WORLD CUP CLIMBING CIRCUIT 2006 SINGAPORE

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1 PLEASE NOTE: INFO KIT INCLUDES UPDATED ACCOMODATION SECTION (Change of Official Hotel). UPDATE MADE ON 27 JUNE INFO KIT FOR 2006 CLIMBING WORLD CUP CIRCUIT IN SINGAPORE WORLD CUP CLIMBING CIRCUIT 2006 SINGAPORE LEAD AND SPEED EVENT SAT, 5 AUG TO SUN, 6 AUG ORGANISERS Singapore Mountaineering Federation, SAFRA National Service Association and Singapore Exhibition. 2. PARTICIPATION 3 male and 3 female competitors of each country (6+6 host country) plus: Extra Quota series plus Supplementary list 3. TRAVEL DETAILS Fly to Changi International Airport. Upon Immigration and Customs clearance, board a taxi from the arrival hall to the Official Hotel. Taxi ride is about 20mins and will cost about S$ APPLICATIONS Please use the new system for registration at But because the system is new please also send a list of competitors to: UIAA Climbing : uiaaclimbing.comp@alto5.it And a copy to: SMF at secretary@smf.org.sg Entries deadline is on Sat, 22 July Please refer to the registration form at the last page. 5. VERY IMPORTANT All competitors must apply for the International License through their Federations. Those without the license will not be allowed to compete.

2 6. REGISTRATION FEES Competitor registration fees will be charged to the member federation by UIAA Climbing. 7. PRIZES According to ICC standards. 8. OFFICIAL HOTEL (change of venue) Copthorne Orchid Hotel. Please see Special room rates offered to our participants and officials as follows: Single/Double Occupancy - S$115 net inclusive of breakfast per room per night. Published rate is at S$ exclude breakfast. Participants are advised to make an early reservation with our official hotel. Please submit the attached booking form to enjoy the special rate. All incidental expenses incurred during the stay would be paid to the hotel directly by the participants at the time of check out. Accommodation is guaranteed for reservations received on or before 5th July Thereafter, the room availability will be made on a first-come-first-served basis. All hotel rates are on per night basis. The usual check-in time is 2pm and check-out time is 12pm noon. For late night or early morning check-in, the room reservation would need to be from the previous day to ensure immediate availability on arrival.

3 9. COMPETITION VENUE The event will be held indoor at Hall 5b of the Singapore Expo (air conditioned). The venue is about 10mins drive from the airport and 30mins drive to downtown and is served by adequate public transport like buses, trains and others. 10. TECHNICAL MEETING The Technical Meeting will be held on Thu, 3 August at 7pm at SAFRA Yishun and Country Club followed by a Welcome Dinner. 11. PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME Thu, 3 August hrs hrs 1830hrs Registration Technical Meeting

4 1900hrs Welcome Dinner Sat, 5 August 2006 TIME ACTIVITIES REMARKS 0700hrs 0800hrs 0815hrs 0845hrs hrs 1500hrs 1600hrs 1600hrs 1615hrs 1630hrs hrs 1800hrs- 1930hrs 2000hrs- 2100hrs Isolation open for Lead Competition Isolation closed Observation for Men and Women Lead Lead ¼ finals Isolation open for Speed Competition Isolation closed Results for Lead ¼ finals Demonstration and observation for Men and Women Speed Speed Qualifying Round Rock On/National Schools (Local Event) Speed ½ finals Speed ½ finals ROUTESETTING SETTING FOR LEAD ½ FINALS Sunday, 6 August hrs 1030hrs 1045hrs 1100hrs- 1200hrs Isolation open for Lead Competition Isolation closed Observation for Men and Women Lead Lead ½ finals

