7th NATIONAL CANOE SLALOM CHAMPIONSHIP

Sahastradhara , Maheshwar, () 2020

INFORMATION BULLETIN – final

3-5 January 2020 Championship

TABLE OF CONTENT

1. WELCOME

2. ABOUT MAHESHWAR

3. WEATHER

4. VENUE OF THE COMPETITION

5. COMPETITION EVENTS

6. ACCOMODATION & ADDRESSES

7. INFORMATION

1:WELCOME

The Indian Kayaking & Canoeing Association is pleased to invite all the state association, Units, Athletes, Coaches and Officials to participate in the 7th National Canoe Slalom Championships under categories :- Senior Men & Women; Under 23 Men & Women; Under 18 Junior Boys & Girls & Under 14 Boys & Girls, to be held in Maheshwar in 2019-20. This event will contribute in enhancing the State of Madhya Pradesh in terms of its image and attractiveness and to create positive effect in terms of sports impact, economic, societal and environmental.

The competition will be held at SAHASTRADHARA NARMADA RIVER, Maheshwar (M.P.). We have made all our efforts to hold this very important event in the finest way and to create the best conditions for all participants to take part in these competitions.We believe that participation in this competition will allow athletes to show their best results. The Three day event will bring all the states, athletes, coaches together at one place making the media to capture a big event and the general public will be captured by this event.

We invite you to follow the preparation of this major event for the state and our association and come to participate and take part in the activities proposed around the event.

Welcome to MAHESHWAR! Prashant Kushwaha Secretary General

2:ABOUT MAHESWHAR

Maheshwar is a town in district of Madhya Pradesh state, in central India. It is located 13 km east of National Highway 3 (Agra-Mumbai highway) and 91 km from , the commercial capital of the state. The Town lies on the north bank of the Narmada River. It was the capital of the during the reign till 6 January 1818, when the capital was shifted to Indore by Malhar Rao Holkar III.

Maheshwar has been a centre of handloom weaving since the 5th century. Maheshwar is the home of one of India's finest hand loom fabric traditions. Maheshwar is noted as a centre for weaving colourfulMaheshwarisaris

TOURIST ATTRACTION

Maheshwar is a holy destination but in addition to it one can have many other activities to do like boating, enjoying heritage buildings like fort, palace, cenotaphs, and ghats. There are about 28 ghats in Maheshwar out of which important ones are Ahilya-ghat, Mahila-ghat, Peshwa-ghat and Phanse-ghat. Out of number of important and small temples, ghats, cenotaphs, here we have tried to cover some of the important ones for convenience of tourists:

Ghats of River Narmada MaheshwariSaris

Statue of Devi Ahilya

3: WEATHER

Average daily maximum air temperature (°C) 32° C (approx) Average daily minimum air temperature (°C) 16°C Average relative humidity (%) 20 (%) Average monthly rainfall (mm) 0.6 (mm) Predominant wind direction North-South Average wind speed 2.5 m/s Maximum wind speed 6.0 m/s

4: VENUE OF THE COMPETITION

India's first slalom centre at Maheshwar. This is the best and it is built on the natural running white water. In all, 50 poles are erected for 25 hanging gates (which can be adjusted according to the water condition) with a length of 250 m

5: COMPETITION EVENTS

The competition for Canoe Slalom Championship will take place from 03rd to 5th January 2020 in Sahastradhara Narmada River, Maheshwar. Categories Senior Men & Women, U-23 Men & Women, Junior Men & Women (15 to 18 years) & Sub. Junior U-14.

Here are the different races:  K-1 for Individual & K-1 Team Event  K-1 Down River  C-1 for Individual & C-1 Team Event  C-1 Down River

More details concerning the race will be published in the next bulletin

IMPORTANT POINTS:  Every individual will have 2 runs (out of which the best would be selected for the final result) and for team there will be only 1 run.  Athletesof under 14 & 18 can take part in their individual category along with Open category (for example under 14 & 18 can play in their own category not allowed in open category).  Boats will be provided by the Organizers subject to availability. Individuals are also allowed to carry their own boats.  All the athletes are required to carry their Photo IDs showing proof of age (MANDATORY)

6:HOTEL ADDRESSES The Hotel Booking will be taken care by the organizers.

