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TEAMGYM9th European Championships - Aarhus 18-20 October 2012Welcome to the 9 th TeamGym European ChampionshipsWelcome,The OC-Team of the European Championshipsin October 2012 in Aarhus is on its way to walkon new land. We really want to make theEuropean Championships unforgettable, tomake it an event that gives long-lastingmemories to everyone.As OC President of the European Championshipit is a special honor for me to take part inpreparation and carrying out an event for thebest gymnasts from all over Europe.The Danish Gymnastics Federation workingtogether with the city of Aarhus, the SportAarhus Event and a lot of volunteers will makeevery effort to ensure that the EuropeanChampionships will be a success.InformationWelcome…………………………………………………1The city of Aarhus………………………………….3Getting to and from Aarhus…………………..4The competition venue, NRGi Arena……..5Accommodation………………………………………5Side events…………………………………………….7Tickets…………………………………………………….7Provisional program……………………………….8Contact information……………………………….9Important dates and deadlines………………9Welcome to Denmark – welcome to AarhusJytte Storm,President of the LocalOrganizing Committee1

TEAMGYM9th European Championships - Aarhus 18-20 October 2012Welcome to Denmark,The Danish Gymnastics Federation is verypleased to welcome TeamGym gymnasts fromall over Europe to the 9 th EuropeanChampionships in Aarhus, Denmark.Hosting the 9 th ECh is an honor and a greatopportunity to show the best of TeamGym forthe entire gymnastic Denmark. In addition,TeamGym will be promoted to interestedfederations through side events.TeamGym is extremely popular in Denmark.Local clubs exist in every corner of thecountry, and the sport is not only for the elite.TeamGym is for everyone!‘TeamGym – Denmark’ is looking forward tomeeting you in the field of play for thecompetition, on the seats as an enthusiasticaudience and around the event as a friendlyhost.Along with gymnastic competence andorganizational experience, the OrganizingCommittee and our extensive network ofvolunteers will use our professionalism,necessary experience, and commitment tosolve all tasks and give you an unforgettabletime in Aarhus.We will meet the challenge! Be prepared forthe 9 th European TeamGym Championships2012.Once again, we welcome the world ofTeamGym gymnastics toDenmark.Welcome to the City of AarhusAs Alderman for Sport in Aarhus I look forwardto welcome all gymnasts and coaches toAarhus in October when the city is host of the9th European Championships in TeamGym.Aarhus has great experience as a host ofinternational sporting events. Throughout theyears we have hosted, among others, theUEFA Under 21 Championship, WorldChampionship in Match Race, European 10Dance Championships and not to forget the2006 World Artistic GymnasticsChampionships. Soon, we will also have thebest TeamGym gymnast visiting us – we arehappy to see you!In Aarhus we constantly work on rethinkinghow to host events and to ensure the very bestexperience for participant and audience. Iknow that the Organizing Committee isworking hard to prepare your visit in the cityso this championship will be one to remember.I look forward to warmly welcome you toAarhus in October.Marc Perera Christensen,Aldermann Culture andCitizens’ ServiceMunicipality of AarhusFlemming Knudsen,PresidentDanish Gymnastic Federation2

TEAMGYM9th European Championships - Aarhus 18-20 October 2012The city of AarhusAarhus is quite unique. The city itself isvibrant and full of life. And encircling it ismagnificent natural beauty with woods,lakes, and 20 kilometers of beach.The city is also known for its highconcentration of students. One in seveninhabitants is a student at one of the city's 25educational and research institutions. Intotal, there are more than 45,000 students inAarhus.In the heart of the city centre behind thecathedral lays the 'Latin Quarter', the oldestquarter of Aarhus. The Latin Quarter is theplace where the new and the old meet. Thebeautiful old half-timbered houses andcobblestone streets provide a uniqueatmosphere all of their own, and the LatinQuarter is also one of the most trend-settingplaces in Aarhus, especially when it comes tothe selection of specialty, fashion and designshops.Along the re-opened Aarhus river, the caféslie side by side, and the electrifying buzzwhich is present here represents the very soulof Aarhus’ city centre. For shoppers Aarhushas more than 1 kilometer of pedestrianstreets with more than 150 shops. Thepedestrian streets stretch from the CentralStation all the way down to the main squareby Aarhus Cathedral.3