5 ROUTESETTING FOR LEAD FINALS 1430hrs 1430hrs 1530hrs 1545hrs 1600hrs- 1715hrs 1700hrs 1600hrs 1700hrs 1700hrs- 1800hrs Results for ½ finals Isolation open for Lead finals Isolation closed Observation for Men and Women Lead finalists Lead finals Arrival of Guest of Honour, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan Minister For Community Development, Youth & Sports Singapore Isolation for Speed Finals Isolation Closed Speed Finals (Local Events) National Schools Team Relay Rock On Open Individual & Team Relay 1800hrs- 1830hrs 1845hrs 1900hrs Speed Finals (Men and Ladies) Prize Presentation End of Programme 12. SPECIAL TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS The SMF together with the Malaysia Mountaineering Federation (PMM) have made the following travel arrangements to facilitate our participants who will be competing in both the Singapore and Malaysia circuit: Tuesday, 8 August hrs 1045hrs 1300hrs Depart Singapore to Kuala Lumpur (375km) via coach Immigration and Customs formalities. Please refer to for visa entry requirements into Malaysia. Lunch in Malacca (Malaysia historical state).

6 1600hrs Estimated arrivals in Kuala Lumpur/ Check-In Hotel. Programme in Malaysia will be send separately by the Malaysia Mountaineering Federation (PMM) A fee of Sin$80 per person is chargeable for the above transfer. Please let us know if you require the transfer and number of persons. We suggest that you fly-off from Kuala Lumpur after the Malaysia Circuit. However, if you re leaving from Singapore, please observe the visa requirements back to Singapore. 13. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SINGAPORE About the Country Singapore is a vibrant, multicultural, sophisticated city-state where tradition and modernity, East and West, meet in a comfortable companionship, harmoniously... and with imagination! Singapore provides you with unforgettable insights into her old world charms combines with exciting new world visions. Visit the official website for tourist information on Singapore. Language English is one of the four official languages and is therefore widely spoken and understood. Religion Multi-racial Singapore is a mixture of religions. The main religions are Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Silkhism, Judaism and Zoroastrianism. Climate Singapore s climate tropical, warm and humid, with only slight variations between the average maximum of 31 degrees Celsius and minimum of 23 degrees Celsius. Clothing Light and summer clothing is best for everyday wear. Casual dress is accepted for most situations and occasions but some establishment may require a more formal dress code. It is always advisable to check beforehand on dress regulations. Currency Our currency comes in Dollars and Cents. The rate of exchange (subject to currency fluctuations) is approximately: S$2.60 = 1 Sterling Pound S$1.80 = US$1.00 Banks throughout Singapore generally operate from 9.30am to 3.30pm, from Mondays to Fridays, and from 9.30am to 11.30am on Saturdays for travelers' cheques transactions and other financial matters. For greater convenience, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are conveniently located at banks and most shopping centres and are opened round-the-clock. Keep a lookout for these machines displaying Plus and Cirrus signs. You can exchange currency at all

7 banks, hotels, and wherever the sign "Licensed Money Changer" is displayed. Major credit cards (Visa, Master, Amex, Diners and JCB) are widely accepted in most restaurants, shops and hotels. Visa Requirement Delegates holding travel documents issued by the following countries will require a visa to enter Singapore: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders), Commonwealth of Independent States* (Except Diplomatic/Official/Service passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days), Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Egypt, India (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders), Iran, Iraq, Jordan (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders), Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Myanmar (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders), People's Republic of China (Except Diplomatic/Service/Public Affairs passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days), Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders) and Yemen. In addition, visitors holding Hong Kong Document of Identity, Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Travel Permit, Palestinian Authority Passport, Refugee Travel Document issued by the Middle-East countries and Temporary Passport issued by United Arab Emirates will also require a visa to enter Singapore. More information, please log on to Transportation Taxis are very reasonably priced, they have a minimum charge of S$2.40 and are metered. The buses are very efficient and operate from 6am to 12am midnight. Exact bus fares are required, ranging from S$0.80 and S$1.50. Alternatively, you may wish to try the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit). The trains operate from 5.30am to 12.30am. Fares range from S$0.80 to S$1.80. Each station provides coin-operated ticket dispensers for single trips. Stored value passes (ez-link cards) for multiple trips can also be bought at most stations and are valid for usage on buses too. Shopping In department stores, all items are price-tagged and prices are fixed. Many small retailers are often flexible when approached for a discount. A good number of department stores and some smaller shops are opened daily from 10am to about 9pm, or even 10pm. Visit the Mustafa Centre in Little India, the only department store in Singapore that is open 24 hours, everyday! Goods and Services Tax (GST) A 5% GST is levied in Singapore. As a foreign visitor, you are entitled to claim back the GST that you pay on your purchases before departure at the Singapore Changi Airport - after Immigration check-in area, Terminal 1 & 2, 24 hours daily. Tipping Tipping is prohibited at the airport and discouraged at hotels and restaurants where there is a 10% service charge. Smoking Smoking is prohibited in public areas, e.g. lifts, theatres, cinemas, air-conditioned restaurants and shopping malls, government offices, and on public transport. It is permissible at some pubs, discos and lounges.

