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andyman
LSST Chairman
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 Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:41 am Subject: World Masters Marathon Pescara, Italy - 20 September 2008 |
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If you read the other thread on the original World Masters venue in Zurich ( here ), you will know that CIC/FIRS had a last minute change of heart and moved the event to Pescara, Italy 
Sol and I have now bitten the bullet and cancelled our flights to Zurich  but have decided to go to Pescara instead 
Its a little annoying, obviously as we lost £50 each on the cancellation, but also as Pescara clashes with the British Champs it means I can't return to face my demons of last year (leg injury). Oh well, all things considered I think I would rather go to Italy for the marathon.
If anyone is interested in joining us (30+ Gav  ) let me know. Outline plan is
Fri 19 Ryanair Stansted-Pescara
Sun 21 Ryanair Pescara-Stansted
then sort out hotel/hostel. Dont think we need a car as its quite central and at the moment the flights are fairly reasonable. |
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Fred_Paris
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:50 am Subject: |
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I don't think you are allowed to race both world championship as a senior and a veteran, which is probably better  |
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Rick
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:04 am Subject: |
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| You can do both so long as you are eligible for both on age categories. Gav is not, since he was still 29 on 1st Jan and FIRS age rules should apply to the race. I have noticed CERS rules being applied rather weakly when the European masters race was held in Germany last year which could have been to my benefit had I known. Suspect worlds will be a bit more strict as there will be some "real" racers there. |
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sol
Child Protection Officer
Joined: 23 Dec 2005
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Location: Twickers
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:02 pm Subject: |
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Here's an email I got from the organisers:
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To: All National Federations affiliated to FIRS
ref. 2008 WORLD MASTERS MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS- PESCARA ( ITALY) SEPTEMBER 20
Dear Mister the President,
I have pleasure in communicating you that the 2008 World Masters Marathon Championships are scheduled in Pescara ( Italy) next September 20.
The sports venue alteration, from Zurich to Pescara, is due to the opportunity in giving special relevance to our Sport on the occasion of the test event of Roller Speed Skating that ,for the first time, has been included in the official program of the Mediterranean Games.
It is necessary that the Organising Committe of the Games could have the possibility to test facilities and the corresponding location of races and the marathon will be suitable for it......
I am sure that this opportunity will be strategic for further developments of the Olympic Program, above all thanks to the possibility to exploit an organising structure of very high level.
F.I.R.S. and C.I.C. esteemed to make this alteration in order to obtain the best possible coverage for the event and for all the Roller Sports Movement.
F.I.R.S. and C.I.C. thank the Organisers of W.I.C. for having been available in organising the 2008 WMMC and then renounce for the promotion of our sport discipline.
It will be care of the Organising Committe in sending a circular letter to all of you about hotels and how to reach Pescara.
With my best sports regards,
Dr. Roberto Marotta
CIC President
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sol
Child Protection Officer
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:28 pm Subject: |
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Andy and I are now booked on this flight:
GOING OUT
From London Stansted (STN) to Pescara (PSR)
Fri, 19Sep08 Flight FR 982 Depart STN at 13:25 and arrive PSR at 16:50
COMING BACK
From Pescara (PSR) to London Stansted (STN)
Sun, 21Sep08 Flight FR 983 Depart PSR at 17:15 and arrive STN at 18:55 |
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