2000 Cuba Cup
English Language Announcement

INVITATION TO CUBA'S SPEEDSKATING 2000 The Cuban Federation of Hockey and Skating, and the travel agency Viajes Cubadeportes S.A. have the honor of inviting all speedskating clubs to participate at Cuba's speedskating cup 2000. From the 14th to the 20th of November 2000 at the speed track "Raul Diaz Arguelles". Any person that practices the sport of Speedskaitng is welcome. Categories: Youth: sportpersons of both sexes among the ages of 11 and 12 years of age as of January 1, 2000. Junior: Sportspersons of both sexes among the ages of 13 and 16 years of age as of the first of January, 2000. Senior: Sportpersons of both sexes 17 years old or above, with out an age limit. Clubs: An unlimited number of clubs can participate, the limit per club is of four men and four women per age category. Events: Youth Category 200m criterium, 500m series, 700m groups, 1000m and 2400m for both sexes. Junior Category (men and women) and Senior Women: 300m criterium, 500m series, 1000m groups, 5000m points, 15000, elimination, 10000 combined. Senior Men: 300m criterium, 500m series, 1000m groups, 10000m points, 15000m combined, 20000m elimination. Location: 400m track with uneven straightaways & unequal turns 8 meter wide, polished asphalt, uncovered. The marathon and half marathon will be held at the Marabana circuit at the Habana Malecon (boardwalk). Subscription Fees: Skaters will pay US$50 per club and US$30 per skater. Awards: Gold, silver and bronze medals for the first three places per event, per sex and category. Diploma for all participants. Travel Arrangements: The travel agancy Cubadeporte S.A. offers a package of US$45 per person/per day wich includes: Hotel Room (based on double occupancy), breakfast, lunch, dinner and round trip transfer to and from the airport and to and from the competition site; Besides, it includes medical insurance for participants. Registration You can make your reservations via fax (537) 29 19 14 and with the Cuban Federation of Hockey and Skating at fax (537) 33 53 10