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MEDIA GUIDE2016
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1. WELCOME NOTES 2
2. PRESS OFFICE 4
3. PRESS RELEASE 7
4. RACE INFORMATION 10
4.1 Programme 10 4.2 Race Office 11 4.3 Race Rules 11 4.4 Prize Money 18 4.5 Participating Countries 18 4.6 Results Olympics 18 4.7 adidas Sickline Ergebnisse 2008 - 2015 19
6. THE ÖTZTALER ACHE RIVER 33
7. ÖTZTAL – CALM WATERS & WILD WATERS 35
8. GENERAL INFORMATION 38
9. SPONSORS AND PARTNERS 39
10. MAP OF OETZ / VENUE 43
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1. Welcome Notes Dear media representatives, Welcome to the beautiful Ötztal valley. This year sees the ninth edition of the adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Championship and we are thrilled to host once again around 175 athletes from 29 different countries. You can look forward to a weekend filled with action when world’s best whitewater kayakers compete for the prestigious World Championship belt. Athletes have come all the way from Argentina, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand, Russia, Canada, the United States and from all over Europe to participate in this event. Gerd Serrasolses (ESP) and Mariann Saether (NOR) are back to defend their titles. Triple Extreme Kayak World Champion Sam Sutton (NZL) and former adidas Sickline Queen Nouria Newman (FRA) certainly want to have a finger in the pie. Joe Morley (GBR) and David Bain (GBR) are eager to win another medal for Great Britain. And Male Paddler of the Year 2016, Dane Jackson (USA), also has some unfinished business in Oetz. 2016 sees our strongest field ever. Let’s see who grabs the belt this year. With this adidas Sickline Media Guide we want to give you all the necessary background information you need for your report about the adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Championship. Don’t hesitate to contact our media staff if you would like to schedule personal interviews with members of the organisation or with certain athletes. Warm Regards
Sonja Güldner-Hamel Media Director
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Dear journalists, Welcome to the 2016 adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Championship! We already supported the inaugural Sickline race in 2006, a kayak competition on the legendary Wellerbrücke rapids. We liked the concept so much that we sat down with Olaf Obsommer and Planet Talk after the event to discuss how we can further develop this great sport and display it in a bigger and more media potent manner. This is how the idea of the Extreme Kayak World Championship was born – an international battle of the best whitewater kayakers in the world. For decades, the kayak sport has been close to adidas’ heart. In the seventies, we introduced our first kayak shoe. Today we support an entire extreme kayak team with twelve top athletes from nine different countries. Whitewater kayaking has come a long way. The level has been stepped up immensely. With the adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Championship we wanted to create a new platform for athletes to present this fascinating sport to the world. This year, the event will once again be broadcasted LIVE by several TV stations all over Europe. Kayak enthusiasts around the world can also follow the race live on eversport.tv. I think we are on the right track. Kind regards,
Axel Burkhardt adidas Global Sports Marketing Director Outdoor
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2. Press Office Accreditation of journalists and photographers The accreditation for all journalists takes place onsite at the adidas Sickline Press Office. Photographers who would like to take pictures down at the riverbank must sign a liability form and wear a life jacket (Deposit 20,00 Euros). Press Office The press office is located at the FeelFree Nature Resort in Oetz. Just follow the signs ‘Press Office’. FeelFree Nature Resort Piburgerstr. 6 A-6433 Oetz Tel.: +43 5252 20248 At the media office you will have free access to W-LAN. There, you can also pick up your start and result lists before and after the race as well as images of our event photographers. Opening Hours Press Office Thursday 10h00 – 20h00 Friday 09h00 – 20h00 Saturday 09h00 – 20h00 Sunday 09h00 – 12h00 Media Contacts Media Director Sonja Güldner-Hamel Planet Talk GmbH Spinnereiinsel 3A D-83059 Kolbermoor Tel: +49 8061 3 54 65-12 Fax: +49 8061 3 54 65-10 Mobile: +49 170 27 50 510 Email: [email protected]
TV Distribution Ina Schmidt quattro media Wolfgang-Wagner-Straße 9d D-85625 Glonn Tel.: +49 (0) 8093 572 26 Fax: +49 (0) 8093 572 29 Mobile: +49 151 65 86 2201 Email: [email protected]
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Staff at Press Office: Accreditation / Result Service Lejana Burkhardt Viktoria Johansen Christopher Werner Fabian Rennack Webmaster/ News/ Facebook Mobil: +49 176 3499 3332 Email: [email protected]
Foto Service Michael Baierl Mobil: +49 157 5460 1717 Email: [email protected]
Photo Service You can pick up high res images of our event photographers Jens Klatt, Damiano Benedetto and Bert Willer at our adidas Sickline Press Office. Please contact Michael Baierl at the photo syndication desk. We provide a complimentary USB Stick if you want to pick up the images of our event photographers. If you don’t have time during the event to collect photos at our Press Office, you can also download them from our FTP server. http://sickline.planet-talk.net User: sickline Password: media2016 The photos are royalty free for editorial use, but please credit the respective photographer and send us a hard copy or PDF of your publication for our documentation to the following address: Sonja Güldner-Hamel Planet Talk GmbH Spinnereiinsel 3A 83059 Kolbermoor Germany
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Up-to-date information on the adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Championship is available through the following websites and social networks:
•! Website (http://www.adidas-sickline.com/) •! Livesite (http://www.adidas-sickline.com/live) •! Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/adidassickline) •! Twitter (@adidassickline) •! Instagram (@adidassickline)
Furthermore, we stream the event live on www.eversport.tv on Saturday, 8 October 2016 from 14h00. Embed code to embed the live stream on other websites: <div id="eversport-channel-embed" data-embedId="186271" ></div> <script src="//eversport.tv/sites/all/modules/features/eversport_channel/js/eversport_channel_embed.js"></script>
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3. Press Release 6 - 8 October 2016 9th adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Championship in Oetz
Oetz (sgh) – For the ninth time in a row, 175 of the world’s best whitewater kayakers from 29 different countries, including 26 women, meet in Austria’s Ötztal between the 6th and 8th of October to determine the adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Champion on the legendary “Wellerbrücke“ rapids. A “sick line” is the perfect, smoothest and fastest line downriver. That’s what the competitors have to find when racing the so-called “Wellerbrücke” rapids, a famous section of the glacier-fed Ötztaler Ache River, peppered with loads of natural obstacles. The course has the reputation of being the Eiger Northwall of whitewater kayaking, thus it offers the perfect setting to crown the World Champion in extreme kayak racing. The Wellerbrücke rapids are solid class 5 whitewater, both technically difficult and dangerous. The well-known rapids on the course have illustrious names like “TNT Cataract”, “Champions Killer” or “Champions Killer Minus 1”. They are both feared and endeared by extreme kayakers, all of whom respect the river as much as they want to conquer it. Any mistakes paddlers may make have high consequences. Therefore the field of international kayakers is filtered down in two qualification runs to determine the best extreme paddlers who then compete in the actual World Championship race. „Some of the whitewater paddlers who participate in this World Championship run much higher waterfalls and even more extreme rivers during their expeditions around the world. But they do this maybe once in their life and time doesn’t matter”, explains Axel Burkhardt, Director adidas Global Sports Marketing Outdoor. “The adidas Sickline tests the kayakers’ ability to not only get down one of the world’s most challenging rapids in one piece, but to do this fast as well. The 280-metre long racecourse demands everything in terms of skill and fitness from the athletes, meaning they have to retrieve their full potential to the point, run after run. They cannot afford the slightest mistake and they must be extremely fit, because the cruxes are located at the end of the course.” Last year, 27-year old Gerd Serrasolses from Sort in Spain outpaddled a field of the world’s finest kayakers, claiming his first and well deserved adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Champion title, ahead of David Bain from Great Britain and triple World Champion Sam Sutton from New Zealand. Serrasolses was the hot favourite throughout weekend after putting in the fastest runs in the qualification, the quarter- and semifinal, but he saved his best performance for last, clocking 55.34 seconds in his final run – the fastest race time of the day and a new course record.
