65th World Ploughing Contest Hosted by: Kuratorium Weltpfluegen 2018 e.v.and Deutscher Pflügerrat e.v.

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1 Information for Competitors, Coaches and Officials 65th World Ploughing Contest Hosted by: Kuratorium Weltpfluegen 2018 e.v.and Deutscher Pflügerrat e.v.

2 Table of Contents SECTION Page No. 1. Location 2 2. Soil, Ploughing, Depth, Lot Sizes, Time 4 3. Preparations before arriving to Germany 5 4. Arrivals and Departures 7 5. Practice 9 6. Visitors Package The Contest Practical Information during your Stay The Official Program Contact Information 26 Page 1

3 1. Location Einsiedel is located 10 km from Tübingen and 5 km from Reutlingen and only 30 km from Stuttgart. The farm estate is situated right in the heart of the State Baden- Württemberg and has been a part of the municipal district of Kirchentellinsfurt within the district of Tübingen since With a population of 600,000 Stuttgart as the state capital is the biggest city in Baden-Württemberg. It is considered as the birthplace of the car, and the museums established here by Mercedes Benz and Porsche attract motor enthusiasts from all over the world. Yet fans of culture get their money s worth here, with beautiful galleries, museums, and an extraordinary opera house. The city s core is filled with open green spaces that are perfect for strolls, such as the palace gardens, the Rosensteinpark and the Zoological and Botanical garden Wilhelma. The river Neckar, which mainly runs in Baden-Württemberg is also flowing through Stuttgart. The city is a haven for foodies and fine wine lovers. Swabian cuisine is famous far beyond the region s borders, and offers a range of delicacies, which go well with the excellent wines that are grown in the many vineyards. The university town of Tübingen is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. With around 86,500 inhabitants, of which about a third are students, the city combines the flair of a medieval town, with its striking old marketplace, with the vibrant bustle and lifestyle of a young student town. The city is particularly Page 2 radiant in summer with its picturesque waterfront on the Neckar, and the punts that make their way along the river lending a Mediterranean atmosphere. Map of the location Driving directions Distances from Hofgut Einsiedel: to international airport Stuttgart to port Hamburg to port Bremen to port Amsterdam to port Rotterdam 25 km 710 km 690 km 650 km 640 km Page 3

4 2. Soil, Ploughing Depth, Plot Sizes, Time Stubble Ploughing Type of Land: Wheat stubble, Level Chopped straw Description of Soil: Aeolian loess loam Loess loam in top tillage condition To depth of 30 cm Analysis of Soil: 80-85% Clay, % sand, 3 % silt and 2 % humus Grassland Ploughing Type of Land: One year ley. Level (Lösslehmboden) Description of Soil: Aeolian loess loam Loess loam in top tillage condition To depth of 30 cm Analysis of Soil: 80-85% Clay, % sand, 3 % silt and 2 % humus Ploughing depth: Normal ploughing depth is 16cm - 20cm. During the Contest the proposed ploughing depth will be confirmed by the WPO. Last time of ploughing: Size of plots: Conventional: 20 x 100 m, m 2 Reversible: 16/24 m x 100 m. Headland 15 m. Practice Plots: Per country one plot on stubble, one on grassland. Size is approximately 60 m wide x 50 m long. Time: Opening split/opening furrow: maximum 20 minutes + 60 minutes stop time for judging + a maximum of 160 minutes for ploughing. 3. Preparations before arriving to Germany Passport & Visa: You may or may not need a visitor visa to visit Germany, depending on your citizenship. Citizens from many countries and EU Nationals only need a passport as travel document to visit Germany. You will find more information here: VisumFuerD/01-VisumNoetig.html?nn= Travel documents: Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay. Page 4 Page 5

