Invitation PyeongChang, Republic of Korea 2 nd International Training Period (ITP) : 21 October 29 October 2017
The Overview of PyeongChang General Information of Korea, Gangwon & PyeongChang Korea (officially the "Republic of Korea") is a historical state in Northeast Asia located on the Korean Peninsula, which is bordered by China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast. It is separated from Japan to the east by the Korea Strait and the East Sea. The southern and western parts of the peninsula have well-developed plains, while the eastern and northern parts are mountainous. The population of the Koreans is about 50 million. Korea is chiefly populated by a highly homogeneous ethnic group, the Koreans, who speak the Korean language. Gangwon-do is a mountainous province, (a much greater part is occupied by mountains) and is usually divided into two areas, Yeongdong and Yeongseo, with the Taebaek Mountains, which form the backbone of the Korean Peninsula, in the middle. PyeongChang is a county located in mid-southern region of Gangwon Province, Korea. Being located inland on a plateau, PyeongChang presents a continental climate with big temperature swings between day and night, with overall lower temperature compared to other regions of same altitude. Having a relatively large area among Counties, it presents complicated weather patterns, and different weather conditions even within the same region. The high-altitude region in northeast part of the county presents a very distinctive weather pattern. It is relatively cool in the summer, with average temperature of 19.1, but comes under heavy snowfall during the winter, due to Northeastern airstream risen by the Taebaek Mountains. Alpensia Sliding Centre 1
The 2 nd ITP Information Alpensia Sliding Centre Competition Length : 1,376 m Altitude at the Start : 930 m Altitude at the Finish Line : 850 m Vertical Drop to Low Point : 117 m Number of Curves : 16 2
Organizer Vice President of Games Operation Director General of Venue Operation Mountain Venue Operation Management Director Venue General Manager Deputy Venue General Manager Venue Operation Manager Venue Operation Manager Director General of Sport Sport Director Sport Manager, Bobsleigh & Skeleton Deputy Sport Manager, Bobsleigh & Skeleton Sport Coordinator, Bobsleigh & Skeleton Sliding Venue & Sports Operation Manager BAEK Sung-il YOON Soon-keun EO Jae-suk KIM Kwang-ok PARK Yu-sam LEE A-young YOO Jae-young KIM Jae-won PARK In-kyu LEE Ick-joo CHO Sang-hee EUM Jee-su Normunds KOTANS IBSF Officials Technical Delegate 2 nd ITP Technical Delegate 2 nd ITP Technical Delegate 2 nd ITP Jos MATTLI (SUI) TBC TBC Event Officials Bobsleigh Race Director SONG Jin-ho Chief of Start HAN Eun-sook Chief of Finish LIM Tai-hyun Skeleton Race Director KIM Ar-ram Chief of Start TBD Chief of Finish KIM Dong-hyun Chief of Race Office Chief of Track LEE Kang-min CHOI Yeong-seong 3
Disciplines 2-man Bobsleigh, 4-man Bobsleigh, Women s Bobsleigh Men s Skeleton, Women s Skeleton Timing Timing is conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by IBSF. Schedule <IBSF 2017/18 2 nd International Training Period PYEONGCHANG 21 October 29 October 2017> The 2 nd ITP s schedule is subject to change. All Team Captains Meetings will be held at Kensington Flora Hotel. Organising Office The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games 108-27, Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, 25347, Republic of Korea Tel: 82.33.350.3458 Fax:82.33.350.4411 Email: sanghee.cho@pyeongchang2018.com www.pyeongchang2018.com 4
