GENERAL INFORMATION
All information is available on the following websites:
www.issf-sports.org , www.asia-shooting.org , www.irissf.ir
All Preliminary and Final Entries for Athletes and Officials may be done directly online:
http://entry.issf-sports.info
1.
Invitation Letter
The Invitation Letter is attached with this General Information.
2.
Preliminary Program (attached)
The Final Program (including Training) will be distributed after the Official Entry Deadline (30 days before
the Official Arrival day). The latest updates will be provided at the Technical Meeting.
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Rules and Regulations
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The 5 Asian Shotgun Championship will be conducted according to the ISSF and ASC Rules and
Regulations. Detailed information is available on the ISSF website www.issf-sports.org.
The Equipment Consultation Service will be available to all athletes on the Pre-Event Training days so
that the athletes, if they wish, may have their equipment checked prior to the competition.
The official Jury Members (Competition Jury, Jury of Appeal) will be designated by the Asian Shooting
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Confederation to supervise the 5 Asian Shotgun Championship. Qualified Range Officers / Referees
holding applicable ISSF licenses will officiate at the competition.
4.
Participation
Events
Trap M & MJ
Trap W, WJ
D-Trap M & MJ
D-Trap W, WJ
Skeet M & MJ
Skeet W, WJ
Max. Number of starters
66
54
66
36
66
54
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The maximum number of starts per event can be handled during the 5 Asian Shotgun Championship.
This range capacity is affected by the set time frames and the number of available ranges.
If the maximum number of starts will be reached during the Final Entry process, a “waiting list” for the
affected event(s) will be established and further arrangements will be handled in cooperation with the
ISSF Headquarters and the Organizing Committee.
Participation of shooters is as follows:
i) Team ‐ One (1) team per country (Team consisting of 03 shooters)
ii) Individual ‐ 5 Individual
ISSF ID Number
All athletes must sign an "Athlete's Declaration" and have an official ISSF ID number issued before
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participation in the 5 Asian Shotgun Championship (ISSF Rule 3.6.6).
Athletes without ISSF ID number will not be allowed to participate. ISSF ID numbers can be obtained from
the ISSF Headquarters by using the official application form.
5.
Entries & Entry Process
All ASC Member Federations can enter a maximum of three (3) athletes, per individual event who may
participate as (1) team in team events and up to two (2) additional athletes can participate as MQS. The
MQS Extra athletes will be listed separately according to their results, but without ranking.
All ASC Member Federations can enter a maximum of three (3) junior athletes, per individual event who
may participate as (1) team in team events and up to two (2) additional junior athletes can participate as
MQS.
The MQS Extra athletes will be listed separately according to their results, but without ranking. Please
note that the results of the ASC will be recognized as MQS for Rio 2016.
Juniors are athletes, who will be under the age of 21 as on 31 December, 2015
Juniors may participate in one (1) category only; either in the junior’s or in the senior’s event.
All ASC member federations are requested to complete the attached Registration Forms (Annex 1 – 9)
and return them by the set deadlines.
Preliminary and Final Entries for Athletes and Officials must be returned to the ISSF Headquarters. All
other Registration Forms must be returned to the Organizing Committee (see also: Summary of
Deadlines).
Send TO
Deadline
Description
Forms
ISSF HQ
10.05.2015
Preliminary Entry Form
Annex 1
OC
10.05.2015
Preliminary Hotel Form
Annex 2
ISSF HQ
10.09.2015
Final Entry Form Athletes
Annex 3- 1
ISSF HQ
10.09.2015
Final Entry Form Officials
Annex 3- 2
OC
10.09.2015
Final Travel Form
Annex 4
OC
10.09.2015
Final Hotel Reservation Form
Annex 5
OC
10.09.2015
Final Hotel Rooming List
Annex 6
OC
10.09.2015
Visa Support Form
Annex 7
OC
10.08.2015
Firearms and Ammunition
Annex 8
OC
10.09.2015
Media Accreditation
Annex 9
Preliminary Entries
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All ASC Member Federations entering the 5 Asian Shotgun Championship must submit the Preliminary
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Entries not later than 10 May 2015.
The Preliminary entry must list all individual and team events by number for which the National Federation
would like to participate.