5 Insurance: Competitors, coaches, judges and board members are required to insure themselves against personal accident, personal liability, sickness, and loss of baggage for the duration leaving home until returning home. Tractors also need to have liability insurance. Currency: Germany`s unit of currency is the Euro, which is the official currency of the European Union. To obtain Euros you can use bank ATM/cash card. You can pay with Visa and Master Cards in bigger shops but many smaller shops and supermarkets might not accept international credit cards. Euro banknotes are issued in 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 notes. Denominations of Euro coins are 2, 1, 50 c, 20 c, 10 c, 5 c, 2 c and 1 c. There are ATM machines in Tübingen and Reutlingen. Furthermore foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, which are generally open from to from Monday to Friday. Vaccinations: Not required, not necessary. Health insurance: Participants have to submit their foreign health insurance when they register for the package to: info@worldploughing2018.com Stone for the Cairn of Peace: Size is 16 x 8 x 2 cm with the Country Name engraved in your language. Please courier your stone till 1 st May 2018 to: Kuratorium Weltpflügen 2018 e.v. Wollgrasweg 31, Stuttgart, Germany Driving License: A valid driving license is required for driving tractors or cars. In Germany, we drive on the right side of the road. If your license was issued by a country outside Page 6 the EU/EEA, you can use it for six months from your date of arrival. Electricity: Electrical supply 220/240 Volts. The Primary Socket Type is Type C Europlug and Type E and Type F Schuko. Clean Equipment: All equipment and tools brought to Germany must be completely clean (no soil on tyres/ plough). It is good practice to spray disinfectant on equipment before transit to/from venue and have certification of this process (only government approved disinfectant should be used). If you rent or borrow any equipment or tools please make sure it is cleaned before you return. 4. Arrivals and Departures Official arrivals: Friday, 24 th August 2018 Arrival of WPO Head Stewards & WPO Executive Committee. Saturday, 25 th August 2018 All participants and visitors of full visitors package (10 days 9 nights). Thursday, 30 th August 2018 Visitors on short visitors package (5 days 4 nights). Official arrival Airport: Stuttgart Airport (Leinfelden-Echterdingen) Transport will be provided to and from the airport in Stuttgart on the above days and on departure day. Please Page 7

6 send arrival and departure information to: In case of arrival at the International Airport in Frankfurt am Main (190 km from Stuttgart) or Munich (220 km from Stuttgart), you have the option to go to Stuttgart by train. Official departure: The official departure day for all participants and visitors is Monday 3 rd September For those who register for the extension tour departure will be Thursday 6 th September 2018 Registration: The registration period for the contest is from to The registration form is available online: If you have any questions concerning registration please contact Mrs. Domenica Deffner: d.deffner@agrarkontakte.de Contact number for technical questions: Number will be active from 1 st of August on. Unloading and marshalling yard: Tractors and other equipment can be transported to Einsiedel on Monday 20th August 2018 at the earliest. Earlier deliveries are only possible in special cases and after consultation. Please contact: info@worldploughing2018.com Address: Hofgut Einsiedel Kirchentellinsfurt Should you require any help with the shipment of containers please contact: Johannes Wegst, leader of technique division Phone: johannes.wegst@zuern.de Freight forwarding companies are e.g. Schenker ( and Dachser ( 5. Practice Supervision: Please do not start any practice before your plots have been pointed out to you by the Practice Marshall in charge! No practice is allowed outside the designated hours or plots unless allowed by the Head Stewards. Sighting Poles: Each competitor will be issued 3 official sighting poles. No other sighting poles are allowed. The sighting poles will be distributed at the start of the official practice. Draw for Practice Plots: The draw for practice plots will take place on Saturday evening, 25 th August Briefing of Competitors: After the draw for practice plots competitors will be briefed with information regarding practice fields, rules and infringements. The responsible Page 8 Page 9

