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2021 UEC Track Juniors & U23 European Championships - Technical Guide Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
2021 UEC TRACK JUNIORS AND U23
        EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
        Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
            17 – 22 August 2021

2021 UEC Track Juniors & U23
  European Championships

     Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)

         17 - 22 August 2021

          Technical Guide
                (v_3 - 2-Jul-21)

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2021 UEC Track Juniors & U23 European Championships - Technical Guide Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
2021 UEC TRACK JUNIORS AND U23
                           EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
                           Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                               17 – 22 August 2021

1. ORGANIZATION
1.1.   LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC)

       Libéma Profcycling                        Phone:       +31 73 5233379
       Postbus 4035201 AK ‘s Hertogenbosch       E-mail:      profcycling@libema.nl
       Website:            www.libemaprofcycling.com
       website event:      www.ekbaanwielrennen.nl

       EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
       OC President                     Martin de Kok
       Event Manager                    Rens Kamphuis
       Sport                            Anouk Haantjes
       Technical and logistic           Rens Kamphuis
       Marketing/Media                  Martin Boomkamp
       Administration                   Marieke van Deurzen
       Personnel & Volunteers           Henk Jonker
       A.R & T.V. De Adelaar            Hans van Bon

1.2.   UEC REPRESENTATIVES
       UEC Management Committee         Mr. Enrico Della Casa (ITA), President
                                        Mrs. Katarina Jakubova (SVK), Member
                                        Mr. Dragomir Kouzov (BUL), Member

       UEC General Secretary            Mr. Alasdair MacLennan (GBR)

       UEC Technical Delegate           Mr. Vladimiros Petsas (GRE)

       UEC Track Commission President   Mr. Jos Smets (BEL)

       UEC Press Officer                Mr. Stefano Bertolotti (ITA)

       UEC Photographer                 Mr. Tommaso Pelagalli (ITA)

       UEC Video                        Mr. Christian Bohm (ITA)

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                            EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
                            Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                                17 – 22 August 2021

1.3.   COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSAIRES PANEL
       President of the Commissaires Panel        Mr Andreas Gensheimer (GER)
       UCI Commissaire – Starter                  Mr Edwin Cruijssen (NED)
       UCI Commissaire – Judge referee            Mr Joey Ermens (NED)

       National   Elite Commissaire               Mr Pim Kroon (NED)
       National   Commissaire                     Mr Gerrit Roelofsen (NED)
       National   Commissaire                     Mr John Burger (NED)
       National   Commissaire                     Mr Richard Vermeeren (NED)
       National   Commissaire                     Mr Leo van der Linden (NED)
       National   Commissaire                     Mr Jan Kremer (NED)
       National   Commissaire                     Mrs Catriona Tak (NED)
       National   Commissaire                     Mr Eric Nieswaag (NED)
       National   Commissaire                     Mr Maurice Nijmeijer (NED)
       National   Commissaire                     Mr Nico Knol (NED)
       National   Commissaire                     Mr Herman van Plateringen (NED)
       National   Commissaire                     Mrs Sara Rodney (NED)
       National   Commissaire                     Mr Bram Dijkhuis (NED)
       National   Commissaire                     Mr Dylan Boomaars (NED)

       Speaker                                    Mr John Vingerling (NED)
       Speaker (17-19 aug)                        Mr Johan van der Made (NED)
       Speaker (20-22 aug)                        Mr Laurens van de Klundert (NED)

       UEC Timing / Results                       Mr Humberto Uribe (MEX)
       UEC Race Secretary                         Mr Lino Nossa (POR)

       Derny Driver                               Mr Fred Buitenhuis (NED)
       Track manager LOC                          Mr Henk Jonker (NED)
                                                  Mr Jan de Graaf (NED)

1.4.   ANTIDOPING CONTROL
       Doping control Officer appointed by ITA:   Mr Pascal Eeckhout
                                                  Mr Dierk Brandewinder

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2021 UEC TRACK JUNIORS AND U23
                           EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
                           Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                               17 – 22 August 2021

2. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1.   TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
       Travel and accommodation expenses to and from Apeldoorn must be covered by the National
       Federations.

       Nearest International airport: Schiphol
       App. 100 km. from the velodrome and it takes an hour by car. It takes 1 hour and 30
       minutes by train.

       To travel by public transport to Omnisport Apeldoorn, you can arrange your journey via
       https://www.ns.nl/en or https://9292.nl/en.

       Omnisport
       If there are any questions regarding transfers from/to the airport, you can contact:
       Anouk Haantjes
       Tel: +31 6 20 198 177
       E-mail: a.haantjes@libemaprofcycling.nl

       All participants must hold a valid passport or identity card.

2.2.   VISAS
       Visa obligations must be respected.
       Each Federation is responsible for obtaining documents for their delegation appropriate
       entries.

       For all invitation letter requests please contact the UEC: mail@uec.ch

       All riders and attendants must hold insurance valid in the Netherlands.

2.3.   OFFICIAL ADDRESS OF THE COMPETITION VENUE

       Omnisport Apeldoorn
       De Voorwaarts 55
       7318 MA Apeldoorn - The Netherlands
       Phone: (+31) 55 368 46 11
       e-mail: profcycling@libema.nl
       website: www.omnisportapeldoorn.nl

2.4.   TRACK
       Length: 250 meters (Olympic distance) Indoor track
       Surface: The Accoya wood is uniform in all its aspects over the entire track surface.

