Viessmann Viessmann Team Relay World Cup presented by BMW Lake Placid, New York, USA Tuesday, November 29th-Saturday, December 3rd, 2016

Veranstalter/ Sanctioning Body Federation Internationale de Luge de Course

Ausrichter/ Organizer United States Luge Association

Durchführung/ Local Organizer The Olympic Regional Development Authority

Repräsentant der FIL/ FIL Representative Svein Romstad, USA

FIL Sports Director FIL Sport Direktor Maria Luise Rainer, FIL

Präsident der Jury/ President of Jury , USA

Mitglieder der Jury/ Jury Members Zan Aycock, CAN Björn Dyrdahl, NOR

Technischer Delegierter der FIL/ Technical Delegate of the FIL Christian Eigentler, FIL Alan Beatty, USA Ted Elmendorf, USA

OK-Präsident/ President of the OC Jeff Potter

Rennleiter/ Race Director John Mowry

Rennleiter/ Assistant Race Director Jay Terdiman

Bahnleiter/ Chief of Track Don Hass

Pressechef Chief of Press Jon Lundin, ORDA Sandy Caligiore, United States Luge Association

Rennarzt/ Race Doctor Dr. Eugene Byrne

Medizinischer Dienst/ Medical Service Emergency medical services and equipment on venue per FIL requirements

Nennungen/ Registration Online über die FIL Website (www.fil-luge.org) (Startseite: “mitglieder-sektion Login:Anmeldung zu den Wettbewerben”) oder direkt unter http://www.mall-nauders.at/fil_registration

Online through the FIL Website www.fil-luge.org (welcome page: members section/login:registration for Competitors) or directly under http://www.mall-nauders.at/fil_registration

Meldeschluss/ Closing Date November 14, 2016-Team numbers November 23, 2016-Athlete names

Nenngeld/ Entry Fees 15,- euros pro Einsitzer / Single 25,- euros pro Doppelsitzer / Doubles

Lizenzen/ Licenses: All athletes are required to have a valid FIL license in order to compete.

Versicherungsschutz/Insurance: The organizer cannot be held liable for any damage or accident. All participants must be sufficiently insured against accidents and illness by themselves or their National Federation.

Reglement/ Regulations The competition will be conducted in accordance with the IRO 2016

Rennstrecke/ Race Track The Olympic Sports Complex Combined Track

Starthöhen/ Start Heights Start to Finish Men’s 1,355 m Start to Finish Women’s 1,135 m Start to finish Doubles 1,135 m

Preise/ Prizes In Singles and Doubles Rank 1 – 6 get awarded Team Relay 1 – 3 get awarded

Anschriften mit Telefonnummern (auch mobile), fax, email/ Address with Telephone numbers, fax and e-mail

Organisationbüro/ Organization Office Elizabeth Moeller 2634 Main Street ORDA Lake Placid, NY 12946 USA Telephone: 518-302-5331 E-Mail: [email protected]

Bahnchef/ Chief of Track Don Hass Olympic Sports Complex 220 Bobsled Run Road Lake Placid, NY 12946 Telephone: 518-523-4436 Fax: 518-523-8203 E-mail: [email protected]

Pressechef/ Chief of Press Mr. Jon Lundin ORDA 2634 Main Street Lake Placid, NY 12946 Telephone: 518-523-1655 ext. 5313 Fax: 518-523-9275 E-mail: [email protected]

Mr. Sandy Caligiore United States Luge Association 57 Church Street Lake Placid, NY 12946-1805 Telephone: 518-523-2071 ext. 112 Fax: 518-523-4106 E-mail: [email protected]

Quartier-Reservierung/ Organizer of Olympic Training Center Accommodations Ms. Amy Chapin United States Luge Association 57 Church Street Lake Placid, NY 12946-1805 Telephone: 518-523-2071 ext. 103 Fax: 518-523-4106 E-mail: [email protected]

Vorläufiger Zeitplan/Schedule As of 9/28/16 Änderungen vorbehalten Subject to change

The Welcome Center and Athlete Lounge at the Conference Center are open daily Tuesday- Friday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 9:00-11:00 Track Walks 13:00-15:00 Registration & Waiver Sign Conference Center 16:00-18:00 Training 19:00 Team Leader Meeting Conference Center

Wednesday, November 30, 2016 08:00-18:00 Training 10:00-11:00; 15:00-16:00 Weigh In & Technical Inspections 19:30 Team Leader Meeting Conference Center

Thursday, December 1, 2016 08:00 Training 16:00 Seeded Group Training 18:00 Nation’s Cup – Men, Women, Doubles Medal Ceremony Finish Outrun

Friday, December 2, 2016 10:00 Doubles 1st Run 11:20 Doubles 2nd Run 12:40 Men 1st Run 14:15 Men 2nd Run Medal Ceremony – Doubles & Men Medals Plaza

