INVITATION from ODENSE, DENMARK

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1 INVITATION from ODENSE, DENMARK TRAMPOLINE CAMP & COMPETITION Dear Athletes, Coaches, Judges and Families, It is with great pleasure we invite youngsters from the trampoline world to participate in the 4 th edition of the Hans Christian Andersen City Games, a multisport event, which also features a Trampoline Camp and Competition. Trampoline will be one of 11 sports, and you can meet athletes from America Football, Beach Handball, Cycling, Football, Golf, Equestrian, Minigolf, TeamGym, Tennis and Waterpolo. The aim and purpose of the Games is to gather young athletes from all over the world to have fun and learn from each other. Camp Leading op to the competition on Saturday there is a training camp at the Venue. Participants in the camp will be divided into groups of 30 gymnasts sharing 2 Eurotramp 4x4 Ultimate and 4 Eurotramp 4x4 mm Grand Master trampolines. Each group will have 2 sessions of 1½ hour of training pr. day maximum 5 athletes pr. trampoline. Beside the 4x4 mm trampoline, there will be instant access to 5 trampolines to a pit 2 of them lose foam. Organisers The Hans Christian Andersen City Games are organised in collaboration with Odense Gymnastik Forening (OGF). Odense has previously hosted the 2001 Trampoline World Championships, the 2006 Nordic Championships, the 2008 European Championships, and the 2011 & 2013 World Cup Final. In 2015 Odense will host the World Championships and the World Age Group Games. Date 4 th 9 th August 2015 (earlier arrival can be arranged) Location The Hans Christian Andersen City Games are held in Odense, the third largest city in Denmark, just 2½ hours by car from Hamburg (Germany), 1½ hours by car or train from Copenhagen, and 1 hour by car from Billund International Airport.

2 THE COMPETITION There will be competition in the following classes: Compulsory routines Trampoline U 12 B, compulsory skills, born 2003 or later U 12 A, compulsory skills, born 2003 or later Back somersault, tucked (C) Front somersault, piked (B) or barany, free Straddle jump At least three (3) of the skills in the compulsory routine must have at least 270 of somersault. U 13-14, compulsory skills, born 2001 or 2002 Back somersault, piked (B) Back somersault, tucked (C) Barany, free At least four (4) of the skills in the compulsory routine must have at least 270 of somersault. U 15-16, compulsory skills, born 1999 or 2000 Back somersault, piked (B) Back somersault, straight (A) Barany, free At least six (6) of the skills in the compulsory routine must have at least 270 of somersault. Junior, born As per FIG B U 21, compulsory skills, born As per FIG A As per FIG Code of Points , with the exceptions found in this invitation. Finalists and Final The six best competitors from the preliminaries will participate in the final. (If more than 12 athletes in a class eight will go to the final. All finals will start from zero. Time of flight and tie-breaking rules will be used.

3 Equipment Eurotramp Ultimate 4x4 mm and 4x4 mm Grand Master Judges Judges must be entered as follows: 2-10 competitors = 1 judge competitors = 2 judges Clubs/Federations entering competitors in any other event must bring a judge with at least a current national judge's brevet. Note that the organizer does not pay food and lodging for the judges. The name of the judge/s must be announced with the entry form, and all changes must be reported to the organizer immediately. Warm up / one touch In all events there will be 30 seconds warm up per competitor immediately prior to the preliminary and final round. Prizes The top three athletes in each event will be awarded with gold, silver and bronze medals. In addition there will be a participation certificate. Breakfast Breakfast is served at the schools every morning from We offer a hearty and delicious breakfast, including bread, cheese, jam, juice, milk and cornflakes. Lunch A healthy and balanced lunch will be served Wednesday to Saturday. Dinner A healthy and balanced Dinner, including one of piece of fruit will be served Wednesday to Saturday. ACCOMMODATION Low cost included in the entry fee As a part of the entry fee, the Hans Christian Andersen City Games offer accommodation at a school nearby the Sports hall/venue of the Trampoline event. You have to bring your own sleeping bag and mattress.

