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COMPETITION GUIDE

2014 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup

SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO – ARGENTINA 6th - 7th Sep 2014

Federación Argentina de BMX – FAB 2

CONTENTS

1. WELCOME & INTRODUCTION ............................................... .. 3

2. GENERAL INFORMATION: Santiago del Estero city .................... 5

3. REGISTRATION ................................................. .................. 7

4. TEAM BIBS ......................................................... ................ 9

5. ACCREDITATION ................................................................. 9

6. EVENT SCHEDULE ...................................... ......................... 10

7. TEAM AREA / TENTS .......................................... ................. 11

8. UCI OFFICIALS ................................................. .................. 12

9. TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION INFORMATION ............................. 13

10. USEFUL INFORMATION .................................... .................. 16

APPENDIX 1 – RENTAL TEAM TENT …........................... .............. 21

APPENDIX 2 – TRANSFER BETWEEN AIRPORTS in BUENOS AIRES .. 22

APPENDIX 3 – VENUE LAYOUT ................................... .............. 24

APPENDIX 2 – TRACK DESIGN ................................. ................. 25


1. Welcome and Introduction The Federation Argentina of BMX – FAB and the Government of Santiago del Estero has a

pleasure to invite you to the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup 2014 in one of the most

historical and older cities of Argentina.

Our organizing committee is proud to provide you with a very nice, exciting and funny

track.

Some of you have been on Santiago del Estero on May 2013. Do you remember? It was a

great event with the grandstands fully occupied with the shouts of multitudes during all

the three days. If you missed it, no problem. Now you have a new opportunity to come

here and get important UCI points for the Olympic qualification account and enjoy the

warmest crowd that you can find in the tournament.

The track is almost equal than the last year but some little changes on the track, we have

introduced in the first and second straight.

We are really excited to meet the most important riders in the world in this part of South

America and build together what will be an historical race for our sport.

We are organizing a Mega Event of BMX, because immediately after finish the SX in the

same place, we let's start to enjoy two C1 races on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th Sep.

These will be for all BMX categories, Challenger and Championship class. That was the key

in order to get an incredible crowd last year and now we want to recreate the same

atmosphere and even more. Many riders and families of all the ages are going to come

from our neighbor countries in order to enjoy the SX event and participate the C1 races on

the same track.

Again, thank a lot for be a part of our great event. Argentina has a lot of nice, incredible

and amazing places waiting for your visit.

Our objective is to make your visit to our event as easy and as comfortable as possible.

We are waiting for you! Don´t hesitate to ask us about any doubt you have.


To that end, we have appointed Mr. Gerardo Villegas as our participant liaison for the

event; he will be the main point of contact between the teams and the organization

before, during and after the event.

You can reach him by e‐mail [email protected] or by telephone +5492612403893,

or by Facebook: SX Santiago del Estero.

Thanks again for being part of what is sure to be a spectacular event.

We look forward to welcoming you, and wish all participants the best of luck.

Sincerely,

Mr. Hector Ciappino

President of Federación Argentina de BMX


2. General Information

City of Santiago del Estero

The host city, Santiago del Estero, is located in the North Center of Argentina, on National Highway RN9 on the river banks of the “Rio Dulce”.

It’s located about 1.000 km away from Argentina´s capital Buenos Aires. Another important city in Argentina is Cordoba, which is located at south of Santiago del Estero about 430 km far by National highway RN9 (south). Cordoba has the International Airport, taking off and landing a lot of international flight from neighboring countries. In addition to this, also the Tucuman city is near Santiago del Estero, is about 160km far by National Highway RN9 (north) Santiago del Estero is the older city in Argentina and is the Capital of the province with the same name. It offers a great amount of tourist, historic and religious attractions. Whether through the Riverside Avenue next to “Rio Dulce” or getting to know the historical building, the city offers fantastic recreations attractive. It´s because the days are full of sun, but the nights are also full of attractions; there are a lot of pubs, international and regional food, the traditional “peñas” (regional food and local music “folklore”), high level casino, festival and culture events, which give life to the nights of the city. In order to organize sport events we have to say that this year are organized in April of 2014 one of the most important sport event in South America, the Moto GP in the new car track in “Termas de Rio Hondo” city, next to Santiago del Estero only 70km away. For more information on Santiago del Estero´s events and attractions visit www.turismosantiago.gov.ar.

