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IFA WORLD ARMWRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
30 September – 06 October 2024, Loutraki, Greece

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International Federation of Armwrestling (IFA), Hellenic Wrestling Federation proudly invite you to the 2024 IFA World Armwrestling Championships. It will be open to the Federations that have joined, and to all individual members from countries without National Federation – member of IFA. The Championships will be doping controlled, and all divisions of junior, masters, seniors and disabled will be added. There will be no limit to number of athletes allowed from one nation in one category. National federations that have joined will be the only entity allowed to register athletes from their nation. Individual membership is only possible from nations lacking a National Federation – member of IFA.

Greece is a democratic and developed country with an advanced high-income economy, the second largest in the Balkans, where it is an important regional investor. A founding member of the United Nations, Greece was the tenth member to join what is today European Union and has been part of the eurozone since 2001. It is also a member of numerous other international institutions, including the Council of Europe, NATO, the OECD, the WTO, and the OSCE. Greece has a unique cultural heritage, large tourism industry, and prominent shipping sector. The country’s rich historical legacy is reflected in part by its 19 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Greece was the ninth most-visited country in the world in 2022.

Loutraki is a seaside resort on the Gulf of Corinth, in Corinthia, Greece. It is located 81 kilometres (50 miles) west of Athens and 8 kilometres (5 miles) northeast of Corinth. Loutraki is the seat of the municipality Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi. The town is known for its vast natural springs and its therapeutic spas. There are many tourists who visit Loutraki every year (especially in summer) because of its crystal clear sea. The Casino of Loutraki has thousands of visitors every day.[citation needed] The population in 2011 was 11,654 people.

PLACE OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Loutraki Municipal Indoor Hall Galanopoulos
Loutraki-Perachora municipal unit, Loutraki Perachora 203 00, Greece
Loutraki https://maps.app.goo.gl

AIRPORT:
Athens International Airport (ATH)
50 miles from Loutraki (82 km)

TRANSFER: A I R P O R T – H O T E L – A I R P O R T
All the participants who want to travel from the airport to Loutraki and back needs to send their arrivals details. Their transportation will be made by mini busses. Transportation is available for those registered at one of the host hotels: Pappas Hotel, Grand Olympia Hotel or King Saron. Contact info@viitantravel.gr for transportation reservations.

IMPORTANT – Transportation & Hotel Reservations
ALL transportation and hotel reservations are arranged by Vitan Travel
https://vitantravel.gr
Email – info@vitantravel.gr

SCHEDULE OF THE HAMPIONSHIPS

MONDAY, 30.09.2024
Teams arrival (all day)

TUESDAY, 01.10.2024 (At the VENUE)
09:00 a.m – Team registration and weigh in all Junior up 15, 18, 21, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters, Ultra Grand Masters (For more details check section Registration and Weigh in procedure)
10:00 a.m. – Referee seminar (At the VENUE)
05:00 p.m. – IFA Congress meeting (Hotel King Saron Club Marmara)

WEDNESDAY, 02.10.2024 (At the VENUE)
09:00 a.m – Opening ceremony – teams presentation
– LEFT HAND – all Junior and Master classes (Detailed time schedule will be published after Weigh in)

03:00 pm – Finals & Awards & Doping control

THURSDAY, 03.10.2024 (At the VENUE)
09:00 a.m – RIGHT HAND – all Junior and Master classes (Detailed time schedule will be published after Weigh in)
09:00 a.m – Weigh in all Senior and Disabled classes (For more details check section Registration & Weigh in procedure Beginning of Break-Weigh-ins for the athletes competing in BOTH JR./Masters &SR Disabled)
03:00 pm – Finals & Awards & Doping control

FRIDAY, 04.10.2024 (At the VENUE)
09:00 a.m – LEFT HAND – all Senior and Disabled classes (Detailed time schedule will be published after Weigh in)
03:00 pm – Finals & Awards & Doping control

SATURDAY, 05.10.2024 (At the VENUE)
09:00 a.m – RIGHT HAND – all Senior and Disabled classes (Detailed time schedule will be published after Weigh in)
03:00 pm – Finals & Awards & Doping control

