g g n i n e i e o o n n a a C C n n a a c ic i r r f f C A A on of C f fede ion on o rat federation 2017 ICF CANOE MARATHON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 ICF CANOE MARATHON MASTERS WORLD CUP INC. AFRICAN CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP BULLETIN NO. 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 PIETERMARITZBURG, SOUTH AFRICA 5 – 10 SEPTEMBER 2017 WWW.WMC2017.CO.ZA 2017 ICF CANOE MARATHON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND 2017 MASTERS WORLD CUP PIETERMARITZBURG SOUTH AFRICA 5 – 10 SEPTEMBER 2017 On behalf of the South African Canoe Federation, I would like to extend a warm invitation to you to attend the Canoe Marathon World Championships and Masters World Cup which will be held in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa from the 5th to the 10th of September 2017. South Africans are passionate about their marathon paddling, and have produced many world class marathon paddlers. The venue in Pietermaritzburg is also world class and promises to provide the perfect setting for what will certainly be some exceptionally exciting racing. Yours sincerely Colin Simpkins Secretary General Canoeing South Africa 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 KWAZULU NATAL CANOE UNION P.O. BOX 12135, DORPSPRUIT, 3206. DEAR SPORT FRIENDS, On behalf of the Kwazulu Natal Canoe Union I would like to welcome the Marathon canoeing community to Kwazulu Natal and Pietermaritzburg for the 2017 ICF World Championships and African Marathon Championships. Pietermaritzburg is a famous sport loving town and home of the Dusi Canoe Marathon, the Midmar Mile and the Comrades Marathon. Many of the local community know and follow canoeing and canoeing events and great support is given to these big events. I am sure the 2017 ICF World Championships and African Championships will be no exception. I look forward to welcoming you to the ICF Canoe Marathon World and African Championships in Pietermaritzburg in September 2017. Yours sincerely Tim Cornish KNCU Chairman 4 | page PIETERMARITZBURG – “THE CITY OF CHOICE” Pietermaritzburg, the vibrant Capital city of KwaZulu – Natal (KZN) brims with character and activity, and its central position within the province makes it the “City of Choice” for anyone wanting to visit the Zulu Kingdom. It is the ideal stepping-off point to other major provincial attractions – Drakensberg; beach or battlefields. The capital city of the Kingdom of the Zulu is perfectly appointed between the subtropical coastline of KwaZulu - Natal and the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. A comfortable trip to the glorious beaches and a stones throw away from sundowners in the highest pub in Africa. Situated just 45 minutes from Durban, the busiest port in Africa, and astride the country’s busiest development corridor, the N3 highway connecting Durban to Gauteng, South Africa’s financial hub. Pietermaritzburg is a mere 4.5 hours drive from Johannesburg, and “Johannesburger’s” don’t think twice about jumping into their vehicles and heading to Pietermaritzburg to attend an event. Pietermaritzburg, the second largest city in KwaZulu Natal, is a colourful, picturesque, modern city located in a broad basin surrounded by a range of thickly forested hills, hence, the tag “Sleepy Hollow”. Of course, the city has since shaken off this tag and has woken to an era of unprecedented growth, particularly in the property and retail sectors. 5 | page LOCATION PIETERMARITZBURG 6 | page AIRPORTS, TRANSFERS AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Enquiries All enquiries regarding travel arrangements can be made at [email protected] International arrivals are catered for by three International airports in South Africa: Oliver Tambo International in Johannesburg Cape Town International Durban King Shaka International Airport Competitors arriving in Johannesburg have 3 options of travelling to Pietermaritzburg: 1. By domestic airline (SA Airlink or SA Express) to Oribi Airport in PMB. Note: these airplanes are small, and may have luggage restrictions. Flying time is approximately 1 hour. 2. Hiring a car at O R Tambo airport and driving to Pietermaritzburg. This does give visitors the opportunity of exploring South Africa and seeing some of the