2017 ICF Canoe Marathon World Champs - Bulletin 2
ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR ICF CANOE MARATHON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
It’s all systems go for the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships at Camps Drift from September 7 to 10 this year as NCC moves in to ensure the global showcase is hosted successfully and with the intended warm hospitality.
The committee plans to make sure the event runs smoothly and creates unforgettable memories for the athletes, their families and spectators attending the seven day spectacle.
Primarily we want to make sure the whole event has a uniquely South African feel. We have such a vibrant culture in this country and we want to show that culture to everyone at the event. Plans for the athletes village and boat storage facilities that will supplement the facilities at Camps Drift are in an advanced stage.
Now that our domestic river marathon season is winding down, we can focus all our energy on the World Champs in September. We have a great committee that is working all-out, busy doing what they need to do.
We are on schedule now, after a little catching up and the venue is looking fantastic. There is new grass laid for the portage and it all looks of a very high standard.
September is an awesome time of the year in Pietermaritzburg. It is Spring but before the heavy rains, and Camps Drift will be fantastic at that time.
The week long competition will start with the traditional Masters Cup races for Veteran and Master age group paddlers and para athletes, before the spotlight shifts to the junior, Under 23 and senior men and women.
The ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships will be preceded by the Masters Cup competition. More information can be found at www.wmc2017.co.za.
INTRODUCTION - IMPORTANT
This is an important Bulletin with important information and NOTICE OF CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Please read the information carefully.
www.wmc2017.co.za has been updated with all of the changes, and has other useful information on site as well. Check out the tour options, accommodation details and other useful information on travelling to South Africa.
PROGRAMME & COMPETITIONS – IMPORTANT CHANGES The ICF has made changes to the provisional program, with the Junior, U23 and Open classes now taking place over FOUR (4) days (as opposed to 3 days in previous years). The following events are available to competitors: ICF CANOE MARATHON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – OPEN, U23, JUNIOR ICF World Championship medals will be presented in K1, K2, C1 and C2 format AFRICAN CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP – OPEN, U23, JUNIOR African Continental Championship medals will be presented in K1, K2, C1 and C2 format. ICF CANOE MARATHON WORLD MASTERS CUP Medals will be presented in K1, K2, C1, C2, mixed doubles and paracanoe formats AFRICAN CONTINENTAL MASTERS COMPETITION Medals will be presented in K1, K2, C1 and C2 formats only | |||||||||||||
2017 ICF CANOE MARATHON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – PROGRAMME Wednesday September 6 14:00 Team Leaders Meeting 18.00 OPENING CEREMONY
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2017 ICF WORLD MASTERS CUP – PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME The Masters programme will now start on Monday September 3 for all K1 events, and Tuesday September 4 will be K2 events. Wednesday 5th will be a reserve day in case of overflow. Sunday September 3 – Course open for practice Masters Briefing 2.00pm Monday September 4 – Masters and Para K1 Events
Tuesday 5th September 2017 – Masters and Mixed K2 Events
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VENUE AND COURSE The event will be hosted by Canoeing South Africa through Natal Canoe Club (NCC), home of the famous Dusi Canoe Marathon. NCC has excellent club house facilities for 450 members, as well as world class training facilities, gym, physio rooms and administrative facilities. The course will be on Camps Drift canal, on the Umsunduzi River, where the Dusi Canoe Marathon Starts. The disembarkation and embarkation area for the portages will be on a jetty with LEFT HAND SIDE takeout and put-in only. The total portage distance will be approximately 100 meters. |
RACE VILLAGE LAYOUT The facilities will be divided into areas. Technical area, dedicated to ICF and Organising committee, teams and guests. A private teams-only area, where competitors can relax. A public and commercial area next to the portage. |
AIRPORTS, TRANSFERS AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Enquiries
All enquiries regarding travel arrangements can be made at reservations@wmc2017.co.za International arrivals are catered for by three International airports in South Africa:
Oliver Tambo International in Johannesburg, Cape Town International and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
Competitors arriving in Johannesburg have 3 options of travelling to Pietermaritzburg:
1. By domestic airlines to King Shaka Airport Durban. Flying time is approximately 1 Hour. Contact reservations@wmc2017.co.za to con rm shuttle arrangements to Pietermaritzburg. There will be an airport transfer fee of €30 per person including a return trip.
2. By domestic airline (SA Airlink or SA Express) to Oribi Airport in PMB. Flying time is approximately 50 minutes. Note: these airplanes are small, and may have luggage restrictions. Shuttle Bus service to hotels included in participation fee.
