GP Pepa Opava 5.oktoober 2013 – Otsereportaaz!

Location

The city of Opava is located at 360 km. from the city of Prague and 30km from the city of Ostrava. The city of Opava is situated at the confluence of the Silesian rivers Opava and Moravice. The earliest written record of the existence of Opava dates back to 1195, to the days when it was a crossroad of trade routes. But it was only by a decree, issued by King Přemysl I in 1224, that it received recognition as a town. It flourished as a place where people were busy trading, farming and practising crafts. Two market places were established in the centre of the town. Opava as part of the Czech crown lands became the centre of the Opava region’s princedom. In 1742 after Austria lost the war of their “inheritance” against Prussia, Opava became the capital of so-called Austria-Silesia and simultaneously the seat of the authorities that administered of the land on behalf of the rulers. In 1820 the most prominent European monarchs and diplomats of the time convened here at the “Opava Congress”. At the end of World War II Opava suffered dire losses during the so-called Ostrava Operation. A considerable section of the town was destroyed. Nevertheless a number of cultural and historical memorials remained intact. The Minorite monastery and church of the Holy Spirit, built before 1269, are among the earliest memorials, which have been preserved and dean’s church of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary. Then there are some significant technical sights worth seeing such as the fortifications – a unique military stronghold built before World War II. The fortress in Opava – Milostovice is open to the public.

Opava – rich in history and historic landmarks – is also an important cultural centre for the region. Since 1805 the Silesian Theatre has staged shows. The oldest museum in the Czech Republic, which is in Opava, opened its doors to the public in 1814. The Silesian regional museum built in 1893-1895 in a historic style is upholding the tradition. Annual festivals also figure prominently in the cultural life of the habitants of Opava.

Education system in Opava gained prestige in 1991 with the establishment of the Silesian University. In fact it has become the centre of important sports events. Importantly, it has a splendid modern football stadium set in the Municipal Gardens, the Tyrš stadium for athletics, the Winter stadium, a heated swimming pool, Municipal Lido, tennis courts and riding school. Currently, Opava flourishes as an industrial and business centre.

Many a renowned person in the field of science or culture was either born in Opava or lived to bring fame to the town – Antonín Vašek, advocator of people’s rights and scientific truth, the farther of poet Petr Bezruč, national revivalist Vincenc Prasek, Jan Zacpal, editor and journalist, Josef Zukal, historian of the Opava region, artists Valentin Držkovic and Josef Šrámek, composer Václav Kálik, writers Bohuslav Balbín, Silesian poet Petr Bezruč and writer and traveller Joy Adamson, founder of genetics Johann Gregor Mendel, one of the creators of coloured photographs – Karel Schnizel.

Venue Site

The Prejudging and Finals will take place in the Silesian Theatre (Slezské divadlo) Opava in Opava.

Official Hotel

The Official Hotel of the Championships is the hotel “KORUNA”. The hotel is located in the centre of Opava in the immediate vicinity of the pedestrian zone.

The hotel “IBERIA” – the hotel can be found at No. 11 in Pekařská Street near Horní náměstí, which is the very centre square of Opava.

All hotel reservations (including accommodation before the official arrival as well as after the official departure and during the GP PEPA) for official delegates, competitors and extra delegates will be arranged only by the Organizing Committee of the Czech Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness.

Accommodation

The Organizing Committee will provide accommodations and three meals per day for all the official members of the national federations according to the IFBB rules:

1. Three (3) or more competitors = Two (2) delegates

2. Two (2) competitors or less = One (1) delegate

3. Any judges, coaches or trainers who are not official delegates will be responsible for all their own expenses.

Registration Fee

Each official athlete and delegate participating will NOT be obliged to pay a REGISTRATION FEE OF 20 EUR. This fee is payable to the arrival in Opava. Each country may enter a maximum of 8 athletes and 2 delegates who pay accommodation organizer. Everyone else will pay for accommodation

Additional delegates, Supporters and Photographers

The Organizing Committee has established a special package including: 2 nights with all meals included (breakfast, lunch and dinner), tickets for semifinals and finals, closing banquet and transport at: 120,00 EUR for each person on a double room or 150,00 EUR for a single room. For more information please ask the Organizing Committee.

