BULLETIN 2 FOR 2007 WAKEBOARD WORLDS

Message from Neil Harris - Chairman of the Wakeboard Council

 

Attention - Bulletin in body of email,below Neil's message

 

Dear Federation Contacts and Team Captains,

 

The attached Bulletin contains all information you now require to proceed with your 2007 IWSF Wakeboard World championships preparations.

 

The Bulletin contains information about the venue, visas, hotel, transport and car rental.

 

Attached is

  1. The hotel reservation form which needs to be filled in credit card details sent by 30th September 2007.
  2. Rider Inscription Form. We now need all names and date of birth of all competitors and exact classes they will be entered into

 

Also we have information about car rental and Unofficial Training has been arranged on the Saturday and Sunday prior to the event. Please read information carefully and contact me for a booking.

 

MOST IMPORTANT ALL  ENTRY FEES AND TRAINING FEES ARE TO BE PAID AT RIDER REGISTRATION IN USD CASH ONLY.

 

Once rider inscription forms are completed I will forward each federation a list of riders and class break up.The sooner we get information back the sooner we can forward information to the federations.

 

Yours  sincerely

 

Neil Harris

Chairman Wakeboard World Council

2007 Wakeboard World Championships Event CoOrdinator.

 

 

 

IWSF Wakeboard World Championships

DOHA 2007

30th October – 2nd November

BULLETIN 2

IWSF Wakeboard Welcome

 

This bulletin contains all booking information for the IWSF Wakeboard World Championships 2007. I am delighted to advise that we have 22 countries confirmed and 154 riders entered into this 7th biannual wakeboard world championships.

 

We have been busy securing the site, hotel, transport and car rental. This second bulletin for  the 7th IWSF World Wakeboard Championships contains all the information you need to enter the World Championships in Doha Qatar.

 

We have confirmed entries from Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, United State of America, and United Arab Emirates.

 

It is still not too late to encourage independent riders from your country to enter and be part of such an international event.

 

The following information needs to be filled out and sent to the appropriate authority

 

 

 

 

The map below shows the distance that the hotel is from the Diplomatic Club. The travel time is approximately 30 minutes by car.

There will be a free shuttle service operating between the hotel and the event site at regular intervals. It is very sfae and easy to travel in Doha if you decide to rent a car.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL HOTEL

 

MARRIOTT HOTEL INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM

 

All Bookings must be completed by 30th September 2007 to ensure the special rate. Fill in the hotel booking form below and email to :

 

Minelli Dekretser (Marriott), minelli.dekretser@marriotthotels.com

                      

 

CAR RENTAL

 

We have secured a car rental agreement with SELECT TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS

 

When Booking you must quote the following reference number  SCLT/MN/409/07

Select Transport have an office in the Marriott Hotel.

 

SUBJECT: LEASE & RENTAL VEHICLES

 

I have received the following quote, they also have regular sedans :

 

 

TYPE OF VEHICLE

TRAN

DAILY

WEEKLY

 

MITSUBISHI BUS L300                           12 SEATER.

Manual

250/-

 

1400/-

 

 

 

 

 

Honda Odyssey 7 seater   

Automatic

           375/-

             2250/-

              

Trail Blazer 7 seater 4X4

Automatic

           350/-

             2100/-

               

 

The above rates include:

1.   Unlimited mileage. 

2.   Maintenance, which includes servicing at every 5000 kms and repairs of electrical and mechanical parts, which have been caused by “normal wear and tear” on the vehicle, will be paid by SELECT TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS.

 

3.   Comprehensive Insurance with Personal Accident covers subject to the terms and conditions of the Insurance Policy. The Hirer is liable for QR2000/- of claims resulting from each accident in which the vehicle may be involved and will be   QR4000/- for the total lost If Hirer is at fault.

 

 4. Replacement vehicle will be provided when the rented vehicle is in for service or repair.

 

5.   Should the lease be terminated ahead of the scheduled date, and then the hirer is liable for a cancellation charge at the rate of one quarter of the balance of rental installments payable from the date of termination to the scheduled date of completion of the contract period.

 

6.   Payment: should be made monthly in advance.

 

7.   Validity of Quotation: One week from the date of issue.

 

CURRENCY

The unit of currency is the Qatar Riyal, which is divided into 100 Dirhams.

