Invitation PyeongChang, Republic of Korea · 2nd International Training Period (ITP) : 21 October–29 October 2017 The Overview of PyeongChang General Information of Korea, Gangwon & PyeongChang Korea (officially the "Republic of Korea") is a historical state in Northeast Asia located on the Korean Peninsula, which is bordered by China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast. It is separated from Japan to the east by the Korea Strait and the East Sea. The southern and western parts of the peninsula have well-developed plains, while the eastern and northern parts are mountainous. The population of the Koreans is about 50 million. Korea is chiefly populated by a highly homogeneous ethnic group, the Koreans, who speak the Korean language. Gangwon-do is a mountainous province, (a much greater part is occupied by mountains) and is usually divided into two areas, Yeongdong and Yeongseo, with the Taebaek Mountains, which form the backbone of the Korean Peninsula, in the middle. PyeongChang is a county located in mid-southern region of Gangwon Province, Korea. Being located inland on a plateau, PyeongChang presents a continental climate with big temperature swings between day and night, with overall lower temperature compared to other regions of same altitude. Having a relatively large area among Counties, it presents complicated weather patterns, and different weather conditions even within the same region. The high-altitude region in northeast part of the county presents a very distinctive weather pattern. It is relatively cool in the summer, with average temperature of 19.1 ℃, but comes under heavy snowfall during the winter, due to Northeastern airstream risen by the Taebaek Mountains. Alpensia Sliding Centre 1 The 2nd ITP Information Alpensia Sliding Centre ■ Competition Length : 1,376 m ■ Altitude at the Start : 930 m ■ Altitude at the Finish Line : 850 m ■ Vertical Drop to Low Point : 117 m ■ Number of Curves : 16 2 Organizer Vice President of Games Operation BAEK Sung-il Director General of Venue Operation YOON Soon-keun Mountain Venue Operation Management Director EO Jae-suk Venue General Manager KIM Kwang-ok Deputy Venue General Manager PARK Yu-sam Venue Operation Manager LEE A-young Venue Operation Manager YOO Jae-young Director General of Sport KIM Jae-won Sport Director PARK In-kyu Sport Manager, Bobsleigh & Skeleton LEE Ick-joo Deputy Sport Manager, Bobsleigh & Skeleton CHO Sang-hee Sport Coordinator, Bobsleigh & Skeleton EUM Jee-su Sliding Venue & Sports Operation Manager Normunds KOTANS IBSF Officials Technical Delegate 2nd ITP Jos MATTLI (SUI) Technical Delegate 2nd ITP TBC Technical Delegate 2nd ITP TBC Event Officials Bobsleigh Race Director SONG Jin-ho Chief of Start HAN Eun-sook Chief of Finish LIM Tai-hyun Skeleton Race Director KIM Ar-ram Chief of Start TBD Chief of Finish KIM Dong-hyun Chief of Race Office LEE Kang-min Chief of Track CHOI Yeong-seong 3 Disciplines • 2-man Bobsleigh, 4-man Bobsleigh, Women’s Bobsleigh • Men’s Skeleton, Women’s Skeleton Timing • Timing is conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by IBSF. Schedule <IBSF 2017/18 2nd International Training Period PYEONGCHANG 21 October – 29 October 2017> ※ The 2nd ITP’s schedule is subject to change. ※ All Team Captains’ Meetings will be held at Kensington Flora Hotel. Organising Office The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games 108-27, Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, 25347, Republic of Korea Tel: 82.33.350.3458 | Fax:82.33.350.4411 | Email: [email protected] www.pyeongchang2018.com 4 Participation Eligibility The 2nd ITP will be carried out in accordance with IBSF rules. All athletes must have a valid IBSF E-license issued by their National Federation. It is the responsibility of the National Federation to enter its athletes through the IBSF’s online system at http://ibsf.sportresult.com. - The deadline for submission of 2nd ITP: 16 October 2017 five days before the first team captain’s meeting taking place on 21 October 2017. Entries The 2nd ITP training fee is 2-man bobsleigh €15.00 per team per run 4-man bobsleigh €25.00 per team per run Skeleton €12.00 per athlete per run PAYMENT PROCEDURE The payment for the training runs is made by: - Non-cash transfers (Visa or Master Card only); A detailed description of the payment procedure approved by IBSF and Organiser will be sent out to the National Federations no later than 3 weeks before the first Team Captain’s Meeting. Insurance & Liability All athletes, officials and other members of the national association who attend and participate in the 2nd ITP do so at their own risk. The Organiser shall not be responsible for any loss or injuries incurred or suffered by any athlete or official in conjunction with the Organisation or staging of the 2nd ITP. All athletes are required to be covered by insurance against accidents deriving from the practice of bobsleigh and/or skeleton racing, including civil damages to third parties, for transport by ambulance, medical treatment and hospital treatment. Prior to sliding, all athletes must complete a Alpensia Sliding Centre track waiver at the Race Office. Race Office The race office will be located on the 1st floor of the finish house at the Alpensia Sliding Centre. It will operate from Thursday, 19 October until Saturday, 28 October. 