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FEW STATS FOR THE BEGINNING
What can you look forward to?
• Roughly 3900 participants from 21 European
countries will take part in EUROGYM 2016
• The biggest groups of participants are from
Portugal (aprox. 800 ppl) and Belgium
(aprox. 500 ppl)
• The average age of participants is between
12–18 years
• Approximately 2900 females and 1000 males
will be attending the festival
• Lunch and dinner will be served at two
locations – in University of South Bohemia
school canteen and in T1 pavilion
of Exhibition centre
• Groups which will have meal at the Exhibition
Centre will get such information by email and
this info will be also mentioned in Event Guide.
• Roughly 160 groups will perform during 4
days at 4 stages within the city at EUROGYM
2016. There will be a separate group
of handicapped people
• Two disco parties – one after the Opening
Ceremony, the second after the Closing
Ceremony
• 60 workshops will take place in České
Budějovice, Hluboká nad Vltavou and Doubí
• Gymzone, trips to castles, cities, zoos, aqua
parks and much more is awaiting you
• 3 Educational forums for trainers and leaders
of the delegations
• Souvenirs and e-shop
• 280 helping volunteers
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• Accommodation available for guests: 2000
beds in hall of residence, 1 900 beds in school
dormitories and 150 beds in the official event
hotel
• Special projects: HELP FOR FRIENDS,
EUROGYM FRIENDLY
EDUCATIONAL FORUM
BODY, MIND AND SOUL – IN
MY BODY– Theory and practice
Introduction of different types of workshops
focusing on psychomotricity in the Czech
Republic as well as workshops from foreign
participating countries.
Lecturer: Dagmar Heiland Trávníková
– Department of Physical Education of the
Faculty of Education, Masaryk University
in Brno
LAUGHTER YOGA
Theory: What is laughter yoga and what are its
positive benefits.
Practice: warm-up, laughter exercises, laughter
meditation, relaxation
Lecturer: Lucie Lauermanová, one of the two
laughter yoga teachers in the Czech Republic –
attended laughter yoga course in India led by
PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR
KIDS AND YOUTH- FROM
PRINCIPLES TO PRACTICE
Theoretical bases of motoric-functional
training in gymnastics will be introduced at the
beginning of the workshop. We will discuss
benefits and principles of functional training in
relation to an organization of gymnastics lesson. During the practice we will concentrate on
various exercises for firming-up, strengthening,
take-off, jumping, rotation as well as exercises
for flexibility. We will demonstrate various
forms of exercises, how to use ordinary school
gym equipment or atypical apparatus.
Lecturer: Jan Chrudimský, FIG expert –
Gymnastics for All. Department of Gymnastics,
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport,
Charles University in Prague
Madan Kataria (a founder of Yoga Laughter).
A member of an international network of
teachers of laughter yoga - Laughter Yoga International.
NON-FORMAL FORUM –
VOLUNTEERS ETC.
It is a special forum held in Gymzone and led
by one of our workshop instructors - Martina
Mlýnková.
Entrance is free for all who are interested in such theme.
It will hold outside so the places are unlimited.
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MORNING
TIMETABLE
Monday
Tuesday
07/18
07/19
Wednesday Thursday
07/20
07/21
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
07/22
07/23
07/24
breakfast (school, according to accommodation)
6:45 am–8:00 am
Registration
of Groups
at Exhibition
Centre from
July 18th
Meeting HoD from 8:00
am Clarion Congress Hotel
Arrival of
groups
Workshop
Workshop
9:00 am–12:00pm
9:00 am–
12:00 pm
Arrival of
groups
Forum (Exhibition Centre)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
AFTERNOON
Registration
of groups till
1 pm
Arrival of
groups
Delegation
meeting
3 pm
Parade
4 pm
EVENING
Opening
Ceremony
6 pm–
7:30 pm
Arrival of
groups
Party
7:30 pm–
9 pm
Falcon Island
Lunch (Exhibition Centre –
pavilion T1, school canteen USB)
11:30 am–1:30pm
The groups will get information if they
have lunch and dinner at Exhibition
Centre or at the University Canteen.
Departure
of groups
Performances Stages
2 pm–6 pm
Dinner (Exhibition
Centre – pavilion T1)
5 pm–7 pm
Gymzone (campus)
5 pm–10 pm
Delegation Presentation
reception EUROGYM
with a city
2018
mayor
Belgium
7 pm–
7 pm–8 pm
8:30 pm
Organizers meeting
from 9:30 pm
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Departure
of groups
Dinner
Gymzone Closing Cer.
