Address : 2013 World Rowing Championships Organising Committee F10 Chungju City Hall, 21 Eutteum-ro, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do Republic of Korea

Tel : + 82 43 850 6682 Fax : + 82 43 850 3209 Email : 2013chungju@2013chungju.org Webpage : http://2013chungju.org This bulletin is available for downloading from the website (http://www.2013chungju.org)

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Chungju, Korea

2012 FISA Asian Olympic

Qualification Regatta

26 ~ 29, April

C h a l l e n g e . H arm ony . P assion

Energetic racing of

the dreams for Olympics

2012 FISA Asian Olympic Qualification Regatta in Chungju, Korea. Grand festival of Asians, chasing their Olympic dreams by fully exercising their

competency and bringing honor to their countries! Impressive fiesta of

challenges and passion, showing to the world the best and green Regatta!

This significant and meaningful festival, laying the solid foundation for the

development of rowing in Asia, is about to be held in Chungju which is rowing

toward the world as the center of culture and state-of-the-art industries in Korea.

It is a great honor for us to invite you to take part.

VIP M e s s a g e

Small-scaled but significant

Olympics on the water!

Wish for the successful event!

Chungju, the clean city which successfully hosted 2007 Asian Rowing Championships, is about to congregate 2013 FISA World Rowing Championships by inviting all of you. By being equipped with world-best facilities existing in harmony with the nature, Chungju is under seamless and orderly preparation to enable all participants from all over the world to exercise their full potential in the event. Prior to the big event of 2013 FISA World Rowing Championships, Chungju hosts 2012 FISA Asian Olympic Qualification Regatta. During the regatta, programs will be enforced for the development of rowing in Asia in close cooperation with International Olympic Committee (IOC) and FISA. I would like to invite you to 2012 FISA Asian Olympic Qualification Regatta in Chungju, Korea. Chungju will be the breeding ground for your dream of world best to come true! I am looking forward to meeting you in 2012. Thank you.

Chairman of Organising Committee for 2013 FISA World Rowing Championships Chungju, Korea Governor of Chungcheongbuk-do

Lee, Sijong _ Olympic Games are the sports festival for people of all around the world. Honorable rowers and coaching staff! I would like to invite you to Chungju, the city of beautiful natural scenes and long history! Your participation in the 2012 FISA Asian Olympic Qualification Regatta will be a great chance for you to be a player in the Olympics and make a valuable memory for your life-time. Hoping for the world-wide expansion of rowing, the 2013 FISA World Rowing Championships Organising Committee is confident that this regatta and 2013 World Rowing Championships will be a catalyst for globalization of rowing. The local government and citizens of Chungju unanimously expect this regatta will play a significant role for rowing to get popularity among the general public and for Chungju to transform itself as a water-sport city. I wish this regatta be the venue for realization of Olympics spirits and the great festival for you. Thank you.

Chairman of Executive Committee for 2013 World Rowing Championships, Chungju Korea Mayor of Chungju City Woo, Gundo

_ Since the foundation of Korea Rowing Association in 1964 and winning the gold medal in the 15th Asian Games in Doha, the rowing society of Korea has made sustainable development so as enough to win the bid to host 2013 World Rowing Championships, the biggest rowing event in the world rowing calendar. Successful hosting 2012 FISA Asian Olympic Qualification Regatta is expected to play a role for Korean rowing to become one of the major players in the international arena and be a chance for rowing in itself to vitalize in the Asian region so to attract more people to the world of rowing.

President of Korea Rowing Association Chairman of Asian Rowing Federation

Lee, Jongchul

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We lc o m e to Ko r e a

Nation of culture and sports!

Meet the potential of

the Republic of Korea!

With a five thousand-year-long history, Korea is the land of culture and art! With a rich experience of successfully hosting international sport events such as the 1988 Seoul Olympics and 2002 FIFA World Cup and a record of 7th in medal ranks in Beijing Olympic Games, Korea is recognized as one of the world's sporting powers. Take the chance to appreciate the real Korea, bigger and stronger than you expect. | Hangul | Hangul is the native alphabet of the Korean language originated from the shape of phonetic organs. It has been designated as Memory of the World by the UNESCO by being referred as one of the most rational, scientific and original languages in the world. | Taekwondo | With features of kicks, open-handed strikes and blocks, Taekwondo is Korea’s most famous sport based on one of its traditional martial art and became an official medal event in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. | Food of Korea | Korean cuisines are boating unique flavor and tastes with high nutrients and low calories. With Kimchi, a representative Korean food, Galbi (grilled beef ribs), Bulgogi, Bibimbob (mixed rice), soy-bean paste soup, traditional Korean chicken soup and Naeung-myeon (cold noodle) are popular among Koreans and foreigners. | Jikji (The Anthology of the Great Priests’ Zen Teachings) | Jikji is the world’s oldest extant movable metal print book included in the Memory of the World program by UNESCO. It was published in 1377, 78 years prior to Gutenberg’s “42-Line Bible” printed in 1455. | Samulnori | Samulnori is a representative folk music play accompanied by four percussion instruments such as Kkwaengguari(small gong), Jing(big gong), jango(hourglass drum) and Buk(drum) cool

