IWWF 2018 Europe and Africa Water Ski Open Championships Ioannina-Greece, September 6-9, 2018 Official Bulletin 1

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1 IWWF 2018 Europe and Africa Water Ski Open Championships Ioannina-Greece, September 6-9, 2018 Official Bulletin 1

2 Bulletin 1 - page 1/9 The Hellenic Waterski & Wakeboard Federation and the Pamvotis Waterski Club would like to invite all the E&A skiers to the 2018 E&A Open Waterski Championships. Location Ioánnina, often called Iánnena, is the largest city and the capital of Epirus in north-western Greece with a population of approx It lies at an elevation of approximately 500 meters above sea level, on the western shore of lake Pamvotis. It is located within the Ioannina municipality, and is the capital of Ioannina prefecture and the region of Epirus. Ioannina is located 350 km northwest of Athens, 250 km southwest of Thessaloniki and 80 km east of the port of Igoumenitsa on the Ionian Sea.

3 Bulletin 1 - page 2/9 History Founded by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD, Ioannina flourished following the Fourth Crusade, when many wealthy Byzantine families fled there in the early 13th century following the sacking of Constantinople. It was the capital of the Despotate of Epirus from 1358 to 1416, before surrendering to the Ottomans in Between 1430 and 1868 the city was the administrative center of the Pashalik of Yannina. In the period between the 16th and 19th centuries, the city was a major centre and influence during the Modern Greek Enlightenment. Ioannina joined Greece in 1913 following the Balkan Wars and 2013 is the City s Liberation Centenary Celebration Year. The city Each alley and square, each part of the city echoes its great tradition. The combination of innumerable historical monuments and museums with the breathtaking natural beauty of the landscape is a guarantee that the visitors will find a vast range of activities to partake in no matter what interests they may have. The castle of Ioannina, the lake with the only island in the world that has people living on it, the cave, the fabulous ancient city with its traditional stores and its exceptional market are just a few of the attractions that will captivate them. It is a city that combines everything. There are idyllic spots for walks in nature, there is intense nightlife and superb traditional cuisine for the ones who enjoy a good party and good food, and there are important museums and sights for the lovers of tradition and history. The city boasts a wide range of sporting and recreational facilities, tennis courts, theaters, cinemas, art galleries, museums, dance floors and many colorful bars and pubs. It is famous for its popular art of gold and silver jewelry as well as wood sculpture.

4 Bulletin 1 - page 3/9 Τhere are countless opportunities for extreme sports in beautiful natural locations for the bold ones, such as river rafting. For those who are interested in escaping from the city, they will be impressed by the wild nature and the magical landscapes that await them only half an hour away from Ioannina The cave of Perama is located 900 meters from the site (5min walk) A three-storey palace, with incomparable beauties and exceptional ornaments, which are the most beautiful ones in the Balκans, has been created by nature in the Goritsa hill which is located in the picturesque village of Perama.The ornaments are the richest and most beautiful due to the fact that they have been collected by nature. It consists of 19 kinds of stalactites and stalagmites, whereas in other caves there are only 6-10 kinds. Accommodation Ioannina is a year round tourist attraction. More than 40 hotels (many 5* and 4* hotels), and guesthouses operate in the City of Ioannina (+150 in surrounding towns and traditional villages), with a maximum distance from the Tournament area of 20 minutes. All the major credit cards are accepted from all hotels and the local market. A brochure with all the hotels can be found in the official website. Official Hotel: The Hotel Du Lac Congress Center & Spa (*****) has 170 rooms and is situated next to Pamvotis Lake, a short walk from Ioannina City Center. It only takes a few minutes to get to the narrow paths of the castle of Ioannina. Just 5,5km from the site, the Hotel Du Lac is one of the most modern hotels in Greece.