Please use the ISSF Online Registration Service http://entry.issf-sports.info, or exceptionally complete the
Preliminary Entry Form (Annex 1) and return it by email or fax to the ISSF Headquarters.
Final Entries
All ASC Member Federations must forward their Final Entries directly to the ISSF HQ. The Official Entry
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Deadline (30 days before the Official Arrival day) is 10 September 2015.
Please use the ISSF Online Registration Service http://entry.issf-sports.info, or exceptionally complete the
Final Entry Forms (Annex 3) and return them by email or fax to the ISSF Headquarters.
Late Entries
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Late Entries will only be accepted until 6 October 2015; 3 days before the Official Arrival day, which is
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10 October 2015.
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Any additional entries received after the Final Late Entry Deadline, from 7 October 2015 onwards, will
not be accepted.
Entry Changes after the Final Entry Deadline
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From 8 October 2015 onwards, only the following changes in the Final Entries are permitted:
a) Replacement of a registered athlete by another already registered athlete in another event (ISSF
Rule 3.7.3.6) can be made only before 12:00 the day before the Pre-Event Training for that event.
b) Change of Status in an event (ISSF Rule 3.7.3.7): a MQS Extra athlete can replace a withdrawn
regular athlete. The withdrawn regular athlete may not shoot for MQS Extra. The exchange of
athletes within an event is not permitted.
Entry Confirmation upon arrival
The Team Leader of the ASC Member Federation must report to the OC Entries Official and confirm the
Final Entries. The confirmation must be done before 12:00 the day before the Pre-Event Training.
Cancellation
Any ASC Member Federation reducing the number of athletes and / or officials after the Official Entry
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Deadline (11 September 2015) is obligated to pay all applicable fees and costs including entry fees
according to the number of athletes and entries on the Final Entry Forms originally received. If the
applicable fees and costs are not paid no member of that federation may participate.
Entry Fee
The entry fees include all charges for registration, local transportation between shooting range and official
hotels and doping control.
Fee
USD 150.00
USD 50.00
USD 75.00
USD 50.00
USD 150.00
USD 7.00
USD 10.00
Description
Entry Fee per athlete / per event
Entry Fee per official
Team entry fee per event per team
Additional Late Entry Fee per athlete / per event
Cancellation Fee per athlete / per event
Training Fee per round Trap / Skeet (25 targets)
Training Fee per round Double Trap (30 targets)
Payment of Entry Fees
All payments must be cash upon arrival to OC.
Accreditation Process
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All persons involved in the 5 Asian Shotgun Championship (Athletes, Team Officials, ISSF Officials, OC
Officials) must have accreditations that clearly identify the accreditation holder (with photograph, family
name and first name, nation and function) in order to use the local transportation and to enter the
shooting range.
Accreditations (for persons registered until the Final Entry Deadline and with photograph in the ISSF
database) will be prepared by the ISSF Headquarters and Organizing Committee. All other accreditations
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will be prepared by the Accreditation Office of the 5 Asian Shotgun Championship. Accreditations will be
distributed by the Organizing Committee after payment of the entry fees.
6.
Shooting Range
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The 5 Asian Shotgun Championship will take place at the Azadi Shotgun Range in Azadi Sport complex
Tehran, I.R.IRAN
Address: Azadi Sport Complex, Tehran, I.R.IRAN
The shooting range has 4 combined ranges for Trap/Double-Trap/Skeet and equipped with Matarelli
machines and Elettronica Progetti Multi-Pull acoustic release system. The Skeet ranges operate with
acoustic as well as manual release system. All ranges are equipped with Elettronica Progetti electronic
scoreboards.
The firing direction of the shooting range is north-east.
The targets used for the 5th Asian Shotgun Championship are of “Arshan” Biodegradable Targets (Iranian
Product); standard orange for the Qualification and flash orange for the Finals.
7.
Visa and Other regulation
All nations are requested to return the completed Visa Support Form and scanned copy of passport to the
Organizing Committee no later than 10.09.2015 (Annex 7). Please kindly note that the scanned copy of
passport of every foreign participant is necessary.
Dress Code:
Women's clothing in the shooting range and public places is required to conform to the rules and
regulations of I.R. Iran.
Currency:
The currency of I. R. Iran is RIAL.
8.
Accommodation
Official Hotels
1.