Participation Eligibility The 2 nd ITP will be carried out in accordance with IBSF rules. All athletes must have a valid IBSF E-license issued by their National Federation. It is the responsibility of the National Federation to enter its athletes through the IBSF s online system at http://ibsf.sportresult.com. - The deadline for submission of 2 nd ITP: 16 October 2017 five days before the first team captain s meeting taking place on 21 October 2017. Entries The 2 nd ITP training fee is 2-man bobsleigh 4-man bobsleigh Skeleton 15.00 per team per run 25.00 per team per run 12.00 per athlete per run PAYMENT PROCEDURE The payment for the training runs is made by: - Non-cash transfers (Visa or Master Card only); A detailed description of the payment procedure approved by IBSF and Organiser will be sent out to the National Federations no later than 3 weeks before the first Team Captain s Meeting. Insurance & Liability All athletes, officials and other members of the national association who attend and participate in the 2 nd ITP do so at their own risk. The Organiser shall not be responsible for any loss or injuries incurred or suffered by any athlete or official in conjunction with the Organisation or staging of the 2 nd ITP. All athletes are required to be covered by insurance against accidents deriving from the practice of bobsleigh and/or skeleton racing, including civil damages to third parties, for transport by ambulance, medical treatment and hospital treatment. Prior to sliding, all athletes must complete a Alpensia Sliding Centre track waiver at the Race Office. Race Office The race office will be located on the 1 st floor of the finish house at the Alpensia Sliding Centre. It will operate from Thursday, 19 October until Saturday, 28 October. 5
Sled Transportation National federations are fully responsible for sled transportation from initial location to South Korea (Alpensia Sliding Centre) and back to next destination. Sled Storage The sled storage will be provided and used free of charge at the Alpensia Sliding Centre. Organizers will provide sled transportation at the Alpensia Sliding Centre. Radio Frequencies; Deadline 21 st September In order to get authorization frequency during the 2 nd ITP, all teams have to request through Spectrum Portal. https://spectrumorder.pyeongchang2018.com Please find the User_Manual.pdf for detailed information Please choose Olympics Please choose 21 st Please choose 29 th Please put same as the context 6 When team request the service through the website, it has to put exact using days and choose ITP/ITW. With confirmation document, you have to come by SMR to final test and tag on radio. SMR(Spectrum Management Room) located in near venue will be operated from 18 th October to 1 st November. Contact information : spectrum@pyeongchang2018.com
7 ACCOMMODATIONS Please submit your accommodation request form by September 17 th, 2017 to contacts below. Kensington Flora Hotel 231, Jingogae-ro, Jinbu, Pyeongchang +82 33 330 5000 (Front Desk) http://www.kensingtonflora.co.kr/en/default.aspx Distance from the Incheon Airport : 237 km, approx. 3.5 hrs Hotel Facilities include: Restaurants, Gym, Sauna, Recreational Rooms, Convenience Store, Self-Laundry Room Room Rate & Reservation Procedure Accommodation Period: Oct. 19th ~ Oct. 31st 2017 Room Rate (Full Board): Single 125 Euros per person Double 90 Euro per person Room Type: Standard Double or Twin Payment Method: Major Credit Card or cash upon check-in For Reservations, please submit request form to Ms. Meena Lee at LEE_MEENA03@eland.co.kr by Sept 17 th * Distance from the Venue : 14 km, approx. 20 mins * Transportation shuttle will be provided from hotel to Alpensia Sliding Centre for free. Alpensia Resort (Holiday Inn Resort) Pyeongchang-gun Daegwanryeong-myeon Solbong-ro 325 +033-339-1240 (Front Desk) http://www.alpensiaresort.co.kr/ Distance from the Incheon Airport : 252 km, approx. 3 hrs Hotel Facilities include: Restaurants & Resort Facilities Reservation Procedure Accommodation Period: Oct. 19 th ~ Oct. 31 st 2017 Please contact Alpensia Resort for room rate and availability Room Type: Standard Double or Twin Payment Method: To be arranged with Alpensia Resort For Reservations, please contact Anna Jeong at youjinjeong@alpensiaresort.co.kr * Distance from the Venue : 0.5 km, walking distance * Transportation shuttle will be provided from the entrance of venue to Start House 1 and Finish House for free.
