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Event Organiser’s Partners IFSC Partners 2021 IFSC CLIMBING WORLD CUP SALT LAKE CITY USA BOULDER on 21–22 May 2021 BOULDER AND SPEED on 28–30 May 2021 ORGANISED BY:
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2021 IFSC CLIMBING WORLD CUP SALT LAKE CITY USA BOULDER on 21–22 May 2021 BOULDER AND SPEED on 28–30 May 2021 ORGANISED BY:
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. ORGANISATION ........................................................................................................................... 2
2. IFSC OFFICIALS ............................................................................................................................. 2
3. REGISTRATION............................................................................................................................. 2
4. PRE-EVENT REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................ 3
5. CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE (AS PER THE ADDENDUM TO IFSC RULES) ................................. 3
6. VISA AND TRAVEL ........................................................................................................................ 3
7. ACCOMMODATION...................................................................................................................... 4
8. COMPETITION VENUE .................................................................................................................. 4
9. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 5
10. RESPONSE PROTOCOL IN CASE OF (SUPPOSED) POSITIVITY ....................................................... 5
11. RESPONSE PROTOCOL IN CASE OF COVID-19 POSITIVITY ........................................................... 5
12. PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME (LOCAL TIME, UTC-6) – IFSC WORLD CUP BOULDER ....................... 6
13. PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME (LOCAL TIME, UTC-6) – IFSC WORLD CUP BOULDER AND SPEED..... 7
14. SIDE ACTIVITIES – IFSC BOULDER MIXED TEAM COMPETITION .................................................. 8
15. VOLUNTEER ............................................................................................................................. 8
16. TICKET SALE ............................................................................................................................. 8
17. TRAINING FACILITIES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9
APPENDIX I: TRAVEL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 10
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1. ORGANISATION
Name of the Organiser: USA ClimbingAddress of the Organiser: 537 W 600 S, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101 USAWebsite of the Organiser: www.usaclimbing.orgMain Contacts:x John Muse – 281.796.0531 – [email protected]
x Mason Sorey – 770.778.8509 – [email protected]
x Marc Norman – 303.499.0715 – [email protected]
2. IFSC OFFICIALS
World Cup Boulder on 21 - 22 May 2021:Technical Delegate: Graeme Alderson (GBR), +44 7949 024498, [email protected] Jury President: François Leonardon (FRA)Judge: Dejan Miscovic (SLO)Chief Routesetter: Jamie Cassidy (GBR)Routesetters: Brad Weaver (USA), Tsukasa Mizuguchi (JPN)
World Cup Boulder and Speed on 28 - 30 May 2021:Technical Delegate: Graeme Alderson (GBR), +44 7949 024498, [email protected] President: François Leonardon (FRA)Judge: Carole Mejewski (FRA)Chief Routesetter: Jamie Cassidy (GBR)Routesetters: Garret Gregor (USA), Yann Genoux (GBR), Flannery Shay-Nemirow (USA)
3. REGISTRATION
Licenses: Only competitors and team officials with a valid IFSC international license are allowed to register for the competition.
IFSC Online Registration System: https://ifsc.results.info/users/login
Pre-registration: In order to support the efficient organisation of the competitions, it is very important that National Federations register participants to the competitions as early as possible.
Deadline: The deadline for registration is 15 days before the first day of competition (the “Registration Date”) at 11:59 PM UTC+0:
On 6 May 2021 for the World Cup Boulder on 21-22 May; On 13 May 2021 for the World Cup Boulder and Speed on 28-30 May.
Online Technical Meeting: (as per the Addendum to IFSC Rules) A representative from each participating Member Federation shall participate to the online Technical meeting lead by the IFSC Technical Delegate.
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Date: 14 May 2021 – World Cup Boulder, World Cup Boulder and Speed Time: 2:00 PM (UTC+2)
Link: Click here to join the meeting
4. PRE-EVENT REGULATIONS
All participating athletes, officials and organising staff must submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test (taken no more than 3-days prior to the arrival day) to the COVID-19 Outbreak Response Coordinator Doctor [TBC] upon arrival/registration at the event.
All athletes and team officials are recommended to have insurance coverage, covering hospitalization and all other medical coverage if required due to COVID-19 and possible repatriation back to their home country.
