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MEXICO CITY 2017 WORLD PARA POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 1

MEXICO CITY 2017 WORLD PARA POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS30 SEP – 6 OCT

PARTICIPATION CRITERIA AND DEADLINES

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1 Introduction...............................................................................2 General Information............................................................ 2.1 IPC Membership................................................................ 2.2 Rules & Regulations......................................................... 2.3 Anti-Doping...................................................................... 2.4 Classification..................................................................... 2.5 Medical Information........................................................ 2.5.1 Medical Services.................................................... 2.5.2 Treatment................................................................ 2.6 Participant Insurance...................................................... 2.7 Dates................................................................................... 2.8 Preliminary Programme................................................ 2.9 Maximum number of entries per event per NPC..... 2.10 Viability of the Events................................................. 2.11 Body Weight Category change................................... 2.12 Entries and Registration Process............................... 2.12.1 Late entries........................................................... 2.12.2 Replacements..................................................... 2.12.3 Declaration of Participation.............................. 2.12.4 Final Entry Process............................................ 2.12.5 Online Entry System registration process & general timelines................................................

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2.13 Results....................................................................... 2.14 Rankings.................................................................... 2.15 Records...................................................................... 2.16 Competition Fee...................................................... 2.17 Accommodation...................................................... 2.17.1 Para powerlifting hotel................................. 2.17.2 Payment......................................................... 2.17.3 Accommodation Cancellation Policy......... 2.18 Transport................................................................... 2.19 Extra Days................................................................ 2.20 Entry Forms............................................................. 2.21 Visas...........................................................................3 Extra Information............................................................ 3.1 Athlete Eligibility........................................................ 3.2 Powerlifting Medal Events and Minimum Qualification Standards........................................... 3.3 Venue.......................................................................... 3.3.1 Training Area.................................................... 3.4 Host City – Mexico.................................................... 3.5 Contact Details..........................................................

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INTRODUCTION1 World Para Powerlifting and the Local Organising Committee are pleased to invite you to the 2017 World Para Powerlifting Championships to be held in Mexico City, Mexico on 30 September – 6 October 2017. The competition venue is the Gimnasio Olímpico Juan de la Barrera.

With the information in the following pages World Para Powerlifting is providing details related to the list of events, participation criteria and deadlines for the 2017 World Para Powerlifting Championships.


2.1 IPC MembershipThe Organizing Committee will only accept entry forms submitted by the NPC / NPF in good standing with the IPC. Furthermore, only those entry forms submitted by the NPC Presi-dent, Secretary General or authorized person will be processed. For further information on the IPC’s membership policies or to address general membership issues, please contact the World Para Powerlifting office [email protected]

2.2 Rules & RegulationsThe current World Para Powerlifting Rules & Regulations and the Qualification Pathway 2017-2020 will apply for the 2017 World Championships. http://www.paralympic.org/Powerlifting/RulesandRegulations/Rules

2.3 Anti-DopingThe Anti-Doping control / processes will be carried out in full accordance with the IPC An-ti-Doping Code and the IPC Doping Control Agreement.http://www.paralympic.org/Powerlifting/RulesandRegulations/AntiDoping

2.4 Classification Athletes who have never been classified and or have a designated sport class status of “R” (Review) will be required to go through International Classification prior to the start of the 2017 World Para Powerlifting Championships.

International Classification will be conducted on 27-28 September 2017. A detailed classifica-tion schedule will follow after the revision of the final entries by World Para Powerlifting. All athletes informed that they require classification must arrive at a time prior to / in advance of their allocated slot within the classification process and have with them ready a complet-ed copy of the World Para Powerlifting Medical information form (this can be found on the World Para Powerlifting website https://www.paralympic.org/powerlifting/classification) The NPC must upload the Medical Information in the classification section of SDMS four (4) weeks before the competition. International Classification must be completed at least 2 hours prior the start of the Technical Meeting.

