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1stIWWFPANAMCableWakeboard&
WakeskateChampionshipsNovember13th–18th2018
AQUAPARKDOWNTOWNPUNTACANACABLEPARK
DOMINICANREPUBLIC
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TheDominicanRepublicWaterSki&WakeboardFederationandAquaParkDownTown
Punta Cana Cable Park herewith invite all Members Federations of the IWWF Panam
regiontothe1stIWWFPANAMCableWakeboard&WakeskateChampionshipswhichwill
beheldinPuntaCanafrom13-18thofNovember2018.
1.Location
The Dominican Republic is the second largest country in the Caribbean, after Cuba, with the highest population in the region with 10.65 million people. It became independent in 1924 from the United States and is a democratic nation. The Dominican Republic has the 9th most important economy in Latin America and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Baseball is the most popular sport, the majority of the nation is Roman Catholic, and numerous forms of currency (Dominican Pesos, US Dollars, Euros) are accepted.
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PUNTA CANA Punta Cana is a destination location for rest and relaxation. Here, the Atlantic meets the Caribbean, and large resorts line the beaches offering all of the comforts of modern living. Punta Cana is a golfer’s paradise with 11 courses located all along the strip. Most of the resorts cater to families with entertainment parks for children and activities for adults all in one place. Punta Cana resorts make it easy with big all-inclusive deals with events, meals and drinks included, eliminating the need for excessive vacation planning. Punta Cana is a perfect backdrop for dream weddings with white sand beaches, clear blue waters, and coconut palms. When visiting Punta Cana, everyone gets the perfect vacation. DOWNTOWN PUNTA CANA Down Town Punta Cana is the largest commercial and entertainment development in the Punta Cana-Bávaro area. Already recognized as a point of reference located at the intersection of the eastern tourist boulevard, and the Barceló highway. Down town Punta Cana is a large area which has had a phenomenal amount invested in the community, The area has a complex filled with several activities for the whole family that can be accessed throughout the day and the night by both the local population and tourists. TRANSFERHOTEL-SITE-HOTEL - The organizerwill provide free transportation from the
OfficialHoteltotheEventvenueeveryeventday.
RENT-A-CAR -Alternatively,participantsmay choose touseanyof themajor rent-a-car
companiesthatareavailableinPuntaCana.
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2.Maps
AeropuertoInternacionaldePuntaCanaXAquaParkPuntaCana,distance12,4km
NowLarimarPuntaCana,S/NElCortecito,AvenidaAlemaniaXAquaParkPuntaCana,
distance7km
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3.COMPETITIONSITE
AquaPark, is located in DownTown Punta Cana. It is a water sports park suitable for the whole family. Visitors have the opportunity to participate in various activities, from the most relaxed to those of greater action and adrenaline fueled, with family participation as the main focus. AquaPark hosts multiple activities, designed to suit adrenaline seekers or those seeking relaxation. You can participate on the Wake Park, sliding on the surface of the water, using either a Wakeboard, Water skis or a Knee board, our fantastic team can help with showing you how it’s done. There are some nice floating Obstacles on the course for the more experienced rider. We also boast a fantastic floating Inflatable Aqua Park, with a giant catapault! For those wanting something a little more sedentary, how about Paddleboarding around the Play Lake. AquaPark is ideal for all ages and pays special attention to ensuring it’s fun for the whole family! Ensuring that both adults and children have the amazing time they are all seeking. After all these activities, visitors will need to recharge, at AquaPark, they can find the restaurant Chozza, this fantastic restaurant offers gourmet food throughout the day to keep their visitors and family satisfied. After the park closes at sunset, Chozza stays open all night and often organizes events for fun to continue. About AquaPark: AquaPark is a unique destination for the whole family. Located in the new center of Punta Cana, children play with their parents and beginners play with professionals. Inclusion is a priority with a wide range of activities, from fast to relaxed, guaranteeing a day full of action and family fun. https://www.instagram.com/aquaparkdr/
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4.Organizer
AquaParkPuntaCana
https://www.instagram.com/aquaparkdr/
https://aquaparkdr.com
5.THECOURSEANDTHEOBSTACLES
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Thecourseconsistsof:
3kickers(1small,1large,1XLcurved)
1FlatEdgetransfer
1A-frametransfer
1LargePipe
1Rooftop
1Inclinewithpipe
3flatbar(1box,1ironrail,1inoxinclinerail)
6.OfficialHotel
NowLarimarPuntaCana,located15mindrivefromthepark.
