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Lignano Sabbiadoro 2018 World Para Swimming World Series

LIGNANO SABBIADORO PARA SWIMMING WORLD SERIES 2018
Sede Legale: Calle dell’Annunziata, 6 – 33053 – LATISANA (UD) CF. 90024450307
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WPS WORLD SERIESINTRODUCTION
The Italian Paralympic Swimming Federation is pleased to invite all the NPCs and clubs to takepart in the first edition of the Italian WPS World Series event that will be held at Lignano
Sabbiadoro (Udine) from May 24th to 27th 2018. The Organising Committee will make every
effort to welcome the swimmers and staff of your federation / club in the best possible way.
1. GENERAL INFORMATIONThe event is approved by World Para Swimming and the competition is open to P.I., I.I. and V.I.
swimmers. The event will be held according to World Para Swimming Rules and Regulations.
Following the WPS rules and regulations – rule 10.6, no withdrawal after the final entry
deadline is possible. The only exception is a medical withdrawal (it shall be reported no later
than 30 minutes prior the start of the session).
1.1
Key dates
Entry deadline:

April 9th 2018

Deadline for payment:

April 16th 2018

Official arrival:

May 20th -23rd

Training:

May 22nd -23rd

P.I. Classification:

May 21th -23rd

V.I. Classification:

May 21th -23rd

Competition days:

May 24th -27th

Departure:

May 27th and 28th

Main contact of LOC: Francesco Bettella: worldseriesitalia@gmail.com
Main contact of WPS: Anna-Sophie Hippke: annasophie.hippke@paralympic.org
Main contact for classification: Jovana Zrnzevic: Jovana.Zrnzevic@paralympic.org
1.2Venue
The competition will be held in a fully accessible venue within a sporting village along the beachwith pools, soccer fields, tennis courts, and other sports facilities and guesthouses (with morethan 2.500 beds, most of them are accessible) in front of the venue.
In the village there are 3 pools, one 33m outdoor and two indoor (50m e 25m), where thecompetitions will be held.
- Olympic pool 50x25m - 8 lanes (minimum depth 2m), water temperature 27,5C°- semi-Olympic pool 25x12,5 m - 6 lines (minimum depth 1,30m);
LIGNANO SABBIADORO PARA SWIMMING WORLD SERIES 2018
Sede Legale: Calle dell’Annunziata, 6 – 33053 – LATISANA (UD) CF. 90024450307
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WPS WORLD SERIESThe tribune, with 400 seats, is accessible through a ramp.
Address:
Bella Italia Village
Viale Centrale 2933054 Lignano Sabbiadoro (Udine) - Italy
Web site: www.bellaitaliavillage.com/en/
1.3
Training
Training will be possible from May 22nd. If you need training, fill in the Training andTransportation Service Form and send it back to worldseriesitalia@gmail.com .
If some countries wish to train in these couple of months, they can contact Bella Italia Village
at: eloisa.bortolan@bellaitaliavillage.com.
1.4
Travelling to Lignano Sabbiadoro
By Plane
Venice Airport (Marco Polo) http://www.veniceairport.it/en/
Treviso Airport (A. Canova) http://www.trevisoairport.it/en/
By Train
Mestre Train station is wheelchair accessible. Please pay attention when you book the train:
Mestre is different from Venezia, they are two different stations.
Udine Train station is wheelchair accessible.
1.5
LOC Transportation Service
LOC offers the transportation service from and to Mestre train station and from and to theVenice and Treviso airports and the Village. The cost of the transportation service is includedin the entry fee.
If you need this service, please fill in the attached Training and Transportation Service Formand send it back to trasporti@worldseriesitalia.com no later than May 1st 2018.
Inside the village there’s no need for transportation because both accommodation andcompetition venue are within the Village.
Since the summer season starts in June, there will be limited public transportation in LignanoSabbiadoro in May. The town has 6.000 inhabitants in winter and 150.000 in summer during
the weekend. In May the temperature will be about 23C°.

LIGNANO SABBIADORO PARA SWIMMING WORLD SERIES 2018
Sede Legale: Calle dell’Annunziata, 6 – 33053 – LATISANA (UD) CF. 90024450307
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1.6Visas
It is responsibility of each nation or club to ensure that they have the proper documentation toenter Italy. If you require a Visa to enter Italy, please send an e-mail listing all the participants,
their roles, their passport numbers and expiration dates to v.barbera@finp.it .
1.7
Accommodation and prices
For accommodation please contact Bella Italia Village at: booking@worldseriesitalia.it€ 67 per person per day, full board in single room
€ 47 per person per day, full board in double room
€ 42 per person per day, full board in multiple room
2. SPORT ENTRIES
2.1
Entries by name
Online Entry System: we will soon inform you about the name of the system. Entries should besubmitted by National Paralympic Committees. In case you want to enter as a club, you will
have to send a letter with all endorsed entries, signed by your NPC.
Entry opening:
March 15th 2018
Entry deadline:

April 9th 2018

2.2
Competition Fee
The competition fee is € 200 per athletes and € 80 per staff member (transportation included).
Deadline for payment:
April 16th 2018
Cancellation policy: a 50% refund will be given until April 25th. After this date no refund will begiven.
2.3
Swimmers Eligibility
Swimmers must hold an active WPS license for the current sports season.
2.4
Competition format and ScheduleMorning: Multi Class Heats
Afternoon: Multi-disability Finals
Only international classified athletes can proceed to A and B final. For the composition ofthe finals, the World Para Swimming score system will be used.
A final:B final:best 8 point results in the morning heats
from 9 to 16 best point results in the morning heats

