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ANNOUNCEMENT
StarClass Competition
Ladies, Men, Junior A & Junior B
9th – 11th January 2015
National Ice Centre
Nottingham
GBR
Announcement
The National Ice Skating Association (NISA) in co-operation with Great Britain Short Track
Speed Skating, have the honour and pleasure to announce that the Star Class for Junior A,
Junior B, Mens and Ladies categories will be held on Friday 9th to Sunday 11th January 2015
at the National Ice Centre, Nottingham.
The competition will be organised in accordance with the ISU Special Regulations and
Technical Rules Speed Skating and Short Track Speed Skating 2014, the Star Class
Memorandum 2014/2015 and the conditions included in this Announcement.
Entries
Entries can be made by the Club of the respective athlete or by the Member of the
International Skating Union.
Entries will only be accepted if a skater is entered into the correct age category that their
birth date qualifies them for.
When a skater enters the StarClass series they have to, as part of their entry data,
announce which ISU member they are representing, this is to be in accordance with ISU
eligibility rules.
Skaters can only qualify for the Europa Cup Final by participating in the qualifying events in
the region to which the ISU member they represent belongs.
Only skaters eligible to represent the following members can qualify for the Europa Cup
Final through the StarClass series: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great
Britain, Greece, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. (For
details on eligibility rules please refer to Rule 102 and 109 of the ISU Constitution and
General Regulations 2014)
In the case of an unmanageable number of entries, reductions can be made by the
organisers together with the Co-ordination Group. In this respect the total number of
skaters in all categories per club may be limited and/or the number of Clubs may be limited.
Principles like global representation, regional representation and first come, first served shall
be applied.
Preliminary entry
The ENTRIES must contain the following information:
- title of the competition;
- name of the Club and the ISU Member making the entry;
- number of athletes in each category;
- number of coaches and team leaders.
The Preliminary Entry must be submitted no later than Friday 12th December 2014 and
shall be made via www.shorttrackonline.info
Final entry
The FINAL ENTRY specifying/confirming:
- given name (first name) and surname of the competitor;
- date of birth of each competitor;
- data requested for seeding purposes (only the best time 500m distance, skated within
the current or the preceding season will be accepted);
- International Registration Numbers (UPID).
The Final Entry must be submitted not later than 3rd January 2015 and shall be made via
www.shorttrackonline.info
All entries must be accompanied with sufficient documentation of the performances in Mass
Start Competitions or Time Trial and all requirements of the ISU Regulations must be
fulfilled.
ALL TEAMLEADERS are very urgently requested to inform the Organisers of any
changes upon departure from their home-town, at the very latest.
Entry Fee
An Entrance Fee of £9.00 must be paid to the Organisers for each accredited person, e.g.
for every athlete and for every coach/team leader. One Coach/Team Leader per Club does
not have to pay the Entrance Fee. A deposit of £10.00 per person must also be paid to the
Organisers for the use of the helmet covers for their team.
Conditions of Contest
The Qualifying Schedule on each distance shall be based on an “All Finals System” in all
categories.
The All Final System is used in order to guarantee a minimum number of races to all
participants.
The organisers reserve the right to change the programme due to unforeseen
circumstances.
Qualification
Skaters may be entered who have attained any one of the Qualifying Times in a Mass Start
Competition. (Listed on a Members Calendar, ISU International Calendar and ISU events)
Proof must be supplied by submitting time, date and venue of the Event. See rule 202
Memorandum 2014/15 StarClass Series.
Age Categories for Ladies and Men:
Ladies & Men
Junior A
Junior B
Born before 01/07/1995
Born between 01/07/1995 to 30/06/1997
Born between 01/07/1997 to 30/06/1999
The time limit to be entitled to start in the competition is listed in the Memorandum for
StarClass 2014/2015 and summarised below:
Ladies and Men
Junior A
Junior B
Ladies 500
00:51.00
00:51.00
00:52.00
Ladies 1000
01:47.00
01:47.00
01:48.00
Men 500
00:49.00
00:49.00
00:50.00
Men 1000
01:43.00
01:43.00
01:45.00
Distances
Ladies & Men
Junior A
Junior B
1500m, 500m, 1000m
1500m, 500m, 1000m
1500m, 500m, 1000m
The competitions will be held using the ‘All Finals System’ qualification process.
Preliminary program
Friday 9th January 2015
Saturday 10th January 2015
Sunday 11th January 2015
09.00
10.00
11.00
12.00
16.00
08.30
09.30
14.00
07.00
08.00
12.00
13.00
Team leaders check in
Team leaders meeting
Warm up
1st session – Seniors, JunA
2nd session - JunB
Warm up
3rd session – Seniors, JunA
4th session - JunB
Warm up
5th session - All
End of competition and award of prizes
Finish
On Friday and Saturday the programme will be divided in two parts, depending on the
entries.
The programme is tentative and subject to change by the organising committee and the
referee. A more detailed programme will be published on www.shorttrackonline.info in the
week before the competition.
