[robocup-humanoid] [robocup-worldwide] RoboCup 2011 Newsletter # 4 (fwd)

[Oskar von Stryk]

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Subject: [robocup-worldwide] RoboCup 2011 Newsletter # 4




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RoboCup 2011 Newsletter April 1, 2011 / Issue #4

Greetings from Istanbul!

Only 94 days left for RoboCup 2011!

RoboCup 2011 will be in Istanbul which as the only city that resides on two
continents is the ideal place for such an event. We welcome everybody to share the
enthusiasm of advanced intelligent robotics research in a beautiful city with many
cultures and has been the capital of many civilizations.


In this issue:

? Greetings from Istanbul!
? RoboCup 2011 Registration is now open!
? Shipping Robots and Equipment
? Visa Requirements
? Contact Details

Registration

The registration web site for RoboCup 2011 is now open!

The qualified teams should already have received a password for accessing the
registration system. If your team is qualified, but you haven't received a password
yet, please contact info at robocup2011.org

Please consult registration information page in the RoboCup 2011 web site for
information like the timeline, the registration procedure, and the fees.

Shipping Robots and Equipment
In order to preclude the possible delays and customs issues, please check here for
detailed information about shipment rules custom procedure of Turkey.

Accommodation

We would like to remind you the special accommodation rates for Junior participants,
for whom we know that affordable solutions are crucial as well as special reduced
rates for Senior participants at various hotels in close vicinity (5 to 20 minutes
distance) of the competition venue.

Please find detailed information about those hotels here. The listed rates include
VAT, service charge, and breakfast.

Visa Requirements Most countries do not require visa to enter Turkey. However, visa
can be issued at the border gates if needed. Please check the website of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey for your visa status:
http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa

You can also check the full list of countries with their corresponding visa
categories here.

Contact Details

Please contact the RoboCup 2011 Office for enquiries at:
Tel: +90 (212) 347 63 00
Fax: +90 (212) 347 63 63
E-mail: info at robocup2011.org
Website: www.robocup2011.org

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