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2018 WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPSPlovdiv, Bulgaria 9 - 16 September

Organising Committee

9, Georgi Tringov str.4003 Plovdiv,BulgariaTel: ++359 32 [email protected]://www.wrch2018.com/

IMPORTANT DEADLINES IN PREPARING YOUR TEAM:

1. STEP ONE: Accommodation Form – to OC2. STEP TWO: Accreditation Forms – due by 9 August 2018 to FISA3. STEP THREE: Entry by Boat and Name – due by Friday, 24 August 2018 to FISA

STEP ONE: Accommodation Form – to OC

Booking requests should be made by email: [email protected] The ac-commodation form is available on http://www.wrch2018.com/

Please complete the form and send the information to the Organising Committee as soon as possible in order to ensure the timely reservation of accommodation for your team and officials.

Please be reminded that it is essential for the OC's organisational planning that you inform them of the day, time and flight number of your arrival and departure, and the number of people of your team. The OC will organise transport from/to the air-port only if the accommodation is booked through the Organising Committee.

STEP TWO: Accreditation Forms – due by 9 August 2018 to FISA

STEP THREE: Entry by Boat and Name – due by 24 August 2018 to FISA

Further Information

If you have any questions regarding entries or accreditation, please contact FISA.

If you have other requests regarding your stay at the World Rowing Championships or your work at the regatta course, please do not hesitate to contact the OC.

Contact Person

Katya Kozhuharova

Press Officer

Nayden [email protected]

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2018 WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPSPlovdiv, Bulgaria 8 - 16 September

IMPORTANT DEADLINES IN PREPARING YOUR TEAM1. STEP ONE: Accommodation Form – to OC2. STEP TWO: Classification Documentation - due by 9 August 2018 to FISA3. STEP THREE: Entry by Boat and Name – due by Friday, 24 August 2018 to FISA

STEP ONE: Accommodation Form – to OC

The accommodation form is available on http://www.wrch2018.com/

Please complete the form and send the in-formation to the Organising Committee at [email protected] as soon as possible in order to ensure the timely reservation of accommodation for your team and officials.

Please mention any specific needs when completing the form (for example, any wheelchair athletes). This will assist the OC to find you the most suitable accommoda-tion and provide you, if needed, with spe-cial transfers to and from your hotel.

Please write on the form the name and contact details for the adaptive coordina-tor of your team.

Please be reminded that it is essential for the OC's organisational planning that you inform them of the day, time and flight number of your arrival and departure. The OC will organise transport from/to the air-port only if the accommodation is booked through the Organising Committee.

STEP TWO: Classification documentation and Accreditation form - due by 9 August 2018

Please send the medical documentation of your new Para rowers by email to FISA at [email protected] before 9 August. Originals of the medical documens should be sent by post.

For further information regarding Classification Guidelines or the contact information for International Classifiers, please go to www.worldrowing.com.

All National Federations should consult the Para-Rowing regulations for changes regarding adaptive events. Please contact FISA or the Para-Rowing Commission if you have any questions or issues to raise.

STEP THREE: Entry by Boat and Name – due by Friday, 24 August 2018 to FISA

Para-Rowing Boat Rental

Please contact the FISA Para-Rowing boats partners. You could find their contact de-tails in the adaptive section onwww.worldrowing.com

Further Information

If you have any questions regarding entries or accreditation, please contact FISA.

If you have other requests for your stay at the World Rowing Championships or your work at the regatta course, please do not hesitate to contact the OC.

PARA ROWING EVENTS:

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Ladies and gentlemen,

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the city of Plovdiv during one very special year. 2018 not only marks the hosting of the 2018 World Rowing Championships, but also the last day from the preparation of our city for taking the mantle of European Capital of Culture. I trust all the stakeholders involved with the organization of the 2018 World Rowing Championships will do their best for yet another perfect rowing event in our city, I want to use the occasion to say a few words for what the city of Plovdiv will be able to offer to both athletes and spectators outside of flat waters of the regatta venue. For the major part of its existence our home city of Plovdiv has been a paragon of cultural diversity and rich history. One of the goals of the involvement of the city administration with the hosting of the 2018 World Rowing Championships is to show to the world rowing community the conglomerate spirit of our city that shares many of the values forming the foundation of the wonderful sport of rowing. We take pride living in a city that includes various different cultures coexisting in a unity irrespective of race, age or gender. A city that has endured through the years and has earned it the title “oldest living city in Europe”. A city that has opted to take the exemplar role in Bulgaria for the creation of environmentally balanced urbanization, showcased in the restoration of the Maritza Natural Park, “drinking from the waters” of the regatta venue hosting the upcoming rowing event. As a mayor of the Host City it is my privilege to be the first to welcome you to our city for the 2018 World Rowing Championships and I hope than an amazing celebration of your favorite sport will be only one of the things that our city will offer you.