6 pm–
5 pm–
7:30 pm
8 pm
Gala
8 pm–
9:30 pm
Departure
of groups
Party
7:30 pm–
9 pm
HELP FOR FRIENDS
skating is a very cost demanding sport and
Jakub´s parents cannot afford to pay for his
trainings and equipment because he has two
other siblings who are active sportsmen.
Jakub studies at Secondary School in České
Budějovice where he commutes from his
hometown Jindřichův Hradec. Except doing
sport, Jakub also plays guitar. Both his parents
are blue-collar workers. Martina Sablíková
(a multiple gold medal winner at Olympic
Games and various European Championships)
is Jakub´s idol.
EUROGYM 2016 – HELP FOR FRIENDS is
a charity event helping out children from České
Budějovice and nearby villages who want to do
sport. You can buy different merchandise from
our E-shop with the EUROGYM 2016 logo. Part
of the money spent on our products will be
donated to help children in need from České
Budějovice and nearby.
You will be able to purchase EUROGYM 2016
merchandise before the festival starts as well
as during the happening itself in July.
HELP FOR FRIENDS will be helping to two
talented boys and other girls and boys from
a local orphanage in Žíchovec.
TOMÁŠ
JAKUB
ŽÍCHOVEC ORPHANAGE
Jakub is 17 years old talented boy who used to
play ice-hockey. He got lucky 2 years ago when
a training team of
a speed skater
Martina Sáblíková
became interested in
him and that changed
his sport direction. He
started training with
Martina´s Nowis team
which resulted in
success. He was the
13th at Junior World
Cup and reached
the speed limit at World Junior Speed Skating
Championship. Unfortunately, the speed
Children from Žíchovec orphanage have
drawn a few pictures for us how they imagine
EUROGYM 2016 participants. Can you see
yourselves in them?
Just to remind you – Žíchovec Orphanage is
one of the partners of HELP FOR FRIENDS. By
buying EUROGYM 2016 merchandise you will
help the children to have their sports dreams
come true. The management of the orphanage
is planning to buy new inline skates for the
children with the raised money.
GET UP AND MOVE!
Tomáš is 17 years old
and lives in Netolice –
a small town close to
České Budějovic. He
was born with spina
bofida (cleft spine)
despite that fact he is
a very active person.
He loves swimming,
floor ball, monoski
or cycling. Thanks to
you he is able to get
the necessary equipment for his loved sports.
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LOCATION OF THE STAGES
All four open-air stages will be placed at cool
and attractive places within the city of České
Budějovice.
The first stage will be located in Marian Square
(Mariánské náměstí) which is close to the city
centre. The second stage will be in a pedestrian
zone of Lannova Street which is full of cafes,
little shops and restaurants. Falcon Island
(Sokolský ostrov) is a location of the third
stage which can be called the sporty heart
of the city. The last fourth stage will be right
in the city centre in Přemysl Otakar II. Square,
in front of the town hall.
3 stages will be roofed, with roofs 8 meters
high above the stage. Only the Lannova Street
stage will be roofless. Each stage is 14x14 m
big and includes a safety zone and these
equipment: two podiums will be equipped by:
carpet, airtrack, benches, spring board, vaulting
boxes both wooden and foam, small trampette,
beam and many matts of different sizes two
other podiums will be equipped by: carpet, foam
vaulting boxes, spring boards, trampette and
different matts.
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We are prepared for both dry and wet weather
conditions.
Information for performers
The maximum length of the performance is
6 minutes including coming and leaving the
stage as well as operating with equipment.
It is necessary to keep the time limit otherwise
it would be difficult to stick to the timetable.
No alternative times for those who will miss
their assigned performance time.
Each performing stage is 14mx14m big and
is covered with gymnastic carpet. No other
spaces for performing are available.
Air track (size 18m x 2.5m x 0.3m) will be
placed in front of the stage. It is available
only for those who requested it during
the registration.
Each registered group can perform only twice
during the whole festival.
GYMZONE
The Gymzone will be located in the immediate
vicinity of the dormitory and school canteen
which we find as a well-chosen location
because of several reasons. Firstly, we are
expecting that many of the participants will be
gathering there during the 2016 EUROGYM.
