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prizorišče/tekmovališče www.bohinj.si/euro2015

ECA CANOE MARATHON EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIORS & SENIORS 3TH 5TH JULY 2015 MASTER S EUROPEAN CUP (OPEN), PARACANOE 1ST, 2ND JULY 2015

prizorišče/tekmovališče Dear Sport Friends! The Slovenia Canoe Federation has the pleasure of inviting your Federation to be represented at the Marathon European Championship for Juniors and Seniors to be held between 3rd and 5th July in Bohinj, Slovenia; A lovely country in the pearl of the Alps. Austria Kranjska gora Bled Bovec Tolmin Kranj Italy Celje Nova Gorica LJUBLJANA Hungary Postojna Novo mesto Koper Croatia

WELCOME TO BOHINJ Bohinj offers you spectacular views and fascinating details. The natural attractions of Bohinj will take your breath away at every turn, while showing you a different face in every season. Explore Bohinj by stories of the past: explore museums, various historical periods, interesting architectural solutions, picturesque examples of folk art, diverse stories and tales... Bohinj is a wonderful web of cultural and natural attractions that can enrich your experiences. We hope that you will enjoy racing on our beautiful lake and that we will meet at European Championship in 2015. how can you reach us? by plane (distance between Bohinj and airport) To Ljubljana airport (50km), rent-a-car, take a taxi or bus To Trieste airport (Italy, 200km), rent-a-car or take a taxi To Klagenfurt airport (Austria, 70km), rent-a-car, take a taxi or train by car or bus Direction Jesenice or Ljubljana to Bled (highway E61/A2), pass Bled and drive to Bohinjska Bistrica, follow the main road till Ribčev Laz From Primorska region to the village of Podbrdo and cross Soriško sedlo by train Direction Jesenice Bohinjska Bistrica Direction Nova Gorica Bohinjska Bistrica Take a bus or taxi from Bohinjska Bistrica

PRELIMINARY COURSE DISTANCES: Every discipline has number of laps written on side plus the small extra one. 3,630m normal lap 975m final lap TRAINING Please be aware that the tourist boat has its scheduled line on the left hand side of lake. Please pay attention to that matter. Otherwise we wish you a pleasant training and excellent races!

PRELIMINARY VENUE PLAN The Marathon World Cup will take place on Lake Bohinj and its shores. Venue is located in Stara Fužina, close to touristic center of Bohinj, Ribčev Laz. All accomodations are easily reached within walking distance. 12 vip wc 13 accreditation & info office 14 official merchandise store 21 start 22 finish 23 podium 24 winners boat measuring 25 portage entrance (disembarkment) 26 portage exit (embarkment) 27 penalty box 28 feeding area 29 portage 31 judges/timing 32 access to water/ boat marshalling 33 team tents 34 team parking 35 lunch area/restaurant 36 team wc 37 access point for coaches and judges 38 access point for kayakers 39 vip & athlets & press parking 41 medical service 42 winner s waiting tent 43 coaches 44 vip & press area 51 organisation, vip parking 91 commercial area 92 lunch area 93 shuttle turning point

PROVISIONAL COMPETITION PROGRAMME monday june 29 arrivals, accreditation office open tuesday june 30 arrivals, accreditations, training wednesday july 1 masters single races thursday july 2 masters double races, team leaders meeting, opening ceremony friday july 3 junior and under 23 single races saturday july 4 junior double and seniors single races sunday july 5 seniors double races and closing ceremony

ACCOMODATION INFORMATION Please note: Accomodations can be booked only through the organising comittee. All accomodations are on regular season price level. All the participants that will book by themselves have to apply surcharge on participation fee of 30%. All athlets on European championship and their staff will be excused of paying the turist tax. HOTEL ***** Nestled in the heart of Julian alps in Bohinj glacial valley you will find Slovenia s premier alpine eco resort with its superb Aquapark features (sauna park, pools, slides, whirlpools), open fireplace lobby bar, capacities for socialising, bowling centre, cinema hall and an exquisite culinary offer. It is a perfect starting point for summer and winter sports activities: bicycle or hiking trips, climbing, river rafting, adrenalin park experience, skiing and more. Blending harmoniously with the environment, the resort was built with highest awareness of the environment and is as such, at the moment, one of the most advanced and energy efficient hotels in central Europe. All rooms are designed with warm natural materials and high standard equipment. In the pleasant atmosphere of hotel Restaurant you will be spoilt by our chefs in a harmony of culinary delights. Guests can spend time in front of romantic fireplace in winter time. Distance to the venue Type Price per room (in EUR) 7km HB Single room 105,00 Double room 170,00 * Tourist tax (1.80 EUR) is not included and will be charged after final hotel reservations.

