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Version 1.3 (27 July 2018)

Organising Committee, Lausanne

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Contents

Contents .......................................................................................................... 2

About this Document ......................................................................................... 3

Local Organising Committee (LOC) contacts ......................................................... 3

Travel Information and Arrival ............................................................................ 4

Accreditation Card ............................................................................................. 6

Uniforms and Clothing ....................................................................................... 7

Information that participants need to provide to the Organising Committee ASAP...... 8

Official Hotels ................................................................................................... 9

Competition Schedule ........................................................................................ 9

Practice (before, during and after the event) ........................................................ 9

Competition Venues ......................................................................................... 11

Information on Food at the different venues ....................................................... 12

Additional information about the competition ...................................................... 12

Award Ceremonies .......................................................................................... 14

About Lausanne .............................................................................................. 15

Weather ......................................................................................................... 16

Money in Switzerland ....................................................................................... 16

Electricity-plugs .............................................................................................. 16

Free time and sightseeing in Lausanne and areas around ..................................... 16

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About this Document

This document is prepared for participants to the 1st World Archery Masters

Championships.

It provides the necessary information to ensure archers will be well prepared for the event, enjoying the competition and stay in Lausanne and the region.

In case you have questions after reading this, please contact us by email.

Local Organising Committee (LOC) contacts

Website: www.worldarcherycentre.org Email: lausanne2018@worldarcherycentre.org

Phone: +41 216 142 060

LOC Chair: Juan Carlos Holgado

Address of the Centre (LOC office / accreditation): World Archery Excellence Centre

Chemin de Chalet Pra Roman 12 1000 Lausanne 25

http://www.worldarcherycentre.org/mailto:lausanne2018@worldarcherycentre.org

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Travel Information and Arrival

Travel to Lausanne

Travel to Lausanne is to be arranged by each participant. The Organising Committee will not be organising transportation from Geneva airport nor any other airport to

Lausanne, not from the Lausanne train station to any hotel (official or not official).

Upon landing at the airport please collect your luggage and/or equipment and proceed through customs to arrivals.

Train tickets are easily bought via SBB app or from the machines in the train

station. Most train tickets are valid for the whole day on selected route, not only on

specific train.

Information and schedules from SBB app or fahrplan.sbb.ch website.

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

sbb.ch

Train to

Lausanne

Geneva

Airport

Zurich

Flughafen

Basel Airport

Average duration

of the trip

50 min 2 h 30 min 1 h

Frequency of

trains

15-30 min Hourly 30 min

Estimated price in

2nd class

20-30 CHF 70-80 CHF 60-70 CHF

Estimated price in

1st class

45-50 CHF 130-140 CHF 110-120 CHF

Location of the

train station

In the airport In the airport

EuroAirport is not linked

directly to the railway system,

but there are connections by

public transport to the railway

stations in Basel

Is transfer

needed?

No Usually no, but

some connections

via Zurich

Yes,

usually via Bern

https://www.sbb.ch/

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Transportation in Lausanne Lausanne is brimming with varied and accessible means of transport to suit every

budget: bus, metro, regional train, etc. When arriving at Lausanne train station (Lausanne Gare), you can use the public transport system - bus or metro just in front of the train station. If needed, taxies are parked in front of the main entrance

of the station. Uber is also operational in Switzerland.

All hotels in Lausanne provide a card for their guest to use the public transportation within the city, free of charge. The same card gives discounts on various cases.

When necessary, ticket machines are in every stop. 1 hour ticket (4.60 CHF) and 1 day ticket (9.30 CHF) allow you to transfer as many times as needed. The SBB

mobile app is also very easy to use, if you have internet connection.

More information: public transportation in Lausanne different transport providers in Lausanne area

official webpage of Transport Lausanne

discounts with transportation card (hotel guests) map of metro system

The Lausanne Metro

Metro is a rapid transit system that serves the area of the city of Lausanne. The network consists of 2 lines and a total of 28 stations. You can see the map of metro lines here.