Arrivals

The most suitable arrival day is Friday, October 4th. After your arrival you are expected to come to FITNESS CENTRUM PEPA in OC Breda & Weinstein, U Fortny 49/10, Opava. Fitness PEPA is located in front of “Koruna” Hotel in the city center.

Transportation

Opava is placed only 30 km away from Ostrava city. It can be better then to come from Ostrava by car, bus or train. There is also an airport in Ostrava but none in Opava.

Weight Categories

Grand Prix PEPA Opava 2013 will include the following weight categories:

• Men – 80,90,+90kg
• Master men – over 40years, one category,
• Classic bodybuilding – one category, (short class, over class)
• Men Physique – one category
• Bodyfitness women – one category, (short class, over class)
• Bikiny – one category, (short class, over class)
• Fitness children – 2 – 4 category

These categories are competing in accordance with IFBB rules.

Weigh-in and Measurement of Athletes

Weigh-in will take place at the KORUNA HOTEL. It is the responsibility of the chief delegate or team leader to make sure that the athletes are on time. Any athletes who are late will not be accepted to participate.

Secretariat

The Organizing Committee will have a secretariat desk in the lobby of the Hotel Koruna from October 4, at 5 p.m. to October 6, 2013. You can obtain information and assistance from Secretariat when required.

Backstage/Dressing Room Access

Access to the backstage area and dressing room area shall be strictly limited to essential personnel ONLY. Coaches and trainers who assist athletes in the dressing room MUST BE OF THE SAME SEX AS THE ATHLETE THEY ARE ASSISTING.

Cameras/Videotapes

Cameras and videotapes shall be strictly prohibited in the backstage area and dressing room area except when used by duly recognized press personnel and, in any event, these devices shall be STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE DRESSING ROOM AREA.

Posing Music

All posing music must be sent in advance in MP3 format by email.

You can also bring your posing music on CD. Each competitor must affix his/her name on the CD for easy identification.

Drug Testing

Drug testing will be conducted by the IFBB.

Visas

A valid passport is required to entry into Czech Republic. Please consult the Czech Embassy in your country to determine if you need a visa.

Time Difference

GMT +1

Currency

The national currency in Czech Republic is the Czech Crown (Koruna, abbreviated Kč or CZK). One Euro is approximately 25 CZK, but the rates can fluctuate. All major credit cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants and most of the shops.

Climate

During the month of October, the temperature is about 10°C.

Electrical Current

220 volts

Final Entry Form

Deadline date is September, 30, 2013. Please confirm the actual names of delegates and competitors and their weight/height category. Also include arrival and departure information.

IN ORDER TO GURANTEE HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS FOR YOUR TEAM, THE FINAL ENTRY FORM MUST BE RETURNED September, 30, 2013.

Please Take Note

All national federations that do not advise in advance about their extra delegates and supporters to the Organizing Committee may have a risk to find out that the Hotel has no rooms available, due to its limited capacity. PLEASE NOTIFY THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE ABOUT THE NUMBER OF YOUR EXTRA DELEGATES/INDIVIDUALS.

Prizes

Competitors will be awarded trophies and the first six competitors will get the financial grant of total value of 1 000 000 Czech crowns (40 000 Euro) and financial compensation of total value of 500.000 Czech crowns. Absolute winners, both men and women competitors, will be awarded a FIT CENTRUM PEPA gold ring.

Please send all correspondence to:

PEPA Sport Opava

OC Breda & Weinstein

U Fortny 49/10,

746 01, Opava,

Czech Republic

Available on the phone:

00420 602 524 918 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

00420 777 776262 – Stanislav PESAT

e-mail: sekretariat@pepasport.cz

http://www.pepasport.cz