Euros 2009 Strzelin, Poland

Ners · Post by **Ners** » 09 Feb 2009 13:11

Hello everyone,

During the discussion phase concerning this year's Euros, the European Footbag Committee received a bid from Strzelin, Poland. The bid has already been processed, and I'm very glad to announce, that this year European Footbag Championships are going to be held in Strzelin.

Dates: 26-28th June

What you should know about Strzelin:
It's located in the southwest of Poland 35 km from WrocÅ‚aw. It's the home city of MichaÅ‚ Ostrowski, and Tomek Ostrowski, one of the best Doubles Freestyle players in the World, and World Champions from the year 2006. It has a strong scene, with players active for more than six years and a lot of experience.

We will offer different accomodation options for players to choose from. There will be a cantine running for the duration of the tournament.

New information will be posted both here, and the official tournament website. If you have any questions feel free to ask them - I'm here to give you the answers.

Hope to see you all here!

Pozdrawiam
Szymon KaÅ‚wak (Ners)

Anz · Post by **Anz** » 09 Feb 2009 14:24

POKEMON JUICE!

acxel22 · Post by **acxel22** » 09 Feb 2009 14:43

and kebab with corn!

Will Digges · Post by **Will Digges** » 09 Feb 2009 15:14

Hey June 26th is my birthday! I hope I can make it

mohkale · Post by **mohkale** » 10 Feb 2009 07:16

Hi Ners!

Who's running net?

Matti

Faco · Post by **Faco** » 10 Feb 2009 09:23

I probably won't be able to afford Berlin, so I am really hyped about this.

Awaiting moar info

Ners · Post by **Ners** » 15 Feb 2009 04:39

mohkale wrote:Who's running net?

Net Director is Piotr BaÅ‚trukiewicz (aka BaÅ‚tyk), currently reigning Polish Champion in both Singles and Doubles Net.

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Szymon KaÅ‚wak (Ners)

Ners · Post by **Ners** » 20 Feb 2009 10:00

I just want to let everyone know, that the preparations are going well, today I attended a meeting with City Mayor, the head of administration district, head of Culture Center in Strzelin, head of sport infrastructure and other officials. Strzelin crew prepared a presentation and we all had a discussion that had the purpose of showing all those people why they should engage themselves in the project - everything went really well and I must say Euros are going to have a lot of assistance from the government. Of course there will also be private sponsors. I'll keep you updated on all further news

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Szymon KaÅ‚wak (Ners)

TomTilly · Post by **TomTilly** » 02 Apr 2009 12:45

I think I'm going too

One time I wisited Poland (I don't remember, which part it was... something with big mountains), and it was great! I also know that it will be cheaper than worlds- this year I just haven't enough time to get 300 euros for it. So Ners, thank you for organizing and don't be upset about not so much comments, I'm pretty sure we will have a great time!

Ners · Post by **Ners** » 11 May 2009 15:34

The on-line registration is up and running at footbag.org ! Please register yourself as soon as possible!

http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1235653935

Pozdrawiam
Szymon KaÅ‚wak (Ners)

mr.alex · Post by **mr.alex** » 19 May 2009 12:58

registered this morning. not many non polish players are registered already. i hope this changes soon.

can you help for accommodation? the link to the hotel on footbag.org is not working. how much is it and is it close to the event site?

will be be a fun event! thanks for hosting it, poland!

Ners · Post by **Ners** » 19 May 2009 13:46

It seems that Hotel Maria changed it's website, and is now accesible under this link:

http://www.hotel-maria.pl/index.php?lang=en

Another, cheaper accomodation option is a boarding school located 5km from Strzelin (there will be a special bus for player's transportation, there are also the normal buses that you can use to travel between the tournament venue and the school). Room prizes will be announced soon, but it should be about 30 PLN per night.

Glad to hear that you are attending

Pozdrawiam
Szymon KaÅ‚wak (Ners)

justin41 · Post by **justin41** » 21 May 2009 08:57

hey there.

could you post some adresses of the venues and sleeping options?

or put together a google map for us?

thanks, justin

Wiktor · Post by **Wiktor** » 22 May 2009 03:29

Hey Justin,

here is a basic map, it`ll be updated:

Google Map

justin41 · Post by **justin41** » 22 May 2009 08:56

thanks wiktor.

could you now send a satellite to make some better pictures

cu, Justin

justin41 · Post by **justin41** » 28 May 2009 06:18

i just booked 5 flights 24-28.6. frankfurt hahn - wroclaw with ryanair.

6.- EUR per person. both ways.

yea.

Ners · Post by **Ners** » 11 Jun 2009 10:35

Only two weeks left before Euros! If you haven't decided if you're going to come, think no further - Strzelin is the place to be for every footbag enthusiast!

17 disciplines in Freestyle, Net and Golf, attendance of the best players in the world and great, friendly atmosphere will make this event an extraordinary experience!

Please register here:
http://www.footbag.org/registration/register/1235653935

You can see who has already registered here:
http://www.footbag.org/registration/reg ... 1235653935

Euros webpage:
http://www.eurosfootbag09.strzelin.net/

Pozdrawiam
Szymon KaÅ‚wak (Ners)

mr.alex · Post by **mr.alex** » 20 Jun 2009 07:36

hi there!
just a few days left.
how long is the registration and shred on thursday?
or until when I should I come to get to the sleeping place with the bus?

Ners · Post by **Ners** » 21 Jun 2009 05:17

mr.alex wrote:hi there!
just a few days left.
how long is the registration and shred on thursday?
or until when I should I come to get to the sleeping place with the bus?

The registration on Thursday will run from 18:00 to 21:00 (part of the gym will be open for shred) - the bus to the accomodation place will leave at 22:00. Friday morning the same bus will take everyone to the event site before the start of the tournament.

The bus runs as follows:
In the morning takes the players from the accomodation site to the event site.
After all the competition is over, the bus takes everyone to the accomodation place so that everyone can take a shower and change, and then leaves to the afterparty.
After the afterparty ends, the bus once again takes everyone to the accomodation site. The exact times of departures will be given to everyone, if you miss it you will have to walk by foot or use a taxi.

Can't wait to see you here!

Pozdrawiam
Szymon KaÅ‚wak (Ners)

mr.alex · Post by **mr.alex** » 23 Jun 2009 11:20

thanks for the information!
I have one more question:
I'll be arriving in strzelin by train on thursday evening. the gym isn't located on the map on the homepage. is it directly in the center where it just says "Strzelin" on the map? I hope it's easy to find, but it doesn't look like a long walk anyway