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Index Introduction page 3 4. Accommodation pag. 9 BMX Campsite pag. 9 1. General info page 4 BMX Hotel pag. 9 Adress bmxtrack page 4 Other Hotels pag. 10 Contact organization page 4 Holiday village pag. 10 Social Media page 4 Representative UEC page 4 5. Livestream pag. 10 UEC Registration page 4 Map page 4 6. Shops pag. 10

2. Route page 5 7. Clinics pag. 11 Parking page 5 8. Track rental pag. 11 3. Race information page 6 Registration page 6 9. Side Events pag. 11 Registration fee page 6 Strider Racing pag. 11 Categories page 6 Pumptrack Racing pag. 11 Numberplates page 6 Trophies and prize money page 6 Timetable page 7 Team Area page 7 Tickets page 8 Opening hours page 8 Tickets/ Accreditation BMX TRACK KLAZIENAVEEN - 5 METER HIGH STARTING HILL - TRACK LENGTH 340 METER - PRO SECTION Introduction After hosting a successful Dutch Championship in 2012, we are happy to have this year UEC BMX European League Round 7&8 at our track in Klazienaveen.

You will find all the information you need about the event on our website www.eurobmx.nl. Leading up to the event we made seven promotional videos. Watch all episodes with the Dutch olympic riders, local heroes and striders at www.youtube.com/rapidwheelsbmx

Good luck to all the riders and we hope you will enjoy the ride.

Rapid Wheels – Klazienaveen

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1. General info Adress bmx-track Social Media Leeuw 1 (oude navigatie Brugstraat) Facebook.com/rapidwheels 7891 TS Klazienaveen Twitter.com/rapidwheelsbmx Netherlands Instagram.com/rapidwheelsbmx Youtube.com/rapidwheelsbmx Contact Organization Jeroen de Geus Event representative UEC E-mail: [email protected] Jolanda Polkamp - [email protected] Website: www.eurobmx.nl (English) www.rapidwheelsbmx.nl (Dutch) UEC Registration René Nicolas - [email protected] Map

Map Euro Rounds 7 & 8 May 30 - June 1 2014 Klazienaveen

Emergency Exit Grandstands

Track

VIP

Parc ferme

Toilets Jury Medical Grandstands service

Toilets Entrance Team Area

Team Area Sales Area Fire Exit / Ambulance Team Area Pumptrack

Ticket Catering office Sales Area Catering crew

Street -Leeuw Emergency Main Street -Leeuw Entrance Exit /Ambulance

4 2. Route The BMX track is located near to the A37 highway. After taking the highway exit signs will direct you to the bmx track.

Adress bmx-track Leeuw 1 (oude navigatie Brugstraat) 7891 TS Klazienaveen Netherlands

Directions from Hoogeveen Take exit 6-Klazienaveen from A37 After 0.7 m take the first exit on the roundabout (N862) directing to Klazienaveen After 250 m take the second exit on the roundabout (Pollux) After 0.5 km turn right at the Brugstraat After 320 meters turn left at the Boogschutter Follow the parking instructions

Directions from Germany Take exit 6-Klazienaveen from A37 After 0.7 m turn left Take the second exit at the roundabout (N862) directing to Klazienaveen After 250 m take the second exit on the roundabout (Pollux) After 0.5 km turn right at the Brugstraat After 320 meters turn left at the Boogschutter Follow the parking instructions

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3. Race information Riders can only register through their own National Federation. Trophies and prize money Riders don’t have to be qualified to enter the race. However Challenge en Cruisers they do have to be in posession of a valid license. It is possible All 8 finalists will receive a trophy. Numbers 1 up to 3 will to register after the deadline or on the spot with the agree- receive their trophy on the podium directly after the finals. ment of the UEC Numbers 4 up to 8 can collect their trophy directly after the Technical Delegate and by doubling the entry fees. final near the finishline.

Entries have to be emailed by your national federation to the Championship categorie following emailadress [email protected]. The national Prize money will be awarded according to the schedule below. federation can transfer the entrance fees to the following bank account number: Final

Fietscrossvereniging Rapid Wheels Rank Elite Men Elite Junior Junior IBAN: NL67 RABO 0107360195 Women Men Women BIC: RABONL2U 1 €1500 €500 €500 €250 2 €1000 €350 €350 €175 Register 3 €750 €250 €250 €100 Riders have to register with their own chef d’equipe. There 4 €450 €150 €150 €55 they will get their wristbands for entering the track. 5 €350 €125 €125 €45 6 €300 €100 €100 €40 Registration fees 7 €200 €75 €75 €35 Categorie Saturday Sunday 8 €150 €55 €55 €30 Challenge en Cruisers € 27,- € 27,- Semi finals Junior € 35,- € 35,- Rank Elite men Junior men Elite € 57,- € 57,- 5 €85 €45 6 €75 €40 Categories 7 €65 €35 Championship categorie Challenge categorie 8 €55 €30 Elite Women /Elite Men Girls 8 year and under, 9/10 yr, 11/12 yr, 13/14 yr, 15/16 yr, Numbers 1 until 3 will be rewarded on the podium directly Women 17 and over after the finals. All finalists can collect their price money near Junior Women / Junior Men Boys 8 years and under, 9/10 the finishline by showing their UCI license. (17 & 18 jaar) yr, 11/12 yr, 13/14 jyr, 15/16 yr, Men 17/24 yr,, Men 25+ Cruiser 13 t/m 16 yr, 17/29 yr, 30/39 yr, 40/44 jyr, 45+ Cruiser Women (a combined category)

Numberplates and side-plates The organisation will NOT provide numberplats and lateral plates. Riders have to bring their own and apply them according the rules.