       Bends inclination: 44°
       Straight inclination: 13°

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                            Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                                17 – 22 August 2021

VENUE LAYOUT – INFIELD LAYOUT

          GROUND FLOOR                                      INFIELD
     1.   ENTRANCE TEAMS                              8.    RIDERS ENTRANCE INFIELD
     2.   ANTI-DOPING ROOM                            9.    PRESS ENTRANCE INFIELD
     3.   PERMANENCE                                  10.   TEAM PIT AREA
     4.   ACCREDITATION                               11.   WARMING UP AREA/MEDICAL TEAM
     5.   DRESSING ROOMS                              12.   PODIUM ZONE
     6.   UEC OFFICE + COMMISSAIRES ROOM              13.   AWARD WAITING ZONE
     7.   MAIN ENTRANCE                               14.   COMMISSAIRES
                                                      15.   PRESS

Note 1: During official trainings the bar and kitchen in the Sportcafe, on the first floor, will be open.
Note 2: During competition days the counters on the 2nd floor will be open for any food purchases.

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                           Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                               17 – 22 August 2021

2.5. ACCOMMODATION

 OFFICIAL UEC HOTEL:                            OFFICIAL
                                                Fletcher hetLOC
                                                BeekbergenAddressHOTEL:
                                                             Veluwse,XXXXX
                                                                      Arnhemseweg
                                                                           XXXXXXXXXXXX
                                                                                  520,
 Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn                   Fletcher het Veluwse, Arnhemseweg 520,
 Landgoedlaan
 Address  XXXXX26, Apeldoorn
                 XXXXXXXXXXXX                   Beekbergen

Libéma Profcycling has secured eight hotels (see booking form) for teams participating in the 2021
UEC European Championships in Apeldoorn.
Each hotel has become very popular with teams over the years and they are all looking forward
to hosting us again in August.

When contacting a hotel from the booking list, please make sure you mention:
Eurotrack 21, and the hotel's specific reservation code.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make sure that if you want to participate and travel to Apeldoorn in
August, you will book your rooms ASAP. The LOC can’t keep hotel rooms in option.
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2.6. MEDICAL – EMERGENCY – LOCAL AUTHORITIES
A team of doctors and paramedics will be present onsite throughout official training sessions and
competitions. The medical team via Sportdokters will be based in the track center during official
training and racing days.

The medical team will also have the exclusive use of a first aid room on the ground floor.

Race Doctor: Arnold Brons (phone number TBC)

Outside (official) training and competition sessions, emergency medical care is available through
the national public health for medical care. They are contacted in an emergency by dialing 112.

HOSPITAL
Hospital (7.1 km distance from Omnisport)
Gelre Hospitals Apeldoorn
Arnold Schweitzerlaand 31
Apeldoorn +31 (0)55-5818181

VENUE EVACUATION
In the event that an evacuation of the building is required, please follow the instructions of the
security and stewarding personnel. Please exit the building calmly and quickly and gather near P1
or P7.

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                            EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
                            Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                                17 – 22 August 2021

RIDERS SAFETY ON THE ROADS

-   Whilst out on the roads remember to not drive on the high way.
-   After dark you will require a front and back light fitted to your bike.
-   Ensure you adhere to all road signs and do not ride on the footway, this is illegal and may result
    in a fine.
-   Please make sure you have your ID with you when you are outside the venue.

3. TEAM SERVICES
3.1.   ACCREDITATION

Team Accreditations can be collected from Saturday 14th August at the accreditation centre located
on the ground floor of the Velodrome during opening hours.

Please ensure that you collect your accreditation as soon as you arrive at the Velodrome as it will be
required for access to all parts of the venue. Accreditations must be worn and visible
whenever you pass through accreditation controls.

Accreditation centre opening times

       Saturday       14th August            08:00   –   12:00     13:00   –   18:00
       Sunday         15th August            08:00   –   12:00     13:00   –   18:00
       Monday         16th August            08:00   –   12:00     13:00   –   18:00
       Tuesday        17th August            08:30   –   16:00     17:30   –   20:00
       Wednesday      18th August            08:00   –   14:00     15:30   –   20:00
       Thursday       19th August            08:00   –   14:00     16:30   –   20:00
       Friday         20th August            09:00   –   13:30     15:00   –   20:00
       Saturday       21th August            09:00   –   14:00     15:00   –   20:00
       Sunday         22th August            08:00   –   16:00

If you feel that you do not have clearance for a zone which is necessary for your work, please contact
the Accreditation Centre. All accreditations grant you access to the spectator concourse but not to
the spectator seats. A steward will ask people without tickets to make way for spectators.
Designated seating areas are reserved for teams at the spectator concourses: H, I, J.

Please be mindful that many of the event personnel you will encounter at the velodrome are
volunteers so please treat them with courtesy as without them the event would not be able to
happen.

Permanence
The permanence is located on the ground floor near by the accreditation centre. This is where
important event information can be found and training schedules, team cabins, car parking,
messages and lost property.

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                          EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
                          Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                              17 – 22 August 2021

Permanence opening hours:

       Friday       13th August           09:00   –   20:00
       Saturday     14th August           08:00   –   20:00
       Sunday       15th August           08:00   –   20:00
       Monday       16th August           08:00   –   20:00
       Tuesday      17th August           08:30   –   21:30
       Wednesday    18th August           08:00   –   22:00
       Thursday     19th August           08:00   –   21:30
       Friday       20th August           09:00   –   21:30
       Saturday     21st August           09:00   –   21:30
       Sunday       22nd August           08:00   –   18:30

3.2.   COMMISSAIRES PANEL MEETING

Date:        Monday 16th August
Time:        09:00 until 09:30
Location:    Commissaires meeting room, ground floor

3.3.   CONFIRMATION / LICENCE CHECK

Date:        Monday 16th August
Time:        10:00 until 13:00
Location:    Commissaires meeting room, ground floor

Team managers must confirm all starters, presenting all licenses (with passport for the Juniors
category) and provide a sample of teams’ apparel.

