SEA(S)
KEFALONIA –ITHACA
INTERNATIONAL FORUM 2016
Under the Auspices of the Prefecture of the Ionian Islands and the Municipality of Kefalonia.
Organizers: The Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture and the N.O.A Nautical Club of Argostoli .
SEA(S) SPORTS
SITE: http://seas.ionionartscenter.gr/seas-sports/
Title: ‘’N.O.A CHAMPIONSHIP’’ SUMMER 2016
Sea lovers in discovery of the Homeric realm of Odyssey .
A program of Sea Sports Events and Activities in the waters of the Ionian Sea.
LOCATION:The Homeric Kingdom of Odysseus, the Greek Islands Kefalonia and Ithaca.
TIME: Summer 2016 June 15th to September 15th
OPEN TO :Participants from all over the world, welcoming Sea Sports Clubs, Sea Sports Training Schools, Organizations and Sea Sports Teams, Universities, Athletes, Professionals and individuals Sea Sports lovers of all ages. Sea Sports Equipment Construction & Supplies Experts ,Rowing- Swimming Technologies and Material experts.
SEA(S) SPORTS
PROGRAM OF SPORTS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
[1] OPEN SEA EVENT: ODYSSEU’S DIAPLOUS
[2] SEA SPORTS:
a. SWIMMING, b. ROWING, c. KAYAKING, d. WATER POLO,
e. BEACH VOLLEY.
Sports Venues: Greek Islands Kefalonia and Ithaca, Ionian Sea
1. Argostoli Bay
2. Bridge De Bosset
3. Lassi Beach
4. Open Ionian Sea between Fiskardo and Ithaca
EVENTS SCHEDULE
[1] OPEN SEA EVENT: ODYSSEU’S DIAPLOUS
The event is following the Homeric Odysseu’s route .
Location :It will take place in the Northern Kefalonia, in the open sea between Fiskardo and Ithaca , distance 5,5 Miles.
Open to : Men, Women.
Acceptable will be Sea Sports Supplies Companies ( toward promoting boats and equipment) organized Sea Sports Clubs, Teams, Organizations and also individual athletes from different continents ,countries and /or backgrounds.
Date :September 2nd Friday , date before the opening of the International Conference and Exhibition on Sea Sports Equipment and cutting edge Technologies.
Specific information will be addressed to the enrolled participants-or will be available upon request , email address :noarg@otenet.g
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[2] SEA SPORTS
a. SWIMMING
TITLE: ‘’BRIDGE DE BOSSET’’ SWIMMING CONTEST
Site: The contest will take place at the Argostoli Bay, across the Bridge De Bosset
Open to : Men, Women.
Acceptable will be organized Swimming Clubs, Teams, Organizations and also individual athletes from different continents ,countries and /or backgrounds. The athletes from different countries will be collaborating, fostering the athletic spirit that has no borders.
Αge Divisions
Men- women.
2 000m : 15‐19 | 20‐29 | 30‐ 50 years & Over
2.500m : 15‐19 | 20‐29 | 30‐ 50years & Over
1.500m : Open, men- women
Dates for Swimming activities
June 12th -Sunday 13th Monday
July 17th Sunday 18th Monday
August 30th , Tuesday
Specific information will be addressed to the enrolled participants-or will be available upon request , email address :noarg@otenet.gr
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b. KAYAKING
TITLE : ‘’KOUTAVOS LAKE’’ KAYAK FLAT WATER CONTEST
Site:The event will take place at Argostoli , Koutavos Lake
Open to : Men, Women.
Acceptable will be organized Kayaking Clubs, Teams, Organizations and also individual athletes from different continents ,countries and /or backgrounds. The athletes from different countries will be collaborating, fostering the athletic spirit that has no borders.
2.000m, Kayak Flat Water , 2-seater
4000m. Kayak Flat Water , 2-seater
Dates for Kayaking activities
June 14th Tuesday
July 19th Tuesday
August 31st Wednesday
Specific information will be addressed to the enrolled participants-or will be available upon request , email address :noarg@otenet.g
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c. ROWING
TITLE : ‘’N.O.A’’ OPEN WATER ROWING CONTEST
Site:The event will take place at Argostoli Bay
Open to : Men, Women.
Acceptable will be organized Rowing Clubs, Teams, Organizations and also individual athletes from different continents ,countries and /or backgrounds. The athletes from different countries will be collaborating, fostering the athletic spirit that has no borders.
1000m- Rowing , Open, 2-seater
2000m – Rowing , Open, 2-seater
Dates for Rowing activities
June 15th Wednesday
July 20th Wednesday
September 1st Thursday
Specific information will be addressed to the enrolled participants-or will be available upon request , email address :noarg@otenet.g
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d. WATER BEACH VOLLEY
TITLE : ‘’CARETA-CARETA’’ WATER BEACH VOLLEY CONTEST
Site:The event will take place at Argostoli, Lassi, Platys Gialos sandy Beach
Open to : Men, Women.
Acceptable will be organized Sports Clubs, Teams, Organizations and also individual athletes from different continents ,countries and /or backgrounds. The athletes from different countries will be collaborating, fostering the athletic spirit that has no borders.
Dates for Water Beach Volley activities
June 16th Thursday
July 21th Thursday
August 28th Sunday
Specific information will be addressed to the enrolled participants-or will be available upon request , email address :noarg@otenet.
