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ANNOUNCEMENT
SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING COMPETITION
STARCLASS SERIES
JUNIOR C, JUNIOR D LADIES AND MEN
OCTOBER 23rd – 25th 2015
TORINO
Announcement
The Italian Ice Sport Federation (FISG) and Velocisti Ghiaccio Torino have the honour and
pleasure to invite you to the Short Track Speed Skating Competition Star Class Series in Torino
which will be held on October 23rd to 25th 2015 at the Palaghiaccio Tazzoli ice rink in Via
Sanremo 67 - Turin (ITA) - rink 1
The competition will be organized in accordance with the 2014 Regulations of the International
Skating Union, the Star Class Memorandum 2015/2016 and the conditions included in this
announcement
During this Competition a Seminar for Starters will be held by the International Skating Union. The
participants of this Seminar will be the Starters during the Competition; therefore there will be
different Starters for each distance and category.
Entries can be made by the club of the respective athlete or by the ISU Member.
In 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 numbers of clubs may be limited. Principles like global representation,
regional representation and first come, first serve shall be applied.
Entries must include
- The title of the competition
- The name of the Club and of the ISU Member making the entry
- The number of athletes in each category
- The number of coaches and teamleaders
The Entry must be submitted not later than September 23rd 2015 and shall be made via
www.shortrackonline.info
Final entry
The final entry specifying/confirming
- The first name and surname of the competitor
- Date of birth of each competitor
- Data request for seeding purposes(only the best time 500m distance, skated within the current or
the preceding season will be accepted
- The International Registration Number (UPID)
The final entry must be submitted not later than October 17th 2015 and shall be made via
www.shortrackonline.info
All entries must be accompanied by sufficient documentation of the performances in mass start
competitions 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 hometown, at the very latest.
Entry Fee
An Entrance Fee of € 15 must be paid to the organizers for each accredited person, e.g. for every
athlete and for every coach and team leader. Per club one coach /team leader does not have to pay
the Entrance Fee.
For safety reasons access to the field of play will be restricted only to athletes and accredited
personnel.
Conditions of Contest
The Qualifying Schedule on each distance shall be based on an "All Final System" in all categories.
The All Final System is used in order to guarantee a minimum number of races to all participants.
The organizer reserves 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 for the Event. See rule 211
Memorandum 2015-2016 Star Class Series
Categories for Ladies and Men
- Star Class Junior C born between 01/07/2000 to 30/06/2002
- Star Class Junior D born between 01/07/2002 to 30/06/2005
Distances
- Star Class Junior C: 1500m 500m 1000m;
- Star Class Junior D: 1000m 500m 777m.
Preliminary program
Friday, October 23th 2015
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 24th 2015
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Warming up
2nd session
Sunday, October 25th 2015
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
3:00 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 changes by the organizing club and the referee. A more
detailed program will be published on www.shortrackonline.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 28,85 m. Besides the original track there will be 4 tracks set to preserve good ice
conditions. For all tracks one finish line will be used. The padding system in place is according to
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 tracksuits.
Medical Assistance
Doctor and paramedical personnel will be present on competition days. There will be an adequate
response time for ambulances 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
A free parking area is available next to the Tazzoli ice-rink
Board and Lodging
The participating teams are responsible for their own board and lodging..
Our suggestions:
Residence Hotel Torino 1 [email protected]
Studio apartment single use € 80,00 per night, buffet breakfast included;
Studio apartment for two people € 100,00 per night, buffet breakfast included (tourist tax 2,80 per
person excluded);
Studio apartment for three people € 120,00 per night, buffet breakfast included (tourist tax 2,80 per
person excluded);
Two room apartment for three people € 150,00 a per night, buffet breakfast included (tourist tax
2,80 per person excluded);
Two room apartment for four people € 160,00 per night, buffet breakfast included (tourist tax 2,80
per person excluded).
Breakfast buffet is available at the Preludio Restaurant; from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Dinner is available (from 7,00 to 10,00 p.m.) at € 25,00 per person per day, without beverage.
Conditions of payment: prepayment when booking.
Idea Hotel Torino Mirafiori, Via Paolo Gaidano, 113 - 10137 TORINO
011/08255 - 02/49522171 [email protected]
Double room: 54,00 € per night
Single room: 45,00 € per night
Triple room: 81,00€ per night
Buffet breakfast is included
Tourist tax 2,80€ per person per night to be added
Credit card is requested to book, full payment in Hotel
Cancellation policy: rooms may be cancelled before 10:00 a.m. GMT+1 two days before arrival.
Late communication or non presentation will involve the payment of the first day
Tulip Inn Turin West, Corso Allamano 153 - 10098 Rivoli (To)
mail: [email protected]
Tel. +39 011 9517811, Fax. +39 011 9539955
Accommodation in 30 double rooms and 20 double rooms for single use
rate per day per room:
Double room € 79,00
Triple room € 99,00
Double room for single use € 59,00,
included is Buffet breakfast, free WI.FI;
Half board: fixed menu with first and second course, side dish, dessert, ½ litre mineral water and
coffee: 16,00 € per person per meal;
Tourist tax: € 2,00 per day, per person; Bus parking free;
Conditions of Payment: 30%advance at the booking and full payment 10 days before the arrival.
During competition days, the Restaurant at the Palaghiaccio Tazzoli offers lunch at the
following conditions:.
Full meal (with first and second course, side dish, dessert, ½ litre mineral water) 11 Euro.
Half meal (second course, side dish, dessert, ½ litre mineral water) 7,5 Euro.
Second half meal (first course, ½ litre mineral water) 5 Euro
Vouchers are available from the restaurant box office