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The World Unicycling Convention 1996 - UNICON VIII
University of Surrey, England, August 5-12, 1996
World Unicycling Convention comes to Europe for the first time!
The 8th International Unicycle Convention is supported by the British Unicycle
Federation, the British Unicycle Hockey Association and the International
Unicycling Federation, Inc.
Planned Events will include:
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Track Races (Various distances and age-groups)
Coasting Contest
Downhill Gliding Race
UMX/MUNI/MTT Race
10K Marathon
Individual Artistic Events
Pairs Artistic Events
Group Artistic Events
Unicycle Basketball Tournament
Load carrying competition
Obstacle course
Unicycle water fight
Group games
Workshops on all aspects of
unicycling and related subjects
Public Show
Renegade Stage
Cybercafe
Gathering of unusual and historic
unicycles
Experimental unicycle laboratory
The World Unicycle Hockey
Championship
The Unicycle Chain World Record Attempt
Participants are already expected from:
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Australia - Belgium - Canada - China - Denmark - France - Germany -
Isreal - Japan - Netherlands - Puerto Rico - South Africa -
Switzerland - United Kingdom - United States
Where:
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The University of Surrey, in Guildford, Surrey, England. Guildford is
a large town around 50km to the South West of the centre of London.
Renegade Stage:
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Renegade Stage will give unicyclists a chance to show new or unique
skills. This can be an opportunity for unicyclists to show skills that
are new, did not fit into their routine, or possibly were not
performed perfectly during the competition. As well as unicycling, all
type of acts are welcome. It will be a fun relaxed show for the
audience as well as the performers.
Registration Payment:
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Registration can be paid in UKP using the United Kingdom registration form or
registration can be paid in US dollars using the US registration form and
mailed to the US contacts.
Transportation:
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If transportation is needed to Guildford (site of Unicon VIII) please arrange
ahead of time with the Unicon organizers.
For additional registration forms or more information please contact:
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Peter Philip of the LUNIs - London's Unicycle Hockey Team
Coordinator of UNICON VIII - The World Unicycling Convention 1996
+44 181 341 7587 peterp@foe.co.uk
http://www.foe.co.uk/foe/staff/peterp
UNICON VIII
22 Nelson Road
London N8 9RU
United Kingdom
United States Contacts:
Andy & Constance Cotter
Phone: +44 181 341 7587
1318 45th Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55421-3260, USA
Phone: 612.788.9137
Email: cotter@skypoint.com
Note: For a registration form in US currency please contact the United
States Contacts.
Unicycle Hockey and Unicycle Basketball:
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Tournaments for both Unicycle Hockey and Unicycle Basketball will be
set up at Unicon. The IUF rules on Hockey and Basketball stated in the
IUF Rulebook will be used. Unicycle Hockey will have two league, one
battling for the world championship title while the other league is
more for fun.
Racing:
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Expert Category for Racing: All riders will race with their age group.
For each event that applies, the riders with the fastest times will
compete together in a single Expert heat. The 1500 m race will be
raced only once, either age group or Expert. The best times of the
1500 m race will be considered the expert riders regardless if the
best time is in the age group or the expert heat.
Unicycle(s) Used for Racing: There is no limit to the number of
different unicycles a competitor may use, so long as all fit within
the applicable restrictions for events in which they are used. Maximum
wheel size for 0-10 age category is 20" diameter with minimum 4 1/2
inch or 114 mm cranks. Maximum wheel size for all other categories is
24" diameter with a minimum 5 inch or 125 mm cranks.
World Racing Champions: The World Racing Champions will be determined
by the following point races: 1500m, 400m, 100m, One-foot, Walk the
Wheel, and Obstacle.
The Coasting Contest is done on the track. Each rider gets a 20 metre
acceleration before removing both feet from any contact with the wheel
or pedals.
For more information on Racing please refer to the IUF Rulebook.
Artistic Freestyle and Standard Skill:
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The Artistic Freestyle categories at Unicon will be Individual, Pairs
and Group. The time limits for Individual and Pairs two minutes for
riders 0-14, and 3 minutes for all other riders. Junior Experts (the
advanced category for 14 and under) will have a three minute time
limit. Group Freestyle has a time limit of six minutes and a minimum
of three riders is needed.
Standard Skill has a three minute time limit for all ages. Only skills
found in the IUF Standard Skills List may be used. The Standard Skill
form must be turned in by August 7, 1996.
For more information on Artistic Freestyle or Standard Skill please
refer to the IUF Rulebook.
Judging:
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Judges will be needed for both Standard and Freestyle competitions. If
you are interested in judging please indicate this on the registration
form. Efforts will be made to send out a judging packet prior to the
convention. Mailed judging packets may apply to only those registering
early. There will also be judging workshops scheduled at Unicon.
