PANAMERICAN JUNIORCHAMPIONSHIP CANCUN 2019 24-29 JUNE

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IT IS A GREAT HONOR TO WELCOME THE TABLE TENNIS FAMILY TOMEXICO FOR THE 2019 PAN-AMERICAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP!WE ARE PROUD THE CONFORMATION OF THE PAN AMERICA SPORTTABLE TENNIS CONFEDERATION CAN BE IN MEXICO AND THUS WEBECOME THE MAIN PROMOTERS OF SPORT DEVELOPMENT IN OURDISCIPLINE IN THE REGIONTHE MEXICAN TABLE TENNIS FEDERATION HAS A CLEAR AND FIRMVISION FOR THE FUTURE; SEEKING TO BE PART OF THE GREATCHANGES THAT ARE PROJECTED ON THE CONTINENT THROUGHTHE GREAT TASK FORCE CURRENTLY HEADED BY THOMASWEIKERT, IN THE ITTF, THE PAN-AMERICAN JUNIOR TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP INMEXICO WILL BE A GREAT CELEBRATION FOR SPORTSENTHUSIASTS, MEXICANS AND TABLE TENNIS FANS ACROSS THECONTINENT. I AM SURE THAT THIS EVENT WILL HAVE A DECISIVEIMPACT ON OUR SPORT! I WISH YOU ALL A MAGNIFICENT AND UNFORGETTABLECOMPETITION!

MIGUEL CERVANTES LEDESMAPRESIDENT

MEXICAN TABLE TENNIS FEDERATION.A.C.

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About Cancun

More than 10 millions tourist every year can't be wrong. Cancun Mexico isthe ultimate vacation and resort destination whether your idea of a goodtime is sunbathing, scuba, adventure, eco-parks, nighlife, water sportsamongmany other activities. For divers and snorkelers, Cancun is a paradise. The crystal-blue Caribbeanwaters hold an abundance of underwater wildlife, and most of the resortshave trainers who can show you which end of the fin to flap and how tohandle the equipment. Want to taste the Caribbean nightlife? The hotel zone in Cancun is yourhot spot, with numerous world-famous bars and nightclubs that drive thenight to the beat of everything from salsa to club mixes and world sounds.

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Cancun’s Mayan Culture is its crowning glory. The aura of mystery andmajesty still lingers around the  Mayan ruins  and archaeological sitessuch as Chichen Itza, Tulum and Coba to mention but a few. These areall within easy reach of Cancun. There are a thousand and one things to do in Cancun. There are manyworld-class luxury  hotels  dotted all along the edge of the beautifulCaribbean Sea, and on the other side you have the Nichupte Lagoonwith many romantic waterside restaurants and trendy bars. Add severalchampionship golf courses and you have a location that will delighteven the most discerning traveler.

Sports in CancunWith more than 100 sporting events a year, the city of Cancun is one ofthe main destinations for sports tourism in the Mexican Republic, thedestination has also served as host to international competitions such astennis tournaments, golf, beach volleyball, soccer , among others.Thanks to this and in an unprecedented decision, the local governmentcreated a Sports Tourism Promotion Committee. Among the sport spaces that Cancún has are golf courses, an Olympicpool, the Benito Juárez Poliforum, the Kuchil Baxal municipal gym, theAndrés Q. Roo Olympic Stadium, the Beto Ávila Baseball Stadium andthe hotels own facilities adaptable for sports activities.

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General informationCancun WeatherCancun weather is tropical and humid with year round sunshine. Thetemperature ranges from 20° to 30° C (68° to 86° F) from Octoberthrough to March and from 22° to 33° C (75° a 91° F) from April toSeptember.

Cancun Time ZoneCancun time zone is six hours earlier than Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).Daylight Saving Time begins on the first Sunday in April and ends on thelast Sunday in October.Cancun CurrencyThe official currency in Cancun is the Mexican peso but American dollarsare also widely accepted. Banks are open Monday-Friday from 9am to4pm but there are exchange houses found all over Cancun that are openmuch later.

Language spoken in CancunThe official language spoken in Cancun is Spanish. Most of the Mexicansworking in the tourism industry speak English. Many of the localindigenous people still speak Mayan as their first language and Spanishas their second, you will often hear them speaking Mayan amongstthemselves.TipsThe average tip for service is 10-15% and one or two dollars per suitcasecarried. Always check your bill first as tips may already be included.

Cancun ElectricityThe standard Cancun electricity supply is 110 volts. Hotels usually offervoltage converters for 220 volt devices. Many sockets do not acceptpolarized or three-prong plugs so it is recommended that you bring yourown adapter but you can usually buy these in the hotel shop.

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Visa requirementsCountries that require Visa for their citizens to enter mexicanterritory can be found in the following link:

http://www.inm.gob.mx/index.php/page/Paises_Visa

Please note that travellers who wish to visit Mexico (regardless oftheir nationality or itinerary), holding a  valid, multiple entryvisa for the United States of America, Canada, Japan, the UnitedKingdom or the Schengen Space countries DO NOT need to applyfor a tourist, business or transit Mexican visa. Additionally, permanent residents in the United States, Canada,Japan, the United Kingdom or the Schengen Space countries whowish to travel to Mexico DO NOT require a visa to enter Mexico astourists, transit or business visitors..

OrganizerFederación Mexicana de Tenis de Mesa Av. Del Conscripto esq. Periferico s/n, Col. Lomas de Sotelo, Del.Miguel Hidalgo. Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico +5214424120853

Competiton dates24th to 29th June 2019

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Competition VenueIberostar Selection Cancún

Blvd. Kukulcan km 17, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R.

Located in the middle of the hotel zone of Cancun, this All-Inclusive, oceanfront, 5-star resort is only 15 minutes from theCancun International Airport. Prime location, along with family-friendly facilities and a gorgeous design, this modern Cancun resortwill be a dream come true. This stunning destination provides the perfect expo or meetingvenue and the ideal reward for top performers or company outings,hosting up to 2,500 people.

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Venuemap

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Practice area

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EquipmentPractice tables: 99-45B Double Fish Number: 8Competition tables: 99-45B Double Fish Number: 8Balls: DHS D40+***(white)Flooring: Enlio red

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Official Hotels

CityExpress Hotel 3*

Iberostar Cancun 5*HOST

Iberostar Selection Cancun (Competition &Delegations)Blvd. Kukulcan km 17, Zona HoteleraCityExpress Downtown (Umpires)Av. Nichupté SPMZ 8, Centro

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TransportationTransportation Airport-Official Hotel-Airport will be coveredby the organization as long as you send your flight details. Thevehicles will be located in the official shuttle exit in each of the3 terminals of the airport, so you can identify them the staffwill have a sign with the official logo of the event and thefollowing logo:

In case of having trouble in finding the official shuttleplease contact to Amador Acosta Transport Official at +52 1 998201 4227 or with Rosario Flores at +52 1 33 1479 4572.

THE ORGANIZATION WILL NOT BERESPONSIBLE FOR DIFFERENT

TRANSFERS THAN THE ONES GIVEN BYOFFICIAL TRANSPORTATION

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Accreditations

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Accreditation area will be located at Foyer (Corridor) Caribe,next to the competition area entry (see venue map), it will beopened from June 22 at 12 pm, it is important to come to theaccreditation area before checking in to receive your entry pass.

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