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With a record field of 25 women at the start, the five fastest ladies after the knockout semifinal round competed for the first time for world championship honours on the Wellerbrücke rapids. 35-year old powerhouse Mariann Saether from Norway secured her title with a winning time of 1:03.49 ahead of Great Britain’s Jennifer Chrimes and Alona Buslaieva from the Ukraine. The Who’s Who in Kayaking In addition to the world’s best whitewater kayakers, the adidas Sickline World Championship attracts many outstanding slalom and freestyle paddlers. On the infamous Wellerbrücke rapids they can combine their technique and physical fitness with adrenaline. This is why the start list reads like the who’s who in kayaking: Dane Jackson (USA), triple Whitewater Grand Prix victor (2011-2014), overall Freestyle World Cup winner 2014, Freestyle World Champion 2013/2015, 14 time National Champion; Sam Sutton (NZL), triple Extreme Kayak World Champion (2010-2012) and bronze medallist in 2015; Gerd Serrasolses (ESP), Extreme Kayak World Champion 2015, 1st Little White Salmon 2015, 1st North Fork Championship 2015, 1st King of Asia 2015; Joe Morley (GBR), double Extreme Kayak World Champion (2013/2014); Nick Troutman (CAN), Freestyle World Champion 2009 & bronze medallist Freestyle World Championship 2015; Fabian Dörfler (GER), multiple Slalom World Cup Champion, World and European Champion as well as Team World Champion 2010; Peter Czonka (SVK), silver medallist Freestyle World Championships 2011/2013; Freestyle European Champion 2010/2014; Joel Kowalski (CAN), 3rd Whitewater Grand Prix 2014 und 8th Freestyle World Championships 2015; Egor Voskoboynikov (RUS), adidas Sickline bronze medallist 2013, 1st King of Asia (2011-2013), 1st King of Alps 2015; Hannes Aigner (GER), bronze medallist Olympic Games 2012, 4th Olympic Games 2016 (slalom); Eric Deguil (FRA), winner of the AWP World Series 2011/2012/2014; Pangal Andrade (CHI), 1st North Fork Down River Race 2014; Matthieu Dumoulin (FRA), runner-up Freestyle World Championships 2015, bronze medallist Freestyle European Championships 2010; Isaac Levinson (USA), 1st Green Race 2014; Alexander Grimm (GER), Olympic Champion 2008 and Extreme Kayak World Champion 2009; Paul Böckelmann (GER), bronze medallist adidas Sickline 2011, silver medallist European Slalom Championship 2012; Lukas Kalkbrenner (GER), adidas Sickline bronze medallist 2010, to just name a few. The reigning female Extreme Kayak World Champion, Mariann Saether (NOR), and Nouria Newman (FRA), double adidas Sickline Queen and silver medallist at the 2013 Slalom World Champion, are the favourites in the women’s field. Only the best advance to the next round The top 52 men and Top 8 women compete in a so-called ‚head-to-head’ format or knockout system, i.e. the fastest of the qualification battles the 52nd, the second fastest competes against the 51st and so on. The order of the respective heats is based on a classic tournament ladder. The faster kayaker of each heat advances to next round, together with two ‘lucky losers’ (the two fastest of the eliminated top 52 athletes). The top 28 compete once again in a knockout system. The 14 victorious athletes and two more ‘lucky losers’ then advance to the super final where they
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compete for world championship honours. In the women’s final, the Top 5 paddlers battle it out for the title. Athletes at the event concur that the adidas Sickline WCH is unique as the best athletes of many different kayaking disciplines – freestyle and slalom world champions, extreme kayakers and river expedition paddlers – come together in a race situation. The head-to-head format makes competition fair and extremely close. Any one of the finalists has the chance and the ability to earn a spot on the podium. Safety first For safety reasons, public authorities have officially closed the Wellerbrücke rapids year-round. The section is only open for the adidas Sickline World Championship. To ensure the highest possible safety for the competitors, the organisers run an extensive safety operation. Water rescue services, mountain rescue services, and the Austrian Red Cross work hand in hand with the event-own “Swiftwater Rescue” team. “The riverbanks are virtually littered with extremely qualified safety staff that use innovative life-saving tools, like ropeways, and turn the Wellerbrücke rapids – at least for one weekend – into the safest rapid in the world”, says Event Director Mike Hamel. “The athletes are pushing the physical and mental limits in this race. We want them to focus on their run rather than having to think about what will happen when they end up swimming in 6-degree cold water.” All-around service for athletes Before and after the competition, the adidas Sickline participants are truly pampered. Throughout the race weekend athletes can enjoy free physiotherapy and massages at the adidas Reload Center in the Expo Area. Former Canoe World Champion and butcher Uli Knittel caters for the physical well-being with his sumptuous dinner buffets and the hearty “Jackson Kayak” lunch. Film producer Olaf Obsommer and other kayak celebrities present their latest movies at the Big-O Movie Night. And for all those who just can’t get enough, DJ Chainsaw is rocking the crowds at the legendary adidas Sickline Champions Party at Jay’s Cantina in Oetz. GoPro generates spectacular footage from athletes’ perspective GoPro Inc., the manufacturer of small wearable and gear-mountable water- and shockproof POV cameras that are distributed in over 100 countries worldwide, is once again on board as official camera partner of the event. GoPro equips all finalists with a GoPro SESSION® helmet camera to generate new spectacular images of the World Championship race from the perspective of the competing athlete. Livestream on eversport.tv The final of the adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Championship is broadcasted live in several countries. Kayaking fans around the globe can also watch the race live online on eversport.tv. As in previous years, kayaking legend Ben Brown (NZL) will commentate the livestream.
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4. Race Information 4.1 Programme
Thursday, 6 October 12h00 – 19h30 Registration at Saal EZ �18h00 – 20h30 Dinner at Saal EZ �20h00 – 20h30 Welcome at Saal EZ 20h30 – 21h00 Race Briefing at Saal EZ (mandatory for all participants!)