Sport Center of Santiago del Estero

The Sports Center of Santiago del Estero is located at east of the city center in a riding bike distance from the city center. With a size of 40 hectares, the Sport Center offers spaces for different sport activities. Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Rugby, Athletics, etc.. and obviously the BMX with one of the most important BMX club in Argentina.


From the 5 years ago the Sport Center of Santiago del Estero have received a big inversión in order to renovate and create a new and modern sports facilities. In this way the BMX club A.SA.BI “Asociacion Santiagueña de Bicicross” got an great economic support from the government of the province, in order to building one of the most important facilities of BMX in South America because not only you can find a great SX track, also under the two starts hill gates, there are important infrastructure like offices, bathrooms, gym, hostel, storages, etc.. All the spaces beside the track with the nice green grass creating a beautiful view of all the venue. The entrance to the Sport Center is found at Pastor Mujica Street on 250m from the corner to Alsina Avenue. The coordinate are: 27°47'13"S / 64°14'40"W The center has ample parking and is close to the hotels, restaurants and other services.


3. Registration

You can enter through the UCI website clicking as follows:

Web services (on the homepage on the right side, last link)

UCI World Cups

“Riders registration”

Access: personal login and password of each National Federation.

All riders must enter through their national federation; no individual entries will be

accepted. Only Junior and Elite riders can participate at the UCI BMX Supercross

World Cup. Registration deadlines are indicated in the General Race Parameters.

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! The name of the hotel where the Elite riders will overnight must be given during

the online registration.

Entry Payments

The entry fee for the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup is €125 for online

registration.

Unfortunately we can't receive a prepayment option by bank transfer or another online option only is possible to pay cash with Euros (or equivalent in American Dollar) on the site. All riders/teams must attend the riders confirmation on the first practice day between 9.00 and 11.30 presenting their license and picking up their race numbers. Riders not being confirmed before the indicated deadline did not complete the registration procedure and will not be able to compete at the event. All riders must have white side plates on their bike during the 2014 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup according to Art. 6.1.072 of 8 cm. Only numbers (not side plates) will be provided during riders registration.

Late registration is only possible through the National federation and until the rider confirmation on site, the first training day between 9.00 and 11.30. The entry fee for a late registration is € 250 and should be paid immediately on site. Late entries are entries handled after the online registration deadline and before the riders’ confirmation deadline. Once passed the riders’ confirmation deadline no more late entries will be accepted.

Riders that were registered through the online system but that are unable to

participate, will need to pay their entry fee to the organizer.

Exchange rate: as per UCI financial obligations:

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4. Team BIB´s

Team BIB’s will be provided for National teams (1 per nation) by the Secretary during the riders confirmation. This takes place on the first practice days between 9.00 and 11.30 at the registration room Teams will be asked to pay €100 deposit. The team BIB’s give access to allocated places explained by the PCP during the team managers meeting. The BIB’s need to be returned to the Secretary before the qualification moto start. You will also get the deposit back at that time.

5. Accreditation

All rainbow passes are delivered to the teams during the first event. If additional sporting passes are necessary the request needs to be send before the event to [email protected] Passes will be distributed during riders confirmation in the registration room.

mailto:[email protected]


6. Event Schedule 2014 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO – ARGENTINA

Thursday 4th Sep

19:00 - 19:30 Team Manager Meeting

Friday 5th Sep

09:00 - 11:30 Rider confirmation & transponder handout 13:00 - 14:25 Elite Men Practice - Group A 14:30 - 15:55 Elite Men Practice - Group B 16:00 - 17:25 Elite Women Practice - Group C

Saturday 6th Sep

09:00 - 09:55 Elite Women Practice - Group C 10:00 - 10:55 Elite Men Practice - Group B 11:00 - 11:55 Elite Men Practice - Group A