The IFSC will not be responsible for any of these costs. 5. CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE (as per the Addendum to IFSC Rules)
Participation of all Team Members shall be confirmed upon arrival to location to the IFSC Technical Delegate by phone or via email in the 24 hours period between:
x World Cup Boulder on 21-22 May: - From 18 May at 11:59 PM (UTC -6) to 19 May at 11:59 PM (UTC-6)
x World Cup Boulder and Speed on 28-30 May: - From 25 May at 11:59 PM (UTC-6) to 26 May at 11:59 PM (UTC-6)
Delayed Arrival In case of late arrival please contact the IFSC Technical Delegate as soon as possible. Technical Meeting
A Technical Meeting will be organized on: - 20 May at 5:00 PM (UTC-6) where only 1 (one) Team Official per team will be allowed (for the
World Cup Boulder on 21-22 May) - 27 May at 5:00 PM (UTC-6) where only 1 (one) Team Official per team will be allowed (for the
World Cup Boulder and Speed on 28-30 May) 6. VISA AND TRAVEL
Visa: If you need invitations for a visa, please contact [email protected] First Name
Last Name
Place of Birth
Nationality Passport Number
Expiration date
Address
Phone Number or Email
Occupation Place of Application
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Please check the APPENDIX I on how to enter in USA 7. ACCOMMODATION
x Hotel block for the World Cup Boulder 21-22 May
x Hotel block for the World Cup Boulder and Speed of the 28-30 May
8. COMPETITION VENUE
Industry SLC, 650 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
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9. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INFORMATION
COVID-19 Outbreak Response Coordinator Doctor: x Julia Rawlings +1 845 264 5260 [email protected]
Emergency local doctor during the event: x Julia Rawlings +1 845 264 5260 [email protected]
Local healthcare system links and other useful info: x Salt Lake County Health Department x University of Utah Health
10. RESPONSE PROTOCOL IN CASE OF (SUPPOSED) POSITIVITY
In reference to Article 1.3 of the Addendum to IFSC Rules, in case a Team Member feels unwell and/or shows symptoms of acute respiratory infection during the event they shall inform by phone the Technical Delegate (TD) as soon as possible. 11. RESPONSE PROTOCOL IN CASE OF COVID-19 POSITIVITY
In case of a positivity, procedures on isolation will be carried out according to local health department guidelines at the time of the event.
Procedures as per 2021:
x People who have tested positive for infection with the coronavirus must go into isolation. Isolation lasts 10 days. Please follow local health department guidelines for isolation.
x People who have had “close contact” (within 6 feet or approximately 2 meters for 15 minutes or more over 24 hours) with a confirmed positive case must go into quarantine for 10 days per local health department guidelines (subject to certain requirements it is possible to shorten this period).
x Location of isolation or quarantine to be defined in accordance with COVID-19 Outbreak Response Coordinator Doctor in a separate room. Expenses to be covered by the participant / federation or the medical insurance of each participant.
x General information, please refer to: Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidelines.
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12. PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME (LOCAL TIME, UTC-6) – IFSC WORLD CUP BOULDER
Friday 14 May (UTC+2)
2:00 PM Online Technical Meeting
Thursday 20 May (UTC-6) tbd Isolation Zone
1:00 PM 5:00 PM
Confirmation of attendance Technical Meeting
Friday 21 May
7:00 AM Women’s Boulder isolation zone opens
8:00 AM Women’s Boulder isolation zone closes
9:00 AM-1:30 PM Women’s Boulder qualification
1:30 PM Men’s Boulder isolation zone opens
2:30 PM Men’s Boulder isolation zone closes
3:30 PM-9:00 PM Men’s Boulder qualification
Saturday 22 May
9:00 AM Women’s and Men’s semifinals isolation zone opens
10:00 AM Women’s and Men’s semifinals isolation zone closes
11:00 AM-1:15 PM Women’s and Men’s Boulder semifinals
3:00 PM Women’s and Men’s finals isolation zone opens
4:00 PM Women’s and Men’s finals isolation zone closes
4:45 PM Presentation and observation
5:00 PM Women’s Boulder final
Followed by Men’s Boulder final
Followed by Awarding Ceremony
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13. PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME (LOCAL TIME, UTC-6) – IFSC WORLD CUP BOULDER AND
SPEED
Friday 14 May (UTC+2)
2:00 PM Online Technical Meeting
Thursday 27 May UTC-6
Isolation Zone
5:00 PM
Technical Meeting
Friday 28 May
8:00 AM Women’s and Men’s Speed warm-up
9:00-12:00 AM Women’s then Men’s Speed practice
12:15-3:15 PM Women’s then Men’s Speed qualifications
7:00 PM Women’s then Men’s Speed finals warm-up opens
8:00 PM Women’s then Men’s Speed finals
Saturday 29 May
7:00 AM Men’s Boulder isolation zone opens
8:00 AM Men’s Boulder isolation zone closes
9:00 AM-1:30 PM Men’s Boulder qualification
1:30 PM Women’s Boulder isolation zone opens
2:30 PM Women’s Boulder isolation zone closes
3:30 PM-9:00 PM Women’s Boulder qualification
Sunday 30 May
9:00 AM Men’s and Women’s semifinals isolation zone opens
10:00 AM Men’s and Women’s semifinals isolation zone closes
11:00 AM-1:15 PM Men’s and Women’s Boulder semifinals
3:00 PM Men’s and Women’s finals isolation zone opens
4:00 PM Men’s and Women’s finals isolation zone closes
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4:45 PM Presentation and observation
5:00 PM Men’s Boulder final
Followed by Women’s Boulder final
Followed by Awarding Ceremony
14. SIDE ACTIVITIES – IFSC Boulder Mixed Team competition
Tuesday 25 May
10:00-12:00 AM Men’s and Women’s qualifications
6:00-7:30 PM Men’s and Women’s finals
The IFSC, with the support of USA Climbing, will organise a Boulder competition between the two world cups. Such event will represent an innovative concept of team competition and mixed gender. Each National Federation will be required to propose 4 names (2 men and 2 women) to create a National team. Men and Women will climb the same Boulders, with strategic selection and share of information between the team member. The National Federations will be required to register for the event, in order to facilitate the process of organization. In order to do so, please contact [email protected]. The IFSC sincerely hopes that such initiative will be welcomed by the National Federations, as an exciting and fun opportunity to test a new concept. Please note that only competitors and team officials with a valid IFSC international license are allowed to register for the competition. 15. VOLUNTEER
