Comisión Nación de Bolos de Panamá. AND Pan American Bowling Confederation (PABCON)

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1 Comisión Nación de Bolos de Panamá AND Pan American Bowling Confederation (PABCON) Invites all the Countries of the región to the PABCON YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 U-16 y U-21 To be held in the city of Panamá, Republic of Panamá. From Friday June 26th until Saturday July

2 BULLETIN # 1 2 Issued: March 07th, 2015 Comisión Nacional de Bolos de Panamá Sitio Web: PABCON YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 U-16 AND U-21 PANAMA 2015 It is with great pleasure and honor that the Comisión Nacional de Bolos de Panamá welcomes all the member federations of the Pan American Bowling Confederation PABCON to the 2015 PABCON YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP U-16 AND U-21, a tournament featuring the top U-21 (Under 21 years old as of January 1st 2015) teams integrated by 4 male bowlers and 4 female bowlers; and the top U-16 (under 16 as of January 1st 2015) teams integrated by 2 male bowlers an 2 female bowlers. This tournament will be held at Albrook bowling center, in Panama City, Panama. It is crucial for the Organization Committee that every federation follows the deadline dates given in this bulletin. Included in this bulletin you will find: 1. City host information: Panama City, Panama. 2. Tentative schedule of events. 3. Official Host Hotel 4. Bowling center. 5. Committees 6. Facilities and services 7. Fees 8. Forms & deadlines It is a pleasure for the Comision Nacional de Bolos de Panama (CNB) to host this magnificent event and welcome you all to our county! If you need any question, please do not hesitate to contact us directly thru our . Regards Hugo Cuellar Presidente Comisión Nacional de Bolos de Panamá

3 1. Information of the host city: Panamá 3 Panamá, República de Panamá Panama is the capital of the Republic of Panama, in the province of Panama and head of the homonymous district. It is the largest and most populated in the country, officially reaching inhabitants within its municipality and inhabitants in its metropolitan area, which includes several jurisdictions such as the city-district of San Miguelito. It is located on the shores of the Gulf of Panama, on the Pacific Ocean, East of the entrance of the Panama Canal. Founded 15 August 1519 by Pedrarias Dávila near a rancheria cave they called Panama, currently occupies an area of 2245 km2. As the capital of the Republic, it houses the headquarters of the national Government, together with other government institutions and a large number of embassies and consulates duly accredited. It is served by the port of Balboa, the international airport of Tocumen, the Pan-American Highway and transístmica Highway (Panama - Colon Highway), which links the city with the coast of the Caribbean Sea at 78.9 km. The city is the main cultural and economic center of the country, has an intense financial activity and an international banking Center, and currently occupies the second position in the 2012 version of the classification of cities more competitive in Latin America. The Panama Canal and tourism are also significant sources of income for the economy of the city, which has a tropical climate, along with parks and other attractive places of interest. Its wide range of cultural and gastronomic made that it was chosen as the American Capital of culture in the year 2003 (jointly, with Curitiba, Brazil). Ranks no. 93 world and 3rd in the region, in the cities with the best quality of life in Tocumen International Airport All the delegations will arrive through International Airport Tocumen (PTY) which is located around 25 minutes of the city, 23 km approximately from the Hotel, Tryp Panama and Albrook Bowling Center. Currency The local currency is the Balboa; the American Dollar (U.S.A) circulates legally. Currencies of Panama are equivalent in size and value to the U.S. Climate In Panama the annual average temperature is around 28 degrees C..

4 2. Tentative Program of the Championship 4 Friday June 26th Team arrival Saturday, June 27 Last day team arrivals Technical Meeting Official Practices l Opening Ceremonies Sunday June 28 U-16 Single Event U-21 Single Event Monday June 29 U-16 Double Event U-21 Double Event Tuesday June 30 U-16 Mixed Double Event U-21 Trios Event Wednesday July 01 U-16 Mixed Team Event (Serie 1) U-21 Team Event (Serie 1) Thursday July 02 U-16 Mixed Team Event (Serie 2) U-21 Team Event (Serie 2) Friday July 03 Master U-16 and U-21 Farewell Banquet and Medal award Ceremonies Saturday July 04 Team Departure

5 3. Official Host Hotel 5 Tryp by Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Tryp by Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Situated in the largest shopping complex in Central America (Albrook Mall), less than 5 minutes from the city of knowledge, of the Panama Canal and 10 minutes from the U.S. Embassy and the business district, this exclusive hotel Tryp is located 35 minutes from the international airport of Tocumen (PTY). Hotel Tryp offers 331 rooms, 3 restaurants and lounges, latest technology, more than 139 m² of meeting space with natural light, a solarium on the roof with an infinity pool as well as direct access to over 600 establishments and shops of major brands of fashion shopping complex in Albrook Mall. Cost US$ % Tourist Tax, for a single room per night, includes internet WIFI and buffet breakfast. Cost US$ % Tourist Tax, for a double room per night, includes internet WIFI and buffet breakfast Cost US$ % Tourist Tax, for a triple room per night, includes internet WIFI and buffet breakfast. (THE HOTEL DOES NOT GUARANTEE EXTRA BED)- website: IMPORTANT: All the reservation process must be made through the Comision Nacional de Bolos de Panama. You must submit the Hotel form located in this bulletin, to the address Staying at the official host hotel is a must for the federations willing to use the transportation services Airport/hotel/Airport. Countries not staying at the official host hotel will have to make their own transportation arrangements. Hotel form is included at the end of this bulletin.