Saturday, December 3, 2016 9:30 Women’s 1st Run 10:50 Women’s 2nd Run 12:40 Team Relay Medal Ceremony - Women’s & Team Relay Medals Plaza

Besonderheiten/Special Features

Accommodations A limited number of beds will be available at the Olympic Training Center (OTC) in Lake Placid at a rate of $125.00 US per person, per day with meals included. The rooms are double occupancy with no singles. Rooms will be secured on a first come, first serve basis. Please complete the attached OTC Accommodation Application form and return it no later than November 1, 2016 to: Ms. Amy Chapin United States Luge Association 57 Church Street Lake Placid, NY 12946-1805 Telephone:518-523-2071 ext. 103 Fax: 518-523-4106 E-mail: [email protected]

Upon confirmation of your application for housing at the OTC, additional forms will be forwarded to you for completion.

Other accommodations may be secured by contacting the Lake Placid Essex County Visitors' Bureau. The telephone number is: 518-523-2445, fax number is: 518-523-2605 and the website is: www.lakeplacid.com. Housing may be limited at this time; therefore, we suggest you contact them as soon as possible.

Visa/Border Crossing American Visas may be required for each person traveling into the United States. At the border crossing you will be required to pay a fee of $6.00 (U.S. dollars) and fill out an I-94 registration card. This is very important in facilitating your arrival to the United States. Please remember you need a new visa each time you enter the United States.

Registration/Team Leader Meeting Registration and the first Team Leader Meeting will be held at the Lake Placid Conference Center, located at 2634 Main Street. All Team Leaders must report to the Registration Area before athletes may begin sliding.

Transportation/Driving Directions From New York City, New Jersey and points South: Take the New York State Thruway (I-87) north to Exit 24 (Albany). Take I-87 north (Adirondack Northway) to Exit 30. Pick up Route 9 north and follow it for two miles to Route 73. Continue on Route 73 for 28 Miles to Lake Placid. Drive time from New York City - 5 hours; Albany - 2 1/2 hours From Boston, Springfield, Hartford and points East: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Albany. Pick up I-787 north to Cohoes. Connect with Route 7 west to I-87 north. Follow I-87 north (Adirondack Northway) to Exit 30. Pick up Route 9 north and follow it for two miles to Route 73. Continue on Route 73 for 28 Miles to Lake Placid. Drive time from Boston - 5 hours From Montreal: Take Route 15 south to Champlain crossing, connecting with I-87 (Adirondack Northway) south. Take Exit 34 west, follow Route 9N, then Route 86 to Wilmington and on to Lake Placid. Drive time from Montreal - 2 hours From Burlington: Follow US Route 7 south to Route 22 and take a right. Take a right onto Route 17. Follow route 17 crossing bridge into New York State. Follow Bridge Road to Route 9N and take a right. Follow Route 9N to Route 73 in Keene. Take a right onto Route 73 and continue for 14 miles to Lake Placid. Drive time from Burlington – 2 hours

Rental Cars For teams arriving at Pierre Trudeau (formally Dorval) International Airport in Montreal, Canada or Albany International Airport in Albany, NY rental vehicles are available through many national car rental agencies. Arrangements can be made by calling the agency directly at one of the below North American telephone numbers: Thrifty 1-800-367-2277 or www.thrifty.com Hertz 1-800-654-3131 or www.hertz.com Avis 1-800-331-1212 or www.avis.com Dollar 1-800-800-4000 or www.dollar.com National 1-800-227-7368 or www.nationalcar.com

Cargo Vans Budget 1-800-527-0700 or www.budget.com Ryder 1-800-467-9337 or www.ryder.com

Automobile Rental available locally. Vehicles are limited: Avis (518) 523-3506 or 1-800-331-1212 Hertz (518) 523-3158 or 1-800-654-3131

Currency Exchange You are encouraged to exchange foreign currency to US dollars prior to your arrival in the United States. The best location for currency exchange is at the airport.

OTC Accommodation Application Due: November 1, 2016 Only complete applications will be accepted. Nation: Federation Name:

Contact Person: E-Mail: Postal Address: City/State/Postal Code: Country: FAX: Telephone:

NO SINGLE ROOMS #Rooms Arrival Date Departure Date Double Rooms

Room Sex Birthplace Birthdate Last Name First Name Function* Passport # M/F City & Country Mo/Day/Yr #1 #1 #2 #2 #3 #3 #4 #4 #5 #5 #6 #6

* Function: A=Athlete, TL=Team Leader, CO=Coach, MD=Medical Personnel, TS=Team Support Please provide the following information: □ Mastercard □ Visa □ American Express Name on credit card: ______Start Date: / Expiry Date: / Three-Digit Code: ______

Card Number

RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO Ms. Amy Chapin United States Luge Association 57 Church Street Lake Placid, NY 12946-1805 Telephone:518-523-2071 ext. 103 Fax: 518-523-4106 E-mail: [email protected]