The event is using the M-2 line which connects the area of Ouchy (South Cluster)

with the Area of Epalinges (North Cluster). South stop is “Ouchy Olympique” and North stop is “Croisettes”.

LOC busses will provide a shuttle service to the venues in their Cluster on competition days and during official practice:

• Ouchy Olympique - regular shuttle bus to the Vidy field • Croisettes - regular shuttle bus to 2 venues

o Montheron o World Archery Excellence Centre

Buses will be easily identified as “WAMC2018 transport” and the pick up and drop off areas will be easy to find.

The time needed from Ouchy to Croisettes is approximately 20 minutes.

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Accreditation Card World Archery will be operating the accreditation system.

Participants should collect their accreditation upon arrival in Lausanne at the

accreditation office located at the Centre. Accreditation office open hours:

12-13 August 9:30 – 12:30 and 14:00 – 18:00 14-16 August 8:30 – 18:30

17 August 9:30 – 12:30 and 14:00 – 18:00 18 August 8:30 – 9:30

Participants will need to show a proof of age to get their accreditation card. Archers

are requested to bring their passport or ID card with them to facilitate this process.

Always keep this accreditation in your possession at all times. Accreditation will be requested to access practice and competition venues. No participant can practice in the Centre without showing its accreditation.

In case of lost or stolen accreditation during the event, a participant can purchase

another accreditation from the World Archery accreditation area for a cost of 30 CHF (25 EUR/30 USD).

Accreditation will mainly consist of a plastic card without ID photograph, but with full name, role and access privileges included.

Accreditation Card

Lanyard

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Uniforms and Clothing Sports clothing suitable to weather conditions and shooting. For the outdoor and

indoor events camouflage or denim jeans are strictly forbidden. For the Field event athletes may wear trousers of their choice, including denim. Camouflage is forbidden

at all events. World Archery rules apply to this event. This includes the uniform rules. However,

as participants do not represent their countries, but themselves, name on the back of the archer or same uniform for coaches and archers from the same country will

not be reinforced. Archers and their coaches will need to have a sporty look. No sandals or open shoes are allowed, only sport shoes or boots.

Women shall wear dresses, skirts, divided skirts, shorts or trousers, and blouses or tops (covering the front and back of the body, be fixed over each shoulder while still

covering the midriff when she is at full draw); Men shall wear trousers or shorts and long or short sleeved shirts (covering the

midriff when at full draw);

Oversize clothes or baggy type pants or shorts are not allowed; Due to weather conditions, protective clothing such as sweaters, track suits, rain

gear, etc. may be worn.

Sport shoes shall be worn by all athletes and officials except for disabled athletes when included on their classification card. Sport shoes may be different styles, but

shall cover the entire foot. For the Field event: walking shoes or boots are strongly advised. We also

recommend having long pants and no shorts since we are in a forest area where ticks are known to be present. We recommend that all participants use anti-tick

sprays. They will also be available at the start of the course.

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Information that participants need to provide to the Organising Committee ASAP

Following details need to be provided to LOC as soon as possible but no later than

8 August 2018.

Changes to categories Any changes to age classes or bow divisions will not be possible after the 8 August. Changes will only be made when possible before this date and when place is

available.

Traveling with own vehicle - VVAC (Vehicle Venue Access Card) If you are coming by car to the event, please complete the VVAC form you will find

at the end of this booklet and send it to us via email at Lausanne2018@worldarcherycentre.org before 8 August. The VVAC will allow your car to enter in the dedicated parking areas at each venue.

The VVAC card requested will be handed to the participant together with their

accreditation card. A temporary pass will be provided upon arrival.

Type of Target face to use for Indoor competition For the indoor event, the LOC will use vertical triple target faces for all archers as default (at 18 and 25 meters).

However, any archer who would prefer to have a single target face (with all the rings

in it, from 10 to 1) will need to request it to the LOC before 8 August via email Lausanne2018@worldarcherycentre.org. In this case, this type of target face will be provided in both distances (for both 18 and 25 meters).