Break

13:00 - 15:40 Elite Men Qualifications (3 rounds)

15:55 - 16:20 Elite Women Qualifications (3 rounds) Warm up TT riders

16:30 - 16:50 Elite Women Time trials Superfinal 16:50 - 17:20 Elite Men Time trials Superfinal

17:20 - 17:30 Awards ceremony

Sunday 7th Sep

11:00 - 11:45 Autograph session 12:00 - 12:25 Warm up Elite Men 12:30 - 12:55 Warm up Elite Women 13:00 - 13:05 Riders Introduction 13:05 - 14:45 Elite Men 1/8 Finals 1st round

Elite Women Quarterfinal 1st round

Elite Men 1/8 Finals 2nd round

Elite Women Quarterfinals 2nd round

Elite Men 1/8 3rd round

Elite Women Quarterfinals 3rd round

Break

15:45 - 16:05 Elite Men Quarterfinals 16:10 - 16:15 Elite Women Semifinals 16:20 - 16:25 Elite Men Semifinal 16:30 - 16:40 Elite Women Final 16:40 - 16:50 Elite Men final 16:50 - 17:00 Awards ceremony

Event schedule subject to changes


Team Manager Meeting

The Team Manager meeting will take place in the main salon of the Sport Center

of Santiago del Estero a few meters distance from the track:

Date: Thursday 4th September

Meeting time: 07:00 – 07:30 PM

Location: Main Salon of conferences in the Sport Center

Welcome dinner: Immediately after the Team Manager meeting, the Local Organizer Committee will offer to the UCI officials, GSX staff, all the Team Managers and his assistants a welcome dinner in order to enjoy some local dishes and share a friendly moment. The dinner will be in a Team Area, specially prepared for it, under the big central tent. A few meters distance where will be the Team Manager Meeting.

7. Team Area / Tents

All teams can have a 4 x 4 meter tent (13,1’ x 13,1’) at their disposal in the Team

Area.

The Team Area are so close to the track and they have an own separated space

with under security care.

A tent in the Team Area can be rented by teams for USD 400 during the three day

of Supercross, from the Friday 5th Set at 11:00hs AM to the Sunday 7th Set at

6:30hs PM.

Also it is possible to rent more than one tent; they will be connected to create one

large space.

Each tent includes a table, 4 chairs and power electricity. Power will be until 30

minutes after the end of competition of each day. Also includes a special parking

space next to the Team Area.


To book one or more tents, please contact to the organization by completing the

form of the Appendix 1 and returning it to this e-mail address:

[email protected]

Please reserve your tent before of the 25th of August 2014.

For teams with two riders or only one rider may share the tent with another team

that is in the same conditions. These small teams must make reservations

indicating that want an average team tent for half price, ie USD 200. The

Organization will receive the reservation request by "half team tent" and will put in

temporary situation until they receive another order for "half team tent". Remember

that this may not be possible for teams with three or more riders.

Only are allowed to remain in the Team Area, the riders and persons who have an

hire tent. For the teams or riders who don´t have a team tent reservation, the

organization will locate in other space out of the team area

Payments must be made upon arrival; in cash only by American dollar or Euros

before number plates are distributed. Please note that bookings are non-

refundable and cannot be cancelled.

IMPORTANT:

Due to the terrain’s layout it is not possible to bring tents of your own.

8. UCI Officials

UCI Technical Delegate KING Mike (USA)

President of the Commissaires’ panel (PCP) MA Loyal (CAN)

Assistant PCP MACCUISH Kevin (CAN)

Secretary DECONCLOIS Christine (FRA)

3rd commissaire PRINGLE Laura (USA)