Azadi Hotel: (*****)
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Single room: US $130
per night Bed & Breakfast.
Twin room: US $180 per night Bed & Breakfast.
Having interactive TV in all the rooms that shows the guest invoice for the first time in Iran. High speed
Internet connection (Wi-Fi), the distance between hotel to the shooting range 22KM.
2. Esteghlal Hotel - West Tower: (*****)
• Single room: US $137 per night Bed & Breakfast.
• Twin room: US $175 per night Bed & Breakfast.
Wi-Fi internet Access, Safety deposit Box, Balcony with city & Mount view, Mini-Bar, Hair dryer,
Wireless internet access, Satellite TV, Cable TV.
The distance between hotel to the shooting range 25KM.
3. Esteghlal Hotel - East Tower: (*****)
• Single room: US $170 per night Bed & Breakfast.
• Twin room: US $220 per night Bed & Breakfast.
Wi-Fi internet Access, Safety deposit Box, Balcony with city & Mount view, Mini-Bar, Hair dryer, Wireless
internet access, Satellite TV, Cable TV.
The distance between hotel to the shooting range 25KM. Preliminary Hotel
*Above rates are inclusive of Buffet Breakfast.
Reservation must be confirmed to the OC by 10.05.2015 (Annex 2). Final Hotel Reservation must be
confirmed to the OC by 10.09.2015 (Annex 5).
Room cancellations after deadline will be chargeable.
Delegations and individuals are responsible for paying extra hotel charges not covered by the Organizing
Committee.
Food Service at the range
Excellent lunch service as well as soft drinks and snacks items will be available daily at the Shooters
Restaurant throughout the Championship.
9.
Travel and Transportation
Airport/Hotel Transfers
The Organizing Committee will arrange free pickup/drop-off services from Imam Khomeini International
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Airports starting from 10 to 20 October 2015. All participating nations are requested to submit the
arrival and departure details of their delegates on time (completed official Final Travel Form Annex - 4).
Athletes and officials not staying at the official hotels will be responsible for their own transport.
Local Transportation – Shuttle Service
All accredited participants staying in the official hotel accommodation, will be provided free transportation
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between hotel and shooting range on all days of the competition i.e. from 11 until 19 October, 2015 by
shuttle bus services.
Timetables/Schedules of transportation will be posted at all the official hotels and the shooting venue.
10.
Weather Information:
Tehran's Temperatures during the competition period is 16°C to 27°C. Average humidity is 23 to 50%.
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Competition Related Procedures at the Range
Technical Meeting
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The Technical Meeting will take place on 11 October 2015, in the Meeting Hall at the 10 m. Shooting
range amphitheater. The time of the meeting will be at 1400 hours.
Each participating ASC Member Federation should have at least one representative present to receive
updated information regarding Final Program (including Training), draw procedures and other important
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issues related to the 5 Asian Shotgun Championship.
Storage of Firearms and Ammunition
Gun storage will be provided at the shooting range. Firearms will not be transported to and from the hotel.
A storage space will be provided for equipment bags and ammunition at the shooting ranges.
Ammunition
International brands of shotgun ammunition will be available at the shooting range such as: RIO Glavpatron – B&P and also Iranian made cartridges Oghab.
Price: USD 12.00 to 15.00
Anti-Doping Tests
The Organizing Committee will conduct doping controls according to the ISSF Anti-Doping Rules and the
ISSF Test Distribution Plan under supervision of the Technical Delegate.
12.
Ceremonies
Opening Ceremony
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The Opening Ceremony will be held on 11 October at the Azadi Sport Complex.
Award Ceremony
Award Ceremonies will take place at the Shooting Range immediately after the end of each final. During
the award ceremonies the athletes are required to present themselves in their official national uniform or
national tracksuits (tops and bottoms).
Flags and Anthems
All participating teams are required to bring with them three (3) of their national flags (Minimum size:
1m x 1.5 m approximately) and one national anthem on standard CD (40-50 seconds)
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Media Relations
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All National/International media representatives must register for the 5 Asian Shotgun Championship by
using the Media Accreditation Form (Annex 9).
14.
Annexes
All necessary Registration Forms are attached to this General Information.
15.
Summary of Deadlines
The Summary of Deadlines is attached with this General Information.