CSIV-B Vimeiro 2009 - Portugal
Ambassador Classics
SCHEDULE (Provisional)
Date 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th October 2009
Place Centro Hípico Hotel Golf Mar, Vimeiro - Portugal
1. ORGANISER
Comissão Organizadora dos Concursos de Saltos do Vimeiro
Centro Hípico Hotel Golf Mar
Praia do Porto Novo
2560-100 Maceira TVD PORTUGAL
Telef. (+351) 261 980 800 Fax (+351) 261 984 621
With the assistance of:
ACV - ASSOCIAÇÃO DE CAVALEIROS VETERANOS
ACV Local event contact - Tereza Costa Cabral
(+351) 917 766 996
2. ORGANISING COMMITTEE (Art. 101.6)
Honorary President Luís Vaz Almada (POR)
Show Secretary Ana Maria Jordão
Secretary Cláudia Santos Ferreira
Phone: (+351) 261 980 800
Fax: (+351) 261 984 621
3. EVENT DIRECTOR
Name António José Macedo (POR)
Address Praia do Porto Novo
2560 – 100 Maceira TVD
Telephone (+351) 261 980 800
Telefax (+351) 261 984 621
II GENERAL CONDITIONS
This event is organised in accordance with:
- FEI Statutes, 22nd edition, April 2007, updated 21 November 2008
- FEI General Regulations, 23rd edition, effective 1st January 2009
‑ FEI Veterinary Regulations, 110th edition, effective 1st January 2009,
‑ The Rules for Jumping Events and its annexes, 23rd edition, effective 1st January 2009, and if applicable the Rules for the FEI world Cup Jumping Events.
‑ and all subsequent corrections and modifications to the above Rules and Regulations as published by the FEI.
- The arbitration procedure is regulated in the FEI Status and General Regulations. In accordance with this procedure, any appeal against a decision rendered by the FEI or its official bodies must be settled exclusively by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in
Lausanne, Switzerland .
III OFFICIALS
1. GROUND JURY:
President João Bourbon (POR)
Members Ana Maria Jordão (POR)
Teresa Bourbon (POR)
2. FOREIGN JUDGE:
Name Not appointed
Email address
3. COURSE DESIGNER: (Art. 155, 259.5.1)
Name Lourenço Fernandes Thomaz (POR)
4. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR AJA
Name Herbert Seiler (SUI)
5. CHIEF STEWARD:
Name António Lopes Mateus (POR)
6. ASSISTANT STEWARDS:
Name Armando Rebelo (POR)
7. STABLE MANAGER:
Name Joana Bourbon (POR)
8. FEI VETERINARY DELEGATE:
Name Mário Barbosa (POR)
IV SPECIFIC TECHNICAL CONDITIONS
1. VENUE
The CSI Ambassador Classics will take place outdoors.
2. COMPETITION ARENA
Dimensions 75m x 120m aprox. – 9.000sqm.
Type of footing grass
3. PRACTICE ARENA
Dimensions 30m x 100m aprox. – 3.000 sqm.
Type of footing silica sand and geotextile
4. STABLE
9 sqm (3x3).
V INVITATIONS
Number of NFs invited: Unlimited
NF invited: All
Total number of athletes: 80
Number of home athletes: 20
Number of foreign athletes: 60
Number of athletes per NF: Unlimited
Number of horses per athlete: 3 - 6 Years and Older
Number of Individual athletes per NF, if applicable:
OC Wild Cards: 20%
The Organising Committee through their NF invites competitors.
One groom per rider.
FACILITIES OFFERED:
A) Portuguese and foreign Competitors and Chefs d'Equipe
Hotel - The Organizing Committee offers special prices for rooms at Vimeiro:
Hotel Golf Mar ***
| Room |
Price/Day |
| Individual Standard Golf View |
65,00 € |
| Individual Standard Sea View |
75,00 € |
| Individual Superior |
75,00 € |
| Double Standard Golf View |
80,00 € |
| Double Standard Sea View |
90,00 € |
| Double Superior |
90,00 € |
| Junior Suite |
126,00 € |
| Suite |
145,00 € |
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The Listed prices are for Bed and Breakfast
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For images to different kind of rooms please visit: www.hotelgolfmar.com
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Hotel das Termas **
| Room |
Price/Day |
| Individual |
36,00 € |
| Double with Single occupation |
40,00 € |
| Double |
52,00 €
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| Suite |
74,00 € |
The Listed prices are for Bed and Breakfast
CO invites Competitors to a Welcome cocktail at the venue, on the 6th October as well as to the Official Dinner on the 10th October when the prize distribution of Challenge Cup and Team Competition will take place.
