GB-Andover: Provision of Services and Facilities for Exercise Telemark Titan Events 2016-19

1 year contract with options for a further 3 years for the provision of a venue, services and facilities for Telemark ski training and racing competitions hosting up to 170 personnel comprised of 150 competitors and 20 officials for up to 15 days in January of each year.The contractor will be required to provide a championship venue that is able to conduct Telemark ski racing events, which must be on mainland Europe, and no more than 1200km from Calais, no further than 3 hours drive from an international airport and have good public transport links.The contractor will be required to provide suitable slopes for teaching beginners through to race techniques, prior to the delivery of a race programme that will meet FIS Telemark regulations requiring a jump, a loom (a large banked turn) and a suitable skating area in the finish. All dedicated race slopes/courses are to meet Federation International de Ski standards and be homologated for GS.Any race slope should take a maximum of 20 minutes to get from the finish area back to the start area by use of lifts; ideally 10 minutes or less.An area to run a ‘mountain race’, with ascent and descent (both on and off piste) in controlled conditions is also required. Suitable medical and mountain rescue support is required to support the training and racing, as are homologated timing systems and appropriate safety provisions and netting.A suitable race office is to be provided with the ability to connect to broadband internet and conduct administration.A suitable location for 150 personnel to attend a prize giving is also required.Facilities for racer’s personal ski preparation are required.Any accommodation must be in proximity of the race venue and facilities.Provision core championship dates are 9–21 Jan with Authority Officials arriving 07 Jan, these dates are To Be Confirmed and dates may vary +/- 5 days for future option years if taken up.