EUROARM 2015 - XXV EUROPEAN ARMWRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP

TEAM TROPHIES:

1) Youth Women and Men     2) Master and Grand Master Women and Men      3) Senior Women and Men

 POINTS DISTRIBUTION:

1st = 10 points                              2nd = 7 points                     3rd = 5 points                         4th = 4 points

5th = 3 points                             6th = 2 points                      7th = 1 points                        

TRAVEL INFORMATION   

Population: 7.3 million | Language: Bulgarian | Currency: Lev (BGN) = 1,96 € | Dialling code: +359

Sofia guide: http://visitsofia.bg/?lang=en

GETTING TO SOFIA

By plane:

International Sofia Airport (SOF)

http://www.sofia-airport.bg/default.aspx

Check your local low-cost operators, there are many cheap flights to Sofia.

Here is a list of low-cost airlines flying to Sofia:

www.wizzair.com | www.aegeanairlines.gr | www.easyjet.com | www.airberlin.com | www.vueling.com

By car:

Driving distance from Sofia to:

By Train:       http://www.raileurope-world.com/about-us/railways/article/bulgaria-bdz-4272

Check the link to see your connections or contact your local train company.

By Bus:          www.eurolines.bg  

There are direct buses from all major cities in Europe to Sofia. Check connections with your local international transport companies.

VISITORS INFORMATION

 Bulgaria measures an area of 110.910 km². Bulgaria shares borders with Serbia, Macedonia, Romania, Greece, and Turkey. Two mountain ranges and two great valleys mark the topography of Bulgaria, a country the size of Tennessee and situated on the Black Sea. The Maritsa is Bulgaria's principal river, the Danube also flows through the country.

Population of Bulgaria is 7.33 million (2012) from which in Sofia lives ~1.11 million people.

Ethnic groups: Bulgarian (85 %), Turkish (10 %), Roma (4.7 %), others including Macedonian, Armenian, Tatar (2 %).

State Language: Bulgarian (Slavic language)

Government: Parliamentary Republic

Religion: Mostly Bulgarian Orthodox (83 %), Islam (12 %), other Christian (1%)

Membership: NATO (2004), European Union (2007)

Sofia weather, 1^st week in June:

High 28°C, Low 15°C

 Time zone: GMT+2 hours                     

 National currency is Lev (BGN)

1 € = 1.95 Lev

VISAAND TRANSPORT INFORMATION    

For VISA requirements please contact:

Mrs. Lucy Mazhdrakova

Mobile. +359888916282

Fax +35929461415

Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. :

Copy of passport is necessary for VISA requirements.

 All visa applications should be sent before 15^th of April 2015. After this date the Host Federation can not be held responsible for visa formalities.

CHAMPIONSHIP TRANSPORT

 TRANSFER AIRPORT – HOTEL - AIRPORT

20 € per person. Please book in advance at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

- Please provide following details: arrival airport, date and time of arrival and departure (flight time).

HOTEL – VENUE - HOTEL

The hotels are in vicinity of the Venue, walking distance 800 meters.

HOTEL AND VENUE INFORMATION   

PARK HOTEL MOSKVA 3***

www.parkhotelmoskva.net

Sofia1113, 25 Nezabravka str.

Reservations: +359888916282,  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Located in the Borisova Garden, a direct metro ride from Sofia city centre, this hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and apartments with great views of the park and of Sofia. Its 2 restaurants serve Bulgarian and international cuisine. A summer garden and a lobby bar are available. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the entire property.

Rooms and apartments at the Park Hotel Moskva include cable TV, a minibar and a desk. A complimentary bottle of water is provided. Each bathroom has a shower or a bathtub, a hairdryer and toiletries. An individually controlled air conditioning system is available.

The Panorama Restaurant offers scenic city views. Further dining options are the Winter Garden Restaurant and the Moskva Restaurant.

A 5-minute walk takes you to Joliot Curie Metro Station. Buses are just 100 metres away.

More info:

- Commercial Centre    0,2 km

- Best Western Hotel     1,2 km

- Old town                         3,2 km

- Venue                                0,8 km

Room prices / night:

Double room (2 guests)       96 BGN / 50 Euro

Suite (3 guests)                         122 BGN / 63 Euro

Double room Economy 2** (2 guests) 62 BGN / 32 Euro

Single room Economy 2** (1 guest)  49 BGN / 25 Euro

Hotel prices valid for 31.05.2015 – 07.06.2015

BEST WESTERN HOTEL EUROPE 4****

www.hotel-europe-bg.com

Sofia 1113, 1 Liditse str.

