Feedback on WRC2010

[intraftfed]

Please put feedback on how you felt the WRC2010 was organised. Here is a template of questions for you to answer:

1. Pre-event communication

2. Pre-event training and options of accommodation, meals, etc

3. Accommodation, meals and transport during event

4. Entertainment during the event

5. Races:
a) Sprint
b) H2H
c) Slalom
d) Downriver

6. Media options

7. Location and course in general

8. Any other comments

[usgirl]

1.Pre event communication pretty much the same as usual. IRF info (Sue) was quite good. Info from race coodinator was satisfactory, always think things get a bit lost in translation and that is what makes it more complicated ie: lodging, transport etc. There were no glitches, however, in this regard, throughout our trip.
2. All went well in this area. We walked to dutch water dreams before the buses started running due to the taxis that were suppose to be available for event (at a discount) not being available. Probably due to World Cup. This was not that big of a problem. If to do this again, it would have been great to rent bikes ahead of time.
3. Accomodations, meals, transport all spot on. Dinner schedule a bit off first few nights at Dutch Water Dreams based on women's practice being scheduled right up until captain's meeting and right during dinner. Teams without extra bodies (coaches etc.) to go to meetings have a bit tougher time. This was not much of an issue in such a self contained event, however, if travel to captains meeting was involved it would have meant missing dinner.
4. There was not much entertainment as such during event, this was fine though. Gave some good down time. Have always enjoyed cultural flavor at functions in past, therefore, if it is available it is always welcome.
5. All events were phenomenal; flow was great, timing worked just fine. Down river was a success on artificial course and should be kept if possible at other artificial venues in the future. Should be a consideration when looking at future venues.
6. Media options; good job Joffe. All was exceptional in this area
7. Location and course fantastic
8. Overall, one of my more favorite events. What a fantastic venue!! My kudos to everyone involved.....

Lisa Reeder/US Women's Team

[stan]

Hi Mark,
I was only spectator from internet this year. But I competed there during the Pre-world 2009.
It was superb event from spectators point of view, the news on the organisers websites were putting immediately, fotos, videos - great !
It was very painful for me to identify the country of the teams. The flag on the front of boats would be good.
Thank You very much for the youth worldchampionship event and thanks for a hard work organizers company.
Cheers
Stan Hajek
director of the WRC 2003 in the Czech Republic

[Deb Cook]

Overall, a fantastic event, and so well organised Despite being on artificial water, the courses were really challenging and it felt like we were really tested.
Great to see such increased media coverage, video, photo etc going on. I hope it captures the world's attention and there are companies out there who could see the benefit of supporting the sport
My only criticism is having to incorporate commercial sessions into race days, as it meant really late race starts for teams. However, I know that this was necessary both to fit all the youth events in, and also financially.
So many people commented on what a spectator friendly event and location it was, so well done for that - the commentary, the big screen ad video work, the footpaths etc all made it possible for people to watch and cheer loads.
Thanks
Deb / GB ladies