8 th America Pacific Championships Viessmann Luge World Cup BMW Sprint World Cup Lake Placid, New York, USA December 11 December 16, 2018

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2 8 th America Pacific Championships Viessmann Luge World Cup BMW Sprint World Cup Lake Placid, New York, USA December 11 December 16, 2018 Veranstalter/ Sanctioning Body Federation Internationale de Luge de Course Ausrichter/ Organizer United States Luge Association Durchführung/ Local Organizer The Olympic Regional Development Authority Repräsentant der FIL/ FIL Representative Claire DelNegro FIL Sportdirektor FIL Sports Director Maria Luise Rainer, FIL Präsident der Jury/ President of Jury Mark Grimmette, USA Mitglieder der Jury/ Jury Members Steve Harris, CAN Barbara Niedernhuber, GER Technischer Delegierter der FIL/ Technical Delegate of the FIL Christian Eigentler, FIL Alan Beatty, USA Peggy Mousaw, USA

3 OK-Präsident/ President of the OC Jeff Potter Rennleiter/ Race Director John Mowry Rennleiter/ Assistant Race Director TBD Bahnleiter/ Chief of Track TBD Pressechef Chief of Press Jon Lundin, ORDA Sandy Caligiore, United States Luge Association Rennarzt/ Race Doctor Dr. Eugene Byrne Medizinischer Dienst/ Medical Service Emergency medical services and equipment on venue per FIL requirements Nennungen/ Registration Online über die FIL Website ( (Startseite: mitglieder-sektion Login:Anmeldung zu den Wettbewerben ) oder direkt unter Online through the FIL Website (welcome page: members section/login:registration for Competitors) or directly under Meldeschluss/ Closing Date November 25, Team numbers December 3, Athlete names

4 Nenngeld/ Entry Fees 15,- euros/18 USD pro Einsitzer / Single 25,- euros/30 USD pro Doppelsitzer / Doubles Lizenzen/ Licenses: All athletes are required to have a valid FIL license in order to compete. Versicherungsschutz/Insurance: The organizer cannot be held liable for any damage or accident. All participants must be sufficiently insured against accidents and illness by themselves or their National Federation. Reglement/ Regulations The competition will be conducted in accordance with the IRO 2018 Rennstrecke/ Race Track The Olympic Sports Complex Combined Track Starthöhen/ Start Heights Start to Finish Men s Start to Finish Women s Start to finish Doubles 1,355 m 1,135 m 1,135 m Preise/ Prizes In Singles and Doubles Rank 1 6 get awarded Sprint 1 3 get awarded Anschriften mit Telefonnummern (auch mobile), fax, / Address with Telephone numbers, fax and Organisationbüro/ Organization Office Matthew Yaniro 2634 Main Street ORDA Lake Placid, NY USA Telephone: myaniro@orda.org

5 Bahnchef/ Chief of Track TBD Address: Telephone: Fax: Pressechef/ Chief of Press Mr. Jon Lundin ORDA 2634 Main Street Lake Placid, NY Telephone: ext Fax: Mr. Sandy Caligiore United States Luge Association 57 Church Street Lake Placid, NY Telephone: ext. 112 Fax: Quartier-Reservierung/ Organizer of Olympic Training Center Accommodations Ms. Amy Chapin United States Luge Association 57 Church Street Lake Placid, NY Telephone: ext. 103 Fax:

6 Vorläufiger Zeitplan/Schedule Änderungen vorbehalten Subject to change (as of 9/18/2018) Tuesday, December 11, :00-13:00 Track Walks OSC 17:00-19:00 Registration/ Welcome Reception Intervales Lodge 19:00 Team Captains Meeting/Welcome Reception Intervales Lodge Wednesday, December 12, :00-19:00 Training OSC Thursday, December 13, :00-18:00 Training OSC Friday, December 14, :30 Nation s Cup Men, Women, Doubles OSC Medal Ceremony Finish Outrun 14:30 Seeded Group Training OSC 18:00 Team Captains Meeting Intervales Lodge Saturday, December 15, :00 Men 1 st Run OSC 10:35 Men 2 nd Run OSC 12:15 Doubles 1 st Run OSC 13:35 Doubles 2 nd Run OSC Medal Ceremony Doubles & Men Medal Plaza Sunday, December 16, :30 Women s 1 st Run OSC 09:55 Women s 2 nd Run OSC 12:00 Sprint Men OSC 12:45 Sprint Doubles OSC 13:20 Sprint Women OSC Medal Ceremony - Women s & Sprint Medal Plaza