Ivan Totev Mayor of Plovdiv

Dear friends,

Dear Rowing Friends,

The 2018 World Rowing Championships marks an important milestone for the efforts of all the people involved with the Plovdiv Organizing Committee, all stakeholders in the host city and every Bulgarian friend of our sport. Starting with the successful hosting of the 1999 World Rowing Juniors, we have undergone a long and successful trip for promoting our favorite sport to the citizens of Plovdiv, and our home city to the international rowing family. A trip going past many successful rowing events, countless days of preparation and efforts for presenting athletes from all over the world with the most fair and enjoyable conditions for having yet another unforgettable race. I believe that the combined efforts of all the stakeholders will prove enough so that the first World Rowing Championships for our city will further the reputation of our city as a meeting point for athletes from all over the world for yet another rowing spectacle.

Ivan PopovHead of the OC for the Plovdiv’s 2018 World Rowing Championships

THE ORGANISING COMMITTEEThe organising committee is established with an Honorary Committee and an Organising Commitee.

The honorary CommITTee:Krasen Kralev – Minister of Youth and SportsZdravko Dimitrov – Regional GovernorIvan Totev – Mayor of PlovdivSvilen neykov – President of Bulgarian Rowing Federation

exeCuTIve CommITTee:Ivan Popov – ChairmanGeorgi Tityukov – Deputy Chairmanrumyan hristov - Race Directormarijana hristova - TreasurerDaniel hristov - Secretary Generalmetody manchenko - Host Broadcasting

orGanISInG CommITTee:nikola Gospodarski – Deputy Race Director, facilities at the VenueE-mail: [email protected]:+359 893398163mariyana hristova – Finance & BudgetKatya Kozhuharova – AccommodationE-mail: [email protected]:+359 894321362rosi Genova – TransportE-mail: [email protected]:+359 898540666mariyana yankulova – Accreditationekaterina Kovacheva – CateringE-mail: [email protected]:+359 888330017nenko nenkov m.D. – Health & Safetyviktoria yordanova – InformationIsabella Gospodinova – Spectator Servicesveselina Stoyanova – Local Authority LiasonKrasimir Panov – Promotionnayden Todorov (English) – Media, TV and PRE-mail: [email protected]:+359 896602400mihail vanchev (French) – Media, TV and PRE-mail: [email protected]:+359 899623679Stefka madina – NTOsSlavka Ivanova – Protocol & Ceremonies Todor Stoilov – On-water FacilitiesGeorgi Petkov – Site Facilitiesalexander Dragiev – Website & Social Media

Contact can be made with the organising committee by:

Postal address:9, Georgi Tringov str.4003 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Telephone: +359 32 908 921Contact name: Daniel Hristov, Katya Kozhuharova mobile: +359 894 322 282, +359 894 321 362Fax: +359 32 908 901e-mail: [email protected]

Website: WWW.WRCH2018.COM

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Site Facilities Team ServicesEvent Operations