TEAMGYM9th European Championships - Aarhus 18-20 October 2012Aarhus boasts a rich and highly variedcultural life. In the city there are 22 concertand music venues, 16 museums andamusement parks, and more than 400 cafésand restaurants.The cultural institutions below are partnersfor the 9 th TeamGym ECh 2012 and offer allaccredited persons a special deal on theirentrance: ARoS Aarhus art museum - 50%discount on entrance fee (featuring thecity's new landmark, Your RainbowPanorama, on the roof of the museum) Den Gamle By (The Old Town) –Entrance for only 80 DKK. If you areunder 18 years entrance is free. Tivoli Friheden amusement park – FreeentranceFor more information about the specialdeals included in your accreditation pleasesee our official website under ‘Aarhus’.Getting to and from AarhusGetting to Aarhus is quick and easy no matterwhere you enter from. Frequent national andinternational train and bus lines and twointernational airports one hour's drive fromAarhus – Aarhus Airport and Billund Airport –all provide easy access to the city.LOC offers domestic transfer from the nearestairports, Aarhus Airport and Billund Airport,by busses.Note: Transfer fee is forth and back, price inonly for delegations staying at official eventhotel in Aarhus.Local transport in Aarhus during the event isincluded in the accommodation packages. Transfer from Aarhus Airport to hotel inAarhus: 30 EUR per person Transfer from Billund Airport to hotel inAarhus: 40 EUR per person4

TEAMGYM9th European Championships - Aarhus 18-20 October 2012The competition Venue NRGi ArenaAarhus' main sports complex – NRGi Park &Arena – is the venue for a large number ofthe major sports events held in the city,situated in a beautiful location at the edge ofthe Marselisborg woods, only two kilometersfrom the city centre.There are 4500 seats for spectators.Tickets can be brought athttp://teamgym.billetten.dk/AccommodationWe offer three packages from which thedelegations can choose:PACKAGE 1: 100 EUR per person / dayAccommodation in 2-Star hotel(2-4-beds/room) Full board: breakfast at hotel. Lunch at thecompetition venue and dinner at a specialevent restaurant close to the hotel. Banquet (3 course dinner), live music andDJ Transport – shuttle bus service from hotel- competition arena.5

TEAMGYM9th European Championships - Aarhus 18-20 October 2012Side eventsThe Technical Committee TeamGym invitesinterested coaches and gymnasts from UEGmember federations to participate in aTeamGym Workshop held in connection withthe championships.The program includes among otherspresentation of UEG regulations, the Danishmodel for TeamGym competitions,presentation of equipment, a visit at a localTeamGym club in Denmark and observationof the competition at ECh TeamGym 2012.For more information please be aware thatthere will be sent a special invitation to theworkshop in April.TicketsPartout tickets can be purchased now. Wesell up to 1000 partout tickets all in all. Forbuying the partout ticket please click HEREPrices:Qualifications per day: 110 DKKFinals: 260 DKKPartout: 360 DKKChildren u. 3 years free admission withoutown seatEnd of April we will open for sale of daytickets (qualification and finals).7

TEAMGYM9th European Championships - Aarhus 18-20 October 2012Provisional programThe schedule of events for the TeamGymEuropean Championships is detailed belowgiving a breakdown of the qualifying andfinals events on each day of the competition.Tuesday (Oct 16th)Accreditation opensArrival of delegationsWednesday (Oct 17th)Training for Thursday's qualificationsReceptionOfficial openingInfo meetingThursday (Oct 18th)Training for Friday's qualificationSaturday (Oct 20th)Finals - first round:JuniormixSeniormixAward ceremonyFinals - second round:JuniorwomenSeniorwomenAward ceremonyFinals - third round:JuniormenSeniormenAward ceremonyBanquetSunday (Oct 21th)Departure of delegationsQualifications:SeniormixJuniormixSeniormenFriday (Oct 19th)Qualifications:JuniormenJuniorwomenSeniorwomen8

TEAMGYM9th European Championships - Aarhus 18-20 October 2012Contact informationOfficial ContactEventmanager Mads ElbrøndPhone: +45 6179 1647Email: mel@dgf.dkOffice adress:Danish Gymnastic Federation9th ECh TeamGYM 2012Idrættens Hus VestStadion Allé 70, DK-8000 Aarhus CImportant dates and deadlines July 18th 2012 - The booking system forpackages and definitive entry opens (50%payment) August 20th 2012 - Booking system forpackages closes - Payment (100%) forpackages September 7th 2012 - TransportationForm September 27th 2012 - Nominative Entry -Rooming list - Insurance form anddeclaration of medical insurance - Thebooking system closesPlease visit our website for more informationwww.teamgym2012.dkOr join our Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/#!/teamgym20129