8 Water Drinking water is safe and portable. It is therefore safe to drink directly from the tap. Electricity Singapore voltage is volts AC, 50 cycles per second. Upon request, hotels will provide adapters to visitors with electrical appliances of a different plug in pins (subjected to availability and on first come first serve basis). When shopping for electrical appliances, do remember to check the voltage of the item against the acceptable voltage in your home country.

9 UIAA Climbing World Cup 2006 (2 nd ~ 7 th Aug 2006) Closing Date: 5 th July 2006 Attn: Mr Jeffrey Tan, Sales Manager TEL: (65) /30 DID: (65) FAX: (65) rsvn@copthorneorchid.com.sg Telephone (65) Facsimile (65) reservation.orchid@copthorne.com.sg A MEMBER OF MILLENNIUM & COPTHORNE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED New Booking Amendment Cancellation ( Pls tick accordingly) 1. Name : Mr/Ms Nationality: 2. Name : Mr/Ms Nationality: Arrival Date : Flight No. : Departure Date : Flight No. : Expected time of arrival : ACCOMODATION Room Type (inclusive daily breakfast) Room Rate Total Amount Superior Room ~ Single/Twin S$ nett No of Room X No of Nights = Grand Total S$ Remarks : Contact Person : Tel : Fax/ FOR GUARANTEE PURPOSES - Cancellation of Reservation / No Show Policy A non-refundable deposit equivalent to one night room charge will be charged for each confirmed to guarantee the booking. Any cancellation/or amendment of dates made within 72 hours or after guest check in will be subjected to full cancellation charge based on full length of stay as per original room reservation request. Should there be a no-show in the case of confirmed reservations, no refund will be extended. Credit Card : AMEX / DINERS / JCB / MASTER / VISA Name of Card Holder : Card No. : Expiry Date : Signature : FOR OFFICIAL USE THIS SERVES AS A CONFIRMATION OF THE BOOKING. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE ABOVE RESERVATION: Confirmation No. : Confirmed by : Date : Company s stamp/signature :

10 REGISTRATION FORM LEAD Men Women First Name Family Name First Name Family Name SPEED Men Women First Name Family Name First Name Family Name OFFICIALS First Name Team Manager Coach 1 Coach 2 Physiotherapist Physiotherapist Family Name Land transfer to participate in the Malaysia Circuit: Yes: No: If yes, number of pax X Sin$80 per pax = Sin$. Important Note: The transfer arrangements will only be extended to those federations that have submitted the requirements and no additional seats will be arranged.

11 ROCK ON (Special Edition) - Fastest Speed Climber Organized by Singapore Mountaineering Federation, SAFRA National Service Association and the Singapore Sports Council in conjunction with the Singapore World Cup Circuit. We would like to extend invitation to all climbers to participate in the above competition, ROCK ON. Please find the registration form for Rock On Special Edition - World's Fastest Climber. The content of the form is detailed with rules and admin information. Prizes: Champion 800 euros and 600 euros for 2 nd placing.