ZDRAVKO DIMITROVRegional Governor

KRASEN KRALEVMinister of Youth

and Sport

GEORGI TITYUKOVDeputy Mayor Sport,

Youth Activitiesand Social Policy

DANIEL HRISTOVGeneral Secretary

Marketing

IVAN TOTEVMayor of Plovdiv

SVILEN NEYKOVBRF President

OrganisingCommittee

IVAN POPOV Chairman

RUMIAN HRISTOVRace Director

NIKOLA GOSPODARSKIDeputy Race Director

STEFKA MADINANTOs

TODOR STOILOVOn-water Facilities

MARIYANA HRISTOVAFinancial Director

SLAVKA IVANOVAProtocol and Ceremonies

MARIANA YANKULOVAFinish Tower Head

Accreditations

IZABELLA GOSPODINOVAInformation Centre

METODI MANCHENKOTV Broadcasting

TV Promotion

NAYDEN TODOROVChief Press Center English

MICHAIL VANCHEVPress Center - French

ANGEL GEORGIEVWeb site and Social Media

KATYA KOZHUHAROVAAccommodation

ROSY GENOVATransport

KATERINA KOVACHEVACatering

D-r. ASEN SHUMKOVMedical and First AidD-r. NENKO NENKOVMedical and First Aid

PLOVDIV

PLOVDIV

In 2019 Bulgaria will have its very first European Capital of Culture. In early September 2014 it was decided that the city to be awarded the prestigious title will be Plovdiv. With its unique atmosphere and ambitious programme that boasts over 60 small, medium and large-scale events, Plovdiv promises to be a must-visit destination for everyone interested in cultural tourism. Recently Plovdiv was proclaimed the oldest continu-ously inhabited city in Europe and 6th in the World. It is 8000 years old. In 2012 the City of the Seven hills, as often Plovdiv is being referred to, was included under #3 (following Rome and Athens) in “Top 10 of the most beautiful ancient cities in the World”. No wonder “The New York Times” called Plovdiv “A Roman Grandeur East of Italy”. Plovdiv is a city where cultural tourism is joint with city emotions delivered by many trendy cafes, restaurants

and night clubs. You can feel the special and laid-back atmo-sphere walking down the Main Street – a charming pedestrian promenade. There you will see the Roman Stadium built in II c. and to the right starts The Old Town where Thracian and Roman remains lie beneath 400 recently restored Revival-style houses with splendid wooden-frame constructions dating back to early 19th century. A great experience is to enjoy an event – an opera, a rock concert or some other event at the Ancient Theatre – the biggest open-air stage on the Balkans. Also, the area in the centre called “Kapana” (“The Trap”) is a place offering space for cultural events, entertain-ment and trade. Recent reconstructions give back its original appearance from a couple of centuries ago and it now be-comes the first quarter in Bulgaria dedicated to creative indus-tries.

Municipality of Plovdiv twice a year organizes Interna-tional Meeting of Tour Operators (IMTO). It presents Plovdiv as an attractive tourist destination as well as the various options for tourism in the city and the region. Main part of the event is the B2B meetings where the participants exchange contacts, experience and have the opportunity to set the start of joint projects. For the past 5 editions more than 240 companies from UK, Austria, Germany, Italy, Russia, China, Romania, Turkey, Greece, India, Nepal, Egypt and others have participated in the event. The IMTO has also been attended by participants of the European Tour Operators Association, BBC, British American Media, other tourism related businesses, as well as travel blog-gers and journalists. The oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe and 6th in the World – Plovdiv – is ready to present you its touch of art and history.

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SPECTATOR INFO: One of the main priorities for the Plovdiv Organising Committee is to not only prove once again that our city can offer a world-class rowing experience for athletes and spectators alike, but also to allow them to fully imerse the vibrant and rich atmosphere of one of the most beautiful cities in our country. You can join an English speaking local on a walking tour around the main tourist attractions in Plovdiv - from the Ancient Forum and the Roman Stadium on the main shopping street of the city, through the amazing Kapana District - a venue rich with countless artistic activities: galleries, concerts, exhibitions, a melting pont for street and contemporary art and walk aloing the narrow cobblestone streets of the Three hills and find your-self in the old town of Plovdiv - a looking glass into the various cultures that have left their mark on the city in the 18th and 19th century... or you can simply indulge yourself with the amazing bulgarians wines and fine cuisine of the Plovdiv region. Organised groups of spectators can contact the OC directly for special offers helping them experience our city and all it cant offer to its fullest.

accommodation for nF DeLeGaTeS anD meDIa

All accommodation bookings must be made through the 2018 World Rowing Championships Organising Committee. Please contact:

Tel.: +359 32 908 900 Fax: +359 32 908 901 Email: [email protected]

aLL reServaTIonS muST be ComPLeTeD by 15Th oF JuLy 2018.

Prices on a FULL BOARD basis in single and double rooms.ALL RESERVATIONS should be made through the OC.

HOTELS I Category

Roomtype

Roomsavailable

Distance tothe venue

Driving timeto the venue

1. Four Stars Hotel Single 605 km 8-10 min

Double 475

Total Category I beds available: 1010

HOTELSII Category

Roomtype

Roomsavailable



2. Three Stars Hotel Single 505 km 6-7 min

Double 164


Double 40


Double 47


Double 29

Total Category II beds available: 664

HOTELS III Category

Roomtype

Roomsavailable



6. Two Stars Hotel Single 15 km 6-7 min

Double 35

Triple 8

7. Two Stars Hotel Single 357 km 15 min

Double 47

Triple 9

Total Category III beds available: 251

HOTELS (Low cost ac-commodation)IV Category

Roomtype

Roomsavailable



8. Low cost Hotel Double 605 km 10 min

Triple 5

Total Category III beds available: 135

ToTaL beDS avaILabLe: 2060

aCCommoDaTIon For TeamS

PAYMENT POLICYReservations must be completed by 15th of July 2018 and the deposit of 30% of the total amount paid (in case you can make the payment before that date, please notify the OC). The balance of the payment is due prior to the 9th of August 2018.

