I N V I T A T I O N
The Italian Blind Sports Association (FISPIC) hosts the
8th EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP in SHOWDOWN 2016
18th to 25th September 2016 – Tirrenia (Pisa), Italy
It is my great pleasure to invite you to the 8th Showdown European Championship 2016 which will be
held in Italy. I assure you that we will do our utmost to satisfy your expectations and desires.
Italy is a country rooted in human and social values that are the basis of a healthy society. Especially
international sport events, which we are delegated to organize, remind me of that. Sport is a universal
activity able to break down country borders, languages barriers and differences among people.
Short Schedule for EC 2016
Breakfast from 7.00 to 10.00, Lunch 12.00 to 13.00, Dinner 20.00
Monday 19th September
10.00 Start of optional trainings
Tuesday 20th September
10.00 Start of sight classification
17.00 Referee Meeting
18.00 Opening ceremony
18.30 Team Leader Meeting
Wednesday 21st September
10.00 Start of sight classification and start of bat check
Thursday 22nd September
08.00-19.00 Competitions
Friday 23rd September
08.00-19.00 Competitions
Saturday 24th September
08.00-18.00 Competitions
20.30 Gala dinner, prize giving and closing ceremony
Sunday 25th September
Departure
EC Playing System
As specified in the EC Playing System for Showdown 2014 – 2017, 32 Gentlemen and 24 Ladies are
allowed to compete in this year’s European Championship.
Starting places allocation according to the current country ranking (Co-Efficient for IBSA European
Championship 2016):
Country
Czech Rep.
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Netherlands
Poland
Slovakia
Slovenia
Sweden
Other countries
players Gentlemen
2
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
1
players Ladies
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
If the number of countries does not reach 32 players (Gentlemen) and 24 players (Ladies), best missing
players of yearly ranking should be given a “wild card” according to the current ranking of best players
on 15.06.2016.
Please register until 15.06.2016! All unused starting places are going to be assigned to other countries
strictly following the IBSA Ranking List.
Countries are allowed to register additional players to reach the required number of players to take
part in the team competition (Triple). Of course, these additional players are not allowed to compete
in the gentlemen and ladies Championship.
Optional training on Monday 19th
Please indicate in the entry form whether we should reserve a training slot for you on Monday 19th. In
addition, inform us about any special wishes for the training. We try to take all your wishes in
consideration. Once collected all training requests, you will get the time schedule.
Accommodation and traveling details
Hotel and venue:
Olympic Beach Le Torri
Via Delle Orchidee 44, 56018, Tirrenia (PI)
E-Mail: [email protected] – Phone: +39 050 32270
www.olympichotels.it/olympic-beach/
Early arrival on Sunday 18th is optional, combined with the option to an extended training on Monday
19th. Regular arrival is scheduled for Monday 19th. Classifications will take place on Tuesday 20th and
Wednesday 21st. Please arrive as early as possible. The Championship end on Sunday 25th after
breakfast.
The basic fee is 100 Euros a day, hence 700 Euros for early arrival (on the 18th) and 600 Euros for regular
arrival (on the 19th). Accommodation will be in double or triple rooms depending of the number of
registered participant within your delegation. There is also available a limited number of single rooms,
for which we have to charge a single occupancy supplement of 30 Euros a day. Please indicate possible
whishes concerning the accommodation in the registration form.
In addition to the registration fees, we have to collect the IBSA fee of 25 Euros for each participating
player.
The participation fees include full pension, water and house wine during the meals free of charge and
free sunshade and deckchair on the hotel-owned private beach. Also included is a free shuttle service
from Pisa International Airport or Pisa rail station (there and back).
After having received your entry from, we are going to reply the confirmation of registration together
with the totaled up payable amount of fees. Please pay the fees until 15.07.2016.
Entry Form EC 2016 Showdown
Please send in your application by E-Mail:
Until 15.06.2016 to Dino Capovilla: [email protected]
Unused places will be assigned to other players strictly following the IBSA Ranking List. After having
received your entry from, we are going to reply the confirmation of registration together with the
totaled up payable amount of fees. Please pay the fees until 15.07.2016.
Country:
Contact person:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Day of arrival (Sunday 18th or Monday 19th):
Player No 1:
Player No 2:
Player No 3:
Player No 4:
Player No 5:
Player No 6:
Guide/Coaches No 1:
Guide/Coaches No 2:
Guide/Coaches No 3:
Guide/Coaches No 4:
Please inform us about special food requirements:
Please inform us about the number of required single rooms (supplement of 30 Euros a day).
Are there any other requirements or information you consider relevant to us?
Should we reserve a training slot on Monday for you? Any wishes or requirements for the training?
Please inform us as soon as possible about your traveling details and required transfers.
Payment
Please pay your fees by bank transfer to our account until 15.07.2016:
IBAN:
BIC (Name of the bank):
Account-holder:
Address:
IT61 P010 0503 3090 0000 0000 566
BNLIITRR (BNL – Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.P.A.)
Federazione Italiana Sport Paralimpici per ipovedenti e Ciechi
Via Flaminia nuova n. 830, 00191 Roma
Further information
Contact for all further information the LOC:
Dino Capovilla, E-Mail: [email protected]
PFA the following documents:
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IBSA Classification Master List 2015.pdf
IBSA Country Ranking Co Efficient EC 2016.pdf
IBSA EC Showdown Playing System 2014-2017.doc
We hope to meet you in Tirrenia!
Best regards
Sandro Di Girolamo
President of FISPIC