5 Bulletin 1 - page 4/9 The breath-taking view to Pamvotis Lake, the architecturally impressive building complex, the cosmopolitan atmosphere combined with traditional warm hospitality and meticulously landscaped gardens create a destination experience to the visitor. Tel info@hoteldulac.gr Rates per room per night Double room 110,00 with breakfast Single room 90,00 with breakfast Triple room 130,00 with breakfast OR Double room 150,00 half board Single room 110,00 half board Triple room 190,00 half board For stay before the above dates a discount is offered Please book your room before April 16 th After this date, rooms may be booked upon availability. Also mention that you are booking for the E&A Open Championships From : Other proposed Hotels: The organizing Committee also recommends the following hotels Hotel Olympic (***) (Tel / info@hotelolymp.gr / The hotel is located 4,5km from the competition site, in the city center of Ioannina The luxurious and modern furnishings of the rooms in combination with the privileged location of Hotel Olympic offer comfortable accommodation in the city center, while the renewed cafépiano bar restaurant allows you to relax and enjoy your drink and your favorite music. The restaurant offers a taste of Mediterranean Sea always based on quality and the correct selection of materials. The private parking makes commuting easier and carefree. Double room 75,00 per room per night with breakfast Single room 60,00 per room per night with breakfast. OR Double room 105,00 per room per night half board

6 Bulletin 1 - page 5/9 Single room 75,00 per room per night half board ANEMOLIA Resort & Spa Hotel (****) / info@anemolia-resort.gr / Tel Small Boutique hotel in Amfithea, with a view of the Ioannina lake and the water ski site. The hotel has 30 rooms and spa. From 1/ : Four bed room, two double rooms combined 110,00 per night with breakfast Triple room 85,00 per room per night with breakfast Double superior room 80,00 per room per night with breakfast Double standard room 70,00 per room per night with breakfast Single room 60,00 per room per night with breakfast Essence Hotel (****) Contemporary living. Tel / info@essencehotel.gr /. A place, chosen wisely, next to the airport, 2,5km from the site. A hotel build with eagerness, knowledge and experience is here to redefine the meaning of Greek hospitality. Double room 65,00 per room per night with breakfast. Single room 58,00 per room per night with breakfast. OR Double room90,00 per room per night half board Single room 70,00 per room per night half board Filokalia Hotel (***) Tel info@filokalia.gr /. A family hotel located 6 km from the site and next to the official hotel. Triple room 80,00 per room per night with breakfast Double room 65,00 per room per night with breakfast Single room 55,00 per room per night with breakfast Haones Suites (***) Tel haonessuites@gmail.com Url.

7 Bulletin 1 - page 6/9 Haones Suites Hotel is located just four kilometers from the city centre of Ioannina, a block away from the entrance of the famous cave of Perama and 500 meters from the site Triple room 100,00 per room per night with breakfast Double room 85,00 per room per night with breakfast Single room 75,00 per room per night with breakfast EPIRUS PALACE Hotel (*****) The EPIRUS PALACE Hotel & Conference Center(*****), has 200 rooms(the largest hotel in northwest Greece) and is located 300 meters from the exit of the Egnatia Highway in the town of Ioannina, 5 kms from the city and 8 kms from the site. Since 1998, the hotel is renown, as one of the most stylish and elegant five star Hotels in Greece. It is situated in the heart of the Greek Alps, at the crossroad, where our Ancient Greek Civilization meets unspoiled Nature. Epirus Palace has gained many service excellence awards. The hotel has been rewarded for the excellence of its service and its exquisite atmosphere. Triple room 130,00 per room per night with breakfast Double room 110,00 per room per night with breakfast Single room 90,00 per room per night with breakfast or Double room 150,00 per room per night half board Single room 110,00 per room per night half board Triple room 190,00 per room per night half board Details for more than 70 Hotels can be found in the official web site : Transport Ioanninacity can be easily reached by car and airplane from Athens or Thessaloniki. By Road Ioannina is part of the major road network for northern Greece and can be accessed via Egnatia motorway (A5) from Thessaloniki (apprx distance 250 km) or via a new motorway E65 & A5 from Athens and Patras (apprx 350kms /3,5 hours)