6 4. Bolera Sede 6 Albrook Bowling Number of Lanes 24 Bowling Center Age Certifications Approach Lane Material Pin decks 36 months Brunswick Pro Lanes Brunswick Synthetic Pro Lanes Brunswick Synthetic Pro Lanes Brunswick Synthetic Pin setters Brunswick serie GS 98 Pins USBC Approved B-Max Score system (model) Vector Plus 5.1 Temperature and humidity control Temperature and humidity outside the bowling center Temperature and humidity outside the bowling center Website Air condition Temperatura: 25 C 30 C Temperatura: 21 C 5. Committees Host Organization Comisión Nacional de Bolos de Panamá CNB Committees to be announced. a) Jury of appeals: to be determined in the Technical Meeting. b) Technical Committee: will be determined together with the President of PABCON c) Tournament Committee: Edissa Andrade

7 6. Facilities and Services 7 Página Web Oficial de la Comisión Nacional de Bolos de Panamá It is now under construction and will be available soon. It will be official website for the tournament featuring the latest information and updated news from the tournament, including: News Latest Results Events Schedule Players Roster Bulletins Official host hotel information Transportation Schedule Contact information Results The results will be handed a copy of the results to each country delegate and press after every event is finished. As well we will be handing out the results every two games. Scores will be shown in the scoring monitors and will be located in a designated area. When the event is finished, scores will be posted in the official websites. As well it will be posted in Facebook profile Apabol. Transportation Service Airport Hotel Airport Upon arrival at the International Airport Tocumen, the tournament Committee will arrange transportation services according to your delegation needs. In our second bulletin we will be asking for the arrival date, time, airline, delegation size, etc. in order for us to review your flight status and arrange transportation accordingly. This service is included for all players, coach; delegates, and supporters staying at the official host hotel. Hotel Bowling Alley Hotel The Hotel is beside the Albrook Mall and the Bowling Center is in the Mall and very near to the Hotel, you can walk from your Hotel to the bowling center, around 100 mts. For this reason you will not need transportation. Restaurants, commercial centers, banks, y others The bowling alley and the hotel are located in an area surrounded by large number of choices of restaurants and the shopping centres, one of the largest in Latin America, there are all kinds of shops and stores for all tastes and prices. There are also facilities Bank with major local banks and international. In Albrook Mall not anything you will need, all will have at their fingertips.

8 7. Costos ( Fees ) 8 Entry Fee The cost per athlete, coach and delegates is US$ per person. Supporters will have an entry fee of US$ US per person. * All teams must pay their entry fee at the Technical Meeting. The payment should be in cash (See note Credit Card) ** Entry fee includes all transportation services (airport-hotel-airport), access to the bowling center, closing banquet Ceremony. Does not include accommodation *** Credit Card: Countries willing to pay their entry fee by credit card will charge a 4% extra, according to the Bank fees. Pre Paid Costs To guarantee the reservations of the rooms will be necessary to provide a valid credit card or payment. In addition you can anticipate payments. 8. Forms and Important dates Attached to this bulletin you will find the two (2) first forms: Form A: Entry Form (due on or prior to April 30th 2015) Formulario B: Hotel Form (due on or prior to April 30th 2015) Additional forms which will be sent in future bulletin: Form C: Rooming list Form D: Arrival and Departure Form E: Official Delegación Form F: Guests and supporters Form G: Ball Registration Form H: Bowlers Informatión Enforcement of the deadline ensures the best posible championship for all participants, officials and people involved with the event. Form A: Entry form (due on or prior to april 30th 2015) Form B: Hotel form (due on or prior to april 30 del 2015) IMPORTANT NOTICE: Federations who elect to accommodate their delegation in another hotel, WILL NOT BE PERMITTED to use the Shuttles bus services, including from airport to hotel, hotel to airport, etc.

9 FORM A: Formulario de inscripción 9 Federation / Country Code Will Participate in PABCON YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP U-16 y U-21 YES NO Place an X in the corresponding line as your decisión. Please send form even if declining Number of Athletes U-21 U-16 Number of Officials Coaches Delegate Supporters Press Persona in charge of delegation: Contact Persons/Federación: address: Telephone Númber: Area Code: No. FPlease send this form on or prior to April 30th 2015 to: Dito Fung *As we receive your form, we will be confirming same in the next 24 hours.

10 Form B: Hotel Form 10 Federation / Country Code: Delegate: address: Movil Phone Number: Credit Card Number to confirm reservation: Expiration date Credit Card: Number of Rooms Type of Room 1. Single 2. Double 3. Triple Arrival Date Departure Date All the reservation process HAS TO BE MADE through the Comision Nacional De Bolos (CNB). Please send this form to Hugo Cuellar or Dito Fung by to