Friday, 7 October 08h45 – 09h45 Training / mandatory run SICKLINER Club members
(701-715) + Women + Men 1 (1-70) by start list 09h45 – 10h05 1st quali run SICKLINER Club members (701-715) + Women
by start list 10h10 – 10h45 1st quali run Men 1 (1-70) by start list�10h45 – 11h30 Training / mandatory run Men 2 (71-150) by start list 11h00 – 18h00 adidas Reload Center 11h30 – 12h15 1st quali run Men 2 (71-150) by start list 12h15 – 13h45 Jackson Kayak Lunch �13h30 – 13h50 2nd quali run SICKLINER Club members (701-715) + Women
by start list 13h55 – 14h25 2nd quali run Men 1 (1-70) by start list 14h30 – 15h15 2nd quali run Men 2 (71-150) by start list 16h00 – 17h30 Mandatory Training „Wellerbrücke“ (1 run) TOP 52 Men and TOP 8 Women 18h00 – 20h00 Dinner at Saal EZ �19h00 – 19h30 Race Briefing at Saal EZ (finalists only) 20h30 – 23h00 Big-O Movie Night at Saal EZ
Saturday, 8 October 08h45 – 09h30 Training “Wellerbrücke“ Men / mandatory run (finalists only) 09h30 – 09h45 Training “Wellerbrücke“ Women / mandatory run
(finalists only) 09h45 – 11h05 Quarter final Men TOP 52 10h00 – 18h00 adidas Reload Center 11h05 – 11h20 Semifinal Women TOP 8 11h20 – 12h20 Semifinal Men TOP 28 12h20 – 12h30 WCH final Women TOP 5 12h30 – 13:30 Jackson Kayak Lunch 14h15 – 15h00 WCH final Men TOP 16 and flower awards Women & Men 18h00 – 20h00 Dinner at Saal EZ 20h00 – 20h30 Award ceremony at Saal EZ 21h30 Champions Party at Jay´s Cantina in Oetz
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4.2 Race Office The Race Office is located in a small wooden log cabin (Raftinghütte) next to the Expo Area. It is the athlete’s contact point for all race-related queries! In the evenings there will be a Race Office Counter at Saal EZ, where the dinners are hosted. Opening Hours Thursday 12h00 – 19h30 (Saal EZ/ Registration) Friday 08h00 – 18h00 Race Office Expo Area
18h00 – 20h00 Counter Saal EZ Saturday 08h00 – 18h00 Race Office Expo Area�
18h00 – 20h00 Counter Saal EZ Race Briefing The race briefing, which is mandatory for all competitors, takes place on Thursday, 6 October, between 20h30 and 21h00 at Saal EZ.
4.3 Race Rules The adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Championship takes place on the Wellerbrücke rapids, a section of Austria’s glacier-fed Ötztaler Ache River in Tirol. The water temperature of the river is about 4 degrees. The adidas Sickline WC tests the kayakers’ ability to get down in one of the world’s most challenging rapids successfully and safely. The rapids are solid class 5 white water, both technically difficult and dangerous. The white water classification of the degree of difficulty ranges from 1-6 whereas 6 is the limit of navigability. 4.3.1 Participation 4.3.1.1 Starting field The number of participants is limited to 175. Participating athletes must be verifiable at least 18 years old and master white water level V (5). The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant whose capabilities do not meet the difficulties of the course. The participants must have a sufficient insurance (accident, travel health insurance). In addition the organizers have taken out an accident insurance for the competitors, which is included in the start fee. 4.3.1.2 Exclusion of Liability and Medical Form Every participant has to read, understand, fill in and sign the exclusion of liability and the medical form.
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4.3.1.3 Equipment Only mass-produced creeker/ whitewater kayaks that meet the following criteria and latest safety standards are permitted: - boats with a maximum length of 275 cm (9 feet) - made of PE plastic - with a minimum weight of 18kg (complete) - from serial production and purchasable on the market - rear airbags must be fitted - with no constructional changes, apart from those offered and sold by the manufacturer and provided that these changes do not impact the safety standards
Handles, full plate footrest and pillars must not be removed!
Yakima type touring footrests are not permitted.
Solid foam foot plates are allowed.
C1 upgrades must be approved by the safety director or race director.
The race organizers reserve the right to refuse admission to certain kayaks, e.g. Liquid Logic Braap, Eskimo Kendo, Dagger GTX, GT etc.
All participants must wear:
-! a helmet conforming to EN1385 Norm and recognized by the adidas Sickline Safety Comission (list below).
-! a white water buoyancy aid conforming to EN393 Norm or ISO 12402-5 Norm and recognized by the adidas Sickline Safety Commission (list below).
-! sufficient protection against cold water, i.e. a dry suit or a neoprene suit -! boats with a foam wall need two airbags on each side in the back, boats
without a foam wall need 1 big airbag -! the boat has to be closed with a spray skirt
http://www.adidas-sickline.com/en/race-info/approved-helmets-and-pfds/ 4.3.1.4 Race Briefing The Race Briefing on Thursday evening from 20h30 to 21h00 at Saal EZ is mandatory for all participants! Absence can lead to disqualification of the race. 4.3.2. Race Jury 4.3.2.1 Structure The Race Jury consists of the following persons: - Race Director - Timing Representative - Kayaking Expert - Safety Director
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The majority of votes applies. The bare majority is sufficient. In case of a voting tie the Race Director makes the decision. 4.3.2.2 Function The Race Jury has the following functions: - implementation of the race - monitoring the compliance of regulations - preparation of results together with the timing team - handling of protests - vote in cooperation with the safety commission - race start and race termination 4.3.3 Race 4.3.3.1 Equipment Every participant has to wear the following equipment: - Bib: modifications, changes, or exchanges are not permitted - Helmet (in finals with helmet-sticker bibs) - PFD – refer to 4.3.1.3 4.3.3.2 General Instructions from the Race Jury and its assistants have to be obeyed. The course is only opened by an official starter. Any danger on the race course is signalled by flags. If a participant is hindered by a prior starter, he is allowed to do a restart (rerun). 4.3.3.3 Format Men The adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Championship is carried out as a single sprint race. The participants have to complete several rounds. These are: (A) Qualification run 1 and 2 (B) Quarterfinal (C) Semifinal (D) Final The Top 3 of the previous year are automatically qualified for the quaterfinals at Wellerbrücke but have to compete both qualification runs and according to their times added into the racing grid. Due to official requirements and for safety reasons, all participants have to qualify for the finals (quarter, semi and final) on the Wellerbrücke racecourse. All participants must arrive punctually with all the necessary equipment. Participants arriving late are not approved to compete. Furthermore the organizers reserve the right to stop the contest at any time in the interests of the safety of everyone involved incl. spectators, camera teams, first aid and staff.
