EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 10m GYŐR, HUNGARY 22‐28 FEBRUARY 2016 Rifle | Pistol | Running Target GENERAL INFORMATION The European Championship 10m will take place at the AUDI Arena in Győr, Hungary from 22nd to 28th February 2016. All member federations of the European Shooting Confederation are invited to participate without any exception. 1. SHOOTING EVENTS Men 10m Air Rifle 10m Air Pistol 10m Running Target 10m Running Target Mixed Men Junior 10m Air Rifle 10m Air Pistol 10m Running Target 10m Running Target Mixed Women 10m Air Rifle 10m Air Pistol 10m Running Target 10m Running Target Mixed Women Junior 10m Air Rifle 10m Air Pistol 10m Running Target 10m Running Target Mixed 2. COMPETITION SCHEDULE Date 22nd February 23rd February 24th February 25th February 26th February 27th February 28th February Event Arrival of delegations (official arrival day) Unofficial training Official and Pre‐event training Technical Meeting Opening Ceremony Pre‐event training, Competition Pre‐event training, Competition, Air 50 Rifle/Pistol Pre‐event training, Competition Competition Air 50 Rifle/Pistol Closing Ceremony Closing Banquet Departure of delegations A more detailed Preliminary Competition Schedule is attached to this General Information and is also available at: www.hunshooting.hu The Final Competition Schedule including training schedule will be distributed after the Final Entry Deadline (30 days before the official arrival day). The latest updates will be provided at the Technical Meeting. 1 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 10m GYŐR, HUNGARY 22‐28 FEBRUARY 2016 Rifle | Pistol | Running Target 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS The European Championship will be conducted according to ESC General Regulation 2013 and ISSF Rules and Regulations Edition 2013 (Third Print, 01/2015 - Effective 1st January 2013). In case of disagreement in the interpretation of the rules, the valid English text shall prevail. Detailed information is available on the ESC and ISSF websites: www.esc-shooting.org; www.issfsports.org. The equipment control will be conducted according to the ISSF rules using approved instruments. Juries are designated by the ESC to supervise the European Championship. 4. PARTICIPATION AND ENTRY PROCESS Participation ESC Member Federations may enter a maximum of three (3) athletes per event as indicated in the ESC “General Regulations” (article 6.5.5.1). Up to two (2) additional athletes per Olympic event may be entered to shoot for “MQS only”, provided that the range capacity determined by the available shooting time and the number of available firing points allows. “MQS only” entries will be added to a waiting list for that event(s) during the Final Entry process. In case of vacancy and/or cancellations, entries from the waiting list will be entered on a first come, first served basis. „MQS only” athletes will be listed separately according to their results, but without ranking, and their scores cannot be recognized as World Records or European Records. For rules applicable for „MQS only” athletes see ESC General Regulations 6.5.6. Preliminary Entries ESC Member Federations entering the European Championship 10m must submit their Preliminary Entries not later than 23 August, 2016. Please complete the attached Preliminary Entry Form (Annex 1) and return it to the Organizing Committee by the above deadline. PLEASE NOTE! ISSF Online Registration Service will not be available for Preliminary Entries. These must be sent only to the Organizing Committee, please do not fax or e-mail them to ISSF Headquarters! Final Entries ESC Member Federations must forward their Final Entries for Athletes and Officials directly to ISSF Headquarters not later than the Final Entry Deadline (30 days before the official arrival day) that is 23 January, 2016. For Final Entries please use the ISSF Online Registration Service at http://entry.issf-sports.info or exceptionally complete the Final Entry Forms (Annex 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3) and return them by fax to ISSF Headquarters at +49 89 544 355 44. 2 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 10m GYŐR, HUNGARY 22‐28 FEBRUARY 2016 Rifle | Pistol | Running Target Late Entries Late Entries will be allowed to participate only according to the corresponding ESC and ISSF rules (ESC General Regulations 9.4.2; ISSF rule 3.7.3.4.). Any additional entries received after the deadline of three (3) days before the official arrival day may not participate (ESC General Regulations 9.4.4, ISSF Rule 3.7.3.5). Replacements Replacement of a registered athlete by another already registered athlete for the Championship is permitted. This change can only be made before 12.00 a.m. on the day before the pre-event training for that event (ESC General Regulations 9.4.5, ISSF Rule 3.7.3.6). Cancellations Any Federation that reduces the number of athletes and/or officials after the final entry deadline is obliged to pay all applicable fees and costs including entry fees according to the number of entries on the Final Entry Forms originally received. If the applicable fees and costs are not paid, no member of that federation may participate (ISSF Rule 3.7.4.3). ISSF ID number According to ESC General Regulations, all athletes must sign an “Athlete’s Declaration” and have an official ISSF ID number before participation in any ESC Championship. Athletes without an ISSF ID Number will not be allowed to participate. 