For visa applications of the
participating players and coaches each respective
necessary personal information such as nationalities,
passport numbers, profession, locations for obtaining the
visas, visiting time duration, flight schedule , etc. must
be sent to the Chinese Volleyball Association through the
athlete respective National Volleyball Federation.
Lianyunguang lies in the inner
coast of west pacific ocean, which was listed in 1988 as one
of the first 14 coastal cities opened to the outside world
by the China government; it is also the east terminal of the
New Silk Road - The New Eurasia Continental Bridge, and is a
rising centre of industry, foreign trade and tourism in east
China. Lianyungang boasts a unique mixture of scenery, sea
and mountains, among them Yuntai Mountain is a state-level
scenic site. Lianyungang has a population of 4.05 million
people and covers an area of 7,444KM2. During the fast
developments during the past 20 years, has the modern port
of Lianyungang been built, a growing city, a new industrial
city and an important tourist city.
Lianyungang is an ancient but also a young
city. The land formed 1.6 billon years ago and saw human
activity as early as 100,000 years ago. Lianyungang is an
important tourist city with beautiful surroundings. With
mountains meeting the sea and islands facing the port,
Lianyungang has 14 tourist areas and 116 scenic spots. Among
them are the Huaguo
Mountain park, charming beach,
waterfall and hot springs in Donghai, the ancient
Haizhou Town and forest park. Lianyungang
City is just like a pearl surrounded by blue sea and green
mountains.
The scenery Lian Island was chosen as
the venue for 2003 Swatch-FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour
China Women’s Open this summer. Lian Island occupies an area
of 7.75 square km and a total costal line. Lian Island is
nicknamed as the Oriental Hawaii for its crystal-blue sea
and natural quality beach lido-Dashawan Beach. This August,
players from many corners of the world will meet together at
Dashawan Beach presenting for a hottest game ever
At present, Lianyuguang connects
internationally with 5 sister cities: Napier (New
Zealand), Great Geelong (Australia), Sakai (Japan), Saga (Japan),
Mokpu(Korea).
Lianyungang is a precious city for development, hot place
for tourism and investment. It is warmly welcome for the
friends from both home and abroad to experience the great
opportunities Lianyungang has to offer. Lianyungang is
mysterious today and glorious tomorrow.
The Organizer
will welcome participating teams at Qingdao and Lianyungang
airports and provide transportation free of charge between
the airport and the official hotel provided that players
inform 4 days in advance the Organizers of their
arrival information , such information shall include arrival
date, time, and flight number.
For entry
visas for players, please contact THE CHINESE VOLLEYBALL
ASSOCIATION as follows:
Organizing Committee China Women’s Open
-
2003 Swatch-FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour
Mr.
Jennifer Zeng
232, Water Ball Gym,
4#,
Tiyuguan Road, Beijing,
China, 100061
Tel: + 86 10 6718 0323; + 86 10 6718 0321, + 86 10 6552
4132, + 86 10 6710 0101 ext 216 or 220
Fax: + 86 10 6716 0317, + 86 10 6551 5338
Email:
Jeni_ferz@yahoo.com
The
FIVB kindly asks the persons concerned to send COMPLETE and
ACCURATE details ONLY ONCE to the Chinese Promoter in order
to allow him to coordinate all necessary actions with the
Chinese Sports Authority, issue the Invitation letter in due
time, and fax it to all persons accordingly in order for
them to receive their Visa in the Chinese Embassy concerned.
Information must contain ALL the following in order to be
accepted and avoid further delays:
1) Name
2) Passport No.
3) Occupation (Player/Coach/FIVB official)
4) Nationality
5) Place for Visa Application (China Embassy)
6) Arrival & Departure duration
Tournaments’ Side Events:
Welcome Banquet - 17:30 on August 14. Players, FIVB
Officials and Referees invited
Bonfires : 20:00 on August 17. Players, FIVB Officials and
Referees invited
Ticketing: free admission for spectators
to watch the matches. However. admission into Beach Park.