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to (A) The qualification is carried out in 2 runs. The qualification runs are split into 2 groups, group 1 bibs: 1-70 + SICKLINER Club + Women by start list, group 2 bibs: 71-150. Qualification run 1: all participants are permitted to race Qualification run 2: all participants are permitted to race to (B) Quarterfinal: to determine the result, both qualification runs are added to one total time. The top 49 of the qualification are allowed to start. In addition to the top 49 the top 3 of the previous adidas Sickline WC (places 1-3) are automatically set. Therefore, a starter field of 52 participants are permitted to compete in the final. The 52 participants are ranged into the racing grid (race ladder) according to their results in the qualification, creating 26 pairings (heats). For example 1 vs place 52, 2 vs 51, 3 vs 50, ... The quarterfinal is carried out in a “head-to-head-format“. Two kayakers form one heat (pairing). While competing both kayakers are alone on the course and the time of each kayakers is measured. The faster kayaker of each heat advances to next round (semifinal) together with two “lucky losers”, i.e. the two fastest paddlers of the 26 “eliminated” athletes, who lost their heat. Hence 28 kayakers advance to the semifinal. to (C) Semifinal: in the semifinal, the top 28 compete once again in a “head-to-head” mode (14 heats). The winner of the quarterfinal heat 1 competes against the winner of quarterfinal heat 2, the winner of the quarterfinal heat 3 races against the winner of the quarterfinal heat 4 etc. While competing, both kayakers are alone on the course and the time of both kayakers is measured. The faster kayaker of each heat advances to next round (final) together with two “lucky losers”, i.e. the two fastest paddlers of the 14 “eliminated” athletes, who lost their heat. Hence 16 kayakers advance to the final. to (D) Final: in the final 16 kayakers compete in a single race (14 winners of heat 27-40 and 2 “lucky losers”). The finalists will start in reverse order; meaning the kayaker with the slowest race time of the semifinal (16th) will be the first to start. The athlete with the fastest time climbs into the hot seat whirlpool and stays there until his time has been beaten. The fastest athlete of the final is the adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Champion. Participants are informed on the specific training, qualification and final times during the mandatory Race Briefing.
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Women – The adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak Queen�If the minimum number of 20 female participants is met, there will be a separate World Championship category for women. In case there are less than 20 female competitors, the women will be integrated in the normal competition process, but evaluated separately. The fastest woman holds the title adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak Queen. The adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak Queen race is carried out as a single sprint race. The participants have to complete several rounds. These are: (A) Qualification run 1 and 2 (B) Final run 1 and 2 to (A) The qualification is carried out in 2 runs on the same course as the men’s category. All women are permitted to race in both qualification runs. Both times will be added and the five fastest move on to the finals at the Wellerbrücke. to (B) The final is carried out in 2 runs on the Wellerbrücke. The top five of the qualification are permitted to start. The times of both runs will be added and make up the result for places 1-5. The winner of the women’s final carries the title „The adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak Queen“. Participants are informed on the specific training, qualification and final times during the Race Briefing. Separate WCH category The top eight women of the qualification are qualified for the finals at Wellerbrücke. The 8 competitors are ranged into the racing grid (race ladder) according to their results in the qualification, creating 4 pairings (heats). Place 1 vs. 8, 2 vs. 7, 3 vs. 6, 4 vs. 5 Semifinal: the semifinal is carried out in a “head-to-head-format“. Two kayakers form one heat (pairing). While competing, both kayakers are alone on the course and the time of both kayakers is measured. The faster kayaker of each heat advances to next round (final) together with one “lucky loser”, i.e. the fastest kayaker of the 4 “eliminated” athletes, who lost their heat. Hence 5 female kayakers advance to the final. Final: in the final 5 kayakers compete in a single race (4 winners of heat 1-4 and 1 “lucky loser”). The finalists will start in reverse order; meaning the kayaker with the slowest race time of the semifinal (5th) will be the first to start. The athlete with the fastest time climbs into the hot seat whirlpool and stays there until her time has been beaten. The fastest athlete of the final is the female adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Champion. Prize money for the women’s WCH category and the adidas Sickline Queen is not identical.
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Participants are informed on the specific training, qualification and final times or changes in the rules during the mandatory Race Briefing. 4.3.3.4 Timing Timing is carried out by two light barriers. Once the participant activates the first light barrier at the start the timing starts. The second light barrier is mounted at the finish line. Once the participant crosses the second light barrier the finish time is triggered. The competitor must pass the two light barriers sitting upright. The participant may not throw the paddle to break the finish light barrier. This would be a reason for immediate disqualification. The race timing is also measured manually as a backup. 4.3.3.5 Results All results are displayed on the official result board. Only result lists signed by the Race Jury are valid. To determine the total result the following scheme is applied: WCH MEN Place 1 - 16 result final. Place 17 – 28 result semifinal. Place 29 – 52 result quarterfinal. Place 53 – 150 result qualification. WCH WOMEN Place 1 - 5 result final. Place 6 – 8 result semifinal. Place 9 – 20+ result qualification. In case of no separate World Championship category for women, there will still be a separate result list for women. The fastest woman holds the title "The adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak Queen" and is honored with an award ceremony in the evening. The WCH flower ceremony for the top 3 men and women is held immediately after the men’s final to be featured live on TV. The official award ceremonies take place in the evening. In case of unexcused absence, the winners lose their claim for prize money. 4.3.3.6 Protest Any protest must be submitted to the race organizer within 15 minutes after the end of each run. The protest is discussed by the Race Jury. In case of a protest, a fee of €100 is charged and is only returned, if the protest is granted.� 4.3.4 Course All participants must compete a mandatory run within the scope of the official training prior to qualification on Friday. The same applies for participants on the final race course. Participation in the two mandatory runs is documented by the Race Jury. In case of absence the competitor is automatically disqualified.