To sign up as a volunteer, please follow the link below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4fa9ae2aa7f49-20211 16. TICKET SALE
For more information and to purchase tickets, please follow the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ifsc-climbing-world-cups-salt-lake-city-tickets-149806598569
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17. TRAINING FACILITIES
USA Climbing would like to offer visiting teams an opportunity to train in the USA Climbing National Team Training Center. Space and/or terrain is limited and requests for a training time will be fulfilled in order of receipt. Available times are as follows, however additional times may be available upon request. Interested teams should reach out to USA Climbing’s National Team Manager, Meg Coyne, at meg@usaclimbing,.org for further details and to schedule a training time. Available Training Times:
x May 17 – 19, 15:00-19:00 (Spray Wall, Training Equipment and Competition Walls) x May 23 – 24, 15:00-19:00 (Spray Wall and Training Equipment) x May 26, 15:00-19:00 (Spray Wall, Training Equipment and Competition Walls)
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APPENDIX I: TRAVEL INFORMATION
BEFORE TRAVELING All foreign citizens that are currently prohibited entry into the United States must apply for a National Interest Exemption waiver to be allowed entry into the United States. Please find the full list of restricted countries HERE. The steps to obtain the waiver are as follows: Please submit your requests at least 14 days prior to your planned arrival to the U.S.
1. National team managers must provide the following information for all of their Team Members that will be attending the IFSC Salt Lake City World Cup(s) to [email protected]:
x Last and first names x Date of birth x Passport number x Country x Team role (e.g. athlete, coach, medical staff) x Sport organization x Phone number while in the U.S. (###-###-####) x Email address x Physical address while in the U.S. x Departure airport code (e.g. LAX, SLC) x Airline, flight number and date (if already purchased)
2. USA Climbing will provide this information to the responsible party for approving the waivers.
Approval may take 1-2 weeks.
3. Once the waiver is approved by the U.S. Customs and Board Protection, Team Managers will be notified of the waiver status and provided a letter of confirmation for their Team Members via email by USA Climbing. It is recommended travellers check information on the U.S. Embassy website in the country they reside. Each embassy may have specific instructions for individuals to travel on National Interest Exemption. The waiver will allow a single entry into the U.S. within 30 days from the date of issuance. If one travels to the U.S. on day 31 or thereafter from the date the waiver was issued, he or she will not be able to enter the U.S. The length of stay will depend on the status of the individual’s VISA or ESTA status.
4. For any additional questions or clarification, email [email protected].
All travellers to the U.S. must be able to provide:
x Proof of a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) or antigen test result within 3-days of your flight to enter the United States.
x If you were previously infected with COVID-19 within 90 days of your flight, proof of recovery from the virus is required. (A copy of your positive test result with test date and a letter from your doctor or public health official stating that you are cleared to travel.) Details regarding testing requirements for U.S. entry can be found at this link.
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It is strongly recommended that the following information be reviewed prior to your travels: This information is correct as of May 2021, please check the links for more recent information.
x Coronavirus ordinances in the United States: The following ordinances are important for you to review for travelling to the United States: x Utah State Public Health Order x Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air
Passengers Arriving in the United States UPON ARRIVAL All travellers should have their approved waivers for entry into the U.S. You will need to present the waiver when you go through customs. Proof of a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test result from everyone within 3-days of the event will be required. If you arrive in the U.S. before 3-days of the event, you must be tested again. Only PCR tests are acceptable, antigen tests are not. Results should be submitted via mail to the Emergency COVID-19 Outbreak Response Coordination Doctor. Local COVID-19 testing sites in Salt Lake City. Quarantine:
As of May 2021, travelers to the state of Utah do not have to quarantine. DURING THE EVENT Please refer to the Addendum to IFSC rules where many details are listed. Additional measures of the organizer are as follows: Requirement of a negative PCR test no more than 3-days prior to the first event day (submit proof of results via mail to the Emergency COVID-19 Outbreak Response Coordination Doctor).
x Temperature checks of everyone on a daily basis, when entering the competition zones. x Masks are required at all times at the competition venue and in public per local health
department guidelines: Wearing masks is mandatory “in Salt Lake County indoors or outdoors where consistent social distancing is not possible. This includes inside (or while waiting in line outside) retail and other public locations, including bars, nightclubs, and restaurants except while actively eating or drinking”.
x Limit the risk of becoming infected: o Wear masks, social distancing, sanitizing shared areas. o Stay within your team bubble. o Avoid public places of high risk (e.g. public gatherings, restaurants, etc)