Athletes must be licensed through their NPC. From a classification perspective the provisions of the Classification Manual apply. For more specific details refer to the World Para Powerlift-ing classification rules and regulations.http://www.paralympic.org/Powerlifting/RulesandRegulations/Classification

GENERAL INFORMATION2

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http://www.paralympic.org/Powerlifting/RulesandRegulations/Rules

http://www.paralympic.org/Powerlifting/RulesandRegulations/Rules

http://www.paralympic.org/Powerlifting/RulesandRegulations/AntiDoping

https://www.paralympic.org/powerlifting/classification

http://www.paralympic.org/Powerlifting/RulesandRegulations/Classification


2.5 Medical Information 2.5.1 Medical Services The LOC will ensure the implementation of all necessary and appropriate on-site medical, emergency ambulance and first aid services during the Championships. 2.5.2 Treatment No medical insurance will be provided to any of the participants. All participants are responsible for obtaining their own medical insurance (including Repatriation Cove- rage) and will be responsible for any medical expenses resulting from participation in the event.

2.6 Participant InsuranceEach NPC must ensure that all members of their delegation are appropriately insured, including coverage for travel, liability, accidents and repatriation. All delegation members must have appropriate accident and health insurance accepted in order to compete at inter-national IPC competitions.

Each participant will need to provide evidence of appropriate insurance cover no later than 30 August 2017.

2.7 Dates

2017

26-27 SEP 27-28 SEP

30 SEP

Teams arrivals

29 SEP

Technical Meeting

Raise the Bar!Anti-Doping Seminar

Opening Ceremony

30 SEP - 6 OCT

27 SEP (ALL DAY)

28 SEP (UNTIL 17:00)

International Classification - Schedule will be provided after

final entries by name

Competition dates

7 OCT 7-8 OCT

Sports Forum Teams departures

6 OCT

Closing Ceremony

29 SEP

Junior WCH Competition

28 SEP

Junior Technical Meeting


2.8 Preliminary ProgrammeThe Provisional timetable and events programme will be provided after the final entries by name revision (15 September 2017). The competition programme will be finalized after the technical meeting.

2.9 Maximum number of entries per event per NPCThe maximum number of entries per NPC across all events will be 15 but still with no more than 2 per event.

For the Junior WCH, each country is allowed to enter a further maximum of 15 junior male and 15 junior female competitors spread throughout the range of the 10 male and female bodyweight categories for juniors. There must not be more than 3 competitors from any one country in any particular bodyweight category. The minimum age to participate the Junior WCH will be 15 years old by the 31st December 2017.

For the Senior WCH, each country is allowed to enter a maximum of 15 senior male and 15 senior female competitors spread throughout the range of the 10 male and female body-weight categories. There must not be more than 2 senior competitors from any one country in any particular bodyweight category. (Juniors can be entered to the WCH, but they will be considered as senior).

2.10 Viability of the EventsFor an event to be considered viable for all three medals the minimum number of athletes per weight category must be 3. In case of a category with less than 3 athletes (2 or less) then section 9 of the current World Para Powerlifting Rules & Regulations will apply and either a minus one rule will be applied and or, where considered more practical, weight categories will be grouped together as decided upon by the technical delegate appointed by World Para Powerlifting. In such circumstance of combined bodyweight groups the AH (Haleckzko) formula should be used in full accordance with the World Para Powerlifting rules. Any final decisions made will be announced prior to the competition at the technical meeting.

2.11 Body Weight Category changeBodyweight categories will apply as per the current World Para Powerlifting Rules and Reg-ulations. Point 4.1 of the rules applies where entered bodyweight or change to bodyweight category is required. The bodyweight category signed off at the technical meeting is consid-ered final and no further changes will be allowed.


2.12 Entries and Registration ProcessAll entered athletes must be registered and licensed by the final entries deadlines (refer to IPC Athlete Licensing Policy for the current season). Athlete’s entries not meeting this criteri-on may be rejected by World Para Powerlifting.

All athletes must be entered online* by their respective NPCs or National organizations au-thorised and endorsed by the NPC to do so and accepted by World Para Powerlifting.

2.12.1 Late entries The World Para Powerlifting Office must be informed about any late entry. All respec tive information must be reviewed on the ‘case by case’ basis and the entry may be accepted / rejected by World Para Powerlifting.

2.12.2 Replacements The World Para Powerlifting Office must be informed about every replacement. Replacements of athletes may be accepted due to injury or medical reasons. All respective medical information regarding the athlete who is to be replaced must be sent to the World Para Powerlifting Office by the respective NPC for further consider ation regarding its acceptance/rejection.

2.12.3 Declaration of Participation By completing and submitting sport entries via the World Para Powerlifting World Championships Sport Entries Online System (EBS), NPCs are considered to have declared the participation of their athletes in the specified event/categories.

