2008 Schedule of Events:
All the events will be held at the HOST HOTEL:
The Grand Okanagan
Lakefront Resort & Conference Centre
1310 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9P3 Canada
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
November 29th 2008 to December 7th 2008.
Saturday & Sunday, November 29 & 30 - Team Arrival at the Kelowna International Airport ONLY.
The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort
Monday, Dec 1 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - Team Registration
Monday, Dec 1 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Continental Meetings
Monday, Dec 1 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Referee Seminar
The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort
Tuesday, Dec 2 - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm - Country Weigh-Ins
Tuesday, Dec 2 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Congress Meeting
The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort
Wednesday, December 3 - 9:00 am to 9:30 am - Opening Ceremonies
9:30 am - Start of Competition
Disabled, right & left- (12)
Youth Left Hand Classes - (13)
Masters Left Hand Classes - (9)
Grand Masters Left Hand Classes - (3)
Senior Grand Masters Left Hand Classes - (3)
Finals - Awards Ceremony (40 classes)
The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort
Thursday, December 4
9:00 am - Start of Competition
Youth Right Hand Classes (13)
Master Right Hand Classes (9)
Grand Masters Right Hand Classes (3)
Senior Grand Masters Right Hand Classes (3)
Finals - Awards Ceremony (28 classes)
The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort
Friday, December 5 - 9:00 am - Left Hand Classes
Finals - Awards Ceremony (18 classes)
The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort
Saturday, December 6 - 9:00 am - Right Hand Classes
Finals - Awards Ceremony (18 classes)
The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort
Sunday, December 7 - Team Departures
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
If you haven't done so already,
GET YOUR PASSPORT NOW!
Weight Classes:
Youth Division - $20. per arm per class
Total Classes: 26
Girl's Right & Left - 45 kg. 50 kg. 55 kg. 60 kg. 70 kg. 70+ kg.
Boy's Right & Left - 50 kg. 55 kg. 60 kg. 65 kg. 70 kg. 80 kg. 80+ kg.
Master Division - 40 years and over - $40. per arm per class
Total Classes: 18
Men's Right & Left - 70 kg. 80 kg. 90 kg. 100 kg. 100+ kg.
Ladie's Right & Left - 60 kg. 70 kg. 80 kg. 80+ kg.
Grand Masters Division-50 years and over-$40.00 per arm per class
Total Classes: 6
Right & Left Hand - 75 kg. 90 kg. 90+ kg.
Senior Grand Master Division-60 years and over - no cost, these classes do not count for points
Total Classes: 6
Right & Left Hand - 75 kg. 90 kg. 90+ kg.
Disabled Division - $20. per arm per class
Total Classes: 12
Men's Right & Left - 60 kg. 75 kg. 90 kg. 90+ kg.
Ladie's Right & Left - 60 kg. 60+ kg.
Senior Division - $40 per arm per class
Total Classes: 36
Men's Right & Left - 55 kg. 60 kg. 65 kg. 70 kg. 75 kg. 80 kg. 85 kg. 90 kg. 100 kg. 110 kg. 110+ kg.
Ladie's Right & Left - 50 kg. 55 kg. 60 kg. 65 kg. 70 kg. 80 kg. 80+ kg.
TOTAL WEIGHT CLASSES TO BE HELD: 104
IMPORTANT: All completed registration forms must be sent to the General Secretary, mr. Willy Deneumostier by: Saturday, november 22, 2008.
(A Fine of $50 US will be charged to Countries who do not send their registration on time)
NOTICE TO ALL: Countries will only be allowed to make 5 changes to the Registration Form once they have sent in to the General Secretary. Every change made after, November 22, 2008 will be fined $20 US for each change.
As explained in 2007, The World Armwrestling Federation has grown to over 40 countries and 1500 entries attending the World Championships. These rules have been made to ensure the procedures work in a fast and efficient manner. No exceptions will be made, all fines will be charged.
MONDAY, December 1, 2008 - TEAM REGISTRATION - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
1) Only one person per country & translator will be allowed to enter the Register Room.
