Those Federations who have NOT confirmed their participation are asked to do so immediately.
THE EAME CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM COMPETITION - Wednesday 25th July
According to the results of the 2000 EAME Team Championships the following countries are invited to participate in the new TEAM COMPETITION:-
Belarus, France, Italy, Great Britain, Russia,
Austria, Greece, Netherlands. Switzerland, Belgium
The Team competition will consist of one round only. The Team with the highest team points become the new EAME (European) Champions.
Rules - take from the EAME Additional Rules 2001
5.05 Team Scoring at the EAME (Open) Championships
There shall be no team scoring during the EAME Individual Championships.
A separate TEAM competition will be held during the Championships where the top 10 placed country teams from the 2000 EAME Championships will compete over one round for the team trophy under the basic rules of the European Cup as follows:-
- A Federation Team shall consist of a maximum of 4 skiers (at least one of which must be of a different sex). A maximum of 3 skiers shall compete in each event (at least one of which must be of a different sex). These may be the same or different skiers out of the 4 in each event of each round. The names of the skiers shall be handed by the Team Representative or his alternate to the Chief Judge at least 12 hours before the start time of the competition.
- The order in which the teams will ski will be the reverse order of the Overall Team placement from the EAME Championships of 2000 and this order will apply to all 3 events except for the jump event as described above.
- The order in which the three team skiers ski in each round of Slalom and Tricks may be decided by the Team Representative. The Team Representative will notify the Jetty Marshall of the name of his next skier one skier in advance. For the Jump event the same rule applies, except that the Team Representative must notify the Chief Judge, prior to the start of the Jump event, how many skiers he has at each ramp height, to allow the Team start order to be maintained correctly.
- The overall points of all 3 skiers in all 3 events will be added to determine Team placement.
The entry form to submit the names of your TEAM skiers is enclosed.
THE EAME CHAMPIONSHIPS (Individuals) - Thursday 26th July to Sunday 29th July
Now that there is no Team scoring in the individual Championships Federations are reminded of the rules under which they can enter skiers.
Each Federation may enter 6 skiers in addition to any skiers qualified under EAME Rule 1.6 - that is skiers placed in the first eight of the 2000 EAME Slalom, Trick or Jump Rankings List or in the first five of the 2000 EAME Overall Ranking List.
Skiers qualifying from the Overall Rankings will compete in all events and be eligible to win medals in all events.
DRUG TESTING
It is quite possible that Drug Testing will take place at the Championships. Federations should read and be aware of the IWSF Doping Policy.
OPENING CEREMONY
The Opening Ceremony will be held on Wednesday 25th July at Whisby Natural World which is adjacent to Hazelwood Ski World. The Ceremony is being hosted by the North Kesteven District Council and all Federations are requested to make sure their athletes are wearing Team Tracksuits and arrive at the Ceremony on time. Further details will be handed to teams on arrival.
FLAGS AND NATIONAL ANTHEMS
Each team is required to bring with them their National Flag and their National Anthem. Please report to the competition reception with these items on arrival.
ENTRY FEE.
The entry fee as set by the EAME Region will be 200 Swiss Francs for each skier.
The entry fees are payable upon arrival. They may be paid in either Swiss Francs or Pounds Sterling. The exchange rate will be the tourist rate on the day paid.
REVISED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The revised schedule of events is attached.
LUNCHES
Competitors and team officials will be able to purchase lunch on site at reasonable prices.
FINAL NIGHT PARTY
The final night party and presentations will be held on site. The cost for each competitor and team official will be £15 per ticket which includes a buffet dinner. Tickets may be purchased by Team Captains on arrival at the site. Please note - tickets will be on sale until Friday evening only. After which time no further tickets will be made available.
ARRIVAL OF TEAMS
Teams are asked to arrive at Hazelwood Ski World on Tuesday 24th July. The Team Captains meeting will be held at 18:00 hours that day on site. Any teams arriving later than Tuesday will be informed in writing of the information given out at the Team Captain's meeting.
There is no transportation arranged between airports and site unless a specific request is made to the organisers. The cost of any transportation is the responsibility of each team.
PRACTICE / TRAINING