2.12.4 Final Entry Process

Please note that no amendments to the invoice will be permissible after submission by 31 May 2017, except for athlete with-drawals due to injury or medical reasons before the Championships may be granted an exception to this rule provided a med-ical certificate signed by the team/LOC medical officer is submitted to World Para Powerlifting for approval. Any decision made by World Para Powerlifting will be final and not open for further contest or appeal by any other organization or body.

NPCs will be able to generate their competition fee invoice for the World Champion-ships directly from the EBS based on its confirmed overall team delegation size.


2.12.5 Online Entry System registration process & general timelines The registration process for the competition is as follows:

1 January 2015November 20169 January 20179 February 201724 February 201720 March 201731 May 2017

1 June 2017

23 June 201714 July 2017By 11 August 2017

After 12 August 2017

14 August 201717 August 2017

24 August 201725 August 2017

1 September 2017

Start of the period for athletes to achieve MQS performances.Publication of the invitation package & Accommodation GuidePublication of the Preliminary NPC Delegation Calculation FormDeadline to submit the Preliminary NPC Delegation Calculation FormDeadline to submit Preliminary Accommodation Form to the LOCOpening of Online Entry System for Entry by Number per EventClosing of Online Entry System for Entry by Number per Event.The accurate Entry by Number data is very important so that accurate planning for Championships services and programme can be made. (NPCs will be invoiced based on the number provided in this entry, no withdrawal is possible after this entry deadline)Deadline for booking requests and reservation guarantee payment (50% of total fee) to the LOCOpening of Online Entry System for Entry by Name per Event (final entry). There can be an increase compared to Entry by Number. A sec-ond invoice for added NPC team members will be sent to the NPC*Opening of online accreditation system for NPC staffStart of the period to submit Visa Request Form and copy of pass-ports to the LOCThe LOC will return full payment made with no cancellation feeDeadline for NPCs to submit Visa Request FormThe LOC will charge a 50% cancellation fee on all cancelled accommo-dationThe LOC will charge a 100% cancellation fee on all cancelled accom-modationEnd of the period for athletes to achieve MQS performancesClose of Online Entry System for Final Entry by Name per event.No changes in the entries will be accepted after this dateDeadline for Competition Fee PaymentDeadline to accredit NPC staff via online accreditation systemDeadline to submit Detailed Accommodation Form - Rooming List to the LOC*Deadline for payment of additional NPC team membersDeadline to submit arrivals and departures informationDeadline to pay for or guarantee payment for full accommodation booking to the LOC


2.13 ResultsResults will be sent by LOC to the World Para Powerlifting Office after the competition is completed. The results will then be reviewed and the Ranking list will be updated accordingly. Only results of athletes who are licensed by World Para Powerlifting within the given time-lines for results recognition and have an ‘R’ or ‘C’ sport class status will be taken into con-sideration for inclusion in the official World and Regional ranking lists (refer to the current World Para Powerlifting Rules and Regulations).

2.14 RankingsPlease see the current World Para Powerlifting Rules and Regulations, point 7 (Rankings). Also please be reminded about the IPC Licensing Policy, where the requirements for the ath-lete to be included in the Rankings are described.

2.15 RecordsPlease see the current World Para Powerlifting Rules and Regulations, point 8 (Records). Also please be reminded about the IPC Licensing Policy, where also the requirements for the ath-lete to be considered eligible to achieve the Record are described.

2.16 Competition FeeThe competition fee for Mexico City 2017 World Para Powerlifting Championships is 550 Euros per participant; this payment must be transferred directly to IPC (17 August 2017, deadline to pay in full all necessary registration fees). The Competition Fee covers Champion-ships services such as, basic medical services provided in the official Championships venue, catering, OVR, Championships services and transport (journey to / from the airport to the official Championships hotel) from 27 September - 8 October (official Championships peri-od). In case of departure after 8 August, please contact the LOC, and all associated costs are to be covered by the NPC / delegation.

The entry fees should be transferred to the following IPC bank account and identify your payment by stating a clear reference NPC name - 2017 World Para Powerlifting WCH compe-tition fee on the bank documents:

Account Name:Bank:Bank code:Branch No.: SWIFT Address: Account number:IBAN:

IPC, Adenauerallee 212-214, D-53113 Bonn, GermanyDeutsche Bank AG, D-53113 Bonn, Germany380 700 59414DEUT DE DK 3800290 122 00DE75380700590029012200


Please note that incomplete payment will result in all athletes from your delegation being ineligible to compete. No reimbursements will be granted after the payment.

