TECHNICAL HANDBOOK WINTER International Children’s Winter Games Ufa 2013 Contents GENERAL TECHNICAL RULES …………………………..04 TIME AND DURATION ………………………………………………………….04 PROGRAM ………………………………………………………..…………….. 04 PARTICIPANTS ………………………………………………………………… 04 IDENTITY CARD, CONTROL AND SANCTIONS ………………………...… 04 TECHNICAL MEETINGS ………………………………………………….…… 04 AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION ……………………………………….….. 05 WINTER SPORTS ………………………………………….. 06 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Cross-Country Skiing ..................................................................... 06 Figure Skating ………………………..…………………………….… 08 Hockey ………………………………………………………………...11 Skiing …………………………………………………….……………14 Ski Orienteering …….…………………………………….……………16 Snowboarding................................................................................ 18 Speed Skating Short Track ………………………………..……..….… 20 GENERAL TECHNICAL RULES 1. TIME AND DURATION The 6th International Children’s Winter Games will take place from 26 February to 3 March In the city of Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russian Federation. 2. PROGRAM The programme of the 6th International Children’s Winter Games includes the following disciplines: 2.1. WINTER SPORTS: Cross-Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Hockey, Skiing, Snowboarding, Speed Skating Short Track, Ski Orienteering. 3. PARTICIPANTS (Delegates: up to 24) 3.1. The participants must have a minimum age of 12 years, and maximum age of 15 years. Must be students (male of female) under the age of 16 (age limit effective as of 31.12 in the year of the Children's Games), but older than 12 years (age limit effective as 01.01 in the year of the Children's Games). 3.2. Participants must be born in one of the following three years ( 1998,1999 and 2000).. 3.3. Participation in allocated sport ONLY and supervised by the city coaches. 4. IDENTITY CARD, CONTROL AND SANCTIONS 4.1. All participants of the Games (athletes, coaches, other participants) need to have identification cards, made by the organizer of the Games. The ID card has to include the Participant’s photo, the First and Last name, City and Country. 4.2. The Head of the delegation is obliged to give the accurate data for the ID cards. The Head of the Delegation needs to assure the insight into the legal documents of the participants in the case of any complaint, therefore it is advisable to bring the copy of the documents to the Games. 4.3. In the case of fraud, the City will be obliged to pay all penalty expenses and fines imposed by the Executive Committee of ICG. 4.4. The Referee of appointed discipline as well as the Head of Competition must inspect the athlete’s ID card before commencing the competition. 5. TECHNICAL MEETINGS 5.1. Joint technical meeting for all disciplines will take place at least a day before the technical meeting of individual disciplines. At the meeting the Heads of Competition and the members of ICG TC will take part. 5.2. Before the beginning of competition, the technical meeting of individual disciplines is summoned. At the meeting the Heads of Competition and the members of ICG TC as well as the coaches will take part. 5.3. At the end of the competition the final technical meeting is summoned. At the meeting the Heads of Competition and the members of ICG TC will take part and analyse the games after individual disciplines. The host city of the organizer and the members of ICG TC prepare the final report. The report must contain: the organization of competition analysis of the playing courts/sports facilities fair play report praise and thanks to the organizers problems occurred during the competition what needs to be changed or made better for the next games? 6. AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION A Head of Delegation may file a sport protest. To do so they will follow the Sport Protest procedure for the International Children’s Games. All sport protests will be heard and either denied or investigated by the ICG Protest Committee. The Protest Committee members are: PROTEST COMMITTEE Representative of the host city Igor Topol Zlatko Kauran Yemelyanov Evgeniy Vice president of ICG Member of ICG TC Head of referee of the sport +7(927)3374440 Referee of the sport (Invited members) All decisions by the Protest Committee are final and binding. Sport protests must be initiated, in writing, by the city’s Head of Delegation 3 hours after the occurrence which is the subject of the protest. The protest must provide the details necessary for the Committee’s review and should be submitted to the submitted to the head referee for each sport or anyone of the Protest Committee members. All protests require a 100 Euros (or equivalent CAD) protest fee to be paid to the ICG before a protest will be heard. Only one protest by a city’s Head of Delegation can be filed per sport incident. If the Head of Delegation refuses, or is unable to submit a protest in writing, the Protest Committee may exercise its discretion and investigate the protest. Subject to any limits imposed either by law or by this procedure, information (whether oral or written) which is created, gathered, received, or compiled through the course of an investigation will be treated as confidential by all involved in the investigation and adjudication of the protest. 1. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Date of competition: 28 February – 1 March TECHNICAL COMMITTEE The technical committee will be composed of the: Gaynetdinov Marat Kravchuk Vycheslav Technical Director or Assistant Head Referee 8(917)4983271 8(917)4913547 Member of ICG TC Venue: Sport Complex «Biathlon», located 10 minutes away from the accommodation venue. The address: 1 Komarova Street, Ufa Competition Rules: Competitions are run in accordance with FIS rules. Detailed rules are available at www.fisski.com. Each city may enter a maximum of 4 girls and 4 boys and a minimum of 2. Each city may enter a maximum of two teams for the relays (boys, girls or mixed team: 2 girls and 2 boys). There will be the following competitions: o 3.5 km Classic Technique o 3.5 km Free Technique o 4 * 3.5 km Free Technique Relays FIS Classic technique includes the diagonal techniques, the double poling techniques, herringbone techniques without a gliding phase, downhill techniques and turning techniques. Single or doubleskating is not allowed. Turning techniques comprise steps and pushes in order to change directions. Where there is a set track, turning techniques with pushing are NOT allowed. This will also apply to competitors skiing outside of the set track. Equipment Participants will provide their own equipment (skis, shoes, poles) Disputes Any disputes will be settled by the Jury of Appeal Presentation of Metals The following metals will be awarded: GOLD – For individual and teams ranking first in the competition SILVER - For individual and teams ranking second in the competition BRONZE - For individual and teams ranking third in the competition Training Schedule: Time for training: 26 February, between 15:00 – 21:00 Equipment Athletes are responsible for providing their own equipment. All skaters are required to wear helmets (ISU approved), Kevlar bib-like neck protectors, cut resistant gloves, knee pads and shin guards in addition to a team racing suit. Timing Equipment: Manual timing will be used. Electronic timing will not be provided. Medical A First Aid Service will be available on site. Full Medical Service will be available at the Children’s Clinical Hospital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, 26 Kuvikina Street, Ufa Technical Meeting The Cross country skiing technical meeting will be held on the 27 February at the Sport Complex «Biathlon» at 09:00 Timetable: 27 February 12.00 3.5 km Classic Technique boys 14.00 3.5 km Classic Technique girls 28 February 10.00 3.5 km Free Technique boys 11.30 3.5 km Free Technique girls 1 March 10.00 11.00 12.00 Relay boys 4 * 3,5 км (Free technique). Relay girls 4 * 3,5 км ( Free technique) Relay 4 * 3,5 км 1team (2 boys + 2 girls) Free Technique. 