Any archer who has not asked for the use of a single target face before 8 August,

will be shooting on a vertical triple targets faces at 18 and 25 meters. Single target face Vertical triple target face

(upon request only)

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Official Hotels There are 5 official hotels where the LOC will publish information, transport plans

and results of the event on a daily basis.

All participants staying in the official hotels will receive a free transportation card from the hotel reception. All chosen hotels are located next to Metro stops and very close to 2 locations where LOC transportation will take them to the venues.

Hotel Cluster Closest Metro stop

Aquatis Hotel North Cluster Vennes (1 stop from Croisettes) Aulac Hotel South Cluster Ouchy Olympique Mövenpick South Cluster Ouchy Olympique

Carlton Lausanne South Cluster Delices (2 stops from Ouchy) Continental South Cluster Lausanne Gare (4 stops from Ouchy)

Any participant not accommodated in one of these hotels, will need to use their own transportation to reach the different venues or arrive in Les Croisettes metro-bus

stop (for the North Cluster) or in the Ouchy area, Hotel Aulac (for the South cluster).

Competition Schedule You can find the different competition schedules on our website:

www.worldarcherycentre.org It is possible to see the schedules per venue or per group/day.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note, due to the high number of participants registered

and in order to accommodate all archers in the existing venues, some changes might occur, such as changing days and venues for select groups. Changes in the competition schedule will be published on the website and all participants effected

will be notified accordingly.

Practice (before, during and after the event)

BEFORE (10-13 August and 17 August) Participants arriving before the competition can practice at the World Archery

Excellence Centre starting from the morning of 10 August to the evening of 13 August. The Outdoor Range will provide targets at 30, 50, 60 and 70 m. The indoor hall will provide targets at 25 and 18 meters.

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Practice schedule in the Centre on 10-13 August and on 17 August:

9:00-13:00 (morning session)

14:00-20:00 (afternoon Session) One sesssion (morning or afternoon) costs 10 CHF. A full day of practice costs 15

CHF. Payment can be done on site directly. Cash or by credit card. Bow cases can be stored in a dedicate space at the Center for free if requested.

No transportation will be provided by the LOC to the venues on these dates.

The LOC will organise personel to monitor this area. However, the LOC refuses any

responability of any lost or damage that could occur on the material left.

OFFICIAL PRACTICE (14 August) Archers can practice on 14 August 9:30-16:30, free of charge, at 3 venues:

• World Archery Excellence Centre, indoor

• World Archery Excellence Centre, outdoor • Vidy outdoor field

Equipment inspection will take place during this time. In case it is not possible to attend official practice, equipment inspection would be done in the morning of the

competition, but it could cause delays for all archers.

DURING (15-16 August and 18 August) All fields and venues are used for archers competing.

The only practice targets available (in a limited number) will be in the Centre indoor hall, where 10 to 15 targets will be ready to use for those participants willing to

practice at 18m. This practice is free of charge.

AFTER (19-25 August) Participants willing to practice at the centre (indoor or outdoor), will have the

possibility to do so with the same rate and conditions as the practice sessions organised “before” the competition.

Note: The World Archery Excellence Centre will have a storage area for any participant with the wish to store their bowcase or any other luggage from the

moment the event will be over until they will return home. If you are interested, please let us know during your accreditation. This service is free of charge.

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Competition Venues The competition will take place across three competition venues, depending on the

groups and disciplines:

Venue Name World Archery Excellence Centre

Competition hosted Indoor Archery + Outdoor Archery 60 m and 70 m

Venue information Chemin de Chalet Pra Roman 10, 1000 Lausanne 25

Specs

Size: 9000m2 in total Surface: indoor - synthetic floor

outdoor - grass and asphalt for walking paths Toilets: 6

Transport information

public transportation to Croisettes + shuttle buses

Note: please be aware that the Vidy field will have tents with benches for all athletes

in their rest-waiting area. There is no need for any archer to bring an individual tent.