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The qualification and final race course are presented in detail during the Race Briefing. There the course, start and finish are defined precisely. The qualification and final race course may vary based on the water level. Running the Wellerbrücke rapids outside official training and qualification times is legally prohibited. The organizer does not assume liability and responsibility for the participants, who defy this prohibition. Qualification race course The qualification course starts at the eddy, river right, around 8m above the 3m-exit-drop of the Wellerbrücke, called "The Champions Killer". The finish is at the put-in of the slalom course near the wooden steps towards the river. The degree of difficulty of the qualification course is class 4, the “Champions Killer” and the rest of the course is class 3. The course has a total length of about 270m. Final race course The “Wellerbrücke“ rapids rank among the most difficult white water courses in the world. Thus they are called “the Eiger Northwall” of white water kayaking. The adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Championship takes place on a 280m-long course. The competitors have to master a gradient of 10%. Degrees of difficulty ranges between class 5 (extremely difficult) and class 6 (only runnable under ideal circumstances) according to the international white water standard from class 1 to class 6. Main difficulties 1. “Seal launch” 6m-rock-drop 2. “Entry falls”, entry cataract, 3m gradient 3. “Mandatory Line”, 3m gradient, entry cataract to core section 4. “TNT Rapid”, 5m gradient, core section with an S-turn 5. “The Champions Killer”, 3m exit drop 4.3.5 Safety In cooperation with local authorities, safety organizations and an event-own safety team the organizer has created a first class safety and rescue operation for the event. A special safety concept created by an official safety commissary manages particulars. Therefore a high safety standard is guaranteed. Furthermore a safety commission is appointed for the event, which manages safety issues during the event on land and water. It consists of the following persons: - Safety Commission President - Race Director - Event Director - Safety Director - Water Rescue - Mountain Rescue - Athletes Representative
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The saftey commission decides unanimously on the execution of the event. The water level of the Ötztaler Ache River at Tumpen is decisive for the execution of the race. The water levels are measured online and on site and documented in a report, which has to be signed by the members of the safety commission. !4.4 Prize Money* World Championship Men / Women 1st Place 3,000 € 2nd Place 1,500 € 3rd Place 1,000 €
adidas Sickline Queen 1st Place 1.000 € 2nd Place 500 € 3rd Place 300 €
*According to Austrian law 20% withholding tax must be paid directly to the Austrian tax office if the recipient of the prize money is not registered in Austria. The organiser is liable for the payment. The amount can be offset against tax with your income tax return. 4.5 Participating Countries (29) Argentina Costa Rica Ireland Portugal Australia Czech Republic Italy South Africa Austria Ecuador Latvia Russian Federation Belgium Spain Netherlands Slovenia Canada France Norway Switzerland Chile Great Britain New Zealand Slowakia Colombia Germany Poland Ukraine
USA 4.6 Results Olympics Athletes who participate in the 2016 adidas Sickline World Champs are marked bold Olympic Games London 2012 Medal Men Women Gold Daniele Molmenti (ITA) Emilie Fer (FRA) Silver Vavrinec Hradilek (CZE) Jessica Fox (AUS) Bronze Hannes Aigner (GER) Maialen Chourraut (ESP)
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Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016 Medal Men Women Gold Joseph Clarke (GBR) Maialen Chourraut (ESP) Silver Peter Kauzer (SLO) Luuka Jones (NZL) Bronze Jiří Prskavec (CZE) Jessica Fox (AUS) 4.7 adidas Sickline Results 2008 - 2015 You can find the result lists of the last events on the following pages:
•! Result Ladder/ knock-out system 2009 •! Result Ladder/ knock-out system 2010 •! Result Ladder/ knock-out system 2011 •! Result Ladder/ knock-out system 2012 •! Result Ladder/ knock-out system 2013 •! Result Ladder/ knock-out system 2014 •! Result Ladder/ knock-out system 2015 •! Result Final 2008 •! Result Final 2009 •! Result Final 2010 •! Result Final 2011 •! Result Final 2012 •! Result Final 2013 •! Result Final 2014 •! Result Final 2015 •! Result Final adidas Sickline Queen 2011 – 2014
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Final Round Result LadderFinal Round 1 (Top 48) Startintervall: 1:45 Final Round 2 (Top 26) Startintervall: 1:30
Heat # Rank StNr Name NAT Time StNr Name NAT Time to T15Heat 1 1 1 SUTTON Sam NZL 0:55,83 Heat 25 Starttime: 11:45:0010:00:00 48 48 ST JEAN-DUNCAN Mikkel CAN 1:06,44
Heat 2 25 25 DE GENNARO Giovanni ITA 1:05,2610:03:30 24 24 BARTSCH Domenik GER 1:02,92
Heat 3 13 13 DÖRFLER Fabian GER 1:02,76 Heat 26 Starttime: 11:48:0010:07:00 36 36 PIERRON David FRA 0:59,80
Heat 4 37 37 KOWALSKI Joel CAN 1:02,2310:10:30 12 12 PIAVEJC Ivan CZE DNS
Heat 5 7 7 DIEZ-CANEDO Alberto ESP 0:58,59 Heat 27 Starttime: 11:51:0010:14:00 42 42 TUNKA Ondrej CZE 0:59,41
Heat 6 31 31 LÄMMLER Lars SUI 1:02,3210:17:30 18 18 SERRASOLSES Gerd ESP 0:57,29
Heat 7 19 19 DUMOULIN Mathieu FRA 1:02,62 Heat 28 Starttime: 11:54:0010:21:00 30 30 HUMMEL Markus GER 1:07,63
Heat 8 43 43 HÄBERLING Severin SUI 1:04,1810:24:30 6 6 DEGUIL Eric FRA 0:58,58
Heat 9 4 4 BÖCKELMANN Paul GER 1:09,60 Heat 29 Starttime: 11:57:0010:28:00 45 45 BRUNETTI Filippo ITA 1:10,25
Heat 10 28 28 JENNINGS Hunt USA 1:02,2410:31:30 21 21 VOSKOBOYNIKOV Egor RUS 1:01,83
Heat 11 16 16 JACKSON Eric USA 1:00,48 Heat 30 Starttime: 12:00:0010:35:00 33 33 ANDRASSY Tomas SVK 1:02,61
Heat 12 40 40 RAMAZZA Michele ITA 1:09,5010:38:30 9 9 KARGL Tobias GER 0:58,60
Heat 13 10 10 BAIN David GBR 0:57,79 Heat 31 Starttime: 12:03:0010:42:00 39 39 LIPPEK Anton GBR DNF
Heat 14 34 34 LAUDER Bradley NZL 1:00,9610:45:30 15 15 LEGAT Viktor CZE 1:08,05
Heat 15 22 22 LÄMMLER Sven SUI 0:59,33 Heat 32 Starttime: 12:06:0010:49:00 27 27 KLOTZNER Daniel ITA 0:59,27
Heat 16 46 46 HENGST Stefan GER 0:59,8710:52:30 3 3 SUTTON Jamie NZL 0:55,73
Heat 17 5 5 DAWSON Mike NZL 1:08,72 Heat 33 Starttime: 12:09:0010:56:00 44 44 LUKIN Alexej RUS 0:58,95
Heat 18 29 29 LASKO Honza CZE 1:00,3010:59:30 20 20 BUCHTEL Michal CZE 0:57,76
Heat 19 17 17 HRADILEK Vavrinec CZE 1:01,43 Heat 34 Starttime: 12:12:0011:03:00 32 32 HALLER Daniel ITA 0:59,55
Heat 20 41 41 KOZLACHKOV Ivan RUS 0:58,9111:06:30 8 8 KOLAR Jan CZE 0:59,91
Heat 21 11 11 JACKSON Dane USA 0:57,70 Heat 35 Starttime: 12:15:0011:10:00 38 38 KUBRICAN Lukas CZE 1:35,14
Heat 22 35 35 SIECH Maximilian GER 1:01,1611:13:30 14 14 HEURTEAU Ciaràn IRL 0:57,92
Heat 23 23 23 SANDVIK Dag NOR 1:07,75 Heat 36 Starttime: 12:18:0011:17:00 26 26 ORNST Zdenek CZE 1:00,69
Heat 24 47 47 LOPEZ Matias Leonardo ARG 1:04,0111:20:30 2 2 MORLEY Joe GBR 1:02,82
Heat 37 (Lucky Looser) Starttime: 12:21:00
2 MORLEY Joe GBR 0:57,2526 ORNST Zdenek CZE 1:08,72
14 HEURTEAU Ciaràn IRL 0:57,2211 JACKSON Dane USA 1:03,46
41 KOZLACHKOV Ivan RUS 1:02,4732 HALLER Daniel ITA DNF
20 BUCHTEL Michal CZE 0:59,8544 LUKIN Alexej RUS 1:08,21
3 SUTTON Jamie NZL 0:57,4327 KLOTZNER Daniel ITA 1:02,26
34 LAUDER Bradley NZL 1:10,4310 BAIN David GBR 1:02,43
