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2013 ICF CANOE SPRINT WORLD CUP

POZNAN, POLAND

BULLETIN N 1

POZNAN, MALTA REGATTA COURSE

MAY 31st

- JUNE 2nd

, 2013

www.wcsprint.kayakpl.com

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CONTENTS PAGE

1. INVITATION 3

2. FACTS ABOUT POZNAN 4

3. VENUE OF THE COMPETITION 6

4. ENTRIES AND DEADLINES 8

5. COMPETITION 8

6. ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSFER 9

7. ACCREDITATION 11

8. BOAT TRANSPORT AND RENTAL 11

9. PARKING FACILITIES 11

10. INSURANCE AND MEDICAL CARE 12

11. VISA INFORMATION 12

12. ORGANIZER 12

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1. INVITATION

Ladies and Gentlemen,

On behalf of the Polish Canoe Federation and the Organizing Committee, I’m pleased to invite you

to the 2013 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in Poznan, a landmark for elite canoeing. From May 31st

to July 2nd

, 2013 the world’s best canoeists will compete at the Malta Regatta Course, the venue

that has hosted many top rank events so far, including European and World Championships.

The year 2013 will be important for the us as except for hosting this competition, the Polish Canoe

Federation and the City of Poznan won also the right to stage two other prestigious events

- European Junior & U23 Canoe Sprint Championships and European Canoe Polo Championships.

In this Bulletin you can find the most important information related to the event. If you need any

further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to assist you.

Let us meet in Poznan!

Jozef Bejnarowicz

President of the Polish Canoe Federation

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2. FACTS ABOUT POZNAN

Poznan is one of the oldest and largest cities in Poland. It is the historical capital of the

Wielkopolska Region, where the Polish State was born 1000 years ago. Today, Poznan is an

important center for trade, services, industry, culture, higher education and science. It is also among

the leading Polish cities in terms of its economy.

Poznan is a place where the energy of the New Europe is merged with the civilization of the West.

A metropolis with over half-a-million residents, Poznan is situated in the most economically

developed region of Poland, closer to Berlin than to Warsaw. Poznanians can be counted on - they

are well-educated, competent and welcoming.

Today, the Poznan International Trade Fair Centre successfully hosts large international events

including the 2008 United Nations IPCC climate conference and a 2010 meeting of the delegations

of 46 ministers of culture from Europe and Asia, under the auspices of the Asia-Europe Meeting.

The city's sports infrastructure allows for the organization of major international sporting events.

In the opinion of experts, Poznan has one of the most beautifully located regatta courses in the

world and hosts one of the largest street races in Europe - the Poznan Marathon. Poznan is also

becoming famous around the football stadiums of Europe for the passion of the fans of Lech Poznan

- the best supported club in Poland.

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HOW TO GET TO POZNAN?

Poznan is easy to reach by various modes of transportation. It is a railway hub where numerous

regional, national and international lines converge. It offers coach services to Europe’s and Poland’s

main cities and has its own international airport Poznan Lawica.

By plane

Lawica Airport is located 7 km from the city centre, in the vicinity of the route leading directly to

the major city points and next to the road out of Poznan to Berlin and Warsaw.

THE CITY OF POZNAN

Poznan Lawica Airport Malta Lake City Centre

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By train

All trains coming to Poznan stop at Poznan Main Railway Station (Poznan Glowny). The Railway

Station is located in the city centre, just next to the Poznan International Fair venue

(Miedzynarodowe Targi Poznanskie).

Bus

PKS Station (Bus Transport Company) is located in ul. Towarowa 17/19. It provides both domestic

and international transport services. Apart from ticket offices, kiosks, bar and PKS information

point also travel agencies selling tickets for international routes are located in the bus station hall.

By car

You can get to Poznań driving A2 motorway (a charge is payable for using it), national routes

no. 92, 5 (east - west direction) and no. 11 (north - south). The city centre is covered by the Parking

Zone. Fare is collected for each vehicle parked within the Zone. Drivers pay the parking fee in

parking meters located along streets in the city centre. The Parking Zone borders are marked with

B-39 road sign.