2) The Country Representative must bring with them the following:
- Completed Team Registration Form
- Passport or Photo ID for each competitor
- $40 or $20 fee per class per arm per competitor in US Funds only.
If any of these items are missing, the Country will need to come back when they have the complete Team Registration. No exceptions will be made.
3) No Countries will be registered for the Championships after 1:00 pm
4) The WAF Team will then:
- Confirm a Weigh-In Time
- Photocopy each passport or photo ID
- Make necessary changes and Approve Registration Form
- Accept Individual Registratin Fees & Country Fee
- Prepare Official Receipt
PLEASE NOTE: Any Country requiring Official Documents to be stamped with the WAF Official Stamp must bring these documents to Registration.
TUESDAY, December 2, 2008-TEAM WEIGH-IN - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
1) If a Country is late for their Weigh-in time, they must wait until the last team has been weighed-in before the team can be weighed-in. PLEASE do not be late.
2) English speaking Team Manager or Captain must be present during the full weigh-in time.
3) Only 1 team at a time will be allowed into the weigh-in room. All other teams must wait in a separate area for their Team to be called.
4) Each team must come to weigh-ins in the following manner:
- Youth girls 45K, 50K, 55K... and so on
- Youth boys 50k, 55k, 60k... and so on
- Ladies 50k, 55k, 60k...and so on
- Men's 55k, 55k, 60l... and so on
- Master & Grand Master
- Disabled
5) Once a person is weighed-in, they will then go to have their photo taken.
Once a photo is taken, the competitor then leaves the weigh-in area immediately.
6) The Team Manager will stay until his last competitor has weighed-in and has had his photo taken.
Please Note:
- If a competitor does not make weight, they have until 6:00 pm, December 2 to make weight.
- A test scale will be made available for competitors.
- A Competitor only has two shots at official weigh-in scale.
- A competitor may only weigh-in between other countries.
Official Event Badge:
- Any Officials with a Country must be present at Weigh-ins to have photo and badge prepared.
- Badges will be given to the Team Captain at the Congress Meeting.
Badges must be worn at all times during competition days.
VISA INFORMATION:
Arrangements have been made to facilitate Visa procedures.
Contact: Lise Blanchard at
blanch1@videotron.caThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for your official WAF Invitation to be sent by mail, faxed or emailed to you. You must include the names and passport numbers of each person you wish to receive a Visa entry to Canada.
Visit:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp to see if your Country needs a Visa.
It will take approximately 6 to 8 weeks to process your Visa application, please do not wait till the last minute.
TRANSPORTATION:
Transportation will be supplied from the Kelowna, British Columbia International Airport ONLY to the Host Hotels and back to the Airtpor for your departure at a cost of $20 Canadian or US per person.
The following information must be sent to: Keith Koenig at
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1) Name of Team
2) Number of people being picked up
3) Date & Time of arrival
4) Date and Time of departure
5) Airline & Flight information
ACCOMODATION / HOTEL & RATES
The Host Hotel (all events will be held at this hotel)
The Grand Okanagan
Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre
1310 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9P3 Canada
Reservations: 1-800-465-4651 or 1-250-763-4500
Fax: 1-250-763-4565
Email:
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Visit the website of the Beautiful Hotel at:
www.grandokanagan.com Room Rates are in Canadian Dollars:
$109.00 Standard Single/Dougle, One or Two Queen Beds
$159.00 Junior Suite with Jacuzzi, Single/Double, One Queen Bed
$209.00 One Bedroom Theme Suite with Jacuzzi, Single/Double, One Queen Bed
$270.00 Two Bedroom Condo
The above rates are for single and double occupancy. For triple or quadruple occupancy with existing bedding, there is an additional charge of $20.00 per person. Example: 4 people in one room cost $109.00 + $40.00 ($20.00 per additional person) = $149.00 Canadian Dollars. If you divide $149.00 by 4 people, the cost per person will be $37.25 per day.
Early arrival / Late Departure Rates:
The above noted guest room rates are for the specific dates outlined. The Grand will be pleased to extend the conference rate two days pre and post the converntion block dates based on availability.
See the official website for more info:
www.myarmwrestling.com