5. ENTRY FEES Entry fees The entry fees include all charges for registration, local transportation between shooting range and official hotels and doping control. Final Entry Fee for athletes Final Entry Fee for officials Final Entry Fee for Media Additional Late Entry Fee Cancellation Fee EUR 170,00 EUR 50,00 EUR 30,00 EUR 50,00 EUR 170,00 per athlete per event per official per person per late entry per athlete per event Payment of Entry fees All Entry Fee payments must be made to the Organizing Committee. 3 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 10m GYŐR, HUNGARY 22‐28 FEBRUARY 2016 Rifle | Pistol | Running Target NO ENTRY FEE PAYMENT TO THE ISSF/ESC OR THE TRAVEL AGENCY! Against pro-forma invoice, a deposit of 80% of the entry fee must be transferred to the Organizing Committee at least 30 days before the official arrival day (23 January 2016). The deposit for the entry fee must be transferred to the following bank account: Hungarian Shooting Federation Name and address of bank : UNICREDIT Bank IBAN: HU 16 1091 8001 0000 0074 3890 0029 SWIFT code: BACXHUHB All bank transfers must be made in EUR and must include any fees the bank may charge. Please take care that all necessary data is indicated, so that the Organizing Committee can assign payments to the correct federation. Please give a copy of the bank transfer voucher to your Team Leader to bring to the Entry Confirmation at accreditation. The remaining 20% of the total amount due must be paid in cash in EUR upon arrival, during accreditation at the venue. 6. ACCREDITATION Accreditation of all participants, officials, guests and members of the press will take place upon arrival at the venue, in the Audi Arena. Accreditations will be prepared by the Accreditation Office of the European Championship. Accreditations and BIB numbers will be distributed after payment of the remaining 20% of entry fees and/or accommodation costs due. Such payments can be fulfilled in cash in EUR during the accreditation. Please note that no credit cards or traveller checks will be accepted on site! 7. LOCATION AND VENUE Location Győr, this dynamic and colourful city lies on the Vienna-Bratislava-Budapest innovative axis – halfway between Budapest and Vienna – with an excellent accessibility. Győr is often referred to as the ’City of Meetings’ as it is an important economic, industrial, educational, cultural and sports centre hosting series of international sports events from year to year. Shooting range The Championship will take place at the AUDI Arena in the vicinity of the downtown of Győr. Address: 9027 Győr, Kiskút liget 4. GPS 47.698056°, 17.666111° 4 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 10m GYŐR, HUNGARY 22‐28 FEBRUARY 2016 Rifle | Pistol | Running Target The AUDI Arena Győr (a multifunctional indoor sports facility) will be transformed into a fully equipped shooting range in respect with ESC and ISSF Rules. The ranges will be equipped with SIUS ASCOR electronic targets as follows: Qualifications Hall: Finals Hall: 80 firing points for Rifle / Pistol 4 firing points for Running Target 10 firing points for Rifle / Pistol 2 firing points for Running Target All Rifle, Pistol and Running Target competitions will be conducted in the AUDI Arena. Finals for Rifle and Pistol events, Medal Matches for Running Target events as well as all Awarding Ceremonies will be held in the Final Hall, which is built together with the AUDI Arena forming a 16.000 m2 sports centre. Ranges, offices, storage facility, equipment control, dressing rooms, athletes lounge are located under the same roof, in order to create a compact Championship. A floor plan of the AUDI Arena and Final Hall can be downloaded from the website: www.hunshooting.hu Access The venue can be reached easily by: by car: On M1 (E75) motorway through exit 115. After reaching the city centre follow the direction to east to ETO Park along the main road #1. AUDI Arena is about 4 km from the city centre. By train/bus:Győr has a fast, direct railway connection with Budapest and Vienna, taking as little as 1 hour 15 minutes from both direction. From the Central Station Győr public transportation (bus line #8) towards AUDI Arena is available. by plane: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are the official airports to the Championship. Both are located approximately 125 km (90 minutes by road) from Győr. Arriving at either official airports, transportation will be arranged from the airport to the official hotels. 8. VISA European Union citizens will be able to enter Hungary with a valid passport or identity card. Non‐European Union citizens are advised to check the requirements for Visa well in advance. Each participating federation requiring visa should fill out the "Visa Support Form" (see Annex 5) and return it to the Organizing Committee within the deadline. Personalized invitation might be necessary for your delegation to apply for a visa. 5 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 10m GYŐR, HUNGARY 22‐28 FEBRUARY 2016 Rifle | Pistol | Running Target 9. IMPORT PROCEDURES Any delegation or individual athlete carrying air weapons and/or ammunition must declare these at Customs. To show the invitation for the European Championship is necessary. Assistance for import procedures will be available. 