As detailed above, the programme will run commencing with Mens, Ladies events followed
by Junior A and then finish with Junior B age categories.
Track
The track is an artificial refrigerated indoor ice surface with the measures of 30x60 meters,
protective padding will cover the boards. The standard track 111.12 meters to the lap with
measured curves of 8.50 meters and there will be 7 markers used to establish the curve.
The length of the straight is 28.85m. Besides the original track there will be 4 tracks set up
to preserve good ice conditions. For all tracks one finish line will be used. The padding
system is according to ISU Communication 1726.
Award of Prizes
Prize for the first, second and third classed in the final results for each category.
Overall prizes will also be awarded at the end of the competition for each category.
During award ceremonies, the skaters should be in club or National track suits.
StarClass Classification
Each StarClass competition is concluded with a Competition Overall Classification. On the
basis of this Competition Overall Classification the participants are awarded points for the
Qualifying Ranking List and the StarClass Classification.
These points and all related procedures to determine the Classification are equal to the
points and procedures for World Cup competitions. See the respective ISU Communication.
Skaters that were entered, but did not start will not receive any points.
The StarClass Classification will be calculated following the principles of the World Cup series
with the addition that all results will count. After this StarClass competition (the final
competition of the series) the season prizes will be awarded for this classification.
Medical Assistance
Doctor and paramedical personnel will be present at the competition days. An ambulance
will be on standby on site in case of any emergencies.
Medical Insurance
It is the sole responsibility of each Member, on behalf of its participating clubs, to ensure or
provide medical and accident insurance for their athletes. Proof of such shall be requested
by the Organising Committee. See I.S.U. Rule 119.
Liability
In accordance with I.S.U. Rule 119, the Organising Committee assumes no responsibility
with respect to medical, bodily or personal injury or property loss or damage sustained or
caused in connection with this Competition.
Anti Doping Regulations
This competition will be run under the ISU Anti Doping rules in line with UK Anti Doping and
WADA.
Photography
Please be aware that due to Child Protection Legislation in the UK, the taking of video and
photography is strictly prohibited at all NISA events. An official photographer will be present
at the event.
NO cameras/videos will be allowed into the event. Any person found using cameras/videos
(including mobile phones) will be asked to leave the arena. Please make sure all of your
members are aware of this policy.
Media Accreditation may be applied for. Applicants will be asked to produce a CRB
certificate and Press credentials.
Media Accreditation will allow photography, but only from a designated area in the arena.
To apply for Media accreditation please contact Michelle Neville.
A form will be available at registration for Team Leaders/Coaches to complete and sign to
grant a permit for photography/video for their own personal use during the event.
Board and Lodging
The participating teams are responsible for their own meals and accommodation.
The Organising Committee can suggest the following accommodation at the following
hotels:
Jury’s Inn, Nottingham – 3 Star
Distance to ice rink 0.5km / 0.3 miles
Address: Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3BJ
Telephone: 0115 901 6700 Email: Leah_Grainger@jurysinns.com
Single/Double room - £60.00 (£30.00 pppn); Triple room - £70.00 (£23.33 pppn); bed and
breakfast
Please quote NATION09115 at time of booking to get the above group rate
This option is available until 9th December 2014
Premier Inn, Nottingham Arena – 3 Star
Distance to ice rink 0.5km / 0.3 miles
Address: Island House, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 4UU
Telephone: 0871 527 8848
Website: http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/NOTPTI/nottingham-arena-londonroad?cmp=KNC_D_BND&mckv=sNLBQdmpW_dc|pcrid|37939139499|kword|premier%20inn
%20nottingham%20arena|match|e|plid|&cid=KNC_Brn_G_UK_Eng_Enc_LO_Nottingham_EX
&gclid=CNPQl_j20cACFagfwwodkXUAYA
IBIS Nottingham – 3 Star
Distance to ice rink 0.6 km / 0.4 miles
Address: 16 Fletcher Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2FS
Telephone: 0115 985 3600
Email: H6160@accor.com
Travelodge Maid Marian Way, Nottingham – 3 Star
Distance to ice rink 1.1 km / 0.7 miles
Address: New City House, Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, NG1 6AJ
Telephone: 0871 984 6280
Website: http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/290/Nottingham-Central-hotel
Holiday Inn Express, Maid Marian Way, Nottingham – 3 Star
Distance to ice rink 1.1 / 0.7 miles
Address: 7 Chapel Quarter, Chapel Bar, Nottingham, NG1 6JS
Telephone: 0115 941 9931
Website:
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/nottingham/notmm/hoteldetail
Park Plaza – 1.3 mile – 4 Star
Distance to ice rink 1.1 / 0.7 miles
Address: 41 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, NG1 6GD
Telephone: 08444 415 6730
Email: adawson@pphe.com
Bed and Breakfast: Single room - £69.00; Double room - £76.00; Family room (1 double
bed and 2 single beds) - £99.00;
Dinner - £21.00 per person per night
This option is available until 9 December 2014 – please quote ‘StarClass’ when
making booking
Refreshments for skaters, coaches and officials
Food and refreshments will be available throughout the competition for athletes, coaches
and team leaders who have accreditation.
