WORLDS 2016 INVITATION PACKAGE

BLAGOEVGRAD – BULGARIA 01 - 10 OCTOBER 2016
WORLDS 2016
http://worlds2016.waf-armwrestling.com/
XXXVIII WORLD ARMWRESTLING
XIX WORLD PARA-ARMWRESTLING
CHAMPIONSHIP
INVITATION PACKAGE
Start date for online registration:
Visa application:
Hotel reservation:
End of online registration:
Para-Armwrestling Classification files:
latest
01 August 2016
01 August 2016
01 September 2016
18 September 2016
18 September 2016
The World Armwrestling Federation (WAF) would like to officially invite you as an
WAF member country to attend the 38th World Armwrestling and 19th World ParaArmwrestling Championship which will be held in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria from October
1st to October 10th 2016.
2016 World Armwrestling & Para-Armwrestling Championship will be hosted by
Bulgarian Armwrestling Federation represented by Mr. Assen Hadjitodorov as the
President. The Federation is prepared to receive over 1.200 competitors from over 45
participating countries.
Teams are expected to make arrangements with the organizers for receiving VISA’s for
each member of their team if necessary. Once your visa has been approved, you need to
contact the Bulgarian organizing team to make the arrangements for transportation and
accommodation.
You will find all the information you need in this package, if you need more information
please contact us at [email protected] .
In this package:
Championship Schedule
Weight classes & age groups
Travel information
Visa & Transport Information
Hotel Information
Venue Information
Team Registration Procedures
Weigh-in Procedures
Classification Procedures
Organizing Committee
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix I
Appendix J
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Appendix A
CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
01.10.2016 Saturday
Teams Arrival
@ VENUE
02.10.2016 Sunday
@ HOTEL MONTE CRISTO
00
09
Team Registration
Classification Training Seminar (for disabled Classifiers)
1500
Continental Meetings: North America, South America, Africa, Oceania
1600
Asian Continental Meeting
1800
European Continental Meeting
03.10.2016 Monday
@ VENUE
0900
1ST WEIGH-IN DAY for
juniors 18, youth 21 and all master classes
00
09
Classification, Weigh-in: disabled
1000
Referee Seminar
1200
Technical Meeting
1600
WAF Congress Meeting
@ HOTEL MONTE CRISTO
VENUE - “SKAPTOPARA” SPORT HALL
04.10.2016 Tuesday
@ VENUE
00
09
Opening Ceremonies
0930
1st Competition Day, LEFT hand for JUNIORS 18 and YOUTH 21
30
16
Finals & Awards, Doping
05.10.2016 Wednesday
@ VENUE
0930
2nd Competition Day, RIGHT hand for JUNIORS 18 and YOUTH 21
1630
Finals & Awards, Doping
06.10.2016 Thursday
@ VENUE
1000
3rd Competition Day, LEFT hand for all MASTER classes and DISABLED
1500
Finals & Awards, Doping
07.10.2016 Friday
@ VENUE
0900
2nd Weigh-in Day for seniors
1000
4th Competition Day, RIGHT hand for all MASTER classes and DISABLED
00
15
Finals & Awards, Doping
08.10.15 Saturday
@ VENUE
0930
5th Competition Day, LEFT hand for SENIORS
1630
Finals & Awards, Doping
09.10.15 Sunday
@ VENUE
0930
6th Competition Day, RIGHT hand for SENIORS
1630
Finals & Awards, Doping
00
21
Closing Ceremonies
10.10.15 Monday
Team’s departure
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Appendix B
WEIGHT CLASSES AND AGE GROUPS
AGE GROUPS
+1999
1998
Juniors 18
1997
1995
Youth 21
1994
-1993
1976
Seniors
-1965
Masters
1966
-1955
Grand Masters
1956
-1955
Senior Grand
Master
WEIGHT CLASSES
JUNIORS 18 Left & Right Hand (1998, 1999, 2000 …)
Boys:
-50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, +80 kg
Girls:
-45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, +70 kg
YOUTH 21 Left & Right Hand (1995, 1996, 1997)
Men:
-55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, +90 kg
Women: -50, 55, 60, 65, 70, +70 kg
SENIORS Left & Right Hand
(1994, 1993, 1992 …)
Men:
-55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 110, 110+ kg
Women: -50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 80, 80+ kg.