ACCOMMODATIONS Orient Resort Hotel 80-56, Taegi-ro, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun +82 1544-1380 (Front Desk) http://orientresort.co.kr/ Distance from the Incheon Airport : 215 km, approx. 3 hrs Hotel Facilities include: Restaurants, Gym Room Rate & Reservation Procedure Accommodation Period: Oct. 19th ~ Oct. 31st 2017 Room Rate (Full Board): Single 120 Euros per person Double 80 Euro per person Room Type: Standard Double or Twin Payment Method: Major Credit Card or cash upon check-in For Reservations, please submit request form to raceoffice@pyeongchang2018.com by Sept 17 th * Distance from the Venue : 48.5 km, approx. 40 mins * Airport Shuttle and Transportation to Alpensia Sliding Centre will not be available. 8
TRANSPORTATION Airport Transportation Based on the arrival and departure information received in a timely manner from the teams, the OC will provide transportation at arrival and departure for athletes, team leaders and coaches between the Incheon International Airport and Alpensia Resort and Kensington Flora Hotel at 60,000 Korean Won for one-way trip. Shuttle service includes luggage and Skeleton sleds transportation. - Operating dates : 19 Oct. 21 Oct. (From the Incheon international airport to the hotel) 29 Oct. 30 Oct. (From the hotel to the Incheon international airport ) * Note : The detailed service hours and terms of payment will be announced at a later date. The service is not possible outside the operating dates. Shuttle Service The shuttle bus service will be provided by the OC between Kensington Flora Hotel and the venue free of charge. The detailed schedule will be announced at a later date. 9
Public Transportation You can take the airport bus served from/to Incheon airport and Alpensia resort. For more information, you can find at http://www.alpensiaresort.co.kr/eninforealinfofindload.gdc Automobile Rental For teams arriving at Incheon International Airport, rental vehicles are available through many national car rental agencies. More information and arrangements can be made directly at http://www.airport.kr/pa/en/a/5/8/index.jsp 253 km (approx. 3 hours) Parking Permit Parking in Venue and Access to Venue by vehicle are prohibited but available in the accommodation facility free of charge. The OC will provide internal shuttle service from the entrance of venue to Start House 1 and Finish House. 10
Other Information Medical Service Medical service will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by IBSF. Medical services will be provided to athletes and all other client groups at the medical station located within the finish house. One ambulance will be on stand by near the track at the lowest point, and an ambulance will be on stand by near each Medical Stations during the period of official training. If required, patients will be transported to Wonju Severance Hospital or Gangneung Asan Hospital - acute trauma Centre which provides emergency trauma care, surgery (including neurosurgery), and advanced care. According to the Korean Medical Service Act, emergency medical services at the venue medical station are provided free of charge. However, advanced treatment in hospitals will be provided either for a fee or covered by the medical insurance of the patient. Evacuation Hospitals Wonju Severance Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Centre) 95 km (Ambulance 70 min) Gangneung Asan Hospital (Regional Emergency Medical Centre) 40 km (Ambulance 30 min) Sport Information Desk The Sport Information Desk will be organised at the Kensington Flora Hotel only to provide teams/athletes with information. Doping Control Doping control testing may be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by IBSF. Accreditation The OC will provide AD card which will be available at the front desk when check-in at the hotel. No specific information is required. Venue access is permitted according to the schedule for those who have AD card. Currency Exchange It is possible to exchange foreign currency for Korean Won at the airport. Their commission for changing money will be higher. Teams are encouraged to exchange foreign currency to Korea Won prior to arrival. Please be informed that there is no bank near the Alpensia Sliding Centre for currency exchange. Visa The Organiser will assist the 2 nd ITP s participants (belonging to the teams according to the entry form) requiring visa support. Contact Person CHO Sang-hee(Deputy Sport Manager), E-mail : raceoffice@pyeongchang2018.com Tel : +82 33 350 3458 11
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