2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 24-28 February 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup-Kuala Lumpur 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 24-28 February WELCOME “Selamat Datang” Dear Members of the Paralympic Family, Greetings and a very warm “SELAMAT DATANG” to Malaysia. In just a few months, we will be seeing the athletes, team officials and your team at 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Over the past few years, the Team Powerlifting KL has made excellent progress towards our objective of hosting the Most Memorable World Championships ever in the year 2002 and 2010. Besides that, we have organised several other Regional and Sub-Regional Powerlifting Championships as well. 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup Kuala Lumpur is the last qualifying opportunity for powerlifting athletes to Rio Paralympics in September 2016. Team Powerlifting KL has prepared this Manual, which contains detailed information on general information, programs and services for athletes and team officials, to help make your 2016 IPC World Cup Kuala Lumpur experience an exiting and enjoyable as possible. We look forward to welcoming you and your team in Kuala Lumpur from 22 to 29 February 2016. Besides competing, enjoy the beautiful sights and attractions which “Malaysia Truly Asia” has to offer. Kasim Abdul Rahman (Tony Kasim) Chairman Local Organising Committee 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup-Kuala Lumpur 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 24-28 February GENERAL INFORMATION 1. IPC MEMBERSHIP: The Organizing Committee will only accept entry forms submitted by the NPC / NPF in good standing with the IPC. Furthermore, only those entry forms submitted by the NPC President, Secretary General or authorized person will be processed. For further information on the IPC’s membership policies or to address general membership issues, please contact the IPC PO office [email protected] 2. RULES & REGULATIONS: The 2013-2016 IPC Powerlifting Rules & Regulations will apply for the 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup. 3. ANTI-DOPING: The Anti-Doping control/processes will be carried out in full accordance with the IPC Anti- Doping Code and the IPC Doping Control Agreement. The Malaysian Anti-Doping Agency (ADAMAS) will be assisting the process throughout the Championship. 4. CLASSIFICATION: Athletes who have never been classified and or have a designated sport class status of “R” (Review) will be required to go through International Classification prior to the start of the Competition. International Classification will be conducted on 22 – 23 February 2016. A detailed classification schedule will follow after the revision of the final entries by IPC PO. All athletes informed that they require classification must arrive at a time prior to/in advance of their allocated slot within the classification process and have with them ready a completed copy of the IPC Powerlifting Medical information form (this can be found on the IPC Powerlifting website, on the download and forms section http://www.paralympic.org/Powerlifting/Forms The NPC must upload the Medical Information in the classification section of SDMS four (4) weeks 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup-Kuala Lumpur 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 24-28 February before the competition. International Classification must be completed at least 2 hours prior the start of the Technical Meeting. Athletes must be licensed through their NPC. From a classification perspective the provisions of the Classification Manual apply. For more specific details refer to the IPC Powerlifting classification rules and regulations. http://www.paralympic.org/Powerlifting/RulesandRegulations/Classification 5. MEDICAL INFORMATION: Medical Services The LOC will ensure the implementation of all necessary and appropriate on-site medical, emergency ambulance and first aid services during the competition. Treatment No medical insurance will be provided to any of the participants. All participants are responsible for obtaining their own medical insurance (including Repatriation Coverage) and will be responsible for any medical expenses resulting from participation in the event. Participant Insurance Each NPC must ensure that all members of their delegation are appropriately insured, including coverage for travel, liability, accidents and repatriation. All delegation members must have appropriate accident and health insurance accepted in order to compete at the 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup. 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup-Kuala Lumpur 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 24-28 February 6. TENTATIVE PROGRAMME Date Day Programme Arrival of Contingents 22 February 2016 Monday Training Classification Classification 23 February 2016 Tuesday Training Technical Meeting Opening Ceremony 24 February 2016 Wednesday 1st day of competition 25 February 2016 Thursday 2nd day of competition 26 February 2016 Friday 3rd day of competition 27 February 2016 Saturday 4th day of competition 5th day of competition 28 February 2016 Sunday Closing Ceremony Farewell Banquet Departure 29 February 2016 Monday (Before 12.00 hrs noon) 7. PRELIMINARY PROGRAM The Provisional timetable and events Program will be provided after the final entries by name revision on 12 January 2016. The competition Program will be finalized after the technical meeting 8. