Utah Olympic Park FIBT Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup December 3 - 8, 2007 2007 FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup Utah Olympic Park Location / Ort: Utah Olympic Park, 3419 Olympic Parkway Park City, Utah 84098 USA Disciplines / Disziplinen: Women’s Skeleton / Frauen-Skeleton Men’s Skeleton / Manner-Skeleton Women’s Bobsleigh / Frauen-Bob Men’s 2-Man Bobsleigh / Manner-Zweierbob Men’s 4-Man Bobsleigh / Manner-Viererbob Prizes / Preise: Bobsleigh and Skeleton 1st Place / Platz – Gold 2nd Place / Platz – Silver 3rd Place / Platz – Bronze 4th Place / Platz – Commemorative Medal / Erinnerungsmedaille 5th Place / Platz - Commemorative Medal / Erinnerungsmedaille 6th Place / Platz – Commemorative Medal / Erinnerungsmedaille Participation Eligibility: The competition will be carried out in compliance with FIBT rules. All athletes must have valid FIBT Licenses, issued by their National Federation. The License has to be signed by the License Holder, the President of the Federation and by the physician who certifies that the holder of the License underwent clinical tests and a medical examination and that the latter is suitable for practicing bobsleigh racing (resp. skeleton racing). The physician shall add his legible signature to the License and add his stamp which shows his place of residency. Statement of Liability - All athletes, officials and other members of the national associations who attend and participate in the event do so at their own risk. The organizer shall not be responsible for any loss or injuries incurred or suffered by any athlete or official in conjunction with the organization or staging of the event. All athletes are required to be covered by insurance against accidents deriving from the practice of bobsleigh (and/or skeleton) racing, including civil damages to third parties, for transport by ambulance, medical treatment and hospital treatment. Teilnahmeberechtigung: Der Wettkampf wird nach den FIBT Regeln ausgefuehrt. Alle Athleten muessen eine gueltige FIBT License, die von ihrem Nationalverband beantragt ist, vorweisen. Die License muss von dem jeweiligen athleten, dem Praesidenten des Nationalverbandes und eines Doctors der die medizinische Untersuchung fuer den athleten vorgenommen hat und den athleten fuer die Teilnahme an Bobrennen (Skeletonrennen) frei gibt, unterschrieben sein. Der jeweilige Doctor muss die License unterschreiben und abstempeln. Der Stempel muss die Adresse der Praxis beinhalten. Haftungserklaerung – Alle Mitglieder (wie Athleten, Offizielle) der Nationalverbaende, die and dem Wettbewerb teilnehmen, tun dies unter ihrer eigenen Verantwortung. Der Veranstalter ist nicht verantwortlich fuer Diebstahl, Verletzungen von Athleten oder Offizielle in Verbindung mit der Vorbereitung oder Ausfuehrung des Wettbewerbes. Alle Athleten muessen eine gueltige Versicherung gegen Unfaelle bei der Teilnahme an dem Bob- oder Skeletonrennen, und auch gegen zivile Unfaelle in Verbindung mit dritte Personen, fuer den Transport in einem Krankenwagen, medizinische Behandlungen und Krankenhausaufenthalt haben. 2 2007 FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup Utah Olympic Park Timing: 100 th / second. Timing graphics and software provided by ST Sportservice. Zeitnahme: 1/100 Sekunde Zeitnahme, Graghik und Software ist von ST Sportservice zur Verfuegung gestellt. Arrival Information: Upon arrival, all team captains will need to check-in at the Race Office to have athletes sign required waivers and complete their paperwork, and receive event parking permits. You will need to enter the following electronic gate code: 8256# to proceed to the Race Office. Paperwork – FIBT licenses, liability waiver forms, etc, will be required at the time of check-in, prior to any training. Ankunftsinformationen: Alle Mannschaftsfuehrer muessen bei ihrer Ankunft das Rennbuero registrieren, alle Athleten muessen eine Haft-Verzichtserklaerung unterschreiben und Parkscheine erhalten. Um die Schranke zum Rennbuero zu oeffnen muss man die Nr. 8256# eingeben. Alle Unterlagen - FIBT Lizensen, Haft-Verzichtserklaerung usw. sind vor dem ersten Training zur Registrierung mitzubringen. Housing / Transportation Expense and reservations for housing and transportation are the responsibility of each team / federation. Please see information included with this invitation for rates and contact information. Unterkunft / Transport Die Einzelnen Mannschaften und Verbaende sind fuer die Kosten und Reservierungen fuer Unterkunft und Mietwagen verantwortlich. Preis- und Kontaktinformationen koennen Sie in der Einladung finden. Sled Storage Please be advised that on-site storage bins are currently NOT available at Utah Olympic Park, and use of a rental truck is highly recommended if you need dedicated space for sled storage. You can keep