countryside. Drive time is approximately 5 hours non-stop. 3. By bus transport from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg (not recommended) Competitors arriving in Cape Town have 1 option of travelling to Pietermaritzburg: 1. By domestic airline (South African Airways, British Airways, Mango or Kulula Airlines) to King Shaka Airport outside Durban. Flying time is approximately 2 hours. Competitors can then either hire a car at King Shaka Airport or catch a shuttle bus to Pietermaritzburg Competitors arriving at King Shaka International Airport in Durban have 2 option of travelling to Pietermaritzburg: 1. Hiring a car at King Shaka airport and driving to Pietermaritzburg. This does give visitors the opportunity of exploring South Africa and seeing some of the countryside. Drive time is approximately 65 - 80 minutes non-stop. 2. By Shuttle bus transfer. A shuttle bus transfer can be arranged with the Event organisers. Car Hire Arrangements for vehicle hire can be made in advance through the Event Organisers dedicated travel and accommodation consultant ([email protected]) or at the airport. 7 | page EVENTS The following events are available to competitors: ICF CANOE MARATHON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – OPEN, U23, JNR ICF World Championship medals will be presented in K1, K2, C1 and C2 format AFRICAN CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP – OPEN, U23, JNR 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 MASTERS WORLD CUP Medals will be presented in K1, K2, C1, C2, mixed doubles and para canoe/kayak 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. PROVISIONAL PROGRAM OF EVENTS MONDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2017 – COURSE OPEN FOR PRACTICE TUESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2017 – MASTERS AND PARA K1 EVENTS DISCIPLINE DISTANCE LAPS PORTAGES MASTERS MEN 35 - 54 K1 23 KM 6 5 C1 19.3 KM 5 4 MASTERS MEN 55 - 64 K1 19.3 KM 5 4 MASTERS MEN 65+ K1 19.3 KM 5 0 MASTERS LADIES 35 - 64 K1 19.3 KM 5 4 C1 15.6 KM 4 3 8 | page MASTERS LADIES 65+ K1 19.3 KM 5 0 PARA MEN KL1,KL2,KL3 12 KM 3 0 (MASTERS, OPEN, U23, JNR) VL1,VL2,VL3 PARA LADIES KL1,KL2,KL3 8.2 KM 2 0 (MASTERS, OPEN, U23, JNR) VL1,VL2,VL3 WEDNESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2017 – MASTERS AND MIXED K2 EVENTS DISCIPLINE DISTANCE LAPS PORTAGES MASTERS MEN 35 - 54 K2 23 KM 6 5 C2 19.3 KM 5 4 MASTERS MEN 55 - 64 K2 19.3 KM 5 4 MASTERS MEN 65+ K2 19.3 KM 5 0 MASTERS LADIES 35 - 64 K2 19.3 KM 5 4 C2 15.6 KM 4 3 MASTERS LADIES 65+ K2 19.3 KM 5 0 MIXED DOUBLES 35 – 54 K2 19.3 KM 5 4 MIXED DOUBLES 55 – 64 K2 15.6 KM 4 3 MIXED DOUBLES 65+ K2 15.6 KM 4 0 9 | page THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2017 RESERVE DAY, MEETINGS AND OPENING CEREMONY 08.00 TO 12.00 RESERVE TIME FOR MASTERS K2 CLASSES TOURING CLASS K2 EVENT (RIVER BOAT WEIGHTS) 14.00 TEAM LEADERS MEETING 18.00 OPENING CEREMONY FRIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2017 – JUNIOR, U23 K1 AND C1 AGE GROUP DISCIPLINE DISTANCE LAPS PORTAGES JUNIORS WK1 19.3 km 5 4 C1 19.3 km 5 4 WC1 15.6 km 4 3 U23 K1 26.7 km 7 6 WK1 23 km 6 5 C1 23 km 6 5 OPEN WC1 19.3 km 5 4 10 | page SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2017 – JUNIOR K2, SENIOR K1 AND WK1 DISCIPLINE DISTANCE LAPS PORTAGES JUNIORS K1 23 KM 6 5 WK2 19.3 KM 5 4 OPEN K1 30 KM 8 7 WK1 27KM 7 6 C1 23 KM 6 5 SUNDAY 10TH APRIL – SENIOR K2, CLOSING CEREMONY DISCIPLINE DISTANCE LAPS PORTAGES JUNIORS K2 23 KM 6 5 C2 19.3 KM 5 4 OPEN K2 30 KM 8 7 WK2 27KM 7 6 C2 23 KM 6 5 CLOSING CEREMONY 11 | page VENUE AND COURSE 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 PROVISIONAL COURSE 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. 12 | page ENTRIES AND ACCREDITATION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!! THERE WILL BE 3 (THREE) ENTRY SYSTEMS IN OPERATION: 1. FOR ALL OPEN, U23 AND JUNIORS All OPEN, U23 and Junior paddlers must be registered by their Federation on the ICF ISIS system (here) https://icf.msl.es/icf/main.jsp 2. FOR INTERNATIONAL MASTER PADDLERS ALL international MASTERS paddlers will need to download the following forms and submit these to the Event Office. Forms available on event website www.wmc2017.co.za • K1 / C1 Entry Form • K2 / C2 Entry Form • MASTERS Declaration 3.