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 30-06-1982
Junior  A Ladies and Men from 01-07-1982 to 30-06-1984
Junior  B Ladies and Men from 01-07-1984 to 30-06-1986
Junior  C Ladies and Men from 01-07-1986 to 30-06-1988
Junior  D Ladies and Men from 01-07-1988 to 30-06-1990

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 9th  9.00 a.m. 
team leaders meeting and drawing c/o  Comunità Montana Alta Valtellina, Via Roma, 1   BORMIO

Friday, November 9th
1.30 p.m.  Warm up
3.00 p.m.  1000m.  Junior  C - D.       1500m.  Junior  A-B  and  Senior 

Saturday, November 10th
7.30 a.m.  Warm up
9.00 a.m.  500m.  Relay semi-finals

Sunday, November 11th
6.45 a.m.  Warm up
8.00 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 (also during the warm up). An ambulance will be on standby in case of need.

CITIZENSHIP/RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS AND CLEARANCE PROCEDURE
In accordance with Rule 109 of ISU Communication n° 1117, all skaters who do not have the nationality of the Member by which they have been entered or who, although having such nationality, have in the past represented another Member, must produce an ISU Clearance Certificate.

ANTI  DOPING
Anti Doping test will be carried out in accordance with the valid ISU Anti Doping Code  (ISU Communication n° 1121 or any further update of this Communication).

ACCOMODATION 
The participating teams are responsible for meals and accommodation. Accommodation must be requested not later than October, 31st, 2001.
The Organizing Committee will provide accommodation on full board at the following prices:

HOTEL ** Lit.  80.000 per day per person (beverage included)

HOTEL *** Lit.  95.000 per day per person (beverage included)

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, must be submitted by October 13TH, 2001 at the latest and should contain all the information requested in the “PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM” here enclosed.

Final entries must be submitted by October 31ST, 2001 at the latest and must contain all the information requested in the “FINAL ENTRY FORM” and in the “ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM” here enclosed.
(Both forms must be written in block-letters).

ENTRY FEE Lit. 10.000 per athlete

TRAINING
On request the Organizer provides  ice training for three or more days before the competition at the cost of Lit. 160.000, taxes included, per hour.

LIABILITY
In accordance with ISU Rule 119, the Organizing Committee assume no  responsibility for any loss or damage on person or equipment  before, during or after the competition. Each Member/Club  is responsible for providing insurance coverage.

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) - cell. 329 4968872 (Secretary)