Internet Access and the current IUF rules:
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For updated Unicon VIII information:
http://www.foe.co.uk/foe/staff/peterp/unicon.html
For general unicycling information:
http://www.unicycling.org/
For a free copy of the IUF rulebook:
ftp://ftp.unicycling.org/pub/Unicycling/iuf/iufrules.*
ftp.unicycling.org /pub/Unicycling/iuf/iufrules.*
For unicycle-hockey:
http://www.science.yorku.ca/cac/people/sander/uni/rules.html
Note: For a paper copy of the IUF rules use the registration form to
order a copy.
International Unicycling Federation (IUF):
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IUF was formed in 1982 with a short list of representatives from a few
countries. Since then IUF has produced eight International Unicycle
Conventions (Unicon). The International Unicycle Conventions have
brought many people from different cultures together for the common
purpose of unicycling. The IUF has also helped unify unicycling from
around the globe and is working to make it an Olympic sport.
Past Unicon locations:
Unicon I: 1984, New York, USA
Unicon II: 1986, New York, USA
Unicon III: 1987, Tokyo, Japan
Unicon IV: 1988, Puerto Rico
Unicon V: 1991, Hull, Canada
Unicon VI: 1992, Quebec City, Canada
Unicon VII: 1994, Minnesota, USA
Unicon VIII: 1996, Guildford, England
Be a part of unicycle history and attend the World Unicycling Convention
1996, Unicon VIII in England
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= Registration Form =
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World Unicycling Convention 1996
Unicon VIII
August 5 to August 12, 1996
University of Surrey
in Guildford, Surrey, England
UNICON VIII is supported by the British Unicycle Federation, the
British Unicycle Hockey Association and the International Unicycling
Federation Inc.
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Name (First,Last):____________________________________________________
Birth Date (day/month/year):__________________________________________
Sex (Male or Female): ________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________
Country: _______________________________
Phone:__________________________________
Fax:____________________________________
E-Mail:_________________________________
Primary Language: ____________________________________________________
Secondary Language(s): _______________________________________________
If participant is under 18 please print
name of guardian who will be present at Unicon:_______________________
Your team/club name: _________________________________________________
Contact person at Unicon VIII: _______________________________________
Are you interested in performing in:
( ) Renegade Stage and/or ( ) Public Show.
Artistic and Standard Judges will be needed at Unicon.
Are you willing to be a judge for ( ) Standard and/or ( ) Freestyle.
Note: Metal pedals are not to be used on the track or in the halls,
and non-marking tyres and shoes may be required in some places.
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Races:
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Note: Gloves and Kneepads are mandatory for all races, helmets
recommended.
Age Categories (please check ONE):
( ) Maximum 20" wheel, ages 0-10
( ) Maximum 24" wheel, ages 0-12
( ) Maximum 24" wheel, ages 13-15
( ) Maximum 24" wheel, ages 16-18
( ) Maximum 24" wheel, ages 19-29
( ) Maximum 24" wheel, ages 30-39
( ) Maximum 24" wheel, ages 40 & up
Note: Riders will be able to participate in all events regardless of
which events the rider is signed up for.
Events Please check all events in which you wish to participate
(there may be more events than listed):
( ) 1500m Age Group
( ) 1500m Expert Group
( ) 800m (for 10 and under)
( ) 400m
( ) 100m *
( ) One-foot, 50m
( ) Walk the wheel **
( ) Obstacle
( ) Forward Slow
( ) Backward Slow
( ) Ultimate Wheel, 30m
( ) Relay
( ) Gliding
( ) Coasting
( ) UMX
( ) Marathon ***
* Along with the 100m race there will be 100m Unlimited race with no
wheel or crank arm restrictions.
** Walk the wheel is 30m for all ages and expert, except for 0-10 age
group the distance is 10m
*** The Marathon will have the standard class and the unlimited class.
Standard class competitors for the marathon compete in their age
group. Unlimited class is for any competitor, regardless of age,
with no wheel or crank arm restrictions.
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Artistic (Please check all events in which you wish to participate):
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Age Categories: 0-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40 and up,
junior expert (age 14 and under) and expert
Note: You may participate is all events, but only once per event. You
can add and change events at the convention.
Note: The Standard Skill form must be turned in by August 7, 1996.
( ) Standard Artistic;
( ) Age Group OR ( ) Jr. Expert (14 and under) OR ( ) Expert
( ) Freestyle Artistic;
( ) Age Group OR ( ) Jr. Expert (14 and under) OR ( ) Expert
( ) Pairs Artistic;
( ) Age Group OR ( ) Jr. Expert (14 and under) OR ( ) Expert
Pairs Partner's Name: _____________________________
( ) Group Freestyle Group Name: _____________________________
( ) Group Standard Group Name:______________________________
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Unicycle Sports (Please check the events in which you wish to
participate):
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( ) Unicycle Basketball
Team Name:________________________
Team Captain:________________________
( ) Unicycle Hockey
Team Name:________________________
Team Captain:________________________
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Travel Arrangements:
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Note: If transportation is needed to Guildford please arrange ahead of
time with the Unicon organizers.
