2019 UCI PARA-CYCLING TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS APELDOORN, THE NETHERLANDS 14 - 17 MARCH 2019

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2019 UCI PARA-CYCLING TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS APELDOORN, THE NETHERLANDS 14 - 17 MARCH 2019
INFORMATION BULLETIN
2019 UCI PARA-CYCLING TRACK
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
APELDOORN, THE NETHERLANDS

14 – 17 MARCH 2019
2019 UCI PARA-CYCLING TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS APELDOORN, THE NETHERLANDS 14 - 17 MARCH 2019
CONTENT

APELDOORN .......................................................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRACK .............................................................................................. 4
ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORTATION............................................................................................. 4
HOW TO GET TO THE VENUE ................................................................................................................ 6
ACCREDITATION CENTRE ....................................................................................................................... 6
TEAM BOXES .......................................................................................................................................... 6
CLASSIFICATION..................................................................................................................................... 7
TECHNICAL MEETINGS........................................................................................................................... 7
VISAS...................................................................................................................................................... 8
GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 8
TICKETING .............................................................................................................................................. 9
REGISTRATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 9

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14 – 17 March 2019
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APELDOORN
Apeldoorn, a city with an extraordinary combination of nature, culture and urban amenities. Together
with the beautiful, picturesque villages a stone’s throw away, this city will show you the best of the
Veluwe region.

Apeldoorn is surrounded by all the green from the Veluwe, but also by the cityscape. Discover the art
and culture, a wide range of shops and all the top attractions.

The city centre of Apeldoorn is known for a vary range of shops. With the Hoofdstraat, side streets
and the squares you will find more than 2 kilometres of shopping area. Visit Apenheul, a forest full of
free running monkeys. Between the greenery, more than half of the monkeys simple loose between
the visitors. Also word visiting is Julianatoren, with over 60 attractions and various shows you can
spend the day over here and have fun.

You can enjoy the beautiful nature area in and around Apeldoorn even more if you go walking or
cycling through one of the most beautiful National Park in the Netherlands; ‘National park De Hoge
Veluwe’. There is a world to discover in the park and the possibilities are almost unlimited. So grab
your bike and discover this park!

One of the other highlights is Paleis het Loo, the former residence of the Dutch Royal family.
Unfortunately Paleis het Loo is closed at the moment, due some renovation work.

Apeldoorn has so much to do. Check out the website; http://www.uitinapeldoorn.nl/en/. Here you’ll
find out all you need to know for an unforgettable visit to Apeldoorn.

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRACK

OFFICIAL SITE OF THE COMPETITIONS
Omnisport Apeldoorn is a modern location for sport and business events. Omnisport has an A-status
and is the only velodrome of the Netherlands were European or World Championships (Para) Track
cycling and athletics can be held. Besides its usefulness for cycling or athletics, Omnisport has plenty
of space to transform into a concert or congress location or even a tennis court. Omnisport almost
offers 6.500 m2 of space.

Address of the velodrome Omnisport:
De Voorwaarts 55
7321 MA Apeldoorn
The Netherlands
+31 55 3684611
www.omnisport.nl

Characteristics of the track
Length: 250 meters
Width: 7 meters
Surface: Accoya wood
Minimum banking: 14◦
Maximum banking: 44◦

TRAINING FACILITIES
Official Training will be organised on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th from 08:00 to 18:00. The
official training schedule will be published after the end of the registration period.

For training prior to the official training please contact Monique Postma from the velodrome
Omnisport by e-mail m.postma@ijsselhallen.nl.

ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORTATION

UCI Official Hotel & Hotels reserved for the teams:

For all guests interested in staying at the official hotel or team hotels during the UCI Para-cycling Track
World Championships, please make all bookings by filling in the booking form.