Currency is issued by the Qatar Central Bank. Denominations are issued as follows:

Qatar Riyals: 1,5,10, 30, 100 and 500          Dirhams: 25 and 50

The US Dollar is fixed against the Qatar Riyal $1=QR 3.65

  

DO I NEED A VISA:

YES. Visa can be obtained at the airport at customs desk. Check with your travel agent.

Visa are issued directly at the airport in Qatar. Payment with VISA or MASTERCARD (no American Express) for the following nationalities:

 

USA, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, The Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea.

 

All others can obtain their visa through the Qatar Marine Sport Federation mentioning WORLD CUP. They have to send them a copy of the passport by email in electronic format or by fax and add the following information:

 

Passport number

Full name

Date of birth

Citizenship

Country of residence

 

Contact details for Qatar Marine Sports Federation,

Tel: + (974) 4379744

Fax :+ (974) 4434753

Email: info@qmsf.org

 

EVENT ENTRY FEES

 

The Entry fee per rider is USD $170.00  this includes opening ceremony and Final night banquet.

 

For guests attending who are not riders a cost of dinner fee will be charged TBA.

 

All payments must be made in $USD       CASH ONLY  

 

There will be NO Credit card facilities available for event entries or training, all payments must be made in cash.  

 

UNOFFICIAL PRACTICE

There will now be an unofficial practice for 2 days only at a cost of USD $20 per rider. Each country will be allocated time accordingly to their entries.

 

Practice will be Saturday 27th October and Sunday 28th October.

Event commences Tuesday 30th October. No other practice times will be granted.

Practice can be paid for upon arrival.

 

INTERNATIONAL OFFICIALS

 

The IWSF World Wakeboard Council have now finalized out international panel of judges and officials and the event officials are as follows:

 

Chief Judge                                      Nuno Almeida d' Eça                         EAME

Assistant Chief Judge                       Muhammad (Hardy) Suhardi              AA

 

Chief Calculator                                Sue Creedy                                         EAME

Assistant Calculator                          Janifer Ellis                                         PANAM

 

Judging Panel   Graham Creedy EAME       Andy Nash            AA      Kevin Michaels    PANAM

                           Colin Hart          EAME       Rocky Lok            AA       Lockey Price        PANAM

                           Johan Callebert EAME        Mohamad Suhardi AA      Marcus Friedrich  PANAM

                                                           

Chief Driver  Martin James   EAME             Bill Clifford    AA      Dan Levine     PANAM

 

Event Organizer                                Neil Harris                                          

Event Co Ordinator                          Brenda Harris

Safety Officer                                   Paul Fong

Commentator                                    Kristin Bauer

 

OFFICIAL TOW BOAT

 

All riders must be recognized by their federation. Team and Individual Entries will be accepted. All riders or teams must fill in an intent to enter form as attached.

To be eligible for 2007 and 2008 World Cup you must compete in the IWSF wakeboard World Championships.

Go to www.iwsf.com or www.worldwakeboardcouncil.com for details, timetables, heats and updated information.

There will be the following events during the week of the worlds.

  1. 2nd Annual Arab Wakeboard Championships
  2. IWSF Wakeboard World Championships
  3. World Cup Tour Stop

The organizers of the 7th IWSF World Wakeboard Championships look forward to you there.

 In addition to the World Championships there will be two other events held, the 2nd Annual Arab Wakeboard Championships and the final stop of the Wakeboard World Cup. The Wakeboard World Cup will be held on Saturday 3rd November and will have a cash prize purse of USD $ 60,000.00. This event will be the final stop for the 2007 series and will highlight the talents of the worlds’ elite riders.

  

PROPOSED TIMETABLE

IWSF Wakeboard World Championships 2007

 

Rider Registration:     Marriott Hotel            Friday        26th  October      4.00pm – 7.00pm

                                                                                    Saturday    27th October     12.00pm – 7.00pm

                                                                                    Sunday      28th October     12.00pm – 7.00pm

                                                                                    Monday      29th October     10.00am – 1.00pm

 

World Wakeboard Council Meeting Marriott Hotel  Saturday 27th October   10.00am  - 5.00pm

                                                                                Sunday  28th October    10.00am – 5.00pm

 

Unofficial Practice (Paid at Rider registration)   Saturday    27th October    9.00am – 6.00pm

                                                                           Sunday      28th October    9.00am – 6.00pm

                                                           

Monday October 29th 2007   (Marriott Hotel)

 

Tuesday October 30th 2007

 

Wednesday October 31st 2007

 

Thursday November 1st 2007

 

Friday November 2nd 2007

 

Saturday 3rd November 2007

Times and schedule subject to change