March 9, 1999
To: All IWSF Federations IWSF Executive Board IWSF Disabled Council President & Members |
THE 1999 WORLD DISABLED CHAMPIONSHIPS
SPONSORED BY FORD MOTOR CO
SUPPORTED BY THE LOTTERY SPORTS FUND
Sunday 22nd August - Sunday 29th August 1999
Heron Lake, England.
BULLETIN #1
The British Federation and the British Disabled Water Ski Association look forward to welcoming teams to the World Disabled Championships in England in August 1999.
This first bulletin is being circulated to all IWSF Federations, but please note that subsequent bulletins will only be sent to Federations who return the Intention to Enter Form (attached) to the organisers at least three months before the event (by 23rd May).
COMPETITION VENUE
Heron Lake, Hythe End, Wraysbury, Near Staines, Middlesex, England TW19 6HW
Tel +44 1784 483664 Fax +44 1784 482747
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sunday 22nd August |
Arrival and Registration of teams |
Monday 23rd August |
Classification & familiarisation |
Tuesday 24th August |
Familiarisation |
Wednesday 25th August |
Familiarisation |
Wednesday 25th August |
Opening Ceremony |
Thursday 26th August |
Preliminary Rounds |
Friday 27th August |
Preliminary Rounds |
Saturday 28th August |
Final Rounds |
Sunday 29th August |
Final Rounds |
Sunday 29th August |
Closing Banquet |
NEAREST AIRPORT
London Heathrow is approximately 10 miles from Heron Lake. The journey time from Heathrow to Heron Lake may take approx. 30 minutes
AREA MAP
See attached map for location of Heron Lake.
BOATS
The exclusive tow boats for the Championships will be1999 Correct Craft fuelled by LPG.
OFFICIAL HOTEL
Renaissance Hotel Heathrow Airport Tel: +44 181 897 6363 Fax +44 181897 1113 Credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners |
PREFERENTIAL HOTEL RATE FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Per night PER ROOM including bed breakfast and dinner |
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Single |
£70 |
Double |
£105 |
To obtain this preferential rate ALL BOOKINGS must be made through the organisers (and not directly with the hotel.)
A booking form will be sent out with the next bulletin.
Please direct any accommodation queries (e.g. accessibility issues) to:
Maggie Bozdan
Fax: +44 1295 712899
Tel. No. +44 1295 711970 (daytime)
+44 1608 644235 (evenings)
Email:
CAMPING / CARAVANS
There is limited camping available at Heron Lake, but there are NO cooking or washing facilities.
There is a fully equipped commercially run camp-site three or four miles away at Chertsey. Please contact them directly for more details and bookings.
The Laleham Camping Club is available for those wishing to camp. Telephone +44 1932 564149.AUDIO SLALOM
The Mark 4b Bat Blaster (supplied by British Disabled Water Ski Association) will be used.
ENTRY FEES:
An entry fee of £25 per skier per event will be charged as agreed by the IWSF.
The entry fee must be paid on arrival in local currency. Note - if a skier's entry fee has not been paid by the start of the preliminary round they may not be allowed to participate.
LUNCHES
As required by the IWSF Obligations lunches for all team members and officials will be provided on site each day of the Championships.
INTENTION TO ENTER
If you are intending to send a team to these Championships please complete the enclosed form and return it to British Water Ski immediately and in any case prior to 23rd May 1999.
ENTRY FORMS
Will be included in Bulletin No. 2
TRANSPORT
Transportation will be provided by the organisers between the Airport and the Hotel. Teams are requested to notify their arrival time in advance in order that arrangements can be made.
A shuttle bus will be provided between the Hotel and the lake during the day.
Note that there is a car parking charge of £4.50 a night at the hotel and parking at the site is limited, so we do not recommend people to hire cars.
There is a good underground service from Heathrow to Central London.
CAR / MINIBUS RENTAL
All major car rental firms have desks at Heathrow Airport
Group A (sub-compact) cars will cost around £150 to hire for 8 days.
An 8 seater people carrier (Ford Galaxy) will cost around £600 for the same period.
BIBS:
Sponsors advertising bibs will be required to be worn by competitors.
VISAS
Check with your local British Embassy to determine if visas are required to enter the UK.
TRAINING
Apart from limited evening skiing the competition site will not be available for training before familiarisation. There are, however, many water ski sites within 30 minutes drive of Heathrow. All of those listed below have slalom courses although, as indicated most do not have inner courses or fully adjustable jumps. The contact numbers provided are for the relevant club secretary, who can provide more details.
Blackwater Valley Watersports (no jump available) |
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Tel: +44 1252 871182 |
Fax + 44 1252 877337 |
Denham Waterski Club (no jump available) |
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Tel: +44 1895 820007 |
Fax +44 1895 820007 |
Isis Aqua Ski club (1.5m jump) |
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Tel: +44 1189 724647 |
Fax + 44 |
Princes Water Ski Club (1.5m jump) |
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Tel: +44 1784 256153 |
Fax + 44 1784 255568 |
Thames Valley Ski (inner/outer course and 1.25m/1.5m jump) ) |
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Tel: +44 1753 581158 |
Fax: + 44 1753 580987 |
John Battleday Water Ski @ Thorpe Ski (1.5m jump) |
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Tel: +44 870 606 1270 |
Fax: + 44 1932 568550 |
SECRETARIAT ADDRESS
The contacts for the Championships are as follows:-
Intention to Enter and Entry Forms |
Accommodation |
British Water Ski 390 City Road London EC1V 2QA |
Maggie Bozdan |
Fax + 44 171 837 5879 Tel: + 44 171 833 2855 ext. 30 Or + 44 860 782226 |
Fax: +44 1295 712899 Tel. No. +44 1295 711970 (daytime) +44 1608 644235 (evenings) Email: yrr87@dial.pipex.com |
If you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours sincerely,
GILLIAN HILL
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
THE 1999 WORLD DISABLED CHAMPIONSHIPS
SPONSORED BY FORD MOTOR CO
SUPPORTED BY THE LOTTERY SPORTS FUND
Sunday 22nd August - Sunday 29th August 1999
Heron Lake, England.
INTENTION TO ENTER
The _____________________________ Federation intends to enter a team to the 1999
World Disabled Championships.
We expect our team to consist of:-
________ Male skiers
________ Female skiers
________ Team Officials
________ Individual Entries
Our date and approximate time of arrival will be _________________________________
We anticipate we shall need the following hotel accommodation:-
________ Single rooms ________ Twin rooms (2 beds)
_________ Double Rooms (1 large bed)
This form to be returned to
British Water Ski
390 City Road
London
EC1V 2QA
Fax. +44 171 837 5879
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE & PRIOR TO 23rd May 1999