GENERAL INFORMATION SHEET FINA/NVC Diving World Series 2015 London (GBR) London Aquatics Centre 1 st - 3 rd May 2015 British Swimming has the honour and pleasure to invite you to the FINA/NVC Diving World Series 2015 meet, to be held in London, Great Britain. The following information has been designed to assist your National Federation in its attendance to this event. EVENT CONTACTS Should you have any questions or queries regarding the information provided in this document, please feel free to contact the following British Swimming event staff: Competition Manager: Ben Tarrant Email: ben.tarrant@swimming.org Telephone: +44 1509 640 249 Mobile: +44 7825 290 407 Media Manager: Gemma Field Email: gemma.field@swimming.org Telephone: +44 1509 640 238 Mobile: +44 7917 726 431 Address: British Swimming Events Department Pavilion 3, SportPark 3 Oakwood Drive Loughborough LE11 3QF SITES AND DATES FOR THE FINA/NVC DIVING WORLD SERIES 2015 Beijing (CHN) March 13-15, 2015 Dubai (UAE) March 19-21, 2015 Kazan (RUS) April 24-26, 2015 London (GBR) May 1-3, 2015 Windsor (CAN) May 22-24, 2015 Merida (MEX) May 29-31, 2015
PARTICIPANTS The list of participants can be found on the FINA Website. ENTRY PROCESS AND PROTOCOL IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE Submission of Accommodation Form: Monday 16 th March 2015 Submission of Flight Details Form: Monday 13 th April 2015 Arrival in London: Monday 27 th April 2015 Competition: Friday 1 st May Sunday 3 rd May 2015 Departure from London: Monday 4 th May 2015
COMPETITION INFORMATION Training Dates: Training will be available on Tuesday 28 th (10:30 12:00 only), Wednesday 29 th - Thursday 30 th April, 08:00 20:00 at the London Aquatics Centre Technical Meeting: The HMF/OC shall organize a Technical Meeting on Thursday 30 th April (24 Hours prior to the first competition of the Event), to be held at a venue which is TBC. The FINA TDC Commission shall chair this meeting. The sports information desk and event signage will guide you to this meeting. Competition Dates: Friday 1 st May Sunday 3 rd May SCHEDULE Each leg of the FINA/NVC Diving World Series shall be staged over 3 days according to the following programme: Day 1 Session 1 12:00 10m Platform Synchro Women Final 13:02 10m Platform Synchro Men Final 14:10 Awards: 10m Platform Synchro Women 14:20 Awards: 10m Platform Synchro Men Session 2 19:00 3m Springboard Synchro Women Final 19:55 3m Springboard Synchro Men Final 20:37 Awards: 3m Springboard Synchro Women 20:47 Awards: 3m Springboard Synchro Men Day 2 Session 3 10:00 3m Springboard Women SF A & B 11:00 3m Springboard Men SF A & B Session 4 18:00 3m Springboard Women Final 18:55 3m Springboard Men Final 19:56 3m Springboard Mixed Synchro Final 20:38 Awards: 3m Springboard Women 20:48 Awards: 3m Springboard Men 20:58 Awards: 3m Springboard Mixed Synchro Day 3 Session 5 10:00 10m Platform Women SF A & B 11:02 10m Platform Men SF A & B Session 6 19:07 10m Platform Men Final 20:17 10m Platform Women Final 21:19 10m Platform Mixed Synchro Final 21:50 Awards: 10m Platform Men 22:00 Awards: 10m Platform Women 22:10 Awards: 10m Platform Mixed Synchro
LONDON London is the capital city of England. It is the most populous region, urban zone and metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames, London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its prominence. London has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries. London had an official population of 8, 308,369 in 2012, making it the most populous municipality in the European Union, and accounting for 12.5% of the UK population. VENUE INFORMATION The British leg of the 2015 FINA/NVC Diving World Series will take place at the Aquatics Centre in London. Address: London Aquatics Centre Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford London E20 2ZQ
ATHLETE MEDICAL SERVICES First aid will be available at the competition venue during training and competition for divers. The designated hospital will be: Homerton, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR Lifeguards will be on site at the competition venue to provide first aid during training and competition. A doctor will be onsite at the venue during competition times to provide medical treatment. Ice will be available at the competition venue for treatment of injuries. DIVERS AND TEAM OFFICIALS SEATING Those divers that are competing in the event taking place will only be allowed on poolside. An area on the pool deck will also be provided for divers and team officials. EVENT INFORMATION DESK A sport Information desk will operate at the competition venue on the days of competition, as well as during any scheduled training sessions. NOTE: All the withdrawal and correction forms must first be approved by the referee and then handed to the Secretariat of the competition. ACCREDITATION, ACCREDITATION DESK The Organising Committee would like to provide up to date and accurate information about competing divers for inclusion in the spectator programme and commentary. We would appreciate it if you could complete the attached biography form and submit this to ben.tarrant@swimming.org so profiles can be updated by Saturday 14th March 2015. RULES The FINA/NVC Diving World Series will be conducted under FINA rules. JUDGES Scoring: For the individual competitions, scoring will be in accordance with FINA Diving Rules. For the synchronized competitions there shall be 9 judges, comprising 4 execution judges and 5 synchronization judges. Scoring will be in accordance with FINA Diving Rules