Moreover, in order to accelerate the preparation of the start lists we would be grateful
if each nation could provide us a list with the best time/result realized of their riders in
timed events.

During that procedure, the anti Covid-19 Health Protocol of the country will be
applicable, limiting the team managers to maximum 2 persons per nation, depending on
the size of the team.

3.4.   TEAM MANAGERS MEETING

Date:        Monday 16th August
Time:        19:00
Location:    Business Lounge, 3rd floor

Team managers can take the lift or stairs from the main entrance and follow directional
signage towards the Business Lounge.

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                           EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
                           Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                               17 – 22 August 2021

Riders’ numbers will be distributed during that meeting. We request a maximum representation of
two people per team attend the meeting.

During the team Managers meeting, the anti Covid-19 Health Protocol of the country
will be applicable, limiting the team managers to maximum 2 persons per nation,
depending on the size of the team.

Attendance is required by:
   - UEC Track Commission President
   - UCI and National Commissaires
   - Team Managers
   - ITA doping control officer
   - Event Director
   - UEC Technical Delegate

3.5. TEAMS PARKING AREA
Car parking on site at Omnisport Apeldoorn is limited. There are two car parks available
to the velodrome: P5 / P6. (See map on page 28)

P1 and P2, the main access car park to the Velodrome is not available to event personnel as it is
reserved for the stores Mediamarkt and Decathlon. P7 is the parking place of guests of the Intratuin.
Parking passes will be allocated to the teams at the accreditation centre according to the numbers
of riders entered, until to a maximum of two passes per nation.

Any further vehicles should be discussed with the team area coordinator.

3.6. TEAMS STORAGE AREA
Storage containers are allocated to teams according to the numbers of riders entered.

The containers are located in car park 8 as per the map (page 28). Each container is provided with
lighting. The team cabin area is covered by security 24 hours a day from Friday August 13th.

Teams who arrive prior should contact: a.haantjes@libemaprofcycling.nl

The Team Cabin Coordinator will meet each team on arrival and show you to your allocated Cabin.
It is important that teams only use the cabin allocated to them. Due to the numbers of teams entered
and space limitations it will be necessary for some smaller teams to share cabins.

A security deposit of € 100,00 in cash must be paid for each key. Please ensure you sign
your key back in at the end of the event, no later than 10h00 on Monday 23rd of August.
Lost/unreturned keys will be charged at € 100,00 euro per key. The deposit will be returned once
the team cabin has been inspected and is left in the condition in which it was issued to you. Your
deposit will not be returned if there is any damage to the team cabin and you may incur additional
repair costs if the damage exceeds the initial deposit.

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                            EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
                            Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                                17 – 22 August 2021

Lost keys – if your team misplaced the key for your team cabin, a replacement key is available from
the Team Cabin Coordinator. Teams will be responsible for the cost of replacing lost keys. Key
replacement cost is € 100,00 euro.

Teams will be able to access the storage compound from Friday 13th of August 13h00 until
Sunday 22 August 20h00.

3.7. TEAM BOXES (track centre)
Track center boxes will be available from Saturday 14th of August at 8h00. Team boxes
are allocated in the track center taking into account the size of each team. Due to the large number
of people on the track center, the space is limited. Please ensure equipment does not excessively
narrow or block walkways.
Fire Regulations insist that corridors in the track are maintained for emergency evacuation purposes.
To ensure the track center can be cleared quickly and safely in an emergency, please ensure
equipment does not excessively narrow or block walkways. Team boxes will have one table, chairs
and bike racks. No furniture is to be removed from the allocated box, from the infield or chained up.

Power supply in team boxes
Teams boxes will be powered with 230V, standard 2-pin outlet. The venue requires that all electrical
equipment meets Dutch Standards to meet safety requirements. Teams must have all appliances
tested and tagged by a qualified electrician. Please do not plug extension leads into this socket or
kettles, coffee machines or fan heaters as they use high power consumption and may cause the
supply to fail.
*Wifi: Wifi will be available for teams in the velodrome allocated area.

3.8. TEAMS CHANGING ROOMS
There are male and female changing rooms and shower facilities available at Omnisport Apeldoorn
on the ground floor. Please follow the directional signage.

3.9. RIDING BICYCLES IN THE VENUE
Riding bicycles in the corridors of Omnisport is prohibited at all times. Bicycles are only to be ridden
within the warm up zone and on the track.

3.10. RIDER ICE BATHS
The LOC will not supply ice baths. It is the responsibility of the teams to supply the ice baths. A
dressing room can be available, please contact the facility manager (Peter Bourgonje) from the
venue via +31 6 16 509 123.

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                            EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
                            Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                                17 – 22 August 2021

3.11. TEAM PERFORMANCE ANALYSTS
An area is provided for sports scientists on the home straight concourse. Availability is limited.

All NF wishing to utilize this facility must book their position with the LOC, via
a.haantjes@libemaprofcycling.nl prior to arrival by the 6th of August. The cost of this service
(included cabled internet - € 190) will need to be born by the teams. Bookings will be made on a first
come, first served basis.
Please note: NF will not be able to set up their own wireless networks as they interfere with other
equipment in use. All “unofficial” set up will be immediately desinstalled.

