May 31 and June 1, 2014 Klazienaveen - The Netherlands

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Invitation for the UEC BMX European League

round 7&8

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1. General info page 4Adress bmxtrack page 4Contact organization page 4Social Media page 4Representative UEC page 4UEC Registration page 4Map page 4

2. Route page 5Parking page 5

3. Race information page 6Registration page 6Registration fee page 6Categories page 6Numberplates page 6Trophies and prize money page 6Timetable page 7Team Area page 7Tickets page 8Opening hours page 8Tickets/ Accreditation

4. Accommodation pag. 9BMX Campsite pag. 9BMX Hotel pag. 9Other Hotels pag. 10Holiday village pag. 10

5. Livestream pag. 10

6. Shops pag. 10

7. Clinics pag. 11

8. Track rental pag. 11

9. Side Events pag. 11Strider Racing pag. 11Pumptrack Racing pag. 11

Index

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After hosting a successful Dutch Championship in 2012, we are happy to have this year UEC BMX European League Round 7&8 at our track in Klazienaveen.

You will find all the information you need about the event on our website www.eurobmx.nl. Leading up to the event we made seven promotional videos. Watch all episodes with the Dutch olympic riders, local heroes and striders at www.youtube.com/rapidwheelsbmx

Good luck to all the riders and we hope you will enjoy the ride.

Rapid Wheels – Klazienaveen

BMX TRACK KLAZIENAVEEN - 5 METER HIGH STARTING HILL - TRACK LENGTH 340 METER - PRO SECTION

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Social MediaFacebook.com/rapidwheelsTwitter.com/rapidwheelsbmxInstagram.com/rapidwheelsbmxYoutube.com/rapidwheelsbmx

Event representative UECJolanda Polkamp - jolandapolkamp@gmail.com

UEC Registration René Nicolas - bmx.europe@orange.fr

1. General infoAdress bmx-trackLeeuw 1 (oude navigatie Brugstraat)7891 TS KlazienaveenNetherlands

Contact OrganizationJeroen de GeusE-mail: info@eurobmx.nlWebsite: www.eurobmx.nl (English) www.rapidwheelsbmx.nl (Dutch)

Map

Jury

Parc ferme

Main Entrance

Medical service

Toilets

Grandstands

Pumptrack Team Area

Ticket

office Catering

Grandstands

Catering crew

Track VIP

Toilets

Team Area

Entrance Team Area Fire Exit / Ambulance

Sales Area

Sales Area

Street -Leeuw Street -Leeuw

Map Euro Rounds 7 & 8 May 30 - June 1 2014 Klazienaveen

Emergency Exit

Emergency Exit /Ambulance

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The BMX track is located near to the A37 highway. After taking the highway exit signs will direct you to the bmx track.

Adress bmx-trackLeeuw 1 (oude navigatie Brugstraat)7891 TS KlazienaveenNetherlands

Directions from HoogeveenTake exit 6-Klazienaveen from A37After 0.7 m take the first exit on the roundabout (N862) directing to KlazienaveenAfter 250 m take the second exit on the roundabout (Pollux) After 0.5 km turn right at the Brugstraat After 320 meters turn left at the Boogschutter Follow the parking instructions

Directions from GermanyTake exit 6-Klazienaveen from A37After 0.7 m turn leftTake the second exit at the roundabout (N862) directing to KlazienaveenAfter 250 m take the second exit on the roundabout (Pollux) After 0.5 km turn right at the Brugstraat After 320 meters turn left at the BoogschutterFollow the parking instructions

2. Route

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Riders can only register through their own National Federation. Riders don’t have to be qualified to enter the race. However they do have to be in posession of a valid license. It is possible to register after the deadline or on the spot with the agree-ment of the UEC Technical Delegate and by doubling the entry fees.