Street support rally of Koreans during 2002 FIFA World Cup

| Seoul Olympics | The Seoul Olympics in 1988 were evaluated as a meaningful event by providing the world with a great opportunity for world peace by resolving conflicts of ideology and race. | 2002 FIFA World Cup | 2002 FIFA World Cup has its significance as the first time this event was held in Asia. It was co-hosted by two countries of Korea and Japan. | 2013 World Rowing Championships | With participation of 2,300 rowers from approximately 80 countries, the 2013 World Rowing Championships Chungju, Korea, is under thorough preparation to be remembered as one of the most successful Championships in the history of rowing championships.

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We l c o m e to Chungju

The center of green environment policy and

culture and art in Korea

Take the chance to indulge with attractiveness

and beauty of Chungju!

Surrounding by clean lakes and rivers, Chungju is the center of green environment policy. Being equipped with rich cultural heritage and diverse tourist resources, Chungju is a city to realize the bright future of emerging water sports. | Geographical Advantage | Locating at the center of Korea and North East Asia • Chungju locates in Chungcheongbuk-do, the very center of the Korean Peninsula which is neighboring China and

Japan and lies in the heart of North East Asia. • The city is equipped with great transportation conditions, ensuring easy and convenient access to not only mega

cities like Seoul and Busan but also each and every part of the country.

| Metrological Advantage | Green city with most suitable weather conditions for rowing • With 15°C in average annual temperature, vivid four-season from continental climate and 919.8mm in average

annual precipitation and no natural disasters such as typhoon, flood or heavy snow, Chungju is the most suitable arena for water sports like rowing.

• As illustrated by the fact that the municipal government of Chungju has preceded Clean & Green policy like Build Transfer Lease (BTL) business for maintenance of sewage pipes, Chungju is the center piece of Four River Project of the Korean Government.

Cultural and tourist city with diverse cultural heritages and | Historical and tourist Advantage | tourist destinations • As the cradle of the Midlands, one of Korea’s 7 major cultural areas, which had arisen in ancient times and where

the cultures of the Three Kingdoms of Korea had been mixed, Chungju has had diverse cultural properties designated by the central and local governments including Jungangtap Pagoda(Chungju Tappyeongri 7-story Stone Pagoda) and Chungju Goguryeo-bhi(Chungju Goguryeo Monument).

• Chungju has been one of the most favored tourist destination thanks to naturally endowed tourist resources such as boat tours of Chungju Lake, beautiful Worak Mountain, time-honored Suanbo Hot Spring, Moongang Sulfur Hotspring, and Angsung Carbonated Hotspring.

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Co m p e titio n In fo r m a tio n

Great dream and pioneer spirit toward

Olympics!

2012 FISA Asian Olympic Qualification

Regatta in Chungju, Korea

Dreams for Olympic rowing are now unfolding in Chungju, Korea. The water festival for Asians is about to take place at Tangeum Lake International Rowing Regatta Centre, the crystal clean and environmentally friendly world-class rowing venue. | Entry | • Deadline to be confirmed by FISA Additional information(Entry Sheet, Contact etc) is will be

provided by FISA | Provisional Programme |

• Wed. 25, April : Team managers' Meeting and Draw • Thu. 26, April : Heats • Fri. 27, April : Repechages • Sat. 28, April : Semi-Finals • Sun. 29, April : Finals

| Events | | Notice |

• Schedule

The competition will consist of the following events : • Men Single Sculls (M1x) • Men Lightweight Double Sculls (LM2x) • Women Single Sculls (W1x) • Women Lightweight Double Sculls (LW2x) • The system for additional manager meetings and event operation shall abide by FISA operating

system stated in FISA Rules of Racing and Event Regulation. • Boats and all other equipments of participants should be in line with FISA Rules of Racing and

Event Regulations and each association should bring their own equipment Some equipment will be available for rental (see page xx for more details).