Secondly, the Gymzone is situated in a pleasant location full of trees and greenery. Thirdly,
due to its location the zone can stay open until
late. And lastly, it is very close to the Exhibition
Centre where many workshops will be held.
The Gymzone will be opened daily with
respect to the EUROGYM programme so the
participants will be able to relax and have fun
there. On one hand, part of the sports fields
will be available without any time restrictions,
on the other, some sports attractions will be
available from afternoon till evening but not
during Gala evening or Opening and Closing
Ceremony.
VOLUNTEERS
Our 280 volunteers are a key part of our
organizational structure of the 2016 EUROGYM.
Most of them are students and residents of
the city of České Budějovice, some come from
other Czech cities and around 50 volunteers
are from abroad. As during past years all the
volunteers are working for free but all costs for
accommodation, food, transportation and
necessary equipment for the job will be
covered for them. They will also have free
access to all the 2016 EUROGYM events.
workshops, will tell you when is your
performance coming up or will bring you your
equipment for Gala Evening...
While 2016 EUROGYM participants are
coming to have fun and meet new people,
the volunteers are here to work and help you.
We are very glad that nowadays many people
are interested in volunteering. Becoming
a volunteer at EUROGYM is an easy thing;
however, this year´s registration has already
been closed.
It is a known fact that organizing an event
would not be possible without volunteers and
the same goes for EUROGYM. Our volunteers
will be omnipresent – they will serve food, help
you to get on the right bus, direct you to the
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ACCOMODATION
A hall of residence and school buildings are
major accommodation for the participants
of EUROGYM 2016 right in the centre of České
Budějovice.
České Budějovice is a very important Czech
university city. Thanks to that fact around two
thousands EUROGYM 2016 participants can
stay at the local hall of residence. Other
participants can be accommodated at local
schools. There are two possibilities where
participants can sleep during the gymnastics
event EUROGYM 2016 – either on the floor
of the school or in bed in hall of residence.
In case of sleeping on the floor it is necessary
to bring own sleeping mats and sleeping bags!
Sleeping in beds will also be possible at other
local dormitories.
This year there are more available beds for
participants than sleeping on the floor. The
participation fee is the same no matter if you
choose sleeping in bed or on the floor. The
official hotel for the UEG members, guests and
leaders of delegations is Clarion Hotel.
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The hotel is situated near the centre of České
Budějovice and offers mostly double rooms.
Both the hall of residence and main schools
accommodating the 2016 EUROGYM
participants are strategically located. For
example, the school building in Kubátova
Street is very close to the historical centre as
well as a few minute walk to the Exhibition
Centre where many workshops of 2016
EUROGYM are held. Another school
accommodating the participants, named after
a famous Czech composer Oskar Nedbal
is located round the corner from a school
canteen and the Exhibition Centre. Other
participants staying at Elementary School Máj I
will be 3 kms away from the Exhibition Centre
that is not that bad either, especially when
buses are available.
All mentioned schools and dormitories are
equipped with a sufficient amount of bathrooms and have modern equipment and facilities which the participants will be able to enjoy
during the event.
TRANSPORTATION
TO ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE
The city of České Budějovice is located in the
South Bohemia region, approximately 150
kilometres south of Prague. If travelling by car,
take D3 highway and road no. E55. It takes
about two hours to České Budějovice from
Prague.
The closest international airport is Václav Havel
Airport in Prague with regular flights to around
100 European destinations. The participants
can also fly to and from international airport
in Linz Austria.
Trains are another option. České Budějovice
has direct train connections to Prague and
Linz. You can reach České Budějovice within
two and half hours from Prague by train.
MAP OF IMPORTANT PLACES
G
C
D
E
A
F
A – Central Square
B – Budvar arena
C – Exhibition Area
D – University campus
E – Aqua Centrum
F – Sokol Island
G – Clarion Hotel
B
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USEFUL INFORMATION
CURRENCY
Czech Crown is the official currency of the
Czech Republic. 1Euro equals approximately
to 27 Czech Crowns. It is possible to pay in
Euros however the exchange rate will be
worse. You may exchange your money at any
bank in the Czech Republic.