B) Grooms
Requests for groom accommodation must be sent with entries.
Cost of accommodation and meals will be at the cost of riders.
Meals: Catering will be provided at the ground at a convenient price.
Sufficient sanitary and showering facilities for male and female grooms, with hot and cold water, will be provided by the OC.
C) Horses
Stabling arrangements, from the 5th to the 12th October
For events in Europe, stabling is free of charge. Outside Europe stabling to be paid by OC or Athletes. If by the Athletes, at per stable.
D) Welcome
The time and date of arrival of riders and horses and their means of transport must be given to the OC in order to facilitate them on arrival.
E) Local Transportation - Arrangements from Hotel to show grounds
The Hotels proposed by the OC are at the following distances of the Show grounds:
HOTEL GOLF MAR at the Show grounds, about 5 minutes walk.
HOTEL DAS TERMAS at about 5 minutes by car.
Shuttle Service between Hotel Golf Mar and Riding Centre provided by the O.C between the 1st to the 5th October.
F) Advertising and Publicity on Competitors and Horses (Art. 136)
The competitors are authorised to carry the logo of their personal sponsor on the saddlecloth in accordance with Art. 136.
The Chief Steward is responsible for ensuring that Riders respect FEI Regulations relating to Art. 136 before entering the arena. Competitors not complying with Art. 136 will not be permitted to enter the arena during the competition.
VI ENTRIES ‑ (Art. 121, 251)
Closing dates for
Entries in Principle: 21st August
Nominated Entries: 14th September
Definite Entries: 30th September
Last date for substitutions: 1st October
Entry fee per horse 250,00 Euros
Extra Stable: 60,00 Euros
Entries have to be sent to: NF
All Riders who do not inform the OC via fax (+351 261 984 621) or e-mail (
[email protected]) of the cancellation of one or more horses included in the definite entry list until the 1st of October 2009, will have to pay a fine of 200,00€ per horse, through the Orginisin Committee or respective National Federation.
IMPORTANT - Entry forms must include the following information on horses:
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· Name of horse/pony
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· Passport number
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· Date of birth
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· Name(s) of owner(s)
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· Breed
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· Colour
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· Country of birth
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· Sex
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· Stud-book initials
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· Owner’s name
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Declaration entries for each Class must be made at the Show secretary’s office as bellow.
VII VETERINARY MATTERS
1) SHOW VETERINARIAN (treating veterinarian) :
Teresa Curto
Veterinary inspection will take place at the stables on the Tuesday 6th October.
A) HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ENTRY OF HORSES
Details on compulsory health tests and, where applicable, quarantine period and protocol, etc., PLEASE APPEND SPECIMEN IMPORT LICENCES (FOR LABORATORY HEALTH TESTS) WHICH WILL BE APLIED TO HORSES ATTENDING THIS EVENT, In case of doubt or problems, please contact the FEI Veterinary Department as soon as possible.
B) CUSTOMS FORMALITIES
Details of required customs documents, border crossing points, times of opening and customs agencies.
NFs holding an International event in their country should inform their National Veterinary Authority and their Customs Authority at least four weeks beforehand. They should request every facility to assist the movement of horses accompanied by FEI Passports and the necessary veterinary certification at frontier crossing points into and out of their countries. (Vet. Regs. Art. 1004.2).