• Participants shall be responsible for insuring their own.

Training Camp

• Notice: please, send your schedule for arrival to and departure - Arrival: 15, April - Camp opening: 16, April - Camp closing: 25, April

• Legal liability - Participants should take insurance with coverage for

property damage and body injury for him or herself and their equipments.

- The Organising Committee shall not take any responsibility for damages of all kinds caused during training camp.

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from Korea in advance to this following e-mail address. - E-mail : hankj0301@2013chungju.org

sheila.stephens@fisa.org • Contact us: please do not hesitate to contact us when you

have any requests and/or questions on participation in training camp. - Person in charge: Jin HAN - Contact point: Tel +82 43 850 6682

fax +82 43 850 3209 - E-mail: hankj0301@2013chungju.org

Ve n u e

The world best Regatta for rowing!

World-class broadcasting facilities!

Tangeum Lake International Rowing Regatta, formed by Chungju dam, has very calm and peaceful conditions so that it boasts a naturally-endowed environment for rowing. In addition, the Regatta is located within 10-minute distance from downtown so that it has great access to convenient facilities. | Regatta Course | With a total available length of 4,800m, a width of 287m~366m and a depth of 8m, Tangeum Lake International Rowing Regatta Venue satisfies all the conditions required by FISA. For the 2012 Asian Olympic Qualification Regatta, eight lanes will be established over the 2,000m course. | Water Quality | Since the Tangeum Lake is protected as the Water Supply Source Protection Areas for Seoul, the capital of Korea, the potential pollutants from an industrial complex has been completely blocked so as to preserve the lake with clean water. | Altitude of Regatta Venue | EL64.75m

Ground drawing of Tangeum Lake Rowing Regatta

Birds Eye View of Tangeum Lake Rowing Regatta Venue for the 2013 World Rowing Championships

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Facilities

More convenient and impeccable!

The convenience of participants is

prioritised in the process of facility

development.

As for rowers, the world-class facilities of Regatta and high-end services will ensure that you can exercise your full potential while as for team officials and relevant personnel, top-notch services for your full convenience will be prepared.

Re s t ri c t e d A r e a ❶ Grand Stand

1F: O.C Office Team Meeting Room

2F: FISA Office V.I.P Lounge Media Center

❷ Finish Tower ❸ Security ❹ Exchange Booth ❺ Accreditation Center ❻ Transport Office ❼ Volunteer Lounge ❽ Snack Bar ❾ Information Center ❿ Athletes Restaurant First Aid Medical Center Doping Control Center

Athletes Weighing Boat Weighing Bag Drop Off Team Tents Athletes Lounge Ergometer Boat Stands Toilets Shower Rooms VIP Media Parking Shuttle Bug Stop Storage Containers Victory Ceremony

Facilities for 2013 FISA World Rowing Championships, scheduled to be constructed by the end of 2012.

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We a t h e r

Mild climate of Chungju!

The climate of Chungju, a helping factor for

your better performance!

While located in the center of Korea, Chungju is a warped basin, surrounded by mountains. According to the climate analysis for the last five years, the prevailing wind direction is from north west to south east and the weather condition at the end of April is generally mild so it is good for a rowing regatta. | Climate Information |

Average climate conditions at the end of April for the recent five years Factors 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 Average

Ave, of Temp. (°C) 9.87 11.27 13.1 13.94 17.88 13.212 Highest Temp. (°C) 15.67 17.81 20.35 21.5 23.31 19.728 Lowest Temp. (°C) 4.84 5.8 6.66 6.14 13.24 7.336

Relative Humidity (%) 62.6 62.8 55.3 47.2 64.1 58.4 Prescription (mm) 7.6 2.7 4.1 1.7 11.6 5.54

Ave. of wind speed (m/s) 2.45 2.07 2.12 2.24 2.18 2.212 Time of sun rise (hh:mm) 05:41 05:41 05:41 05:42 05:41 05:41 Time of sun set (hh:mm) 19:11 19:11 19:11 19:11 19:11 19:11

| Wind Direction |

6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00

10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00

VISA

Information for visa application

More convenient and speedy procedure!