3. VENUE OF THE COMPETITION

The flagship of the City of Poznan is the Malta Regatta Course, considered one of the best and the

prettiest in the World. Malta Lake is an artificial reservoir created in 1952 with the damming

of the Cybina River. Popular Malta owes its name to the former owners of the land, The Knights

Hospitallers, who here at the end of the twelfth century.

The venue is located near the city centre and official hotels. It is accessible for all participants

(athletes, jury, officials, guests) and all kinds of transport needs (cars, buses, trailers etc.).

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MALTA REGATTA COURSE, POZNAN

size 70 ha

length 2200 m

width 180 - 460 m

depth 3,5 m

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4. ENTRIES AND DEADLINES

PRELIMINARY ENTRY (closing date): March 02, 2013

HOTEL RESERVATION (closing date): March 02, 2013

BOAT RENTAL (closing date): March 02, 2013

NUMERICAL ENTRY (closing date): April 12, 2013

FINAL TRAVEL INFO (closing date): May 10, 2013

NOMINAL ENTRY (closing date): May 10, 2013

All the forms will be available to download at the official event website:

www.wcsprint.kayakpl.com

and should be sent to the Polish Canoe Foundation address:

POLISH CANOE FOUNDATION

61-655 POZNAN

OS. NA MURAWIE 3 C / 20

POLAND

tel: (+48 61) 827 29 24, 827 29 25

mob: +48 695 795 258

fax: (+48 61) 827 29 27

www.wcsprint.kayakpl.com

E-MAIL: office@kayakpl.com

5. COMPETITION

RACE COURSE OPENS: May 26 - June 2, 2013

COMPETITION DAYS: May 31 - June 2, 2013

EVENTS:

Women

K1 200 m, 500 m, 1000 m, 5000 m

K2 200 m, 500 m, 1000 m

K4 500 m

C1 200 m

C2 500 m

Men

K1 200 m, 500 m, 1000 m, 5000 m

K2 200 m, 500 m, 1000 m

K4 1000 m

C1 200 m, 500 m, 1000 m, 5000 m

C2 200 m, 500 m, 1000 m

C4 1000 m

OUR ACCOUNT BANK ZACHODNI WBK S.A.

7 / O - POZNAN

UL. GRONOWA 22

61-680 POZNAN

POLSKA

ACCOUNT NO PL 21 1090 1737 0000 0001 1375 6778

SWIFT: WBKPPLPP

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6. ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSFER

A) ACCOMMODATION FOR ICF JURY, ICF BOARD, ICF STAFF, ICF SPRINT

COMMITTEE AND REFEREES

The Organizer provide full board accommodation and car transportation for the ICF Jury,

ICF Board, ICF Staff, ICF Sprint Committee and ICF Referees, according to confirmed agreement

/number of persons and days/ free of charge.

B) ACCOMMODATION VIP

The special offer for VIPs from National Federations (Presidents, Secretary Generals

and VIP Guests) will be provided in "S" category hotels

- single (price: 450 PLN) or double rooms (price: 500 PLN) / Full Board /

- VIP Car transportation.

At the Venue: the area with a sport viewing and an indoor hospitality zone with the view to a large

screen, VIP service including providing start lists and results.

C) ACCOMMODATION TEAMS

The cost of stay (full board, lodging, transportation Poznan airport / railway station - hotel and

back, local transportation) depends on the standard of the hotel at which you will be staying.

The available accommodations rates are:

DESCRIPTION CATEGORY SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM

PER PERSON

1 "S" Category Hotels 640 PLN 560 PLN

2 First category Hotels 560 PLN 480 PLN

3 Second category Hotels 480 PLN 400 PLN

4 Third category Hotels 400 PLN 320 PLN

5 Malta Camping Place

for Tents and Caravans

on request on request

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To clarify - all of, and only, the designated accommodation above includes the following

services:

Accreditation fee is included but only if this accommodation is used.

