COMPETITION GUIDE UCI BMX Supercross World Cup

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1 COMPETITION GUIDE 2015 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO ARGENTINA 5th - 6th Sept. 2015

2 CONTENTS 1. WELCOME & INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION: Santiago del Estero city REGISTRATION TEAM BIBS ACCREDITATION EVENT SCHEDULE TEAM AREA / TENTS UCI OFFICIALS TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION INFORMATION USEFUL INFORMATION ARGENTINA BMX CUP. 21 APPENDIX 1 RENTAL TEAM TENT APPENDIX 2 VENUE LAYOUT APPENDIX 3 TRACK DESIGN

3 Welcome and Introduction The Federation Argentina of BMX FAB and the Government of Santiago del Estero has the pleasure to invite you to the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup 2015 in one of the most historical and older cities of Argentina. We are so happy to organize our third edition in a row of this amazing event. Our small team is working so hard in order to get the best conditions about the track, the venue, the logistic and all that probably you need and more. We want to get a memorable event. So, everybody knows that our last event was chosen as the best event in We would like to get this opportunity in order to say Thank You Very Much to all the persons who was involved in this election. All of you guys have made feel very proud of our work. Many thanks again. The track got some changes; Tom has worked in more than the 50% of the track. The path has become more challenging but without losing the fluency, the quickness and funny features of always. Without doubt we are going to get an amazing competition in combination with the warmest and noise fans in the world. All the riders, knows that in Argentina the crowd is amazing, with their energy from the grandstand create an awesome atmosphere in the track. During a year the South American fans are waiting for the BMX Race circus. Also, we would like invite to all the BMX federations to participate with their challenger riders to the special Challenge Cup Race that will be immediately after the Time Trial Super Final on Saturday. We hope to meet in our track, the next future professional riders, in an amazing race. The open challenger boys class and 17 men and over class, plus the not qualified men riders of the Supercross will get an extra race with a special prizes money. 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. 3

4 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 sxargentina@gmail.com or by telephone , or by Facebook: SX Santiago del Estero. We look forward to welcoming you, and wish all participants the best of luck. Sincerely, Mr. Hector Ciappino President of Federación Argentina de BMX 4

5 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 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 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, 5

6 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. l+estero/@ , ,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x :0x566bd0514e966ede?hl=es 6

7 Registration You can enter through the UCI website clicking as follows: Web services (on the homepage at the bottom, 2 nd last link), then: UCI World Cups Riders registration Access: personal login and password of each National Federation. 7

8 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 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 cannot receive a prepayment option by wire transfer or by credit card or another online option. The only way is pay by cash with Euros (or equivalent in American Dollar) on site. All riders/teams must attend the rider confirmation on the first practice day between 9.00 and 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. Late registration is only possible through the National federation and until the rider confirmation on site, the first training day between 9.00 and 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: glish.pdf 8

9 Team BIBs 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 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 at the end of the competition in exchange for the deposit fee. 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 kevin.maccuish@uci.ch For the request, please indicate the reason, the name and the contact details of the person for whom they are requested. Rainbow Passes will be distributed during riders confirmation in the registration room. 9

10 Event Schedule Thursday 3rd Sep 19:00-19:30 Team Manager Meeting Friday 4th Sep 09:00-11:30 Rid 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 17:30-18:55 ARGENTINA BMX CUP (Boys 15/16 and Men 17 and over) Practice Saturday 5th Sep 09:00-09:55 Elite Men Practice - Group A 10:00-10:55 Elite Men Practice - Group B 11:00-11:55 Elite Women Practice - Group C Break 13:00-15:25 Elite Men Qualifications (3 rounds) 15:30 15:40 15:45 15:55 Elite Women Qualifications (3 rounds) Warm up Elite Women Time Trials Warm up Elite Men Time Trials 16:00-16:20 Elite Women Time Trials Superfinal 16:20-16:50 Elite Men Time trials Superfinal 16:50-17:00 Awards ceremony 17:10 17:50 Warm up ARGENTINA BMX CUP 18:00 19:40 ARGENTINA BMX CUP (Boys 15/16, Men 17 + Unqualified Riders): Moto, Semis. Finals 19:45 20:00 Awards ceremony ARGENTINA BMX CUP 10

