GENERAL INFORMATION SHEET FINA/NVC Diving World Series 2015 Dubai, UAE Hamdan Sports Complex March, 19-21, 2015 The UAE Swimming Federation has the honour and pleasure to invite you to the FINA/NVC Diving World Series 2015 meet, to be held in Dubai, UAE. The following information has been designed to assist your National Federation in its attendance to this event. EVENT CONTACTS Should you have any questions or queries regarding the information provided in this document, please feel free to contact the following UAE Swimming Federation event staff: UAE SWIMMING FEDERATION Address: Al Twar 3, Street 2, Villa 1 PO Box 8899 Dubai UAE Telephone: +971 4 264 8717 Fax: +971 4 264 8718 Email: uaeswimmingfederation@gmail.com amr.uaeswimming@gmail.com Person responsible for World Series matters: Ayman Saad Event Director Telephone (work) + 971 4 2648 717 Telephone (mobile) +971 50 7017016 Fax: + 971 4 2648 718 SITES AND DATES FOR THEFINA/NVC DIVING WORLD SERIES 2015 PARTICIPANTS Beijing (CHN) March 13-15, 2015 Dubai (UAE) March 19-21, 2015 Kazan (RUS) April 24-26, 2015 London (GBR) May 1-3, 2015 Windsor (CAN) May 22-24, 2015 Merida (MEX) May 29-31, 2015 The list of participants can be found on the FINA Website. ENTRY PROCESS AND PROTOCOL The list of participants can be found on the FINA Website.
IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE Submission of Accommodation Form: March 1 st 2015 Submission of Flight Details Form: March 1 st 2015 Arrival in Dubai: March 16, 2015 Competition: March 19-21, 2015 Departure from Dubai: March 22, 2015 COMPETITION INFORMATION Training Dates : 16, 17, 18 March 2015, at Hamdan Sports Complex 16 th March: 17:00 to 20:00 17 th & 18 th March: Morning Session: 09:00 to 12:00 Evening Session: 17:00 to 20:00 Technical Meeting: The HMF/OC shall organize a Technical Meeting on March 18 th 2015 10:00am, at the Hamdan Sports Complex Media Center 4 th Floor. The FINA TDC Commission shall chair this meeting. Competition Dates: March 19-21, 2015 SCHEDULE Each leg of the FINA/NVC Diving World Series shall be staged over 3 days according to the following program: Start time: Day 1 Session 1 10:00 10m Platform Synchro Women Final 10:50 10m Platform Synchro Men Final 11:35 Awards: 10m Platform Synchro Women 11:45 Awards: 10m Platform Synchro Men Session 2 18:00 3m Springboard Synchro Women Final 18:50 3m Springboard Synchro Men Final 19:35 Awards: 3m Springboard Synchro Women 19:45 Awards: 3m Springboard Synchro Men
Day 2 Session 1 10:00 3m Springboard Women SF A 10:20 3m Springboard Women SF B 11:00 3m Springboard Men SF A 11:25 3m Springboard Men SF B Session 2 17:00 3m Springboard Women Final 17:50 3m Springboard Men Final 18:45 3m Springboard Mixed Synchro Final 19:20 Awards: 3m Springboard Women 19:30 Awards: 3m Springboard Men 19:40 Awards: 3m Springboard Mixed Synchro Day 3 Session 1 10:00 10m Platform Women SF A 10:20 10m Platform Women SF B 11:00 10m Platform Men SF A 11:25 10m Platform Men SF B Session 2 17:00 10m Platform Women Final 17:50 10m Platform Men Final 18:45 10m Platform Mixed Synchro Final 19:15 Awards: 10m Platform Women 19:25 Awards: 10m Platform Men 19:35 Awards: 10m Platform Mixed Synchro VENUE INFORMATION Built at an estimated cost of AED 1.1 billion (US $300m.), the aim was to create a state-of-the-art venue that would put Dubai and the United Arab Emirates on the map as a location for aquatics, and that is exactly what has been achieved. Covering 61 acres of land and located on the Dubai Bypass Road, the complex is the largest sporting facility in the city and has seating for 15,000 spectators. It boasts two 50-metre pools, both with moveable floors to allow conversion to 25-metre pools, catering for long or short course events, as well as a diving pool. In a city already full of superlatives, the building s striking architecture will ensure global recognition of the venue as a memorable and iconic facility in Dubai not only for Olympic standard swimming and diving events but also as a truly world class multi-sports arena. The completion of the venue, which also boasts fifteen hospitality boxes, six hospitality suites, the Royal Box, a Ladies Box, a 60-seater media conference room and a media centre with space
for 194 journalists, is a source of great satisfaction to the Dubai Municipality and the Dubai Sports Council. ATHLETE MEDICAL SERVICES First aid will be available at the competition venue during training and competition for divers. The designated hospital will be: Rashid Hospital Oud Metha Street Bur Dubai P.O. Box 4545 Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4-219-2000 Fax: +971 4-311-3222 [Taxi Directions: Oud Metha Road, near Al Maktoum Bridge, Bur Dubai] Lifeguards will be on-site at the competition venue to provide first aid during training and competition. A doctor will be onsite at the venue during competition times to provide medical treatment. Ice will be available at the competition venue for the treatment of injuries. DIVERS AND TEAM OFFICIALS SEATING Those divers that are competing in the event taking place will only be allowed on poolside. An area on the pool deck will also be provided for divers and team officials. SPORT INFORMATION DESK The Sport Information Desk will be located at the athlete s entrance to the pool. This desk will be a primary information distribution point for competition information. ACCREDITATION DESK The Accreditation Desk will be located in the Main Entrance of the Hamdan Sports Complex and will be open from 17th March 2015. Accreditation must be submitted online through the dedicated Online Platform for all that participating National Federations. OC will send a Link with Username & Password to upload all the data on the Online System by 20th February 2015.