Through close cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, procedures for visa issuance will be streamlined and time required will be shortened to support convenient arrival and departure of participants. | Required document for visa issuance | Passport, application form issuance, fee, letter from O.C Embassy of each nation might request additional documents. • Request for invitation issuance for visa application

- Eligible person of request: participants who want to have visa issuance - Mandatory items to check: Name, gender, birth, nationality, expire date of passport, number of passport,

occupancy and title - Due date for request: 60 days prior to the event

Posting of issued invitation for visa issuance by the Organising Committee: 45 days prior to the event | Person in charge for visa application | • Name: Choung Jin Hun, Jin HAN • Address: 2013 FISA World Rowing Championships Organising Committee

F10 Chungju City Hall, 21 Eutteum-ro, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do Republic of Korea • Tel/Fax: + 82 43 850 6681 / + 82 43 850 3209 • E-mail: 2013chungju@2013chungju.org

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Tr a n s p o r t

Convenient and fast transportation system!

Chungju, a city open to the world!

Chungju is placed at the northern part of Chungchungbukdo which belongs to the central continental metropolitan area in the Korean Peninsula so it boasts easy and convenient access. Korea's diverse transportation networks ensure your comfort and fast trip to Chungju. | Transport Network | Airline

Road

Rail

• International air routes from approximately 170 cities in 50 countries - Two hours distance from the Incheon International Airport, the # 1 airport in Asia

- 40-minute distance from the Cheongju International Airport • Great accessibility to the city through high speed transportation

networks, largely thanks to its geographical advantage of being located at the center of the nation

• Jungbu inter-continental highway shortens driving hours to Chungju from metropolitan area, airports and ports

• East-west highway(section from Pyeongtak to Chungju) will be opened • Buses access to everywhere in Korea through high speed bus systems • Accessible from all directions, linked with national road 3, 19, 36

and 38 • Chungbuk Rail Service, electrified for the environment, will be

operated.

| Team Transportation | • Shuttle bus service from international airports to official accommodation

will be provided by the Organising Committee free of charge. • Each team should confirm their arrival and departure times in advance. | International transport of boats | • The Organising Committee can introduce you quality transport agencies for your

boat transport. • It will take from one to three hours from international ports such as Incheon,

Pyeongtak and Busan to the Regatta.

Access from ports

Access from airports

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A c c o m m o dation

Special and diverse accommodation facilities!

Chungju, a leisure city for people around

the world!

From quality accommodation and official hotels to delicious and various food programs, you can experience a top-quality service from sincere hearts of people so that you will be able to focus your energy only on competition.

| Official Accommodation | • Suanbo Chosun Tourist Hotel, Grand Hotel, Holly Spa Hotel

Full-board Price in US dollars Driving time

Distance from No. of

Rate No. Accommodation Catagory Rooms

Single 14 Suanbo Chosun

Four stars 1 Tourist Hotel Twin 66

Single 10 Three stars 2 Grand Hotel

Twin 30 Single 10

Three stars 3 Holly Spa Hotel Twin 30

Price (person/in the Regatta

US Dollars) Venue (km)

210 28

150 170

10 130 140

28 110

from the Regatta Venue

(min)

26 10 27

• During the event, shuttle bus service between official hotels and the Regatta will be provided by the Organising Committee at free of charge.

• Reservation & Inquiry: please contact the Organising Committee when you have questions and requests on hotel reservation. - Person in charge: Hong Seong Seol, Jin HAN - Contact point: + 82 43 850 6682 (fax + 82 43 850 3209) - E-mail: 2013chungju@2013chungju.org

| Other accommodation facilities | • 533 rooms of seven hotels around the Regatta • High-quality condominium with 671 units • Accommodation facilities in Suanbo area are accessible in 20-30 minutes from the Tangeum Regatta

• Suanbo Chosun Tourist Hotel | Food |

- 109-1, Onchon-ri, Suanbo-myun, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

• All meals will be composed of various foods to satisfy your preferences and served in buffet. - + 82 43 848 8833

• Breakfast and dinner will be served in accommodations and lunch in a athlete restaurant in the Regatta.

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• Grand Hotel - 855, Bongbang-dong, Chungju-si,

Chungcheongbuk-do - + 82 43 848 5554

• Holly Spa Hotel - 264-1, Onchon-ri, Suanbo-myun, Chungju-si,

Chungcheongbuk-do - + 82 43 843 2001

Tr a v e l

Rich resources for sight-seeing and enjoying fun!

Chungju, a special tourist zone designated by the

Korean Government!

