OFFICIAL BULLETIN Number. 1 The A.S.D. SCI NAUTICO CUSIO is pleased to welcome all E&A Nations entering the FISW Federal Centre Parco Nautico del Sesia, Recetto 10 th - 14 th August 2016.
LOCATION Despite the small number of inhabitants, Recetto with his FISW Federal Centre Parco del Sesia is known worldwide as one of the most amazing place in the world for water-skiing. Several international events, has been organized here, among them the World Tournament Championships in 2001, The European Tournament Championships in 2007 and other important competitions. The FISW Federal Centre Parco del Sesia is located in Via Fiume Sesia, Recetto (NO), 65 Km from Malpensa (Milan) Airport. To reach The FISW Federal Centre By Car From Turin, Genoa, Milan, the exit is Biandrate. At the exit turn left and follow the indications Biandrate/ Recetto and than Parco Nautico del Sesia. COMPETITION SITE The Club has 3 lakes built specifically for water skiing. The equipment consists of: 3 slalom courses and 1 Jump ramp. The structure is recognized as the Italian Federation Centre. The banks have been designed so as not to allow any backwash, which is harmful to athletes' performances. Layout of the structures is a natural landscape.
ALSO OF INTEREST CONCERNING THE SITE The Main Tournament Lake has a club-house equipped with offices, kitchen, toilets, showers etc. More Specifically: Outdoor toilets and showers on site Wireless internet service available Fist Aid Office Anti-Doping Room Parking Area Available State of the art and strategically positioned judges tower will ensure that the tournament will run without delays Lunches will be available on site, offered by professional catering service 24hr security on site will ensure safe storage of athletes equipment during the event Special area adjacent to the competition site equipped for campers Tennis courts WEATHER Recetto is located in Mediterranean area, and its climate is typical of this region. In July we have normally sunshine, warm days, sometimes there may be typical summer showers so it is recommended to have in any case appropriate clothing for. Minimum Temperature: 15 C Maximum Temperature: 30 C CURRENCY The local currency is EURO. At Malpensa airport you will find an EXCHANGE OFFICE. At almost all local vendors you will be able to pay for your purchase using one of the major credit cards. At the site you will be able to pay for training, lunches, Gala Dinner, drinks, snacks only in cash and in Euro. OFFICIAL WEBSITES AND RESULTS The Official Website for 2016 Europe & Africa Youth Championships will be: http://www.scinautico.com/2016eayouthchampionship OFFICIAL TOW BOAT Official Towboats for the 2016 E&A Youth Championships are Master Craft Prostar 2014 (6,2L engine) and Master Craft Prostar 2015(6,2L engine) provided with the latest version of Zero Off.
OFFICIAL HOTEL (26 Km from FISW Federal Centre Parco del Sesia ) The Official Hotel for the 2016 E&A Youth Championships will be: NOVARELLO VILLAGGIO AZZURRO: Via Dante Graziosi 1-28060 Granozzo Con Monticello (NO) Phone: +39.0321.555710 Email: info@novarellovillaggioazzurro.com Website: www.novarellovillaggioazzurro.com www.hotelnovarello.it Credit Cards: Hotel Novarello accept American Express, Visa, Mastercard HOTEL RESERVATION MADE BY TEAM Book your room directly with the hotel. HOTEL NOVARELLO - Single room standard or double used as a single with breakfast 60,00 per person per night - Double room standard with breakfast 90,00 per night Not included: Municipality City Tax 1,50 per person per night in respect of the Italian government rules. DINNER: 15,00 per person CHEF'S MENU (first course, second course, fruit, water and coffee) FREE WIFI AND SKY inside Hotel Novarello WE SUGGEST YOU TO RESERVE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OTHER ACCOMODATION: Hereunder list of some hotels where you can book directly: **** Hotel Mareschi Palace Novara: phone 0321/694346 www.hotelmareschipalace.it **** Hotel La Bussola Novara: phone 0321/450810 www.labussolanovara.it **** Hotel Italia Novara phone 0321/399316 www.albergoitalia.novara.it *** Hotel Europa Novara: phone 0321/35801 www.hoteleuropanovara.com *** Hotel Il Sogno Novara: phone 0321/621069 www.hotelsogno.it *** Hotel Croce di Malta Novara: phone 0321/32032 www.crocedimaltanovara.it *** Hotel Victoria Novara: phone 0321/472701 www.hotelvictorianovara.it For other information look on internet www.booking.com HOTEL RESERVATION FOR OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATIVES Hotel Reservation For Officials and Representatives will be made as stated in the list of obligations. All Officials and Representatives have to send their hotel reservation before the 10 July 2016 by email to: 2016eayouthchampionships@gmail.com