2. FIGURE SKATING Date of competition: 27 February – 2 March TECHNICAL COMMITTEE The technical committee will be composed of the: Tartyshnaya Ulyana Technical Director or Assistant Davletgareeva Rezeda Head Referee Member of ICG TC +7(987)2534801 +7(927)3479250 Venue: Ice Arena «Dvorets Sporta» which is located in 15 minutes away from the accommodation venue. The address: 41 Zorge Street Competition Rules Each city may enter a maximum number of 2 girls and 1 boy Each event shall consist of two parts: o Short Program of maximum length of 2 minutes 30 seconds o Free Skating Program of 3 minutes 00 seconds for Girls, and 3:30 minutes for Boys( + or – 10 seconds) A Gala will be held on final date with a maximum length of 2 minutes 30 seconds Format The competitions and gala will take place in an indoor skating rink: Length: Nort American: 200 ft (60,96 m) International 61 m (200.13 ft) Width: Nort American: 85 ft (25,90 m) International 30 m (98,42 ft) Equipment all participants are expected to bring music on CD or digital media All costume and skate to be supplied by participant Rules Short Program Singles The Short Program for Girls’ Singles shall consist of the following elements: a) Axel Paulsen or double Axel Paulsen b) Double or triple jump immediately preceded by connecting steps not repeat jump in a) c) One jump combination consisting of two double jumps or one double and one triple jump, both jumps may not repeat jump in a) or b) d) Layback or sideways leaning spin (minimum of six (6) revolutions) e) Spin combination with only one change of foot and at least one change of position (minimum of five (5) revolutions on each foot). The minimum number of revolutions required in a position is two (2). In case this requirement is not fulfilled, the position is not counted f) One spiral sequence consisting of at least two (2) spiral positions. Spiral sequence has to be according to the remarks in the ISU Technical Rules Single & Pair Skating 2006. A spiral position in order to be counted must be held for at least three (3) seconds g) One step sequence with full utilization of the ice surface (straight line, circular or serpentine) The Short Program for Boys’ Singles shall consist of the following elements: a) Axel Paulsen or double Axel Paulsen b) Double or triple jump immediately preceded by connecting steps not repeat jump in a) c) One jump combination consisting of two double jumps or one double and one triple jump, both jumps may not repeat jump in a) or b) d) Camel or sit spin (minimum of six (6) revolutions). Change of food is optional. No flying entrance. e) Spin combination with only one change of foot and at least one change of position (minimum of five (5) revolutions on each foot). The minimum number of revolutions required in a position is two (2). In case this requirement is not fulfilled, the position is not counted. f) Two step sequences of a different nature with full utilization of the ice surface (straight line, serpentine or circular) Free or Long Program Skating Program Singles A well balanced Free Skating program for Singles must contain: a) Maximum of 6 jump elements for Girls and maximum of 7 jump elements for Boys one of which must be an Axel type jump and there may be up to three (3) jump combinations or sequences. Only one jump combination can contain three (3) jumps. A jump sequence can contain any number of jumps, but only two most difficult jumps will be counted. Only two (2) jumps with two and a half (2 1/2) or three (3) revolutions can be repeated either in a jump combination or in a jump sequence. b) There must be a maximum of three (3) spins of a different nature, one of which must be a spin combination (minimum of ten(10) revolutions) and one a flying spin with no change of position and no change of foot (minimum of six(6) revolutions). In spins the minimum number of revolutions required in a position is two (2). In case this requirement is not fulfilled, the position is not counted. Number of changes of foot in the spin combination is optional. c) There must be a maximum of one (1) step sequence or one (1) spiral sequence consisting of at least two (2) spiral positions for both Boys and Girls. A spiral position in order to be counted must be held for at least 3 seconds. Presentation of Metals GOLD – For skater ranking first in the competition SILVER – For skater ranking second in the competition BRONZE – For skater ranking third in the competition Training Schedule Time for training: 27 February between 08:00 – 20:00. Disputes Any dispute during competition will be settled by the Jury of Appeal Medical A First Aid Service will be available on site. Full Medical Service will be available at the Children’s Clinical Hospital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, 26 Kuvikina Street, Ufa. Technical Meeting The Figure skating technical meeting will be held on the on the 27 February at 12:00 at the Ice Arena «Dvorets Sporta». Timetable 28 February 08:00 – 11:00 – training 11:00 – 17:00 – short program girls 17:00 – 19:00 – short program boys 1 March 08:00 – 11:00 – training 11:00 – 18:00 – free program girls 18:00 – 20:00 – free program boys 2 March 10:00 – 12:00 – training 12:00 – 15:00 – Gala boys and girls 3. HOCKEY Date of competition: 27 February -2 March TECHNICAL COMMITTEE The technical committee will be composed of the: Vasyliev Oleg Technical Director or Assistant Peganov Vladimir Head Referee +7(903)3559900 +7 (905)3508547 Member of ICG TC Venue Ice Arena «Ufa - Arena», downtown Ufa, 15 minutes away from the accommodation venue. The address: 114 Lenina Street, Ufa Playground Length: Nort American: 200 ft (60,96 m) International 61 m (200.13 ft) Width: Nort American: 85 ft (25,90 m) International 30 m (98,42 ft) Competition Rules Competitions are run in accordance with IIHF rules. Detailed rules are available at www.iihf.com Each team may enter a maximum number of 17 athletes (same gender) Ties Points are awarded as follows: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, 0 points for a loss Ties in overall standings after the round robin series are settled as follows: 1. Team who won the game between the two tied teams will place higher (head to head) 2. If two or more teams are still tied, the team with the best goal average will place higher. The goal average is determined by dividing the total number of goals for and against into the total number of goals for. (Example: goals for 10, goals against 4, percentage is 10/14 = .714) 3. Least number of penalty minutes in the games between the tied teams 4. Least penalty minutes in all round robin games. 5. Coin toss In the semi-finals and finals: Should two teams be tied at the end of regulation time in a playoff game a 5 minute sudden victory four on four overtime period will be played. A team may only be short handed one player due to penalties in this period. If still tied, a shoot out will take place as follows: 1. At the conclusion of regulation time there will be a two minute break. Teams will not change ends at any time during the overtime/shoot out. 2. During this break, the head coaches shall provide to the game referee, the names and numbers of 5 players who will be utilized if a shoot-out becomes necessary. The visiting team will shoot first. There will be no changes allowed to this list once submitted. 3. After a five man shoot out, if still tied, then a sudden victory shoot out shall begin. The first five shooters may not shoot again until all other players have had a turn. Note: Body contact is allowed at the Bantam level. Penalties will be called by the on ice official only. Each team will do is best to ensure victory but this must be done in the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play. Any deliberate or repeated non –co-operation or non- compliance with the spirit of this rule may result in game ejection by the offending player. Equipment Participants are responsible for supplying their own equipment as per the Official Case/Rule of IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) Required Hockey Equipment C.S.A. approved facial protector (full cage or full visor) Mouth guard is mandatory for all players, including goalies C.S.A. approved throat protector (collar or bib type) Athletic support cup/jock (male) Athletic Jill (female) Hockey pants Shoulder pads Elbow pads Shin/knee pads Hockey gloves Hockey socks Skates Jersey ( Dark & Light) Hockey Stick Shin pad tape & Tape for stick Presentation of Medals The Following Medals will be awarded: GOLD – For team ranking first in the competition SILVER - For team ranking second in the competition BRONZE - For team ranking third in the competition Training Schedule: Time for training 26 February between 13:00 – 21:00 Disputes Any dispute during competition will be settled by the Jury of Appeal Medical A First Aid Service will be available on site. Full Medical Service will be available at the Children’s Clinical Hospital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, 26 Kuvikina Street, Ufa. Technical Meeting The Hockey meeting will be held on the 26 February at 12:00 at the Ice Arena «Ufa-Arena» Timetable Boys 27 February Girls 27 February 13:00 – 1 team (1 group) – 2 team (1 15.00 – 1 team (1gr.) - 2 team ( 1gr.) group) 15:00 -1 team (2 group) – 2 team (2 17.00 -1 team (2 gr.) – 2 team (2 gr.) group) 17:00 -4 team (1 group) – 3 team (1 group) 19:00 -4 team (2 group) – 3 team (2 group) 28 February 28 February 9:00 - 1 team (1gr.) - 4 team ( 1gr. ) 9.00 -1 team (1gr.) - 3 team ( 1gr. ) 11:00 – 1team (2 gr.) - 4 team ( 2 gr.) 13:00 – 3 team (1gr.) - 2 team ( 1 gr.) 15:00 – 3 team (2 gr.) - 2 team ( 2 gr.) 1 March 11:00 – 1 team (1gr.) - 3 team ( 1 gr.) 11.00 -1 team (2gr.) - 3 team ( 2gr.) 13.00 – 2 team (1gr.) - 4 team ( 1 gr.) 15.00 – 2 team (2gr.) - 4 team ( 2gr.) 11.00 – 3team (2gr.) - 2 team ( 2 gr.) 2 March 9.00 – 7-8 result Game 2 March 9.00 – Game for 5-6 place 11.00 – 5-6 result Game 14:00 – Game for 3-4 place 16:00 – 1-2 place Game 11.00 – Game for 3-4 place 15.00 – Game for 2-1 place 1 March 9.00 – 3 team (1gr.) - 2 team ( 1gr. ) 4. SKIING Date of competition: 28 February – 1 March TECHNICAL COMMITTEE The technical committee will be composed of the: Technical Director or Assistant Shihalev Andrey Head Referee Member of ICG TC phone: phone: +7(917)3651045 phone: Venue : Alpine Skiing center “Olympic park”, located in the center of Ufa in 15 min. drive from the accommodation venue. Competition Rules Competitions are run in accordance with FIS rules. Detailed rules are available at www.fisski.com Certified helmets are mandatory for all training and competitions. Each city may enter a maximum number of 4 girls and 4 boys and a minimum of 2. There will be the following competitions: Alpine GS Ski Cross Format Alpine Giant Slalom - Two runs best run score to be scored Ski Cross - One Timed run for seating into Heats. Heats will be used to determine final results Presentation of Metals The following Medals will be awarded: GOLD – For individual ranking first in the competition SILVER – For individual ranking second in the competition BRONZE – For individual ranking third in the competition Training Schedule: Time for training 27 February between 9:00 – 15:00 Disputes Any dispute during competition will be settled by the Jury of Appeal Medical A First Aid Service will be available on site. Full Medical Service will be available at the Children’s Clinical Hospital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, 26 Kuvikina Street, Ufa. Technical Meeting The Skiing technical meeting will be held on the 27 February at 10:00 at Alpine skiing center «Olympic Park» Timetable 28 February 12:00 – 13:30 13:30 – 16:00 1 March Alpine Slalom Girls - I attempt II attempt 12:00 – 13:30 Alpine Slalom Boys - I attempt 13:30 – 16:00 2 March 14:00 – 15:30 II attempt 15:30 -17:00 Ski cross boys 18:00 Results calculation Ski cross girls 5. SKI ORIENTEERING Date of competition: 28 February – 2 March TECHNICAL COMMITTEE The technical committee will be composed of the: Kapitonov Vkadimir Bolotov Sergey Technical Director or +7(917)3611215, Assistant +7(347)2810424 Head Referee +7(965)6448769 +7(347)2732604 Member of ICG TC Venue: Sport Complex «Biathlon» which is located 15 minutes away from the accommodation venue. The address: 1 Komarova Street, Ufa Competition Rules Competitions are run in accordance with International Orienteering Federation rules. Each city may enter a maximum of 4 girls and 4 boys and minimum of 2. Each city may enter a maximum of two teams for the relays (boys, girls or mixed team: 2:2). There will be the following competitions: Sprint – 15 min Middle Distance – 30-35 min. Relay – 4*25 min. (mixed) Each city may present two teams for mixed relay event. Equipment Participants will provide their own equipment (skis, shoes, poles, sport identcarts, map holders, compass). Presentation of Metals The following Medals will be awarded: GOLD – For individual ranking first in the competition SILVER – For individual ranking second in the competition BRONZE – For individual ranking third in the competition Training Schedule: Time for training: 27 February between 11:00 – 13:00 Disputes Any dispute during competition will be settled by the Jury of Appeal Medical A First Aid Service will be available on site. Full Medical Service will be available at the Children’s Clinical Hospital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, 26 Kuvikina Street, Ufa. Technical Meeting The Ski Orienteering technical meeting will be held on the 27 February at 14:00 at the Sport Complex “Biathlon”. Timetable: 28 February 