1. Dates and Place
The competition for Cross-Country Skiing will be held in Jilin Beida Lake Skating Site from January 30 to February 3, 2007.
2. Events
Women: Sprint Free, 5km Classical Technique, 4×5km Relay
Men: Sprint Free, 30km Free Technique, 4×10km Relay
3. Schedule
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Date
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Time
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Events
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Jan.30 Tuesday
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13: 30
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Women: Sprint Free Men: Sprint Free
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Jan. 31 Wednesday
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10: 00 12: 00
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Women: 5km Classical Technique Men: 30km Free Technique
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Feb. 3 Saturday
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10: 00 12: 00
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Women: 4×5km Relay Men: 4×10km Relay
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Note: The competition schedule may be adjusted according to the entries.
4. Qualifications
- All NOCs affiliated to the OCA, and whose Skiing Federations are FIS members can participate in the Games.
- Only those athletes who meet the qualification requirements regulated by the OCA Constitution and Rules can participate in the Games.
- Maximum Entry Number for Teams of Cross-Country Skiing.
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Events
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Number of Athletes
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Number of Participants
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Maximum Entry Number
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Total
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Women
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Sprint Free
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4
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4
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8
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5km Classical Technique
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4
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4
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4×5km Relay
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4
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5
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Men
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Sprint Free
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4
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4
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8
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30 km Free Technique
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4
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4
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4×10km Relay
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4
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5
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- As to the number of the officials of each delegation, please abide by regulations on the number of athletes and officials in "Chef De Mission Manual for the 6th Asian Winter Games".
5. Entries and Registration
The deadlines of entries are as follows:
First Entry: Entry by Number and Events
Deadline: Jun. 28, 2006.
Second Entry: Entry by Name and Events
Deadline: Dec. 28, 2006.
6. Competition Rules
The Cross-Country Skiing competitions will be held in accordance with the latest FIS International Competition Rules. Any unforeseen incidents not covered by the rules will be resolved in accordance with the Constitution & Rules of the OCA and Stipulations of FIS.
7. Technical Delegates and Referees
The ASF/FIS will appoint the technical delegates and chief referees and competition officials will be designated by CAWGOC.
8. Timing
Electronic timing system will be used at the competitions.
9. Draw
All the draws related to competitions will be conducted in conformity with the FIS regulations and under strict supervision.
10. Protests
All the protests and appeals concerning the technical aspects of the competitions should be conducted according to the FIS regulations.
11. Awards
The top six places in each event will be awarded as follows:
First place: gold-gilded silver medal and certificate
Second place: silver medal and certificate
Third place: bronze medal and certificate
Fourth to Sixth place: certificate
Certificate of Participation will be issued to those athletes who do not obtain any rankings.
12. Competition Organizing
The Cross-Country Skiing Competition Committee will be responsible for organizing and managing the Cross-Country Skiing competition under the technical guidance of FIS and ASF, and the supervision of the OCA.
13. Training Arrangements
Jilin Beida Lake Skating Site will be open on January 13, 2007. The Organizing Committee will provide training place according to the entries and requirements of each delegation with charge of different venues. Free training for each delegation will be provided from January 25.
14. Doping Control
In accordance with "OCA Anti-doping Rules" "World Anti-doping Code" and "International Standards on Doping Control", CAWGOC will conduct doping control for athletes under the direction of the OCA Medical Committee. Samples test shall be sent to the China Doping Control Center (Beijing) accredited by WADA, to be analyzed. After the arrival of the samples at the lab, negative report shall be given in 24 hours, and positive report in 48 hours while positive result of EPO as an exception will be released in 72 hours. The Jilin Beida Lake Skiing Site will be the site of sample collection for Cross-Country Skiing competitions. The numbers of athletes to be tested and the principles of selection will be determined by the OCA Medical Committee. Test results will be submitted to the OCA Medical Committee. The president of OCA Medical Committee will report the results to the OCA Executive Board for appropriate penalties.
15. Venues Layout
16. Communication Map