PRIZE MONEY Each Event: The HMF/OC shall provide and pay prize money to a total of US$120 000 at each Event to be divided between all of the 10 individual and synchro events, as follows: 1 st place: US$5 000 2 nd place: US$4 000 3 rd place: US$3 000 Sub-Total Total x 10 events = US$12 000 US$120 000 Overall Prize Money: FINA shall pay the overall prize money of USD 870 000 to be divided between all of the 10 individual and synchro events, as follows: 1 st place: USD 30 000 2 nd place: USD 20 000 3 rd place USD 15 000 4 th place USD 10 000 5 th place USD 7 000 6 th place USD 5 000 Sub-Total USD 87 000 Total x 10 Events=USD 870 000 A diver participating in an Individual Event is entitled to the overall prize money only if he/she takes part in all the meets of the Series. If a diver for reason of illness or injury is forced to withdraw part way through an event, the athlete will be deemed participated and will still be eligible for the prize pot as long as they participate in the remaining legs. For synchronized events, overall prize money will be paid only if a national federation s team takes part in all the meets of the Series
VISA INFORMATION You will need a visa if you: Are a visa national; or Are stateless (you do not have a nationality); or Hold a non-national travel document (a travel document which does not give you the nationality of the country that issued it); or Hold a passport issued by an authority that is not recognised in the UK. If you require a formal invitation to apply for your visa please send in your accommodation form as soon as possible. On receipt of this a formal invitation will be sent. TRANSPORTATION London boasts many leading international airports; London Heathrow serves 184 destinations in 80 countries and 84 airlines. Transport will be provided free of charge between Monday 28 th April & Monday 4 th May for all divers and team support staff between the Official Hotel and London Heathrow or London City airport Transport will only be provided to those people that submit their flight information (Flight Number, Terminal, departure date / time, arrival date / time, airline and any other information required in the flight details form) no later than Monday 13 th April. Divers, team officials and support staff are asked to provide their flight details using the supplied form to diving@cseplc.com Please note: We cannot guarantee transport to anyone who has not submitted their flight details prior to Monday 13 th April 2015. ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS According to the FINA rules, Great Britain shall provide full board accommodation (3 meals per day of adequate quantity and quality) for all qualified divers (minimum of 60) and 1 team leader/coach for each of the other DWS host countries (MEX, CHN, RUS) for a minimum of 7 days and 7 nights. The official accommodation period will be as follows: Arrival: Monday 27 th April 2015 Departure: Monday 4 th May 2015 Please note divers from the same federation who are of the same gender will be put into twin rooms. Reservations for additional accommodation can be made through the booking agencies, but you will be charged for these nights.
Athlete Hotel: Holiday Inn London Stratford City Westfield Stratford City Montfichet Road Olympic Park 10a Chestnut Plaza London E20 1GL This new generation Holiday Inn is located in the heart of Europe's largest shopping centre, Westfield Stratford City. You are within minutes from the main financial centres of London City and Canary Wharf. The O2 Arena and Excel London Exhibition and Conference Centre are also close by. Stratford's most exciting bars and restaurants are literally on your door step, but if you fancy a night in then enjoy a meal or cocktail in the hotel's restaurant, lounge bar and outside terrace where one can enjoy panoramic views over the Olympic Park. After a long day, you can energise in the fully equipped gym or catch up on emails in the business centre. The excellent access of Stratford International Rail Station, Underground and DLR links you directly to the historical City of London and the many attractions of the West End, Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus, palaces and museums. The O2 Arena is 10 minutes away by Tube. Please complete the hotel booking form and return it to diving@cseplc.com Accommodation booking deadline: Monday 16 th March 2015 For any queries on accommodation please contact Lucy Williams using the following details:
Accommodation Contact: Lucy Williams Telephone Number: +44 121 647 4094 Email: diving@cseplc.com FINA Representatives and Judges will be accommodated in a different Hotel according to FINA rules. Staybridge Suites Stratford City 10b Chestnut Plaza Westfield Stratford City Montfichet Road Olympic Park London E20 1GL TICKETS Spectator tickets will be available from Ticketmaster soon. Please visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk for updated information. Thank you for reading through this information bulletin. We look forward to welcoming you to London.