8 Bulletin 1 - page 7/9 By Airplane: Ioannina Airport (IOA) is located 2 km from the Tournament Area and 3 km from the City Center with 2 flights to/from Athens (ATH) daily. Direct flights from/to Cyprus, Copenhagen and Stockholm are also serviced by Ioannina Airport. Aktion/Preveza Airport (PVK) is located approx. 90 km (1h) from Ioannina with regular daily flights to Athens and many biweekly low cost flights from/to many European countries during summer period (Italy, England, Austria, Germany, Belorussia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Holland, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, and Serbia). Corfu Airport (CFU) is connected to many international destinations and almost all European countries with regular and low cost/charter flights all year, but mainly during the summer. (1h+30min ferry-boat to port of Igoumenitsa + 50min car trip (65 km) via A2 (E90) motorway to Ioannina). Thessaloniki (Makedonia) Airport (SKG) 2h+30min (250 km) from Ioannina via A2(E90) motorway, is connected with regular flights to Milan, Rome, Zurich, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Munich, Frankfurt, Dortmund, Moscow, London, Paris, Vienna, Larnaca, Prague, Budapest, Bucharest and many other European cities. By ship from Italy to Igoumenitsa The port of Igoumenitsa is located 65 km (30min) from Ioannina via (A5) a new motorway with regular daily ferry boat connections to Italy (Brindizi, Bari, Ancona, Venezia). Rent a car companies Also all major rental car companies have offices in Ioannina and at Thessaloniki airport. Full list car rental companies and other transport services is available in the official website: Tournament Area All the events of the E&A Open Championships will be hosted at the waterski site, named kanali where the 2013 E&A Open Championships and the 2014 E&A +35 Championships were organized. It is a man made canal, with fresh water, constructed in 2013 at a distance of 4 klms from the city centre. The organizer will provide transport by bus from the official hotel to the tournament area and back twice a day.

9 Bulletin 1 - page 8/9 Ioannina has a long waterski history and many water ski events have been organized in the nearby lake, including the European Championships in 1994, European Youth Cup (1993), European Youth Championships (1970 and 1989), Mediterranean Championships (1984 and 1991) and Balkan Championships (1983, 1986 and 1989). Parking and storing facilities Available at no charge. Food and drinks Lunch and drinks will be available at a reasonable cost at the site, by a professional catering service. Local Transport Several in-city bus lines (every 5-10 ) connect the Tournament Area with all city areas. Taxis are secure, clean and cheap. Bicycle rentals and/or free use of municipal bicycles, are available. Visa requirements A valid Identity Card or Passport is required to enter Greece. All non Schengen countries residents are suggested to contact the Hellenic Embassy or Consulate in their country, for more information. More information also can be found at:

10 Bulletin 1 - page 9/9 Entry Requirements ATTENTION- Intentions to Enter and Entries MUST be submitted exclusively through the on line Admin system at using the password which was provided to your Federation for this purpose. If you forgot your password, please contact the EC office at office@iwwf-ea.eu for assistance. Please Note: Bye Laws art Intention to Enter Form a. Intention to Enter Deadline for submitting Intention to Enter Forms (ITE) is Sunday July 8 th 2018, which must be submitted exclusively through the on line system at Partial Entry fee of 50 euro per skier must be paid before ITE form is submitted, payment will go to the E&A central office. Bank details and account number will be posted soon. This amount will be deducted from the full entry fee per skier per Federation. A Federation entering a team, even of only one skier, after the 60 days deadline, will be fined 200 euro. b. Entry Form Deadline for submitting the Entry Forms and paying the balance of the entry fee is Wednesday August 22 nd 2018; they must be exclusively submitted through the online system at Bank details and account number will be posted soon. Entry fee for each Athlete is EUR 180 regardless of disciplines entered by each competitor. The payment receipt number, of the relevant registration fee, must be entered on the form at the time of submission. (Intention to enter form 50 per skier, Entry form 130 per skier) Late entry fee is 10 euro per skier per day after the dead line. Bank details and account number will be posted soon. Training Official Familiarization 4 th &5 th September 2018 The last two days immediately before the Championships will be reserved and used for Official Familiarization. This will be organized so that each competitor who has paid shall be allocated either a set number of passes and/or a certain amount of time at the discretion of the Chief Judge based on the principle that every skier shall receive an equal opportunity for familiarization. Slalom skiers will receive a maximum of 4 passes (or 6 minutes); trick skiers 2 passes (or 5 minutes) and jump skiers 3 jumps (or 6 minutes). Each team requesting familiarization time shall indicate on the official Intention to Enter form time required. Time will be scheduled for competitors on a random team basis, and shall be grouped by event, i.e. slalom familiarization; trick familiarization and jump familiarization (by jump height) will be grouped together. Any athlete, who is not ready to ski in accordance with the schedule, will lose their official familiarization time. The Chief Judge shall have the discretion to change the start time of team s familiarization based on extraordinary circumstances.