Doping Control Officer (DCO) Cristian Moraga



9. Travel & Accommodation information

How to get to Santiago del Estero: Santiago del Estero has a domestic airport with one daily flight from and to Buenos Aires. Firstly, one of the possibilities in order to get to Santiago del Estero from other countries is to arrive to Buenos Aires on an international flight, and then you must change of airport, from the international to the domestic airport, call it Aeroparque, in order to get a domestic flight to Santiago del Estero. One and half hours later you will be landing at Santiago del Estero´s airport that is located only 7km away from the venue. Moreover, another possibility is to get a flight from Buenos Aires to Tucuman´s airport. Tucuman city is 90 minutes by car from Santiago del Estero. Tucuman has 3 regular flights from and to Buenos Aires each day. Tucumán also has all the services needed to get to Santiago del Estero, like Rent a Car agency or many Buses Company. Other possibilities are to come to Argentina from other important cities of South America like is Santiago in Chile or Sao Pablo in Brazil on direct flight to Cordoba. Cordoba is an important city in Argentina and it has an international airport where you can rent a car or van because it has all the car rent company. It´s around 4 hours car driving from Santiago del Estero, or you can get the Bus service too. The Buses depart from the bus stations in Cordoba´s downtown, where you can find a lot of bus companies which cover this distance.

The organization can provide the shuttle between the airports in Buenos Aires.

This part of the travel is a little bit problematic, because the domestic airport is 1

hour or 1 and half hour drive distance depending de traffic conditions in Buenos

Aires. We strongly recommend take our security and comfortable service of

Transfer between the airports in Buenos Aires when you go and return, for only

USD 10 per persons each trip. To book the Transfer, please contact to the

organization by completing the form of the Appendix 2 and returning it to this e-

mail address: [email protected] before the 25th August 2014. Payments

must be made to the organization of event upon arrival to the venue; in cash (only

by American dollar or Euros) before number plates are distributed.



Hotel

The official hotel of the event is the Plaza 3 Apart, located less than 4 minute

(~1km) drive from the track at 778 Buenos Aires Street, Santiago del Estero.

This hotel offers comfortable 70 departments with two bedroom, 2 suite, Car

Parking, Spa, Bar, Shop.

Web page: http://www.plaza3apart.com.ar/ ; E-mail: [email protected].

You can find large number of hotels in Santiago del Estero

If some teams need our help to make a reserve to some hotel in Santiago del

Estero, please, write to our liaison person to this e-mail address:

[email protected]

We can make a connection between the teams and the hotels. Obviously we

recommend start the arrangement with several weeks in advance.

You can find many hotels in the following list:

-Hotel Carlos V: Avellaneda Nº 203 Telf. (0385) 424-0303 (4*) www.carlosvhotel.com/ e-mail: [email protected] -Hotel Libertador: Catamarca Nº 47 Telf. (0385) 4219252/8730 (3*) www.hotellibertadorsrl.com.ar / e-mail: [email protected] -Nuevo Hotel Santiago: Buenos Aires Nº 60 Telf. (0385) 421-4949 (3*) e-mail: [email protected] -Hotel Centro: 9 de Julio Nº 131 Telf. (0385) 421-9502 (3*) www.hotelcentro.com.ar / e-mail: [email protected] -Nuevo Hotel Bristol: Av. Moreno Nº 677Telf. (0385) 421-8387/88 (3*) www.hotelnuevobristol.com.ar / e-mail: [email protected]

http://www.plaza3apart.com.ar/



http://www.carlosvhotel.com/


http://www.hotellibertadorsrl.com.ar/



http://www.hotelcentro.com.ar/


http://www.hotelnuevobristol.com.ar/



-Palace Hotel I: Tucumán Nº 19Telf. (0385) 421-2700 (3*) www.palacehotelsgo.com -SavoyHotel: Tucumán Nº 39 Telf. (0385) 421-1234 (3*) www.savoysantiago.com.ar / e-mail: [email protected] -Hotel Ciudad: Sáenz Peña Nº 395 (s) Telf. (0385) 421-6395 (3*) www.hotelciudad.com.ar / e-mail: [email protected] - Hotel Solano: Sarmiento 141 Teléf. (0385) 4283535 (3*) www.hotelsolano.com.ar / e-mail: [email protected] -Grand Hotel Coventry: Chacabuco Nº 325Telf. (0385) 421-2746 (2*) -Hotel Confort: Irigoyen y Ameghino Telf. (0385) 421-7188 (2*) e-mail: [email protected]