Dinner Offer on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th January 2015
The National Ice Centre are offering an evening meal service which can be pre-booked with
the catering team at the ice rink. Advance booking is required in order to organise the
catering for your teams and evening meals will be scheduled in 2 sittings:
7.00-8.00 pm
and
8.00-9.00 pm
‘3 course meal for £10.00 per person (inclusive of VAT). Vegetarian and special dietary
requirements catered for. Meals must be booked and prepaid in advance before the end of
December 2014. Please contact Jane Rhoden on the email address below for a booking
form and menu selection which will be sent out to you for completion’
Contact: Jane Rhoden | Deputy Catering General Manager
Email: jane.rhoden@national-ice-centre.com
Event information
We are expecting to have approximately 2000 school children attending the event on Friday
9th January 2015.
The event will be free for spectators on this day, however, tickets will need to be applied for
in advance through the National Ice Centre and will be available from the first week in
December (http://www.national-ice-centre.com/)
Tickets will be priced at £5.00 each, or £12.00 for a family of 4 for the Saturday 10th and
Sunday 11th January 2015, and able to be purchased through the National Ice Centre.
All skaters and support staff with their team will receive 2 free tickets for each day as part of
their accreditation, and will be issued in the Team Leaders pack.
The National Ice Centre has a strict policy of no food or drink allowed in the Arena bowl
during the event, however, there will be adequate catering facilities available throughout the
venue during the event.
Transportation
Please find below some useful information to find our venue:
Road
Nottingham is accessed by exiting the M1 Motorway at either J24, J25 or J26 and following
signs to Nottingham City Centre.
For general public car parking, the NIC have joined forces with NCP Stoney Street to offer
our skaters savings on their parking. Simply get your parking ticket validated at Ticketing &
Customer Services in the main foyer during the event and you’ll be charged a rate of just of
£1:20 per hour up to maximum of £9.00.
Rail
Nottingham Train Station is a 10 minute walk from the venue. Follow signs which direct you
to the Lace Market and keep your eye out for grey signs which are dotted en route to the
“National Ice Centre”. For timetable and fare information contact National Rail Enquiries on
0845 748 4950.
For anyone travelling by air into a London airport, i.e. London Heathrow, direct trains run
from London St Pancras to Nottingham train station daily. Please visit
http://www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/ for train times and online booking.
Bus
Nottingham has two main bus stations, Broadmarsh and Victoria, each of which is a 10
minute walk from the centre. Again, follow the signs to the Lace Market and keep an eye
out for the grey ‘National Ice Centre’ signs.
Tram
Nottingham’s state-of-the-art tram system passes really close to the National Ice Centre.
The ‘Lace Market’ stop on Fletcher Gate is a three minute walk away. Trams run at least
every 10 minutes until midnight (more frequent at peak times). In addition there are five
free Park and Ride sites on the system. An all-day tram ticket costs just £3.90.
Find out more at: thetram.net or call 0115 9427777.
Air
East Midlands Airport is a 30 minute drive from the venue and Birmingham Airport
approximately 1 hr by car. The Organising Committee will provide a free shuttle service for
teams arriving into East Midlands or Birmingham by prior arrangement. Please complete
and return the Arrival and Departure form to Michelle Neville to book a transfer service.
Alternatively, a shuttle bus service now runs every half an hour from East Midlands Airport
to the city centre (Skylink) at a cost of £5. Please see link below for timetable:
http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/emaweb.nsf/Content/SkyLinkNottingham
Taxi
Taxis are available outside the National Ice Centre on Lower Parliament Street and
throughout the city at designated taxi ranks.
Local taxi company – D&G Cars:
Tel: +44 115 9500500
Website: www.dgcars.co.uk
Cost from East Midlands to Nottingham City Centre = £23.00
Organising Committee and Ice Rink:
Address:
National Ice Centre
Bolero Square
Nottingham
NG1 1LA
Contact:
Michelle Neville
Email:
michelle.neville@iceskating.org.uk
Tel:
+44 115 8533081
We look forward to receiving your entry and welcoming
you to StarClass Nottingham.
Star Class Series – Nottingham, GBR
Pl
Place: Nottingham Ice Centre
Date: 9th to 11th January 2015
Arrival and Departure Form
Please submit this form not later than:
12th December 2014
ISU Member and Club:
Team Contact Information
Team Leader:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Mobile:
Mailing Address:
Mailing Address:
Transportation Information *
Arrivals
Arrival Date:
Arrival Time:
Flight #:
Airline Carrier:
Arriving From:
No. of persons:
Departures
Departure Date:
Departure Time:
Flight #:
Airline Carrier:
Departing To:
No. of persons:
* If individuals travel separately, please fill out a separate form for each person.
Date:
Filled in by (Name):
Function:
Signature: