BULLETIN N 1 13 TH FAI WORLD PARA SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS GOSAU, AUSTRIA 28 th February 2011 to 5 th March 2011 AUSTRIAN AERO-CLUB 100 Jahre in der Luft Österreichischer Aero-Club A-1040 Wien, Prinz Eugen-Strasse 12
1. ORGANIZATION 13 th FAI World Para Ski Championship 2011 organized by Federation Aeronautique Internationale of Avenue Mon Repos 24, CH 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland (FAI) Oesterreichischer Aeroclub (ÖAEC) - Sektion Fallschirmspringen, Prinz Eugen Strasse 12, A-1040, Vienna/Austria (National Member) National Aeroclub of Austria, Landessektion Oberoesterreich / Skydive HFSC-Freistadt, Wilhelm Windisch, Tannenweg 34, A-4052 Ansfelden/Austria (Organizer) 2. AIMS OF THE FCE: TO DETERMINE THE - World Champions in Para Ski individual male and female separately World Champions in Team Para Ski male and mixed gender teams together and then separately female teams and junior teams, World Champions in Para Ski Junior (born on or after 01/01/1987 - age of 24) male and female separately, Winner of the World Masters Class Para Ski (born on or before 31/12/1961 age of 50) male and female separately. 3. DATE AND PLACE OF THE FCE 28 th of February 2011-5 th of March 2011 in Gosau Upper Austria Austria. 4. GENERAL INFORMATION 4.1. PARTICIPATION A maximum of 4 teams per nation is allowed. Three teams may be all male, all female, or of mixed gender, but there may be no more than 8 males or 8 females, in these three teams. The fourth team may be composed only of juniors, or for each junior included in the three teams mentioned above, the fourth team may include one competitor of the same gender, who is not a junior. For a team to be eligible for Junior Team ranking, it must be composed of 4 junior competitors. 4.2. ORGANIZATION OFFICIALS APPROVED BY IPC Organizing Committee is headed by Wilhelm Windisch, AUT Meet Director: Dr. Reinhard Flatz, AUT Chief Judge: Daniel Sieber, SUI Assistant to the Chief Judge: Sabine Kuchner, AUT FAI Controller: Doris Merz Hunziker, SUI President of the Jury: Richard Bennett, CAN 13 th FAI World Para Ski Championships 2011 P. 2
4.3. TRAINING JUMPS On Monday 28th February 2011 Accuracy Training is possible. The ticket price is 30.00 per jump, exit altitude 1,000 meters. Booking is required (official entry form). 4.4. GIANT SLALOM TRAINING There is no official giant slalom training. Each team can organize ski training by itself with the technical support of the organizing local ski-club. 4.5. AIRCRAFT Ecureuil or similar helicopter (4 parachutists) with an exit speed of approx. 60-80 kts. 4.6. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS To take part in the event, a valid FAI Sport License 2011 is requested. For the slalom competition the rigid helmet is compulsory. Each participating country should bring its national flag (size: 100 cm x 150 cm) and a CD with the national anthem for the opening and closing ceremony. 4.7. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Each competitor should have a valid accident insurance; the minimum amount of coverage required in Austria by law is 1.500.000, 00. Liability insurance, covering Officials, Judges, etc., will be arranged by the Organizer. This optional insurance will be put at the disposal of the aforementioned persons at a determined price and has to be booked in advance. The immediate medical First Aid to the participants is the responsibility of the Organizer during the official event, including training days. 4.8. REGISTRATION OFFICE Gemeindezentrum Gosau: Gosau 620, A-4824 Gosau. Monday 28 th February 2011 from 13:00 to 17:00. 13 th FAI World Para Ski Championships 2011 P. 3
4.9. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation in several Hotels and Bed and Breakfast within 3 kilometers from the competition area. The local tourism agency coordinates the bookings. Costs during competition are covered by entry fees. Extra nights: EUR 65.00 per person/day (full board). Details see Bulletin2. Contact: Tourismusverband Inneres Salzkammergut Department Gosau Address: Nr. 547 A-4824 Gosau Austria Telephone: +43 6136 8295 Fax: +43 6136 8295 34 E-Mail: gosau@dachstein-salzkammergut.at WWW: http://www.gosau.com 4.10. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION Delegations are responsible for their own transportation. Shuttle service is not free and can be arranged on request. 4.11. FACILITIES Food Services: Competitors, accompanying persons and official staff get vouchers for lunch and dinner. There are several restaurants nearby the competition area where the vouchers are accepted. Vouchers cannot be redeemed for money. 4.12. USEFUL INFORMATION All information about weather, airports and transportation to Gosau, maps, services, sports, snow conditions and others are on www.gosaunet.at or www.paraski2011.at. 4.13. JUDGING EQUIPMENT WECKBECKER System from the Austrian Aero-Club. Giant Slalom according to FIS Rules. 13 th FAI World Para Ski Championships 2011 P. 4