http://www.nowresorts.com/larimar
PriceandspecialconditionswillbeannouncedintheBulletin2
7.HowtoReachtheSite
Organizerwillprovideshuttleservicefromhoteltocompetitionsite.Fortheriders,teammanager,teamcaptainsandofficials.
8.WEATHER
InPUNTACANA,themonthofNovemberischaracterizedbyanaveragehightemperature
of33°Candanaveragelowtemperatureof23°C.Theclimateismoderateandallriders
willenjoytheverylittleprobabilityofrain.
9.CURRENCY
TheDominicanlocalCurrencyisthePESO($RD).
Visa, American Express and MasterCard are accepted in almost all hotels, shops and
restaurants.
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10.VISAREQUIREMENTS
Pleasecheckyourcountryrequirements.
11.INTENTIONTOENTERDEADLINE
AllmemberFederationshavetosubmittheirIntentiontoEnterforthe2018PanamCable
Wakeboard&[email protected]
PleaseseeP14fortheINTENTIONTOENTERFORM
For ANY LATE INTENTION TO ENTER registration (after the deadline of 20th October
2018),USD200penaltywillbechargedinrespectofthePANAMFederationrules.
12.ENTRYFORMSDEADLINEis30thOctober2018.
All member Federations have to submit their Entry Form for the 2018 Panam Cable
Wakeboard & Wakeskate Championships on line via the Cablewakeboard Council
website:www.cablewakeboard.net.Please followtheguidancenotesontheappendices
attheendofthisdocument.
ForANYLATEENTRYFORMregistration(afterthedeadlineof30thOctober2018),USD10
perriderperdaywillbechargedaspenaltyinrespectofthePanamFederationrules.
13.ENTRYFEE
TheEntryFeeisUS$180dollarsperathletewhichincludesthelunchesfortheathletes
oncompetitiondays, transporthotel-competition-hotelandalsoadmission toallofficial
receptionsandparties.
14.ENTRYREQUIREMENTS
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It is the sole responsibility of IWWF-affiliated National Federations to select and enter
theirriders.
15.NOMINATIONFORIWWFPANAMCHAMPIONSHIPS
Each Federation may select its team in any manner it desires. However, each team
membermustbeacitizenorapplying forcitizenshipof thecountry that theFederation
represents. In case of doubt as to the nationality of a competitor, the Chief Judge and
ChiefCalculatornormallywillrefertohis/herpassport.Ifariderdoesnothaveapassport
fromthecountryhe/sheisrepresenting,he/shemustproveresidenceinthecountryfor
atleastfiveyearsandmembershipinanaffiliatedcluboftheFederation.EachFederation
shallcertifythatallmembersofitsteammeetthesequalifications.
Prior to competing,a competitormust signaparticipationcontractandunderstand the
natureofthesportanditsspecialrisks,particularlyintheformat.Itistheresponsibilityof
the competitor to register with the designated registration person and show proof of
Federationmembershipbefore riding.Competitorsmustdisclose to theeventorganizer
anyspecialmedicalconditions,includingbutnotlimitedto,injuriesinthepastorpresent
orotherpre-existingmedicalconditions.
IMPORTANT:InadditiontoyourofficialnominationandentrydonebyFederations,everyriderneedstoregisterandjointhecompetitionatwww.cablewakeboard.netindividually.
Asthisarethe1stPanamConfederationChampionships,andexceptionwillbedonetotheminimumrankingpointsrequirements.Nominimumrankingpointswillbeneededtojointhecompetition.
PLEASEREADCAREFULLYTHE2018RULES:http://www.cablewakeboard.net/userfiles/IWWF_CWWC_Rules_2018%20.pdf
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PAYATTENTIONTOTHESEPOINTS:
3.4 Competition Entry: All riders must be registered through their respective Federation. Federations will decide the criteria for the riders’ entry. There is currently no restriction to the number of riders per nationality.