4. MEDIA
4.1. MEDIA PERMANENCE – UEC PRESS AREA
The Media Permanence and UEC Press area are located at the infield.

In order to access the UEC Press Area an accreditation is necessary. To apply for media accreditation,
please visit the UEC website www.uec.ch
Media accreditation and photographers’ bib’s can be collected during the opening hours of the
accreditation centre or at the media permanence.
Please ensure that you collect your accreditation as soon as you arrive at the velodrome as it will be
required for access to all parts of the venue. Accreditations must be worn and visible whenever you
pass through accreditation controls.
For any further inquire please contact Mr. Stefano Bertolotti: s.bertolotti@uec.ch.
Media can park their vehicle at P5, see map on page 28.

4.2. INTERVIEW ZONE
Next to the Awards Ceremony podium, a flash interview zone will be organised open for the media.

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                           EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
                           Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                               17 – 22 August 2021

5. TRAINING SCHEDULE
       Saturday, 14th August
       08.30 – 13.00                 Official Training     1 hour and 30 min. per group
       13.30 – 19.30                 Official Training     1 hour and 30 min. per group

       Sunday, 15th August
       08.30 – 13.00                 Official Training     1 hour and 30 min. per group
       13.30 – 19.30                 Official Training     1 hour and 30 min. per group

       Monday, 16th August
       08.30 – 13.00                 Official Training     1 hour and 30 min. per group
       13.30 – 19.30                 Official Training     1 hour and 30 min. per group

During competitions
A. Every competition day in the morning:
      Venue will open 2:00 hours before the competition start.
      Warm-up will start 1h45’ before the competition start only for competition riders of the day.
      End of warm-up 15 minutes before the competition start.

B. Between session 1 and session 2.
- After end of session 1: start open training.
- Last 45’ before start of session 2: warm-up only for competition riders of the day.
- 15’ before start of session 2: end of warm-up

C. Madison training
      Thursday, 19 August           14.45 - 15.15 Organized training session Madison women U23
                                    15.15 - 15.45 Organized training session Madison men U23

       Saturday, 21 August          14.00 - 14.30 Organized training session Madison women junior
                                    (mandatory for all participating nations)

                                    14.30 - 15.00 Organized training session Madison men junior
                                    (mandatory for all participating nations)

Training from starting gates may only occur in the final 15 minutes of each session from the home
straight only and under the control of the UEC Technical Delegate. Training behind a Derny or a
motorbike will not be permitted in any session.

UNOFFICIAL TRAINING: Omnisport Apeldoorn will not be accessible to teams before the Offi-
cial Training Sessions.

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                         EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
                         Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                             17 – 22 August 2021

6. DETAILED VENUE SCHEDULE

Saturday, 14 August
08:00             Permanence open (ground floor)
08:00             Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a)
08:30 – 13:00     Official training
13:30 – 19:30     Official training
20:00             Permanence/infield closed

Sunday, 15 August
08:00             Permanence open (ground floor)
08:00             Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a)
08:30 – 13:00     Official training
13:30 – 19:30     Official training
20:00             Permanence/infield closed

Monday, 16 August
08:00            Permanence open (ground floor)
08:00            Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a)
08:30 – 13:00    Official training
10:00 – 13:00    License Check
13:30 – 19:30    Official training
19:00 – 20:00    Team managers meeting
20:30            Permanence/infield closed

Tuesday, 17 August
08:30            Permanence open (ground floor)
08:30            Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) not allowed on track!
09:30 – 10:45    Official training (Only for events of the day)
11:00 – 16:00    Session 1
16:00 – 16:30    Open training
16:30 – 17:15    Official training (Only for events of the day)
17:30 – 20:50    Session 2
21:30            Permanence closed
23:00            Venue and maintenance area closed

Wednesday, 18 August
08:00            Permanence open (ground floor)
08:00            Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) not allowed on track!
09:00 – 09:45    Warm-up session (Only for events of the day)
10:00 – 14:20    Session 1
14:20 – 14:50    Open training
14:50 – 15:35    Official training (Only for events of the day)
15:50 – 21:15    Session 2
22:00            Permanence closed
23:00            Venue and maintenance area closed

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                             17 – 22 August 2021

Thursday, 19 August
08:00            Permanence open (ground floor)
08:00            Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) not allowed on track!
09:00 – 09:45    Warm-up session (Only for events of the day)
10:00 – 14:20    Session 1
14.45 – 15.15    Organized training session Madison women U23
15.15 – 15.45    Organized training session Madison men U23
15:45 – 16:15    Official training (Only for events of the day)
16:30 – 21:00    Session 2
21:30            Permanence closed
23:00            Venue and maintenance area closed

Friday, 20 August
09:00               Permanence open (ground floor)
09:00               Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) not allowed on track!
10:00 – 10:45       Warm-up session (Only for events of the day)
11:00 – 13:30       Session 1
13:30 – 14:00       Open training
14:00 – 14:45       Official training (Only for events of the day)
15:00 – 21:00       Session 2
21:30               Permanence closed
23:00               Venue and maintenance area closed

Saturday, 21August
09:00            Permanence open (ground floor)
09:00            Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) not allowed on track!
10:00 – 10:45    Warm-up session (Only for events of the day)
11:00 – 13:50    Session 1
14.00 - 14.30       Organized training session Madison women junior
                    (mandatory for all participating nations)
14.30 - 15.00       Organized training session Madison men junior
                    (mandatory for all participating nations)
15:00 – 15:45       Official training (Only for events of the day)
16:00 – 21:00       Session 2
21:30               Permanence closed
23:00               Venue and maintenance area closed