Venue Name Field Archery Range Montheron Compagnie des Archers de Lausanne

Competition hosted Field Archery

Venue Information Montheron

Specs

Field course of the local club

The course is modified from the regular fixed course http://www.archers.ch/plan_field/parcours.html

Transport Information

Shuttle buses from Centre and Croisettes

The 3 venues will have access to spectators. Spectators will have their dedicated area to follow the competition according the possibilities each venue will allow.

Venue Name Archery outdoor field Vidy Compagnie des Archers de Lausanne

Competition hosted Outdoor Archery 30 m and 50 m

Venue Information Park de Vidy

Specs

Dimensions: 50m x 110m

Surface: grass Toilets: 1 disabled plus other at walking distance

Tents: for the entire athletes waiting area

Transport

Information Public transport + shuttle buses

http://www.archers.ch/plan_field/parcours.html

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No seating for spectatros will be available in Vidy and Montheron venues. The Centre

might have some spectators seats in the indoor and outdoor field (limited number). Info board with results (or live info site) of the competition happening at that moment will be available per venue.

Information on Food at the different venues

World Archery Excellence Centre The following Food & Beverage items are foreseen at this time:

• Sausage, salad and rostis, 8 CHF • Sandwich, 5 CHF

• Hotdog, 5 CHF • Pancakes, 4-6 CHF

• Sparkling Water, 2 CHF • Soft Drinks, 2.5 CHF

• Coffee, 2 CHF

Vidy area A food truck will be available which will sell a variety of Food & Beverages and other

facilities are close by

Montheron A lunch pack (7 CHF) is available for purchase in advance, it includes:

• Sandwich (turkey, cheese, salad and tomato) • Cereal Bar • Fruit (banana or apple)

• No water. Competitors will have their Water Bottle and can fill up at various water stations

Please inform latest by 13 August by email if you wish to purchase a lunch pack for the field course.

At the start and finish of the course there will also be the possibility to buy the following Food & Beverage items:

• Sparkling Water, 2 CHF • Soft Drinks, 2.5 CHF

• Coffee, 2 CHF

Additional information about the competition

Shooting Format

In Vidy and the Centre the qualification rounds will be shot following the AB-CD rythm.

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Outdoor event match brackets Based on the entries at the 26th July the following match-play brackets will be run

for the outdoor event:

Event Name #athletes Phase

R4M Recurve Men (49 years or less) 18 1/16

R4W Recurve Women (49 years or less) 11 1/8

R5M Recurve Master Men (50-59 years) 70 1/48

R5W Recurve Master Women (50-59 years) 41 1/24

R6M Recurve Master Men (60-69 years) 28 1/16

R6W Recurve Master Women (60 years and over) 7 1/8

R7M Recurve Master Men (70 years and over) 5 1/4

C4M Compound Men (49 years or less) 13 1/8

C4W Compound Women (49 years or less) 8 1/4

C5M Compound Master Men (50-59 years) 40 1/24

C5W Compound Master Women (50 years & over) 25 1/16

C6M Compound Master Men (60 years and over) 15 1/8

B4M Barebow Men (49 years or less) 7 1/4

BM Barebow Master Men (50 years and over) 12 1/8

BW Barebow Master Women (50 years and over) 7 1/4

IX Instinctive Bow 7 1/4

LX Longbow 8 1/4

Archers number (Back numbers) Will be provided the same day of the competion, in each venue before the warm-up arrows.

Medical Insurance and Services

Each participant needs to have its own medical insurance. The LOC is not responsable to cover any cost of medical services needed during the participation in

this event. Emergency number for ambulance in Switzeland is 144.

Each venue will have a basic medical service. This service can provide first aids

assitance if needed. In case of any need of medical services during the competition, please contact the LOC.

Live results and photos

All scores will be live on info.worldarchery.org. Photos of each day will be available on the World Archery website and the photo gallery on the event website.

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Water - hydration at the venues Each participant will receive an event branded Water bottle to be used during the

event. In each venue, the LOC is providing water distribution deposits, which will allow participants to refill their bottles as often as needed. Water in these deposits are “tap water”, which in Lausanne is one of the best waters you can consume.