MASTERS (40 years and older) Left & Right Hand (1976, 1975, 1974 …)
Men:
-70, 80, 90, 100, 100+ kg
Women: -60, 70, 80, 80+ kg
GRAND MASTERS (50 years and older) Left & Right Hand (1966, 1965, 1964 …)
Men:
-75, 90, 100, 100+ kg
SENIOR GRAND MASTERS (60 years and older) Left & Right Hand (1956, 1955, 1954…)
Men:
-75, 90, 100, 100+ kg
DISABLED CLASSES
Physical Impairment athletes
(PID – sitting)
Men:
-55 kg, 65 kg, 75 kg, +75 kg
Women: -65 kg, +65 kg
Physical Impairment athletes
(PIU – standing)
Men:
-60 kg, 70 kg, 80 kg, 90 kg, +90 kg
Women: -65 kg, +65 kg
Junior 18 boys: -55 kg, +55 kg
Junior 18 girls: -50 kg, +50 kg
Visual impairment athletes
(VI – standing)
Men:
-60 kg, 70 kg, 80 kg, 90 kg,
100 kg, +100 kg
Women:
-60 kg, 70 kg, +70 kg
Hearing impairment athletes
(HI – standing)
Men:
-60 kg, 70 kg, 80 kg, 90 kg,
100 kg, +100 kg
Women:
-60 kg, 70 kg, +70 kg
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TEAM TROPHIES for the EUROPEAN ARMWRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP:
1) Over all (all classes except disabled classes)
2) Junior Women and Men (Junior 18 and Youth 21 classes)
2) Masters Women and Men (Master, Grand Master and Senior Grand Master classes)
3) Senior Women and Men (Senior classes)
TEAM TROPHIES for the EUROPEAN PARA-ARMWRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP:
1) Overall Women (all classes for women)
2) Overall Men (all classes for men)
POINTS DISTRIBUTION:
1st place
= 10 points
nd
2 place
= 7 points
3rd place
= 5 points
th
4 place
= 4 points
5th place
= 3 points
th
6 place
= 2 points
7th place
= 1 points
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Appendix C
TRAVEL INFORMATON
Population: 7.3 million | Language: Bulgarian | Currency: Lev (BGN) = 1,96 € | Dialling code: +359
Sofia guide: http://visitsofia.bg/?lang=en
GETTING TO BLAGOEVGRAD
BLAGOEVGRAD is 100 Km south of Sofia.
By plane:
International Sofia Airport (SOF)
http://www.sofia-airport.bg/default.aspx
Check your local low-cost operators, there are many cheap flights to Sofia.
Here is a list of low-cost airlines flying to Sofia:
www.wizzair.com | www.aegeanairlines.gr | www.easyjet.com | www.airberlin.com | www.vueling.com
By car:
Driving distance from Blagoevgrad to:
Bratislava
1060 km
Bucharest
450 km
Budapest
870 km
Frankfurt 1.820 km
Istanbul
Kiev
Minsk
Moscow
810 km
1.350 km
1.980 km
2.200 km
Paris
Prague
Riga
Roma
2.350 km
1.380 km
2.400 km
1.770 km
Vilnius
Tallinn
Warsaw
Tallinn
By Train:
http://www.raileurope-world.com/about-us/railways/article/bulgaria-bdz-4272
By Bus:
www.eurolines.bg
2.200 km
2.700 km
1.730 km
2.700 km
Check the link to see your connections or contact your local train company.
There are direct buses from all major cities in Europe to Sofia. Check connections with your local
international transport companies.
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Appendix D
VISA & TRANSPORT INFORMATION
For VISA requirements please contact:
Mrs. Lucy Mazhdrakova
Mobile:
+359 888 916 282
Fax:
+35929461415
Email:
[email protected]
Mrs. Angelina Sinabova
+359 887 999 088
[email protected]
Copy of passport is necessary for VISA requirements.
All visa applications should be sent before 1st August 2016. After this date the Host Federation cannot
be held responsible for visa formalities.
CHAMPIONSHIP TRANSPORT
TRANSFER AIRPORT – HOTEL - AIRPORT
20 € per person both ways. Please book in advance at [email protected].
Please provide following details: arrival airport, date and time of arrival and departure (flight
time).
HOTEL – VENUE – HOTEL
Transfer from the hotels to the venue and return will be assured by host organizer.
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Appendix E
HOTEL AND VENUE INFORMATION
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All reservations will be made only at [email protected].
Mrs. Lucy Mazhdrakova +359 888 916 282, Mrs. Angelina Sinabova +359 887 999 088 (Russian, French
and English)
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ALL NATIONAL TEAMS MUST ACCOMMODATE ONLY IN THE OFFICIAL HOTELS
APPOINTED BY HOST COUNTRY AND RESERVATIONS WILL BE MADE ONLY WITH
THE HOST FEDERATION, OTHERWISE THE COMPETITORS WILL NOT HAVE THE
RIGHT TO COMPETE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP (WAF & EAF APPROVED RULE).
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The Organizing Committee will provide the hotel that best meets team`s needs. Reservations will be
subject to availability and the payments received.
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The Organizing Committee will dispatch rooms according to the number of participants of each team
and the needs of accessibility. All room prices include breakfast and transport to/from event.
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The payment can be done with cash before check-in or by bank transfer minimum two weeks in advance.
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Reservations not confirmed or not paid will be automatically canceled.
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Payments made cannot be refunded.
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The teams must send their hotel reservation form latest one month before namely 1st of September
2016. After this date the prices may change.
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A deposit for the minibar may be requested by Hotels reception.
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Team accommodation will be arranged before check-in with the Host Organizer to whom teams will pay
accommodation and other services ordered.
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Teams arriving from the airport will wait at their hotels until check-in formalities are fulfilled with the
organizer by their team captains.
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Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out must be confirmed
with the organizer. Extra costs may be requested by Hotels.
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HOTELS
MAIN HOTEL
MONTE CRISTO SPA 4*
http://www.hotelmontecristobg.com
Ivan Rilski str.1, Blagoevgrad
Included: Limited Free parking, Wi-Fi internet,
SPA with swimming pool
 Venue 3,0 km
Here will happen: Team Registration,
Continental Meetings, WAF Congress Meeting.
Accommodation unit
(Board type Bed &
Breakfast)
Rate Room/Night
Guests
Double room
Triple room
Suite junior
Suite
2
3
3
4
Price
BGN
168
190
198
298
Price
EURO
86 €
97 €
101 €
152 €
Offer is valid for the period: 1.10.2016 – 10.10.2016
Payment at the reception is necessary for every additional bill out of a package.
* * * * HOTELS * * * * * HOTELS * * * * * HOTELS * * * * * HOTELS * * * * * HOTELS * * * * *
EZERETZ SPA 4*
http://www.ezeretz.com
2 Peyo Yavorov bul., Blagoevgrad
Included: Wi-Fi internet, SPA with INDOOR
swimming pool
 Venue 3,0 km
Here will happen: Teams accommodation.
Accommodation unit
(Board type Bed &
Breakfast)
Rate Room/Night
Guests
Single room
Double room
Triple room
Suite junior
Suite
1
2
3
3
4
Price
BGN
138
168
190
198
298
Price
EURO
70 €
86 €
97 €
101 €
152 €
Offer is valid for the period: 1.10.2016 – 10.10.2016
Payment at the reception is necessary for every additional bill out of a package.
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HOTELS
PARK BACHINOVO 3*
Bachinovo distr., Blagoevgrad
Included: Free parking, Wi-Fi internet, SPA
without swimming pool
 Venue 6,0 km
Here will happen: Teams accommodation.
Accommodation unit
(Board type Bed &
Breakfast)
Rate Room/Night
Guests
Single room
Double room
Triple room
1
2
3
Price
BGN
59
98
147
Price
EURO
30 €
50 €
75 €
Offer is valid for the period: 1.10.2016 – 10.10.2016
Payment at the reception is necessary for every additional bill out
of a package.
* * * * HOTELS * * * * * HOTELS * * * * * HOTELS * * * * * HOTELS * * * * * HOTELS * * * * *
KORONA 3*
16 “N.Vaptsarov” Str., Blagoevgrad
Included: Free parking, Wi-Fi internet

Venue 3,0 km
Here will happen: Teams accommodation.
Accommodation unit
(Board type Bed &
Breakfast)
Rate Room/Night
Guests
Single room
Double room
Triple room
1
2
3
Price
BGN
59
59
88
Price
EURO
30 €
30 €
45 €
Offer is valid for the period: 1.10.2016 – 10.10.2016
Payment at the reception is necessary for every additional bill out
of a package.
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Appendix F
VENUE
SPORTNA ZALA SKAPTOPARA BLAGOEVGRAD
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Appendix G
TEAM REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
ON-LINE Registration
Team Registration will be made before the championship ONLY ON-LINE at
http://registration.waf-armwrestling.com
TEAMS THAT DO NOT REGISTER ONLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE COMPETITION!
Technical support will be assured during the online registration upon request at [email protected]
The on-line registration will be open on 1st of August and will close on 18th of September 2016.
Team registration at Championship
MONTE CRISTO HOTEL, Sunday 02.10.2016 between 0900-1500 according with the schedule.
TEAMS THAT DO NOT MAKE THE TEAM REGISTRATION AT THE HOTEL WITHIN THE
SPECIFIED TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE COMPETITION!
Team representing person:
Only one person will register their team.
The Representative will bring final Team Registration form, stamped and signed.
WAF Representative will then:
Accept Registration Form,
Accept Individual Registration fees
Accept Country Registration Fee
Prepare Official Receipt
Give the Weigh-in tickets needed by athletes at weigh in.
