ICF CANOE MARATHON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNIORS – UNDER 23 – SENIORS 23 – 26 SEPTEMBER 2010 1 st Bulletin March 2010 Banyoles – Catalonia -Spain WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CANOE MARATHON JUNIORS – UNDER 23 – SENIORS The Spanish Canoe Federation has pleasure in inviting your Federation to be represented at the Marathon World Championships, for Juniors, Under 23 and Seniors to be held from 23th – 26th September 2010 in Banyoles, according to the ICF Official Calendar. The City of Banyoles Banyoles is situated half-way between the Costa Brava and the Pyrenees, and it is surrounded by zones of great historic and natural interest. Banyoles is located at 20 km from Girona and 120 km from Barcelona. The long history of Banyoles is reflected in its many monuments: the Plaça Major (thirteenth century), Santa Maria dels Turers (thirteenth century), Pia Almoina (fourteenth century), Llotja del Tint (fifteenth century) and the Monastery of Sant Esteve (various centuries). The Pia Almoina houses the Regional Archaelogic Museus, which contains important pre-history, archaeological and palaentologic exhibits. The Lake of Banyoles, together with surrounding satellite lagoons forms a unique natural zone which is internationally recognized. All the beauty of this natural landscape can be watched in Banyoles: the Joan de Palau lookout point situated in Puig d’en Colomer and the lookout point in Puig Sant Martirià. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CANOE MARATHON JUNIORS – UNDER 23 – SENIORS Throughout the year it is possible to enjoy many public entertainment and fairs, some of which go far back in tie and are steeped in tradition, whereas others are of a more recent conception. From among the public celebrations, the most important is the “Festa Major” celebrated in October in honour of Sant Martirià. The “Festes de la Mare de Déu” celebrated in August, is also a most important occasion. Other traditional public celebrations include: “Sant Antoni Abat”, Carnival, the procession of “Dolors” held the week before Easter and the Sardana dance popular gathering. From among the fairs, the most important is the Sant Martirià Fair (November) livestock fair, a multisectorial trade fair, a drawing and painting fair and a craftwork market. The other fairs of more recent conception to be held in Banyoles include: “la fira del Cop d’Ull” (antiques and collector’s items), a flower exposition and the voice festival (a)phonica. In addition, from the thirteenth century, the market is held every Wednesday in the Plaça Major and its surroundings. The lake of Banyoles The lake of Banyoles represents an area of 107 hectares, has a length of 2100 meters, 775 meters in its widest point and a exceeding depth in some points of 40 meters. Its special characteristic is that it has an eight shaped form. The lacustrine basin of Banyoles receives most of its water from subterranean upwellings originating in the limestone mountains of Upper Garrotxa. When the subterranean water finally reaches Banyoles it has to contend with a change from permeable rock to impermeable rock, which results in the water being forced upwards thus creating increasingly lager subterranean cavities until the ceiling finally gives way and the water gushes forth to the outside. The lake of Banyoles is a natural protected space with a high ecological value. The lake, together with the small nearby lagoons, represent the most important carstic lacustrine system of the country and its scientifc significance is recognised throughout the world. This natural space has been included in the plan for Sapcs of Natural Interest (PEIN) by the Generalitat of Catalonia, not only forming part of the 2000 Nature Network and but also being included in the list of internationally important wetland areas. Due to the integration to the lake with those enviromental projects, the uses that people can do in the lake are restricted, being the practise of rowing a sport permitted because of its low environmental impacts. In order to respect to the maximum the lake, the natural grandstand and the arrival area has been made with natural products and in accordance with the wonderful scene. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CANOE MARATHON JUNIORS – UNDER 23 – SENIORS 1. Transport and Access By car from France Take the A-7 motorway (Barcelona to France) and exit at junction no. 6. Then take the C-66 dual carriageway, which takes you straight to Banyoles (13 km). Another option is to take the N-II, which connects with the C-66 in Sant Julià de Ramis. Airports 1) Girona-Costa Brava Airport is located at 25 kilometers from Banyoles. This airport is connected with main European cities and the aerial company is a low cost company: Austria: Graz, Linz. Belgium: Bruselas. Denmark: Aarhus, Billund, Copenague. France: París. Germany: Altenburg, Bremen, Frankfurt, Hamburgo, Karlsruhe-Baden, Memmingen, Niederrhein. Ireland: Dublín, Shannon. Italy: Alghero, Bergamo, Bolonia, Cagliari, Florence, Perugia, Pescara, Roma, Trapani, Turin, Venecia. Lituania: Vilnius. Malta: Malta. Morocco: Fez, Marrakech, Nador, Oujda. Netherlands: Eindhoven, Maastricht, Rotterdam. Norway: Oslo. Poland: Katowice, Poznan, Varsovia, Wroclaw. Portugal: Oporto. Slovakia: Bratislava. Spain: Granada, Ibiza, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, Sevilla. Sweden: Estocolmo, Goteborg, Vasteras. United Kingdom: Bournemouth, Birmingham, Bristol, Doncaster Sheffield, Durham Tees Valley, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Londres, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham. 2) Barcelona Airport is located at 130 kilometers from Banyoles. 