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Coimbra
Portugal
2012
President of the UEG TC GfA
The European Gymnastics
Family celebrated the 7th
edition of the EUROGYM
with far more than 4.000
young enthusiastic
gymnasts from all over
Europe in July 2010 in
Odense/Denmark.
In 2012 we will be guests in
the very nice city of
Coimbra/Portugal – with one of the oldest
universities in Europe – where we will find beautiful
places and facilities to celebrate our European
gym festival for the youth.
The 8th EUROGYM 2012 in Coimbra means that the
EUROGYM will come back to its birth place
because the 1st EUROGYM was organised in Lisboa
in the year 1993.
Once again the “next” EUROGYM will become its
own characteristics because we will be in an
ancient city with beautiful historical buildings but
we will also have the wonderful benches of the
river Mondego.
The Committee Gymnastics for All (CGfA) of the
UEG (European Gymnastics Union) experiences a
good and very effective co operation with the
Organising Committee of the Portuguese
Gymnastics Federation.. The CGfA is convinced
that the participants will have excellent conditions
especially in the area of accommodation and
logistics – the organizers will focus especially on the
food services.
We would like to invite all the UEG member
federation to make all necessary efforts to make
this 8th EUROGYM 2012 a further milestone in the
history of UEG General Gymnastics.
The LOC President
Dear Gymnasts,
City of traditions, city of
knowledgement, city of
sports, Coimbra is
waiting for you for the
8th EUROGYM in July
2012.
The Mondego river, the old university, the
monuments, the city gardens, and its new sport
facilities, are the perfect place for the EUROGYM!
In July 2012, we will meet again for a fantastic
gymnastics festival.
At Coimbra, we will share our enthusiasm, our
friendship and our gymnastics
In Coimbra, let’s share!
The Portuguese Gymnastics Federation is proud
to welcome you for the 8th EUROGYM!
Alberto Claudino
Detlef Mann
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The FGP President
Dear Gymnastics Friends,
On behalf of the
Coimbra Municipality
and of the Gymnastics
Federation of Portugal I
would like to invite you to
join us in the EuroGYM
2012.
We are proud and honored with the historic UEG
decision to award us with the organization of this
unique European Youth Gym Festival.
Coimbra has an important role in the Portuguese
history and will offer great conditions to all
EuroGYM participants. All the expectations in terms
of accommodation, meals, transport and leisure
times will be surely be meet.
I can reassure that Coimbra has a long record has
an active and sports friendly city being host in the
past of different gymnastics events has Sports
Aerobics European Championships (2005),
Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships
(2006) or several national “Gymnastics for All”
events (PortugalGYM and SeniorGYM). This spirit is
also embodied in the local authorities concern
with the promotion of the well-being of its citizen–
keeping alive the commitment of providing
multiple activities that will a direct impact in the
community quality of life.
We are ready to warmly host you,
Come and join us in July 2012!
Manuel Bôa de Jesus
Coimbra City Hall President
Optimizing the identity
and soul of this city – the
richness of its historical
and cultural patrimony,
the excellence of its
University and health
care services and its
strategic location -, the
Municipality of Coimbra has a broad vision of the
future it wants to reach. In that future we find an
integrated and integrating social and economical
development model. Many steps have been
taken to project this city as a center of innovation,
creativity, culture, technology, progress and social
cohesion, valuing human resources, promoting
the environmental quality of live, creating
sustainable development dynamics.
The Municipality of Coimbra has given special
attention to an effective sports policy, promoting
an active and healthy life style for all citizens,
including those with reduced mobility. The strong
investment in high quality infrastructures and
sports facilities, available to all citizens, brought
valuable feedback, increasing not only the
satisfaction of the citizen needs, but also creating
good conditions to receive many sport events.
Coimbra is committed with this policy and will
continue to follow the trends, wishes and needs of
the population, in order to improve the diversity
and quality of sports for all the people!
João Paulo Barbosa de Melo
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Portugal, the western country of Europe has about 10 million inhabitants. It´s one of the smallest countries in the old
continent.... But in July of 2012 it will be the center of gymnastics for all! We are all proud to
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Welcome to Coimbra!