9 KARGL Tobias GER 0:59,4516 JACKSON Eric USA 1:05,55
21 VOSKOBOYNIKOV Egor RUS 0:59,994 BÖCKELMANN Paul GER 1:02,55
6 DEGUIL Eric FRA 0:57,6919 DUMOULIN Mathieu FRA 1:02,62
18 SERRASOLSES Gerd ESP 0:59,057 DIEZ-CANEDO Alberto ESP DNF
37 KOWALSKI Joel CAN 0:58,7036 PIERRON David FRA 1:02,83
24 BARTSCH Domenik GER 0:57,89
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Results adidas Sickline Queen 2011 - 2014 Athletes who participate in the adidas Sickline WCH 2016 are marked bold
adidas Sickline Queen 2nd Woman 3rd Woman 2011 Martina Wegman (NED) Caroline Loir (FRA) Anne Hübner (GER) 2012 Rosalyn Lawrence (AUS) Jennifer Chrimes (GBR) Martina Wegman (NED)
2013 Nouria Newman (FRA) Toni George (NZL) Martina Wegman (NED) 2014 Nouria Newman (FRA) Toni George (NZL) Martina Wegman (NED)
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5. Side Events Kayak enthusiasts who don’t feel fit enough to participate in the Extreme Kayak World Championship can still enjoy the event as companion. On Friday evening they can watch some of the most recent kayak films at the Big-O Movie Night. On Saturday, the focus will be on the finals at Wellerbrücke when the top 52 kayakers compete for world championship honours. Last but not least kayaking fans can enjoy the legendary Champions Party on Saturday evening with DJ Chainsaw. The party takes place at Jay’s Cantina in Oetz. Expo Area Whether athletes want to enjoy a free massage or physical treatment at the adidas Reload Center, buy some adidas Sickline merchandise, enjoy a freshly ERDINGER non-alcoholic beer, a RedBull or grab a soup at the complimentary Jackson Kayak athlete lunch, the Expo Area is the place to go. It is located close to the race venue at Wellerbrücke. Please note that refreshments are only given out at the Expo Area and not along the river. We decided to create an eco-friendly environment by limiting the chances for littering. Big-O Movie Night Participants of the ninth edition of the adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Championship can once again look forward to the popular Big-O Movie Night. This year the kayak movie screening takes place on Friday, 7 October between 20h30 and 23h00 at Saal EZ in Oetz. Award Ceremony The official award ceremony takes place on Saturday evening, 8 October 2016, right after the athletes’ dinner at 20h00 at Saal EZ in Oetz. Champions Party with DJ Chainsaw This year the legendary adidas Sickline Champions Party once again takes place at Jay’s Cantina close to the Expo Area in Oetz. Even if kayakers don’t really need to be stimulated to have a good time, with DJ Chainsaw a great party with your kayak buddies from around the world is guaranteed. Chainsaw will rock the house for all those who just can’t get enough, even after a long day of racing. Spectators For safety reasons local authorities limit the number of spectators along the course to 500 people, which is why the organisers charge admission on the final race day. Tickets are 5 Euros and can be purchased at the entrance. Accredited journalists do not have to pay any admission, of course.
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6. The Ötztaler Ache River “Wellerbrücke” section – The Eiger Northwall of whitewater sports There are a couple of whitewater rivers in the Alps, which are known from its myth. Their mere names let kayakers shiver in reverence. So it’s quite natural that at least 90% of all kayakers have already heard of the “Wellerbrücke” section of the River Oetz. Many of them have had the opportunity to take a look at it. But only a few kayakers have ever put in their kayaks at the bridge of Habichen, below the infamous Ach falls. A long, long time ago, a huge mountain slide blocked the Oetz valley forming a lake. When this lake overflowed it lead to a series of cataracts, the so-called Ach falls. In former times, these falls only were traffic obstacles on the way to the upper valley. But with rising tourism they became sights. A hiking trail and a bridge-walk, the so-called “Wellerbrücke”, were built. Then, at some stage, the first whitewater kayakers came to have a closer look at the “Wellerbrücke” section. Since its first descent in 1976 the “Wellerbrücke” saw numerous runs at all kinds of water levels. And despite of a lot of changes due to floods it has remained one of the outstanding challenges in alpine kayaking. At the beginning, the river flows quite calmly along but around the first corner the heat is on: all of a sudden, the gradient rises enormously. The following section seems to be a wild stairway with one drop after the other between one and three meters. At the end of this part you should turn right into a sideline. Otherwise you bomb right into the core rapid. Text: Nils Kagel, www.soulboater.com “Wellerbrücke” section Put in: road bridge Habichen Take out: entrance lower Oetz Distance: 2km Difficulties: WW V-VI Flow Conditions The Ötztaler Ache is a truly massive glacier river; therefore the difficult parts of the “Wellerbrücke” course depend extremely on the water level; at a low gauge one considers oneself to be on a Corsican pool ’n drop-like creek (WW V); at medium gauge it gets sportier and with a high water level the “Wellerbrücke” turns into a roaring cascade with few pulsating eddies (WW VI). Source: www.soulboater.com
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The individual parts of the river Ötztaler Ache The grades of difficulty are indicative values and depend strongly on the rate of flow; the grading of the river is based on an average rate of flow. Lower Oetz (Oetz village to river Inn) WW IV – V (X) very difficult, slope 14‰, 7,5 km; rafts can also navigate the most frequented portion of the river; demanding WW stretch with very high water power and frequent stoppers; very long swells, moderate boulders and few eddies; an unridable weir Brunnau requires a very difficult landing manoeuvre at the bank of the river; DANGER TO LIFE; inspection strongly recommended! Middle Oetz (Längenfeld/ Au to Oetz-village) WW IV – V (X), IV exceedingly difficult to unnavigable, slope 50 ‰, 13 km, extremely difficult to unnavigable WW stretch with very high slope, big boulders, enormous water power. Long swells, many stoppers with strong reverse-flow, very high velocity of flow, few eddies. The so-called Achstürze-falls near Tumpen are absolutely unridable, while the “Wellerbrücken-part” can be navigated only at extremely low water, WW IV. DANGER TO LIFE! (most difficult part of the river). Under no circumstances can the river be navigated belong the toad-bridge near the water gauge at Tumpen. Previous inspection absolutely essential! No rafting! Upper Oetz (Zwiselstein – Längenfeld/ Au) WW V – VI (X), V – III extremely difficult, partly unnavigable, slope 30 – 10‰, 18 km. Kühtrain Gorge, WW V – VI, (X) 3,5 km, slope 32 ‰; deep gorge with extreme slope; very high falls; extremely narrow passages between boulders and often impeded by fallen trees; extremely difficult WW with unnavigable passages; can be navigated only by specialists at extremely low water. Sölden Gorge, WW IV – V, III, 4 km, slope 22 – 10 ‰ Water gorge partially with big boulders; increasing waterpower; long rapids; inspection absolutely essential! Huben – Längenfeld/ Au, WW I – II, 10 km, slope 10 ‰; open river stretch with embankments on both sides along most of the way; at very high rates of flow hardly any eddies; easiest part of the entire river; no rafting!
