9th  ALTA  VALTELLINA  TROPHY
INTERNATIONAL  JUNIOR  SHORT TRACK
LADIES  &  MEN      -    open to SENIOR


BORMIO / ITALY   November  3rd - 5th, 2000



The Organizing Committee on behalf of the Italian Ice Sport Federation has the honour to invite you to participate at the “9th ALTA VALTELLINA TROPHY” (open to Senior) to be held November 3rd - 5th , 2000 at the Ice Stadium Bormio / Italy.
The competition is open for all Nations and Clubs being members I.S.U.. There are no restrictions in the amount of entries unless we inform you contrary.

TRACK
The track is an artificial refrigerated indoor ice surface with the measures 60x30 meters, protective padding will cover the boards in accordance with Rule 280, paragraph 5, ISU Communication 1090. 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 28,85m. Besides the original track there will be 4 tracks set up to preserve good ice conditions. For all tracks one finish line will be used.

GENERAL REGULATIONS
The competition will be held under the rules of I.S.U. concerning the paragraphs for Short Track Speed Skating.
The organizers reserve the right to change the programme due to unforeseen circumstances.

CATEGORIES
Senior  Ladies and Men up to 30-06-1981
Junior  A Ladies and Men from 01-07-1981 to 30-06-1983
Junior  B Ladies and Men from 01-07-1983 to 30-06-1985
Junior  C Ladies and Men from 01-07-1985 to 30-06-1987
Junior  D Ladies and Men from 01-07-1987 to 30-06-1989

DISTANCES
Junior  A - B   1500m - 500m - 1000m - 1500m final
Junior  C   1000m - 500m -  1500m final
Junior  D   1000m - 500m -  1000m final
Senior    1500m - 500m - 1000m - 3000m final
Relay races   Junior D  2000m.
Junior  A-B-C  3000m.
    Senior ladies  3000m.
    Senior men  5000m.

GENERAL PROGRAMME

Friday,  November 3rd  9.00 a.m.   team leaders meeting and drawing
           c/o  Unione Sportiva  -  Via Nesini, 6.

Friday, November 3rd  1.30 p.m.  Warm up
3.00 p.m.  1000m.  Junior  C - D.       1500m.  Junior  A-B  and  Senior

Saturday, November 4th 12.30 p.m.  Warm up
      2.00 p.m.  500m.
      Relay semi-finals

Sunday, November 5th    7.30 a.m.  Warm up
     9.00 a.m.  1000m  - 1000m final (Junior D)
       1500m final  -  3000m final
      Relay finals

This program is subject to change by the organizers.

AWARD of PRIZES
Prize for the first - second and third classed in the final results for each category - ladies and men.
Prize for the first - second and third classed in the relay - ladies and men.

MEDICAL  ASSISTANCE
Doctor and paramedical personnel will be present at the competition days. An ambulance will be on standby in case of need.

ACCOMODATION
The participating teams are responsible for meals and accommodation. The available hotels are :

  ASTORIA    tel.  +39.0342.904541  fax. +39 0342.905253
    distance from ice rink  1,5 km

  EIRA  tel.  +39.0342.911716  fax  +39.0342.919630
    distance from ice rink  2,5 km

  MIRAMONTI tel.  +39.0342.903312  fax  +39.0342.905222
    distance from ice rink  1 km

  NEVADA      tel.  +39.0342.910888  fax  +39.0342.919993
    distance from ice rink  1,9 km

The Organizing Committee will be make hotel reservations on request if indicated on the preliminary entry by October 10th, 2000.
Transportation from Milan (Linate or Malpensa) airports to Bormio and back can be pre-arranged. The cost of the round-trip is Lit. 800.000 for a max. 8 passengers for each minibus.

ENTRIES
Preliminary entries,   with provisional names, if possible,  must reach the Organizing Committee by
October 10th, 2000 at the latest and should contain the following informations:

  Name of ISU Member or Club making the entry.
  Number of competitors.
  Itinerary.

Final entries must reach the Organizing Committee by October 25th, 2000 at the latest and must contain the following informations:

  Name of ISU Member or Club making the entry.
  Surname, name, sex of the competitors and accompanying officials.
  Travel details (date, place, flight number, airport and time of arrival and departure).

      ENTRY FEE Lit. 5.000 per athlete

TRAINING
On request the Organizer provides  ice training for three or more days before the competition at the cost of Lit. 144.000, taxes included, per hour.

LIABILITY
The Organizing Committee declines all responsibility for any loss or damage on person or equipment  before, during or after the competition. The competitors are requested to cover insurance themselves.

ORGANIZING  COMMITTEE

Bormio Ghiaccio  c/o  Unione Sportiva Bormiese
Via Nesini, 6
23032  BORMIO - Italy

tel.  +39.0342.901482
fax. +39.0342.911415  (head quarter)

Bormio Ghiaccio e-mail bormioghiaccio@valtline.it

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