Qld Championships 2009 Full Announcement

Invitation and Entry Form QUEENSLAND ICE RACING ASSOCIATION INC invites you to the

2009 Queensland Short Track Speed Skating Championships

Iceworld Olympic Ice Rink 1179 Beaudesert Road Acacia Ridge Qld 4110 Australia Phone: 07 3277 7563

10th and 12th December, 2009 ENTRIES CLOSE ON:

23rd November, 2009 No entries will be accepted after this date. Entries without times will be drawn at the Competition Steward’s discretion.

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2009 Queensland Short Track Speed Skating Championships CONTACT Please send entry forms, cheques or money orders and queries to the QIRA Secretary: Greg Bryant 11 Flordagold Place Heritage Park Queensland 4118 Australia Email: [email protected] Ph: +61 7 3458 1464 (a.h.) Ph: +61 7 3907 9523 (b.h. - direct) Mobile: 0416 073 951 Fax: +61 7 3272 5515 This entry form may also be found at www.qira.com.au

RINK The competition will be held at: Iceworld Olympic Ice Rink 1179 Beaudesert Road Acacia Ridge Qld 4110 Australia Phone: 07 3277 7563 www.iceworld.com.au

GENERAL INFORMATION COMPETITION REGULATIONS - The competition will be conducted under current ISU and AIR competition regulations, where applicable and where appropriate. COMPETITOR REGISTRATION - Competitors must register before the first session. COMPETITOR IDENTIFICATION and EQUIPMENT • AIR helmet covers must be worn during races. Your state association will have issued them with your registration in 2009. • All international skaters will be lent a helmet cover. • Skaters must have, and use, all safety equipment: shin, knee and neck guards, gloves and ISU-compliant helmet.

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2009 Queensland Short Track Speed Skating Championships SESSION TIMES Thursday, 10 December Saturday, 12 December

7:45 pm to 10:00 pm 7:30 am to 10:00 am

Note: Competition times may change depending on the number of skaters entered. Fun Skate Session: Saturday 12 December

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

The fun skate session is not part of the formal competition, but all are welcome to skate as it will be the last Roos Club skate session for the year.

FEES COMPETITION FEES

Nipper, Midget & Sub-Junior: $100 Junior, Senior and Master: $120 These fees include the price of the BBQ lunch.

PAYMENT • • •

All prices are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Payment of the entry fee to QIRA must be made by November 23rd 2009. Entry forms, without payment, or without an existing arrangement with the secretary regarding payment, will not be accepted.

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Payment by: o Cash. o Cheque or money order, made out to Queensland Ice Racing Association Inc. If cheques are not in the skater’s name then please indicate on the entry form the name of the person drawing the cheque. Also please write the skater’s name on the back of the cheque or money order. o Direct deposit into the QIRA account, details of which are: Bank: Suncorp Metway Branch: Brisbane Account: Queensland Ice Racing Association Inc. BSB: 484-799 Account: 037995830 Please include the skater’s name as the payment reference.

FORMS • • •

Send ONLY the Entry form, not the whole announcement form. Include your times. Missing or inaccurate times may disadvantage you in seeding. Mail, email or fax the forms to the QIRA Secretary.

ENTRIES WITHOUT FEES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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2009 Queensland Short Track Speed Skating Championships DIVISIONS & DISTANCES A COMPETITOR’S DIVISION IS BASED ON AGE AS AT 1st July 2009 Age Divisions for Ladies and Men: •

Nipper under 9 Must be under 9 by the 1st July 2009

111 m, 222 m, 333 m, 444 m

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Midget 9 – 11 Must be under 12 by the 1st July 2009

125 m, 250 m, 400 m, 500 m

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Sub-Junior 12 – 14 Must be under 15 by the 1st July 2009

250 m, 500 m, 800 m, 1000 m

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Junior 15 – 16 Must be under 17 by the 1st July 2009

250 m, 500 m, 1000 m, 1500 m

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Senior 17 – 30 Must have reached 17 by the 1st July 2009

500 m, 1000 m, 1500 m, 3000 m

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Master Over 30 Must have reached 30 by the 1st July 2009 Masters Divisions: 30 to 34 years 35 to 39 years 40 to 44 years 45 to 49 years 50 to 54 years 55 to 59 years And each 5-year division after 60 years

500 m, 1000 m, 1500 m, 3000 m

Competitors may skate up two divisions, however only one division may be entered. In case of a division not being filled, competitors will be automatically moved to the next highest viable division. Nipper, Midget, Sub-Junior and Junior individual distances will be run for both boys and girls if sufficient numbers are entered. If there are insufficient entries, then at the discretion of the Competition Steward both boys and girls will be combined. Individual events will be run for both Ladies and Men in the Senior division.

RELAYS No relays are scheduled. However, if there is sufficient time and enough interest from participants then relays will be organised. The Queensland Government is proud to provide funding for QIRA to get more Queenslanders active through sport and recreation. Page 4 of 8

2009 Queensland Short Track Speed Skating Championships MASTERS DIVISION The 3000 m event will consist of A, B etc. finals as per the Senior division. Depending on final entries for age groups with Masters division, competitors may be moved up or down, whichever is deemed necessary to create a viable division by the Organising Committee. Competitor points will be awarded for the division entered. Competitors will be notified of any changes prior to commencement of the championship. If there are insufficient entries in the Master Ladies division then competitors will be automatically transferred to the appropriate Master Men division. Masters may enter both Master and Senior divisions respectively. However, if the entrant then does not compete in a race (e.g. 3000 m) then that competitor will be withdrawn from the competition. Competitors are obliged to contest the race on its merits or risk disqualification.