The City of Coimbra has its own very special mystique. Result of a
past full of important events, memories of many thousands of
Portuguese who, dispersed around the country or abroad,
remember the carefree, easygoing, hopeful years spent here in
their youth as students at the University. Prehistoric remains are
scant but allow us to establish an early human presence on the site
of present-day Coimbra.
From the Roman period we have the cryptoporticus. This is situated
under the former Bishop’s Palace, which now houses the Machado
de Castro Museum.
With the fall of the Roman Empire came the arrival of new invaders,
commonly known as barbarians: Vandals, Suevi, Alans and later
Visigoths, who all left their mark on the city. In 711 the city was
occupied by the Moors and remained Islamic for more than 300
years, despite brief interludes when Christian troops regained
control. With the final Reconquest in 1064, by the army of
Ferdinand the Great, Coimbra was ideally situated to be a point of
contact between the Muslim south
and the Christian north and
became home to an important
Mozarabic community.
As the country’s first capital for 200
years during the reigns of the earliest monarchs, Coimbra's profile
was raised by the founding of the University which led to the
formation of an urban nucleus full of noteworthy buildings. After
1537 appeared numerous University colleges, and two areas – next
to the Royal Palace in the upper town and in the Rua da Sofia
(lower town) – were set aside for learning.
In the 18th century Coimbra maintained its academic vocation,
which was strengthened by the Marquis of Pombal’s reform of the
University. The new buildings resulting from this reform changed the
appearance and structure of the university campus, giving new
importance to Natural and Experimental Science.
The 19th century was a period of considerable growth in
population giving rise to new streets and residential areas, in
particular the development of the estates belonging to the Sta.
Cruz Monastery.
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The 20th century saw many more great changes to the city with
the building of the new university campus which obliged the
residents of the upper town to be moved to new residential
districts. In the 1990s the city expanded towards Vale das Flores
and Boavista, where the University’s second campus (Polo II) was
built on the right bank of the River Mondego. Dedicated to
Science and Technology, this features buildings by some of the
best-known contemporary architects. A third campus (Polo III)
dedicated to the Life Sciences has been built near the University
Hospitals in the Celas area.
General Info
Area: 319 Km2
Main points of interest
Inhabitants: 135 314
University of Coimbra Average Annual Air temperature: 15ª C
Machado de Castro Museum
July Average temperature: 28ª
Quinta das Lágrimas
Sun rising at: 05h16
St. Clara Monastery
Sunset: 20h02
Old and New Cathedral of Coimbra
Botanical Garden
Joanina Library
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The first Eurogym, European Youth Gymnastics for All Festival, took place in 1993, and is first edition
was held in Portugal, Lisbon.
The main target group of this event are gymnasts with 12 years and older, and each group should
present performances with a maximum of 10 min.
Each group must have 1 adult per 12 gymnasts and a minimum of 2 adults in total. Their registration
is only possible trough the national federations affiliated in the UEG.
The programme includes Opening and Closing ceremonies, UEG Gala, UEG Forum, Group
Performances (two for each group), several Workshops and all begins with a City Parade.
Group performances will be assumed as City Performances, with the main goal of sharing all the
colour, movement, and joy of the choreography, music and acrobatic elements that characterise
gymnastics for all.
Let’s Share!
Preliminary Program
Saturday
14 July
Sunday
15 July
Monday
16 July
Tuesday
17 July
Wednesday
18 July
Thursday
19 July
Head of
Delegation
meeting
Head of
Delegation
meeting
Friday
20 July
Morning
Group
Arrivals
Group
Arrivals
Head of
Delegation
meeting
Workshops
Forum
Head of
Delegation
meeting
Workshops
Forum
Workshops
Group
departures
Workshops
Afternoon
Group leaders
meeting
Group
Arrivals
Meeting Point
Parade
Opening
ceremony
Forum
Group
Performances
Forum
Group
Performances
Group
Performances
UEG Gala
rehearsal
Closing Ceremony
rehearsal
Group
departures
Evening
Group
Arrivals
Opening
ceremony
City Hall Welcome
Head of
Delegation
Eurogym 2014
Presentation
Fun Party
Fun Party
UEG Gala
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Closing Ceremony
Farewell Party
Group
departures
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Facilities/Infrastructures
Coimbra EUROGYM will be based in two main
city areas, one located in the older traditional
city area; the other near the new city spot,
surrounded by new sportive facilities located in
a dense population region.