4 Sports school At the moment we are negotiating with a nearby SportsHostle, they have 8 room each fitting 4 persons price incl breakfast app. DKK pr. Person pr. Day. Follow on Facebok or mail if intrest. Hotel The organisers have made a special arrangement with some of the hotels in Odense and can offer hotel accommodation, inclusive breakfast and free WIFI at the following prices: Single room at DKK 540,-, Double room at DKK 650,- and triple room at DKK 750,- all prices are pr. room and pr. night. If you use this offer you can deduct EUR 30,- or DKK 250,- from the entry fee. Accommodation at SportsHostle or Hotel must be ordered not later than 1 th July 2015 REGISTRATION, PRICES AND PAYMENT Declaration of interest Register before 1 th March 2015 and get a 10% on your entry fee Definitive Send your definitive entry not later than 1 th May 2015 Entries received after 1 th May 2015 may be accepted for an extra fee Please notice that there is a limit of 90 athletes for the camp, based on first come first serve. All registrations to be send by [email protected] on the entry forms. Payment: All payments must be on the account of OGF not later than 1 st July 2015 Participation Fee EUR (DKK 1,500) per participant an early registration before 1 th March 2015 reduces the price to EUR ( DKK 1,350) Participation in the Hans Christian Andersen City Games Trampoline Camp & Competition Lodging at a local school (please bring your own mattress, sleeping bag etc.) Breakfast Wednesday-Sunday Lunch and dinner Wednesday-Saturday Participation in the Parade and Opening Ceremony Participation in the Garden Party in Odense Zoo Participation in the Closing Ceremony and Farewell Party Free local buses in Odense and special transport to and from the above evening events

5 It is possible just to take part in the competition on Saturday 8 th August The fee for participation, including a T-shirt and access to the Farewell Party is EUR 25.00/DKK 175,00. Accommodation from Friday to Sunday and food Saturday, can be arranged on request. Provisional programme: Tuesday 4 th August Arrival of delegations Wednesday 5 th August 9.00 am 6.00 pm training pr. schedule 5.30 pm 7.00 pm Dinner 8.00 pm 9.00 pm River cruise for Heads of delegations, by invitation only Thursday 6 th August 9.00 am 6.00 pm Training pr. schedule 5.30 pm 7.00 pm Dinner 7.30 pm 9.00 pm Parade and Opening Friday 7 th August am 6.00 pm Training pr. schedule 5.30 pm pm Dinner 7.30 pm 9.30 pm Garden Party in Odense Zoo Saturday 8 th August 8.30 am am Free training / warm-up 9.00 am 9.30 am Judge meeting am 5.00 pm Preliminaries and Finals for all events 5.30 pm pm Dinner pm pm Dinner, closing ceremony and Farewell Party Sunday 9 th August Departure

6 TRANSPORTATION Participants are offered free transportation from Odense train station to the school at which accommodation has been provided, and back on departure. Transportation to and from airports can be arranged at additional costs. Throughout the days, participants are free to use the public transport system in Odense. The participants will be provided with an ID card that gives access to free bus transportation within the city ring. Other participants The Hans Christian Andersen City Games is a multisport event and the following sports are confirmed for the 2014 edition: Water Polo, Football, TeamGym, Golf and Table tennis. If you have friends doing any of those sports, please feel free to tell about Hans Christian Andersen City Games. HCA Evening Events The Hans Christian Andersen City Games arranges special events for all participants every night: Opening Ceremony, Garden Party in Odense Zoo, Closing Ceremony, and Farewell Party. Please find more information about the special events on the website mentioned below. Insurance & Visas Insurance is compulsory and the responsibility of each participant. The Hans Christian Andersen City Games cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever. Should you need a specified invitation to get a Visa for Denmark, please send us a list with full name, date of birth and passport number for all delegation members to the address mentioned below? Venue Odense Idrætshal, Højstrupvej 5, 5200 Odense V, Denmark Website Questions Should you need any further information, please contact, Erik J. Mogensen, Mob , [email protected] We look forward to seeing you in Denmark!