SUNDAY, 06.10.2024
Teams departure (all day)

WEIGHT and AGE CLASSES:
JUNIOR UP 15 (Born 2009 or later):
Boys: – 57, 63, 78, +78 kg
Girls: – 55, 63, +63 kg

JUNIOR UP 18 (Born 2008 – 2006):
Boys: – 63, 70, 78, 86, +86 kg
Girls: – 63, 70, +70 kg

JUNIOR UP 21 (Born 2005 – 2003):
Men: – 63, 70, 78, 86, 95, +95 kg
Women: – 63, 70, +70 kg

SENIORS:
Men: -57, 63, 70, 78, 86, 95, 105, +105 kg
Women: – 52, 57, 63, 70, 78, +78 kg

MASTERS (Born 1984 – 1975):
Men: – 70, 78, 86, 95, 105, +105 kg
Women: – 63, 78, +78 kg

GRAND MASTERS (Born 1974 – 1965):
Men: – 70, 78, 86, 95, 105, +105 kg
Women: – 70, +70 kg

SENIOR GRAND MASTERS (Born 1964 – 1955):
Men: – 70, 78, 86, 95, 105, +105 kg

ULTRA GRAND MASTERS (Born 1954 and sooner):
Men: – 78, +78 kg

DISABLED CLASSES
Physical Impairment Standing:
Men: – 65, 80, 95, +95 kg
Women: – 60, 65, +65 kg

Physical Impairment Sitting:
Men: – 55, 70, 86, +86 kg
Women: – 60, +60 kg

Junior 23 Physical Impairment Standing:
Men: – Open
Women: – Open

Junior 23 Physical Impairment Sitting:
Men: – Open
Women: – Open

Visual Standing:
Men: – 86, +86 kg
Women: – Open

Hearing Standing:
Men: – 70, 95, +95 kg
Women: – Open

AWARDS:
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES:
1st, 2nd, 3rd places medal and diploma for all classes

AWARDS:
1st, 2nd, 3rd places medal and diploma for following classes:

– ALL Junior left and right hand classes men and women U15, U18, U21
– ALL Senior left and right hand classes men and women
– ALL Masters left and right hand classes men and women (Except UltraGM)
– ALL Disabled left and right hand classes men and women
– ALL CLASSES Junior, Senior, Masters, Disabled left and right hand, men and women
 

TEAM CLASSIFICATION AND POINTS DISTRIBUTION:
According IOC rules, team classification is based on gold, silver and bronze medals won by the team.
Points are not awarded for Ultra Grand Masters.

If two teams have the same number of gold, silver or bronze medals (depends on place), the following point system will be used:

1st place – 10 points
2nd place – 7 points
3rd place – 5 points
4th place – 4 points
5th place – 3 points
6th place – 2 points
7th place – 1 point

REGISTRATION AND WEIGH IN PROCEDURE:
Registration will be available online at a later date. Please email IFA for more information
There are two ways of registrations – TEAMS and INDIVIDUALS

TEAM REGISTRATION:
Whole team must be registered by the team’s responsible official.
LINK: https://armwrestling.com.pl/auth/sign-in
LOGIN: your email address used the IFA application form
PASSWORD: your password, if you do not remember it, please use “forgot password” button
Note! REGISTRATION is OPEN from 10-08-2024 till 10-09-2024 After successful login:
1. USER clicks “SHOW” button close to the championship name
2. USER clicks ADD COMPETITOR and fill the form (with weight classes)
3. USER repeats 3.till the end of the group.
4. NOTE: please register REFEREE too -it is same way like add a weight class
Team registration can be entered and changed several times until it is closed and sent.
Once registration is completed please send an email to marian.capla@armsportfederation.com
Then a payment notice will be issued and you may pay your duties via bank,
Paypal or other online service.