ACCOMODATION INFORMATION HOTEL **** is the pearl of Bohinj. It is one of the picturesque scenes that blends with the ascinating exoticism of nature in this part of Bohinj. Completely renovated, it shines in all its beauty and soft luxury. In summer and winter it sparkles in the dusk like the backs of lively trout in the Bohinj lake. In addition to comfort, it offers a home atmosphere. The lake and mountain paths are just a stone's throw away. Sometimes, in the mornings, a mountain rabbit darts from the nearby bushes as if wanting to say come'n join us in the fresh air, among the flowers, along the waterbank. This hotel is friendly place to be and is situated less than 10 minutes away from the World Cup venue. Distance to the venue Type Price per room (in EUR) 0.5km HB Single room 90,00 Double room 144,00 * Tourist tax (1,27 EUR) is not included and will be charged after final hotel reservations. HOTEL *** Only 7km from the Venue, there is a lovely cozy family owned Hotel. Very close by is municipality center with various shops, bars, restaurants; health clinic and Aquapark are just a minute away. They offer double, triple and quadriple rooms. Distance to the venue Type Price per room (in EUR) 7km HB Single room 61,00 Double room 95,00 Triple room 140,00 * Tourist tax (1,27 EUR) is not included and will be charged after final hotel reservations.

ACCOMODATION INFORMATION HOSTEL WITH HB Distance to the venue Price per double, triple or quadriple room on HB basis (in EUR) 2km Single room 35,00 Double room 65,00 Triple room 90,00 Quadriple 115,00 * Tourist tax (1,27 EUR) is not included and will be charged after final hotel reservations. PRIVATE ACCOMODATIONS Tourist office Bohnj offers a large variety of private accomodations, which are mostly on appartment basis, some are being offered as Bed&Breakfast, but we can arrange also boarding on half-board basis, depending on our guest wishes. We would offer only appartments and rooms that are maximum 15 minutes away from the World Cup venue, in walking distance. Some of the private accomodations could be a nice option for teams to rent out the house for example for 4 12 persons that would like to be self-catered. Some of the capacities offer HB too. Private accomodations can be a very cozy experience. Distance to the venue Price per room/ per apartment (in EUR) 1.5km Single room 22,00 Double room 40,00 app 2 persons 56,00 app 3 persons 71,00 app 4 persons 95,00 app 5 persons 108,00 app 6 persons 132,00 * Tourist tax (1,27 EUR) is not included and will be charged after final hotel reservations.