10. ARRIVAL, ASSISTANCE, AIRPORT PICK‐UP Round trip transportation from/to the official airports (Budapest and Vienna) and the official hotels will be arranged by Well Travel, the official travel agency to the Championship, for the amount of EUR 70,00 per person. Booking of transportation can be added to your hotel reservation online at www.welltravel.hu/booking. All delegations arriving by plane will be assisted through Customs, and escorted to transportation. 11. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION Throughout the duration of the Championship shuttle bus transportation will be provided from the official hotels to and from the venue at the AUDI Arena Győr. Participants who are not accommodated at one of the official hotels will be responsible for their own transport. PLEASE NOTE: There will be not shuttle service before the official arrival day (22nd February) and after the official departure day (28th February) available! 12. ACCOMMODATION Delegations will be accommodated at selected 2* 3* and 4* hotels located in a range of 0 ‐ 5 km from the venue. All room and airport transfer reservations have to be made through the booking website of the official travel agency Well Travel. In order to have all information about accommodation and airport transfer payment and cancellation policy please visit www.welltravel.hu/booking: www.welltravel.hu/booking > Please choose an event > European Championship 10m Győr, Hungary 22‐28 February 2016 In case of any question concerning the reservations please contact the Travel Agency Well Travel directly: welltravel@welltravel.hu 6 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 10m GYŐR, HUNGARY 22‐28 FEBRUARY 2016 Rifle | Pistol | Running Target List of official hotels: (rates are per night, per room, including breakfast and all taxes) Hotel Eto Park Hotel **** Business & Stadium Hotel Rába City Center *** Hotel Ibis Győr *** Hotel Fonte and Restaurant *** Hotel Konferencia **** Hotel Famulus **** Hotel Famulus Dormitory ** Arany Szarvas Fogadó *** Barokk Hotel Promenád **** Hotel Klastrom *** Hotel Kálvária *** Hotel Kálvária **** Hotel Isabell **** Baross Boutique Apartman 35m2 studio apartment for 4 persons 50 m2 apartment with separated bedrooms for 4 persons To arrange the booking please visit: Distance to venue 600 m 3 km 2,4 km 3 km 3,6 km 1,9 km 1,9 km 3,4 km 3,3 km 3,3 km 4,5 km 4,5 km 4,2 km Distance to venue 3,1 km Single (EUR) Double (EUR) Triple (EUR) 116 138 - 99 96 99 78 99 56 84 124 83 77 92 104 suite: 114 114 128 102 120 86 96 138 100 96 112 122 142 148 121 129 194 118 133 184 Price (EUR) 116 130 www.welltravel.hu/booking 13. ARMS, AMMUNITION & EQUIPMENT STORAGE A guarded arms/ammunition and equipment storage room will be centrally located at the venue. Use of this facility is strongly recommended for all participating federations. 7 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 10m GYŐR, HUNGARY 22‐28 FEBRUARY 2016 Rifle | Pistol | Running Target 14. DOPING CONTROL Anti-Doping control will be conducted by the National Anti-doping Authority of Hungary in accordance with the current ISSF Anti-Doping Regulations and under the supervision of an ESC Anti-Doping Officer as well as the Technical Delegate. 15. MEDIA All media representatives of the relevant ESC countries will be invited through the ESC member federations. Before attending the Championship, all media representatives must register by sending the “Media Accreditation Form” (Annex 7) to the Organising Committee. The Media accreditation fee is EUR 30,00 per person (according to the ESC Guidelines for media representatives) and should be paid in advance to the Organizing Committee (for bank details see Section 5. of present General Information). On behalf of the press and other media, a separate room will be set up at the back of the Finals hall. This Press Room will be equipped with all the facilities required (copy and fax machine, internet access via cable and/or wireless). The venue features Wi‐Fi internet connections. Athletes may be asked for an interview at the mix zone. At the Final Hall, place for photographs and TV transmission will be available. 16. CEREMONIES The Opening Ceremony will take place at the Finals Hall on February 23rd. at 5:00 pm. The Closing Ceremony will be held at the Finals Hall on February 27th after the last awarding ceremony. The Closing Banquet will follow the Closing Ceremony at 8: pm. The Banquet will have a cost of EUR 30,00 per participant; payment must be made to the Organizing Committee during accreditation. 17. NATIONAL ANTHEM AND FLAG Each delegation is required to provide its own national anthem in a digital file format (preferably MP3). The digital anthem‐file must be sent to the Organizing Committee, not later than 23 January 2016. National flags will not be necessary to bring by the participating federations, they will be provided by the Organizing Committee. 8 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 10m GYŐR, HUNGARY 22‐28 FEBRUARY 2016 Rifle | Pistol | Running Target 18. CONTACT Organising Committee ECH Győr 2016 c/o Hungarian Shooting Federation Istvánmezei út 1-3 1146 Budapest Hungary Phone : +36 1 4606895 Fax : +36 1 4606896 E-mail: mssz@hunshooting.hu Regarding Entry Forms please contact: Viktória Steiner Hungarian Shooting Federation 1146 Budapest Hungary Phone: +36 1 4606895 E-mail: viktoria.steiner@hunshooting.hu Regarding Hotel Reservations and airport transfer please contact: Well Travel Agency www.welltravel.hu/booking Phone: +36-1-365-10-75; +36-20-333-2522 E-mail: welltravel@welltravel.hu Regarding Media Accreditation and information please contact: Mihály Kalapos Phone: +36 30 9493908 E-mail: Kalapos.Mihaly@mtva.hu 9