TRANSPORT TRANSPORT FOR TEAM The organiser will not provide local transport between airport/hotel/competition site. All major rental car companies have offices at Malpensa Airport. Please see for Milano Malpensa Terminal 1 or Milano Malpensa Terminal 2 : http://www.rentalcars.com/ TRANSPORT FOR OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATIVES Transportation airport/hotel/competition site for Officials and Representatives will be made as stated in the list of obligations. All Officials and Representatives have to send their travel itineraries before the 10 th July 2016 by email to: 2016eayouthchampionships@gmail.com MEALS Meals will be available on the competition site to reasonable prices. ANNOUNCER (COMMENTATOR) The organizer will provide a good International and National Announcer. PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE August 8 7:30-20:00 10:00-19:00 Official Familiarization (lake 1 Jump, lake 2 Slalom and Tricks) Accreditation August 9 7:30-20:00 10:00-18:00 18:00 19:00 Official Familiarization (lake 1 Jump, lake 2 Slalom and Tricks) Accreditation Team Captain meeting Jury meeting August 10 08:00-17:30 18:30 Prelims Opening Ceremony August 11 08:00-20:00 Prelims August 12 08:00-20:00 Prelims August 13 09:00-19:00 Finals August 14 09:00-18:00 20:00 Finals Banquet FINAL PARTY Sunday night 14 th August 2016 all skiers, teams, officials, representatives, guest and friends are invited to celebrate the closure of the championships. The location will be RISTORANTE NOVARELLO via Dante Graziosi, 1-28060 Granozzo con Monticello (NO) - Italy Banquet tickets will be available on the competition site at the price of 40,00 per person.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT INTENTION TO ENTER: DEADLINE 10 TH JUNE 2016 All member Federations have to submit their Intention to Enter for the 2016 E&A Youth Championships on line via the E&A Tournament Council: http://iwwfeatc.com/ Bye-Law 4.5.1.6. Team or individual athletes not showing up The entry fees of team or individual athletes failing to show up after having been entered by their Federation shall still be payable in full, unless a valid written excuse is received by 12 noon of the day before the start of the competition. Bye-Law 4.4.2. Intention to Enter Form. An... For all E&A Title Events the E&A office will send an Intention to Enter form to the federations. This Intention to Enter form has to be returned to the organising Federation and to the E&A divisional council representative to the event with a deadline of two months before the start of the competition. A Federation entering a team (even of only one skier) after that deadline, will be fined 200 Euro. To be accepted, the Intention to Enter form must be accompanied by a deposit amounting to 50 Euro for each athlete mentioned on the form. (For instance : 3 athletes :3x50 = 150 Euro). This amount must be paid to the organisers and is non-refundable. This 50 Euro will be deducted from the entry fee to be paid for each athlete. The Federation may enter up to two additional athletes more than originally declared on the Intention to Enter form. If more than two additional athletes participate, then a fee of 50 Euro per additional athlete will be levied upon that Federation. ENTRY FORM: DEADLINE 26 TH JULY 2016 All member Federations have to submit their Entry Form for the 2016 E&A Youth Championships on line via the E&A Tournament Council l: http://iwwfeatc.com/ ENTRY FEE THE ENTRY FEE FOR ATHELTE IS 140,00 Late Fees will apply in accordance with the existing rules. THE ENTRY FEE MUST BE PAID BY BANK TRANSFER NO LATER THAN THE 31 TH OF JULY 2016 AND THE PARTECIPANT FEDERATION MUST SEND A COPY OF THE BANK TRANSFER TO: 2016eayouthchampionships@gmail.com BANK TRANSFER TO: BANCA D ALBA CREDITO COOPERATIVO SC VIA CAVOUR 4 12051 ALBA (CN) ITALY IBAN: IT13A0853045550000720102291 SWIFT BIC: ICRAITRREQ0 AS OBJECT PLEASE WRITE: COUNTRY'S NAME YOUTH 2016 N ATHLETES OFFICIAL FAMILIARIZATION
