Invitation Modern Pentathlon World Cup 2 Men & Women st 1 to 7th April 2014 Cairo International Stadium Cairo / Egypt Dear Friends, The Egyptian Federation of Modern Pentathlon (EFMP) has the pleasure to invite a delegation Of your country to participate in The Cairo World Cup # 2 for Men and Women to be held in Cairo / Egypt 01 - 07 April, 2014 according to the following programme: Monday Tuesday 31st March 01st April Wednesday Thursday 02ndApril 03th April Friday 04th April Saturday 05th April Sunday 06ThApril Monday 07th April Arrival of Delegation Arrival of Delegation Technical Meeting Men & Women Qualification Competitions at the hotel Women’s Qualification Competition Men’s Qualification Competition Jumping Test at the riding venue Technical Meeting Men & Women Finals at the hotel Women’s Individual Final & Prize Award – press conference for the winners Men’s Individual Final , Prize Award , Technical Meeting For Mixed Relay Mixed Relay competition. press conference for the winners Closing Ceremony Party at the hotel. Departure of Delegations RULES The competition will be carried out according to the UIPM Rules. Swimming: 50m outdoor swimming pool / 8 lanes, Fencing: 10 pistes Combined Event: Laser precision targets will be used (CO2 and compressed air will be available); combined surface Asphalt , sand & grass. TRAINING The Organising Committee will provide training facilities at your request. Shooting: Air will be made at the place of competition. LPT targets Simpower will be used Running: will be organized at the stadium area with tartan surface. Swimming: in a 50 mts. long outdoor pool. Equipment Control (fencing epees and suits, and shooting pistols) will be made in the equipment control room at the official hotel. 1 ECONOMICAL CONDITIONS In accordance with UIPM Rules, all participants (including athletes, coaches and officials) must pay their own accommodation. Participants will be staying at the Sonesta Hotel (5 Stars), address: 3 El-Tayaran Street, NasrCity, Cairo Egypt. Tel +20.2.22641111 +20.2.22641100 Fax +20.2.22635731 The cost for full board accommodation and meals per night is € 110.00 USD per person in double or triple room, and € 130 per single room, (very few single rooms are available and first pay first served policy will be adopted). Total amount of accommodation and meal fee should be received by the LOC not later than the March 01 2014, through Bank Transfer (SWIFT). The accommodation price includes the accommodation, full board, accreditation for Competition, and transport to and from Cairo Airport to official Hotel and facilities. The number of officials to be registered cannot exceed two, according to UIPM Rules. Please contact directly the Organising Committee to requests for additional officials and for family and friends wishing to attend the World Cup. ENTRY FORMS For the World Cup Series, Final Entry Form C must be received at least 20 days before the competition (March 10, 2014). If we do not receive your Final Entry Form C prior to the deadline then we will consider your delegation as non-participating. Delegations are reminded of the new Rule 1.15.3 If on arrival for the competition, the team has less athletes and/or officials than listed on their Final Entry Form and without informing the Organising Nation/LOC at least 7 days prior to their arrival, the NF will pay a fine to the Organising Nation/LOC of 200 Euros for each person less. Following confirmation of the final entries, a NF must enter the competition with at least one pentathlete. Any NF failing to take part after having sent their final entries will pay a fine of USD $750 to UIPM. We would appreciate early confirmation of your intention to participate or not and submit this as Entry Form A. Deadlines for the Entry Forms are as follows:Form A before __21/01/2014 Form B before __15/02/2014 Form C before __10/03/2014_ 2 ATHLETES’ LICENSES Athletes are only allowed to participate in UIPM sanctioned events if they are in possession of a valid UIPM issued Athletes License. Entry Forms will not be accepted if any athlete is missing his/her License Number. Please contact immediately UIPM Headquarters if your athlete is missing his/her License. If an athlete does not have a license and has not requested a license from UIPM they will not be allowed to take part in the competition. You are reminded of new Rule 1.13:Pentathletes without riding ability listed on their License and without a letter from their NF confirming their ability to ride: - may compete at World Cup competitions in the qualifications for the Final, but if they do qualify for the Final, they must relinquish their place to the next pentathlete who has the ability to ride. TRAINING The LOC will offer training facilities for swimming and combined event. EQUIPMENT CONTROL The equipment control for fencing will be at the Hotel on the 1st of April, 2014 The pistol control will be at the at the Hotel on the 1st of April, 2014 The control for the riding headgear will be at Hotel on the 1st of April. 2014 TRANSPORTATION PLAN Transportation from the airport to the official hotel and the return journey is only guaranteed if flight information is provided according to your Entry form, and according to the deadline on Entry Form C. Transportation from the official hotel to the venue for athletes will be according to the training and competition programme. VISAS & VACCINATIONS Visiting nations should confirm visa and vaccination requirements for entry into Egypt form B (the passport should be valid at least till October 2014, you need to send the copies of all the pages of the passports) and we will make the necessary request to the Egyptian Immigration Authorities, Prior traveling to the event. The LOC cannot accept responsibility for arranging visas but can provide specific letters of invitation if needed. For information if you need a visa or vaccinations please contact Your nearest Embassy or Consulate. The deadline for sending the documents for visa arrangements is January 21st 2014. INSURANCE All members of the attending Delegations must insure themselves in case of accidental injury or illness. The organiser will not accept any responsibility financial or otherwise for loss, injury or illness of any Delegation member. 