All National Federations participating should send to the OC by email uaeswimmingfederation@gmail.com a passport size photo for each team member participating in jpeg format, just for reference. RULES The FINA/NVC Diving World Series will be conducted under FINA rules. JUDGES Scoring: For the individual competitions, scoring will be in accordance with FINA Diving Rules For the synchronized competitions there shall be 9 judges, comprising 4 execution judges and 5 synchronization judges. The scoring will be in accordance with FINA Diving Rules PRIZE MONEY Each Event: The HMF/OC shall provide and pay prize money to a total of US$120 000at each Event to be divided between all of the 10 individual and synchro events, as follows: 1 st place: US$5 000 2 nd place: US$4 000 3 rd place: US$3 000 Sub-Total Total x 10events = US$12 000 US$120 000 Overall Prize Money: FINA shall pay the overall prize money of USD 870 000 to be divided between all of the 10 individual and synchro events, as follows: 1 st place: USD 30 000 2 nd place: USD 20 000 3 rd place USD 15 000 4 th place USD 10 000 5 th place USD 7 000 6 th place USD 5 000 Sub-Total USD 87 000 Total x 10 Events=USD 870 000
A diver participating in an Individual Event is entitled to the overall prize money only if he/she takes part in all the meets of the Series. If a diver for reason of illness or injury is forced to withdraw part way through an event, the athlete will be deemed participated and will still be eligible for the prize pot as long as they participate in the remaining legs. For synchronized events, overall prize money will be paid only if a national federation s team takes part in all the meets of the Series VISA INFORMATION The UAE Swimming Federation will provide an entry visa to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for all the participants of the World Series. Visa requirements for entering UAE vary for different nationalities and it is always advised to check regulations before travelling. Currently, every nationality entering the UAE needs a visa except citizens of GCC countries (Gulf Cooperation Council: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia), expatriate residents of the GCC (certain nationalities and professions) and citizens from countries mentioned in the chart below. Visa on Arrival Citizens of the following countries do not need to obtain a visa prior to entry if the duration of stay is less than one (1) month: 1- United Kingdom 4- Luxemburg 7- Portugal 10- Germany 13- Monaco 16- Spain 19- Poland 22- Denmark 25- Slovakia 28- Hungary 31- Malta 34- Romania 37- Australia 40- Singapore 43- Malaysia 2- Italy 5- Austria 8- Greece 11- Belgium 14- Iceland 17- Vatican 20- Slovenia 23- Ireland 26- Czech 29- Latvia 32- Cyprus 35- Bulgaria 38- New Zealand 41- Hong Kong 44- South Korea Netherlands 6- Norway 9- France 12- Switzerland 15- San Marino 18- Andorra 21- Sweden 24- Finland 27- Lithuania 30- Estonia 33- Croatia 36- USA 39- Japan 42- Brunei 45- Canada Other Nationalities All other nationalities can apply for an entry visa free of charge before entering the UAE by sending your request on the Team Summary Form along with a clear passport copy, and passport photo by email to (uaeswimmingfederation@gmail.com). Please note that the passport needs to be valid for at least 6 (six) months from the date of entering the UAE. Visa applications will be accepted no later than by February 20th 2015 and will be processed only for approved and accredited participants.
TRANSPORTATION Transport will be provided free of charge between 16 th 22 rd March for all divers and team support staff who submit their flight information no later than 1 st of March 2015. Official Event Airport is Dubai International Airport (DXB). Travel Information must be submitted online through the dedicated Online Platform for all that participating National Federations. OC will send to each participating NF a Link with Username & Password to upload all the data on the Online System by February 20th 2015. All Participating National Federations in the FINA/NVC DWS 2015 should send to the OC on uaeswimmingfederation@gmail.com the completed forms enclosed, for reference only. Transport will only be provided to those that submit their flight information by March the 1 st 2015. Detailed transport schedules will be provided at the Delegation Registration Meeting and will also be available at the information desk at your hotel ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS Divers and Team Officials: The OC will provide accommodation in 4-star hotel with full board (3 meals per day of adequate quantity and quality) for all the qualified divers and, for 1 team leader/coach for each of the other DWS host countries for up to 7 days and 7 nights. Athletes Hotel NOVOTEL AL BARSHA Sheikh Zayed Road Barsha 1 Opp Sharaf DG Metro Station PO Box 450011, Dubai (UAE) Tel +971 4 3049000 E-mail: H6535@accor.com website Rates Single USD $ 198 Twin USD $ 295 Rates are per room per night, inclusive of: Visa issuing Full board Airport pick up and drop off Local Transportation (Hotel/ Venue)
Timekeeper and TO S Official Hotel Ramada Chelsea Al Barsha 4* Al Barsha, Dubai, UAE Tel : +971 04 501 9000 E-mail: info@ramadachelseadubai.com website LOC will provide local transportation upon arrival at Dubai International Airport till departure. FINA Representatives Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai 19th Street, Oud Metha P.O Box 32733 Dubai (UAE) Tel : +971 4 336 60 00 E-mail: hotel.burdubai@moevenpick.com website LOC will provide local transportation upon arrival at Dubai International Airport till departure. TICKETS All the audience/spectator shall pay for the ticket. Free access for all with accreditation card.