Teams are advised to fly to Humberside Airport which is approximately 40 miles from the site. The roads down from Humberside are good and the journey should take 1 hour. The organisers will help with transportation from Humberside should any team require it. A charge would be made for this service. British Water Ski needs to be advised on the registration form whether or not teams will require transport from the airport.

Alternatively you can use Stanstead Airport which is approx. 100 miles and 2 hours journey time. Teams arriving at Stanstead are required to find their own way to Lincoln.

Teams arriving at any other English airport are required to find their own way to Lincoln.

The boats for all events will be Malibu Response

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.

If you are intending to send a team to this Championships please complete the below form and return as soon as possible but in any event prior to 1^st June 2001.

The official hotels for competitors will be;

Damon,s Motel - All rooms en-suite facilities

Prices; twin £40.50 Double £42.50 weekend rate £32.50 Per room. breakfast £5.75

10% discount in Damons "American Restaurant"

Swimming pool & small gym

Contact details; phone 01522 887733 fax 01522 887734

1 ½ miles from site

IBIS Hotel – All rooms en-suite

All rooms £39.95 - £35.00 weekend rate. Continental breakfast £3.95

Twin or double beds with "bunk bed" option (for 2 small persons)

Light meals available all day.

Phone 01522 698333 fax 01522 698444

1 mile from site.

Halfway Farm Motel – All rooms en-suite

Guest House & Motel

Twin/Double rooms £42.00 Single £32.00. Includes breakfast.

Pub & Restaurant next door.

Phone 01522 868749 Fax 01522 868082

1 ½ miles from site.

The Gables guest house. 4 rooms only. 2 en suite

£25.00 single £40.00 twin £45.00 double( includes en suite)

prices include breakfast

cable TV, table pool room, sauna.

1 ½ miles from site

The Eagles guest house. 4 rooms only. All rooms en-suite

£25.00 single £40.00 twin / double. (small bed option)

prices include breakfast.

Phone 01522 686346

1 ½ miles from site (next to Gables )

Pride of Lincoln. All rooms en-suite

Pub, Restaurant & hotel. Next to IBIS.

£39.95 twin/double per room. £59.95 family room. Breakfast £3.95

Phone 01522 686878 fax 01522 500664

1 mile from site

Fircroft Hotel - some rooms en suite

£17.50 single £35.00 twin / double. Add £5.00 for en suite.

Price includes breakfast. Evening meal by arrangement.

Phone / fax 01522 522212

3 miles from site.

Accommodation must be booked as soon as possible.

The hotel for officials will be The Bentley Hotel. ½ mile from site. Phone 01522 878000

Fax 01522 878001

Accommodation for officials will be paid from Tuesday 24^th July through to Monday morning 30^th July.

Competitors and team officials will be able to purchase lunch on site at reasonable prices.

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. If sufficient sponsorship is acquired the tickets will be free. More information in the second bulletin.

The official EAME entry forms will be used.

British Water Ski will take entries over the internet - details to follow.

The deadline for entries without penalty is the 14^th July. Entries must be sent or faxed to the EAME office in Antwerp and to the British Federation (+44 20 7837 5879).

The address for all correspondence on this Championship is:-

British Water Ski

390 City Road

London, EC1V 2QA

Tel: +44 20 7833 2855 ext 30

Fax: +44 20 7837 5879

Practice will be allocated in hourly segments at the rate of £75.00 per hour.

Fax 01522 688891

Bookings for practice must be confirmed by fax or e-mail.

We look forward to welcoming you to Lincoln.