7 Besonderheiten/Special Features Accommodations A limited number of beds will be available at the Olympic Training Center (OTC) in Lake Placid at a rate of $ US per person, per day with meals included. The rooms are double occupancy with no singles. Rooms will be secured on a first come, first serve basis. Please complete the attached OTC Accommodation Application form and return it no later than December 1, 2017 to: Ms. Amy Chapin United States Luge Association 57 Church Street Lake Placid, NY Telephone: ext. 103 Fax: amy@usaluge.org Upon confirmation of your application for housing at the OTC, additional forms will be forwarded to you for completion. Other accommodations may be secured by contacting the Lake Placid Essex County Visitors' Bureau. The telephone number is: , fax number is: and the website is: Housing may be limited at this time; therefore, we suggest you contact them as soon as possible. Visa/Border Crossing American Visas may be required for each person traveling into the United States. At the border crossing you will be required to pay a fee of $6.00 (U.S. dollars) and fill out an I-94 registration card. This is very important in facilitating your arrival to the United States. Please remember you need a new visa each time you enter the United States. Registration/Team Leader Meeting Registration and the first Team Leader Meeting are held at the Intervales Lodge, located at the Olympic Jumping Complex: 5486 Cascade Road. All Team Leaders must report to the Registration Area before athletes may begin sliding.

8 Transportation/Driving Directions From New York City, New Jersey and points South: Take the New York State Thruway (I-87) north to Exit 24 (Albany). Take I-87 north (Adirondack Northway) to Exit 30. Pick up Route 9 north and follow it for two miles to Route 73. Continue on Route 73 for 28 Miles to Lake Placid. Drive time from New York City - 5 hours; Albany - 2 1/2 hours From Boston, Springfield, Hartford and points East: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Albany. Pick up I-787 north to Cohoes. Connect with Route 7 west to I-87 north. Follow I-87 north (Adirondack Northway) to Exit 30. Pick up Route 9 north and follow it for two miles to Route 73. Continue on Route 73 for 28 Miles to Lake Placid. Drive time from Boston - 5 hours From Montreal: Take Route 15 south to Champlain crossing, connecting with I-87 (Adirondack Northway) south. Take Exit 34 west, follow Route 9N, then Route 86 to Wilmington and on to Lake Placid. Drive time from Montreal - 2 hours From Burlington: Follow US Route 7 south to Route 22 and take a right. Take a right onto Route 17. Follow route 17 crossing bridge into New York State. Follow Bridge Road to Route 9N and take a right. Follow Route 9N to Route 73 in Keene. Take a right onto Route 73 and continue for 14 miles to Lake Placid. Drive time from Burlington 2 hours Rental Cars For teams arriving at Pierre Trudeau (formally Dorval) International Airport in Montreal, Canada or Albany International Airport in Albany, NY rental vehicles are available through many national car rental agencies. Arrangements can be made by calling the agency directly at one of the below North American telephone numbers: Thrifty or Hertz or Avis or Dollar or National or Cargo Vans Budget or Ryder or Automobile Rental available locally. Vehicles are limited: Avis (518) or Hertz (518) or Currency Exchange You are encouraged to exchange foreign currency to US dollars prior to your arrival in the United States. The best location for currency exchange is at the airport.

9 Nation: OTC Accommodation Application Due: December 1, 2018 Only complete applications are accepted. Federation Name: Contact Person: Postal Address: City/State/Postal Code: Country: FAX: Telephone: NO SINGLE ROOMS #Room s Arrival Date Departure Date Double Rooms Last Name First Name Room #1 Sex M/F Birthplace City & Country Birthdate Mo/Day/Yr Function* Passport # #1 #2 #2 #3 #3 #4 #4 #5 #5 #6 #6 * Function: A=Athlete, TL=Team Leader, CO=Coach, MD=Medical Personnel, TS=Team Support Please provide the following information: Mastercard Visa American Express Name on credit card: Start Date: / Expiry Date: / Three-Digit Code: Card Number RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO Ms. Amy Chapin United States Luge Association 57 Church Street Lake Placid, NY Telephone: ext. 103 Fax: amy@usaluge.org