NEWSLETTER 1I. JUNE 2009

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Then we thought it could be a good idea to organize the European Senior Championships and it happened in 2008.

1 IV WORLD SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009 NEWSLETTER 1I. JUNE 2009 The World Senior Championships is coming to Spain Once upon a time the Spanish Badminton Federation dreamed that they will host a great World Championships and it became true in Then we thought it could be a good idea to organize the European Senior Championships and it happened in After these two challenges and with the help that experience brings us we strongly believe that we are prepared to organize the best World Senior Championships. It will not be easy because the standards have been set very high. 1. NEWS Punta Umbría, SPAIN 27 th September 3rd October Official website: INDEX But, yes, we are prepared for that and we want you to share this emotion with us. We want this event to be a meeting point of friends from different parts of the world, with different cultures and languages but with one love,..badminton. Do you feel it? The World Senior Championships is coming to Spain. 2. OFFICIAL ACCOMODATION 3. VISAS 4. INTERESTING LINKS 5. YOUTUBE VIDEOS 6. HOW TO GET TO PUNTA UMBRÍA DO YOU FEEL IT?

PAGE 2 NEWS PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE: Personal Service for big groups or teams that want to have this service during the competition.

es News RENOVATION WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS Renovation Works have been done in the Venue. The roof has been completely remove and now it is totally new.

New confortable areas will be at your disposal on the terrace.

2 PAGE 2 NEWS PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE: Personal Service for big groups or teams that want to have this service during the competition. If you are interested, please contact us and we will inform you about the general conditions. internacional@badminton.es News RENOVATION WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS Renovation Works have been done in the Venue. The roof has been completely remove and now it is totally new. A new facility has been built,this will be used as Training Hall for the Word Senior Championships 09. The bar area has been improved as well as the variety of food. New confortable areas will be at your disposal on the terrace. We are still working on that so we will inform about any news TOURISM There will be leisure activities on the city of Punta Umbria and around the Official Hotels during the competition. There will be tourist visits prepared before, during and after the event. If you are interested in getting a special one for your team or group or just you want to visit a determined area please contact the Official Travel Agency. senior.wcbadminton@viajeseci.es WANT TO BE INFORMED? If you want to be informed directly about any news or new bulletin click here and send an with the subject: : I want to be informed WSC09 We are creating a list of people interested in getting informed regularly about the event. If you have any suggestions do not hesitate in contact us.

Hotel BARCELO PUNTA UMBRÍA BEACH PAGE 3 Official accomodation The Barceló Punta Umbría**** hotel, situated at the entrance of the fishing village with the same name, and located in the heart of the

It's privileged location, on a magnificent virgin beach surrounded by dunes, and between the Marismas del Odiel Nature Reserve and the Los Enebrales Nature Park, makes this hotel a unique choice in

3 Hotel BARCELO PUNTA UMBRÍA BEACH PAGE 3 Official accomodation The Barceló Punta Umbría**** hotel, situated at the entrance of the fishing village with the same name, and located in the heart of the Costa de la Luz, is a welcoming hotel built in typical Andalusian style, and is renowned in the province of Huelva. It's privileged location, on a magnificent virgin beach surrounded by dunes, and between the Marismas del Odiel Nature Reserve and the Los Enebrales Nature Park, makes this hotel a unique choice in the entire Community of Andalusia. Moreover, it is located just one hour away from the National Doñana Park. DISTANCE SPORTS HALL: 10 minutes walking DISTANCE TO THE BEACH: 3 minutes walking The spaciousness and characteristics of the rooms, together with the hotel s excellent services, guarantee a perfect stay both for couples, families and friends, as well as for any type of meeting, congress or celebration you organise. The hotel has a magnificent Buffet Restaurant where you will find the best products of Huelva s gastronomy. Moreover, it also houses the à la carte Los Enebrales Restaurant, with Show Cooking and spectacular sea views, the Swimming pool drinks stand, the Bar-Cafeteria Batavia, a Lobby bar with a terrace, etc.. Indoor Heated Pool. Outdoor Swimming Pool for adults and children. Gym. Sauna. Solarium. Massage Rooms. Parking (with parking charges).. Turkish Bath. 5 Meeting and Banquet Halls. Spa zone with heated swimming pool. Supplements: 10 adults and 5 children. Limited capacity.

PAGE 4 Tourist appartments LEO Official accomodation The apartments

granted andalusia accommodation in apartments.

consist of lounge, kitchen, separate bathroom and terrace.

minutes walking DISTANCE TO THE BEACH: 5 minutes walking microwave,

and security 24 hours The apartments are placed in an urbanizing

4 PAGE 4 Tourist appartments LEO Official accomodation The apartments LEO have, since June 2008, the category of 3 keys, the highest level granted andalusia accommodation in apartments. The complex have homes with 1 bedroom (with two separate beds) and consist of lounge, kitchen, separate bathroom and terrace. They are fully equipped with kitchen tool, DISTANCE SPORTS HALL: 10 minutes walking DISTANCE TO THE BEACH: 5 minutes walking microwave, air conditioner, refrigerator, Color satellite TV, sheets and towels and security 24 hours The apartments are placed in an urbanizing private swimming pool for adults and children. Each apartment has a parking space. There are also, additional services such as a daily change of bedding and towels. The apartments are placed second in beachfront at a distance the same 250 meters.

OFFICIAL BOOKING FORM Deadline for confirm and pay 50% of accomodation applications: 8TH JUNE Second payment should be done before 15th July If you want to download the Official booking Form from the

5 OFFICIAL BOOKING FORM Deadline for confirm and pay 50% of accomodation applications: 8TH JUNE Second payment should be done before 15th July If you want to download the Official booking Form from the Spanish Badminton Federation web page, click on the image below. For any doubt regarding Accomodation or Transport, please get in contact with Official Travel Agency (Viajes El Corte Inglés). Click here to send an NOTE: Prices have been updated and lowered. Clic here if you want to download the Accomodation Reservation Form. PAGE 5 Official accomodation

PAGE 6 VISAS VISA FORM Deadline for Applications: 10th July 2009 at 14:00pm Please, use the Official Visa Form to avoid mistakes.

Click on the image to follow the link COUNTRIES THAT NEED VISA This is a list of the countries or States that their citizens need Visa to enter Spain.

6 PAGE 6 VISAS VISA FORM Deadline for Applications: 10th July 2009 at 14:00pm Please, use the Official Visa Form to avoid mistakes. If you want to get the Visa Form click on the image. Procedure: 1. Download the Official Visa Form 2. Fill in all the required information 3. Send to internacional@badminton.es GENERAL INFORMACION ABOUT VISAS VISAS You can get general information about Visas directly from the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Click on the image to follow the link COUNTRIES THAT NEED VISA This is a list of the countries or States that their citizens need Visa to enter Spain. Click on the image to follow the link. On next page you will find the list, if you need further information, please, contact us in internacional@badminton.es COUNTRIES THAT DO NOT NEED VISA This is a list of the countries or States that their citizens do not need Visa to enter Spain. Click on the image to follow the link. WHERE TO ASK FOR VISAS Click the image if you want to know where to ask for Visa.

7 COUNTRIES THAT NEED VISA PAGE 7 In any case, consult the Foreign Policy of your country to be sure that you need Visa

8 PAGE 8 COUNTRIES THAT DO NOT NEED VISA In any case, consult the Foreign Policy of your country to be sure that you need Visa

INTERESTING LINKS PAGE 9 SPANISH BADMINTON FEDERATION WSC09

SECTION 10 ANDALUSIA TOURISM HUELVA TOURISM EMAIL TO CONTACT

Roberto Bayán EMAIL TO CONTACT WITH OFFICIAL TRAVEL AGENCY -

9 INTERESTING LINKS PAGE 9 SPANISH BADMINTON FEDERATION WSC09 WSC09 OFFICIAL INVITATION BWF STATUES 2008/09 PART III. SECTION 10 ANDALUSIA TOURISM HUELVA TOURISM TO CONTACT WITH ORGANIZATION - Mr. Roberto Bayán TO CONTACT WITH OFFICIAL TRAVEL AGENCY - Miss Susana Guerrero SPANISH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND COOPERATION MADRID 2016 APPLICANT CITY BADMINTON EUROPE WSC09

PAGE 10 THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN EUROPEAN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS You can

Tourist guide created by Punta Umbria Town Hall.

10 PAGE 10 THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN EUROPEAN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS You can see photos and videos of this great event WSC 09 Videos TOURISTIC VIDEO I A Tourist guide created by Punta Umbria Town Hall. Part 1 TOURISTIC VIDEO II A Tourist guide created by Punta Umbria Town Hall. Part 1I DO YOU WANT TO SHARE your badminton videos with us? Send us your videos and we will upload in our youtube web page if possible or links yourself your videos with our videos

How to get to Punta Umbría PAGE 11 To get to Punta Umbría is possible through the nearest airports of Seville (Spain) and Faro (Portugal) and Sevilla and Huelva train stations.

If you stay at the Officials Hotels you must know that there will be a special shuttle bus service from Seville and Faro to the hotel.

11 How to get to Punta Umbría PAGE 11 To get to Punta Umbría is possible through the nearest airports of Seville (Spain) and Faro (Portugal) and Sevilla and Huelva train stations. By plane The closest airport are both Sevilla International Airport and Faro International Airport (Portugal). If you stay at the Officials Hotels you must know that there will be a special shuttle bus service from Seville and Faro to the hotel. By train Huelva Railway station is connected with both Spain and Portugal. From Seville you also have connections with the rest of Spain. Once you are in Huelva there is a bus service at regular intervals. If you stay at the Oficials Hotels and you book your accomodation via the official travel agency, you must know that there will be a shuttle bus service from Seville and Huelva train station to the hotel. By car From Madrid by A-4 to Seville (4 hours aprox) and once there you should take the A-49 to Huelva (1 hour aprox) and then A-497. From Faro by A-22 to Huelva, then A-492 and finally A-497. Organization Federación Española de Bádminton Avenida Filipinas MADRID Contact person: Roberto Bayán Tlf: Fax: E.mail: internacional@badminton.es OFFICIAL TRAVEL ACCODOMATION AGENCY Viajes El Corte Inglés Susana Guerrero C/ Teniente Borges, Sevilla (Spain) Tlf: / 04 Fax: e.mail: senior.wcbadminton@viajeseci.es Useful information TELÉFONOS Y DIRECCIONES DE INTERÉS Seville Airport Seville train station Seville bus station Huelva bus station Punta Umbría Town Hall Andalusia Tourist Office Andalusia Badminton Federa.: Seville Airport Faro International Airport

IV WORLD SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS NEWSLETTER 1. February th September 3th October. Punta Umbría, SPAIN

IV WORLD SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009 NEWSLETTER 1. February 2009 The city of Punta Umbría (Andalucía-Spain) is the home of the BWF IV World Senior Championships, that will take place in the Municipal Sports