2. Date th h The Marathon World Championships will take place on 23 –26t September 2010 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CANOE MARATHON JUNIORS – UNDER 23 – SENIORS 3. The Course The World Championship Canoe Marathon 2010 will have a 4,3 kilometers lap. The start, finish line and portage will be near the Club Natació Banyoles as seen in the picture below. Based on this 4,3 kilometers lap, the competitors must do the number of laps according to the this: K1 | K2 Men Senior 7 laps K1 | K2 Women Senior 6 laps C1 | C2 Men Senior 6 laps K1 Men Under 23 6 laps K1 Women Under 23 5 laps C1 Men Under 23 5 laps K1 | K2 Men Junior 5 laps K1 | K2 Women Junior 4 laps C1 | C2 Men Junior 4 laps WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CANOE MARATHON JUNIORS – UNDER 23 – SENIORS 4. The Facilities. Club Natació Banyoles 5. Competition Programme Tuesday 21th September Arrival of the teams, Free Trainings Wednesday 22th September Accreditation, Official Trainings, Masters World Cup Thursday 23th September Accreditation, Official Trainings, Masters World Cup, Team Leaders meeting, Opening ceremony Friday 24th September 1st Day World Championships Saturday 25th September 2nd Day World Championships Sunday 26th September 3rd Day World Championships, Closing Ceremony WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CANOE MARATHON JUNIORS – UNDER 23 – SENIORS 6. Race Schedule Thursday 23th September 15h00 Teamleaders meeting 19h00 Opening Ceremonie Friday 24th September 09h30 K1 Men Juniors 09h33 K1 Women Juniors 09h40 C1 Men Juniors 11h45 K1 Women Under 23 11h50 C1 Men Under 23 14h45 K1 Men Under 23 17h00 Medal Presentation Saturday 25th September 09h30 K2 Men Juniors 09h33 K2 Women Juniors 09h40 C2 Men Juniors 11h45 K1 Women Seniors 11h50 C1 Men Seniors 14h45 K1 Men Seniors 17h30 Medal Presentation Sunday 26th September 09h30 K2 Women seniors 09h35 C2 Men Seniors 12h30 K2 Men Seniors 14h45 Medal Presentation 15h15 Closing Ceremony WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CANOE MARATHON JUNIORS – UNDER 23 – SENIORS 7. Entries and other information All entries, including athletes, coaches, officials and other staff, and other reservations, like boat rental, press forms, rent cars etc, must be submited by email to the organization. Preliminary Hotel Reservation: 15th May 2010 Preliminary Booking Form/include officials 2th July Final Hotel Reservation: 9th August Boat Rental 9th August Numerical Entry: 9th August Nominal Entry: 9th September Press Accreditation Form: 9th September Final Travel Info: 9th September Official website at http://www.banyoles2010.cat Email of the organization: [email protected] Email for press: [email protected] Email for acomodation: [email protected] Email RFEP: [email protected] ICF Canoe Maraton World Championships Banyoles 2010 Antoni Gaudi 4 17820 Banyoles Spain Real Federación Española de Piragüismo (RFEP) Antracita, 7 3º 28045 Madrid Spain WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CANOE MARATHON JUNIORS – UNDER 23 – SENIORS 8. Hotel reservation Board and Lodging Through our official agency you could get all kind of accommodation in Banyoles or in Girona (less than 20 - 30 kilometers from the race place). Also, the organization will have at team’s disposal the transport facilities required by them in order to go from Girona and Barcelona Airport to the hotel and to the competition place. to send the accommodation form and to Viajes El Corte Inglés Travel Agency: [email protected] More details of the Hotels in the webpage: http://www.banyoles2010.cat Camping in Banyoles:Please contact. http://www.campingllac.com/ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CANOE MARATHON JUNIORS – UNDER 23 – SENIORS All the prices include - Prices per person/night, Taxes are included in accommodation price. - Breakfast and Dinner in the Hotel and Lunch at the Regatta Course - Transportation included: Official routes during the championships. exception (***) - The Official transportation during the World Championships is going to be provided by shuttle bus services. - Teams stayed at Banyoles will not need transportation during the World Championships (***) The youth hostels in Banyoles are not included on the