7 teams for the Marshaling Yard, Practice Marshals, Plough Inspection Team and Head Stewards will be introduced. Competitors MUST attend. Coaches, Judges and Board Members are advised to attend. Safety: The prevention of all accidents, particularly those involving personal injury or damage to equipment and property is paramount. Competitors need to be aware that the instructions of the marshalling yard, Supervisor and Parade Directors MUST BE OBEYED! Competitors will be penalized if they do not comply with safety rules during practice and contest days. National requirements of safety: No work on the raised plough! PLOUGH MUST STAND on the floor or be supported. The WPO commits itself to the implementation and enforcement of the host country s policy statement and the Head Stewards will ensure that the following basic procedures are strictly enforced: No passengers will be allowed to ride on tractors or ploughs. Tractors should preferably be fitted with safety cabs or roll-over bars. Eye-protection goggles and gloves must be worn when using cutting/sharpening/grinding machines. Eye-protection shields and/or preferably welding booths should be used when electrical welding, to minimize the risk of glare to all. Electrical equipment should be properly fitted Page 10 and installed. Particular care should be taken to ensure that electrical extension cables are not run-over by tractors and other vehicles. The sharp edges of spare upstanding disc coulters must be guarded. These should be taken to ensure that electrical extension cables are not run-over by tractors and other vehicles. All ploughs must have a support when a competitor is working underneath. Extra tractor wheels not mounted on the tractor must be laid flat down on headland. You are not allowed to lift the wheel by yourself - you must have assistance TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS! THE SAFETY CODE MUST BE OBEYED! Marshalling Yard: The marshalling yard is located on the grounds of Einsiedel Estate close to the ploughing plots. It will open at set times during the event. Tractors will be parked only inside the marshalling yard. Security staff will be on duty during the night. Workshop is not so far from the marshalling yard. Practice Fields: The practice fields are located close to the Contest fields at Einsiedel Estate. Pre Practice Land: The host organization committee is assisting to arrange pre practice land for interested countries. The land for unofficial practice is very similar to the land for the Contest. Size is approximately 60 m wide x 50 m long. Page 11

8 To book pre-practice plots: Mrs. Domenica Deffner or indicate your wish for pre-practice plots directly in the registration form on the webpage. Pre-practice plots, for unofficial practice starting August 20 th, can be booked from now on. Cost for further practice land: Size: Approx. 60 m x 50 m 1. Plot/ Country 2. Plot/ Country Further plots Price per plot In case you need a tractor for the competition, please register not later than 1 st May 2018 at: info@worldploughing2018.com Prepare for return shipment: Monday morning, 3 rd September 2018, from 07:00 am. 6. Visitors Package Both the 5 and 10 days package information and registration are available on our website at: After registration, payment should be made to Kuratorium Weltpflügen 2018 e.v. Additionally there will be a two day extension tour to Bavaria after the Contests on 4 th and 5 th September. Please find short description about full/short visitors packages as well as different price categories in the following tables: Full Visitors` Package - 10 days ( ) Accommodation at a four star hotel Full board Exclusive excursions to attractions in Southern Germany Entrance to the International Event Baden-Württemberg- Evening Entrance to the official opening-event 2-day pass to the Contest 1 st /2 nd September Ticket to the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony 2 nd September Pick up/drop off at airport Detailed visitor package with handbook, city maps Short Visitors` Package - 5 days ( ) Accommodation at a four star hotel Full board One half-day excursion to the beautiful city of Tübingen or the outlet city Metzingen Entrance to the official opening-event 2-day pass to the Contest 1 st /2 nd September Ticket to the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony 2 nd September Pick up/drop off at airport Detailed visitor package with handbook, city maps Page 12 Page 13

9 For the children prices please refer to our homepage: registration-form-for-visitorspackage.html Additionnally there will be an extension tour to Bavaria: Extension Tour Bavaria from 4 th to 5 th September: The tour will include a professional visit, a visit of the Castle Neuschwanstein as well as a visit to the famous beer brewery in Munich the Hofbräuhaus. If you are interested in the extension tour please contact: info@worldploughing2018.com Price for Full Visitors` Package If paid BEFORE 1 st May 2018 If paid AFTER 1 st May 2018 Single room Price for Short Visitors` Package Double room 1,745 1,495 1,595 1,845 Price for Two Day Extension Tour Bavaria If paid BEFORE 1 st May 2018 If paid AFTER 1 st May 2018 Single room Double room The international meeting Baden-Württemberg-Evening is on Wednesday 29 th August, the Official Opening Event on Friday 31 th August and the gala dinner and awards ceremony will take place at Einsiedel on Sunday September 2 nd, Booking of accommodation before the official programme: Hotel Fortuna can be booked before 25 th of August upon availability. For price information, please contact us by info@worldploughing2018.com Payment at time of booking. Further accommodation: You are welcome to organize your own accommodation and travel if you arrive earlier as schedule. If paid BEFORE 1 st May 2018 If paid AFTER 1 st May 2018 Page 14 Single room Double room , Page 15