3.5 There will be following World and Confederation Championships:
Open Championships (for five categories):
o Wakeboard: OpenMen,OpenLadies o Wakeskate: OpenMen,OpenLadies o Seated: OpenMen&Ladies
Youth & Senior Championships (for ten categories):
o Wakeboard: U15 Boys, U15 Girls, U19 Men,U19 Ladies, +30 Men, +30 Ladies, +40 Men, +40 Ladies o Wakeskate:U19Men,U19Ladies
As listed inpoint3.5of theWorldRulebook, thePANAMCHAMPIONSHIPS (as all other
confederationChampionshipsandWorlds)aredivided intwoseparatecompetitions.On
the first dayswewill held the “Youth and Senior” Championships and then the “Open
Championships”.
Riderscompeting intheYouthandSeniorChampionships incategoriessuchasU19or
+30canjoinalsotheOpenCompetition.Inthiscaseasecondentryfeewillhavetobe
paid.
Official trainings for theOpenCategorieswill beorganizedafter the finalsof theYouth
andSeniorChampionships.ThisallowsOpenriderstoarrivejustonNovember15th.
TEAMSCORING:
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Pleasereadpoint11ontheWorldRulebook:
11 TEAM SCORING AT CONFEDERATION AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 11.1 It is encouraged to have a mixed participation with men and women riders within a team, although it is not compulsory.
2. 11.2 The following Team scoring will be used for country classification at Confederation and World Championships: Open Championships: team score will include the 5 best results of all categories, with a maximum of 1 rider per category. Youth & Senior Championships: team score will include the 10 best results of all categories, with a maximum of 1 rider per category.
3. 11.3 In the event of a tie between 2 teams, the next best score will be added until there is a winning team.
4. 5. 11.4 The ranking point system for the relevant competition, as described in
Appendix E, will be used to calculate the Team Scoring.
16.LIABILITY
The organizer Committee and Panam will not be liable for any loss or damage to
equipment or personal property, and injuries to athletes, officials, judges, official
volunteers, and other persons attending official or unofficial programmers during the
event.Athletesarerequiredtopurchaseandshowproofofpersonalaccident insurance
priortoentry.Theinsurancepolicymustprovidecoverageinternationally.
Theorganizerwillnotberesponsibleforanyinjurysustained,atanytime,byanyathlete
fromhisparticipationintheseevents.
AnycostsincurredformedicaltreatmentandhospitalizationinprivatehospitalsinBrazil
are high. Adequate personal medical insurance coverage is necessary. Certificate of
medical insurance coverage/full payment is required before medical
treatment/hospitalizationtakesplace.
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All ridershave tosigna liability form,andridersunder18need theirparents tosignas
well.EachTeamCaptainhastogiveLiabilityformsofallhisathletesattheRegistration.
Pleasereadthe2018IWWFWakeboardRulesforfurtherinformation
17.DOPINGCONTROL
InaccordancewiththeIWWFAnti-DopingRules,dopingcontrolswillbeconductedduring
thecompetition.Byenteringthiscompetition,allathletesagreetobesubjecttodoping
control. Informationabout the IWWFAnti-Dopingprogram, thecurrent IWWFADRules
and links to the list of banned substances can be accessed on the following link
http://iwwfed.com/athletes/anti-doping/
Allridersmusthavetheirpassportswiththematanytimeduringthecompetition.Please
note, ifyouarerandomlychosenfordrugtesting,andfail to identifyyourselfwithyour
passport, or fail to take the test for any other reason, it will resultwith an immediate
disqualification.
18.OFFICIALTEAMTRAINING&EXTRARENTALHOURSPERCOUNTRY
OfficialtrainingforYouthandSeniorCategorieswillbeonNovember,13th.
OfficialtrainingforOpenCategorieswillonNovember16th.
Each countrywill have the training times calculated by the number of riders. The final
schedulebycountrywillbepublishedaftertheregistrationsaredone.