LIGNANO SABBIADORO PARA SWIMMING WORLD SERIES 2018
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WPS WORLD SERIESYouth final: 8 best point results for athletes born in 2000 and after (except qualified for A orB final)
All young swimmers (whether in A or B or Youth finals) will enter in Young ranking after thefinals.
SESSION 1: Thursday, May 24th - morning
H. 07.45 - 09.00
warm up 50m pool
H. 09.15
competition start
During the competition the 25m pool will be always available for warm up
100 m Backstroke
200 m Freestyle
100 m Butterfly
150 m Individual Medley

S1-S2 and S6-S14
S2-S5 and S14
S8-S14SM3- SM4

M/F
M/F
M/F
M/F

SESSION 2: Thursday, May 24th - afternoon
H. 15.45 - 16.45
warm up 50m pool
H. 17.00
competition start
During the competition the 25m pool will be always available for warm up
FinalsYouth final
B finalA final

M/F
M/F
M/F

Victory Ceremonies
SESSION 3: Friday May 25th - morning
H. 07.45 - 09.00
warm up 50m pool,
H. 09.15
competition start
During the competition the 25m pool will be always available for warm up
50 m Breaststroke
200 m Individual Medley
50 m Backstroke
100 m Breaststroke

SB2-SB3
SM5- SM14
S1-S5
SB4-SB14

M/F
M/F
M/F
M/F

SESSION 4: Friday May 25th - afternoon
H. 15.45 - 16.45warm up 50m pool
H. 17.00
competition start
During the competition the 25m pool will be always available for warm up

LIGNANO SABBIADORO PARA SWIMMING WORLD SERIES 2018
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WPS WORLD SERIESFinals
Youth final
M/F
B final
M/F
A final
M/F
Relay
Mixed 4x50 m Freestyle 20 pt (S1-10)
Mixed 4x100 m Freestyle (S14)
Victory Ceremonies
SESSION 5: Saturday May 26th - morning
H. 07.45 - 09.00
warm up 50m pool,
H. 09.15
competition start
During the competition the 25m pool will be always available for warm up
100 m Freestyle
400 m Freestyle

S1-S13S6-S13

M/F
M/F

SESSION 6: Saturday May 26th - afternoon
H. 15.45 - 16.45
warm up 50m pool
H. 17.00
competition start
During the competition the 25m pool will be always available for warm up
FinalsYouth final
M/F
B final
M/F
A final
M/F
Relay
4x100 m Medley 34 pt (S1-10) Male
4x100 m Medley 34 pt (S1-10) Female
Mixed 4x100 m Freestyle 49 pt (S11-13)
Victory Ceremonies
SESSION 7: Sunday May 27th - morning
H. 07.45 - 09.00
warm up 50m pool,
H. 09.15
competition start
During the competition the 25m pool will be always available for warm up
50 m Freestyle
S1-S1450 m Butterfly
S5-S7
Relay
4x100 m Freestyle 34 pt (S1-10) Male

M/F
M/F

LIGNANO SABBIADORO PARA SWIMMING WORLD SERIES 2018
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4x100 m Freestyle 34 pt (S1-10) FemaleMixed 4x50 m Medley 20 pt (S1-10)
ITALIAN TROPHY YOUTH FINAL 50 FREE born 2002-2008 M/F
ITALIAN TROPHY YOUTH FINAL 50 BACKSTROKE born 2002-2008 M/F
Victory Ceremonies ofITALIAN TROPHY YOUTH FINAL 50 FREE born 2002-2008 M/W
ITALIAN TROPHY YOUTH FINAL 50 BACKSTROKE born 2002-2008 M/W
Italian Male Team Cup 2018
Italian Female Team Cup 2018
Italian Club Championships Cup 2018
SESSION 8: Sunday May 27th - afternoon (1 hour before the other sessions)H. 14.45 - 15.45
warm up 50m pool
H. 16.00
competition start
During the competition the 25m pool will be always available for warm up
FinalsYouth final
B finalA final

M/FM/FM/F

Victory Ceremonies
2.5Rules and regulation
For all the WPS World Series events, 2018-2021 WPS Rules and Regulations will be applied.
They can be found in the website
www.paralympic.org/swimming/rules-and-regulations
2.6
Technical Meeting
May 23rd at 17.00 in the gym above the 50m pool.
2.7
Call rooms
There is one (1) call room outside the pool under a tent.
It is responsibility of the athletes to be in the Call Room no later than 15 minutes prior theircompetition scheduled start.
Regulations outlined in the WPS Rules and Regulations concerning swimwear will apply.
Swimwear (caps, goggles and swimsuits) must be approved and might be checked in the callroom. Athletes will be accompanied from the call room onto the pool deck.

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2.8
Sports Information Desk
A SID will operate in the pool during the event.
2.9
International Classifications
PI and VI classifications will be offered.
3. ANTIDOPING
According to the World Para Swimming Rules and Regulations, there could be some Anti Dopingcontrols.

LIGNANO SABBIADORO PARA SWIMMING WORLD SERIES 2018
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