Sunday, 22 August
08:00             Permanence open (ground floor)
08:00             Venue open for Riders / Teams (door 5a) not allowed on track!
09:00 – 09:45     Warm-up session (Only for events of the day)
10:00 – 12:05     Session 1
12:05 – 12:45     Official training (Only for events of the day)
13:30 – 17:00     Session 2
18:30             Permanence closed
20:00             Venue and maintenance area closed for riders/teams/press

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                             17 – 22 August 2021

   7. COMPETITION SCHEDULE

DAY 1 – Tuesday, 17 August

11.00-16.00   WJ     Team Sprint          Qualifying                    18
              MJ     Team Sprint          Qualifying                    18
              WU23   Individual Pursuit   Qualifying                    50
              MU23   Individual Pursuit   Qualifying                    91
              WJ     Team Pursuit         Qualifying                    53
              MJ     Team Pursuit         Qualifying                    70
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17.30-20.50   WJ     Team Sprint          First Round                   11
              MJ     Team Sprint          First Round                   11
              WJ     Scratch Race         Final                         15
              WU23   Elimination Race     Final                         18
              WJ     Scratch Race         Awards Ceremony                8
              WU23   Elimination Race     Awards Ceremony                8
              WU23   Individual Pursuit   Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd    11
              MU23   Individual Pursuit   Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd    13
              WU23   Individual Pursuit   Awards Ceremony                8
              MU23   Individual Pursuit   Awards Ceremony                8
              MJ     Scratch Race         Final                         15
              MU23   Elimination Race     Final                         18
              MJ     Scratch Race         Awards Ceremony                8
              MU23   Elimination Race     Awards Ceremony                8
              WJ     Team Sprint          Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd     8
              MJ     Team Sprint          Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd     8
              WJ     Team Sprint          Awards Ceremony                8
              MJ     Team Sprint          Awards Ceremony                8
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                            17 – 22 August 2021

DAY 2 – Wednesday, 18 August

10.00-14.22   WU23   Team Sprint        Qualifying                    14
              MU23   Team Sprint        Qualifying                    14
              WJ     Sprint             Qualifying (16 qualif.)       23
              WJ     Team Pursuit       First round                   23
              MJ     Team Pursuit       First round                   38
              WJ     Sprint             1/8 finals                    19
              WU23   Team Pursuit       Qualifying                    53
              MU23   Team Pursuit       Qualifying                    68
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15.50-21.25   WU23   Team Sprint        First round                    7
              MU23   Team Sprint        First round                    7
              MJ     1km TT             Final                         72
              WJ     Sprint             1/4 finals 1st heat           14
              MJ     1km TT             Awards Ceremony                8
              WJ     Team Pursuit       Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd    15
              MJ     Team Pursuit       Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd    14
              WJ     Sprint             1/4 finals 2nd heat           14
              WJ     Team Pursuit       Awards Ceremony               12
              MJ     Team Pursuit       Awards Ceremony               12
              WJ     Sprint             1/4 finals decider             4
              WU23   Scratch Race       Final                         18
              WJ     Elimination Race   Final                         18
              WU23   Scratch Race       Awards Ceremony                8
              WJ     Elimination Race   Awards Ceremony                8
              MU23   Scratch Race       Final                         24
              MJ     Elimination Race   Final                         18
              MU23   Scratch Race       Awards Ceremony                8
              MJ     Elimination Race   Awards Ceremony                8
              WU23   Team Sprint        Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd     8
              MU23   Team Sprint        Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd     8
              WU23   Team Sprint        Awards Ceremony               10
              MU23   Team Sprint        Awards Ceremony               10
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                         Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                             17 – 22 August 2021

DAY 3 – Thursday, 19 August

10.00-14.25   MJ      Sprint               Qualifying (16 qualif.)       30
              WU23    Sprint               Qualifying (16 qualif.)       26
              MJ      Individual Pursuit   Qualifying                    77
              WJ      Individual Pursuit   Qualifying                    40
              WU23    Team Pursuit         First round                   28
              MU23    Team Pursuit         First round                   26
              WU23    Sprint               1/8 finals                    19
              MJ      Sprint               1/8 finals                    19
                                                                        265

14:45-15:15   WU23    Madison Training                                   30
15:15-15:45   MU23    Madison Training                                   30

16.30-21.02   WJ      Sprint               Semi-final 1st heat            7
              WU23    Sprint               1/4 finals 1st heat           14
              MJ      Sprint               1/4 finals 1st heat           14
              WJ      Sprint               Semi-final 2nd heat            7
              WU23    Sprint               1/4 finals 2nd heat           14
              MJ      Sprint               1/4 finals 2nd heat           14
              WJ      Sprint               Semi-final decider             4
              WU23    Sprint               1/4 finals decider             4
              MJ      Sprint               1/4 finals decider             4
              MU23    1km TT               Final                         57
              WJ      Individual Pursuit   Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd    10
              MJ      Individual Pursuit   Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd    11
              MU23    1Km TT               Awards Ceremony                8
              WJ      Individual Pursuit   Awards Ceremony                8
              MJ      Individual Pursuit   Awards Ceremony                8
              WJ      Sprint               Finals 1st heat                7
              WU23    Team Pursuit         Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd    14
              MU23    Team Pursuit         Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd    14
              WJ      Sprint               Finals 2nd heat                7
              WU23    Team Pursuit         Awards Ceremony               12
              MU23    Team Pursuit         Awards Ceremony               12
              WJ      Sprint               Finals decider                 4
              WJ      Sprint               Awards Ceremony                8
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                               17 – 22 August 2021

