The European Championships 2018

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

Email

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

Email

Website

Lancaster Lodge:

Lancaster Quay, Western Road, Cork. Phone 00353214251125

Email

Website

Killarney Guest House:

Western Road, Cork Phone: 00353214270290

Email

Website

Sheila’s Hostel:

(this accommodation would require a bus to the venue)

4 Belgrave Place, Wellington Road, Cork City Phone 00353214505562

Email

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

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