Especially for the World Championships we made a selection of hotels in Apeldoorn. The hotels are
offering an attractive room rate including breakfast, sport meals for lunch and dinner upon request,
free WIFI, free parking on-site and possibilities for bike storage. All hotels are located about 10
minutes’ drive from Omnisport. For more information you can also contact the LOC:
Manouk van den Elzen
manouk@theorganizingconnection.nl
+31 412 405280

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Bilderberg Hotel De Keizerkroon **** (UCI Official Hotel)
Koningstraat 7, Apeldoorn

If you want to be treated like royalty, come to the Hotel De Keizerskroon for a comfortable stay. They
are attentive to your needs and do everything they can to satisfy your personal requirements. The
comfortable and luxurious hotel rooms meet the highest requirements for the athletes. The Hotel De
Keizerskroon, right next to Het Loo Palace, was owned by Queen Wilhelmina until the 1960s and has
93 spacious rooms. You can walk or cycle through the Crown Estate of Het Loo. The famous Bilderberg
Breakfast gives you a healthy start to the day. In the evening you can enjoy great dishes made using
local products and traditional methods. You can relax completely in the luxurious sauna, solarium,
Turkish steam bath and heated indoor swimming pool.

Van der Valk Hotel De Cantharel ****
Van Golsteinlaan 20, Ugchelen

Van der Valk Hotel De Cantharel is situated in green surrounding. Comfort an luxury are paramount
in stylish hotel rooms of Van der Valk Hotel De Canhtarel. The ideal accommodation that offers a
relaxing setting for athletes. There is also a modern restaurant where you can enjoy fresh products.
On the first floor of the hotel you will find a beautiful wellness area with a sauna, Turkish steam bath,
foot baths, showers, cooling facilities time to relax.

Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn ****
Landgoedlaan 26, Apeldoorn

New in Apeldoorn is Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn located next to the highway A50. The rooms are
spacious and stylish. Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn offers you luxurious facilities where you may enjoy
extended enjoyment. In the restaurant they are offering honest, healthy and above all good food!
Relax in the modern wellness with swimming pool and fitness center.

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HOW TO GET TO THE VENUE

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The nearest international airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Distance to the velodrome: 100 km (approximately 1 hour and 15 minute drive).

TRAIN
It’s also possible to take the train from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to the central train station of
Apeldoorn (approximately 1 hour and 15 minute). More information can be find on www.ns.nl/en

ACCREDITATION CENTRE

                       Date
                       Monday 11.03.2019*                     TBC
                       Tuesday 12.03.2019                     09:00-16:00
                       Wednesday 13.03.2019                   09:00-16:00
                       Thursday 14.03.2019                    09:00-16:00
                       Friday 15.03.2019                      09:00-16:00
                       Saturday 16.03.2019                    09:00-16:00
                       Sunday 17.03.2019                      09:00-16:00

*OC only

The registration fee is € 100,00 per accredited person. Only the National teams that have paid the
registration fee within the deadline will receive their accreditation passes and be able to take part in
the competition.

Bank Account Number (detail)
BMX Holland
IBAN number: NL94 RABO 0110 0712 47
BIC: RABONL2U

The address from the bank is:
RABOBANK Oss Bernheze
Postbus 20
5384 ZG Heesch
The Netherlands

TEAM BOXES
Teams can access their storage room from 12 March. Teams can collect their key on Monday 12
March at the accreditation Centre. We ask a deposit of € 50.- for the key, deposit can be paid cash
only. Please return the key on Sunday 17 March.

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CLASSIFICATION

PI classification: at the velodrome
VI classification: at the velodrome
Athletes are requested to come at the classification with their bicycle, cycling clothes, cycling shoes
and medical documents.

Classification Schedule:
11 – 12 March 2019 from about 08:00 to 18:00 pm

The Medical Diagnostics Forms must be sent to the UCI file share server four (4) weeks before the
event. The forms can be downloaded here:
   • Medical Diagnostics Form for Athletes with Visual Impairment
   • Medical Diagnostics Form for Athletes with Physical Impairment

The detailed classification schedule will be published on the UCI website (www.uci.ch) three weeks
before the event.