Merchandising

There will be few “Masters” merchandising items available on sell in the Centre. World Archery and World Archery Excellence Centre items will be also available for

purchase there.

European and World Master Games During the event the International Masters Games Association will be present with a booth with information on the European Master Games and the coming World

Master Games.

High Draws Judges will be very strict on high draws. Please make sure your shooting form is

online with the World Archery rules.

Triathlon World Cup – traffic restrictions in Lausanne Lake side On Saturday 18 August and Sunday 19 August, the city of Lausanne is hosting the

Triathlon World Cup in areas around Ouchy and Vidy (lake side of the city). These areas will have traffic restrictions. Please be aware of it.

Award Ceremonies On 15 and 16 August, Award Ceremonies will be organised at each venue where the

competition took place. Therefore, there will be one ceremony in the Vidy, one in Montheron, one in the Centre outdoor field and another in the indoor hall.

On the last day, 18 August, all ceremonies will be combined in one that will be organised in the World Archery Excellence Centre. This combined Award Ceremony

will be followed by a small closing Ceremony. All archers are invited to take part in this combined award ceremony and closing of the event.

Additional information about this evening will be provided at the start of the event.

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About Lausanne

https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/lausanne.html

Lausanne, the second-largest city on Lake Geneva, combines a dynamic commercial town with the locality of a holiday resort. The capital of the canton of Vaud is also a

lively university and convention town. Sports and culture are given a high profile in the Olympic capital.

Shops in Lausanne are generally open Monday to Friday from between 8:30 or 9:30 and 18:30 or 19:00. Many smaller shops also close over lunch from around 12:00

– 13:30. Large department stores such as Globus are open until 19:00 Monday to Friday.

The best places to shop in Lausanne

There are several fashionable clothing stores in the area above the main train station in Lausanne. Some of the most interesting shopping is around the area of Place St

François. From there you can also meander along Rue de Bourg. Place de la Riponne and the Lausanne Flon area are also very good places to explore

for shopping. In each of these areas, exclusive clothes and shoe boutiques are found alongside international high street chains.

Crissier, to the west of Lausanne, offers extensive out-of-town shopping. In La Côte, the Aubonne Outlet Centre is worth a visit for branded bargains. Ikea is

also located in Aubonne.

Vevey, Montreux, Morges and Nyon all have appealing smaller specialty shops, ideal for browsing and gift shopping.

Shopping for essentials

For clothes, the main department stores in Lausanne are Globus and Manor. The main supermarkets are Coop and Migros. Aldi is a global discount supermarket chain.

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Weather

The average high temperature in August in Lausanne is 25°C, average low is 13°C.

https://www.holiday-weather.com/lausanne/averages/

Money in Switzerland

Please note that Switzerland remains with the Swiss franc, usually indicated as CHF. https://www.xe.com/currency/chf-swiss-franc

Electricity-plugs

In Switzerland the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz and has its own standards in plugs, Type J, which is used almost exclusively in Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Free time and sightseeing in Lausanne and areas around

Lausanne is located in a truly beautiful setting next to Lake Leman with the

mountains in the background.

Lausanne has several Museums (including the Olympic Museum), a wonderful cathedral in the old part of town and many restaurants of all kinds. A boat ride on the lake is also very popular.

Any accredited participant can visit the Olympic Museum upon showing

their accreditation card on 12-19 August.

We wish you a pleasant trip, a great competition

and look forward to seeing you in Lausanne!

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VVAC Vehicle Venue Access Card request form

Please complete the VVAC form and send to us before 8 August by email at Lausanne2018@worldarcherycentre.org

Note: If you are renting a car, please provide the contact details of the rental car company and the type/size of the car.

Archer first name: _________________________________________

Archer family name:________________________________________

Date of birth:_____________________

VEHICLE INFO

Car brand:________________________________________________

Car model: _______________________________________________

Colour: __________________________________________________

Plate number: _____________________________________________

(*) IF RENTING a Vehicle

Rental Car company: ______________________________________

Vehicle type/size: _________________________________________

Deadline to provide this information to the LOC: 8 August.

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