The Organising Committee will provide you with information not only on tourist activities developed in line with the rowing events but also on additional programmes including some tourist spots in Korea and East Asia. | Tour of Chungju | • Course: Jungangtap Pagoda - Chungju Goguryeo-bhi - Prehistoric Museum in

Jodong-ri -Chungju Lake boat tours-Temple Site in Mireuk-ri-Suanbo Hot Spring For more information, please visit http://cj100.net/english

• City tour by bus will be provided. • Travel hours: 9 • Expense: free of charge (provided that lunch and ferry fee shall be taken by

individual.)

| Tour of Chungbuk | • North Area: Chungju Lake Tour. Inc - Cheongpung Culture Heritage Park - Sukyeong

Fountain - Sainam Rock - Dodam Sambong - Ondal Grotto • Jungbu Area: Early Printing Museum - Historic Museum of BaekJe - CheongJu

National Museum - Cheong NamDae - Muneui Cultural Comples -Sangsoo Herb Land For more information, please visit http://www.cbtour.net/index_eng.jsp

| Tour of Korea | Regarding to major tourist destination, courses and expected expense, you can refer to the web-site of Korea Tourism Organization. - http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr

| Tour of East Asia | As for travel courses and expense of neighboring China and Japan, you can refer to information by timeline and price level at the web-site of Korea Tourism Organization. - http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr • If you have any question and/or request on tourist information, please contact

the Organising Committee. - Person in charge: Yang Soon Seok, Jin HAN - Contact point : +82 43 850 6682 (fax +82 43 850 3209) - E-mail: 2013chungju@2013chungju.org

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E q u i p m e n t & Media S ervice

Diverse latest boats!

Enjoy through convenient rental services!

| Boat Rental | • Boats rental service will be provided for all teams which do

not bring their own boats. • Daily lease expense is USD 25 for single scull and USD 35

for double scull. • Please, inform us in advance on the number and period of

boat leasing to following e-mail address. • Person in charge

- Name: Shin, Dong-hee and Han,Jin - Tel: + 82 43 850 6681 - Fax: +82 43 850 3209 - E-mail: sdh62@korea.kr

2013chungju@2013chungju.org

| Bicycle Rental | • You can conveniently rent

bicycles at a designated place in the Regatta.

• A total number of 30 bicycles are available at USD 3 per day.

State-of-the-art digital media of Chungju!

To help communication with the world!

| Media Service | • Media from all over the world will enjoy state-of-the-art services which enhance

its reporting on great performances of Asian rowers. • High-speed Internet service, telecom and fax will be provided.

O r g a n is in g Co m m itte e

2013 FISA World Rowing Championships

Organising Committee will do its best to support

your performance and to ensure impeccable

operation of the event.

| Contact | • Address: 2013 World Rowing Championships Organising Committee

F10 Chungju City Hall, 21 Eutteum-ro, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do Republic of Korea • Tel: + 82 43 850 6682 • Fax: + 82 43 850 3209 • E-mail: 2013chungju@2013chungju.org • Webpage: http://2013chungju.org

| Organising Committee | | KRA |

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● Secretary General Kang, Hodong

- Comprehensive secretary work

● Planning & Coordination Dept. Director Kwak, Jeumhong

- Comprehensive operational work

● Business Support Dept. Director An, Myongja

- Comprehensive operational workoperational work

● Competition Director Lee, Kyebeak

- External Director of KRA

(Korea Rowing Association)

● International Director Ken Lee / Lee, Kihyun

- Executive Officer of ARF

(Asia Rowing Federation)

● Competition Assistant Director Cheon, Jaekon

● Umpire Director Lee, Seontae

● Planning General Affairs Team General Manager Kweon, Ohdong

● Business Team General Manager Kweon, Soonseong

● External Cooperation Team General Manager Park, Taein

● Culture & PR Team General Manager An, Namgyu

● Venue Structures, Facilities, Manager

Lee, Beomchan

● Event Operation Manager Kim, Myeounggyu

Vi c t o r y & S uccess!

With perfect preparation,

2013 FISA World Rowing

Championships, the Organising

Committee will contribute to

the development of rowing

in Asia. Through impeccable preparation of the 2012 FISA Asian Olympic Qualification Regatta, Chungju will ensure greater satisfaction and

realize the moment of truth for you. The development of a top-quality Regatta environment, perfect operation of the event and the provision of ancillary services of Chungju

will lay the solid foundation for the development of rowing in Asia. While making efforts to get good appraisal from participants like rowers and staff as well as from general spectators, the Organising Committee

will do its best to leave the event as a light house for the bright future

of the sports in Asia. Grand festival of water sports, beyond your expectation! Chungju, Korea is looking forward to meeting you!