Payments must be paid in euros by direct bank transfer.

Account details will be published at latter stage.

aLL banK TranSFer FeeS muST be PaID by The SenDer.

Team accommodation at the requested standard hotel also includes:• Meals – breakfast and dinner in the hotel, lunch either at the venue or in the hotel. Lunch in the hotel or at the venue should be arranged in advance with minimum 24 hours notice left at the team information office.• Transport from Sofia Airport to the hotel and return• Shuttle bus service from hotel to the regatta venue and return• VAT tax

Costs for special requirements that vary from the standard arrangements described above can be considered upon request.

CANCELLATION POLICYAll cancellations in part or full must be in writing and notified to the accommodation agents as mentioned under the Reservations section. Refunds will be considered on the following basis:

• From confirmation to 45 days before arrival 75% refund.• Between 44 – 35 days before arrival 60% refund.• Between 34 – 25 days before arrival 50% refund.• Between 24 – 05 days before arrival 20% refund.• Cancelation less than 5 days before arrival or no show 10 % refund.

HOTELSII Category

Room type Rooms available

Distance to the venue

Driving time to the venue

3. Three Stars Hotel Single 206 km 9-11 minutes

Double 34

4. Three Stars Hotel Single 104 km 6 minutes

Double 24


ToTaL beDS avaILabLe: 816

Prices on a BED & BREAKFAST basis in single and double rooms.ALL RESERVATIONS should be made through the OC.

HOTELSI Category

Room type Rooms available

Distance to the venue

Driving time to the venue

1. Four Stars Hotel Single 505 km 8-9 minutes

Double 10

2. Four Stars Hotel Single 05 km 7-8 minutes

Double 300


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2. BRIDGE

3. RESTAURANTS

4. PERMANENT GRANDSTANDS SEATS

5. TECHICAL BILDING FISA AND OC OFFICES, MASTERS COMISION, PRESS CENTER, PRESS GRANDSTANDS, VIP SERVICES AND GRANDSTANDS

6. FINISH TOWER

7. LAUNCHING PONTOONS

8. PERMANENT BOATHOUSES,WEIGHTING, REST AREA, CHANGING/SHOWERS,MEDICAL FACILITIES, DOPING, MASSAGE,INFORMATION CENTER, ACCOMMODA-TION, TRANSPORTATION CENTER

9. ACCREDITATION

10. TEAM BUS DROP OFF

11. BOAT RACKS

12. TRAILER PARKING

13. WARMING UP AREA

14. COOLING DOWN AREA

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SUNRISE & SUNSET

Day (in 2018) Sunrise Sunset

Sept 1 06:46 hrs 19:55 hrs

Sept 2 06:47 hrs 19:53 hrs

Sept 3 06:48 hrs 19:53 hrs

Sept 4 06:49 hrs 19:50 hrs

Sept 5 06:50 hrs 19:48 hrs

Sept 6 06:51 hrs 19:47 hrs

Sept 7 06:52 hrs 19:45 hrs

Sept 8 06:53 hrs 19:43 hrs

Sept 9 06:54 hrs 19:41 hrs

Sept 10 06:56 hrs 19:40 hrs

Sept 11 06:57 hrs 19:38 hrs

Sept 12 06:58 hrs 19:36 hrs

Sept 13 06:59 hrs 19:35 hrs

Sept 14 07:00 hrs 19:33 hrs

Sept 15 07:01 hrs 19:31 hrs

Sept 16 07:02 hrs 19:29 hrs

Sept 17 07:03 hrs 19:28 hrs

GENERAL INFORMATION METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

TEMPERATURE1 to 15 September 2010-2015 Avarage Temperature Degree

HUMIDITY 1 to 15 September 2010-2015 Avarage Humidity Percentage

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WINDAverage wind speed and direction for last 4 years

September 10th

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September 12th

September 13th

September 14th

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September 16th

Wind Speed (m/s) 16+ (0.5%) 11-15 (4.1%) 6-10 (30.3%) 3-5 (69.1%)

Wind Speed (m/s) 16+ (0.4%) 11-15 (2.6%) 6-10 (21.9%) 3-5 (75.1%)