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION:
For athletes from countries with no official member federation an INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION must be emailed to Marian Capla. They cannot register online.
Please send email to marian.capla@armsportfederation.com with following details:
Name:
Surname:
Country:
Age group:
Weight classes:
Left/right hand: choose one or both hands

MULTIPLE ENTRIES REGISTRATION:
U15 athletes can not register in U18 and U21 classes.
U18 can not register in U21 classes.
U18 and U21 and Masters can register in Senior classes.
Masters and Juniors can only enter one age division.
Disabled athletes can register in any class if the Classification Panel approve it.
 

FEES:
Junior fee: 20,- EUR per class per arm
Senior fee: 40,- EUR per class per arm
Master fee: 40,- EUR per class per arm
Disabled fee: 20,- EUR per class per arm

Multiple enties means multiple fees paid according to the fees structure above.
For competitors with Individual IFA membership, additional membership fee 20,-EUR/25,- USD will be required!
Late registration means doubling the entry fees.

DRESS CODE – Competitors:
Team shirts are the property of national teams.  National federations may decide what to put on them. IFA only requires that the name or logo of the country be placed on the back or front of the shirt. The competitor shirt may also have the National Association logo and country flag on them.  The jersey may also have the player’s name and surname (usually on the back). Sponsor logos can be placed freely. They cannot cover national country logo or name. LONG Sports Pants are also a requirement, NO Shorts.

WEIGH-IN PROCEDURE:
Each of Weigh-in days: starts at 09:00 am
Weigh in order will be published at least two-days prior to teams arrival.
Weigh in order depends on the exact date and time when Registration form is SENT online to the Organization committee.
Team captain has to be present during weigh in to manage his/her team and to be helpful to the weigh in staff.
Each competitor must have passport or ID with picture and country of residence with him/her during the weigh in procedure.

Weigh-in order DAY 1: Tuesday. October 01, 2024 – Juniors and Masters

U15, U18, U21 ladies from the lowest to the highest class.
Masters Ladies from the lightest to heaviest classes.
U15, U18, U21 men from the lowest to the highest class.
Masters Men from the ligtest to the heaviest classes.

Weigh-in order DAY 2: Thursday, October 03, 2024 – Senior and Disabled

Disabled ladies from the lowest to the highest class, Senior ladies from the lowest to the highest class, disabled men from the lowest to the highest class, senior men from the lowest to the highest class

Second weigh-ins for the athletes competing in BOTH JR./Masters & SR/Disabled

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Every puller has possibility to make official weigh in two times only.
To check weight a test scales will be provided near the weigh in room.
The second weigh in is possible in between other countries only.
The competitor can compete in his/her weight class or one class higher.

EVENT BADGES:

Every competitor and official is obliged to wear the official event badge all time during the IFA World Championships. Badges will be distributed to Team captains after Weigh-in is completed.
All officials with the team have to be present at Weigh-in to have photo for the badge

TRANSFER: A I R P O R T – H O T E L – A I R P O R T
All the participants who want to travel from the airport to Loutraki and back needs to send their arrivals details. Their transportation will be made by mini busses. Transportation is available for those registered at one of the host hotels: Pappas Hotel, Grand Olympia Hotel or King Saron. Contact info@viitantravel.gr for transportation reservations.

IMPORTANT – Transportation & Hotel Reservations

ALL transportation and hotel reservations are arranged by Vitan Travel

https://vitantravel.gr
Email – info@vitantravel.gr

VISA PROCEDURE:
For those of you who need an invitation to be able to get a visa please contact by e-mail: Denise Wattles, IFA General Secretary – ifageneralsecretary@gmail.com
In order to receive the invitation letter, the participants must send to e-mail the following information by August 15, 2024:
– First name / Last name / Date of birth / Passport No / Passport Expiring date
– Copy of passport is necessary for VISA requirements.
 

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE:
International Federation of Armwrestling (IFA)
Hegibachstrasse 47
8032 Zurich, Switzerland
contac@ifa-armwrestling.com

Hellenic Wrestling Federation
Olympic Wrestling Center “Ano Liosia” Pc 13343, Greece
Phone: +30 210 3307176-77
e-mail: gre@uww.org

PRESS OFFICE:
Denise Wattles
ifageneralsecretary@gmail.com