Federationscanalsobookrentalhoursforteamson5th November.
RulesFortherentalhours,willbeannouncedinthenextbulletin
19.OFFICIALS’SEMINAR
TherewillbeaninternationalOfficials’Seminar.
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Informationabouttheseminarwillbeannouncedinthenextbulletin.
20.PreliminarySchedule
Atentativeschedulewillbeannouncedaftertheintentiontoenterformsaresubmitted.
21.RULES
AccordingtotheIWWFCWWCWORLDRULES2018
Theyareavailablefordownloadatwww.cablewakeboard.net
AGECATEGORIES-Wakeboard&Wakeskate:
U11–U11’scannotcompeteinanInternationalCompetition.TocompeteinthePANAM
Championships, they must have reached their 11th Birthday. There will not be an U11
Category in this competition. If there is enough interest fromU11Riders, theorganiser
willarrangea‘specialNONRankedCompetition’forthisagegroup.
AgeCategories
TheRidermusthavereachedhis/her11thBirthdaytobeabletocompeteInternationally.
AnyriderwhoseDOBisafter13thNovember2007,willnotbeabletostartinthePANAM
Championships.
U15(15orunder),Boys&Girls:Thelastyearariderisallowedtocompeteinthiscategory
istheyearofhis15thbirthday.(For2018,itmeansthattheriderhastobebornin2003or
later).
U19(19orunder),JuniorMen&Ladies:Thelastyearariderisallowedtocompeteinthis
categoryistheyearofhis19thbirthday.(For2018,itmeanstheriderhastobebornin
1999orlater).
OpenMen,OpenLadies:Noagerestriction
+30:MastersMen&Ladies:Thefirstyearariderisallowedtocompeteistheyearofhis
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31stbirthday.(For2018,itmeanstheriderhastobebornin1987orbefore).
+40:VeteransMen&Ladies:Thefirstyearariderisallowedtocompeteistheyearofhis
41stbirthday.(For2018,itmeanstheriderhastobebornin1977orbefore).
Toclarify:a riderborn in2007cancompete inU15,U19orOpencategories,ora rider
bornin1999cancompeteinU19orOpen.Itisthesamefor+30and+40:ariderbornin
1968canchoosetocompetein+40,+30orOpen.
22.OFFICIALS
Tobeannouncedinbulletin2.
LookingforwardtoseeingyouallinPuntaCana
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INTENTIONTOENTER
The _______________________ FEDERATION will attend the 1st IWWF Panam
CableWakeboard&WakeskateChampionships.
Weexpectourteamtoconsistof:
U14Boys______U18Men______
U14Girls______U18Ladies______
OpenMen______O30Men______
OpenLadies______O30Ladies______
O40Men______O40Ladies______
Pleasenotetoopenadivisionnumberof3countriesrepresentedarerequired.
TeamCapitain__________________TeamManager______________
Forfurtherinformationpleasecontact__________________________
E-mail__________________________Phone____________________
Date___________________Signature__________________________
Pleasereturnthisformseptember7th2018
#IWWF#IWWFPANAMCABLE2018
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Appendices:GuidancetoEnterTitledEventsoncablewakeboard.net
Thedocumentcanbefoundonlineat:
http://www.cablewakeboard.net/userfiles/GuidanceforCWB_netApprovalProcessTitled
Events(1).pdf
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APPENDICES2UsersapprovedwithFederationAccessRightsonCablewakeboard.netforPANAMRegion.Pleasecheckyouarehappywiththeapprovedusersforyourfederation,ifchangesoradditionsarerequired,[email protected] Firstname nameArgentina Walter DitschArgentina Rodrigo AntĂłnBrazil Daniel GarciaBrazil Vinicius BarradoCanada Leslie SparkesColombia Diego BarraganColombia Angelica CifuentesColombia Diego Restrepocountry_name firstname nameGuatemala Katya Castellanos
Mexico JeronimoPerezPriegoGarza
Peru Nicolas RebazaPeru Felix Loretocountry_name firstname nameUSA Denver JordanUSA Kaitlyn AdamsUSA Loren Levine