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7. Ötztal – Calm Waters & Wild Waters Water is the element that provokes emotions in all people. This summer, the Ötztal Valley has dedicated an entire range of activities to the wet element. Six new water hiking routes revolve around this theme. Two of the splendid "Water Strider Trails" already received the coveted "Premium Trail" quality seal by the official German Hiking Institute. Therefore the Ötztal Valley is the first region in Austria being awarded with this renowned quality seal, offering two scenic hiking routes which meet all required quality criteria defined by the German Hiking Institute – such as a high level of nature experience, easy accessibility, comfortable trail surface or excellent trail signpost systems. It's no accident that two of the new water theme hiking trails received this award. Both trails lead right through natural landscapes of awesome beauty, past mountain brooks, waterfalls, Alpine lakes and shining little ponds. The entire Ötztal Alps mountain chain boasts an infinite number of mountain springs and glacier brooks fed by melting water, resembling sparkling crystals with the high Alpine scenery as wonderful backdrop. The Ötztal Valley is famous for its rushing waterfalls and lovely swimming lakes. Opposites attract: the wild waters of the Ötztaler Ache river make a paradise for adventurous rafting and canoeing tours. High above the valley you can admire the glacier-topped summits which can be conquered with certified mountain guides in summer. The valley offers a myriad of picture-book walking and hiking trails traveling past mythic places of strength strongly connected to the power of Alpine waters. Reason enough to install the new "Water Strider Hiking Trails" within the Ötztal. All routes are easily accessible for hikers of all ages and ability levels. Of course, a bit of stamina is still required as the tours do not lead along the valley bottom. But one thing is for sure, everyone will enjoy these scenic routes. Two premium trails The quality-sealed "Premium Hiking Trails" are the two Water Strider Routes to "Lake Piburger See" and the impressive "Stuiben Waterfall", Tirol's biggest fall with a total height of 159 meters – fed by the rushing waters of Horlachbach mountain brook in close vicinity to the summer holiday resort of Umhausen. Surrounded by dense spray, the falls' water particles fill the air with little glittering crystals similar to bright grey dust ("Stuiben" means "dust"). A hike along the waterfall has many positive effects on your respiratory system. Studies prove that only one hour per day spent in the falls' water spray during a two or three week stay, brings more relief to asthmatics than the permanent use of medical cortisone spray. Adventure fans should not miss out on the panoramic via ferrata – which is easy and suitable also for families – leading right to the heart of the waterfall. No previous experience is required but you should bring appropriate hiking equipment. Additionally, five scenic viewing platforms have been installed close to the Stuiben Waterfall so that visitors can experience the wildly rushing Alpine waters as close as possible.
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Tirol's warmest swimming lake The second water theme trail awarded by the German Hiking Institute, leads around picture-book lake Piburger See. The tour starts, of course, on the shores of Ötztaler Ache river and travels across splendid nature landscapes to the marvelous mountain lake. Known as Tirol's warmest swimming lake, the water temperature can reach incredible 24° Celsius in the summer months. Over the years it has become a well-loved swimming lake and a great hiking destination for families – a splendid walking trail leads through dense forests to Seejöchl area where walkers enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and the entire Ötztal Valley. Walkers, hikers, swimmers and all those in search of rest and recreation appreciate this lovely mountain lake far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Therefore it makes a perfect spot for a day off amid unspoilt nature. Eternal ice and "Geierwally" The six wonderful "Water Strider Trails" are spread all over the Ötztal, offering a great opportunity to discover all the little secrets of Alpine brooks, mountain lakes and waterfalls. In Obergurgl, one of the scenic routes takes hikers across Rotmoostal valley towards the eternal ice. The frozen water of the high Alpine glacier fields ranks among the most monumental forms of the wet element. Admire glittering snow crystals of awesome beauty under the summer sun. Or visit the mountaineering village of Vent where a trail along "Rofner Ache" brook takes you to the scenic Rofenhöfe Farmhouses, the "Geierwally" film location of some decades ago. Not to forget the countless mountain lakes – maybe the calmest waters in the Ötztal – shimmering in varied colors. The lakes either can be crystal clear, milky and cloudy blue or emerald green, always depending where the mountain waters have their source. No matter which walking trail you follow, there is one thing you should not miss out on while hiking past a rushing mountain brook or spring in the Ötztal: it is an absolute must that you try the fresh and clean water. A real insider tip for water fans: in big towns you have to pay for it in the restaurant, here in the Alps the clean and invigorating natural water is free for everyone. Enjoy one of the biggest nature treasures by the wayside: pure drinking water in the Ötztal! Healing waters Hiking the Ötztal Alps in summer is not the only way to discover wonderful water highlights. The Aqua Dome Spa Center in Längenfeld has already become a renowned Alpine wellness spot, offering a huge thermal spa and health parlor plus a top-notch hotel. Only last year, another state-of-the-art Spa and Health Center was opened in Umhausen. Guests can take full advantage of healing radon spring water (bringing relief to spinal column and joint diseases, rheumatism, skin disorders, problems with the respiratory system) or enjoy a revitalizing full-body cryotherapy session in a special chamber cooled to bracing minus 110° Celsius.
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Wild waters Fans of white water adventures will also find the right spots in the Ötztal. The rushing waters of the Ötztaler Ache, Tirol's biggest side river, is well-known among canoe and rafting enthusiasts. A demanding rafting day on the Ötztaler Ache always makes a very special challenge for both body and mind. Another water hot spot can be found in the Area 47 at the entrance to the valley: this ultimate adventure playground boasts great attractions revolving around the wet element, such as a marvelous swimming lake and a kamikaze water slide for real daredevils. If you are interested in more detailed information on adventurous nature exploration on the tracks of Ötztal's waters simply check www.oetztal.com. For the latest "Ötztal Water" pictures please go to: http://bildarchiv.oetztal.com/pindownload/login.do?pin=8DIWA PIN-Code: 8DIWA Press Contact Ötztal Tourism Sarah Ennemoser Nicole Jäger Gemeindestraße 4 Gemeindestraße 4 A-6450 Sölden A-6450 Söden Tel.: +43 57200 217 Tel.: +43 57200 219 Fax: +43 57200 201 Fax.: +43 57200 201 Mobil: +43 664 8557163 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] !! !