The last two days immediately before the Championships will be reserved and used for Official Familiarization. This will be organized so that each competitor who has paid shall be allocated either a set number of passes and/or a certain amount of time at the discretion of the Chief Judge based on the principle that every skier shall receive an equal opportunity for familiarization. Slalom skiers will receive a maximum of 4 passes (or 6 minutes); trick skiers 2 passes (or 5 minutes) and jump skiers 3 jumps (or 6 minutes). Each team requesting familiarization time shall indicate on the official Intention to Enter form time required, which must be submitted at least 60 days before the scheduled start of the event. They must indicate how many skiers in each event wish to participate. Teams who do not comply with this deadline will not be included in the familiarization schedule. At least 45 days before the scheduled start of the event, the Organizer (in consultation with the Chief Judge, whose decision shall be final) shall announce the official familiarization schedule (including the allowed time). Time will be scheduled for competitors on a random team basis, and shall be grouped by event, i.e. slalom familiarization; trick familiarization and jump familiarization (by jump height) will be grouped together. Any athlete who is not ready to ski in accordance with the schedule, will lose their official familiarization time. The Chief Judge shall have the discretion to change the start time of team s familiarization based on extraordinary circumstances. The above is summarized in the table below: 60 days or more before the scheduled start of the event (10 June) 45 days or more before the scheduled start of the event (25 June) 30 Days before the scheduled start of the event (10 July) Teams requiring familiarization time, must send in the request for time on the Official Intention to Enter form together with the number of skiers in each event requiring time. The organizer will publish the familiarization schedule The organizer will publish the final familiarization schedule The maximum cost per hour for Official familiarization will be 240,00 ( 4,00 per minute). The Organizer may offer additional training during any unallocated times. The final familiarization schedule will be published on July 10 th For more information : Elisabetta Galli Email: betta.galli@alice.it Mobile Phone: +39.334.6612770 Official Familiarization and Training time should be paid in advance at the competition site only by cash.
VISA REQUIREMENTS For citizens of any EU country that is in the Schengen agreement a valid Identity Card or a valid Passport is required for entry into Italy. Normally no Visa is required for entry into Italy but we strongly suggest you contact the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country to verify this. More details about the Visa Acquisition you can be found at the Italian Government website: http://www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp LIABILITY The organizer Committee and E&A will not be liable for any loss or damage to equipment or personal property, and injuries to athletes, officials, judges, official volunteers, and other persons attending official or unofficial programmers during the event. Athletes are required to purchase and show proof of personal accident insurance prior to entry. The insurance policy must provide coverage internationally. The organizer will not be responsible for any injury sustained, at any time, by any athlete from his participation in these events. Any costs incurred for medical treatment and hospitalization in Italy are high. Adequate personal medical insurance coverage is necessary. Certificate of medical insurance coverage/full payment is required before medical treatment/hospitalization takes place. DOPING CONTROL In accordance with the IWWF Anti-Doping Rules, drug controls will be conducted during both competitions. In Entering these competition all athletes agree to be subject to doping control. Information about the IWWF Anti-doping programme can be fount at: http://www.iwsf.com/antidoping/webpageinformation10.htm where there are also links to the list of banned substances. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE ACCREDITATION. TO ACCELERATE THE ACCREDITATION EACH TEAM MANAGER/ TEACH COACH MUST PRESENT FOR EACH ATHLETE ALL DOCUMENTS ATTACHED TO THIS BULLETIN CORRECTLY FILLED IN, AS REPORTED IN THE FOLLOWING TABLE: DOCUMENTS IWWF ANTI DOPING IWWF DECLARATION WAIVER AND RELEASE IWWF DECLARATION OF PARENT-GUARDIAN (if the competitors is under the age of 18 years) ATHLETE BIOGRAPHIE SHEET X X X X
IWWF Anti-Doping Rules Appendix 2 Acknowledgement and Agreement. I,.., a participant in the: 2016 E&A YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS hereby acknowledge and agree as follows: 1. I have received and had an opportunity to review the IWWF Anti-Doping Rules as published on http://www.iwsf.com/antidoping/webpageinformation.htm 2. I consent and agree to comply with and be bound by all of the provisions of the IWWF Anti-Doping Rules, including but not limited to, all amendments to the Anti- Doping Rules and all International Standards incorporated in the Anti-Doping Rules. 3. I acknowledge and agree that IWWF has jurisdiction to impose sanctions as provided in the IWWF Anti-Doping Rules. 