Entries have to be emailed by your national federation to the following emailadress bmx.europe@orange.fr. The national federation can transfer the entrance fees to the following bank account number:

Fietscrossvereniging Rapid WheelsIBAN: NL67 RABO 0107360195BIC: RABONL2U

RegisterRiders have to register with their own chef d’equipe. There they will get their wristbands for entering the track.

Registration feesCategorie Saturday SundayChallenge en Cruisers € 27,- € 27,-Junior € 35,- € 35,-Elite € 57,- € 57,-

CategoriesChampionship categorie Challenge categorieElite Women /Elite Men Girls 8 year and under, 9/10

yr, 11/12 yr, 13/14 yr, 15/16 yr, Women 17 and over

Junior Women / Junior Men (17 & 18 jaar)

Boys 8 years and under, 9/10 yr, 11/12 yr, 13/14 jyr, 15/16 yr, Men 17/24 yr,, Men 25+Cruiser 13 t/m 16 yr, 17/29 yr, 30/39 yr, 40/44 jyr, 45+Cruiser Women (a combined category)

Numberplates and side-platesThe organisation will NOT provide numberplats and lateral plates. Riders have to bring their own and apply them according the rules.

Trophies and prize moneyChallenge en CruisersAll 8 finalists will receive a trophy. Numbers 1 up to 3 will receive their trophy on the podium directly after the finals. Numbers 4 up to 8 can collect their trophy directly after the final near the finishline.

Championship categoriePrize money will be awarded according to the schedule below.

Final

Rank Elite Men Elite Women

Junior Men

Junior Women

1 €1500 €500 €500 €2502 €1000 €350 €350 €1753 €750 €250 €250 €1004 €450 €150 €150 €555 €350 €125 €125 €456 €300 €100 €100 €407 €200 €75 €75 €358 €150 €55 €55 €30

Semi finals

Rank Elite men Junior men5 €85 €456 €75 €407 €65 €358 €55 €30

Numbers 1 until 3 will be rewarded on the podium directly after the finals. All finalists can collect their price money near the finishline by showing their UCI license.

3. Race information

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Day Time ActivitySunday 1 june

07.00 - 09.00

Registration control by UEC AdministrationWarm up/Gate Bloc 13 heats Bloc 1Warm up/Gate Bloc 23 heats Bloc21/8 finals Bloc 1+21/4 finals Bloc 1+21/2 finals Bloc 1+2Finals Bloc 1+2Award ceremony Challenge bloc 1+2Warm up/Gate Junior Men + Elite Men, Junior Women + Elite Women3 heats Junior Women, Junior Men, Elite Women, Elite MenFinalsAward ceremony Championship

TeamareaTeam tents are only permitted at the team area. There is one parking spot per team tent available on the parking area near the main entrance. Teams will receive one specific UEC pass that will allow them to have free access to the surroundings of the track.

• a 6x3 spot only for UEC registered teams are €100,-.• a 6x3 spot only for non UEC registered teams are €150,-

If you want to book a spot including a tent please contact the organization by sending an e-mail to info@eurobmx.nl.Book and pay before the 23th of may 2014 by using the following link: www.eurobmx.nl/teamtents.

3. Race informationTimetableThe exact timetable is based on the number of entries and will be published no later than a week before the races at www.eurobmx.nl and www.uec.ch.bmx.

Day Time ActivityFriday 30 may

10.00 – 22.00

Registration control by coun-try / National Chef d’Equipe only

16.00 Gate practice20” Challenge (boys & girls 13 & older)20” Challenge (boys & girls 12 & under)All Cruiser categoriesWomen Junior/EliteMen JuniorElite Men

19.00 Chef d’equipe meeting

Day Time ActivitySaturday 31 may

07.00 - 09.00

Registration control by UEC AdministrationWarm up/Gate Bloc 13 heats Bloc 1Warm up/Gate Bloc 23 heats Bloc21/8 finals Bloc 1+21/4 finals Bloc 1+21/2 finals Bloc 1+2Finals Bloc 1+2Award ceremony Challenge bloc 1+2Warm up/Gate Junior Men + Elite Men, Junior Women + Elite Women3 heats Junior Women, Junior Men, Elite Women, Elite MenFinalsAward ceremony Championship

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TicketsOn Friday free entrance for all visitors. Entrance on Saturday and Sunday only allowed with a valid ticket. Online ticketsale starts on 1st of February, buy online and get 15% discount.Free entrance for childeren 5 years and under for the whole weekend.