World Para Powerlifting acknowledges in certain countries/territories the restrictions to transfer money abroad. In the event of such difficulty, please contact World Para Power-lifting on [email protected] for an alternative payment option. Please note absolutely no cash payment in any kind for the competition fee will be accepted by World Para Powerlifting without its prior approval.

2.17 Accommodation 2.17.1 Para powerlifting hotel For more information please refer to the Mexico City 2017 World Para Powerlifting & World Para Swimming Championships Accommodation Guide which can be found on the championships website. 2.17.2 Payment Please refer to the Mexico City 2017 World Para Powerlifting & World Para Swimming Championships Accommodation Guide

2.17.3 Accommodation Cancellation Policy - If accommodation is cancelled by 23 June 2017, 100% of payment made by NPCs will be refunded. - If accommodation is cancelled by 11 August 2017, 50% of payment made by NPCs will be refunded. - No payments will be refunded on cancellations made after 12 August 2017

2.18 TransportTransportation will be arranged from/to Mexico City International Airport (officially Aero-puerto Internacional Benito Juarez- IATA: MEX, ICAO: MMMX) Terminals 1 & 2 to the official Championships hotel, free of charge for those who have booked their accommodation in one of the Official Hotels through the LOC Accommodation Department.

The distance between the airport and hotel is 15 km; 40 minutes by bus. The distance between competition venue and hotel is 9 km; 40 minutes by bus.

Besides airport transport, delegates will also be taken to the Competition Venue from the Hotel and back during competition days. Detailed information shall be provided to all NPCs in the coming months.

For those who have booked their accommodation independently of the organising commit-tee will have to arrange their own transportation.

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2.19 Extra DaysIn case of early arrival or late departure (outside the official dates) any additional needs (such as accommodation / transportation, etc.), 100% of associated costs are to be covered by the NPC / delegation. Please contact the LOC for more information about any additional requirements.

2.20 Entry FormsThe Online Entry forms are through the IPC Online Entry System (EBS) https://db.ipc-ser-vices.org/sdms/entries/default/login. Please refer to online manual.

The event form named as: Mexico City 2017 World Para Powerlifting Championships (According to the athlete selection made, it will register in the entry forms as Junior or Senior).

On 20 March, 00:00am, C.E.T. +1 hour the entries by number phase is open (male, female, staff, plus entries by gender, age group and weight category, World Para Powerlifting > World Championships > Entries by Number or > Slot Allocation).

2.21 Visas Mexico warmly welcomes all visitors. Nationals from 65 countries holding normal passports do not require a visa to enter Mexico as tourists or business visitors and can stay in Mexico for up to 180 days. Consult this link for a list of these countries (website is in Spanish).

Electronic Authorization SystemThe Electronic Authorization System (SAE) is an online system, which allows citizens travelling by air to obtain an electronic authorization to travel to Mexico for tourism or business purposes without a consular visa. It is valid for 30 days and a single entry and upon arrival visitors are authorized to stay in Mexico as tourists for up to 180 days. This applies for citizens from Russia, Turkey and Ukraine.

https://db.ipc-services.org/sdms/entries/default/login

https://db.ipc-services.org/sdms/entries/default/login

http://www.inm.gob.mx/gobmx/word/index.php/paises-no-requieren-visa-para-mexico/


Visa Policy Map

If a person does not hold a passport from one of the Mexico visa-free access countries on the map, but does hold a current visitor visa for the United States of America they will not be required to obtain a visa to enter Mexico.

For those delegation members who do require a visa to enter Mexico you are to contact the nearest Mexican Embassy/Consulate in your country. All NPCs are to fill the Visa Invitation Letter Request Form (one per delegate, the document will be made available to you), insert a copy of your passport and send it to the LOC. The LOC will provide you with a formal invi-tation letter to present with the rest of your documents when applying for your visa.

Please be reminded that it is important that your NPC arrange all RELEVANT VISAS well in advance with the respective deadlines.

The forms must be sent to [email protected] no later than 14 July 2017.