14:00 – 16:00 - Sprint (15 min. boys, girls) 1 March 14:00 – 16:00 – Middle distance (30-35 min. boys, girls) 2 March 11:00 – relay (4*25 min. boys, girls) 6. SNOWBOARD Date of competition: 1 - 2 March TECHNICAL COMMITTEE The technical committee will be composed of the: Technical Director or Assistant Surkov Evgeniy Head Referee Member of ICG TC Venue: Alpine skiing center «Olympic Park» downtown Ufa, in 10 minutes from the accommodation venue. The address: 201 building, 1 corpus, Mendeleeva Street. Competition Rules Competitions are run in accordance with FIS rules. Detailed rules are available at www.fisski.com. Each city may enter a maximum number of 4 girls and 4 boys and a minimum of 2. Format Slopestyle - Two runs, best run score to be scored Snowcross - One timed run for seating into Heats. Heats will be used to determine final results. Equipment All competitors must wear helmets All Competitors must have their own equipment such as snowboards, boots, clothing, helmets etc. Presentation of Metals The following Medals will be awarded: GOLD – For individual ranking first in the competition SILVER – For individual ranking second in the competition BRONZE – For individual ranking third in the competition Training Schedule: Time for training 28 February between 09:00 – 21:00 Disputes Any dispute during competition will be settled by the Jury of Appeal Medical A First Aid Service will be available on site. Full Medical Service will be available at the Children’s Clinical Hospital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, 26 Kuvikina Street, Ufa. Technical Meeting The Snowboard technical meeting will be held on 27 February at 12:00 at the Alpine skiing center «Olympic Park» Timetable 1 March Snowcross girls Snowcross boys Results calculation 2 March (slope А) Slopestyle girls Slopestyle boys Results calculation 7. SPEED SKATING SHORT TRACK Date of competition: 28 February – 2 March TECHNICAL COMMITTEE The technical committee will be composed of the: Timerbulatov Albert Technical Director or Assistant +79174083967 Insert name Head Referee Insert phone number Insert name Member of ICG TC Insert phone number Venue: Ice-Arena «Dvorets Sporta» which is located in 15 minutes away from the accommodation venue. The address: 41 Zorge Street Eligibility and Team Composition: Rules of the ISU (International skating union) apply 2 male and 2 female athletes 1 Coach, 1 Manager (opposite genders) Athletes will compete with those of the same gender except in the case of relays Entry Submissions Skaters will be seeded into same gender/combined age groups divisions using their season best 500m time. Teams are required to submit their times on the entry document. Course Length: Nort American: 200 ft (60,96 m) International 61 m (200.13 ft) Width: Nort American: 85 ft (25,90 m) International 30 m (98,42 ft) Track will be used with a 111.12 m Events 500m and 1500m 2000 or 3000 m relay comprised up of 4 skaters Relay Format Relays will be categorized based on teams of four skaters: Top 16 times will be seeded in Division A Top 17-32 skaters will be seeded in Division B Training Schedule: Time for training 27 February between 9:00 – 12:00 Equipment Athletes are responsible for providing their own equipment. All skaters are required to wear helmets (ISU approved), Kevlar bib-like neck protectors, cut resistant gloves, knee pads and shin guards in addition to a team racing suit. Timing Equipment: Manual timing will be used. Electronic timing will not be provided. Presentation of Medals: The Following Medals will be awarded: GOLD – For individual and teams ranking first in the competition SILVER - For individual and teams ranking second in the competition BRONZE - For individual and teams ranking third in the competition Medical A First Aid Service will be available on site. Full Medical Service will be available at the Children’s Clinical Hospital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, 26 Kuvikina Street, Ufa. Technical Meeting will be on 27 February at 12:00 at the Ice-Arena «Dvorets Sporta». Timetable: 28 February 09:00 – 11:00 – training 11:00 – 14:00 – 500 m. girls 13:30 – 16:00 – 500 m. boys 1 March 09:00 – 11:00 – training 11:00 – 14:00 – 1500 m. girls 13:30 – 16:00 – 1500 m. boys 2 March 09:00 – 11:00 – training 11:00 – 17:00 – 3000 m. Techical handbook – WINTWR 22