ACCOMODATION INFORMATION PRIVATE ROOMS WITH HB Distance to the venue Price per double, triple or quadriple room on HB basis (in EUR) 3km Double room 78,00 Triple room 110,00 Quadriple 140,00 * Tourist tax (1,27 EUR) is not included and will be charged after final hotel reservations. CAMPSITE DANICA Campsite Danica is located in Bohinjska Bistrica and is only a few 100 metres awayfrom the village centre. The location of the campground is idyllic, because it is remote from the touristic crowd, but still close to everything. Campsite combines the experience of nature and the convenience of vicinity of shops, bars, restaurants, health clinic, aquapark, info point, The location enables you comfort on all levels. It starts with the convenient selection of beautiful spots to camp. All terrain is levelled and grassy and with easy access. There are many options of sites; the shadows of the trees or sunny areas, along the murmuring Sava Bohinjka river. Or maybe close to the playground. We dispose with 5 ha of surface, can accomodate up to 1000 guests and are open all year round. Distance to the venue Price person (in EUR) 7.0 km Camp 12,60 Camp+halfboard 33,00 * Tourist tax (0,64 EUR and 0,32 EUR) is not included and will be charged after final hotel reservations. ** Electrical supply is available and chargeable extra.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TRANSFERS PRICES FOR TRANSFERS FROM/TO LJUBLJANA AIRPORT 45,00 RETURN/25,00 ONE WAY TRANSFERS FROM OTHER AIRPORT CAN BE AGREED UPON REQUEST. We offer 10% discount for transfers of teams with 10 and more members. CAR RENTAL EUROPCAR We are working with the best car rental company around. They have best price for the service you ll get. Furthermore, Europcar has prepared some extras for the participants of EURO 2015! Please call them on +386 (0) 31 382 058 or get the informations from www.europcar.si PARTICIPATION FEE The participation fee is 100,00 EUR per person and includes: Accreditation, Insurance, Medical care at the course, Drinking water at the course, Training at the course, Participation in the Opening ceremony, Security service at the Venue, Service for boats, Access pass and parking for one trailer in the venue and accredited vehicles outside the venue, Free transfers for everyone staying at accomodations with more then 1km of distance to the venue, Organisation fee, Organisers gift. catering at venue: Lunch will be available at the venue from 1st to 5th of July 2015 and it has to be prebooked with Hotel reservation. Price is 12 EUR per day.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION The participation fee is 65,00 EUR only for masters. It includes: Accreditation, Insurance, Medical care at the course, Drinking water at the course, Training at the course, Participation in the Opening ceremony of the European Championship on Thursday, Security service at the venue, Access pass for close parking for one car or trailer, Free transfers for everyone staying at accomodations with more then 1km of distance to the venue, Free parking at the designated parking area Organisation fee, Organisers gift. catering for masters at venue: Lunch will be available at the venue and it has to be prebooked with Hotel reservation. Price is 12 per day. Option for Masters is booking for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th of July 2015. Lunch must be prebooked online! CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT The payment for all concepts (booking, catering and participation fee) must be paid as follows: 50% by May 11 2015, Final payment by 22 June 2015 All payments must be done in EURO to: Turizem Bohinj, Triglavska cesta 30, SI 4264 Bohinjska Bistrica Bank address: Banka Slovenije, Slovenska cesta 35, SI 1000 Ljubljana IBAN: SI56012046030215665 Swift code: BSLJSI2X You are kindly requested to send a copy of bank transfer after deposit, to OC contact euro2015@bohinj.si All bank charges are to the expense of the remitter.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ENTRIES Entries for all athlets are done by ISIS system. Entries for all MASTERS are done by online system 19th May 2nd June 19th June 19th June 19th June 19th June 22nd June Numerical Entry/Final Hotel reservations Final Hotel Reservation Nominal Entry Press Accreditaion Form Final payment Travel Info Final 50% Pre-payment confirmation of booking Dates are valid for MASTERS as well, all MASTERS book online. BOAT TRANSPORTATION The countries, which are not members of the EU, are kindly requested to contact their Chamber of Custom Office to obtain the accurate information regarding the documents necessary for the boat transportation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION VIGNETTES/TOLL STICKERS Cars and vans with a maximum permitted laden weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes are required to display a vignette/toll sticker) in order to use motorways and express roads in the Republic of Slovenia and the Ljubljana bypass. Road Karavanke Tunnel Bled is a toll road! Annual vignette for motor vehicles up to a maximum permitted weight of 3,500 kg is 110.00 or 220.00 EUR. Monthly vignette for motor vehicles up to a maximum permitted weight of 3,500 kg EUR 30.00 or 80.00 EUR. Weekly vignette for motor vehicles up to a maximum permitted weight of 3,500 kg 15.00 or 40.00 EUR. Vignettes can be purchased at petrol stations in Slovenia and neighbouring countries, at offices of the national motoring organisation and foreign motoring organisations, at post offices in Slovenia and at some news kiosks. Using a toll road without a valid vignette (i.e. without paying the toll) is punishable by a fine of between 300 and 800 EUR. VISA INFORMATION Participants from those countries where a Visa is required will receive upon request a letter from the Organising comitee once their participation is confirmed. All participants from non Schengen Treaty State Members are kindly requested to contact their local Slovene Embassy for assistance. The O.C. can provide full assistance if contacted in due time. INSURANCE All participants are strongly advised to have an appropriate medical insurance from their respective countries.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION MEDICAL SERVICES A First Aid and Emergency Medical Service will be available at European Marathon Championship Course from 1st to 5th of July 2015. Health care centre in Bohinjska Bistrica (10 minutes by car from the course) will be on stand during the competition in order to cover any specific needs. BOAT RENTALS For national Federations requesting boats for rent we offer: (price for boat per day) K1, C1 50 EUR K2, C2 65 EUR A limited number of boats can be rented, so book your boats soon. RULES All the rules are applied from ICF rules for marathon. PARKING PLACES We will prepare special parking system for the EURO2015. For participants there will be enough free parking spaces at the venue. For visitors Labora parking area will be open. We will also organise free parking area in Ribčev laz, on a side of Hotel Kristal, which is approx. 1.4km from the competition course. PRESS ACCREDITATION Please send us your accreditation and accomodation requests. Prices of accomodations are the same as for competitors. There will be press area at the venue, where we will offer refreshments throught the event.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE Franc Kramar, Mayor of Bohinj; honorary president of Organising Committee Klemen Langus, president of Organising Committee Jorn Cronberg, ICF member, vice president of Organising Committee Members of Organising Committee: Jure Sodja, general secretary Andrej Jelenc, director of Slovenian National Federation Jakob Marušič, secretary of Slovenian National Federation Miro Sodja, director of Bohinj municipality Stane Klemenc, president of Kayak Canoe Club Bohinj Tine Radinja, special advisor We are looking forward to meeting you in Bohinj With Sporting Regards, Organising Committee of European championship Bohinj 2015 Organizers: Co-organizers: Sponsors: Občina Bohinj