3 FIREARMS Firearms Licenses are a legal requirement when bringing either air, CO2 or Laser pistols into Egypt for competition purposes. GENERAL INFORMATION All athletes are kindly requested to wear their official national uniform at the competition. Please also bring a CD of your national anthem and a national flag (192*128cm). Please contact directly the LOC to request accommodation for family and friends wishing to attend the competition Altitude / Weather conditions: +100m / 25C° ±3 OFFICIAL ADDRESS Egyptian Federation of Modern Pentathlon (EFMP) El Estad El Bahary St, Sports Federation Building Nasr City, P.O Box 2055 Cairo, Egypt Tel: [+20]2 24 03 84 76 Fax: [+20]2 24 01 93 61 E-mail: efmp@pentathlonegypt.org BANK DETAILS Bank Name: Commercial International Bank (CIB). ABBAS AL AKKAD BRANCH 51, 53 ABBAS AL AKKAD STREET, NASR CITY, EGYPT Account Name: Egyptian Federation of Modern Pentathlon. Account Number $: 1490400221 Swift No : CIBEEGCXO14 Sharif A.El-Erian EFMP President 4 ENTRY FORM “A” Modern Pentathlon World Cup 2 Men & Women 01 - 07, April 2014 Cairo International Stadium Cairo / Egypt Return no later than 21/01/2014 Please complete using capital letters Nation: _______________________ Contact Person:________________________ Tel: ______________ Fax: _______________ E Mail: _______________________ PARTICIPATION Mark with “X” YES NO Mixed Realy Mark with “X” YES NO Estimated Number of Persons Men Women Athletes Coaches /Officials Others Single rooms Double rooms Triple rooms n. _______ n. _______ n. _______ from_____________ to____________ from_____________ to____________ from_____________ to____________ Return to: Egyptian Federation of Modern Pentathlon (EFMP) El Estad El Bahary St, Sports Federation Building Nasr City, P.O Box 2055 Cairo, Egypt Tel: [+20]2 24 03 84 76 Fax: [+20]2 24 01 93 61 E-mail: efmp@pentathlonegypt.org Signature: _______________________ Name (printed): _______________________ Date: __________ 5 ENTRY FORM “B” Modern Pentathlon World Cup 2 Men & Women 01 - 07, April 2014 Cairo International Stadium Cairo / Egypt Return no later than 15/02/2014 Nation: _______________________ Contact Person:_______________________ Tel : ______________ Fax :_______________ E Mail: ______________________ Male Athletes Surname First Name ID Number * Date of Passport Birth No. Pistol Model Serial No. Female Athletes Surname First Name ID number * Date of Passport Birth No. Pistol Model Serial No. * Attention: No athlete will be admitted to the competition without a valid international license Officials Surname Arrival Date Time First Name Flight No. Function Head of Delegation Coach Depart Date Time Passport No. Flight No. Signature: _______________________________________ Name (printed):______________________________ Date:_______________________ Return to Egyptian Federation of Modern Pentathlon (EFMP) El Estad El Bahary St, Sports Federation Building Nasr City, P.O Box 2055 Cairo, Egypt Tel: [+20]2 24 03 84 76 Fax: [+20]2 24 01 93 61 E-mail: efmp@pentathlonegypt.org 6 Entry Form " C " Modern Pentathlon World Cup 2 Men & Women 01 - 07, April 2014 Cairo International Stadium Cairo / Egypt Return no later than 10/03/2014 Nation: _______________________ Contact Person:________________________ Tel: ______________ Fax: _______________ E Mail: _______________________ No Last Name First Name Function Arrival Date Time Flight Departure Date Time Flight Room Type Rooming Partner (Sgl / Dbl) Signature: _____________________________ Name (printed):_______________________ Date:_______________________ Return to Egyptian Federation of Modern Pentathlon (EFMP) El Estad El Bahary St, Sports Federation Building Nasr City, P.O Box 2055 Cairo, Egypt Tel: [+20]2 24 03 84 76 Fax: [+20]2 24 01 93 61 E-mail: efmp@pentathlonegypt.org 7 ENTRY FORM “A” Modern Pentathlon World Cup 2 Men & Women 01 - 07, April 2014 Cairo International Stadium Cairo / Form Egypt Press Accreditation Return no later than 10/03/2014 Surname: _______________ First Name: _________________ Date of Birth: _______ AIPS Card Number: ___________ Name of Company: ________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ Tel number: __________ Fax number:___________ E Mail: _________________ Type of Media Represented: (please mark with x) Written/Photo Press: International Agency Daily Newspaper Freelance National Agency Magazine Others Photo Agency Photographer Electronic Media: TV Commentator, Director Radio Commentator, Director TV Staff/Technician Radio Staff/Technician Special requirements: *_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ *Registered media will be notified of Media Operations options and rates at a later date Applicant’s Signature:__________________________ Date: _______________ Editor in Chief’s Signature: _____________________________________________ Name (printed):______________________________________________________ Return to LOC of Egyptian Federation of Modern Pentathlon (EFMP) El Estad El Bahary St, Sports Federation Building Nasr City, P.O Box 2055 Cairo, Egypt Tel: [+20]2 24 03 84 76 Fax: [+20]2 24 01 93 61 E-mail: efmp@pentathlonegypt.org 8