DRUGS Australian Ice Racing Inc and its affiliates have adopted the AIR Anti-Doping Policy. Competitors at this competition may be subject to testing. It is the responsibility of all skaters to be familiar with the policy and ensure they achieve compliance. This is particularly so for athletes using anti-asthma medications. Athletes who are using such substances should check with the Drugs in Sport Hot Line 1 800 020 506. Please read the ASADA Fact Sheet in relation to use of a prohibited substance. The Fact Sheets are available on the AIR website or the ASADA website. All competitors must make themselves aware of the content of any ISU Communication on Drug testing use in short track speed skating. Copies will be available from state secretaries or at AIR www.australianiceracing.org or ISU www.isu.org or ASADA www.asada.gov.au.

PHOTOGRAPHY Permission to photograph at the event must be requested and the AIR Licence Agreement signed. Copies of the AIR Licence Agreement can be downloaded at http://www.australianiceracing.org/pdf/policy/Licence%20Agreement%20taking%20personal%20images.pdf

prior to the event or will be available from the QIRA Secretary at the competition. No flashes allowed within the Ice Rink during competition.

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2009 Queensland Short Track Speed Skating Championships SPECTATORS There will be no admission charge for spectators to view the competition.

CANTEEN The Roos Club will operate a canteen during the competition, with toasted sandwiches, noodles, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soft drinks, energy drinks and water for sale.

PRESENTATION LUNCH Venue:

Iceworld Olympic Ice Rink 1179 Beaudesert Road Acacia Ridge Qld 4110

Format:

BBQ lunch

Date:

Saturday December 12, 2009

Time:

11:30 am – 2.00 pm

Price:

Competitors:

Included in event fee

Non-competitors: Adults:

$25.00

Children (6 -12):

$12.50

Children (under 6):

No charge

The price includes soft drinks. Alcohol will not be available.

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2009 Queensland Short Track Speed Skating Championships ACCOMMODATION Listed below are motels in the Acacia Ridge area. Accommodation will need to be booked early. Book now or you may miss out! Coopers Colonial Motor Inn 1260 Beaudesert Rd Acacia Ridge Qld 4110 Ph: 61 7 3875 1874 Fax: 61 7 3275 1772 www.cooperscolonial.com.au Email: [email protected] Acacia Ridge Hotel Motel & Conference Centre 1386 Beaudesert Rd Acacia Ridge Qld 4110 Ph: 61 7 3275 1444 Fax: 61 7 3277 8987 www.acaciaridgehotel.com.au Email: [email protected] Acacia Ridge Caravan Park 66 Learoyd Rd Acacia Ridge Qld 4110 Ph: 61 7 3273 1360 Fax: 61 7 3272 3655 Comfort Inn & Suites Robertson Gardens 281 Kessels Rd Robertson Qld 4109 Ph: 61 7 3875 1999 Fax: 61 7 3274 1428 www.robertsongardens.com.au Email: [email protected] Oxley Motor Inn 2333 Ipswich Rd Oxley Qld 4075 Ph: 61 7 3248 9060 Fax 61 7 3375 4052 www.oxleymotorinn.com Email: [email protected]

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2009 Queensland Short Track Speed Skating Championships ENTRY FORM Read all information before completing this form. *SEEDING: Best times this season. Missing or inaccurate times noted on the form could disadvantage you. Master, Senior and Junior - 1500m, Sub-Junior -1000m, Midget - 500m, Nipper - 444m.

INDIVIDUAL ENTRY Skater’s Full Name:

Circle your gender and division Date of Birth:

Payment: Cheque / Money order / Cash / Direct deposit Amount (Refer below):

Age as at 1 JULY 2009: Years Months

Club and State:

Gender:

Country:

Division:

AIR helmet cover number:

Master:

1500m:

International skaters will be allocated a helmet number:

Senior:

1500m:

Home Address:

Junior:

1500m:

Sub-Junior:

1000m:

Midget:

500m:

Nipper:

444m:

Home Phone: Mobile: Email: Interstate and International skaters and families: Address where you will be staying in Brisbane.

Male

Female

*Your best TIME for:

Registered drugs use: YES / NO Has a copy been sent to the AIR Inc Secretary? YES / NO

PROOF OF AGE: A copy of birth certificate, passport or other official proof of age must be supplied with your entry form as confirmation of identity and age. International competitors must verify membership of your national controlling body.

CLOSING DATE – November 23rd, 2009 SIGNATURE*: ______________________________________________ DATE: ______/_____/2009 *Signature of parent or guardian required if skater is under 18 years of age.

Payment Details (including Presentation Lunch) Skater (Entry Fee includes Presentation Lunch)

Entry fee:

Accompanying adult @ $25.00 each

Accompanying child aged 6-12 @ $12.50 each

Accompanying child under 6 @ no charge

Number:

Number:

Number:

Cost:

Cost:

Cost: No charge

Total

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