invite participants to
The European Championships 2018
Inline Figure Skating and Dance
Novice, Junior and Senior Categories
5th – 8th July 2018
The Mardyke Sports Arena, Cork
Enquiries and Registrations Contact:
Liane Seiler
Deadline for Registration: 1st June 2018
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The Venue:
Mardyke Sports Arena, Cork
Mardyke Walk
Western Road
Cork City
Getting to the Venue:
The Mardyke Arena is located at the end of the Mardyke Walk off Western Road.
Coming out of Cork City, travel down Washington Street leading onto Western Road. At the intersection of the Western Road and the Sacred Heart Church (on your right hand side), take a right turn.
Approximately 300 metres on your right (before you cross Thomas Davis Bridge) there is a turn into the Mardyke Arena.
From the City Centre the number 8 bus will stop on the Western Road which is parallel to the Mardyke.
Getting to Cork:
Cork Airport
Cork Airport is served by scheduled bus and coach services that link the airport with Cork city. Bus and coaches leave from in front of the terminal building. The normal journey time between Cork Airport and Parnell Place Bus Station is 20 minutes.
To Cork City by bus
From Cork Airport, you can take the 226 to Parnell Place Bus Station, the main bus station for Cork city.
To Cork Airport by bus
The 226 bus departs from Parnell Place Bus Station to Cork Airport
There is a taxi rank located directly outside the Airport’s terminal building.
The cost from Cork Airport to Cork city centre and the main bus and railway stations is around €20.
To Cork Airport by taxi
Passengers arriving by taxi will be set down directly in front of the terminal on the check-in level. The taxi fare from Cork city centre - and the main bus and railway stations - is around €20.
Dublin Airport
To travel from Dublin Airport to Cork City passengers can use Aircoach, which can be booked in advance via their website An adult return ticket is €30 and a child return ticket is €20. You may get a cheaper price by booking online. The journey is approximately 3.5 hours in duration. There is a collection and drop off point at both terminals in Dublin Airport. The drop off and collection point for Aircoach in Cork City is at Patrick’s Quay.
Accommodation Nearby
The Mardyke Arena is situated near University College Cork and there are many B&B on Western road that would be within walking distance of the venue. As July is a very busy month for Cork’s hotels and B&Bs it is recommended that you book your accommodation early.
A sample of hotels and B&Bs is outlined below:
U.C.C. Campus Accommodation:
Phone 00353214818451
Website
University College Cork campus accommodation are offering a rate for self-catering apartments €36 per person per night. When booking you need to mention that you are attending the World Open at the Mardyke to get this rate. The accommodation is located within walking distance of the venue
Garnish House:
18 Western Road Cork. Phone 00353214275111
Email Website
Kingsley Hotel:
Victoria Cross, Cork. Phone 00353214800500
Email Website
The River Lee Hotel:
Western Road, Cork. Phone 00353214252700
Website
Lancaster Lodge:
Lancaster Quay, Western Road, Cork. Phone 00353214251125
Website
Killarney Guest House:
Western Road, Cork Phone: 00353214270290
Website
Sheila’s Hostel:
(this accommodation would require a bus to the venue)
4 Belgrave Place, Wellington Road, Cork City Phone 00353214505562
Website
Jury’s Inn:
(this accommodation would require a bus to the venue)
Anderson’s Quay, Cork. Phone 00353214943000
Email:
Website
For further information about accommodation please keep an eye on our Facebook page
Access to the competition for spectators: Supporters travelling with clubs will be given access to the competition free of charge. All clubs need to let us know in advance how many free spectator passes they need. Please send this information with competition registration- deadline 1st June 2018.
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Registration and Enquiries Information:
Contact Liane Seiler
Copy to CERS ATC Coordinator
Competition entry fee:
As per CERS requirements inscription fees will be
Novice, Junior and Senior Categories: €70 per skater/pair/couple
Deadline for registration is Friday 1st June 2018
Banking Information:
Bank Name: Ulster Bank
Bank Address: Douglas Branch, Watergold Buildings, Douglas, Cork, Ireland.
Account Name: Artistic Roller Skating Ireland
Account Currency: Euro
Account Number: 10961176
Iban: IE10 ULSB 9855 6310 961176
BIC: ULSB IE 2D
Please ensure the following are submitted:
A copy of fees payment
Competition Form one per club
Music for each skater, clearly labelled on USB and CD to be brought and handed in at registration
Please note the program content sheets must be returned before June 20 to:CERS ATC Coordinator
Copy Liane Seiler
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