Car or Van Hire

For rent a Car or Van in Santiago del Estero, we recommend the company in

Santiago del Estero:

WAGNER SRL. The e-mail address is: [email protected]

In the same way, if some teams need our help in order to make a reserve for a Car

or Van hire, please, write to our liaison person to this e-mail address:

[email protected]

Again, is much better, to make the reserve several weeks in advance.

http://www.palacehotelsgo.com/

http://www.savoysantiago.com.ar/


http://www.hotelciudad.com.ar/


http://www.hotelsolano.com.ar/






10. Other useful information (addresses etc...)

For more information about the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, please contact the following persons: Sport & Technical Aspects:

o Ellen Bollansee , BMX coordinator, [email protected] GSX Race Director:

o Johan Lindstrom, GSX Events, [email protected] Local Organizing Committee:

o Héctor Ciappino, Federación Argentina de BMX – FAB, [email protected]

Team Liaison Contact: o Gerardo Villegas, Federación Argentina de BMX – FAB,

[email protected]

Entry fee – prize money

The Registration Office is located close to the track, in the main salon of the Sport Center of Santiago del Estero. Opening hours Registration Office:

Friday 5th Set: 9:00 – 11:30 riders confirmation Sunday 7th Set: 17:00 – 18:00 collecting prize money immediately after award ceremony.

Entry fees should be disbursed in cash (Euros or equivalent in American Dollar no in Argentine pesos) unfortunately no by credit card or bank transfer on line. Prize money will be paid in cash (Euros or equivalent in American Dollar no in Argentine pesos).






Prize money

Prize money schedule for the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Santiago del

Estero.


Rider & Team Manager Area

We have a small area reserved for team managers and riders to watch the racing.

This will be close to the finish line and will be accessed using an accreditation or

wristband.

The spectator seating is reserved for the general public with entrance ticket. Team

manager and riders is not allowed to occupy the spectator´s seatings if they don´t

buy an entrance ticket.

Entrance Ticket

The track of Santiago del Estero is equipped with comfortable grandstands that can accommodate four thousand spectators located to the right side of the first straight and to the right side of the final straight line. All persons, public in general, parents and non-competing riders who are not registered must pay the entrance ticket. UCI BMX Supercross: the price ticket per person is $ 150 (Argentina´s pesos) for all the three days from 5 to 7 September. After the SX World Cup, the both C1 races of BMX will be free entrance for everybody during the two days from 8 to 9 September.

VIP

If you want to watch the "UCI BMX Supercross Santiago del Estero Argentina" in a premium seating in the terrace cover with a nice tents located at the end of the last turn on the last straight, with the best view of all the track without interference, is possible. You can see the Appendix 4 "Venue Layout" in order to check the place for the VIP inside the venue. The package includes a light buffet, access to a private bar and a souvenir program. For further information or to reserve a place please email to [email protected]



Expo Area

At the site may find kiosks and shops to buy merchandising of the UCI BMX Supercross, as well as food and drink stalls. Expo area which will be open to spectators, participants and the general public and could be presents a great opportunity to showcase your brand. Areas are available in tents of 4 x 4m by U$S 300 or two tent 8 x 4m by U$S500. Remember is for 5 days of event!! From 5th to 9th Set, is for the SX and C1 races event. Anyone interested in reserving an area should to send the email to [email protected]

Media

All media persons planning to attend the event must be accredited in order to gain access to the venue. To apply for media accreditations please send the email to [email protected] before Friday 29th August 2014. Passes will be available to collect from the FAB office in the venue.

Social Media & Website

You can follow us by Facebook page: SX Santiago del Estero. It will be updated with news and information before and throughout the event. http://www.facebook.com/pages/SX-Santiago-del-Estero

The official website for the 2014 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Santiago del Estero is www.sxsantiagodelestero.com.ar. It will be continually updated in the run up to the event and throughout the course of the competition.



http://www.facebook.com/pages/SX-Santiago-del-Estero

http://www.sxsantiagodelestero.com.ar/


Track

The track was built by Elite Trax and Tom Ritzenthaler in 2011 and is considered

the best BMX Supercross track in Latin America.