environments. The stages will offer execution
areas from 16x16m to 20x30m, with public
sitting location, and with gymnastics
equipment, professional quality sound, dressing
facilities and medical support.
Support to catering service will be installed by
the side of Mondego river, in a pleasant
location with a view over the ancient part of
the town. The facility will be able to
accommodate large quantity of participants
at the same time and also promote the
interaction between participants.
The main Event ceremonies will take place at
the Estádio Cidade de Coimbra, a facility
rebuilt for the EURO2004 football
championship, with 30.000 seats partially
covered and having all the needed resources
to receive the participants and spectators.
Spread in the Old part of
the town (Igreja de St.
Cruz and Praça da
República), in connection
with the river (Parque
Verde do Mondego), or
inside the most modern
commercial areas (Centro
Comercial Dolce Vita), Coimbra will offer
several equipped fields for the city Gymnastics
presentations.
Four locations will be used for this close
contact of gymnastics with the Coimbra
habitants, giving the opportunity to all the
groups to present their work in outstanding
Daily Workshops will be held in several sport
facilities around the main activity areas. All the
participants can move around the workshops,
w a l k i n g o r, u s i n g t h e E u r o g y m 2 0 1 2
transportation system.
Among other facilities, the city offers several
swimming pools, gymnasiums, open green
fields, water area for activities on the river, and
natural parks/gardens around town.
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Opening Ceremony
EUROGYM will
start with a
parade through
the city on
Sunday 15th of
July. It will start
from
four
d i f f e r e n t
locations in the
town centre, all
converging at
Estádío Cidade
de Coimbra where the
opening ceremony will be
held. We will welcome every
participant to the event by
the host country. We will
present a show produced
by Coimbra Organizing
Committee performed by
local and national groups.
UEG Gala
The Eurogym Gala presents the
national movement culture of
the participating countries.
Per formances express the
variety of general gymnastics.
Countries with 3 or more
teams will be guaranteed to perform in the
Gala. There will be only one performance for
the UEG Gala, on Wednesday 18th July at 9
p.m. in Estádio Cidade Coimbra.
Closing Ceremony
On Thursday 19th
of July all the
participants will
have the chance
to perform in the
c l o s i n g
ceremony, which
will be held at
Estádio Cidade
Coimbra, 7p.m..
At the ceremony
the participants
will have the chance to show what they learned on
their favorite workshop activities.
The closing ceremony will also present a final
firework show.
EuroGym Forum
Two conferences and practical sessions will be
offered to the group technicians. These will
take place on Monday 16th July and Tuesday
17Th July in the Auditorium and Gymnasium of
the Coimbra University Stadium, from 2:00pm
to 3:30pm.
Conference themes:
•
Choreography - Presentation by lectures
of the Federation of Gymnastics of
Portugal.
•
Theme to be defined - lectures from
Portuguese Universities
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Group Performances
Suitable for tumbling or groups who need
equipment:
The groups will perform from Monday 16th July
till Wednesday 18th July, in the afternoon and
at four different venues.
Equipment available (Gymnastic benches,
mats 1m x 2m x 10cm, Mini-trampolines,
Landing mats 2m x 3m x 30cm, Vaulting boxes,
Vaulting boards)
For dance, rhythmic or acrobatic groups,
without equipment:
Dolce Vita – Commercial
area, covered. Ample
space without restrictions
limitations of height. Place
with 14mX14m, 7 triflex roller
mats put on the floor.
Several balconies for the
public, with seated places
for 100 spectators.