4. I also acknowledge and agree that any dispute arising out of a decision made pursuant to the IWWF Anti-Doping Rules, after exhaustion of the process expressly provided for in the IWWF Anti-Doping Rules, may be appealed exclusively as provided in Article 13 of the IWWF Anti- doping Rules to an appellate body for final and binding arbitration, which in the case of International-Level Athletes is the Court of Arbitration for Sport. 5. I acknowledge and agree that the decisions of the arbitral appellate body referenced above shall be final and enforceable, and that I will not bring any claim, arbitration, lawsuit or litigation in any other court or tribunal. 6. I have read and understand this Acknowledgment and Agreement. Date Print Name (First Name, Last Name) Date of Birth (Day, Month, Year) Signature (or if a minor, signature of legal guardian)
DECLARATION, WAIVER AND REALEASE FORM For, and in consideration of, the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (the IWWF) and Italian Waterski & Wakeboard Federation and A.S.D. Sci Nautico Cusio (the Organiser) accepting my application, and permitting me, to participate and compete in the: 2016 E&A YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS I, the undersigned, for and on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, do hereby irrevocably and unconditionally warrant, represent and undertake to the IWWF and the Organiser as follows: Any and all information provided and/or disclosed by, or on behalf of, myself to the IWWF and the Organiser (including any directors, officers, employees, volunteer and other representatives thereof) for the purpose of considering and evaluating my application for participation and competition in the Championships is true, correct and accurate; I have fully read and understood the rules and regulations of participation and competition in the Championships (a copy of which has been made available to me) and I do hereby covenant with, and undertake to, the IWWF and the Organiser to at all times fully comply with, and abide by, the same; I am in good physical and mental health and I am physically capable of competing and participating, and fully competent to participate and compete, as a competitor in the Championships and that I have not been certified and/or advised otherwise by any qualified medical practitioner; I do hereby authorise any and all physicians, paramedics and other medical personnel and practitioners procured by, or on behalf of, the IWWF and the Organiser to administer first aid treatment or any medical treatment, surgery or transportation in the event of any illness, accident or injury suffered and/or sustained by me at any time during my participation and competition in the Championships (or any part thereof) and hereby indemnify, and shall keep fully and effectively indemnified, the IWWF and the Organiser (including all directors, officers, employees, volunteer and other representatives thereof) upon demand from and against any and all claims, liabilities, demands, costs and expenses of whatsoever nature incurred and/or suffered by the same (or any of them) and arising from, and/or in connection with, the procurement and administration of such medical treatment and transportation in relation to any such illness accident or injury suffered and/or sustained by me; I acknowledge, agree and confirm that participating and/or competing as a competitor in the Championships (or any part thereof) involves inherent risks and dangers of accidents, personal and bodily injury and property loss or damage and that by signing and completing this Declaration, Waiver and Release Form, I fully understand and have considered and evaluated the nature, scope and extent of the risks involved, and voluntarily and freely choose to assume these risks; I hereby grant to the IWWF and the Organiser (including its lawful successors and assigns) the sole and exclusive right and licence, in perpetuity and throughout the land without any compensation whatsoever to me, to use, reproduce, publish and/or exploit, my name, nickname, likeness, image, logos, get-ups, initials, voice, slogan and signatures developed from time to time, reputation, graphical representation, electronic, animated or computer generated representation and any other representation (in any medium whatsoever), right of association, biographical information and other indicia, and any other right or property in my performances, in any media whatsoever, for any purposes whatsoever relating to, and/or in connection with, the IWWF and/or the Championships (or any part thereof) and I shall do all such things (including, without limitation, the execution of appropriate legal documentation) as