11 Sunday 6th 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 11

12 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 3 rd 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 invites to the UCI officials, GSX staff, all the Team Managers and his assistants to the welcome special BBQ dinner. This will be an opportunity to enjoy our iconic food that is the famous Argentina meat and share a nice and friendly moment with all the persons involved in the BMX Race Circus. The dinner will be in the Team Area, specially prepared for it, under the big central tent. A few meters distance from the Team Manager Meeting. All free of charge. Only we need your confirmation in advance by mail to sxargentina@gmail.com before the Tuesday 1st September 2015, in order to know how many persons we will have on the dinner. 12

13 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 4 th Set at 11:00hs AM to the Sunday 6 th Set at 8:00hs 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 address: sxargentina@gmail.com Please reserve your tent before of the 25th of August 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 nonrefundable and cannot be cancelled. IMPORTANT: Due to the terrain s layout it is not possible to bring tents of your own. 13

14 UCI Officials UCI Technical Delegate KING Mike (USA) President of the Commissaires panel (PCP) MAGER Maximillian (SIN) Assistant PCP MA Loyal (CAN) Secretary MCCANN Norm (NZL) 3 rd commissaire CUNHA DE ALMEIDA, Felipe (BRA) Doping Control Officer (DCO) MUNOZ FIGUEROA Marcelo (CHI) 1. 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 depend on the traffic. The rote isn t a highway, therefore drive carefully. 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. 14

15 Shuttle service between the airports in Buenos Aires In Buenos Aires city, the International Airport, called Ezeiza or Ministro Pistarini and the domestic airport, called Aeroparque or Jorge Newbery, are located separated a distance around of 1 hour drive or more depending traffic conditions. We strongly recommend to make a reservation the Shuttle Service to the Argentine Travel Agency Hub Travel who can offer to all the teams the appropriate size of vehicle for each different groups depending the quantity of persons and baggages Each teams or riders can make the reservation in advance before start the trip from each country to this mail address: corporativo2@hubtravel.com.ar And the important detail that is they accept the payment by credit card or wire transfer in advance before you leave your house. For both transfers of the round trip. Company: Hub Travel (Travel Agency) Address: Av. Carlos Pellegrini Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires corporativo2@hubtravel.com.ar, info@hubtravel.com.ar Tel: +54 (11) Also, if somebody cannot get seats in the domestic flight to go or return to Santiago del Estero, before to buy a flight to Tucuman (nearest city) ask to Hub Travel because they can get seats to the SDE flight. 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 bedrooms, 2 suites, Car Parking, Spa, Bar, Shop. Web page: ; plaza3apart@hotmail.com. You can find large number of hotels in Santiago del Estero 15

16 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 address: sxargentina@gmail.com 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) (4*) hotelcarlosv@arnet.com.ar -Hotel Libertador: Catamarca Nº 47 Telf. (0385) /8730 (3*) / hotellibertadorsrl@arnetbiz.com.ar -Nuevo Hotel Santiago: Buenos Aires Nº 60 Telf. (0385) (3*) nuevohotelsantiago@arnetbiz.com.ar -Hotel Centro: 9 de Julio Nº 131 Telf. (0385) (3*) / samtiago@hotelcentro.arnetbiz.com.ar -Nuevo Hotel Bristol: Av. Moreno Nº 677Telf. (0385) /88 (3*) / nuevohotelbristol@infovia.com.ar -Palace Hotel I: Tucumán Nº 19Telf. (0385) (3*) -SavoyHotel: Tucumán Nº 39 Telf. (0385) (3*) / savoysantiago@savoysantiago.com.ar -Hotel Ciudad: Sáenz Peña Nº 395 (s) Telf. (0385) (3*) / info@hotelciudad.com.ar - Hotel Solano: Sarmiento 141 Teléf. (0385) (3*) / hotelsolano@hotmail.com -Grand Hotel Coventry: Chacabuco Nº 325Telf. (0385) (2*) -Hotel Confort: Irigoyen y Ameghino Telf. (0385) (2*) hotelconfort@arnet.com.ar 16

17 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 address is: wagnersrl@hotmail.com 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 address: sxargentina@gmail.com Again, is much better, to make the reserve several weeks in advance. 2. Other useful information (addresses etc...) For more information about the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, please contact the following persons: Sport & Technical Aspects: o Mr Kevin Mac Cuish, BMX coordinator, kevin.maccuish@uci.ch GSX Race Director: o Johan Lindstrom, GSX Events, johan.lindstrom@gsxevents.com Local Organizing Committee: o Hector Ciappino,, titocia@hotmail.com Team Liaison Contact: o Gerardo Villegas,, sxargentina@gmail.com 17