3. Hiring a car at O R Tambo airport and driving to Pietermaritzburg.
This does give visitors the opportunity of exploring South Africa and seeing some of the countryside. Drive time is approximately 5 hours non-stop.
ENTRIES AND ACCREDITATION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!! THERE WILL BE THREE ENTRY SYSTEMS IN OPERATION: FOR ALL OPEN, U23 AND JUNIORS All OPEN, U23 and Junior paddlers and team members must be registered by their Federation on the ICF ISIS system https://icf.msl.es/icf/main.jsp FOR INTERNATIONAL MASTER PADDLERS ALL international MASTERS paddlers will need to enter online through WMC master website www.masterscup2017.co.za. Entires must include: 3. Masters Declaration FOR ALL SOUTH AFRICAN REGISTERED MASTERS PADDLERS ALL South African Registered MASTERS Paddlers to please use the NCC Online entry system at www.natalcc.co.za and click on “Enter a Race”. QUERIES ALL entry and accreditation queries can be addressed to Mary at admin@wmc2017.co.za or on +27 (0)33 342 1528 ACCREDITATION: Please note all passport size photos must accompany entry for accreditation. IMPORTANT DATES FOR ENTRY April 30 - Preliminary Entry / Hotel Reservation July 23 - Numerical Entries (Final Entry) August 24 - Master Entries (Please note ONLY changes and late K2 masters entries will be accepted at venue July 25 - Final Hotel Reservation August 15 - Final booking of Airport Transfer Final Travel Information August 24 - Nominal Entry (Final Entry) |
PARTICIPATION FEE Nominal Exchange Rate: EURO (€) = R 14.75 (on the 11 April 2017). All teams must pay a daily participation fee for coaches, staff members and competitiors from the date of arrival. Daily Participation fee per person: €35 per day from date of arrival The Participation Fee includes the following services:
International Open, U23 and Junior Participation fee of €35 per day from date of arrival must be paid through www.wmc2017.co.za by the 23th of August 2017. Teams will be required to complete a team member list when making payment. International Master Paddlers Participation fee of €35 per day from date of arrival must be paid when entering through the www.masterscup2017.co.za website. |
BOARD / LODGING / ACCOMMODATION IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that the UCI Para World Championships will be held in Pietermaritzburg from the 30th August 2017 to the 3rd September 2017. Accommodation will be in very short supply during this period, and paddlers are urged to make bookings EARLY. Arrangements for accommodation and reservations can be made directly with the Event Organisers representative at Official Event accredited hotels and lodging. All bookings, deposit fees and final payments will be arranged with the Event Organisers representative (reservations@wmc2017.co.za). AIRPORT BUS SHUTTLE SERVICE Bus shuttle service from King Shaka Airport Durban to Pietermaritzburg hotels can be booked through reservations@wmc2017.co.za. There will be an airport transfer fee of €30 per person including a return trip. There will be an official to meet all visitor at King Shaka Airport Durban. Please be advised King Shaka Airport Durban to Pietermaritzburg is 100km jounery. The Event Organisers will arrange the following services to and from official event accredited hotels and lodging:
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Category 2 is based on 4 star accommodation Double / Twin RoomRanging from R595 to R820 per person sharing, per night Single Room Ranging from R785 to R1385 per night Category 3 is based on Guest House / Guest Lodge accommodation Double / Twin Room Ranging from R650 to R950 per person sharing, per night Single Accommo- dation. Ranging from R850 to R1500 per night Category 4 is based on 3 star accommodation Double / Twin Room R545- R650 per person sharing, per night Single Room R1060 - R1150 per night The above accommodation options are based on a variety of establishments within the greater Pietermaritzburg area. As there are a limited number of rooms within each category, we will endeavor to accommodate you in your first category choice, however these will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Each accommodation category offers private facilities in each room; tea and coffee making facilities; air conditioner and TV’s. The Category 3 and 4 establishments offer more and this information is available upon request. Each establishment is able to offer dinner within their establishments or within close proximity. General check-in time is 14h00 and check-out time is 10h00 on the day of departure. |