12 PERSONAL PARTICULARS Name : Passport No : Contact No : address : Country : DECLARATION & INDEMNITY I,, Passport No., declare that all the particulars are correct and hereby agree to abide by all the Rules & Regulations of the competition. I am aware that I will be participating at my own risk and that the Organisers will not be liable for any injury sustained, death or loss/damage to personal property during the competition. ATTIRE Participants can don their country attire. REPORTING ON COMPETITION DAY All participants must report at the designated time on the day of competition (details in competitors information sheet). Participants who failed to report within the designated time will not be allowed to join in the competition. Registration fees collected will not be refunded for failure to report at the designated time or no-show by the participant. PRIZES Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 winners. 1 st : EURO 800 (cash) 2 nd : EURO 600 (cash) COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS JUDGING The fastest participant wins. All participants will have one attempt to for the qualifying round; the fastest 32 will proceed to the semi finals & the fastest 16 will proceed to the finals (knock-out system). Signature Date TIMING Participants will be given a maximum of four minutes to complete their climb. Parent / Guardian s Signature (for participants under 18) TERMINATION OF CLIMB A participant shall not be deemed to have successfully completed an attempt on a route if he/she: Note:! Signatures on the registration form certify that each participant has read, understood and will abide by the Rules & Regulations as stated herein.! The Organisers will not be liable for any injury sustained, death or loss/damage to personal property during the competition. Participants are also advised to ensure that they have sought and obtained medical clearance prior to their participation in this competition. PARTICIPATION (Please tick the category(s) you want to participate) SPEED INDIVIDUAL Fees: SGD Men s Open Women s Open a) Falls; b) Exceed the permitted climb time; c) Touches or makes use of areas, holds or features demarcated by the routesetter; d) Uses the side edges or the top edges of the wall for climbing; e) Uses artificial aid; f) Return to the ground; DISQUALIFICATION Any undue delay by the participant may result in the immediate award of Yellow Card; any further delay shall result in his/her immediate disqualification. A participant will be disqualified if: a) Late for the isolation zone reporting; b) Fails to return to the isolation after observing the route; c) Un-ropes while climbing; d) Uses unapproved modification of equipment In the case of a false start, the Judge shall stop both competitors immediately. Any participant committing two false starts in the same heat shall be disqualified. FOR OFFICIAL USE Date of submission : Checked by : Amount Received : Receipt No. : DEMONSTRATION & OBSERVATION The route(s) shall be demonstrated by the Chief Routesetter or any member of the route-setting team (If any). Following each demonstrated route is an observation period. The length of the observation period shall normally be 4 minutes. Participants are allowed to touch the first hold(s), without leaving the ground with both their feet. APPEAL All appeals have to be made in writing within 30 minutes after the result and it will be handled by an appeals panel. A charge of SGD 50 (cash) will be levied to discourage abuse of the right. The money will be refunded upon successful appeal. GENERAL RULES & REGULATION REGISTRATION All participants are to register by the following date by 22 July Registrations can be made through Singapore Mountaineering Federation (SMF) or SAFRA National Service Association by post, fax or . Registration fee : SGD10 (inclusive of Government Service Tax or GST) All registration forms together with cheques if sent by mail must reach the following address before the registration closing date. IMPORTANT NOTICE All participants are advised to ensure that they have sought and obtained medical clearance prior to their participation in this competition. The organizing committee reserves the right to amend any part of the Rules & Regulations without prior notice. For enquiries on participation, please asiyi@safra.sg or visit for more information. Participants Coordinator ROCK ON Special Edition 2006 (International Open) SAFRA National Service Association 60, Yishun Ave 4 Singapore asiyi@safra.sg Fax: