FIG 21st Acrobatic World Championships and5th International Age Group Competitions 2008

29th September to 13th October 2008Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow

Schedule of Events

Welcome to GlasgowBritish Gymnastics is delighted to extend its partnership with Glasgow and the FIG in hosting the 21st Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships, last hosted by Great Britain in 1997. On this occasion, the Championships will be enhanced

by the inclusion of the 5th International Age Group Competitions.

These World Championships will also be the first World manifestation to be held in the city since they were awarded the 2014 Commonwealth Games. For

British Gymnastics this will also be the start of a programme of World and European events leading up to the London Olympic Games in 2012.

I have no doubt that the City of Glasgow will bring all their experience and expertise in hosting international competitions to the fore ensuring that all of the participating Federations enjoy an outstanding World Championships.

On behalf of British Gymnastics, I wish to thank Glasgow for its significant support and we look forward to seeing you in October.

Provisional schedule for the International Age Group Competitions

Sept 29 Arrival of Delegations

Sept 30 Training and Podium Training

Oct 01 Training and Podium Training

Oct 02 Training and Podium Training

Oct 03 Warm-up & Competition I (Qualification)

Oct 04 Warm-up & Competition I Qualification)

Oct 05 Warm-up & Competition II (Finals)

Oct 06 Departure of International Age Group Competitions Delegations – Arrival of World Championships Delegations

Provisional schedule for the World Championships

Oct 07 Training and Podium Training

Oct 08 Training and Podium Training

Oct 09 Training and Podium Training

Oct 10 Warm-up & Competition I (Qualification 1)

Oct 11 Warm-up & Competition I (Qualification 2 & 3)

Oct 12 Warm-up & Competition II (Finals)

Oct 13 Departure of Delegations

Paul GarberPresident British Gymnastics

FIG 21st Acrobatic World Championships & 5th International Age Group Competitions 2008

Accommodation

Thistle Hotel ****36 Cambridge StreetGlasgowG2 3HN

Jury’s Hotel ***80 Jamaica StreetGlasgowG1 4QG

BG offers the following ‘inexpensive’ accommodation available as double rooms, including breakfast:

Euro Hostel318 Clyde StreetGlasgowG1 4NR

Etap Hostel2A Springfield QuayGlasgowG5 8NP

Accommodation will be limited, please book early

Welcome from the FIG

I join the FIG Acrobatic Gymnastics’ Technical Committee in expressing

enormous appreciation to British Gymnastics and the City of Glasgow for making the 21st World

Championships of Acrobatic Gymnastics possible. For the event to be so generously sponsored by an internationally recognised city of culture, is a bonus.

The World Championships, preceded by the 5th World Age Group competitions, provides a unique and essential opportunity for friends to meet again in a high class competition and for a range of newcomers to test their skills in the best of learning contexts. It is in ‘the taking part’ that our sporting education advances and that the fantastic opportunity provided by Glasgow will be fully experienced.

We trust that all Federations with acrobats will support the event by participation, so that this truly will be a World Championship where

Acrobatic Gymnastics is seen at its best and, importantly, in its developing phases.

In this way, we can assure that the World appreciates that this is an exhilarating, achievable gymnastic sport for a wide range of age and ability groups across all cultural

traditions.

Prof Patricia WadePresident FIG Acrobatic GymnasticsTechnical Committee

FIG 21st Acrobatic World Championships & 5th International Age Group Competitions 2008

FIGAcrobatic World Championships& World Age Group Competitions 2008

EquipmentThere will be 4 floors available:1 x competition arena3 x training halls

WorkplanThe work plan will be established following the definitive registration published on the FIG website and also sent to all participating Federations with the results of the drawing of lots, six weeks prior to the competition at the latest.

CITY AND VENUEThe World Championships/International Age Group Competitions will be organised in the city of GlasgowClosest Airport: Glasgow International AirportThe venue: Kelvin Hall Arena1445 Argyle StreetGlasgow G3 8AW+44 (0)141 357 2525

Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena was converted from an Exhibition venue (circa 1925) and opened to the public in November 1987. It is ideally situated two miles from the city centre in the historical heart of the city’s West end. Well served by public transport, the surrounding area boasts bars, restaurants and hotels. The Arena provides a centre for sporting excellence for organised clubs and the general public. Unique to the Kelvin Hall is the Indoor Athletics Track, Climbing Wall and Sports Injury Clinic.

About Kelvin Hall and Glasgow

FIG 21st Acrobatic World Championships & 5th International Age Group Competitions 2008