Host Broadcaster:
Name:
Shanghai TV Sports
Web Site Address:
TBD
Tentative TV
Programming: Live Coverage 2 semi-finals
in the morning 3/4 for Bronze Medal on August 17
in the afternoon for 1/2 for Gold /Silver Medals on
August 17
Weather Conditions (based
on last year’s data for the same period) :
Minimum Temperature:
24.7°
Maximum Temperature:
29.6°
Humidity: 86 %
Wind Velocity: 5.8 m/s
GMT: + hour: -9 hours
Currency used:
RMB
Climatic
Conditions
(at
the proposed competition period)
|
A. SUNRISE & SUNSET O’CLOCKS |
Event Dates
|
Sunrise O’clock |
Sunset O’clock |
|
August 13 |
05:18 |
18:51 |
|
August 14 |
05:19 |
18:50 |
|
August 15 |
05:20 |
18:49 |
|
August 16 |
05:20 |
18:47 |
|
August 17 |
05:21 |
18:46 |
|
August 18 |
05:22 |
18:45 |
|
B. VENUE MAIN
CLIMATIC GUIDE (Xilian
Island, history in middle August) |
|
Maximum Rain (mm) |
Minimum
Rain (mm) |
Average
Rain (mm) |
Average Wind (m/s) |
Dominant Wind
|
|
316.4 |
0.1 |
68 |
9.9 |
SE-East |
|
|
|
Extreme High Temperature |
Average Maximum Temperature |
Extreme Low Temperature |
Average Minimum Temperature |
Average Humidity |
Minimum Humidity
|
|
35.3 ℃ |
29.6℃ |
18.7℃ |
24.7℃ |
86% |
68.3% |
|
C. TARGET WEATHER
INFO SERVICE (for
Swatch-FIVB WT China Open) |
General
|
Lian Yunguang locates in the
transitional area between temperate zone and the
sub-tropical zone, with a distinguished seasonal climate.
In mid August, the weather is frequently influenced by
sub-tropical anticyclone fringe, easily resulting in
thundershowers. |
|
Rain |
As per the climatic statistics in
the past 52 years, the no-rain probability recorded some
50%, and the heavy rain/storm rain took 7% during Aug
13-18. |
|
Wind |
During Aug 13-18, 80% for North
wind to Southeast- East Wind;
Average Maximum wind speeds to 9
degree; 6% for 8-degree-above wind; |
|
Temperature |
In Mid August, average noon
temperature reaches to 29℃,
infrequently with a highest of 35℃;
average morning temperature is 24.5℃,
with a lowest of 18.7℃ |
(Resources:
Lianyungang
Municipal Weather Bureau; All rights reserved)
Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Welcome of teams - events designated
shuttles buses to the event site
Flight Schedule (Inbound)
|
WEEK |
FROM |
Flight # |
DEPARTURE
|
ARRIVAL |
AIRCRAFT |
|
Monday
8 Liners
|
Seoul |
KE845 |
09:00 |
09:35 |
|
|
Osaka |
NH157 |
10:20 |
12:00 |
B6 |
|
Seoul |
KE841 |
13:10 |
13:45 |
|
|
Hong Kong |
KA950 |
10:50 |
14:00 |
|
|
Seoul |
CA128 |
14:00 |
14:20 |
738 |
|
Hong Kong |
MU598 |
12:25 |
15:15 |
320 |
|
Daegu |
CA142 |
15:35 |
16:20 |
733 |
|
Fukuoka |
MU290 |
15:40 |
16:40 |
320 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tuesday
9 Liners |
Seoul |
KE845 |
09:00 |
09:35 |
|
|
Bushan |
KE6847 |
10:50 |
11:10 |
|
|
Tokyo |
JL783 |
09:25 |
11:40 |
|
|
Bushan |
CA136 |
13:00 |
13:30 |
733 |
|
Seoul |
KE841 |
13:10 |
13:45 |
|
|
Seoul |
CA128 |
14:00 |
14:20 |
738 |
|
Hong Kong |
MU598 |
12:25 |
15:15 |
320 |
|
Osaka |
MU526 |
16:15 |
17:30 |
AB6 |
|
Hong Kong |
KA950 |
15:45 |
18:50 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wednesday
7 Liners |
Seoul |
KE845 |
09:00 |
09:35 |
|
|
Tokyo |
NH927 |
10:30 |
12:45 |
B6 |
|
Seoul |
KE841 |
13:10 |
13:45 |
|
|
Hong Kong |
KA950 |
10:50 |
14:00 |
|
|
Seoul |
CA128 |
14:00 |
14:20 |
738 |
|
Hong Kong |
|
