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January 2013 Issue 45

Presidents Diary
The New Year has already begun on a high note for the Federation as we just formally included IMAS Sportsystem as a sponsor for the hugely successful I ICF Video on Demand Service. This platform will continue to ensure that Canoeing reaches a maximum number of viewers.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

The Presidents Diary National Federations are requested to nominate athletes for TIP Canoe Sprint (1) National Federations are requested to nominate athletes for TIP Canoe Slalom (2) 2013 NF Membership Fees (3) ICF Rule Books (4) 2012 Doping Statistical Report (5) Bidding for ICF Events (6) TV Coverage of the ICF Wildwater canoeing sprint World Championship Solkan 2013 (8) ICF signs Sponsorship Agreement with IMAS Sportsystems for VOD service (9) REMINDER: Media Questionnaire for 2013 ICF Events (10) Lerina Bright, ICF Media & Public Relations Manager is leaving the ICF (11)

In addition, the ICF is in the final stages of concluding a TV deal with European Broadcasting Union for 2013 2016, this is a result of the successful World Cup and World Championship TV programmes produced in the last few years. EBU have been delighted to offer the ICF a firm agreement including World Cups and World Championships for Canoe Slalom and Canoe Sprint events. Already Eurosport have committed to showing ICF World Cup and World Championships in 2013 live following successful coverage in 2012. January will be moderately busy as my first activity will be honouring the invitation of the President of the International Handball Federation (IHF) to attend the World Championships in Barcelona, Spain from 24 27 January. IOC President Jacques Rogge has also invited me to attend a meeting in Lausanne at the IOC Headquarters next Friday (25 January). I will of course use this opportunity to visit the ICF Headquarters. At the end of the month I will return to Lausanne (30-31 January) for a meeting to address the ICF Governance Project. The meeting will be held at the headquarters and in attendance will be the ICF Secretary General, Paul Owen, Philip Graille, Dr. Cecilia Farias and Stefan Gustafssonthis is to move forward the ICF plans for governance before another meeting in February in Madrid. Jos Perurena ICF President IOC Member

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2013 Canoe Sprint Talent Identification Programme

National Federations are requested to nominate athletes for TIP Canoe Sprint In order to progress the technical and physical level and the performance of athletes from developing National Federations, and in accordance with the successful Canoe Sprint Talent Identification Programme (TIP) in the previous years, the ICF will be launching TIP to provide technical and financial support in 2013. Furthermore, the target this year is to identify and select young talented athletes for Canoe Sprint who may qualify for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games and/or to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and beyond. The athletes performance in the TIP will be monitoring continuously and only those who show and improvement in their performance will continue to receive financial support! The ICF with the cooperation of the Continental Associations, will select the eligible National Federations (list enclosed) who can then nominate athletes into the ICF TIP. The 2013 ICF TIP has been planned as follows: 1. Participation in the Junior/U23 World Championships in Welland, Canada and Training Vamp before 2. Participation in the Senior Canoe Sprint World Championships in Duisburg, Germany and Training Camp before 3. Possible support participation in Continental/Regional or Multi-Sport Events by Continental Association NF Conditions of application: Application will be accepted only from those NFs who are on the list of the ICF Developing National Federation The age limit of athletes is from 15 to 21 (born between 1992-98) Men and women in K1/C1 category. Maximum two per country Application forms and questionnaires shall be completed and sent back in accordance with deadlines The selected NFs will cooperate with the ICF and host countries for fulfilling the requirement of the participation

The ICF role and financial support The ICF will select the athletes to the programme from the applications received. Considerations will be given to all athletes, taking into account their level of performance, gender equity and continental balance The ICF will organize the various programmes The financial conditions of the participation in the planned events are under progress. The expenses of the participation will be covered by the ICF with the cooperation of the host federations, whilst the travelling expenses may be shared with the participants.

National Federations, who wish to apply for the inclusion to the TIP 2013/14 are requested to fill in the enclosed form and send it back to Csaba Szanto: csaba.szanto@canoeicf.com . Deadline to receive all applications is 28 February 2013.