Ticket Online ticketsale

At the tick-etbox

Dayticket € 10,20 € 12Weekendticket (sat-sun) € 17 € 20

Online ticketsale trough www.eurobmx.nl/tickets.

Openinghours tickets/accreditation

Open ClosedFriday 30 may 16.00 20.00Saturday 31 may Open from one hour

before training17.00

Sunday 1 june Open from one hour before training

15.00

3. Race information

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Make sure to prebook your dinner because we are expecting a big number of visitors. You can make your reservations by sending an e-mail to: info@sportlandgoed.nl.

AdressSportlandgoedVerl. van Echtenskanaal NZ 27894 EA ZwartemeerWebsite: www.sportlandgoed.nlEmail: info@sportlandgoed.nlTel:     0591-314654Fax:    0591-317484

BMX HotelHotel Restaurant De Wolfshoeve is the BMX hotel during the races. The Wolfshoeve in Schoonebeek is located approximate-ly 12 kilometers from the track. Reservations can be made by sending an email to info@wolfshoeve.nl quoting the BMX EUROS 2014 weekend.

Prices• € 55, - per night for a double room with a private bathroom.*• € 9, - per person per breakfast • € 1,20 tourist tax p.p.p.n*This included breakfast and taxes.

Besides staying the night and having breakfast you can also enjoy snacks and a drink at the patio or diner in our restaurant. Something for every taste: several bites and sandwiches on the patio, a three-course menu for € 19.50 or a la carte dining.

AdressHotel Restaurant De WolfshoeveEuropaweg 132 SchoonebeekTel: +31 (0)524 532424 Website: www.wolfshoeve.nl

4. Accommodation

BMX Campsite‘Het Sportlandgoed Zwartemeer’ will be the event’s official bmx campsite. Located only 1.9 miles/ 3 kilometer from the track it’s the perfect place to spend your weekend. Places for caravan/motorhome/tent with electricityFriday till Sunday one place with electricity: fully booked.Friday till Monday one place with electricity: fully booked. Places without electricityFriday till Sunday one place without electricity: € 30,- per family (2 nights)Friday till Monday one place without electricity: € 40,- per family (3 nights) Canadian log cabinFriday till Sunday : € 140- per cabin (2 nights)Friday till Monday : € 190,- per cabin (3 nights)Saturday till Sunday: € 80,- per cabin (1 night)

OptionalExtra night campsite 2 person: € 15,- per nightExtra night campsite family: € 20,- per nightExtra night Canadian log cabin: € 60,- per cabin per night Note: All costs, such as tourist tax, are included. Breakfast is not included but it is possible to pre-order bread. Hand over a form at the Reception the night before and the bread will be waiting for you there the following morning at 09:00 am.Sportlandgoed can e-mail you the form if you want to make sure you don’t miss out breakfast. Besides an a la carte menu, bbq and buffet Sportlandgoed offers a special pasta buffet ( including pasta, bread and a salad) at €10,00 per person.

