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| On behalf of the Japan Skating Federation, the Organizing Committee has the
honor and pleasure to invite you to the |
Essent ISU World Sprint Speed Skating Championships 2010
at the Meiji Hokkaido-Tokachi Oval, Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan
January 16 & 17, 2010 |
| ---GENERAL REGULATIONS--- |
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The Essent ISU World Sprint Speed Skating Championships will be held under
the 2008 ISU General Regulations and Special Regulations/Technical Rules for
Speed Skating and relevant ISU Communications. Participation in the Essent
ISU World Sprint Speed Skating Championships is open to skaters who belong
to an ISU Member (Rule 130, paragraph 1) and who have met the qualification
criteria according to Rule 208 and ISU Communications No.1565 and 1588. |
| ---TRACK--- |
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The Meiji Hokkaido-Tokachi Oval is a fully enclosed speed skating facility with a
standard speed skating track of 400 meters to the lap. The radii of the inner and
outer competition lanes are 26 and 30 meters respectively. The width of each
competition lane is 4 meters with an inside training lane of 5 meters. |
| ---ENTRIES--- |
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According to Rule 208, paragraph 3, each ISU Member has the right to enter
competitors for Ladies and Men, subject to achieved qualifying times as defined
in ISU Communication No. 1588.
In accordance with Rule 208, paragraph 6 and ISU Communication No. 1565,
the following countries may enter more than 1 competitor: |
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 Ladies |
Men |
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Canada |
2 competitors |
Argentina |
2 competitors |
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China |
4 competitors |
Canada |
4 competitors |
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Germany |
4 competitors |
China |
2 competitors |
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Japan |
4 competitors |
Finland |
3 competitors |
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Netherlands |
4 competitors |
Germany |
3 competitors |
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Norway |
2 competitors |
Great Britain |
2 competitors |
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Republic of Korea |
3 competitors |
Japan |
3 competitors |
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Russia |
3 competitors |
Kazakhstan |
2 competitors |
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Sweden |
2 competitors |
Netherlands |
3 competitors |
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Ukraine |
2 competitors |
Norway |
3 competitors |
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USA |
3 competitors |
Poland |
2 competitors |
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Republic of Korea |
3 competitors |
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Russia |
3 competitors |
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Sweden |
2 competitors |
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USA |
3 competitors |
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The maximum number of participants from one ISU Member is four (4). Each
Member may enter substitutes corresponding with the number of ordinary
entries. Entries for ISU Championships can only be made through the respective
members on the official ISU entry forms.
All entries must be submitted in writing (preferably by fax).
Preliminary entries of competitors and substitutes, if possible with names, must
be received by Tuesday December 29, 2009 by the Organizing Committee in
accordance with ISU rule 208, paragraph 8.
Final entries must reach the Organizing Committee by letter, fax or electronic
mail no later than Wednesday January 13, 2010 (see Rule 208, paragraph 8 &
9).
Entries must be accompanied by the official "ISU Declaration Form” as per Rule
131. Entries by fax or e-mail must be confirmed by a letter sent out
simultaneously to the Organizers (Rule 115, paragraph 5).
The completed Declaration Form must be signed by the competitors and also by
all officials (including team officials) appointed by the Member serving at an ISU
Event (Team leaders, Coaches, Team Medical Doctors, Physiotherapists, Team
Officials who are requesting accreditation for the Event).
In case of competitors who are not full of age (under 18), such Declaration must
be cosigned by at least one of the parents or other guardian at law.
Each Entry Form and Declaration Form must be signed by an authorized ISU
Member Representative such as President, General Secretary, Executive
Director, CEO (Rule 104, paragraph 4).
For more details please refer to Rules 115, 131, 208 and ISU Communications
No. 1523 or any update of this Communication. |
| ---CITIZENSHIP/RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS AND
CLEARANCE PROCEEDURES--- |
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In accordance with Rule 109 of the ISU Regulations and ISU Communications
No. 1420, all skaters who do not have the nationality of the Member by which
they have been entered or who, although having such nationality, have in the
past represented another Member, must produce an ISU Clearance Certificate. |
| ---GROUPING AND DRAWING PROCEDURES--- |
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The drawing will be made in accordance with Rules 239 and 242. |
| ---TITLES & PRIZES--- |
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The winners are the skaters with the lowest total of points after 4 distances have
been completed (Rule 265, paragraph 2). The winners will bear the titles, “Lady
World Sprint Speed Skating Champion for 2010” and “World Sprint Speed
Skating Champion for 2010”, respectively (Rule 133 b)), and will be awarded the
ISU Championship gold medal. The skaters placed second and third in the final
classification after 4 distances will be awarded the ISU Championships silver
and bronze medal, respectively. Prize money will be awarded according to ISU
Communications No. 1509. |
| ---ANTI-DOPING CONTROL--- |
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Anti Doping tests will be carried out in accordance with the valid ISU Anti-Doping
Code (ISU Communications No. 1520, 1546 and 1547 or any further update of
these Communications). |
| ---TRAINING TIMES--- |
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The speed skating track will be open for training for accredited competitors only
from Monday, January 11, 2010.
