The 29th General Provision
1. Purpose
To encourage persons with physical disabilities in Japan and other countries and territories in further social participation, and to deepen people’s understanding toward persons with disabilities through wheelchair racing.
2. Name
The 29th Oita International Wheelchair Marathon
3. Host
Oita Prefecture, Japan Sports Association for the Disabled, Japan Paralympic Committee, etc.
4. Approval
This event is approved by IPC Athletics as an Approved Event. Only results established by an athlete who registered IPC Athletics License and have an international class shall be included in the IPC Athletics World Ranking, as well as be recognized World and/or Regional record(s) if appreciable. Even though an athlete would win in the 3rd place without IPC Athletics License, he/she would be awarded as the original ranking. None of the result of Half Marathon shall be officially recognized
5. Superintendent
Oita Athletics Association
6. Support
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, etc.
7. Sponsors
Omron Co. Ltd., etc.
8. Cooperation
Oita Prefectural Police, etc.
9. Time and Date
| October 24, 2009 (Sat.) |
| 11:00 |
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12:40 |
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Course Inspection |
| 12:00 |
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15:30 |
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Athletes Registration & Classification |
| 16:00 |
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18:30 |
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Opening Ceremony, Parade & Welcome Reception |
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| October 25, 2009 (Sun.) |
| 09:00 |
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10:20 |
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Racing chair Inspection & Warming-up |
| 10:20 |
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10:40 |
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Final Call & Pre-lineup |
| 11:00 |
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Marathon Start |
| 11:03 |
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Half Marathon Start |
| 14:20 |
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Closing &Awards Ceremonies |
10. Course and events
Marathon Course (42.195km) and Half Marathon Course (21.0975km) in Oita City officially approved by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations
11. Eligibility
( 1 )Marathon
- Japanese athletes: Wheelchair users holding a physical disability certificate and registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations for the Disabled, who also must be approved by the Organizer.
- Foreign athletes: Wheelchair users registered with the National Paralympic Committees in their respective countries or equivalent associations, who also must be approved by the Organizer.
( 2 ) Half Marathon
- Japanese athletes: Wheelchair users holding a physical disability certificate, who also must be approved by the Organizer.
- Foreign athletes: Wheelchair users approved by the Organizer.
( 3 ) All athletes must be over 16 years old as of October 25, 2009.
12. Governing Rules
2008-2009 IPC Athletics Rules and Regulations and Japan Association of Athletics Federations for the Disabled Rules, and Competition Rules of Oita International Wheelchair Marathon
13. Classification
In both Marathon and Half Marathon, participants are classified into 3 classes. If necessary, classification process will be carried out during the Athletes Registration on October 24, 2009. These classes will not be recognized as an international classes of IPC Athletics.
14. Doping Control
Doping Control will take place at this event.
15. Award
The 1st - 3rd place finishers in each class of men and women will be awarded in both Marathon and Half Marathon.
16. Entry Application
A completed Entry Form together with other necessary materials must be submitted by mail by August 31, 2009.
(please see the Application Instruction for details)
17. Accident during the race
In case of accident in the competition, first-aid treatment will be provided by the Organizer. Athletes must be responsible for the payment of medical service. The Organizer takes out accident insurance.
18. In Case of Rain
In general, the competition takes place regardless of weather conditions.
19. Healthcare
Participants are liable for their own health condition and race participation. Medical Check-ups by the organizer will not be held.
20. Personal Information
The Organizing Committee will comply with the law of personal information.
Athletes’ personal information will be used for the following purposes;
*examination of the athletes qualification
*publication of programs and leaflets of the event
*advertisement and promotion of the event
*press release to the media
*announcement of records, etc.
21. Organizing Committee Secretariat
The Organizing Committee Secretariat is located in Oita Sports Association for the Disabled (c/o Disability Welfare Division, Oita Prefectural Government).
Foreign participants may contact Oita Sports Association for the Disabled at following:
| Address : |
Oita International Wheelchair Marathon Organizing Committee
Oita Sports Association for the Disabled
Disability Welfare Division, Welfare and Health Department, Oita Prefectural Government
3-1-1, Ohte-machi, Oita City, Oita Prefecture, 870-8501, Japan |
Telephone : +81-97-533-8410 Fax : +81-97-506-1740
Email : kurumaisu-marathon@pref.oita.lg.jp
URL : http://www.wheelchair-marathon.com
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