2008 WUC Triathlon: Update and Program
June 25th, 2007
The 9th World University Triathlon Championship will be organized in Erdek, Balýkesir, Turkey from June 26th to 29th, 2008. Accommodation & Catering All delegations will stay at the Agrigento Hotel (3 star-hotel). The CISCA delegation of will be lodged in a 4 star-hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served at the hotels. Moreover, if requested, a lunch box will be provided. The CISCA delegation will have their meals at the same hotel. In addition, an office will be supplied for the CISCA delegations. There will be a phone and a fax machine open to international call, computer with internet access and printer. The judges will be accommodated at different 3 star-hotels. They will have their meals at the same hotel. Transportation The delegations will be transferred from Atatürk Airport in Istanbul. From Istanbul, the transfers will be provided by sea buses to the hotels in Erdek. For departure of the delegations, the same process will be followed. Local transfers will be provided by the Erdek Municipality. On the race days and for the opening and closing ceremonies the delegations will be taken from and to the hotels and to and from the competition venue. Cars will be provided for the CISCA delegates. Medical Services In the accommodation and competition venues, a doctor, a nurse and an ambulance will be present. Doping Control The International Doping Control Centre in Ankara will examine the samples. Security The security of all participants will be provided by the Local Police Department of Erdek and the Gendarmerie Headquarters before, during and after the competition. Cultural Activities Erdek is a touristic city which has excellent facilities. Cultural programs such as visits to the touristic points of interest will be organized for the participants. Also city guides and translators will accompany the guests during the championship.
Program
Thursday June 26th 18h30–20h30: Welcome party for VIP and team managers Friday June 27th 9h30: Guided bike recognition tour 12h20: Briefing in the Agrigento Hotel 17h30: Opening Ceremony 19h30: Pasta party Saturday June 28th 12h00-12h45: Bike check-in 13h00: Race start Men 14h30: Race start Women 17h00: Awards Ceremony 19h30: Closing Ceremony & Farewell banquet Sunday June 29th Departures