10 7. The Contest Church Service: The Church Service will take place at Einsiedel Estate on Friday 31 th August Opening Ceremony: The opening ceremony will take place on Friday, 31 st August at Einsiedel Estate. At the opening ceremony all team members (competitors, coaches, judges and board members) are requested to be present in the field at the flagpole with their country flag. After a few speeches, the national flags will be raised while Das Lied der Deutschen (Germany national hymn) is played. Closing Ceremony: The flag lowering ceremony will take place on Sunday, 2 nd September after the Grassland Competition is completed. Award ceremony and Plough Banquet: The award ceremony will be part of the farewell dinner at the FELDSCHEUNE (Event Barn) at Einsiedel Estate. It is a gala dinner with a multi course menu, live music and dance. Dress code for the gala dinner is evening wear. Plots: The head stewards will inspect the contest fields and set the plan with numbers, before the draw for plots takes place. Draw for Plots: Draws for contest plots will be on Friday 31 st August and Saturday 1 st September. Competitors Plot Numbers: Each plot will be numbered and each competitor will have a plot number to wear. Number signs: Each competitor`s tractor will be fitted with signs showing the number of the competitor. Tractor Parade: Before the contest starts all competitors will be lined up for a parade. The order will be decided by the parade marshals. The competitors will be asked by the parade marshals to line up. Briefing of Competitors: After the draw for plots, the competitors will be briefed about specifics around the contest, the parade, as well as answer questions. Competitors MUST attend; coaches, judges and board members are advised to attend. Stubble Ploughing: The stubble ploughing will be on Saturday, September 1 st, Grassland Ploughing: The grassland ploughing will be on Sunday, September 2 nd, Practical Information during your Stay Population: The population in Germany is around 83 million people, whereof around 10.9 million live in Baden-Württemberg and 2.7 million in the region around Stuttgart. Weather in the South West of Germany in the early September: In the end of August/beginning of September the weather in South West Germany can still be pleasant with temperatures around 20 C/25 C. As always, German weather is unpredictable, so also be prepared for colder and rainy spells. Water: The water in Germany is safe to drink from the tap. Page 16 Page 17

11 Internet: You have free wireless internet access in the hotel. We are trying to establish wireless internet connection at Einsiedel as well. Tipping: Tips are not included in hotels, restaurants, taxis etc. in Germany. 10 percent is a reasonable tip for good service. Even a 5 percent tip is acceptable, especially for ordering a beer or a small item. Measurements: Germany uses the metric system which means highway and traffic indicators are in km and km/h, gas is sold by the litre, temperature is measured in Celsius, and the electrical current is 230 volts. What to Pack: Dress in layers as the weather is changeable. For most restaurants casual attire is welcome. Bring a raincoat just in case. Dress is formal for the Church Service and Plough Banquet. Accommodation: WPO Board members, competitors, supervisors and close family members will be accommodated at Hotel Fortuna Reutlingen/Tübingen, Hotel Fortuna City Reutlingen (12 km from contest site) and Hotel Schönbuch (12 km from contest site). Hotel Fortuna Reutlingen/Tübingen is the official Ploughers Hotel where briefings and dinners will be held. Teams and visitors might be distributed in the above named hotels. There will be double and single rooms as well as few family rooms available. Allocation will be according to the date of registration (first come first serve). Page 18 For visitors there is also Hotel Achalm available (with an extra charge) (5-8 km from Hotel Fortuna and km from contest site). PLEASE NOTE: there will be shuttle services available at peak times between all hotels. Addresses of Hotels: Hotel Fortuna Reutlingen/Tübingen: Carl-Zeiss-Straße Reutlingen, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) Web: info@fortuna-hotels.de Hotel Fortuna City Reutlingen: Am Echazufer Reutlingen Tel: +49 (0) Web: reservation@city-hotel-reutlingen.de Hotel Schönbuch Hotel Achalm: Lichtensteinstr. 45 Achalm (Gewand) Pliezhausen Reutlingen Tel: +49 (0) Tel: +49 (0) info@hotel-schoenbuch.de info@achalm.com Driving in Germany: Seat belt use is mandatory for all drivers and passengers in Germany. Children under the age of 13 are not allowed to sit in the front seat. Drivers are prohibited from talking, texting or ing on the mobile Page 19

