2017 ICF CANOE MARATHON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 ICF CANOE MARATHON WORLD MASTERS CUP INC. AFRICAN CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP BULLETIN NO. 2 14 APRIL 2017 PIETERMARITZBURG, SOUTH AFRICA 4 – 10 SEPTEMBER 2017 WWW.WMC2017.CO.ZA 2 |page All systems GO for ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships It’s all systems go for the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships at Camps Drift from 7 to 10 Septem- ber 2017 as NCC moves in to ensure the global show- case is hosted successfully and with the intended warm hospitality. The committee plans to make sure the event runs smoothly and creates unforget table memories for the athletes, their families and spectators attending the Chairman of the organising committee Steve Botha. Plans are well on track for the 2017 ICF World Marathon Championships at Camps Drift in Pietermaritzburg - 4th to 10th of Septemeber. seven day spectacle. “The venue is looking fantastic and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone to sunny South Africa.” Primarily we want to make sure the whole event has a venue is looking fantastic. to welcoming everyone to the uniquely South African feel. We There is new grass laid for the World Marathon Champs in have such a vibrant culture in portage and it all looks of a September,. this country and we want to very high standard. The ICF Canoe Marathon World show that culture to everyone September is an awesome Championships will be held at at the event. Plans for the ath- time of the year in Pieter- Camps Drift in Pieter letes village and boat storage maritzburg. It is Spring but maritzburg from 4 to 10 facilities that will supplement before Septem ber 2017, preceded by the facilities at Camps Drift are the heavy rains, and Camps the Masters Cup competition. in an advanced stage. Drift will be fantastic at that More infor mation can be found Now that our domes tic river time. at www.wmc2017.co.za. marathon season is winding The week long competi tion will down, we can focus all our start with the tradi tional Mas- energy on the World Champs ters Cup races for Veteran and in Septem ber. We have a great Master age group paddlers committee that is working and para athletes, before the flat-out, busy doing what they spotlight shifts to the junior, need to do. Under 23 and senior men and We are on schedule now, after women. a little catching up and the We are really looking forward 2017 ICF CANOE MARATHON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND 2017 WORLD MASTERS CUP PIETERMARITZBURG SOUTH AFRICA 4 – 10 SEPTEMBER 2017 WELCOME Welcome to 2017!! The year of the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in South Africa has finally arrived. We at ICF, Canoeing South Africa and Natal Canoe Club are so looking forward to the Championships. We hope you are too. INTRODUCTION - IMPORTANT This is an important Bulletin with important information and NOTICE OF CHANGE OF PRO- GRAMME. Please read the information carefully. www.wmc2017.co.za has been updated with all of the changes, and has other useful informa- tion on site as well. Check out the tour options, accommodation details and other useful infor- mation on travelling to South Africa. Index Page 4 Map of South Africa Page 5 Events Page 7 Venue and Course Page 9 Race Village Layout Page 10 Airports, Transfer and Travel Arrangements Page 12 Entries and Accreditation Page 13 Participation Fee Page 14 Board Lodge and Accommodation Page 17 Travel and Medical Information Page 18 Boat and Equipment (Rental) Page 19 Commercial Village & Ceremonies Page 20 Organising Committee Page 21 Additional Events Canoeing South Africa: PBO 18/1/113/1305; Postnet Suite 621, Private Bag X 4, Kloof, 3640 email: [email protected] 083 263 1927 Fax 086 762 1618 Web: www.canoesa.org.za 4 |page MAP OF SOUTH AFRICA Johannesburg GAUTENG KWAZULU NATAL Pietermaritzburg Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg 500km About 5 hours WESTERN CAPE Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg Cape Town 500km About 50 mins Johannesburg to Durban 602km About 1 hour Durban to Pietermaritzburg 104km About 1 hour 15 mins 5 |page EVENTS PROGRAMME & COMPETITIONS – IMPORTANT CHANGES The ICF have made changes to the provisional program, with the Junior, U23 and Open classes now taking place over FOUR (4) days (as opposed to 3 days in previous years). The following events are available to competitors: ICF CANOE MARATHON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – OPEN, U23, JUNIOR ICF World Championship medals will be presented in K1, K2, C1 and C2 format AFRICAN CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP – OPEN, U23, JUNIOR Arican Continental Championship medals will be presented in K1, K2, C1 and C2 format. This will be incorporated into the ICF CANOE MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS, and will be run simultaneously. ICF CANOE MARATHON WORLD MASTERS CUP Medals will be presented in K1, K2, C1, C2, mixed doubles and paracanoe formats AFRICAN CONTINENTAL MASTERS COMPETITION Medals will be presented in K1, K2, C1 and C2 formats only This will be incorporated into the ICF CANOE MARATHON MASTERS WORLD CUP EVENTS, and will be run simultaneously. The ICF have made changes to the provisional program, with the Junior, U23 and Open classes now taking place over FOUR (4) days (as opposed to 3 days in previous years). 2017 ICF CANOE MARATHON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – PROGRAMME Date Time Activity Wednesday 14:00 Team Leaders Meeting 6th September 2017 18.00 OPENING CEREMONY Thursday 09:00 K1 Women Juniors 7th September 2017 09:05 C1 Women Juniors 10:30 Medal Presentation 11:50 K1 Women U23 12:00 C1 Men Juniors 13:30 Medal Presentation 14:45 K1 Men Juniors 16:15 Medal Presentation Friday 09:00 K2 Women Juniors 8th September 2017 09:05 C1 Men U23 10:50 Medal Presentation 11:50 K2 Men Juniors 11:55 C2 Men Juniors 13:20 Medal Presentation 14:45 K1 Men U23 16:30 Medal Presentation 6 |page Saturday 09:00 C1 Women 9th September 2017 10:40 Medal Presentation 11:50 K1 Women 12:00 C1 Men 14:00 Medal Presentation 14:45 K1 Men 16:45 Medal Presentation Sunday 10:00 K2 Women 10th September 2017 10:05 C2 Men 12:00 Medal Presentation 14:30 K2 Men 16:30 Medal Presentation 2017 ICF WORLD MASTERS CUP – PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME The Masters programme will now start on Monday 3rd September for all K1 events, and Tuesday 4th September will be K2 events. Wednesday 5th will be a reserve day in case of overflow. Sunday 3rd September 2017 – Course open for practice Masters Briefing 2.00pm Monday 4th September 2017– Masters and Para K1 Events LAPS PORTAGES Masters Men 35 - 54 K1 24 km 6 5 C1 20.3 km 5 4 Masters Men 55 - 64 K1 20.3 km 5 4 Masters Men 65+ K1 20.3 km 5 0 Masters Ladies 35 - 64 K1 20.3 km 5 4 C1 16.6 km 4 3 Masters Ladies 65+ K1 20.3 km 5 0 Para Men (Masters, Snr, U23, Jnr) K1, V1 13 km 3 0 Para Ladies (Masters, Snr, U23, Jnr) WK1, WV1 9.2 km 2 0 Tuesday 5th September 2017 – Masters and Mixed K2 Events Masters Men 35 - 54 K2 24 km 6 5 C2 20.3 km 5 4 Masters Men 55 - 64 K2 20.3 km 5 4 Masters Men 65+ K2 20.3 km 5 0 Masters Ladies 35 - 64 K2 20.3 km 5 4 C2 16.6 km 4 3 Masters Ladies 65+ K2 20.3 km 5 0 Mixed Doubles 35 – 54 K2 20.3 km 5 4 Mixed Doubles 55 – 64 K2 16.6 km 4 3 Mixed Doubles 65+ K2 16.6 km 4 0 7 |page VENUE AND COURSE Seniors / U23/ Juniors The event will be hosted by Canoeing South Africa through Natal Canoe Club (NCC), home of the famous Dusi Canoe Marathon. NCC has excellent club house facilities for 450 members, as well as world class training facilities, gym, physio rooms and administrative facilities. The course will be on Camps Drift canal, on the Umsunduzi River, where the Dusi Canoe Marathon Starts. MAIN LAP 3,6km PORTAGE 100m FINAL LAP 800m START FINISH The disembarkation and embarkation area for the portages will be on a jetty with LEFT HAND SIDE takeout and put-in only. The portage area will be clearly shown by barriers, and will be clearly marked by red and yellow flags at the disembarkation and embarkation areas. The total portage distance will be approximately 100 meters. The portage will allow at least 4 K2’s to be portaged simultaneously. 8 |page VENUE AND COURSE MASTERS The event will be hosted by Canoeing South Africa through Natal Canoe Club (NCC), home of the famous Dusi Canoe Marathon. NCC has excellent club house facilities for 450 members, as well as world class training facilities, gym, physio rooms and administrative facilities. The course will be on Camps Drift canal, on the Umsunduzi River, where the Dusi Canoe Marathon Starts. START MAIN LAP 3,6km PORTAGE 100m FINAL LAP 800m FINISH The disembarkation and embarkation area for the portages will be on a jetty with LEFT HAND SIDE takeout and put-in only. The portage area will be clearly shown by barriers, and will be clearly marked by red and yellow flags at the disembarkation and embarkation areas. The total portage distance will be approximately 100 meters. The portage will allow at least 4 K2’s to be portaged simultaneously. 9 |page RACE VILLAGE LAYOUT The facilities will be divided into areas. Technical area, dedicated to ICF and Organising com- mittee, teams and guests. A private teams only area, where competitors can relax.