IRF NEWSLETTER - July 2004

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Contents:
1) 2005 WORLD RAFTING CHAMPS - update
2) EURO CUP
3) RAFT RACES
4) GUIDE TRAINING & EDUCATION WORKSHOP

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1) 2005 WORLD RAFTING CHAMPS - update
The plans for the 2005 WRC to be held in Ecuador next year are moving on smoothly. The Ecuadorians themselves are very excited to be hosting a world championship of this nature. For those who are keen to see the river and location of next years WRC, the Amazonas Cup is running their later this year. (see below under 3a).

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2) EURO CUP
a) Upcoming races - the next race on the Euro Cup calendar is in Bosnia Herzegovina in Vrbas. It is an R4 & R6 event and will be held from the 31 July to 1 August.
b) Results: we are waiting for the results from the event in Norway but the results of the Euro Cup races so far can be found at http://www.e- rafting.info/rafting/events/04EC_results.asp. We find Germany on top of the R4 & R6 mens logs with Czech and Italy right behind. With the women we find the Czech teams dominating the top of the R4 log but Slovakia managed to edge them out of 1st position in the R6 log.

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3) RAFT RACES
a) Copa Amazonas 2004; 27-31 October; Quijos river, Ecuador
Club Rafting ECUADOR, host of the 2005 World Rafting Championships invites you all to the Copa Amazonas. The Sprint, Slalom and Downriver events will be held at the same sites as planned for the WRC 2005.
The Copa Amazonas is a C-level event with women’s and men’s categories and will be run according to IRF rules (www.IntRaftFed.com).
Equipment: The organizers will provide 14’ self-bailing rafts. Competitors should provide their own paddles, life jackets, helmets, knife, throw bag and personal clothing. Wetsuits will be available to rent but this must be arranged in advance.
Inscription fee: $100/team. Includes rafts for competition and training from Oct 27 to 31 inclusive.
Other costs: $100/person to cover accommodation, meals, transport and social events from Oct 27 to 31 inclusive.
Training prior to the event: Boat rental $50/day. Transport will be arranged by the organizers with local taxis (mostly twin cab pick ups) that have published rates to all put-ins and take-outs. 
Accommodation options include free camping and hotels in the $5- 10/person range (recommended).All values are in $US.
Interested teams should contact info@raftingecuador.org for more details.

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4) GUIDE TRAINING & EDUCATION WORKSHOP
An IRF Guide Training and Education workshop will be held after the Amazon Cup 2004. Guide and Trip Leader exams will be held in conjunction with the Instructor workshop.
Dates: Guide exam Nov 4, Trip Leader exam Nov 4-5, Instructor workshop Nov 4-6. Place: El Chaco, Quijos valley, ECUADOR. This location is the same as for the Amazon Cup.
River: Quijos river (Class III+ - IV+).
Prerequisites: As described in the following documents.
Guide Training and Education Award Scheme - http://www.intraftfed.com/GT&E/GTE%20Award%20Scheme.htm
IRF Recommended Minimum Requirements for Guides (for Guides and Trip Leaders) - http://www.intraftfed.com/GT&E/GTE%20Min%20Req.htm
If you don't meet any of the requirements please contact Steve.
Cost: Costs for participation including qualification for two years if  passed are: - Guide $US30, Trip Leader $50, Instructor $100. Meals and accommodation approximately $15-20/day.
Provided: Boats, paddles, pumps, etc. and transport to the river will be provided by Alliance Yacu Amu Rafting / Rios Ecuador.
What to bring: Personal equipment including buoyancy aid, helmet, throw bag, river knife, whistle, and flip line.
To register please contact: Steve Nomchong steve@andinanet.net; Head of Guide Training and Education Committee
International Rafting Federation; www.IntRaftFed.com

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