11 Bulletin 1 - page 10/9 Teams requiring familiarization time must send in the request for time on the Official Intention to Enter form together with the number of skiers in each event requiring time. The deadline for submitting Official familiarization is July 8th, On July 23 rd the familiarization schedule will be published. Official Practice at the Tournament Site can be booked on a rate of EUR 240,00 per hour or EUR 4,00 per minute. Deadline for paying familiarization is August 7 th 2018, to the following Bank account: Bank details for Official familiarization payments: National Bank of Greece Account Name: Omilos Thalassiou Ski Pamvotis Account Number: IBAN GR SWIFT/CIC: ETHNGRAA Please note that familiarization time not paid will be reallocated. Starting from August 8 th the organizer reserves the right to sell any remaining time that has not been confirmed by payment, on a first come, first serve basis. To book training time please send an to: info@eaopen2018.skipamvotis.gr Please send also a copy of the Bank transfer to: account@eaopen2018.skipamvotis.gr, including the name of country and name of skiers (if known), until August 7 th. Training prior to the competition (and the official practice): Pamvotis waterski Club is open every day of the week starting June 10 th 2018, till the end of October depending on the weather conditions. Training time can be booked from at the following rates: June 10 th - August 24 th, excluding July th at a rate of 30euro per set (15min) or 120 euro per hour. July th at a rate of 35euro per set (15min) or 140 euro per hour. August 25 th to September 3 rd at a rate of 40 euro per set (12min) or 200 euro per hour. Bank details for training payments: National Bank Of Greece Account Name: Omilos Thalassiou Ski Pamvotis Account Number: IBAN GR SWIFT/CIC: ETHNGRAA Tow boats The official tow boat for the 2018 E&A Open Water Ski Championships will be the 2018 Ski Nautique 200CB 6,0Lt.,PCMZR4 with Zero off. Homologation The Homologation of the 2018 E&A Open Water Ski Championships will be Record Capability

12 Doping control Bulletin 1 - page 11/9 In accordance with the IWWF, EC and AC Anti-Doping Rules, Doping controls will be conducted during the competition. By entering this competition, all athletes agree to be subject to doping control. Information about the IWWF Anti-Doping program, the current IWWF AD Rules and links to the list of banned substances can be accessed on iwwfed.com in the homepage, under the "Anti Doping" menu. Flags and anthems: All teams are kindly requested to provide 2 national flags and the national anthem (cd, usb stick or e mail file to info@eaopen2018.skipamvotis.gr ) Provisional Time Table Tuesday 4/9/18 Welcome and Official familiarization Wednesday 5/9/18 Welcome and Official familiarization, Team captains meeting Thursday 6/9/18 Preliminary Rounds and Opening Ceremony Friday 7/9/18 Preliminary Rounds Saturday 8/9/18 Preliminary and Final Rounds Sunday 9/9/18 Final rounds Medal presentations-final night Party A more specific time schedule will be available in BULLETIN 2 and on the official website Currency The EURO is the official currency in Greece. All major credit cards are widely accepted. Opening ceremony and Final Night Party Details for the opening ceremony and the last night party will be announced at the next bulletin and in our website. Contact Persons: Christianna Mamali Mobile: Katerina Harisi Mobile: You can always send an to: info@eaopen2018.skipamvotis.gr Or visit our website: Looking forward to see you in Ioannina!!