5 Sled Transportation National federations are fully responsible for sled transportation from initial location to South Korea (Alpensia Sliding Centre) and back to next destination. Sled Storage The sled storage will be provided and used free of charge at the Alpensia Sliding Centre. Organizers will provide sled transportation at the Alpensia Sliding Centre. Radio Frequencies; Deadline 21st September In order to get authorization frequency during the 2nd ITP, all teams have to request through Spectrum Portal. https://spectrumorder.pyeongchang2018.com ※ Please find the “User_Manual.pdf” for detailed information Please choose Olympics Please choose 21st Please choose 29th 6 Please put same as the context When team request the service through the website, it has to put exact using days and choose ITP/ITW. With confirmation document, you have to come by SMR to final test and tag on radio. SMR(Spectrum Management Room) located in near venue will be operated from 18th October to 1st November. Contact information : [email protected] ACCOMMODATIONS Please submit your accommodation request form by September 17th, 2017 to contacts below. Kensington Flora Hotel 231, Jingogae-ro, Jinbu, Pyeongchang +82 33 330 5000 (Front Desk) http://www.kensingtonflora.co.kr/En/Default.aspx Distance from the Incheon Airport : 237 km, approx. 3.5 hrs Hotel Facilities include: Restaurants, Gym, Sauna, Recreational Rooms, Convenience Store, Self-Laundry Room Room Rate & Reservation Procedure Accommodation Period: Oct. 19th ~ Oct. 31st 2017 Room Rate (Full Board): Single 125 Euros per person Double 90 Euro per person Room Type: Standard Double or Twin Payment Method: Major Credit Card or cash upon check-in For Reservations, please submit request form to Ms. Meena Lee at [email protected] by Sept 17th * Distance from the Venue : 14 km, approx. 20 mins * Transportation shuttle will be provided from hotel to Alpensia Sliding Centre for free. Alpensia Resort (Holiday Inn Resort) Pyeongchang-gun Daegwanryeong-myeon Solbong-ro 325 +033-339-1240 (Front Desk) http://www.alpensiaresort.co.kr/ Distance from the Incheon Airport : 252 km, approx. 3 hrs Hotel Facilities include: Restaurants & Resort Facilities Reservation Procedure Accommodation Period: Oct. 19th ~ Oct. 31st 2017 Please contact Alpensia Resort for room rate and availability Room Type: Standard Double or Twin Payment Method: To be arranged with Alpensia Resort For Reservations, please contact Anna Jeong at [email protected] * Distance from the Venue : 0.5 km, walking distance * Transportation shuttle will be provided from the entrance of venue to Start House 1 and Finish House for free. 7 ACCOMMODATIONS Orient Resort Hotel 80-56, Taegi-ro, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun +82 1544-1380 (Front Desk) http://orientresort.co.kr/ Distance from the Incheon Airport : 215 km, approx. 3 hrs Hotel Facilities include: Restaurants, Gym Room Rate & Reservation Procedure Accommodation Period: Oct. 19th ~ Oct. 31st 2017 Room Rate (Full Board): Single 120 Euros per person Double 80 Euro per person Room Type: Standard Double or Twin Payment Method: Major Credit Card or cash upon check-in For Reservations, please submit request form to [email protected] by Sept 17th * Distance from the Venue : 48.5 km, approx. 40 mins * Airport Shuttle and Transportation to Alpensia Sliding Centre will not be available. 8 TRANSPORTATION Airport Transportation Based on the arrival and departure information received in a timely manner from the teams, the OC will provide transportation at arrival and departure for athletes, team leaders and coaches between the Incheon International Airport and Alpensia Resort and Kensington Flora Hotel at 60,000 Korean Won for one-way trip. Shuttle service includes luggage and Skeleton sleds transportation. - Operating dates : 19 Oct. – 21 Oct. (From the Incheon international airport to the hotel) 29 Oct. – 30 Oct. (From the hotel to the Incheon international airport ) * Note : The detailed service hours and terms of payment will be announced at a later date. The service is not possible outside the operating dates. Shuttle Service The shuttle bus service will be provided by the OC between Kensington Flora Hotel and the venue free of charge. The detailed schedule will be announced at a later date. 9 Public Transportation You can take the airport bus served from/to Incheon airport and Alpensia resort. For more information, you can find at http://www.alpensiaresort.co.kr/EnInfoRealInfoFindLoad.gdc Automobile Rental For teams arriving at Incheon International Airport, rental vehicles are available through many national car rental agencies. More information and arrangements can be made directly at http://www.airport.kr/pa/en/a/5/8/index.jsp 253 km (approx.