TRAVEL AND MEDICAL INFORMATION ALL participants are kindly requested to contact their respective Embassy or South African Embassy in their respective home countries to obtain the latest travel and visa information for South Africa. AIR FLIGHTS The event organizers have appointed a dedicated Travel Agent who has negotiated special airfares on certain airlines. You are welcome to use your own travel agency, or you can contact the event representative at reservations@wmc2017.co.za VISA Be aware that certain countries do require Visa documents to travel to South Africa. INSURANCE All competitors and participants at the World Championships are strongly advised to take out medical insurance policy in their respective countries. All medical insurance policies to include all evacuation and transport costs from one hospital to another. MEDICAL CARE 4th to 10th of September 2017 The event organisers will provide emergency medical care at the course venue only. This will include: Please note, the medical care does NOT include: • Any first aid or other services away from the course venue Any specialised physiotherapy or other treatment |
BOATS AND EQUIPMENT (HIRE/RENTAL) IMPORTANT NOTICE: There are opportunities for international paddlers to transport their own boats or rent boats for WMC 2017 – Nelo and Prowave will be providing full transport services to Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and back to Europe. Kayak Centre will be offering local boats for rent. For all boat transport and rentals for WMC 2017 please contact: Nelo - Rentals Nelo are prepared to collect boats at the European Marathon Championships in Ponte de Lima, Portugal. Website: www.nelorental.com/events/canoe-marathon-world-championship Please deal directly with Manuel Santos at manuel.santos@nelorental.com Prowave – Rentals Prowave has offered to transport boats via Germany as well. Boats will either be collected at European Championships in Portugal or at Stefans base in Kassell, Germany. Please deal directly with Stefan Bretthauer at kontakt@prowave.de Kayak Centre - Rentals For all boat rental enquiries in South Africa, please email clive@kayakcentre.co.za BOAT TRANSPORT – SHIPPING, CUSTOMS AND LOGISTICS We have appointed a professional shipping company to assist with shipping, customs and logistics on the South African side. MOPANE CARGO, based in Durban, South Africa can assist with any queries, costings and pa- perwork regarding shipping of boats to Pietermaritzburg. Mopane Cargo can provide the following services: • Handling all Customs related work regarding the containers. • Transport and delivery of the containers to PMB and back to Dbn port again, after the event. Please contact CATHY STRUWIG of Mopane Cargo directly for any information at: Email: cathy@mopanecargo.co.za | Phone: +27 (31) 563 3504 |
Commerical Village Tents placed in commerical area available for seven day rental. Tent size 3 x 3m - R1 500.00 Ceremonies Opening Ceremony Wednesday - 6th of September 2017 19:10 hours : Welcome Speech - ICF Representative 19:30 hours : Entertainment Nations Dinner Venue : Natal Canoe Club Closing Ceremony Sunday - 10th of September 2017 |
Additional Events WARM UP EVENTS NATAL CANOE CLUB WILL BE PRESENTING 2 WORLD CLASS EVENTS ON CAMPS DRIFT, THE EXACT SAME COURSE AS THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE HELD ON. THE BEST SOUTH AFRICAN PADDLERS OF ALL AGES WILL PARTICIPATE IN THESE EVENTS. INTERNATIONAL VISITORS AND PADDLERS ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE, AND ARE ENTITLED TO WIN PROVINCIAL AND NATIONAL MEDALS AND TITLES. KZN CANOE MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS – AUGUST 4th and 5th 2017 The KZN Championships is the regional/provincial championships held in the province where Hank Macgregor, Andy Birkett, Louis Hattingh, Jean van Der Westhuizen, Bridgitte Hartley and Jenna Ward paddle. A full programme of K1 and K2 events is presented in all age categories including Masters categories. KZN Canoe Marathon Championship SA CANOE MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS – AUGUST 12th and 13th 2017 The SA Canoe Marathon Championships is the selection race for the South African Team, and has always been a highly competitive event. A full programme of K1, K2, C1 and C2 events are presented in all age categories, including all Masters Categories. THESE EVENTS WILL BE EXCELLENT WARM UP EVENTS BEFORE THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS |
Official website at www.wmc2017.co.za Email of the organisation info@wmc2017.co.za Email for press dave@gameplanmedia.co.za Email for accommodation shireane@howicktravel.co.za The website and Facebook will be frequently updated, so don’t forget to look at the website. The next is the Handbook and will published two weeks before the World Cup. |
For more information, please look at the following websites: 2017 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships www.wmc2017.co.za Natal Canoe Club – Host Club www.natalcc.co.za Canoeing South Africa – host federation www.canoesa.org.za Organising Committee STEVE BOTHA STEVE@WMC2017.CO.ZA Phone - +27 (0)82 824 0471 Fax - +27 (0)86 539 0000 MARY MILLWARD INFO@WMC2017.CO.ZA +27 (0)33 342 1528 |