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!!8. General Information Ötztal Tourism Information Hauptstraße 66 6433 Oetz, Austria Tel. +43 57200 500 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.oetz.com/en
Opening Hours: Mo – Fr: 08h00 – 12h00 13h00 – 18h00 Sa: 08h00 – 12h00 14h00 – 18h00 So: 09h00 – 12h00
Train Station “Ötztal Bahnhof” Information desk, rates, reservations etc. Tel.: +43 512 93000 0 Airports Innsbruck Airport Tel: +43 512 22 52 50 Email: [email protected] www.innsbruck-airport.com
Munich Airport Tel: +49 89 9 75 00 Email: [email protected] www.munich-airport.de
Car Rentals Avis Autovermietung Innsbruck Flughafen Kranebitten 6020 Innsbruck Tel.: +43 512 571 754 www.avis.at
Autoverleih Buchbinder Innsbruck Flughafen Fürstenweg 180 6020 Innsbruck Tel.: +43 512 348565-0 www.buchbinder.co.at
Taxi Baumann Peter Habichen 5 6433 Ötz Tel.: +43 5252 6249
Taxi Tipotsch Ötztal Bahnhof 6430 Ötztal Bahnhof Tel.: +43 5266 88216 www.austriataxi.info
Shuttle Service Four Seasons is the partner for airport shuttle from Innsbruck and Munich. Reliable airport shuttles will take you safely and in time for departure. Request the service in advance by visiting the website www.tirol-taxi.at
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9. Sponsors and Partners Title Sponsor For over 60 years adidas has been part of the world of sports on every level, delivering state-of-the-art sports footwear, apparel and accessories. Today, with total net sales of 16.9 billion euros and net income of over 720 million euros, adidas is a global leader in the sporting goods industry and offers the broadest portfolio of products. adidas products are available in virtually every country of the world. www.adidas.com Destination Sponsor Ötztal Valley is a superlative holiday region: with its 67 km it is the longest side valley of the Inntal. The glacier ski area, covering a total area of 140 km², ranks among the biggest of its kind within the Eastern Alps. Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (1,930 m) is Austria's highest, permanently settled mountain village with its own parish church. The rushing Stuibenfall is Tyrol's highest waterfall with a height of 159 meters. Majestic Wildspitze peak (3,774 m) is Austria's second highest mountain, and crystal clear Piburger Lake is one of Tyrol's warmest swimming lakes with an average summer temperature of 23°C. www.oetztal.com Exclusive Camera Partner GoPro, Inc. is transforming the way consumers capture, manage, share and enjoy meaningful life experiences. We do this by enabling people to capture compelling, immersive photo and video content of themselves participating in their favorite activities. Our customers include some of the world's most active and passionate people. The volume and quality of their shared GoPro content, coupled with their enthusiasm for our brand, are virally driving awareness and demand for our products. From extreme to mainstream, professional to consumer, GoPro has enabled the world to capture and share its passions, and the world, in turn, is enabling GoPro to become one of the most exciting and aspirational companies of our time. www.gopro.com
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Official Sponsor JacksonKayak is going into its 13th season as a maker of innovative kayaks and accessories. With distribution on five continents, JacksonKayak is the number one producer of whitewater kayaks and fishing kayaks in the world. Founded by Eric Jackson in 2003, Eric and his family area staple on the competition scene. Eric, a four time World Champion, two time silver medalist, World Cup Champion, many time national champion, and Olympian leads his family and team in competitions all around the world. www.jacksonkayak.com Official Sponsor Area47 - The ultimate Outdoor Playground. Nature and high-tech combined to an extraordinary recreational experience for everyone. Whether outdoor adventure, event arena, water action, entertained dining or a stage for business incentives - the 6.5 ha location at the 47th latitude between Haiming, Sautens and Roppen leaves nothing to be desired. www.area47.at Hot Seat Sponsor „Simple is better“ – The shapely and soft portable spas by SOFTUB are the state of the art. They guarantee enjoyable wellness pleasure and fun at your home, inside and outside…365 days, 24/7. Whirling at any place, during the summer or winter – that’s the unique concept by Philipp & Otto Heck. www.softub.co.uk Safety Partner Swiftwater Rescue is an Austrian based company, supplying internationally recognized rescue training to kayakers, raft guides, fire services and other rescue teams in Europe. The owner operator Neil Newton Taylor is an Instructor Trainer for Rescue 3 International the world’s most highly regarded specialist in swiftwater and flood rescue training. Neil and his team are also experienced whitewater kayak coaches, raftguide Instructors and ropes course instructor trainers. www.swiftwaterrescue.at
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Medical Partner As cross-regional operating clinic for orthopaedic surgery, trauma surgery and sports medicine, Sportklinik Stuttgart is one of the leading hospitals for injuries on the upper and lower extremities, and particularly for athletes. The clinic has 75 beds and performs approximately 5,000 clinical surgeries per year, with the focus on arthroscopic joint reconstruction and replacement surgery. Approximately 18,500 patients are annually treated in the hospital’s traumatological outpatient clinic. Furthermore, the clinic is equipped with MRT, X-ray, ultrasonics, extra corporal impulse wave, and a large physiotherapy department, which treats in- and outpatients. Sportklinik Stuttgart has an excellent reputation, both nationally and internationally. Along with many high performance athletes and national teams, the clinic looks after Stuttgart’s Olympic Base and services various national and international sporting events. www.sportklinik-stuttgart.de Official isotonic recovery drink ERDINGER Alkoholfrei is a refreshing isotonic recovery drink. It provides the body with essential vitamins such as folic acid and vitamin B12 which help reduce fatigue, promote energy-yielding metabolism and support the immune system. Just one bottle (0.5l) of ERDINGER Alkoholfrei is a daily contribution to a healthy nutrition. ERDINGER Alkoholfrei is brewed under the strict Bavarian Purity Law, which means it is made from only highest quality, natural ingredients. ERDINGER Alkoholfrei contains less than 0.5% alcohol by volume. www.erdinger-alkoholfrei.com Official Mineral Water Crystal Clear from the mountains. Gasteiner Mineral Water comes from the depths of the high Alps of the pristine, Hohe Tauern mountain range. It is a unique water that nature enriched with a well-balanced mineral content. It provides pure, valuable and healthy refreshment. Gasteiner Mineral Water comes from the Hohe Tauern nature reserve, the largest Alpine National Park in Europe. This unique, pure mineral water comes Crystal Clear from the depths of the pristine, high-Alpine mountain range. www.gasteiner.at
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OFFICIAL RECYCLING PARTNER Umweltschutz Höpperger – the name says it all. Since its foundation in 1964, the family business has become West Tyrol’s largest service provider in the garbage disposal and recycling sector. With head offices in Rietz and Pfaffenhofen, the company works towards one goal: taking the leading role in finding future-oriented ideas and solutions for environmental protection, far beyond the borders of Tyrol. www.hoepperger.at
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10. Map of Oetz / Venue
FeelFree Nature Resort Piburgerstr. 6 6433 Oetz Tel.: +43 5252 20248 Expo Area Niederfeldweg/Brandach 6433 Oetz Saal EZ Schulweg 3 6433 Oetz
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Keep Nature Clean!
We all want to protect the environment in which we enjoy our sport. The adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Championship is a green event; we want to keep nature clean. Since there are no garbage cans along the course (a decision of the local community) we ask you to clean up and take your waste with you to dispose of in town (e.g. at the Expo Area).
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