DAY 4 – Friday, 20 August

11.00-13.27    MU23     Sprint               Qualifying (16 qualif.)    36
               WJ       Omnium   - race I    Scratch Race 5km           10
               MJ       Omnium   - race I    Scratch Race 7.5km         15
               MU23     Sprint               1/8 finals                 19
               WJ       Omnium   - race II   Tempo Race 5km             10
               MU23     Sprint               1/4 finals 1st heat        14
               MJ       Omnium   - race II   Tempo Race 7,5km           15
               MU23     Sprint               1/4 finals 2nd heat        14
               Pause                                                    10
               MU23     Sprint               1/4 finals decider          4
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15.00-20.46    WJ       Omnium-race III      Elimination Race           18
               MJ       sprint               Semi-final 1st heat         7
               WU23     Sprint               Semi-final 1st heat         7
               MJ       Omnium-race III      Elimination Race           18
               WJ       500m Time Trial      Final                      35
               MJ       sprint               Semi-final 2nd heat         7
               WU23     sprint               Semi-final 2nd heat         7
               WJ       500m Time Trial      Awards Ceremony             8
               MJ       Sprint               Semi-final decider          4
               WU23     Sprint               Semi-final decider          4
               WU23     Points Race          Final 25km                 40
               MJ       sprint               Finals 1st heat             7
               WU23     sprint               Finals 1st heat             7
               MU23     Points Race          Final 40km                 52
               MJ       sprint               Finals 2nd heat             7
               WU23     sprint               Finals 2nd heat             7
               WU23     Points Race          Awards Ceremony             8
               MU23     Points Race          Awards Ceremony             8
               MJ       Sprint               Finals decider              4
               WU23     Sprint               Finals decider              4
               MJ       Sprint               Awards Ceremony             8
               WU23     Sprint               Awards Ceremony             8
               WJ       Omnium-race IV       Points Race 15km           25
               MJ       Omnium-race IV       Points Race 20km           30
               WJ       Omnium               Awards Ceremony             8
               MJ       Omnium               Awards Ceremony             8
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                           Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                               17 – 22 August 2021

DAY 5 – Saturday, 21 August

 11.00-13.42    WU23    Omnium -   Race I    Scratch Race 7,5km      15
                MU23    Omnium -   Race I    Scratch Race 10km       15
                WJ      Keirin               1st round               14
                MJ      Keirin               1st round               18
                WU23    Omnium -   Race II   Tempo Race 7,5km        15
                MU23    Omnium -   Race II   Tempo Race 10km         15
                WJ      Keirin               1st round repechages    14
                MJ      Keirin               1st round repechages    18
                WU23    500m TT              Final                  30
                WU23    500m TT              Awards Ceremony          8
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 14:00-14:30    WJ       Madison Training                            30
 14:30-15:00    MJ       Madison Training                            30

 16.00-20.54    WU23     Omnium - Race III   Elimination Race        18
                MU23     Sprint              Semi-final 1st heat      7
                MU23     Omnium - Race III   Elimination Race        18
                MU23     Sprint              Semi-final 2nd heat      7
                WJ       Keirin              Semi-finals              9
                MJ       Keirin              Semi-finals              9
                MU23     Sprint              Semi-final decider       4
                WJ       Points Race         Final 20km              30
                MU23     Sprint              Finals 1st heat          7
                MJ       Points Race         Final 25km              35
                MU23     Sprint              Finals 2nd heat          7
                WJ       Points Race         Awards Ceremony          8
                MJ       Points Race         Awards Ceremony          8
                MU23     Sprint              Finals Decider           4
                WJ       Keirin              Finals 7-12 and 1-6      9
                MJ       Keirin              Finals 7-12 and 1-6      9
                MU23     Sprint              Awards Ceremony          8
                WJ       Keirin              Awards Ceremony          8
                MJ       Keirin              Awards Ceremony          8
                WU23     Omnium Race IV      Points Race 20km        30
                MU23     Omnium Race IV      Points Race 25km        35
                WU23     Omnium              Awards Ceremony          8
                MU23     Omnium              Awards Ceremony          8
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                                  Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                                      17 – 22 August 2021

 DAY 6 – Sunday, 22 August

   10.00-12.05       WU23        Keirin                      1st round                                   14
                     MU23        Keirin                      1st round                                   27
                     WJ          Madison                     Final 20km                                  35
                     WU23        Keirin                      1st round repechages                        14
                     MU23        Keirin                      1st round repechages                        27
                     WJ          Madison                     Awards Ceremony                              8
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   13.30-16.56       WU23        Keirin                      Semi-finals                                  9
                     MU23        Keirin                      Semi-finals                                  9
                     MJ          Madison                     Final 30km                                  40
                     WU23        Keirin                      Finals 7-12 and 1-6                          9
                     MU23        Keirin                      Finals 7-12 and 1-6                          9
                     MJ          Madison                     Awards Ceremony                              8
                     WU23        Keirin                      Awards Ceremony                              8
                     MU23        Keirin                      Awards Ceremony                              8
                     WU23        Madison                     Final 25km                                  40
                     MU23        Madison                     Final 40km                                  50
                     WU23        Madison                     Awards Ceremony                              8
                     MU23        Madison                     Awards Ceremony                              8
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            ** warm up time between the 2 sessions will be confirmed after the team managers' meeting
            ** période d'échauffement entre les 2 sessions sera confirmé lors de la réunion technique

       NOTE: The competition program may be modified and will be daily announced on the notice-
boards.

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                           Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                               17 – 22 August 2021

8. EVENT SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL RULES
1.1    The Union Européenne de Cyclisme in cooperation with Stichting Cycling Events Omnisport will
       organize the 2021 Track Juniors and U23 European Championships for the following disciplines.

