World Cup 2008 - invitation

wc2008_logo_03Czech Canoe Union is pleased to invite you to take part at the ICF Slalom Racing World Cup on river Vltava in Prague - Troja, Czech Republic. Download the invitation - pdf invitation_wc_prague_2008_rev080409 09/04/2008,14:04

 

Dear Sports Friends,

Czech Canoe Union is pleased to invite you to take part at the ICF Slalom Racing World Cup on river Vltava in Prague - Troja, Czech Republic.

We are extremely excited to host this event. Having proven high level experience from organizing of the top world ranking competitions accompanied with a very high degree of media exposure, Czech Canoe Union is ready to prepare and conduct this event at the highest possible level.

The slalom course was completely rebuilt and the new part of boathouse was opened after the flood in 2002. World Cup race 2007 was broadcasted live during three days, and that is why we also organize the race this year during three days. This coverage is the result of cooperation between the Organizing Committee and the Czech National TV which has a long experience from broadcasting of different disciplines of the sport.

Czech canoeing is ready to welcome all National Teams for the training and the competition and we hope that ICF Slalom Racing World Cup 2008 held on artificial slalom course in Prague - Troja will bring to you a lot of top sport results but also another dimension like Prague's historical monuments and culture. We are looking forward to see you in Prague.

Here we are presenting a summary of the most important information about the competition. More information about event, you will find on official web site at www.slalomtroja.cz.

Czech Canoe Union



Content:
General and Competition Information
Important Contacts
Competition Schedule

 

GENERAL AND COMPETITION INFORMATION

Organizers
International Canoe Federation
Czech Canoe Union
Prague 2008 Organizing Committee

Date
20th - 22nd June 2008

Place
Prague - Troja, Czech Republic

Competition course
Prague Canoeing Centre - artificial slalom course
River: Vltava
Length: 410 m
Width: 12 - 14 m
Drop: 3.6 m
Flow rate: 16 m3 / s

Categories
Men: K1, C1, C2
Women: K1
Maximum 3 boats per category per nation for individual events

Competition Rules
ICF Slalom Racing World Cup 2008 will be run in accordance to the ICF Slalom Racing Competition Rules.


On-line Entry Forms and Deadlines
All national canoeing bodies are requested to register at www.slalomtroja.cz where the on-line entry forms are available (section Competitors Info). If you have any questions or problems concerning entries, please, do not hesitate to contact us.

ATTENTION - Entries Deadlines!!!

  • Numerical entry: 23rd May 2008
  • Nominal entry: 5th June 2008

Press and Media Information
The information's are available at www.slalomtroja.cz in the section Media Information".


Official Training
Free official training in groups on slalom course in Prague - Troja for all participating teams will be organized from Monday 16th June till Thursday 19th June 2008.

Training during the year
Training on the slalom course is possible during the whole year. It is necessary to respect the right of priority training of the local club members and the training schedule, which you can find on the website in pdf format (http://troja.kanoe.cz/rozpis.pdf) or posted at the course. If you want to be added into the training schedule you have to make reservation via e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least week before.

You need to buy pass (1/2 day, day or annual) at the reception and have it visibly placed on your boat or helmet. Time controlled (payment) operation is from April to September 8:00 - 20:00 and from October to March 9:00 - 18:00. Table of charges for training at the slalom course is also available on the website (http://troja.kanoe.cz/English/kanal.htm).

Other events on the course in Prague - Troja

  • 19th April - 20th June 2008 - Czech Canoe slalom Cup (USK Praha)
  • 13rd September - 14th September 2008 - Czech Juniors Championship

Video service:
Video service will be available for all countries at the tent for athletes. You can find more information at web site in the section "Race info" - Video service for teams.

Athlete's Village:
There will be a big tent for meeting, work and relaxation of the athletes. Toilets and showers will be available on the designated places in the boathouse.

Boat storage:
Boat storage racks will be placed at Athlete's Village.

Security:
Security service will be present on-site 24 hours per day from 19th June till 22nd June 2008.

Internet Access
Wireless internet access will be available at the boathouse and in part at the whitewater course.

Access pass and parking
Free access pass and car parking near the boathouse will be guaranteed for up to five vehicles per country.

Accommodation
There is the official partner and provider of accommodation prepared to help you with your lodgings www.euroagentur.cz. Accommodation discounts for Participants and Guests of 2008 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup are available at a number of local providers.

Other services through racing days
Medical service
Safety service
Big Scoreboard and Screen board

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Official web site of ICF Slalom Racing World Cup 2008 http://www.slalomtroja.cz

Organizing Committee
Vodácká 8
171 00 Praha 7 - Troja
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Web site: www.slalomtroja.cz


Czech Canoe Union
Zátopkova 100/2
160 17 Praha 6 - Strahov
Tel./fax: +420 233 350 207
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WhiteWater Centrum - Slalom Course
Vodácká 8
171 00 Praha 7 - Troja Tel./fax: +420 283 850 477
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Web site: http://troja.kanoe.cz/English/kanal.htm

 

EuroAgentur - Hotels&Travel (accommodation)
Tereza Hávová
G.I.T & Incentive Department
EuroAgentur Hotels&Travel a.s.
K Horkám 23, Praha 10
Tel: +420 271 090 841, Fax: +420 271 090 861
Mob: +420 724 983 947
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Web site: http://www.euroagentur.cz