GROCERIES
Basic prices in general stores:
Croissant 7–10 CZK
Bread 500 g - 25–30 CZK
Butter 250 g – 35 CZK
Milk 1 litre - 15–20 CZK
Yogurt - 10–15 CZK
Fruits
Banana - 1000 g – 30 CZK
Apples 1000 g – 25 CZK
Apricots 1000 g – 40 CZK
Still and sparkling water – 0,5 litre – 20–30 CZK
Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite 0,33 litre – 30 CZK
Bag of sweets 100 g – 15CZK
Hamburger – 30–50 CZK
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The shops are open from 9 am to 6 or 7 pm.
Big supermarkets such as Tesco, Billa and etc
are open from 6 or 7 am to 8 or 10 pm.
Tesco next to Exhibition centre is open from
6 am–12 am.
WEATHER
The weather is usually nice between 18th and
24th July in České Budějovice. The average
rainfall in South Bohemia is about 70 mm.
July is the hottest month of the year in the
Czech Republic when the average temperature
is around 17.8 degrees Celsius (in 24 hours).
If we organizers could order weather during
2016 EUROGYM, we would prefer temperature
around 25 degrees Celsius, light winds and we
wouldn´t mind some showers.
EUROGYM FRIENDLY
When you see EUROGYM FRIENDLY logo
at selected restaurants, shops, museums or
hotels, you may receive a special discount
of 7% from the regular price of the product or
service. You just need to show the EUROGYM
participant card to get the discount.
E-SHOP
The E-SHOP is again a necessary part of
EUROGYM 2016 where you can buy
merchandise related to this event. Let´s
celebrate this gymnastics event together
and with style. You can choose from wide
variety of products! E-SHOP can be found on
the website www.eurogym2016.org.
HOW TO SHOP?
Look through the merchandise and choose
things you like. You can finalise your order by
filling in the order form (can be downloaded at
the bottom of the page). Once filled please
send it to: eshop@eurogym2016.org.
SHIPPING
Czech post: 130 Crowns.
Collection during the EUROGYM 2016 in
České Budějovice: free of charge.
By purchasing products with EUROGYM 2016
logo you are helping those in need. Part of the
money will be donated to EUROGYM2016 HELP FOR FRIENDS organization that is
helping kids from České Budějovice and its
surroundings who want to do sport and
cannot afford it.
You will receive the order summary via email
which will include the total price including
shipping costs as well as the terms and conditions
and further details related to your order.
Your order will be shipped or ready for
collection as soon as we receive the payment.
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Tour tips
1. half day trip to Český Krumlov
(departure approx. at 9:30 am, arrival approx. at 1 pm), group of 30–50 participants
Guide: English, (German, Portuguese available)
Departure: 9:30 am from Exhibition Centre, place is subject to change according to the needs
of the visitors
10:00 am–12:30 pm Český Krumlov – sightseeing in the city
Arrival: 1 pm – place will be specified according to the needs of the visitors
Price: 14 Euros
Price includes: transportation, guide in English (German or Portuguese)
2. half day trip to Hluboká nad Vltavou
(departure approx. at 9:30 am, arrival approx. at 1 pm), group of 30–50 participants
Guide: English, (German, Portuguese available)
Departure: 9:30 am from Exhibition Centre, place is subject to change according to the needs
of the visitors
10:00 am–12:30 pm Hluboká nad Vltavou – chateau tour (approx. 1 hour), individual city and
garden tours
Arrival: 1 pm – place will be specified according to the needs of the visitors
Price: 19 Euros
Price includes: transportation, guide in English (German or Portuguese), and chateau
entrance ticket
3. half day trip to Hluboká nad Vltavou
– chateau tour and zoo tour
(departure approx. at 9:30 am, arrival approx. at 1 pm), group of 30- 50 participants
Guide: English, (German, Portuguese available)
Departure: 9:30 am from Exhibition Centre, place is subject to change according to the needs
of the visitors
10:00 am–11:00 am - Hluboká nad Vltavou – chateau tour (approx. 1 hour)
11:20 am–12:45 pm ZOO Hluboká nad Vltavou –ZOO tour in Hluboká nad Vltavou
Arrival: 1 pm – place will be specified according to the needs of the visitors
Price: 22 Euros
Price includes: transportation, guide in English (German or Portuguese), and chateau
and zoo entrance tickets
It is possible to buy the tour trips in Pavilion Z in accreditation or at information stand during
the whole EUROGYM 2016 festival.
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FINAL INFORMATION
For more information please visit:
• our website (information in Czech and English language) www.eurogym2016.org
• or Facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/Eurogym2016/1414397295526077
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