ANNOUNCEMENT StarClass Competition Ladies, Men, Junior A and Junior B 2014, October 24.-26. Dresden, Germany Announcement EVD Dresden e,V, Abt. Shorttrack, the short track speed skating club in Dresden, in cooperation with the Deutsche Eisschnelllaufgemeinschaft (DESG) have the honour and pleasure to announce that the StarClass Competition, will be held on October 24th - 26th 2014 at the ice rink EnergieVerbundAreana Dresden, Magdeburger Str. 10, 01067 Dresden, Germany. The competition will be organized in accordance with the 2014 Regulations of the International Skating Union, the ‘StarClass Rules Regulations 2014/2015 and the conditions included in this Announcement. Entries Entries can be made by the Club of the respective athlete or by the Member of the International Skating Union. In the case of an unmanageable number of entries reductions can be made by the organizers together with the Coordination Group. In this respect the total number of skaters in all categories per club may be limited and/or the number of Clubs may be limited. Principles like global representation, regional representation and first come, first serve shall be applied. Preliminary Entry Entries must include: the title of the competition; the name of the Club and ISU Member making the entry; the number of athletes in each category the number of coaches and team leaders The Entry must be submitted not later than September 26th 2014 and shall be made via www.shorttrackonline.info Final Entry The Final Entry specifying/confirming the given name (first) and surname of the competitor; date of birth of each competitor; data requested for seeding purposes (Only the best time 500m distance; skated within the current or the preceding season will be accepted) the International Registration Numbers (UPID) The Final Entry must be submitted not later than October 19th 2014 and shall be made via www.shorttrackonline.info All Entries must be accompanied of sufficient documentation of the performances in Mass Start Competitions or Time Trail and all requirements of the ISU Regulations must be fulfilled. All Teamleaders are very urgently requested to inform the organizers of any changes upon departure from their home-town, at the very latest. Entry Fee An Entrance Fee of € 10,00 must be paid to the Organizers for each accredited person, e.g. for every athlete and for every coach/team leader. Per Club one coach/team leader does not have to pay the Entrance Fee. Conditions of Contest The Qualifying Schedule on each distance shall be based on an “All Finals System” in all categories. The All Final System is used in order to guarantee a minimum number of races to all participants The organizers reserve the right to change the programme due to unforeseen circumstances. Qualification Skaters may be entered who have attained any one of the Qualifying Times in a Mass Start Competition. (Listed on a Members Calendar, ISU International Calendar and ISU events.) Proof must be supplied by submitting time, date and venue of the Event. See rule 202 Memorandum 2014-2015 Starclass Series. Categories for Ladies and Men Ladies and Men born before 01.07.1995 StarClass Junior A born between 01.07.1995 to 30.06.1997 StarClass Junior B born between 01.07.1997 to 30.06.1999 StarClass - Seniors and all juniors who have skated the qualifying time AND WISH TO SKATE IN THIS CATEGORY may skate in it. Distances Individual; StarClass & Senior 1500m StarClass Junior A 1500m StarClass Junior B 1500m . Preliminary program: Friday, October 24th 2014 500m 1000m 500m 1000m 500m 1000m 10.00 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 12.00 a.m. Team leaders check in Team leaders meeting Warming up 1st session Saturday, October 25th 2014 08.30 a.m. 09.30 a.m Warming up 2nd session Sunday, October 26th 2014 08.00 a.m. 09.00 a.m. 15.00 p.m. Warming up 3rd session Award of prizes * On Friday and Saturday, the program will be divided in two parts, depending on the entries. The program is tentative and subject to change by the organizing club and the referee. A more detailed program will be published on www.shorttrackonline.info in the week before the competition. Track The track is an artificial refrigerated indoor ice surface with the measures of 30x60 meters, protective padding will cover the boards. The standard track 111,12 meters to the lap with measured curves of 8,50 meters and there will be 7 markers used to establish the curve. The length of the straight is 28,85m. Besides the original track there will be 4 tracks set up to preserve good ice conditions. For all tracks one finish line will be used. The padding system is according the ISU Communication 1726. Award of Prizes Prize for the first - second and third classed in the final results for each category. During award ceremonies, the skaters should be in club or National track suits. Medical Assistance Doctor and paramedical personnel will be present at the competition days. There will be an adequate response time for an ambulance to be on site in case of need. Medical Insurance It is the sole responsibility of each Member, on behalf of its participating clubs, to ensure or provide medical and accident insurance for their athletes. Proof of such shall be requested by the Organizing Committee. See I.S.U. Rule 119. Liability In accordance with I.S.U. Rule 119, the Organizing Committee assumes no responsibility with respect to medical, bodily or personal injury or property loss or damage sustained or caused in connection with this Competition. Parking Fee Near the ice rink you have a free parking area. http://www.dresden.de/de/05/132010100000327292.php Icerink Hotel Board and Lodging The participating teams are responsible for their own meals and accommodation. We have arranged a limited contigent in the Hotel LeonardoDresden 23.10. – 26.10.2014 Single –Room € 50,00 Double-Room € 60,00 This rate is per room/per night including breakfast, service and V.A.T. Breakfast costs 6,00 EUR per Person. The rooms will be available from 3 p.m. on arrival day until 11 a.m. on departure day. Tourist tax The city of Dresden rises from 01.02.2014 by statute a city tax of € 1,30 per person and night, which recognized the hotel for the city of guests and discharges to the city of Dresden. It is possible too book a meal as Dinner or Lunch for € 17,50 per person as buffet incl. jiuce ore water Booking code for the room allotment: Short Track Star Class Payment: directly on your arrival at the hotel The hotel keep the allotment until: 26.09.2014 After that date, the rest of the rooms go back to the hotel reservation system. Additional bookings are possible to our daily rate and availability. Please book the rooms under: L Hotel Dresden Altstadt, Magdeburger Straße 1a, 01067 Dresden T: +49 (0) 351 48 670 150, F: +49 (0) 351 48 670 100, info.lhotel@leonardo-hotels.com www.leonardo-hotels.com Meals are available for a reduced price also at the ice rink. Adresses Address Organizing Committee Please send inquiries and entries to: Address Ice Rink EVD Dresden Abt. Shorttrack Magdeburgerstr. 10 01067 Dresden Germany EnegieVerbundArena Dresden Magdeburgerstr. 10 01067 Dresden Germany Telephone: +49 (0)351 4817013 (Club office) http://www.dresden.de/de/05/02_eisarena.php Uwe Rietzke +49 (0)351 4123846 privat +49 151 14564711 E-mail: urietzke@web.de We are looking forward to receive your entry for this competition and remain, EVD Dresden Shorttrack