Igreja de Santa Cruz - Next
to the City Hall of Coimbra,
in front of the Monastery
and Church of Santa Cruz,
in a touristic and traditional
trade area. Wooden floor
14x14m, due to the
reduced square dimensions, this venue is ideal
for dance, rhythmic groups
without equipment. 2
benches with 100 seats
each. Good visibility for the
public from different parts of
the square.
Parque Verde - Grass zone
along the River Mondego,
great leisure and sports
center. Elevated wooden
floor 20mx30m, covered by
a tent of 8m height, to
create shadow.
Praça da República - Large
Square, well framed by
Triple Arcade door of the
Mermaid Garden and by
the University. Wooden floor
stage 20mx30m and a
maximum height of 50 cm)
with 7 triflex roller mats.
Groups should be composed of a minimum of
6 active performers.
Each performance must have a maximum of
10 minutes (including installation and
arranging equipment). Each group will present
its performance twice during the week. Each
venue will have: a high performance sound
system, a warm-up area, changing rooms and
paramedical support.
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Workshops
Workshops will be organised to give the
participants the experience of new activities
and share training, as an instrument of
education of all participants.
of city discover (find the treasure!) and one
free morning.
In each place there will be 2 volunteers and
first aid support.
Workshops will be considered in:
•
Gymnastics disciplines with level grades
(acrobatics, trampoline, rhythmic at
initiation and expert groups);
•
Expression workshops with music, to
approach different types of movement
and self expression (fitness, dance,
parkour, modern dance…);
•
Traditional games and general sport
(track and field, archery, rugby, cycling,
…);
•
Water sports at Mondego river and
swimming pool (sailing, rowing, water
polo, underwater-hockey…).
The workshops will be great for sharing!
There will be 3 different areas of workshops,
within a walking distance to some
accommodation schools, presentation area
and meals place.
Gymnasts will be able to participate in 4
workshops, two each morning at the same
place with experts as presenters, one morning
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Transportation
Accommodation
Coming to Coimbra by:
Accommodation will be
provided in about 20
possible schools located in
and around the city and
relatively near the main
event halls. Within a radius
of about 8-10 km we can
reach all the venues. Some schools are in
walking distance
to the venues and bus
transport will be provided for the other schools.
Airplane
A. Porto International Airport is situated 1 hour
and 30 minutes from Coimbra by Highways
A41, A28 and A1.
B. Lisboa International Airport is situated 2 hours
from Coimbra by Highway A1.
The organizing committee will offer to groups,
by prior request, a charged transport service
between the airports and Coimbra. Prices will
be advised later.
Train
Arrival at the Coimbra B station, the LOC will
provide free transfer to accommodation.
Bus/Car
From Lisboa, 208 km, by Highway A1.
From Porto, 121 km, by Highway A1.
From Vilar Formoso (Spanish border), 184 km,
by Highway A25 and IP3.
In Coimbra:
In and around Coimbra,there
will be two systems of
transport organized by the
LOC:
A system of shuttle bus
services, exclusive for
participants, at regular
intervals, serving all venues of the Eurogym 2012
(Schools, Workshop’s, Presentations, Meals …)
Extra shuttle buses as required for special
occasions, such as ceremonies and parade.
Otherwise a “participation card” allows free
boarding on town buses.
Timetables for all transports (LOC systems and
town buses) will be advised later.
Good conditions will be
provided:
• 15 to 20 person per
classroom;
• Sanitary facilities (WC near the classrooms
and bath facilities in school gyms);
• Cafeteria/buffet where breakfast will take
place;
• Room with internet access; wireless service
in most of schools;
• Sport facilities for training
(gyms);
A 24 hour security service will
be provide by volunteers,
school personnel and
security guards. Only the resident participants
will be allowed to enter the respective schools.
All schools have an emergency plan
approved by civil protection.
All participants staying at schools must bring a
sleeping bag and a sleeping matt.
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Meals
Safety
Lunch and dinner is served in the city center by
the proximity to the sites of most workshops and 3
presentation areas. Close to the gardens by the
river, you can make mealtime an hour
of socializing and fellowship!