18 Entry fee prize money The Registration Office is located near the track, in the main salon of the Sport Center of Santiago del Estero. Opening hours Registration Office: Friday 4th Sept: 9:00 11:30 riders confirmation Sunday 6 th Sept: 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 we cannot accept payment by credit card or wire transfer on line. We are going to collect the total entry fees and the team tent booked during the Rider Confirmation Prize money will be paid in cash (Euros or equivalent in American Dollar not in Argentine pesos). 18

19 Prize money 19

20 Previous training sessions The Santiago del Estero track will be available for practice sessions until Friday 28th August. The price for the permission of use the track is USD 30 cash for each rider for three hours. The ASABI BMX club is the owner of the track. They are going to collect the money of the booked training sessions. (only USD cash). The Pro Gate start system wil be working in the following times every days: Morning from 9:00hs to 12:00hs Evening from 17:00 to 20:00hs Team lunch packages Our organization would like to offer to the athletes and teams the possibility to feed their athletes during the breaks, in special on Saturday between Practices and the Qualifications Motos. We can offer: Pasta: spaghetti (red or white sauce) Ham and cheese sandwich Meat or Chicken sandwich. Each one for USD 5,00 (cash) include one bottle of water. Please, order to us in advance through to or make the order in the Team Manager meeting. 20

21 Argentina BMX Cup We would like invite to all challenger men riders with 15 years old and over to participate in the special Argentina BMX Cup race, which will be immediately after the Time Trial Super Final on Saturday. The next future professional riders can feel the World Cup atmosphere inside of the event, sharing the team area with the pro riders and participating in an amazing race at the evening on Sunday 5th September. The Argentina BMX Cup comprises of three additional events scheduled to take place on the Saturday evening, which are open for rider entries. Permitted riders from any countries always with the 2015 UCI license. Three classes: A) 15/16 Men: 5 Meters Challenger Start Ramp B) 17 Men and over: 5 Meters Challenger Start Ramp C) Non-qualified UCI Supercross riders registered in the SDE SX: There is an opportunity for all riders who do not qualified from the UCI Supercross Motos Qualifications to get a race with prize money: 8 Meters SX Start Ramp Argentina BMX Cup: Registration A) 15/16 Men, 17 Men and over. The registration should be made by to carlosbrambilla@arnet.com.ar, until Wednesday 2 nd September at 12:00. B) Non-qualified UCI Supercross riders the registration will be on the Team Area under the main tent on Saturday 5 th September after Qualifications (3 rounds), during the Super Final Time Trial until 17:30. Argentina BMX Cup: Entry Fees and Prize Money The Entry fee is USD 20 with prize money for the top 8 positions of each class Non-qualified UCI Supercross riders 15 and 16 Men / 17 Men and over Place USD (American Dollar) Place USD (American Dollar) 1 st 300 1st nd 220 2nd rd 160 3rd 80 4 th 120 4th 60 5 th 100 5th 50 6 th 80 6th 40 7 th 60 7th 30 8 th 40 8th 20 21

22 The riders who maintain the qualifications of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Santiago del Estero finishing in the top 64 in the Qualifications Motos on Saturday and subsequently should participate in the race of the next day (on Sunday), are not permitted to enter in the Argentina BMX Cup 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 the three days of the event from 4 th to 6 th September. VIP If you want to watch the "UCI BMX Supercross Santiago del Estero Argentina" in a premium seating in the raised terrace cover with a nice tents located at the right side of 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 location inside the venue. The package includes a light buffet, access to a private bar and a souvenir program. And the most important information, the price is $ 500 it s around USD 40 for the three days of the event from 4 th to 6 th September For further information or to reserve a place please to sxargentina@gmail.com 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 3 days of the event!! From 4th to 6th Sept.. Anyone interested in reserving an area should to send the to sxargentina@gmail.com 22

23 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 to Passes will be available to collect from the press 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. The official website for the 2015 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Santiago del Estero is It will be continually updated in the run up to the event and throughout the course of the competition. Track The track was built by Elite Trax Inc and Tom Ritzenthaler on This year Tom Ritz made an extraordinary work rebuilding and redesigning the jumps and turns in around 70 % of the track. 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. 23

24 Organizer The 2015 UCI BMX Supercross at Santiago del Estero, Argentina is organized by: Vélez Sarsfield 579 Saldan 5149 Córdoba - Argentina sxargentina@gmail.com 24

25 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. 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 4 to 6 September 2015 How many persons?.. Contact male/female ... Telephone number..... (during event) In case of emergency: Name hotel... (during event) City.... Please return this form no later than August 25th 25

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