       Men       Under 23                                Junior
                 Sprint                                  Sprint
                 Team Sprint                             Team Sprint
                 1 Km TT                                 1 Km TT
                 Keirin                                  Keirin
                 Individual Pursuit 4 km                 Individual Pursuit 3 km
                 Team Pursuit 4 km                       Team Pursuit 4 km
                 Points race 40 km                       Points race 25 km
                 Scratch race 15 km                      Scratch race 10 km
                 Madison 40 km                           Madison 30 km
                 Elimination race                        Elimination race
                 Omnium                                  Omnium

      Women      Under 23                                Junior
                 Sprint                                  Sprint
                 Team Sprint                             Team Sprint
                 500 m. TT                               500 m. TT
                 Keirin                                  Keirin
                 Individual Pursuit 3 km                 Individual Pursuit 2 km
                 Team Pursuit 4 km                       Team Pursuit 4 km
                 Points race 25 km                       Points race 20 km
                 Scratch race 10 km                      Scratch race 7,5 km
                 Madison 25 km                           Madison 20 km
                 Elimination race                        Elimination race
                 Omnium                                  Omnium

       These Championships may be contested by riders entered by their National Federation as a
       National Team.

1.2    Entries must be submitted by National Federations starting from Monday 12th July until
       Sunday 8th, August 2021, 23:59 CET (riders, staff and NF Official Delegates) in
       http://uec.ch/en/registrations

       Entrants for European Championships shall hold licenses issued by a Federation affiliated to the
       UEC and have the nationality of the Federation doing the entry.

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                          Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                              17 – 22 August 2021

1.3   National Federations may nominate the following riders / teams to the events:

                                   Men U23 / Juniors        Women U23 / Juniors
       Events                     entered     start         entered     start
       Sprint                        3          2              3          2
       Keirin                        3          2              3          2
       Team Sprint                   4          3*             4          3*
       1 km TT                       3          2
       500 m. TT                                                 3             2
       Individual pursuit            3            2              3             2
       Team pursuit                  5            4*             5             4*
       Points race                   2            1              2             1
       Scratch race                  2            1              2             1
       Omnium                        2            1              2             1
       Madison                       3            2*             3             2*
       Elimination race              2            1              2             1
                                                                           * = 1 team
      Where the number of entries for an event exceeds the track limit, qualification heats
      will be added to the competition schedule.

1.4   In order for an event to be considered as a European Championship at least 7 riders must
      be registered in the individual events and 5 nations in the team events as following:

      Under 23 individual events    less than 7 riders = no championship
      Under 23 team events          less than 5 teams = no championship
      Juniors individual events     less than 7 riders = no championship
                                    but those riders may take part to the U23 category event (art. 1.7)
      Juniors Team events           less than 5 teams = no championship
                                    but those teams may take part to the U23 category event (art. 1.7)
      In such cases, the UEC Track Commission will inform all nations accordingly on
      Tuesday, 10 August 2021.
1.5   The riders to contest each Championship shall be confirmed by an official of their Federation,
      to the Commissaires, during the confirmation procedure, before the start of the Team
      Managers meeting.
1.6   Riders ages shall be calculated as defined by the UCI rules. Generally, the age of a rider shall
      be determined by the difference between the year of the event and the year of birth of the
      rider.

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                          Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                              17 – 22 August 2021

      Nevertheless, taking into account the UCI rules, articles 1.1.034, 3.2.001, 3.4.004, 9.2.024,
      11.1.003 and in accordance with the UCI, the participation at the U23 competitions shall be
      open to riders of 18 and over.
      Only 2nd year juniors are allowed to participate in individual events of the U23
      category.
      Therefore, a Junior rider who decides to compete in an individual event of the U23
      category have to announce his/her choice at the license check control and this
      choice will be for all events of the European Championships.
      This rider won’t be allowed to compete in Junior Individual and Team events.
      TEAM EVENTS
      Riders in the Junior category may also contest Under 23 Championships provided that:
             ✓ Men Under 23 Team Pursuit: maximum 2 junior riders per team
             ✓ Men Under 23 Team Sprint: maximum 1 junior rider per team
             ✓ Women Under 23 Team Pursuit: maximum 2 junior rider per team
             ✓ Women Under 23 Team Sprint: maximum 1 junior rider per team
             ✓ Women Under 23 Madison: maximum 1 junior rider per team
      Nevertheless, in team events, a Junior rider can only compete in one category.
      Riders who are Under 23 but registered as a member of a road trade team (WorldTeams,
      Women’s WorldTeam, ProTeams, Continental Teams, Women’s Continental Teams) may
      contest the Under 23 championships.

1.7   Body numbers – Clothes
      The riders are obliged to use the body-numbers which will be supplied by the organization.
      Changes to these and clothes are not allowed. Riders must compete in their national jersey.
      Riders shall wear one (1) body number in the following events:
      Kilo and 500 m. TT, Individual Pursuit, Team Pursuit (each rider one number),
      Team Sprint (each rider one number).
      Riders shall wear two (2) body numbers in all other races, Omnium included.
      The riders competing in Madison will receive dedicated body numbers.
1.8   Publication
      All results, rankings and communiqués will be available in pigeons holes assigned per event.
      Results will also be published on the UEC website: www.uec.ch and on the official live timing
      website: www.veloresults.com

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                            Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                                17 – 22 August 2021

1.9    Unforeseen
       In those events in which the regulations not specify, the commissaires panel, in conjunction
       with the UEC Technical delegate and the organization (where applicable), will decide.

