Spectator Guide August 2-6, 2017

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1 Spectator Guide August 2-6, 2017 Welcome to the 2017 Junior World Rowing Championships Spectator Guide! This document is designed to help supporters of U.S. National Team athletes on their way to see loved ones compete in an elite international regatta. Important Dates Please find the schedule of events attached to the back of this packet. This schedule is subject to change, please check the FISA website for any schedule changes. From the US Department of the State U.S. citizens are required to carry a U.S. passport while traveling to Lithuania, but a visa is not required for stays under 90 days. It is recommended to have a passport that will not expire within the next six months Travelers must have one blank page in their passport for the entry stamp Airports & Travel to Venue Vilnius International Airport (VNO) will be closed from July 14-August 18 due to reconstruction. Flights to and from Lithuania will operate from the following airports: KUN (Kaunas International Airport, Lithuania) To get to the venue from Kaunas: follows the sign to Vilnius. On the way you will pass Elektrenai city, and in Vievis keep right when you see the Trakai signs. Follow the road for approximately 20 km (12.5 mi).

2 RIX (Riga International Airport, Latvia) To get to the venue from Riga: follow the sign Bauska (route E67).By going on this route you will cross the whole of Latvia/Lithuania. Continue on the same route until you reach Panevezys city, then follow the signs to Ukmerge/Vilnius (route E272/A2). Take the route 116 exit (at the right) toward Kernave/Sirvintos and keep on this route for 24km (15mi). After 24 km at the roundabout, take the first exit and keep going on route 108. After crossing the highway, follow the sign to Trakai (route 117). About the Venue The rowing course is located on a natural lake, Lake Galve, in Trakai city The regatta venue provides state-of-the-art facilities for competitors and spectators, including an 8-lane rowing course, finish tower, boathouse, grandstands, and a nearby hotel. Event Ticketing General grandstand tickets can be purchased from Aurimas Vilys by ing: ticket@lift.lt. for the following prices: 50 for 5 days (August 2-6) 10 for each preliminary day (August 2, 3, 4) 20 for each Final day (August 5, 6) The FISA Family Grandstand is an area of the grandstand allocated to the families and close friends of the participating rowers, offering them a prime position close to the finish and medal ceremonies. Tickets are 60 euro each, and valid for all days of racing. These must be purchased through USRowing by calling Liz Soutter at Please include your full name, address, number of tickets requested, and credit card number and expiration date. The number of spaces in the FISA Family Grandstand is limited, so tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. USRowing will place weekly requests through the Organizing Committee on behalf of the requests received, and will only charge credit cards if the ticket request has been fulfilled. Tickets will be available for pickup in Plovdiv. FISA Family Grandstand tickets are included in the appended accommodation package offered by the Organizing Committee

3 Driver Information People who are not resident of Lithuania and cross the border into Lithuania in a motor vehicle must have a valid personal travel document(passport, ID, etc.) About Trakai Lithuania operates using the Euro $1.00 USD =.90 The average temperature in August is 19 C (66 F) The city of Trakai dates back to the 1300 s, and is the historical capital of ancient Lithuania Trakai contains traditional wooden architecture and a medieval castle, and is surrounded by several lakes (most importantly Lake Galve) Emergency Contacts Report crimes to the local police at 112 Contact the U.S. Embassy at (370) (5) Safety precautions: Thefts from cars and car thefts occur regularly. Do not leave valuables in rental cars. Only use taxi services arranged by phone. Avoid using automatic teller machines (ATMs) in isolated or poorly lighted areas Team Policy As in the past, it is U.S. team policy that friends and family do not stay in the same hotel as the team. We appreciate your cooperation with this rule. Friends and family are invited to meet with athletes in the hotel lobby. However, out of respect for other team members, friends and family are not allowed on athlete floors, in athlete rooms, or in team dining halls. Friends and Family are not allowed to use athlete transportation, but can use other venue transportation organized by the organizing committee if available. Athletes are welcome to eat outside of the hotel with their friends and family, but must notify their coach if you intend to do so prior to the meal.

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