4.14. SAFETY CONDITIONS A protective helmet must be worn. AAD is not mandatory but strongly recommended. The Bureau intends that all competitors must wear a fully functioning AAD, unless waived by the Bureau for specific reasons and a proposal to amend SC5 is to be presented at the next Plenary. 4.15. DETAILS OF ACCESS TO GOSAU Gosau is situated in Upper Austria, in the region of the Lake District Salzkammergut. Near Gosau are several international airports. The closest international airport is Salzburg. Distances: Airport Salzburg 70 kilometers Airport Linz 130 kilometers Airport Graz 190 kilometers Airport Munich 220 kilometers Airport Vienna 320 kilometers Additional Details on www.gosau.at and www.gosaunet.at. 4.16. VISA INFORMATION For EU Citizens no visa is necessary to enter Austria. For participants coming from other countries it is recommended to contact the Organizer mailbox@hfsc-freistadt.com or check the Austrian Foreign Ministry homepage www.bmaa.gv.at. The participants who need an invitation letter for the Visa or similar, please send us your name, surname, sex, date of birth and Passport Number. For all participants it is necessary to provide Passport Number and contact person (name, address, phone/fax and e-mail). 4.17. BULLETIN N 2 Bulletin N 2 will be issued on January, 29 th 2011. 13 th FAI World Para Ski Championships 2011 P. 5
5. SCHEDULE Monday 28 th February 2011 13:00 17:00 Arrival Judges and Delegations Location see Bulletin N 2 10:00 17:00 Accuracy Training Talstation Hornspitz Bahn 20:00 First Team Leader Meeting Location see Bulletin N 2 followed by Judges Meeting Location see Bulletin N 2 Tuesday 1 st March 2011 08:30 Competition starts appx. 08:30 Meeting point Location see Bulletin N 2 appx. 17:00 see Bulletin 2 End of competition day Opening ceremony Wednesday 2 nd March 2011 08:30 Competition continues appx. 08:30 Meeting point Location see Bulletin N 2 appx. 17:00 End of competition day Thursday 3 rd March 2011 08:30 Competition continues appx. 08:30 Meeting point Location see Bulletin N 2 appx. 17:00 End of competition day Friday 4 th March 2011 08:30 Competition continues appx. 08:30 Meeting point Location see Bulletin N 2 15:00 Competition ends 19:00 Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony Gosau 20:30-23:00 Farewell Dinner Gosau Saturday 5 th March 2011 Departure Day 13 th FAI World Para Ski Championships 2011 P. 6
6. ENTRY FEES The provisional entry form must be submitted before December, 15 th 2010 The official entry form must reach the organizer no later than January, 14 th 2011 The entry fees must be paid within a week after the official entry deadline (21th January 2011). The receipt has to be presented till Monday 28 th February 2011 before 17:00 and will be issued by the organizing committee as soon as the payment through the bank is completed. Late entries are accepted until Monday 28 th February 2011 at 16:00 p.m. with a penalty of 50, 00 per person. Late payments are accepted until Monday 28th February 2011 at 17:00 with a penalty of 50, 00 per person. If the two described situations happen together, the organizing committee will apply max 50, 00 of penalty per person. The delegations that do not pay the entry fees in time are not allowed to take part in the competition. The entry fees shall be paid to the following bank account: Name of Bank: PSK Bank Address: Landstrasse 59/61, A-4020 Linz, Austria Bank Code: 60000 Account number: 00092083688 BIC/SWIFT: OPSKATWW IBAN: AT986000000092083688 All entry forms regarding to the World Championships 2011 should be sent to: Contact: Address: Mr. Wilhelm Windisch Skydive HFSC-Freistadt Tannenweg 34 A-4052 Ansfelden Austria Telephone: +43 (732) 30 26 28 Fax: +43 (732) 30 26 28 Cell phone: +43 (664) 79 65 892 E-mail: mailbox@hfsc-freistadt.com Visa information: www.bmaa.gv.at 13 th FAI World Para Ski Championships 2011 P. 7
6.1. ENTRY FEES Competitors: EUR 580.00 + 90.00 (sanction fee) Junior Competitors: EUR 540.00 + 90.00 (sanction fee) Head of Delegation: EUR 500.00 + 90.00 (sanction fee) Team Leader: EUR 500.00 + 90.00 (sanction fee) Other Delegation Members: EUR 500.00 Accompanying person: EUR 500.00 Late entry, after 14.01.2011: EUR 50.00 extra charge per person 6.2. ENTRY FEE COVERS All competition jumps Accommodation: 5 nights, full board Monday lunch till Saturday breakfast Lunch and Dinner: 1 soft drink per meal and person included Skiing Pass: 5 days Opening/Closing Ceremonies Farewell Dinner If you need any help, please contact the organizer! Ansfelden, 18 th October 2010 13 th FAI World Para Ski Championships 2011 P. 8
PROVISIONAL ENTRY FORM 13TH FAI WORLD PARA SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS GOSAU, AUSTRIA 28th February 2011 to 5th March 2011 Country / NAC: Address: Phone / FAX: E-Mail: Contact Person: Remarks: Please make the preliminary registration for the following number of participants: Participants Head of Delegation Team Manager Team Coach Composition of the Team Senior Competitors Junior Accompanying Persons Total: Male Female Male Female Number of Persons Date: NAC & Name (print): Signature: Please fax the Preliminary Entry Form to +43 (732) 30 26 28 or e-mail it to mailpoint@hfsc-freistadt.com before December, 15th 2010 13 th FAI World Para Ski Championships 2011 P. 9
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM 13TH FAI WORLD PARA SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS GOSAU, AUSTRIA 28th February 2011 to 5th March 2011 Date: NAC & Name (print): Signature: Please fill in this Official Entry Form for each person separately and send it by fax to +43 (732) 30 26 28 or e-mail it to mailpoint@hfsc-freistadt.com before January 14th 2011. Entries sent after January 14th 2011 are subject to late entry fee. 13 th FAI World Para Ski Championships 2011 P. 10