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2013 Canoe Slalom Talent Identification Programme

National Federations are requested to nominate athletes for TIP Canoe Slalom Over the past few years the ICF has initiated the Talent Identification Programme (TIP), under the auspices of the ICF Development Programme, which has received strong interest from National Federations. The main aim of the program is to improve each athletes performance at the various ICF competitions and continuously monitor their improvement. The ICF has established an elite pool of young athletes for this project. The ICF is now looking to Identify potential elite athletes in Canoe Slalom from developing National Federations who could compete at World Championship level and may qualify for the Olympic Games in Rio 2016. The targeted classes are Womens K1, Womens C1, Mens K1, Mens C1 and Mens C2. 1. Organization of TIP Camps Preparation camp: before a competition and competition participation Refine the physical and technichal abilities of the selected athletes as preparation for improved performance in the World Championships and other canoeing events Mental preparation for major events Help the athletes to improve at a faster pace and perform better in competition Reinforcement camp: during the season Provide further guidelines for athlete training and performance Observe and learn the technique and training regimes from high level coaches and elite athletes NOTE: These camps will be run as: 2. Level 1: Continental level: with paddlers from the same continent Level 2: International level: with the best paddlers from the different continents

Programme A provisional programme for the upcoming actions in 2013 will be published after the close of registration.

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Nomination A National Federation can nominate up to 3 boats of the most talented athletes in their country. Athletes previously involved in the 2012 TIP will be considered for inclusion in 2013 depending on their performance and involvement in 2012. The ICF reserves the right to make the final selection of athletes from National Federations.

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Evaluation criteria of the Athlete The potential and possible improvement/performances of athletes is a crucial fact for invitation to the World TIP group The logistical support and efficient communication of the concerned NF will be considered in the invitation of athletes Motivation, involvement, regularity of training and global attitude during previous camps will be considered The cooperation of the athlete with the ICFs coaches during the programme is essential

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Selection criterias for athletes and NF Athletes should be between the ages of 16 and 21 years. The National Federation must be a financial member of the ICF with NO outstanding membership fees.

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Financial aspect The ICF will provide coaching. The ICF will organize as much as possible free local transportation, boarding, accommodation for participants. Small participation fees may be requested of the athlete/National Federation for some unexpected or specific costs.

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Contact Please fill in the enclosed nomination and information forms in excel format and send back to Pierrick Gosselin (pierrick.gosselin@gmail.com) before 10 February 2013.

2013 NF Membership Fees

Invoices for Membership Fees due end of March 2013 ICF membership fees are due by 31 March 2013. An athlete whos National Federation has not paid their membership fees by the stipulated date, will not be eligible to compete in any upcoming ICF events. In addition, no funds will be provided to the Federation from the ICF Development Programme. Attached is a COPY of the letter that will be sent to your Federation for action. For further queries please email: info@canoeicf.com.

ICF Rule Books

The 2013 ICF Rule Books will be sent out to all National Federation in February 2013. The electronic version can be found on the ICF website: www.canoeicf.com Should your NF require additional Rule Books, an order form will be placed on the website. For further additional information regarding the Rule Books, please contact: hengameh.ahadpour@canoeicf.com.

2012 Doping Statistical Report

NFs are required to submit results of all doping controls According to Art. 14.2 of the ICF Anti-Doping Rules, all National Federations should report to the ICF the results of all Doping Controls within their jurisdiction. National Federations are also required to inform the ICF of their Registered Testing Pool (RTP) and the name of the contact person for Anti-Doping matters within your Federation. The completed form (attached) must be returned to Heny Ahadpour at hengameh.ahadpour@canoeicf.com before 31 February 2013.

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Bidding for ICF Events

A formal written bid should be provided to the ICF The deadline for submitting bid documents is set for 22 February 2013 to give the ICF Headquarters and Chairs of Technical Committee sufficient time to prepare the evaluation and recommendations for the Board of Directors Meeting in March. If a site visit is requested by the Chair of the discipline, the interested party will be contacted by the ICF Headquarters to organise the visit. The next Board Meeting will be in Glasgow (GBR) from 14-15 March 2013; Organizers who are interested in presenting their bids in the Board Meeting can contact: hengameh.ahadpour@canoeicf.com. To arrange accommodation in Glasgow please contact the BCU at: andy.goodsell@bcu.org.uk.