Name of horse transport company representing the OC :
Name: Nuno Braancamp
Full address: Avª 24 de Julho, 52 – 2º Drt
1200 Lisboa - Portugal
Telef: (+351) 213 920 240
Telefax: (+351) 213 907 758
Email:
C) MEDICATION CONTROL LABORATORY - (Art. 1021)
All samples collected in accordance with VR Art. 1016 & 1018 will be analysed by FEI Approved Laboratory appointed to carry out analyses on samples collected at this event (Vet. Regs Art. 1022):
Name Laboratoire des Courses Hippiques
Address 15 Rue de Paradis, F – 91370 Verrrières-le-Buisson, France
Telef. 33 1 69 75 28 30
Under the Medication Control Programme (MCP) in Groups I and II, all samples collected in accordance with Vet Regs. Art 1016 will be analysed by the Laboratoire des Courses Hippiques (LCH), Verrrières-le-Buisson, France. The central MCP Laboratory will be reviewed in June 2009. Please refer to FEI bulletin for further information. For events other than those listed in Vet. Regs. Art. 1016 or for events other than in Groups I and II, samples may be analysed at an alternative FEI listed laboratory (Vet. Regs. Art. 1021).
VIII MISCELLANEOUS
1) OBJECTIONS/COMPLAINTS - (Art. 167, 168, 170 & 171)
All complaints and objections to be valid must be made in writing and accompanied by a deposit of CHF 150.00 - or equivalent.
2) GENERAL CLASSIFICATION AT THE END OF THE COMPETITIONS
Leading rider award ‑ Gift
Best foreign rider ‑ Gift
Best home rider ‑ Gift
Best Lady rider in GP ‑ Gift
3) PRIZE ‑ CLASSIFICATION
4) PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY
Mounted attendance at prize distribution at the end of each Class is obligatory to the 8 top placed riders
The owner of the winning horse/pony is invited to the prize giving ceremony for the Grand Prix.
5) DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES AND INDEMNITIES ‑ (Art. 130)
Prizes will not be monetary, but in the form of gifts.
6) DOCTOR /MEDICAL SERVICES
Name: Lucia Costa (POR)
7) INSURANCES
“All owners and competitors are personally responsible for damages to third persons caused by themselves, their employees, their agents or their horses/ponies. They are therefore strongly advised to take out third-party insurance providing full coverage for participation in equestrian events at home and abroad, and to keep the policy up to date.”
8) EVENT'S ORGANISATION ‑ (Art. 114-115)
In exceptional circumstances, together with the approval of Chefs d' Equipe and Ground Jury the OC reserves the right to modify the schedule in order to clarify any matters or matters arising from an omission or due to unforeseen circumstances. Any such changes will be notified to all competitors and officials as soon as possible and must be reported to the FEI Jumping Department by the Foreign Judge.
9) ENTRY RIGHT TO SHOWGROUNDS (Art. 133,1005)
In order to be allowed necessary access to the FEI stable area, the names of owners (maximum of two per horse) must be declared at the same time as the definitive entry of their horse. It is essential that riders and their grooms indicate their full names and role to the Jumping Secretariat before the 24th September 2007.
10) SAFETY CUPS
All safety cups allowed by FEI.
Caro – Cardinali & Rothenberger GMBH
11) START LISTS & RESULT SHEETS
The name of the owner of each horse will be added to all start lists and result sheets, as well as its stud book initials, counter of birth, sex and age.
12) DISPUTES
In the event of any discussion concerning the interpretation of the schedule (in translated languages), the English version will be decisive.
13) SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR AMABASSADORS
Annex X
Art. V1 – The objective of the following set of regulations is to standardise types of Events and competitions for Ambassadors throughout the world taking into account specific problems applying exclusively to Ambassadors.
Except for the following specific rules, the FEI rules for jumping events will apply:
Art. V2 – Definition of a Ambassador
The following may compete as Ambassadors:
1. Ladies from the year in which they reach their 45th birthday and gentlemen from the year in which they reach their 49th birthday. Riders may not have participated in jumping competitions for senior riders at CSI** events and upwards in the current year.
2. Ambassador competitions are open to riders who, in the current year, have not taken part in any competition in the initial round with the height of obstacles exceeding 1,30m.
3. Each rider must be in possession of a valid licence from his/her National Federation.
4. Upon entering Ambassadors for International Events, NFs automatically certify that entries are correct and that the participants meet the above requirements.
Art. V3 – International Events
The following competitions can be organized for Ambassadors: CSI Cat. A and B and CSIOs.
CSIV Cat. A Events (Art.106)
1. A CSIV Cat. A event is an international Event open to individual competitors from the host country and from an unrestricted number of foreign countries.