For persons booking separate accommodation or camping this fee will be an additional

charge and transport arrangements must be made outside of organization.

On arrival, bus transfer from the airport / railway station Poznan to hotel, and again on

departure.

Accommodation with three meals per day – lunches at the venue.

Shuttle bus on competition days according to the timetable

Training bus according to the timetable on request.

Supply of mineral water for free during competition days.

Medical care at the venue.

Security service at the venue.

Fees for the use of the regatta course and its facilities, trailer parking, access to services and

equipment provided.

The Organizing Committee does not take any responsibility for any extra service of the hotel

like mini bar, telephone, parking etc., these costs are directly collected by the hotel.

Rooms are to be vacated by 12.00 hour on the day of the departure.

There is also a possibility to stay at the campsite (Malta Camping) where the prices are as follows*:

* the prices don’t include the accreditation fee

Note: The prices are given in Polish Zloty (PLN). Recalculation in Euro (EUR) / Dollar (USD) will

be done on the day of payment according to exchange rates of the National Bank of Poland.

Exemplary Euro (EUR) / Dollar (USD) Exchange Rates:

1 EUR ≈ 4,00 PLN

1 USD ≈ 3,00 PLN

Please do not forget that all bank charges are to the expense of the remitter. Reservations can only

be made through the Organizing Committee. Booking must be made by March 02, 2013.

Campsite stay prices Price per day

1 person 15 PLN

one- two-three-person tent 10 PLN

four- or more person tent 12 PLN

camping + car 50 PLN

car camping 50 PLN

car 10 PLN

bus 50 PLN

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PAYMENT DEADLINES

The following deadlines apply for payment of participation fee and for accommodation:

- March 15, 2013 - deposit of 30% of total costs must be transferred to OC

- April 14, 2013 - deposit of 30% of total costs must be transferred to OC

- May 13, 2013 - deposit of 40% of total costs must be transferred to OC

CANCELLATION TERMS

- until April 14, 2013 - no deduction

- until May 13, 2013 - 30% of the participation fee will be deducted

- after May 13, 2013 - 100% of the participation fee will be deducted

7. ACCREDITATION

Participants who want to arrange their own accommodation will pay the accreditation fee:

25 € per person per day.

The accreditation fee for participants who book their own accommodation includes the

following services only:

Supply of mineral water for free during competition days.

Medical care at the venue.

Security service at the venue.

Fees for the use of the regatta course and its facilities,

trailer parking,

access to services and equipment provided.

8. BOAT TRANSPORT AND RENTAL

Boat Transport

Please contact with the office of the OC to obtain the accurate information.

Boat Rental

The Organizer provides boats for rental (current models, built with materials of highest quality).

The boat rental prices are as follows:

1. K-1 and C-1 40 EUR / ±160,0 PLN / per day

2. K-2 and C-2 60 EUR / ±240,0 PLN / per day

3. K-4 and C-4 80 EUR / ±320,0 PLN / per day

9. PARKING FACILITIES

There is a parking place with enough space for the spectators, competitors and their equipment

close to the venue.

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10. INSURANCE AND MEDICAL CARE

Insurance

All participants are strongly advised to take out a medical insurance policy in their respective

countries.

Medical care

The following medical services are available for all official participants of the above event:

physician on duty, hospital and clinic assistance. A medical centre will operate at the regatta course

with ambulance and first aid. All costs above the regular care to be covered by the medical

insurance policy - the Organizing Committee does not take responsibility for such expenditures.

11. VISA INFORMATION

The Organizing Committee needs lists of the participants with necessary information (date of birth,

passport number and expiry date, performed function /e.g. athlete, coach, team leader/, gender)

from the national federations a.s.a.p. Visa information can be found at:

www.msz.gov.pl/Visa,requirments,2346.html

12. ORGANIZER

The organizer of the competition is the Polish Canoe Federation.

The official event website: www.wcsprint.kayakpl.com