Reservations: +359888916282,  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Best Western Hotel Europe in Sofia is centrally situated near the Tsarigradsko Shose Boulevard, offering luxuriously equipped and stylish rooms and an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Private parking is also provided on site and is free of charge.

The majority of rooms have balconies with a panoramic view of Sofia and the Vitosha Mountain.

Restaurant Europe has a capacity of up to 120 seats, serving European and international dishes accompanied by fine wines. It can be used for a formal lunch or dinner, cocktails, family celebrations or weddings. There is also a Sky Piano Bar Europe on the rooftop. In addition, Best Western Hotel Europe offers a fitness centre.

The property is located 800 metres away from Sky City Mall, a 7-minute drive away from Arena Armeets and an 8-minute drive away from Boris Garden Park.

More info:

- Commercial Centre 0,8 km

- Park Hotel                   1,2 km

- Old town                      3,2 km

- Venue                            0,8 km

Room prices / night:

Single room (1 guest)                     108 BGN / 56 Euro

Double room (2 guests)                 127 BGN / 66 Euro

Triple room (3 guests)                   170 BGN / 87 Euro

One bedroom Suite (3 guests)    195 BGN / 100 Euro

Two bedroom Suite (4 guests)   225 BGN / 116 Euro

Hotel prices valid for 31.05.2015 – 07.06.2015

·      1 night and breakfast for every person in the room

·      Unlimited using of a free internet access – WI-FIin the public areas

·      Free using of an outdoor pool

·      VAT, tourist tax and tourist insurance

·        Prepayment of 100% will be asked at the first day of accommodation.

·        Payment at the reception is necessary for every additional bill out of a package.

VENUE / SPORT HALL

UNIVERSIADA EAD HALL

http://universiada-bg.com/index.php?lang=en

2, Shipchenski Prohod Blvd.

Universiada Hall is one of the architectural landmarks of Sofia. It was built in 1961 and its name is associated with Universiada 61 World University Summer Games of 1961, hosted by Sofia.

Universiada Sport Hall was designed by architects A. Barov, D. Vladishki, I. Tatarov, I. Ivanchev, among others. Since its foundation, Universiada Hall has become an established centre of prestigious international and national sport events, congresses, trade and industrial exhibitions and bazaars, concerts and shows.

In the course of the years, over 4,500 sport and cultural events have been taken place at the hall.

TEAM REGISTRATION PROCEDURES / КОМАНДА ПОРЯДОК РЕГИСТРАЦИИ

ON-LINE Registration

Team Registration will be made before the championship ONLY ON-LINE at http://www.waf-armwrestling.com 

Team registration at Championship

Teamrepresenting:

Only one person will register their team.

The Representative will bring with them the following:

Completed Team Registration form, final version, stamped and signed.

Country fee: 200 Euro

Senior fee: 30 Euro per class per hand

Junior fee: 15 Euro per class per hand

EAF Representative will then:

Accept Registration Form,

Accept Individual Registration fees

Accept Country Registration Fee

Prepare Official Receipt

All teams are obliged to fill online registration (www.waf-armwrestling.com) form and send their registration forms (PDF file) to the General Secretary of EAF till 18^th of May 2015.

The registration order depends on the first online registration time if the registration form (PDF file) was sent to the General Secretary.

Multiple entries registration:

Juniors 18 years can not register in Juniors 21 years classes.

Juniors 18 years can register in Seniors classes.

Juniors 21 years can register in Seniors classes.

Masters can not register in Grand Masters or Seniors Grand Masters classes.

Masters, Grand Masters and Senior Grand Masters can register in Seniors classes.

Disabled athletes can register in any able athlete’s classes.

Fees paid due miss registration of multiple entries will not be refunded.

WEIGH-IN PROCEDURES / ВЗВЕШИВАНИЕ В ПРОЦЕДУРЫ

The weigh-in order depends on the receiving times of the registration forms. A schedule will be available 7 days before weigh-in.

The first received registration form receives the right to be first at the weigh-in and so on.