EUROPEAN CANOE POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS POZNAN, POLAND BULLETIN N 1 POZNAN, MALTA REGATTA COURSE AUGUST 22 nd - 25 th, 2013 WWW.ECPOLO.KAYAKPL.COM 1
CONTENTS PAGE 1. INVITATION 3 2. FACTS ABOUT POZNAN 4 3. VENUE OF THE COMPETITION 6 4. ENTRIES AND DEADLINES 7 5. ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSFER 9 6. ACCREDITATION 11 7. BOAT TRANSPORT AND RENTAL 11 8. PARKING FACILITIES 11 9. INSURANCE AND MEDICAL CARE 12 10. VISA INFORMATION 12 11. ORGANIZER 12 2
1. INVITATION Dear Friends, On behalf of the Polish Canoe Federation and the Organizing Committee I have a great pleasure to invite you to Poznan to take part in next year s ECA Canoe Polo Championships. The event will take place on August 22 nd 25 th, 2013 at the Malta Regatta Course - the venue that has successfully hosted many international canoe events so far, including the 2012 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships. In the Bulletin you will find the most important information about the Championships. Please don t hesitate to contact us for further information. We will be happy to assist you. See you in Poznan! Jozef Bejnarowicz President of the Polish Canoe Federation 3
2. FACTS ABOUT POZNAN Poznan is one of the oldest and largest cities in Poland. It is the historical capital of the Wielkopolska Region, where the Polish State was born 1000 years ago. Today, Poznan is an important center for trade, services, industry, culture, higher education and science. It is also among the leading Polish cities in terms of its economy. Poznan is a place where the energy of the New Europe is merged with the civilization of the West. A metropolis with over half-a-million residents, Poznan is situated in the most economically developed region of Poland, closer to Berlin than to Warsaw. Poznanians can be counted on - they are well-educated, competent and welcoming. Today, the Poznan International Trade Fair Centre successfully hosts large international events including the 2008 United Nations IPCC climate conference and a 2010 meeting of the delegations of 46 ministers of culture from Europe and Asia, under the auspices of the Asia-Europe Meeting. The city's sports infrastructure allows for the organization of major international sporting events. In the opinion of experts, Poznan has one of the most beautifully located regatta courses in the world and hosts one of the largest street races in Europe - the Poznan Marathon. Poznan is also becoming famous around the football stadiums of Europe for the passion of the fans of Lech Poznan - the best supported club in Poland. 4
HOW TO GET TO POZNAN? Poznan is easy to reach by various modes of transportation. It is a railway hub where numerous regional, national and international lines converge. It offers coach services to Europe s and Poland s main cities and has its own international airport Poznan Lawica. By plane Lawica Airport is located 7 km from the city centre, in the vicinity of the route leading directly to the major city points and next to the road out of Poznan to Berlin and Warsaw. THE CITY OF POZNAN Poznan Lawica Airport City Centre Malta Lake 5
By train All trains coming to Poznan stop at Poznan Main Railway Station (Poznan Glowny). The Railway Station is located in the city centre, just next to the Poznan International Fair venue (Miedzynarodowe Targi Poznanskie). Bus PKS Station (Bus Transport Company) is located in ul. Towarowa 17/19. It provides both domestic and international transport services. Apart from ticket offices, kiosks, bar and PKS information point also travel agencies selling tickets for international routes are located in the bus station hall. By car You can get to Poznań driving A2 motorway (a charge is payable for using it), national routes no. 92, 5 (east - west direction) and no. 11 (north - south). The city centre is covered by the Parking Zone. Fare is collected for each vehicle parked within the Zone. Drivers pay the parking fee in parking meters located along streets in the city centre. The Parking Zone borders are marked with B-39 road sign. 3. VENUE OF THE COMPETITION The flagship of the City of Poznan is the Malta Regatta Course, considered one of the best and the prettiest in the World. Malta Lake is an artificial reservoir created in 1952 with the damming of the Cybina River. Popular Malta owes its name to the former owners of the land, The Knights Hospitallers, who here at the end of the twelfth century. The venue is located near the city centre and official hotels. It is accessible for all participants (athletes, jury, officials, guests) and all kinds of transport needs (cars, buses, trailers etc.). 6
COMPETITION AREA 4. ENTRIES AND DEADLINES Poznan Organizing Committee HOTEL RESERVATION (closing date): May 31 st, 2013 BOAT RENTAL (closing date): May 31 st, 2013 FINAL TRAVEL INFO (closing date): July 31 st, 2013 FINAL (NOMINAL ENTRY) (closing date): June 10 th, 2013 COMPETITION VENUE ACCESS: August 19 th - 25 th, 2013 COMPETITION: August 22 nd - 25 th, 2013. 7
All the forms for to be submitted to the Organizing Committee will be available to download at the official event website: www.ecpolo.kayakpl.com and should also be sent to the Polish Canoe Foundation address: POLISH CANOE FOUNDATION 61-655 Poznan Os. Na Murawie 3 C / 20 Poland tel: (+48 61) 827 29 24, 827 29 25 mob: +48 695 795 258 fax: (+48 61) 827 29 27 www.ecpolo.kayakpl.com e-mail: office@kayakpl.com OUR ACCOUNT BANK ZACHODNI WBK S.A. 7 / O - POZNAN UL. GRONOWA 22 61-680 POZNAN POLSKA ACCOUNT NO PL 49 1090 1737 0000 0001 2045 0535 SWIFT: WBKPPLPP NOTABLE MEETINGS / EVENTS August 21 st (Wednesday) 2013 Referees Meeting 5pm Team Leaders Meeting 6pm August 22 nd (Thursday) 2013 Opening Ceremony 8
5. ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSFER A) ACCOMMODATION FOR ECA JURY, ECA BOD, ECA STAFF, ECA CANOE POLO COMMITTEE AND REFEREES The Organizer provide full board accommodation and car transportation for the ECA Jury, ECA BoD, ECA Staff, ECA Canoe Polo Committee and ECA Referees, according to confirmed agreement /number of persons and days/ free of charge. B) ACCOMMODATION VIP The special offer for VIPs from National Federations (Presidents, Secretary Generals and Guests) will be provided in "S" category hotels: - single or double rooms / Bed & Breakfast / (price: 450 PLN), - VIP Car transportation. At the Venue: the area with a sport viewing and an indoor hospitality zone with the view to a large screen, VIP service including providing start lists and results. C) ACCOMMODATION TEAMS The cost of stay (full board, lodging, transportation Poznan airport/railway station-hotel and back, local transportation) depends on the standard of the hotel at which you will be staying. The available accommodations rates are: DESCRIPTION CATEGORY SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM PER PERSON 1 "S" Category Hotels 640 PLN 560 PLN 2 First category Hotels 560 PLN 480 PLN 3 Second category Hotels 480 PLN 400 PLN 4 Third category Hotels 400 PLN 320 PLN 5 Student Hotels - 240 PLN 9
To clarify - all of, and only, the designated accommodation above includes the following services: Accreditation Fee of 100 Euro is included but only if this accommodation is used. For persons booking separate accommodation or camping this fee will be an additional charge, and transport arrangements must be made outside of organization. On arrival, bus transfer from the airport/railway station Poznan to hotel, and again on departure. Accommodation with three meals per day lunches at venue. Shuttle bus on the 5 competition days according to the timetable Training bus according to the timetable on request. Supply of mineral water for free during competition days. Medical care at the venue. Security service at the venue. Fees for the use of the regatta course and its facilities, trailer parking, access to services and equipment provided. The Organizing Committee does not take any responsibility for any extra service of the hotel, like mini bar, telephone, parking etc., these costs are directly collected by the hotel. Rooms are to be vacated by 12.00 hour on the day of the departure. There is also a possibility to stay at the campsite (Malta Camping) where the prices are as follows*: Campsite stay prices * the prices don t include the accreditation fee Price per day 1 person 15 PLN one- two-three-person tent 10 PLN four- or more person tent 12 PLN camping + car 50 PLN car camping 50 PLN car 10 PLN bus 50 PLN Note: The prices are given in Polish Zloty (PLN). Recalculation in Euro (EUR) / Dollar (USD) will be done on the day of payment according to exchange rates of the National Bank of Poland. Exemplary Euro (EUR) / Dollar (USD) Exchange Rates: 1 EUR 4,00 PLN 1 USD 3,00 PLN Please do not forget that all bank charges are to the expense of the remitter. Reservations can only be made through the Organizing Committee. Booking must be made by April 30 th, 2013. 10
PAYMENT DEADLINES The following deadlines apply for payment of participation fee and for accommodation: - June 14 th, 2013 - deposit of 30% of total costs must be transferred to OC - July 01 st, 2013 - deposit of 30% of total costs must be transferred to OC - July 22 nd, 2013 - deposit of 40% of total costs must be transferred to OC CANCELLATION TERMS - June 14 th, 2013 - no deduction - July 01 st, 2013-30% of the participation fee will be deducted - after July 22 nd, 2013-100% of the participation fee will be deducted 6. ACCREDITATION Participants who want to arrange their own accommodation will pay the accreditation fee 100 per person for the access period (August 19 th 25 th, 2013). The accreditation fee for participants who book their own accommodation includes the following services only: Supply of mineral water for free during competition days. Medical care at venue. Security service at the venue. Fees for the use of the regatta course and its facilities, trailer parking, access to services and equipment provided. 7. BOAT TRANSPORT AND RENTAL Boat Transport Please contact with the office of the OC to obtain the accurate information. Boat Rental The Organizer provides boats for rental (current models, built with materials of highest quality). The boat rental price is 40,00 /day. 8. PARKING FACILITIES There is a parking place with enough space for the spectators and competitors and their equipment close to the venue. 11
9. INSURANCE AND MEDICAL CARE Insurance All participants are strongly advised to take out a medical insurance policy in their respective countries. Medical care The following medical services are available for all official participants of the above event: physician on duty, hospital and clinic assistance. A medical centre will operate at the regatta course with ambulance and first aid. All costs above the regular care to be covered by the medical insurance policy - the Organizing Committee does not take responsibility for such expenditures. 10. VISA INFORMATION The Organizing Committee needs lists of the participants with necessary information (date of birth, passport number and expiry date, performed function /e.g. athlete, coach, team leader/, gender) from the national federations a.s.a.p. Visa Information can be found at: 11. ORGANIZER www.msz.gov.pl/visa,requirments,2346.html The organizer of the competition is the Polish Canoe Federation. The official event website: www.ecpolo.kayakpl.com 12