TV Coverage of the ICF Wildwater canoeing sprint World Championship Solkan 2013

NFs are requested to contact their National Broadcasters/TV Channels TV Slovenija has confirmed to the Slovenian Canoe Federation that it will produce the TV signal for the sprint finals and possibly the second run of team races at the 2013 ICF Wildwater Canoeing Sprint World Championship in Solkan, Slovenia. Slovenian National TV plan to organize live night race under the flashlights on Friday, unfortunately this will not be possible on Saturday because they already have other engagements with live coverage of other sporting events. Due to these commitments Saturdays competition will have to end before 18h00. The Slovenian Canoe Federation requests that interested NFs make inquiries with their National TV channels to see if they would like to broadcast the event in the hours suggested in the enclosed programme. The competition schedule can be adapted to suit the broadcasting hours for the respective TV Channels if this information is provided to the Slovenian Federation early enough. The Friday night competition will be organized at the highest possible level and will be a great promotion for the sport. The final can however be postponed if the event cannot be broadcast in the evening as it is important that as many TV channels and countries broadcast the competition. For additional information contact ICF Secretary General Simon Toulson\: simon.toulson@canoeicf.com.

ICF signs Sponsorship Agreement with IMAS Sportsystems for VOD service

IMAS will support the ICFs very successful Video on Demand Service The International Canoe Federation (ICF) is pleased to announce a sponsorship agreement with IMAS Sportsystems.

With this one-year agreement, IMAS Sportsystems will support the ICF Video on Demand Service. This free tool enables all fans to watch ICF Events continuing the provision that was first implemented successful in 2011.

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IMAS Sportsystems products will be recognized as official ICF products. The company will benefit from advertising rights and international exposure. IMAS Sportsystem has been created in 2003 by the two German brothers, Volkmar and Rainer Franz. They developed a new automatic starting system for canoeing and rowing. For additional information on IMAS Sportsystem, please visit: http://www.imas-sport.com/index.php/en/

Information on 2013 ICF Events for National Federations & Event Organisers

General Information about ICF Marketing ICF Marketing documents are available on the ICF website /NF area. ICF Sponsoring flyer ICF Sponsoring brochure: presenting Canoeing, the ICF and the sponsoring advertising opportunities (will be updated as soon as possible with 2012 figures/pictures) ICF Marketing programme: presenting the marketing plan, objectives, achievements 2011 -2012, new projects ICF Advertising Guidelines on Equipment. This project is still in progress and it will begin with the Olympic disciplines, therefore, the document on the website is not the final version.

ICF Advertising Guidelines on Equipment at ICF Events Visual presentation is a key factor in any sporting event. The overall look of the equipment, the venues, the field of play and the athletes adds value to the competition. The ICF wants better recognition of its Events. Therefore it wants to standardise the Identifications on all Equipment. Placing the athletes equipment visibility at the forefront will help to further distinguish ICF Competitions, enable the identification of athletes and stakeholders, and improve the general appearance of equipment. The ICF is therefore pleased to work on Guidelines regarding Authorised Identifications on Equipment at ICF Competitions. This guide will contain the general rules and the specific details for the different categories of equipment. These guidelines will provide guidance on how these principles are to be implemented. They are not intended to restrict but to clarify each stakeholders position within the ICF Competitions structure. The objective is to keep the space clean and visible. These rules will apply to all equipment used at Canoe Sprint and Canoe Slalom ICF Competitions from 2013, for NFs who are ready to implement the Guidelines. The manual will be extended to other ICF disciplines in the future. In order to finalise this first version and decide on a timeline, the ICF needs to receive your feedback from NFs about the Guidelines and what if any, are their sponsorship commitments. In particular, the ICF would like to know what is the duration for all existing contractual agreements with national Sponsors? All comments can be emailed to catherine.wieser@canoeicf.com before 28 February. The document is available in the ICF website/NF Area.

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REMINDER: Media Questionnaire for 2013 ICF Events

Information requested include name of Media Contact, Website Address & Event Logo In order to begin early promotion of ICF Events in 2013, Event Organisers are kindly requested to complete the attached Media Questionnaire. Information such as the Media Contact, website address (URL address) and Event Logo are requested. Depending on the feedback provided on the form it will be determined what level of assistance is required before and during the event. The deadline to receive the completed form is 31 January 2013. For further information, please contact media@canoeicf.com.

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Lerina Bright, ICF Media & Public Relations Manager is leaving the ICF

After 2 years of committed service to the ICF, Lerina has decided to move on to other challenges. Lerina has been an integral part of the ICFs team at the headquarters and has spearheaded various media initiatives during her time at the ICF. We hope that you will join us in wishing Lerina all the best in her future endeavours. Lerinas last day at the ICF will be 11 February and can be contacted at media@canoeicf.com.