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENTRIES PER EVENT PER NPC At all IPC PO recognized competitions (except) Paralympic Games, each country is allowed to enter a maximum of 10 senior male and 10 senior female competitors spread throughout the range of the 10 male and female bodyweight categories. There must not be more than 2 senior competitors from any one country in any particular bodyweight category. 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup-Kuala Lumpur 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 24-28 February Additionally, each country is allowed to enter a further maximum of 10 junior male and 10 junior female competitors spread throughout the range of the 10 male and female bodyweight categories for juniors. There must not be more than 2 competitors from any one country in any particular bodyweight category. 9. VIABILITY OF THE EVENTS For an event to be considered viable for all three medals the minimum number of athletes per weight category must be 3. In case of a category with less than 3 athletes (2 or less) then section 9 of the 2013-2016 rules book will apply and either a minus one rule will be applied and or, where considered more practical, weight categories will be grouped together as decided upon by the technical delegate appointed by IPC PO. In such circumstance of combined bodyweight groups the AH Formula should be used in full accordance with the IPC PO rules. Any final decisions made will be announced prior to the competition at the technical meeting. 10. BODY WEIGHT CATEGORY CHANGE Bodyweight categories will apply as per the 2013-2016 IPC Powerlifting Rules and Regulations. Point 4.1 of the rules applies where entered bodyweight or change to bodyweight category is required. The bodyweight category signed off at the technical meeting is considered final and no further changes will be allowed. 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup-Kuala Lumpur 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 24-28 February 11. RESULT Results will be sent by LOC to the IPC PO Office after the competition is completed. The results will then be reviewed and the World Ranking list will be updated accordingly. Only results of athletes who are licensed by IPC PO within the given timelines for results recognition and have an ‘R’ or ‘C’ sport class status will be taken into consideration for inclusion in the official World ranking lists (refer to the 2013-2016 IPC PO Rules and Regulations). 12. RANKINGS Please see the IPC PO Rules and Regulations 2013-2016, point 7 (Rankings). Also please be reminded about the IPC Licensing Policy, where the requirements for the athlete to be included in the Rankings are described 13. RECORDS Please see the IPC PO Rules and Regulations 2013-2016, point 8 (Records). Also please be reminded about the IPC Licensing Policy, where also the requirements for the athlete to be considered eligible to achieve the Record are described. 14. COMPETITION FEE The Competition Fee for 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is: . 765 Euro per participant for twin sharing room and; . 915 Euro per participant for single room. This payment to be made directly to LOC and to be paid by 12 January 2016 The competition fee covers all the Championships services including accommodation (twin sharing/single occupancy), 3 meals and local transportation (to/from airport, official Championships hotel to venues) from the 22 – 29 February 2016. 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup-Kuala Lumpur 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 24-28 February All payment for Competition Fee to be transferred to: Name : PERSATUAN POWERLIFTING PARA MALAYSIA Bank : RHB BANK BERHAD ACCOUNT NO : RHB Bank 26218400004573 Swift Code : RHBBMYKL Tel : 1300888742 Fax : +603-89425218 15. ACCOMMODATION Grand Seasons Hotel, No. 72 Jalan Pahang 53000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel No: +603-26978888 Fax No: +603-26985888 Website: www.grandseasons.com The official hotel offers accommodation in single and twin sharing rooms. Check-in time on the 22 February 2016 at 1400hrs and Check-out time on 29 February 2016 at 1200hrs. Teams are requested to complete the team division room form to plan their accommodation arrangements. The LOC will do its best to accommodate each NPC preferred accommodation request. All accommodation arrangements to be made through the LOC Secretariat: [email protected] Accommodation Cancellation Policy: • 50% of payment will be refunded if cancellation made before 10 February 2016 • No refund of payment if cancellation made after 10 February 2016 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup-Kuala Lumpur 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 24-28 February 16. COMPETITION AND TRAINING VENUE Competition Titiwangsa Stadium Kuala Lumpur Taman Tasik Titiwangsa Off Jalan Kuantan 53300 Kuala Lumpur Training Grand Seasons Hotel 17.