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International Championships of Czech Republic 2006

Pardubice, Czech Republic

January 27th to January 29th, 2006





A competition in Synchronized Skating

organized by the Czech Figure Skating Association
and Krasobruslarsky klub Pardubice

Pardubice, Czech Republic

January 27th - January 29th, 2006






Event
Announcement


1 General

This competition is held from January 27th till January 29th 2006 in the town of Pardubice, Czech Republic, and is conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations 2004 and Special Regulations Synchronized Skating 2004, as well as all pertinent ISU Communications. Participation in the International Championships of Czech Republic 2006 is open to all teams who belong to an ISU Member, Rule 130, paragraph 7) and qualify with regard to eligibility according to Rule 102, provided the ages fall within the limits specified in Rule 108, paragraph 3 a) and they meet the participation, citizenship and residency requirements according to Rule 109, paragraphs 1 and 2 d.

A Senior team shall consist of 16 - 20 skaters; all of whom must have reached the age of fourteen (14) before July 1st 2005.

A Junior team shall consist of 12 - 20 skaters; all of whom must have reached the age of twelve (12) before July 1st 2005 and may not have reached the age of nineteen (19) before July 1st 2005.

A Novice team shall consist of 12 - 20 skaters; all of whom must have reached the age of ten (10) before July 1st 2005 and may not have reached the age of fifteen (15) before July 1st 2005.

Each team may have up to a maximum of four (4) alternates listed on the Team Entry Form (Rule 701, paragraph 3 c) and 3e).


2 Event Data

Host: Czech Figure Skating Association (ISU Member)
Organizer: Krasobruslarsky klub Pardubice
K Vinici 1901
530 02 Pardubice
Czech Republic
Venue: The competition takes place in the CEZ Arena with an ice surface of 60 meters in length and 30 meters in width. Official practices will also take place in he above given rink.

Address:
CEZ Arena Pardubice
Sukova trida 1735
530 02 Pardubice
Czech Republic

www.arenapce.cz


3 Technical Data

Senior Teams

SHORT PROGRAM Duration: 2 minutes and 40 seconds maximum, but may be less, Rule 704, paragraph 1. a).

The required elements to be skated are listed in ISU
Special Regulations Synchronized Skating 2004, Rule 705, paragraphs 1 and 2, Group A.
FREE SKATING Duration: 4 minutes, 30 seconds, +/- 10 seconds, Rule 704, paragraph 2a.

Composition in accordance with ISU Special Regulations
Synchronized Skating 2004, Rule 711
FACTORS In accordance with ISU Special Regulations for
Synchronized Skating 2004, Rule 738, paragraph 1 o) the factors for the Program Components are

Short Program 0,8
Free Skating 1,6

Junior Teams

SHORT PROGRAM Duration: 2 minutes and 40 seconds maximum, but may be less, Rule 704, paragraph 1. a).

The required elements to be skated are listed in ISU
Special Regulations Synchronized Skating 2004, Rule 705, paragraphs 1 and 2, Group A.
FREE SKATING Duration: 4 minutes +/- 10 seconds, Rule 704, paragraph 2a.

Composition in accordance with ISU Special Regulations
Synchronized Skating 2004, Rule 711
FACTORS In accordance with ISU Special Regulations for
Synchronized Skating 2004, Rule 738, paragraph 1 o) the factors for the Program Components are

Short Program 0,8
Free Skating 1,6

Novice Teams

SHORT PROGRAM Duration: 3 minutes 30 seconds +/- 10 seconds

Composition in accordance with ISU Communication 1340 in accordance with ISU Special Regulations Synchronized Skating 2004, Rule 711
4 Entries

Each ISU Member has the right to nominate two teams to each category. The host member is not bound to this restriction.
Entries for Teams, nominated Judges, Coaches, Team Leaders and Team Managers must be made only by the respective Members and must reach the Organizer not later than December 16th 2005.
Entries must be sent by registered mail, e-mail or fax to: Krasobruslarsky klub Pardubice
K Vinici 1901
530 02 Pardubice
Czech Republic
fax: + 420 467 007 718
e-mail: blatak@mopos.cz
5 Entry Fee

The entry fee of EURO 300,- per team is due at the time of application. Please, transfer the fee to the following bank account:

Receiver: Krasobruslarsky klub Pardubice
Account No.: 174581343
IBAN: CZ35 0600 0000 0001 7458 1343
SWIFT: AGBACZPP
Bank: GE Money Bank Pardubice, Namesti Republiky 2686, 530 02 Pardubice, Czech Republic
Subject: Czech Open, /ISU Member/ , /Team Name/

Should a team withdraw after December 27th 2005, the entry fee will not be refunded.


6 Technical Panel and Judges Panel

In accordance with Rule 720 each ISU Member may nominate one (1) Judge listed on the ISU list of Referes and Judges for Synchronized Skating 2005/2006.- The host ISU Member may nominate two(2) Judges listed on the ISU list of Referes and Judges for Synchronized Skating 2005/2006. The Referees, technical Specialists and technical Controller will be nominated by the Organizing Committee and chosen from the respective ISU list for Synchronized Skating 2005/2006. The Judges´ Nomination Form must be sent to the address mentioned under 4) not later than December 16th 2005.

The Draw for the Panel of Judges will be made at the Judges´ Meeting held on Friday, January 28th at 16.00 hours in the CEZ Arena.