2. No limit on prize money offered.
3. All other requirements as per rules for CSI** event for seniors.
CSIV Cat. B Events (Art.106)
1. A CSIV Cat. B event is an international Event open to individual competitors from the host country and from an unrestricted number of foreign countries. Riders living abroad may compete at CSIV cat. B events for the host country at events held in the host country.
2. No prize money.
3. All other requirements as per rules for CSI* event for seniors.
Art. V4 – Obstacles and Courses
Courses for Ambassadors consist 8 to 12 obstacles.
Obstacles have a minimum height of 1.10m and a maximum of 1.20m in the first round. Spread obstacles have a width in proportion to their height of 1.20m to 1.30m.
Speed 350 m per minute.
THE FEI CODE OF CONDUCT
FOR
THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE
The Fédération Equestre International (FEI) expects all those involved in international equestrian sport to adhere to the FEI’s Code of Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the horse must be paramount and must never be subordinated to competitive or commercial influences.
1. At all stages during the preparation and training of competition horses, welfare must take precedence over all other demands. This includes good horse management, training methods, farriery and tack, and transportation.
2. Horses and competitors must be fit, competent and in good health before they are allowed to compete. This encompasses medication use, surgical procedures that threaten welfare or safety, pregnancy in mares and the misuse of aids.
3. Events must not prejudice horse welfare. This involves paying careful attention to the competition areas, ground surfaces, weather conditions, stabling, site safety and fitness of the horse for onward travel after the event.
4. Every effort must be made to ensure that horses receive proper attention after they have competed and that they are treated humanely when their competition careers are over. This covers proper veterinary care, competition injuries, euthanasia and retirement.
5. The FEI urges all involved with the sport to attain the highest levels of education in their areas expertise.
A full copy of this Code can be obtained from the Fédération Equestre Internationale, Avenue Mon-Repos 24, CH-1000, Lausanne 5, Switzerland. Telephone: +41 21 310 47 47. The Code is available in English, French, Spanish, German and Arabic. The Code is also available on the FEI’s website: www.horsesport.org.
FIRST DAY 7 October - Wednesday
COMPETITION Nr. 1
International Class - Two Phases (Article 274)
Small Tour
1st phase Table A not against the cloc over 9 obstacles (combination authorized), 2nd phase Table A against the clock open to all horses that completed the 1st phase without elimination or retirement over 4 obstacles, possibly with one combination. Placing will be awarded according to faults over the Two phases, as well as the clock time for the 2nd phase.
Speed 350 m / min.
Obstacles height 1,10 m (about)
Horses 2 horses allowed per rider
Open to all the Ambassadors taking part in the CSIV, and to the horses not registered for Competition nr.2.
COMPETITION Nr. 2
International Class – Table A against the clock with jump-off against the clock (Article 238.2.2)
Large Tour
Speed 350 m / min.
Obstacles height 1,20 m (about)
Horses 2 horses allowed per rider
Open to all the Ambassadors taking part in the CSIV, and to the horses not registered for Competition nr.1.
SECOND DAY 8 October - Thursday
COMPETITION Nr. 3
International Class - Table A against the clock (Article 238.2.1)
Small Tour
Speed 350 m / min.
Obstacles height 1,10 m (about)
Horses 1 horses allowed per rider
Open to all the Ambassadors taking part in the CSIV, and to the horses not registered for Competition nr.4 and 5.
COMPETITION Nr. 4
International Class – Competition over two rounds plus a winning round Table A (Article 276.1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 1.9)
Large tour
The 16 best competitors of the first round qualify for the second round (Article 276.1.1). The 8 best competitors of the second round qualify for the winning round. Counting penalties and time of the two rounds (Article 276.1.6). All competitors start the winning round with 0 penalty points.
Speed 350 m / min.
Obstacles height First and second round - 1,15 m (about)
Winning round - 1,20 m (about)
Horses 2 horses allowed per rider
Only open to Ambassadors taking part in the CSIV, and for horses not registered for competition Nr. 3 and 5.
COMPETITION Nr. 5
International Class - Qulifying Competition for the Challenge Cup 2010
Small Tour
Table A against the clock with jump-off (Article 238.2.2)
Speed 350 m / min.
