Monday, November 26, 2007

2008 WINTER WORLD GAMES - FINLAND

Join Team USA and venture near the Arctic Circle ! From March 25-30, Team USA will be participating in the 2008 Winter World Games at one of the world's most prestigious winter athletics locations -- Rovaniemi , Finland ! The Winter World Games will also include The Nicholas Cup, which is open to all transplant children from 4 to 17 years of age and is held the last day of competition. For more information about The Nicholas Cup, please visit the Winter World Games site at http://www.rovaniemi2008.com/nicolascup.html. Register fast -- first 50 children are free!

If you are interested in becoming a part of Team USA , registration information is available at http://www.kidney.org/news/tgames/worldgames/teamUSA.cfm.

REGISTRATION & TEAM USA ENROLLMENT FORMS - Due by Wednesday, November 27, 2007
Registration for the Winter World Games, Nicholas Cup and Team USA 2008 is contingent upon receiving the corresponding registration forms. Sports registration changes will not be accepted after November 27, 2007. All participants (Competitors and Accompanying Persons) of Team USA 2008 must complete and sign the National Kidney Foundation's general waiver (Team USA Enrollment Form) for your registration to be officially accepted.

PAYMENT - Deposit due by December 10, 2007
To become an official member of Team USA , all registration forms and full payments must be submitted to Team USA Headquarters by the noted deadlines. Deadlines will be binding. A 20% deposit of your total registration fees is due by December 10, 2007. If you plan on using a credit card to make your payment, then the entire registration fee is due in full. The balance of your registration fee is due to Team USA Headquarters by no later than January, 28, 2008.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
· November 27, 2007 - Team USA Registration & Enrollment Forms Due

· December 10, 2007 - 20% Deposit Due (Must pay in full for credit card payment)

· January 28, 2008 - Balance Of Payment Due

· February 29, 2008 - Medical Certificates Due

PLEASE READ THE CONTENTS THOROUGHLY - Information and requirements change each Winter World Games year. Forms and/or correspondence sent directly to Finland will not be considered. Any and all inquiries sent to the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) in Rovaniemi will be automatically forwarded to Team USA Management. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Team USA Headquarters at 800-622-9010 or via email - Nikki (nikkik@kidney.org) or Tiffany (tiffanyk@kidney.org). We will be happy to assist you.

Get ready for Finland !

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DATES TO REMEMBER:

March 25-30, 2008 Winter World Transplant Games
Rovaniemi , Finland
www.rovaniemi2008.com

July 11-16, 2008 NKF U.S. Transplant Games
Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania
www.transplantgames.org

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