Training times are as follows: |
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Monday, January11 |
Ice Training |
10:00 - 12:00 (charge; 800 JPY) |
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Tuesday, January12 |
Ice Training |
10:00 - 12:00 (charge; 800 JPY) |
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Wednesday, January13 |
Ice Training |
9:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 17:00 |
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Thursday, January14 |
Ice Training |
9:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 17:00 |
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Friday, January15 |
Ice Training |
9:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 17:00 |
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(Session: 9:00 - 10:20, 10:40 - 12:00, 14:00 - 15:20, 15:40 - 17:00) |
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Trial Starts will be organized on Friday, January15 during the 10:40 – 12:00
session. |
| ---LIABILITY--- |
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In accordance with Rule 119, the ISU, Japan Skating Federation and the
Organizing Committee assume no responsibility for or liability with respect to
bodily or personal injury or property damage incurred in connection with the
Essent ISU World Sprint Speed Skating Championships 2010. Each Member is
solely responsible for providing insurance coverage thereto. |
| ---BOARD AND LODGING--- |
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The Organizing Committee is responsible for the expenses for rooms and meals
for the participating competitors and for one (1) team leader for each member as
well as for the invited officials beginning with dinner on Friday, January 15 up to
and including breakfast on Monday, January 18, 2010. (Rule 137, paragraph 10
and 14).
Lunch during competition days, Saturday January 16 to Sunday January 17 will
only be served at the venue, the Meiji Hokkaido-Tokachi Oval in the athletes
lounge for all competitors and team leaders. No lunch will be provided at the
hotel on competition days.
Any additional meal packages required from Monday, January 11 up to and
including breakfast on Monday, January 18, 2010 should be purchased directly
from the Organizing Committee. These packages includes the lunch at the
venue for additional team members
Additional expenses for rooms and meals, such as expenses for additional
skaters, for coaches, trainers and accompanying persons, as well as expenses
before or after the period mentioned above, will have to be borne by each
Member concerned.
The costs of a room and meal at the official hotel are as follows: |
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Twin use (per person per night): |
14,700 JPY (With three meals, including tax) |
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Single use (per night): |
16,800 JPY (With three meals, including tax) |
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*Payment: Cash; in JP¥, or Credit card; VISA, Master, Diners Club, American
Express |
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Note: For accommodation needs prior to January 11, 2010, please contact the
Organizing Committee. |
| ---OFFICIAL HOTELS--- |
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The Organizing Committee will arrange hotel reservations for the participants at
the official hotel(s). Room requirements must be received as soon as possible,
but no later than Tuesday, December 29, 2009. |
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Hotel Nikko Northland Obihiro
1, Minami 13Chome, Nishi 2Jo, Obihiro-City, Hokkaido, 080-0012, Japan.
Tel: +81-155-24-1234 Fax: +81-155-28-3553
website: http://www.jalhotels.com/obihiro/ |
| ---TRANSPORTATION--- |
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Transportation for teams between New Chitose (Sapporo) International Airport
and the official hotel will start on Monday, January 11, transportation to the
airport will be provided on Monday, January 18, 2010.
Transportation will be provided between the official hotel(s) and the Meiji
Hokkaido-Tokachi Oval from Monday, January 11 until Sunday, January 17,
2010.
Note: Teams must complete arrivals and departure forms that must be received
by Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Please include the amount of special
equipment (e.g. bicycles, massage tables, etc.) that needs to be transported. |
| ---ENTRIES AND INQUIRIES--- |
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All entries, hotel reservation and media accreditation requests, as well as other
inquiries should be addressed to: |
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The Organizing Committee of the Essent ISU World Sprint Speed Skating
Championships 2010 |
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c/o Japan Skating Federation
Kishi Memorial Hall 1-1-1, Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-8050, Japan
TEL; +81 3 3481 2351 FAX; +81 3 3481 2350
E-mail; info@skatingjapan.or.jp |
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