The Judges Round Table Discussion is held on Sunday, January 29th after the Victory Ceremony.


7 Expenses Provided

Travel expenses will be paid to the Technical Panel and Referees only.
The organizer will provide accommodation for the invited Technical Panel, Referees and the nominated Judges.
Meals will be provided for the invited Technical Panel, Referees and the nominated Judges starting with Dinner on January 27th and ending with Breakfast on January 30th 2005.

The official hotel for the Technical Panel, Referees and Judges:

SMG Sport Hotel - located within the Venue complex

The reservation will be made when the entry is received.

The OC will provide transportation the Referees and Technical Panel from/to the Prague airport or Pardubice Main Railway Station free of charge.


8 Practice

The official practices start on Saturday, January 28th 2006. The Novice teams and then the Junior and Senior teams will take the ice according to the starting order. Each team will be allowed a ten (10) minutes´ session for the Short Program and twelve (12) minutes´ period for the Free Program free of charge. After the Official Draws no extra practice will be available.

Additional practices can be booked for Friday, January 27th 2006 - in one of three blocks (the first 09,00 - 12,00, the second 12,00 - 15,00 and the third 15,00 - 18,00). The charge for one 15 minutes´ practice is EUR 50,- and the deadline for applications is December 15th 2005.


9 Music

The music of each Team is to be furnished in excellent quality on cassettes or CD (Compact Disc) format in accordance with Rule 724, paragraph 1.
Cassettes and CDs must show the event (Senior, Junior, Novice), the Team's name and nation and the exact running time of the music. They are to be submitted at the time of the Registration.
The titles, composers and orchestras of the music to be used for the Short and Free Skating programs must be listed for each team on the official Music Information Form and attached to the official Entry Forms, according to ISU Special Regulation Synchronized Skating 2004, Rule 768, paragraph 7. If music information is not complete and tapes or discs not provided, accreditation will not be given.


10 Planned Program Content

The precisely filled Program Content Sheet must be returned to the Organizing Committee together with the entry forms within the deadline.


11 Registration/Accreditation

Accreditation will be given to the ISU Office Holders and Guests, the Technical Panel, Referees, Judges, Team Members, one Coach and one Team Manager per Team. Furthermore, each Team can be given the accreditation for 2 more Officials, 1 Team Leader and 1 Medical Attendant. Each Member Federation confirms the function of each Team Member with the official entry form given the Composition of Delegation.
The registration starts on Thursday, January 26th 2006 in the CEZ Arena.


12 Result Calculations

All the results will be calculated electronically according to the ISU Special Regulation Synchronized Skating 2004, Rule 738 ff (the ISU Judging System).
The three best teams in each category will be honoured at the Victory Ceremony. The national anthem of the Winner will be played and the national flags of the medal winneres will be hoisted.


13 Liability

In accordance with Rule 119, it is the sole responsibility of each Member participating in ISU Events, to provide medical and accident insurance for their athletes, officials and all other members of the Member's team. Such insurance must assure full medical attendance and also the return to the home country.
The Czech Figure Skating Association and the Organizing Committee assume no responsibility for or liability with respect to bodily or personal injury or property damage incurred.


14 Accommodation

Accommodation is not provided by the Organizer (except for the above given cases).
Teams are recommended to contact the following hotels and accommodation facilities - see attached map.


15 Transportation

The Organizer does not arrange transportation for the teams. However, transport from the Ruzyne Airport in Prague to the town of Pardubice and/or back (the approximate distance of 130 km taking 2 hours) can be booked with the OC at the price of EUR 300,- (one-way price).


16 Meals

Meals are not provided by the Organizer (except for the above given cases). However, it is possible to book Saturday's and Sunday's lunch (available in the Venue) at the price of EUR 6,- each.


17 Preliminary Time Schedule (subject to changes)

Thursday, January 26th 2006 15,00 - 21,00
15,00 - 18,00
18,00 - 21,00		 Accreditation (CEZ Arena)
unofficial practices - block A
unofficial practices - block B
Friday, January 27th 2006 09,00 - 21,00
09,00 - 12,00
12,00 - 15,00
15,00 - 18,00
16,00 - 17,00
17,00 - 18,00
19,00


21,00		 Accreditation (CEZ Arena)
unofficial practices - block A
unofficial practices - block B
unofficial practices - block C
Judges Meeting (CEZ Arena)
Team Leaders Meeting (CEZ Arena)
Opening Ceremony (Off Ice)
Opening Draws - all the categories
(Dum Hudby)
Opening Reception - on invitation
(CEZ Arena - Hattrick)
Saturday, January 28th 2006 09,00



15,00




TBA		 official practices - Novices
official practices - Short Program Juniors
official practices - Short Program Seniors

Opening Ceremony (On Ice)
Free Programs - Novices
Short Programs - Juniors
Short Programs - Seniors

Victory Ceremony - Novices
Sunday, January 29th 2006 09,00


15,00




TBA		 official practices - Free Program Juniors
official practices - Free Program Seniors

Free Programs - Juniors
Free Programs - Seniors

Victory Ceremony

Round Table Discussion


18 Contact Addresses
Krasobruslarsky klub Pardubice
K Vinici 1901
530 02 Pardubice
Czech Republic

fax: + 420 467 007 718

e-mail: blatak@mopos.cz