ARTICLE 2. EVENTS REGULATIONS

2.1.   Sprint
       The best 16 riders (to be confirmed in accordance with the number of entries) in the qualifying
       round shall contest the competition.

2.2.   Individual Pursuit
       2.2.1 The Championships shall be conducted as follows: the two fastest riders in the
             qualifying round will contest the final for first and second place and the next two
             fastest riders will contest the final for third and fourth place.
                The remaining riders will be classified in accordance with the times recorded in the
                Qualifying Round.

2.3.   TT Km and 500 m.
       2.3.1. The Championships will be conducted as a straight final. The UEC Track Commission
              may seed certain riders to start in the latter part of the field based on World
              Championship or Nations Cup performances in addition to the positions secured in the
              preceding European Championship.
       2.3.2. The Championship will be contested with 1 rider alone in each heat.

2.4    Points Races
       2.4.1    The Championships will be conducted in accordance with the UCI Regulations.

                Where the number of entries for an event exceeds the track limit, all riders entered
                shall first participate in qualifying heats according to the UCI Regulations.

2.5    Keirin
       2.5.1 The Championships will be conducted in accordance with the UCI Regulations.

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                           Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                               17 – 22 August 2021

2.6   Scratch Race
      2.6.1 The Championships will be conducted in accordance with the UCI Regulations.

              Where the number of entries for an event exceeds the track limit, all riders entered shall
              first participate in qualifying heats according to the UCI Regulations.

2.7   Team Pursuit
      2.7.1   The Championships shall be conducted as follows: the two fastest teams in the
              qualifying round will contest the final for first and second place and the next two
              fastest teams will contest the final for third and fourth place.

              The remaining riders will be classified in accordance with the times recorded in the
              Qualifying Round.

2.8   Team Sprint
      2.8.1   The Championships shall be conducted as follows: the two fastest teams in the qual-
              ifying round will contest the final for first and second place and the next two fastest
              teams will contest the final for third and fourth place.

              The remaining riders will be classified in accordance with the times recorded in the
              Qualifying Round.

2.9   Omnium
      2.9.1   The Championships will be conducted in accordance with the UCI Regulations.

      2.9.2 Where the number of entries for an event exceeds the track limit, all riders entered
            shall first participate in qualifying Points Race heats run over the distance and with
            the number of sprints, as per the regulations for Points Race qualification heats.

              The heats shall be run in such a way so as to qualify up to the track maximum number
              of riders, without necessarily qualifying the maximum number of riders permitted. An
              equal number of riders shall qualify from each heat to participate in the Omnium.

              All riders not qualifying to participate in the Omnium shall be placed jointly in last
              position. Any riders not finishing any of the qualifying rounds shall not be placed
              (DNF).

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                            Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                                17 – 22 August 2021

2.10   Madison
       2.10.1 One (1) team from each nation may contest each championship.
       2.10.2 The distances for each championship are:
                        Women Junior         20 km
                        Men Junior           30 km
                        Women U23            30 km
                        Men Under 23         40 km

              In case of qualifying heats, the distance shall be 50% of the distance of the final.
       2.10.3 The UEC Track Commission shall consider the experience of riders in the Junior
              Championships in deciding the number of riders to contest the final.

2.11 Elimination race (as a Championship)
       2.11.1 For the start of the race, riders shall line up in single file along the railing and in the
              sprinters lane.
       2.11.2 The coaches holding their rider in the sprinters lane are followed to push them during
              the start but from a standstill position (2 feet on the ground at the same time).
       2.11.3 Where applicable, the order of the riders shall be determined according to the UCI
              regulations, in respect to the current UCI Elimination Ranking by Nations.
              The order for non-ranked nations, will be done by drawing lots during the Team
              Managers’ meeting as follows:
              •   1st draw – teams present at the Team Managers’ meeting
              •   2nd draw – teams not present at the Team Managers’ meeting

ARTICLE 3. AWARDS
       Jersey and medals
       Every European Championship will be awarded for:
              The 1st place: Champion(s) jersey and Gold medal
              The 2nd place: Silver medal
              The 3rd place: Bronze medal

       Winners are obliged to be in time for the awards ceremony.
       Riders must present themselves in race clothing, wearing their national jersey and shall not
       wear a helmet, a cap a headband or glasses until they leave the podium ceremony area.

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                           Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
                               17 – 22 August 2021

ARTICLE 4. ANTIDOPING
       The UCI antidoping regulations are entirely applicable to the event.
       The antidoping tests will take place at the Velodrome Antidoping Station located at door 5a,
       ground floor.
       The anti-doping controls will be under the responsibility of the International Testing Agency
       (ITA).
       An official Communiqué will be distributed by the appointed DCO.

ARTICLE 5. PENALTIES
       The UCI penalty scale is the only one applicable.

ARTICLE 6. RESPONSIBILITIES
       The organizer and UEC will not, under any circumstances, be liable to any accidents or dam-
       age that occurs during training and competitions.

       The organizers and UEC decline all responsibilities towards the riders and others in case of
       an accident.

For all cases not covered by these specific regulations, the UCI rules will apply. Any problems will
be solved between the organizers, the Commissaires Panel and UEC officials.

                                                                  Lausanne (SUI), 02/07/2021

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                               17 – 22 August 2021

PARKING AT THE VELODROME

Teams and Press can use the parking space nearby the container village. Teams have to park at
P5, they can follow the signs ‘Teams’. Teams and press can use entrance 5a to enter the
building.

It’s important to know that entrance 5a, the parking area and the container village (P8) are
located behind the building. When you drive at the location site, you have to drive to the other
side of the Velodrome.

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