Obstacles height 1,10 m (about)
Horses 1 horses allowed per rider
Placing 10
Only open to Ambassadors tregistered in the Challenge Cup, and to the horses not registered for Competition nr.3 and 4 .
THIRD DAY 9 October - Friday
Day off
FOURTH DAY 10 October - Saturday
COMPETITION Nr. 6
International Class
Accumulator Jumping Competition with Joker, no Jump-off (Article 269)
Large Tour
Speed 350 m / min.
Obstacles height 1,20 m (about)
Horses 2 horses allowed per rider
COMPETITION Nr. 7
International Class – Table A against the clock with jump-off (Article 238.2.2)
Small Tour
Speed 350 m / min.
Obstacles height 1,10 m (about)
Horses 2 horses allowed per rider
Open to all the Ambassadors taking part in the CSIV, and to the horses not registered for Competition nr.8.
COMPETITION Nr. 8
International Class - Nations Team Competition
Qualifying Competition for the Ambassador Cup 2009 (Article 265+273.3.1,4.1+264.9.2.2)
Small and Large Tour
Competition over 2 equal courses with jump-off
1st round - Table A, against the clock
2nd round - Table A, not against the clock
Jump-off - Table A, against the clock for the 1st place, one rider per team.
The 6 best teams of the 1st round take part in the 2nd round.
Maximum 3 Teams per Nation
Placing 6 Teams
Starting orders 1st round by draw.
2nd round in the reverse order of the intermediate ranking
(Penalties/time of the 3 best team riders)
Jump-off, if any,: same as the 2nd round.
Speed 350 m / min.
Obstacles Height 1,15-1,20 m (about)
No Water jump
Horses 1 horse per rider, exceptionally the Jury may admit 2 horses per rider (never in the same team)
FIFTH DAY 11 October - Sunday
COMPETITION Nr. 9
International Class – Speed and handiness class (Article 263)
Large Tour
Fixed time 350 m / min.
Obstacles height 1,20 m (about)
Horses 2 horses allowed per rider
Open to all the Ambassadors participating on the CSIV, and to the horses not registered for Competition nr.10 and 11
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COMPETITION Nr. 10
International Class – Speed and handiness class (Article 263)
Small Tour
Fixed time 350 m / min.
Obstacles height 1,10 m (about)
Horses 2 horses allowed per rider
Open to all the Ambassadors participating on the CSIV, and to the horses not registered for Competition nr.9 and 11.
COMPETITION Nr. 11
Grand Prix Qualifying Competition for European Cup 2010
International Class
Large Tour
2 different courses with 1 jump-off (Article 273.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1)
1st round - Table A, against the clock
2nd round - Table A, not against the clock on time allowed
Jump-off - (If any) Table A, against the clock
Starting orders: 1st round - by draw
2nd round - reverse order of penalties and time of the 1st round
Jump-off - same as 2nd round.
Starters in 2nd round: Minimum 20, or all clear rounds.
Speed 350 m / min.
Obstacles height Height of initial course aprox. 1,20 m, no water jump
Horses 1 horse per rider, which is not taking part in any other competition of this day.
Placing 16
Special Prize For best lady rider
ANNEXE 1
SPECIAL PRIZES
General Classification at the end of the Competition
1) Leading Rider Award
2) Best Foreign Rider
3) Best Home Rider
For the rider that gets the best score in the competitions of the CSIB V, according to the following table, only counting one score (the best) per competition. The Nations Cup doesn’t count for the scoring.
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Grand Prix
Comp. 15
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Large Tour
Comp. 3 - 6 - 14
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Small Tour
Comp 2 - 5 - 7 - 10 - 13
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Place
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Points
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Place
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Points
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Place
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Points
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1st
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30
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1st
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24
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1st
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12
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2nd
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28
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2nd
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22
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2nd
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10
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3rd
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27
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3rd
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21
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3rd
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9
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4th
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26
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4th
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20
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4th
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8
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And so on until the last placed competitor.
In case of ex-aequo the placing of the Grand Prix will be decisive.
The Prizes b) and c) can be accumulated with Prize a).
Download the program here 