12 phones or other devices while behind the wheel. As for most of Europe, Germany has a 0.05% blood alcohol limit for drunk driving. Bicyclists have priority over cars when turning onto side streets. Speed Limit: In cities and towns, the speed limit is 50 km/h unless otherwise posted. There are a lot of residential areas with a posted 30 km/h speed limit to protect children and pedestrians who live in the neighbourhood. On normal two-lane highways the limit is 100 km/h and the suggested speed limit on Autobahn is 130 km/h. It is illegal to pass on the right on the Autobahn. 9. The Official Program Subject to changes Friday 24 th August Arrival of WPO Head Stewards & WPO Executive Committee Head Stewards Meeting Saturday 25 th August ALL DAY ARRIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL GUESTS ON FULL VISITORS PACKAGE 08:00 Head Stewards Meeting at HQ Hotel 14:00 Rules Committee Meeting at HQ Hotel All day Arrival of WPO Board, Official Teams and all delegates on full visitors package. All day Registration and check in at Hotel Fortuna Reutlingen/Tübingen* 18: :00 21:00 Sunday 26 th August From 06:00 Breakfast 09:00 Get together at Hotel Fortuna Reutlingen/Tübingen (Officials, Competitors, Coaches, Judges and International Guests) Dinner Draw for Official Practice Plots Competitor Briefing All delegates depart on a full day excursion. Optional Tour of Hohenhzollern Castle or Farm visit in afternoon Official welcome of guests to the Principal and State Stud Marbach with stallion s parade and tour of the premises Social evening with barbecue Return to Hotels Monday 27 th August From 06:00 Breakfast From 06:30 Shuttle buses to Einsiedel 07:00 Marshalling Yard Opens 08:00 Official Practice starts at Einsiedel 12:30 WPO Board Lunch 13:00 WPO Board Meeting in Hotel Fortuna Reutlingen/Tübingen 17:30 Practice ends. Shuttle buses to hotel 18:00 Marshalling Yard Closed 19:00-21:00 Dinner 21:00 Presentation USA 2019 (Competitors briefing if required) Page 20 Page 21

13 Tuesday 28 th August From 06:00 Breakfast From 06:30 Shuttle buses to Einsiedel 07:00 Marshalling Yard Opens 08:00 Official Practice at Einsiedel 09:00 WPO Board Meeting at Hotel Fortuna Reutlingen/Tübingen 17:30 Practice ends Shuttle buses to hotel 18:00 Marshalling Yard Closed 19:00-21:00 Dinner (Competitors briefing if required) Wednesday 29 th August From 06:00 Breakfast From 06:30 Shuttle buses to Einsiedel 07:00 Marshalling Yard Opens 08:00 Official Practice at Einsiedel 16:30 Official Practice ends Shuttle buses to hotel 17:00 Marshalling Yard Closed 18:00 Shuttle buses to Einsiedel 19:00 International get-together event Baden-Württemberg Evening: from Plougher to Plougher with regional menu at Einsiedel. Return to hotels Thursday 30 th August ALL DAY ARRIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL GUESTS ON SHORT VISITORS PACKAGE From 06:00 Breakfast Page 22 From 06:30 Shuttle buses to Einsiedel 07:00 Marshalling Yard Opens 08:00 Official Practice at Einsiedel 09:00 Judges Meeting at HQ hotel 17:30 Official Practice ends Shuttle buses to hotel 18:00 Marshalling Yard Closed 19:00-21:00 Dinner Competitors Briefing Friday 31 st August From 06:00 Breakfast From Shuttle buses to Einsiedel 08:30 Competitors and Judges Workshop in Field 10:00 Judges Meeting in Field 10:30 Competitors have time in Marshalling Yard 11:00 Measuring Stewards meet in Field Plot Stewards Meet in Field 12:30 Marshalling Yard Closed 12:30 Shuttle buses to hotel Free Time 14:45 Shuttle buses to Einsiedel 15:15 Teams line up for marching into Ploughman s Service 15:30 Ploughman s Service at Einsiedel 17:00 Official Opening Ceremony, flag raising, welcome greetings of officials from Germany and WPO. Unveiling of Cairn of Peace by WPO Chairman and Duchess of Württemberg 18:30 Rustical evening in the field barn at Einsiedel Page 23