6 3. Race information

Timetable Day Time Activity The exact timetable is based on the number of entries and will Sunday 1 07.00 - Registration control by UEC be published no later than a week before the races at june 09.00 Administration www.eurobmx.nl and www.uec.ch.bmx. Warm up/Gate Bloc 1 Day Time Activity 3 heats Bloc 1 Warm up/Gate Bloc 2 Friday 30 10.00 – Registration control by coun- may 22.00 try / National Chef d’Equipe 3 heats Bloc2 only 1/8 finals Bloc 1+2 16.00 Gate practice 1/4 finals Bloc 1+2 20” Challenge (boys & girls 13 1/2 finals Bloc 1+2 & older) Finals Bloc 1+2 20” Challenge (boys & girls 12 Award ceremony Challenge bloc & under) 1+2 All Cruiser categories Warm up/Gate Junior Men + Elite Women Junior/Elite Men, Junior Women + Elite Women Men Junior 3 heats Junior Women, Junior Men, Elite Men Elite Women, Elite Men 19.00 Chef d’equipe meeting Finals Award ceremony Championship Day Time Activity Saturday 07.00 - Registration control by UEC Teamarea 31 may 09.00 Administration Team tents are only permitted at the team area. There is one Warm up/Gate Bloc 1 parking spot per team tent available on the parking area near the main entrance. Teams will receive one specific UEC pass 3 heats Bloc 1 that will allow them to have free access to the surroundings of Warm up/Gate Bloc 2 the track. 3 heats Bloc2 • a 6x3 spot only for UEC registered teams are €100,-. 1/8 finals Bloc 1+2 • a 6x3 spot only for non UEC registered teams are €150,- 1/4 finals Bloc 1+2 1/2 finals Bloc 1+2 If you want to book a spot including a tent please contact the organization by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Finals Bloc 1+2 Book and pay before the 23th of may 2014 by using the Award ceremony Challenge bloc following link: www.eurobmx.nl/teamtents. 1+2 Warm up/Gate Junior Men + Elite Men, Junior Women + Elite Women 3 heats Junior Women, Junior Men, Elite Women, Elite Men Finals Award ceremony Championship

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3. Race information

Tickets Openinghours tickets/accreditation On Friday free entrance for all visitors. Entrance on Saturday and Sunday only allowed with a valid ticket. Online ticketsale starts on 1st of February, buy online and get 15% discount. Open Closed Free entrance for childeren 5 years and under for the whole Friday 30 may 16.00 20.00 weekend. Saturday 31 may Open from one hour 17.00 before training Ticket Online At the tick- Sunday 1 june Open from one hour 15.00 ticketsale etbox before training Dayticket € 10,20 € 12 Weekendticket (sat-sun) € 17 € 20

Online ticketsale trough www.eurobmx.nl/tickets.

8 4. Accommodation

Make sure to prebook your dinner because we are expecting a big number of visitors. You can make your reservations by sending an e-mail to: [email protected].

Adress Sportlandgoed Verl. van Echtenskanaal NZ 2 7894 EA Website: www.sportlandgoed.nl Email: [email protected] Tel: 0591-314654 Fax: 0591-317484

BMX Hotel BMX Campsite Hotel Restaurant De Wolfshoeve is the BMX hotel during the ‘Het Sportlandgoed Zwartemeer’ will be the event’s official races. The Wolfshoeve in is located approximate- bmx campsite. Located only 1.9 miles/ 3 kilometer from the ly 12 kilometers from the track. Reservations can be made track it’s the perfect place to spend your weekend. by sending an email to [email protected] quoting the BMX EUROS 2014 weekend. Places for caravan/motorhome/tent with electricity Friday till Sunday one place with electricity: fully booked. Prices Friday till Monday one place with electricity: fully booked. • € 55, - per night for a double room with a private bathroom.* • € 9, - per person per breakfast Places without electricity • € 1,20 tourist tax p.p.p.n Friday till Sunday one place without electricity: € 30,- per *This included breakfast and taxes. family (2 nights) Friday till Monday one place without electricity: € 40,- per Besides staying the night and having breakfast you can also family (3 nights) enjoy snacks and a drink at the patio or diner in our restaurant. Something for every taste: several bites and sandwiches on Canadian log cabin the patio, a three-course menu for € 19.50 or a la carte dining. Friday till Sunday : € 140- per cabin (2 nights) Friday till Monday : € 190,- per cabin (3 nights) Adress Saturday till Sunday: € 80,- per cabin (1 night) Hotel Restaurant De Wolfshoeve Europaweg 132 Optional Schoonebeek Extra night campsite 2 person: € 15,- per night Tel: +31 (0)524 532424 Extra night campsite family: € 20,- per night Website: www.wolfshoeve.nl Extra night Canadian log cabin: € 60,- per cabin per night

Note: All costs, such as tourist tax, are included. Breakfast is not included but it is possible to pre-order bread. Hand over a form at the Reception the night before and the bread will be waiting for you there the following morning at 09:00 am. Sportlandgoed can e-mail you the form if you want to make sure you don’t miss out breakfast.