SLOVENIA Slovenia lies in the heart of Europe, where the Alps meet the Mediterranean and the Pannonian Plain meets the Karst. This small green country measures 20,273 km 2 in area. Občina Bohinj je ena od občin v Republiki Sloveniji. The collision of four major European geographical units has created a very invigorating landscape, much of it thickly forested. More than a third of the country s area is protected. Občini pripada razsežno ozemlje v dolini Save Bohinjke s tesno Sotesko, Nomenjskim kotličem, Spodnjo Bohinjsko dolino, južnim pobrežjem Bohinjskega jezera, Zgornjo Bohinjsko dolino in območja na planotah Pokljuka in Jelovica. Na severu se meja drži skalnih sten in vrhov nad prepadnim levim bregom Save Bohinjke, na jugu poteka preko gorskih planot in vrhov bohinjskega grebena ob nekdanji državni meji; od Vogla (1923 mnm) čez Črno prst (1844 m) do Možica (1602 m), odtod dalje pa po robu Ratitovčeve planjave (Črni vrh 1487 m, Gladki vrh 1672 m in 1666 m). Zahodna meja gre po slemenih jugozahodno od jezera (Konjski vrh, 1527 m; Mala Škrbina, 1996 m), vzhodna pa vključuje še dobršen del prave Jeloviške planote (Javorov vrh, 1580 m; Macesnovec, 1312 m; Črna peč, 1273 m). Rečna zajeda Save Bohinjke med Pokljuko in Jelovico, vrezana v debele apnene sklade, se tostran Soteske v Nomenjskem kotliču razširi, strmine v mehkejših tleh zložno prehajajo v široko tektonsko depresijo Bohinjske kotline; pred jezerskim kotlom se dolina zopet zapre. The most mountainous region is the north, where the Alps begin. The Julian Alps and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps have many stunning sharp peaks. The peaks of the Karavanke, the mountains bordering Austria, are more gentle. Much of the east of the country between two biggest cities, Ljubljana and Maribor is uplands. There are gentler hills in the south-east and east, where the vine flourishes, while plains and basins populate the areas between the hills. The capital city Ljubljana and its region lies in the largest basin. Slovenia also has a large plains area, as the east of the country is part of the Pannonian Plain. Not only is the land surface very invigorating, there are also wonders underground: some of the country s 9,000 karstic caves are among the most beautiful in the world, Postojna and Škocjan Caves on south-east are the most popular. Slovenia is home to 2 million sincere, hospitable people of great diligence. Slovenians constantly want to prove themselvese, that is why Slovenia has an exceptional number of top athletes, and a wealth of cultural creativity. Slovenia is a member of European Union since 1st May 2004 and has excepted European currency Euro as national currency on 1st January 2007. Welcome back anytime.