TECHNICAL MEETINGS

Confirmation of starters    13 March 2019 from 10:00 to 12:00
Nation’s Forum              13 March 2019 from 16:00 to 17:00
Team managers meeting and distribution of race numbers   13 March 2019 from 17:00 to 18:00

 COMMISSAIRES’ PANEL                                TECHNICAL DELEGATE
 President Christian Magiera (GER)                  Erik Weispfennig (GER)
 Secretary Josée Bédard (CAN)                       Roberto Rancilio (ITA)
 Member    Paul Watson (IRL)
 Member    Philip Pollard (GBR)                     OFFICIAL DOCTOR
 Member    Greg Griffiths (AUS)                     TBC
 Member    José Adolfo y Bautista Cruz (PHI)
                                                    DOPING CONTROL OFFICER
                                                    Enrique Gonzalez Martinez (ESP)
 CLASSIFIERS’ PANEL                                 Zacharias Tsagkas (GRE)
 Chief Classifier Terrie Moore (CAN)
 Classifier PI       Kevin Kopera (USA)             Classifier PI   Erik Moen (USA)
 Classifier PI       Ard Ten Hoff (NED)             Classifier PI   Anouska Edwards (AUS)
 Classifier PI       Jan Esser (SUI)                Classifier VI   Morteza Najafi
 Classifier PI       Joan Steele-Mills (NED)        Classifier VI   Peter Derksen

TEST EVENTS

Two test events will be organised during the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in
Apeldoorn:

    -   1 km Tandem Mixed Team Sprint:
        This event is similar to the Mixed C1-5 Team Sprint, but adapted for tandems. A team is
        composed one (1) male tandem and one (1) female tandem from the same nation, each of

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whose tandems shall lead for two (2) laps. It’s a standing start, and both tandems will start at
        the same time. The changeover zone is the same as used in the Mixed C1-5 Team Sprint, and
        only one team compete on the track at a time. The winner is determined by the fastest time.
        Participation is limited to one (1) team per nation.

    -   Omnium (C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5, men and women):
        The Omnium is composed of four (4) events: Flying 200m, 1km/500m, Pursuit, Scratch. The
        individual events in the Omnium will be both stand-alone events (counting for the World
        Championships) and be part of the overall Omnium title, with the exception of the Flying
        200m. The Flying 200m event will not have an individual medal and will only be used as a part
        of the Omnium. For these four (4) events, each winner shall be awarded 40 points, each
        second place shall be awarded 38 points, each third place shall be awarded 36 points, etc.
        Riders ranked 21st and below shall each be awarded 1 point. The winner of the Omnium shall
        be the rider who has obtained the highest total of points. Participation is limited to two (2)
        riders per sport class per nation.

Tests events do not count for the UCI Ranking and do not award a World Champion’s title. Nations
wishing to enter atheletes in the above test events shall register on the UCI online registration system.

VISAS
Is your team participating at the UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Apeldoorn and in
need of a Visa? Your National Cycling Federation should contact the organisation, requesting an
invitation letter for each participant. Please provide the name, date of birth and title of each person
(rider, staff) in order to provide the proper letters

After the request is received, the application will be processed. The organisation will send the
individual invitation letters for all participants back to the National Cycling Federation. Riders and
staff can take this letter to apply for their visa at the Dutch embassy.

When you apply for your Visa at the Dutch embassy in your country you need to bring your invitation
letter from the organisation, that states you are a participant during the UCI Para-Cycling Track World
Championships.

If you require an official letter issued to assist with the visa process please contact:
manouk@theorganizingconnection.nl

GENERAL INFORMATION
   • TRACK:                         Omnisport, Apeldoorn
   • CLIMATE:                       March is a cool season, in which the temperature slowly
                                    increases. Average temperatures between 1°C and 10°C
                                    (33.8°F and 50°F).
    •   JET-LAG:                    UTC/GMT +1 hour
    •   VOLTAGE:                    230V
    •   CURRENCY:                   EURO

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TICKETING
The event is free to visit.

REGISTRATIONS
Online registration must be done on the UCI website before: 20 February 2019

For information on the 2019 UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships Apeldoorn, The
Netherlands, visit the official website: www.parasport.nl/?lang=en

Don’t forget to follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter): ParaSportNL Share your
activities and enthusiasm for the sport with us, that will be appreciated!

ORGANISING COMMITTEE
BMX Holland                                             Tel: +31 412 405280
Angelenweg 153                                          E-mail: info@teamtoc.nl
5349 TG Oss                                             Website: www.parasport.nl
The Netherlands

The UCI remain available for any further information. You can contact the UCI headquarters in
Aigle, attention Mrs. Tiziana Lardieri, Event Coordinator, Tel. +41 468 58 11, Fax +41 24 468 58 12;
e-mail: tiziana.lardieri@uci.ch. You can also find information on our website: www.uci.ch

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