Besides an a la carte menu, bbq and buffet Sportlandgoed offers a special pasta buffet ( including pasta, bread and a salad) at €10,00 per person.

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4. Accomodation Other hotels for the duration of their stay. The whole park is equipped with excellent coverage. You will receive connection instructions at Hotel ten Cate Reception when you check in. Noordbargerstraat 44 7812 AB Emmen Address: (10 km from the bmx track) Tel: +31 (0)591 617 600 Parc Sandur Fax: +31 (0)591 618 432 Sandurdreef 5 E-mail: [email protected] 7828 AA Emmen Website: www.hoteltencate.nl The Netherlands Tel: +31 10 498 97 54 Hampshire Hotel - Emmen Van Schaikweg 55 Surf to www.centerparcs.com/bmx for more information and 7811 HN Emmen make your reservation with 30% BMX discount! Tel: +31 (0)591 642 002 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hampshire-hotels.com

Stads-Hotel Boerland Hoofdstraat 57 7811 ED Emmen Tel: +31 (0)591 613 746 Fax: +31 (0)591 616 525 E-mail: [email protected] 5. Livestream Website: www.stads-hotelboerland.nl Watch the races live on: www.drenthe.nl/bmx. The exact Hotel Emmen – Van der Valk broadcast times will be published on Verlengde Herendijk 50 www.eurobmx.nl www.drenthe.nl/bmx. 7833 JD Nieuw Amsterdam Tele: +31(0)591 57 18 00 6. Shops Fax: +31(0)591 57 18 05 E-mail: [email protected] What is an event without the possibility to shop? As you can Website: www.hotelemmen.nl see in the map on page 2 the shopping area is set up to lead visitors past all the shops. In other words: maximum exposure!

Holiday village Costs are €200,- per 8x4 spot for the whole weekend. Setting Have you always dreamed of living on the waterfront? Then up your tent is possible from May 29th. From that moment come and stay at Parc Sandur, an oasis of peace and quiet, the area will be secured at night. Contact us for a more located in the province of Drenthe, in the Netherlands. spacious spot. Book your sport online via www.eurobmx.nl/ registration-shops You will stay in one of the magnificent stand-alone cottages located on the peninsulas along De Grote Rietplas. The village has a recreational lake on which you can windsurf and sail. Children will have great fun in the “Repaire des pirates”, an indoor paradise, while you work on your physique in the fully-equipped fitness centre, or sip a drink and enjoy a fresh- made sandwich at the lounge terrace. You can also spend your time in Emmen, located near the village, abd visit the zoo or the biggest indoor shopping centre located in the north of the Netherlands.

At Parc Sandur, all guests receive free Wi-Fi internet access

10 7. Clinics 9. Side-events

In preparation for the UEC BMX European League Round 7&8 Rapid Wheels and BMX24SEVEN.COM organized two clinics on the 21th op April and the 3rd of May 2014. Train under super- vision of some of the best BMX trainers on our track in Klazienaveen.

Time table clinic 21 April (FULL) 09.30 – 11.00 Clinic group 1 11.00 – 12.30 Clinic group 2 12.30 – 13.00 Break 13.00 – 14.30 Clinic group 3 14.30 – 16.00 Clinic group 4 Enroll for the reserve list at www.bmx24seven.com

Time table clinic 3 May Strider Racing 10.30 – 12.30 Group 1 (11 years and under) Rapid Wheels arranged a Strider Racing competition for the 12.30 – 13.30 open training group 1 and 2 youngest amongst us which is held on Friday (May 30th). The 13.30 - 15.30 Group 2 (12 years and above) age limit for entering this race is set on five years. Kids under Enroll at www.eurobmx.nl/clinics two have to be able to get along with a balance bike independently. Sign up at www.eurobmx.nl/striderracing1.

Time table 30 May Strider Racing 10.00 - 10.30 Registration Pre-registered riders need to sign up as well. 10.15 - 11.00 Practice 11.30 Start race 14:00 Award ceremony

8. Track rental It’s possible to book our track for training sessions. Go to www. eurobmx.nl/trackrental.

Pumptrack Racing On Fridaynight and Saturday riders can race (additional fee) our pumptrack. Set the fastest time and win an awesome prize! Participants are divided into four categories: 9 years and younger, 10 to 13 years old, 14 to 39 years and 40 years and older. You can participate as many times as you want.

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We hope to see you at the Rapid Wheels BMX track in Klazienaveen!

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