the IWWF and the Organiser may, from time to time, require to give legal and binding effect to the aforementioned grant of rights; I irrevocably acknowledge, agree and confirm that the IWWF and the Organiser reserves the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to disqualify me from participation and/or competition in the Championships (or any part thereof) if I am in breach of any of the warranties, representations and/or undertakings set out in this Declaration, Waiver and Release Form and/or for any reason whatsoever the IWWF and the Organiser considers just and proper, and in the event of any such disqualification, I shall not be entitled to any compensation of any nature whatsoever from the IWWF and the Organiser. I hereby release, hold harmless, protect, indemnify and forever discharge the IWWF and the Organiser (including its officers, employees, volunteer and other representatives), the Championships and all commercial partners thereof, from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or consequential, suffered and/or incurred by me, the IWWF and the Organiser (including its officers, employees, volunteer and other representatives), the Championships and/or all commercial partners thereof and arising from, and/or in connection with any breach of any of the warranties, representations and/or undertakings given by me as set out hereunder; and/or my participation and/or competition in the Championships (or any part thereof), including, without limitation any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses arising from the negligence of the IWWF, the Organiser and/or any commercial partner thereof and/or any of their respective directors, officers, employees and volunteer and other representatives. If any provision of this Declaration, Waiver and Release Form should be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. Declaration I, (the Competitor), do hereby declare that I have read and fully understood the terms and conditions of this Declaration, Waiver and Release Form and that I have had the opportunity to discuss the same with my parent / guardian* and that I agree to be bound by the said terms and conditions of the above agreement with the IWWF and the Organiser. Signature
DECLARATION OF PARENT/GUARDIAN (Applicable only if the Competitor is, on the date of signing the Declaration, Waiver and Release Form, under the age of 18 years) I, the undersigned, am the parent/guardian* of (the Competitor) and I do hereby irrevocably and unconditionally: 1 warrant, represent and undertake to the IWWF that I have read and fully understood the terms and conditions of the Declaration, Waiver and Release Form and have discussed with, and explained such terms and conditions to, the Competitor and I agree to, and will cause the Competitor to fully abide by, and comply with, all of the terms and conditions of the Declaration, Waiver and Release Form; and 2 covenant with, and undertake to, the IWWF not to take, nor permit to be taken, any action(s) nor omit to do anything that would assist or cause the Competitor to invalidate, renounce, negate, revoke or disclaim any part of the Declaration, Waiver and Release Form, and 3 warrant, represent and undertake to the IWWF that by signing the Declaration, Waiver and Release Form, neither the Competitor and/or myself is/are in breach of any other arrangement(s) (whether contractual or otherwise) with any third party, and 4 agree to be liable for, and will indemnify the IWWF (including its officers, employees and representatives), the Championships and all commercial partners thereof from and against, any and all claims, demands, liability, loss, damages, costs, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or consequential, suffered and/or incurred by the IWWF, the Championships and all commercial partners thereof, whether direct or consequential, any arising from, and/or in connection with: (a) any breach of any of the warranties, representations and/or undertakings given by the Competitor in the Declaration, Waiver and Release Form; and/or (b) the Competitor s participation and/or competition in the Championships (or any part thereof) Signature: Date: Name of Parent/Guardian*: Signed in the presence of: Witness: Name: Address: Occupation: * Delete as appropriate
BRIEF SUMMARY - SKIERS INFORMATION NAME ADDRESS EMAIL ADDRESS COUNTRY AGE IMPORTANT WATERSKI TITLES WON TO DATE - Details HOLDER OF NATIONAL RECORDS - Details HOLDER OF WORLD RECORDS - Details YOUR PERSONAL BEST SCORES IN COMPETIION SLALOM TRICKS JUMP NATIONAL RECORDS OF YOUR OWN COUNTRY SLALOM TRICKS JUMP YOUR COACH /COACHES YOUR HOBBIES / OTHER INTERESTS? YOUR FIRST VISIT TO THIS COUNTRY?