14 20:00 Draw for 2018 World Ploughing Contest Stubble Plots 21:00 Shuttle buses to hotel 21:30 Competitors Briefing at hotel Saturday 1 st September 65th WORLD CONTEST STUBBLE PLOUGHING From Breakfast From Shuttle buses to Marshalling Yard for World Ploughing Stubble Contest 07:00 Marshalling Yard Opens 08:30 World Competitors Parade of Tractors 09:15 Plot Stewards Meet at Scrutineers Office 09:30 Judges Meet at Scrutineers Office 09:45 Depth Measuring Stewards meet at Scrutineers Office 09:55 Flashing Yellow & Red, Get Ready 10:00 Flashing Green, Start Opening Split 10:15 Flashing Yellow & Green, 5 more minutes Flashing Red, Time out, Judges inspect Opening Split Lunches for competitors, judges, plot stewards, head stewards 11:15 Flashing Yellow & Red, Get Ready 11:20 Flashing Green, Start Ploughing 13:55 Flashing Yellow & Green, 5 more minutes 14:00 Flashing Red, Finish From 16:00 Shuttle buses from Marshalling Yard to hotels 17:00 Marshalling Yard Closed 19:00 Dinner 20:30 World Competitors draw for grass plots at HQ World Competitors & Officials Briefing Page 24 From 18:00-23:00 Shuttle buses from/to Hotel Einsiedel for those who would like to attend Public Evening at Einsiedel (Optional) SWR4 summer nights with a hot air balloon night glow Sunday 2 nd September 65 TH WORLD CONTEST GRASSLAND PLOUGHING From 06:00 Breakfast From 06:30 Shuttle buses to Marshalling Yard for World Ploughing Stubble Contest 07:00 Marshalling Yard Opens 08:30 World Competitors Parade of Tractors 09:15 Plot Stewards Meet at Scrutineers Office 09:30 Judges Meet at Scrutineers Office 09:45 Depth Measuring Stewards meet at Scrutineers Office 09:55 Flashing Yellow & Red, Get Ready 10:00 Flashing Green, Start Opening Split 10:15 Flashing Yellow & Green, 5 more minutes 10:20 Flashing Red, Time out, Judges inspect Opening Split Lunches for competitors, judges, plot stewards, head stewards 11:15 Flashing Yellow & Red, Get Ready 11:20 Flashing Green, Start Ploughing 13:55 Flashing Yellow & Green, 5 more minutes 14:00 Flashing Red, Finish 15:15 Closing Ceremony and Lowering of Flags From 16:00 Shuttle Buses to hotels 18:30 Shuttle buses to Einsiedel 19:00 Get together Page 25

15 19:30 Gala Evening and Prize Giving Ceremony From 22:30 Buses return to hotels Monday 3 rd September From 06:00 Breakfast 09:00 WPO Board Meeting at Hotel Fortuna Official Departure or Two-Day Extension Program to Bavaria for all (Optional) Professional Visit, Visit of Castle Neuschwanstein, Munich Hofbräuhaus Evening 5th September 2018 Return and depart on 6th September 2018 NOTES 10. Contact Information Kuratorium Weltpflügen 2018 e.v.: Helmut Wolf (Chairman) Dr. Monika Erath (Managing Director) Contact address: Wollgrasweg Stuttgart Germany/State Baden-Württemberg Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) info@worldploughing2018.com Page World Ploughing Contest Information Booklet Page 27

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17 World Ploughing Organization General Secretary: Anna Marie McHugh Altona, Fallaghmore, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Facebook: