Round # 1 – UCI Track Cycling World Cup October 11 to 13 /2012 General information on the track CALI, officially known as Santiago de Cali, it is the capital of Valle del Cauca and the third most populated city of Colombia. It is located in the southwestern area of the country, guarded by the Farallones de Cali, which make part of the Andes mountain chain. Cali is known as the Sport Capital and hosts many major sports events that take place in Colombia. Among the most important sporting events that have taken place in our city we hosted the VI Pan American Games in 1971. We are also proud to have been the host of many world championships in different sports. Cali this year will host the Track World Cup for the twelfth time and in 2013, between July 25 and August 4 will host the World Games. In the sport of cycling our city will have the maximum responsibility, having been appointed by the UCI to host the Track Cycling World Championships in 2014. This event will take place from February 26th to March 2nd Cali is famous for its historical places, entertainment and day and night activities. it is also called the World’s salsa Capital. It is one of the major economic and industrial centers of the country, and the main economic, industrial, and agrarian city of the Colombian southwest. It has a wonderful weather with beautiful, warm and sunny days and an average temperature of 26º C (79º F), that ranges from 19º C (66º F) to 34º C (93º F). Its altitude is 1003 meters (3290 ft) above sea level. Address of the velodrome: Unidad Deportiva Alberto Galindo Phone: +57 2 5571863 Fax: +57 2 5571863 Email: [email protected] Website: www.copamundopistacali.com Characteristics of the track Length: 250 meters Width: 7meters Surface: Wood – Abarco (indoor) Bend: Max 46º, 24’, 34’’ Straight: Max 11º, 35’, 40’’ Circumference at fence: 285 meters How to get to the venue Nearest International airport: Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport By road: approx. 20 km Climatic conditions at the race date Average temperatures: min 18°C - max 28°C Spring weather, possibility of rain.Website of the round For information on the Cali UCI Track cycling World Cup presented by Samsung, including ticketing, visit the official website: www.copamundopistacali.com COPAMUNDOPISTACALI Page 1 Media Accreditation for media will open at the end of August, for information go to: GONZALO HERNANDEZ F. Comisión de Prensa Celular + 57 311 7449102 E-mail : [email protected] Contact details of the organiser: Event Director: Hernando Zuluaga Address: Carrera 27 #28-69 Palmira, Valle Phone: + 57 2 557 1863 Fax: + 57 2 557 1863 Cell phone: +57 318 2654131 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.copamundopistacali.com Contact details of the National Federation Phone: + 57 1 480-3539 Fax: + 57 1 315-3842 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ciclismodecolombia.com Address: Carrera 46 No.60-80 Barrio Nicolás de Federmán Bogotá D.C. Colombia, South América Training sessions Official Training at the velodrome The competition velodrome will be available for training from: October 8th from 8:00 h to 20:00 h October 9th from 8:00 h to 20:00 h October 10th from 8:00 h to 13:00 h Training schedules will be distributed once all teams have confirmed their arrival details. Training Venue – prior to October 8th For any teams arriving early, booking can be made according to the request of the different teams via: Hector Arcila E-mail: [email protected] • US$50 (1) hour and (30) Thirty minutes • US$65 (2) hours (120) minutes. *The track has to be shared with other teams because there are other delegations that need and want to training the days previous the official training sessions. Official hotel Name: Address: Phone: Website: Hotel Four Points by Sheraton Calle 18 N No.4N-08 +57+2+ 6859999 www.ghlhoteles.com Distance to the velodrome: 6 km Page 2 Team hotels Booking procedure: Return the booking template form to the following e-mail address: [email protected] no later than September 20th, 2012. Financial conditions The Organizing Committee will provide accommodation and breakfast for 4 nights in twin or triple rooms on a share basis (arrival on Wednesday, October 10th, departure Sunday, October 14th). The accommodation expenses (in B&B basis) and local transportation of any national team affiliated to the UCI that has confirmed participation shall be covered by the OC according to article 3.4.011, which is to say: • Every day from the first competition day, until the day following the last event (art. 3.4.012), making a total of 4 nights. The organizer shall pay, in addition of the riders for: • 1 attendant for teams of fewer than 3 riders; • 2 attendants for teams of 3 to 5 riders; • 3 attendants for teams of 6 to 10 riders; • 4 attendants for teams of 11 to 15 riders National Federations may also reserve accommodation for additional attendants and for additional days. UCI registered Teams UCI registered Teams will be responsible for the full cost of their team’s participation in the UCI Track World Cup including accommodation, meals and airport transfers. UCI registered Teams may reserve accommodation for riders and attendants and for additional days through the Central Booking System. Name: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Distance to the velodrome: 8 km Contact : Mr. John Gonzalez Cell 57-300 5339855 E- mail: [email protected] Page 3 Team hotels For all Hotels reservation and accommodation the Staff Contact is: Mr. John Gonzalez Cell 57-300 5339855 E- mail: [email protected] Name: Name: Name: Name: Torre de Cali Plaza Hotel Hotel Karlo Hotel San Fernando Real Hotel Toscana Distance to the velodrome: 8 km Distance to the velodrome: 3 km Distance to the velodrome: 3 km Distance to the velodrome: 2 km Team Lunch/Dinner • Breakfast is served from 6:00hrs to 9:00hrs • Lunch is served from 11:45hrs to 14:30hrs • Dinner is served from 18:30hrs to 21:30hrs *Timings may alter, pending racing programme. Team Bookings Deadline conditions remains the same for both National or UCI registered Team. It´s is 20th September 2012 Accommodation Bookings - Terms and Conditions CANCELLATION POLICY: Any cancellation of booking after 20th of September 2012 the first night room will be charged to you. No Show will charge 100% of the booking reservation and meal package. Any change of the Accommodation booking form will generate an administrative cost of $20 USD for each change. Any of these fees will be charged to the Credit Card information that is given. Permanence – accreditation centre Accreditation and team manual will be available at Team Hotels upon arrival for the first time as per official team lists only. Accreditation Center will be available at the velodrome from October 8th. Room N° 69 Confirmation of starters 9:00hrs – 11:00hrs – Wednesday, October 10th at the Cali Velodrome. Room N° 69 Meeting of team managers and distribution of race numbers 14:00hrs – Wednesday, October 10th at Cali Velodrome. Room N° 33 Antidoping controls Venue: Cali Velodrome. Room N° 7 and No 8 Miscellaneous Airport Transport The Organising Committee will provide transport to and from Cali airport and the Team Hotels for national teams. As per the UCI guidelines, only one pick-up per team on arrival and only one dropoff per team on departure will be provided. Transport will be provided by the Organising Committee Page 4 from October 5th – all national teams arriving before this date may be charged a fee for this service. UCI Registered teams may be charged an airport transfer fee should they wish to use the Organising Committee transport. UCI Registered teams should indicate if they wish to access OC transport. Buses arranged by the O.C. for the transport of athletes can not be occupied by boxes or bikes at any time. Venue Transport A free shuttle service will be provided to and from the velodrome from the Teams Hotels. This service will commence on the morning of October 8th for official training. Schedules will be distributed on arrival. Visas Each Federation/Team is responsible to obtain for their delegation the appropriate entry documentation. For information on obtaining visas Colombian Ministry of foreign affairs has been alerted of this event and will assist with visa applications where applicable. It is strongly recommended that visa applications are lodged well in advance (6 weeks) of your intended date of travel. If you require an official invitation letter issued to assist with the visa process please contact immediately on [email protected] or fax: + 57 2 557 1863 Please visit our website: www.copamundopistacali.com to get all the information concerning the process to obtain the Colombian Visa. Government Partners Alcaldía de Santiago de Cali - Local Authority Instituto Nacional del Deporte COLDEPORTES – National Sports Authority Gobernación del Valle - Regional Authority Comité Olímpico Colombiano. Page 5