Wind Speed (m/s) 16+ (0.4%) 11-15 (2.6%) 6-10 (21.9%) 3-5 (75.1%)

Wind Speed (m/s) 16+ (0.4%) 11-15 (2.6%) 6-10 (21.9%) 3-5 (75.1%)

Wind Speed (m/s) 16+ (0.5%) 11-15 (2.1%) 6-10 (22.4%) 3-5 (75%)

Wind Speed (m/s) 16+ (0.5%) 11-15 (2.1%) 6-10 (22.4%) 3-5 (75%)

Wind Speed (m/s) 16+ (0.5%) 11-15 (2.1%) 6-10 (22.4%) 3-5 (75%)

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THE COURSE

WINDDIRECTION

MEAL ARRANGE-MENTS FOR TEAMS WHO HAVE BOOKED THROUGH THE OCThe daily rate per person includes breakfast and dinner provided at the hotel, and lunch either at the venue or in the hotel. Lunch in the hotel or at the venue should be arranged in advance with minimum 24 hours notice left at the team information office.

REACHING THE REGATTA VENUEThere will be signs placed near the bus and train stations, the entrances into the city and on the major road junctions.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE REGATTA VENUESeptember 5th, 2018.

BOAT TRANSPORTPlease check the custom restrictions of the transit countries on your way to Bulgaria carefully. Federations may contact the Organising Com-mittee to be advised for the most convenient routes to be followed from the Bulgarian borders to the Regatta venue.

ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGAll accommodation should be booked through the OC. (see page 8 for de-tails)Tel.: +359 32 908 900Fax: +359 32 908 901Email: [email protected]

MEDICAL SERVICEThe regatta venue will be serviced with a medical centre situated in the permanent building by the boat park storage area. This centre will provide initial assessment and treatment for injuries and illnesses. Further treatment will be provided at the Medical Centre, located approx. 1.2 km from the venue. A water safety service will also operate during the official opening times of the venue. An ambulance will be on standby in the boat park area for emergencies.

VISA REQUIREMENTSBulgaria is a member of the European Union so if you are coming from another member country, you don’t need a VISA to enter. For countries not members to the EU, normal visa regulations are in place. You can get a visa in our Embassy or Consulate in your country. Don’t forget to bring your passport when entering the country.

TRANSPORT FOR TEAMS WHO HAVE BOOKED ACCOMMODA-TION THROUGH THE OCA transport will be provided from the hotels to the venue and return. During the event Team Managers will be requested on a daily basis to complete a Transportation Request Form. Due to the limited parking space available at the venue teams will not be able to use their own trans-port vehicles for access the venue and therefore all teams should plan on using the official transport service provided by the Organising Committee.The official transport service will begin operating from September 5th, 2018. Transport before this date would be available upon request at a cost. The local transportation service will operate:On training days from 07:00 to 19:30 PMOn racing days from 06:30 to 20:00 PM

ORGANISED TOURSIt is recommended that all spectators should join a tour group in or-der to obtain the most practical means of accessing accommodation options and travel to the venue. A range of packages will be offered for the surrounding region rich with historical and cultural heritage. For more information contact the agents appointed by the Organising Committee. (see page 8 for details).

TICKETSA limited number of FISA family grandstand tickets will be available for purchase through the national federation of your country and de-tails of these applications will be distributed by FISA early in 2018. The secondary grandstand will be open for spectators free of charge.

MEDIAMedia accreditation can be re-quested online at http://www.worldrowing.com/mediacenter/ using the form located in the Media section. The Media centre is located at the second floor of the Finish Tower. The Media Centre will be open from September 8th 2018 at 13.00 hrs and will be operating from 08:00 to 19:00 hrs every day for the days of the event.

MEDIA FACILITIESThere will be provided adequate media facilities and services. The press centre will be located in the permanent grandstand building, with the tabled media grandstand seats close to the finish line. For further details please contact Mihail Vanchev or Nayden Todorov at [email protected].

ACCREDITATIONTEAMSThe Accreditation applications for teams (Coaches, Team Managers, NF Guests, Spare Rowers, Team Support and Team Doctors ) need to be done online through the World Rowing Database - https://rowingtwo.sportresult.com/ by the team managers using their login by 9 August 2018. All athletes entered for the regatta by the entry deadline automatically get registered for accreditation. Teams should contact Daniela Oronova – [email protected] for questions regarding accreditation and entries and Prateek Gumbar ([email protected]) for any issues with the online database.

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