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e. BEACH POLO
TITLE : ‘’MONACHUS’’ BEACH POLO CONTEST
Site:The event will take place at Argostoli, Lassi, Platys Gialos sandy Beach
Open to : Men, Women.
Acceptable will be organized Sports Clubs, Teams, Organizations and also individual athletes from different continents ,countries and /or backgrounds. The athletes from different countries will be collaborating, fostering the athletic spirit that has no borders.
Playground 20m by 15m, goals 2 m in height.
Dates for Beach Polo activities
June 17th Friday
July 22nd Friday
August 29th Monday
Specific information will be addressed to the enrolled participants-or will be available upon request , email address :noarg@otenet.gr
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SEA(S) SPORTS
‘’N.O.A CHAMPIONSHIP’’ SUMMER 2016 SUBMISSIONS
Detailed info: http://seas.ionionartscenter.gr/seas-sports-submissions/
OPEN TO: Participants from all over the world, welcoming Sea Sports Clubs, Sea Sports Training Schools,Organisations and Sea Sports Teams,Universities, Athletes, Professionals and individuals Sea Sports lovers of all ages. Sea Sports Equipment Construction & Supplies Experts ,Rowing- Swimming Technologies and Material experts.
Opening date for applications: February 15th 2016.
Deadlines: May 30th for Sea Sports events of June
June 30th 2016 for Sea Sports events of July and August 2016
Perspective participants are invited to :Formally apply to the SEA(S) SPORTS
either through the web application form: https://goo.gl/koqfsO
or to apply by email to the email address : noarg@otenet.gr
In both cases the applicants are invited to follow the terms and conditions.
Entry and Participation fees: For all participants the fee is Euro 60 for one(1) day course, plus euro 20 for every additional day course. (Participations are confirmed after the payment of the fees, payable before the deadlines).
The above pricing applies to the Sea Sports Contests and the Homeric route ”Odysseus Diaplous”
Late entries :On site entries are welcome, subjected to the program details and numbers of participants. Must be submitted no later than the day before the scheduled event as regards personal participations and 7 days before the scheduled event date as regards organized teams or group participations. Fees for the above late entries start from euro 80 per person.
T‐Shirts & tickets for the Awards ceremony and gala night are included in the fees.
Safety and Protection: ALL events and activities are taking place in safe waters, involving the permanent presence of a doctor, lifeguards, supporting personnel consisted by professionals and volunteers and applied standard safety water and first aid equipment and conditions. Rescue personnel will be present during all events. Kayakers will patrol the courses . Motorized boat also will be available for emergency assistance during the events.
Health certificate: ALL Participants applying for the sport events & activities will be requested to provide a valid health certificate, signed and stamped by a doctor,( all contact details of the doctor to be available).
Drinking water will be offered free for all participants.
Water temperature between 21- 25 C degrees .
Awards Policy
The Awards Ceremony will include Official awarding by the local Authority .The awards will be made separately for men – women, for the three first winners from every sport event.
The Winners will receive the Olive Branch Crown (the Winners Symbol of the Ancient Greek Olympics).
All the participations will include Participation Diploma. For team participations ,such as sea sports schools, clubs, aquatic , in addition will be offered a team memorial.
Press and tv coverage will be available to the participating teams and athletes in personal and collective context. The Results of the events will be posted on web in all the available international web platforms and also will be covered by the Greek and International social media.
Open night gala with traditional music will take place next to the Sea, at the headquarters of the Organizer N.O.A.
Grand Awards Ceremony / open gala, cocktail night party will be open to athletes and their families and/or friends.
SEA SPORTS PROGRAM – SIDE ACTIVITIES:
A. INTERNATIONAL SEA SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES EXHIBITION (Innovation, Material, Research, Technology, Techniques & Equipment,Cutting edge technologies applying to the Sea Sports of Rowing and Swimming )
B. Cultural Visit to the Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture for a short presentation on the Islands and their History.
C. Ferry Boat Tour for all the participants departing from Argostoli Port, visiting Lixouri (included the local fisheries), touring around the south eastern coasts of the island , visiting Katelios and Skala and the Seaweed area, as site seeing opportunity, but also informative tour on sustainability.
D. Underwater group tours I collaboration with AQUATIC SCUBA DIVING CLUB ( http://www.aquatic.gr) will be organized UPON REQUEST.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Final Registration on Dates & Times, teams announcements and final program will be announced (2) two weeks before the events. All the enrolled athletes and teams will be informed formally through email.
The Opening Date of the fair will officially take place at the Swimming Club of Argostoli, where the International Exhibition will be held. The Events will attend International personalities and the Local and Regional Authorities.
A performance by a synchronized swimming team will be welcoming the attendants.
All the participants on Sports program are welcome to bring and use their own equipment (such as boats &rows)Also they will be welcome to store their equipment at the safe buildings of N.O.A for their participation and use for upcoming courses and the contests of the 2017..
All the professionals in Sea Sports, Clubs , Organizations, Athletes are invited and welcome to establish a permanent collaboration with N.O.A in the context of future events and activities.
For information related to Sea Sports and Activities kindly please contact DIRECTLY by email or phone call the N.O.A TEAM
Director: Loukas Niforatos
Secretary: Ntina Anastasiadi
N.O.A phone (office):30+2671022874
Cell phone :6944553323
Email : noarg@otenet.gr
Alternatively information will be available by the Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture
Email: info@ionionartscenter.gr
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