A first aid service will be available during
workshops and presentations. Participants will
have an easy access to the local health
system during Eurogym. A place with
specialized health staff (physiotherapist,
doctor) where participants can obtain
treatment for minor injuries/diseases will be
available during all days of the event. The
Organization will also provid a room for team
health staff to examine athletes. Please take note that July is a sunny month so
it is very important that participants use
sunscreen, hat and drink water. Tap water in
Coimbra is safe for drinking.
Time set for Meals
The estimated time set for meals is:
•
•
•
Breakfast – 7.00/8.30
Lunch – 12.30/14.30
Dinner – 18.30/20.30
The self service lines will be supervised by
volunteers. Each participant will have a meal
card that is perforated at each meal, allowing
a quick and effective control.
The entire event will be
accompanied at all
times by the Local Civil
Protection Service. The
event safety will be
guaranteed using
different rescue
forces. The rescue and
security forces will be
coordinate in cooperation with the
Meals
The Breakfast will be distributed in schools.
Lunch and dinner will be served as explained
above, except for Ceremonies.
The composition of meals will be simple and
easily recognized like pastas (bolognese,
lasagna), grilled chicken, fish filet…
The catering will be provided by certified
companies in the areas of HACCP (certification
food safety), environment (recycling) and
nutrition.
The Catering will help to give energy not only
the level of vitamins, but also the level of
happiness and motivation, that never missing
over the entire event!
LOC.
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Participation conditions
EUROGYM is an event organized by the European Union of
Gymnastics (UEG) and entrusted to a national federation. In
order to run the event well, it is important to remember the
rules provided by the UEG.
EUROGYM is a festival for the youth of Europe. It is therefore
open to young people aged from 12 years and older.
It is allowed to register up to 10% of gymnasts 11 or 10 years per group.
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With the final registration you need to send the identification of each gymnast (ID Card or
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During the event, group leaders may be asked to confirm the age of the participants.
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Deadlines
All the information and procedures of enrollment will only be given through the national federation.
Preliminary registration
and 10% of payment
15th of November 2011
Final registration
until 29th of February 2012
90% of payment
until 13th of April 2012
The number of participants in the 8th EUROGYM is limited to a
maximum of 5,000. If the registration reveals higher number, UEG
will allocate a maximum number of participants for each
country according to the
final entries made in the
2010 EUROGYM,
ensuring however
Preliminary registration
the possibility of
15th of November 2011
entry of new
countries.
Final registration
29th of February 2012
Forum and Gala registration
29th of February 2012
Insurance
All registered group members have to prove adequate coverage by a health and accident
insurance.
The organizing Committee will provide sport insurance for anyone who desires to get this service.
LOC
Federação de Ginástica de Portugal
Estrada da Luz, n.º 30 A . 1600-159 Lisboa Portugal
Telf: +351 218 141 145 . Fax: +351 218 142 950
E-mail – info@eurogym2012.org
Site - www.eurogym2012.org
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Yeah that´s right, we´re many! All working together for the huge sucess that is going to be the 2012
Eurogym in Coimbra.
President
Alberto
Claudino
Vice-President
Jorge Abrantes
Techinical
Program
Francisco Pinto
Volunteers
Helena Nobre
Secretariat and
Administration
Joana Nobre
Protocol and
Social Program
Consultant
Rogério Valério
Vice-President
Paulo Pires
Administration
and Finances
Mário Amaro
Vânia
Henriques
Transportation
Catering
Joana Benedita
Security and
Safety - Civil
Protection
Maria António
Castro
Security and
Safety - Medical
Jorge Abrantes
Sandra Vieira
Workshops
Financial control
Consultant
João Jordão
Vice-President
João Paulo
Dias
Logistics
Patrícia
Amendoeira
School
Accommodation
Rui Pedro
Borges
Image and
Communication
Alexandra
Correia
Presentations
and Forum
Marta Prata
Marketing and
Sponsoring
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Helena Gomes
Cerimonies and
Gala
João
Salustiano
Technologies
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