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Other hotels

Hotel ten CateNoordbargerstraat 447812 AB EmmenTel: +31 (0)591 617 600Fax: +31 (0)591 618 432E-mail: info@hoteltencate.nlWebsite: www.hoteltencate.nl

Hampshire Hotel - EmmenVan Schaikweg 557811 HN EmmenTel: +31 (0)591 642 002E-mail: info.emmen@hampshire-hotels.comWebsite: www.hampshire-hotels.com

Stads-Hotel BoerlandHoofdstraat 577811 ED EmmenTel: +31 (0)591 613 746Fax: +31 (0)591 616 525E-mail: info@stads-hotelboerland.nlWebsite: www.stads-hotelboerland.nl

Hotel Emmen – Van der ValkVerlengde Herendijk 507833 JD Nieuw Amsterdam Tele: +31(0)591 57 18 00Fax: +31(0)591 57 18 05E-mail: emmen@valk.nlWebsite: www.hotelemmen.nl

Holiday villageHave you always dreamed of living on the waterfront? Then come and stay at Parc Sandur, an oasis of peace and quiet, located in the province of Drenthe, in the Netherlands.

You will stay in one of the magnificent stand-alone cottages located on the peninsulas along De Grote Rietplas. The village has a recreational lake on which you can windsurf and sail. Children will have great fun in the “Repaire des pirates”, an indoor paradise, while you work on your physique in the fully-equipped fitness centre, or sip a drink and enjoy a fresh-made sandwich at the lounge terrace. You can also spend your time in Emmen, located near the village, abd visit the zoo or the biggest indoor shopping centre located in the north of the Netherlands.

At Parc Sandur, all guests receive free Wi-Fi internet access

for the duration of their stay. The whole park is equipped with excellent coverage. You will receive connection instructions at Reception when you check in.

Address: (10 km from the bmx track)Parc SandurSandurdreef 57828 AA EmmenThe NetherlandsTel: +31 10 498 97 54

Surf to www.centerparcs.com/bmx for more information and make your reservation with 30% BMX discount!

Watch the races live on: www.drenthe.nl/bmx. The exact broadcast times will be published on www.eurobmx.nl www.drenthe.nl/bmx.

6. ShopsWhat is an event without the possibility to shop? As you can see in the map on page 2 the shopping area is set up to lead visitors past all the shops. In other words: maximum exposure! Costs are €200,- per 8x4 spot for the whole weekend. Setting up your tent is possible from May 29th. From that moment the area will be secured at night. Contact us for a more spacious spot. Book your sport online via www.eurobmx.nl/registration-shops

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7. Clinics 9. Side-events

Strider RacingRapid Wheels arranged a Strider Racing competition for the youngest amongst us which is held on Friday (May 30th). The age limit for entering this race is set on five years. Kids under two have to be able to get along with a balance bike independently. Sign up at www.eurobmx.nl/striderracing1.

Time table 30 May Strider Racing10.00 - 10.30 Registration Pre-registered riders need to sign up as well.10.15 - 11.00 Practice11.30 Start race14:00 Award ceremony

Pumptrack RacingOn Fridaynight and Saturday riders can race (additional fee) our pumptrack. Set the fastest time and win an awesome prize! Participants are divided into four categories: 9 years and younger, 10 to 13 years old, 14 to 39 years and 40 years and older. You can participate as many times as you want.

In preparation for the UEC BMX European League Round 7&8 Rapid Wheels and BMX24SEVEN.COM organized two clinics on the 21th op April and the 3rd of May 2014. Train under super-vision of some of the best BMX trainers on our track in Klazienaveen.

Time table clinic 21 April (FULL)09.30 – 11.00 Clinic group 111.00 – 12.30 Clinic group 212.30 – 13.00 Break13.00 – 14.30 Clinic group 314.30 – 16.00 Clinic group 4Enroll for the reserve list at www.bmx24seven.com

Time table clinic 3 May10.30 – 12.30 Group 1 (11 years and under)12.30 – 13.30 open training group 1 and 213.30 - 15.30 Group 2 (12 years and above) Enroll at www.eurobmx.nl/clinics

8. Track rentalIt’s possible to book our track for training sessions. Go to www.eurobmx.nl/trackrental.

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Rapid Wheels wants to thank the following sponsors for their support

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We hope to see you at the Rapid Wheels BMX track in

Klazienaveen!