( ) Auto ( ) Plane ( ) Unicycle ( ) Train
( ) Other___________________
If traveling by plane/train:
Arrival Date:__________________________________
Arrival Time:__________________________________
Airline:_______________________________________
Airport/Train Station:_________________________
Flight/Train Number:___________________________
Departure Date:________________________________
Departure Time:________________________________
Airline:_______________________________________
Airport/Train Station:_________________________
Flight/Train Number:___________________________
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Lodging:
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Note: There may be other lodging alternatives available (camping).
Please write for more information.
Note: Very few self-catering flats may be available. Prices start at
288 UKP for 4 people for a week. Please write for more info.
Note: The rooms are single rooms. Ensuite facilities has a private
toilet and shower or bath attached to the room.
Please check the type of accommodation:
( ) Standard;
( ) Bed and Breakfast , ($34) 19 UKP OR
( ) Dinner, bed and breakfast, ($50) 28 UKP
( ) Ensuite;
( ) Bed and Breakfast , ($49) 27 UKP OR
( ) Dinner, bed and breakfast, ($65) 36 UKP
Please check the evenings you will be staying:
( ) Saturday, August 3
( ) Sunday, August 4
( ) Monday, August 5
( ) Tuesday, August 6
( ) Wednesday, August 7
( ) Thursday, August 8
( ) Friday, August 9
( ) Saturday, August 10
( ) Sunday, August 11
( ) Monday, August 12
( ) Tuesday, August 13
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Expenses:
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Note: The conversion to US dollars is done at 1.8 UKP to 1 $US.
Extra money after conversion will be donated to Unicon VIII.
Early Booking Rider Registration Fee (Before June 1).
($63) 35 UKP_____________
Regular Registration Fee (after June 1)........($81) 45 UKP_____________
Non-Rider Registration Fee
(includes admission and transportation to all events)
($27) 15 UKP_____________
Accommodations:
Number of nights _____ X cost of lodging per night ______ =_____________
T-shirts: Child: ( ) Small ( ) Medium ( ) Large
Adult: ( ) Small ( ) Medium ( ) Large ( ) Extra-Large
($11) 6 UKP_____________
Note: T-shirts will cost 8 UKP at the convention and
all sizes will not be available after July 1.
Complete set of Unicon rules
Rules mailed to UK Residents.................3 UKP_____________
Rules mailed outside UK......................5 UKP_____________
Rules mailed to US (available in $US only) ($4)_____________
Team USA T-shirt (only available in $US)
Adult: ( ) Small ( ) Medium ( ) Large ($10)_____________
Please send $US to USA and UKP to England. Total: _____________
Please fill out, sign, pay and send to:
If paying in UKP: Unicon VIII
22 Nelson Road
London N8 9RU
United Kingdom
If paying in $US Andy & Constance Cotter
(only before July 1): 1318 45th Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55421-3260
USA
For additional information contact:
Peter Philip, phone: + 44 181 341 7587,
email: peterp@foe.co.uk
For additional information in North America contact:
Andy & Constance Cotter, phone: 612.788.9147,
email: cotter@skypoint.com
For updated Unicon VIII information on the internet:
http://www.foe.co.uk/foe/staff/peterp/unicon.html
For a free copy of the IUF rulebook via the internet:
ftp://ftp.unicycling.org/pub/Unicycling/iuf/iufrules.*
In consideration of the British Unicycle Federation, the British
Unicycle Hockey Association , the International Unicycling Federation,
and all other sponsors, agents and representatives organizing and
conducting The World Unicycling Convention 1996, on August 5 to August
12, 1996 at the University of Surrey, in Guildford, Surrey, England
and allowing me to participate in the said meet, I hereby waive,
release and discharge British Unicycle Federation, the British
Unicycle Hockey Association , the International Unicycling Federation,
and its sponsors, agents, and representatives from all claims,
demands, rights, and causes of action of whatsoever kind and nature
arising directly from any and all known/unknown, foreseen or
unforeseen, bodily and personal injury, damage to property, and
consequences thereof resulting from my participation in said The World
Unicycling Convention 1996. I assume all risks of injury or mishap
resulting from my participation and covenant, not to sue the
aforementioned parties for said injuries and/or damage. I also permit
you to provide, furnish or engage emergency medical treatment to me or
my said son or daughter. I give permission for the use of my name
and/or picture in any broadcast, telecast or other account of this
event. I know of no physical or medical condition which should prevent
me from participating in this event.
Signature:____________________________________________________________
Date:_________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian:______________________________________