Countries with visa-free access Electronic Visa Authorization Visa required for entry to Mexico

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EXTRA INFORMATION3

3.1 Athlete Eligibility

To be eligible to be entered by an NPC to participate (compete) in the Mexico City 2017 World Para Powerlifting Championships the athlete must:

have held an active World Para Powerlifting Athletes License for the 2017 season*;

be internationally classified with a ‘Confirmed’ sport class status or a ‘Review’ sport class status with a review date set for after the 2017 WCH;

have achieved the respective Minimum Qualification Standard (MQS) for the weight cate-gory that they will be entered for in the 2017 WCH* within the period 1 January 2015 and 14 August 2017; (*exception being where rule 4.1 of the current World Para Powerlifting rules apply)

3.2 Powerlifting Medal Events and Minimum Qualification Standards

Medals will be awarded in ten (10) body weight categories for men and ten (10) body weight categories for women based upon the viability of events as outlined in point 2.10.


SENIORS

Men’s Event MQS

Up to 49.00 kg 95 kgUp to 54.00 kg 105 kgUp to 59.00 kg 115 kgUp to 65.00 kg 125 kgUp to 72.00 kg 132 kgUp to 80.00 kg 140 kgUp to 88.00 kg 147 kgUp to 97.00 kg 155 kgUp to 107.00 kg 162 kgOver 107.00 kg 170 kg

SENIORS

Women’s Event MQS


JUNIORS

Men’s Event MQS


JUNIORS

Women’s Event MQS


BODY WEIGHT CATEGORIES


VOLLEYBALL VENUE AT THEMEXICO 1968 OLYMPIC GAMES

Source: http://www.delegacionbenitojuarez.gob.mx/conoce-bj/complejo-olimpico-mexico-68

Remodeled in 2009, the venue will be remodeled once again

for the Championships.

ADJACENT TO WORLDPARA SWIMMINGCHAMPIONSHIPS VENUE

SEATINGCAPACITY

3900 spectators

3.3 Venue Gimnasio Olímpico Juan de la Barrera


Source: http://www.delegacionbenitojuarez.gob.mx/conoce-bj/complejo-olimpico-mexico-68

3.3.1 Training Area The training area will be located in the Para Powerlifting Official Hotel in one of the event rooms.

CAMINO REAL POLANCO


MEXICO CITYMexico City has a population of more than 9 million people making it the largest city in the nation. The metro-politan area, however, is much larg-er with a population of 21.2 million people, making Mexico City the most populated metropolitan area in the Western Hemisphere.

Mexico City is situated in cen-tral-south Mexico and it is sur-rounded by the state of Mexico on the west, north and east, and by the state of Morelos on the south. The city covers an area of around 1.5 km2 and is located in the Valley of Mexico.

Mexico City is served by a 225.9 km metro system, being the largest in Latin America. The metro is one of the busiest in the world transporting approxi-mately 4.5 million people every day and it has some of the low-est fares in the world, each trip costing $0.30 USD.

It is the largest airport in Mexico and the 2nd largest in Latin America. The airport is served by 27 domes-tic and international passenger airlines and 17 cargo carriers. Everyday more than 100,000 passengers go through the airport to and from more than 100 desti-nations on three continents.

More than 4 million tourists visit the city every year without incident and the number continues to grow.

Located in the tropical zone, Mexico City is relative-ly cool with a mean annual temperature of 14 °C but temperatures vary seasonally. The difference between summer and winter mean temperatures is approximately 6 to 8 °C.

Mexico City has an altitude of 2,250 m above sea level. Although the city is located at a high elevation, it is not considered “high risk”. However, it is recommended that athletes arrive with sufficient time to acclimatize to the high elevation.

POPULATION LOCATION

METRO

MEXICO CITYINTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT

TOURISM

CLIMATE

OFFICIALCURRENCY

ALTITUDE

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MEXICANPESO

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TIME ZONE

OFFICIALLANGUAGESPANISH

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3.5 Championships WebsiteFurther information can be found on the Championships website: https://www.paralympic.org/powerlifting/events (to be launched in Mid-November 2016).The website will be updated on regular bases, so please refer to it fre-quently.

3.6 Contact Details

Local Organizing CommitteeContact: Paola MoraPhone: +52 133 1494 2121Email: [email protected]

World Para PowerliftingJorge MorenoWorld Para Powerlifting Senior ManagerPhone: +49 228 2097 260 Fax +49 228 2097 209Email: [email protected]

Sam MunkleyWorld Para Powerlifting Development Co-ordinatorPhone +49 228 2097-129 Fax +49 228 2097 209Email: [email protected]

We hope the above information clarifies the competition regulations to be applied for the 2017 World Para Powerlifting Championships and we wish you good luck for your team!

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