Ahilya Fort 4-star hotel

Ahilya Wada, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh 454010• Contact: 011 4155 1575 https://ahilyafort.com/

Hotel Devraj Palace 3-star hotel

Near Maheshwar Cottage Rd, Khargone - Indore Highway, Maheshwar, (MP) 451224• Contact: 096695 73333 http://www.hoteldevrajpalace.com/

Hotel Royal Residency 2-star hotel

Infront of Govt. Hospital, Maheshwar – Road, Near Bank of India Maheshwar, Maheshwar, (MP) 451224• Contact: 098268 83561 http://www.hotelroyalresidencymhs.com/

Hotel Sanginee 2-star hotel

Sahastradhara Rd, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh 451224• Contact: 09039432333http://www.hotelsangi nee.com/

7: INFORMATION

Insurance and Medical Care Insurance

All participants are strongly advised to take out a medical insurance policy in the irrespective countries.

Medical care

The following medical services are available for all official participants of the event: physician on duty, hospital andclinicassistance.Amedicalcentrewilloperateatthecoursewithambulanceandfirstaid.Allcostsabovetheregula r m e d i c a l careh a v e tobecoveredbythemedicalinsurancepolicy- theOrganizingCommitteedoesnottakeresponsibilityforsuchexpenditures.

Deadlines Preliminary entries (closingdate): 20/12/2019 Hotel reservation(closingdate): 23/12/2019 Final Travel Info(closingdate): 25/12/2019 Nominal Entry (closingdate): 23/12/2019

Photograph: All participants must email their photos with the following specifications. Participants without a suitable photo cannot register for the Championships. Please remember that this photo will be printed on your ID card.

You can send your national anthem via email to the Organizing Committee beforehand

Railway Concession Those State who wish to utilize the Railway Concession, send the names of athletes to IKCA office on or before 20th December 2019.

Entries Each state Association, Services Sports Control Board, BSF,ITBP All India Police Control Board and C.R.P.F and Indian Navy Sports Control Board can enter one or more teams.

Entries Fee (1) Rs 3000/- per team for Senior Men, Women, (2) Rs. 2500/- Juniors, (3) Rs. 2000/-Sub Juniors for each categories to be deposit before 25th of December 2019 to IKCA. Only paddlers who are registered and having accreditation cards of IKCA will allowed to participate federation fee Rs 300/-per head to be paid to IKCA. It support free Rs. 100 Per Head (Online Automatic Results)

Equipments Athletes have to bring their own Boat, Paddle, life Jacket, Helmet, Spray deck and other personal goods. Boat can be give on rental charges @ Rs. 1000/- Per head Athlete must have regular practice to participate in canoe slalom in white water. The organizing committee and the IKCA will not held responsible for any damage or causality of Individual (s) or Equipments. All life safety of Athletes is responsibility of athletes and state associations.

Age Verification All participants in Juniors and Sub Juniors category will be required to produce age proof as per Govt. of India Notification. Original Birth Certificate has to be produced before verification Committee from State Govt. Death and Birth Certificate Department or Municipal Corporation/Committee etc.

Please send entry fee with the names and registration to Indian Kayaking & Canoeing Association, New Delhi by Demand Draft or RTGS.

INDIAN KAYKING AND CANOEING ASSOCIATION PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK L BLOCK CANNOUGHT CIRCUS RTGS /NEFT IFS CODE PUNB0309200 AC. NO. 3092002100213391

Send entry early to get released the Railway Concession by IKCA.

Every athlete has to be submit the indemnity bond counter sign by Secretary/President / Unit.

For assistance/query please contact as per details given below:-

Mr. Yogendra Singh Rathore, Mr.M.S. Tomar, Chairperson of Canoe Sprint Chairperson, Canoe Polo India 27/1 AmaritKalashApartment,LalalajpatraiColony, Indian Kayaking & Canoeing Association Bhopal M.P.–462001 Email: [email protected] E Mail :[email protected] Contact: 09425081039 Contact: 09425014243 or Mr. Kuldeep Singh Keer email: [email protected] Contact: 09907216272

.We are looking forward to Meeting you in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh

Mr. S.M. Hashmi President IKCA Mr. Prashant Kushwaha Secretary General IKCA Mr. Bilquis Mir Chairperson Canoe Slalom