The iconic Double Start Ramps were built out of concrete. One of them is 6m high

for the challenger classes and the other one, the tallest with 8m high for the

Supercross class, all in accordance with de UCI rules. The concrete surface

provides to the riders a very fast surface with a better grip than the other start

ramps made of wood.

Both starting ramps are equipped, with the latest "Pro Gate" start gate system.

Organizer

The 2014 UCI BMX Supercross at Santiago del Estero, Argentina is organized by:

Federación Argentina de BMX – FAB

Vélez Sarsfield 579 – Saldan 5149 Córdoba - Argentina

Email: [email protected]



Appendix 1: Rental Team Tent

Tent dimension 4 x 4 meters (13,1’ x 13,1’)

Table and 4 chairs included

Tents are connectable in order to create a big space for bigger teams.

Is possible to book an half tent for teams with two riders or less, sharing with other team with same situation, meaning two riders or less.

Payment should be made to the Local Organizer FAB upon arrival only by cash in American Dollar or Equivalent in Euros before number plates are distributed

Once booked, the tents can’t be cancelled USD 400,- (American Dollar) each tent

IMPORTANT: Due to the lay-out of the Supercross terrain, the organization will not allow teams to bring their own tents. Team …………………………………………..

How many Tents? …………………….. (Number of tents) during three days of the UCI

BMX Supercross, from 5 to 7 September 2014

How many persons? ……………………………..

Contact ……………………………………………………………………………… male/female

E-mail…………………………………………………..…………………………….

Telephone number………….………….…………………..…………………. (during event)

In case of emergency:

Name hotel ……………………………………………….…………………….. (during event)

City ………………………………………………………………………………..……………..

Please return this form no later than August 25th

E-mail: [email protected]


APPENDIX 2 – TRANSFER BETWEEN AIRPORTS in BUENOS AIRES CITY

For the Local Organizer, Federacion Argentina de BMX- FAB, one of the main

objectives, is that all the BMX visitors, all the teams, have a safe and enjoyable

trip in our country. We offer a safe and direct shuttle, between the airports in

Buenos Aires City by taxi or van depending on the size of the teams.

International Airport name: EZEIZA or Ministro Pistarini

Domestic Airport name: Aeroparque or Jorge Newbery

Here you can book in advance the transportation that is even cheaper than other

services outside the airport.

USD 10 (American Dollar) each person and each trip between airports or

between airport to the hotel in Buenos Aires city center.

Payment should be made to the Local Organizer FAB upon arrival only by cash in American Dollar or Equivalent in Euros before number plates are distributed

Team …………………………………………..

How many persons? …………………………….. How many bags? …………………….

How many trip? ……………………… x ……… persons x USD 10 = USD ……………..

Contact ……………………………………………………………………………… male/female

E-mail …………………………………………………..…………………………….

Telephone number………….………….…………………..………………….

(continue in next page)


Arriving to Buenos Aires:

a- Shuttle to the domestic airport or to the hotel in Buenos Aires?: ……………....

…………………….……………………………………………………………..…………..…….……

(information of the hotel in B.A.)

Flight plan of the delegation:

i. Arrive to Ezeiza (international):

Airline: ………………………. Flight number …….

Date ……………………… Arrive time ……….

ii. Departure from Aeroparque (domestic):


Date ……………………… Departure time ……….

b- Shuttle to the international airport or to the hotel in Buenos Aires: ………….

…………………….…………………………………………………………………….……….……

(information of the hotel in B.A.)

Flight plan of the delegation:

i. Arrive to Aeroparque (domestic):


Date ……………………… Arrive time ……….

ii. Departure from Ezeiza (international):


Date ……………………… Departure time ……….

Please return this form no later than August 25th

E-mail: [email protected]



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