your truck overnight at Utah Olympic Park sled storage area. Garagen fuer Schlitten Bitte beachten Sie, dass zur Zeit keine Garagen im Utah Olympia Park fuer die Schlittenunterbringung moeglich ist. Sie koennen jedoch einen LKW fuer Ihre Schlitten mieten, den Sie dann auch im Olympia Park ueber Nacht parken koennen . Entry Fee / Nenngeld: $25US per Bobsleigh Athlete $30US per Skeleton Athlete Payment Options / Zahlungsoptionen: Credit Card / Kreditkarte Check / Scheck Cash / Bargeld Registration Deadline / Stichtag fuer Registrierung: November 26 th , 2007 3 2007 FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup Utah Olympic Park Race Administration / Rennverwaltung Bobsleigh Jury: Jury President For Men’s Bobsleigh: Terry Gudzowsky - CAN Jury President For Women’s Bobsleigh: Joseph Kilburn - CAN Jury Member: Frank van den Berg – NED Jury Member: Astrid Wolfe - CAN Skeleton Jury: Jury President: Ben Morin – CAN Jury Member: Hans Fuegi - USA Jury Member: Don Haas - USA Bobsleigh Material Commission / Materialkommission: TBA TBA Skeleton Material Commission / Materialkommission: Dave Graham Kurt Vicker Bobsleigh Race Director / Rennleiter: Larry Dagley Skeleton Race Director / Rennleiter : David Kurtz Chief of Track / Bahnchef: David Dinger Organizing Committee Contact / Kontakt des Organizationskommittees: RJ Shannon Event Manager Utah Olympic Park P.O. Box 980337 3419 Olympic Parkway Park City, Utah 84098-0337 USA Phone: + 1 435.658.9118 Fax: + 1 435.655.3480 [email protected] Media Coordinator / Pressechefin: Linda Jager Marketing / Public Relations Utah Athletic Foundation P.O. Box 980337 3419 Olympic Parkway Park City, Utah 84098-0337 USA Phone: + 1 435.658.4247 Fax: + 1 435.655.1456 [email protected] 4 2007 FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup Utah Olympic Park Schedule / Terminplan Sunday, December 2 nd , 2007 18:00 – 19:00 Skeleton Team Captains Meeting located on the 2 nd floor of the Day Lodge 19:00 – 20:00 Bobsleigh Team Captains Meeting located on the 2 nd floor of the Day Lodge Monday, December 3 rd , 2007 9:00 – 13:00 Bobsleigh Training (2 runs) 15:00 – 19:00 Skeleton Training (2 runs) Tuesday, December 4 th , 2007 9:00 – 13:00 Skeleton Training (2 runs) 15:00 – 19:00 Bobsleigh Training (2 runs) Wednesday, December 5 th , 2007 9:00 – 13:00 Skeleton Training (2 runs) 13:30 – 14:30 Skeleton Race Draw located on the 2 nd floor of the Day Lodge 15:00 – 19:00 Bobsleigh Training (2 runs) 19:30 – 20:30 Bobsleigh Race Draw located on the 2 nd floor of the Day Lodge Thursday, December 6 th , 2007 9:00 – 10:00 Women’s Skeleton World Cup Race – Heat # 1 10:30 – 11:30 Women’s Skeleton World Cup Race – Heat # 2 13:00 – 14:00 Men’s Skeleton World Cup Race – Heat # 1 14:30 – 15:30 Men’s Skeleton World Cup Race – Heat # 2 15:30 – 16:00 Women’s & Men’s Skeleton - Awards Ceremony Friday, December 7 th , 2007 14:00 – 15:00 Women’s Bobsleigh World Cup Race – Heat # 1 15:30 – 16:30 Women’s Bobsleigh World Cup Race – Heat # 2 18:00 – 19:00 Men’s 2-Man Bobsleigh World Cup Race – Heat # 1 19:30 – 20:30 Men’s 2-Man Bobsleigh World Cup Race – Heat # 2 20:30 – 21:00 Women’s & Men’s 2-Man Bobsleigh – Awards Ceremony Saturday, December 8 th , 2007 15:00 – 16:00 Men’s 4-Man Bobsleigh World Cup Race – Heat # 1 16:30 – 17:30 Men’s 4-Man Bobsleigh World Cup Race – Heat # 2 17:30 – 18:00 Men’s 4-Man Bobsleigh - Awards Ceremony Race Office located in the Day Lodge open daily from 8:00 – 18:00. Das Rennbuero befindet sich im Day Lodge Gebaeude. Oeffnungszeiten sind von 8:00 - 18:00 Uhr. 5 2007 FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup Utah Olympic Park Discounted Hotel Room & Car Rental Rates Best Western Landmark Inn 6560 N. Landmark Drive Park City, UT, 84098 Phone: 435-649-7300 www.bwlandmarkinn.com April 1, 2007 thru December 21, 2007 $69.00/night plus tax December 21, 2007 thru March 31, 2008 $109.00/night plus tax Rates quoted are for standard hotel rooms with one king or two queen beds. The special group rate below includes continental breakfast. Lodging tax is an additional 9.35%. Availability restrictions apply. Hampton Inn & Suites 6609 N. Landmark Dr. Park City, UT 84098 Phone: 435-645-0900 www.hamptoninn-parkcity.com June 1 , 2007 thru December 15, 2007 $79.00/night plus tax December 16, 2007 thru March 31, 2008 $109.00/night plus tax April 1, 2008 thru May 31, 2008 $69.00/ night plus tax Rates quoted are for standard hotel rooms with one king or two queen beds. Sunday thru Wednesday only, add $10 for Thursday thru Saturday. The special group rate below includes continental breakfast. Lodging tax is an additional 9.35%. Availability restrictions apply. Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number: T558999 We want to help you enjoy your event more than ever with great rates and time saving services. Your special discounts