3rd World University Water Ski Championship 2012 3éme Championnat du Monde Universitaire de Ski Nautique 2012 3er Campeonato Mundial Universitario de Esquí Náutico 2012 Chile Organizing Committee San Pablo 9356, Pudahuel Santiago, Chile Fax: +56.2.489 20 10 Phone: +56.2.489 20 00 Email: esqui@sanpablosa.cl January 11- January 15, 2012 1st Tournament Bulletin COMPETITION We welcome you to the Third World University Water Ski Championship 2012 This spectacular event will be held January 11 – January 15, 2012 at the Laguna Los Morros, San Bernardo, Santiago, CHILE This event is sanctioned by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). Your host includes the Metropolitan Region, Commune of San Bernardo and Laguna Los Morros and is organized by the Chile Water Ski Federation. For questions please contact Waldo Miranda, the OC Chairperson: San Pablo 9356, Pudahuel, Santiago, Chile Email: esqui@sanpablosa.cl Phone: +56.2.4892000 Fax: +56.2.4892010 CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS * Men’s and Women’s Slalom * Men’s and Women’s Tricks * Men’s and Women’s Jump * Men’s and Women’s Overall * Team Event TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Tuesday, January 10: Accreditation of delegation Officials welcome reception Wednesday, January 11: Accreditation of delegation Team leaders meeting and officials meeting Opening Ceremony celebration Thursday, January 12: Morning: Preliminary round for women’s slalom Afternoon: Preliminary round for men’s slalom Friday, January 13: Morning: Preliminary round for women’s tricks Afternoon: Preliminary round for men’s tricks Saturday, January 14: Morning: Preliminary round for women’s jump Afternoon: Preliminary round for men’s jump Sunday, January 15: Morning: Women’s and men’s slalom finals, women’s and men’s trick finals Afternoon: Women’s and men’s jump finals 21:00 hrs: Closing ceremony, Banquet and Awards Ceremony Monday, January 16: Departure of Delegation AWARDS Medals: First three places of each event (including team event members) will be awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze medals respectfully. A Diploma of Honour will be presented to the top eight competitors. A Diploma of Participation will be presented to each athlete in the competition. RULES Competitions will be organized according to the 2011 IWWF Rulebook as it applies to the IWWF World Tournament with the exception of individual qualifiers. To access the 2011 Rulebook go to www.iwsf.com, the Rulebook is listed on the left side of the main page. Eligibility: Students who meet the eligibility requirements and whose country is a member of FISU. If the student’s country is not a member of FISU, he or she can also be entered by their country’s Olympic Committee. A. Students who are officially registered for and pursuing a full time course of study at a university or similar institute whose status as a university is recognized by the appropriate national academic authority of their country. B. Former students of the institutions mentioned in A. who have obtained their academic degree or diploma in the year preceding the event (meaning graduating in 2010 or 2011). C. Notwithstanding A, B, in countries with fewer than 2,000,000 inhabitants or fewer than 5,000 university students, students attending technical or secondary schools may participate in FISU events provided they have been attending their establishments for at least two years. Countries wishing to take advantage of the concession in the first paragraph of C. must submit an application to the FISU Executive Committee at least 6 months before the scheduled start of the event. Such an application must be supported by documents endorsed by the appropriate State or National or Academic school Authorities. All competitors must satisfy the following conditions: a. be a national of the country they represent; b. be at least 17 and less than 28 years of age on December 31st, 2011 EQUIPMENT The official tournament towboat is 2008 Correct Craft 6.0 with Zero off. The Organizing Committee will provide official tournament ropes and handles. All competitors must bring their own personal equipment (i.e. life vests, skis, wet suits, gloves, helmets, etc.) TRAINING Training times will be available from December 1, 2011at the Laguna Los Morros facilities. It will be possible to train on site at the cost of 250 US dollars per hour. Date and times for training must be requested to Pablo Goni by e-mail at pgoni@sanpablosa.cl PARTICIPATION FEES Each participant will pay $60 (US)/per day for accommodations and meals. Payments go to the Organising Committee; a 25% deposit is due by December 1, 2011. The balance to be paid upon arrival. Fees paid to the Organising Committee can be paid to the following account: Bearer: Waldo Miranda Dömel Bank: Banco de Chile Account # 50 00 64 73 305 Address: Ahumada No. 251 Santiago, Chile Swift Code: BCHICLRM NATIONAL FLAGS We are asking every team please provide 1 national flag of your country (preferably 3’ x 5’). MEDICAL CARE AND ANTI-DOPING The International Medical Commission will be responsible for the supervision of the medical care given to participants. Complete medical care will be provided at the Laguna Los Morros for all participants and accredited persons during the Championships, with on-call assistance provided at the hotels. In addition, there is a clinic that provides walk-in service for any off site medical situations, as well as a hospital with an emergency room available, all within a 10 minute drive from the Laguna Los Morros and hotels. Anti-Doping control will be handled in accordance with FISU anti-doping regulations. VISA SUPPORT The organizing committee will issue an official invitation to all participants who submit the Nominative Entry form. You need to contact the Chilean Embassy or Consulate in your country to start the VISA application process. ACCOMMODATIONS Participating Teams: VIP, Officials, Competitors and coaches will be staying at the NH Hotel Ciudad de Santiago, Avenida Condell 40, Providencia (less than 30 minutes from the Laguna Los Morros). During your stay you can enjoy the variety of amenities this full service hotel offers. For more hotel information please contact Pablo Goni: Email: pgoni@sanpablosa.cl Phone: +56.2.4892066. All participants and officials will enjoy breakfast and dinner at the hotel, with lunch provided at the Laguna Los Morros, as well as other site events planned for your visit that will prove to be both delicious and entertaining! For families and friends planning to attend the Championships, we have the same hotel offering the following rate: 115 US dollars for double rooms. For more information contact Paola Andrea Proschle Montaña: Email: pa.proschle@nh-hotels.com Phone: +56.2.3417575 TRANSPORTATION Upon your arrival to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, you will be greeted by tournament volunteers and will be transported from the airport to your hotel via bus or shuttle. Throughout your stay, transportation will be provided from the hotel to the Laguna Los Morros, as well as any evening activity that requires transportation. Please send your itineraries so that we can arrange the pick-up at the airport. The person in charge will be Leonel San Martín and his email address is: wmiranda1@hotmail.com TOURIST INFORMATION Santiago also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile. Chile's steady economic growth has transformed Santiago into one of Latin America's most modern metropolitan areas, with extensive suburban development, dozens of shopping centers, and impressive high-rise architecture. It is an Alpha(-) World City and has a very modern transport infrastructure, including the steadily growing underground Santiago Metro, an effort at modernizing public bus transport and a free flow toll-based ring road and inner city highway system, part of which is tunneled underneath a large section of the city's main river Mapocho connecting the Eastern and Western extremes of the city in a 25-minute drive. Santiago is the regional headquarters to many multinational, and financial centers. Santiago has a cosmopolitan diverse culture. Tourists who traveled there have associated Santiago as a "Little Europe of the Southern Hemisphere” We hope you enjoy your visit with us!