach at the present email to: [email protected] with cc to: [email protected]

Communication with only one team representative!!!

1. Preliminary application 31 st January 2020 2. Deadline for application 1 st March 2020

1.4 Nationality of Players: players should be of the same nationality as the Team they are playing for. All participating Team members will be required to prove appropriate nationality and age at the World Cup Meeting prior to the scheduled games, by a valid passport issued from the Country being represented. ID card with mention of nationality will be accepted.

1.5 Referees: Each participating Team should supply a Referee (over 38) able to do the job at a good level, according to the spirit of Masters World Cup. If unable to supply a referee, please inform WORLD SKATE INLINE HOCKEY TECHNICAL COMMISSION.

1.6 Financial Conditions: each participating Team will be responsible for its own travelling, lodging and living expenses. The entry fee to be paid directly by transfer by the National Federation to:

M.I.H.W.A. (Masters In Line Hockey World Association ) is:

50,00€ (Euro) each player.

Bank Account Number

INTESA SAN PAOLO MASTERS IN LINE HOCKEY WORLD ASSOCIATION Piazza Paolo Ferrari, 10 IBAN : IT82 G030 6909 6061 0000 0150 520 20121 MILANO (ITALY) BIC : BCITITMM

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1.7 Structure of the Masters World Cups: Masters World Cups will be structured to give the attending Teams maximum games and fun. No more than 2 games/day. Depending on the number of teams, the organization may plan different pools.

WORLD SKATE In line Hockey Committee will allow: • 3 points to a team winning game • 1 point to each team in a tie game • 0 point to a team losing a game

1.8 Rules of the Game: WORLD SKATE Inline Hockey Technical Commission shall have full governing control over the Masters World Cups, which must be played in accordance with WORLD SKATE Technical Inline Hockey Rules of the Game WORLD SKATE Statutes WORLD SKATE Administrative Rules

1.9 With the registration at Masters and Veterans World Cup Tournament, athletes, staff and leadership of each team, acknowledge and accept that the Organization won’t be responsible for any damages or accidents that may occur to anybody during the event. The organization provides a first-aid service on the field and if necessary, will help to organize transport to the nearest Hospital in Bad Tölz. All expenses related to ambulances, hospital stays, treatments, medicines or medical and health equipment, have to be paid and covert by the injured person or by his team. It’s therefore suggested to all teams to subscribe a good insurance to cover accidents, medical expenses and hospitalization. ______

2. COMPETITION VENUE

Bad Tölz

Hacker-Pschorr Arena Am Sportpark 2 83646 Bad Tölz - Germany

Rink 1 size: 30X60 Rink 2 size: 30x60

3. COMPETITION DATES

Official training: June 21 st 2020

Competitions: June 22 nd– June 27 th 2020 evening

Course for Referees: June 21 st 2020 afternoon/evening

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2019 WORLD CUP STANDINGS – Asiago & Roana (Italy)

Masters (over 38) Teams 2020 Veterans (over 45) Teams 2020

Born in 1982 and olders Born in 1975 and olders

1. FRANCE CZECH REPUBLIC 2. USA FRANCE 3. ITALY SLOVAKIA 4. CZECH REPUBLIC 5. SLOVAKIA USA 6. ITALY 7. SLOVENIA GERMANY 8. GREAT BRITAIN GREAT BRITAIN 9. GERMANY 10. HUNGARY NEW ZEAL AND 11. AUSTRALIA 12. SWITZERLAND 13. CANADA 14. 15. WORLD TEAM 16.

4. WORLD SKATE INLINE HOCKEY TECHNICAL COMMISSION:

[email protected] CHAIRMAN Andrea FONZARI Italy Member Tomas BREZINA Czech Republic [email protected] Member Andrea FONZARI Italy [email protected] Member Eddy ROJAS Member Ramin ATIGHECHI

4.1 MASTERS INLINE HOCKEY WORLD ASSOCIATION

President David NINZATTI Italy [email protected] Vice President Alain BLANCHET France [email protected] Vice President Martin MECERA Czech Republic [email protected] Member Pete WIRT Canada [email protected] Member Duane VOSS Australia [email protected] Honorary President of Gilbert PORTIER France [email protected] Veterans WC Honorary President of Alberto LASTRUCCI France Masters WC

5. LOCAL ORGANIZATION:

MIHWA – Masters In Line Hockey World Association Mobile Phone: +39 347 873 7754 Email: [email protected]

IHD – Inline Hockey Deutschland President: Stefan Weber Email: [email protected]

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6. TRANSPORTATION

Airports: Munich (D), Innsbruck (A)

7. ACCOMMODATION

Mr Stefan Zisser [email protected] Phone:+ 39 348 8268748 The organization is finalizing the agreements with the hotels in Bad Tölz and the stadium restaurant.

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