All teams are obliged to fill online registration (http://registration.waf-armwrestling.com) form and send their
registration forms (PDF file) to the General Secretary of WAF until 18th of September 2016.
The registration order depends on the first online registration time if the registration form (PDF file) was sent to
the General Secretary.
Multiple entries registration:
Juniors 18 years cannot register in Youth 21 year classes.
Juniors 18 years can register in Seniors classes.
Juniors 21 years can register in Seniors classes.
Masters cannot register in Grand Masters or Seniors Grand Masters classes.
Masters, Grand Masters and Senior Grand Masters can register in Seniors classes.
Disabled athletes can register in any able athlete’s classes.
Fees paid due wrong registration of multiple entries will not be refunded.
Fees:
Annual membership:
Senior fee:
Junior fee:
WAF license:
300 Euro / member
40 Euro per class per hand
20 Euro per class per hand
5 Euro per athlete
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Appendix H
WEIGH-IN PROCEDURES
1st Weigh-in Monday 03 October 2016 starting 09:00 at the Venue (all juniors, all masters, all disabled).
2nd Weigh-in Friday 07 October 2016 starting 09:00 at the Venue (all seniors).
The weigh-in order depends on the receiving times of the registration forms. A schedule will be available 7 days
before the weigh-in.
The first received registration form receives the right to be first at the weigh-in and so on.
Team Captain will be present with the Team to answer any questions.
Each competitor will have the passport or ID with picture. Birthday and citizenship should be deductible from
those documents.
Each team captain will prepare the team for weigh-in in the following order:
Ladies 50, 55, 60 kg and continue...
Men 55, 60, 65 kg and continue...
Please note:
If a competitor does not make weight, they have until 15:00 to make weight.
A test scale will be made available for competitors.
A competitor only has two shots at official weigh-in scale.
A competitor may only weigh-in between other countries.
A competitor may weigh-in to their normal weight or register one weight class higher.
Official Event Badges:
Once the competitor has weighed-in, they will have a picture taken for their Official Competitor Badge.
The competitor can then leave the Weigh-in area.
The Team Captain will wait until all the team pictures will be taken.
Once the full Team is completed the Team Captain will receive all competitor badges at the evening of the weight
in day.
Any Team Officials (Referee, Presidents and Coach) with a Country must be present at Weigh-in to have photo
and badge prepared. Badges must be worn all the time during competitions days.
WEIGH-IN PROCEDURE FOR ATHLETES
1.
Photocopy Passport / ID
Each competitor must have at weigh in:
a. Original passport + copy
b. Weigh-in ticket received at Team Registration
2.
Undress before weighing (if necessary)
3.
Weigh-in
4.
Go to free computer for photo
5.
Take photo, look in the camera
6.
Dress and you are good to go
7.
The badges will be distributed by Team Captains
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Appendix I
CLASSIFICATION FOR DISABLED ATHLETES
The classification and weigh-in will be held on Monday 03 October 2016 starting 09:00 at the Venue.
It is the responsibility of the teams that athletes who have to be classified arrive in time for the classification
session.
Classifiers will not accept in the schedule teams arriving on classification day.
Classification will only be held for official participants of the championship.
For athletes that need to be classified, a medical intake form, translated in English, is mandatory. It must be
emailed to the chief classifier by 18th of September 2016 at [email protected]
Should this information not be submitted by email before this date, the athlete will not be classified and therefore,
will not be eligible to participate in the Championship.
There will be only 1 panel of VI classifier. In case of protest, there will not be possible to have a new classification
on place. It would be done on another event with a VI classification session.
CLASSIFICATION TRAINING
Sunday 2nd of October 2016, 15:00 at MONTE CRISTO Hotel – Training, testing and certification.
The course is open to any interested person with a medical or physiotherapy/ sports Science backgrounds who
wish to become classifiers. Trainee classifiers who wish to complete their International Classifiers training will
be required to attend other WAF competitions.
Coaches and other trainers who are interested in classification may attend for information and education purposes.
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Appendix J
CONTACT
All requirements should be sent in writing at [email protected] .
Reply or confirmation will be sent within 3 working days.
Mrs. Lucy Mazhdrakova +359 888 916 282 (Russian, French and English)
Mrs. Angelina Sinabova +359 887 999 088 (Russian, French and English)
WORLD ARMWRESTLING FEDERATION (WAF):
Assen Hadjitodorov
 [email protected]
– WAF President (English, Russian)
 +359 888 968 541
Mircea Simionescu-Simicel
– WAF General Secretary (English)
 [email protected]
 +4 0746 22222 9
www.waf-armwrestling.com
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